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Linear-Limit Aging Times of Three Monoalcohols
No full textThis paper presents data on the physical aging of three monoalcohols, 2-ethyl-1-butanol, 5-methyl-2-hexanol, and 1-phenyl-1-propanol. Aging is studied by monitoring the dielectric loss at a fixed frequency in the kHz range following temperature jumps of a few Kelvin’s magnitude, starting from states of equilibrium. The three alcohols differ in Debye relaxation strength and how much the Debye process is separated from the α process. We first demonstrate that single-parameter aging describes all data well and proceed to utilize this fact to identify the linear-limit normalized aging relaxation functions. From the Laplace transform of these functions, the linear-limit aging loss-peak angular frequency defines the inverse of the linear aging relaxation time. This allows for a comparison to the temperature dependence of the Debye and α dielectric relaxation times of the three monoalcohols. We conclude that the aging response for 5-methyl-2-hexanol and 2-ethyl-1-butanol follows the α relaxation, not the Debye process; no firm conclusion can be reached for 1-phenyl-1-propanol because its Debye and α processes are too close to be reliably distinguished
Maintaining Sexual Intimacy, While Living Apart Together Transnationally (LATT):Full recorded online presentation in workshop : Experiences and Expressions of Love, Session 1
No full textDevelopment of an electronic patient-reported outcome questionnaire for use at post-stroke follow-up:a complex intervention and programme theory development
Full text linkBackground: Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability globally, with aphasia affecting one-third of survivors, significantly impacting their quality of life. Digital health solutions like electronic Patient-Reported Outcome (ePRO) questionnaires can improve patient engagement by allowing patients to prepare for post-stroke consultations and communicate their difficulties in a digital format. However, survivors with aphasia, may struggle to use these technologies and internet-based tools due to navigation and comprehension difficultie potentially exacerbating healthcare inequities.Therefore, ePRO-questionnaires should be tailored for people with aphasia, to ensure they can benefit from their use. Aims: This methodological article provide insights into the development process of the Electronic Patient-Reported Outcome (e-PRO) questionnaire; Aphasia Customized electronic-PRO (ACe-PRO) intervention, an ePRO-questionnaire tailored for stroke survivors with aphasia by implementing aphasia friendly and accessibility principles. We outline the complex development steps, the guiding framework, and how contextual factors and stakeholder involvment informed the tailoring of ACe-PRO. Methods & Procedures: The development of ACe-PRO was guided by the UK Medical Research Council’s (MRC) framework for complex interventions and informed by a programme theory outlineing the mechanisms by which ACe-PRO would facilitate communication and improve consultations for peope with aphasia. The intervention was iteratively developed with input from key stakeholders (patients, healthcare professionals, and technical experts) and integrated into the electronic health record system EPIC used in the involved Danish stroke wards. Outcomes & Results: Developing ACe-PRO was a complex, iterative process requiring solutions for multiple challenges unique to aphasia in the post-stroke consultation context. Ongoing stakeholder involvement was pivotal in refining the tool, ensuring it aligned with clinical requirements and user needs. The integration into EPIC presented technical challenges carefully managed to maintain the tool’s perceived usability. This development highlights the intricate and multifaceted nature of creating a ePRO tailored to a vulnerable patient population and the need to adapt to both clinical and technical constraints. ACe-PRO’s efficacy remains to be tested. Conclusions: The development of ACe-PRO highlights the importance of robust theoretical frameworks, a strong evidence base, and stakeholder input. Adhering to these principles provide a solid foundation for feasibility testing ACe-PRO was developed with a focus on accessibility, for those with communicative and cognitive difficulties. Despite integration challenges, this rigorous approach was crucial in preparing the tool for clinical use. Future efforts will refine the tool and address technical issues to ensure usability in practice
Is transparency a good business strategy? Consumer preferences and willingness to pay for information about the chemical content of reused and recycled clothing
