@article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_cirilloemilionm_2025, title = {3D morphology formation in a mixture of three differently averse components}, author = {Cirillo, Emilio N. M. and Jävergård, Nicklas and Lyons, Rainey and Muntean, Adrian and Muntean, Stela Andrea}, year = {2025}, journal = {Modelling and Simulation in Materials Science and Engineering}, volume = {33}, number = {5}, doi = {10.1088/1361-651x/ade4e6}, url = {1970764}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Institute of Physics Publishing (IOPP)}, keywords = {phase separation; ternary mixture; morphology formation in 3d; blume–capel model; coupled non-local parabolic system; monte carlo method; finite volume approximations}, abstract = {Film formation from solvent evaporation in polymer ternary solutions is relevant for several technological applications, such as the fabrication of organic solar cells. The performance of the final device will strongly depend on the internal morphology of the obtained film, which, in turn, is affected by the processing conditions. We are interested in modeling morphology formation in 3D for ternary mixtures using both a lattice model and its continuous counterpart in the absence of evaporation. In our previous works, we found that, in 2D, both models predict the existence of two distinct regimes: (i) a low-solvent regime, characterized by two interpenetrated domains of the two polymers, and (ii) a high-solvent regime, where isolated polymer domains are dispersed in the solvent background. In the significantly more intriguing 3D case, we observe a comparable scenario both for the discrete and the continuous model. The lattice model reveals its ability to describe morphology formation even in the high solvent content 3D case, in which the three-dimensional nature of space could have prevented cluster formation. To realize the simulations we have written specific codes using the languages C and julia. The codes closely follows the algorithmic dynamics governing the lattice and the continuum model.}, issn = {0965-0393}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1970764/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_niemikristian_2025, title = {A bibliometric analysis of the journal Nordidactica}, author = {Niemi, Kristian and Modig, Niclas}, year = {2025}, url = {1958142}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Syddansk Universitet}, keywords = {subject didactics; bibliometrics; systematic review; humanities; bifrost}, abstract = {Nordidactica (https://journals.lub.lu.se/nordidactica) is a Nordic journal for research on humanities and social science education, published by Karlstad university since 2011. Of particular interest of the journal is subject didaktik within the aforementioned fields. The presenters of this paper have recently taken position as editors of the journal and are interested in Nordidactica’s development over time. The aim of this paper is to present a bibliometric analysis of the journal. Bibliometrics is a statistical method for analyzing bibliographic data, particularly suitable for handling large datasets (Donthuet al., 2021; Petticrew & Roberts, 2006). Humanities and social science research is not as well-indexed as medicine and the natural sciences, rendering the usual bibliometric analytical tools, such as Gephi, Leximancer, VOSviewer and the like unfit for our purposes (Kemeç & Altınay, 2023; Mongeon, 2016; Lasda Bergman, 2012). We will instead use Bifrost (https://bifrost.kau.se), an analytical tool for analyzing bibliometric data from the Swedish databases DiVA (http://diva-portal.org/) and SwePub (https://swepub.kb.se). Since 2011, 330 different scholars (co-authors included) from 12 countries have authored 319 articles (reviews and research articles) in Nordidactica. This will then be our material, gathered and analyzed using Bifrost, to explore trends of research historically and today in the journal. This will, for example, include an analysis of keywords, scholars, subjects, materials and methods used in the published articles. To conclude, we will discuss the implications of the results, and possible develompents of the journal for the future. This will be of interest to the journal’s readers, authors, well as to scholars in the field of subject didactics.} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_alcalamarinsergi_2025, title = {A Comparative Analysis of Global Mobile Network Aggregators}, author = {Alcala-Marin, Sergi and Wu, Weili and Raman, Aravindh and Bagnulo, Marcelo and Alay, Özgü and Bustamante, Fabian E. and Fiore, Marco and Lutu, Andra}, year = {2025}, journal = {IEEE Transactions on Network and Service Management}, volume = {22}, number = {5}, pages = {4651--4667}, doi = {10.1109/TNSM.2025.3582089}, url = {2013658}, language = {eng}, publisher = {IEEE}, keywords = {mobile networks; roaming; application performance; network aggregators; 5g}, abstract = {The mobile telecommunication industry is undergoing continuous evolution to cope with ever increasing service requirements and expectations of end users. This has recently led to the rise of Mobile Network Aggregators (MNAs), a new type of global virtual operators that deliver mobile communication services by utilizing multiple Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), dynamically connecting to the one that best meets their customers' needs based on location and time. MNAs can then offer optimized global coverage by connecting to local MNOs that have limited (e.g., national) geographic service. In this paper, we provide a first in-depth analysis of the operations of three major MNAs: Google Fi, Twilio, and Truphone. We conduct performance measurements across these MNAs for critical applications spanning DNS, Web browsing, and video streaming, and compare their performance against that of a traditional MNO from two very diverse geographical locations, US and Spain. We find that MNAs may introduce some delay compared to local MNOs in the region where the user is roaming, yet they offer significant performance improvements over the traditional MNOs roaming model, such as home-routed roaming. To fully assess the potential benefits of the MNA model, we also carry out emulation studies assessing the potential performance gains that MNAs could achieve by deploying both control and user plane functions of open-source 5G implementations across different Amazon Web Services locations.} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_rnnerannaclara_2025, title = {A comparative study of how infectious diseases are portrayed in Swedish biology textbooks before and after the COVID–19 pandemic}, author = {Rönner, Anna-Clara and Jakobsson, Anna and Gericke, Niklas}, year = {2025}, url = {1993310}, language = {eng}, keywords = {science education; science textbooks; teaching materials}, abstract = {The COVID–19 pandemic had an immense impact on societies globally, emphasising the pivotal importance of understanding infectious diseases. This study was conducted to delineate the possible influence of the pandemic, by comparing how infectious diseases are portrayed in biology textbooks (school years 4–6 and 7–9) published before and after the COVID–19 pandemic outbreak. Data was subjected to content and thematic analysis, employing contagion literacy as an analytical framework. The contagion literacy framework identifies six content themes important to teach: contagions, transmission routes, hygiene, vaccinations, antibiotics and antibiotic resistance and sexually transmitted diseases that can be divided into three health literacy levels; functional, which focuses on factual knowledge, interactive, an invitation to what one should do and critical, which requires a higher awareness with critical reflection. The main conclusion from the comparative analysis was that very few changes were made in the textbooks as a consequence of the pandemic and an overall dominance of functional health literacy. However, critical health literacy descriptions of vaccinations increased in the aftermath of COVID–19 in lower secondary textbooks (7–9), while simultaneously content descriptions about antibiotic and antibiotic resistance were reduced. Critical health literacy aspects of vaccination were included in biology textbooks published only after the pandemic. Concomitantly, the inclusion of descriptions of linkage between contagions and infectious diseases and incubation periods was also found in textbooks published after the pandemic. Implications for curriculum development and the impact on teaching and learning are discussed. } } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_enmarkmartin_2025, title = {A comparative study of ion exchange vs. ion pair chromatography for preparative separation of oligonucleotides}, author = {Enmark, Martin and Unoson, Cecilia and Lesko, Marek and Stalberg, Olof and Stavenhagen, Kathrin and Jora, Manasses and Leek, Tomas and Thunberg, Linda and Borland, Kayla and Samuelsson, Jörgen and Fornstedt, Torgny}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of Chromatography A}, volume = {1746}, doi = {10.1016/j.chroma.2025.465790}, url = {1951637}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, keywords = {oligonucleotides; preparative chromatography; productivity; ion-pair reversed-phase liquid chromatography; ion exchange chromatography}, abstract = {Oligonucleotides are commonly purified using either ion exchange chromatography (IEX) or ion-pair reversedphase liquid chromatography (IP-RPLC). This study compares the purification of a crude 20-mer oligonucleotide (ON) using both methods under preparative conditions. Two variables were investigated during the separation: column load and gradient slope. Although the IEX purifications using agarose-based resins had longer cycle times, this was compensated by the high loadability compared to the silica-based IP-RPLC media. This resulted in both higher productivity and lower solvent consumption at all evaluated purities, ranging from 95 % to 99 %, at optimal productivity levels. At 95 % purity, IEX achieved more than twice the productivity, and at 99 % purity, the productivity was seven times higher. Additionally, solvent consumption was significantly reduced, with IEX consuming only one-third to one-tenth of the solvents compared to IP-RPLC at purities from 95 % to 99 %.}, issn = {0021-9673}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1951637/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_shaox_2025, title = {A comparison of approaches integrating power take-off systems into wave energy converters simulations}, author = {Shao, X. and Ringsberg, J. W. and Yao, H. -D and Johnson, E. and Forsberg, Jan and Zeinali, S. and Lindström, J. and Wiktorsson, M.}, year = {2025}, pages = {351--358}, doi = {10.1201/9781003558859-39}, url = {1917775}, language = {eng}, publisher = {CRC Press}, keywords = {wave energy conversion; commercial software; converter system; energy; hydrodynamic systems; in-house codes; mooring system; power take-off systems; prediction accuracy; system models; wave energy converters; mooring}, abstract = {In the design of a wave energy converter (WEC) in general, one critical aspect is to develop the power take-off (PTO) system since it has a significant impact on the overall energy harnessing efficiency. Therefore, the modelling of a PTO system should be considered in the simulation of a WEC and carefully tuned with its parameters to guarantee prediction accuracy. However, it is a challenge to model a WEC system with the hydrodynamic system, mooring system and PTO system in a fast and robust way due to various limitations of commercial software and in-house codes. This paper compares four WEC system models, which include either a simplified or a full PTO system model. They also integrate simplified, modified or full hydrodynamic system models. The most complex model considers a complete WEC system with a full hydrodynamic system, full PTO system and mooring system. The study object is the point-absorber WEC WaveEL 3.0 designed by Waves4Power AB. The power performance of the WEC is calculated for six sea states using the four models with different fidelities. The results of the four models are analyzed, and their pros and cons are discussed. Modelling strategies to fulfil different simulation goals are suggested. } } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_chaudharyrajat_2025, title = {A comprehensive survey on software-defined networking for smart communities}, author = {Chaudhary, Rajat and Aujla, Gagangeet Singh and Kumar, Neeraj and Chouhan, Pushpinder Kaur}, year = {2025}, journal = {International Journal of Communication Systems}, volume = {38}, number = {1}, doi = {10.1002/dac.5296}, url = {1688854}, language = {eng}, publisher = {John Wiley & Sons}, keywords = {data center networks; edge computing; fog computing; healthcare ecosystem; internet of things; network functions virtualization; software-defined networking}, abstract = {The need to provide services closer to the end-user proximity leads to the exchange of a large volume of data generated from the smart devices deployed at different geo-distributed sites. The massive amount of data generated from the smart devices need to be transmitted, analyzed, and processed. This requires seamless data exchanges among geo-separated nodes, which results in a considerable burden on the underlying network infrastructure and can degrade the performance of any implemented solution. Therefore, a dynamic, agile, and programmable network management paradigm is required. To handle the challenges mentioned above, software-defined networking (SDN) gained much attention from academia, researchers, and industrial sectors. Shifting the computational load from forwarding devices to a logically centralized controller is a dream of every network operator who wants to have complete control and global visibility of the network. Also, the concept of network functions virtualization (NFV) in SDN controller is required to increase resource utilization efficiency. Thus, in this paper, a comprehensive survey on SDN for various smart applications is presented. This survey covers the infrastructural details of SDN hardware and OpenFlow switches, controllers, simulation tools, programming languages, open issues, and challenges in SDN implementation with advanced technologies such as 5G and microservices. In addition, the challenges on the control plane and data plane are highlighted in detail, such as fault tolerance, routing, scheduling of flows, and energy consumption on OpenFlow switches. Finally, various open issues and challenges future scope of SDN are discussed and analyzed in the proposal.}, issn = {1074-5351}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1688854/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_benzanton_2025, title = {A conceptual analysis of verbs of pushing and pulling}, author = {Benz, Anton and Solstad, Torgrim and Bott, Oliver and Kahnberg, Martin and Schalley, Andrea C.}, year = {2025}, volume = {3}, pages = {43--52}, doi = {10.3765/elm.3.5829}, url = {1933512}, language = {eng}, keywords = {caused motion; conceptualization; lexicalization; german}, abstract = {Although verbal expressions of caused motion, such as push and pull, have been extensively studied within linguistics, semantic dimensions beyond path and manner of motion have received less attention. This pilot study aims to identify such dimensions involved in the expression of caused motion in German, focusing on observable properties of pushing and pulling events that determine the selection of verbs to describe events of caused motion. Using 3D graphical modeling, participants were presented with video clips of a computer-animated agent moving a barrel, thereby allowing for a systematic manipulation of properties and hence dimensions. We investigated four dimensions to assess their impact on verb selection: (i) angle of contact, (ii) movement of the agent relative to the barrel, (iii) the agent’s orientation/facing, and (iv) the force employed. Cluster and principal component analyses were conducted on the collected linguistic data. Verbs were represented by five-dimensional vectors capturing correlations with the cosine and sine of the angle, and marginal probabilities in conditions of instantaneous movement, forward facing, and heavy force. Our findings indicate that conceptually distinguishable verb clusters are primarily defined by the movement feature – that is, whether the agent moves together with the barrel or not – and the cosine of the angle. Contrary to theoretical predictions, little evidence was found supporting the categorization of verbs based on the force applied to the barrel. These results suggest that the movement and position of the agent relative to the moved object are key determinants in the production of verbal descriptions of caused motion events.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1933512/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_tkachukanton_2025, title = {A Corrosion Correction for Minimal Weight Design of Truss Structures under Compliance Constraint}, author = {Tkachuk, Anton and Tkachuk, Mykola}, year = {2025}, journal = {Technische Mechanik}, volume = {45}, number = {1}, pages = {110--125}, doi = {10.24352/UB.OVGU-2025-044}, url = {2022585}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Magdeburger Verein fur Technische Mechanik e. V.}, keywords = {compliance constraint; convex-concave procedure; corrosion effect; minimum weight design; semi-definite programming; truss structures}, abstract = {Corrosion-induced stiffness and strength reduction are often neglected in truss optimization. In the case of uniform corrosion of truss members, the stiffness reduction is proportional to the corroded area, and it has a significant effect during the typically required lifespan of steel truss structures. The corroded area can be predicted via a simplified model that takes into account the orientation of surfaces and the exposure time. The corrosion correction can be incorporated into minimal weight design under the global compliance constraint. The compliance constraint is formulated as a linear matrix inequality for a single load or multiple loads with an ellipsoidal uncertainty (a worst-case scenario problem). Herein, one continuous design variable is used to describe the area for rectangular cross-sections. The formulations with fixed width and with fixed aspect ratio yield convex and difference-of-convex programming problems, respectively. These problems are solved using interior-point methods with the CVX package∗ for disciplined convex programming called from MATLAB. The procedure scales well up to 1900 degrees of freedom and 3660 members on a laptop (producing a design within 8 minutes). The relative correction of the total mass of the structure due to corrosion is documented for illustrative examples. It can be larger than the loss area of the effective cross-section (typically 5-10%) under a specific condition.}, issn = {0232-3869}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2022585/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @book{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_munteanadrian_2025, title = {A Course in Homogenization-Based Techniques : Multiscale Modeling and Asymptotic Analysis}, author = {Muntean, Adrian}, year = {2025}, doi = {10.1142/q0538}, url = {2017316}, language = {eng}, publisher = {World Scientific} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_rnnblommalin_2025, title = {A critical explanation of uses of Carol Bacchi's WPR approach}, author = {Rönnblom, Malin and Edwards, Rosalind}, year = {2025}, journal = {Critical Policy Studies}, volume = {19}, number = {3}, pages = {518--524}, doi = {10.1080/19460171.2025.2555388}, url = {1999952}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Routledge}, keywords = {wpr; post-structuralist; epistemology; methodology}, abstract = {In this paper, we build on the focus of our edited collection to consider what the WPR approach brings to the analytic field, in contrast to other critical takes on policy analysis. How does its particular epistemological and methodological perspective illuminate policy and governance in a critical manner beyond somewhat narrower, descriptive interrogations? What are the potential extensions and elaborations of the approach? Our ambition is to discuss what we regard as the characteristics of the WPR approach in relation to other ways of doing critical policy studies - its affordances but also any drawbacks, as well as to consider the potential for the approach in the future. Our discussion is informed both by our shared feminist position and by our locations within post-structuralism, where Malin is a longstanding WPR researcher, while Rosalind is drawn more toward the end of the spectrum of post-structuralism that builds links with structuralism and constructivism.}, issn = {1946-0171}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1999952/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_hudsonbrian_2025, title = {A critical knowledge-led approach to curriculum research and teacher education across school subjects}, author = {Hudson, Brian and Olin-Scheller, Christina and Wegner, Anke}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of Curriculum Studies}, volume = {57}, number = {5}, pages = {507--526}, doi = {10.1080/00220272.2025.2575653}, url = {2018495}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Taylor & Francis}, keywords = {general didactics; interdisciplinary research; school subjects; subject didactics; subject-specific teacher education; transnational research}, abstract = {This paper introduces and provides an overview of the special issue of this journal on Transnational and Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Subject Didactics. It describes a perspective on Subject Didactics that draws on insights from both the long tradition of General Didactics and from more contemporary subject-specific practices. In doing so it presents the crucial bridging position of subject didactics between academic disciplines and educational sciences. An outline of the theoretical framework to curriculum research and teacher education is provided. Furthermore, the guiding research questions and overall approach are presented including a focus on the development of teachers’ powerful professional knowledge. It addresses the questions of why describe this approach as critical and what is meant by a knowledge-led approach. The approach to data collection, analysis and interpretation is outlined and the implications for curriculum planning and professional development are considered. A summary of discussions related to the focus of this special issue at the conference that gave rise to it follows. Finally, an overview of contributions to this special issue is provided. In conclusion these are reflected on in relation to the guiding research questions and the vital importance of Subject-Specific Educational Content Knowledge (SSECK) for teacher education is highlighted. }, issn = {0022-0272}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2018495/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_lopeslimamanuel_2025, title = {A curated dataset on the distribution of West Palaearctic freshwater bivalves}, author = {Lopes-Lima, Manuel and Aldridge, David and Alvarez, Maria and Araujo, Rafael and Barea-Azcon, Jose and Bikashvili, Ani and Bragado, Dolores and Bylyna, Lilia and Carlevaro, Anna and Cernecky, Jan and Cherot, Frederic and Cichy, Anna and Collas, Frank and Csanyi, Bela and Douda, Karel and Ercoli, Fabio and Feher, Zoltan and Ferreira-Rodriguez, Noe and Froufe, Elsa and Geist, Juergen and Gil, Maria and Goldyn, Bartlomiej and Golski, Janusz and Gomes-dos-Santos, Andre and Gumpinger, Clemens and Halabowski, Dariusz and Harbar, Olexander and Kamocki, Andrzej and Karaouzas, Ioannis and Labecka, Anna and Lajtner, Jasna and Larsen, Bjorn and Lavictoire, Louise and Lewin, Iga and Lipinskaya, Tatsiana and Madeira, M. and Mageroy, Jon and Moorkens, Evelyn and Morales, Javier and Motte, Gregory and Mumladze, Levan and Nakamura, Keiko and Ondina, Paz and Österling, Martin and Outeiro, Adolfo and Ozgo, Malgorzata and Patzner, Robert and Paunovic, Momir and Pereira, Joana and Petkeviciute, Romualda and Prie, Vincent and Reis, Joaquim and Riccardi, Nicoletta and Richling, Ira and Romero, Rafael and Sablon, Rose and Sandaas, Kjell and Severijns, Nathal and Shevchuk, Larysa and Sirbu, Ioan and Skawina, Aleksandra and Son, Mikhail and Sousa, Ronaldo and Spikkeland, Ingvar and Staneviciute, Grazina and Stanicka, Anna and Stockl, Katharina and Stunzenas, Virmantas and Taskinen, Jouni and Teixeira, Amilcar and Thielen, Frankie and Timm, Henn and Todorov, Milcho and Tomovic, Jelena and Tonczyk, Grzegorz and Trichkova, Teodora and Urbanic, Gorazd and Urbanska, Maria and Vainola, Risto and Varandas, Simone and Vercauteren, Thierry and Vicentini, Heinrich and Zajac, Katarzyna and Zajac, Tadeusz}, year = {2025}, journal = {Scientific Data}, volume = {12}, number = {1}, doi = {10.1038/s41597-025-05318-9}, url = {1986985}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Nature Publishing Group}, abstract = {Freshwater bivalves (FWB) are attracting scientific and societal attention given their essential ecosystem services, ecological functions, and poor conservation status. Current knowledge of the spatial distribution of West Palearctic FWB is poor preventing the understanding of biogeography and conservation planning. One of the priorities of the pan-European networking project "CONFREMU - Conservation of freshwater mussels: a pan-European approach" funded by the European Union, was to fill the knowledge gap on the distribution of FWB in Europe and adjacent regions. Based on the efforts of this network of scientists, we provide the most complete, taxonomically, and geographically accurate distribution of FWB species for the entire West Palearctic. The dataset contains 270,287 geo-referenced records of 93 native and 8 non-native FWB from 1674 to 2023. The dataset compiles information from private records from 82 specialists and multiple sources (e.g., published articles, grey literature, biodiversity databases, and scientific collections). This dataset, available online, represents an important data source for future studies on the biodiversity, biogeography, and conservation of these important organisms.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1986985/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_garciajohan_2025, title = {A Detailed Characterization of Starlink One-way Delay}, author = {Garcia, Johan and Sundberg, Simon and Brunstrom, Anna}, year = {2025}, pages = {43--49}, doi = {10.1145/3748749.3749090}, url = {2013617}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)}, keywords = {communication satellites; computer network performance evaluation; metadata; orbits; satellite communication systems; delay component; delay models; global internet; internet access; low earth orbit satellites; network measurement; one-way delay; performances evaluation; satellite network; starlink; probes}, abstract = {Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite networks, such as Starlink, are transforming global Internet access by delivering high-speed connectivity to underserved and remote regions. Despite extensive research into Starlink’s performance, latency characteristics remain under-explored. This study presents a comprehensive analysis of one-way delay components in the Starlink network using high-frequency, high-precision measurement probes. Over a 10-day period, more than 500 million probe packets were collected and analyzed. The results reveal minor diurnal latency variation and provide means to separate out the delay components contributing to the observed one-way delay, and we sketch a delay model and provide empirical distributions. By measuring both uplink and downlink paths, the study uncovers significant differences in scheduling behavior, with uplink delays more affected by Starlink’s periodic 15-second reconfiguration cycles. The results also highlight the limitations of using too coarse measurement intervals, which can introduce aliasing effects. Our OWD data set and traffic generation tool are made available to support further research in the area. }, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2013617/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_gerickeniklas_2025, title = {A framework for curricular analysis of powerful knowledge : comparing school biology in England, Finland and Sweden}, author = {Gericke, Niklas and Tani, Sirpa and Newall, Emma and Deng, Zongyi}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of Curriculum Studies}, volume = {57}, number = {4}, pages = {441--465}, doi = {10.1080/00220272.2025.2512323}, url = {1977731}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Routledge}, keywords = {curriculum analysis; curricular framework; powerful knowledge; transformation of knowledge; secondary education}, abstract = {This study investigates and compares knowledge types in national curricula embedded in the curriculum tradition (England) and the didactic tradition (Finland and Sweden). In the study, we develop and operationalize a theoretical framework based on educational purposes (academic, citizenship and humanistic purposes) and knowledge categories (substantive, disciplinary, sociocultural applications, pedagogical considerations and student-psychological considerations). The framework is thus embedded in a didactical perspective on powerful knowledge and is used as an analytical lens in a quantitative content analysis, and a consecutive qualitative analysis providing 'thick' descriptions of the biology curricula for each country providing a contextual interpretation of the results. From the analysis, we can conclude that the curricula are different and identify different aspects of knowledge. The English curriculum mainly identifies the products and processes of biology to teach. The Finnish curriculum has a holistic approach connecting the products and processes of biology, with the teaching and learning process and how students should apply the knowledge in society. The Swedish curriculum could be described as a hybrid of the English and Finnish ones focusing on the products and processes of biology and how this knowledge can be applied in society. Implications for teaching and learning are discussed.}, issn = {0022-0272}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1977731/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_silahlianahide_2025, title = {A gesture-based behaviour-driven development approach for end-user cobot programming}, author = {Silahli, Anahide and De la Rosa, Jose Pablo and Solis, Jorge and Garcia Ricardez, Gustavo Alfonso and El Hafi, Lotfi and Hakansson, Johan and Sorensen, Anders Stengaard and Silva, Thiago Rocha}, year = {2025}, journal = {Robotica (Cambridge. Print)}, volume = {43}, number = {6}, pages = {2046--2080}, doi = {10.1017/S0263574725101720}, url = {1981983}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Cambridge University Press}, keywords = {end-user development (eud); robot programming; industry 5.0; collaborative robots; multimodal interaction; behaviour-driven development (bdd); domain-specific languages (dsls)}, abstract = {This study presents an innovative framework to improve the accessibility and usability of collaborative robot programming. Building on previous research that evaluated the feasibility of using a domain-specific language based on behaviour-driven development, this paper addresses the limitations of earlier work by integrating additional features like a drag-and-drop Blockly web interface. The system enables end users to define and execute robot actions with minimal technical knowledge, making it more adaptable and intuitive. Additionally, a gesture-recognition module facilitates multimodal interaction, allowing users to control robots through natural gestures. The system was evaluated through a user study involving participants with varying levels of professional experience and little to no programming background. Results indicate significant improvements in user satisfaction, with the system usability scale overall score increasing from 7.50 to 8.67 out of a maximum of 10 and integration ratings rising from 4.42 to 4.58 out of 5. Participants completed tasks using a manageable number of blocks (5 to 8) and reported low frustration levels (mean: 8.75 out of 100) alongside moderate mental demand (mean: 38.33 out of 100). These findings demonstrate the tool's effectiveness in reducing cognitive load, enhancing user engagement and supporting intuitive, efficient programming of collaborative robots for industrial applications.}, issn = {0263-5747}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1981983/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_zieritzalexandra_2025, title = {A global meta-analysis of ecological functions and regulating ecosystem services of freshwater bivalves}, author = {Zieritz, Alexandra and Brian, Joshua I. and Sousa, Ronaldo Gomes and Aldridge, David C. and Atkinson, Carla L. and Douda, Karel and Vaughn, Caryn C. and Bespalaya, Yulia V. and Richmond, Tabitha and Ćmiel, Adam M. and Rock, Sebastian L.}, year = {2025}, journal = {Limnology and Oceanography}, volume = {70}, number = {10}, pages = {2982--2997}, doi = {10.1002/lno.70190}, url = {1994822}, language = {eng}, publisher = {John Wiley & Sons}, abstract = {Freshwater bivalves are globally distributed, diverse, and common in benthic communities. Many taxa, particularly in the most species-rich order, Unionida, are declining due to anthropogenic stressors, while a small number of non-native species have become increasingly abundant and widespread, commonly replacing native bivalve assemblages. To understand how these global changes may impact ecosystems and people, we conducted a meta-analysis of existing literature quantifying the ecological functions (= supporting or intermediate ecosystem services) and regulating ecosystem services of freshwater bivalves (hereafter “ecosystem services”). Random effects meta-analysis modeling across 447 case studies revealed a positive effect on human health, safety, or comfort of freshwater bivalve ecosystem services overall and specifically, via effects on native macrofauna, microorganisms, wastes, and pollutants, and the physico-chemical condition or quantity of sediments. Generally, effects of native species and species within the orders Unionida and Venerida were more significant and positive than those of other freshwater bivalves. No significant overall effect was found for ecosystem services related to zooplankton, algae, invasive species, and the physico-chemical condition of ambient water. Moreover, a significant bias toward publication of positive results existed for studies quantifying ecosystem services related to algae. These findings illustrate the global importance of the ecosystem services of freshwater bivalves and highlight the need for large-scale conservation and restoration efforts for their species and populations globally, including those of common species. Our findings also question common assumptions of strong and ubiquitous effects of freshwater bivalves on algae and water condition, cautioning against extrapolating observations across systems. }, issn = {0024-3590}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1994822/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_hedlundasa_2025, title = {A good autistic life : an autistic-led conceptualization of autistic flourishing through autistic women's-lived experiences}, author = {Hedlund, Asa and Wester, Maria Eriksson and Edenvik, Pia and Ingard, Cecilia and Isakson, Kajsa and Kron Sabel, Lisa and Uneus, Danielle and Lindstrom, Therese and Black, Melissa H. and Bertilsdotter Rosqvist, Hanna}, year = {2025}, journal = {Frontiers in Sociology}, volume = {10}, doi = {10.3389/fsoc.2025.1611803}, url = {2007993}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Frontiers Media S.A.}, keywords = {autism; autistic-led research; autoethnography; neurodiverse; women}, abstract = {Introduction and objective Interest in developing an understanding of "autistic flourishing" is steadily increasing in research and autistic communities. Flourishing is a multidimensional construct explained somewhat by positive emotion, but mostly by good psychological and social functioning. Autistic people process information and stimuli differently from neurotypical people, so it may be reasonable to assume that their definition of flourishing and the factors that influence it may differ from those of neurotypical people. Exploring flourishing from autistic women's perspectives is essential, as they have been historically overlooked in autism research, despite differing from autistic men in presentation and facing higher mental health risks.Methods This autistic-led, partly collective, autoethnographic study was conducted within the context of a broader project exploring the concept of autistic flourishing. Here, we employ a two-phased phenomenological approach, drawing on both autistic and neurotypical frames of analyses. In the first phase, autistic women draw on their lived experiences in a collective autoethnography, including both focus groups and collective writing, to shape the concept of flourishing and its indicators. These insights were further developed by neurotypical authors, who compare to neurotypical experiences and conceptualizations of flourishing.Results Two themes and twelve subthemes were identified. The first theme, "Living with a neurodivergent bodymind," presents how autistic women define and experience flourishing. The second theme, "Strategies for autistic flourishing," highlights actions autistic women take to achieve or maintain flourishing.Discussion and conclusion Through our autistic-led approach drawing on neurodiverse frames of analysis, our work presents a first initial investigation of autistic flourishing among women. Our findings suggest qualitative differences in autistic derived definitions of flourishing and its indicators compared to those of neurotypicals, emphasizing the importance of developing an autistic-driven understanding of flourishing.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2007993/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_fuchsjrgen_2025, title = {A graded Schur lemma and a graded-monoidal structure for induced modules over graded-commutative algebras}, author = {Fuchs, Jürgen and Grosfjeld, Tobias}, year = {2025}, journal = {Communications in Algebra}, volume = {53}, number = {9}, pages = {3909--3933}, doi = {10.1080/00927872.2025.2472241}, url = {1960600}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Taylor & Francis}, keywords = {graded schur lemma; graded-monoidal categories; graded-commutative algebras; frobenius algebras}, abstract = {We consider algebras and Frobenius algebras, internal to a monoidal category, that are graded over a finite abelian group. For the case that A is a twisted group algebra in a linear abelian monoidal category we obtain a graded generalization of the Schur Lemma for the category of induced A-modules. We further show that if the monoidal category is braided and A is commutative up to a bicharacter of the grading group, then the category of induced A-modules can be endowed with a graded-monoidal structure that is twisted by the bicharacter. In the particular case that the grading group is Z/2Z , these findings reproduce known results about superalgebras and super-monoidal structures.}, issn = {0092-7872}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1960600/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_radclyffethomasnatascha_2025, title = {“A great adventure in both teaching and learning” – Teacher identity and innovative responsible management education pedagogies in Business Schools}, author = {Radclyffe-Thomas, Natascha and Schmitz, Marina and Breitbarth, Tim and Miandar, Toloue and Pietrzak, Maria and Sebhatu, Samuel Petros and Simaens, Ana}, year = {2025}, journal = {The International Journal of Management Education}, volume = {23}, number = {3}, doi = {10.1016/j.ijme.2025.101142}, url = {1965071}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, keywords = {community of practice; innovation; responsible leadership; sdgs; sustainable development; teacher identity}, abstract = {This self-reference case study reports on applying teacher identity as a lens to examine the intentions and experiences of a group of business school pedagogy experts convened from the eight European regional chapters of the United Nations initiative Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) to support the Impactful Five (i5) project as an Expert Pedagogy Group (ExPeG). This paper introduces PRME, the i5 project in general and the concerted European approach. We discuss how Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) has demanded the need for innovative teaching, setting out some thoughts on the role of management educators as leaders and the concept of teacher identity and how these might link to the establishment of Communities of Practice (CoP) in the context of contemporary management education. Against this backdrop, we offer a snapshot of the teacher identity of educators heavily involved in an innovative ESD project over a period of approximately two years from 2022 to 2024, examining what motivates busy Business School teachers to join voluntary Responsible Management Education (RME) pedagogic initiatives and what, if any, impact does involvement with PRME i5 have on teachers’ professional identity. © 2025 Elsevier Ltd}, issn = {1472-8117} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_rocksebastianl_2025, title = {A habitat and a parasite : adult and larval parasitic freshwater mussels impact habitat choice and predator-prey interactions of a host fish and its prey.}, author = {Rock, Sebastian L. and Elmlund, Anna M. and Nilsson, P. Anders and Watz, Johan and Calles, Olle and Österling, Martin}, year = {2025}, journal = {Ecology and Evolution}, doi = {10.1002/ece3.72601}, url = {1950802}, language = {eng}, publisher = {John Wiley & Sons}, keywords = {community ecology; conservation; ecosystem function; endangered species; freshwater; microhabitat; parasitism; unionida}, abstract = {Parasitic freshwater mussels are endangered ecosystem engineers with an array of impacts on multiple trophic levels and life stages. While the impacts of adult mussels on separate trophic levels have been studied, few have directly tested how adult mussels can impact trophic interactions, or investigated the impacts of the parasitic mussel larvae (glochidia) on such interactions. We present a laboratory study which mimics two-stream substrates for the endangered thick-shelled river mussel (Unio crassus): one dominated by gravel and one by cobbles. First, the preference of a gammarid (Gammarus pulex) for mussel-dominated habitats was tested in the presence/absence of chemical cues from the predator bullhead (Cottus gobio). Second, the preference of bullhead for mussel-dominated habitats was tested under or without glochidia infestation. Third, the effect of infestation on bullhead predation on gammarids was assessed in the presence of adult mussels. Gammarids only significantly preferred mussel habitats in the absence of predator cues, whereas infested bullhead tended to prefer mussel habitats in cobble substrates. The presence of adult mussels only significantly reduced bullhead predation on gammarids in the gravel habitat, whereas infestation did not affect bullhead predation. Despite gammarids not preferring mussel habitat in the presence of predator cues, mussel beds represent valuable habitat to gammarids as mussel presence can facilitate a reduction of predation by bullhead. Infestation did not affect the rate of bullhead predation on gammarids but did attract bullhead to mussel habitat in cobble substrates. Our results suggest that mussel beds may be valuable habitat for both their host fish and the prey of their hosts, attracting both and increasing predator–prey interactions. This study highlights the cross-trophic mechanisms by which multiple life stages of parasitic mussels can impact the interactions of their surrounding benthic community, underscoring their importance as ecosystem engineers.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1950802/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_lindenpara_2025, title = {A high molecular weight coloured component in kraft pulping black liquor originates from polysaccharide degradation}, author = {Linden, Par A. and Andersson, Alexander and Lawoko, Martin and Lindstrom, Mikael E. and Henriksson, Gunnar}, year = {2025}, journal = {Nordic Pulp & Paper Research Journal}, doi = {10.1515/npprj-2025-0001}, url = {2014635}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Walter de Gruyter}, keywords = {kraft pulping; black liquor; alkaline carbohydrate degradation; technical lignin; colour formation}, abstract = {During kraft pulping of wood, a considerable part of biomass is solubilized, forming a black liquor from which material can be taken out as by-products. Of these, extractive-derived fractions such as tall oil and raw turpentine has long seen technical utilization, and presently, lignin degradation products have garnered a large interest. The carbohydrate degradation products, however, have seen considerably less focus. In this work, we have investigated the structure of a high molecular-weight fraction of the carbohydrate degradation products using nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, finding it to be a conjugated aromatic structure rich in methyl, methylidine, alcohol and carboxylic acid groups. Based on this information, we suggest a structure based on hydroxymethylfurfural as the repeating unit, with sugar acid substituents providing additional functionality. Additionally, UV-vis data of the polymer is compared with data from the kraft cooking of cotton linters and other model systems to corroborate the hypothesis that this polymer is indeed present in black liquor and potentially responsible for some of its characteristic colour. It also reacts in the kappa number analysis, exhibiting 40 % of the permanganate consumption predicted for pure lignin. Finally, the technical significance of these carbohydrate degradation products is discussed based on the structural findings.}, issn = {0283-2631}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2014635/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_colangelimatteo_2025, title = {A hybrid approach to model reduction of Generalized Langevin Dynamics}, author = {Colangeli, Matteo and Duong, Hong and Muntean, Adrian}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of statistical physics}, volume = {192}, number = {2}, doi = {10.1007/s10955-025-03404-1}, url = {1926971}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Springer}, keywords = {generalized langevin dynamics; model reduction; invariant manifold method; fluctuation–dissipation theorem}, abstract = {We consider a classical model of non-equilibrium statistical mechanics accounting for non-Markovian effects, which is referred to as the Generalized Langevin Equation in the literature. We derive reduced Markovian descriptions obtained through the neglection of inertial terms and/or heat bath variables. The adopted reduction scheme relies on the framework of the Invariant Manifold method, which allows to retain the slow degrees of freedom from a multiscale dynamical system. Our approach is also rooted on the Fluctuation–Dissipation Theorem, which helps preserve the proper dissipative structure of the reduced dynamics. We highlight the appropriate time scalings introduced within our procedure, and also prove the commutativity of selected reduction paths.