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About Jan
Jan Petersen is a danish journalist writing for the danish daily newspapers JyllandsPosten and Kristeligt Dagblad about the Middle East. He is a contributor to documentary programme P1 Dokumentar, produced by the Danish Broadcasting Corporation. 
He holds a Masters degree in Political Science from University of Copenhagen as well as a degree in journalism from the Danish Schools of Media and Journalism. He has served as Head of Section at the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and taught International Relations Theory at the University of Copenhagen and at the Royal Danish Army Officers Academy. He has numerous peer review publications about Security and the Middle East.
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Writing and Pronunciation Diverge

01 Oct 2023  |  www.folkeskolen.dk
The article discusses the growing divergence between written and spoken Danish, highlighting the challenges this poses for teaching spelling. It explains how natural language evolution leads to pronunciation changes that are not reflected in writing, making it harder for students to learn correct spelling. The authors suggest using correspondence rules to bridge the gap between pronunciation and writing, and propose that a more radical reform of Danish orthography could help address these issues. The article emphasizes the importance of focusing on actual pronunciation in language education.

Quartz-Enhanced Photoacoustic Spectroscopy Assisted by Partial Least-Squares Regression for Multi-Gas Measurements

20 Sep 2023  |  MDPI
The study demonstrates the use of quartz-enhanced photoacoustic spectroscopy (QEPAS) combined with partial least-squares regression (PLS) for detecting and measuring concentrations of water, ammonia, and methane in gas mixtures. The research highlights the effectiveness of QEPAS in handling overlapping absorption spectra and the application of PLS for accurate gas concentration estimation. The experimental setup includes a mid-infrared optical parametric oscillator and a QEPAS sensor module. The study confirms the method's high sensitivity and accuracy, making it suitable for real-life applications in environmental monitoring and industrial safety.

Debate: Region Midtjylland's Breach of Agreement

11 Sep 2023  |  Lokalavisen Norddjurs
Region Midtjylland is criticized for breaching an agreement by reducing the opening hours of the emergency clinic and removing the emergency vehicle in Grenaa. The author expresses deep dissatisfaction, feeling betrayed by the political decision, and calls for the reversal of these changes to restore trust.

A high-affinity human TCR-like antibody detects celiac disease gluten peptide–MHC complexes and inhibits T cell activation

01 Aug 2021  |  Science Immunology
Researchers developed a high-affinity human TCR-like antibody that can detect gluten peptide-MHC complexes associated with celiac disease and inhibit T cell activation. This antibody mimics the TCR interface and blocks the activation and proliferation of gluten-responsive human CD4+ T cells both in vitro and in transgenic mice. The findings suggest potential for personalized medicine treatments in celiac disease without compromising other immune functions.

SAP CodeJam goes Middelfart!

03 Mar 2020  |  community.sap.com
SAP CodeJam is set to take place in Middelfart, Denmark, on March 3rd, 2020. The event will focus on ABAP for SAP HANA Fundamentals, offering participants tools, sandboxes, and interactive sessions with experts. The event is free but has limited space, encouraging early registration.

Even the most stringent gluten-free diet is ‘more aspirational than achievable’, say scientists

15 Jan 2020  |  bakeryandsnacks.com
A study analyzing antibody tests on 18 asymptomatic celiac patients who adhered to a gluten-free diet found that many still ingested measurable amounts of gluten. Dr. Jocelyn A. Silvester from Boston Children’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School reported that 25 of 313 food samples tested contained detectable gluten, with 40% exceeding the 'gluten-free' threshold of 20 ppm. The study suggests that maintaining a completely gluten-free diet may be more challenging than expected. Additionally, Australian researchers from the Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute and ARC Centre of Excellence in Advanced Molecular Imaging discovered a potential bacterial link to celiac disease, finding that certain bacterial proteins can mimic gluten, potentially triggering an immune response in patients with celiac disease.

Versatile photoacoustic spectrometer based on a mid-infrared pulsed optical parametric oscillator

10 Jan 2019  |  opg.optica.org
The article demonstrates the effectiveness of a nanosecond-pulsed single-mode mid-infrared optical parametric oscillator for photoacoustic spectroscopic measurements. The device covers wavelength ranges of 1.4 μm to 1.7 μm and 2.8 μm to 4.6 μm, with a mid-infrared output power of up to 500 mW, making it suitable for environmental monitoring and breath gas analysis. Spectroscopic measurements of methane, nitrogen dioxide, and ammonia were conducted, showing good agreement with HITRAN database data. The detection limit for methane was found to be 8 ppbV at 105 seconds of integration time.

