Advancement of the maxilla may increase the distance between the soft palate and the posterior pharyngeal wall in patients with cleft lip and palate, implying a risk of velopharyngeal dysfunction. The aim was to evaluate long-term speech outcome in a consecutive series of patients treated with distraction osteogenesis (DO). Fourteen out of the 16 patients agreed to participate. A long-term speech

Introduction: The modification of lignin to high-value low molecular weight compounds frequently results in complex mixtures of monomeric or oligomeric compounds. In addition, these organic acids can be applied as antioxidants or for the production of bioplastics. Background: The composition of lignin is complex. Utilizing technical lignin as a starting point, useful aromatic compounds can be ge

A review of the exhibition "Bathroom Classroom" by HaeAhn Woo Kwon in collaboration with Isabelle Pauwels, Amy Ching-Yan Lam, Kirby Chen Mages, and IBanJiHa (SoYoon Kim) at Franz Kaka.

Male hairstreaks (Theclinae) are often territorial, known for occupying their observation posts at a specific time during the day and at a certain height in the vegetation. The time and height for their perch vary from species to species but remain surprisingly stable year after year in any particular location. From these strategic observation posts males can check the passage of virgin females an

In the digital era, the way people communicate has been greatly changed by information and communication technologies, such as social media. Internet memes spread virally among the public through social media platforms and utilized by contemporary people to communicate in the virtual world. Marketers or managers notice the impacts of internet memes and regard them as an effective tool to promote c

Publicering av delar av forskningsprojektet Tång + Keramik + Textil, om tångens olika uttrycksformer, projektet undersöker och problematiserar tångens roll genom dess uttryck och materialitet.

Plant mitochondria represent the largest group of respiring organelles on the planet. Plant mitochondrial messenger RNAs (mRNAs) lack Shine-Dalgarno-like ribosome-binding sites, so it is unknown how plant mitoribosomes recognize mRNA. We show that “mitochondrial translation factors” mTRAN1 and mTRAN2 are land plant–specific proteins, required for normal mitochondrial respiration chain biogenesis.

Vortex generators can boost heat transfer performance greatly, although they are always linked with significant pressure drops. In this article, to reduce the pressure drop while improving the thermal efficiency simultaneously, traditional delta winglet pair vortex generators (DWPVG) with slits are installed in the rectangular channel. Besides, the effects of slits on DWPVG on pressure drops and h

Matts Leiderstam s art and researched-based work is closely related to the history of painting. He is systematically looking for alternative, queer, narratives relating to viewing a painting. Leiderstam explores the grid as a tool for the composition of images, which was developed during the Italian Renaissance. The grid has been central to image-making ever since, including for photography, and n

A chapter in the first monograph dedicated to the work of artist Matthew Lutz-Kinoy that focuses upon the role of shadows and shadowplay in his exhibitions, paintings, and performances.

Curator Jacob Korczynski examines Justin Hicks and Steffani Jemison’s collaborative project Mikrokosmos. Existing as a vinyl record, a series of performances and exhibitions, Mikrokosmos performs an archaeology of Black American music. Through a close reading of the Mikrokosmos LP Another time, this time, one time, Korczynski unpacks the potential of the aesthetics of the cut and repetition in red

Accurate estimate of stem volume is crucial to forest management. In this study, we developed allometric equations of stem volume of Acacia auriculiformis after destructive harvesting of 48 individual trees. We also took digital photographs of each sample tree just before destructive harvesting from the felling operations of Bangladesh Forest Department in short rotation (10-15 years) plantations.

Strata compiles 37 conversations with artists whose work has made a significant contribution to the Italian and international art scene since 2000. This book is the personal account of a number of encounters, friendships, and professional relationships that Vincenzo de Bellis and Alessandro Rabottini have nurtured over the past twenty years. The conversations explore pivotal moments in each artist

Dopamine replacement therapy for Parkinson's disease is achieved using L-DOPA or dopamine D2/3 agonists, such as ropinirole. Here, we compare the effects of L-DOPA and ropinirole, alone or in combination, on patterns of glial and microvascular reactivity in the striatum. Rats with unilateral 6-hydroxydopamine lesions were treated with therapeutic-like doses of L-DOPA (6 mg/kg), an equipotent L-DOP

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease that damages the central nervous system and affects an estimated 2.3 million people worldwide. One potential key to understanding MS is investigating the metabolic distinctions between its relapsing-remitting (RR-MS) and progressive courses (P-MS). We obtained single-voxel metabolic 1H spectra at 7 Tesla from the frontal cortex of RR-MS and P-MS pat

In the agriculture industry in the south of Sweden decreased water availability and longer growing season is expected due to climate change. By storing water resources during fall and winter, when natural water supply is high, the increased irrigation demand can be met. Stored water can be used to irrigate crops during spring and summer, ensuring food production. Longer growing season is likely to