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Spray systems contain a large amount of small droplets, which are responsible for multiple light scattering phenomena.When detected, photons that have been scattered multiple times blur the shape of liquid bodies present in thespray as well as the overall spray structure. This blurring causes issues with spray visualization and furthermore;multiple light scattering introduces large errors in quant
This article draws on empirically derived illustrations of return to work and unemployment to critically explore how a narrow understanding of work pervades contemporary social policies and programmes. This is particularly relevant in economic and labour market transitions aligned with neoliberalism that individualise the social problem of unemployment and thus restrict occupational possibilities
Crystals, nanoparticles, and fibrils catalyze the generation of new aggregates on their surface from the same type of monomeric building blocks as the parent assemblies. This secondary nucleation process can be many orders of magnitude faster than primary nucleation. In the case of amyloid fibrils associated with Alzheimer's disease, this process leads to the multiplication and propagation of aggr
Increasing evidence on impacts from climate change an variability, suggests that poor rural communities in semi-arid sub-Saharan Africa need to adapt in order to reduce effects on their livelihoods. In semi-arid areas characterized by high poverty, small reservoirs even though most of them are performing below average, act as important assets that support a wide range of livelihoods. However, in t
Historically, the recognition of social rights began with the International Labour Organization’s 1944 Declaration of Philadelphia and its principle of social justice. Since then, a number of international human rights instruments have enshrined the rights to social protection and non-discrimination. The Canadian and United States governments have varied greatly in their respective approaches to s
Authors: Mathias Mossing, David Petersson Title: How should social work be performed? To form a view on an issue that divides [translated title] Supervisor: Jonas Ringström The Swedish drug policy has long been characterized by a strong ideological stance where zero tolerance has been central. Now this view has begun to be challenged by another view of how substance abuse treatment should be desig
Present day aid strategies and their effectiveness are subjected to fundamental reassessment. Major donors and international financial institutions are increasingly basing their aid and loans to the countries on the condition that recipient governments undertake reforms that ensure "good governance" of the allocated funds. Present study conducted in November and December 2007 in Zambia w
This paper reports preliminary findings from an on-going majorresearch project on the sustainability transformations of major firms listed inSweden (often operating globally). We analyze a highly particular aspect of thesetransformations: Technology barriers to tracking (and thus enabling) progressaccording to the Science-Based Targets (SBT). Progressing on these carbondioxide emission reduction t
Previous research has shown that gender-inclusive pronouns can facilitate mental representation of nonbinary individuals. However, considering that gender and pronoun use are politicized in many countries, such that individuals with a right-wing political orientation show more skepticism toward nonbinarity, these effects may be compromised. Across four studies (Ntotal = 2,847), we tested whether t
Variational Mode Decomposition (VMD) is a powerful formalism for the time-scale analysis of vibration signals from rotating machinery. However, its performance is often compromised by complex parameter configuration, where subjective manual tuning leads to mode mixing or information loss. In this study, we present a physics-guided framework that generalizes VMD optimization across diverse operatin
The last two decades have seen considerable advancements in biometric technology, and consequently its use as a surveillance measure during occupation. The increasingly invasive and omniscient nature of biometric surveillance technologies means they constitute a considerable infringement on the private sphere of occupied populations, and consequently an interference with their right to privacy. Th
The study is motivated by scarce studies examining ethics of international development solutions. Moreover it is common for the field to investigate minorities’, i.e., direct beneficiaries’, or international development field professionals’ views, when the general public perspectives are rarely present in the research. However, everyday citizens who contribute to the field through taxes and donati
The fashion industry has been criticized for its significant negative environmental and labor rights impacts. In response, some fashion brands are now seeking to address these concerns by integrating ethical values into their operations and forming alliances with consumers to promote ethical consumption. While they have constructed ethical values and aim to communicate them to their consumers, the
Volcanic crater lakes are important freshwater systems, but their hydrological functioning is often difficult to understand due to limited monitoring data and uncertainty in groundwater contribution. Río Cuarto Lake, located in the north part of Costa Rica, is a volcanic crater lake where the sources and movement of water are not fully known. This master’s thesis aimed to describe the lake’s morph
Background: The mitral valve is essential for proper heart function. Patient-specific simulations may provide insights into valve function and provide hemodynamic information for treatment planning. This study presents a framework for patient-specific mitral valve hemodynamic prediction and the validation of the simulation model against echocardiographic and MRI data. Methods: Ten healthy voluntee
INTRODUCTION: Epidemiological studies focusing on the association of exposure to perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) with cardiovascular disease (CVD) morbidity and mortality are limited, with inconsistent findings.OBJECTIVES: This register-based study aimed to investigate the associations between exposure to PFAS and the risk of CVD morbidity and mortality in a Swedish population exposed to PFAS, do
