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The primary aim of this study is to estimate crop evapotranspiration (ETc) and develop a land use map to support the sustainable management of water resources in the irrigated Tassaout perimeter of Tensift. This is achieved by combining a time series of high spatial resolution Sentinel-2 satellite images, meteorological data, and field data. The method is based on the relationships between normali

Electric vehicles (EVs) are vital for a decarbonized society, but the rapid growth of the EV market highlights an impending lithium supply crisis. This study integrates supply-demand analysis with trade network simulations, using eight lithium demand scenarios and two supply scenarios to examine regional lithium dynamics and the impact of international trade. Results show that while domestic lithi

Introduction: Multidrug resistance (MDR) has been identified in wound bacterial isolates from Ukrainian war victims treated in Ukraine and across Europe. ILP100, a drug candidate for the treatment of skin wounds, is composed of a Limosilactobacillus reuteri expressing human chemokine CXCL12. In this study, the antimicrobial effects of ILP100 were tested on MDR bacteria isolated from wounds of Ukra

Genome-wide association studies (GWASs) in ancestrally diverse populations are rapidly expanding, opening up unique opportunities for novel gene discoveries and increased utility of genetic findings in non-European individuals. A popular technique to identify putative causal variants at GWAS loci is via statistical fine-mapping. Despite tremendous efforts, fine-mapping remains a very challenging t

Pruritus is a frequent symptom in medicine. Population-based studies show that one in five persons in the general population has suffered from chronic pruritus (CP) at least once in their lifetime, with a 12-month incidence of 7%. CP, which can affect all age groups, is associated with numerous, often interdisciplinary medical conditions. It needs a precise diagnostic work-up to identify causes an

The revised Payment Services Directive (PSD2) by the EU is disrupting banks and requiring them to provide third-party providers (TPPs) access to customer data. PSD2 aims to promote innovation and competition by enabling TPPs to leverage data to develop payment services. To comply, banks develop platforms where TPPs can use APIs to access data. This is described as open banking, marking a shift tow

The revised Payment Services Directive (PSD2) is reshaping traditional banking by requiring banks to grant licensed third-party providers (TPPs) access to customer data. This paper explores PSD2’s impact on Fintech market entry, assessing both opportunities and ongoing structural barriers. Through a qualitative investigation, it identifies key barriers such as API standardization gaps, data access

This thesis explores how teachers in Sweden’s art and music schools navigate the potentially conflicting goals of musical progress and social inclusion in group instrumental teaching. Group teaching has gained popularity due to cost-efficiency and its potential to meet children's social needs. However, many teachers trained in the one-to-one conservatory tradition express concern about maintaining

Human-bacterial interactions play a crucial role in several essential aspects of life. Here, we describe how a secreted protein from the skin commensal Cutibacterium acnes, RoxP, functions as a sacrificial redox effector molecule that facilitates beneficial interactions with its human host by counteracting oxidative stress and reducing stress-induced inflammation. Using a combination of structural

Time-frequency (TF) postprocessing methods are often used to form concentrated TF representations (TFRs) for nonstationary signals. Regrettably, most such techniques are sensitive to noise and tend to underestimate weak components when dealing with transient signals, resulting in sidelobes and low-resolution TFRs. In this work, we introduce a generalized group delay (GD) weighted sparse TF (GWSTF)

Background: Ultrafiltration (UF) insufficiency in peritoneal dialysis (PD) often leads to transfer to hemodialysis. Therefore, strategies to prolong time on therapy are needed. The use of a combined crystalloid and colloid solution, also called bimodal PD, can help improve UF. Methods: We propose a method for reconstituting bimodal solutions. Three bimodal PD solutions, with respectively 100 ml (s

The solute exclusion technique (SET) is often used to characterise the nano-porous structure of water-swollen cell walls. SET is based on the immersion of water-saturated wood samples in solutions of probe molecules of known size. Based on determined concentration differences in the solution before and after immersion, the accessible water within the wood is determined for each probe. However, thi

The Swedish Radiation Safety Authority has presented a report on severe accident scenarios at the European Spallation Source (ESS) for dimensioning the emergency preparedness zones around the facility. The source-term in the scenario consisted of more than 80 tungsten-target spallation products with physical half-life (T½) exceeding 1 hour. The purpose of this study is to establish which of these

The European Health Data Space (EHDS) marks a pivotal moment in regulating wellness applications within the European Union. This chapter examines the implications of the EHDS for user control over electronic health data processed through wellness apps, scrutinising the regulatory frameworks provided by both the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the EHDS. Despite the GDPR’s stringent re