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The peptide Ac-KGSFSIQYTYHVD-CONH₂ (KD), derived from residues 37–49 of human semenogelin I, forms a pH-responsive hydrogel in an aqueous environment with tunable mechanical properties that evolve over time. We hypothesize that KD self-assembles into a hydrogel through a pH-dependent mechanism involving predominantly a change in histidine protonation state, leading to structural transformations th
This study investigated the influence of habit strength and perceived social norms on Swedish residents continued use of reusable bags following the removal of the plastic bag tax. A cross-sectional survey (N = 93) measured participants’ habit strength, perception of social norms, and frequency of reusable bag usage. Descriptive statistics indicated variability in habit and social norm scores, and
Title: Rules, roles and risks- A study on occupational health and safety in the construction sector Author: Tova Westerlund Supervisor: Radhlinah Aulin Examiner: Anne Landin Aim & goal: The purpose of this report has been to investigate occupational health and safety risks in the construction sector, how responsibility roles relate to these risks, and the impact of Arbetsmiljöverkets regulatio
This thematic issue explores the complex and often controversial intersection of foster care and financial compensation. While foster care is often seen as a more inclusive and family‐oriented alternative to institutional care, the role of money in caregiving remains morally and socially sensitive. Drawing on sociological theories, particularly Viviana Zelizer’s concept of “hostile worlds,” the ar
This article puts into dialogue the concept of cultural landscape originating in Anglophone human geography with the notion of territorio coming from Latin American critical human geography. Through a case study of mangrove restoration in the Colombian Caribbean, we examine how climate change politics and policies affect unequal contexts, reshaping environmental, social, and spatial relations. We
This forum discusses and celebrates the career and impact of Jens Bartelson in and on Nordic academic International Relations. Through engagement with his central works and concepts, the contributions highlight the intellectual impact and development of Bartelson’s work over three decades.
Carbon farming is increasingly promoted as a strategy to achieve net-zero climate targets. This paper examines voluntary carbon market programmes through a global inventory and discourse analysis to identify key actors and how they frame and implement carbon farming. Findings show that agri-chemical firms, agri-tech companies, and new carbon farming startups mainly target large-scale farmers in th
The Value of Information from Bayesian decision theory can be used to drive decisions within the development of new technologies aiding research screening, technology characteristics, and employment optimization. The selection of a specific application of technology leads to the definition of the decision scenario within the Value of Information framework. Technological performance characteristics
Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) are becoming an increasingly global concern. PFASs are highly fluorinated organic chemicals that represent a serious risk for environmental and human health. Due to their toxicological impact, PFASs are now included in several emission regulations. Even if the global level of PFASs use is decreasing much of present concentrations in the environ
Pregnancy and lactation require large amounts of calcium potentially depleting the young adult bone. This study investigated BMD and fluctuations of BMD resulting from parity and lactation in the PEAK-25 cohort, a prospective observational study of women all aged 25 at inclusion and 35 at follow-up. The analyses use women who were nulliparous at baseline and parous (n = 573) or nulliparous (n = 17
Agentic AI — the new paradigm for creating autonomous systems capable of perceiving, reasoning, learning, and acting towards goals using large language models (LLMs) with minimal human oversight — offers transformative potential but also poses systemic risks that the EU AI Act only partially addresses. These agents can evolve unpredictably, interact with other agents, and operate beyond meaningful
Basalcellscancer (BCC) är den vanligaste formen av hudcancer som enligt Socialstyrelsen drabbar omkring 50 000 svenskar varje år. Om en patient misstänks ha basalcellscancer måste man ta bort en bit av huden för att undersöka den i mikroskop. Om det visar sig efter undersökningen att det finns cancerceller kvar, måste man operera igen, vilket är obehagligt för patienten, kostsamt och förlänger vänBasal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common form of skin cancer with the current diagnostic procedures relying on surgical excisions and histopathological analyses. Incomplete removal of the tumor necessitates additional surgery, which is both costly and time-consuming, and causes unnecessary suffering for the patient. To address this, non-invasive diagnostic techniques capable of determining th