}, issn = {0022-4715}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1926971/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_stensekearupgustav_2025, title = {A legal geography of wolves in Swedish landscapes : a morphogenetic approach}, author = {Stenseke Arup, Gustav}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of Property, Planning and Environmental Law}, volume = {17}, number = {2-3}, pages = {118--130}, doi = {10.1108/jppel-01-2025-0003}, url = {1998285}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Emerald Group Publishing Limited}, keywords = {landscape; legal geography; process ontology; relational jurisprudence; morphogenesis; wolves}, abstract = {PurposeThis paper outlines a morphogenetic landscape approach to explore the legal geography of wolves in Sweden. The purpose of this paper is to develop a theoretical framework for further research on species protection and law in the Anthropocene and to analyse law’s potential in protecting wolves in Sweden and Europe.Design/methodology/approachBuilding upon insights from legal geography and process philosophy, this paper outlines a morphogenetic approach to law in the landscape where law emerges within the interrelated processes that constitute a landscape. This paper then implements this approach in an analysis of wolves’ legal protection in Sweden and concludes with a more general discussion on implications for legal geography and law in the Anthropocene.FindingsSituating law as an aspect in wider landscapes rather than as a catalyst for general eco-centric paradigmatic changes produces a more nuanced discussion on the potential of legal solutions in the Anthropocene. Using laws to increase the legal protection for wolves is intrinsically entangled with broader efforts to shift anti-wolf dynamics in the landscape in more progressive directions.Originality/valueThis paper develops a process-oriented, relational approach to law in the landscape, which legal scholars and practitioners can use to understand how species protection and law function in dynamic landscapes in the Anthropocene.}, issn = {2514-9407}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1998285/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_garshasbiherabadmohammadsadeq_2025, title = {A Lightweight Learning-Based Approach for Online Edge-to-Cloud Service Placement}, author = {Garshasbi Herabad, Mohammadsadeq and Taheri, Javid and Ahmed, Bestoun S. and Curescu, Calin}, year = {2025}, journal = {Electronics}, volume = {15}, number = {1}, doi = {10.3390/electronics15010065}, url = {2029851}, language = {eng}, publisher = {MDPI}, keywords = {edge-to-cloud computing; online service placement; neural networks; genetic algorithm}, abstract = {The integration of edge and cloud computing is critical for resource-intensive applications which require low-latency communication, high reliability, and efficient resource utilisation. The service placement problem in these environments poses significant challenges owing to dynamic network conditions, heterogeneous resource availability, and the necessity for real-time decision-making. Because determining an optimal service placement in such networks is an NP-complete problem, the existing solutions rely on fast but suboptimal heuristics or computationally intensive metaheuristics. Neither approach meets the real-time demands of online scenarios, owing to its inefficiency or high computational overhead. In this study, we propose a lightweight learning-based approach for the online placement of services with multi-version components in edge-to-cloud computing. The proposed approach utilises a Shallow Neural Network (SNN) with both weight and power coefficients optimised using a Genetic Algorithm (GA). The use of an SNN ensures low computational overhead during the training phase and almost instant inference when deployed, making it well suited for real-time and online service placement in edge-to-cloud environments where rapid decision-making is crucial. The proposed method (SNN-GA) is specifically evaluated in AR/VR-based remote repair and maintenance scenarios, developed in collaboration with our industrial partner, and demonstrated robust performance and scalability across a wide range of problem sizes. The experimental results show that SNN-GA reduces the service response time by up to 27% compared to metaheuristics and 55% compared to heuristics at larger scales. It also achieves over 95% platform reliability, outperforming heuristics (which remain below 85%) and metaheuristics (which decrease to 90% at larger scales).}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2029851/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_fuchsjrgen_2025_1, title = {A manifestly Morita-invariant construction of Turaev-Viro invariants}, author = {Fuchs, Jürgen and Galindo, Cesar and Jaklitsch, David and Schweigert, Christoph}, year = {2025}, journal = {Quantum Topology}, doi = {10.4171/qt/234}, url = {2016318}, language = {eng}, publisher = {European Mathematical Society Publishing House}, abstract = {We present a state sum construction that assigns a scalar to a skeleton in a closed oriented three-dimensional manifold. The input datum is the pivotal bicategory \\mathbfMod<^>\\mathrmsph(\\mathcalA) of spherical module categories over a spherical fusion category \\mathcalA. The interplay of algebraic structures in this pivotal bicategory with moves of skeleta ensures that our state sum is independent of the skeleton on the manifold. We show that the bicategorical invariant recovers the value of the standard Turaev-Viro invariant associated to \\mathcalA, thereby proving the independence of the Turaev-Viro invariant under pivotal Morita equivalence without recurring to the Reshetikhin-Turaev construction. A key ingredient for the construction is the evaluation of graphs on the sphere with labels in \\mathbfMod<^>\\mathrmsph(\\mathcalA) that we develop in this article. A central tool is Nakayama-twisted traces on pivotal bimodule categories, which we study beyond semisimplicity.}, issn = {1663-487X} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_dewittemarieke_2025, title = {A Network Analysis of the Fear Avoidance Model of Genital Pain}, author = {Dewitte, Marieke and Werner, Marlene and ter Kuile, Moniek and Engman, Linnea and Flink, Ida K.}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of Sex Research}, volume = {62}, number = {5}, pages = {818--831}, doi = {10.1080/00224499.2024.2352540}, url = {1876963}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Routledge}, abstract = {Using a novel data-driven network approach, this study aimed to examine the interconnection between the key elements of the Fear-Avoidance Model of female genital pain - sexual arousal, fear-avoidant cognitions, and motivational coping - and its associated factors to predict the intensity and frequency of genital pain across women over time. Network modeling allowed for a comprehensive evaluation of the Fear-Avoidance model while capturing the dynamic features of genital pain. We estimated a cross-sectional and a temporal, contemporaneous, and between-persons network model on convenience-based data of 543 female students (mean age = 23.7 years, SD = 3.6) collected at three time points. Results showed that lubrication, pain catastrophizing, pain avoidance, fear-avoidance beliefs, sexual satisfaction, anxiety, and frequency of coital and non-coital sex predicted pain, with lubrication being the most consistent predictor across estimations. The network of women with recurrent genital pain showed a similar pattern as the network of the total sample, except that pain avoidance and fear-avoidance beliefs rather than pain catastrophizing predicted pain directly, and frequency of coital and non-coital sexual activities played a more prominent role. These results suggest that the main problem of genital pain centers around women not being sufficiently aroused during intercourse and inadequate ways of pain coping, which are critical targets of cognitive-behavioral therapy treatment and should be developed further.}, issn = {0022-4499}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1876963/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_bdekerfelix_2025, title = {A novel FFT-based micromechanical modeling approach for the fracture behavior of a composite core in metal sandwich plates using a cohesive zone model}, author = {Bödeker, Felix and Biel, Anders and Moshfegh, Ramin and Marzi, Stephan}, year = {2025}, journal = {Composite structures}, volume = {368}, doi = {10.1016/j.compstruct.2025.119231}, url = {1965079}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, keywords = {binary alloys; crack propagation; fracture energy; plate metal; cohesive zone model; composite core; computational homogenization; fft-based computational homogenization; fracture behavior; fractures mechanics; material layers; micromechanical modelling; modeling approach; sandwich plates; crack initiation}, abstract = {HybrixTM sandwich plates (Lamera AB, Gothenburg, Sweden) with metal face sheets could replace standard metal plates in many lightweight applications. Their composite core, which is crucial for the structural performance and the fracture behavior of the whole plate, consists of polymer fibers and binder, and a large amount of porosity. In this work, a novel micromechanical modeling approach for the fracture behavior of the composite core is presented, which could allow for a faster and improved design process for novel configurations of the plates. The modeling approach involves a novel method for the generation of virtual models for the complex microstructure of the core and our recently developed theoretical framework of an FFT-based computational homogenization scheme for cohesive zones. Furthermore, the parameters of the elastic–plastic material model including a non-local, ductile damage model were identified using microindentation experiments and mode I tests (Double Cantilever Beam). The novel modeling approach, along with the FFT-based homogenization scheme for cohesive zones, was also experimentally validated using mode III tests (Split Cantilever Beam) and a corresponding Finite Element simulation. }, issn = {0263-8223}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1965079/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_maharjanrajan_2025, title = {A numerical study of prefabricated full-scale light-frame timber modules including inter-modular connections}, author = {Maharjan, Rajan and Kuai, Le and Vessby, Johan and Ormarsson, Sigurdur}, year = {2025}, journal = {Structures}, volume = {76}, doi = {10.1016/j.istruc.2025.108865}, url = {1954709}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, keywords = {light-frame timber module; numerical modeling; racking stiffness; racking strength; inter-modular connection}, abstract = {Prefabricated timber modules are increasingly used as load-bearing structures in multi-storey residential buildings. Unlike traditional applications where they serve as non-load-bearing elements within superstructures such as steel frames, these modules must now support not only their own dead weight but also imposed loads, snow loads, wind loads, and more. This means higher need of more accurate predictions of the degree of utilization for both ultimate and serviceability limit states in various structural elements. In this study, an effective structural element based 3D finite element (FE) model initially developed and experimentally validated for small prefabricated modules has been further refined. The paper aims to validate the enhanced FE model, analyze inter-modular connection slip and shear deformations under varying loads, and identify key parameters influencing racking behavior in different module types. The model is experimentally validated against two full-size modules — one designed by platform framing and the other by balloon framing — and used to simulate various load scenarios in parametric studies. The model demonstrated satisfactory prediction of the racking stiffness and strength compared to experimental results. Furthermore, simulations revealed the influence of door opening placement and differences between platform and balloon framing on the non-linear racking behaviors. Balloon framing, in particular, offers advantages for reducing shear deformations within the module. The study also investigates the structural behavior of the inter-modular connections. The observed slip deformations in these connections can significantly affect the global racking behavior of a multi module structure. For a horizontal load F = 63.7 kN, the slip deformation of the inter-modular connections become larger than the shear displacements within the test modules.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1954709/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_michelsenclive_2025, title = {A perspective on developing an AI-driven digital triage platform for chronic disease mental health : insights and potential from My-E-Health}, author = {Michelsen, Clive and Kjellgren, Anette}, year = {2025}, journal = {AIMS MEDICAL SCIENCE}, volume = {12}, number = {4}, pages = {312--324}, doi = {10.3934/medsci.2025022}, url = {2017756}, language = {eng}, publisher = {American Institute of Mathematical Sciences}, keywords = {chronic disease; diabetes; chronic kidney disease; mental health; digital triage; telehealth; psychosocial care; risk stratification; my-e-health; efp mini}, abstract = {Chronic illnesses, such as diabetes and chronic kidney disease (CKD), impose a substantial global burden, affecting hundreds of millions of people and straining healthcare systems. Managing these conditions involves not only physical challenges but also considerable psychosocial distress. Patients with complex treatment regimens-frequent medical appointments, dietary restrictions, and potential complications-often experience depression, anxiety, and reduced quality of life, all of which can impede treatment adherence and worsen clinical outcomes. Research, including meta-analyses in dialysis and diabetes populations, indicates that psychosocial interventions and integrated mental health support can improve quality of life, glycaemic control, and emotional well-being. Despite the clear value of mental health integration, current in-person care models face significant limitations. Scarcity of trained mental-health professionals, geographical barriers, financial constraints, and social stigma frequently preclude timely psychosocial support. Consequently, many patients with chronic conditions receive inadequate mental-health care, compromising overall treatment success. This perspective outlines how a digital mental-health triage solution-supported by platforms like My-E-Health-could leverage artificial intelligence (AI). By embedding routine assessments, such as the Empowerment for Participation (EFP) mini, into chronic-disease management, patients can be screened more frequently for emotional distress. AI algorithms would then stratify patients into low-, moderate-, or high-risk categories and deliver tailored interventions. Moderate-risk patients could receive AI-guided coaching and self-management tools, while high-risk patients would be promptly linked to clinicians for intensive therapy. This approach optimises resource allocation, directing professional attention to the most vulnerable patients. Integrating AI-driven digital platforms- including telehealth portals and culturally sensitive, multilingual interfaces-may enable real-time monitoring, early intervention, and sustained patient engagement. Recent studies suggest that expanding telehealth options can reduce access barriers and stigma, encouraging patients to seek help. Further investigations-particularly longitudinal studies-are warranted to confirm sustained clinical benefits, cost-effectiveness, and scalability across diverse healthcare contexts. With continued improvements in AI-driven screening tools and patient-centred design, a well-implemented digital mental-health triage solution could make chronic disease care more holistic, sustainable, and effective.}, issn = {2375-1576}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2017756/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_campbelljamesadam_2025, title = {A population Monte Carlo model for underwater acoustic telemetry positioning in reflective environments}, author = {Campbell, James Adam and Shry, Samuel and Lundberg, Petter and Calles, Olle and Hölker, Franz}, year = {2025}, journal = {Methods in Ecology and Evolution}, volume = {16}, number = {4}, pages = {775--785}, doi = {10.1111/2041-210X.14508}, url = {1963979}, language = {eng}, publisher = {British Ecological Society}, keywords = {acoustic telemetry; animal movement statistics; aquatic tracking; movement ecology; population monte carlo; telemetry tracking; time-of-arrival positioning}, abstract = {Underwater acoustic telemetry positioning is widely used to track the fine-scale movements of aquatic animals. In study areas near acoustically reflective surfaces, reflected transmissions may cause large detection outliers that can severely reduce the accuracy of positioning models. A novel time-of-arrival model for telemetry positioning is presented that utilizes a population Monte Carlo algorithm to solve positions (termed PMC-TOA). Telemetry detection error is modelled as a mixture distribution, allowing reflected detections to be identified and positions to be estimated despite their presence. Importantly, the PMC-TOA model provides good measures of positioning uncertainty, facilitating the use of post-processing state-space models to further refine position estimates. A simulated telemetry study is used to validate the PMC-TOA model and compare its performance to a conventional time-difference-of-arrival positioning model. A real case study on Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) smolt passage behaviour is further used to demonstrate how PMC-TOA can be combined with post-processing models to produce high-resolution tracks. The resulting tracks are compared against those resulting from YAPS and TDOA positioning. The PMC-TOA model was shown to work well as either (i) a pre-processing step to remove reflected transmissions from time-of-arrival datasets, or (ii) a fast and accurate positioning method when paired with a post-processing state-space model. Positions returned by the model can be further used for animal movement statistics, allowing researchers to test the effects of experimental or environmental factors on the fine-scaled movement behaviours of aquatic animals in acoustically challenging environments. }, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1963979/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_janssonandr_2025, title = {A post-digital sense of place : A neo-romantic reading of the coworking space}, author = {Jansson, André}, year = {2025}, url = {1948715}, language = {eng}, abstract = {In modern history, the Romantic ethos implied an escape into the beautiful, the genuine and the sublime. While constituting a counter-force to functionalism, it also shaped the evolution of modern consumerism through the embracing of novelty and self-expression (e.g., Campbell, 1983; Smith, 2023). In a related way, this paper seeks to understand the current development of post-digital trends in working life through the lens of neo-romantic ideals. The analytical focus is on coworking spaces – a form of digitally reliant workspace where mobile workers, notably self-employed entrepreneurs and contract workers, can rent a desk or an office for a limited period of time. If the Romantic ethos was a key driver of consumer culture, today, the digitalization and flexibilization of work have led to a growing market for work spaces as attractive destinations and places to consume. Previous research shows that many coworking spaces function as anchoring places and environments for gaining a sense of presence, even inner peace, under digitally networked conditions (e.g., Cook, 2020; Bacevice & Spreitzer, 2023). The current analysis (part of a larger research project) extends these arguments through a case-study of a coworking space in an early-gentrifying part of Oslo, Norway. Based on ethnographic observations and interviews, the paper shows how neo-romantic tropes – e.g., local rootedness, organic materials, raw surfaces, analogue technology, and disconnected activities for pampering the self – saturate the textures of place as well as the mindsets of coworkers. In all, what emerges can be described as a post-digital version of topophilia (Tuan, 1974/1990).            ReferencesBacevice, P. A., & Spreitzer, G. M. (2023). ‘It's like, instant respect’: Coworking spaces as identity anchoring environments in the new economy. New Technology, Work and Employment, 38(1), 59-81.Campbell, C. (1983). Romanticism and the consumer ethic: Intimations of a Weber-style thesis. Sociological Analysis, 44(4), 279-295.Cook, D. (2020). The freedom trap: Digital nomads and the use of disciplining practices to manage work/leisure boundaries. Information Technology & Tourism, 22(3), 355-390.Smith, C. R. (2023). Romanticism, Rhetoric and the Search for the Sublime: A Neo-Romantic Theory. Cambridge Scholars Publishing.Tuan, Y. F. (1974/1990). Topophilia: A study of environmental perception, attitudes, and values. Columbia University Press.} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_carlmanpeter_2025, title = {A practical guide for professionals promoting physical activity}, author = {Carlman, Peter}, year = {2025}, journal = {Idrottsforum.org/Nordic sport science forum}, url = {1995433}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Malmö universitet}, issn = {1652-7224} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_gorinellisimone_2025, title = {A process-based competence evaluation for evidence-based dissemination (PROCEED) : a study protocol}, author = {Gorinelli, Simone and Sairanen, Essi and Hofmann, Stefan G. and Ciarrochi, Joseph V. and Tuomisto, Martti T. and Keinonen, Katariina}, year = {2025}, journal = {BMC Psychology}, volume = {13}, number = {1}, pages = {1--11}, doi = {10.1186/s40359-025-03228-4}, url = {1994364}, language = {eng}, publisher = {BioMed Central (BMC)}, keywords = {clinical competence; education; female; human; psychotherapist; psychotherapy; humans; psychotherapists}, abstract = {Background: Despite extensive training to ensure high competence among psychologists and psychotherapists, scientific evidence directly linking therapist competence to treatment success remains limited. Existing competency evaluation methods often rely on subjective self-assessments or external ratings of natural therapy sessions, which are influenced by client characteristics and session context. Grounded in process-based therapy (PBT), this study aims to develop and validate a novel video-based tool (process-based competence task, PBCT) for assessing psychotherapeutic competencies. Method: The validation of the tool will consist of two phases to ensure sensitivity to previous training and responsiveness to further training. First, sensitivity of the PBCT to prior training will be assessed by comparing the performance in the task in three groups (n = 240): psychology university students, psychotherapists in training, and psychotherapists. Second, the responsiveness of the PBCT to further training will be assessed among psychotherapist trainees and psychology students after a follow-up period (n = 160). Finally, the study will examine the impact of therapist competence on treatment outcomes in a brief intervention provided by novice therapists (n = 70). Additional measures will include traditional self-evaluations of competence, clinical confidence, and prior training and experience. Clients in the intervention study will be assessed using various process and symptom measures. Discussion: This study aims to develop and validate the PBCT, a novel tool for assessing therapist competence. The PBCT is designed to reflect clinical skill development and knowledge on therapeutic change processes. It is expected to be sensitive to prior training and clinical experience, responsive to further training, and capable of detecting competence-outcome associations. The results are anticipated to contribute to intervention and dissemination science by providing empirical evidence on the importance of therapist training and competence. Trial registration: The study is registered at: https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/B3A7D. }, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1994364/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_sarnodebora_2025, title = {A processual view on sustainability transitions in service ecosystems}, author = {Sarno, Debora and Enquist, Bo and Polese, Francesco and Sebastiani, Roberta and Sebhatu, Samuel Petros and Viljakainen, Anna Maria}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of Service Management}, volume = {36}, number = {2}, pages = {156--183}, doi = {10.1108/JOSM-03-2023-0094}, url = {1877811}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Emerald Group Publishing Limited}, keywords = {service ecosystem; sustainability transition; service-dominant logic; regenerative thinking; institutional work; value co-creation}, abstract = {Purpose: Sustainability transitions (STs) refer to large-scale step changes in complex systems required to face sustainability issues. We aim to delineate how they can unfold in service ecosystems, especially when inspired by regenerative thinking. Design/methodology/approach: We develop a conceptual framework based on a processual view of STs and provide a propositional inventory based on literature leveraging deductive reasoning. Moreover, we contextualize our conceptualizations by showing illustrative examples of cities coping with STs. Findings: We connect the perception of unsustainability with the shift toward service-dominant (S-D) logic and identify them as triggers of an ST; we focus on the role of nested service ecosystems and the adoption of regenerative thinking in STs; finally, we highlight the domino effect that can drive continuous change towards sustainability in service ecosystems. Future research could be focused on (loss of) sensemaking for driving STs, practical approaches to deal with institutional tensions in nested service ecosystems and the possible fractality of ST processes in service ecosystems. Originality/value: This study supports the understanding of STs in cities and other systems such as industries, markets and organizations. It contributes to ST literature by suggesting the adoption of S-D logic and system lenses to identify, drive and cope with system changes toward sustainability, showing implications for policymakers and practitioners. Furthermore, it contributes to S-D logic by unfolding the self-adjustment of service ecosystems and the focus of sustainability initiatives on nested service ecosystems to sustain the broader systems. Finally, it contributes to transformative service research by identifying how the procedural and inspirational principles characterizing regenerative thinking can support design for STs. © 2024, Emerald Publishing Limited.}, issn = {1757-5818} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_sasswanda_2025, title = {A quality education for sustainability teaching (QUEST) framework : Advancing action competence in sustainability education}, author = {Sass, Wanda and Boeve-de Pauw, Jelle N.A. and Olsson, Daniel and Rieckmann, Marco and Gericke, Niklas}, year = {2025}, journal = {The Journal of Environmental Education}, pages = {1--18}, doi = {10.1080/00958964.2025.2542937}, url = {1995953}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Routledge}, keywords = {action competence; critical; education for sustainability; educational theory; postcolonial}, abstract = {The Anthropocene, characterized by human behavior acting as a formidable force of nature, casts the question what it means to be human in new light. Consequently, discussions on quality education need revisiting. Drawing from the literature on quality education for sustainability (EfS) and decolonization of education, we investigate consequences for teaching and learning. We then zoom in on teaching approaches aimed at equipping current and future generations with what they need to contribute to a sustainable world in an equitable manner that embraces perspectives from both the Global North and South. Although much has been written about EfS, a comprehensive teaching framework is lacking to date. With the development of the Quality Education for Sustainability Teaching (QUEST) Framework, we initiate the quest for answers to what quality education should entail in the Anthropocene. }, issn = {0095-8964}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1995953/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_dewolffmiegaarskjaer_2025, title = {A salutogenic approach to early labor midwifery care in Denmark, Sweden, and Switzerland : A qualitative study}, author = {de Wolff, Mie Gaarskjaer and Grylka-Baeschlin, Susanne and Mueller, Antonia N. and Bodin, Maja and Pagh, Nanna B. and Ängeby, Karin}, year = {2025}, journal = {European Journal of Midwifery}, volume = {9}, doi = {10.18332/ejm/206921}, url = {1988062}, language = {eng}, publisher = {European Publishing}, keywords = {qualitative research; midwifery; care; maternity care; salutogenesis; latent phase; cross-national study}, abstract = {INTRODUCTION Early labor is critical in shaping birth experiences, and women seek midwifery care to manage challenges during this stage. A salutogenic attitude, focusing on positive experiences and health promotion, is needed instead of the current pathogenic maternity model. This study aimed to understand how midwives support women's positive early labor experience and to identify key elements contributing to salutogenic midwifery care practices during early labor. METHODS We employed a qualitative study design, conducting nine focus group discussions (FGDs) with 39 women in Denmark, Sweden, and Switzerland. First, data were analyzed thematically using an inductive approach to capture codes. Second, a salutogenic best-fit framework guided the analysis, structuring the data into three domains: comprehensibility, manageability, and meaningfulness. Within domains, subthemes were identified to elucidate how midwifery care might contribute to positive early RESULTS Comprehensibility was achieved when women trusted midwives to provide accessible, high-quality care tailored to individual needs to help them comprehend the maternity system. Manageability was experienced when midwives guided women through the uncertainties of early labor and provided plans when needed. Meaningfulness was created through availability, accessibility, and emotional support. Continuity of care was an underlying foundation for a positive experience of all three domains. CONCLUSIONS A salutogenic midwifery approach, centering on flexibility and individualization, was essential to women's positive experiences cross-nationally. Salutogenic midwifery care during early labor reduced anxiety and enhanced emotional resilience. Our findings underscore the importance of salutogenic midwifery care for women in early labor, which should be recognized and implemented in maternity care settings.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1988062/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_rocksebastianl_2025_1, title = {A scanning electron microscopy based survey of the impact of infestation by parasitic freshwater mussel glochidia upon the gill morphology of two species of salmonid fish}, author = {Rock, Sebastian L. and Townsend Jr, Victor R.}, year = {2025}, journal = {Parasitology international}, volume = {108}, doi = {10.1016/j.parint.2025.103071}, url = {1950791}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, keywords = {unionida; salmonidae; salmo; margaritifera; glochidia}, abstract = {Unionid mussels are a distinct order possessing a parasitic life history stage known as a glochidium that generally infests the gills of fish. Upon contacting the host tissue, the glochidium ‘bites’ down causing minor surface trauma but leaving most structural tissue unharmed. Host tissue immediately reacts and encompasses the larval mussel in a cyst where, if able to survive, the glochidia will develop and ultimately excyst as free-living mussels; in the case of the freshwater pearl mussel (Margaritifera margaritifera) adults can live in the sediment for up to 200+ years. While many histological studies have detailed both the encystment process and larval development with a fair degree of detail, few have utilized scanning electron microscopy to add further prospective. Few have investigated the effects of juvenile mussel excystment on host tissue. The freshwater pearl mussel is the longest encysting unionid mussel, remaining on their hosts for close to a year. Here, we investigate three stages of freshwater pearl mussel glochidia development on two host salmonid species (Salmo trutta and S. salar). Our survey supports previously published results and suggests that juvenile mussel excystment causes significantly more harm to host tissue than initial encystment. We provide a large library of images as supplements to this survey for both researchers and educators to use as references, either for educational purposes or out of general interest.}, issn = {1383-5769}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1950791/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_grovellenkarine_2025, title = {A short form tool for clinical assessment of caregivers' reaction}, author = {Grov, Ellen Karine and Wilde-Larsson, Bodil and Kjos, Bente odegard and Hov, Reidun}, year = {2025}, journal = {BMC Palliative Care}, volume = {24}, number = {1}, doi = {10.1186/s12904-025-01844-w}, url = {1987074}, language = {eng}, publisher = {BioMed Central (BMC)}, keywords = {caregivers; assessment tools; short version; the caregiver reaction assessment; global quality of life}, abstract = {BackgroundCaregivers take on several tasks to support the patients during their disease trajectory. The price caregivers pay might have impact on their health, schedule, necessity of support from others, economic situation, and quality of life. Therefore, health care personnel need assessment tools to capture the caregivers' reaction and situation. Clinical practice is characterized as a busy setting and long assessment tools might be time-consuming to complete.MethodsThis study aims to present a short form from an original (long) version of The Caregiver Reaction Assessment (24 items) and to show how these tools correlate in a repeated measures design with three assessment points. Demographics and clinical variables are analysed by means of descriptive statistics. To assess possible sex differences for the long version of The Caregiver Reaction Assessment, the short version of it, and a single item assessing global quality of life, we performed independent sample t-test and Pearson's correlation analysis.ResultsSufficient correlation was shown between the long version (24 items), the short version (6 items), and the single item measuring global quality of life. We present how assessment of the caregivers' reaction and situation can be managed by means of a stepwise approach with one single item on quality of life as the first step, a short form tool on caregiver reaction as the next, and finally a long version of a reputable tool, The Caregiver Reaction Assessment, as the third step.ConclusionIn this study we have shown how different tools correlate. We suggest these tools to be used in a three-step approach to assess caregivers' reaction and situation.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1987074/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_casogiuseppe_2025, title = {A Standardized Evaluation of QoS/QoE Performance in 5G and Beyond-5G Systems}, author = {Caso, Giuseppe and Rajiullah, Mohammad and Brunstrom, Anna and De Nardis, Luca and Alay, Özgü and Neri, Marco and Di Benedetto, M. G.}, year = {2025}, journal = {IEEE Communications Standards Magazine}, pages = {1--8}, doi = {10.1109/MCOMSTD.2025.3622065}, url = {2018518}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)}, keywords = {quality of service; telecommunication services; wireless networks; commercialisation; generation systems; heterogeneous services; interactive services; low-latency communication; mobile systems; performance; qos/qoe; quality-of-service; real- time; 5g mobile communication systems}, abstract = {Since their deployment and commercialization, 5th Generation (5G) mobile systems have been extensively analyzed to quantify the Quality of Service and Experience (QoS/QoE) achievable by heterogeneous services. Real-time interactive services, i.e., applications within the scope of Ultra-Reliable Low Latency Communication (URLLC) and at the intersection of URLLC and enhanced Mobile Broadband (eMBB), are, however, often tested using simplistic methodologies that do not provide accurate assessments. In this paper, we extend our previous work on the empirical characterization of mobile networks by presenting a comprehensive analysis of a methodology standardized by the International Telecommunication Union Telecommunication Standardization Sector (ITU-T). This methodology is designed for systematic and reproducible QoS/QoE evaluations of real-time interactive services. We validate it through dedicated measurements (for which we open-source the corresponding dataset along with this paper) in the Karlstad University testbed, i.e., a private network supporting 5G connectivity modes and features beyond those available in current public networks in Sweden. Our results, spanning across services, mobility scenarios, connectivity modes, and servers, provide key insights into the intricate dependencies between QoS/QoE, environmental conditions, and system configurations, ultimately serving as a foundation for designing high-performing beyond-5G mobile systems.}, issn = {2471-2825} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_dyrvoldanneli_2025, title = {A Subject Language Model of Interpreting Representations in their Intended Senses, IRIS}, author = {Dyrvold, Anneli and Ribeck, Judy}, year = {2025}, journal = {Designs for Learning}, volume = {16}, number = {1}, pages = {88--99}, doi = {10.16993/dfl.231}, url = {2010028}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Stockholm University Press}, abstract = {Understanding subject-specific texts requires interpreting representations\\—words, symbols, and images\\—in their intended senses. Many such representations are ambiguous, with meanings that shift depending on context and disciplinary conventions. This applies not only to words, for example, \\‘paper\\’ in everyday versus academic usage, but also to symbols and images, like \\‘\\–\\’, that must be interpreted in different senses depending on context. This article introduces the IRIS model (Interpreting Representations in their Intended Senses), a theoretical framework designed to capture the interpretative processes readers engage in when navigating subject language. Unlike existing models that focus primarily on vocabulary, IRIS encompasses all semiotic resources and foregrounds the discernments needed to resolve ambiguity. Analytically, it supports text studies by making explicit the interpretative demands posed by subject-specific representations. Pedagogically, it offers a tool for fostering metacognitive and metalinguistic awareness, helping learners and educators reflect on the challenges involved in interpreting subject languages.}, issn = {1654-7608}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2010028/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_bellstrmpeter_2025, title = {A Swedish-Norwegian Research and Development Project (R&D) : Current Status and Future Directions for the Development of Serious Games for Climate Related Crisis Training}, author = {Bellström, Peter and Bakken, Björn and Alaqra, Ala Sarah and Hindersson, Emelie and Koivisto, Jenni and Magnusson, Monika and Olsson, David and Persson Pavlovic, Erik and Pettersson, John Sören and Venemyr, Geir Ove and Wik, Malin}, year = {2025}, url = {2030144}, language = {eng} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_olssondavid_2025, title = {A systematic review of self-assessment scales on action competence in environmental and sustainability education : current limitations and development opportunities}, author = {Olsson, David and Berglund, Teresa and Boeve-de Pauw, Jelle and Gericke, Niklas and Olsson, Daniel}, year = {2025}, journal = {Environmental Education Research}, doi = {10.1080/13504622.2025.2605222}, url = {2026216}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Taylor & Francis}, keywords = {environmental education; education for sustainable development; assessment instruments; learning outcomes; citizenship education}, abstract = {Environmental and Sustainability Education (ESE) has the potential to empower learners to become agents of democratic transformation toward sustainability. Part of this lies in ESE's potential to foster action competence (AC) among learners. To capture this potential, ESE should be informed by feedback from adequate assessment instruments. The most common type is self-assessment scales, enabling large-scale statistical analyses. Drawing on theories of social change and democracy, we argue that self-assessment scales should: (a) be grounded in, and capable of assessing, AC for both individually driven and systemically oriented actions for social change; (b) distinguish between individual and collective AC; and (c) be based on a solid theoretical foundation regarding what supports and hinders actions for social change. Through a systematic review we identify validated scales assessing AC for sustainability and environmentally friendly actions, pinpoint gaps in terms of the a, b, and c listed above, and discuss ways to reduce these gaps through avenues for further instrument development and research.}, issn = {1350-4622}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2026216/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_sonnerfeldtamanda_2025, title = {A tradition beyond numbers : The Swedish management audit in historical perspective}, author = {Sonnerfeldt, Amanda and Rahnert, Katharina}, year = {2025}, journal = {Accounting History}, doi = {10.1177/10323732251400425}, url = {2024607}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Sage Publications}, abstract = {In Sweden, the statutory audit extends beyond the financial statement audit. It mandates an audit of the company's administration by the board and the managing director (management audit). Despite being a national tradition since the mid-seventeenth century and resisting various harmonisation efforts, the practice remains under-researched in accounting history. This study aims to analyse the development of the Swedish management audit from its legal inception in 1895 to 1994, the year prior to Sweden's EU membership. Through the lens of historical institutionalism and using document analysis, our findings reveal how critical events have prompted institutional changes, and how path dependencies have both sustained the continuity of the Swedish management audit and shaped its trajectory. The study offers three key contributions. Firstly, it deepens understanding of the antecedents of the Swedish management audit and the institutional context that has shaped its development, offering a nuanced perspective on its status and relation to the financial statement audit, both of which form part of the statutory audit. Secondly, it underscores the need for context-sensitivity in international harmonisation endeavours, emphasising the caution needed when adapting global audit standards to local regulatory environments and national audit traditions. Thirdly, it provides insights into the opportunities and challenges posed by the broader scope of the Swedish management audit, particularly in relation to the audit expectation gap literature. Furthermore, the study advances new avenues of inquiry, encouraging a rethinking of the audit concept to enhance its relevance both in Sweden and on a broader scale.}, issn = {1032-3732}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2024607/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_kumazakikota_2025, title = {A two-scale model describing swelling in porous materials with elongated internal structures}, author = {Kumazaki, Kota and Muntean, Adrian}, year = {2025}, journal = {Quarterly of Applied Mathematics}, volume = {83}, number = {3}, pages = {507--532}, doi = {10.1090/qam/1705}, url = {1921657}, language = {eng}, publisher = {American Mathematical Society (AMS)}, abstract = {We consider a two-scale parabolic problem describing the water-induced swelling for a class of porous materials with elongated internal structures. The system of evolution equations we are considering here consists of a parabolic equation describing the evolution of the moisture content into a macroscopic domain coupled in a two-scale fashion to a free boundary problem capturing a microscopic swelling process. The macroscopic domain is a three-dimensional object (the target porous material), while the microscopic domains are a stack of elongated pores modeled as one-dimensional halflines connected at an edge to the macroscopic domain. By imposing a flux boundary condition at the edge of each pore, we allow the moisture content to intrude into the respective microscopic domain. In this work, we prove the existence and uniqueness of a solution to our two-scale problem. One key ingredient in our proof is the guarantee that the microscopic solution is measurable with respect to variable pointing out to the macroscopic domain. By using the Banach’s fixed-point theorem, we establish the local-in-time well-posedness of our two-scale problem.}, issn = {0033-569X} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_sousaom_2025, title = {Ab initio investigation of ZnV2O4, ZnV2S4, and ZnV2Se4 as cathode materials for aqueous zinc-ion batteries}, author = {Sousa, O. M. and Sorgenfrei, F. and Carvalho, F. O. and Assali, L. V. C. and Lalic, M. V. and Thunström, P. and Araujo, Moyses and Eriksson, O. and Petrilli, H. M. and Klautau, A. B.}, year = {2025}, journal = {Acta Materialia}, volume = {282}, doi = {10.1016/j.actamat.2024.120468}, url = {1911170}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, keywords = {crystal structure; electrolytes; ii-vi semiconductors; layered semiconductors; lithium compounds; nanocrystals; photoelectron spectroscopy; vanadate minerals; vanadium pentoxide; zinc oxide; zinc selenide; zinc sulfide; ab initio investigation; cathodes material; density-functional-theory; electrochemical performance; electrochemicals; ion batteries; property; zinc ions; zinc vanadates; zinc-ion battery; selenium compounds}, abstract = {Zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) employing aqueous electrolytes have emerged as one of the most promising alternatives to lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). Nonetheless, the development of ZIBs is hindered by the scarcity of cathode materials with suitable electrochemical properties. In this work, we investigate the unique properties of zinc vanadate oxide (ZnV2O4, ZVO) and zinc vanadate sulfide (ZnV2S4, ZVS) compounds as cathode materials, focusing on their crystal structures, electrochemical performance, spectroscopic features and potential applications in ZIBs. Additionally, we investigate a new cathode material, zinc vanadate selenide (ZnV2Se4, ZVSe), constructed by replacing sulfur with selenium in the ZVS cubic structure. Our findings reveal that these compounds exhibit distinct electronic and electrochemical properties, although they have similar magnetic properties due to the fact that vanadium has the same oxidation state in all three compounds. On average, ZVS stands out as the most promising candidate for ZIBs cathodes, followed by ZVO. ZVSe, shows lower electrochemical performance and also has the obvious drawback of being more costly than the sulfur- and oxygen-based compounds. Our theoretical results align closely with available experimental data, both for electrochemical properties as well as x-ray and photoelectron spectroscopy, where a comparison can be made. }, issn = {1359-6454} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_feliciaaugustsson_2025, title = {Academically high achieving students (AHAS) self-perceived athletic competence and self-reported physical activity.