Full text linkRecirculation can play an important role minimizing the environmental impact of the textile industry. However, there exist conflicts between recirculation of resources and regulatory strategies for a non-toxic environment. One pathway to remove restricted substances from recirculation is through labelling strategies that inform consumers about the chemical content of products. To date, research on the influence of information about chemical content on consumers' willingness to pay for retail purchases, particular in the clothing sector, is rather limited. Using discrete choice experiments conducted in Denmark, Sweden and the United Kingdom with a sample of 1528 adults, we investigated whether access to information about the chemical content of garments influences consumer willingness to pay across new, recycled and reused clothing. Although access to information about restricted chemicals is enshrined as a right-to-know in the European Union's regulations, the study highlights low awareness of this right: <23 % of respondents in all countries have requested such information. Findings show a strong preference for either instant access to chemical information through a QR code or direct access to information printed directly on a product label. Interestingly, the choice of QR code is preferred over printed product labels. At the same time, information provided in the standard 45-day waiting period is no more preferred than no information at all. Meaningfully, consumers in all contexts are willing to pay a premium for rapid access to information for new and recycled options, but there is uncertainty regarding used options. Our results also show that up to 9 % of the respondents choose according to an elimination-by-aspects strategy, meaning they will avoid purchasing clothes without access to information about chemical content. The results strengthen the need for higher transparency and better exchange of information along textile value chains, however they also emphasize the already high uncertainty faced by circular economy enterprises
Not in My Neighborhood:The Ethics of Excluding Ex-offenders from Housing
Full text linkThe policy adopted by housing authorities of denying prospective tenants with a criminal record access to housing is an important barrier to ex-offenders seeking somewhere to live. The policy is legal, but are there any good reasons in favor of it when we know that having no, or limited, access to secure and affordable housing increases the probability of recidivism? The primary aim of this article is to critically discuss two central reasons that have been given for denying people with criminal records access to housing: that doing so will prevent crime, and that the policy reduces fear of crime. We also try to evaluate an argument for the conclusion that current law, and the policies that follows wrongfully discriminate against people with criminal records. The general thrust of the article is that arguments for this practice turning on its crime preventive effect, and its role in reducing or preventing fear of crime, are unpersuasive. We then explained why, in our view, excluding ex-offenders from housing amounts to wrongful discrimination against them. Our analysis suggests that ex-offenders, apart from a few excemptions, ought to be allowed access to housing to the same extent as other people.The policy adopted by housing authorities of denying prospective tenants with a criminal record access to housing is an important barrier to ex-offenders seeking somewhere to live. The policy is legal, but are there any good reasons in favor of it when we know that having no, or limited, access to secure and affordable housing increases the probability of recidivism? The primary aim of this article is to critically discuss two central reasons that have been given for denying people with criminal records access to housing: that doing so will prevent crime, and that the policy reduces fear of crime. We also try to evaluate an argument for the conclusion that current law, and the policies that follows wrongfully discriminate against people with criminal records. The general thrust of the article is that arguments for this practice turning on its crime preventive effect, and its role in reducing or preventing fear of crime, are unpersuasive. We then explained why, in our view, excluding ex-offenders from housing amounts to wrongful discrimination against them. Our analysis suggests that ex-offenders, apart from a few excemptions, ought to be allowed access to housing to the same extent as other people
The disappearance of malaria from Denmark, 1862-1900
Full text linkThe reason for malaria's disappearance from northwestern Europe in the early twentieth century has long been discussed but remains an unresolved conundrum. This is partially due to a previous focus on the early modern era, and partially because various theories have never been tested against each other. In this study, we test some of the proposed hypotheses using nineteenth-century Denmark as a case. We found that the accelerating agricultural improvements with drainage and increasing livestock per km2 explained much of the declining incidence rates, whilst other factors such as household size, temperatures, and precipitation did not seem to matter. Increased drainage meant dryer surface environment, and this led to a reduced size of the mosquito populations and therefore fewer malaria infections, and increased access to livestock led to changes in the mosquitoes’ feeding preferences. Whilst drainage may have played a key role, it is possible that improvements in housing and clothing materials as well as use of quinine could also have affected malaria trends, although this could not be tested. We conclude that the disappearance of malaria was likely an unanticipated benefit of the agricultural developments related to the modernization of rural Denmark during the nineteenth century
Pårørende i accelerationssamfundet
No full textVelfærdsstaten trækker i stigende grad på uformelle omsorgsgivere, men nye rapporter og perspektiver kan udfordre strategiens bæredygtighe
