TECHNOLOGY AND INSTRUMENT CONSTITUENCIES AS AGENTS OF INNOVATION: SUSTAINABILITY TRANSITIONS AND THE GOVERNANCE OF URBAN TRANSPORT

Technology and Instrument Constituencies as Agents of Innovation: Sustainability Transitions and the Governance of Urban Transport

Sustainable urban transport is a complex challenge requiring innovation in technologies, culture, and policies.Given the systemic nature of the issues involved, numerous studies have applied the transitions approach to urban transport.However, relatively weak conceptualization of agency in the transitions literature limits the usefulness of this ap

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Effect of Ce-base mischmetal addition on the microstructure and mechanical properties of hot-rolled ZK60 alloy

Mg-Zn-Zr (ZK) alloys exhibit notably high mechanical strength amongst all magnesium alloy grades.However, due to the formation of low melting point Mg3Zn7-precipitates, these alloys are susceptible to hot cracking, thus compromising their metallurgical processing.The addition of rare earths to ZK alloys is an alternative to form higher melting poin

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Genome-Wide fitness analysis of group B Streptococcus in human amniotic fluid reveals a transcription factor that controls multiple virulence traits.

Streptococcus agalactiae (group B Streptococcus; GBS) remains a dominant cause of serious neonatal infections.One aspect of GBS that renders it particularly virulent during the perinatal period is its ability to invade the chorioamniotic membranes and persist in amniotic fluid, which is nutritionally deplete and rich in fetal immunologic factors su

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The current landscape in antibiotic access and supply issues: a qualitative study with key experts and opinion leaders

Introduction: There is an increasing lack of access to safe and effective antibiotics for human consumption.We investigated the main drivers for current antibiotic shortages and existing mitigation strategies undertaken in different regions.Methods: Purposive sampling was used to identify stakeholders with expertise in antibiotic access and supply

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