}, author = {Felicia, Augustsson}, year = {2025}, pages = {400--401}, url = {2035971}, language = {eng}, keywords = {athletic competence; high achieving students; physical activity; self-concept}, abstract = {This study examines self-perceived athletic competence and physical activity levels among academically high-achieving students (AHAS) in Sweden. Gifted and high-achieving students can face negative stereotypes about their physical abilities and tend to have lower confidence in this domain compared to academic skills. Beliefs about physical competence can influence participation in physical activities throughout childhood and adolescence. Survey data were collected from students (N= 326) in Swedish upper secondary schools (ages 16-18). Academic achievement was measured with student’s self-reported grades in one Mathematics-, one English and one Swedish course. Athletic competence was measured with the Perceived Athletic Competence subscale of the Harter’s (2012) Self-perception profile [1] and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire for Adolescents (IPAQ-A) [2] self-reported physical activity.Pearson’s correlation analysis revealed a moderate positive association between athletic competence and IPAQ-A score (r=.59, p<.001), suggesting that students who perceive themselves as more athletically competent also report higher physical activity levels. However, academic achievement had no significant correlation with athletic competence (r = -.025, p = .654).An independent samples t-test was also conducted to compare students perceived athletic competence between AHAS (students with grade A in all subjects, n=41) and the control group (students with B-F grades, n = 285). There was a significant difference in the score for AHAS (M=15.58, SD=5.86) and control group (M=18.66, SD=6.67; t(324) = -2.841, p=.05 two-tailed) which suggests that AHAS perceive themselves as less athletically competent compared to their peers, although the effect size was small to moderate (d=-.474).Another independent t-test was conducted to compare IPAQ-A Score between the two groups. There was a significant difference in the IPAQ-A score for AHAS (M=2.24, SD=.53) and control group (M=2.45, SD=.61; t(332)=-2.077, p=.039 two tailed). This suggests that AHAS report lower physical activity, but effect size being small (d=-.343). Findings shows that AHAS students perceive themselves as less competent in athletic settings than other students, in line with previous research. AHAS are also relatively less physically active compare to other students and the underlying reasons for these associations need to be further explored in future research, as perceived athletic competence is one important component for youth’s engagement in physical activity.} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_straussanika_2025, title = {Accelerated Non-linear Stability Analysis Based on Predictions From Data-Based Surrogate Models}, author = {Strauss, Anika and Kneifl, Jonas and Tkachuk, Anton and Fehr, Joerg and Bischoff, Manfred}, year = {2025}, journal = {International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering}, volume = {126}, number = {1}, doi = {10.1002/nme.7649}, url = {1930514}, language = {eng}, publisher = {John Wiley & Sons}, keywords = {bifurcation points; data-based model reduction; limit points; non-linear stability analysis; reanalysis; surrogate model}, abstract = {In many applications in computer-aided engineering, like parametric studies, structural optimization, or virtual material design, a large number of almost similar models must be simulated. Although the individual scenarios may differ only marginally in both space and time, the same amount of effort is invested in each new simulation, without taking into account the experience and knowledge gained in previous simulations. Therefore, we have developed a method that combines data-based Model Order Reduction (MOR) and reanalysis, exploiting knowledge from previous simulation runs to accelerate computations in multi-query contexts. While MOR allows reducing model fidelity in space and time without significantly deteriorating accuracy, reanalysis uses results from previous computations as a predictor or preconditioner. In particular, this method enables acceleration of the exact computation of critical points, such as limit and bifurcation points, by the method of extended systems for systems that depend on a set of design parameters, such as material or geometric properties. Such critical points are of utmost engineering significance due to the special characteristics of the structural behavior in their vicinity. Conventional reanalysis methods, like the fold line analysis, can be used to accelerate the computation of critical points of almost similar systems but are limited in their applicability. For the fold line analysis, only small parameter variations are possible as the algorithm may not converge to the correct solution or fail to converge elsewise. Moreover, this method is only suited to finding the first critical points of limit point problems. In contrast to that, our developed data-based "reduced model reanalysis" method overcomes these problems. Thus, a larger parameter space can be covered. The efficiency of this method is demonstrated for a couple of numerical examples, including standard and isogeometric finite element models.}, issn = {0029-5981}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1930514/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_carvalhofo_2025, title = {Accelerating cathode design for zinc-ion batteries using data-driven screening and ab initio calculations}, author = {Carvalho, F. O. and Sousa, O. M. and Assali, Lucy Vitoria Credidio and Lalic, Milan V. and Araujo, Moyses and Eriksson, Olle E. and Petrilli, Helena Maria and Klautau, A. B.}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of Materials Chemistry A}, volume = {13}, number = {35}, pages = {29317--29322}, doi = {10.1039/d5ta02667a}, url = {2002678}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Royal Society of Chemistry}, keywords = {cathode materials; cathodes; chlorine compounds; cost effectiveness; digital storage; electric discharges; energy storage; inorganic compounds; ions; screening; zinc; zinc compounds; ab initio calculations; cathode design; cathodes material; cost effective; data driven; environmentally friendly alternatives; ion batteries; lithium ions; sustainable energy; zinc ions; lithium-ion batteries}, abstract = {The increasing demand for sustainable energy storage has driven significant interest in zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) as a cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternative to lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). In this study, we present a computationally driven approach to accelerate the discovery and design of cathode materials for rechargeable ZIBs, combining data filtering techniques with ab initio simulations. By screening 153 902 inorganic compounds from the Materials Project database, we identify eight promising candidates for cathode materials, among which ZnCrO4, ZnMnO3, and ZnMoO4 exhibit the most favorable electrochemical properties for large-scale applications, and where ZnCrO4 has not been discussed before, neither theoretically nor experimentally. These materials demonstrate minimal volumetric changes (less than 6%) during charge–discharge cycles, high theoretical specific capacities, elevated energy densities, high voltages, and reduced ionic diffusion barriers, all of which are critical for optimizing ZIB performance. Our findings highlight the potential of high-throughput computational screening to accelerate the development of next-generation energy storage materials, providing valuable insights for future experimental validation.}, issn = {2050-7488} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_hoseinyfarahabadymohammadreza_2025, title = {Accelerating Key-Value Data Structures Using AVX-512 SIMD Extensions}, author = {HoseinyFarahabady, Mohammad Reza and Taheri, Javid and Zomaya, Albert Y.H.}, year = {2025}, doi = {10.1109/CLUSTER59342.2025.11186494}, url = {2014709}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)}, keywords = {data structures; digital arithmetic; hash functions; memory architecture; multitasking; program processors; table lookup; throughput; vectors; advanced vector extension 512 intrinsic; cpu-based key-value data structure; data access; hash table; hash table acceleration; high performance computing; key values; layout designs; low latency; low-latency data access; memory layout; memory layout design; multiple data; multiple data (simd) parallelism; performance computing; single instruction; value data; vectorized hashing; failure analysis}, abstract = {Advanced Vector Extensions 512 (AVX-512), a modern SIMD instruction set for x86 architectures, enables data-level parallelism through 512-bit wide ZMM registers capable of processing multiple data elements concurrently within a single instruction cycle. In this study, we present a high-throughput, lock-free, in-memory architecture for key-value data-stores that exploits AVX-512 vector operations to accelerate fundamental operations such as insertion and lookup. Our design introduces an optimized memory layout that partitions the key space into two disjoint regions (primary and secondary) and employs three independent hash functions to identify candidate slots. This asymmetric layout improves key distribution, reduces collision probability, and enhances overall lookup efficiency. Experimental evaluation shows that this strategy yields the lowest insertion failure rate among tested memory partitioning schemes. By leveraging AVX-512 instructions in combination with most optimized memory layout, our implementation achieves insertion throughput within 6% of Intel TBB’s highly optimized multithreaded hash map, despite avoiding explicit synchronization or thread-level parallelism. Under workloads with 550 million entries and a 90% miss rate, our approach delivers 4.0-5.1x speedup over standard STL, Boost, Robin-Hood, and Abseil hash maps, and up to 2.5 x improvement relative to TBB and Abseil. These gains are consistently observed for both 32-bit and 64-bit floating-point key types. The results confirm the viability of AVX-512-centric designs as a cost-effective alternative to thread-level parallelism, particularly in environments where minimizing synchronization overhead and ensuring deterministic execution are critical. Our findings suggest for a paradigm shift in CPU and system architecture, emphasizing wider vector units and improved memory bandwidth utilization as primary levers for scalable high-performance computing. These findings suggest that future extensions of AVX-512 capabilities, such as non-blocking memory loads, expanded vector registers, and asynchronous prefetching, could enhance the efficiency of data-intensive workloads. } } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_kotewiczkrzysztof_2025, title = {Acidochromic Behaviors of Indacenodithiophene-Based Conjugated Polymers Containing Azo, Imine, and Vinyl Bonds}, author = {Kotewicz, Krzysztof and Franco, Leandro R. and Araujo, Moyses and Wang, Ergang}, year = {2025}, journal = {Macromolecules}, volume = {58}, number = {5}, pages = {2719--2729}, doi = {10.1021/acs.macromol.4c02700}, url = {1951639}, language = {eng}, publisher = {American Chemical Society (ACS)}, abstract = {Acidochromic materials possess significant potential for the development of molecular switches, acid sensors, smart displays, and erasable/reprintable media. The semiconductive nature of conjugated polymers exhibiting such a behavior makes them ideal for use in electronic devices. In this study, we present a comparative investigation of three indacenodithiophene-based conductive polymers, containing azo, imine, and vinyl bonds (namely, PIDT-BAB, PIDT-BIB, and PIDT-BVB, respectively). We examined the alterations in the spectral properties of these polymers upon exposure to trifluoroacetic acid (TFA). The acidochromic response of PIDT-BAB and PIDT-BIB is indicated by DFT calculations to occur via protonation at the nitrogen atom. PIDT-BIB demonstrated heightened sensitivity to TFA. Conversely, PIDT-BVB did not display acidochromic properties in the film but was responsive to TFA in solution through acid doping. Repeated exposure of polymer films was used to examine the robustness of the polymers over 50 cycles. DFT calculations showed an increase in the planarity of PIDT-BAB and PIDT-BIB backbones as a result of protonation. This effect was particularly strong in PIDT-BAB, resulting in an unusually large bathochromic shift of 510 nm. The corresponding pink-to-transparent transition is particularly interesting for applications in sensors. Our findings provide valuable guidelines for the design of conjugated polymers tailored for acidochromic devices.}, issn = {0024-9297}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1951639/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_haglundjesper_2025, title = {Action research on climate change education in lower secondary school : Students’ and teachers’ experiences}, author = {Haglund, Jesper and Gustafsson, Kristin and Nilsson, Sofie and Christenson, Nina}, year = {2025}, url = {1994743}, language = {eng}, keywords = {action research; sustainability; secondary education}, abstract = {An action research study on the topic of climate change education was conducted in collaboration between science and social science education researchers and teachers at three lower secondary schools. After joint literature seminars, teachers planned and conducted teaching sequences on climate change, including an out-of-school visit to the collaborating university with a focus on increased local risk of flooding due to climate change. Interviews with students at the end of the study revealed that they appreciated the teaching sequence, tried to lead their personal lives in a climate-friendly way, but were not very engaged emotionally in climate change as an issue. Meeting notes and interviews with teachers show that science teachers prioritized teaching climate change as a physical phenomenon, but social science teachers expressed frustration with students’ lack of emotional engagement and a perceived disconnect between students’ knowledge of climate change and choices in their personal lives. Challenges in conducting action research in a situation with different objectives across the initiating municipality, and participating researchers, teachers, and students are discussed.} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_haseebabdul_2025, title = {Adsorption energy distributions : Theory and applications in liquid chromatography}, author = {Haseeb, Abdul and Wondmagegne, Yosief and Fernandes, Miguel Xavier and Samuelsson, Jörgen}, year = {2025}, journal = {JOURNAL OF CHROMATOGRAPHY OPEN}, volume = {8}, doi = {10.1016/j.jcoa.2025.100252}, url = {1999940}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, keywords = {adsorption energy distribution; adsorption heterogeneity; adsorption isotherms; retention mechanisms; peak tailing}, abstract = {In liquid chromatography (LC), adsorption heterogeneity arises from the distribution of adsorption sites on stationary phases with varying interaction energies, affecting retention and separation performance. This heterogeneity can cause peak tailing, reduced resolution, and unpredictable retention times in analytical chromatography, as well as broad, asymmetric elution profiles in preparative systems. Adsorption heterogeneity depends on the combined effects of the stationary phase, the mobile phase composition, the analyte properties, and the chromatographic conditions. Traditional adsorption isotherms often fail to fully describe these complex interactions because they assume uniform adsorption energies. The Adsorption Energy Distribution (AED) framework offers a powerful alternative by modelling adsorption as a sum of independent homogeneous sites, each with a specific energy, offering a realistic representation of heterogeneous adsorption. This review introduces the theoretical foundations of AED, including its mathematical formulation and computational approaches, and discusses its application in interpreting retention mechanisms in LC. AED analysis is illustrated through its use in both chiral and achiral separations, as well as its ability to explain peak tailing and surface heterogeneity. Practical considerations, such as the range of concentration data in the adsorption isotherm, the selection of a suitable kernel function, and the number of iterations and grid points in AED analysis, are discussed. Special emphasis is given on how to visualize and interpret the AED. This review aims to provide chromatographers with a comprehensive understanding of AED, emphasizing its practical value in characterizing the chromatographic system and elucidating retention mechanisms in liquid chromatography.}, issn = {2772-3917}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1999940/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_guoyanfei_2025, title = {Adult Socioeconomic Position Mediates the Association Between Childhood Socioeconomic Position and Later-Life Frailty Trajectory : A Nationally Representative Cohort Study}, author = {Guo, Yanfei and Ng, Nawi and Hassler, Sven and Wu, Fan and Jonasson, Junmei Miao}, year = {2025}, journal = {Innovation in Aging}, volume = {9}, number = {2}, doi = {10.1093/geroni/igae080}, url = {1942118}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Oxford University Press}, keywords = {frailty trajectories; life course approach; socioeconomic position}, abstract = {Background and Objectives Early-life risk factors influence the aging process in the short term and shape its trajectory in the long term. We aim to (1) explore the association between childhood socioeconomic position (cSEP) and frailty trajectories and (2) test whether adult socioeconomic position (aSEP) mediates the association between cSEP and frailty trajectories.Research Design and Methods We analyzed 4 waves of the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study data. The frailty index was estimated based on the number of individual deficits across 40 indicator variables. Principal component analysis was used to generate cSEP and aSEP. Group-based trajectory models were used to identify the patterns of frailty trajectories over time. Causal mediation analysis was conducted to determine whether the aSEP mediated the association between cSEP and frailty trajectories.Results We identified 3 distinct trajectories of frailty progression. Low cSEP was significantly associated with "High and increasing frailty trajectory" (odds ratio [OR] = 1.76, 95% confidence intervals [95% CI]: 1.38-2.23; adjusted OR = 1.55, 95% CI: 1.22-1.97). About 30% of the cSEP effect on rising frailty trajectory was mediated through the aSEP, and there is a significant gender disparity in the mediating effect of aSEP (18% among men and 51% among women, respectively).Discussion and Implications Our findings suggest that policies that initially benefit children will yield well-being benefits as they reach adulthood. Promoting ongoing cSEP advantages increases the likelihood of delaying frailty progression in later life. This study underscores the critical importance of addressing social determinants of health throughout one's life course to foster healthy aging and diminish health disparities in later stages of life.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1942118/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_bornscheuerlisa_2025, title = {Adulthood trajectories of resilience and vulnerability : exploring gender differences in disadvantage after experience of out-of-home care}, author = {Bornscheuer, Lisa and Landstedt, Evelina and Gauffin, Karl and Almquist, Ylva B.}, year = {2025}, journal = {BMC Public Health}, volume = {25}, number = {1}, doi = {10.1186/s12889-025-21531-y}, url = {1939763}, language = {eng}, publisher = {BioMed Central (BMC)}, keywords = {resilience; vulnerability; childhood adversity; out-of-home care; register-based research; disadvantage; birth cohort study}, abstract = {BackgroundChildhood adversity places individuals in a vulnerable position, resulting in potentially enduring disadvantage across life domains like health and work. Studying the manifestation of this disadvantage is crucial for understanding which resources society can provide to mitigate or prevent it, which makes this subject a fundamental public health concern. This study investigated whether disadvantage patterns after childhood adversity differ by gender and educational level, using out-of-home care as proxy for early adversity.MethodsWe used register data from a 1953 Swedish birth cohort. Distinct profiles of socioeconomic and health disadvantage in individuals with out-of-home care experience were identified using group-based multi-trajectory modelling. Multinomial logistic regression was then used to determine whether gender and education, individually or in interaction with each other, predict group membership.ResultsIn the population without history of out-of-home care, adulthood disadvantage was highly gendered, with women being more likely to experience disadvantage related to unemployment and poor health, while criminality and substance misuse was more common among men. History of out-of-home care was associated with a general increase in adulthood disadvantage, but the gender differences were largely absent. Women in this group were however less likely than men to experience disadvantage across multiple life domains (complex disadvantage OR = 0.56, p = 0.046; unemployment-related disadvantage OR = 0.51, p = 0.005). Higher level of education was associated with reduced likelihood of membership in the group marked by disabling health disadvantage (OR = 0.55, p = 0.002) and complex disadvantage (OR = 0.37, p = 0.001). An interaction term between gender and education was not significant.ConclusionsAdulthood disadvantage was more common in the group with history of out-of-home care. The gender differences in disadvantage present in the full cohort were largely attenuated among individuals with out-of-home care history. We showed that using administrative data on outcomes across multiple life domains can provide rich descriptions of adult experiences after childhood adversity. Future research could examine gender differences in mechanisms translating into resilient or vulnerable trajectories, including the protective potential of education in relation to specific disadvantage patterns.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1939763/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_muskatbirgit_2025, title = {Aesthetic signals in organizational space : AI-driven visual contrast analysis of coworking and open-plan offices}, author = {Muskat, Birgit and Xia, Haiyang and Anand, Amitabh and Li, Gang and Tan, Adrian Heng Tsai and Karpen, Ingo Oswald}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of Management and Organization}, doi = {10.1017/jmo.2025.10061}, url = {2018506}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Cambridge University Press}, keywords = {organizational space; photo data; signaling theory; visual ai-based analytics}, abstract = {This study explores the visual aesthetics of organizational space by contrasting coworking spaces with traditional open-plan offices. Drawing on signaling theory and symbolic interactionism, we examine how ambience communicates symbolic meaning. Employing an archaeological approach to retrieve large-scale online photo data from Coworker and Pinterest, we then apply AI-driven deep learning visual contrast analysis to reveal clear aesthetic distinctions in organizational space. Coworking spaces evoke a homely, dining-room-like ambiance, with artwork, plants, warmer color palettes, and a more homely and hospitable ambience. Traditional open-plan offices, by contrast, tend toward cooler colors and industrial design elements. Findings suggest that coworking spaces visually signal greater affective and sensory value, promoting belonging, creativity, and warmth. The study contributes to organizational space theory by theorizing how visual aesthetics act as symbolic cues that shape workplace experiences and by introducing a methodological framework that integrates AI-based analysis with interpretive meaning-making. }, issn = {1833-3672}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2018506/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_melecristina_2025, title = {Affect-Based Well-Being in Caring Practices with Companion Robots}, author = {Mele, Cristina and Russo-Spena, Tiziana and Di Bernardo, Irene and Gherardi, Silvia}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of Service Research}, doi = {10.1177/10946705251372448}, url = {2023808}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Sage Publications}, keywords = {agencement; affect; caring practice; robotcare; well-being; sensory experiences}, abstract = {To investigate how socially assistive robots shape caring practices and support well-being in dementia care settings, this study focuses on agencement-emergent configurations of humans, nonhuman actors, and discourses. Using practice-based action research, the authors introduced the companion robot Hiro in two Italian nursing homes over an 8-month period, involving 22 cognitively impaired residents, followed by a 1-year follow-up. Drawing on qualitative data from observations, interviews, and field notes, the study advances three key contributions, formalized through five propositions. First, caring constitutes a sociomaterial practice, emerging through relational, embodied engagements in which care recipients actively participate in shaping the care. Second, the operationalization of agencement in human-robot dynamics shows how Hiro mobilizes sensory experiences (touch, sound, and movement) to generate relational entanglements that transform caregiving roles and flows of affect. Third, a proposed framework of affect-based well-being, articulated across three interrelated sensory dimensions-psychological (sensory intimacy), physical (sensory responsiveness), and social (sensory bonding)-extends existing service research by capturing embodied, situated, and relational dimensions of well-being. For managers, the findings provide actionable insights for using companion robots to enhance care practices by supporting affect-based well-being, reinforcing relational ties, and enabling personalized, dignified sensory experiences in resource-constrained settings.}, issn = {1094-6705} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_fiskarijuha_2025, title = {After Decades of Extensive Research, Is Kraft Lignin Valorization Still Up In The Air? – Obstacles, Opportunities, and Myths}, author = {Fiskari, Juha and Henriksson, Gunnar and Swerin, Agne and Carlsson, Gunilla and Sjöstrand, Björn and Germgård, Ulf}, year = {2025}, journal = {BioResources}, volume = {20}, number = {3}, pages = {5218--5221}, doi = {10.15376/biores.20.3.5218-5221}, url = {1956051}, language = {eng}, publisher = {NC State University}, keywords = {kraft lignin; valorization; lignocellulose; lignin research; myths}, abstract = {In the past decades, substantial research efforts have been directed towards increasing the availability of renewable and recycled raw materials. Lignin, one of the most abundant natural polymers, constitutes a vast, renewable, and largely untapped source of aromatic structures. In addition, it is one of the most abundant renewable sources of carbon. Despite the countless research projects aimed at valorizing kraft lignin, the largest source of industrial lignin, relatively few commercial kraft lignin products have emerged. Simultaneously, lignosulfonates represent a commercially successful range of products with a steady and growing global market. This paper reviews the current outlook of technical lignin research, including common misunderstandings, and discusses various factors that have hampered the use of lignin as a renewable source of materials and chemicals.} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_kuaijoanne_2025, title = {AI chatbot accountability in the age of algorithmic gatekeeping : Comparing generative search engine political information retrieval across five languages}, author = {Kuai, Joanne and Brantner, Cornelia and Karlsson, Michael and Van Couvering, Elizabeth and Romano, Salvatore}, year = {2025}, journal = {New Media and Society}, doi = {10.1177/14614448251321162}, url = {1947974}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Sage Publications}, keywords = {ai-mediated communication; algorithm audit; algorithmic accountability; digital infrastructure; election news; gatekeeping; genai chatbot; generative ai; microsoft copilot; quantitative content analysis; search engine}, abstract = {This study investigates the performance of search engine chatbots powered by large language models in generative political information retrieval. Applying algorithmic accountability as a central theme, this research (a) assesses the alignment of artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot responses with timely political information, (b) investigates the factual correctness and transparency of chatbot-sourced synopses, (c) examines the adherence of chatbots to democratic norms and impartiality ideals, (d) analyzes the sourcing and attribution behaviors of the chatbots, and (e) explores the universality of chatbot gatekeeping across different languages. Using the 2024 Taiwan presidential election as a case study and prompting as a method, the study audits responses from Microsoft Copilot in five languages. The findings reveal significant discrepancies in information readiness, content accuracy, norm adherence, source usage, and attribution behavior across languages. These results underscore the contextual awareness when applying accountability assessment that looks beyond transparency in AI-mediated communication, especially during politically sensitive events.}, issn = {1461-4448}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1947974/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_eskandarisamieh_2025, title = {AI Ethics in Practice : Insights from Journal Author Guidelines}, author = {Eskandari, Samieh and Neumann, Nadja}, year = {2025}, pages = {95--96}, url = {1982867}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Uppsala University}, keywords = {ai; author guidelines; generative artificial intelligence; publications} } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_alaqraalasarah_2025, title = {AI in education : Pedagogical possibilities and challenges}, author = {Alaqra, Ala Sarah and Kitkowska, Agnieszka and Martucci, Leonardo}, year = {2025}, pages = {31--46}, url = {2041674}, language = {swe}, publisher = {Karlstads universitet}, abstract = {In this chapter, we present the pedagogical possibilities of AI as well as the challenges it poses in education. AI is not merely a new technological tool but represents a fundamental shift in how students interact with knowledge, assignments, and learning environments. As educators, we must navigate questions of academic integrity, skill development, and pedagogical alignment, as AI tools are increasingly becoming part of learning and assessment practices. We consider how AI can support learning and possibly replace traditional methods; however, concerns about overreliance, misinformation, and the erosion of critical thinking remain. We share examples based on examination instances, honesty statements, and our observations on the impact of these tools on the learning experiences of students at Karlstad University and Jönköping University. These insights stem from our recent experiences, as well as students’ reflections and behaviors. Finally, we share insights and takeaways for the future use of AI in teaching and assessment, emphasizing the importance of transparent communication, clear boundaries, and a pedagogical focus on learning outcomes.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2041674/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @phdthesis{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_kuaijoanne_2025_1, title = {AI, News, and the State : Reinstitutionalising Journalism in Global China’s Algorithmic Age}, author = {Kuai, Joanne}, year = {2025}, doi = {10.59217/vtdx3630}, url = {1952107}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Karlstads universitet}, keywords = {algorithmic governance; comparative media studies; copyright law; critical political economy; digital platforms; institutional theory; journalism innovation; journalistic autonomy; law and policy; media governance; platformisation; sociotechnical systems}, abstract = {This dissertation investigates the evolving relationship between journalism and artificial intelligence (AI), focusing on the case of China within a broader global context. Drawing on a critical interpretivist and neo-institutionalist approach, the study explores how AI technologies are transforming journalistic roles, practices, organisational structures, and governance systems. The research conceptualises AI not merely as a set of tools but as a sociotechnical phenomenon that reshapes power relations among key institutional actors—news organisations, technology companies, and the state.The study employs a multi-method, multi-level research design across five interlinked articles. At the micro level, it examines how Chinese journalists perceive and adapt to AI, and how these perceptions are reflected in their professional role and reporting practices. At the meso level, it analyses the platformisation of news and how algorithmic distribution systems—particularly those developed by major Chinese tech firms—restructure the economic and institutional foundations of journalism. At the macro level, it interrogates the legal and regulatory frameworks governing AI and journalism, comparing developments in China with those in the US and EU to understand cross-national institutional dynamics and normative shifts.The research highlights a trajectory from institutional adaptability to reinstitutionalisation, showing how the traditional norms of journalism are reconfigured by both market-driven platform logic and state-led political imperatives. The Chinese case, while shaped by its unique media system and historical entanglements, offers insight into broader global tensions between technological innovation, media autonomy, and institutional control. By integrating journalism studies, science and technology studies (STS), political economy, and legal analysis, this dissertation contributes to a transdisciplinary understanding of AI’s impact on the future of journalism.;AI, News, and the State: Reinstitutionalising Journalism in Global China’s Algorithmic Age explores global power shifts and institutional struggles arising from AI’s integration into news production and distribution, with a focus on China and comparative insights from the US and EU. Bridging journalism studies, science and technology studies (STS), political economy, and legal analysis, this dissertation examines how AI is embedded in journalistic practices, media governance, and legal frameworks across divergent political systems. Adopting a critical political economy perspective, the work investigates how AI reconfigures power dynamics between media actors, tech firms, and the state. Focusing on journalism labour, media texts, platformisation, and copyright regimes, it analyses the adaptation of journalists to AI tools and the global race to govern generative technologies. This study provides a multi-level critique of journalism’s reinstitutionalisation under algorithmic conditions, shedding light on its implications for editorial autonomy, democratic values, and public accountability. It provides critical insights for scholars, practitioners, and policymakers seeking to understand the intersections of media, technology, and power in the algorithmic age.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1952107/FULLTEXT03.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_yitmenibrahim_2025, title = {AI-Driven Digital Twins for Enhancing Indoor Environmental Quality and Energy Efficiency in Smart Building Systems}, author = {Yitmen, Ibrahim and Almusaed, Amjad and Hussein, Muaz and Almssad, Asaad}, year = {2025}, journal = {Buildings}, volume = {15}, number = {7}, doi = {10.3390/buildings15071030}, url = {1962884}, language = {eng}, publisher = {MDPI}, keywords = {digital twins; machine learning; asset information requirements; asset information modeling; indoor environment quality; smart building systems; energy efficiency}, abstract = {Smart buildings equipped with diverse control systems serve the objectives of gathering data, optimizing energy efficiency (EE), and detecting and diagnosing faults, particularly in the domain of indoor environmental quality (IEQ). Digital twins (DTs) offering an environmentally sustainable solution for managing facilities and incorporated with artificial intelligence (AI) create opportunities for maintaining IEQ and optimizing EE. The purpose of this study is to assess the impact of AI-driven DTs on enhancing IEQ and EE in smart building systems (SBS). A scoping review was performed to establish the theoretical background about DTs, AI, IEQ, and SBS, semi-structured interviews were conducted with the specialists in the industry to obtain qualitative data, and quantitative data were gathered via a computerized self-administered questionnaire (CSAQ) survey, focusing on how DTs can improve IEQ and EE in SBS. The results indicate that the AI-driven DT enhances occupants' comfort and energy-efficiency performance and enables decision-making on automatic fault detection and maintenance conditioning to improve buildings' serviceability and IEQ in real time, in response to the key industrial needs in building energy management systems (BEMS) and interrogative and predictive analytics for maintenance. The integration of AI with DT presents a transformative approach to improving IEQ and EE in SBS. The practical implications of this advancement span across design, construction, AI, and policy domains, offering significant opportunities and challenges that need to be carefully considered.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1962884/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_morelvictor_2025, title = {AI-Driven Personalized Privacy Assistants : A Systematic Literature Review}, author = {Morel, Victor and Iwaya, Leonardo H and Fischer-Hübner, Simone}, year = {2025}, journal = {IEEE Access}, volume = {13}, pages = {160982--161002}, doi = {10.1109/access.2025.3609188}, url = {1999629}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)}, keywords = {data protection; machine learning; privacy; privacy assistant; systematic review}, abstract = {In recent years, several personalized assistants based on AI have been researched and developed to help users make privacy-related decisions. These AI-driven Personalized Privacy Assistants (AI-driven PPAs) can provide significant benefits for users, who might otherwise struggle with making decisions about their personal data in online environments that often overload them with different privacy decision requests. So far, no studies have systematically investigated the emerging topic of AI-driven PPAs, classifying their underlying technologies, architecture and features, including decision types or the accuracy of their decisions. To fill this gap, we present a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) to map the existing solutions found in the scientific literature, which allows reasoning about existing approaches and open challenges for this research field. We screened several hundred unique research papers over the recent years (2013-2025), constructing a classification from 41 included papers. As a result, this SLR reviews several aspects of existing research on AI-driven PPAs in terms of types of publications, contributions, methodological quality, and other quantitative insights. Furthermore, we provide a comprehensive classification for AI-driven PPAs, delving into their architectural choices, system contexts, types of AI used, data sources, types of decisions, and control over decisions, among other facets. Based on our SLR, we further underline the research gaps and challenges and formulate recommendations for the design and development of AI-driven PPAs as well as avenues for future research. }, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1999629/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_nilssonkarinhennum_2025, title = {Algorithmic management and occupational health : A comparative case study of organizational practices in logistics}, author = {Nilsson, Karin Hennum and Matilla-Santander, Nuria and Lee, Min Kyung and Brulin, Emma and Bodin, Theo and Håkansta, Carin}, year = {2025}, journal = {Safety Science}, volume = {187}, doi = {10.1016/j.ssci.2025.106863}, url = {1951657}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, keywords = {algorithmic management; occupational safety and health; logistics; workers' well-being and psychological strain; worker involvement; technology and work environment; the pdr model}, abstract = {Algorithmic Management (AM), which refers to technologies that use algorithms to oversee and direct workers, is increasingly being introduced across various sectors and workplaces. While previous research has focused on AM's impact on job quality in platform work, its effects on worker well-being in non-platform workplaces remain underexplored. This study seeks to deepen our understanding of the impact of AM on occupational health within non-platform workplaces. Drawing on the socio-technical lens and the Pressure, Disorganization and Regulatory Failure (PDR) model (Quinlan et al., 2001), it aims to identify organizational practices that shape the interplay between AM and employees' work experiences, health, and overall well-being. We conducted a comparative case study with two Swedish logistics companies and collected data from observations and semi-structured interviews. Our analysis focused on the interplay between organizational practices, AM technology, and worker experiences to understand key differences between the cases. Workers at both sites reported a low sense of autonomy and task significance. However, physical and psychological strain from AM was more pronounced in the e-commerce company, a disparity potentially explained by factors of the PDR model. We identified organizational practices that appear to positively influence workers' AM experiences: i) involving workers with the AM technology; ii) integrating AM considerations into occupational safety and health management; iii) designing AM applications that allow worker control; and iv) managerial practices that add qualitative assessments to AM's quantitative evaluations. Our research highlights the critical importance of designing organizational practices that incorporate AM in ways that promote occupational health alongside operational efficiency.}, issn = {0925-7535}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1951657/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_hennumnilssonkarin_2025, title = {Algorithmic management is associated with psychological distress, musculoskeletal pain, and occupational accidents : a cross-sectional study in logistics}, author = {Hennum Nilsson, Karin and Bodin, Theo and Strauss, Pille and Matilla-Santander, Nuria and Badarin, Kathryn and Brulin, Emma and Håkansta, Carin}, year = {2025}, journal = {International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health}, volume = {98}, number = {9-10}, pages = {929--942}, doi = {10.1007/s00420-025-02180-5}, url = {2017938}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Springer}, keywords = {algorithmic management; occupational safety and health; logistics; digitalization; psychological distress; occupational accidents; workplace injuries; musculoskeletal pain}, abstract = {ObjectiveAlgorithmic Management (AM) is increasingly shaping work environments across various sectors, influencing how tasks are assigned and monitored. While concerns have been raised regarding its potential impact on worker health, empirical evidence remains limited. This study examines the association between level of AM exposure and adverse health outcomes among logistics workers.MethodsThis cross-sectional study used an online survey, targeting logistics workers in Sweden. AM exposure was measured using an 11-item scale capturing aspects such as task allocation, surveillance, and performance monitoring. Health outcomes included psychological distress, musculoskeletal pain, headaches, sleep disturbances, and occupational accidents.ResultsHigher AM exposure was associated with increased prevalence of psychological distress (PR 2·12, 95% CI 1·49–3·02), occupational accidents (PR 1·92, 95% CI 1·22–3·01), headaches (PR 1·68, 95%CI 1·09–2·58), and musculoskeletal pain (PR 1·54, 95% CI 1·23–1·92). Stratified analyses revealed stronger associations for drivers, particularly regarding psychological distress, headaches, and sleep disturbances, while warehouse workers exhibited less consistent patterns.ConclusionsThese findings highlight AM as a potential occupational health hazard, particularly when involving high levels of automated oversight and direction. While AM can enhance efficiency, its impact on worker well-being and public health warrants further attention and potentially mitigation strategies to inform policies that balance technological advancements with worker health protection.}, issn = {0340-0131}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2017938/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_samuelssonjohan_2025, title = {All reports that the resistance will cease are false}, author = {Samuelsson, Johan and Larsson, Esbjörn and Lundberg, Björn}, year = {2025}, url = {1940718}, language = {swe} } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_mehrabitara_2025, title = {Allergic encounters in contact zones : Rethinking intersectionality through debility and trans-corporeality}, author = {Mehrabi, Tara}, year = {2025}, pages = {25--103}, doi = {10.4324/9781003404019-5}, url = {1939793}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Routledge}, abstract = {This chapter analyses material collected from scientific podcasts about allergies, scientific articles on the matter, and six interviews conducted in 2019 with people living with conditions that are commonly known as allergies. Using, on the one hand, feminist new materialist theories about the body as a material process of becoming with human and nonhuman others, and intersectionality on the other, it is argued that allergic bodies are situated socio-material trans-corporeal contact zones. In other words, bodies are enacted differently and become debilitated in these contact zones as social structures of power such as gender and economic conditions meet the materiality of the body and the world. The chapter contributes to nonanthropocentric understandings of intersectionality that engages with notions of gender, debility, and the body as always already enacted through material encounters with nonhuman others and situated in social structures as individuals experience their allergic bodies. } } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_soteviklena_2025, title = {”Allt jag behöver finns ju här” : Queera ungdomars narrativ om urbana normer och ruralt motstånd}, author = {Sotevik, Lena and Nordin, Amanda}, year = {2025}, journal = {Lambda Nordica}, volume = {30}, number = {3-4}, pages = {94--118}, doi = {10.34041/ln.v30.1058}, url = {2019361}, language = {swe}, publisher = {Föreningen Lambda nordica}, keywords = {rural; queer youth; lgbtqi youth; metronormativity; urban norm; narrative}, abstract = {This article explores how queer youth outside of urban areas relate to and oppose dominant narratives about place. The concept of big cities as self-evident is in Swedish research frequently referred to as an urban norm. This is our starting point, combined with a view of place as relationally constructed by ongoing negotiations (Massey 2004). Urban norm includes a general expectation that young people should want to move to big cities. For young queers this expectation also concerns gender and/or sexuality. Queer lives are associated with cities and not expected to take place elsewhere. Non-urban queers are predicted to move both from the closet into openness and from the countryside to the city, a notion referred to as metronormativity (Halberstam 2005).   