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- Johansson, Roger, et al.
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Using Eye Movements and Spoken Discourse as Windows to Inner Space
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In: The Construal of Spatial Meaning : Windows into Conceptual Space - Windows into Conceptual Space. - : Oxford University Press. - 9780199641635 - 9780191760020 ; , s. 9-28
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- The purpose of this paper is to show how eye-tracking methodology can be used to study ‘inner space’; both from a theoretical point of view – the existence (or not) of internal image representations – as well as from an applied point of view – the usage of mental imagery in thinking and reasoning. First, we introduce the reader to the mental imagery debate. Second, we summarize studies on mental imagery in different areas of research. Third, we focus on our studies, described in Johansson, Holsanova and Holmqvist (2005, 2006), where we developed a method to study ‘inner space’, and showed that eye movements do to a high degree reflect spatiality during visualizations of both pictures and spoken scene descriptions. Fourth, we discuss theoretical implications, advantages and limitations of this methodology and relate them to current theories of mental imagery, perception and mental simulation. Fifth, we mention relevant application areas and show how our method can be used in thinking and reasoning.
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- Johansson, Sanne, et al.
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Estimation of mould growth levels on rendered facades based on surface RH and surface temperature measurements
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In: Building and Environment. - : Elsevier BV. - 1873-684X .- 0360-1323. ; 45, s. 1153-1160
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Many façades made with thin rendering on thermal insulation have problems with biological growth. In this study surface temperature and surface RH were monitored over a 20 month period on test house façades with different constructions (thermal inertia), surface color and compass directions. This data were used to test three theoretical indices of biological growth with the aim of indicating the potential of mould growth on different types of rendered façades. The result show that thin renderings on thermal insulation have significantly higher surface humidities compared to façade constructions with higher thermal inertia and therefore have a higher potential for mould growth. The color is the most important factor for the surface humidity levels on south facing façades (on the northern hemisphere) as darker surfaces absorb more solar radiation and therefore have a higher average temperature. On a north facing façade the heat storage capability of the façade and its effect on the surface temperature is most import
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- Johansson, Sanne, et al.
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Why do we often get biological growth on thin rendering on thermal insulation constructions?
- 2008
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In: Proceedings of the 8th Symposium on Building Physics in the Nordic Contries. - 9788778772657 ; 2, s. 919-926
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Conference paper (peer-reviewed)abstract
- If one takes a closer look at almost any building facade one will find biological growth. Although this can be seen as an integral part of an antique building, for modern buildings it is in most cases seen as an aesthetical problem. All building facades will most likely be discolored by biological growth by time, but in Sweden we have had many cases of newly built rendered facades that have been discolored much more rapidly than usual. The problem is believed to occur mainly on thin rendering applied on thermal insulation -which is a common building facade construction in Sweden -but apart from this, it is difficult to find clear indications of which facades that will be affected. As it is well known that different biological organisms has different requirements in physical factors (especially temperature and relative humidity) for germination and growth on any substrate, it is important to define which conditions the organisms needs to grow on a building fasade. We have studied the temperature and relative humidity conditions on the surfaces of different rendered facade constructions. We find that the surface temperature on a facade of thin rendering on thermal insulation drops quickly during nights, as these constructions have low heat capacity in the rendering layer. This leads to high relative humidity and even condensation, during clear nights. Other abiotic factors that seem also to influence the risk for growth are surface color and rendering structure. From the temperature and relative humidity measurements in this study, we aim at giving insight of the surface climate on a building façade in order to fully understand the rendered façade as a biological habitat.
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- Johansson, Å. A., et al.
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Intrinsic, n- and p-doped a-Si:H thin films grown by DC magnetron sputtering with doped targets
- 1999
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In: Materials Research Society Symposium Proceedings. - 0272-9172 .- 1946-4274. ; 557, s. 31-36
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Intrinsic, n- and p-type a-Si:H films were deposited by dc magnetron sputtering and analyzed with several techniques. The films were synthesized in a reactive Ar-Ha atmosphere giving H contents in the range of 3-20 at %. The films were sputtered from pure silicon targets and doped silicon targets with 1 at % B or P. Doping by co-sputtering from composite Si/B4C targets was also explored. The doping concentrations were 3 × 1020 - 2 × 1021 cm-3 for the p-type films and 2.6-2.9 × 1019cm-3 for the n-type films. The conductivity was in the range lO'MO"4 cm-1 for p-doped films and 10-5 Cl cm-1 for the best n-doped films. Band gap estimations were obtained from dielectric function data and showed an increase with hydrogen content. A comparison to device quality PECVD-samples was also made.
