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Hybridization allows adaptations to be shared among lineages and may trigger the evolution of new species1,2. However, convincing examples of homoploid hybrid speciation remain rare because it is challenging to demonstrate that hybridization was crucial in generating reproductive isolation3. Here we combine population genomic analysis with quantitative trait locus mapping of species-specific trait

BackgroundIn mid-March 2020, a range of public health and social measures (PHSM) against the then new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) were implemented in Denmark, Norway and Sweden.AimWe analysed the development of influenza cases during the implementation of PHSM against SARS-CoV-2 in the Scandinavian countries.MethodBased on the established national laboratory surveillance of influenza, we compar

Most of the European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA) is considered a region of very low hepatitis A virus (HAV) endemicity; however, geographical differences exist. We did a systematic review with the aim of describing seroprevalence and susceptibility in the general population or special groups in the EU and EEA. We searched databases and public health national institutes websites for

Introduction: In low- and middle-income countries such as India, private pharmacies play an important role in medical treatments, offering advice for common illnesses such as diarrhea and respiratory tract infections. There is a need to explore the details of the dispensing practices at the private pharmacies in low- and middle-income countries.Methodology: The present study used simulated client

A number of anti-Chinese incidents in Indonesian demonstrated a complex relationship between the Chinese Indonesian,Indonesian state and local societies. While Aceh Chinese are considered as members of the Chinese Indonesian minority,the local politics of Aceh have profound impacts on the Aceh Chinese status and its social and political circumstance. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the

In a mineral concentrator, ore is milled and later separated into concentrate and tailing by a process called flotation. When a milling line abruptly stops, a significant inflow disturbance to the downstream flotation series is often observed. To avoid de-tuning the flotation level controller to handle the worst case scenario, we introduce a feed-forward model predictive controller (MPC) that cons

Aceh is a unique region of Indonesia. In addition to being the site of a nearly three-decade-long conflict between GAM (Gerakan Aceh Merdeka) and the Indonesian state, it is also a special autonomous territory where sharia law is enforced. This political climate has cast a shadow over the province’s multicultural reality, relegating ethnoreligious minorities to a subservient position and restricti

The bioassay-guided isolation of compounds from the aerial parts of Isodon lophanthoides (IL) resulted in the identification of five compounds (1–5). The chemical structures of 1–5 were determined through spectral analyses and compared to those identified in the literature to be 4-hydroxybenzoic acid (1), protocatechuic acid (2), rosmarinic acid (3), coetsoidin B (4), and coetsoidin A (5). Compoun

Exposure to infectious diseases in early life has been linked to increased mortality risk in later life in high-disease settings, such as eighteenth- and nineteenth-century Europe. Less is known about the long-term effects of early-life disease exposure in milder disease environments. This study estimates heterogeneous effects from disease exposure in infancy on later-life mortality in twentieth-c

Lipid-based nanoparticles (LNPs), ranging from nanovesicles to non-lamellar assemblies, have gained significant attention in recent years, as versatile carriers for delivering drugs, vaccines, and nutrients. Small-angle scattering methods, employing X-rays (SAXS) or neutrons (SANS), represent unique tools to unveil structure, dynamics, and interactions of such particles on different length scales,

The ArmazoNes high Dispersion Echelle Spectrograph (ANDES) is the optical and near-infrared high-resolution echelle spectrograph envisioned for the Extremely Large Telescope (ELT). We present a selection of science cases, supported by new calculations and simulations, where ANDES could enable major advances in the fields of stars and stellar populations. We focus on three key areas, including the

Background. The 2023 Duke-International Society of Cardiovascular Infectious Diseases (ISCVID) criteria for infective endocarditis (IE) were introduced to improve classification of IE for research and clinical purposes. External validation studies are required. Methods. We studied consecutive patients with suspected IE referred to the IE team of Amsterdam University Medical Center (from October 20

In this paper we investigate the ways in which a university, taking on the scale of a city of its own, affords meetings for researchers and teachers between disciplines. How does the continuous transformation and expansion of the university’s physical environment affect the everyday lives and serendipitous encounters of the researchers active within it? The aim of the paper is to develop a concept

Importance: Women with adverse pregnancy outcomes, such as preterm delivery or preeclampsia, have higher future risks of cardiometabolic disorders; however, little is known about their long-term mortality risks. A better understanding of such risks is needed to facilitate early identification of high-risk women and preventive actions. Objective: To determine long-term mortality risks associated wi

In the context of climate change and increasing water scarcity, adopting water demand-side management (DSM) policies has become necessary. This study advocates for utilizing agent-based modelling (ABM) as a robust simulation tool to assess the impact of nonprice (nudges) and price (changes in increasing block tariff) measures on urban water use. Overcoming challenges posed by insufficient high-qua

BakgrundVaccination är en av de viktigaste folkhälsoinsatserna för att rädda liv och hindra spridning av smittsamma sjukdomar. Tack vare vaccinationer har miljontals liv räddats världen över. Men det räcker inte att säkra och effektiva vaccin tas fram och tillgängliggörs. En förutsättning för framgångarna är att individer accepterar att bli vaccinerade. Under senare tid har forskningsområdet om vaThe vaccination coverage in Sweden's National Immunization Program (NIP) has been highand stable for decades. Although the coverage is high, few studies have assessed parental vaccineacceptance in Sweden. This doctoral thesis aimed to provide an in-depth understanding of currentparental vaccine acceptance, focusing particularly on Human papillomavirus (HPV) and measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vac

Electroactive polymers (EAPs) deform when subject to an electric field, which is generated by two or more electrodes. To ensure proper function of the EAP, these electrodes are connected to a source and they are therefore required to be continuous such that no isolated islands exist. Increasing an EAP’s performance using topology optimization while ensuring electrode connectivity is the goal of th