The study’s 20 participants all somehow refer to their homes as peripheral. Narrative analysis was used to explore how the participants experience and negotiate place in relation to age and queerness. The result shows that queer youth outside urban areas are aware of, and relate to, urban norm and metronormativity. Many question the idea that everyone appreciates big city life. Some prefer to stay (or move back), but this choice depend on the possibility of queer community.  The participants actively negotiate place and take charge of changing both material and discursive conditions. Their critique concerns lack of representation and meeting places, unfair resource distribution and the idea of the preferred urban lifestyle. They create counter narratives by constructing positive, even idyllic, conceptions of rural life, as well as changing material conditions by organizing queer meeting places and events.}, issn = {1100-2573}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2019361/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_bergbenita_2025, title = {An Exploratory Cross-Country Study on Italian and Swedish Preschool Teachers' Role in Supporting Children's Mathematising During Play}, author = {Berg, Benita and Catucci, Ester and Leonardi, Laura and Franzén, Karin}, year = {2025}, journal = {Education Sciences}, volume = {15}, number = {8}, doi = {10.3390/educsci15081043}, url = {1995177}, language = {eng}, publisher = {MDPI}, keywords = {preschool teachers; mathematical thinking; play; focus group}, abstract = {This study examines how preschool teachers reflect on their role in challenging children's mathematical thinking in play. The study was conducted with participants in Italy and Sweden, and data were collected through focus group discussions. We use Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK) and the concept of didactic sensitivity to understand how preschool teachers describe their support of mathematical thinking in children's play and how they interact in play to promote mathematics learning. The findings show that teachers from both focus groups notice, interpret, and improve mathematical content in children's play. They outline their role in supporting mathematisation during play situations, for instance, by describing mathematical concepts and providing the children with resources. However, the findings show differences and tensions in how teachers perceive their role in children's play, with Italian teachers highlighting the importance of children's autonomy and Swedish teachers stressing the importance of being facilitators.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1995177/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_plankkatarina_2025, title = {An Immanent Turn in Protestant Spirituality : New Spiritual Practices in the Nordic Lutheran Churches}, author = {Plank, Katarina and Egnell, Helene and Lundgren, Linnea}, year = {2025}, journal = {Temenos}, volume = {61}, number = {2}, pages = {143--161}, doi = {10.33356/temenos.159800}, url = {2022686}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Finnish Society for the Study of Religion}, abstract = {This article examines the emergence of a range of new spiritual practices reshaping traditional religious expressions within Nordic Lutheran churches over the last fifty years. These holistic practices, which include meditation, yoga, sacred dance, and other creative forms of expression, integrate influences from Eastern traditions, folk religiosity including New Age practices, and secular approaches to wellbeing. Rather than existing as peripheral or fringe phenomena, these innovative practices have been woven into daily church life, serving not only as vehicles for spiritual progress but as expressions of holistic care and community building. The article argues that these practices are part of an ‘immanent turn’ in Protestant spirituality that has been ongoing since the 1970s. By adopting a bottom-up, lived religion perspective, the study challenges conventional top-down theological frameworks. It shows that when the focus shifts to laypeople’s everyday practices in local parishes, Lutheran Christian practice is revealed to be more flexible, inclusive, and deeply connected with embodied experiential spirituality. This approach encourages a rethinking of how Lutheran Protestantism is conceptualized, highlighting the importance of personal bodily centred experiences in the pursuit of engagement in the world and the ongoing evolution of church practice in contemporary society.}, issn = {0497-1817}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2022686/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_iheaturuchima_2025, title = {An integrated object-based sampling approach for validating non-contiguous forest cover maps in fragmented tropical landscapes}, author = {Iheaturu, Chima and Wingate, Vladimir and Akinyemi, Felicia O. and Speranza, Chinwe Ifejika}, year = {2025}, journal = {International Journal of Applied Earth Observation and Geoinformation}, volume = {139}, doi = {10.1016/j.jag.2025.104497}, url = {1955866}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, keywords = {accuracy assessment; integrated object-based sampling; spatial heterogeneity; spatially non-contiguous raster data; tropical forests}, abstract = {Validating forest cover maps is essential for evidence-based conservation and sustaining ecosystem services. However, complex spatial patterns in fragmented tropical forest landscapes-often comprising non-contiguous forest patches, interspersed with agricultural lands and other land cover types-pose considerable difficulties for accuracy assessment using conventional techniques. To address this, we developed an integrated object-based sampling (IOBS) method that combines stratified random sampling, proportional allocation, and sample distance optimization. The IOBS method was applied to assess the accuracy of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) global 25 m PALSAR-2/PALSAR forest/non-forest (FNF) 2020 map across 14 ecoregions in Nigeria. Its performance was compared to simple random, systematic, and stratified random sampling using the coefficient of variation (CV), heterogeneity index (HI), and true accuracy metrics. IOBS demonstrated substantially higher spatial variability (CV = 109.37) and heterogeneity (HI = 0.21) compared to other methods (CV = 28.84-53.93, HI = 0.05-0.11). The IOBS estimated an accuracy of 81.1 %, closely aligning with the true accuracy of 82.4 % and outperforming other methods (75.3 %-79.7 %). The higher performance of IOBS stems from its ability to capture a broad range of forest conditions-from extensive contiguous cover to small, fragmented patches-while minimizing spatial autocorrelation through distance optimization. By better representing local heterogeneity, IOBS offers a robust and precise framework for validating categorical forest cover maps in complex tropical landscapes, advancing accuracy assessment practices for remote sensing applications.}, issn = {1569-8432}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1955866/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_erikssonstina_2025, title = {Analogy competence for science teachers}, author = {Eriksson, Stina and Gericke, Niklas and Thörne, Karin}, year = {2025}, journal = {Studies in science education}, doi = {10.1080/03057267.2024.2434797}, url = {1922931}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Routledge}, keywords = {teaching with analogies; analogical reasoning; teaching strategies; analogy teaching model; science teaching}, abstract = {Analogies are common explanatory tools in science teaching and have long been appreciated for their function to facilitate students' learning of abstract scientific concepts, to stimulate engagement and motivation and to let students practice scientific language. At the same time, there is a risk that analogies may cause misconceptions. Therefore, teachers must have competence in how to use analogies in science teaching. Based on the question 'What do science teachers need to know, consider and master for fruitful teaching with analogies' we reviewed the research literature about teaching science with analogies. Applying a systematic integrative review approach, we identified key aspects of teaching with analogies that, based on a competence model, were constructed into the new Analogy Competence for Science Teachers (ACT) framework. The framework is aimed to guide and support teachers in planning and performing fruitful science teaching with analogies. Compared to previous teaching models, the ACT framework to a greater extent accentuates factors related to teachers' expertise and knowledge about the educational functions of analogies relating to the planning, selection, and instruction aspects of the teaching process, in addition to the conceptual considerations of analogies. The ACT framework has implications for science education and science education research.}, issn = {0305-7267}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1922931/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @mastersthesis{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_erikssonstina_2025_1, title = {Analogy competence for science teachers : The development and validation of the ACT framework}, author = {Eriksson, Stina}, year = {2025}, doi = {10.59217/wudk6243}, url = {2006468}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Karlstads universitet}, keywords = {analogy; analogy competence; science teacher education; biology teacher education}, abstract = {This thesis investigates the knowledge and skills required by science teachers to use analogies as pedagogical tools, referred to as analogy competence. Analogies are common explanatory tools in science teaching and have long been appreciated for their ability to facilitate students’ learning of abstract scientific concepts. At the same time, there is a risk that analogies may cause misconceptions. Therefore, teachers must have competence in how to use analogies in science teaching. This study aims to outline what teachers need to know and master to teach fruitfully with analogies – that is, analogy competence for science teachers. The thesis consists of two studies. The first study defines analogy competence for science teachers through a systematic integrative literature review in which key aspects of teaching with analogies were constructed into the Analogy Competence for Science Teachers (ACT) framework. The ACT framework comprises three interrelated dimensions – conceptual, procedural and performance – grounded in the Competence-Performance model proposed by Weinert (1999). Conceptual analogy competence encompasses the ability to identify suitable analogies and evaluate their educational functions. Procedural analogy competence involves context-sensitive planning, and performance analogy competence refers to the enactment of teaching with analogies, including scaffolding and moderating students’ analogical reasoning. The second study validates the ACT framework with upper secondary biology and natural science pre-service teachers, demonstrating its utility for evaluating and monitoring analogy competences. The findings support an extension of the ACT framework to include subject-specific conceptual competence as a sub-competence. A performance scale was developed to specify achievement levels across sub-competences. Together, these studies offer a theoretically grounded and empirically supported framework for science education and science teacher education, clarifying what teachers need to know, consider, and master for effective teaching with analogies.;Analogies are appreciated explanatory tools in science teaching. However, analogies may cause misconceptions. Science teachers therefore need competence in how to use analogies. This thesis defines analogy competence for science teachers through a literature review in which key aspects of teaching with analogies were constructed into the Analogy Competence for Science Teachers (ACT) framework. It comprises three interrelated dimensions, conceptual, procedural and performance, grounded in the Competence-Performance model proposed by Weinert (1999). Conceptual analogy competence includes selecting accurate analogies, procedural involves context-sensitive planning, and performance refers to teaching. The thesis validates ACT with upper secondary biology pre-service teachers, demonstrating its utility for evaluating and monitoring analogy competences. The findings support an extension of the ACT framework to include subject-specific conceptual competence as a conceptual sub-competence. The research presented here offers a theoretically grounded and empirically supported framework for science education and science teacher education, clarifying what teachers need to know, consider, and master for effective teaching with analogies.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2006468/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_jakobssonmartin_2025, title = {Analyzing video with three different methods to foster quality in social science teaching}, author = {Jakobsson, Martin and Malich-Bohlig, Nadine and Walkert, Michael}, year = {2025}, url = {2041075}, language = {eng} } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_suanetbianca_2025, title = {‘And, you know: there’s such a thing as society’: Towards a Clarification of the ‘loneliness paradox’ by a Macrofication of Loneliness Studies}, author = {Suanet, Bianca and Pavlidis, George}, year = {2025}, pages = {281--298}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-031-94565-6_12}, url = {1986720}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Springer}, abstract = {Loneliness is often seen as a personal issue but is deeply influenced by broader societal factors. This chapter critiques the “microfication” of loneliness studies, which focus predominantly on individual-level factors, and advocates for a focus on macro-level influences. Using Coleman’s boat model, we explore how societal structures, cultural values, and individual experiences of loneliness interact. The “loneliness paradox,” where loneliness is lower in individualistic societies like Northern Europe than in more collectivist societies such as Southern Europe, underscores the need to contextualize loneliness within cultural and structural conditions. We argue that welfare systems, resource distribution, and cultural norms play a significant role in shaping loneliness, challenging the narrative that individualization and digitalization are the primary drivers of social disconnection. This chapter calls for a shift toward viewing loneliness as a societal issue, requiring systemic explanations and interventions rather than focusing on individualistic solutions. It also addresses methodological gaps, proposing advancements like cross-national comparative designs, intersectional frameworks, and context-sensitive measures of loneliness. These innovations aim to uncover the complex dynamics between macro- and micro-level factors. By reframing loneliness through a macro lens, this chapter provides a foundation for both theoretical refinement and practical policy solutions to address loneliness as a structural phenomenon.} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_siverbosven_2025, title = {Antecedents to verbal reward salience}, author = {Siverbo, Sven}, year = {2025}, journal = {Scandinavian Journal of Management}, volume = {41}, number = {2}, doi = {10.1016/j.scaman.2025.101401}, url = {1939832}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, keywords = {incentive; praise; verbal reward salience; verbal rewards; work complexity}, abstract = {The aim of this research is to examine when verbal rewards are salient among personnel in workplaces, with a specific interest in how this relates to the behavior of superior managers. The study investigates several antecedents to verbal reward salience using a cross-sectional survey (n = 483). The findings indicate that verbal rewards tend to be more salient for personnel when their manager frequently provides them, when rewards are accompanied by specific attributes, when they are performance-contingent, and when personnel find the rewards attractive. While the study does not provide information about causality, the results are largely consistent with a conceptual model suggesting that certain managerial practices could potentially be linked to personnel perceiving verbal rewards as incentives. A subgroup analysis suggests that managerial practices related to verbal rewards differ in their association with verbal reward salience between the private and public sectors. }, issn = {0956-5221}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1939832/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_mehrabitara_2025_1, title = {Anthropocene Necropolitics and Extinction : Introduction}, author = {Mehrabi, Tara}, year = {2025}, pages = {127--132}, doi = {10.4324/9781003398486-11}, url = {2023771}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Routledge}, keywords = {anthropogenic; invertebrates; jurassic; anthropocene; miocene} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_holmpatrik_2025, title = {Appeal to morality or monitor and punish? : Attitudes toward academic dishonesty among Swedish health science students}, author = {Holm, Patrik and Terp, Ulrik and Alfredsson, Christina Fjaeraa}, year = {2025}, journal = {Discover Education}, volume = {4}, number = {1}, doi = {10.1007/s44217-025-00489-4}, url = {1964346}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Discover}, keywords = {academic dishonesty; academic integrity; attitudes; examinations}, abstract = {Academic dishonesty is a growing problem in higher education. This study examines students’ attitudes toward cheating. The sample consisted of 318 students enrolled in health science courses at a Swedish university. A survey-based quantitative approach was employed, integrating qualitative responses from open-ended questions. We investigated students’ overall attitudes, circumstances leading to cheating, the relationship between exam type and cheating tendencies, and level of awareness regarding university policies. The results show that 14.9% cheated, particularly on take-home assignments. Younger students and students at all ages further along in their education were more likely to cheat on these assignments. The qualitative responses revealed a pattern between the formal measures provided by the university and the students’ personal values and integrity related to academic honesty. The respondents believed that proctoring measures were the most effective in preventing cheating, while they had less confidence in measures based on trusting the conscience and sense of honor of students. It was also found that during the COVID-19 pandemic, students taking exams at home were more likely to cheat than those taking on-campus exams. The findings highlight the need for a balanced approach combining technological systems of monitoring and control with proactive strategies aimed at promoting academic integrity. }, issn = {2731-5525} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_bhowmikcarolinev_2025, title = {Appearing smart, confident and motivated : a lens model approach to judgment accuracy in an educational setting}, author = {Bhowmik, Caroline V. and Back, Mitja D. and Nestler, Steffen and Schrader, Friedrich-Wilhelm}, year = {2025}, journal = {Social Psychology of Education}, volume = {28}, number = {1}, doi = {10.1007/s11218-025-10057-1}, url = {1958278}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Springer}, keywords = {teacher judgment accuracy; first impressions; academic self-concept; zero-acquaintance}, abstract = {Which behavioral and visual information do teachers rely on when judging relevant characteristics of their students and which cues should they rely on? Drawing on Brunswik’s Lens Model (1956), we investigated the role of students’ expression of nonverbal behavioral cues (e.g., friendly facial expression) and physical appearance (e.g., wearing eyeglasses) and how this information is utilized during the judgment process by pre-service teachers and psychology students (N = 102). Perceivers provided ratings of students’ (N = 45) academic self-concept, intelligence and motivation in brief nonverbal video clips showing one student each in a physics classroom. Numerous behavioral and physical cues (in total 165) were extracted from the stimulus material by two independent raters. Perceivers achieved highest accuracy for students’ motivation, whereas intelligence was judged with the lowest accuracy. Lens model parameter analysis indicated that perceivers strongly relied on students’ sex, an attentive and self-assured facial expression, and whether or not a student was wearing eyeglasses in their judgments. Cues that were actually related to students’ characteristics, on the other hand, involved students’ sex, a masculine and distinctive appearance, and a tensed as well as friendly facial expression. An overall favorable judgment for boys points into the direction of a gender bias. Implications for our understanding of teacher judgment processes and outcomes are discussed.}, issn = {1381-2890}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1958278/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_saxegardsimona_2025, title = {Applying material flow assessment-based system expansion with multiple functions to solve for multifunctionality of recycling in life cycle assessment}, author = {Saxegard, Simon A. and Wikström, Fredrik and Williams, Helén}, year = {2025}, journal = {The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment}, volume = {30}, pages = {355--370}, doi = {10.1007/s11367-024-02364-0}, url = {1908757}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Springer}, keywords = {lca; mfa; allocation; recycling; system expansion}, abstract = {PurposeThere are several LCA methods in existence today that solve for the multifunctionality of recycling at the product level for determining the burden profiles of individual products. These product-level methods, however, often give varying environmental burden profiles and occasionally different conclusions for determining whether recycling causes greater or lesser burdens than linear product strategies. Such ambiguous results and findings across LCA methods confuse the public and decision-makers regarding the environmental implication of recycling compared to other material strategies. In this paper system expansion with multiple functions (SEMF) is investigated as a possible solution to the multifunctionality issue of recycling within life cycle assessment (LCA) whilst also providing a product-level perspective.MethodsThe background life cycle inventory (LCI) is based on ecoinvent 3.9 and the life cycle impact assessment (LCIA) method is based on ReCiPe 2016 (H). The study investigates the use of product-level methods and SEMF, both as separate approaches and as a proposal to combine them for addressing recycling in LCA. Simplified material flow assessment (MFA) is employed for calculating the foreground life cycle inventories (LCIs).Results/discussionProduct-level LCA methods of recycling strategies lead to a wide range of global warming potential (GWP) results for the same case scenario. This ambiguity prevents a uniform conclusion as to whether recycling causes lesser or greater burdens than linear material strategies. By contrast, it is demonstrated that SEMF finds one GWP for each recycling scenario, allowing for a less methodologically uncertain comparison with linear material strategies. It is also shown that attributional LCA (ALCA) in combination with MFA, can be used to build the SEMF study, bridging the informational gap between the product level and SEMF scopes of recycling in LCA.ConclusionThe sum of each product level ALCA can be used to assemble an LCA with the SEMF perspective. In this way, one can easily transition between the product level whilst comparing material strategies within a SEMF scope. To perform a SEMF-based LCA, it is necessary to include the number of times a recycled material is utilised and to employ MFA to track resource use, mass flows, and check balances. From this research further investigation is recommended into existing methods for establishing how many times a recycled material is or can be used. The authors also recommend further testing and use of the SEMF LCA method through its application in real-life scenarios.}, issn = {0948-3349}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1908757/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_bergbomsofia_2025, title = {Approaching persistent pain and emotion dysregulation : Development of the hybrid emotion-focused exposure treatment}, author = {Bergbom, Sofia and Zetterberg, Hedvig and Flink, Ida K. and Linton, Steven James and Boersma, Katja}, year = {2025}, journal = {Der Schmerz (Berlin. Print)}, volume = {39}, pages = {237--243}, doi = {10.1007/s00482-025-00885-7}, url = {1963598}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Springer}, keywords = {chronic pain; emotion regulation; psychological distress; depression; treatment implementation; chronische schmerzen; emotionsregulation; psychischer stress; behandlungsimplementierung}, abstract = {Background: Persistent pain, one of the most common reasons for suffering and healthcare seeking, often co-occurs with emotional problems such as depression and anxiety.Within the Center for Health and Medical Psychology at Örebro University, Sweden,we have developed a new treatment aimed at addressing co-occurring persistentpain and emotional problems: hybrid emotion-focused exposure treatment. Theoverarching idea behind the treatment is that patients who struggle with comorbidpain and emotional problems need to develop skills in dealing with emotions as wellas pain. With better skills in tolerating and soothing difficult emotions, patients will bemore able to approach previously avoided stimuli and situations, such as movements,activities and social interaction.Objectives: This review aims to delineate the development of the hybrid emotionfocused exposure treatment. It begins by outlining the theoretical background, thenproceeds to describe the techniques, discuss the evidence and conclude with anillustrative case example.Results: Thus far, the treatment has been tested in a single-case study and a randomizedcontrolled trial with promising outcomes. Overall, the hybrid treatment seems to havea good effect on patients’ depressive symptoms and pain interference. The treatmentis currently being implemented, and the implementation process evaluated, in primaryand specialist care across Sweden.Conclusions: The hybrid emotion-focused exposure treatment seems to be a wellsuited treatment for people with a high burden of persistent pain and emotionaldifficulties. There is good reason to implement the treatment in clinical practice andcontinue evaluating treatment effects across different contexts.}, issn = {0932-433X}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1963598/FULLTEXT01.pdf;https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1963598/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_johanssonanton_2025, title = {Approximate Probabilistic Inference for Time-Series Data : A Robust Latent Gaussian Model with Temporal Awareness}, author = {Johansson, Anton and Ramaswamy, Arunselvan}, year = {2025}, volume = {2}, pages = {310--321}, doi = {10.5220/0013154800003890}, url = {1963992}, language = {eng}, publisher = {SciTePress}, keywords = {recurrent neural network (rnn); approximative inference; deep latent gaussian model (dlgm); time-series data; variational recurrent neural network (vrnn); generative ai.}, abstract = {The development of robust generative models for highly varied non-stationary time-series data is a complex and important problem. Traditional models for time-series data prediction, such as Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM), are inefficient and generalize poorly as they cannot capture complex temporal relationships. In this paper, we present a probabilistic generative model that can be trained to capture complex temporal information, and that is robust to data errors. We call it Time Deep Latent Gaussian Model (tDLGM). Its novel architecture is an extension of the popular Deep Latent Gaussian Model (DLGM). Our model is trained to minimize a novel regularized version of the free energy loss function (an upper bound for the negative log loss). Our regularizer, which accounts for data trends, facilitates robustness to data errors that arise from additive noise. Experiments conducted show that tDLGM is able to reconstruct and generate complex time-series data. Further, the prediction error does not increase in the presence of additive Gaussian noise. } } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_souzaleonardos_2025, title = {Are we ready to conserve species complexes? : Insights from morphometrics and distribution of the Poidium complex (Poaceae)}, author = {Souza, Leonardo S. and da Silva, Leonardo N. and Andrade, Bianca O. and Saarela, Jeffery M. and Souza-Chies, Tatiana T.}, year = {2025}, journal = {Botanical journal of the Linnean Society}, doi = {10.1093/botlinnean/boaf095}, url = {2017942}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Oxford University Press}, keywords = {briza; calothecinae; chascolytrum; conservation biology; integrative taxonomy; plant diversity; pooideae; south america}, abstract = {Conservation strategies rely on precise taxonomic delimitation, yet delineating species complexes remains challenging. Despite these difficulties, it is crucial to protect vulnerable complexes. We examined the Poidium complex, comprising five morphologically similar taxa that co-occur in the highland grasslands of northeast Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Our goals were to assess whether morphological characters distinguish taxa or groups within the complex, evaluate correlations with environmental and geographic patterns, and inform conservation priorities. Using uni- and multivariate analyses of morphometric and environmental data, we identified three main groups within the complex, each defined by distinctive palea and lemma surface traits. Quantitative spikelet and lemma characters significantly differentiate these groups, and environmental and morphometric variables help characterize subgroups within the clusters. The majority of subgroups are concentrated in Northeast Rio Grande do Sul. Our results support circumscribing Poidium juergensii as having only strigose lemmas and no infraspecific delimitation, as well as treating individuals with glabrous lemmas at the species level, as Poidium tricholepis sp. nov. In addition, we highlight the weak morphological distinction between Poidium calotheca and Poidium ambiguum in sympatric areas. This study underscores the uniqueness of the South Brazilian highland grasslands and the relevance of including species complexes in conservation efforts.}, issn = {0024-4074} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_rydinmikael_2025, title = {Areas of tension in teaching climate change–conflicts between Swedish preservice science teachers’ beliefs}, author = {Rydin, Mikael and Gericke, Niklas and Christenson, Nina and Haglund, Jesper}, year = {2025}, journal = {International Journal of Science Education}, doi = {10.1080/09500693.2025.2466771}, url = {1942161}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Routledge}, keywords = {climate change education; preservice science teachers; teacher beliefs}, abstract = {Introducing climate change education into the science curricula and the classroom requires science teacher education to prepare preservice science teachers to navigate political, ethical, and emotional dimensions. This study investigates Swedish preservice science teachers’ beliefs about teaching climate change, revealing tensions between traditional science teaching and climate change education. Using semi-structured interviews with six preservice science teachers from a Swedish university, we identified beliefs about teaching approaches, content, students, self, teaching strategies, and context relating to teaching climate change. Three tensions emerged between the preservice teachers’ held beliefs: (1) dealing with values in balancing teacher neutrality and passion for the topic, (2) dealing with emotions in giving students an understanding of the severity of climate change while managing negative impacts on students’ emotional wellbeing, and (3) aligning a view of climate change as an anthropocentric issue and a traditional focus on scientific concepts in science education. These findings indicate the need to develop science teacher education to address these tensions, as introducing climate change education into the science curricula requires navigating political, ethical, and emotional dimensions, diverging from traditional science teaching focused on facts and concepts. Finally, we offer recommendations for teacher education programmes. }, issn = {0950-0693}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1942161/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_ohlssonhlne_2025, title = {Artefacts, Afterlives, and the Material Traces of Emilie Högqvist (1812–1846), a Swedish Icon of Romanticism}, author = {Ohlsson, Hélène}, year = {2025}, journal = {Konsthistorisk Tidskrift}, doi = {10.1080/00233609.2025.2554103}, url = {2028575}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Taylor & Francis}, abstract = {Summary: This article examines a selection of artefacts either owned by or associated with the actress, courtesan, and salonnière Emilie Högqvist (1812–1846). The aim is to explore Högqvist’s legacy by engaging with non-canonical sources located in archives, museums, and a private collection. Drawing on Michelle Caswell’s and Marika Cifor’s theoretical concept of radical empathy, David Dunér’s notion of cognitive history, and Staffan Bergwik’s method of re-contextualization, the analysis is grounded in the author’s own positionality. By “thinking with” the artefacts and attending to the affective and cognitive responses they elicit, the article reflects on the layered meanings embedded in these objects. In doing so, it contributes to the body of knowledge surrounding Högqvist, the enduring impact of her posthumous legacy, and the broader cultural context of the Romantic era in Sweden.}, issn = {0023-3609}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2028575/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_kuaijoanne_2025_2, title = {Artificial Intelligence Technologies in Journalism in China}, author = {Kuai, Joanne and Wang, Xueying and Karlsson, Michael}, year = {2025}, pages = {367--382}, doi = {10.1002/9781394250424.ch25}, url = {2028553}, language = {eng}, publisher = {John Wiley & Sons}, keywords = {ai governance; ai news anchor; aigc; journalism innovation; news-writing bots; artificial intelligence governance; artificial intelligence news anchor; artificial intelligence technologies; copyright protections; historical development; news articles; news-writing bot; regulatory frameworks; copyrights}, abstract = {The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into journalism has become a global phenomenon, with China emerging as a notable player in this evolving landscape. Milestones specific to China, such as the introduction of AI news anchors and the landmark case where AI-generated news articles were granted copyright protection, underscore the country’s pioneering role in this domain. This chapter provides a comprehensive overview of Chinese newsrooms’ employment of AI technologies, including the latest generative AI applications, in newsgathering and the production, presentation, distribution, and consumption of news. It traces historical developments and examines the intricate dynamics among state actors, journalists, tech companies, and the public. By contextualizing AI within China’s unique journalistic culture and regulatory framework, this chapter elucidates the distinct characteristics of AI development in the Chinese media sector. It also highlights the implications of these developments for journalism as an institution, both within China and globally. } } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_kazmibilal_2025, title = {Artificial intelligence-enhanced solubility predictions of greenhouse gases in ionic liquids : A review}, author = {Kazmi, Bilal and Taqvi, Syed Ali Ammar and Juchelkov, Dagmar and Li, Guoxuan and Naqvi, Salman Raza}, year = {2025}, journal = {Results in Engineering (RINENG)}, volume = {25}, doi = {10.1016/j.rineng.2024.103851}, url = {1930631}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, keywords = {deep learning; kyoto protocol; prediction models; acid gas capture; gas separations; gas solubility; greenhouse gas emissions; greenhouses gas; human activities; limited data; neural-networks; solubility prediction}, abstract = {Greenhouse gas emissions from human activities pose a significant threat to the ecosystem, causing climate change and ecological disruptions. Ionic liquids (ILs) show promise for gas separation and carbon capture, but predicting gas solubility in ILs is challenging due to limited data and complex thermodynamics. Artificial intelligence (AI) offers an innovative approach to improve the efficiency and accuracy of solubility predictions. This review analyzes recent advancements in AI-enabled solubility predictions, focusing on methodologies, models, and applications in gas separation and carbon capture. It examines artificial neural networks, deep learning models, and support vector machines for predicting solubility in ILs, and presents valuable results demonstrating the potential of these techniques. The study highlights AI’s transformative power in understanding gas-IL interactions and inspiring environmentally friendly separation processes. It also discusses integrating AI-driven predictions with process modeling tools like Aspen Hysys and Aspen Plus, aiming to stimulate further research in gas separation technologies and pave the way for practical implementation. }, issn = {2590-1230}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1930631/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_algburimajid_2025, title = {Artificial Neural Network Model for Evaluating Load Capacity of RC Deep Beams}, author = {Al-Gburi, Majid and Alhayani, A. A. and Almssad, Asaad}, year = {2025}, journal = {Buildings}, volume = {15}, number = {8}, doi = {10.3390/buildings15081371}, url = {1962996}, language = {eng}, publisher = {MDPI}, keywords = {deep beam; web reinforcement; neural networks; parametric study}, abstract = {Using artificial neural networks (ANN), numerous models were developed for predicting the ultimate shear strength of reinforced concrete deep beams. Many experimental result databases from earlier research were carefully gathered for this study. Two hundred fifty-three findings from experiments were included in this database. The ultimate shear strength was the output parameter, while ten factors were determined as input parameters for the ANN model based on the completed literature research. The required model was constructed using a back propagation neural network. The model of the neural networks was determined using the trial-and-error method. It was discovered that, inside the range of the input boundaries considered, the ANN model could accurately estimate the ultimate shear strength of deep beams. The measured shear strength and the shear strength predicted by the ANN model have a high correlation coefficient of 0.97, indicating a strong relationship between the predicted and actual values. The results show that, given the range of input parameters, ANN offers an excellent agreement of interest as a practical technique for estimating the ultimate shear strength. A parametric investigation was performed using the trained neural network model to assess how the input parameters affected the shear strength capacity of deep beams.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1962996/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_nadendagfinn_2025, title = {Aspects of dignity in family caregivers of persons suffering from multiple sclerosis}, author = {Naden, Dagfinn and Lindwall, Lillemor and Lohne, Vibeke}, year = {2025}, journal = {International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being}, volume = {20}, number = {1}, doi = {10.1080/17482631.2025.2468047}, url = {1942105}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Taylor & Francis}, keywords = {family caregivers; multiple sclerosis; dignity; doing good; compassion; reconciliation; violation}, abstract = {BackgroundThe focus of this study is on preserved dignity and dignity violation of family caregivers of persons suffering from multiple sclerosis.AimThe aim of the study was to get a deeper understanding of how family caregivers of persons suffering from multiple sclerosis perceive that their dignity is preserved or deprived.MethodologyA hermeneutic approach was employed.Research methodsThe authors conducted research interviews in the form of conversations with eight family caregivers.Analysis and interpretation methodsOur compass and guide in the interpretation process were Gadamer's hermeneutics and the pursuit of the study' purpose.Ethical considerationsThe participants were informed of the possibility of being able to withdraw from the study whenever they wished.ResultsPreserved dignity through: Doing good for others; Compassion with and bearing burdens of others; Being reconciled with life; Violated dignity caused by insensitive health care professionals, public authorities, health care systems and friends.ConclusionThe family caregivers preserve their dignity by doing good for their loved ones, bearing their burdens and when they become reconciled with life. Their dignity is violated when being met by insensitive healthcare professionals.}, issn = {1748-2623}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1942105/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_nissenanna_2025, title = {Aspekter av undervisningskvalitet i svensklärares filmer på YouTube}, author = {Nissen, Anna and Randahl, Ann-Christin}, year = {2025}, url = {2019392}, language = {swe}, keywords = {e-professionalism; undervisningsfilmer; youtube; kunskapsförmedling}, abstract = {Under det senaste decenniet har det blivit allt vanligare att lärare publicerar undervisnings-filmer på YouTube, där lärarna blir både kunskapsförmedlare och influencers. Den undervisning som erbjuds genom dessa filmer skiljer sig på flera sätt från den undervisning som äger rum i klassrummet. Syftet med den här presentationen är att synliggöra möjligheter och begränsningar med filmad undervisning samt att diskutera dessa i relation till de förutsättningar som klassrumsundervisning erbjuder. Följande forskningsfrågor ställs:1)     Vilka aspekter av undervisningskvalitet framträder i svensklärares undervisnings-filmer på Youtube?2)     Vilka retoriska verktyg, medel och resurser används i lärarnas kommunikation?Studien bygger på observationer av ett urval av YouTube-filmer som producerats av lärare i svenskämnena och som har många visningar. Preliminära resultat visar att filmerna karaktäriseras av en föreläsningsform där lärarna presenterar ett ämnesinnehåll på ett detaljerat och utförligt sätt med frekvent användning av ämnesbegrepp. Undervisningen innebär en envägskommunikation, men de elever som följer kanalen och tittar på lärarens filmer kan själva påverka tempot, till exempel genom att stanna filmen och ta anteckningar. Retoriska analyser visar att lärarna lägger upp sina filmer på ett systematiskt sätt och att de ofta förklarar för sina tittare hur en film är upplagd. För att fånga elevernas intresse används bland annat humor och ironi, snabba klipp, bildstöd samt retoriska frågor. Trots den distans som filmen i sig skapar använder sig lärarna ibland av ett personligt tilltal på ett sätt som signalerar att de har förståelse för de svårigheter och motstånd som elever kan känna, till exempel när de ska tala inför en grupp eller att skriva en längre text. I jämförelse med tidigare studier om undervisningskvalitet i svenska klassrum ges ämnesinnehåll och ämnesspråk ett större utrymme samtidigt som kunskapen framförallt förmedlas av läraren istället för att konstrueras i interaktion och samspel med elever. } } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_skausimon_2025, title = {Assessing prefrontal cortex activity in Graves' disease : a functional near-infrared spectroscopy study}, author = {Skau, Simon and Holmberg, Mats and Johansson, Birgitta and Kall, Lina Bunketorp and Malmgren, Helge and Kuhn, Hans-Georg and Nystrom, Helena Filipsson}, year = {2025}, journal = {Frontiers in Human Neuroscience}, volume = {19}, doi = {10.3389/fnhum.2025.1559914}, url = {1963036}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Frontiers Media S.A.}, keywords = {graves' disease; mental fatigue; fatigability; fnirs; near-infrared spectroscopy; stroop; frontal cortex; thyroid}, abstract = {Introduction: Graves' disease (GD) is associated with cognitive, emotional, and fatigue difficulties. Objective measures of cognitive dysfunction have yielded mixed results. The aim of this study was to investigated whether premenopausal female patients with first-time hyperthyroid GD (mean age 34 years) exhibit cognitive fatigability and altered functional activity in the prefrontal cortex (PFC) using functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) during an exhausting cognitive task. Methods: Using the Animal Stroop test, we compared patients with GD (N = 28) and healthy controls (N = 28) before and after a 30-min cognitively exhausting reading comprehension task. Results: Both groups showed improvements in Stroop task performance after the reading task (p < 0.001, eta p2 = 0.389), and no group differences were observed in cognitive performance. Increased activation in the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex post-test was found for controls but not for patients with GD. Exploratory analyses showed higher increases in oxy-hemoglobin levels post-test in the PFC of controls compared to patients with GD, indicating reduced PFC involvement in patients with GD. Discussion: In conclusion, we were not able to show any change in the functional activity of the PFC after prolonged mental activity in this set-up using fNIRS of hyperthyroid GD patients. Further studies are needed to understand the mechanism behind self-reported fatigue in GD.