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Despite frequent use of conodonts as an archive for seawater 87Sr/86Sr, available diagenetic screening tools are inconsistent predictors of primary seawater 87Sr/86Sr preservation. Here, we attempt to isolate variables affecting the preservation of seawater 87Sr/86Sr in conodonts. We present new Middle–Late Ordovician (∼470–450 Ma) conodont 87Sr/86Sr from mid-paleolatitude (30–45°S) carbonate succ

The purpose of this study was to examine the development of contemporary psychedelic discourse through well-defined problem statements and proposed solutions. The study explored the construction of psychedelics as a psychiatric critique, an effective and natural approach to treating mental illness, and as a method for self-improvement and self-optimization. A discourse analysis was conducted of th

Child marriage remains a persistent challenge in Tanzania despite legal reforms and international commitments. This study aimed to explore how social workers understood the causes of child marriage, how they worked with prevention in practice, what challenges they face, and what conditions they identified as necessary for long-term change. The study was based on qualitative semi-structured intervi

This study has aimed to examine how group dynamics manifest themselves in institutional homes for girls. The other purpose has been to examine how these processes influence the treatment relationship and conditions for change. The study has been carried out using qualitative research methods based on interviews. Four people who either previously worked or currently work in institutional homes were

This paper highlights the importance of trust-based leadership and its essential role in human service organizations. Leadership shapes the direction of an organization and influences both its culture and outcomes. Its impact can determine whether a work environment is healthy or dysfunctional. Two key components of middle managers' leadership are trust and psychological safety. To delve deepe

This qualitative study explores the professional experiences of social workers in psychiatric care, focusing on the emotional challenges of working with individuals in difficult life situations. The aim was to examine how their emotional expressions, strategies for recovery, and organizational factors contribute to a supportive work environment. Using a qualitative approach, semi-structured interv

Demographic changes in Sweden, including an increasing number of older people and a shrinking workforce, have created challenges for municipal home care services. To meet rising care needs alongside limited resources and staff shortages, digital home care has been introduced as a potential solution. This study examined how leaders in municipal home care perceived and experienced the implementation

This study examines the implementation of Signs of Safety in cases involving youths who have been recruited into, or are at risk of recruitment into, gang-related criminality. The study is based on qualitative interviews with eight social workers from different units of social service within a municipality in Skåne län, all of whom have at least two years of experience working with youths involved

The Swedish elderly care system has undergone a significant transformation towards marketization and New Public Management (NPM). This study aims to analyze how municipal structural factors, specifically economic resources, demographic volume, and organizational form, co-vary with user satisfaction in Home Care (hemtjänst) and Residential Care. The study employs a quantitative cross-sectional desi

The study aimed to examine whether children’s school absenteeism affects parents in terms of their well-being, communication, and everyday life. The sample was collected using convenience sampling, and the studied population consisted of parents in Sweden with children under the age of 18 attending elementary or upper secondary school. The study was conducted through a quantitative method, and the

Tumor necrosis factor (TNF) was long cast as a hematopoiesis villain, driving bone marrow and hematopoietic stem cell (HSC) suppression. We now see that TNF's effects are cell type-, context-, and time-dependent. Rather than being simply "bad," TNF can prune progenitors while transiently reprogramming HSCs without sacrificing long-term regenerative capacity.

Introduction: Person-centred care (PCC) is widely recommended by the World Health Organisation and other leading healthcare organisations. Although individuals with congenital heart disease (CHD) require lifelong follow-up, it remains unclear whether healthcare systems worldwide provide PCC to this population. This study investigated one key component of PCC, autonomy support, using patient-report

In high-energy and astroparticle physics, event generators have an essential role, even in the simplest data analyses. Physical processes occurring in hadronic collisions are simulated within a Monte Carlo framework but a major challenge remains modelling of hadron dynamics at low momentum transfer, which includes the initial and final phases of every hadronic collision. Phenomenological models in

This paper summarized the efforts performed to understand decay heat estimation from existing spent nuclear fuel (SNF), under the auspices of the Working Party on Nuclear Criticality Safety (WPNCS) of the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency. Needs for precise estimations are related to safety, cost, and optimization of SNF handling, storage, and repository. The physical origins of decay heat (a more correc

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is increasingly diagnosed early, close to its first occurrence due to: (i) increased public awareness with self-screening; (ii) health care initiatives including population screening and opportunistic case finding; and (iii) increased use and surveillance of implantable cardiac devices. At its onset, AF is often low burden, and cardiovascular co-morbidities may be absent o

This thesis aimed to develop an understanding that could simplify the developmentof "ready-to-use peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) sauce commonly consumed in Mozambique,where traditional preparation requires extensive cooking (5-6 hours). The study investigatesthe effects of cooking time on phenolic compounds, sensory properties, and the impact ofdifferent drying methods and dextrin on the sauce's mic

Partikelbundna reaktiva syreföreningar (ROS) spelar en central roll i mekanismer som kopplar luftföroreningspartiklar till negativa hälsoeffekter genom oxidativ stress. Förståelsen för hur människor exponeras för ROS är därför viktig och eftersom människor tillbringar större delen av sin tid inomhus är inomhusluftens kvalitet ett relevant forskningsområde. Denna examensuppsats undersöker partikelbParticle-bound reactive oxygen species (ROS) play a key role in mechanisms linking particulate air pollution to adverse health effects through oxidative stress. Understanding the ways in which humans are exposed to ROS is important, and since humans spend most of their time indoors, indoor air quality is a relevant field of research. This thesis investigates particle-bound ROS emitted from typical

Climate change is increasingly recognized as a major security concern, with drought–migration–conflict linkages attracting significant attention in both policy and research. While some narratives portray drought as a direct driver of migration and conflict, evidence shows a far more complex relationship: climate stress can lead to more migration in some contexts and less in others, with internal m

Drylands account for a disproportionate share of the world’s armed conflicts, a pattern frequently interpreted through the lens of resource scarcity– where climate change and water stress are seen as primary drivers of violence. While this framing underscores critical environmental pressures, it risks simplifying the complex social, ecological and political realities of these regions. This article

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Reproductive-aged women are at an increased risk of developing iron deficiency (ID). We aimed to develop a non-invasive screening tool to identify ID in women and assess the acceptability of screening.STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS: We screened women (age 18-49 years) in the community of Western Australia.PRIMARY OUTCOME: acceptability of screening, assessed by the feasibility