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This paper applies the peridynamic continuum mechanics theory on a new type of material known as harmonic-structured materials. Using the Peridigm software, rapid uniaxial elongation is simulated on a peridynamic model of a thin bimodal harmonic-structured metal sheet. Mechanical wave initiation, propagation, and reflection, as well as fracture initiation and propagation are successfully simulated

Bradshaw et al. (2021) make a call to action in light of three major crises—biodiversity loss, the sixth mass extinction, and climate disruption. We have no contention with Bradshaw et al.’s diagnosis of the severity of the crises. Yet, their call for scientists to “tell it like it is,” their appeal to political “leaders,” and the great attention they afford to human population growth as a main dri

A well-known property of sexual selection combined with a cross-sex genetic correlation (rmf) is that it can facilitate a peak shift on the adaptive landscape. How do these diversifying effects of sexual selection + rmf balance with the constraints imposed by such sexual antagonism, to affect the macroevolution of sexual dimorphism? Here, I extend existing quantitative genetic models of evolution

Objective: War veterans are at high risk of developing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and the development of brief self-report instruments that enable screening for PTSD in this population is crucial. The PTSD Checklist-Military Version (PCL-M) is widely used for this purpose. This study sought to explore the diagnostic utility of the Portuguese version of the PCL-M. Methods: The participan

The Tobii Pro TX300 is a popular eye tracker in developmental eye-tracking research, yet it is no longer manufactured. If a TX300 breaks down, it may have to be replaced. The data quality of the replacement eye tracker may differ from that of the TX300, which may affect the experimental outcome measures. This is problematic for longitudinal and multi-site studies, and for researchers replacing eye

The aims of this study was to review the practical of the immediate vaginal diagnosis by Gram staining in the gynecological practice. The elucidation and characterization of the vaginal microorganisms is important for providing a better understanding of the women’s health and diseases, as well as the search for adequate diagnosis and treatment. Here we described the processes about the approaches

In recent years the list of disorders affecting amino acid synthesis has grown rapidly. Not only the number of defects has increased, but also the associated clinical phenotypes have expanded spectacular, the latter mainly due to the advances of next-generation sequencing diagnostics. An important reason for the contribution of NGS in the diagnosis of amino acid synthesis disorders is the fact tha

Do personality traits in highly intelligent individuals relate to their work engagement? Seemingly little is known about the relationship between personality and work engagement for gifted individuals. In what may be the first study to do so, a Swedish Mensa sample (n = 353) was explored with a two-part aim: to assess psychometric personality properties and to investigate the relationship between

Pantomime is a means of bodily visual communication that is based on iconic gestures that are not fully conventional. It has become a key element in many models of language evolution and a strong candidate for the original human-specific communicative system (Zlatev et al. 2020). Although pantomime affords successful communication in many contexts, it has some semiotic limitations. In this study,

The aim of this article is to show that at the end of the 13th century there’s a change of approach to the sophistical syllogism, going from a definition based on its formal features to a definition based on its pragmatic features. The first position is put forward by Simon of Faversham, during the 1280s, probably during his stay in Paris. The second position is put forward by Radulphus Brito, the

This paper applies an analytical method for developing policy strategies to optimize municipal waste management systems (MWMSs) to the case of the Land of Fires (LoF). The LoF is an area of Italy’s Campania region that is characterized by a legacy of authoritarian environmental governance and the improper dumping and burning of waste. In this paper, we employ the fuzzy cognitive maps (FCM) method,

Objective: This study aimed to explore the impact of selenium (SE) on Bisphenol-A (BPA)-exposed sperm and isolated testicular mitochondria of mice. Methods: Mouse sperm and isolated mitochondria were exposed to BPA (0.8 mM) and different concentrations of SE (50, 100, and 200 µM) for four hours. The viability of sperm and isolated mitochondria as well as the mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP)

Recently the first example of a family of pro-p groups, for p a prime, with full normal Hausdorff spectrum was constructed. In this paper we further investigate this family by computing their finitely generated Hausdorff spectrum with respect to each of the five standard filtration series: the p-power series, the iterated p-power series, the lower p-series, the Frattini series and the dimension su

ConspectusThe gas-liquid interface of water is environmentally relevant due to the abundance of aqueous aerosol particles in the atmosphere. Aqueous aerosols often contain a significant fraction of organics. As aerosol particles are small, surface effects are substantial but not yet well understood. One starting point for studying the surface of aerosols is to investigate the surface of aqueous so

The technological field can be seen as a huge advance for mankind before it emerged employers had to hire experts located in the same geographical area as the company. This changed with the introduction of information and communication technologies. Because of this, the labor market was able to become more global, meaning that employers do not need to hire employees who are physically close to the

Uppsatsen syfte är att undersöka om de svenska restriktionerna under co-vid-19 pandemin var tillåtna enligt religionsfriheten i artikel 9 i den euro-peiska konventionen om de mänskliga rättigheterna och religionsfriheten i regeringsformen. Religionsfriheten är absolut i regeringsformen men de delar som utgör utlopp av andra friheter, exempelvis mötesfriheten, får begränsas på samma sätt som de friThe essay aims to examine whether the restrictions posed during the covid-19-pandemic was legitimate in accordance with the freedom of religion posed in the European Convention on the Human Rights and the freedom of religion as stated in the Instrument of Government. The freedom of religion stated in the Instrument of Government is absolute and cannot be restricted. What is seen as use of other fr

Detta examensarbete utforskar det relativt outforskade fenomenet venture studios (även känt som bolagsbyggare, venture builders och startup studios), vilka är företag som systematiskt bygger bolag. Trots att antalet venture studios ökar så är akademisk forskning kring ämnet relativt begränsad. Denna studie syftar till att fylla denna kunskapslucka genom att genomföra en fallstudie på sex svenska vThis master's thesis explores the relatively unexplored phenomenon of venture studios (also known as venture builders or startup studios), which are companies that systematically and concurrently build startups. Despite their growing popularity, the academic literature on how venture studios operate is still limited and no structured and extensive description of the business model appears to e

Phytates and RFOs are known anti-nutrients found in pulses, that can impair mineral absorption and cause digestive discomfort, respectively. Pulsed electric field (PEF) have emerged as a promising technology, for cell membrane permeabilization, potentially enhancing the accessibility of these compounds to enzymatic degradation. Fermentation, on the other hand, is a traditional method known to redu

Detta arbete undersöker möjligheterna för att medge upphovspersonen droit d'acces och skydd mot förstörelse inom svenska rättsförhållanden. Undersökningen inriktas främst på gällande svensk rätt vilken tolkas utifrån dess förarbeten och genom dessa Bernkonventionen. Vidare utblickar görs till Norges och Förenta Staternas lagstiftning vilken beaktas i förhållanden till en möjlig lösning av den This thesis examines the possibilities of granting the author droit d'acces and protection against destruction within Swedish copyright law. The inquiry is primarily directed toward current Swedish legislation which is construed through preparatory documents and through these the Berne Convention. Foreign legislation from Norway and the United States is examined, which are considered with refe

This master thesis studies what happens when the labour market norms and the society norms meet law in the labour law books. Despite "law in the books" ensuring equal treatment of workers and non-discrimination in the access to jobs, research seems to indicate that societal norms play a role when persons try to enter the labour market. This thesis focuses on racial minorities, who are la