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This study investigates the surface transformations of nickel foam (NF) electrodes induced by Fe and Co cation incorporation from the electrolyte following activation in the oxygen evolution reaction (OER), using both ex situ time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry (TOF-SIMS) and in situ near-ambient pressure X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (NAP-XPS). Electrochemical measurements demonstra
Philanthropy for gender causes is recognised as a rising yet understudied phenomenon, especially in the field of social policy. This chapter provides an overview of key interdisciplinary feminist debates on the philanthropic turn to gender equality and women's empowerment. It also presents significant trends, including funding flows towards SDG5, key actors, and geographical areas of investment, a
This special issue deals with temporalities in migration law with particular emphasis on the European context. At the crossroads of several legal fields, including public law, human rights law, EU law and public international law, the topic is cutting-edge in migration law. The articles collected were originally presented at a conference organized at Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam in June 2023 an
It is well known that in interdisciplinary consciousness studies there are various competing hypotheses about the neural correlate(s) of consciousness (NCCs). Much contemporary work is dedicated to determining which of these hypotheses is right (or the weaker claim is to be preferred). The prevalent working assumption is that one of the competing hypotheses is correct, and the remaining hypotheses
Policymaking around educational technology (ed-tech) is increasingly influenced by networks of public and private actors ranging from Big Tech corporations and international organisations through to ed-tech evidence brokers and consultants. This paper considers a relatively unexplored facet of contemporary ed-tech policy work – public-facing (ex)teachers advocating for technological change through
Extremely preterm infants are at risk of immune-mediated complications such as infections and inflammatory conditions like bronchopulmonary dysplasia and necrotizing enterocolitis. Preterm infants are immunologically distinct from term infants at birth, but subsequently undergo adaptive postnatal changes resulting in immunological convergence during their first 3 months. Here, we performed a syste
Physical activity lowers risk of cardiovascular disease and may also decrease arterial stiffness. We aimed to investigate whether arterial stiffness can explain part of the association between physical activity and the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) and all-cause death in men and women. We followed 2583 individuals from the Malmö Diet and Cancer study (2007-2012) for occurrence
In this study, a serial production system consisting of two machines and an intermediate finite buffer is considered. The machines have random processing times, and each machine contains one unit of a common critical component that is subject to random breakdown. Broken components must be replaced from an inventory of ready-for-use spare parts to restore machine functionality. This inventory is re
BACKGROUND: Totally implantable venous access ports (TIVAPs) are essential for administering chemotherapeutic drugs and nutritional support, but carry a risk of infectious complications. We hypothesized that the design of the current port needle (Huber) could facilitate the collection of bacteria from the skin during puncture, potentially introducing them into TIVAPs and causing infections. This s
In this forum, seven scholars discuss Oliver P. Richmond’s The Grand Design: The Evolution of the International Peace Architecture, published in 2022. The editors, Gëzim Visoka and Annika Björkdahl, contextualise the book’s contribution within the broader intellectual framework of Richmond’s thoughts and writings on peace in the context of International Relations. Roland Bleiker examines the book’
The Editor-in-Chief has retracted this article because Fig. 1 and its legend contained data that was published without the owner’s permission or the patient’s consent. Figure 1 has now been removed. Jesper Heldrup, Stefan Schwartz, Etienne Chatelut, Miriam Hwang do not agree to this retraction. Archie Bleyer did not state explicitly whether they agree ot this retraction. Brooke Bernhardt agrees to
Tumor hypoxia plays a critical role in cancer progression and therapeutic resistance. Here, we present a protocol for the self-generation of hypoxia by metastatic cancer cells using phosphorescence-based O2 sensing. We describe steps for phosphorescent film calibration, system assembly, and real-time imaging of hypoxia development. We then detail approaches to spatially map resulting O2 gradients.
Background: The accumulation of amyloid-β1−42 (Aβ1−42) peptides and phosphorylated-Tau181 (p-Tau181) tangles from the preclinical stages of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) has led to a biological definition of the disease. However, among Aβ1−42-positive individuals, cognitive decline onset varies, and some never develop symptoms. Genetic influences on molecular pathways and their interactions with protei
Ethiopia achieved a remarkable episode of agricultural intensification from the mid-1990s to the late-2010s, yet the political mechanisms that enabled this transformation—and the distributional and environmental consequences that followed—remain insufficiently understood. This article ex- amines how political leadership, understood in institutional rather than personalistic terms, shaped both the Ethiopia achieved a remarkable episode of agricultural intensification from the mid-1990s to the late-2010s, yet the political mechanisms that enabled this transformation—and the distributional and environmental consequences that followed—remain insufficiently understood. This article ex- amines how political leadership, understood in institutional rather than personalistic terms, shaped both the
Background: Ovarian cancer presents with non-specific symptoms that make early diagnosis challenging and the prognosis poor. Ovarian and endometrial cancers exhibit similar genomic mutations and biomarker profiles. Endogenous volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are products of metabolic activity. In cancer, metabolites increase due to tumour necrosis, leading to cancer-specific VOC patterns. The aim
The preparation of perovskite solar cells from the liquid phase is a cornerstone of their immense potential. However, a clear relationship between the precursor ink and the formation of the resulting perovskite is missing. Established theories, such as heterogeneous nucleation and lead complex colloid formation, often prove unreliable, which has led to an overreliance on heuristics. Most high-perf
Effective coastal exposure assessments are crucial for adaptively managing threats from sea-level rise (SLR). Despite recent advances, global and regional assessments are constrained by omitting critical factors such as land-use change, failing to disaggregate potential impacts by land uses and oversimplifying land subsidence. Here we address these gaps by developing context-specific scenarios to
Background: Out of hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is a significant public health problem associated with high mortality and high healthcare costs. The Targeted Therapeutic Mild Hypercapnia after Resuscitated Cardiac Arrest (TAME) randomised clinical trial showed that targeted mild hypercapnia did not lead to better neurologic outcomes at 6 months compared to normocapnia after OHCA. We aimed to est
Alison Scott–Baumann’s Paul Ricoeur: Empowering Education, Politics and Society employs Ricoeur’s philosophy to unpack contemporary universities’ struggles with polarisation and activism. Though short in form, this rich critical study illuminates how universities understand themselves and why fostering dialogue around disagreements and controversies can enable more inclusive, empowered academic co
