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The plant respiratory chain contains several pathways which bypass the energy-conserving electron transport complexes I, III, and IV. These energy-bypasses, including type II NAD(P)H dehydrogenases and the alternative oxidase (AOX), may have a role in redox-stabilisation and regulation, but current evidence is inconclusive. Using RNA interference, we generated Arabidopsis thaliana plants simultane
Objective: To address the need for standardization of osteoarthritis (OA) phenotypes by examining the effect of heterogeneity among symptomatic (SOA) and radiographic osteoarthritis (ROA) phenotypes. Methods: Descriptions of OA phenotypes of the 28 studies involved in the TREAT-OA consortium were collected. We investigated whether different OA definitions result in different association results by
To be able to disseminate knowledge about maritime safety culture and safety management to different actors in the Swedish maritime sector, a didactic design was developed and evaluated. The didactic design includes an interactive scenario-based module and a teacher’s guide and is based on a model for experience-based learning that connects theory and practice by a cyclic approach. Students at up
Because of their small electromagnetic corrections, the isospin-breaking decays n -> 3 pi seem to be good candidates for extracting isospin-breaking parameters similar to(m(d) - m(u)). This task is unfortunately complicated by large chiral corrections and the discrepancy between the experimentally measured values of the Dalitz parameters describing the energy dependence of the amplitudes of these
The aim of this article is to apply elements of contemporary social theory to the major theoretical, methodological, and ideological divisions across political psychology and to consider both the origins and the impact of a range of theories and models. In so doing, we clarify some of the complexity surrounding the discursive and cultural origins of political psychology. On the basis of this analy
The growing passion for indoor optical wireless networks reflects their immense capability to deliver consistent high-quality data connectivity across diverse indoor environments. This study examines how polarization can be engineered to enhance near-field beam focusing in optical wireless indoor networks using a modular clustered optical phased array aperture. The aperture follows a ceiling-mount
Everyday communication is dynamic and multisensory, often involving shifting attention, overlapping speech, and visual cues. Yet, most neural attention tracking studies are still limited to highly controlled lab settings, using clean, often audio‐only stimuli and requiring sustained attention to a single talker. This work addresses that gap by introducing a novel dataset from 24 normal‐hearing par
Quantitative epidemiological studies have identified victim- or fire-related risk factors for fire mortality and have shown radical sociodemographic differences. Whilst important, such studies are limited in explaining the underlying reasons why some individuals are more vulnerable than others. Based on focus group interviews with nurses at burn clinics in Sweden, this qualitative study therefore
Direct catalytic conversion of methane to methanol offers a pathway for transforming a potent greenhouse gas into a portable clean liquid fuel, thereby mitigating carbon emissions and supporting sustainable energy. However, this process faces challenges from thermodynamically favorable methanol overoxidation. Here, we show that spatiotemporal regulation of photogenerated charge carriers on enginee
Conventional femtosecond coherent laser spectroscopy predominantly focuses on the temporal phase coherence through time- or frequency-resolved methods. In this Letter, we suggest an alternative experimental framework based on spatial phase coherence. The intrinsic spectral dispersion of wave vectors in femtosecond pulses and sample dimensions exceeding the laser wavelength creates a compelling bas
Purpose: IgG subclass genes from chromosome 14q32.3 are assessed serologically by GM allotypes, genetic markers of the Fc part of the immunoglobulin constant heavy G chains, (IGHG(Fcγ)(GM) genes. Alternative GM allotypes of IgG3, IgG1 and IgG2, respectively, define 6 unique, precise GM-specific IgG subclass genes, inherited the Mendelian way with allelic exclusion, and linkage disequilibrium of Ig
Abstract – Introduction: – Spinal disorders are among the biggest contributors to health care utilization (HCU).Objective: – To develop and externally validate a prediction model for high all-cause HCU (75th percentile during 1 year after the index date) among patients with spinal disorders visiting multidisciplinary secondary care clinics.Methods: – We developed and internally validated the model
In this paper, we propose the design of a roof-glass integrated microstrip antenna for vehicular SDARS tuners. The proposed microstrip antenna is sandwiched inside a multi-layer roof glass and uses a solar-heat reduction coating on the bottom side of the glass as ground plane. To offset the effect of the lossy glass, parasitic elements are added to enhance the antenna gain. Simulation results show
Background Postinfectious autoimmune processes are hypothesized to be causally implicated in tic disorders, including Tourette syndrome and chronic tic disorder. However, this hypothesis remains controversial. In this nationwide cohort study, we aimed to clarify the mechanisms underlying the association between proneness to infections and tic disorders. Methods Using Swedish national registers, we
A computational method to simulate bimolecular quenching reactions using coarse-grained reaction-diffusion dynamics is presented and applied to the quenching of molecular photosensitizers in solution. The simulations describe photoinduced reactions involving explicit excited states of light-harvesting species together with intrinsic deactivation, as well as collision quenching from separate quench
Although variations in temperature have a profound impact on cardiac function, little is known regarding the excitation and contractile parameters over a broad temperature interval. In view of the clinical implications of lowered temperature in resuscitation and in cardiac preservation/evaluation for transplantation, we have examined the contractile function using Langendorff perfused hearts and i
Background: Influenza infection increases the risk of pneumonia and respiratory failure in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and mucins play an important role in pulmonary host defense. Methods: Lower airway mucins were obtained from long-term smokers with and without COPD, pneumonia patients, and healthy never-smokers; oral MUC5B was obtained from a healthy never-smoker, and the abilit
The combined use of waste heat (WH), ground-source heat pumps (GSHPs), and district heating (DH) offers an effective pathway to decarbonize urban heating. Taking a system-integration perspective, this review synthesizes technical, operational, and policy dimensions of WH-assisted GSHPs coupled to DH. Both centralized and decentralized configurations are examined, focusing on thermal energy storage
Background: Isothiazolinones are widely used as preservatives in both cosmetic and non-cosmetic products. Sensitisation to isothiazolinones other than chloromethylisothiazolinone/methylisothiazolinone (CMIT/MIT), present in the baseline series, is increasing. Objectives: To investigate the prevalence of sensitisation to benzisothiazolinone (BIT) in comparison to CMIT/MIT and to develop a product-i
