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This paper examines the role of system-level agency in shaping green transitions in peripheral regions. The comparative case study analysis of four peripheral regions in Germany reveals significant differences in capacities to address challenges, overcome dependencies and seize green opportunities. It showcases how intermediaries function as conducive actors that unlock regional transition process
Innovation policies worldwide are shifting from promoting growth towards tackling transitions to make the economy and society more sustainable in the medium to long term. This means that policymakers need a change in mind-set, relying less on theories of innovation that focus on science-push to trigger individual innovations and more on theories of systems innovation that focus more on making enti
Ultra-hot gas giants such as WASP-121b provide unique laboratories for exploring atmospheric chemistry and dynamics under extreme irradiation conditions. Uncovering their chemical composition and atmospheric circulation is critical for tracing planet formation pathways. Here, we present a comprehensive atmospheric characterisation of WASP-121b using high-resolution transit spectroscopy across the
We report the discovery of two warm exoplanets orbiting the cool binary system TOI-2267, composed of the M5 (TOI-2267A) and M6 (TOI-2267B) stars, whose angular separation is 0.384 arcsec, corresponding to a projected distance of only about 8 au at 22 pc from the Solar System. To confirm the planetary nature of these objects, we combined photometry from the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TE
Through digital imaging, microscopy has evolved from primarily being a means for visual observation of life at the micro- and nano-scale, to a quantitative tool with ever-increasing resolution and throughput. Artificial intelligence, deep neural networks, and machine learning (ML) are all niche terms describing computational methods that have gained a pivotal role in microscopy-based research over
In this chapter, the author synthesises insights from across the book to demonstrate how myths about sustainable consumption persist and hinder systemic change. The chapter identifies five mechanisms that explain their persistence: cultural reinforcement, anchoring in daily practices, institutional embedding, psychological appeal and political function. These mechanisms reveal why myths remain inf
Digital technologies have revolutionized the manufacturing landscape, enhancing productivity, quality, and sustainability. Industry 5.0 emphasizes human–machine collaboration to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) while prioritizing human centrality in technologically advanced systems. Therefore, Industry 5.0 signifies a paradigm shift from techno-centric to human-centric systems to a
The protection of vulnerable children constitutes a fundamental legal and moral mandate within the Swedish school system. Yet, the specific role of substitute teachers in this process remains an under-researched area. Using Lipsky’s theory of street-level bureaucracy and Svedberg’s role theory concerning professional structures and role conflicts, we analyzed attitudes of unqualified primary schoo
Social work is largely characterised by verbal approaches, while many clients who come into contact with social services may have limited opportunities to express their experiences in words. This highlights the need for alternative and complementary methods, particularly for individuals with traumatic experiences, mental health problems, neurodevelopmental disabilities, or long-term social vulnera
This study focuses on children’s participation in child welfare investigations. Interviews were conducted with four child welfare caseworkers from the social services to understand how they view children’s participation and how they work to support it. The study aims to gain a better understanding of how caseworkers see children being involved, and what factors make it easier or more difficult for
This study has aimed to explore how domestic violence service practitioners assess cases of predominantly non-physical violence against women in intimate partner relationships. The study examined practitioners in South England, United Kingdom, and New South Wales, Australia, adopting a generic purposive sampling. A qualitative approach was applied, using semi-structured interviews guided by a vign
This qualitative study has examined the experiences of work-related stress among Swedish social workers working in human-service organizations. The purpose of this study was to investigate the working conditions of social workers and how these impact their experiences of stress at the workplace. The purpose was also to identify preventative measures for work-related stress. The study uses a qualit
This study aims to describe and analyse similarities and differences in substance-dependent individuals' experiences of encounters with various institutions within medical care, social services, and the legal system. The method for this study was qualitative, and we conducted semi-structured life world interviews with five people who had previous experiences with substance-dependent individual
This study aimed to examine the significance that a low-threshold meeting place has on everyday life, the well-being, and possible experiences of loneliness of the socially vulnerable people who visit it regularly. We used McMillan & Chavis’s theory about sense of community as a theoretical framework for our study. To gather data for the study, we conducted qualitative interviews with individu
The increasing demand for efficient neural network (NN) inference on edge devices has driven the need for hardware-level optimizations that balance computational accuracy with energy and area efficiency. This thesis explores the design and implementation of a dynamic approximate multiplier capable of mixed-precision inference, focusing on floating-point (FP) formats. Using a logarithmic-approximat
This discussion paper recognizes that the Glasgow Consensus Statement is not optimally useful unless it is disseminated widely. Knowledge and use of the consensus statement and its call for centering humanism in healthcare extend to medical and health organizations and groups beyond the International Conference on Communication in Healthcare and Patient Education and Counseling audiences, to profe
Background: Asthma with low levels of type 2 (T2) biomarkers is poorly understood. Objective: To characterize severe asthma phenotypes and compare changes in asthma outcomes from pre- to postbiologic treatment along a gradient of T2 involvement. Methods: This was a registry-based cohort study including data from 24 countries. Biomarker distribution (blood eosinophil count, fractional exhaled nitri
BACKGROUND: Neurointensive care is moving toward more automated patient management. This study aimed to evaluate a novel external ventricular drainage (EVD) system, the VGuard® system, as a tool for intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring and automating ventricular drainage of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), focusing on its safety and potential to reduce complications associated with manual EVD manageme
