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Drawing on actor-network theory and theories of performance, this article discusses gift-giving as an expansive form of materializing relationships and delimiting boundaries between nations, regions, organizations and individuals in the wake of migration. Initially, I discuss gift-giving as a way of materializing relationships and building networks. Thereafter, I map out the social life of the Vär
We reviewed papers on optimal conjunctive use of surface and groundwater (GW) with application in dry regions. Selected papers from the last 25-year period were reviewed using the PRISMA method. We show that with increasing scarcity of water, objectives of models developed for optimal conjunctive use have become more environmentally and socially oriented. About two-thirds of the studies are dedica
Over the past century, Syria and the broader Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region have undergone profound demographic and economic transformations, yet they remain marked by deep regional, ethnic, and gender-based inequalities. These divisions have shaped development trajectories and contributed to social fragmentation, while successive waves of migration carried these dynamics abroad, from
This paper investigates the magnitude and drivers of ethnic and religious disparities in Female Labor Force Participation (FLFP) in Syria. Using census data and the Gelbach decomposition method, the analysis reveals substantial FLFP gaps across groups, reaching up to 18 percentage points. To understand the factors underlying these gaps, the analysis exploits the heterogeneity in economic developme
Developing a robust decision analysis framework for selecting appropriate building envelope assemblies is essential to ensure moisture safety, energy efficiency, and sustainability. Recently, Bayat Pour et al. introduced the inutility decision analysis (IDA) method, which integrates moisture safety criteria with sustainability considerations, including economic and environmental aspects. This stud
By combining ultrashort laser pulses with PEEM, time-resolved photoemission electron microscopy (TRPEEM) provides a powerful approach for investigating ultrafast charge carrier dynamics with simultaneous femtosecond temporal resolution and nanometer spatial precision. It has evolved into a versatile methodto study a wide range of phenomena, including charge carrier dynamics, surface plasmons, scat
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Migratory songbirds have an internal circannual genetic programme that controls the timing and extent of migratory flight activity, as demonstrated by experiments with birds held in cages. We used multisensor data loggers to record the timing and duration of all migratory flights during the annual cycle of 15 free-living individuals of red-backed shrikes Lanius collurio. Annual actograms unexpecte
BACKGROUND: Cluster headache (CH) is a rare primary headache disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of strictly unilateral excruciating pain accompanied by trigemino-autonomic signs, which significantly impacts the quality of life, social interactions, and occupational functioning of those who are affected. To promote a better understanding of this disabling condition and to foster research
Under 2022 och 2023 ökade livsmedelspriserna kraftigt. Även energipriserna steg kraftigt under 2022. För att motverka den stigande inflationen höjde Riksbanken styrräntan. Sammantaget medförde det betydande kostnadsökningar för de svenska hushållen. I detta projekt har vi studerat hur prisökningarna har påverkat livsmedelsförsäljningen inom detaljhandeln och kostintaget på befolkningsnivå. Analyse
Tumor associated neutrophils (TANs) exert dual and opposing functions in tumors, acting pro-tumorigenic and anti-tumorigenic, depending on tumor progression, polarization state and subtype. Consequently, the prognostic impact of TANs in breast cancer is also contradictory. Since neutrophils are critically needed to fight infections in cancer patients, the mediators leading to tumor progression nee
Oxy-fuel combustion is regarded as an underpinning technology for carbon capture and utilization. Ethane (C2H6) is the primary non-methane component in natural gas and a fundamental C2 fuel. In this work, laminar burning velocities (LBV) of C2H6/O2/CO2 mixtures were measured using the heat flux method at atmospheric pressure, spanning initial temperatures of 308–348 K, equivalence ratios of 0.6–1.
Background: Knee replacement (KR) is the most common osteoarthritis (OA) related surgery. Studies suggest that there are major international and national disparities in pre-operative information, support and access to rehabilitation which have a substantial impact on patients’ perceived outcomes of the KR. The aim of this qualitative study was to explore experiences and perceptions of the care pat
