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We study asymptotic properties of the following Markov system of N≥3 points in [0, 1]. At each time step, the point farthest from the current centre of mass, multiplied by a constant p>0, is removed and replaced by an independent ζ-distributed point; the problem, inspired by variants of the Bak–Sneppen model of evolution and called a p-contest, was posed in Grinfeld et al. (J Stat Phys 146, 378–40
Selenium is an essential micronutrient for many organisms, and in vertebrates has a variety of roles associated with protection from reactive oxygen species. Over the past two decades there have been conflicting reports upon human health benefits and detriments arising from consumption of selenium dietary supplements. Thus, early studies report a decrease in the incidence of certain types of cance
One of the most significant roles of the EU in the world is that of being a norms exporter. The EU has concluded numerous agreements with countries in its neighbourhood with the aim of encouraging third countries to adopt EU acquis in exchange for access to the internal market. The most ambitious of these agreements are the three multilateral agreements establishing the European Economic Area, the
All the analytic methods for assessing the safety or comfort of bicyclists in urban area have as a common factor the number of bicycles that enter the system in a certain time interval or an estimate of that. The estimation of the average bicycle volume based on manual and automatic measurements is time-consuming and often require the use of expensive technology. The paper presents a method of est
The evolution and maintenance of color clines is a classic topic of research in evolutionary ecology. However, studies analyzing the temporal dynamics of such clines are much less frequent, due to the difficulty of obtaining reliable data about past color distributions along environmental gradients. In this article, we describe a case of decades-long temporal stability and directional change in a
Exposure to aerosol nanoparticles has always been present in the evolution of humans, and thus has the human body developed ways of dealing with particles that enters the body. However with the emerging nanotech industry, new types of nanoparticles are being produced and used. Many of these particles have properties never seen before and this rise concern about how exposure to them might cause unw
A lot of attention has been focused on the policy stream of the multiple streams framework (MSF). John Kingdon used the role of the policy entrepreneur to theorize what was going on when problems become political issues. In order to fully grasp this process we need to further theorize also the problem stream. What is going on in the problem stream is defining the conditions for coupling done by po
Hemophilia A and B are rare, X-linked bleeding disorders characterized by deficiencies in coagulation factor VIII (FVIII) and factor IX (FIX), respectively. Numerous advances have helped to reduce disease burden. However, hemophilia B is not as well studied as hemophilia A, likely reflecting its lower prevalence. Clinical management of hemophilia B has often relied on inference and extrapolation f
Milbrandt’s article highlights the need for increased debate surrounding the dire situation in which many stateless persons around the world find themselves.1 It provides a step in the right direction in that his article attempts to challenge the phenomena of statelessness and reduce its prevalence in the world. However, the idea put forward of global registration of stateless persons is criticall
Four groups of eight newborn calves were used to study the intestinal transmission of colostral immunoglobulin from the intestinal lumen to the blood circulation. The first feed was given one, eight, 16 or 24 hours after birth. Thereafter, three feeds were given with eight hour intervals. All feeds were from the same pool of colostrum and the amount fed each time corresponded to 3 per cent of the
Background: Concizumab is an anti-tissue factor pathway inhibitor monoclonal antibody in development as a once-daily, subcutaneous prophylaxis for patients with haemophilia A or haemophilia B with or without inhibitors. We aimed to assess the efficacy and safety of concizumab in patients with haemophilia A or B without inhibitors. Here we report the results from the confirmatory analysis cutoff. M
Radio signals are used broadly as navigation aids, and current and future terrestrial wireless communication systems have properties that make their dual-use for this purpose attractive. Sub-6 GHz carrier frequencies enable widespread coverage for data communication and navigation, but typically offer smaller bandwidths and limited resolution for precise estimation of geometries, particularly in e
There is a need to make the front and specially the window on the phone more resistant to scratches and marks. The main reason for this is that scratched windows will spoil the appearance of the complete phone and customer will perceive variations on visual aspect that could make them change the brand. The improved scratch resistance for the front will also improve the yield during the production
The issue of understanding how electrical and mechanical systems work and how the components interact is not a trivial issue for most people. To help students understand these systems and thereby increase the knowledge for the future engineers, educational computer games may act as an important learning platform. This project aims at aiding students in their effort to reach knowledge in the area o
The aim of this study was to examine whether or not there is a correlation between soccer position, personality and birth order. A total of 82 questionnaires was handed out and collected from four soccer teams from semiprofessional Swedish leagues, two male teams and two female. The player’s questionnaire consisted of their usual position on the soccer pitch, information about their siblings such
China’s cities are currently facing immense challenges due to the vast rural-urban migration that has been triggered by the country’s market-transition. The country’s rapid, top-down implemented, urban (re)developments have answered the call to a certain extent. However, the startling pace and scale of the projects has caused concerns internationally about the sustainability of its urban planning
This thesis critically examines ethnicity matching between children awaiting adoption and prospective adopters and its discriminatory consequences for ethnic minority children under the European Convention on Human Rights. The examination is conducted against the background of the adoption controversy, and the differing views on what is in the best interests of the child. It highlights how the Eur
Vid hyra av lokal har hyresgästen som utgångspunkt ett så kallat indirekt besittningsskydd. Skyddet innebär att hyresgästen visserligen inte kan få en förlängning av hyresförhållandet mot hyresvärdens vilja, men hyresgästen har i stället möjlighet att få ersättning enligt 12 kap. 58 b § jordabalken. Ersättningen utgår dels i form av ett schablonbelopp eller minimiersättning, som inte förutsätter sAs a rule, when renting non-residential premises the commercial tenant enjoys a so called indirect protected tenancy. This protection gives the tenant a certain right to be financially compensated according to Chapter 12 paragraph 58 b in the Tenancy Act, since the tenant cannot force an extension of the tenancy agreement against the will of the landlord. The compensation is paid partly in the for
Can children really be psychopaths? – A qualitative study about social workers’ view on children with psychopathic traits. The purpose of this study was to investigate how children with psychopathic traits are presented by investigators and therapists in order to gain a greater understanding of the social and cultural opportunities and limitations to approaching the phenomenon of psychopathy in c
This study aims to deepen the understanding of how companies within environmentally harmful industries are able to construct sustainable brands by producing current sustainability discourses. This is done by using a critical discourse analysis and a multimodal critical discourse analysis on the “Fly Responsibly” campaign from 2019 by the airline company KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, which consist of a
