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The research study examines how employees in private and public sector organisations utilize AI-powered tools in organisational decision-making, focusing on the perceived benefits and challenges of their use. It further examines how such tools can enhance decision quality. A qualitative research design was employed, involving interviews with purposively selected employees from organisations in Swe

Ultraviolet radiation exposure and a fair pigmentation phenotype are well-established risk factors for primary cutaneous melanoma. However, the prognostic relevance of these risk factors is largely unexplored in metastatic disease. The aim of this study was to examine whether phenotypic characteristics and sun exposure patterns affect the prognosis of metastatic melanoma with immunotherapy availab

Escherichia coli O157:H7 is a non-invasive Shiga toxin (Stx)-producing pathogen that causes gastroenteritis and hemolytic uremic syndrome characterized by acute kidney injury. Stx binding to cells induces release of extracellular vesicles (EVs) containing the toxin. This study aimed to demonstrate the lethal effects of toxin-positive vesicles, and the importance of the Stx receptor, globotriaosylc

The songbird brain region called Cluster N has been implicated as important for low-light vision and/or the perception of Earth’s magnetic field for migratory orientation. This region of the visual Wulst is active in migratory songbirds under dim light conditions and an intact Cluster N is necessary for magnetic compass orientation in a nocturnally migrating songbird species. Given that magnetic f

BackgroundThe benefits of computational forecasting in the later phase of the COVID-19 pandemic when vaccines and clinical pharmaceutical interventions were available have seldom been assessed. We aimed to evaluate computational forecasting research applied to Swedish populations in the vaccination phase of the pandemic.MethodsA systematic search was performed on March 8, 2024 in the electronic da

This document has been developed as a comprehensive roadmap to the organization of paediatric and congenital echocardiography laboratories, as well as the governance of echocardiography services and training across Europe. The following key topics will be reviewed and discussed: (i) the setup and organization of paediatric and congenital echocardiography laboratories; (ii) staffing requirements fo

The article describes how a series of adaptions enabled us to carry out a controlled intervention study in 15 preschools, with 420 children and about 40 preschool teachers, during the Covid-19 pandemic restrictions. The original overarching aim of the study was to develop and evaluate an early math intervention supporting children from low-SES environments to develop basic mathematical skills. The

Rubidium triyttrium decafluoride (RbY3F10) is a relatively unexplored low-phonon-energy fluoride host for lanthanide luminescent centers that shares structural similarities with KY3F10. In this study, Eu3+-doped RbY3F10 nanocrystals were synthesized using a microwave-assisted solvothermal method, with phase selectivity systematically controlled by pH and complexing agents. Optimized conditions (de

Purpose: Soft tissue tumors (STT) are highly heterogeneous neoplasms with more than 100 recognized subtypes, many of which lack reliable diagnostic or prognostic markers. We aimed to evaluate the clinical utility of transcriptome sequencing [RNA sequencing (RNA-seq)] in classifying STTs and identifying prognostically relevant subgroups. Experimental Design: We performed RNA-seq on 704 tumors repre

Optimization of the photoemission blade type XBPM mostly performed to increase its resolution by increasing the readout signal current and by optimizing blades geometry. This requires tailoring of the XBPM for a particular undulator, making almost every XBPM unique at the Synchrotron Radiation facility. In many cases the calibration coefficient is gap dependent. To overcome those drawbacks an alte

Background and Aims: Randomized trials of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment for obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) in patients with cardiovascular disease have not detected reduced risk of major adverse cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events (MACCEs). This study tested whether the cardiovascular benefit of CPAP occurs preferentially in high-risk OSA, characterized by greater OSA-

This work enhances conventional constitutive models for dynamic strain ageing (DSA) based on McCormick’s ageing-time evolution, which incorrectly predicts continuous hardening even within loading stages without plastic flow. An adapted evolution equation is proposed that ties ageing-time progression to the yield surface, ensuring that DSA develops only when dislocations are energetically inclined

Background/Objectives: To map the literature and describe the meaning, use, and experience of power mobility for children with complex non-ambulant cerebral palsy (Gross Motor Classification System (GMFCS) levels IV–V and Manual Abilities Classification System (MACS) levels III–V). Methods: Included searches in five electronic databases, grey literature, and hand searches with no restrictions on d

The danger for Europe is not only that the Islamic regime in Iran survives its current crisis. The greater danger is that it survives because of a deal with the United States - one that gives the regime time, money, diplomatic space and the illusion of renewed legitimacy, allowing it to do what it has always done: rebuild, adapt and expand its operations abroad.

This cross-country study examineed perceptions of maintenance for coated wooden cladding in residential buildings across Norway, Sweden, and Germany. As timber cladding gains popularity in European homes, understanding expectations around cleaning, recoating, and replacement intervals becomes increasingly important. An online survey gathered responses from over 3,000 participants aged 18–89, rando

Bio-based insulation materials, such as wood fibre, are gaining attention for their low embodied energy, biogenic carbon storage, and potential to leverage moisture-heat interactions to reduce building energy demands. An unexplored phenomenon that might influence their thermal behaviour is moisture sorption hysteresis, where moisture content depends on whether the material is adsorbing or desorbin