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- Junkunlo, Kingkamon
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Regulation of hematopoiesis in the freshwater crayfish, Pacifastacus leniusculus : role of transglutaminase
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Doctoral thesis (other academic/artistic)abstract
- The freshwater crayfish, Pacifastacus leniusculus, has been used as a model for studying hematopoiesis or blood cell production or hematopoiesis and immunity. The work of this thesis aims to investigate the impact of factors such as ROS signaling, Ast1, and the PVF/PVR signaling pathway in controlling stem cell behavior during hematopoiesis and specifically the role of the crosslinking enzyme transglutaminase (TGase) in regulation of hematopoiesis.The role of ROS in crayfish hematopoiesis was characterized by using the antioxidant named NAC to inhibit ROS production. Low ROS level resulted in a prolonged decrease in hemocyte numbers and a combined injection of LPS and NAC caused a slower rate of new hemocyte production. A low ROS level in cell cultures supplemented with crude Ast1 was found to inhibit cell spreading and a high extracellular TGase activity was detected on the surfaces of APC and HPT cells. We suggest that ROS serves as a prime signal to control proliferation and differentiation of progenitor cells by affecting extracellular TGase activity. We reported an inhibitory effect of Ast1 on TGase enzyme activity and on its crosslinking activity and consequently Ast1 affects the clot formation and thus coagulation by inhibiting the crosslinking activity of the TGase enzyme. Secretion of the clot protein (CP) and the production of CP filament network between spreading cells were observed in HPT cell cultures in vitro. In the presence of CP together with Ast1 in 3D-collagen-I cultures, HPT cells were found to be more elongated and they formed chains of cells throughout the surrounding matrix. In the HPT tissue, CP was located around the HPT cells or around the lobules of HPT, and thus, CP was demonstrated to be a part of ECM and to possibly function together with collagen in generating a suitable environment for HPT progenitor cells. The inhibition of PVF/PVR downstream signaling pathway by Sunitinib malate resulted in a dramatic change of cell morphology and induction of an increase cell surface area during cell culture. The addition of crude Ast1 into the cell cultures in vitro enhanced this effect. Consequently, cell migration was stimulated and a high extracellular TGase activity on HPT cell surface was found after this inhibition. In conclusion, the work in this thesis provides new insight in understanding the role of the extracellular matrix (ECM) and extracellular TGase activity in controlling stem cell activity.
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- Kalland, Kristine, et al.
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Similar outcome of femoral neck fractures treated with Pinloc or Hansson Pins: 1-year data from a multicenter randomized clinical study on 439 patients
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In: Acta Orthopaedica. - : Medical Journals Sweden AB. - 1745-3674 .- 1745-3682. ; 90:6, s. 542-546
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Background and purpose - There are few reports on the efficiency of the Hansson Pinloc System (Pinloc) for fixation of femoral neck fractures. We compare Pinloc with the commonly used Hansson Pin System in a randomized clinical trial. The primary outcome measure is non-union or avascular necrosis within 2 years. We now report fracture failures and reoperations within the first year. Patients and methods - Between May 2014 and February 2017, 439 patients were included in the study. They were above 50 years of age and treated for a femoral neck fracture at 9 orthopedic departments in Sweden. They were randomized to either Pinloc or Hansson pins. The fractures were grouped as (a) non-displaced regardless of age, (b) displaced in patients < 70 years, or (c) >= 70 years old, but deemed unfit to undergo arthroplasty. Follow-up with radiographs and outpatient visits were at 3 and 12 months. Failure was defined as early displacement/non-union, symptomatic segmental collapse, or deep infection. Results - 1-year mortality was 11%. Of the 325 undisplaced fractures, 12% (21/169) Pinloc and 13% (20/156) Hansson pin patients had a failure during the first year. The reoperation frequencies were 10% (16/169) and 8% (13/156) respectively. For the 75 patients 50-69 years old with displaced fractures, 11/39 failures occurred in the Pinloc group and 11/36 in the Hansson group, and 8/39 versus 9/36 patients were reoperated. Among those 39 patients >= 70 years old, 7/21 failures occurred in the Pinloc group and 4/18 in the Hansson group. Reoperation frequencies were 4/21 for Pinloc and 3/18 for the Hansson pin patients. No statistically significant differences were found in any of the outcomes between the Pinloc and Hansson groups. Interpretation - We found no advantages with Pinloc regarding failure or reoperation frequencies in this 1-year follow-up.
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