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In this paper, locating myself in a tradition of critical race studies, I try to identify the problems I observe within the field of antisemitism studies. Departing from observations from the European Sociological Association conference held in Porto, Portugal, in August 2024, where leading antisemitism researchers in Europe stated that “antisemitism is at the core of Palestinian identity” and “po
There is widespread criticism that place marketing initiatives contribute mainly to the commodification of places (Lichrou and Panayiotopoulos, 2021; Kavaratizis et al., 2018; Kavaratzis et al., 2017) and to the commodification of the climate crisis (Fletcher 2019). Place marketing is seen here only as a strategic management tool to make a place recognisable in the minds of different stakeholders,
Bimetallic nanoparticles exhibit unique physicochemical characteristics that often translateinto functional properties surpassing those of their monometallic counterparts. The abilityto precisely tailor these characteristics enables fine-tuning of their properties for targetedapplications. This doctoral thesis investigates the engineering of bimetallic nanoparticlesvia spark ablation, a continuous
Climate change is strongly linked to the quantity of carbon dioxide (CO2) released by burning fossil fuels, which contain carbon. To address the problem, ammonia (NH3) has recently gained significant attention as a potential alternative fuel due to its carbon-free nature, ease of storage, and good energy density. However, ammonia combustion in practical devices presents challenges, particularly it
Rapporten undersøger, hvordan streaming påvirker danske forfatteres økonomi og vilkår med fokus på forskelle mellem genrer, udgivelsesstrategier og markedspositioner. Streaming medfører overordnet, at man går fra sælge en vare (en bog) i boghandlen, til at sælge adgang til et katalog af bogtitler på en streamingplatform. Forlag og forfattere får betaling for værket baseret på brug, det vil sige, h
Diffusion magnetic resonance imaging (dMRI) is a powerful non-invasive technique for probing tissuemicrostructure. While highly sensitive, conventional dMRI methods suffer from low specificity, due in part toexperimental designs that conflate multiple contrast mechanisms. This thesis aims to address these limitations bydeveloping advanced time-dependent dMRI techniques to disentangle competing sou
The supramolecular structures resulting from the complexation between the neutral-cationic block copolymer poly(ethylene oxide)- block-poly(2-(trimethylammonium)ethyl methacrylate iodide) (PEO 114- b-PTMAEMAI 95) and the bile salt sodium deoxycholate (NaDC) were investigated by dynamic light scattering, small-angle X-ray scattering, cryogenic transmission electron microscopy and proton NMR techniq
Risk factors for developing bloodstream infections (BSIs) caused by Aerococcus bacteria remain insufficiently examined. In this nationwide case–control study in Sweden, 19 of 23 clinical microbiological laboratories identified patients who had aerococcal BSIs during 2012–2016. We compared each of those index patients with 4 controls matched for age, sex, and county of residence. Overall, 588 episo
In this paper, we propose an adaptive finite difference scheme in order to numerically solve total variation type problems for image processing tasks. The automatic generation of the grid relies on indicators derived from a local estimation of the primal-dual gap error. This process leads in general to a non-uniform grid for which we introduce an adjusted finite difference method. Further we quant
Quasi-markets in the provision of public services are increasingly common but also highly contested. We formulate a conceptual framework based on economic theory to describe how quasi-markets differ from traditional markets in five aspects: 1) revenues, costs, and profits; 2) the matching of supply and demand; 3) competition; 4) structural change; and 5) rent-seeking. Using the assumption of profi
Under slutet av 1900-talet var den svenska reformtakten hög vilket gjorde ekonomin konkurrenskraftig och att Sverige klarade finanskrisen 2008–2010 bättre än jämförbara länder. Nu har reformtakten avtagit och den ekonomiska friheten är fallande på flera områden. I en ny rapport från Entreprenörskapsforum konstateras att 2010-talet blev ett i allt väsentligt förlorat decennium med minskad ekonomisk
Understanding the structure of supramolecular complexes provides insight into their functional capabilities and how they can be modulated in the context of disease. Super-resolution microscopy (SRM) excels in performing this task by resolving ultrastructural details at the nanoscale with molecular specificity. However, technical limitations, such as underlabelling, preclude its ability to provide
The maker movement has reached the optics labs, empowering researchers to create and modify microscope designs and imaging accessories. 3D printing has a disruptive impact on the field, improving accessibility to fabrication technologies in additive manufacturing. This approach is particularly useful for rapid, low-cost prototyping, allowing unprecedented levels of productivity and accessibility.
In the vicinity of metallic nanostructures, absorption and emission rates of optical emitters can be modulated by several orders of magnitude1,2. Control of such near-field light-matter interaction is essential for applications in biosensing3, light harvesting4 and quantum communication5,6 and requires precise mapping of optical near-field interactions, for which single-emitter probes are promisin
Interrogating platelets and their densely packed, highly abundant receptor landscape is key to understand platelet clotting, a process that can save lives when stopping blood loss after an injury, but also kill when causing heart attack, stroke, or pulmonary embolism. The underlying key receptor distributions and interactions, in particular the relevance of integrin clustering, are not fully under
Single-molecule localization microscopy (SMLM) aims for maximized precision and a high signal-to-noise ratio1. Both features can be provided by placing the emitter in front of a metal-dielectric nanocoating that acts as a tuned mirror2-4. Here, we demonstrate that a higher photon yield at a lower background on biocompatible metal-dielectric nanocoatings substantially improves SMLM performance and
IMPORTANCE: Weight loss is common in primary care. Among individuals with recent weight loss, the rates of cancer during the subsequent 12 months are unclear compared with those without recent weight loss.OBJECTIVE: To determine the rates of subsequent cancer diagnoses over 12 months among health professionals with weight loss during the prior 2 years compared with those without recent weight loss
