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Mental illness and psychological distress are global concerns. This study aimed to investigate the association between having non-preferred work and the incidence of spinal pain, psychological distress, and spinal pain with concurrent psychological distress, and if associations are modified by sleep disturbance. A prospective study of 4285 participants 23-62 years old was conducted, from years 200
BACKGROUND: Neck and back pain are musculoskeletal conditions with serious individual and societal consequences. Current evidence about the prognostic value for neck and back pain is limited and conflicting. This prospective cohort study aimed to assess the association between leisure-time physical activity (LPA) and improvement of neck and/or back pain in a working population receiving manual the
AIMS: Psychological distress is a global public health concern with individual and societal implications causing work-related disability and loss of productivity. It is less known how much work ability contributes to the development of psychological distress. This study aimed to assess the association between self-perceived physical and mental work ability in relation to job demands, and the incid
A new paradigm is slowly making its way into society, affecting our material practice as designers. Materials selection in design and product development has for a long time been dominated by a purely technical approach, mainly focusing on properties and performance. With the increasing evidence of climate change, waste and pollution, environmental effects, we are slowly realizing that unsustainab
The thermophilic bacterium Rhodothermus marinus DSM 16675 represents a promising yet underexplored source of natural polymers with potential industrial applications. The aim of the current study was to screen for emulsifying activity in R. marinus cultures, identify conditions for production of the potential emulsifier, characterize the compound, and analyze the functional properties. Produc
The most abundant clays in the northern hemisphere are dominated by 2:1 clay minerals. However, compared to kaolinite-rich clays, these common clays have been less addressed by recent research on calcined clays. This study investigated 13 different clay-rich raw materials, focussing on available common clays from German deposits, with respect to their mineralogical composition and pozzolanic react
This study gives an overview over the geological and spatial distribution of German clay deposits visualized in a GIS map, which is based on the map of mineral resources and the geological map of Germany, and supplemented by active clay pits. The clays are classified regarding their geological context. Representative clays for a certain geological formation are examined closely. Detailed clay mine
Suitability of calcined kaolinitic filter cake arising from the production of high-quality silica sand as SCM was tested. The investigation comprises two different grades of materials. The first one represents a cross section from one week of sand production. The other sample has been subsequently prepared by sedimentation on a laboratory scale in order to investigate the impact of lower sand cont
Singe crystals of a new high-temperature polymorph of Na2Ca6Si4O15 have been obtained from solid state reactions performed at 1300 °C. The basic crystallographic data of this so-called β-phase at ambient conditions are as follows: space group P1c1, a = 9.0112(5) Å, b = 7.3171(5) Å, c = 10.9723(6) Å, β = 107.720(14)°, V = 689.14(7) Å3, Z = 2. The crystals showed twinning by reticular merohedry (mim
Om vi intalar oss att antalet kriminologiska utbildningar och studenter är det motgift Sverige behöver så ägnar vi oss åt ett mindre självbedrägeri. Det skriver forskaren David Sausdal i en debattartikel.
Supply chain organizations face intensifying pressure to meet net-zero commitments, yet digital investment does not consistently translate into sustainability gains. This study examines whether Net-Zero Capability (NZC) helps explain this gap. Drawing on the Resource-Based View and Dynamic Capability View, NZC is positioned as the organizational capability through which digital resources support g
This article develops Border Work (BW) as a theoretical concept and methodological approach, underexplored in socio-legal scholar-activism, through analysing two distinct examples: Noor, who applied for protection, and her individual and collective struggle for residency and the making of a manifesto against borders. While both examples depart from feminist methodology, the differences are stark:
Preserving fresh food for later consumption has been, and is still today, a major problem around the world. Solar drying may be a suitable method for preserving food. One issue with dryers, depending on design is uneven drying of the produce due to different environmental conditions. Uneven drying in a solar dryer creates problems for the end user as the quality of the product will be less attract
The digital transformation in the dairy supply chain (SC) has enabled advanced innovations, including AI- and blockchain-based digital traceability systems that enhance transparency and efficiency. Despite these benefits, dairy stakeholders face significant barriers to adoption, including regulatory constraints, shifting consumer expectations, limited resources, and a lack of clear guidance for im
I början av sommaren biföll riksdagen regeringens förslag om att genomföra den första halvan av En straffreform. Förslaget innehöll en stor uppsättning straffskärpningar[ men utgjorde bara hälften av det reformpaket som presenterades av Straffreformutredningen i juni 2025. Den andra halvan, Ett nytt straffrättsligt påföljdssystem, röstades igenom den 13 augusti, men lagändringarna är än inte tidsa
De teknikkompensatoriska engagemang som detta kapitel handlar om har betydelse för den processuella diskretionen eftersom det påverkar vad socialsekreterare lägger den mest grundläggande resursen – tid – på. I förhållande till vårt intresse för det teknikkompensatoriska merarbetets uttryck och betydelse för socialarbetares diskretion, visar vi hur sådana sysslor inte bara tar mätbar tid i anspråk
In recent years, decarbonisation, electrification, and the increasing integration of variable renewable energy sources have intensified the need for demand-side flexibility in low-carbon electricity systems. While industry and commerce are widely recognised as holding substantial flexibility potential, their ability to mobilise this potential varies considerably across organisational and sectoral
Purpose: To evaluate long-term ocular surface outcomes after upper-eyelid–sparing management of large lower-eyelid defects. Methods: Twelve patients with large lower-eyelid defects after tumor excision were managed without surgical involvement of the upper eyelid using either laissez-faire (secondary intention, n = 11) healing or primary closure under tension (n = 1). The operated eye was compared
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to explore stroke rehabilitation staff's experiences, challenges and adaptations in their work during the first two waves of the COVID-19 pandemic in Sweden.METHODS: A web survey was conducted from September to December 2020 with staff involved in stroke rehabilitation. It covered participant characteristics, experiences, COVID-19 management, patient safety, o
