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Evaluation of Decentralized Algorithms for Coordination of Autonomous Vehicles at Intersections

Connected Autonomous Vehicles (AVs) with Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) communication are becoming an essential component of the transportation system. Self-driving cars have the potential to optimize the roads' traffic flow, fuel consumption and remove the possibility of human error and distractions. In these systems, all involved vehicles must be fully autonomous for maximum gain. However, a fully aut

A novel care guide for personalised palliative care – a national initiative for improved quality of care

BackgroundEven when palliative care is an integrated part of the healthcare system, the quality is still substandard for many patients and often initiated too late. There is a lack of structured guidelines for identifying and caring for patients; in particular for those with early palliative care needs. A care guide can act as a compass for best practice and support the care of patients throughout

Analogues of 1D-Myo-inositol 1,2,6-trisphosphate. Preparation of carboxymethyl and 2-hydroxyethyl phosphate derivatives

Acylation of 1D-myo-inositol 1,2,6-trisphosphate (α-trinositol) followed by alkylation of the phosphate groups with benzyl bromoacetate or 2-benzyloxyethyl iodide and deprotection provides a route to analogues with modified phosphate groups. The modifications made alter steric and ionisation properties but the possibility to participate in hydrogen bonding and ionic interaction is retained.

Application of the arbuzov reaction for the synthesis of phosphonate analogues of myo-inositol 1,2-bis- and 1,2,6-trisphosphates and methyl α-D-mannopyranoside 2,3,4-trisphosphate

The reaction of perbenzylated (±)-myo-inositol 1,2-bis- and 1,2,6-tris-phosphites with benzyl bromoacetate, followed by catalytic (Pd/C) hydrogenolysis affords (±)-myo-inositol 1,2-bis- and 1,2,6-tris(carboxymethylphosphonate). The same procedure is used for the synthesis methyl α-D-mannopyranoside 2,3,4-tris(carboxymethylphosphonate).

Synthesis of α-trinositol related analogues. Structure-activity (analgesic and anti-inflammatory) relationships

α-Trinositol analogues, including methyl ethers, deoxy, oxa and aza derivatives were prepared. The parent compound possesses weak analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties. Removal of the non-phosphorylated hydroxyls generates a compound devoid of analgesic activity but which retains the anti-inflammatory property of the parent compound. The protection of these hydroxyls as methyl ethers lends to

Facilitating an encounter with a new sexuality discourse : The role of civic communicators in building sexual health literacy among newly arrived migrants

Language and different sexual health discourses constitute barriers to the uptake of information on sexual and reproductive health and rights among migrants. Challenges remain with regards to the design and implementation of culturally appropriate programmes and interventions. This study explored the role of civic communicators in increasing access to sexual health information among migrants reset

Benzylidene protected bis-MPA : A convenient dendrimer building block

Benzylidene protected bis-MPA, 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)propanoic acid, was synthesised and evaluated as building block in the construction of dendrimers. It was found that the anhydride of benzylidene protected bis-MPA reacts with neopentylic alcohols to give high yields of acylated products. Purification is facilitated by the crystalline nature of most ester products. Deprotection by hydrogenolysis

A novel processing aid for polymer extrusion : Rheology and processing of polyethylene and hyperbranched polymer blends

The use of hyperbranched polymers (HBPs) as a processing aid for linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) was investigated. Various generation (or pseudo-generation) HBPs were used which had either 16 carbon atom alkanes or a mixture of 20/22 carbon atom alkanes on the end groups. In addition, the degree of end group substitution was studied. Blends of up to 10% HBP content were mixed via extrusion

Material affordances in circular products and business model development : for a relational understanding of human and material agency

This paper uses the notion of material affordances to show that a focus on how people engage with materials helps understanding how organizations transit toward sustainability. Material affordances refer to the enablements and constraints afforded by materials to someone engaging with an environment for a particular purpose. Based on a qualitative study of a company's efforts at becoming circular,

Understanding sexual health literacy, gender egalitarian perspectives, and access to SRHR-care among migrants in Sweden

Improving access to SRHR-information and care among refugees and migrants remain a central issue. Countries with strong integration policies have significant reductions in the inequities in sexual and reproductive health outcomes. Securing access to SRHR is linked to the extent to which gender equality is fulfilled, including equal rights for men and women to learn the language and participate in

Integration Impossible? Ethnic Nationalism and Refugee Integration in Bulgaria

In the past several years many Western European countries have introduced stricter entry regimes both for third-country nationals, as well as for asylum-seekers and refugees. More recently, since the mixed migratory influx of 2015, the figure of the foreigner has become more and more visible on a national level sparking debates on the future of the European Union (EU), European and national identi