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Non-ordinary states of consciousness (NOC) offer a way to examine how large-scale brain dynamics reorganize as experience changes. We studied a participant able to reliably enter a self-induced NOC state characterized by vivid imagery, altered bodily perception, and a sense of unity. Across 20 fMRI sessions, we measured functional connectivity in four conditions (Baseline, Transition, NOC, and Res
District heating networks are an integral part of the energy system in many countries. In future smart energy systems, they are expected to enhance energy flexibility and support the integration of renewable and waste energy sources. An important aspect of these networks is the control of flow rates, which dictates the heat delivered to consumers. This paper concerns the properties of flow rates i
We explore mental health as a potential mechanism to explain the labor market penalty of an early-onset physical disability using administrative data from Sweden. For methodological reasons, we focus on persons with Cerebral Palsy (CP) and use prescriptions for mental health conditions. We examine how much of the differences in labor market outcomes is explained by prescriptions for mental health
The densification of European cities presents a critical challenge for solar access, particularly in high-latitude Nordic climates. While urban planning in Sweden defines the geometric boundaries of future buildings, there is no statutory requirement to evaluate the resulting solar access at this stage. At later design stages, the Swedish Building Regulations (BBR) mandate daylighting provision, w
Using Swedish-matched employer-employee data from 2001 to 2018 and parametric survival analysis, we examine how the share of off-farm wage income affects survival time in the state of hybrid farming. We find a non-linear relationship between the share of off-farm wage income and the risk of exit; at lower levels, the share of off-farm wage income increases the risk of exiting agriculture completel
Objective: Interstitial lung disease (ILD) can occur in association with antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)–associated vasculitis (AAV-ILD) or as an isolated entity with positive ANCA (ANCA-ILD). However, data on the epidemiology and outcomes of these conditions remain limited. Methods: A European multicenter retrospective study encompassed patients with AAV-ILD or ANCA-ILD. Baseline and s
Presented within the Urban Architecture Conference: In the Search of Urban Quality, Urban Form and Urban Life at Lund University (2018), this contribution forms part of a broader exploration into the relationship between architecture, urban design, and contemporary urban conditions.The presentation introduces a pedagogical and design-oriented framework for engaging with urban architecture, structu
INTRODUCTION: Left ventricular (LV) longitudinal function is a prognostic marker of hospitalization and mortality in LV dysfunction. Recently, left atrial (LA) reservoir and conduit strain have also been presented as independent prognostic markers. However, the atria and ventricles are coupled in the fibrous atrioventricular plane (LA-LV coupling). The degree to which the LA strain is affected, or
This study reports the synthesis and characterization of heterogeneous acid catalysts derived from rice husk biochar, modified by sulfonation and Ce(NO3)3·6H2O (cerium (III) nitrate hexahydrate) impregnation, for fatty acid esterification using methyl acetate as a glycerol-free reaction route. The research aims to valorize agricultural residues as renewable and sustainable precursors for solid aci
A number of recent experiments have indicated that magnetic nanoparticles can become locally hotter than their nonmagnetic surroundings during induction heating. While such nanoscale hotspot-effect is particularly attractive for applications within biomedicine and catalysis, its existence is a topic of scientific controversy. To address this, we here present simultaneous measurements of the intern
The axon initial segment (AIS) is a specialized neuronal microdomain that serves as a physical diffusion barrier, separating the axon from somatodendritic compartments. As a highly plastic structure, the AIS dynamically regulates neuronal excitability and contributes to circuit homeostasis. Recent advances in super-resolution imaging and disease modeling have expanded our understanding of its role
Presented at the International VISURF Nordic-Baltic Colloquium Visions of Residential Futures (Gothenburg, 2011), part of a NordForsk-supported research network exploring housing transformation and urban living, this contribution introduces Dérive – Lerum, an urban and architectural proposal developed within Europan 10, a European competition platform for innovative housing and urban development.T
Introduction.In policy and political debate, media and information literacy (MIL) is increasingly framed as a civic responsibility and a strategic response to the contemporary ‘information crisis’, marked by disinformation and digital insecurity. This positions MIL as essential to democratic resilience and national security but risks excluding individuals who lack the IntroductionIn policy and political debate, media and information literacy (MIL) is increasingly framed as a civic responsibility and a strategic response to the contemporary ‘information crisis’, marked by disinformation and digital insecurity. This positions MIL as essential to democratic resilience and national security but risks excluding individuals who lack the resources or capacities to mee
Presented at the Europan Inter-Sessions Forum (2021), an international platform bringing together winning teams, municipalities, and researchers to discuss the transition from competition ideas to implementation processes, this contribution focuses on Lerum E10, a collaborative project by Marco Pusterla and Jesús Mateo, developed within Europan 10, a European competition and research platform for
Sweden is renowned for its centralised wage bargaining system, which has been studied from the point of view of inflation, wage differentials and unemployment. This article studies media coverage of wage bargaining rounds in the 1950s–1960s and in the 2000s–2010s to investigate the social understanding of what the wage bargaining institutions are supposed to do. The results indicate that the opera
Full text linksBMC Public Health. 2026 Apr 17;26(1):1273.doi: 10.1186/s12889-026-27378-1.Individual and environmental determinants of body mass index trajectories: results from a longitudinal study in Southern SwedenPauline Rebouillat 1 , Kristoffer Mattisson 2 , Giedre Gefenaite 3 , Per-Olof Östergren 4 , Peter M Nilsson 5 6 , Jonas Björk 2 7Affiliations PMID: 41998602 PMCID: PMC1309
Gambling has become a prominent feature of Central Asia's shifting economies, reshaping social life and governance across the region. While some states maintain prohibitions, others, including Kazakhstan, have legalized gambling as a tool for revenue generation and tourism development. This expansion, however, has produced significant social costs, including family disruption, rising indebtedness
Aims: Identifying reliable biomarkers is crucial for addressing diagnostic uncertainty and prognostic stratification in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to integrate recent evidence on blood and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) biomarkers.Methods: We searched studies published between January 1, 2019, and March 25, 2025, investigating blood or CSF biomar
