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The concept of quasicrystal approximants is best pursued with reference to the quasicrystals themselves. This makes the classification of approximants into classes congruent to those for quasicrystals useful, that is, axial and icosahedral. As noted by several authors, work on approximants has come full circle; the initial interest in approximants grew out of a desire to understand particularly th
The mass–metallicity relation is a fundamental galaxy scaling law that has been extended to the faintest systems in the Local Group. We show that the small scatter in this relation, which has been used to argue against tidal mass-loss in Local Group satellites, is consistent with the level of disruption in the Auriga simulations. For every accreted system in Auriga, we compute stellar masses and m
Biogenic volatile organic compounds (VOCs) play important roles in atmospheric chemistry, yet most studies have focused on canopy emissions. Decomposition of forest litter, a major below-canopy VOC source, can substantially influence atmospheric oxidation and aerosol formation. Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.), one of the most widely distributed tree species across the boreal zone, produces terpen
Thirty-one laboratories measured biochemical methane potential (BMP) of six substrates in a project aimed at improving BMP measurement quality. Laboratories used their established measurement procedures, with limited standardization. As in earlier studies, reproducibility was quantified, but here laboratories came from a wide geographic range, and the accuracy of BMP measurements was assessed by c
Background: There are known associations between cardiovascular disease (CVD)-related plasma proteins and spirometry measures. Diffusing capacity for carbon monoxide (DLCO) measures gas exchange that can be impaired both by lung and heart diseases. We aimed to study the associations between DLCO and CVD-linked plasma proteins in a population-based cohort without airflow obstruction. Methods: 89 CV
This chapter explores the intricate dynamics of transnational Shia networks and their relationship with Iran, focusing on the latter's aspiration to dominate global Shiism and the resistance it faces. It analyzes the transnational character of Shia clerical networks, which have been pivotal in political and communal mobilization since the 1950s, particularly in Iraq. Post-1979, Iran leveraged thes
Background: Chronic pain in children can significantly impact daily functioning. While interdisciplinary pain rehabilitation is the recommended treatment, it is resource-intensive and limited in availability. Therefore, children with more complex symptoms, classified as High Impact Chronic Pain (HICP), need to be prioritized for interdisciplinary pain rehabilitation. However, HICP in children has
Kapitlet redogör för hur Universitetsbibliotekets samling av vardagstryck (tidigare Okatalogiserat tryck eller Småtrycket) kunde användas som källmaterial i prishistorisk forskning som bidrog till konstruktionen av Sveriges historiska nationalräkenskaper. I källmaterialet dök Emil Svensson i Lönneberga oväntat upp som en recensent av Öfverums slåttermaskin 1892 och han uppskattade särskilt maskine
This study investigated the presence of microplastics (MPs, >5 μm to <2 mm) in biofertilizers and estimated their mass input to Swedish agricultural soils. Collective samples from representative biogas facilities were analyzed using optical microscopy and optical photothermal infrared (O-PTIR) spectroscopy, with selected MPs examined by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The highest MPs concentra
Contemporary urban development has produced a consistent blind spot: the systematic exclusion of productive activities from the city. While recent decades have delivered dense, attractive, and programmatically “mixed” environments, this mix has largely been limited to housing, offices, and consumption. Production, making, repairing, storing, and recycling has been relocated elsewhere.The 2017 Annu
Importance In randomized trials, early prophylactic hydrocortisone improved survival without bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) with few adverse effects in extremely preterm infants. Large scale implementation data are needed to evaluate clinical effects and safety. Objective To examine the association between early prophylactic hydrocortisone and survival without BPD at 36 weeks’ postmenstrual age
Taurine, an amino sulfonic acid abundant in seafood and meat, has been proposed to have a potential role in the prevention of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. However, the association between dietary taurine intake and MASLD remains unclear in human populations. Also, data on dietary taurine intake among adult
Background: Inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) is a key driver of aberrant angiogenesis in inflammatory conditions and cancer, making it an attractive therapeutic target. Nevertheless, its function can be affected by the complex immune responses and tumor microenvironment (TME). Hence, combinatorial treatment approaches that simultaneously target iNOS and immune-modulatory signaling are strong
