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BackgroundAdrenomedullin (ADM) is a vasoactive neurohormonal peptide involved in vascular integrity and fluid homeostasis. Even if elevated ADM is an established marker of acute vascular stress, it remains unclear how the ADM system should be measured and interpreted in the general population. In particular, it is uncertain which components of the pathway are most informative, when they should be
In this exploratory review and conceptual analysis, we examine cases and debates in the theoretical literature that highlight biodiversity and conservation decision-making contexts in which knowledge systems, and their interactions or lack thereof, are central concerns. A review of scientific articles indexed in the Web of Science reveals a notable trend in the conservation literature: the growingIn this exploratory review and conceptual analysis, we examine cases and debates in the theoretical literature that highlight biodiversity and conservation decision-making contexts in which knowledge systems, and their interactions or lack thereof, are central concerns. A review of scientific articles indexed in the Web of Science reveals a notable trend in the conservation literature: the growing
Background: Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a multisystem genetic disease characterized by chronic airway infection and progressive lung function decline. With increasing life expectancy, extrapulmonary comorbidities such as cystic fibrosis–related diabetes (CFRD) and hepatobiliary involvement have become important contributors to disease burden in people with CF (pwCF). Aim: The overall aim of this thesi
Accurate temperature measurement is essential for understanding the combustion behavior of single micron-sized metal particles. Conventional two-color pyrometry typically relies on high-speed cameras to provide temporal resolution, but their high noise and limited dynamic range restrict both accuracy and measurable temperature range. A two-color pyrometry method based on a high-resolution consumer
In situ particle characterization is crucial for experimentally evaluating multiphase flow systems, where digital holography offers unique three-dimensional diagnostics. However, reliable particle localization remains challenging under strong optical noise encountered in practical environments. This study introduces a similarity-driven autofocusing framework that reformulates depth sensing by leve
Unlike many other areas of European Union (EU) law, the field of migration and asylum law is no stranger to critique. This field is fraught with legal categories that shapebelonging and rights for one category of people while at the same time legitimising the exclusion – more often than not violent – of other people. This is a traditional function of migration law which is based on constructed leg
This anthropological study examines two different hospitality settings in Japan: a café and an airport that have implemented robots in their daily work. Using concepts of staged and unstaged settings, we observed robots and interviewed staff on how workplaces with a staged setting, people going to a robot café, differed from an unstaged setting, an airport, where experiencing robots were not expec
BACKGROUND: Taurine has shown promise as a therapeutic agent for diabetic disorders, and circulating taurine concentration has consistently been lower in individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2D). However, it is unclear whether higher habitual taurine intake or plasma taurine concentration is associated with a lower risk of developing T2D.OBJECTIVE: To investigate associations of habitual taurine int
Armed conflict profoundly affects women’s sexual and reproductive health and rights, yet the pathways through which conflict shapes family planning and abortion uptake and decision-making remain insufficiently understood. This scoping review aimed to identify and map the available evidence on how armed conflict influences women’s use of, access to, and decisions about family planning and abortion
The closed-cycle hydrogen-fueled argon power cycle is a zero emissions concept that combines a carbon-free fuel with argon as a diluent replacement for nitrogen. The lack of nitrogen in the argon power cycle results in zero NOx emissions on an internal combustion engine platform. There is also massive efficiency improvement because argon is monatomic and has a very high ratio of specific heats. HoThe closed-cycle hydrogen-fueled argon power cycle is a zero emissions concept that combines a carbon-free fuel with argon as a diluent replacement for nitrogen. The lack of nitrogen in the argon power cycle results in zero NOx emissions on an internal combustion engine platform. There is also massive efficiency improvement because argon is monatomic and has a very high ratio of specific heats. Ho
Introduction: High vaccine uptake was crucial in preventing morbidity and mortality during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study aimed to investigate barriers and drivers of vaccination in Sweden across birth region groups with varying COVID-19 vaccine uptake.Methods: A cross-sectional anonymous survey was distributed non-randomly among individuals born in Sweden and immigrants from Western and non-Wes
Voltage instability imposes hard limits on transmission capacity in many power systems, constraining both real-time operation and ex-ante capacity allocations. This paper proposes a system integrity protection scheme (SIPS) based on VSC-HVDC links in hybrid AC/DC power systems, designed to maximise loadability under stressed conditions and thereby increase secure transmission capacity. The core co
Mangroves are socio-ecological systems increasingly central to international carbon sink-based mitigation agendas through initiatives such as REDD+ and blue carbon. Critical scholarship has examined the political economy, governance, and social impacts of carbon initiatives, yet the role of labour in shaping mitigation geographies remains underexplored. Drawing on interviews, document analysis, an
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: The ARTSCAN 2 randomised controlled trial compares accelerated fractionation (AF) radiotherapy (RT) in a preoperative setting with conventional fractionation (CF) RT postoperatively for oral cavity cancer (OCC). Current results indicate no advantage for preoperative AF RT, thereby reinforcing postoperative CF RT as the "gold standard" of care. This analysis of the trial foc
Background: We investigated whether receipt of personal assistance compensation varied across parental educational levels in Sweden between 2006 and 2020. Methods: We identified individuals aged 1–18 years with a diagnosis of cerebral palsy (CP) between 2006 and 2015, and followed them until 2020. Differences in the likelihood of receiving personal assistance and the amount compensated were analyz
The green energy transition and circular economy is dependent on a growing and more efficient metal waste stream to address the future increasing demand for metal resources. The drive for increased metal recycling can conflict with occupational health and safety, and the metal recycling industry exposes workers to hazards that can lead to potential health effects such as respiratory, cardiovascula
Safety leadership is considered to be an important factor for safety culture and safety performance. Leaders doubtlessly influence overall safety work and performance; thus, it is important to increase the knowledge what safety leadership entails in a nuclear power production setting. Safety leadership is not a standalone concept, but it exists in an organizational context and is related to systemSafety leadership is considered to be an important factor for safety culture and safety performance. Leaders doubtlessly influence overall safety work and performance; thus, it is important to increase the knowledge what safety leadership entails in a nuclear power production setting. Safety leadership is not a standalone concept, but it exists in an organizational context and is related to system
