BACKGROUND: Experimental research has shown the benefits of auditory white noise on cognitive performance in children with attention problems. However, little is currently known about individual differences in noise response amongst children with a clinical diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). In addition, no research has so far tested the effects of visual white noise on

In this paper, we argue that e-participation research is at a crossroads as its theories and empirical scope are increasingly detached from the contemporary relationship between information technology and political participation. We illustrate this challenge through two developments: (1) the dissolving boundaries between online and offline spheres of political participation and (2) the growing disIn this paper, we argue that e-participation research is at a crossroads as its theories and empirical scope are increasingly detached from the contemporary relationship between information technology and political participation. We illustrate this challenge through two developments: (1) the dissolving boundaries between online and offline spheres of political participation and (2) the growing dis

The reuse and reappropriation of audiovisual content have been a recurring topic of research in the humanities, not least in studies of remix cultures. An open question that remains, however, is how artificial intelligence and machine learning may help scholars study the reuse of audiovisual heritage. In this article, we introduce the Video Reuse Detector (VRD) – a methodological toolkit for identThe reuse and reappropriation of audiovisual content have been a recurring topic of research in the humanities, not least in studies of remix cultures. An open question that remains, however, is how artificial intelligence and machine learning may help scholars study the reuse of audiovisual heritage. In this article, we introduce the Video Reuse Detector (VRD) – a methodological toolkit for ident

We present a novel approach to the 3D sound source localization task for distributed ad-hoc microphone arrays by formulating it as a set-to-set regression problem. By training a multi-modal masked autoencoder model that operates on audio recordings and microphone coordinates, we show that such a formulation allows for accurate localization of the sound source, by reconstructing coordinates masked

Publikation i serien Rapporter om utbildning om hur filmundervisning kan användas i skolan med västern- och skräckfilmsgenrerna som exempel.

Libraries have been pinpointed as a possible hub for information and safety during a crisis. We present a workshop design to contribute to the education of librarians with the goal to make them more able to provide inclusive and accessible information in a crisis. The workshop was carried out during a conference for librarians. The results from the workshop indicate that there is a need for furthe

Adults can extract phonological regularities from just several minutes’ exposure to natural-istic input of an unknown spoken language (Gullberg et al., 2010). We examined whether such implicit statistical learning mechanisms also operate in the sign language modality. The input materials con-sisted of a continuous sign stream in the form of a weather forecast in Svenskt Teckenspråk (STS). L1-speak

Stadsodling kan fungera som ett inslag i en stadsbyggnadskonst där vi förvaltar odlingsbar mark och människors relationer till platser på ett hållbart sätt. I föreliggande studie undersöktes möjligheten för odlingsverksamheter med barn att bidra till deras naturkontakt, lek och lärande. Odlingarnas bidrag till invånarnas omförhandling av sin relation till platsen mot mer hållbara vardagsvanor och

Alzheimer's disease (AD) presents complex challenges due to its multifactorial nature, poorly understood etiology, and late detection. The mechanisms through which genetic and modifiable risk factors influence disease susceptibility are under intense investigation, with APOE being the major genetic risk factor for late onset AD. Yet the impact of unique risk factors on brain networks is difficult

Background: International research demonstrates an association between arts and culture activities and health and wellbeing. A similar association exists for sports event attendance and health. The aim of this study was to investigate associations between arts and culture engagement and attending sports events during the past year and self-rated health (SRH). Methods: A cross-sectional study. A pu

Aim: We examined the association of exposure to a pesticide mixture with respiratory and allergic outcomes among farmworkers from Costa Rica. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study of 299 farmworkers between May and August 2016. We collected information on sociodemographic factors, pesticide use, and the presence of respiratory and allergic symptoms during the last 12 months via questionnai

The currently most promising approach for reducing CO2 emissions of the global steel production is reducing iron ore in shaft furnaces with (green) hydrogen instead of blast furnaces. Unlike to the liquid iron produced in blast furnaces, the direct reduced iron produced in this route (green iron) exists in a solid state and can be transported at reasonable costs over long distances. This allows fo

Objective: Ultrasound (US) images during a muscle contraction can be decoded into individual motor unit (MU) activity, i.e., trains of neural discharges from the spinal cord. However, current decoding algorithms assume a stationary mixing matrix, i.e. equal mechanical twitches at each discharge. This study aimed to investigate the accuracy of these approaches in non-ideal conditions when the mecha

The critical soil moisture threshold (SMth) of plant water stress distinguishes whether vegetation is in an energy-limited or water-limited regime. Accurate quantification of SMth for grasslands holds significant implications for drought monitoring and efficient grassland management. However, our understanding of SMth within global grasslands remains limited. In this study, we investigated the rel

The technique to perform adnexectomy for adnexal masses has shifted over the last decades, from open surgery towards minimally invasive approaches. At the same time caution is warranted to prevent perioperative intra-abdominal spilling of cyst content which can be a challenge especially for very large masses. vNOTES (vaginal Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery) combines a vaginal appro

Background: Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is the most common treatment in patients with symptomatic severe aortic stenosis (AS). As concomitant coronary artery disease is common in AS patients, access to the coronary arteries following TAVR is of increasing importance. Objectives: This study evaluated the incidence and risk factors for unplanned coronary angiography following TAVR

Cathodoluminescence (CL) in the scanning electron microscope (SEM) or the scanning transmission electron microscope (STEM) is a very useful tool for the characterization of low-dimensional semiconductor structures. To obtain spatial resolution, the SEM/STEM provides a highly focused electron beam that can be positioned at specific sites to obtain spot mode spectra. The beam can also be scanned ove

The work was commissioned by Västerås Sinfonietta. Opus 122. The piece has been performed at two concerts in Paris and one concert in Wroclaw, Poland, with the Insula Orchestra conducted by Laurence Equilbey. It is also scheduled to be performed by the Swedish Chamber Orchestra in March 2025. Instrumentation: orchestra.