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Airborne wear particle emissions from dry clutches have been investigated in terms of particle mass and number concentration, size distribution, and chemical composition of a single clutch material. This paper presents a detailed continuation of the investigation. Clutch plates of two different friction materials, i.e., from different manufacturers but for the same automobile applications, are tes

Sepsis is a life-threatening condition caused by a dysregulated host response to an infection and is a leading cause of death worldwide. The condition is variable, which in combination with insufficient clinical markers, makes it challenging to predict when infection will progress to sepsis and to categorize patients into homogeneous patient subgroups. In this study, we demonstrate the use of acou

This study proposes a novel devolatilization model based on a convolutional neural network (CNN), employing quantified coal chemical structure features as input. Initially, a reliable method was developed to quantify the average/heterogeneous properties of coal structures using high-resolution micro-Raman spectroscopy. The evolution of chemical structure with increasing coal rank was investigated

We are interested in studying sets of the form U ( α ) := { x ∈ X : ∃ M = M ( x ) ⩾ 1 such that ∀ N ⩾ M , ∃ 1 ⩽ n ⩽ N such that d ( T n x , x ) ⩽ | λ | − α N } , where ( X , T , d ) is our metric dynamical system and | λ | > 1 . Although many results exist for the one dimensional case, not as many are known for systems in higher dimensions and especially in the hyperbolic case. We consider X = T 2

Background and purpose: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disorder characterized by progressively destructive polyarthritis. Key autoimmune features include the presence of autoantibodies. The purpose of this review is to discuss the diagnostic and prognostic properties of rheumatoid factor (RF) and anti-citrullinated protein/peptide antibodies (ACPA), based on current use in Swe

This paper critiques the implementation of the EU's Smart Specialization Strategies (S3), advocating for a deeper analysis of the long-term evolution of regional industrial portfolios. We investigate the changing coherence of these portfolios across 401 German NUTS-3 regions from 1993 to 2018, utilizing skill- and task-based metrics for relatedness and complexity, alongside sequence analysis and o

Understanding to what extent phenotypes vary in their physiological traits and their associations to life-history strategies may help to better understand how animals are adapted to their environment and how they can cope with changing conditions. Melanin-based colour polymorphism is a phenotypic trait closely associated with physiological characteristics and fitness, which in tawny owls (Strix al

This paper reports results from a trust game in which trustors, before deciding on their transfer, are shown a statement about the perception of the situation by another person. Statements expressed either suspicion, insecurity, worry of disappointment or curiosity. Trustors first had to indicate their identification with the statement before making trust game decisions. Compared to a standard tru

We have investigated the bacterial decomposition of dissolved organic matter (DOM) extracted from the organic layer of a boreal forest soil and filtered at a pore size of 0.2 µm. This DOM source has previously been extensively characterized and contains approximately equal amounts by carbon of a colloidal fraction, mainly composed of carbohydrates, and a fraction of molecularly dissolved DOM. Here

Private-sphere conversations about global environmental change play an important role in environmental communication. However, they receive less attention than information campaigns aimed at raising awareness, educating, or challenging the public. From a psychological perspective, it is increasingly recommended to talk about global environmental change and the emotions it evokes as a way of coping

Galectins are a family of carbohydrate-recognising proteins involved in regulation of cell adhesion and cell signaling, leading to roles in e.g. cancer progression, fibrosis, and ulcerative colitis. Glycomimetic galectin inhibitors based on different molecular scaffolds are known and have demonstrated effects from cell experiments to the clinic. Presented here is the synthesis and evaluation of 3-

Hydromechanical models of Darcy–Brinkman–Stokes type consider mass- and momentum conservation of an incompressible fluid on a domain with varying permeability. They include the two important limits of free flow governed by the classical Navier–Stokes equations and porous Darcy flow. The conceptual simplicity makes the model attractive from a modeling perspective, but any numerical solution procedu

The synergistic integration of biologics and additive manufacturing (AM) technologies has catalyzed groundbreaking advancements in spinal surgery. These innovations address persistent challenges, such as optimizing fusion outcomes, enhancing tissue regeneration, and achieving precise anatomical compatibility. Biologics have transformed spinal fusion by facilitating bone formation and promoting ost