In this paper, we argue that the new demarcation problem does not need to be framed as the problem of defining a set of necessary and jointly sufficient criteria for distinguishing between acceptable and unacceptable roles that non-epistemic values can play in science. ...

This article examines religious and patriotic languages in digitized letters written by ordinary Finnish people in the Second World War. We combine qualitative and quantitative methods to analyse how religious and patriotic languages were used throughout the war years. ...

Abstract We conducted comparative surveys of design consultants in three countries to determine current knowledge and experienced moisture problems. The study is part of the CIB W040 research roadmap needs analyses for realigning research efforts with stakeholder requir...

In his benchmarking article of 1940 on Michel Sittow, historian Paul Johansen not only discussed the identity of the famous painter, but also surveyed his immediate family and kin, including Michel's maternal grandfather Olef Molner, who had probably arrived to Tallinn ...

Abstract Plenty of studies exist in books and archival journals dealing with different types of heat exchangers. In the paper an analytical approach to evaluate the overall heat transfer coefficient of a new type heat exchanger is presented. Derived equations are applie...

Abstract Air leakages can create substantial excess moisture loads into envelope structures and degrade their hygrothermal performance. Multiple previous research projects have studied the behaviour and modelling of air leakages in building physics applications, but it ...

Abstract Concrete as alkaline (pH ∼12,5) and moist material can cause deterioration of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) floor coverings and adhesives through alkaline hydrolysis. Attempts to prevent alkaline hydrolysis have mainly been made by installing PVC floor coverings abo...

Abstract The UK has introduced ambitious legislation for reaching net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050. Improving the energy efficiency of homes is a key priority in achieving this target and solutions include minimising unwanted heat losses and decarbonising...

Introduction: Smoking cessation is essential part of a successful treatment in many chronic diseases. Our aim was to analyse how actively clinicians discuss and document patients’ smoking status into electronic health records (EHR) and deliver smoking cessation assistan...

Abstract In this work we evaluate the potential of selected environmental strategies in reducing air pollution and summertime indoor overheating. Associated changes in mortality rates are also calculated for older adults in London. Reducing these risks for vulnerable gr...