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1. 1. Drought resistance of Ectomycorrhizal fungi in the Suillus genus

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Mycology and Plant Pathology

   Author : Patricia Salén; [2024]
   Keywords : Ectomycorrhiza; drought; Suillus;

   Abstract : Rising instances of drought are causing more tree seedling fatalities post-nursery outplanting. In the face of climate change, fostering resilient forestry practices is imperative for preserving the health and functionality of our forests. READ MORE

3. 2. Characterisation of Non-metallic Inclusions in Special Steels using Electrolytic Extraction

   University essay from KTH/Materialvetenskap

   Author : Josefin Mvele Svensson; [2024]
   Keywords : Non-metallic inclusions; electrolytic extraction; SEM; Icke-metalliska inneslutningar; elektrolytisk extraktion; SEM;

   Abstract : When producing high strength special steels strict requirements are in place to assure the quality of the final product, both in terms of harmful elements and  the  content  of  non-metallic  inclusions  (NMI).  Achieving  cleanliness  is a  gradual  process  where all  the  steps  of  the  production  process  are  inter- connected, meaning that it is crucial to know the influence of each step in order to assure the contents of the final product. READ MORE

4. 3. Despeckling Echocardiograms Using Generative Adversarial Networks

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för data- och informationsteknik

   Author : Falk DIppel; [2023-10-23]
   Keywords : Generative adversarial network; deep learning; echocardiography; speckle noise; denoising; segmentation;

   Abstract : Previous research had shown that generative adversarial networks (GANs) are capable of despeckling echocardiograms (echos) through image-to-image translation in real-time once trained. However, only limited information regarding the quality of denoised echos and explainability of useful GAN components is provided. READ MORE

5. 4. The Sustainable Era - The Excess Return on Swedish Sustainable Global Equity Funds

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för nationalekonomi med statistik

   Author : Kristoffer Holmgren; Måns Hurtigh; [2023-07-03]
   Keywords : Fama-French; ESG; Morningstar; Morningstar Globe Rating; funds; global equity funds; sustainability; excess return;

   Abstract : This thesis explores the relationship between the performance of Swedish global equity funds and the level of sustainability, as measured by the Morningstar Globe Rating, using a Fama-French six-factor model, globe rating categories, and time effects. Treating the Morningstar Globe Rating as a time-invariant variable, a sample of 80 Swedish global equity funds are divided into two sustainability groups, ‘Low’ and ‘High’, grouping funds with 1-3 globes into a reference group. READ MORE

6. 5. Comparison of High ESG Portfolio Performance in Germany and Switzerland

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Nino Shakulashvili; Saud Talic; [2023-06-29]
   Keywords : ESG; Portfolio Performance; Fama French; Carhart; Risk Factors; Value; Size; Momentum; Germany; Switzerland;

   Abstract : This study focuses on the relationship between stock return performance and sustainability, the latter taking the form of the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) framework. The paper provides a comparative setting in which stocks of companies headquartered in Germany and Switzerland are examined. READ MORE