Utrecht University

Control of Electronic Properties of Organic–Inorganic MXenes via Surface Functionalization

Abstract Surface terminations critically affect the electronic structure of two-dimensional (2D) transition metal carbides and nitrides (MXenes), yet the synthetic exploration has been hindered by the lack of predictive factors. Here, we establish that the number of lone-pair ele...

Meaning-making in conjunctures: the affective-discursive framing of the 2024 Amsterdam violence as “failed integration” of migrants

In November 2024, violence following a football match in Amsterdam was framed as evidence of migrant men’s failed integration into Dutch society. The frame achieved discursive dominance, anchoring public debate, and was adopted by the government before empirical substantiation. W...

Exploring out-of-distribution detection for sparse-view computed tomography with diffusion models

Abstract Recent works demonstrate the effectiveness of diffusion models as unsupervised solvers for inverse imaging problems. Sparse-view computed tomography (CT) has greatly benefited from these advancements, achieving improved generalization without reliance on measurement para...

Working memory and vocabulary knowledge sustain activation of the literal meaning of metaphors during sentence comprehension

Abstract Metaphors convey meanings beyond their literal interpretation, requiring individuals to rely on linguistic and cognitive resources beyond those used for literal language. Models of metaphor comprehension propose different routes to deriving metaphorical content. The indi...

Prehospital Stroke Treatment Trials in Conventional EMS Settings: An Expert Consensus Statement on Operational, Ethical, and Technological Priorities

Prehospital stroke trials enable assessments of ultraearly administration of treatments and management strategies, but face unique challenges in their design, conduct, and analysis. We outline important considerations and recommendations for planning prehospital stroke trials, fo...

From pore-scale mechanisms to hydraulic-work analysis: a microfluidic study of CO2-EOR via WAG, FWAG, and PWAG

To mitigate severe gas channeling and poor volumetric sweep during CO 2 flooding in low-permeability conglomerate reservoirs, WAG and its enhanced variants, FWAG and PWAG, are widely used for mobility control. However, pore-scale evidence remains limited on how flow resistance, f...

A functionally distinct HPA ‐1a‐specific alloantibody associated with fetal/neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia that activates platelets via FcγRIIa

Abstract Background Fetal/neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia (FNAIT) is caused by maternal alloantibodies directed against fetal platelet antigens, most commonly human platelet antigen‐1a (HPA‐1a). These antibodies mediate platelet destruction and can lead to fetal and neonatal...

METimE: A maximum entropy framework with data-derived micro-scale dynamics

The Maximum Entropy Theory of Ecology (METE) derives probability distributions for micro-scale variables, such as species abundances and metabolic rates, solely from macro-scale observables like total abundance and species richness. While METE performs well in systems with relati...

Between Sex and Work: Regulating Webcamming Under the Platform Work Directive

Abstract This article examines the European Union Platform Work Directive (PWD) through the lens of webcamming, a form of platformised sex work largely excluded from regulatory debates on platform labour. Drawing on legal analysis and empirical research with webcam performers and...

Photon Statistics from Yb3+-Doped CsPbCl3 Are Inconsistent with Quantum Cutting

Abstract CsPb(Cl1–xBrx)3:Yb3+ has been widely reported as a broadband quantum-cutting material with a photoluminescence quantum yield exceeding 100%, making it a promising candidate for enhancing the blue–green spectral response of silicon photovoltaics. Many groups have reproduc...

Impact of climate forcing time step in an ice-sheet firn model

The firn layer regulates how an ice sheet responds to atmospheric climate change by modifying how changes in surface temperature, snow accumulation and ablation affect the ice-sheet mass balance. Firn properties are often simulated with a firn densification model. Prior studies h...

Does science matter for policymaking? Explaining energy model adoption in the European Union

Energy modelling frameworks shape what governments perceive as feasible and influence the development of energy systems. However, whether and why modelling frameworks are adopted during policymaking has received little attention. We address this gap by analyzing modelling framewo...

Adherence to treat-to-target recommendations in juvenile idiopathic arthritis in clinical practice

Abstract Objective To assess adherence to Treat-to-Target (T2T) recommendations for juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) in clinical practice. Methods A nested cohort study in the multicenter international prospective UCAN JIA cohort was performed. Patient characteristics, clinica...

Flexibility in adsorption-based direct air capture: drivers, mechanisms, and research needs

Direct Air Capture (DAC) is key for net-zero goals, but its high energy demand and costs prevent large-scale deployment. Leveraging time-varying external drivers — renewables availability, electricity prices, ambient conditions, and downstream CO 2 demand — offers a promising pat...

The Accountability Gap in Multilateral Environmental Agreements: Challenges and Future Pathways

Abstract The institutional arrangements of multilateral environmental agreements (MEAs), notably those organized around conferences of the parties, have given rise to increasingly powerful and autonomous actors in global environmental governance. The expanding authority of these...

Detecting Tidal Resonances in Binary Neutron Stars: Data Products

Data products associated with the paper "Detecting Tidal Resonances in Binary Neutron Stars". Data products This archive contains the results of the nested-sampling analyses performed for the study. The data products include evidences, posterior samples, injection parameters and...

Equine coronavirus: Investigating seroconversion and faecal shedding patterns in naturally occurring field infections

Summary Background Equine coronavirus (ECoV) is an increasingly recognised cause of pyrexia and enteric disease in the horse. Objectives To (1) evaluate if horses seroconvert after clinical ECoV infection and (2) investigate the pattern of faecal excretion of ECoV to determine th...

The Socio-materiality of Deliberation: An Analysis of Historical Developments Across Mass Communication Technologies in the Netherlands

Over the past century, emerging mass communication technologies have repeatedly presented democracies with new opportunities and challenges for deliberation. This article combines literature on deliberative democracy and the socio-materiality of (mass) communication technologies...

ERP signatures of prediction error in the comprehension of ambiguous plural pronouns in German

Communication may include ambiguous pronouns that refer to different antecedents. Behavioural studies show reduced processing costs for ambiguous pronouns, indicating an ambiguity advantage and shallow processing. This raises the question: “How does ERP evidence for ambiguous pro...

From search agents to dissemination interfaces: understanding human trust in health information from conversational search

Large Language Models (LLMs) deployed through Conversational User Interfaces (CUIs) are transforming health information-seeking by offering immediate, interactive experiences compared to traditional search engines like Google. However, how trust is influenced by both the types of...