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This study investigates how the seven core resilience principles are integrated into assessments of forest system resilience to natural or human-induced disturbances across engineering, ecological, and social-ecological resilience concepts. Following PRISMA guidelines, a literature search in the Web of Science database using the keywords “resilience”, “forest” and “ecosystem services” yielded 1828
Background and study aims Surgical resection is standard treatment of T2 rectal cancer due to risk of concomitant lymph node metastases (LNM). Local resection could potentially be an alternative to surgical treatment in a subgroup of patients with low risk of LNM. The aim of this study was to identify clinical and histopathological risk factors of LNM in T2 rectal cancer. Patients and methods This
Field relationships and petrology of a mid Proterozoic (1624 ±6 Ma) hornblendite from southwestern Sweden demonstrate that it originated as a mafic-ultramafic hydrous melt. Lobes and veins of hornblendite penetrate the surrounding gneiss and small gneiss xenoliths lie in the main body of the hornblendite, evidence that it intruded with relatively low viscosity. The hornblendite has a composition c
Polyethylene glycol (PEG) is commonly used in the conservation of wooden artifacts, but its presence adversely affects the accuracy of radiocarbon dating. It is therefore critical to have robust methods for the removal of PEG from heritage materials. This paper presents the results of an experiment designed to test a protocol for the removal of low molecular-weight PEG-400 from conserved wood. We
Poor acoustic conditions in learning spaces have a detrimental effect on the speaker's health and constitute a risk factor for voice disorders. Previous research indicates that an acoustic refurbishment of the learning space has the potential to increase well-being and decrease voice-related health problems among teachers, but the research is scarce. In this study, we aim to investigate how differ
This study investigates the effects of high-frequency temporal light modulation (TLM) on neural activity using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) in healthy individuals (age 18–50 years). We examined stimulation frequencies both below (50 Hz) and above (≥100 Hz) the perceptible threshold for visual flicker. Our findings revealed that 50 Hz TLM, which is perceived as flickering, leads to
Ulnar nerve entrapment at the elbow (UNE) is the second most common compression neuropathy in the upper limb. Immediate return-to-work (RTW) after surgery is seldom possible due to restrictions and recovery demands. We aimed to explore RTW after UNE surgery and investigate factors contributing to variations. A prospective study with patients undergoing primary UNE surgery was conducted. Treatment
The purple color of the barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) grain is attributed to anthocyanins which are beneficial for human health. Synthesis of these pigments in both grain and vegetative tissues is controlled by ANT1 and ANT2 that belong to the families R2R3-MYB and bHLH of transcription factors, respectively. Here, we investigated the role of the Ant2 gene in pigmentation of grains compared to veget
Although rising inequality in sub-Saharan Africa has revived debates on the distributional effects of government tax and expenditure policies, there are relatively few long-term empirical studies on this issue. This chapter examines how government fiscal policies—both taxation and public spending—have evolved and shaped inequality trends in colonial and postcolonial Ghana. It finds that fiscal pol
Forest wind damage models are typically based on the assumption that windstorm damage results from the interaction between horizontal wind forces and forest stand properties. In complex terrain, mountain waves caused by stably stratified air flowing over mountains can generate standing waves and severe downslope windstorms on the leeward side. Using the windstorm of 19 November 2021 in a mountain
It is an open question whether small planets around M dwarfs are able to maintain atmospheres. The Hot Rocks Survey aims to address this question by observing nine rocky exoplanets orbiting M dwarfs with MIRI emission photometry to constrain the onset of atmospheres. In this paper, we present two MIRI F1500W (15 μm) eclipses of LTT 3780 b, an ultrashort-period super-Earth (P = 0.768 days, R = 1.32
Located in one of the world’s most arid regions and heavily reliant on food imports, Qatar’s food system faces significant vulnerabilities due to climate-induced impacts and resource constraints. This chapter adopts a mixed-methods approach to explore stakeholders’ perspectives on food system challenges and pathways for transformation toward greater climate resilience. First, we qualitatively anal
Adaptive reuse, the conversion of buildings for new functions, is gaining prominence for its cost-saving and environmental benefits. However, prior research primarily focuses on preserving the building envelope, often overlooking building services such as ventilation, which affect occupant well-being, costs, and environmental performance. This study explores a novel adaptive reuse approach by reus
Wood used in outdoor construction is consistently subjected to wetting by precipitation. High levels of moisture content, especially if sustained over long periods, promote fungal decay and structural degradation. Predicting temporal variation of moisture content in wood exposed to rain is essential for durability assessment, and simple fit-for-purpose numerical approaches have been developed for
BACKGROUND: Monitoring of vital signs is essential in anaesthesia care and plays a key role in preventing adverse events. Technological innovation is recognised as an important factor in enhancing patient safety. Smart glasses represent a novel tool that may support anaesthesia professionals in monitoring vital signs; however, their practical use and user experiences in anaesthesia care remain ins
Background: In Sweden, evidence-based breastfeeding support is provided as part of the 2022–2027 Swedish Food Agency's breastfeeding strategy. Despite 98% of mothers intending to breastfeed, exclusive breastfeeding rates have dropped from 82% in 2014 to 67% in 2022. Child health service nurses offer guidance regarding breastfeeding to women and their partners. The aim of this study was to explore
Many animals undergo irreversible ontogenetic color changes (OCCs), yet these changes are often overlooked despite their potential ethological relevance. The problem is compounded when OCCs involve wavelengths invisible to humans. Wall lizards can perceive ultraviolet (UV) light, and their conspicuous ventral and ventrolateral coloration—including UV-reflecting patched—likely serves social communi
Overdischarge poses severe challenges to the structural integrity and electrochemical performance of layered LiNixCoyMn1-x-yO2 (NCM) cathodes in lithium-ion batteries, yet the underlying degradation mechanisms remain insufficiently understood. Through a combined experimental and theoretical approach, this study systematically investigates how overdischarge destabilizes NCM cathodes with varying tr
Tin modified sodium manganese hexacyanoferrate, as a Prussian blue analogue, is studied as a cathode material for sodium ion batteries. By co-precipitation of Sn4+ during the synthesis process, the modified sodium manganese hexacyanoferrate materials crystallize with face-centered cubic structure with space group Fm3¯m, while the unmodified one possesses a rhombohedral structure with space group R
(Graph Presented) In the search for new cathode materials for rechargeable lithium batteries, conversion-type materials have great potential because of their ability to achieve high specific capacities via the full utilization of transition metal oxidation states. Here, we report for the first time that copper phosphate can be used as a novel high-capacity cathode for rechargeable Li batteries, ca