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1963036/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_ribeirorafaelb_2025, title = {Assessing Structural and Optical Properties of PTQ10-Based Donor Polymers in Solution for Eco-Friendly Photovoltaics : A Multiscale Modeling Study}, author = {Ribeiro, Rafael B. and Franco, Leandro R. and Holmes, Alexandre and Ramos, TarciusN. and Wang, Ergang and Varella, Marcio T. do N. and Araujo, Moyses}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of Physical Chemistry B}, volume = {129}, number = {23}, pages = {5887--5900}, doi = {10.1021/acs.jpcb.5c01972}, url = {1977755}, language = {eng}, publisher = {American Chemical Society (ACS)}, abstract = {Aqueous-processable materials are desired to produce and commercialize eco-friendly organic solar cells. Despite the achievement of developing aqueous soluble electron donor and acceptor polymers by incorporating polar side chains (SCs), the efficiency of the greenest devices is lower than that of state-of-the-art technology processed on halogenated solvents. To investigate the impact of different substituents on structural and optical properties in solution, we considered the backbone of the PTQ10 polymer with alkyl and alkoxy SCs. We simulated oligomer chains at low and high concentration conditions via classical molecular dynamics simulations, considering both a water/ethanol mixture and chloroform as solvents. Combining an unsupervised machine learning technique and density functional theory calculations, we validated the system size for quantum calculations and investigated the impact of SCs on the excited states. Then, following the sequential QM/MM approach, we determined the absorption spectra of each polymer. From the simulations at high concentrations, we observed the stacking of different oligomers, suggesting that polymer chains already showed aggregation in solution. This is consistent with our experimental findings, as we measured a red shift of the PTQ(8bO2) spectrum when changing from a chloroform mixture to an aqueous mixture. Finally, we investigated idealized dimer interface models, whose presence of electron-donating and electron-accepting groups results in mixed signatures in the absorption spectra, widening our understanding of polymer aggregation.}, issn = {1520-6106}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1977755/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_afmichal_2025, title = {Assessing synergies between thermal energy and torrefaction severity index of wood spruce sawdust via machine learning algorithms}, author = {Šafář, Michal and Raclavska, Helena and Růžičková, Jana and Ali, Imtiaz and Naqvi, Salman Raza and Scala, Fabrizio}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis}, volume = {190}, pages = {107152}, doi = {10.1016/j.jaap.2025.107152}, url = {1965051}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, keywords = {biomass; energy; gas chromatography; gravimetry; picea; processing; temperature; thermal analysis; voc; thermogravimetric analysis; volatile organic compounds; condition; correlation matrix; hierarchical cluster analysis; machine learning algorithms; machine-learning; principal-component analysis; severity index; thermal; torrefaction severity index; hierarchical clustering}, abstract = {Assessing the synergies between thermal energy and the torrefaction severity index by elucidating the effects of biomass torrefaction conditions on product characteristics is still a relevant research question. This study explores the optimization of torrefaction of spruce wood sawdust by analyzing the chemical and physical features of the resultant material. The study employs thermogravimetric analysis and Thermal Desorption-Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (TD-GC/MS) to examine the changes in the components during torrefaction. The torrefaction process has a profound effect on the composition, causing conversion of up to 30 % of the initial mass to volatile organic compounds and incondensable gases when subjected to a temperature of 300 °C. The correlation matrix highlights the relationships between variables, including time, temperature, heating value, mass yield, energy yield, and ratios of C, H, and O. The matrix visually represents the interplay between these factors during the torrefaction process. Principal component analysis (PCA) and hierarchical cluster analysis (HCA) revealed that torrefaction severity index, cellulose, lignin, torrefaction time, and temperature correlate positively, while H/C, O/C, and hemicellulose content correlate negatively. The ANN model exhibited superior predictive accuracy (R² = 0.99982, RMSE = 0.00359), surpassing C&RT (R² = 0.99483, RMSE = 0.01943), KNN (R² = 0.99467, RMSE = 0.01974), and SVM (R² = 0.99022, RMSE = 0.02674), thus validating the efficacy of machine learning for precise torrefaction severity index (TSI) prediction. This finding enhances the efficiency of biomass processing and provides reliable tools for future research in the field, thereby informing and guiding future studies and industrial applications. }, issn = {0165-2370}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1965051/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_khanarslan_2025, title = {Assessment of textile sludge pyrolysis behaviour through advance predictive models for bioenergy production}, author = {Khan, Arslan and Khoja, Asif Hussain and Naqvi, Salman Raza and Miran, Waheed and Ali, Imtiaz}, year = {2025}, journal = {Case Studies in Thermal Engineering}, volume = {73}, doi = {10.1016/j.csite.2025.106698}, url = {1987083}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, keywords = {textile sludge; pyrokinetics; artificial neural network; classification and regression trees; boosted regression trees; k-nearest neighbor}, abstract = {Managing the textile sludge has become a significant global challenge because it is often disposed of in landfills without recovering its energy potential. Pyrolysis has emerged as a promising technology to extract energy and valuable chemicals from textile sludge. This study investigates the pyrolysis of textile sludge through thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) conducted from ambient temperature to 1000 degrees C at three different heating rates of 2.5, 5 and 7.5 degrees C/min in an inert environment. The kinetic study complemented was isoconversional method which includes both differential and integral (Friedman, Ozawa-Flynn-Wall & Kissinger-Akahira-Sunose) method. Moreover, five pseudo-components (pc1, pc2, pc3, pc4, pc5) were obtained by multi distributed activation energy model (M-DAEM). Additionally, combined kinetics retrieves the Ea of 98.3 (+3.6) kJ/mol with R2 value of 0.9924. Furthermore, pyrolysis of textile sludge was performed in fixed bed reactor (FBR) at 500 degrees C that results in a pyro-oil, non-condensable gases and the biochar yields 17.5(+1.7) %, 13.7 (+3) % and 68.8 (+1.3) % respectively. To optimize the pyrolysis of textile sludge, it is essential to comprehend the complex kinetics involved in its degradation. Machine learning models like Artificial Neural Networks (ANN), Classification and Regression Trees (C&RT), Boosted regression trees (BRT), and K Nearest Neighbors (KNN) employed to predict the activation energy (Ea) with ANN emerging as superior predicting capabilities (R2 = 0.999) over other models. This study demonstrates the remarkable ability of ANN, C&RT, BRT and KNN to accurately analyze complex relationships, predicts the textile sludge pyrolysis kinetics and confirms the potential of textile sludge pyrolysis as a sustainable and efficient energy source.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1987083/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_tavaresdacostamarcusvinicius_2025, title = {Assessment of the fracture behavior of commercial quasi-brittle gypsum boards with and without reinforced paper fibers used in timber modules}, author = {Tavares da Costa, Marcus Vinicius and Arroyo, Borja and Cicero, Sergio}, year = {2025}, journal = {Construction and Building Materials}, volume = {487}, doi = {10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2025.142014}, url = {1965882}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, keywords = {brittleness; fibers; fracture; growth; gypsum boards; modules; paper; tensile strength; brittle fracture; crack propagation; dynamic response; fracture energy; fracture testing; high modulus textile fibers; microcracking; model structures; reconstruction (structural); structural dynamics; structural health monitoring; buildings sector; fracture behavior; fracture property; fracture test; greenhouse gas emissions; gypsum board; gypsum plasterboard; paper fibres; quasi-brittle fracture; quasi-brittle fracture property; fracture toughness}, abstract = {One adopted solution for the building sector to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and fulfill the environmental requirements imposed on modern construction is the use of prefabricated timber modulus. However, gypsum plasterboards mounted in the sheathing walls of such modules are susceptible to fracture near the door openings during the on-site installation (lifting) and by horizontal loads. In this regard, fracture properties of the plasterboards are essential to be measured and integrated in structural models of the modules to predict the crack initiation and propagation toward better structural design. Here, two commercial plasterboards typically used in the timber modules, an ordinary gypsum board and a fiber gypsum board with reinforced recycled paper fibers, were evaluated under standard fracture tests for estimating the fracture properties. The fracture toughness of the fiber gypsum board (= 800 J/m2) was twice as high as of the ordinary gypsum board (= 400 J/m2) as well as the tensile strength evaluated at the peak forces and the traction-separation laws during the crack growth. The superior mechanical properties for the fiber gypsum board are attributed to their higher density and fiber reinforcement, and its resistance to cracking to the fiber bridging during the crack growth. Post-mortem micrographs revealed fibers almost intact with gypsum fine particles on the surfaces due to the fiber pull-out mechanism. The fracture process of the ordinary gypsum board was much affected by its paper surfacing, but a tortuous crack path was found in the gypsum core due to the significant amount of porous. }, issn = {0950-0618}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1965882/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_marinopouloumaria_2025, title = {Association Between Intellectual Functioning and Autistic Traits in the General Population of Children}, author = {Marinopoulou, Maria and Billstedt, Eva and Wessman, Catrin and Bornehag, Carl-Gustaf and Unenge Hallerbäck, Maria}, year = {2025}, journal = {Child Psychiatry and Human Development}, volume = {56}, pages = {264--275}, doi = {10.1007/s10578-023-01562-5}, url = {1780583}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Springer}, keywords = {intellectual functioning; autistic traits; behavioural problems; wechsler scales}, abstract = {Autistic traits are continuously distributed in the general population. The associations between autistic traits and intellectual functioning and/or behavioural difficulties, and the impact of intellectual functioning on behavioural difficulties are unclear. The study aims to describe the distribution of autistic traits in a population-based cross-sectional sample of children. Further aims are to examine the association between intellectual functioning and autistic traits, and between autistic traits and behavioural difficulties. Wechsler scales and ratings of autistic traits and behavioural problems in 874 children aged 7-9 years in the Swedish Environmental Longitudinal Mother and Child, Asthma and Allergy (SELMA) study were assessed. We found a continuous distribution of autistic traits. Intellectual functioning was negatively associated with autistic traits but not with behavioural difficulties. Behavioural difficulties were associated with autistic traits.}, issn = {0009-398X}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1780583/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_kaluczasara_2025, title = {Associations between self-conscious emotions and sociodemographic factors, lifestyle, burden of disease, and healthcare interventions : A cross-sectional study with people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease}, author = {Kalucza, Sara and Coe, Anna-Britt and Hajdarevic, Senada and Blomberg, Anders and Lundell, Sara}, year = {2025}, journal = {Respiratory Medicine}, doi = {10.1016/j.rmed.2025.108539}, url = {2017092}, language = {eng}, keywords = {copd; shame; guilt; questionnaire; characteristics}, abstract = {IntroductionSelf-conscious emotions, such as shame and guilt, can lead to negative health behaviors in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The aim was to investigate which factors – sociodemographic, lifestyle, burden of disease, and healthcare interventions – are associated with self-conscious emotions in people with COPD.MethodsPeople with COPD answered a questionnaire with questions about self-conscious emotions, sociodemographic factors, lifestyle, disease burden, and previous healthcare interventions. The relationship between self-conscious emotions and the other variables were analyzed.ResultsA total of 136 participants (68% women, 73.5 ± 7.87 years, FEV1% 53.1 ± 19.3) were included. Emotions of shame were significantly associated with being a woman (p=0.020), reporting physical activity below recommended levels (p=0.029), being a smoker (p=0.018), more severe symptoms (p=0.035), and more exacerbations (p=0.013). Meanwhile, emotions of guilt, worry and grief were significantly associated with reporting physical activity below recommended levels (p<0.001), worse lung function (p=0.018), more symptoms (p<0.001), more breathlessness (p=0.005), more comorbidities (p=0.007), and worse subjective health (p<0.001). No significant associations were found between self-conscious emotions and previous healthcare interventions.ConclusionsThis study reveals significant differences in how people with COPD experience self-conscious emotions, with specific subgroups exhibiting distinct emotional profiles. These emotions may stem from dominant norms in society and can contribute to negative health behaviors. Healthcare professionals need to acknowledge self-conscious emotions and tailor their healthcare interventions accordingly. Because of the small sample size, the findings need to be considered with caution and more comprehensive studies about COPD-related self-conscious emotions are needed.}, issn = {0954-6111} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_benesmichal_2025, title = {Asymptotic analysis of a coupled ODE-PDE system arising from heterogeneous diffusion-reaction kinetics}, author = {Benes, Michal and Eden, Michael and Muntean, Adrian}, year = {2025}, journal = {Zeitschrift für angewandte Mathematik und Mechanik}, volume = {105}, number = {1}, doi = {10.1002/zamm.202400181}, url = {1913903}, language = {eng}, publisher = {John Wiley & Sons}, abstract = {This contribution is concerned with the well-posedness and homogenization of an ordinary differential equation (ODE) of Arrhenius-type coupled with a doubly nonlinear parabolic partial differential equation (PDE) with rapidly oscillating coefficients and taking into account disparate diffusion-reaction time scales, including regularly as well as singularly perturbed problems. The ODE-PDE system is spatially dependent and is subjected to Robin-type boundary conditions. Such problems are used to model a variety of processes and phenomena such as combustion and exothermal chemical reactions. We will have a special look at the questions of the existence, uniqueness, boundedness, and the asymptotic limit of the microscale problem by applying the two-scale convergence and unfolding method. A numerical example illustrates both the expected behavior of the approximated solutions as well as the capability of the proposed upscaled models.}, issn = {0044-2267}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1913903/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_hmananna_2025, title = {At Arm’s Length : A Study on the Leadership of Swedish Folk High School Principals in the Tension between Trust and Control}, author = {Öhman, Anna and Holmdahl, Gudrun}, year = {2025}, url = {1999657}, language = {eng}, keywords = {swedish folk high school; leadership; survey}, abstract = {The research topic concerns specific conditions and forms of leadership from the perspective of Swedish folk high school[1] principals. It is part of a larger project that also includes cultural school leaders with the same aim to explore leadership.The theoretical framework used in this study is discourse theory (Potter, 1996) for survey data and the narrative approach for interview data (Polkinghorne, 1995; Elliott, 2005). The research design includes semi-structured web surveys and group interviews via Zoom conducted in 2023-24. Out of 156 folk high school principals, 65 responded to the survey, giving a response rate of 41.67 percent. Seven of these participated in group interviews, totaling 1,5 hours split into two groups. The survey questions were both multiple-choice and open-ended, for example: “most important mission of the folk high school,” “what potential opportunities and obstacles do you experience in your job?” or “what support do you have?” The group interview questions delved deeper into the survey questions, such as: “what are  [1]  also called adult education college the conditions for leading the folk high school? " “how much control can the folk high school tolerate?” and “what is the most important future issue?”Some findings from the survey show, for example, that participants as a person had the largest number of responses on the question about the most important mission with open-ended answers highlighting subthemes like “grow as a person,” “influence one’s life situation and contribute to social development,” and “understand one’s abilities and resources.” The next most important mission was education, which included aspects like “a second chance” and “giving people a different school form that suits them better.” Democracy is the third most important mission according to the respondents, with subthemes such as: "to create meetings and educate for strengthened democracy based on local conditions" "equality, contributing to solutions to common societal challenges" or “the pedagogical work is democracy work in sharing of experiences and transformation."A preliminary conclusion is emerging of a leadership that does not primarily see the folk high school as an institution qualifying its participants for a profession but seeing it as a place with an education and pedagogy that have existential concerns (Biesta, 2020; Reindal, 2020), and where participants can develop in a life perspective. It requires freedom and trust from those involved to lead and create conditions to grow as a subject in a time where control and budget cuts affect the folk high school’s possibilities of continuity and even survival.The relevance to Nordic educational research is considered high since the folk high school is a specific school form with its origins in the Nordic countries. There is a lack of comprehensive research specifically focused on the leadership of folk high schools, at the same time, the situation of the school form is being questioned, and the schools are losing financial support despite being sought for and needed as an alternative form of education. Empirical research is more than ever of importance. } } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_bonandercarl_2025, title = {Atrial fibrillation screening for stroke prevention : an instrumental variables meta-analysis addressing varying participation rates}, author = {Bonander, Carl and Jakobsson, Niklas and Gudmundsdottir, Katrin Kemp and Svennberg, Emma and Engdahl, Johan}, year = {2025}, journal = {Europace}, volume = {27}, number = {2}, doi = {10.1093/europace/euaf030}, url = {1951635}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Oxford University Press}, keywords = {atrial fibrillation screening; mass screening; randomized controlled trial; meta-analysis}, issn = {1099-5129}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1951635/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_lindholmanna_2025, title = {Att främja litterär förståelse och språkutveckling : En dubbel uppgift i svenska som andraspråk}, author = {Lindholm, Anna and Winlund, Anna and Walldén, Robert}, year = {2025}, pages = {48--61}, url = {2032804}, language = {swe}, publisher = {Liber} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_enefalkhanna_2025, title = {Att leva och överleva i skuggan av Göteborg : Ett tvärvetenskapligt projekt om risk, sårbarhet och resiliens på västsvensk landsbygd}, author = {Enefalk, Hanna}, year = {2025}, url = {1957635}, language = {swe}, keywords = {tidigmodern tid; risk; sårbarhet; resiliens; uppdragsarkeologi; herrnhutare}, abstract = {Under senare år har allt fler forskare intresserat sig för risker i det förflutna. Vi börjar få en någorlunda sammanhängande bild av de stora skeendena: klimatförändringarna, pandemierna och krigen. Men vilka hot mötte vanliga människor på daglig basis? Jag skulle vilja berätta om ett forskningsprojekt där vi just nu studerar risker, sårbarhet och resiliens i Göteborgs omland.Vi fokuserar på Landvetters häradsallmänning, som donerades till staden vid dess grundande. Människorna här hade ett kluvet förhållande till staden. Å ena sidan exploaterade Göteborg områdets naturresurser; å andra sidan innebar närheten till Göteborg att det fanns fler arbetstillfällen. För att komma så nära vardagens risker och riskhanteringsstrategier som möjligt kombinerar vi tre olika källtyper. För det andra använder vi kyrkoarkivens uppgifter. För det andra analyserar vi religiösa självbiografier och framför allt de som sammanställdes av den herrnhutiska societeten i Göteborg. För det tredje använder vi ett material som historiker ofta förbigått, nämligen den stora kunskapsbank som byggts upp i samband med uppdragsarkeologi. Tillsammans ger källorna ny kunskap om människors livsvillkor under 1700-talet.} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_christensonnina_2025, title = {Att undervisa om risk i geografiämnet : Klimatförändringar, värderingar och elevers handlingsberedskap}, author = {Christenson, Nina}, year = {2025}, journal = {Geografiska Notiser}, volume = {83}, number = {2}, pages = {41--47}, url = {2030896}, language = {swe}, keywords = {geografiundervisning; riskperspektiv}, issn = {0016-724X} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_lundetorodd_2025, title = {Att utveckla lärarstudenters förmåga till kollegialt och systematisk planeringsarbete med stöd av didaktiska modeller}, author = {Lunde, Torodd and Jakobsson, Martin and Hägglund, Anna-Pia and Ingström, Madelene}, year = {2025}, url = {2021350}, language = {swe}, abstract = {Ett viktigt sätt att styrka lärarprofessionen är att skapa förutsättningar för samarbetskulturer som bygger på kollegialt och systematiskt planeringsarbete med stöd av didaktiska modeller. Forskning visar däremot att detta är sällsynt (Nordgren m.fl. 2020). Ett sätt att skapa dessa förutsättningar är att redan i lärarutbildningens ämneskurser, skolförlagda delar och examensarbete ge lärarstudenter möjlighet att utveckla denna förmåga. Det saknas dock forskning om hur lärarutbildning kan skapa förutsättningar för detta. I vår studie har vi följt två studenter som under sin skolförlagda del av utbildningen fått använda en didaktisk modell som de sedan tidigare arbetat med under ämneskursen i samhällskunskap. Modellen har de använt som stöd för att tillsammans planera, genomföra och utvärdera sju lektioner i två klasser i årskurs fyra inom ett arbetsområde som de döpt till ”Allas rätt i samhället”.Modellen har två dimensioner. Den första handlar om att planera för att systematiskt skifta mellan vardagliga och vetenskapliga perspektiv genom att packa upp och packa ihop innebörden av begrepp (Maton et al., 2017). Den andra handlar om att skifta mellan ett individ- och samhällsperspektiv, något som visat sig vara viktigt för att elever ska nå fördjupade kunskaper om förhållanden i samhället (Månsson, 2010).Den övergripande forskningsfrågan är vilka konsekvenser den didaktiska modellen ger för studenternas planering. Data består av ljudinspelningar av studenternas gemensamma planeringar och utvärderingar av undervisningen. Vår preliminära analys visar att modellen stödjer studenterna att fokusera på både vardag/vetenskap och individ/samhälle, men att de har svårare att konkretisera innebörden av att byta mellan individ/samhälle. Det är i första hand ett individperspektiv som dominerar. Analysen visar hur modellen fungerade som stöd för kollegiala överväganden och för att systematisera planeringsarbete.} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_hedsara_2025, title = {Attempted suicide short intervention program for older adults 65+(ASSIP-OA) : a study protocol for a multicentre randomised controlled trial}, author = {Hed, Sara and Berg, Anne Ingeborg and Tillfors, Maria and Ehnvall, Anna and Westrin, Asa and Wiktorsson, Stefan and Gysin-Maillart, Anja and Waern, Margda}, year = {2025}, journal = {BMC Psychiatry}, volume = {25}, number = {1}, doi = {10.1186/s12888-025-07016-7}, url = {1977790}, language = {eng}, publisher = {BioMed Central (BMC)}, keywords = {older adults; suicide attempt; suicide preventions; multicentre randomised controlled trial; attempted suicide short intervention program}, abstract = {Background Older adults are underrepresented in suicide prevention research, even though suicide rates are higher in this age group (65+) than in any other age group in many countries worldwide. There are few clinical intervention studies that target this age group. A promising preventive intervention is the Attempted Suicide Short Intervention Program (ASSIP). Given differences in suicidal behaviour between older and younger adults, there is a need for suicide prevention intervention models that are adaptable to the heterogenic needs of older adults. This study protocol outlines the design of our upcoming study, which aims to evaluate a modified version of the Attempted Suicide Short Intervention Program (ASSIP) specifically adapted for older adults (65+), ASSIP for Older Adults (ASSIP-OA), as add-on to Treatment as Usual (TAU) and compared to TAU only. Methods A multicentre two-group parallel randomised controlled trial will be conducted to compare TAU to ASSIP-OA (3-5 sessions) and standardized letters for 2 years as an add-on to treatment as usual. The trial, which is open labelled, will recruit 132 participants (65+) within psychiatric services in Sweden after a suicide attempt or hospitalisation for serious suicidal plans. The main modifications in comparison with the original ASSIP include (a) flexibility in treatment delivery (offering home visits, breaks and shorter/longer sessions as needed), (b) an additional session together with relatives or other support person(s), and (c) age-specific linguistic and content-wise adaptation of homework, letters, and case conceptualization. The primary outcome is a suicidal episode (fatal or non-fatal). Secondary outcomes include psychiatric symptoms, severity of suicidal ideation, coping style and quality of life. The trial also includes measures of feasibility, health-care utilization and negative effects of treatment. Discussion This study has the potential to inform the development and implementation of a more person-centred care for suicidal older adults. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT06831942. Registered February 21, 2025, revised May 21, 2025.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1977790/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_duenserbenno_2025, title = {Attitudes towards plants - exploring the role of plants' ecosystem services}, author = {Duenser, Benno and Moeller, Andrea and Fondriest, Valentina and Boeckle, Markus and Lampert, Peter and Pany, Peter}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of Biological Education}, volume = {59}, number = {1}, pages = {124--138}, doi = {10.1080/00219266.2024.2308293}, url = {1841091}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Routledge}, keywords = {plant blindness; plant awareness; attitudes; questionnaire; interest}, abstract = {With biodiversity loss as one of today's most pressing global problems, it is crucial to raise public recognition of this crisis and promote acceptance of conservation efforts. Plants, which typically struggle with low awareness ('plant blindness') and less emotional connection than animals with humans, are facing a special challenge. Promoting positive attitudes towards, and interest in, plants might provide the key to resolve this discrepancy. This study aims to differentiate attitudes and interest within the plant awareness framework while at the same time identify criteria for developing positive attitudes and interest towards plants in students. In a mixed-method approach, a questionnaire with closed and open items on attitudes and interest was developed and administered online to 179 students aged 9-19. Quantitative as well as qualitative results show that 'attitudes towards plants' can be differentiated from 'interest in plants'. Attitudes towards plants were positive, whereas interest in plants was rather low, with cultural and regulating ecosystem services acting as primary reasons for students' positive attitudes. These two components can be easily incorporated in botany teaching in order to promote plant awareness and increase knowledge about their crucial role in ecosystems and global climate, thus raising acceptance for conservation.}, issn = {0021-9266}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1841091/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_vanbellejono_2025, title = {Audiovisual fiction and democracy : A systematic literature review}, author = {Van Belle, Jono and Aitaki, Georgia and Jansson, Maria}, year = {2025}, journal = {Nordicom Review}, volume = {46}, number = {s1}, pages = {55--83}, doi = {10.2478/nor-2025-0008}, url = {1961853}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Nordicom}, keywords = {critical interpretative synthesis; politics; television; audiences; democracy; nordic noir}, abstract = {Polarisation and an increased blending of politics and fiction in various media outlets makes audiovisual storytelling and politics increasingly intertwined. This article presents the first systematic literature review of what we know about the relationship between audiovisual fiction and democracy. We investigate how articles conceptualise 1)democracy and 2) the relationships between politics, fiction, and audiences. Wefind that most articles implicitly assume a taken-for-granted liberal representativedemocracy, rather than elaborate on particularities. Further, extant research tendsto find that fiction relates to democracy primarily by the way it may impact politicalopinions, attitudes, and behaviour under certain circumstances, or by contributing toconstructing identities and belongings that can either enhance or diminish democraticvalues. Finally, some research elaborates on how cross-media flows makes fictionalelements part of democracy movements.}, issn = {1403-1108}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1961853/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_linfengxiang_2025, title = {Automatic detection of grains in partially recrystallized microstructures using deep learning}, author = {Lin, Fengxiang and Fang, Haixing and Liu, Hong and Zhang, Yubin and Juul Jensen, Dorte and Hovad, Emil}, year = {2025}, journal = {Materials Characterization}, volume = {219}, doi = {10.1016/j.matchar.2024.114576}, url = {1923081}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, keywords = {deep neural networks; image segmentation; recrystallization (metallurgy); automatic detection; convolutional neural network; deep learning; ebsd; instance segmentation; quantitative information; recrystallisation; recrystallization process; recrystallized microstructures; user friendly; convolutional neural networks}, abstract = {Precise identification of recrystallizing grains in partially recrystallized microstructures is essential to obtain quantitative information regarding the recrystallization process. Automatic, robust, user-friendly, and unbiased identification methods that do not rely on hard-coded, preselected values would be highly advantageous. In this study, we test convolutional neural network instance segmentation models to achieve automatic segmentation of individual recrystallizing grains in partially recrystallized microstructures. Our training dataset includes micrographs obtained using electron backscattered diffraction from five alloys with different thermal-mechanical histories and more than 100,000 recrystallizing grains. We adapt and train two state of the art deep learning models, namely Mask R-CNN and PointRend. Both models provide instance segmentation results of good quality, enabling quantitative determination of the microstructural parameters. The PointRend model demonstrates better performance for grains with irregular shapes than Mask R-CNN. Compared to conventional methods, the trained deep learning approach is easier to use, more flexible, and applicable to a wide range of materials. }, issn = {1044-5803}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1923081/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_backiusstefan_2025, title = {Avindustrialisering och kommunsammanslagning : en tveeggad omvandlingsprocess för bruksorter}, author = {Backius, Stefan and Melin, Åsa}, year = {2025}, url = {1958633}, language = {swe}, abstract = {Efterkrigstidens kraftiga expansion ställde framförallt bruksorterna inför stora utmaningar. Inflyttningen av arbetskraft samtidigt som sociala välfärdsreformer var under uppbyggnad där kommunerna var delansvariga innebar åtgärder på lokal nivå.När industrikrisen sedan slog till var således kommunerna mitt inne i flera omvälvande förändringsprocesser som hade växt fram och stärkts av uppgång och inflyttning. Stålindustrins omstrukturering som påbörjades under 1970-talet ledde istället till en betydande avindustrialisering och nedgång i de mellansvenska industrisamhällena. Kommunblocksreformen (1962–1974) medförde också att vissa tidigare industrikommuners funktion som centralort inte fanns kvar efter reformen. Kommunsammanslagningarna har således inneburit att avindustrialiseringen mer eller mindre osynliggjorts i vissa mindre industrisamhällen när statistiska medeltal endast synliggjorts på kommunnivå. Betydande lokala omställningar på platser med erfarenheter av kraftig expansion följt av nedgång skapar starka kontraster för innevånarna. Kollektiva identitetsprocesser har varit stadda i förändring och de lokala utmaningarna har många gånger sannolikt varit större och mer diversifierade än man från en övergripande nationellt utsiktspunkt kunnat ana. Vi kommer att belysa hur olika bruksorter ställdes inför förändringsprocesser och hur lokala problem och lösningar hanterades. Industrinedläggningar och kommunsammanslagningar brukar ofta hanteras som två separata samhällsomvandlingsprocesser. Att se hur de sammanfaller på lokal nivå är betydelsefullt för förståelsen av städers- och industriorters historia från 1970-talet fram till idag.  } } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_hedvallklas_2025, title = {B2B manufacturers in pursuit of Product-as-a-Service : Motivations, barriers, and approaches}, author = {Hedvall, Klas and Benedettini, O. and Blümel, J. H. and Arsenovic, J. and Kristensson, Per}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of Business Research}, volume = {199}, doi = {10.1016/j.jbusres.2025.115567}, url = {1983660}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, issn = {0148-2963}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1983660/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_mehranjavaneh_2025, title = {B2B Service Innovation : How Business Customers Perceive Firm Innovativeness}, author = {Mehran, Javaneh and Kristensson, Per}, year = {2025}, pages = {157--172}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-031-76560-5_12}, url = {1934238}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Springer}, keywords = {service innovation; b2b; innovativeness; innovation}, abstract = {Both academia and industry unanimously agree on the pivotal role of innovation in driving sustainable economic growth. Business-to-Business (B2B) services constitute a substantial portion of the global economy. The relative magnitude of the B2B market, in comparison with the Business-to-Consumer (B2C) market, is larger in terms of revenues, profits, assets, and overall value. Primarily, innovation in B2B service research has predominantly centered around knowledge and technology within the manufacturing industry, where the commercialization of ideas, in the form of new product development, is deemed as innovation. More precisely, B2B innovations have undergone analysis and discussion across various dimensions and categories, often with a primary focus on the core product. Generally, a firm-centric perspective has prevailed in defining innovation, while the manner in which customers perceive a firm’s innovativeness has been understated. The objective of this chapter is to propose a framework for categorizing B2B innovation features into six distinct types. By introducing the notion of an innovation dimension continuum, we elucidate how varying degrees of basic, advanced, and ecosystem integration solutions impact business customers’ perception of a firm’s innovativeness.} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_anderssoningrid_2025, title = {Bachelor nursing students’ perceptions of peer learning and its contribution to professional development : A cross sectional study}, author = {Andersson, Ingrid and Svard, Johanna and Ekholm, Karin and Willman, Anna and Olsson, Cecilia}, year = {2025}, journal = {Nordic journal of nursing research}, volume = {45}, doi = {10.1177/20571585251362771}, url = {1994814}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Sage Publications}, keywords = {clinical placement; clinical learning environment; professional growth; qualitative content analysis; quantitative analysis; supervision}, abstract = {Peer learning supports bachelor nursing students’ professional development, yet its usefulness across clinical contexts and educational levels remains underexplored. This cross-sectional survey study used quantitative and qualitative data (n = 1264; 50.3% response rate) collected between May 2020 and June 2022 to examine bachelor nursing students’ perceptions of their learning environment and professional development, during different clinical placements and educational levels, when supervised within peer learning. Reporting followed STROBE and COREQ guidelines. Most students reported that peer learning significantly enhanced learning (67.7%), professional development (65.7%), autonomy (59.1%) and understanding of the nursing process (57.5%). Students favoured regular changes of peers. Peer learning environments were scored significantly higher than traditional one-to-one supervision. However, peer learning benefits appear to decline in later semesters and at certain clinical settings. Structured reflection based on the profession's role and function, as well as context-sensitive implementation, may enhance the relevance of peer learning for more advanced students.}, issn = {2057-1585}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1994814/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_nyqvistdaniel_2025, title = {Balancing hydropower production and ecology - ecological impacts, mitigation measures, and programmatic monitoring}, author = {Nyqvist, Daniel and Calles, Olle and Carlson, Peter and Holmgren, Kerstin and Malm-Renöfält, Birgitta and Widen, Asa and Bergengren, Jakob and Näslund, Joacim}, year = {2025}, journal = {Knowledge and Management of Aquatic Ecosystems}, number = {426}, doi = {10.1051/kmae/2025018}, url = {2003297}, language = {eng}, publisher = {EDP Sciences}, keywords = {environmental flow; fish passage; temperature effects; gas supersaturation; remedial measures; restoration}, abstract = {Hydropower is a vital renewable energy source but has substantial ecological impacts on rivers, lakes, and surrounding ecosystems. It alters hydrogeomorphology, disrupts connectivity, and changes water physicochemical properties such as temperature and dissolved gas concentrations. Historically, the environmental impact has been of less concern compared to energy production, and there is an urgent need to adapt hydropower production to reduce impacts on aquatic ecosystems. While various mitigation measures exist, a systematic understanding of their efficiency is lacking. Here, we extensively review both the environmental effects of hydropower and the scientific base for mitigation measures. We then list key abiotic and biological candidates for systematic monitoring before outlining a programmatic monitoring approach to evaluate the efficiency of mitigation measures. This programmatic monitoring approach involves monitoring packages based on specific mitigation measures. A set of abiotic parameters and biological indicators are monitored with standardized methods and monitoring designs over the long-term and at several sites, covering different river types and hydropower configurations. The proposed program serves to inform ongoing and future remedial measures, expand our mechanistic understanding of the ecological effects, facilitate knowledge transfer, and allow for more reductionist monitoring approaches outside of the program.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2003297/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_christensonnina_2025_1, title = {Balancing risk perception and climate literacy: Education for climate action}, author = {Christenson, Nina and Haglund, Jesper and Gericke, Niklas}, year = {2025}, url = {1961161}, language = {eng}, keywords = {climate literace; risk perception; science education}, abstract = {Climate change is the most significant global challenge of our time, with widespread impacts on the environment, economy, public health, and social stability (IPCC, 2023). Recognizing this, the USGCRP (2009) highlights the importance of prioritizing climate literacy in education—a multifaceted concept that extends beyond factual knowledge to include scientific skills, personal attitudes, and values that empower individuals to address climate-related issues and adopt climate-conscious behaviors (Dupigny-Giroux, 2010).This presentation reports from an international research project exploring the role of climate education and risk perception in fostering climate-friendly intentions to act. Empirical findings from a large-scale survey of the public (N= 2000) and upper secondary students (N= 582) indicate that incorporating global risk perception significantly improves predictive models of climate-friendly intentions to act. Thus, risk perception plays a crucial role in shaping climate-friendly behavior, with global risk perception having a stronger impact than personal, local, risk perception. However, in depth interviews with young people (N=15) already engaged in climate action suggest that excessive risk perception can lead to anxiety and disengagement, underscoring the need for balanced educational approaches. Furthermore, an action research study, conducted in collaboration with researchers and science and social science teachers at three lower secondary schools, focused on integrating interdisciplinary teaching of climate change with an emphasis on local flooding risks. Findings revealed tensions between pedagogical priorities. Science teachers often emphasize climate change as a physical phenomenon, whereas social science teachers highlight emotional engagement and behavioral motivation. While students generally appreciate climate-focused learning experiences and express climate-friendly aspirations, their emotional engagement and corresponding actions often remain limited. In conclusion, the project’s findings emphasize the need for interdisciplinary and balanced educational approaches that enhance climate literacy while ensuring that young people are both motivated and equipped to take meaningful climate action.} } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_samuelssonpeter_2025, title = {Balancing Value Propositions with Privacy: Exploring Data-Driven Digital Wellness Business Models}, author = {Samuelsson, Peter and Larson, Mia and Davoudi, Sara}, year = {2025}, pages = {127--141}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-031-76560-5_10}, url = {1953269}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Springer}, keywords = {business models; consumer data; privacy; value propositions}, abstract = {This chapter investigates the role of user data in creating value propositions within digital wellness business models and the implications for consumer privacy. We examine user agreements of seven such platforms/apps, exploring how consumer data are utilized to enhance customer experiences and generate profits, while addressing privacy concerns. The main findings reveal six value propositions derived from user data, which are further problematized in the discussion. By combining consumer data and privacy research with a business model perspective, this chapter provides insights for managers seeking to navigate the complexities of data-driven digital business models while respecting consumer privacy and integrity. } } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_wiellkarolina_2025, title = {Barn, bad och bastu : Folkskolans hygieniska arbete i 1920-talets sverige}, author = {Wiell, Karolina}, year = {2025}, journal = {Vägval i skolans historia}, number = {2}, url = {2021972}, language = {swe}, publisher = {Föreningen svensk undervisningshistoria}, keywords = {skolbad; hygienrörelsen; bastu; folkbad; folkhälsa; barnhälsa; tuberkulos; badinrättningar; skolhygien; regionala skillnader; landsbygd}, abstract = {Studien undersöker utvecklingen av svenska skolbad under 1920-talet med fokus på år 1925, en period som tidigare forskning i stor utsträckning förbisett. Syftet är att analysera vilka skolbadsmodeller som etablerades och hur dessa varierade mellan Norrbottens län, Västernorrlands län och Malmöhus län. Undersökningen baseras främst på kvalitativ analys av dagstidningar, som fungerade både som nyhetsförmedlare och som forum för samtidens hygienpolitiska debatt. Materialet kompletteras med dokumentation från Badkongressen 1925 samt statistik från undervisningsrådet Harald Wallin. Resultaten visar ett tydligt skifte från de tidiga skolbadens kar- och duschbad till en stark dominans för bastubad, särskilt på landsbygden där bastun framstod som den mest kostnadseffektiva lösningen. Dagspressen avslöjar samtidigt regionala skillnader, präglade av lokala traditioner.}, issn = {2002-0147} } @phdthesis{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_hillerstrmgermaine_2025, title = {Barn som ingår avtal om digitala tjänster utan föräldrars uttryckliga samtycke : En civilrättslig studie}, author = {Hillerström, Germaine}, year = {2025}, doi = {10.59217/ohyp4584}, url = {1954472}, language = {swe}, publisher = {Karlstads universitet}, keywords = {children's digital contracting; digital services; minors; parental responsibility; children's personal data; microtransactions in games; barns digitala avtalsslut; digitala tjänster; underåriga; föräldraansvar; barns personuppgifter; mikrotransaktioner i spel}, abstract = {Digitalization has brought new opportunities and challenges at all levels in today's society. The digital environment has introduced new business models for consumers when accessing digital services. Certain digital services do not require monetary payment. Consumers pay instead by providing their personal data. When minors transition from analog to digital contracting (i.e., from being consumers in physical stores where they purchase tangible items such as candy and toys to being consumers of digital games, apps, music, and social media) by using, for example, mobile phones and tablets, it poses certain challenges for families.The thesis aims to explore the relationship between parental responsibility and children's autonomy when children enter into agreements for the provision of digital content and digital services. It also considers the legal protection provided to parents and children in such contexts. To achieve this, the study is divided into two objectives: first, it examines the legal consequences for parents and children when children enter into such agreements without explicit parental consent; and secondly, it assesses whether children are adequately protected under GDPR and Chapter 9 of the Parental Code. This includes analyzing the principle of the best interests of the child in digital contracting. The thesis includes an evaluation of decisions made by the Swedish National Board for Consumer Disputes, identifying patterns of argumentation that suggest the guardian's implicit consent to children's digital agreements. It  further analyzes six case types where minors enter into agreements without explicit parental consent.A key finding underscores the importance of developing digital skills among both parents and children, not only to mitigate financial losses but also to uphold the principle of the best interests of the child in digital contracting. ;I ett digitalt samhälle använder barn smartphones och surfplattor för att spela spel, streama innehåll och interagera på sociala plattformar såsom TikTok och Instagram. Vissa digitala tjänster erbjuds i utbyte mot ett penningvederlag, medan andra tillhandahålls ”kostnadsfritt”, där konsumenterna i stället betalar med sina personuppgifter. Konsumentens personuppgifter är den nya valutan online.     