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We determine the composition dependence of the below-bandgap anisotropic refractive indices and dielectric functions of β-(AlxGa1−x )2O3 for x up to 25% Al. We use Mueller matrix generalized spectroscopic ellipsometry and investigate a set of high quality single crystalline bulk (x = 0 %, 5 %, 10 %, 15 %, 20 %, 25 %) and thin film (4.6%, 9.7%, 12%, 15%, 16.3%, 21%) samples grown by the Czochralski

Sonic Kinesthetic Forest is an interdisciplinary research project that explores novel methodologies for studying trees and forests through embodied sound, movement and drawing practices. Our video article reflects on this interdisciplinary research through the lens of a performance piece in which embodied sound, movement and drawing practices were intricately interwoven with a forest landscape. Th

This chapter presents a speculative sonic process for creatively transforming environmental sounds in response to climate scenarios. Sound and listening are explored for attuning to and expressing changing relationships in landscapes due to the effects of drought. Field recordings undertaken in landscapes of Potsdam, Germany are processed in relation to sources, patterns and environmental states t

Vision provides important sensory input to postural control. Medical conditions and aging affect sensory—Central Nervous System (CNS) interactions, causing mismatches. Virtual Reality (VR) may address these by promoting recalibration from vision to other systems. Twenty-eight young adults (17 males, mean age 25.3 years) and 25 older adults (14 males, mean age 74.8 years) were included. Electromyog

Introduction: Suicidal behavior results from a complex interplay of psychiatric, psychosocial, socioeconomic, and structural factors and requires coordinated approaches across care sectors. Interprofessional collaboration (IPC) is widely regarded as essential for bridging gaps in care, yet profession-level descriptions of how IPC is organized and where structural bottlenecks occur in suicide preve

Background: Cohort studies often use simple models, for example, completers-only or aggregated scores, to assess changes in imaging outcomes. With more data available, this introduces selection bias. Integrated analyses allow scores from multiple reading rounds; therefore, we assessed their effect on the change estimates’ precision compared with the completers-only analysis. Second, we compared ch

Contemporary Nordic building design prioritizes energy-efficient HVAC systems to mitigate carbon emissions. However, this approach underestimates intensifying climate risks, creating critical vulnerabilities as extreme weather and energy/resource scarcity escalate. To address this gap, a free-running building concept, eliminating heating, cooling, and mechanical ventilation, was examined for Nordi

This thesis consists of four self-contained empirical studies on how economic shocks and structural changes shape individual behavior and local outcomes.Paper I examines how military base closures affect young adults’ education and labor market outcomes. The results show that men respond by increasing tertiary education, while women experience improved short-term labor market outcomes, suggesting

Metal oxide nanoparticles are widely used in catalysis, photovoltaics, and gas sensing, where surface structure and oxidation state strongly influence performance. This work investigates how carrier gas composition, combined with in-flight heating, can be used to control the surface properties of metal oxide nanoparticles generated via the gas-phase method, spark ablation. Sn, Zn, and Al nanoparti

The context of armed conflict situations presents unique challenges that can compromise the safety and well-being of both affected populations and responders in radiological and nuclear emergencies. The focus of the EU project RRADEW ‘Resilience to RADiological Events in Wartime’ (2024–2027) is to enhance nuclear Emergency Preparedness, Response and Recovery (EPR&R) systems by strengthening re

Background: With this study, we aim to explore pre-operative probabilistic expectations (what does the patient realistically expect) and value-based expectations (what does a patient consider important), post-operative expectation fulfillment, and the relationship with post-operative satisfaction in shoulder arthroplasty (SA) patients. We hypothesized that higher expectation fulfillment is related

INTRODUCTION: Since sleep disturbance is a modifiable risk factor for Alzheimer's disease (AD), we tested associations between sleep and AD pathology in cognitively unimpaired (CU) persons. METHODS: We included 223 participants from the PREVENT-AD cohort with self-reported measures of sleep, objective actigraphy measures of sleep, and positron emission tomography (PET) scans for AD pathology quant

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic skin disease associated with impaired quality of life. Evidence from Sweden on out-of-pocket expenses and productivity losses remains limited. This study assessed the burden of AD among adults in relation to health-related quality of life (HRQoL), work productivity, activity impairment, willingness to pay for symptom relief, economic outcomes, considering comorb

The continuous quest for materials capable of providing sustained release of antimicrobial drugs is particularly important for indwelling medical applications. In this study, we utilized amoxicillin as a model active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) to investigate the feasibility of using porous media – specifically, functionalized calcium carbonate (FCC) microparticles – as a primary drug carrier

The article presents Fady Joudah’s Textu as an innovative combination of poetry (haiku) and communication technology (text messaging). The paper questions the traditional distinction between literature and other media, exploring how digital formats affect the understanding of “text” and the experience of reading. The authors of the article invoke intermedial theory (Lars Elleström, Beate Schirrmac

Background: First-line managers in healthcare operate in increasingly complex environments marked by high demands, rapid change, and limited resources. These conditions impact their health, leadership capacity, and the sustainability of their roles. While previous research has addressed various aspects of leadership in healthcare, there is a lack of studies focusing specifically on how first-line

Advances in biomarker technology, digital cognitive assessments, and amyloid-targeting therapies have redefined the opportunities for accurate and early diagnosis and care of Alzheimer's disease (AD). These advances also create new possibilities for intervention before the onset of cognitive impairment. This paradigm shift has increased the focus on Stages 1 and 2 of AD, in which individuals are c

The global elimination of viral hepatitis by 2030 remains an ambitious goal that hinges not only on diagnostics and therapeutics but fundamentally on the strategic use and continued innovation of vaccines. The ESCMID Study Group for Viral Hepatitis (ESGVH) convened to examine the role of vaccination as the cornerstone of hepatitis prevention, from long-established immunisation programs to emerging