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There has recently been much interest in Gaussian fields on linear networks and, more generally, on compact metric graphs. One proposed strategy for defining such fields on a metric graph Γ is through a covariance function that is isotropic in a metric on the graph. Another is through a fractional-order differential equation Lα/2 (τu) = W on Γ, where L = κ2 − ∇(a∇) for (sufficiently nice) function

Purpose • To investigate if R1 and R2 can reliably be measured using 3D quantitative MRI in an intraoperative setting when paediatric brain tumour surgery is performed. • To determine whether B1+ inhomogeneities affect R1 and R2 measurements in normal-appearing white matter and the thalamus, respectively, and how R1 and R2 measurements are affected by different coils. • To assess how the relaxatio

Regularized models are often sensitive to the scales of the features in the data and it has therefore become standard practice to normalize (center and scale) the features before fitting the model. But there are many different ways to normalize the features and the choice may have dramatic effects on the resulting model. In spite of this, there has so far been no research on this topic. In this pa

Background: Early metastatic spread represents a challenge in fighting small cell lung cancer (SCLC). The molecular mechanisms underlying metastatic dissemination remain unclear in this devastating disease. Methods: Invasive traits were investigated in 13 SCLC cell lines using 3D-spheroid formation, sprouting assays, co-cultures and a zebrafish xenograft model. Proteomic analysis was performed to

European forests have served as a critical carbon sink, absorbing approximately 10% of annual anthropogenic CO₂ emissions in the EU, as a result of both increased forest area and growing stock since 1950. However, this sink has declined by one-third over the past decade, based on the EU National Greenhouse Gas Inventory. This decline has been proposed to be due to multiple interacting factors: cli

Performance featuring spherical amplification.Musikfabrik im WDR 90WDR Funkhaus, Cologne (DE)Ensemble Musikfabrik03/10/2024From the program:Kampe, Gordon (*1976, DE) – Schnulzen (for ensemble) [2019]

Performance featuring spherical amplification.Festival d’AutomneCité de la Musique, Paris (FR)Ensemble Intercontemporain11/10/2024From the program:Iannotta, Clara (*1983, IT) – They left us grief-trees wailing at the wall (for ensemble) [2020]Iannotta, Clara (*1983, IT) – a stir among the stars, a making way (for large ensemble) [2019-20] French Premiere

Performance featuring spherical amplification.IGNM BernProzess Kultur & Bar, Bern (CH)Solo23/10/2024From the Program:Steen-Andersen, Simon (*1976, DK) – from Beloved Brother: I. Arioso (for ‘backside’ guitar) [2008]Momi, Marco (*1976, IT) – Sans Dire (for guitar and electronics) [2021]Sciarrino, Salvatore (*1947, IT) – L’Addio a Trachis (transcr. for guitar by Francesco Palmieri) [1980/2021]Te

Objective: To report the use of a percutaneous carotid access with vessel closure devices (VCDs) during complex endovascular aortic arch repair. Methods: Seven international high-volume centers conducted a retrospective review of all patients receiving percutaneous carotid access with VCD during endovascular aortic arch procedures to investigate its feasibility and safety. The primary end point wa

Mitochondria play a crucial role in metabolism and energy production by generating adenosine triphosphate (ATP) through oxidative phosphorylation. They also help maintain intracellular calcium levels, facilitate communication between the nucleus and cytoplasm, detoxify reactive oxygen species (ROS), and regulate apoptosis. Reversible acetylation of mitochondrial proteins is a key post-translationa

When did Sweden become equal? This question has far-reaching implications for our understanding of Swedish history and for general theories about inequality, institutions, and politics more broadly. In this article, we present the first multidimensional comparative analysis of the development of inequality in Sweden. Our findings reveal that, although the share of income and wealth accruing to the

A central debate in conspiracy theory research concerns how to conceptualise conspiracy theories in a way that advances our understanding of the phenomena themselves as well as of those who believe in them. This debate remains unresolved, with researchers adopting widely different positions: while some argue for a purely descriptive understanding, others are strongly committed to the view that con

Two hydrogen-bonding monomers containing tetraethylene glycol (TEG) chains have been synthesized and characterized. The monomers are based on a bicyclic scaffold appended with either 4H-bonding benzyl-substituted ureidopyrimidinone motifs or 2H-bonding unsubstituted pyrrole-fused ureidopyrimidinone motifs, with the TEG chains introduced with the aim of developing amphiphilic monomers soluble in no

Objective: To characterize patients with protein-losing enteropathy (PLE) diagnosed before age 18 years within a nationwide Swedish Fontan cohort. Methods: Surgical records and medical charts were reviewed for all patients born after January 1, 1993, who underwent Fontan completion before January 1, 2021. Results: Among 573 reviewed patients, 28 (4.8%) developed PLE. The median time to onset of PL

Glutathione is a major component of the cellular antioxidant system, providing a means of controlling redox homeostasis and affording protection against oxidative damage. Proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) offers insights into brain metabolism by enabling the noninvasive quantification of metabolites. Previous studies have demonstrated that the neurotransmitters glutamate and GABA detect

The global climate change governance landscape is rapidly evolving. Non-state actors and institutions increasingly challenge the formal authority of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), operating in parallel with its intergovernmental processes. In particular, multi-stakeholder partnerships (MSPs) carry out several policy functions, becoming established actors within

Major depressive disorder (MDD) is associated with reduced quality of life and relapse risk. However, few studies have investigated how quality of life is associated with cognitive deficits following MDD and is affected by cognitive training. This study investigated the long-term effects of computer-based working memory training (CWMT) on health-related quality of life (HRQL) in remitted MDD, and