This study aimed to propose an automated prediction approach of the consolidation tumor ratios (CTRs) of part-solid tumors of patients treated with radiotherapy on treatment planning computed tomography images using deep learning segmentation (DLS) models. For training the DLS model for cancer regions, a total of 115 patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who underwent stereotactic body

Background: Telomere length (TL) and mitochondrial function expressed as mitochondrial DNA copy number (mtDNAcn) are biomarkers of aging and oxidative stress and inflammation, respectively. Methylmercury (MeHg), a common pollutant in fish, induces oxidative stress. We hypothesized that elevated oxidative stress from exposure to MeHg decreases mtDNAcn and shortens TL. Methods: Study participants ar

Wide-spread adoption of solar energy is a key building block in sustainable production and consumption and a circular economy. However, as the market for solar photovoltaics (PV) will grow significantly, so will the demand for raw materials and the potential waste from discarded PV panels. Based on the experience of the European CIRCUSOL innovation action project, we review recent experience in te

Breast cancer is one of the most prevalent and diverse malignancies affecting women worldwide, with an estimated 2.3 million new cases globally in 2020 alone. In Sweden, breast cancer is a major societal issue with over 8600 new diagnoses and 1300 deaths per year. It presents significant challenges in diagnosis, treatment, and prognostication due to its complex biological, molecular, and clinical

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), established in 1979 to safeguard Iran's theocratic regime, operates independently from the nation's regular military. It focuses on both domestic security and foreign missions, notably through its specialized Quds Force. Over the years, the IRGC has evolved into a formidable force engaged in global acts of terrorism and espionage. The downing of Ukrain

För att stötta barn i deras kontakt med sociala myndigheter och stärkabarnens röster i beslut som berör dem erbjuder flera svenska barn-rättsorganisationer idag stöd till barn genom ett barnombud. I den härforskningsrapporten undersöks hur barnombuden beskriver sitt arbete– och vad vi kan lära oss av deras berättelser och de utmaningar somdet rymmer.Förutom att undersöka hur barnombudsrollen och b

For more than a decade, epidemiological surveys have shown that Taranto, Italy, has a critical health situation. In particular, two epidemiological reports have established a causal link between mortality and morbidity in Taranto and the industrial production of Ilva, one of Europe’s largest steel mills. Despite its negative impact on local health, Ilva has been allowed to produce thanks to a favo

Handboken är inriktad på dimensionering och konstruktiv utformning av ytarmerat lättklinkermurverk. När det gäller andra murverksmaterial, sker dimensionering på samma sätt som för lättklinkermurverk. När det gäller konstruktiv utformning av främst byggnadsdetaljer, kan särskilda aspekter behöva beaktas, beroende på murverksmaterial.Handboken har tagits fram inom ramen för utvecklingsprojektet ”De

Objective: To examine health-related quality of life (HRQL) and satisfaction with appearance in patients who have undergone bariatric surgery (BS) with or without subsequent body contouring surgery (BCS) in relation to the general population normative for the BODY-Q. Background: The long-term impact of BS with or without BCS has not been established using rigorously developed and validated patient

Vaccine hesitancy is a significant concern worldwide. While some attribute it to a lack of knowledge, experiments have revealed that merely providing additional scientific information has little effect on vaccination hesitancy. This chapter aims to better understand negative and positive vaccination sentiments and actions by examining scientific findings’ non-random and non-linear influence on peo

Knowledge resistance can be defined as the state where we are “almost immune to evidence, or experiences of others” (Klintman 2022:323). The phenomenon, often described using related terms, remains highly relevant to understanding the challenges and opportunities of agreeing on the existence, severity, causes and solutions to environmental problems. The concept of knowledge resistance is related t

In a previous paper (Lundh, 2023), it was argued that psychological science can be seen as having three main branches, corresponding to three levels of research: research at the person level, at the population level, and at the mechanism level. The purpose of the present paper is to discuss the critique that has been raised against this model by Lamiell (2024) and Nilsson (2024) and to elaborate a

Significant conversations provide a private and safe space for teachers to develop their thinking about teaching and learning. These conversations are important to academic development but may be limited by their privacy, although Roxå & Mårtensson noted that it was possible to create a culture which led to extended networks. This study explores how the concept of such conversations can be dev

This thesis focuses on design, processing and electro-optical investigations of two- and three-terminal photodetectors based on large arraysof around three million n+-i-n+ InP nanowires with embedded InAsP quantum heterostructures for broadband detection. The first part of thethesis work dealt with a general investigation of the room-temperature optoelectronic behavior of two-terminal photodetecto

For FMCG (fast-moving consumer goods) the store is an excellent and effective place not only to sell products but also to expose shoppers to a brand. This is a key part of the retail marketing strategy known as shopper marketing. Shopper marketing is not only a way for suppliers to attract customers to their brands but also a source of revenue for retailers, who can sell prime advertising real est

Introduction: The death of a parent can have profound negative impacts on children, and a lack of adequate support can exacerbate negative life experiences.Aim: To explore the influences of various actors on the content and execution of a bereavement programme within a Swedish context, considering relational and contextual perspectives.Methods: An ethnographic field study involving six children, t