Barns förmåga att ingå avtal för egen räkning är begränsad. Vad händer när barn ingår avtal för att skaffa digitala tjänster som kräver betalning av ett penningvederlag utan föräldrarnas kännedom? Är föräldrarna eller barnen betalningsskyldiga i sådana fall?        I denna civilrättsliga avhandling analyseras förhållandet mellan föräldrars rättsliga ansvar och barns autonomi när barn ingår avtal om tillhandahållande av digitalt innehåll. I avhandlingen analyseras sex olika typfall där barn ingår avtal utan föräldrarnas uttryckliga samtycke. Dessutom behandlas frågan om regelverket i GDPR och i nionde kapitlet föräldrabalken ger barn ett tillfredsställande skydd vid digitala avtalsslut.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1954472/FULLTEXT07.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_kunzwernerh_2025, title = {Being innovative as a company in an aging society}, author = {Kunz, Werner H. and Duque, Lola C. and Santamaria, Luis and Sondergaard, Helle Alsted and Kristensson, Per}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of Service Management}, doi = {10.1108/JOSM-06-2025-0278}, url = {2020152}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Emerald Group Publishing Limited}, keywords = {perceived firm innovativeness; aging society; conceptual framework; innovative companies}, abstract = {PurposeWe propose a framework to better understand the factors that influence consumers' perceptions of firms' innovativeness and how these, in turn, can inform innovation strategies. These can be factors that are in the customer's view, but also factors behind the line of visibility that indirectly affect innovativeness. We pay particular attention to the challenges of an aging society for innovation management.Design/methodology/approachWe conduct an exploratory analysis of the Spanish Innovation Index database. With the aim of understanding the role of age in this framework, we perform a qualitative content analysis of consumers' expressed opinions about firms' innovativeness (n = 8,100 over five sectors), differentiating between two large population groups: those between 16 and 29 years old and those over 60 years old. The results of this analysis are combined with the proposed framework to provide managerial guidance for innovation management.FindingsInnovation implies useful changes to the status quo. The perceived value of innovation varies between groups. Both are open to change, but the older group seeks clear benefits before adopting new practices. Younger consumers focus on specific attributes, while older ones assess innovation more globally, often rating companies' innovativeness lower. Additionally, older consumers greatly value the perceived changes on their relational experience with firms (i.e. relevance of socialization and customer care). Therefore, companies need to rethink human contact with this segment, particularly in service settings.Research limitations/implicationsFocusing on the aging population, we outline questions based on the proposed framework. We emphasize (1) the role of social and digital innovations in shaping perceived innovativeness, (2) defining a successful integrated marketing campaign and (3) the impact of hiring older workers on perceived innovativeness.Practical implicationsThe article allows for drawing practical implications related to the customer experience at the service frontline. In particular, innovative firms in an aging society should offer integrative solutions instead of focusing solely on features or low prices, respect consumers' habits when altering delivery methods, hire and train empathic frontline employees (i.e., including older staff), and create meaningful interaction spaces.Originality/valueThis article presents a framework to enhance understanding of customers' views on firm innovativeness. Based on qualitative analysis of a new dataset, it provides insights for innovation management in an aging population.}, issn = {1757-5818} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_enochssonannbritt_2025, title = {Between school and work : Vocational students’ experiences of using digital multimodal logbooks as boundary objects}, author = {Enochsson, Ann-Britt and Kilbrink, Nina}, year = {2025}, journal = {Nordic Journal of Vocational Education and Training}, volume = {15}, number = {5}, pages = {27--45}, doi = {10.3384/njvet.2242-458x.2515527}, url = {2022189}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Linköping University Electronic Press}, keywords = {vocational students; vocational teachers; boundary objects; educational technology; boundary crossing}, abstract = { The aim of this study is to illuminate the way learning across workplace and school is shaped, by focusing on students’ experiences of their teachers’ efforts to work with subject-specific vocational knowledge at school. The study builds on theories of boundary crossing, and in this specific example, the students use a digital multimodal logbook as a boundary object connecting the two learning arenas school and workplace. Four teachers from an upper-secondary vocational programme and their 14 students were interviewed and a multilevel boundary crossing framework was used for the analyses. The results show that, compared to their teachers, the students understood the purpose of the digital logbook differently and did not see its connection to learning outcomes. When confronted with this purpose at the end of the interviews, the students presented their own ideas on developing the logbook. Most disagreements occurred at an interpersonal level, that is, teachers and students did not engage in enough discussion to understand each other’s views. A conclusion drawn from this result is that a more fundamental discussion is needed between teachers and students on the purpose and use of logbooks in order to exploit their full potential.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2022189/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_dahlnmarie_2025, title = {Beyond Immersion in VR : Practical Insights on Affordances and Interactions}, author = {Dahlén, Marie and Alaqra, Ala Sarah}, year = {2025}, pages = {35--45}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-031-94150-4_4}, url = {1977653}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Springer}, keywords = {affordance; vr experience design; practical insights; immersion}, abstract = {As VR technology evolves, its affordances play a crucial role in creating immersive experiences by enhancing presence and interaction. Despite growing interest, practical insights from non-gaming users remain limited. Affordances and interactions are key to making VR experiences immersive, especially for non-typical users. This study investigates these unique affordances based on insights from three VR applications, which were utilized to explore "natural" VR interactions and experiences. Results show that all VR applications feature important components for immersion. Key aspects include the availability and transparency of interactive objects, the embodiment of the avatar, and the use of full-body tracking to enhance presence. Additionally, the study highlights the role of controllers and UI in interactions with non-typical users. Identified affordances include the ability to experience things that transcends our physical reality and the potential for removing physical danger. The study also emphasizes the user’s intentions, the impact of the physical environment, virtual environments vividness and interactions as key factors influencing interaction and behavior. By examining both the affordances and interactive features, as well as the design challenges faced by non-typical users, this work provides practical insights for future immersive and engaging VR design and implementation.} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_stahlgarth_2025, title = {Beyond Mental and Manual : Investigating the Historical and Contemporary Borderlands Between Working-Class and Middle-Class Masculinities}, author = {Stahl, Garth and Asplund, Stig-Börje}, year = {2025}, journal = {Sociological Research Online}, volume = {30}, number = {3}, pages = {611--628}, doi = {10.1177/13607804241285620}, url = {1914798}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Sage Publications}, keywords = {borderlands; liminality; masculinities; middle-class; working-class}, abstract = {Historically, upwardly mobile working-class men have navigated the binary distinctions between a cerebral middle-class masculinity and a manual working-class masculinity. However, within an increasingly globalised world, the boundaries between the two are increasingly blurred and, therefore, distinctions between the two can often be quite complex. Part of the reason for this is the onset of post-industrialisation and increases in low-skilled service work which require certain facets of working-class masculinity to be readjusted. This conceptual article draws on existing historical and contemporary scholarship to delineate aspects of the borderlands between a working and middle-class manhood. We are interested in the identity work that occurs at the borderlands and what this may mean for upwardly mobile working-class men. The article acknowledges the role of sociological theory but instead foregrounds a social anthropological approach where we consider what the conceptual lens of liminality has to offer in light of historic and contemporary research.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1914798/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_deckhamaneesha_2025, title = {Beyond narratives of newness, abandonment, loss, and return : An emergent discussion between feminist new materialisms, posthumanities, and intersectionality}, author = {Deckha, Maneesha and Xin, Liu and Kontturi, Katve-Kaisa and Tiainen, Milla and Leppänen, Taru and Mehrabi, Tara}, year = {2025}, pages = {07--124}, doi = {10.4324/9781003404019-7}, url = {1939801}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Routledge}, abstract = {In 2020, the editors of this volume, Katve-Kaisa Kontturi, Milla Tiainen, Taru Leppänen, and Tara Mehrabi, decided to dedicate one of the volume’s chapters to a discussion concerned with the main aim of the book, namely: exploring the potential and challenges of working with feminist new materialist and posthumanist theories and intersectionality studies through one another. This aim is reflected in the subtitle of the volume, making middles matter. It is in relation to this aim that the current chapter takes the form of an emergent written discussion between Maneesha Deckha and Liu Xin, two prominent scholars who have, in their respective fields of research, indeed explored and worked with feminist new materialism (FNM) and posthumanities theories and intersectionality studies through one another for several years. } } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_jagstedtsiri_2025, title = {Beyond the ride: Service Modularity in Tourism}, author = {Jagstedt, Siri and Peters, Vincent}, year = {2025}, url = {1999474}, language = {eng}, abstract = {This paper investigates the effect of perceived service modularity on the customer experience of visitors to theme parks. The study was conducted in collaboration with two of the largest theme parks in Europe, comprising quantitative data from 658 visitors in total. The findings shows that perceived service modularity positively affects the customer experience, and all the thereto associated dimensions (sense, feel, think, act and relate), as measured in this study. Complementing the dominating qualitative approaches in research on service modularity, this paper adds insights on the effects from modularity on the customer experience in the tourism industry. } } @misc{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_vikstrmcarina_2025, title = {Bidrag från Högskolepedagogisk utvecklingsdag 2023 : Del 2}, author = {Vikström, Carina and Svanberg, Mikael}, year = {2025}, doi = {10.59217/sboi6432}, url = {1923038}, language = {swe}, publisher = {Karlstads universitet}, abstract = {I föreliggande rapport kan du ta del av fyra olika utvecklingsprojekt inom undervisning och examination vid Karlstads universitet. Samtliga bidrag i rapporten har utvecklats från arbeten som presenterats vid Universitetspedagogiska enhetens högskolepedagogiska utvecklingsdag, KauKan.I detta nummer beskrivs strategier för att hantera fyra utmaningar som varje universitetslärare ställs inför minst någon gång under karriären: effektiv kommunikation mellan lärare, väl avvägd progression av utbildning inom program, implementering av nytt examensmål samt förebyggande av otillåten användning av AI-verktyg.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1923038/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @misc{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_vikstrmcarina_2025_1, title = {Bidrag från Högskolepedagogisk utvecklingsdag 2024}, author = {Vikström, Carina and Svanberg, Mikael}, year = {2025}, doi = {10.59217/dwpm9517}, url = {2013952}, language = {swe}, publisher = {Karlstads universitet}, abstract = {I föreliggande rapport kan du ta del av fem olika utvecklingsprojekt inom undervisning och examination vid Karlstads universitet. Samtliga bidrag i rapporten har utvecklats från arbeten som presenterats vid Universitetspedagogiska enhetens högskolepedagogiska utvecklingsdag, KauKan.I detta nummer kan du läsa om hur didaktiska modeller kan användas för att formulera lärandemål, innehåll, undervisningsaktiviteter och examinationer i en kurs. Du får också tips på hur du kan stötta dina studenters akademiska (och kreativa) skrivande under utbildningens gång, och en inblick i hur pronomenrundor skulle kunna bidra till ökad inkludering, inte minst för trans- och icke-binära studenter. I rapporten finns även två kapitel som belyser möjligheter och utmaningar med den allt mer utbredda användningen av AI inom högre utbildning. Frågan belyses bland annat med perspektiv på akademisk integritet, kritiskt tänkande och examinationsformer.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2013952/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_settamario_2025, title = {Binary topology optimization for coated structures}, author = {Setta, Mario and Cortez, Romulo L. and Picelli, Renato and Wadbro, Eddie}, year = {2025}, journal = {Structural and multidisciplinary optimization (Print)}, volume = {68}, number = {9}, doi = {10.1007/s00158-025-04103-x}, url = {1999954}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Springer}, keywords = {topology optimization; binary design variables; coated structures; boundary strip indicator; morphological operators; tobs method}, abstract = {We present an approach to binary topology optimization for coated structures. We study a modified version of the standard minimum heat compliance problem that incorporates a coating layer with different conductivity and cost compared to the base material. Our methodology involves defining the discrete material distribution and employing morphology-mimicking non-linear filter operators. We evaluate the effectiveness of our approach through numerical experiments conducted on a modified version of the classic thermal minimal compliance problem. The results demonstrate that our proposed method generates optimized designs that achieve excellent performance for various coating thicknesses. Moreover, the results highlight the interplay between the relative conductivity and cost of the base material and the coating.}, issn = {1615-147X}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1999954/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_olssonpernilla_2025, title = {Book review: Analysing education policy, theory and method}, author = {Olsson, Pernilla}, year = {2025}, journal = {Current Issues in Language Planning}, pages = {1--4}, doi = {10.1080/14664208.2025.2529076}, url = {1987094}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Taylor & Francis}, issn = {1466-4208} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_cooperami_2025, title = {Book review of Sustainable educational leadership and the climate crisis: knowledge, power, and positive futures by Alexander Gardner-McTaggart}, author = {Cooper, Ami and Kylin, Camilla and Mogren, Anna and Tahiri-Berg, Jehona}, year = {2025}, journal = {Environmental Education Research}, doi = {10.1080/13504622.2025.2595273}, url = {2023829}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Taylor & Francis}, issn = {1350-4622} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_bokmafolmer_2025, title = {Brain-body coevolution in incipient versus established primate species-evaluating Simpson's "most important distinction"}, author = {Bokma, Folmer and Tsuboi, Masahito and Stenseth, Nils Chr}, year = {2025}, journal = {Evolution}, volume = {79}, number = {2}, pages = {319--323}, doi = {10.1093/evolut/qpae167}, url = {1923389}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Oxford University Press}, keywords = {allometry; macroevolution; punctuated equilibrium; scaling; speciation}, abstract = {Are differences between species the long-term consequence of microevolution within species, or does speciation involve fundamentally different processes? We analyzed the brain and body sizes of present-day primate species using a novel phylogenetic comparative method that decomposes the phenotypic covariance of these traits into speciational and anagenetic components. We estimated that approximately half of speciation events are accompanied by accelerated phenotypic change. Equivalent in magnitude to approximately 7 million years of gradual microevolution, such speciational changes in brain and body size account for about 58% of the phenotypic variation among extant species. Interestingly, speciational changes in brain and body size appear significantly less correlated (r approximate to 0.83) than gradual, microevolutionary changes in these same traits (r approximate to 0.97). This indicates that the strong allometric constraint that dictates microevolution in brain and body sizes is relaxed at speciation events. These results suggest that phenotypic evolution is not only accelerated during speciation but also involves events that seldomly occur at microevolutionary timescales.}, issn = {0014-3820}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1923389/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_larssonannakarin_2025, title = {Breaking Norms : Depictions of Violent Girls in Swedish Newspapers}, author = {Larsson, Anna-Karin and Arnell, Linda and Moberg Stephenson, Maria}, year = {2025}, journal = {Deviant behavior}, volume = {46}, number = {5}, pages = {627--638}, doi = {10.1080/01639625.2024.2359613}, url = {1872234}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Taylor & Francis}, keywords = {girls; violence; media; femininity; gender; flickor; våld; femininitet}, abstract = {This study explores the portrayal of girls engaged in violence within Swedish newspapers, focusing on contemporary representations in the media landscape. News media plays a pivotal role in shaping societal perceptions and norms, including those surrounding violence and gender. Analyzing media depictions of girls’ violence is crucial as it influences our understanding of gender norms and violence. We examined newspaper articles from 2021 to discern how violent girls were depicted, the portrayal of their actions, and whether they were given agency in the narratives. Utilizing gender theory with an intersectional lens, we scrutinized how Swedish media reported on and portrayed girls’ violence. Three key themes emerged: the characteristics of violent girls, the forms of violence, and explanations for their behavior. Notably, explanations for girls’ violence often focused narrowly on individual or relational factors, neglecting broader social contexts. Additionally, the girls were rarely given a platform to express their perspectives. Media portrayals positioned them as deviant from both feminine and violent norms, reinforcing societal stereotypes.}, issn = {0163-9625}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1872234/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_edvardssonbo_2025, title = {Bringing research to management practice}, author = {Edvardsson, Bo}, year = {2025}, journal = {Sinergie}, volume = {43}, number = {2}, pages = {11--14}, doi = {10.7433/s127.2025.01}, url = {2002685}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Fondazione Cueim}, abstract = {Businesses and other organizations exist to create value. We asmanagement scholars also exist to create value by bringing research topractice. Value creation for, whom? Value for customers, owners, partnersand the society at large. The old way is understanding value as embedded inunits of output - goods and services, while the emerging view understandvalue as cocreated among collaborating actors in ecosystems. How can weas scholars explain value creation in ways that contribute to managementpractice? Are we building an Ivory tower by using concepts that are hardto grasp? How can we create value with our research for managementpractice?My academic home is Service Research Center - CTF and KarlstadBusiness School. I have during some time reflected on the essence ofhow we present research findings for practitioners and design executiveprograms. I have discussed with leaders from a wide range of businesses,including Volvo and IKEA. I also learnt from participants in executivedevelopment courses, and a program at CTF, focusing on bringing serviceresearch to practice; Improving value creation through Service Education(ISE), with around 20 online courses. See website: ISE, Improving valuecreation through service education (kau.se). My experience is that threeinterdependent aspects of value creation are particularly useful whenbringing research to practice as a basis for Managing value creation.}, issn = {0393-5108}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2002685/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @book{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_grenjack_2025, title = {Brott och Straff : En grundbok i straffrätt}, author = {Ågren, Jack}, year = {2025}, url = {1958043}, language = {swe}, publisher = {Norstedts Juridik AB}, keywords = {brott; straff}, abstract = {Brott och straff. En grundbok i straffrättär en lärobok som i första hand riktar sig till dem som aldrig tidigare, eller endast i begränsad omfattning, studerat straffrätt. Den är avsedd att användas främst på introduktionskurser.Framställningen är koncentrerad till att ge en grundläggande och översiktlig presentation av främst de allmänna förutsättningarna för att brott ska vara begånget (dvs. brottsbegreppet) och hur man går tillväga i ett enskilt fall för att avgöra om brott föreligger, samt att beskriva huvuddragen för hur påföljdssystemet är uppbyggt och hur påföljdsbestämning går till.I syfte att underlätta inlärning och som pedagogiskt stöd i undervisningen innehåller boken ett antal instuderings-/diskussionsfrågor och övningsfrågor (både med och utan svarsförslag) med olika svårighetsgrad.I denna tredje upplaga har rättsläget beaktats fram till den 31 januari 2025.} } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_plankkatarina_2025_1, title = {Buddhism in Sweden : Religious institutions, secular applications and Christian meditations}, author = {Plank, Katarina}, year = {2025}, pages = {25--62}, doi = {10.4324/9781003529767-2}, url = {1961260}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Taylor & Francis}, abstract = {This chapter explores the development of Buddhism in Sweden. It highlights early teachers and the influence of migration, particularly from Vietnamese, Chinese and Thai communities. The impact of Swedish legislation on religious organisations is discussed, along with the secularisation and re-sacralisation of practices like meditation and yoga. Using a methodological perspective of lived religion, the chapter emphasises personal narratives that illustrate the interplay between personal experiences and institutionalised forms of Buddhism. The chapter also addresses challenges posed by changing demographics, including secularisation among second-generation Buddhists, particularly in mixed marriages. The chapter also identifies research gaps.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1961260/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @misc{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_borupjrn_2025, title = {Buddhism in the Nordic Countries}, author = {Borup, Jørn and Härkönen, Mitra and Jacobsen, Knut A. and Plank, Katarina}, year = {2025}, doi = {10.4324/9781003529767}, url = {1962381}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Taylor & Francis}, abstract = {This book provides new unprecedented research on Buddhism in the five Nordic countries Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. Aiming at comparisons between the different Nordic countries, the chapters identify possible unique characteristics of Nordic Buddhism. Buddhism in the Nordic Countries contributes to the growing literature on Buddhism in the West. Identifying a number of similar cultural and social trends that have been at work in the Nordic countries, the book shows that these have favoured the growth of Buddhism in northern Europe. The chapters on each of the Nordic countries describe the establishment of the main Buddhist traditions in the country, temple institutions, monasteries, demography, estimation on the number of Buddhists, geography, economy and funding. They discuss tensions between ethnic Buddhist and converts, if any, and controlling mechanisms of who is a proper Buddhist and how Buddhism should be presented in public space, about societal tensions. The contributors analyse representation in media and images of Buddhism in popular culture and present relevant scholarly interest in Buddhism. Additionally, the book includes chapters on significant Buddhist individuals in the Nordic countries who have played major roles in the development of Buddhism. The first book to examine the characteristics of Nordic Buddhism, its connection to the ideology of the Nordic welfare society and to establish if Nordic Buddhism might differ from other forms of Buddhism, this work will be of interest to researchers in the field of Religious Studies, religion in context and Buddhist Studies} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_erikssonmia_2025, title = {Building empathic professionalism : How to best build rapport with family members in intensive care in a person-centered manner}, author = {Eriksson, Mia and Nilsson, Jan and Nordin, Anna and Ullsten, Alexandra}, year = {2025}, url = {1971256}, language = {eng}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1971256/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_saarinenmilla_2025, title = {Burnout trajectories among adolescent student-athletes : The role of gender, success expectations, and parental affection}, author = {Saarinen, Milla and Phipps, Daniel J. and Kuokkanen, Joni and Bjørndal, Christian Thue and Bentzen, Marte and Ommundsen, Yngvar and Gustafsson, Henrik}, year = {2025}, journal = {Psychology of Sport And Exercise}, volume = {79}, doi = {10.1016/j.psychsport.2025.102831}, url = {1954652}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, keywords = {dual career; sport burnout; school burnout; success expectations; affection; parents}, abstract = {In this longitudinal study, we examined the trajectories of sport and school burnout symptoms (exhaustion, cynicism, inadequacy) during the transition to lower secondary sport school among Norwegian student-athletes aged 13–14 years (n = 265; 58,5% males, 41,5% females). We also investigated how student-athletes’ gender and individual success expectations, and their parents’ reported levels of affection and success expectations, were associated with different burnout trajectories. Student-athletes completed associated questionnaires at the beginning and end of the first school year, while parents completed questionnaires at the end of the school year. Linear mixed models showed that sport and school burnout symptoms increased over the school year. Females reported higher baseline levels of sport burnout, and males lower baseline levels of school burnout. Low individual success expectations were associated with higher baseline levels of sport and school burnout, and increase in school burnout symptoms over time. High parental success expectations were associated with lower baseline levels of school-related exhaustion. Sport inadequacy increased for student-athletes whose parents reported either affection levels and success expectations that were either both high or both low. The results suggest that it is important that sport schools take the dual pressure student-athletes may experience into consideration, and provide them with adequate support during the transition to lower secondary education. In addition, interventions aimed at increasing parental knowledge of beneficial and harmful ways of involvement in student-athletes’ lives are needed to facilitate student-athlete wellbeing. }, issn = {1469-0292}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1954652/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_reginborndavid_2025, title = {Bypassing the Limitations of Algorithmic Management via Out-of-App Activities and the Emergence of Opportunistic Agency in the Swedish Gig economy}, author = {Regin Öborn, David and MacKenzie, Robert and Örnebring, Henrik and Van Couvering, Elizabeth}, year = {2025}, journal = {New technology, work and employment}, volume = {40}, number = {3}, pages = {368--379}, doi = {10.1111/ntwe.12323}, url = {1923952}, language = {eng}, publisher = {John Wiley & Sons}, keywords = {agency; algorithmic management; gigification; misbehaviour; non-compliance; nordic model; opportunistic agency; platforms; sweden; triangular relationship}, abstract = {This paper explores the limitations of using algorithmic management on gig platforms in the Swedish basic service sector. We critically examine how the behaviour of all three actors in the triangular relationship between worker, platform and client deviated from the logic of app-based competitive bidding over the allocation of work; each being agential in bypassing the algorithmic management to engage in out-of-app activity. Our findings suggest the utility and limitations of algorithms differ between sectors of the gig economy. Crucially, the paper contributes to debates on gig worker agency by introducing the concept of opportunistic agency in the analysis of worker non-compliance. In focusing on more instrumental motivations for out-of-app activity our analysis offers a critical perspective on the pervasiveness, omnipotence and universality of algorithmic management.}, issn = {0268-1072}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1923952/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_grensa_2025, title = {Börat och varat i bryggornas land}, author = {Ågren, Åsa}, year = {2025}, pages = {311--322}, url = {1992885}, language = {swe}, publisher = {Iustus förlag}, keywords = {strandskydd; miljörätt} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_holmbergulrik_2025, title = {"Can genocide be prevented?" : Swedish lower secondary students determine historical significance}, author = {Holmberg, Ulrik}, year = {2025}, journal = {Historical Thinking, Culture, and Education}, volume = {2}, number = {1}, doi = {10.12685/htce.1389}, url = {1974250}, language = {eng}, publisher = {University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW)}, keywords = {inquiry; historical significance; inquiry design model (idm); history teaching; history education}, abstract = {This article presents the findings of a qualitative study that explored how 53 students (15-year-olds) narratively determine historical significance in written assignments after an inquiry that compared three genocides, namely the Holocaust, the Cambodian genocide, and the Rwandan genocide. This study takes up the proposal to distinguish between relevance and significance in establishing historical significance. Significance refers to the knowledge and procedures that are related to the historian´s discipline and important for understanding a historical phenomenon. Relevance refers to historical events and processes that people perceive as relevant to understand the present world. The American Inquiry Design Model, which centers on a compelling question, can combine a qualifying dimension of significance with a contemporary dimension of relevance, to qualify students’ historical thinking in combination with a student life-world perspective. The results show that the two dimensions converge and amplify each other and are important to address in history education.} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_engstrmdavid_2025, title = {Captain Capacitor and the Funky Farads: Icke-statisk musikproduktion och generativ funk}, author = {Engström, David}, year = {2025}, url = {2033098}, language = {swe}, abstract = {Denna studie undersöker sätt att producera musik inom genren funk i generativ form, att skapa icke-statiska musikproduktion där vissa aspekter är föränderliga och slumpmässiga i uppspelningsögonblicket. För att visualisera att saker händer i stunden skapades ett robotfunkband som rör sig till musiken för att ge intrycket av ett liveframträdande. Faktorer kring vad som inom genren kan hända i en live-situation beaktades också vid skapandet. Som att musiker inte spelar exakt likadant varje gång och att längden på vissa formdelar av en låt kan variera. Men experiment gjordes också med faktorer som ett band normalt inte ändrar för varje framträdande, som att ändra instrumentation och spelsätt. En av frågorna som ställdes i denna studie var hur mycket som kan vara föränderligt innan resultaten börjar upplevas som en annan låt. Eller även om det är samma låt, kanske upplevs som olika produktioner. Och när en som musikproducent skapar denna typ av icke-statisk produktion, hur oförutsägbar önskar man göra sin produktion och vad skulle kunna bli resultatet av ens konstnärliga val i detta avseende? Studien utforskar följaktligen även frågan om vilka musikaliska parametrar och aspekter som utgör essensen av en låt i kontexten av genren funk. Studien pekade mot några möjliga slutsatser. Deltagande musiker gav liknande kommentarer om när musiken började upplevas som en ny låt. Och studien gav indikationer på vad man bör ha i åtanke som producent av icke-statiska produktioner, och hur olika mängder oförutsägbarhet kan påverka lyssnarupplevelsen. Utöver detta upkom flera frågor och tankar som skulle kunna bli föremål för kommande forskning.} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_mothescornelia_2025, title = {Captivating Subjectivity: ‘Opinionated Sensationalism’ as a (German) Media Strategy in Times of News Avoidance}, author = {Mothes, Cornelia and Hagen, Lutz and Maurer, Peter}, year = {2025}, url = {1996097}, language = {eng} } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_skaremyrellinor_2025, title = {Caring for the whole child in preschool education : Repositioning ‘Religion’ in Socially Sustainable Educational Professionalism}, author = {Skaremyr, Ellinor and Raivio, Magdalena and Kuusisto, Arniika}, year = {2025}, pages = {588--602}, doi = {10.1093/oxfordhb/9780198869511.013.57}, url = {2013511}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Oxford University Press}, keywords = {early childhood education and care; ethics of care; postcolonialism; preschool teacher professionalism; religion; sense of belonging; social sustainability; well-being; worldviews}, abstract = {This chapter employs a holistic view of the child in its examination of socially sustainable preschool teacher professionalism, raising the necessity of acknowledging the role of a child’s personal worldview as important. The chapter takes as its starting point a theoretical and analytical model for socially sustainable communities of care for a further elaboration on preschool as a caring community. The holistic view of the child builds on postcolonial theory and feminist ethics of care, through which the model highlights the importance of the teacher’s sensitivity towards the child’s worldview with its religious or spiritual, ethical, and existential elements. Caring for the child’s worldview is seen as vital for the child’s resilience, contributing to learning, well-being, and sense of belonging, both in the daily events in preschool and in the longer perspective on their individual life trajectories.} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_ekmanmats_2025, title = {Casus Belli}, author = {Ekman, Mats}, year = {2025}, journal = {Kyklos (Basel)}, doi = {10.1111/kykl.70012}, url = {1994800}, language = {eng}, publisher = {John Wiley & Sons}, keywords = {military overinvestment; rational choice; war}, abstract = {This article proposes that wars are fought to bring about and monitor mutual reductions of overinvestment in broadly defined military preparedness. If two potential combatants are overinvested in military preparedness, it is in their individual interest to scale down in order to use their resources in politically more desirable ways. However, unilateral disarmament exposes one to the risk of extortion by the not-yet-disarmed side. Wars can therefore be a politically desirable way of monitoring the other side’s disarmament. This hypothesis predicts fewer civilian deaths from war the more specialized the combatants are, the exceeding rarity of three-way wars, and also offers a number of additional implications.}, issn = {0023-5962}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1994800/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_karagiorgoskonstantinos_2025, title = {Challenges and best practices during the development of FEMA's National Risk Index}, author = {Karagiorgos, Konstantinos and Grahn, Tonje}, year = {2025}, journal = {International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction}, volume = {127}, doi = {10.1016/j.ijdrr.2025.105683}, url = {1987093}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, keywords = {risk assessment; natural hazards; national risk index; disaster risk; risk management}, abstract = {This study examines the development of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) National Risk Index (NRI), highlighting key challenges and effective strategies identified during its development. Semi-structured interviews with FEMA officials and contributing experts provided insights into methodological challenges, data management complexities, and inter-agency dynamics. The findings emphasised the significance of interdisciplinary collaboration, the early involvement of technical specialists, and iterative design processes. The study highlights the necessity for transparent documentation of methodological limitations and underscores the importance of effective stakeholder engagement and adaptive approaches. These insights can guide future national risk assessment initiatives aiming to enhance resilience and support informed decision-making.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1987093/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_solisjorge_2025, title = {Challenges for Autonomous Monitoring Systems in Indoor Farming : From System Integration, Monitoring and Optimization of Energy Storage}, author = {Solis, Jorge and Funaki, Akihiro and Hysseiny, M. T.}, year = {2025}, volume = {180}, pages = {284--292}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-031-91179-8_30}, url = {1965935}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Springer}, keywords = {deep learning; battery energy storage; industrialisation; renewable energies; resilient and sustainable industrialization; sdg11; sdg7; sdg9; sustainable production; sustainable use; sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystem; terrestrial ecosystems; battery storage}, abstract = {In this paper, the author presented the challenges for autonomous system in indoor climate-controlled environments from the point of view of system integration, monitoring and optimization of energy storage for application of autonomous environment monitoring. In first instance, we proposed the comparison of two different deep learning algorithms for fire detection in order to enable a micro-arial vehicle to automatically detect the fire areas. On the other hand, due a range of limitations (e.g., battery, power computation, etc.) based on the previous experimental analysis presented, an intelligent battery control for an integrated local renewable energy for a climate-controlled greenhouse is presented and verified. Based on the experimental results of the proposed intelligent control strategy, the feasibility and economical cost was verified for an on-grid renewable photovoltaic system with battery energy storages. } } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_shrysamuel_2025, title = {Challenges in downstream dam passage and the effect of dam removal on Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) smolt migrations}, author = {Shry, Samuel and Harbicht, Andrew and Forsberg, Hanna and Nilsson, Anders and Hellstroem, Gustav and Österling, Martin and Calles, Olle}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of Fish Biology}, volume = {106}, number = {5}, pages = {1440--1451}, doi = {10.1111/jfb.15770}, url = {1864995}, language = {eng}, publisher = {John Wiley & Sons}, keywords = {fish passage; river barriers; river restoration}, abstract = {Migration is critical for life-cycle completion in diadromous fish species. River connectivity is vital in facilitating these large-scale movement events, but the extent of present-day river fragmentation can interfere with these migrations. Fish passage solutions (FPSs) are commonly implemented with the aim of improving river connectivity. In our study, we investigated the performance of two types of FPSs, spill regimes and complete dam removal, on Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) smolt migrations. We used acoustic telemetry to monitor migration behavior and passage success of 120 wild smolts released in three different groups/sites: one group with two dams to pass to reach the river mouth, a second group with one dam to pass, and a control group without any barriers to pass (upstream of a recently removed hydroelectric dam). Smolt passage probabilities were similar for the two studied dams (87% and 86%) but showed variation in path choice, delay times, and loss rates. Passage success was influenced by several factors, such as body size, diel period, and water temperature, but not flow. Cumulative passage success to the river mouth was 61%, with most individuals being lost within lentic river stretches, either in the forebays of hydroelectric power stations or in naturally wide river stretches. Within the recently rehabilitated river sections (post dam removal), passage speeds were significantly faster than all other sections of the river (post-rehabilitation x<overline> = 56.1 km/day) with significantly faster speeds compared to pre-rehabilitation (pre-x<overline> = 28.0 km/day). Our findings provide valuable information on the benefits of dam removal and highlight the need for further rehabilitation measures in upriver reaches where barriers still affect downstream passage.}, issn = {0022-1112}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1864995/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_vanbommeljorryt_2025, title = {Challenging students through problem solving}, author = {van Bommel, Jorryt}, year = {2025}, pages = {11--15}, doi = {10.59217/dpxm4482}, url = {1991150}, language = {eng} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_bygdellmaria_2025, title = {Change in healthcare utilization before and after COVID-19 using data from 1.5 million individuals}, author = {Bygdell, Maria and Bülow, Erik and Larsson, Simon B. and Sigström, Robert and Li, Huiqi and Martikainen, Jari and Santosa, Ailiana and Lundberg-Morris, Lisa and Leach, Susannah and Gisslen, Magnus and Bonander, Carl and Månsson, Jörgen and Strålin, Kristoffer and Nyberg, Fredrik}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of Internal Medicine}, doi = {10.1111/joim.70051}, url = {2019705}, language = {eng}, publisher = {John Wiley & Sons}, keywords = {covid-19; difference-in-difference; healthcare utilization; long-term effects}, abstract = {Background and objective Post-infectious sequelae can increase burden on healthcare systems. We aimed to assess the long-term effect of COVID-19 on healthcare utilization across all levels of care.Methods In this register-based cohort study, we included all adult (>= 18 years) residents in Sweden's two largest counties with a registered COVID-19 index date between 31 January 2020 and 9 February 2022. Each exposed individual was matched 1:1 to a control without registered COVID-19 on index date based on gender, birth year, vaccination status and the change in number of healthcare contacts between 2018 and 2019. We counted the number of healthcare contacts across all levels of care during the pre-index (13-1 months) and post-index (4-15 months) full-year periods. A difference-in-difference (DID) analysis was used to assess changes in the number of healthcare contacts and specific diagnoses, between each individual's pre- and post-periods, as well as comparing individuals with and without COVID-19.Results The study included 753,905 matched pairs, comprising 1,415,432 unique individuals. Trends in healthcare contacts were parallel between the matched groups prior to the index date. The DID analysis revealed a mean increase of 0.33 (95%CI 0.30-0.36) healthcare contacts following COVID-19, mainly observed from a smaller proportion of the population (5%) and by contacts with primary healthcare. The largest diagnosis-specific difference was observed for reactions to severe stress (0.02, 0.01-0.03). The estimate varied across gender, acute COVID-19 severity, virus variant period and vaccination status.Conclusion This study demonstrates increased healthcare utilization after COVID-19 in a smaller proportion of the population.