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Sex differences in cutaneous melanoma (CM) survival are pronounced. It is unclear how these differences impact the loss in life expectancy (LLE). A population-based cohort from the Swedish Melanoma registry was used to analyze sex differences in life expectancy (LE) and LLE following a CM diagnosis. The cohort included 12,893 men and 12,572 women aged 40 years or above diagnosed with a first invas
The article examines the significance of confessional culture for conceptions ofvocation, gender roles, and organizational forms within the Deaconess Institutionand the Deacon Institution during the period circa 1850–1910.The study shows that the traditional Lutheran understanding of the house-hold’s responsibility for one’s neighbor, as part of the earthly calling, was rede-fined within diaconal
This book provides a general guide to stone-structures of the pre-colonial period called zimbabwes. This is a name which denotes their usage as prestige buildings and that a particular quality of masonry with frequent application of wall decoration patterns was required, which distinguishes them from many other stone structures of coarse workmanship. At least 300 sites are known within the borders
Experience tells us that results from discrete analyses in many cases may produce alternative interpretations. The choice of means of interpretation may in turn be crucial when explaining the archaeological model. Most often an adequate material for comparison is missing, which if available would have given a priority to a realistic alternative interpretation i.e. true to real life. Only through t
Segregation is a pervasive social phenomenon that separates individuals across social settings. Workplaces, as key hubs of the labor market, are not only central to economic outcomes but also potential sites for cross-cutting social ties. Yet workplace segregation can exacerbate inequality and weaken social cohesion. Existing research has largely examined highly visible categories such as rac
Do negative income shocks increase conflict risk? I study the relationship between desert locust infestations and conflict in 26 African countries. Combining geolocalized data on locust swarms and bands with information on conflict events, I construct two panel datasets at spatial resolutions 0.5◦ × 0.5◦ and 0.1◦ × 0.1◦, covering the years 1997–2017. I find a negative relationship between locust i
Natural hazards driven by extreme weather events are expected to continue to pose a significant risk to citizens, property and the environment. Based on a series of national and international interviews with the Fire and Rescue Service (FRS), this paper presents an analysis of present practices within the FRS and FRS willingness to employ a novel methodology for assessing multiple natural hazards.Natural hazards driven by extreme weather events are expected to continue to pose a significant risk to citizens, property and the environment. Based on a series of national and international interviews with the Fire and Rescue Service (FRS), this paper presents an analysis of present practices within the FRS and FRS willingness to employ a novel methodology for assessing multiple natural hazards.
African elephants are keystone species facing severe declines due to the ivory trade and habitat loss. To investigate the genomic consequences, we analyze 232 high-coverage genomes from 17 African countries in the first continent-wide genomic analysis treating savanna (Loxodonta africana) and forest (L. cyclotis) elephants as distinct species. We find a deep divergence between species, with forest
