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Like many cities worldwide, Amsterdam has ambitious plans around sustainability transitions. The city has oriented towards an alternative economic development model called “Doughnut Economics” and has attempted to implement ideas from the work of economist Kate Raworth on the ground through a “Doughnut Strategy” and the Amsterdam Doughnut Coalition. This paper explores the evolution of Amsterdam's
Introduction: Turnover rates among health-care personnel are rising, which could jeopardise patient safety and the quality of care. One contributing factor to the high turnover is the prevalence of mental distress. Stress of conscience among healthcare personnel has been shown to affect them negatively, and feeling that they cannot provide the care their patients need increases their stress levels
Abstract – Background: Endocrine science remains underrepresented in European Union research programs despite the fundamental role of hormone health in human well-being. Analysis of the CORDIS database reveals a persistent gap between the societal impact of endocrine disorders and their research prioritization. At national funding level, endocrine societies report limited or little attention of na
Context. Super-Earths and mini-Neptunes are missing from our Solar System, yet they appear to be the most abundant planetary types in our Galaxy. A detailed characterization of key planets within this population is important for understanding the formation mechanisms of rocky and gas giant planets and the diversity of planetary interior structures. Aims. In 2019, NASA’s TESS satellite found a tran
Passivity arises from spontaneous formation of a thin protective passive film (oxide/hydroxide layer) on the metal surface, and the stability of passive film is of great importance for corrosion resistance. This study investigates the formation, stability, and transpassive dissolution of passive films on two Ni-based alloys, Alloy 625 and Alloy 59, in acidified NaCl solution, by combining in situ
Background: Mammography screening programmes have been widely implemented across European countries over the past 40 years with the main aim to detect breast cancer earlier and thereby reduce breast cancer mortality. This study aimed to analyse and compare changes over time in breast cancer incidence, by stage at diagnosis, and breast cancer mortality across countries in relation to the timing of
The Light Dark Matter eXperiment (LDMX) is proposed to employ a thin tungsten target and a multi-GeV electron beam to carry out a missing momentum search for the production of dark matter candidate particles. We study the sensitivity for a complementary missing-energy-based search using the LDMX Electromagnetic Calorimeter as an active target with a focus on early running. In this context, we cons
The striving for a sustainable energy system entails an increasing use of renewable energy. Since several renewable energy sources are non-dispatchable (e.g., wind and solar), this development brings challenges in terms of the balance between energy supply and demand. As a result, there is a growing need for demand-side flexibility.The building stock has been highlighted as a promising resource of
We report resonant inelastic x-ray scattering (RIXS) spectra of neon atoms interacting with intense x-ray pulses generated using an x-ray free-electron laser (XFEL). We find that an unexpected peak emerges near the Ka line of Ne, which does not coincide with any physical resonances of neon ions. We perform theoretical calculations based on a quantum-state-resolved rate-equation approach with x-ray
A soft magnetic core loss tester originally designed for sinusoidal flux excitation has been modified to enable multi-level PWM excitation. The setup is used to characterize an automotive-grade stator core under magnetic flux densities and excitation frequencies up to 1.4 T and 400 Hz respectively, as well as, switching frequencies between 4 and 16 kHz, with PWM voltage levels reaching up to seven
Microplastics (MPs) are ubiquitous anthropogenic particles that accumulate in coastal zones, sediments, and the water column. The exposure of organisms to MPs in these habitats may depend on foraging strategies and landscape characteristics. This study compared MP contamination in the feces of waterbirds from two trophic groups: benthivores (American oystercatcher Haematopus palliatus; white-backe
Precise synchronization of paleoclimate records is essential for inferring the dynamics and past evolution of the climate system. For the last glacial period, the time scales of ice cores from the Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets have been synchronized by the use of cosmogenic radionuclides, atmospheric gas concentrations, and traces of large volcanic eruptions. Here we identify the sulfate depo
Despite frequent use of conodonts as an archive for seawater 87Sr/86Sr, available diagenetic screening tools are inconsistent predictors of primary seawater 87Sr/86Sr preservation. Here, we attempt to isolate variables affecting the preservation of seawater 87Sr/86Sr in conodonts. We present new Middle–Late Ordovician (∼470–450 Ma) conodont 87Sr/86Sr from mid-paleolatitude (30–45°S) carbonate succ
The purpose of this study was to examine the development of contemporary psychedelic discourse through well-defined problem statements and proposed solutions. The study explored the construction of psychedelics as a psychiatric critique, an effective and natural approach to treating mental illness, and as a method for self-improvement and self-optimization. A discourse analysis was conducted of th
Child marriage remains a persistent challenge in Tanzania despite legal reforms and international commitments. This study aimed to explore how social workers understood the causes of child marriage, how they worked with prevention in practice, what challenges they face, and what conditions they identified as necessary for long-term change. The study was based on qualitative semi-structured intervi
This study has aimed to examine how group dynamics manifest themselves in institutional homes for girls. The other purpose has been to examine how these processes influence the treatment relationship and conditions for change. The study has been carried out using qualitative research methods based on interviews. Four people who either previously worked or currently work in institutional homes were
This paper highlights the importance of trust-based leadership and its essential role in human service organizations. Leadership shapes the direction of an organization and influences both its culture and outcomes. Its impact can determine whether a work environment is healthy or dysfunctional. Two key components of middle managers' leadership are trust and psychological safety. To delve deepe
This qualitative study explores the professional experiences of social workers in psychiatric care, focusing on the emotional challenges of working with individuals in difficult life situations. The aim was to examine how their emotional expressions, strategies for recovery, and organizational factors contribute to a supportive work environment. Using a qualitative approach, semi-structured interv