}, issn = {0954-6820}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2019705/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_thorsagerlilyana_2025, title = {Change Laboratory : Ett verktyg för att stödja och studera förbättringsprocesser}, author = {Thorsager, Lilyana}, year = {2025}, url = {2034517}, language = {swe}, keywords = {särskild begåvning; inkludering; skolutveckling; aktivitetsteori}, abstract = {Även om den svenska skolan ska främja alla elevers lärande och utveckling så finns det svårigheter med särskilt begåvade elevers utbildning, därför att uppdraget i sig medför dilemman och kontinuerliga avvägningar. Syftet med min forskning är att bidra till ökad kunskap om förutsättningar för inkludering av särskilt begåvade elever i grundskolan. I en planerad delstudie ingår ett skolförbättringsprojekt baserat på Change Laboratory (CL) som är en formativ intervention grundad i kulturhistorisk aktivitetsteori.Med utgångspunkt i kulturhistorisk aktivitetsteori kan grundskoleenheten betraktas som ett komplext aktivitetssystem där aktiviteten syftar till att realisera objektet, det vill säga att uppnå syftet med utbildningen. Inom aktivitetsteori förstås mänsklig aktivitet och därtill hörande utmaningar utifrån rörelser och interaktioner som manifesteras i och mellan komplexa aktivitetssystem. Genom att undersöka aktivitetens grundläggande syfte och förändringar i systemet synliggörs konflikterande motiv och motsättningar i verksamheten. Motsättningar ses som en drivkraft för förändring och som incitament för expansivt lärande samtidigt som kollektiv utformning av en framtidsvision vägleder transformationen av aktiviteten. Expansivt lärande och transformativt agentskap genom dubbel stimulering (TADS) utgör de grundläggande principerna för formativa interventioner.CL:s metodologi innebär ett nära samarbete mellan forskare och deltagare, vilket gör det möjligt att producera ny kunskap samtidigt som forskningen gör reell nytta i praktiken. Interventionen utformas för att tillgodose verksamhetens och deltagarnas behov och gör det möjligt att observera förbättringsprocesser och ta del av deltagarnas erfarenheter avseende inkluderingsarbete och särskilt begåvade elever. Därigenom kan studien synliggöra potentiella hinder och möjligheter samt bidra till ny kunskap om skolförbättringsprocesser och hur dessa kan stödjas.ReferenserEngeström, Y. (2015). Learning by expanding: An activity-theoretical approach to developmental research (2 uppl.). Cambridge University Press. Engeström, Y. (2016). Studies in expansive learning: Learning what is not yet there. Cambridge University Press.Sannino, A. (2020). Transformative agency as warping: How collectives accomplish change amidst uncertainty. Pedagogy, Culture & Society, 30(1), 9-33. https://doi.org/10.1080/14681366.2020.1805493Virkkunen, J., & Newnham, D. S. (2013). The Change Laboratory: A tool for collaborative development of work and education. Sense Publishers.} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_draxlerhelena_2025, title = {Changes in Psychiatric Symptoms in Swedish Mothers Who Took Part in Project Support : An Intervention for Mothers Exposed to Intimate Partner Violence With Children Who Have Developed Conduct Problems}, author = {Draxler, Helena and Hjärthag, Fredrik and Tillfors, Maria and Almqvist, Kjerstin}, year = {2025}, journal = {Violence against Women}, volume = {31}, number = {1}, pages = {224--244}, doi = {10.1177/10778012231203622}, url = {1806143}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Sage Publications}, keywords = {intimate partner violence; intervention; social support; posttraumatic symptoms; psychiatric symptoms}, abstract = {Project Support (PS) is an evidence-based individual support and parenting program developed for mothers exposed to intimate partner violence (IPV) whose children have developed conduct disorders. This Swedish feasibility study focuses on changes in the mothers' psychiatric symptoms, in relation to social and emotional support received as part of PS. In a within-subject design in a naturalistic setting (i.e., 10 social service units), mothers (n = 35) reported a significant decrease in symptoms, but from an individual perspective, most mothers still suffered from clinical levels of psychiatric symptoms. The need for additional interventions for mothers exposed to IPV is discussed.}, issn = {1077-8012}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1806143/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_watzjohan_2025, title = {Changes in the Size Distribution of a Freshwater Fish After Lake Outlet Dam Removal : A Pilot Study}, author = {Watz, Johan and Bergman, Eva and Calles, Olle and Eckstein, Rolf Lutz and Nilsson, Per Anders and Carlsson, Niclas and Zagars, M. and Gómez, Miguel}, year = {2025}, journal = {Ecohydrology}, volume = {18}, number = {5}, doi = {10.1002/eco.70072}, url = {1987122}, language = {eng}, publisher = {John Wiley & Sons}, keywords = {aquatic plants; macrophytes; ontogenetic dietary shift; perca fluviatilis; perch; size structure; anthropogenic; aquatic ecosystems; biotic; dams; fisheries; lakes; population statistics; predator prey systems; dam removal; ecosystem functions; predator-prey dynamics; size-distribution; abundance; aquatic plant; body size; dietary shift; ecosystem function; fish; macrophyte; population structure; predator-prey interaction; size distribution}, abstract = {The size structure of populations is crucial for predator–prey dynamics and ecosystem function. Anthropogenic pressures such as habitat alteration may affect the demography of many species. We investigated the size structure of European perch (Perca fluviatilis) populations in lakes before and after dam removal by using the planned removals of multiple dams in the outlets of boreal lakes in central Sweden as a natural experiment. In five lakes from which we had obtained data both before and after dam removal, removal resulted in a reduced abundance of small perch and an increase in body size of large, piscivorous perch, but there was no major effect on perch biomass. In a second comparison of 22 lakes where we only had access to data from either before or after removal, the effects were not as evident. We suggest that a plausible mechanism explaining a potential effect on perch demography was alterations in the predator–prey dynamics caused by changes in refuge habitat area for small fish. Specifically, dam removal caused a reduction of aquatic plant coverage. Large piscivorous fish are known to play a crucial regulatory role in controlling lake ecosystem function. Thus, we suggest that lake outlet dam removal may induce processes leading to positive effects on fish populations and ecosystem state. Moreover, our study emphasises the importance of before versus after studies to evaluate restoration measures. }, issn = {1936-0584}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1987122/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_engelalexanderd_2025, title = {Changing of the guard : A Nebraska perspective on institutional knowledge and inland fisheries management}, author = {Engel, Alexander D. and Hansen, Henry and Pegg, Mark A. and Barada, Tony J.}, year = {2025}, journal = {Fisheries (Bethesda, Md.)}, doi = {10.1093/fshmag/vuaf091}, url = {2007962}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Oxford University Press}, abstract = {Institutional knowledge is the collective experience of an organization. In inland fisheries management, institutional knowledge includes technical reports, management plans, tool-based skills (i.e., how to run computer programs, boats, or nets), and experience-based decision making (i.e., sampling plan adjustments, navigating the organizational system). As an organization evolves, knowledge is created, shaped, and curated but can also be lost. Often within these organizations, select individuals serve as "silos" of information and experience. The current demographic and generational shift in the fisheries workforce occurring throughout the USA magnifies the importance of managing both incoming and outgoing institutional knowledge. For fisheries staff, the transfer of institutional knowledge depends on formal and informal relationships between staff, documentation of historic management actions, and training initiatives. In this exploratory perspective study conducted in 2023, we asked former, late-career, and newly hired Nebraska Game and Parks fisheries staff three questions to investigate what institutional knowledge the agency currently has, what wisdom has been lost, and, finally, how the agency should retain this knowledge. We found differences in perspectives between early- and late-career professionals (i.e., a focus on the how vs. the why), but also a solid bedrock of common sentiment (i.e., the passion to conserve, manage, and protect the resource). We hope this paper will provide useful insight for natural resource management agencies to ensure that useful institutional knowledge persists.}, issn = {0363-2415}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2007962/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_reginborndavid_2025_1, title = {Changing Workplace Relations and Sites of Belonging in Swedish University Administration}, author = {Regin Öborn, David}, year = {2025}, journal = {Nordic Journal of Working Life Studies}, volume = {15}, number = {4}, pages = {73--93}, doi = {10.18291/njwls.150693}, url = {2026218}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Roskilde Universitetsforlag}, keywords = {loyalty; new public management; nordic academia; occupational identity; organization of work; sites of belonging; university administration; workplace collectives; workplace relations}, abstract = {Based on a mixed-methods case study, this article explores the impact of formal affiliations and informal associations in professional organizations, relating these questions of belonging to workplace dynamics and collectives. Using the experience of departmental administrators within a Swedish university as an ideal case to investigate the formal and informal connections at work, this article argues that a multiplicity of belongings within organizations brings strain and opportunities, altering the relations at work. The study contributes to discussions on belonging and social relationships at the workplace level by applying the concept of belonging to different sites in the organization. It suggests that sites of belongings within organizations can serve as a discrete concept, useful for adding insights into the dynamics of work organizations.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2026218/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_vanbommeljorryt_2025_1, title = {Characteristics of 2D shapes in young students’ posed tasks}, author = {van Bommel, Jorryt and Walla, Maria}, year = {2025}, url = {1991148}, language = {eng} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_greverakelaasheim_2025, title = {Child welfare services' investigation of violence against children in Norway - a pilot and feasibility study}, author = {Greve, Rakel Aasheim and Aker, Tone Hee and Hufthammer, Karl Ove and Alsaker, Kjersti and Persdotter, Birgitta}, year = {2025}, journal = {Nordic Social Work Research}, pages = {1--15}, doi = {10.1080/2156857X.2025.2571541}, url = {2007961}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Taylor & Francis Group}, keywords = {child welfare service; violence against children; feasibility study}, abstract = {This pilot and feasibility study includes seven child welfare services (CWS) that completed a total of 136 surveys. The research design, initially developed and conducted in Sweden, is aimed at increasing knowledge about violence against children within child welfare services. The purpose of the present study was to test the feasibility of the research design and to pilot the main outcome variables. The survey comprises questions about CWS investigations of violence against children and intimate partner violence among their parents. The study shows that the research design is feasible with minor adjustments and that the study variables will contribute important knowledge to inform CWS practice. Results from the survey show that the participating CWS identify violence in the majority of cases that are opened due to suspicion of violence, with minor physical abuse towards the child being the most common form of violence. The results also indicate that children are the most frequent reporters of violence, while parents disclose violence in fewer cases. There is an association between the assessed risk of further violence and the number of identified risk factors, although risk assessment varies greatly between CWS.}, issn = {2156-857X}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2007961/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_stresirijakobsson_2025, title = {Children and adolescents' views on coping with stress and aversive feelings - a thematic analysis}, author = {Störe, Siri Jakobsson and Hassler, Sven and Persson, Louise and Beckman, Linda}, year = {2025}, journal = {BMC Public Health}, volume = {25}, number = {1}, doi = {10.1186/s12889-025-23878-8}, url = {1989692}, language = {eng}, publisher = {BioMed Central (BMC)}, keywords = {adolescent; child; coping; group interview; mental health; resilience}, abstract = {BackgroundThe study objective was to explore children and adolescents' views on coping with stress and aversive feelings.MethodsSwedish children and adolescents from V & auml;rmland county, aged 10-14 (N = 44, girls = 26), participated in group interviews on health and coping. In total, eight group interviews were conducted at four different schools.ResultsData was analyzed with reflexive thematic analysis and resulted in three themes: Accepting and expressing feelings, Doing things that make you feel good, and Searching for help.ConclusionsEncouraging healthy emotional expression, support-seeking, and challenging societal norms can, according to the analysis of children and adolescents' testimonies, foster resilience. Family, peers, student health services, professionals, teachers, and animals contribute to their coping resources, with trust and relatability playing significant roles. The implications of the study can inform and improve future child health interventions and educational programs for nurturing effective coping skills from an early age.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1989692/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_srensenmajkenjul_2025, title = {Children's resistance to teachers' norms and rules in early childhood education and care : A scoping review}, author = {Sørensen, Majken Jul and Belseth, Kjartan and Dahl-Nielsen, Ane Linn}, year = {2025}, journal = {Contemporary Issues in Early Childhood}, doi = {10.1177/14639491251351157}, url = {1982002}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Sage Publications}, keywords = {early childhood education and care; hidden resistance; norms; open resistance; opposition; rules}, abstract = {The purpose of this scoping review is to gain insight into the empirical research conducted regarding young children's resistance and opposition to teacher norms and rules in the pedagogical context of early childhood education and care. A total of 52 publications in English, Danish, Swedish and Norwegian published between 1989 and 2023 was analysed. The studies used a variety of data collection methods and were conducted in 13 countries. They were published in 29 academic journals as well as in books and doctoral theses. A qualitative content analysis of the publications investigated the children's strategies/tactics of resistance, dividing them into the categories of open and hidden resistance. The results indicate that the publications, to a large degree, focus on open and visible forms of resistance, identifying a gap in the research regarding more discreet and silent types of resistance. The analysis also showed the potential for widening theoretical approaches and drawing inspiration from the field of resistance studies.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1982002/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_zhukovaekatherina_2025, title = {Chronic Crisis and Nuclear Disaster Humanitarianism : Recuperation of Chernobyl and Fukushima Children in Italy}, author = {Zhukova, Ekatherina}, year = {2025}, pages = {174--199}, url = {1985801}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Bristol University Press}, keywords = {children; chronic crisis; humanitarianism; nuclear disaster}, abstract = {This article situates Henrik Vigh’s concept of ‘chronic crisis’ in social disaster research andhumanitarian studies in order to explore how child survivors experience and address theprolonged consequences of disasters. The rationale for mobilising the concept of chroniccrisis is that it opens up possibilities for exploring the dynamics and multidimensionality ofdisasters and humanitarian responses to them. Using the example of nuclear disasters, thearticle looks at the enduring humanitarian initiatives of Italian non-governmental organisationsin recuperating Chernobyl and Fukushima children in Italy. It focuses on the opportunities,challenges and outcomes of these recuperative programmes, and underscores the non-linearityof survivor agency. The article argues that chronic crisis in nuclear disasters can simultaneouslycontribute to deterioration and ruination of survivors’ lives, catharsis, and hope. It is furtherargued that humanitarianism can shape chronic crisis either by exacerbating the alreadyprecariousconditions of human existence (through social discrimination and prejudice), orby alleviating survivor suffering (through social and cultural support).} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_melecristina_2025_1, title = {Circular service innovation : a value co-creation practices approach}, author = {Mele, Cristina and Wedum, Gunhild and Gulbrandsen, Erlend Aas and Skålén, Per}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of Services Marketing}, doi = {10.1108/JSM-12-2024-0656}, url = {2001408}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Emerald Group Publishing Limited}, keywords = {circular service innovation; practice theory; value co-creation practices}, abstract = {PurposeThis paper aims to enhance the understanding of circular service innovation through a practice theory perspective. It addresses the following research question: How can circular service innovation be understood and conceptualised using a practice theory-based approach?Design/methodology/approachThis paper uses a six-year longitudinal analysis of the service Refill's development within a larger ecosystem involving multiple actors, including the focal firm, customers, distributors and designers.FindingsThis paper identifies the value co-creation practices (VCPs) underpinning both the circular Refill service and the linear service it replaces, detailing their transformation in the shift from linear to circular. This transition is driven by changes in the elements that organise practices - procedures, understandings, engagements and materials - and is captured in a theoretically grounded typology of circular VCPs: regenerative making, adaptive providing, looped exchanging and stewardly using.Research limitations/implicationsThe proposed framework contributes to the literature by illustrating circular service innovation as a transformation of VCPs. It further highlights the role of organising elements in shaping these innovations.Practical implicationsThis paper provides managers with a blueprint for how circular service innovation involves the transformation of VCPs. Furthermore, the proposed framework highlights the need to redefine the organising elements of VCPs to achieve circularity, including engagements, understandings, procedures and materials.Originality/valueThis paper offers an original contribution by conceptualising circular service innovation through the lens of practice theory, articulated in a dedicated framework.} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_sklnper_2025, title = {Citizens engaging in public service provision : value co-creation or hard work?}, author = {Skålén, Per and Bankel, Robin and Kaluza, Johan}, year = {2025}, journal = {Public Management Review}, doi = {10.1080/14719037.2025.2478273}, url = {1951662}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Routledge}, keywords = {administrative burdens; value co-creation; working consumers; private value; practices; public value; public service logic}, abstract = {Value co-creation (VCC) in public service provision has become increasingly influential in public administration and management research and practice, although empirical research reflecting on its proposed benefits is lacking. We address this lacuna through a study of social insurance services in Sweden. The findings are analysed based on the literature on VCC and by drawing on research carried out in the private sector, which suggests that exploitative consumer work ensues when citizens engage in service provision. The results show that public service provision entails a mix of VCC and consumer work with an emphasis on the latter.}, issn = {1471-9037}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1951662/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_aginsol_2025, title = {Climate movement message construction : A three-pronged challenge of collective identity, actions, and words}, author = {Agin, Sol}, year = {2025}, doi = {10.4324/9781003044253-28}, url = {1982357}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Routledge}, keywords = {collective identity}, abstract = {This chapter discusses three key challenges in constructing successful messages for the climate movement. The first challenge concerns understanding the collective identities of the diverse individuals and groups that together make up the climate movement. The second challenge is that messages are not just made up of words, but also actions. Drawing from Tarrow’s three collective action repertoires (violent, disruptive, and conventional), the chapter explores how actions and words can work together to construct messages. The third challenge concerns the relationship between movement ethos and messages. Which action adheres to which repertoire varies globally, which affects the suitability of words and their impression on the public.Finally, the chapter elaborates on the complexities posed by the intricate relationship between movement and the form(s) of the messages. Conceptualising actions as a “performed” message that complements or clashes with the words used, enables better understanding of how these diverse climate movement groups’ messages are received, as well as how they contribute to the perception of the climate movement as a whole. Communicating climate change mitigation and adaptation and mobilising action are not easy, but understanding how to deal with these challenges can help the wider climate movement make more strategic communication efforts.} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_berggrenk_2025, title = {Clinical Insights Regarding Oral Health Among Untreatedand Positive Airway Pressure Treated Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients}, author = {Berggren, K and Ahonen, H and Lindmark, Ulrika and Broström, A and Sunnergren, O}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of Sleep Research}, doi = {10.1111/jsr.70179}, url = {1991322}, language = {eng}, publisher = {John Wiley & Sons}, keywords = {healthcare; management; oral signs; osa; pap. practitioner}, abstract = {Oral health-related side effects are common in patients with both untreated and PAP-treated OSA and can hinder adherence toPAP treatment. Despite extensive research on OSA and PAP, oral health experiences of PAP professionals remain unexplored.The aim was to describe PAP professionals' experiences and management of symptoms and treatment effects on oral health in pa-tients with OSA before and during PAP treatment. The study has a qualitative design with an inductive approach, where 17 stra-tegically selected PAP professionals (physicians, nurses, and biomedical scientists) at nine Swedish PAP clinics participated insemi-structured in-depth interviews. The data was analysed with content analysis. Four categories described PAP professionals'experiences before and during PAP treatment. The categories Acknowledging oral health aspects when exploring the clinical dataand Exploring the patients' oral health-related experiences described the OSA diagnosis, intra-oral visual features, and sharedsigns between OSA and oral health. The categories Adjusting the PAP device related to oral health and Managing oral health-related situations during PAP treatment described the oral health-related challenges in patient collaboration and individualisedPAP treatment. In conclusion, oral dryness was an oral health-related symptom of OSA and a side effect of PAP treatment, notedby PAP professionals. Management of oral health-related situations and treatment effects was difficult as there was a lack ofknowledge and no established remedial routine.}, issn = {0962-1105}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1991322/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_gemsergerda_2025, title = {Co-creating the future through design thinking : Deconstructing the consumer co-creation process}, author = {Gemser, Gerda and Calabretta, Giulia and Karpen, Ingo Oswald}, year = {2025}, journal = {The Journal of product innovation management}, volume = {42}, number = {3}, pages = {528--556}, doi = {10.1111/jpim.12770}, url = {1922938}, language = {eng}, publisher = {John Wiley & Sons}, keywords = {affect; cognition; consumer co-creation; design thinking; multistakeholder approach}, abstract = {Consumer co-creation, an approach in which consumers and organizations jointly innovate, can yield valuable knowledge about consumers' needs and how to satisfy these needs. Yet, innovating with consumers is challenging due to their varying levels of commitment, skills, and motivations. In this research, we focus on challenges we cluster as cognition- and affect-driven and examine how these challenges can be addressed using a design thinking approach. Building on the insights gained from interviews with key co-creation stakeholders (n = 73) and three focus groups with experts in design thinking and co-creation, we develop a grounded process model facilitating co-creation with consumers. More specifically, we distill three co-creation phases (labeled as co-creating context, content, and confluence), consisting of eight constituent activities and resulting dynamics that are cognitive or affective in nature. The distilled affective dynamics manifest in ideation confidence, empathy for diverse perspectives, pleasurable engagement, and being creatively inspired; the distilled cognitive dynamics manifest in an expanded knowledge base and an enhanced ability to analyze and evaluate information. Our grounded model is integrative and responds to calls to further examine affective influences within innovation and organization. Furthermore, our research advances the theoretical substance of design thinking by explaining underlying mechanisms at play that make design thinking an effective approach. Finally, our results add to the literature on consumer co-creation by developing a robust process model that leverages design thinking and adopts a multistakeholder approach to optimize consumer co-creation outcomes. In terms of managerial implications, our research presents a structured framework with phases and (micro)activities that will help organizations to actively involve consumers in their innovation process.}, issn = {0737-6782}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1922938/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_lipiskaannam_2025, title = {Cold tolerance strategies of freshwater mussels across latitudes}, author = {Lipińska, Anna M. and Adamski, Paweł and Ćmiel, Adam M. and Golab, Maria J. and Idczak-Figiel, Paulina A. and Lopes-Lima, Manuel and Mageroy, Jon H. and Nowakowska, Anna and Österling, Martin and Sniegula, Szymon and Teixeira, Amílcar and Costa, Silvana and Varandas, Simone and Halabowski, Dariusz}, year = {2025}, journal = {Scientific Reports}, volume = {15}, number = {1}, doi = {10.1038/s41598-025-06450-7}, url = {1983658}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Nature Publishing Group}, keywords = {anodonta anatina; supercooling point; frost resistance; survival strategies; overwintering; climate change}, abstract = {Freshwater mussels across Europe exhibit physiological and behavioural adaptations to survive winter conditions. Climate change projections, including more frequent extreme weather events, are expected to intensify pressures on these ecosystems. In this study, we tested the temperature-size hypothesis, which posits that larger body size in ectothermic organisms is an adaptation to colder climates. We predicted that Anodonta anatina populations in northern regions would have larger shells than those in central and southern regions. Additionally, we hypothesised that harsher winters in northern regions require mussels to maintain higher glycogen levels as an energy reserve. We also explored whether shell size varies between lowland and upland populations, following the temperature-size rule, and whether supercooling (SCP) occurs primarily in northern populations as a complementary survival strategy. Northern populations had the highest glycogen levels, reflecting adaptations to colder conditions. SCP was rare (2.5%) and observed predominantly in northern mussels, suggesting limited reliance on freeze avoidance. Instead, it is likely that mussels employ mixed strategies, such as metabolic reduction and burrowing, to withstand winter. These findings link shell size, glycogen levels, and SCP to specific survival strategies, providing new insights into the cold tolerance mechanisms of freshwater mussels and their potential vulnerability to climate change. }, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1983658/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_larssonemil_2025, title = {Collateral Damage from Offensive Cyber Operations-A Systematic Literature Review}, author = {Larsson, Emil}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of Cybersecurity and Privacy}, volume = {5}, number = {2}, doi = {10.3390/jcp5020035}, url = {1950435}, language = {eng}, keywords = {cybersecurity; cyberwarfare; national security; cyberethics; collateral damage}, abstract = {As offensive cyber operations have become more commonplace, cyber collateral damage (CCD) to society and to civilian infrastructure has expanded in impact and severity. Several research contexts, frameworks, and methods apply to these collateral effects, especially as they pertain to reducing them. To investigate and map this area of research, five leading scientific databases (Scopus, IEEE Xplore, Springer Link, ScienceDirect, and ProQuest) were searched for papers on CCD. From 716 search results, 74 relevant papers were selected. Using surface categories as well as thematic analysis, these were grouped into the main emergent categories of legal, ethical, targeting-oriented, and econometric papers, with each category showing a recent research trend. The papers were qualitatively assessed for importance and coverage and compared bibliographically to identify key papers and authors. Within the identified areas of research, significant gaps remain. While CCD is becoming increasingly well understood from a legal and operational perspective, this accounts only for a fraction of the civilian harm caused by offensive cyber operations. This study identifies potential pathways for the synthesis of the current research areas (targeting, taxonomy, econometrics) with broader definitions of collateral damage to include civilian harm. These include updating national cyber doctrines to require collateral damage estimates, as well as exploiting emerging open datasets to understand which cyber capabilities cause the greatest collateral effects. Finally, we observe that the research definitions and taxonomy of CCD differ widely and have been subjected to limited scrutiny and challenge to date.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1950435/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_iheaturuchimajude_2025, title = {Combining remote sensing with local knowledge is vital for understanding forest change in West Africa}, author = {Iheaturu, Chima Jude and Akinyemi, Felicia O. and Wingate, Vladimir Ruslan and Tabi Eckebil, Paule Pamela and Ifejika Speranza, Chinwe}, year = {2025}, journal = {Scientific Reports}, volume = {15}, number = {1}, doi = {10.1038/s41598-025-23133-5}, url = {2016324}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Nature Publishing Group}, abstract = {Understanding tropical forest change requires integrating satellite observations with insights from forest-dependent communities. In West Africa, where deforestation and degradation unfold within complex social-ecological systems, conventional monitoring often overlooks community insights. We combined Landsat-derived forest cover data (2000-2022) with household surveys from 2,621 respondents across nine forest patches, applying a convergence matrix to compare satellite trajectories with local knowledge of forest change. Two themes were analyzed: forest cover loss and forest regrowth. Sites were classified as full convergence, partial convergence, or dissonance based on directional agreement and the proportion of community responses. Full convergence occurred in four sites where > 65% of respondents reported forest loss consistent with satellite-detected declines (- 2.8% to - 13.9% cover). Partial convergence characterized the two sites with mixed local responses and modest net satellite-image changes (< 5%). Dissonance emerged in three sites where satellite-detected stability (< 2% net change, p >= 0.10) contrasted with > 65% of respondents reporting degradation. Across all sites, satellite-detected regrowth was minimal, though some communities described localized recovery. These findings show that convergence is strongest for deforestation, while divergences are concentrated around degradation, underscoring the diagnostic value of local knowledge and the limitations of medium-resolution imagery. Embedding such knowledge in monitoring frameworks is therefore both an ethical imperative and a strategic necessity for adaptive forest governance.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2016324/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_friesenj_2025, title = {Comparative Analysis of Manual Slum Identification Using Satellite Data : A Case Study of Medellin, Colombia}, author = {Friesen, J. and Kraff, N. and Kuffer, M. and Georganos, Stefanos and Debray, H. and Taubenbock, H. and Samper, J.}, year = {2025}, doi = {10.1109/JURSE60372.2025.11075970}, url = {1988077}, language = {eng}, publisher = {IEEE}, keywords = {deprived areas; informal settlements; manual image interpretation; slums; uncertainty; image analysis; mapping; colombia; comparative analyzes; deprived area; image interpretation; remote-sensing; satellite data; slum}, abstract = {This paper investigates the identification of slums in Medellín, Colombia, conducted by two independent research teams. By comparing two similar methodologies, based on Earth observation (EO) data and utilizing manual visual image interpretation (MVII), this study highlights overlaps and differences in the identified areas. The findings reveal significant congruence in core informal area zones but notable divergences in peripheral and less densely developed regions. These results underscore the necessity for transparent conceptual definitions of the target class 'slum', for transformation of conceptual approaches in mapping approaches, for the explanation of effects of ambiguities in both, and thus for the development of improved mapping protocols.} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_anderssonc_2025, title = {Compassionate mind training for university students : A randomized controlled trial}, author = {Andersson, C. and Störe, Siri Jakobsson and Säldebjer, H. and Gunnarsson, M. and Bergsten, K. L. and Osika, W.}, year = {2025}, journal = {Acta Psychologica}, volume = {252}, doi = {10.1016/j.actpsy.2024.104678}, url = {1923966}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, keywords = {anxiety; compassion; depression; self-compassion; stress; university students}, abstract = {The study objective was to assess the effects of a five-week compassionate mind training for university students regarding symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress, and self-compassion compared with an active control group. Swedish university students were randomized to a compassionate mind training group or to an active control group. The outcome measures were. the Hospital Anxiety and Depression scale, the Perceived Stress Scale 14, and the Self-Compassion Scale – Short Form. All outcomes were measured pre- and post-intervention. Data were analyzed with linear mixed-effects models. The only statistically significant difference between the groups were depression symptoms (p = 0.02, d = −0.40) corresponding to a slight clinically relevant improvement. The study's results are consistent with prior research suggesting that compassionate mind training may be beneficial for alleviating depression symptoms. However, the low baseline depression levels in this sample and the short duration of the intervention may limit the generalizability and the magnitude of the findings. The small sample size and relatively homogenous group, also point to the need for larger and more diverse samples. © 2024 The Authors}, issn = {0001-6918}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1923966/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_khawajaamna_2025, title = {Complex outcomes of recontextualised history : comparing lower secondary national curricula in Sweden, England and Finland}, author = {Khawaja, Amna and Puustinen, Mikko and Chapman, Arthur and Nordgren, Kenneth}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of Curriculum Studies}, volume = {57}, number = {4}, pages = {402--421}, doi = {10.1080/00220272.2025.2482201}, url = {1951661}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Routledge}, keywords = {history education; comparative curriculum analysis; secondary level; recontextualisation; powerful knowledge}, abstract = {This paper compares the history curricula in Sweden, England and Finland from the perspective of curricular aims and content. Three approaches to the recontextualisation of knowledge in the curricula were employed. First, a comparative analysis of the aims of the three curricula was carried out using a simple binary contrast between history for its own sake and history for other purposes. Second, the curricula were re-examined by drawing on the articulation of history-education-specific aims, using a range of concepts organized into eight categories. Third, a three-term articulation of educational goals, namely qualification, socialisation, and subjectification, was applied to the curricula. Following the analyses of curricular aims, a comparative analysis of curriculum content is presented. The results show that while there were similarities regarding the curricular aims, there were also clear differences between the documents. The Swedish curriculum adopts a multifaceted approach with an emphasis on historical consciousness. The English document conveys a coherent national narrative, while simultaneously engaging in historical inquiry. The Finnish aims focus on interpreting history and apprenticing towards active citizenship. The findings also suggest that history may not have an entirely weak grammar. Finally, the results are discussed in terms of powerful knowledge and its 'power to' aspect.}, issn = {0022-0272}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1951661/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_brinkhelen_2025, title = {Complexity as a way to meet the needs of gifted students: A framework for analysis of technology education activities}, author = {Brink, Helen}, year = {2025}, pages = {342--351}, url = {2007997}, language = {eng}, keywords = {gifted students; complexity; technology education activities; gifted education; framework}, abstract = {In technology education, gifted students need complexity but few studies address this phenomenon. Differentiated instruction and educational activities that provide complexity can meet diverse learning needs and create inclusive settings. In Sweden generally, inclusive settings are common. The aim of this paper is to present a framework for analyzing complexity in technology education activities. The framework combines knowledge dimensions (factual, conceptual, procedural and metacognitive knowledge) with abilities (remember, understand, apply, analyze, evaluate, and create) and higher order thinking. An exemplar activity for lower secondary technology education will be used to demonstrate the utility of the framework as an analytical tool. The results can provide input in planning and developing technology education concerning gifted students’ needs of complexity and contributes to a discussion about inclusiveness in the settings of technology education. } } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_haglundjesper_2025_1, title = {Conceptual blending in STEM education : Stimulating embodiment, creativity, and communication}, author = {Haglund, Jesper and Asenova, Miglena and Garzetti, Marzia and Grondin, Matthew M. and Groß, Jorge and Michelsen, Malte}, year = {2025}, url = {1994748}, language = {eng}, abstract = {The purpose of the explanatory seminar is to explore STEM education activities using conceptual blending by combining the aspects related to embodiment, creativity, and communication needed to produce insightful and lasting learning outcomes. According to the theory of distributed cognition, cognition is not limited to the manipulation of symbols in an individual's brain. Rather, cognition is anchored in our physical environment, through our perception, manipulatives, and socially dependent on shared culture and communication. Regarding conceptual blending, studies point to the general problem of achieving conceptual stability arguing that material structures act as material anchors for blending. Using examples from empirical research studies in engineering, physics, biology and mathematics education, we first discuss how conceptual blending can be used to design embodied educational experiences. The question we would like to discuss with the participants is: How can the conceptual blending theoretical framework be used to model and analyse learning in STEM education, focusing on embodiment, creativity, and communication? After introducing the participants to the theoretical aspects related to conceptual blending, they will be asked to work in small groups and apply their own experiences of blending, embodiment, creativity, and communication to phenomena of their choosing. Each group will present results of their activity and a whole group discussion will be led by proponents of the exploratory seminar. Following the conference, we would like to invite all participants to further investigate how conceptual blending can be applied in STEM education.} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_rasaeijanet_2025, title = {Conceptual Framework for Offshoring Performance Through Management Control Systems, Trust and Culture}, author = {Rasaei, Janet}, year = {2025}, journal = {Australian Accounting Review}, volume = {35}, number = {2}, pages = {160--186}, doi = {10.1111/auar.70000}, url = {1951644}, language = {eng}, publisher = {John Wiley & Sons}, abstract = {Offshoring has emerged as a strategic tool to enhance competitive advantage, but it also poses significant transactional challenges, such as opportunistic behaviour, information asymmetry, trust deficits and cultural differences between cross-border firms. Drawing from literature in accounting, international business, management and information systems, this study develops a conceptual framework that highlights the role of management control systems (MCSs) in addressing these challenges. The framework suggests that offshoring performance relies on designing MCSs that evolve over time as trust and relationships mature, particularly in managing cultural differences. This interdisciplinary approach expands our understanding of offshoring management by proposing tailored control portfolios that adapt across different stages of offshoring relationships: initial, transition and mature stages. The paper contributes to a deeper understanding of the complexities of offshoring and its potential to foster trust-driven governance and long-term orientation in international business strategies.}, issn = {1035-6908}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1951644/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_borupjrn_2025_1, title = {Conclusion}, author = {Borup, Jørn and Härkönen, Mitra and Jacobsen, Knut A. and Plank, Katarina}, year = {2025}, doi = {10.4324/9781003529767-10}, url = {1962377}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Taylor & Francis}, abstract = {Buddhism has been present in the Nordic countries for centuries, from the small bronze Buddha statues of the sixth century to contemporary Thai temples and mindfulness practitioners. The Nordic context has significantly shaped the culture and organisational forms of this growing minority religion, where approximately 200,000 Buddhists practise or belong to a variety of groups, with migrants and descendants from Asian countries representing the vast majority. The conclusion summarises key findings from all chapters, highlighting common trends across the five Nordic countries and proposing questions for future research on Nordic Buddhism.} } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_tesfahuneymekonnen_2025, title = {Conclusion : Mobilum, Ergo Sum}, author = {Tesfahuney, Mekonnen}, year = {2025}, volume = {Part F4946}, pages = {275--284}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-031-97039-9_13}, url = {2029942}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Palgrave Macmillan}, abstract = {Ours is an age of movement. Never before have so many people, willingly or otherwise, been on the move as at this juncture in time. We live in an era where the (everyday) lives of a growing number of people across the globe are, directly or otherwise, affected by migrations. Migrations and mobilities are constitutive of social life and in a broader sense the world we live in. Increasingly, migrants “give shape to how places are dwelt in and used” (Urry, 2000, p. 53). In a sense, “we are all becoming migrants now”, writes Nail (2015, p. 1). Becoming a migrant is not simply about moving from place A to place B, traversing places, on the way to a destination. The import of migration goes deeper than spatial displacement or change of abode. Frantz Fanon (1967, p. 229) captured the deeper significance of migrancy, of mobility, when he stated: “In the World through which I travel, I am endlessly creating myself.” In the final analysis, our journeys make us. Is life not one long journey after all? Hence, mobilum, ergo sum (Tesfahuney & Dahlstedt 2008, p. 192) as an appreciation of our existential condition rather than a naïve celebration of nomadic ontologies and epistemologies. } } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_grimkatarina_2025, title = {Conditions for implementing shared decision making (SDM) in coordinated individual care planning (CIP) in Sweden through the lens of normalization process theory : a prospective study}, author = {Grim, Katarina and Svedberg, Petra and Gustafsson, Anneli and Andersson, Peter}, year = {2025}, journal = {Social Work in Mental Health}, doi = {10.1080/15332985.2025.2522730}, url = {1981980}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Routledge}, keywords = {coordinated individual care planning (cip); mental healthcare; social services; shared decision-making (sdm); workplace culture}, abstract = {This study explores staff perceptions of the organizational and behavioral conditions required to normalize SDM within CIP processes in Sweden. Three focus group interviews were conducted with mental health and social care staff in three sites. Data were analyzed qualitatively, using constructs from Normalization Process Theory. Largely, there was shared validation of SDM-CIP, indicating high coherence. Generally, commitment was expressed to strengthen the conditions for implementation (reflecting the construct cognitive participation), by challenging attitudes and establishing effective roles. Inadequate infrastructure limited conditions for collective action for realizing SDM-CIP. The findings highlight a need for cross-organizational staff training and supportive infrastructure.