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Developing accurate large-scale drought prediction models is challenging due to the complex temporal and spatial correlation patterns that govern drought dynamics, as well as the compounding effects of anthropogenic activities and global climate change. Although recent advances in deep learning have yielded effective drought prediction models, many struggle to fully capture the heterogeneous spati
Purpose: The purpose of this case-control study was to investigate the associations between maternal serum concentrations of vitamin D early in pregnancy and the occurrence of preterm birth. Methods: The study included 269 women (cases) whose children were born preterm (< 37 gestational weeks [gw]) and 332 women (controls) whose children were born term (≥ 37 gw). Among the cases, 59 were extreme p
Global change is altering forests worldwide, with multiple consequences for ecosystem functioning. Temporal changes in climate, and extreme, compounded weather events like hotter droughts are affecting the demography, composition and function of forests, leading to a highly uncertain future. To accurately predict future forest responses to hotter droughts, we highlight the need for considering a b
Climate change, characterized by an increase in extreme climatic events, poses a significant threat to forest productivity worldwide, potentially compromising its critical role in regulating the global carbon cycle. The response of forest productivity to compound events, such as hotter droughts, can be strongly modulated by functional traits. Forests dominated by acquisitive tree species (prioriti
Accurately characterizing dry-season water availability (Wd) is critical for projecting terrestrial carbon exchange and global water security. Wd is commonly calculated as the minimum value of precipitation minus evapotranspiration within each calendar year. However, Earth System Model (ESM) projected Wd contains substantial uncertainties and can disagree on even the sign. Based on a newly propose
This study aimed to quantify the impact of sponge city facilities on both runoff reduction and carbon emission mitigation, providing valuable insights for sustainable urban development. Using the Storm Water Management Model (SWMM) 5.2 in conjunction with carbon emission factor calculations, we comparatively evaluated the annual runoff reduction and carbon emission abatement potential of tradition
Compared to lake area and water level, lake storage capacity more intuitively reflects regional climate changes. In this study, we first derived lakebed elevation profiles for individual ICESat-2 tracks based on the underwater stratification of laser photons, then integrating all valid elevation tracks within the water body to interpolate the bathymetry. On this basis, we calculated the capacity a
Methane (CH4) oxidation in well-drained soils is a key process contributing to the global CH4 sink. Yet, temporal and depth-specific CH4 oxidation is rarely described despite being critical for the surface net CH4 uptake. Here, we linked year-round field observations of CH4 fluxes in well-drained cultivated soils with subsurface CH4 concentrations, laboratory incubations, and process-based modelin
The impact of livestock grazing on soil organic carbon (SOC) stocks in the Sahel has been poorly documented due to a lack of data from different grazing intensities. This study evaluated SOC stocks under four grazing intensities within 0–30 cm soil depth in dry savanna ecosystems of Senegal. It also examined possible indirect relationships between grazing and SOC through herbaceous species diversi
In order to accurately assess the quality of low-resolution biogeophysical parameter products, accurate scale transformations are essential. However, different scaling models often lead to inconsistent transformation results. More worryingly, many biogeophysical parameters are not scale-invariant, such as the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI), which makes the quality assessment of low-
Whilst the importance of fungal primary biological aerosol particles (PBAPs) has been recognised, few studies have empirically assessed how land-use patterns influence them. Here, we show the impacts of different land-use patterns on fungal PBAPs within the Brazilian Atlantic Forest biodiversity hotspot. Spanning a distance of ca. 600 km within this biome, we collected fungal bioaerosols in the fo
The dynamics of atmospheric CO2 concentrations during and following the last deglaciation have mainly been ascribed to carbon release from and uptake in oceans, primarily in the Southern Ocean. But recent studies also point toward a terrestrial influence. We quantify dynamic changes to northern terrestrial carbon stocks from the Last Glacial Maximum (21,000 years) until present at millennial time
Research question: How do employees at call centres perceive algorithmic management? Purpose: This study aims to provide insights into how employees in a call centre perceive algorithmic management. Methodology: The study employed a qualitative research method, incorporating interviews with a relativist and social constructionist perspective, to fulfill its purpose and address the research questio
Kursguide - Course Syllabus • • • Fastställande Kursplanen är fastställd av Ledningsgruppen för Bachelor in Development Studies 2017-03-01 att gälla från och med 2017-03-01, höstterminen 2017. Allmänna uppgifter Kursen ges som obligatorisk kurs inom kandidatprogrammet i Utvecklingsstudier, 180 högskolepoäng Undervisningsspråk: Engelska Kursens mål För godkänt resultat på kursen ska studenten Kunsk
https://www.keg.lu.se/sites/keg.lu.se/files/utvc21_syllabus.pdf - 2026-07-08
Kursguide - Course Syllabus • • • Fastställande Kursplanen är fastställd av Ledningsgruppen för Bachelor in Development Studies 2017-03-01 att gälla från och med 2017-03-01, höstterminen 2017. Allmänna uppgifter Kursen är en obligatorisk kurs på grundnivå inom kandidatprogrammet i utvecklingsstudier 180 högskolepoäng. Undervisningsspråk: Engelska Kursens mål För godkänt resultat på kursen ska stud
https://www.keg.lu.se/sites/keg.lu.se/files/utvc25_syllabus.pdf - 2026-07-08
Rektorsinstallation LUNDS UNIVERSITET | 22 JANUARI 2021 4 REKTORSINSTALLATION Produktion och layout: Akademiintendenturen vid Lunds universitet Foto: Omslag, sida 2 och 31: Kennet Ruona. Sidan 7: Johan Nilsson/TT. Sidan 10: Henrik Andersson/BA foto. Sidan 11: Peter Kroon. Upplaga: 800 ex. ISBN 978-91-7895-614-2 (print) ISBN 978-91-7895-615-9 (pdf) Tryck: Media-Tryck, Lund 2021 | Svanenmärkt trycks
https://www.medarbetarwebben.lu.se/sites/medarbetarwebben.lu.se/files/2021-01/Rektorsinstallation%202021%20webb.pdf - 2026-07-08
