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Background: Countries around the world have committed to universal health coverage (UHC), a global vision that affirms the right for all people to access essential healthcare, when and where they need it and regardless of their ability to pay. UHC, as a political commitment, developed as part of the Sustainable Development Agenda in 2015 and, more recently, at the United Nations High-Level meeting
Anisotropy and isotropic transient absorption decays of a polythiophene derivative in dilute solution have been measured and compared to calculated decays on Monte Carlo simulated polymer chains to obtain knowledge about the geometrical conformation of the polymer. The polymer chain conformations are generated by a partially correlated self-avoiding random walk. Excitation migration along the isol
Ribbed channel flows play a crucial role in various engineering systems where turbulence enhancement and improved heat transfer are required, such as in turbine blade cooling and combustor wall applications. Numerical simulations have emerged as an essential tool for analyzing the intricate turbulence dynamics and flow separation phenomena, which are fundamental for optimizing the channel performa
The retail industry is transforming at an unprecedented speed and scale with the advent of omnichannel strategies, thus leading to growing concerns about its environmental impact. The purpose of this paper is to identify the requirements that affect the possibilities of obtaining environmentally sustainable omnichannels and the strategies to be used by retailers and logistics service providers (LS
Background/Objectives: Intraoperative frozen biopsies are essential during surgery for Hirschsprung’s disease (HD). However, this method has several limitations with the need for a faster and real-time diagnostic alternative. For this, consistent histoanatomical and morphometric differences between aganglionic and ganglionic bowel must be established. The primary objective was to compare dimension
CONTEXT: Statin use is associated with increased risk of type 2 diabetes and mild hyperglycemia. The underlying mechanisms are not well studied and the effect of statin treatment on GLP-1 secretion or production are unknown.OBJECTIVE: To assess the effects of rosuvastatin on GLP-1 secretion and production.METHODS: We performed association studies in the Malmö Diet and Cancer study cardiovascular c
Among the most advanced techniques for quality control, image processing and optical methods areprominent because of their precision and versatility. These methods often involve analyzing specklesgenerated by coherent laser illumination because coherent light provides detailed and accuratemeasurement capabilities. In speckle metrology-based techniques, the accurate measurement ofspeckle displaceme
Background Long-term pathological breathlessness is a life-limiting symptom that risks taking control of the individual’s life. We aimed to evaluate how locus of control (LOC), an individual’s perceived control of present and past life events, relates to breathlessness in a middle-aged general population. Methods A population-based, cross-sectional analysis of people aged 50–64 years was conducted
Objectives: Breast-fed (BF) have lower risk of infections during infancy compared to those formula-fed (FF). A higher content of alpha-lactalbumin (α-lac) in breast milk, which may promote a more favorable gut microbiota, could be one reason. In this study, we evaluated whether increased concentration of α-lac in low-protein infant formula affects the immune response and the incidence of infection
Upper-intercept U-Pb ages (TIMS) of two non-foliated I-type granites are 1887 ± 20 Ma (part of a granodiorite-granite sequence) and 1881 ± 2 Ma (leucogranite with transitions into pegmatite). A non-foliated S-granite, which according to field observations, is younger than the two I-granites, occurs within the same composite pluton. Zircons of this granite are heterogeneous and contain abundant cor
Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is a major crop grown on all continents. Due to environmental concerns, it is desirable to reduce the inputs of both chemical pesticides and inorganic fertilizers. However, yield reduction must be expected when switching to low-input systems. To mitigate such losses, the use of natural or introduced microbiomes may provide the key to maintaining sustainable yield. Phyl
During the field campaign in the Nuuk region, one of the objectives was to describe Archaean primary geological environments (Hollis et al. 2006). On Nunatak 1390, which is part of the Tasiusarsuaq terrane (Figs 1, 2), a bimodal volcanic succession is preserved and interpreted as former ocean floor. The field investigation included geological mapping and sampling of the volcanic sequence comprisin
The use of Earth Observation Data and Machine Learning models to generate gridded micro-level poverty maps has increased in recent years, with several high-profile publications. producing some compelling results. Poverty alleviation remains one of the most critical global challenges. Earth Observation (EO) technologies represent a promising avenue to enhance our ability to address poverty through
The pattern of substitutions at sites in proteins provides invaluable information about their biophysical and functional importance and what selection pressures are acting at individual sites. Amino acid site rates are typically estimated using phenomenological models where sequence variability is described by rate factors that scale the overall substitution rate in a protein to sites. In this stu
Context. Hot Jupiters (HJs) with close-by planetary companions are rare, with only a handful of them having been discovered so far. This could be due to their suggested dynamical histories, which lead to the possible ejection of other planets. TOI-2109 b is special in this regard because it is the HJ with the closest relative separation from its host star, being separated by less than 2.3 stellar
Recent research has highlighted the importance of reducing economic shrinking—periods of negative per capita growth—for long-term development. Building on this literature, this chapter proposes a new framework explicitly connecting the dynamics of poverty eradication to the dynamics of resilience to economic shrinking. It argues that a key driver of this resilience is the alignment of incentives b
In this study, we use direct numerical simulations to investigate turbulent premixed ammonia flames assisted by non-equilibrium nanosecond plasma discharges and hydrogen addition. The results reveal the coupling effects of turbulence, the hydrogen concentration in the fuel blend, and plasma discharges on the microscopic structure of the flame and chemical pathways. It is found that the flame front
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Prostate cancer (PC) and dementia may commonly co-occur; yet, prior evidence for bidirectional associations is inconsistent. This study aims to determine the associations between PC and dementia in large population-based studies, which may further inform clinical care. METHODS: To assess the dementia risk in men with PC, a national cohort study was conducted in 178 746 me
