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The study’s timeline, including the times of measurement and the relevant events surrounding the pandemic.

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Code clusters.

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Summary of the interview scheme and additional measures across all four time points, including example questions.

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FTIR-ATR spectra of stearic acid versus ‘stearin’ (commercially available as “stearin for candles”, a mixture of stearic and palmitic acid) showing the same spectral features....

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FTIR-ATR spectra of stearic acid versus ‘stearin’ (commercially available as “stearin for candles”, a mixture of stearic and palmitic acid) showing the same spectral features....

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FTIR-ATR spectra of stearic acid versus ‘stearin’ (commercially available as “stearin for candles”, a mixture of stearic and palmitic acid) showing the same spectral features....

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Location of the samples provided by the beekeepers (N = 98).

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Location of the samples provided by the beekeepers (N = 98).

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Location of the samples provided by the beekeepers (N = 98).

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FTIR-ATR spectra of reference standards used for calibration—genuine (pure) beeswax, and adulterants (paraffin— Paraffinum solidum , stearic acid— Acidum stearicum ).

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FTIR-ATR spectra of reference standards used for calibration—genuine (pure) beeswax, and adulterants (paraffin— Paraffinum solidum , stearic acid— Acidum stearicum ).

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FTIR-ATR spectra of reference standards used for calibration—genuine (pure) beeswax, and adulterants (paraffin— Paraffinum solidum , stearic acid— Acidum stearicum ).

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FTIR-ATR spectra of reference standards (paraffin-beeswax mixtures containing different proportions of paraffin) used for calibration.

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FTIR-ATR spectra of reference standards (paraffin-beeswax mixtures containing different proportions of paraffin) used for calibration.

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FTIR-ATR spectra of reference standards (paraffin-beeswax mixtures containing different proportions of paraffin) used for calibration.

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FTIR-ATR spectra of reference standards (stearic acid-beeswax mixtures containing different proportions of stearic acid) used for calibration.

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FTIR-ATR spectra of reference standards (stearic acid-beeswax mixtures containing different proportions of stearic acid) used for calibration.

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FTIR-ATR spectra of reference standards (stearic acid-beeswax mixtures containing different proportions of stearic acid) used for calibration.

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Prediction performance parameters of the calibration curve constructed for determination of the paraffin share in beeswax: A scatter plot of FTIR-ATR predicted values (instrument r...

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Prediction performance parameters of the calibration curve constructed for determination of the paraffin share in beeswax: A scatter plot of FTIR-ATR predicted values (instrument r...

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Prediction performance parameters of the calibration curve constructed for determination of the paraffin share in beeswax: A scatter plot of FTIR-ATR predicted values (instrument r...