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We extend the generalized information criteria framework for model selection to high-dimensional sparse statistical jump models, a recent class of statistically robust and computationally efficient alternatives to hidden Markov models. Specifically, we derive expressions for the model fit and complexity to construct suitable information criteria for hyperparameter selection. In extensive simulatio
Governance of sustainable development increasingly relies on voluntary standards and commitments, the credibility and effectiveness of which hinge on accountability—ensuring actors align with shared goals and follow through on them. However, voluntary initiatives operate outside traditional control structures and blend elements of state, market, and community governance. This study examines how ac
The disclosure relates to an antenna for a glass roof of a vehicle. The antenna can comprise a radiator for radiating electromagnetic waves. The radiator can be configured to be disposed between two glass layers of the glass roof. The radiator can be configured for feeding a signal to a receiver. The antenna can be substantially flat.
This article serves as an introduction to the special issue on ad hoc concepts and linguistic relativity. We argue that empirical research on linguistic relativity can be re-interpreted through the lens of ad hoc cognition, a framework originating in Barsalou’s (Memory & Cognition, 11, 211–227, 1983) account of goal-derived categories and expanded by Casasanto and Lupyan’s (The conceptual mind
The lack of research on why certain locations are perceived as unsafe has often been attributed to the scarcity of suitable data on place-based fear of crime. To address this gap, this study explores two spatial data collection methods applied in semi-rural areas of Kristianstad, Sweden. The first method uses a digital sketch map integrated with open-ended questions, accessed via an online web map
Recent studies show how patterns and trends in social mobility look substantially different when both parents are considered rather than one. Using Swedish census and register data covering cohorts born 1865–1985 and their parents, I describe social mobility among both male-breadwinner and dual-earner family types, each reflecting a work-life context common globally today. This rich longitudinal d
The Anthropocene thesis, in its rejection of both the modernist separation between ‘humans’ and ‘nonhumans’ as well as in its treatment of ‘humans’ as a singular global geophysical force, presents fundamental challenges to constitutional theory and practice. First, in terms of conceptual and foundational transformations, the Anthropocene provokes the reconceptualisation of legal relations as never
The growing passion for indoor optical wireless networks reflects their immense capability to deliver consistent high-quality data connectivity across diverse indoor environments. This study examines how polarization can be engineered to enhance near-field beam focusing in optical wireless indoor networks using a modular clustered optical phased array aperture. The aperture follows a ceiling-mount
Quantitative epidemiological studies have identified victim- or fire-related risk factors for fire mortality and have shown radical sociodemographic differences. Whilst important, such studies are limited in explaining the underlying reasons why some individuals are more vulnerable than others. Based on focus group interviews with nurses at burn clinics in Sweden, this qualitative study therefore
Autoethnography is no longer a marginal anthropological practice but one that is taught at many universities worldwide. And this approach to empirical knowledge gathering and anthropological analysis forms the basis for hundreds if not thousands of publications, many of which are well cited and widely celebrated. The success of autoethnography is surely a cause for celebration. It is, however, als
Direct catalytic conversion of methane to methanol offers a pathway for transforming a potent greenhouse gas into a portable clean liquid fuel, thereby mitigating carbon emissions and supporting sustainable energy. However, this process faces challenges from thermodynamically favorable methanol overoxidation. Here, we show that spatiotemporal regulation of photogenerated charge carriers on enginee
Conventional femtosecond coherent laser spectroscopy predominantly focuses on the temporal phase coherence through time- or frequency-resolved methods. In this Letter, we suggest an alternative experimental framework based on spatial phase coherence. The intrinsic spectral dispersion of wave vectors in femtosecond pulses and sample dimensions exceeding the laser wavelength creates a compelling bas
Purpose: IgG subclass genes from chromosome 14q32.3 are assessed serologically by GM allotypes, genetic markers of the Fc part of the immunoglobulin constant heavy G chains, (IGHG(Fcγ)(GM) genes. Alternative GM allotypes of IgG3, IgG1 and IgG2, respectively, define 6 unique, precise GM-specific IgG subclass genes, inherited the Mendelian way with allelic exclusion, and linkage disequilibrium of Ig
Abstract – Introduction: – Spinal disorders are among the biggest contributors to health care utilization (HCU).Objective: – To develop and externally validate a prediction model for high all-cause HCU (75th percentile during 1 year after the index date) among patients with spinal disorders visiting multidisciplinary secondary care clinics.Methods: – We developed and internally validated the model
In this paper, we propose the design of a roof-glass integrated microstrip antenna for vehicular SDARS tuners. The proposed microstrip antenna is sandwiched inside a multi-layer roof glass and uses a solar-heat reduction coating on the bottom side of the glass as ground plane. To offset the effect of the lossy glass, parasitic elements are added to enhance the antenna gain. Simulation results show
Almost no seminar, book, or YouTube tutorial on successful public speaking is without the established and traditional “cork exercise.” It is supposed to enhance speakers’ rhythm and intelligibility, for which there is, however, no scientific evidence so far. Our experiment addresses this gap. Twenty speakers performed a presentation task three times: (1) before a cork exercise intervention, (2) im
A string of speech is a string of syllables, a series of varying amounts of jaw openings/closings. Neutralizing the vowel-intrinsic jaw opening indicates a pattern of jaw opening matching the utterance syllable prominence patterns. The hypothesis is that the jaw-opening patterns ensue from the metrical hierarchy of the language, such that for languages such as English, we see exponentially increas
