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In the late Middle Ages, hundreds of Christians from all over Europe sent supplications to the Papal Curia to be freed from promises made under duress. This article analyses the supplications about forced marriages that were submitted to the Apostolic Penitentiary during the pontificate of Pope Innocent VIII (1484–92). The study is based on mainly unedited source material that has not been investi

Timely, detailed information on forest composition is essential for effective management, biodiversity protection, and understanding ecosystem dynamics. This study maps the distribution of seven dominant tree species in Swedish forests and produces spatially explicit, pixel-level estimates of classification uncertainty. The mapping framework integrates multitemporal Sentinel-1 radar and Sentinel-2

This article examines how the Muslim veil and call to prayer are constructed as social problems in motions to the Swedish parliament between 2010 and 2024. Analyzing 120 political proposals, the study reveals how these religious practices are portrayed as problematic by constructing them as threatening to Swedish values, particularly gender equality and secularism. Using Carol Lee Bacchi’s “What’s

Objective To investigate the relationship between active commuting and atherosclerosis in middle age using state-of-the-art coronary CT angiography (CCTA). Methods This cross-sectional study used data from the Swedish CArdioPulmonary bioImage Study (SCAPIS) and included 23 722 randomly recruited individuals aged 50–64 years from six different regions in Sweden. The exposure was commuting mode, ass

Introduction/Background: Measurement of umbilical cord blood gasesat birth is the gold standard of capturing the metabolic state of the newborn. Dual sampling of umbilical cord vessels is mandatory, yet the longterm predictive value of venoarterial differences, ΔpH, remain undetermined. Previously, large ΔpH showed a protective effect against adverseneonatal outcomes.Objectives: To investigate the

Aerosols can influence vegetation through multiple processes, yet the resulting biophysical climate feedback from the vegetation response remains poorly understood. Here, using an ensemble of Earth system models and an observation-based empirical model, we show that the vegetation response to complete removal of anthropogenic aerosols can either cool or warm the local climate by up to 0.039 ± 0.02

The very concept of human rights implies governmental accountability. To ensure that governments are indeed held accountable for their treatment of citizens and others the United Nations has established a wide range of mechanisms to monitor compliance, and to seek to prevent as well as respond to violations.These essays critically examine the functions, procedures, and performance of each of the m

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) often face unique challenges in integrating advanced digital technologies due to limited resources and organizational constraints. While much attention has been given to large firms' adoption of big data analytics (BDA) and artificial intelligence (AI), less is known about how SMEs can leverage these tools effectively. This study addresses the research que

Objectives This study evaluates the cost-effectiveness of rechargeable (RC) and nonrechargeable, primary cell (PC) traditional and multimodal spinal cord stimulation (SCS) systems in combination with conventional medical management (CMM) compared with CMM alone in patients with persistent spinal pain syndrome type 2 (PSPS-2) with low back/leg pain that remains despite surgery. Material and Methods

This study investigates whether a genderless second language (L2; English) reshapes grammatical gender (GG) effects derived from two gendered first languages (L1s; Ukrainian and Russian) in multilinguals. Previous work showed that when GG aligns across these L1s, it influences categorisation and recall of multilinguals, whereas mismatching L1s yield effects from the more proficient L1 only on cate

Background Assessment of left ventricular function and dimensions is central for cardiac diagnostic imaging with cardiac positron emission tomography (PET) and myocardial perfusion single-photon emission computed tomography (MPS). The aim of this study was to compare [13N]NH3 PET and MPS, head-to-head, for assessment of left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) and volumes using cardiac magnetic r

Purpose: – We sought to develop an equation, the Alma College Estimation (ACE) equation, to estimate survival equivalent to the Duke treadmill score (DTS) and Duke nomogram. Methods: – Combinations of ST segment deviation (0, 1, 2, 3, and 4 mm), angina (0 = none, 1 = nonlimiting, and 2 = limiting), and metabolic equivalents of task (2–20) were graphed on the Duke nomogram, and the ACE equation was

This edited volume systematises jurisprudential analysis across various levels and elucidates largely unexplored processes of implementation, both at institutional, regional and national levels. By way of collecting such a diverse body of interpretations and practical experience, it strives to provide a comprehensive and practical article-by-article guide to the United Nations Declaration on the R

Aim: To explore a set of psychosocial and behavioural correlates of self perceptions of aging among geriatric healthcare professionals. Findings: Higher psychological resilience was associated with lower perceptions of psychosocial loss and more favourable views of ageing as psychological growth, while subjective age showed a strong association with the interpretation of physical changes. Physical

We introduce MEGATRON, a new galaxy formation model for cosmological radiation hydrodynamics simulations of high-redshift galaxies. The model accounts for the non-equilibrium chemistry and heating/cooling processes of ≥ 80 atoms, ions, and molecules, coupled to on-the-fly radiation transfer. We apply the model in a cosmological setting to the formation of a 109 M⊙halo at z = 6, and run 25 realizat

This study examined whether Growth Differentiation Factor-15 (GDF-15) and echocardiographic measures of systolic left ventricular function improve intermediate- and long-term mortality risk prediction beyond the guideline-endorsed GRACE 2.0 score after Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS). 751 ACS patients were included. GDF-15, left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), and global longitudinal strain (G

Preconception health status, especially of women, but also of men, is known to influence pregnancy outcomes. Despite knowledge of the growing importance of preconception health, numerous challenges remain for conducting research in this population and delivering appropriate clinical care. The 2023 Global Pregnancy Collaboration annual workshop focused on exploring preconception health as it relate