Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the impact of hydrogen peroxide-induced oxidative stress on the protein expression profiles of submandibular and parotid acinar cells using a proteomic approach. We sought to evaluate how oxidative stress might contribute to salivary gland dysfunction and whether the two glands respond differently.<p> <p>Design: Immortalized rat parotid gland (PG) ...

A high level of interest has repeatedly been found to be associated with positive outcomes in learning, motivation, and attention. Yet, the consequences of low interest have received little attention. The present study investigates the potential negative outcomes of low interest, focusing on increased perceived effort cost and its effect on task avoidance behaviors. Scales were used to assess degrees ...

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and Sjögren’s disease (SjD) are autoimmune diseases, characterized by immune responses against the body’s own cells and tissues. Chronic inflammation may induce the formation of tertiary lymphoid structure (TLS), which might drive the disease progression. Approximately half of the SLE patients develop lupus nephritis (LN), a renal manifestation where autoantibodies ...

Vast databases on historical ship traffic are currently freely available in the form of AIS (Automatic Identification System) messages dating back to as early as 2002. This provides a rich source for training deep learning models for predicting various behaviors of vessels, which in this context is motivated by resource management of fisheries. In this paper, we explore the possibility for combining ...

This dissertation examines how traditional Sámi knowledge can be integrated into mathematics education to promote cultural symmetry. The study is based on four articles that analyse teaching practices related to Sámi culture, with a particular focus on the use of the lávvu as an educational resource. The research design is grounded in Indigenous methodology, and qualitative methods such as observation ...

In the time of climate crisis, there is a growing awareness that philosophy needs to think through the constellation between human beings and nature anew. It has often been pointed out that our Western tradition has tended to regard humans as placed at a distance from nature, even as the exception of nature, which in turn has legitimized a view of nature as a means and resource for its own enterprises. ...

To enhance Situation Awareness (SA) in the context of autonomous ship navigation within a complex navigation environment, the Advanced Ship Predictor (ASP) is proposed as a solution framework aimed at predicting ship maneuvers. This can be used to identify potential ship close encounters and collision scenarios in advance, where appropriate collision avoidance actions should be taken. The implementation ...

Antarctic sea ice is one of the largest biomes on Earth providing a critical habitat for ice algae. Measurements of primary production in Antarctic sea ice remain scarce and an observation‐based estimate of primary production has not been revisited in over 30 years. We fill this knowledge gap by presenting a newly compiled circumpolar data set of particulate and dissolved organic carbon from 362 ...

Introduction - The increased demands put on the health and care services coupled with technological developments have formed an impetus for the implementation of assistive (or, welfare) technologies in the Norwegian health and care sector. <p> <p>Methods - We discuss the organization and functionality of a unit that monitors and coordinates the use of these technologies, named a ‘Response Centre’ ...