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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

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

The total ozone reduction in the Arctic during the winters of 1993/94 acid 1994/95 has been evaluated using the ground-based total ozone measurements of five SAOZ spectrometers distributed in the Arctic and from number density profiles of a balloon-borne version of the instrument. The ozone change resulting from transport has been removed using a 3D Chemistry Transport Model (CTM) run without chem

Background: Prenatal exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) may influence lung and immune system development, but previous epidemiological studies are inconclusive and have not extended into young adulthood. Objective: To examine associations between prenatal exposure to a mixture of PFAS and respiratory and immune-related outcomes in a cohort of males. Methods: We studied 866 male

One of the larger changes in society that affected individual’s lives during the 20th century is the increase in divorce rates that happened in almost all industrialized countries. It went from being an uncommon feature reserved for the rich to a prominent part of family-life. The increase occurred against the backdrop of economic growth and the industrialization. This study constructs a data set

BACKGROUND: Reliable biomarkers for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) are urgently needed due to diagnostic and prognostic challenges. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to synthesize recent evidence on the utility of blood and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) biomarkers for ALS.METHODS: We systematically reviewed studies published from January 1, 2019 to March 25, 2025, that evaluated bloo

Habitat area, forest characteristics, management practices and protected areas have the potential to profoundly impact biodiversity. This is particularly true for specialist species linked to structural complexity and old forest, like the lesser spotted woodpecker (Dryobates minor). This study examines how habitat quality and quantity influence the occurrence of this Near-Threatened species across

This systematic review and meta-analysis of individual patient data evaluates the outcomes of treatment for Dupuytren's disease using limited fasciectomy (LF), percutaneous needle fasciotomy (PNF) and collagenase clostridium histolyticum (CCH) injection. A total of 1423 studies were identified, of which 15 met the eligibility criteria for meta-analysis. The postoperative total extension deficit wa

Aim: Clinical trial data have demonstrated that direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are both noninferior to and safer than conventional therapy for the treatment of venous thromboembolism (VTE). This study aimed to compare the effectiveness and safety of DOACs versus warfarin using Nordic population-based registries. Materials & methods: This observational cohort study used Swedish, Norwegian a