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  1. 1. The effect of high pressure homogenization on emulsions containing oat β-glucan : a study of viscosity, stability and molecular weight

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Livsmedelsteknik och nutrition (master)

    Author : Dominika Kiesling; [2023]
    Keywords : oat; β-glucan; high pressure homogenization; emulsion; stability; food technology; Agriculture and Food Sciences;

    Abstract : This master thesis project has been conducted in cooperation with Lantmännen AB who are producers of PromOat® - an oat β-glucan powder concentrate. The main objective of this thesis was to investigate the properties of emulsions containing PromOat® oat β-glucan, focusing on the viscosity, stability, and molecular weight before and after high pressure homogenization (HPH) at pressures of 100, 150 and 200 bars. READ MORE

  3. 2. Profit Warnings and the following Stock Market Reaction - Understanding the effect of issuing profit warnings under different circumstances in the Nordics

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Wilda Ager; Sophie Bladin; [2023]
    Keywords : Profit warning; Business cycle; Disclosing quantitative information; Market capitalization; Geographical dependencies;

    Abstract : Our study examines the stock market reaction to profit warnings on the Nordic stock exchange. The results reveal a cumulative abnormal return of -7.09% and 6.09% associated with negative and positive profit warnings respectively, spanning from the day before the issuance to the day after. READ MORE

  4. 3. The impact of certification on the reduction of information asymmetry, during and post-IPO

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Paulina Sinaj; Rina Uka; [2023]
    Keywords : Initial Public Offering; Initial return; Information asymmetry; Venture Capital; Private Equity; Net change in equity; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of this study is to investigate the existence of information asymmetry displayed in the initial return, and post-IPO financing. Additionally, how sponsor certification influences IPOs and in the post-IPO financing as a means to reduce information asymmetry. READ MORE

  5. 4. EVALUATION OF COHEN’S KAPPA AS TEST OF RELIABILITY BETWEEN COVID-19 PATIENT SURVEYS AND MEDICAL RECORDS

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statistiska institutionen

    Author : Claes Kock; [2022]
    Keywords : Reliability; Statistical Medicine; Finite Sample; Patient-Hospital Agreement;

    Abstract : Evaluating the statistical properties of Cohen’s κ, this thesis conducts a study of the reliability of patient surveys and medical records for mild cases of Covid-19. Using data collected from Uppsala University Hospital, right-tailed hypothesis testing is performed for the variables Hypertension, Lung disease, Fatigue, Dyspnea and loss of smell and/or taste. READ MORE

  6. 5. The Effect of Banking Relationships and Prospectus Transparency on IPO Underpricing

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Erik Audun Sørensen; Sebastian Holm; [2022]
    Keywords : IPOs; Banking relationship; Prospectus; Asymmetric information; Underpricing;

    Abstract : This paper investigates whether (1) pre-IPO banking relationships with a potential IPO underwriter, and (2) transparency in the "Use of Proceeds" section in the IPO prospectus, ameliorate asymmetric information problems behind IPO underpricing. If pre-IPO banking relationships and prospectus transparency generate and transmit information to the market, and thus reduce asymmetric information, firms with these characteristics should exhibit lower underpricing when going public. READ MORE