Ghent University

Coupling hydrothermal carbonization and anaerobic digestion for cooking plantain peel valorization: enhanced methane production and soil carbon dynamics

The valorization of cooking plantain ( Musa paradisiaca ) peel biomass (MPB) remains underexplored despite its abundance and nutrient-rich composition. This study evaluated an integrated hydrothermal carbonization (HTC)–anaerobic digestion (AD) approach for MPB valorization, targ...

Infrastructural hospitality from below: coping with state abandonment in Lithuania

This article examines forms of shelter provision that took shape in Lithuania in summer 2022 following the mass release of illegalised migrants from detention centres and their arrival in the cities of Vilnius and Kaunas. Focusing on the grassroots initiative Sienos Grupė (Border...

Moving images, moved audiences? A focus group study into audience interpretations of distant suffering in The Impossible (2012)

While distant suffering has been thoroughly explored in factual media such as news and documentaries, this article examines Western audiences’ interpretations of distant suffering and non-Western ‘Others’ in the format of fiction films. Through five focus groups ( N = 22) in Flan...

Tensile properties and bond behaviour to concrete of thermoplastic GFRP bars at elevated temperature

Thermoplastic glass fibre-reinforced polymer (GFRP) bars offer a more versatile and sustainable alternative to conventional thermoset bars, given their ability to be bent on-site and potential for easier recycling. However, as a newly developed technology, its mechanical performa...

Conflict Legacies in Wild Edible Plant Use Across Acholi and Lango Communities in Northern Uganda

Wild and semi-wild edible plants (WEPs) are critical sources of nutrition, food security, and biocultural heritage in rural communities globally. This study investigates the diversity, use, and drivers shaping differences in WEP knowledge and diversity between Lango and Acholi co...

Advancing nutrient circularity in agriculture: Critical perspectives on recycling-derived bio-based fertilisers, production, and adoption challenges

Recycling-derived bio-based fertilisers (RD-BBFs) are an emerging sustainable solution for nutrient management in agriculture, addressing the pressing need to reduce reliance on mineral fertilisers sourced from finite resources. This paper reviews journal articles and EU legislat...

A preference for sameness and associated positive emotions in interindividual discrimination, even when based on chance

It was recently demonstrated that people allocate more money to another person when they both demonstrate the same outcome versus a different one, even when the outcome is based on chance. Different theoretical frameworks predict whether this effect reflects a preference for same...

Constraining Dust Formation in the Superluminous Supernova 2017gci with JWST Observations

Abstract We present JWST/MIRI observations of the Type I superluminous supernova (SLSN) 2017gci obtained over 2000 rest-frame days after the supernova (SN) exploded, which represent the latest phase images taken of any known SLSN to date. We find that archival Wide-field Infrared...

Little evidence for cultural differences in automatic imitation

Individuals tend to automatically imitate others' actions. Such imitative behavior is often assumed to be a universal phenomenon. However, most prior research has focused on Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, and Democratic (WEIRD) populations, leaving open whether people a...

Perceived Value and Organic Food Purchase Intention for Sustainable Agricultural Development: An Extended Theory of Planned Behavior in Shandong, China

Understanding consumer demand for organic food is important for the development of sustainable agricultural markets and the broader transition toward more sustainable food systems. This study examines how health, safety, environmental, social, and hedonic values, together with su...

Collaboration between regular education teachers and support teachers: how to reinforce each other in achieving an inclusive learning environment

This study explored how collaboration between regular education teachers and support teachers contributes to inclusive learning environments by focusing on the shared experiences that connect these teachers at the classroom. There is a growing need and awareness of collaboration...

Revisiting Dual-Task Paradigms for Listening Effort: Dual-Task Interference in Adults With and Without Hearing Loss

Purpose: In light of concerns about the traditional dual-task approach for behavioral listening effort, this study explored a novel dual-task interference (DTI)–based method in adults with and without hearing loss (HL). Method: Fifty-two normal-hearing individuals and 52 with HL...

Terminal-Group-Associated Molecular Properties Shape Differential Methane Inhibition by Ultrashort-Chain PFAS in Anaerobic Codigestion

Abstract Ultrashort-chain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are increasingly detected in aquatic environments and waste streams, yet their effects on complex anaerobic microbial consortia remain poorly understood. Here, two representative ultrashort-chain PFAS with disti...

Spatial variation in liana effects on host‐tree allometry and biomass in an intact tropical forest

Lianas are increasing in abundance across the tropics, yet local spatial variation in their effects on host‐tree allometry and biomass, and the drivers of this variation within forests, remain poorly understood. Using field inventory, drone photogrammetry, and terrestrial laser s...

Sociodemographic, Criminological and Clinical Determinants in Suicide After Release From Prison: A 23‐Year National Cohort Study

ABSTRACT Background Suicide risk is elevated after prison release, but population‐level evidence on temporal risk patterns and associated factors remains limited. We aimed to describe characteristics of individuals who die by suicide after release from Norwegian prisons, compare...

Constructive S4 modal logics with the finite birelational frame property

The logics \(\mathsf {CS4} \) and \(\mathsf {IS4} \) are the two leading intuitionistic variants of the modal logic \(\mathsf {S4} \) . Whether the finite model property holds for each of these logics have been long-standing open problems. In this paper, we resolve the first of t...

ALD of Tantalum and Titanium Phosphates Using Tris(dimethylamino)phosphine

Abstract Atomic layer deposition (ALD) of metal phosphates is increasingly explored for energy applications, yet the mechanisms governing phosphorus incorporation remain poorly understood. In this work, we introduce two novel ALD processes for amorphous tantalum phosphate and tit...

Texting for Connection in an “Always-On” Society: Roles of Content, Availability Pressure, and Emotional Fatigue

Texting is the most ubiquitous form of computer-mediated communication, but its ability to satisfy relational needs in an always-on society remains under scrutiny. This study examines how message content and psychological context—specifically emotional fatigue and availability pr...

A virtual reality study to investigate the influence of greenery and traffic density on self-reported feelings of relaxation among older adults

Abstract Mental health problems affect approximately 14% of older adults worldwide. Although urban environments are known to influence stress, a key contributor to mental health problems, well-controlled experimental studies examining how specific urban features affect stress in...

Breaking the Blend: A multi-tracer kinematic decomposition method for IFS data applied to disentangling the AGN outflow and circumnuclear ring in NGC 5728 with JWST

Abstract Integral field spectroscopy (IFS) of the central kiloparsecs of active galactic nuclei (AGN) reveals a mixture of spatially coincident emission from star-formation and AGN feedback exciting the interstellar medium. Disentangling these components remains a challenge, as m...