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Energy security crises have historically been turning points for energy systems, exposing vulnerabilities, reshaping policy priorities, and boosting technological change. However, whether—and to what extent—such crises accelerate low-carbon transitions remains contested. This paper examines the effects of the 2022 energy crisis on the European Union (EU)’s energy transition, using policy analysis
Decoupling key intermediates’ adsorption via asymmetric 3d-5d-orbital hybridization overcomes the intrinsic scaling relation bottleneck, enabling rational design of high-performance, durable multifunctional electrocatalysts for anion exchange membrane water electrolyzers (AEMWEs) and Zn–air batteries (ZABs). Here, we reveal that asymmetric 3d-5d-orbital hybridization, engineered through the synerg
The transition toward sustainable energy systems has motivated extensive research into scalable routes for solar fuel generation. Silicon-based photoelectrodes are particularly promising due to their favorable optoelectronic properties, abundance, and compatibility with established microfabrication techniques. Nano-microstructuring silicon can enhance photoelectrochemical performance by improving
Railways play an important role in the energy transition by offering a low-carbon, energy-efficient means of transporting goods, people, and services. However, this role is increasingly at risk as extreme weather events associated with a changing climate grow in severity and frequency, compounded by uncertainties in future climate conditions.This thesis aims to advance the understanding of climate
The potential for information and communication technology (ICT) to support the delivery of social services, and the possible benefits afforded, have been acknowledged in numerous studies. The many obstacles to the adoption and integration of ICT into social services have also been documented. This paper provides a summary of those issues as the backdrop to the description of a study conducted to
This work investigates lightweight personalisation of micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS)-based wearables using a public padel database as a case study. We compare a centralised CNN model, single-user models and two fine-tuning schemes (full and last-layer) on wrist-worn IMU data from 23 players and 13 stroke classes. Personalised models with data augmentation achieve weighted F1-scores above
Moisture properties of three mortars and three concretes with W/B 0.40 and different degrees of slag replacement has been determined. Desorption isotherms. were determined on thin slices in climate boxes. Moisture transport coefficients were determined with the cup method on well cured mortar discs and with the tin-can method on concretes cured for six months.The desorption isotherms show an almos
Recent studies have revealed bacterial genome-wide evolution to be complex and dynamic even in a constant environment, characterized by the emergence of new clades competing or temporarily coexisting as each clade undergoes evolutionary change. Previous studies on predator-prey dynamics tracking simple ecological and phenotypic metrics have shown predation to fundamentally alter prey evolution, fa
Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan is a substantial European Union (EU) investment into cancer prevention and treatment. Integration of genetic services towards personalised cancer prevention and care is a flagship of this plan. Genetic counselling is critical to this integration, facilitating informed patient decision making and improved clinical management. However, growing demands for genetic testing
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive condition characterized by airway remodeling, including emphysema and fibrosis. Proteoglycans and their glycosaminoglycan (GAG) chains are key components of the extracellular matrix and may be altered as the disease advances. This study analyzed lung tissue from COPD patients (GOLD stages II-III and IV), non-COPD smokers, and non-smoker
BACKGROUND: Neurointensive care is moving toward more automated patient management. This study aimed to evaluate a novel external ventricular drainage (EVD) system, the VGuard® system, as a tool for intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring and automating ventricular drainage of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), focusing on its safety and potential to reduce complications associated with manual EVD manageme
BACKGROUND: Post COVID-19 condition remains a complex and challenging issue, with diverse manifestations, despite accumulating research and clinical experience. Dyspnea is one of the most common symptoms reported in post COVID-19 condition. Cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) offers a cohesive assessment of dyspnea and exercise limitations. The Nijmegen questionnaire is a form for assessment o
Background: Cyclic Cushing's syndrome (cCS) features fluctuating cortisol secretion, often causing diagnostic errors or delays, and possibly poorer outcomes. We aimed to identify unpublished cCS cases to characterise clinical challenges and guide strategies for improving outcomes by characterising cycle patterns, peak frequency, and evaluating complications. Methods: This was a retrospective obser
