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- Munk, P., et al.
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Genomic analysis of sewage from 101 countries reveals global landscape of antimicrobial resistance
- 2022
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Ingår i: Nature Communications. - : Springer Science and Business Media LLC. - 2041-1723. ; 13:1
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major threat to global health. Understanding the emergence, evolution, and transmission of individual antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) is essential to develop sustainable strategies combatting this threat. Here, we use metagenomic sequencing to analyse ARGs in 757 sewage samples from 243 cities in 101 countries, collected from 2016 to 2019. We find regional patterns in resistomes, and these differ between subsets corresponding to drug classes and are partly driven by taxonomic variation. The genetic environments of 49 common ARGs are highly diverse, with most common ARGs carried by multiple distinct genomic contexts globally and sometimes on plasmids. Analysis of flanking sequence revealed ARG-specific patterns of dispersal limitation and global transmission. Our data furthermore suggest certain geographies are more prone to transmission events and should receive additional attention.
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- Barakou, Fani, et al.
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Downstream network modeling for switching transients in EHV networks containing cables
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Ingår i: IEEE PES PowerTech Manchester 2017: towards and beyond sustainable energy systems, 2017. - Piscataway, NJ : Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). - 9781509042371
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- For the study of switching transients in Extra High Voltage (EHV) networks it is common practice to model a relatively small part of the EHV network. The downstream network is either disregarded or modeled as a parallel RC or RL circuit, based on the powerflow, directly at the secondary side of the transmission transformer. In this paper an investigation for the extent and model type of the downstream network (below 380 kV) is performed. A detailed model for an example downstream network is developed. Different simplifications and equivalent models are compared in frequency domain and in time domain, during cable energization. The impact of the lower voltage network on both the maximum overvoltage and the harmonic content during energization is assessed. Moreover, components that are of major importance are identified and proper equivalent models for the downstream network are proposed. Simulation results show that in particular the type of the 150 kV network (underground cable or overhead line) affects greatly both the maximum overvoltage and the harmonic content during energization. On the other hand, the parameters of end customer loads have only minor effect.
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- Barakou, Fani, et al.
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Impact of Load Modeling on the Harmonic Impedance seen from the Transmission Network
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Ingår i: 17th International Conference on Harmonics and Quality of Power. - Piscataway, NJ. - 9781509037926 ; , s. 283-288
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- Traditionally when studying harmonics at transmis-sion system level the medium and low voltage grid is modeledwith either an equivalent short-circuit impedance or a fixed PQload (based on the powerflow) directly at the secondary side ofthe transmission transformer. However the recent replacement ofconventional loads with electronic loads as well as the extendeduse of power electronics in LV level will result in reductionof damping and increase of household capacitance which maychange the harmonic impedance seen from the upstream network(MV or HV) both in the dominant frequency and magnitude.In this paper a HV feeder is modeled in detail starting fromthe transmission transformer up to the household equipmentto investigate whether changes in the type of load affect theimpedance seen from the HV. The simulations are performedusing software package PSCAD/EMTDC.
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- Willcox, Bryony K., et al.
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Emerging threats and opportunities to managed bee species in European agricultural systems: a horizon scan
- 2023
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Ingår i: Scientific Reports. - 2045-2322. ; 13
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Managed bee species provide essential pollination services that contribute to food security worldwide. However, managed bees face a diverse array of threats and anticipating these, and potential opportunities to reduce risks, is essential for the sustainable management of pollination services. We conducted a horizon scanning exercise with 20 experts from across Europe to identify emerging threats and opportunities for managed bees in European agricultural systems. An initial 63 issues were identified, and this was shortlisted to 21 issues through the horizon scanning process. These ranged from local landscape-level management to geopolitical issues on a continental and global scale across seven broad themes—Pesticides & pollutants, Technology, Management practices, Predators & parasites, Environmental stressors, Crop modification, and Political & trade influences. While we conducted this horizon scan within a European context, the opportunities and threats identified will likely be relevant to other regions. A renewed research and policy focus, especially on the highest-ranking issues, is required to maximise the value of these opportunities and mitigate threats to maintain sustainable and healthy managed bee pollinators within agricultural systems.
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