Syrian Kurds offer Denmark cooperation on ISIS fighters

12 Mar 2018  |  www.kristeligt-dagblad.dk
Salih Muslim, former leader of the Kurdish party PYD and now representative for the political coalition in the autonomous region of Northern Syria, proposes that Denmark helps establish special courts in Kurdish areas to try Danish ISIS fighters. The military wing of PYD, YPG, part of the SDF, is currently fighting ISIS in Deir ez-Zour with Western support. Western countries are reluctant to repatriate their foreign fighters due to security concerns. Kurdish sources report a growing capacity problem with the increasing number of captured ISIS fighters. The U.S. Defense Department acknowledges the issue. Muslim suggests bringing legal resources to the Kurdish areas to coordinate trials for foreign fighters. Danish Defense Minister Claus Hjort Frederiksen prefers trials in the location of the crimes but has not commented on Muslim's proposal. Søren Søndergaard of Enhedslisten supports the idea if it aligns with international legal principles. The Kurdish-controlled areas in Syria are not an independent state, and according to the ICCT, local ISIS fighters are being tried despite limited resources. Turkey's opposition to Kurdish statehood complicates the situation, as providing judicial assistance could be seen as supporting state-building efforts.

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The Yazidis have become pawns in a political power game in Iraq

15 Oct 2017  |  www.kristeligt-dagblad.dk
Yazidis in and around Sinjar increasingly feel pressured by the Kurdish autonomous government in Iraq, facing high taxes and intimidation. The Kurdish independence referendum three weeks ago is seen as part of a strategy to annex Sinjar. Yazidis, including Azad Asmail, recall the genocide by Islamic State and subsequent abandonment by Kurdish Peshmerga. PKK and YPG gained favor among Yazidis for their evacuation efforts. Conflicts with the KRG and the Iraqi government have exacerbated hardships, with reports of intimidation to control Sinjar. The KRG's economic blockade and taxation policies further strain the Yazidis. The region is now divided among the KRG, Iraqi government, and Iranian-backed Shia militia Hashd al-Shaabi, with Yazidis enlisted on all sides. Human Rights Watch has documented the KRG's obstruction of aid to Sinjar. The KRG has not commented on these issues.

Iraq's Christians have other concerns than the Islamic State

19 May 2017  |  www.kristeligt-dagblad.dk
Iraq's Christians, particularly those displaced to the Kurdish autonomous regions, no longer perceive the Islamic State as a threat but face other challenges such as feeling out of place and lacking hope to return to their villages. Many consider emigration if possible. The Kurdish peshmerga's withdrawal from Christian villages during the Islamic State's advance in 2014 led to mass displacement and mistrust. The Kurdish Regional Government's economic crisis and the disparity in wages compared to the Iraqi government exacerbate the difficulties for Christians in the region. The Christian population's representation in the Kurdish parliament does not alleviate their sense of statelessness. The destruction of Christian towns and the uncertain future fuel the desire of many to leave Iraq, fearing new conflicts and economic crises.

Christian Iraqis: When I saw what they had done to the church, everything became irrelevant

08 Dec 2016  |  www.kristeligt-dagblad.dk
In Qaraqosh, Iraq's largest church, Tahira Church, has resumed services after being under the control of Islamic State for over two years, resulting in the city's near-total destruction. The Christian community is not planning to return soon, as there is no electricity, water, or habitable houses. Edmund Gewarkes mourns his father, who chose to stay during the IS invasion and was found dead under an orange tree in his garden. Behnam Abbush, a Christian militia general, refuses to let his family see their destroyed home, which IS turned into a bomb factory. Despite the devastation, Yaqoob Yago, a Kurdish parliament member, believes people will return once basic services are restored and fighting ends. However, Hano Anwar, a hotel worker and Qaraqosh refugee, has no intention of returning, feeling unsafe and hoping to leave Iraq entirely.

Words, Visuals, and the Vanished Enemy: Visual Securitization and the COP15 Opening Film

05 Dec 2012  |  link.springer.com
The article discusses the 15th Conference of Parties (COP15) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), which took place on 7 December 2009 in Copenhagen. The conference aimed to address issues related to climate change and was inaugurated with a film highlighting the disasters caused by climate change, ending with a call to action to save the planet. The article also notes that the keywords listed, such as 'Climate Change', 'Security Issue', 'Political Agenda', 'Collective Identity', and 'Visual Medium', were generated by a machine and are subject to updates as the algorithm learns and improves.

Christmas for the Very First Time

05 Jan 2011  |  InCultureParent
A 41-year-old expat celebrates Christmas in his own home for the first time with his wife and three daughters in Manchester. The narrative explores the challenges and emotional significance of creating a traditional German Christmas atmosphere, including the use of real candles on the Christmas tree, despite cultural and logistical differences in the UK.
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