University of Münster

Aphasia treatment research: a decision-making tool to guide the design of phased trials from the Collaboration of Aphasia Trialists (CATs) trials for aphasia panel

Background Systematic reviews of randomised controlled trials with meta-analyses indicate that speech and language therapy for aphasia after stroke is effective in improving communication. However, high-quality evidence to identify an intervention’s target population (who), regim...

Incidence and relative risk of negative outcomes of psychological interventions for pediatric posttraumatic stress disorder: a systematic review and meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trials

Background Negative outcomes of psychological treatments for pediatric posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have been underresearched. Although reporting has increased over the years, a comprehensive systematic review and meta‐analysis is lacking. Methods We conducted a preregist...

Brick kilns across India: A temporal analysis of brick kiln distribution and technology types

Thousands of brick kilns operate across India, significantly contributing to air pollution and CO 2 emissions due to outdated practices and non-compliance with environmental standards. Regulations promoting cleaner kiln technologies have been introduced, yet detailed information...

Structure and dynamics in metallic glasses from nanodiffraction

Abstract Medium-range structure at a length scale between ~0.5 and 3 nm strongly influences the properties and phase transformations of metallic glass alloys. Electron diffraction methods based on four-dimensional scanning transmission electron microscopy are well suited for char...

Boys Score Higher Everywhere? Gender Differences in Parent-Reported ADHD Symptoms Across Age Groups and Four Countries

Abstract Research suggests gender differences in parent-reported ADHD symptoms, but it remains unclear whether these differences vary across age group and countries. This study examined cross-national gender differences from early, middle and late childhood. Using a meta-analytic...

New insights into the diet and economy of the central and northern Transjordan during the Iron Age: Zooarchaeology and stable isotopes analysis of recent excavations (Amman Citadel, Tell Zira’a, Tell Bleibil, and Tell Ushayer)

We investigate the diet and economy of the central and northern Transjordan during the Iron Age (c. 1,200 – 332 BCE). We present four new datasets from recent excavations providing results from zooarchaeology and stable carbon and nitrogen isotope analysis on animal remains: Amma...

Queen loss fails to elicit physiological and transcriptional responses in workers of the invasive garden ant Lasius neglectus.

Colonies of insects with morphologically distinct castes have been called superorganisms because the function of their queens and workers is analogous to the germline and soma in metazoan bodies. In the case of formicoid ants, workers typically have lost the sperm storage organ,...

Water, Alcohols, Amines, and Amides as Formal Hydrogen‐Atom‐Transfer Reagents Through Activation With Redox‐Active Lewis Acids

The O─H and N─H bonds of protic molecules such as water, alcohols, amines, or amides typically resist hydrogen-atom abstraction because of the high energy of the resulting heteroatom-centered radical intermediates. However, association of the protic molecules with redox-active Le...

Stories of control: Digitalization narratives in smart city strategy papers of German municipalities

Most definitions of smart cities refer to improving citizens' quality of life through the use of digital technology in urban areas. This article aims to provide a better understanding of the intentions that guide cities with different structural characteristics (city size, centra...

Warum finanzielle Anreize verpuffen: Verhaltensökonomische Perspektiven auf wirtschaftspolitische Maßnahmen in der Energiekrise

Zusammenfassung Vor dem Hintergrund der Energiekrise 2022/23 und der Gefahr einer Gasmangellage suchte die deutsche Wirtschaftspolitik das Verbrauchsverhalten der Haushalte durch finanzielle Anreize zu beeinflussen. Markus Dertwinkel-Kalt und Matthias Sutter analysieren, warum hi...

Water, Alcohols, Amines, and Amides as Formal Hydrogen‐Atom‐Transfer Reagents Through Activation With Redox‐Active Lewis Acids

ABSTRACT The O─H and N─H bonds of protic molecules such as water, alcohols, amines, or amides typically resist hydrogen‐atom abstraction because of the high energy of the resulting heteroatom‐centered radical intermediates. However, association of the protic molecules with redox‐...

Beyond the single conspiracy theory: Exploring conspiracy belief segments and their media use patterns

Abstract This study investigates the relation between media use and belief in conspiracy theories in the German population. Using data derived from a representative online survey ( n = 3,000) and latent class analysis, we identify five segments based on endorsement of conspiracy...

Serum Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein Dynamics, Disease Progression, and Therapy Response in Multiple Sclerosis

Importance: Capturing individual multiple sclerosis (MS) progression is difficult; few studies have evaluated glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) in large longitudinal cohorts with independent validation. Objective: To investigate whether serum GFAP levels and treatment-relate...

Carboplatin/Paclitaxel can be an effective alternative for cisplatin-ineligible patients with locally advanced HNSCC

Abstract Background Despite considerable therapeutic advances, a significant evidence gap remains regarding optimal treatment strategies for cisplatin-unfit patients and whether carboplatin/paclitaxel represents a valid therapeutic alternative. This study investigates the treatme...

Atomic-precision π-driven peptide hydrogel nanofibers with ordered water channels

Aromatic interactions organize molecules into ordered supramolecular architectures, while peptides form functional soft materials through hydrogen bonding and water-mediated assembly. In peptide-based systems, strong aromatic stacking is typically achieved by terminal capping, wh...

Electoral outcomes of party families across regional development types in Europe

Abstract. The interplay between regional disparities and electoral outcomes is central to understanding political dynamics in Europe. In debates on the “geography of discontent”, radical-right party support is often linked to so-called left-behind regions. This study broadens tha...