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Background Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is associated with cardiovascular morbidity; however, it remains unclear whether the apnea–hypopnea index (AHI) or the severity of nocturnal hypoxemia, in terms of oxygen desaturation index (ODI), is more relevant for the development of heart failure (HF). Methods We included 3590 participants from the Sleep Apnea Patients in Skaraborg Study (mean age 54.6
We investigate the ecological and evolutionary variables that best explain spatial diversity patterns of anuran amphibians in three of South America's most diverse and geographically widespread biomes: the Cerrado, Amazonia, and Atlantic Rainforest. We used Conditional Autoregressive Models to assess the potential influence of present-day climate (temperature and precipitation), historical climate
Rivers play a fundamental role in shaping the Earth’s surface and sustaining ecosystems. Accurate modeling and simulation of stream power are essential for understanding fluvial processes. As a measure of the energy exerted by overland flow, stream power possesses both magnitude and directional attributes. However, conventional simulation approaches based on scalar operations often neglect the dir
In this paper, a revisit to the topic of electromagnetic scattering by a randomly oriented obstacle is made.The focus is on a general polarization state of the incident field.Specifically, the left and right circular polarizations are treated. We derive the analytic expressions of the scattering observables, such as the orientational averages of the extinction, scattering and absorption cross sectIn this paper, a revisit to the topic of electromagnetic scattering by a randomly oriented obstacle is made. The focus is on a general polarization state of the incident field. Specifically, the left and right circular polarizations are treated. We derive the analytic expressions of the scattering observables, such as the orientational averages of the extinction, scattering and absorption cross se
Genetic analyses are now routinely used as an adjunct to traditional morphologic and immunohistochemical investigations in the diagnosis of many neoplasms, including soft tissue tumors. Many genetic features are strongly associated with morphologic features, and a rapidly growing subset of mutations promise to shed light on patient outcome. This chapter discusses major molecular pathogenetic featu
Research has hitherto presented Gotland as a region wherecorner post constructions dominated during the Middle Agesand stave constructions were used only for monumental buildings.Bulverket was a large wooden platform, erected in lakeTingstäde in the 1130’s with numerous wooden buildings,resembling a small town. Methods of construction of all fourtechniques in use at the time, indicate, however a d
Scholars propose some new directions for researching statistical learning (SL), including the need to adopt stimuli with greater ecological validity. The language sciences are moving in these directions. Studies investigating adult SL after short exposure to an unfamiliar (spoken or signed) language show that SL can occur from richer, continuous, multimodal input, suggesting that learners are able
Purpose & Strategic Communication Relevance: This conceptual chapter examines how artificial intelligence can support strategic sustainability communication research and education. Integrating communication theory, prior studies, and illustrative cases, it shows how AI can analyze organizational messages, examine audience responses, and support the training of future communicators. It connects
Rapporten analyserar hur ansvar, roller och samverkansformer mellan offentliga och privata aktörer behöver utformas för att hantera omfattande samhällsomställningar, med fokus på klimatomställningen. Industrins, och energisystemens omställning kräver mer än gradvisa anpassningar. Rapporten betonar att djupgående strukturförändringar aktualiserar problem som teknologiska inlåsningar, koordineringss
Context: Nitrate contamination of groundwater, driven by human activities such as agriculture and urbanization, poses a significant global challenge. Objective: We aimed to identify the major drivers of nitrogen load (nitrogen pollution generation potential) and quantify spatial disparities in nitrogen load productivity across administrative divisions in the Kumamoto area from 1960 to 2020 under e
High-resolution rainfall data are essential for various hydrological applications such as flood modeling, soil erosivity studies, and urban water management. However, the scarcity of subdaily data, particularly in remote regions, necessitates reliable disaggregation methods to derive finer temporal resolutions from daily rainfall records. This study introduces a novel hybrid approach combining the
Citrus production is increasingly constrained worldwide by rising soil salinity, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions. In Tunisia, the expansion of saline soils represents a major abiotic stress limiting orchard productivity. The identification of salt-tolerant rootstocks has therefore become a priority, especially as alternatives to sour orange (SO, Citrus aurantium L.), which is highly sus
Biomanufacturing increasingly relies on computational modeling to strengthen process understanding, speed up process development, scale-up and scale-down, improve experimental design, and reduce reliance on costly and laborious wet lab activities. Here we present CADET-Hub, a modular web-based platform for biomanufacturing and stability modeling, developed within the Inno4Vac project. CADET-Hub un
The chapter explores the communal economics of Kenyan table-banks—grassroots savings and loan groups known as chamas—as an alternative financial model rooted in collective effort and mutual support. Through ethnographic insights from rural and urban Kenya, the chapter examines how table-banks transform savings, credit, and interest from individual transactions into a shared commons. Unlike Western
Efficiency is a pervasive yet insufficiently challenged managerial principle and an integral part of business school academia. However, while there is compelling evidence that efficiency gains can have severe undesirable social and ecological consequences that reduce overall welfare both in terms of well-being and natural resources, business school academsia remains ill-equipped to adequately unde
Att förstå komplexa och skiftande institutionella ramar har länge varit en viktig fråga inom socialvetenskaplig forskning. Nu mer än någonsin tidigare aktualiseras detta av den nya socialtjänstlagen som betonar tidiga socialarbetarinsatser som sker på frivillig basis och med förtroende som grund, medan andra delar av socialt arbete präglas av kontroll och disciplin. I ”Take Away-studien” har vi fö
Horizontal gene transfer (HGT) is a central driver of bacterial evolution that utilises mobile genetic elements (MGEs) to enable the rapid acquisition and dissemination of genetic traits across microbial populations. Among these traits, defence systems against bacteriophages play a critical role in shaping host-parasite interactions and microbial community dynamics. Toxin-antitoxin (TA) systems, o
The decarbonisation of existing building stocks increasingly depends on renovation, with one-stop shops (OSS) emerging as prominent delivery models designed to reduce complexity and accelerate uptake. However, prevailing renovation strategies remain dominated by performance-oriented paradigms that prioritise modelled energy performance targets and efficiency ratios, understood in energy use per un
The EU Mission on Climate-neutral and Smart Cities aims to enable 100 European cities to become climate-neutral by 2030. However, climate change has the potential to intersect with, exacerbate, and create new patterns of urban injustices, making climate justice a key concern in urban climate governance. Nevertheless, research on the integration of climate justice into urban mitigation strategies a
Elbussar har blivit en allt vanligare syn i stadstrafiken de senaste åren. På kort tid har utvecklingen gått från enstaka fordon och testprojekt till elektrifiering av en betydande del av den svenska bussflottan. Elektrifiering av busstrafiken anses vara en viktig del i att nå mål om minskad klimatpåverkan och nollutsläpp, och kollektivtrafiken har kommit längre än andra delar av transportsektorn
