Aarhus University

Do coups create economic crises? Evidence from Latin America and the Caribbean

While most of the literature considers economic crisis as a precursor to coup attempts, theoretical considerations suggest that coups may also cause crises. Estimating effects of different types of coups on crisis risk across 32 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean betwee...

Losing Autonomy to Gain It: How Boards and Investors Enhance Entrepreneurial Motivation

Abstract For entrepreneurs, attracting investors and creating a board are significant events where they must relinquish control over their ventures. Existing literature highlights this autonomy loss as a central concern for entrepreneurs, suggesting a trade-off between attracting...

Fluorescence-Gated Flow Cytometry Approach for Measuring Lipid Flippase Activity in Mammalian Cells

Abstract P4‑ATPase lipid flippases establish transbilayer lipid asymmetry in eukaryotic membranes, with increasing evidence indicating a role for interacting partners in regulating flippase activity. However, assessing interactor‑dependent effects on flippase activity in mammalia...

The chemical composition of narwhal tusk and tooth is impacted by geographical locality

Abstract The possible relationship between diet and geographical locality is important for understanding the putative effects of climate change on animal behaviour and survival. Narwhals have two maxillary teeth, one of which may become a tusk. In these teeth, various chemical el...

A genome-wide map of the genetic network in monocytes that regulates type I interferon induction by the cGAS-STING pathway

Type I interferons (IFNs) are induced by pattern recognition receptors (PRRs) of the innate immune system to protect against foreign pathogens and malignant transformation, and their production must be tightly regulated to balance antiviral defense with tissue homeostasis. To def...

Circulating biomarkers reflecting type III, IV and VI collagen remodeling are present in lung tissue of patients with pulmonary fibrosis and non-fibrotic controls

Abstract Background The extracellular matrix (ECM) is a dynamic network that provides structural support and maintains tissue homeostasis. Collagens are the main structural components of the ECM, occupying distinct tissue compartments and serving specialized roles. Dysregulated E...

What makes you feel nostalgic? A self-generated approach to nostalgia-evoking cues

Nostalgia is often characterised as a predominantly positive, mixed-valence emotion that arises when recalling autobiographical memories from one’s personal past. Nostalgic recollections may emerge involuntarily in response to environmental stimuli, such an old photograph or musi...

PPAD-Membership for Problems With Exact Rational Solutions: A General Approach via Convex Optimization

Abstract. We introduce a general technique for proving membership of search problems with exact rational solutions in PPAD, one of the most well-known classes containing total search problems with polynomial-time verifiable solutions. In particular, we construct a “pseudogate,” c...

Energy Crop Cultivation of Miscanthus × giganteus on Biochar‐Amended Marginal Soils With Conventional and Waste‐Derived Fertilization: Biomass Allocation and Nutrient Dynamics Toward Closing Nutrient Loops

ABSTRACT Sustainable production of lignocellulosic biomass on marginal lands requires strategies that enhance yield while minimizing nutrient losses and supporting circular resource use. In this study, a two‐year (2023–2024) greenhouse meso‐scale experiment was conducted using Mi...

Microbial inoculants for soil restoration: A Risk-Proportional Stewardship Framework Integrating Strain-Resolved Genomics and Adaptive Governance

Abstract Global soil degradation and increasing reliance on chemical inputs threaten agricultural sustainability, driving interest in microbial inoculants as tools for soil restoration. These biological products have the potential to enhance nutrient cycling, improve soil structu...

Prognostic Impact of Kidney Function before Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation - A Nationwide study

Abstract Background Prognosis after transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) keeps improving, yet some high-risk groups persist with chronic kidney disease being one. Contemporary data on the prognostic importance of pre-TAVI kidney function are sparse, leaving uncertainty...

The chromosomal genome sequence of Loripinus fragilis (R.A.Philippi, 1836) (Lucinida: Lucinidae) and its associated microbial metagenome sequences

<ns5:p> We present a genome assembly from an individual <ns5:italic>Loripinus fragilis</ns5:italic> (Mollusca; Bivalvia; Lucinida; Lucinidae). The genome sequence has a total length of 1 987.46 megabases. Most of the assembly (92.76%) is scaffolded into 18 chromosomal pseudomolec...

Prehistoric pottery styles of the Jutland Peninsula and their effect on human attention

Abstract This paper examines how long-term transformations in pottery styles from the Jutland Peninsula (Denmark) may relate to patterns of visual attention between 4600 and 1 BCE. Free-viewing eye-tracking experiments were designed to record participants’ engagement with differe...

Building a Physics-Aware AI Ecosystem for Solid-State Hydrogen Storage Materials

Abstract Hydrogen storage remains a central bottleneck for scalable hydrogen energy systems due to the multiscale and coupled nature of the thermodynamics, kinetics, and microstructural evolution of hydrogen storage materials (HSMs). Although artificial intelligence (AI) has acce...

Medication transitions and predictors of illicit substance use during opioid agonist treatment: a three-year follow-up study

Abstract Background For opioid use disorder (OUD), pharmacological therapy using methadone or buprenorphine, plus psychosocial support, is the most effective opioid agonist treatment (OAT). Long-acting injectable buprenorphine (LAIB) is the newest buprenorphine formulation. This...

Direct Detection of Hydrogen Reveals a New Macroscopic Crustal Water Reservoir on Early Mars

Abstract The next great leap in Martian exploration is the return of samples to Earth. Maximizing their scientific value requires non‐destructive analytical techniques for early three‐dimensional characterization. Neutron computed tomography (CT), highly sensitive to hydrogen, co...

Empathy and musical reward sensitivity in middle childhood: a psychometric validation of the Barcelona music reward questionnaire in children aged 7–9

Introduction Music is a highly rewarding experience, yet individuals differ substantially in how pleasurable they find music. In adults, sensitivity to musical reward has been consistently linked to socio-emotional traits, particularly empathy. However, little is known about whet...

Facile Ferric Nitrate Spray Fabrication and In Situ NAP-XPS Investigation of NiFeOxHy-Coated Nickel Foam Electrocatalysts for Alkaline Water Electrolysis

Abstract The development of efficient and scalable oxygen evolution reaction (OER) electrocatalysts is critical for advancing alkaline water electrolysis technologies. In this study, we present a facile spraying method for fabricating NiFeOxHy-coated nickel foam (NF) electrodes u...

Implementing mental healthcare in chronic care in general practice: a mixed-methods process evaluation of the Healthy Mind intervention

Individuals with chronic diseases, such as ischaemic heart disease (IHD) and type 2 diabetes (T2D), are at increased risk of poor mental well-being, which can lead to worse health outcomes and higher mortality. In the Healthy Mind intervention, patients with IHD and/or T2D and po...

Mechanical limits shape the eccentric form of rose prickles

Abstract Rose prickles are vegetal weapons familiar to most green-thumbed individuals. Their distinctive feature is an oval cross-section, which contrasts with the mostly circular shapes of natural and man-made stingers. However, the reason for their eccentricity remains poorly u...