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Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) is the study of fluid flows for the analysis of phenomena by scenarios simulated in a computer-based environment. One of the most well-known CFD simulation packages in the fire safety field is Fire Dynamic Simulator (FDS). The tasks of setting up an FDS input file can be time-consuming especially for complex building geometries. Building Information Modelling (BI
This thesis focuses on the practice of sex for compensation performed by women with transgender and asylum experiences living in Sweden. It aims to explore the complexities of sex for compensation by positioning this practice as both strategy and a tactic for obtaining income used for gender affirmation, considering that gender-affirmative healthcare is not available for asylum seekers in Sweden.
This thesis examines whether the European Union’s emerging sustainability framework effectively regulates fast and ultra-fast fashion as a unified envi-ronmental problem while ensuring fair competition in the internal market. Fast fashion is characterized by rapid production cycles, low prices, and high vol-umes, causing significant environmental harm across the product lifecycle. In response, the
The focal point of the essay is the right to food as a human right. The author argues that there is a need for a change in the human rights system concerning the right to food, since the original framework assigns full responsibility to the individual states, whereas in today's global power structures, government policies and national institutional arrangements in poor countries have very litt
This thesis examines the extent to which the French and Swiss models of corporate criminal liability may inform the development of proposals to extend the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court (ICC) to encompass legal persons. The study employs a combination of doctrinal and comparative legal methodology, with particular emphasis on the legal models through which criminal liability may
Antipsychotic drugs (APD) are commonly prescribed to people living with dementia (PwD) to manage behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD), despite well-documented safety concerns. International guidelines recommend non-pharmacological interventions as first-line treatment, yet APDs remain widely used. This systematic review and meta-analysis synthesize current evidence on the conse
The production of Wboson pairs in association with one jet in pp collisions at √s = 8 TeV is studied using data corresponding to an integrated luminosity of 20.3 fb-1collected by the ATLAS detector during 2012 at the CERN Large Hadron Collider. The cross section is measured in a fiducial phase-space region defined by the presence of exactly one electron and one muon, missing transverse momentum an
Cross section and S factor of the proton- and alpha-induced reactions have been studied for the Ruthenium and tin isotopes in the effective energy range, i.e. Gamow window. These reactions are important for developing the understanding for nucleosynthesis, particularly for the synthesis of p nuclei (p process). In this work, cross sections and S factor have been calculated through TALYS in Hauser–
The large rate of multiple simultaneous proton–proton interactions, or pile-up, generated by the Large Hadron Collider in Run 1 required the development of many new techniques to mitigate the adverse effects of these conditions. This paper describes the methods employed in the ATLAS experiment to correct for the impact of pile-up on jet energy and jet shapes, and for the presence of spurious addit
The microarray technology has revolutionized biological research in the last decade. By monitoring the expression of many genes simultaneously, microarrays can elucidate gene function, as well as scan entire genomes for candidate genes encoding complex traits. However, because of high costs of sequencing and design, microarrays have largely been restricted to a few model species. Cross-species mic
This study examined the role of a daytime nap in the consolidation and generalization of fear learning. 31 healthy, young adult participants (16 in the wake group and 15 in the sleep group) underwent a fear acquisition procedure in which the conditioned stimulus (CS+), a composite image consisting of a geometrical figure imposed on a background, was repeatedly paired with a mild electric shock. Th
Over the past decade, numerous assays for forensic age estimation based on the analysis of DNA methylation markers have been developed, demonstrating significant potential for use in criminal investigations. Despite these advancements, only few comprehensive evaluation studies were published. In this study, we present findings of an extensive inter-laboratory evaluation of the VISAGE Enhanced Tool
The Amazonian Craton is host to one of Earth’s largest Proterozoic silicic large igneous provinces (SLIPs), the Orocaima SLIP (ca. 1.98 Ga). Nevertheless, the mechanism(s) responsible for this large-flux felsic magmatic event and its relationships with regional tectonics and/or mantle processes remain debated. New geochronologic and geochemical results from multiple mafic dike swarms in the Amazon
BackgroundAmyloid-β peptides (Aβ) applied to Alzheimer's disease (AD) brain bind to amyloid plaques (APs) and this binding is saturable. Meanwhile, anti-immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibodies label APs. Considering the saturable binding of Aβ to APs and the localization of IgGs in APs, specific binding proteins (BPs) for the applied Aβ could be anti-Aβ IgG antibodies (anti-AβAbs) in APs.ObjectiveOur ob
In a world where the challenges of climate change, social inequality, economic instability, and geopolitical tensions are ever-present, educators have a unique opportunity—and responsibility—to prepare their students to navigate these complexities. However, educators are also juggling teaching and research, competing deadlines, shifting expectations, institutional paradigms, and limited time and s
Li-rich nickel cobalt manganese oxides (LNCM) cathode with full gradient compounds is prepared by using an ethanol assisted co-precipitation method. The rationally designed procedure involves gradient distributions of transition-metal ions, in which the Ni content increases continuously, Mn content decreases gradually and Co keeps at a low level. The employing ethanol during the synthesis adjusts
In humans, a well-developed serotonin system is localized to the pancreatic islets while being absent in exocrine pancreas. Assessment of pancreatic serotonin biosynthesis could therefore be used to estimate the human endocrine pancreas. Proof of concept was tested in a prospective clinical trial by comparisons of type 1 diabetic (T1D) patients, with extensive reduction of β-cells, with healthy vo
