Aalborg University

eDNA-based assessment of microbial dynamics in response to persistent contaminants and degraded water quality in a hypereutrophic urban reservoir

Abstract Urban freshwater ecosystems are increasingly exposed to mixtures of pollutants, including per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). However, their ecological effects remain poorly understood, especially in tropical regions with limited sanitation infrastructure. This s...

Spliceosome gene mutations synergize with anthracyclines to amplify atrial fibrillation risk in hematologic malignancies: a multicenter cohort study with discovery and validation

Abstract Background Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a life‑threatening complication in patients with hematologic malignancies, yet personalized risk stratification remains challenging. Spliceosome gene mutations are key drivers of these malignancies, but their specific role in AF pat...

Patient preferences for the multidisciplinary management of endometriosis and adenomyosis: a mixed-methods survey-based study

Background: Endometriosis and adenomyosis are common, debilitating conditions frequently associated with delayed diagnosis and fragmented care-based pathways. In Denmark, two highly specialized centres provide advanced endometriosis treatment. However, it remains unclear whether...

Internet-based Emotion Regulation Individual Therapy for Adolescents (IERITA) plus treatment as usual versus treatment as usual for adolescent outpatients with non-suicidal self-injury—the TEENS multi-site trial: study protocol and statistical analysis plan for a multi-site randomised clinical trial

Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is a public health concern and a widespread behaviour, especially among adolescents. NSSI is an indicator of psychological distress and a known risk factor for later suicidal behaviour and death by suicide; however, evidence-based treatment options...

The global cardiovascular-kidney-liver-metabolic burden from 1990 to 2023

Background The cardiovascular-kidney-liver-metabolic (CKLM) framework represents the multi-organ interplay of systemic metabolic disorders that drive the global burden of cardiovascular diseases (CVD). Methods This study is a descriptive epidemiological analysis of the Global Bur...

AI and Democracy: Mapping Notions, Debates and Challenges

Abstract Artificial intelligence (AI) is widely discussed as either a threat to democracy or a means of strengthening it. But democracy, an essentially contested concept, invokes many different levels at which AI may assist and obstruct the legitimacy of democratic government. Th...

Forecast of building materials and their related environmental impacts: comparing wood-based and conventional construction pathways

<title>Abstract</title> The building sector is a major contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions (GHGe), necessitating carbon mitigating strategies to reduce its environmental impact. This study investigates the environmental implications of two construction pathways in Denm...

The effect of telemonitoring on quality of life in people with insulin‐treated type 2 diabetes: A secondary analysis of a randomised controlled trial

Abstract Aims Telemonitoring in type 2 diabetes (T2D) care has demonstrated positive trends in terms of glycaemic control. However, evidence regarding its impact on patient‐reported outcomes, such as general and diabetes‐specific quality of life (QoL), remains inconclusive. In pa...

Can Knowledge Be Translated (by a Machine)?

This paper takes up the important questions whether (i) machines—by means of software—can translate texts, thereby imitating translations made by humans, and (ii) publications in the fields of scientific domains and engineering can be translated by machines to an almost perfect l...

Frequent Callers to Emergency Medical Services: an observational cohort study from Region Zealand, Denmark (2018–2025)

Frequent callers to Emergency Medical Services represent a small group of citizens who account for a substantial number of calls. Despite their impact, little is known about their characteristics and patterns of EMS use. This study aimed to examine frequency, dispatch outcomes, a...

Glucose in Motion: Characterizing Temporal Patterns in Real-World Glycemic Control in a Large Observational Cohort

OBJECTIVE: To identify and characterize daily and weekly patterns in glycemic management in longitudinal real-world continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) data from people with diabetes to enhance clinical interpretation and support more effective personalized diabetes management. R...

A multi-modal model for trust evaluation in industrial human–robot collaboration

Abstract Industry 5.0 promotes collaborative manufacturing environments where humans and robots work together, leveraging their complementary strengths to improve productivity and safety. In such settings, trust is fundamental to ensuring seamless and effective interaction. As in...

Role of Life’s Essential 8 in the association of night shift work with cardiovascular disease and mortality: a prospective cohort study of UK Biobank participants

Background: Night shift work is linked to higher risks of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and mortality, but mechanisms remain unclear. Lifestyle, captured by the American Heart Association's Life's Essential 8 (LE8), may act as a modifiable mediator. We aimed to examine the associa...

Agreement, Reliability, and Measurement Error of Cervical Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potentials in Patients: II. Meta-Analysis and Reliability of Latency and Amplitude

Objectives: This study assessed the reliability and measurement error of cervical vestibular evoked myogenic potential (cVEMP) latency and amplitude parameters in cochlear implant candidates and synthesized previous reliability evidence through an embedded meta-analysis. Together...

Electrochemical click chemistry for controlled and localized biosensor surface functionalization

Biosensor performance depends strongly on the properties of the functionalized electrode interface, making robust and controllable surface modification strategies highly desirable. In this work, we investigate electrochemical click chemistry (E-click) as an electrochemically driv...

Measuring higher education: comparing Danish survey and register data in the study of values

Abstract This paper addresses both methodological and substantive issues. The methodological issue relates to the measurement of education, particularly tertiary education, in social science research, while the substantive issue concerns the relationship between higher education...

Blood Pressure Targets During General Anaesthesia in High‐Risk Patients—A Randomised Clinical Feasibility Trial

BACKGROUND: There is limited high-quality evidence to guide haemodynamic and respiratory management during general anaesthesia. The goal of this trial was to test the feasibility of testing different ventilatory settings and blood pressure targets. Previous trials on blood pressu...

Inter- and intraspecific variation in seed germination traits of Arctic plant species

Abstract Cold adapted plant species often dependent on seed dormancy breakage for successful germination, yet the effects of climate-driven changes in soil temperature on this process remain unclear. To improve our understanding of temperature impacts on seed dormancy breakage of...

Layered Defect-Filling co-Assembled Carbazole-Based SAMs Deliver 20% Organic Solar Cells and 17% Mini-Modules

Abstract Self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) are widely used as hole-transport layers (HTLs) in organic solar cells (OSCs), yet conventional single-component SAMs often form quasi-monolayers with incomplete coverage and interfacial defects that become increasingly detrimental upon d...

Children's lived experiences of transitioning between hospital and home in paediatric oncology: A qualitative study

PURPOSE: Advances in paediatric oncology have improved survival rates, but intensive treatments and frequent hospitalisations disrupt family life. Hospital-to-home transitions are critical yet underexplored in the cancer trajectory. Existing models of discharge planning primarily...