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X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS) measurements were performed at the oxygen K-edge using aqueous solutions of succinic and maleic acids. Molecular dynamics simulations were employed to perform structural sampling and calculate the theoretical spectra using the framework of the density functional theory. When the pH was varied, the first peak in the XAS profiles exhibited different behaviors for
Previous research has shown that gender-inclusive pronouns can facilitate mental representation of nonbinary individuals. However, considering that gender and pronoun use are politicized in many countries, such that individuals with a right-wing political orientation show more skepticism toward nonbinarity, these effects may be compromised. Across four studies (Ntotal = 2,847), we tested whether t
Elbussar har blivit en allt vanligare syn i stadstrafiken de senaste åren. På kort tid har utvecklingen gått från enstaka fordon och testprojekt till elektrifiering av en betydande del av den svenska bussflottan. Elektrifiering av busstrafiken anses vara en viktig del i att nå mål om minskad klimatpåverkan och nollutsläpp, och kollektivtrafiken har kommit längre än andra delar av transportsektorn
A computational method to simulate bimolecular quenching reactions using coarse-grained reaction-diffusion dynamics is presented and applied to the quenching of molecular photosensitizers in solution. The simulations describe photoinduced reactions involving explicit excited states of light-harvesting species together with intrinsic deactivation, as well as collision quenching from separate quench
Agricultural production systems are under pressure to contribute to climate mitigation, biodiversity conservation, and resilient food production. This calls for multifunctional strategies, potentially including integrated biomass production in intensively farmed landscapes to generate renewable energy and positive environmental impacts as co-benefits. Despite this, broader implications of large-sc
The pursuit of a unifying theory for non-BCS superconductivity has faced significant challenges. One approach to overcome such challenges is to perform systematic investigations into superconductors containing d-electron metals in order to elucidate their underlying mechanisms. Recently, the Sc6MTe2 (M = d-electron metal) family has emerged as a unique series of isostructural compounds exhibiting
This paper explores the way in which the relationship between civil society and the state in times of populist governance can be understood from the point of view of Hartmut Rosa’s theory of resonance. We apply Hartmut Rosa’s (2019) theory about a resonant society to understand how the populist turn in politics and state-civil society relations is related to broader societal processes such as acce
This paper investigates how voluntary sustainability commitments shape lenders’ integration of biodiversity risks into credit allocation, comparing UNEP FI–committed and non-committed lenders. Using global syndicated loan data (2018–2023) matched with firm-level measures of biodiversity impact and dependency, we find that all lenders extend smaller loans to more biodiversity-dependent firms. consi
Numerous patients with psoriasis will associate disease triggers to changes in disease activity over time. Modern treatments induce remission, but relapse is common if the treatment is stopped. Exploring patients' first-hand experiences is a key starting point to identify triggers that may influence disease relapse. A cross-sectional digital questionnaire was distributed to 2716 individuals with p
Nanoplastics are increasingly being recognized as a global pollutant. However, relatively few studies report directly measured concentrations of nano- and microplastics in environmental samples, although available data suggest levels of up to 0.5 mg L−1 in lake water, which is surprisingly high. Their degradation in the environment, particularly under UV irradiation, is still poorly understood. He
In China, the illegal adoption of missing persons and especially of missing children is a major public safety issue that affects social and family stability. Recent work has established a trafficking information network developed from a volunteer-managed database of missing persons that identifies and locates node cities and critical paths of illegal adoption. In order to evaluate locations where
Background: During the COVID-19 pandemic, visitation restrictions in ICUs intensified psychological distress among family members, yet the long-term impact of psychosocial support on family resilience remains poorly understood. Objective: To evaluate the experiences of family members during the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on interactions with healthcare professionals and well-being 18th months aft
This study's purpose was to focus on collective identity and its effect on approaches to natural resource management. Within development studies in general, and in studies on resource management in particular, there is a theoretical need for putting more emphasis on contextual variables. One such variable, it was argued, is "identity". Putting emphasis on a triadic relationship betwe
A current debate is going on in Sweden about the health-care organization, how it is structured today and how it should be structured in the future. Despite major changes in the county council structures, they still got problems with for instance economy and the providing of staff. As an answer to these problems new solutions are being developed. In this thesis I examine such a solution consistin
The purpose of this study is to analyze and theorize punk and to investigate how punk is being performed. But also to counter previous descriptions of punk as a subculture, counter-culture or field and present the outline to a theory of scene. The question at issue in this study is: how can punk be described theoretically? This study is divided into acts. The first act introduces the reader to th
In this paper, we model the price differentials between A shares and H shares in the Chinese stock markets with both macroeconomic factors and firm specific factors, which successfully explain the A share price premium. Discounts of H-share prices relative to A-share prices are related to the contemporaneous movements of the H-share local market index relative to the A-share local market index, th
The transition from socialistic planned economies to market economies resulted in crucial structural changes of the Visegrád (Czech republic, Hungary, and Poland) labour markets. The immediate fall in output caused unemployment rates that rose from zero to two-digit numbers within a few years. The purpose is to analyse and compare the labour market policy design of the Visegrád three starting in19
This study investigates the underpricing and long run performance of initial public offerings in an emerging market economy, Turkey, by using event study methodology. Consistent with the evidence from international experiences, Turkish IPOs are underpriced by 7.3 percent on average during 1999-2007. Underpricing is higher in financials compared to non financials as measured by the first trading da
This study evaluate the emerging international rice market by looking at supply and demand, price formation and development, and the extensive protection provided for rice on both national, bilateral and multilateral levels. The findings of this study are that rice is seen as a political good in many Asian countries due to its big impact on economy, society and political stability. Rice production
