While pesticide use is subject to strict regulatory oversight worldwide, it remains a main concern for environmental protection, including biodiversity conservation. This is partly due to the current regulatory approach that relies on separate assessments for each single pesticide, crop use, and non-target organism group at local scales. Such assessments tend to overlook the combined effects of ov

In this work, a specially designed experimental setup is employed to study the ignition and combustion of single aluminum droplets in hot steam-dominated flows. The transient burning behaviors of Al droplets of different sizes are characterized by simultaneously visualizing the flame incandescence and droplet shadowgraphs with two high-speed cameras at high magnification. The combustion process ca

We investigate the time evolution of ZnO thin film growth in oxygen plasma-enhanced atomic layer deposition using in situ spectroscopic ellipsometry. The recently proposed dynamic-dual-box-model approach [Kilic et al., Sci. Rep. 10, 10392 (2020)] is used to analyze the spectroscopic data post-growth. With the help of this model, we explore the in-cycle surface modifications and reveal the repetiti

We have developed a tool, the MAGIC library, which provides an acidification assessment for any given lake or stream in Sweden based on ten parameters describing lake geographical position, surface area, annual discharge and observed lake water chemistry. The MAGIC library consists of two key components: a library of the existing MAGIC model simulations for 2438 lakes and an analogue matching rout

In geoengineering, such as oil and gas production, geological CO2 storage, geothermal projects, and environmental remediation, a detailed understanding of the hydraulic and mechanical properties of sandstone properties is crucial. Traditional theories on the hydraulic and mechanical behavior of rocks rely on bulk measurements from boundary sensors, which fail to capture complex heterogeneity in st

The left lateralization of language has been attributed to hemispheric specialization for processing rapidly changing information. While interhemispheric differences in auditory cortex organization support this view, the macrostructure of the entire cerebral cortex has not been thoroughly examined from this perspective. This study investigated hemispheric asymmetries in cortical surface area and t

När atomer och molekyler interagerar med laserfält av hög intensitet kan fascinerande och oväntade fenomen uppstå. Två viktiga genombrott inom laserforskningen inträffade på 1960- respektive 1980-talet, när två besläktade men distinkta processer upptäcktes. Den senare av dessa ledde till Nobelpriset i fysik 2023, vilket skapade svensk historia. När en högintensiv laserstråle fokuseras på en kristAn atom interacting with a strong laser field can give rise to high-order harmonic generation (HHG), a non-perturbative, highly non-linear process. The resulting HHG spectrum is a comb of odd harmonics. For some experiments, a large energy difference between consecutive harmonics is beneficial. In order to achieve a larger spacing between harmonics, second-harmonic (SH) radiation resulting from an

Objective. Despite the growing interest in understanding the role of triggers of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF), solutions beyond questionnaires to identify a broader range of triggers remain lacking. This study aims to investigate the relation between triggers detected in wearable-based physiological signals and the occurrence of AF episodes. Approach. Week-long physiological signals were co

Neovascularization is implicated in the pathology of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), diabetic retinopathy (DR), and age-related macular degeneration (AMD), which are the leading causes of blindness worldwide. In our work, we analyzed how heme released during hemorrhage affects hypoxic response and neovascularization. Our retrospective clinical analysis demonstrated, that hemorrhage was associate

This paper investigates the factors affecting evacuation behaviour of tourists in wildfire scenarios by conducting a scoping review using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analysis approach - here using only its extension for scoping reviews. A total of 524 scientific papers were identified in the Web of Science and Scopus and 23 studies were fully reviewed. Key variabl

Two-dimensional neuronal cultures have a limited ability to recapitulate the in vivo environment of the brain. Here, we introduce a three-dimensional in vitro model for human glia-to-neuron conversion, surpassing the spatial and temporal constrains of two-dimensional cultures. Focused on direct conversion to induced dopamine neurons (iDANs) relevant to Parkinson disease, the model generates functi

UNLABELLED: Serine protease inhibitors (serpins) constitute the largest family of protease inhibitors expressed in humans, but their role in infection remains largely unexplored. In infected macrophages, the mycobacterial ESX-1 type VII secretion system permeabilizes internal host membranes and causes leakage into the cytosol of host DNA, which induces type I interferon (IFN) production via the cy

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common neurodegenerative disease and is characterized by the aggregation of β-amyloid (Aβ) and tau in the brain. Breakthroughs in disease-modifying treatments targeting Aβ bring new hope for the management of AD. But to effectively modify and someday even prevent AD, a better understanding is needed of the biological mechanisms that underlie and link Aβ and tau

Before electronic products reach the market, Functional Circuit Testing (FCT) is an essential process to ensure performance and reliability. Traditional FCT requires developing dedicated testing firmware for each batch of products, which increases both development costs and time. This thesis proposes a testing method based on Boundary Scan, provides an alternative that eliminates the need for firm

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to analyze the effect woke marketing has on the consumer and the effect it has on the brand’s identity Methodology: The research paper uses a qualitative approach, including both primary and secondary data collection. The primary data was collected through six semi-structured interviews examining brand identity, woke culture and brand versus market orientation

Purpose: This paper aims to investigate how Monki’s decision to reduce its size range, a strategic choice that contradicts its inclusive brand identity, affects its brand image and how these actions can be justified. Design/method: This paper is based on two qualitative research methods. To gather primary data, semi-structured interviews were conducted to investigate the perceptions of young Swed

Denna text analyserar musikens roll i skapandet av dokumentärer och undersöker hur kompositören kan påverka det slutliga verket och vilken roll musiken har i det. Den belyser vikten av tidigt samarbete mellan tonsättare och regissör med betoning på öppen kommunikation och ömsesidig respekt. För detta genomfördes intervjuer där samma scen presenterades med två olika musikstycken. Sedan analyseradesTitle in English: The hidden embodiment of the story - An approach to music in documentary film. This text analyzes the role of music in the creation of documentaries and examines how the composer can influence the final work and what role music plays in it. It highlights the importance of early collaboration between composer and director with an emphasis on open communication and mutual respect.

ObjectiveIndividuals with neurodevelopmental and/or neurocognitive disorders (NNDs) have complex, long-term care needs. In Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan, informal carers shoulder the responsibility and strain of providing care for people with NNDs. Intense care demand, societal and cultural care expectations, and lack of support infrastructure often lead to psychosocial strain in this inadequate