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This chapter introduces the theme of gendered knowledge production and proposes new understandings of epistemic agency, epistemic power and epistemic violence. These theoretical concepts are employed to critically approach the Women, Peace and Security agenda as a system of knowledge that comes with both possibilities and constraints. The chapter conceptualizes epistemic agency as embodied and nar
We here develop stable bidimensional magnetic nanoclusters (2D-MNCs) of iron oxide nanocubes (IONCs) arranged in thin nanosheets of closed-packed nanocubes. The assembly occurs by means of a two-step approach: in the first one, the ionic surfactant, sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS), acts as a transient water transfer agent and as 2D clustering agent to induce formation of a monolayer of nanocubes arra
Loess-palaeosol sequences (LPS) and loess like sediments are considered as some of the most significant terrestrial archives of climatic change and past atmospheric mineral dust activity. While these LPS have been widely used to investigate the immense climate disruptions of the last glacial period, relatively little attention has been directed toward the climate variability during the Holocene. Th
Purpose: Although epilepsy has been reported in survivors of childhood cancer outside the central nervous system (CNS), little evidence exists on risk factors for this late complication. Our study aimed to identify risk factors of late-onset epilepsy. Methods: A case-cohort study was conducted within 5-year survivors of non-CNS childhood cancer from the Adult Life after Childhood Cancer in Scandin
An important tool for understanding the biology of muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC) is molecular subtype classification. Molecular subtypes are qualitatively distinct biological entities that can be identified by molecular analysis of tumor tissue. This chapter describes how such entities have been discovered and described for MIBC and gives an overview of the characteristics that the luminal
One of the most prominent tools to explore sustainable futures are integrated assessment models (IAMs). Although IAMs have analytical strengths, their limitations risk closing-down imaginaries of sustainable futures. Critics therefore argue for a more ‘reflective’ IAM practice, where modellers critically question and reconsider their assumptions and explore futures and their role in climate policy
BACKGROUND: Gene mutations are responsible for a sizeable proportion of cases of heart failure. However, the number of patients with any specific mutation is small. Repositioning of existing US Food and Drug Administration-approved compounds to target specific mutations is a promising approach to efficient identification of new therapies for these patients. METHODS: The National Institutes of Heal
Micro-scale mechanisms, such as inter-particle and particle-fluid interactions, govern the behaviour of granular systems. While particle-scale simulations provide detailed insights into these interactions, their computational cost is often prohibitive. At a recent Lorentz Center Workshop on “Machine Learning for Discrete Granular Media”, researchers explored how machine learning approaches can aid
Background: Testicular torsion (TT) is a scrotal emergency that needs urgent detection for successful treatment. Purpose: To investigate the diagnostic value of acute ultrasound and the possibility of more effective detection. Material and Methods: This retrospective study included patients assessed with ultrasound for suspicion of TT between 2019 and 2023. Registration of parameters included symp
The present study investigates the integration of Lean and Sustainable manufacturing (LSM) practices to improve the market competitiveness of Indian manufacturing organizations. The study aims to explore the critical role of stakeholder commitment to drive both sustainable manufacturing and lean practices with their impact on manufacturing competitiveness. In the study a survey-based approach was
Introduction: Malaria remains a persistent challenge in global health, disproportionately affecting populations in endemic regions (eg, sub-Saharan Africa). Despite decades of international collaborative efforts, malaria continues to claim hundreds of thousands of lives each year, with young children and pregnant women enduring the heaviest burden. This concise review aimed to provide an up-to-dat
In what ways could cellular massive MIMO be improved? This technology has already been shown to bring huge performance gains, however, coverage holes and difficulties to transmit multiple streams to multi-antenna users because of insufficient channel rank remain issues. Distributed MIMO, also known as cell-free massive MIMO, might be the ultimate solution. However, while being a powerful technolog
This edited volume critically investigates women’s knowledge about war and explores the epistemic agency of women in a range of contemporary settings across the globe. Women are deeply affected by war, participate in war and resist war. At the same time, knowledge production often ignores and marginalizes women’s experiences and gendered ways of knowing war. From Colombia to Israel and Palestine,
In recent years, the number of people with Alzheimer's disease (AD) has grown worldwide. Since no cure has yet been found for the disease, detection and initiation of treatment is the best way to prevent the disease from progressing behavioral and physical symptoms in the patient. There are several methods to diagnose AD, and neuroimaging, as a noninvasive approach, reveals changes in the brain du
Long interspersed nuclear element 1 (L1) retrotransposons represent a vast source of genetic variability. However, mechanistic analysis of whether and how L1s contribute to human developmental programs is lacking, in part due to the challenges associated with specific profiling and manipulation of human L1 expression. Here, we show that thousands of hominoid-specific L1 integrants are expressed in
Combining multiple III-V materials into axial nanowire heterostructures has enabled the fabrication of custom nanowire-based devices useful for a wide range of applications. However, our ability to form axial heterostructures between arbitrary combinations of III-V compounds is impeded by a lack of information on the dynamics of the heterojunction formation process, often resulting in suboptimal h
Satellite-based Synthetic Aperture Radar Interferometry (InSAR) monitoring is a potential complement to conventional Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) methods, due to its non-invasive nature and high spatial coverage. These characteristics allow for continuous monitoring without disrupting bridge operations and enable the exploration of historical data for trend analysis and proactive maintenance
