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Power required to fly for a bird generally follows a U-shaped function of airspeed, with higher cost at both low and high speeds. Because power required increases with body mass faster than power available from flight muscles, larger birds may experience restricted flight speed ranges and climbing capabilities. Previous studies found limited flight performance in cormorants. Adapted for both fligh

Introduction: A grey-white matter ratio (GWR) < 1.10 at the basal ganglia level on head computed tomography (CT) previously predicted poor outcome with high specificity and moderate sensitivity in cardiac arrest patients. Data on GWR in reference populations are lacking. We explored GWR in a reference group to a cardiac arrest population and hypothesised that none would have GWR < 1.10. Methods: A

A Quality Scorecard (QSC) performance measurement model is proposed to evaluate the quality aspects of an organization in Industry 4.0. To design a QSC for the ‘Fourth Industrial Revolution’, we examined existing measures regarding costs of quality items. The measurement system was refined by simplifying duplicate measures and incorporating quality elements considered in recent international stand

This experience article describes lessons learned as we conducted experiments in a Kubernetes‐based environment, the most notable of which was that the performance of both the Kubernetes control plane and the deployed application depends strongly and in unexpected ways on the performance of the etcd database. The article contains (a) detailed descriptions of how networking with and without Istio w

The model for permanent deformation in asphalt concrete (AC) layers used in the Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design Guide (MEPDG) was evaluated. Two instrumented flexible pavements were subjected to heavy vehicle simulator testing at three constant temperatures. Permanent deformation modelling was carried out using the MEPDG software v1.003 at the highest accuracy level. The nationally calibrate

This paper complements the other papers in the Lancet Series on midwifery by documenting the experience of low-income and middle-income countries that deployed midwives as one of the core constituents of their strategy to improve maternal and newborn health. It examines the constellation of various diverse health-system strengthening interventions deployed by Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Indonesia, and

Objective To standardize the evaluation of regional fetal brain blood perfusion, using power Doppler ultrasound (PDU) to estimate the fractional moving blood volume (FMBV) and to evaluate the reproducibility of this estimation. Methods Brain blood perfusion was evaluated in 35 normally grown fetuses at 28-30 weeks of gestation, using PDU. The following cerebral regions were included in the PDU col

Systematic improvement of quality of care at the end of life is still scarce. The regional palliative care service in Skåne, which has eight units covering a population of almost 1.3 million inhabitants, has systematically used the Swedish Register of Palliative Care (SRPC, http://www.palliativ.se/ ) for care development. 9 out of 12 of the indicators improved significantly in 2014 compared to 201

This book is the major output of a research project exploring the relationship between social partnership and trade union renewal in a comparative context by reporting on recent experiences of co-operative approaches to industrial relations in eight countries: the UK, Sweden, the Netherlands, Germany, Italy, Ireland, Romania and the US. Case studies were compiled to draw out illustrative aspects f

When new buildings are constructed the indoor climate for the first period may differ from the one after some years due to various factors, for example may the emissions from the building materials be higher, possibly affecting the air quality, and the balancing of the technical systems; the mechanical supply and exhaust system and heating may not be completely finished. The perceived indoor clima

Objective: To assess the mid-term outcomes and feasibility of branched endovascular repair (b-EVAR) of ruptured thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms (rTAAAs). Methods: All patients undergoing b-EVAR of rTAAAs between 2011 and 2016 were included. Pre-, intra and postoperative imaging was reviewed to assess technical success, outcomes, and feasibility of b-EVAR in the emergent setting. Results: Eleven

In Sweden, unemployed jobseekers increasingly encounter automated decision-making systems (ADMs) when applying for both jobs and welfare support. The present qualitative project interpreted the lived experiences of 14 interviewees within these increasingly automated environments, with the aim of finding unjust constraints on their self-determination and self-development, as well as to spot potenti

Uppsatsen behandlar samförståndslösningar mellan föräldrar i vårdnadsmål med huvudfokus på de nyligen införda kravet på att föräldrar som överväger att ta en tvist om vårdnad, boende eller umgänge till domstol innan dess ska ha deltagit i ett gemensamt informationssamtal. Genom 2021 års lagreform på familjerättens område trädde Lag (2021:530) om informationssamtal i kraft den 1 januari 2022 vilketThis essay deals with consensual solutions between parents in custody cases with focus on what can be described as obligatory information meetings (in Swedish called informationssamtal). The purpose of these meetings is in the sake of the child and their best interests, to try and increase the chances of finding the least taxing way forward for the whole family. The act (2021:530) on information

Author: Shadi Taha Title: Standardization between opportunity and challenge - A qualitative study about professionals' experiences of the Individual's needs in the center (IBIC). Supervisor: Staffan Blomberg Assessor: Torbjörn Hjort & Norma Montesino The aim of this study was to examine and analyze social workers' views and experiences on the working model (IBIC) and how they use t

Den här studiens syfte är att undersöka hur familjeterapeuter resonerar om hur bonusföräldrar involveras i familjeterapi. De övergripande frågeställningarna är 1) vilka avvägningar som görs gällande bonusförälderns delaktighet, 2) hur bonusförälderns roll i terapin framstår, 3) vilka arbetsmodeller som används i familjeterapi med bonusföräldrar 4) familjeterapeuters erfarenheter kring bonusföräldeThe aim of this study is to investigate how family therapists reason and reflect on the involvement of bonus parents (also known as stepparents) in family therapy. The research questions are 1) what considerations are made regarding the involvement of bonus parents? 2) what kind of role does the bonus parent have in the therapy? 3) What working models are used in family therapy with bonus parents?

Background: Despite a strong social gradient in the prevalence of obesity, there is little scientific understanding of obesity in people settled in deprived neighbourhoods. Few studies are actually based on objectively measured data using random sampling of residents in deprived neighbourhoods. In addition, most studies use a crude measure, the body mass index, to estimate obesity. This is of conc

The study aims to analyze the effect of nostalgia marketing on consumers’ purchase intention by investigating if nostalgia has a relationship with purchase intention, and if self-referencing has an interacting effect on the relationship. The research is conducted in a quantitative method with a deductive approach, designed as a cross-sectional experimental study containing four separate web-based

The concept of industrial symbiosis (IS) provides practical solutions for resource efficiency and low-carbon development. The IS represents a collective, multi-industrial approach for companies to improve their economic and environmental performance through the sharing of heat, electricity, water, by-products, information, and reuse of waste. The main challenges to IS emergence include a long dura

Vilken betydelse har bevarandet av urbana grönområden i Lund ur ett hälsoperspektiv? Stress i vardagen har nog de flesta upplevt och det är viktigt att det finns rum inom städerna för återhämtning. Urbana grönområden har i denna studie visat sig utgöra en viktig betydelse och ha en positiv påverkan på människors upplevda hälsa och välmående i Lunds tätort. Grönområden bidrar med flera olika och vDensifying cities has become a way to make room for the increasing urban population. By doing so, the urban green areas risk being reduced as well as the population’s availability to them. Research has shown that interaction with nature and green spaces contribute positively to human health and well-being. The purpose of this study was to investigate how the inhabitants and municipality view the u