This is the institutional repository for peer reviewed articles published in open access and doctoral dissertations by the Agricultural University of Iceland, the Iceland Academy of the Arts, the National and University Library of Iceland, Reykjavik University, the University of Akureyri, Bifröst University, Hólar University College and the University of Iceland. Open access to research results is in accordance with article 10 from the Act on public support for research / 2003 No 3 and is compliant with requirements from international and domestic research fund programs. The purpose of the Open Science repository is to make results of research conducted at Icelandic universities accessible to the public online without hindrance or charge. Deposits to the repository are permanent and are intended to ensure future access to all published scientific material of the Icelandic research community. By collecting this material together in one collection access is made simple and easy for anyone who wishes to study the considerable scientific work conducted in Iceland.

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    Stress & cognitive function: Exploring the impact of PTSD and breast cancer on cognition and the potential benefit of bright light therapy 
    Gudmundsdottir Aspelund, Snaefridur (2025-02-01)
    Cognitive function—the ability to learn, solve problems, and effectively use stored information—is essential for everyday activities. While many factors contribute to cognitive impairment, this Thesis specifically examines the often-overlooked influence ...
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    Molecular dynamics and sensing with low-cost organic-inorganic nanostructures 
    Brophy, Rachel (2024-11-21)
    The organic-inorganic methylammonium lead iodide (MAPI) perovskite has become a prominent research topic as a low-cost solution for solar cell technol- ogy. However, this material has yet to be commercialized due to its limiting factor of a high ...
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    Four-year secukinumab treatment outcomes in European real-world patients with axial spondyloarthritis and psoriatic arthritis 
    Pons, Marion; Georgiadis, Stylianos; Østergaard, Mikkel; Ahmadzay, Zohra Faizy; Glintborg, Bente; Heberg, Jette; Christensen, Sara Nysom; Rasmussen, Simon; Loft, Anne Gitte; Castrejón, Isabel; Sánchez-Alonso, Fernando; Iannone, Florenzo; Nordström, Dan; Hokkanen, Anna-Mari; Ciurea, Adrian; Nissen, Michael J; Závada, Jakub; Pavelka, Karel; Rotar, Ziga; Pirkmajer, Katja Perdan; Michelsen, Brigitte; Mielnik, Pawel; Bernardes, Miguel; Khmelinskii, Nikita; Laas, Karin; Vorobjov, Sigrid; Codreanu, Catalin; Macfarlane, Gary J; Jones, Gareth T; Guðbjörnsson, Björn; Pálsson, Ólafur; Wallman, Johan K; van der Horst-Bruinsma, Irene; Onen, Fatos; Hetland, Merete Lund; Ørnbjerg, Lykke Midtbøll (2024-11-26)
    OBJECTIVES: In axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) and psoriatic arthritis (PsA) patients initiating secukinumab, we aimed to assess retention rates and proportions of patients achieving remission and low disease activity (LDA), according to disease activity ...
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    Recording of non-musculoskeletal manifestations, comorbidities and safety outcomes in European spondyloarthritis registries : A survey 
    Ahmadzay, Zohra F.; Heberg, Jette; Jørgensen, Jacob B.; Ørnbjerg, Lykke M.; Østergaard, Mikkel; Møller-Bisgaard, Signe; Michelsen, Brigitte; Loft, Anne Gitte; Jones, Gareth T.; Hellamand, Pasoon; Scherer, Almut; Nissen, Michael J.; Pavelka, Karel; Závada, Jakub; Laas, Karin; Vorobjov, Sigrid; Nordström, Dan; Sokka-Isler, Tuulikki; Regierer, Anne C.; Reich, Andreas; Guðbjörnsson, Björn; Þórarinsdóttir, Katrín; Iannone, Florenzo; Favalli, Ennio Giulio; Van De Sande, Marleen; Provan, Sella Aarrestad; Kvien, Tore K.; Rodrigues, Ana Maria; Gonçalves, Cátia F.; Codreanu, Catalin; Mogosan, Corina; Rotar, Ziga; Prikmajer, Katja Perdan; Castrejon, Isabel; Otero-Varela, Lucía; Di Giuseppe, Daniela; Wallman, Johan K.; Ciurea, Adrian; Möller, Burkhard; Kenar-Artln, Gökçe; Ylldlrlm, Tuba Demirci; MacFarlane, Gary J.; Rotariu, Ovidiu; Glintborg, Bente; Hetland, Merete Lund (2024-11-05)
    Objectives: Real-world evidence is needed to inform treatment strategies for patients with PsA and axial SpA (axSpA) who have non-musculoskeletal manifestations (NMMs), various risk factors and comorbidities. International collaboration is required to ...
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    The importance of microbiology reference laboratories and adequate funding for infectious disease surveillance 
    Shaw, David; Torreblanca, Raquel Abad; Amin-Chowdhury, Zahin; Bautista, Adriana; Bennett, Desiree; Broughton, Karen; Casanova, Carlo; Choi, Eun Hwa; Claus, Heike; Corcoran, Mary; Cottrell, Simon; Cunney, Robert; Cuypers, Lize; Dalby, Tine; Davies, Heather; de Gouveia, Linda; Deghmane, Ala-Eddine; Desmet, Stefanie; Domenech, Mirian; Drew, Richard; Plessis, Mignon du; Duarte, Carolina; Fuursted, Kurt; Golden, Alyssa; Almeida, Samanta Cristine Grassi; Henares, Desiree; Henriques-Normark, Birgitta; Hilty, Markus; Hoffmann, Steen; Humphreys, Hilary; Jacobsson, Susanne; Johnson, Christopher; Jolley, Keith A; Kawabata, Aníbal; Kozakova, Jana; Kristinsson, Karl Gústaf; Krizova, Pavla; Kuch, Alicja; Ladhani, Shamez; Lâm, Thiên-Trí; Ayala, María Eugenia León; Lindholm, Laura; Litt, David; Maiden, Martin C J; Martin, Irene; Martiny, Delphine; Mattheus, Wesley; McCarthy, Noel D; Meehan, Mary; Meiring, Susan; Mölling, Paula; Morfeldt, Eva; Morgan, Julie; Mulhall, Robert; Muñoz-Almagro, Carmen; Murdoch, David; Musilek, Martin; Novakova, Ludmila; Oftadeh, Shahin; Perez-Arguello, Amaresh; Pérez-Vázquez, Maria Dolores; Perrin, Monique; Prevost, Benoit; Roberts, Maria; Rokney, Assaf; Ron, Merav; Sanabria, Olga Marina; Scott, Kevin J; Sempere, Julio; Siira, Lotta; de Lemos, Ana Paula Silva; Sintchenko, Vitali; Skoczyńska, Anna; Slotved, Hans-Christian; Smith, Andrew J; Taha, Muhamed-Kheir; Toropainen, Maija; Tzanakaki, Georgina; Vainio, Anni; van der Linden, Mark P G; van Sorge, Nina M; Varon, Emmanuelle; Moreno, Julio Vazquez; Vohrnova, Sandra; von Gottberg, Anne; Yuste, Jose; Brueggemann, Angela B (2024-12-20)
    Microbiology reference laboratories perform a crucial role within public health systems. This role was especially evident during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this Viewpoint, we emphasise the importance of microbiology reference laboratories and highlight ...

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