}, issn = {1533-2985} } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_netzjohan_2025, title = {Configure to Conquer : Implementing Configurators to Improve Competitiveness}, author = {Netz, Johan and Padhi, Pritam and Magnusson, Peter and Odhe, JanErik and Skrinning, Mattias and Windfäll, Åsa}, year = {2025}, pages = {71--86}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-031-76560-5}, url = {1984733}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Springer Nature}, abstract = {Recent advancements in technology have created new possibilities for customizing product design without significantly changing the costs of production. By using so-called configurators, which are a form of platform-based technology, firms now have the means to customize products more efficiently. Previous research has mainly focused on the technical side of configurators, whereas the business and organizational issues involved during their introduction are much less understood. The purpose of this chapter is to explore the challenges of adopting configurators in an organization. We combine a literature review from 1980 to the present with findings from an empirical study of a newly developed sales configurator for maritime components.} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_janssonandr_2025_1, title = {Connectivity Justice: A Critical lens for Geomedia Studies}, author = {Jansson, André and Brantner, Cornelia and Fast, Karin and Ritter, Christian and Ryan Bengtsson, Linda}, year = {2025}, url = {2002042}, language = {eng}, keywords = {mobility justice; data justice; connectivity; digital disconnection; geomedia}, abstract = {This paper draws the contours of a hitherto unexplored concept: connectivity justice. It refers to the rights and opportunities of individuals and organizations to manage whether and how they connect to different, especially digital, networks and infrastructures. It may range from having a bus-stop or mobile transmitter close to where one lives to possessing the means and skills for using digital authorization apps or booking platforms. As such, connectivity justice overlaps with, but also extends beyond mobility justice and data justice. The paper presents a conceptual overview of mobility justice, data justice and related terms – such as “mobility data justice” – showing how these terms overlap with connectivity justice, while at the same time crystallizing the distinct properties of the latter term. In a digital society, connectivity is largely a precondition for the capacity to move and to utilize media platforms involving datafication processes (with their positive and negative implications). At the same time, connectivity entails the capacity to withdraw from networks and thus avoid certain types of interactions, such as, surveillance. Connectivity justice is thus not only a matter of justly distributed opportunities to connect and utilize digital resources; it also concerns the right to disconnect. The latter aspect has been discussed especially in relation to certain forms of digital(ized) labor, but can be applied across social realms pertaining to citizens and consumers with various needs, desires and passions. As a case in point, the hospitality industry (including hotels, coworking spaces, etc.) provides good opportunities for studying how connectivity justice interacts with mobility and data justice pertaining to different clienteles. Connectivity justice may spur critical discussions within the field of geomedia studies that break away from any universalizing ethics in favor of an ethics of care. } } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_watzjohan_2025_1, title = {Conservation Benefits of Lake Outlet Dam Removals : Reduced Mercury in an Apex Fish Predator}, author = {Watz, Johan and Carlsson, Niclas and Bergman, Eva and Nilsson, Per anders and Calles, Olle}, year = {2025}, journal = {Aquatic conservation}, volume = {35}, number = {11}, doi = {10.1002/aqc.70248}, url = {2013700}, language = {eng}, publisher = {John Wiley & Sons}, keywords = {food chain length; food web; hg; mehg; pike; toxin fish}, abstract = {Biomagnification of environmental toxins is influenced by food chain length, which in turn is shaped by habitat connectivity and food web dynamics. Dam removals are increasingly used as restoration measures, yet their role in reducing contaminant exposure has rarely been quantified. We tested if mercury concentration in pike (Esox lucius) muscle tissue was reduced by removals of lake outlet dams in five oligotrophic, boreal lakes, using a before-after design. For pike of average size (50 cm), mean mercury concentration decreased from 843 to 598 mu g Hg per kg muscle tissue following dam removal, which corresponds to a 29% reduction. These results show that dam removal can lower mercury bioaccumulation in apex predators, providing an additional conservation benefit of restoring natural aquatic connectivity, with positive implications for both ecosystem integrity and human health.}, issn = {1052-7613}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2013700/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_asgharihamid_2025, title = {Context-based vocational didactics : Perspectives and practices}, author = {Asghari, Hamid and Öhman, Anna}, year = {2025}, journal = {Scandinavian Journal of Vocations in Development}, volume = {10}, number = {1}, pages = {I--IX}, doi = {10.7577/sjvd.6224}, url = {1943247}, language = {eng}, publisher = {OsloMet - Storbyuniversitetet}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1943247/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_dijkersdide_2025, title = {Contextual Conditions for the Application of Urban Heat Mitigation Measures : A Review of Reviews}, author = {Dijkers, Dide}, year = {2025}, pages = {2076--2083}, url = {1985983}, language = {swe}, keywords = {heat mitigation; urban climate; thermal comfort; urban heat island; climate change adaptation; transferability of solutions; risk reduction; risk management; urban planning}, abstract = {Climate change and urban heat islands are contributing to the warming of urban areas worldwide. Previous research has made it clear that theimplementation and success of urban heat mitigation measures are dependent on context, but which contextual conditions matter is less clear.This study addresses the state of knowledge regarding contextual conditions for the application of physical urban heat mitigation measures, andgauges the transferability of measures to Nordic cities. A scoping review of literature reviews was done. Results show that contextual conditionsare not systematically reported in literature, and are often mentioned implicitly rather than explicitly. Relevant contextual conditions for physicalmitigation measures include: climate and prominent wind patterns; water availability; soil perviousness; the population´s thermal comfort andtolerance; site geometry; surrounding surfaces; space availability and site adaptability; budget; maintenance; information availability; proximityto the sea; site function; and sun path; risks or co-occurring societal challenges; social norms, cultural values and aesthetics. Contextual conditionsfor which commonalities were found between Nordic cities allowed for the creation of an overview of considerations for transferability ofmeasures to this region, which should inform design criteria for future planning. Knowing what contextual conditions are relevant to heatmitigation measures can guide the analysis of transferability of measures in the future, and clusters of cities with similar contexts can be made,between which the transferability of solutions would be high.  } } @book{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_nikolovaludmila_2025, title = {Continuous Versions of Some Classical Inequalities}, author = {Nikolova, Ludmila and Persson, Lars-Erik and Varošanec, Sanja}, year = {2025}, url = {1924021}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Birkhäuser Verlag}, abstract = {This book presents the new fascinating area of continuous inequalities. It was recently discovered that several of the classical inequalities can be generalized and given in a more general continuous/family form. The book states, proves and discusses a number of classical inequalities in such continuous/family forms. Moreover, since many of the classical inequalities hold also in a refined form, it is shown that such refinements can be proven in the more general continuous/family frame.Written in a pedagogical and reader-friendly way, the book gives clear explanations and examples on how this technique works. The presented interplay between classical theory of inequalities and these newer continuous/family forms, including some corresponding open questions, will appeal to a broad audience of mathematicians and serve as a source of inspiration for further research.} } @book{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_niculescuconstantinp_2025, title = {Convex Functions and Their Applications : A Contemporary Approach}, author = {Niculescu, Constantin P. and Persson, Lars-Erik}, year = {2025}, url = {1924026}, language = {swe}, publisher = {Springer}, abstract = {This third edition presents an expanded and updated treatment of convex analysis methods, incorporating many new results that have emerged in recent years. These additions are essential for grasping the practical applications of convex function theory in solving contemporary real-world problems.To reflect these advancements, the material has been meticulously reorganized, with a greater emphasis on topics relevant to current research. Additionally, great care has been taken to ensure that the text remains accessible to a broad audience, including both students and researchers focused on the application of mathematics.Ideal for undergraduate courses, graduate seminars, or as a comprehensive reference, this book is an indispensable resource for those seeking to understand the extensive potential of convex function theory.} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_beckmanlinda_2025, title = {Coping strategies for increased wellbeing and mental health among older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic - a Swedish qualitative study}, author = {Beckman, Linda and Gustavsson, Johanna}, year = {2025}, journal = {Ageing & Society}, volume = {45}, number = {4}, pages = {617--635}, doi = {10.1017/S0144686X23000569}, url = {1816677}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Cambridge University Press}, keywords = {coping; coronavirus; older adults are a resource; older people; qualitative interviews; quality of life; resilience; social distancing}, abstract = {Older adults were particularly vulnerable to the COVID-19 pandemic, necessitating significant efforts to avoid contamination. This extraordinary situation posed an increased risk of mental pressure, and the ability to handle stressful situations is affected by several aspects. Therefore, this study aims to explore the coping strategies employed by older adults during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic. A sample of 41 Swedish older adults aged 70-85 participated in phone interviews regarding their experiences with social distancing due to COVID-19. The interviews were conducted between April and May 2020, with nine follow-up interviews conducted in November and December 2020. The findings revealed results that despite the challenging circumstances, the participants demonstrated a strong mindset and resilience. Strategies utilised to improve their wellbeing and manage the situation included following recommendations, accepting the situation and maintaining a positive outlook. The influence of previous experiences on their coping strategies was evident. Additionally, the participants expressed a longing for their relatives and a need to adopt new technologies to manage their everyday lives. The follow-up interviews indicated no significant changes in worry or behaviour; if anything, participants were less worried at the beginning of the pandemic. This study contributes to the ongoing discussion on vulnerability among older adults by highlighting the diverse range of coping strategies employed during a prolonged crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic. It demonstrated that though they are medically vulnerable, they are situationally resilient and, in many ways, well set to handle a challenging situation. During crises, older adults might need practical assistance. On the other hand, they can be a resource regarding mental preparedness during crises. Further research should explore the possibilities of balancing the needs of older adults and, at the same time, viewing them as a resource during long-time crises. }, issn = {0144-686X}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1816677/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_olssonroger_2025, title = {Covering the news to develop students’ understanding of political responsibility in social studies classrooms?}, author = {Olsson, Roger and Jakobsson, Martin}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of Social Science Education}, volume = {24}, number = {2}, doi = {10.11576/jsse-7131}, url = {1987131}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Bielefeld University, Germany}, keywords = {classroom; didactic model; news coverage; political responsibility; social studies}, abstract = {Highlights:-Teachers do not explicitly frame the news as questions about political responsibility.-Teachers do not switch between individual and social responsibility when covering the news.-There is little room for students to explore their own understanding of political responsibility in the classrooms.-A didactic model for developing political responsibility covering the news is discussed. Purpose: The article discusses to what extent and in what ways teachers make room for students to develop their understanding of political responsibility when covering the news in social studies classrooms. The goal is to outline the conditions for a model that generates an understanding of political responsibility through news coverage. Design/methodology/approach: Six teachers’ news coverage during 25 lessons has been observed, three at lower secondary-and three at upper secondary school and analysed using content analysis, combining political-, media-and pedagogic concepts relevant for the purpose. Findings: Students’ ability to develop an understanding of political responsibility is limited. There are various needs to consider when designing a didactic model to address this problem. One concerns teachers’ readiness to perceive the political implications of news events related to political responsibility. Research limitations/implications: Although the robustness of the results increases when compared to previous research, it cannot be generalised. Practical implications: We have identified certain conditions that challenge conventional news coverage that should be considered when aiming to develop an understanding of political responsibility. }, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1987131/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_anderssonmaria_2025, title = {Critical care nurses’ health and their description of a healthy and sustainable work environment in intensive care units in Sweden : A cross-sectional study}, author = {Andersson, Maria and Fredholm, Angelica and Nordin, Anna and Engström, Åsa}, year = {2025}, journal = {Nordic journal of nursing research}, volume = {45}, pages = {1--9}, doi = {10.1177/20571585251324637}, url = {1963867}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Sage Publications}, keywords = {environment; person-centred care; sex}, abstract = {Intensive care units are stressful environments and can bring negative psychological outcomes among critical care nurses. The aim of the present study is to describe critical care nurses’ characteristics and perceptions of health in relation to sex, and also provide their description of a healthy and sustainable work environment in intensive care units using a person-centred practice framework. A cross-sectional design was employed with 136 participants who responded to a questionnaire. Descriptive statistics and qualitative content analysis were used. Regardless of sex, critical care nurses perceived their current health to be significantly lower than their health before the COVID-19 pandemic. They described effective staff relationships and a supportive organization as being essential for a healthy and sustainable work environment. Critical care nurses have recovered to their perceived pre-pandemic health to some degree. Well-functioning teams and a supportive organizational system might nurture a healthy and sustainable work environment. }, issn = {2057-1585}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1963867/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_mitandertomas_2025, title = {Critical Knowledge Interventions-Relevance Beyond Foundations}, author = {Mitander, Tomas}, year = {2025}, journal = {Cultural Studies - Critical Methodologies}, doi = {10.1177/15327086251369554}, url = {1995164}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Sage Publications}, keywords = {anti-essentialism; intervention; discourse theory; governmentality; assemblage thinking}, abstract = {This article develops the concept of Critical Knowledge Interventions (CKIs) as a framework for understanding how anti-essentialist research enacts relevance-not by aligning with external standards, but by intervening in regimes of intelligibility. CKIs consist of three interrelated components: undoing dominant knowledges, redoing alternatives, and a normative driver (epistemic, ethical, political, or emancipatory). Drawing on Discourse Theory, Governmentality Studies, and Assemblage Thinking, the article illustrates how interventions differ in form, force, and orientation. CKI provides scholars with a vocabulary for analyzing and designing critical research as situated epistemic practice, foregrounding relevance as something enacted rather than assumed.}, issn = {1532-7086}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1995164/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_magnussonmonika_2025, title = {Cross-Border Crisis Collaboration in the Innlandet–Värmland Region: Challenges and Opportunities.}, author = {Magnusson, Monika and Bakken, Björn and Bellström, Peter and Eide, Kristoffer Lie and Persson Pavlovic, Erik}, year = {2025}, url = {2030148}, language = {eng} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_ferrettifederico_2025, title = {Cross-City Validation and Refinement of a Path Loss Model for NB-IoT in Urban Scenarios}, author = {Ferretti, Federico and Caso, Giuseppe and Nardis, Luca De and Savelli, Marco and Brunstrom, Anna and Alay, Özgü and Neri, Marco and Benedetto, Maria-Gabriella Di}, year = {2025}, journal = {IEEE Internet of Things Journal}, volume = {12}, number = {13}, pages = {25077--25088}, doi = {10.1109/JIOT.2025.3557172}, url = {1964329}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)}, keywords = {cellular internet of thing; cellulars; empirical model; machinetype communication (mtc); massive machine type communication; narrow bands; narrowband internet of thing; path loss; path loss empirical model; path loss models; prediction models}, abstract = {The Narrowband Internet of Things (NB-IoT) technology has an important role in the mobile cellular ecosystem, enabling massive Machine Type Communication (mMTC) services. NB-IoT propagation was preliminarily analyzed via a measurement campaign carried out in 2020 in the city of Oslo, Norway. This investigation resulted in Oslo-2020, the first NB-IoT-specific Alpha-Beta-Gamma (ABG) path loss (PL) model, which showed higher prediction accuracy compared to models developed for different technologies but often used for NB-IoT. In this paper, to further investigate NB-IoT PL in urban scenarios, we analyze new measurement campaigns performed in 2020-2021 and 2023 in the city of Rome, Italy. First, we use the 2020-2021 measurements to derive Rome-2021, a new NB-IoT-specific ABG PL model. We show that Rome-2021 preserves the statistical properties of Oslo-2020 (e.g., the Gaussianity of the PL exponent distribution across base stations), although the moments of the distributions are different due to city-specific environmental characteristics. We also use new data on signal losses due to outdoor-to-indoor propagation to refine the analysis of this scenario. Finally, we propose a methodology to combine Oslo-2020 and Rome-2021 into a more general model. Our methodology uses so-called Mixture Distributions (MDs), thus leveraging the shared statistical properties between Oslo-2020 and Rome-2021. By using the 2023 measurements, we show that our MD-based approach estimates PL model parameters with higher accuracy compared to Oslo-2020 and Rome-2021 models used separately, thus providing an effective solution for predicting NB-IoT urban PL in lack of site-specific measurements and information. }, issn = {2327-4662} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_lambertdavid_2025, title = {Curriculum making in an age of crisis : the contribution of the capabilities approach}, author = {Lambert, David and Beneker, Tine and Bladh, Gabriel and Mitchell, David}, year = {2025}, journal = {Geography}, volume = {110}, number = {3}, pages = {146--155}, doi = {10.1080/00167487.2025.2558440}, url = {2003308}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Taylor & Francis}, keywords = {capabilities; curriculum making; powerful knowledge; future 3; teacher agency}, abstract = {This article discusses the geography curriculum in response to the current epoch. Epoch-typical issues include economic and environmental justice associated with climate change. The circumstances we describe are exacerbated, we suggest, by the broader social, cultural and political contexts and divisions stoked by post-truth politics and social media. We argue that this age of crisis calls for a positive, coherent and principled educational response such as that exemplified by the capabilities approach to school geography. In recent years, conceptual and practical work emerging from GeoCapabilities has strengthened our conviction that 'Future 3' curriculum making has the potential to empower students through its engagement with geography. Teachers should be supported to acquire agency in the knowledge work necessary to achieve the full educational value of geography in education.}, issn = {0016-7487} } @mastersthesis{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_magnussonjonathan_2025, title = {Cybersecurity Mechanisms in DNS Resolvers : An Internet Measurement Perspective}, author = {Magnusson, Jonathan}, year = {2025}, doi = {10.59217/rbhs6890}, url = {1918396}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Karlstads universitet}, keywords = {domain name system; resolver; security; privacy; traffic analysis; internet measurements; domännamnssystemet; uppslagningstjänst; säkerhet; personlig integritet; trafikanalys; internetmätningar}, abstract = {Using the Internet today, both end-users and automated systems rely on the Domain Name System (DNS) to translate human-readable domain names to IP addresses for communication between machines. This system from 1985 has only in recent years seen Internet standards addressing security and privacy concerns. In the position as a machine-in-the-middle between the client and the distributed hierachical system of authoritative name servers, we find the DNS resolver. Due to its purpose of forwarding, looking up, and caching queries and responses, in addition to its location between the clients and the name servers, the DNS resolver becomes a critical point for implementing these security and privacy features. The widespread adoption of these features, their variation in implementation, and impact on both clients and other name servers remain as interesting topics in the research community. The goal of this thesis is to analyze servers in the wild and conduct a comprehensive investigation into the security and privacy mechanisms configured on DNS resolvers. Using an Internet measurement approach, we explore the trends in the adoption and implementation of these features by generating and observing our own queries to and from the resolvers. We also investigate how clients and the DNS ecosystem as a whole are impacted by resolver configurations. We use and improve methods for measuring adoption of various security and privacy related features. Based on these measurements we report the current level of adoption and adoption over time, investigate anomalies, and identify limitations with measurement approaches. We fingerprint the software and version of popular open-source DNS resolvers by classifying query patterns. Comparing the ingress and egress resolvers we analyze forwarding behaviors and their impact on the availability and effectiveness of security and privacy features. We also cross-analyze features in DNS resolvers to find correlations, which could help us understand obstacles and find solutions to feature adoption.;För att maskiner ska kunna kommunicera på Internet idag så bygger det på att domännamnssystemet (DNS) översätter domännamn till IP-adresser för både användare och automatiska system. Internetstandardiseringar som behandlar säkerhet och personlig integritet i detta system från 1985 har huvudsakligen dykt upp på senare år. Mellan klienter och den distribuerade hierakin av auktoritativa namnservrar finner vi DNS-resolvern. På grund av dess syfte att vidarebefodra och slå upp klienternas frågor samt cacha svar, och dess position som en låda-i-mitten blir den en kritisk punkt för säkerhet och personlig integritet. Hur antagna dessa mekanismer är, deras variation vid implementering samt påverkan på både klienter och andra namnservrar är fortfarande intressanta ämnen i forskningsvärlden. Målet med denna avhandling är att analysera DNS-resolvrar på internet för att genomföra en omfattande utvärdering av relaterade mekanismer runt säkerhet och personlig integritet. Vi utforskar trenderna i antagandet och och implementeringen av dessa funktioner, och analyserar hur de påverkar klienter och ekosystemet som helhet genom att observera trafik från DNS-frågor. Vi använder och förbättrar metoder för att mäta antagning av olika funktioner relaterade till säkerhet och personlig integritet. Baserat på dessa mätningar rapporterar vi den nuvarande nivån av antagning och antagning över tid. Vi undersöker även intressanta avvikelser i resultaten och identifierar begränsningar med mätmetoderna som används. Genom att klassifiera trafikmönster, lyckas vi identifiera versioner av programmvara från populära DNS-resolvrar med öppen källkod. När vi observerar resolvrar involverade i en uppslagning så analyserar vi hur de vidarebefodrar och hur detta påverkar tillgängligheten och effektiviteten av olika mekanismer. Vi undersöker även samband mellan olika mekanismer, vilket skulle kunna leda till en djupare förståelse om utmaningar och lösningar till högre antagande.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1918396/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_rahalmanal_2025, title = {Data-driven heat pump management : combining machine learning with anomaly detection for residential hot water systems}, author = {Rahal, Manal and Ahmed, Bestoun S. and Renström, Roger and Stener, Robert and Wurtz, Albrecht}, year = {2025}, journal = {Neural Computing & Applications}, volume = {37}, number = {21}, pages = {16203--16229}, doi = {10.1007/s00521-025-11318-y}, url = {1965949}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Springer}, keywords = {feature selection; anomaly detection; deep learning; demand forecasting; energy; heat pumps; hot water; isolation forest; learning with anomalies; machine-learning; short term memory}, abstract = {Heat pumps (HPs) have emerged as a cost-effective and clean technology for sustainable energy systems, but their efficiency in producing hot water remains restricted by conventional threshold-based control methods. Although machine learning (ML) has been successfully implemented for various HP applications, optimization of household hot water demand forecasting remains understudied. This paper addresses this problem by introducing a novel approach that combines predictive ML with anomaly detection to create adaptive hot water production strategies based on household-specific consumption patterns. Our key contributions include: (1) a composite approach combining ML and isolation forest (iForest) to forecast household demand for hot water and steer responsive HP operations; (2) multi-step feature selection with advanced time series analysis to capture complex usage patterns; (3) application and tuning of three ML models: light gradient boosting machine (LightGBM), long short-term memory (LSTM), and bidirectional LSTM with the self-attention mechanism on data from different types of real HP installations; and (4) experimental validation on six real household installations. Our experiments show that the best-performing model LightGBM achieves superior performance, with RMSE improvements of up to 9.37% compared to LSTM variants with R2 values between 0.748-0.983. For anomaly detection, our iForest implementation achieved an F1-score of 0.87 with a false alarm rate of only 5.2%, demonstrating strong generalization capabilities across different household types and consumption patterns, making it suitable for real-world HP deployments.}, issn = {0941-0643}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1965949/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_sjovaaghelle_2025, title = {Datafying citizens : Third-party trackers and data-as-payment in government infrastructure}, author = {Sjovaag, Helle and Brantner, Cornelia and Ferrer-Conill, Raul and Karlsson, Michael and Helles, Rasmus}, year = {2025}, journal = {Nordicom Review}, volume = {46}, number = {1}, pages = {76--99}, doi = {10.2478/nor-2025-0004}, url = {1955867}, language = {eng}, publisher = {SCIENDO}, keywords = {datafication; governance; third-party services; trackers; universalism}, abstract = {Scandinavians are among the most datafied citizens in the world. With its digitalised welfare states, Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish e-governance infrastructures collect massive amounts of data about citizens as they search for jobs, apply for building permits, and check school calendars. In this article, we analyse the use of third-party trackers (n = 2,761) on Scandinavian municipal websites (n = 745) between 2007-2023. Mobilising the theoretical framework of universalism, our aim is to understand what kind of cost data tracking constitutes for users of digital government services. Results show that Scandinavian municipal websites are dominated by commercial trackers harvesting citizen data for advertising purposes, particularly those provided by Alphabet and Meta. We conclude that commercial user-tracking on Scandinavian municipal websites does not conform to the principle of universality, proposing 1) that governments ensure transparency of the cost incurred by these websites' data tracking, and 2) that they ban commercial tracking on municipal websites.}, issn = {1403-1108}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1955867/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_sjvaaghelle_2025, title = {Datafying citizens: Third-party trackers and data-as-payment in government infrastructure.}, author = {Sjøvaag, Helle and Brantner, Cornelia and Ferrer Conill, Raul and Karlsson, Michael and Van Couvering, Elizabeth and Helles, Rasmus}, year = {2025}, url = {1985350}, language = {eng} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_wiellkarolina_2025_1, title = {Debatt: Arkivcentrum i Karlstad hotas av centralisering}, author = {Wiell, Karolina and Olausson, Peter and Stolare, Martin}, year = {2025}, journal = {Nya Wermlands Tidning}, url = {1960028}, language = {swe}, keywords = {arkiv; källmaterial; tillgänglighet}, abstract = {En debattartikel där historieämnet vid Karlstads universitet lyfter sin oro för centralisering av arkiv där vi lyfter att Sveriges nätverk av regionala statliga arkiv hotas av centralisering, där Riksarkivet planerar att koncentrera verksamheten till ett fåtal orter. Detta kan leda till nedläggning av arkiv som det i Karlstad, vilket skulle få allvarliga konsekvenser för forskning, utbildning och det regionala kulturarvet. Arkivcentrum i Karlstad, ett samarbete mellan Värmlandsarkiv och Föreningsarkivet, har sedan 1990-talet varit en central resurs för allmänhet, forskare och studenter. På Arkivcentrum finns unikt material från medeltid till nutid, som aktivt används i akademisk utbildning och forskning. Riksarkivets argument att digitalisering kan ersätta fysisk arkivnärvaro anser vi vara missvisande, då endast en liten del av materialet är digitaliserat. Förlusten av fysiskt arkivmaterial i regionen riskerar därför att skapa blinda fläckar i historieskrivningen. Historiker vid Karlstads universitet uppmanar därför Region Värmland att agera för att bevara det statliga arkivmaterialet i Karlstad och säkerställa fortsatt tillgång till denna ovärderliga kunskapsresurs.} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_scottdavid_2025, title = {Debatt: Biståndet måste lämna det koloniala perspektivet}, author = {Scott, David}, year = {2025}, journal = {Global Bar Magazine}, url = {1938018}, language = {swe}, publisher = {Globala Nyheter Sweden AB} } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_jonssonrobin_2025, title = {Decent work over the course of a life : A critical evaluation of Target 8.5 as exemplified by senior workers}, author = {Jonsson, Robin and Wikström, Eva and Bhattacharjee, Anindo}, year = {2025}, pages = {97--113}, doi = {10.4324/9781032624723-7}, url = {1997663}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Routledge}, abstract = {Life revolves around work for the vast majority of the adult population worldwide. The centrality of work in people’s lives makes it a key aspect of the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This chapter problematises the notion of sustainable development in the context of working life by focusing on SDG 8 and Target 8.5, ‘Full employment and decent work with equal pay’. Based on the target indicators of Target 8.5, we evaluated the prerequisites for sustainability considering prolonged working life policies using senior workers as an example. We identified current challenges in materialising the targets in Target 8.5 in the Global North and South while acknowledging the role of occupation, sex, and personal disabilities. Specifically, we present examples of (a) discrepancies between the vision in Target 8.5 and the realities of contemporary working life; (b) the advantages and limitations of the selected indicators in Target 8.5; and (c) alternative and more comprehensive SDG indicators. Moreover, we (d) demonstrate how research on working life can help detect hazardous working environments, unequal employment relationships, and hidden discrimination in the labour market. Finally, we (e) describe societal, organisational, and individual conditions that hinder or promote full, equal, and sustainable employment.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1997663/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_vinereanbernhoffmirela_2025, title = {Dectecting, inspiring, and challenging highly able students in university mathematics.}, author = {Vinerean-Bernhoff, Mirela and Mellroth, Elisabet and Liljekvist, Yvonne}, year = {2025}, pages = {114--115}, doi = {10.59217/dpxm4482}, url = {2042384}, language = {eng}, abstract = {In Sweden, it is unusual with extra-curricular interventions for highly able students studyingmathematics on university level. In this short communication we will present a project, thatsince 2019 has been conducted for students at the engineering program at KarlstadUniversity.The project is based upon the thoughts of Hiebert and Grouws (2007); that all students needto be challenged, and struggle, to develop mathematical knowledge. We also foreground thenotion by Reis et al. (2021) that participation in enrichment activities should be interestbased, therefore, it was fully voluntarily for students to engage in the activities. The aim is toreach students who find mathematics joyful, but find university mathematics easy, and bythe intervention nurture their motivation and interest in mathematics.Students participating in the first calculus course in the engineering program (250<n<300),are offered an extra-curricular challenge. To join the challenge, students must complete allrecommended course tasks, achieve high scores on the first pre-exam, and demonstrateongoing engagement in lectures and interest in extra-curricular topics. So far, 63 studentshave participated in the project, and they could choose one of two paths:• A theory path focusing deeper knowledge that involves understanding proof andto partly invent new proofs. In addition, students are asked to deeply exploreexistence and plausibility and to find counterexamples of solutions.• The problem-solving path is for those who enjoy non-standard tasks. The problemsdemand creativity and capacity to find useful theories for explicit problems and toadapt and combine theories to handle the problem.Either the students could choose to do 8–10 problems from the theoretical path, or s/hecould choose at least two problems from a list of 12 problems with very high complexity.Passing both parts can give up to three extra marks on student’s final exam, maximum 50marks, but these extra marks can only be given on top on the passing level.Quality in the student’s achievement is assessed through both written solutions and oralpresentations at seminars. Students are expected to engage in the seminars through askingquestions, comment or show other possible solutions. The lecturer acts as support for theparticipating students, asking questions, giving suggestions, provoke discussions and so on.The project is ongoing and has been assessed by course evaluations and semi-structuredinterviews, in accordance with the ethical guidelines of Karlstad University. The preliminaryresults show that the students grow mathematically and have higher motivation to continuetheir studies.} } @misc{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_granbergmikael_2025, title = {Demokratiska kommuner – moderna tider : Festskrift till Stig Montin}, author = {Granberg, Mikael and Tahvilzadeh, Nazem}, year = {2025}, url = {1971180}, language = {swe}, publisher = {Södertörns högskola}, abstract = {Den kommunala politiken och förvaltningen är centrala komponenter i medborgarnas vardag och i samhällsutvecklingen i stort. Stig Montin har genom sin forskargärning spelat en avgörande roll för att fördjupa förståelsen av det kommunala landskapet. Som en av förgrundsgestalterna inom svensk kommunforskning har han inspirerat studenter, politiker och tjänstepersoner både i Sverige och internationellt.I denna festskrift samlas forskare för att i dialog med Montins forskning belysa samtida kommunpolitiska och organisatoriska frågor.} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_hbinettetobias_2025, title = {Den svenska adoptionsuppgörelsen – en svensk sannings- och försoningsprocess?}, author = {Hübinette, Tobias}, year = {2025}, url = {2025103}, language = {swe} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_hbinettetobias_2025_1, title = {Den svenske adoptionskommissions undersøgelse of anbefalinger}, author = {Hübinette, Tobias}, year = {2025}, journal = {Adoption & Samfund}, volume = {49}, number = {2}, pages = {21--25}, url = {2025097}, language = {dan}, publisher = {Adoption og samfund}, issn = {0106-0678} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_sommervoldtove_2025, title = {”Der det er bilder så kan man slappe litt av” : Ungdommers vurderinger av lettlest skjønnlitteratur; [”Where there are pictures, you can relax a bit”: Young People’s Assessments of Easy-to-read Fiction]}, author = {Sommervold, Tove and Olin-Scheller, Christina}, year = {2025}, journal = {Barnboken}, volume = {48}, pages = {1--22}, doi = {10.14811/clr.v48.977}, url = {1982375}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Swedish Institute for Children’s Books}, keywords = {easy-to-read fiction; ya fiction; reader perspectives; book review; uprisen; leser søker bok; åse ombustvedt; trude tjensvold; anders totland; children’s literature reviews}, abstract = {This article examines young people’s reviews of a selection of Norwegian easy-to-read YA fiction books. The purpose of the study is to gain more knowledge about young people as actual readers and critics of easy-to-read literature, but also to gain insight into what makes a literary text easier to read. Our empirical material consists of 129 reviews from the digital archive of Uprisen, a literature prize awarded to the best Norwegian YA novel of the year. We have analysed the reception of three easy-to-read YA novels across different genres. The analysis is grounded in theories of reading processes and multimodality, as well as the field’s own definitions of easy-to-read literature. Our findings show that young readers primarily associate readability with linguistic simplicity and brevity. At the same time, they point to connections between readability and aspects such as content, theme, composition, credibility, and originality, as well as opportunities for immersion and identification. However, there are also statements that reveal a tension between easy-to-read language and more complex themes, content, narrative structures or forms of presentation. Although all three books fall under the category of easy-to-read, they are not unequivocally perceived as such by all reviewers. Both compressed text and multimodal formats appear challenging. The analysis shows that young critics do not share a uniform understanding of what is easy or difficult to read, which underlines that the categorization of readability cannot be regarded as a straightforward or objective category. }, issn = {0347-772X}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1982375/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_fahlgrenmaria_2025, title = {Designing example-generating tasks for a technology-rich mathematical environment}, author = {Fahlgren, Maria and Brunström, Mats}, year = {2025}, journal = {International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology}, volume = {56}, number = {3}, pages = {515--531}, doi = {10.1080/0020739x.2023.2255188}, url = {1800647}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Taylor & Francis}, keywords = {example-generating tasks; computer-aided assessmen; dynamic mathematics software; example spaces; university education}, abstract = {This paper provides some insights into the use of example-generating tasks in the design of a technology-rich learning environment to enhance students’ mathematical thinking. The paper reports on an early stage of a design-based research project concerning the design of tasks and associated feedback utilising the affordances provided by a combined use of a dynamic mathematics software environment and a computer-aided assessment system. In example-generating tasks, students are asked to generate examples that fulfil certain conditions. Based on data in terms of examples generated by 491 first-year engineering students, taking a first course in calculus, the paper examines patterns of student response to three example-generating tasks. As a theoretical lens, the notions of dimensions of possible variation and associated ranges of permissible change are used. In light of the observed patterns, the paper provides some guiding principles for designing example-generating tasks and associated formative feedback to foster students’ mathematical understanding by enriching their example spaces. For example, this paper illustrates occasions where it might be instructive to start by asking for two examples, followed by adapted feedback before requesting a third example.}, issn = {0020-739X}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1800647/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_olssonsa_2025, title = {Designing for diversity : Teachers' strategies for creating inclusive learning environments}, author = {Olsson, Åsa and Hansson, Susanne}, year = {2025}, journal = {Learning Environments Research}, volume = {29}, number = {2}, doi = {10.1007/s10984-025-09561-0}, url = {2023885}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Springer Nature}, keywords = {diversity; inclusion; inclusive education; learning environment; teachers' strategies}, abstract = {This study explores the strategies teachers utilise to create inclusive learning environments. The research involved 36 primary and secondary school teachers who participated in continuing professional development to promote inclusivity in their classrooms. In the analysis of data arising from focus group interviews, four dimensions of inclusive teaching strategies were utilised: framing, relational, didactic and organisational dimensions. The teachers emphasised the importance of relations with the students and of creating a safe and accepting classroom climate. They also highlighted the need for teaching competencies that allow for lesson planning based on students' diverse learning abilities, with differentiation, individualisation and variety being key themes. Within the framing dimension, the importance of structure and predictability in teaching was noted. In the organisational dimension, staffing, including co-teaching, emerged as a potential key factor in achieving inclusive learning environments. The study contributes valuable insights into planning and conducting education to realise an inclusive learning environment.}, issn = {1387-1579}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2023885/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_huckjana_2025, title = {Designing ideas : A dual perspective}, author = {Huck, Jana and Sukhov, Alexandre}, year = {2025}, pages = {27--40}, doi = {10.1201/9781003487524-3}, url = {1987683}, language = {eng}, publisher = {CRC Press}, abstract = {This chapter explores the dual perspective of ideas as objects and as triggers-for-change within idea development and innovation management research. It emphasizes the need to balance structured problem-solving with fostering creativity and engagement. Exploring idea development as a blend of creative processes, design activities, and social interactions, underscores the significance of idea sharing, knowledge integration, idea ownership, and establishing legitimacy for ideas. Scholars and practitioners are provided with guidance on comprehending idea development as a multifaceted and evolving process, along with managerial directives for implementation.} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_melinsa_2025, title = {Det är en manlig historia: Kvinnor i bergslagens bruksorter 1986–1990}, author = {Melin, Åsa and Backius, Stefan and Vedin, Sofi}, year = {2025}, url = {1957683}, language = {swe}, abstract = {Det borde vara en självklarhet att alla kategorier arbetare ska ingå i forskning om bruksorter men när det gäller industrialisering och avindustrialisering är det fortfarande en manligt dominerad historia man möter. Avindustrialisering, eller strukturomvandling, medför förändringar av orter och hela regioner med arbetslöshet som utmanar traditionella könsroller och utflyttningar. I stålkrisens efterdyningar har olika insatser gjorts för bruksorters överlevnad.  En av dessa satsningar var Bergslagsdelegationen 1986–1990 vars syfte var att bedriva, och ge ekonomiskt stöd till, utvecklingsarbeten samt förändra attityder som ansågs kopplade till bruksanda. Ett halvår efter beslutet motionerades om frånvaron av specialdestinerade satsningar på kvinnor i projektet, trots en budget på 450 miljoner kronor.[1]  I vår presentation kommer vi ge exempel på hur lokala initiativtagare, genom exempelvis samarbeten inom regioner och utifrån centralt initierade projekt, föreslog och genomförde åtgärder för att hantera kvinnors situationer i bruksorters strukturomvandlingsprocesser. [1] Motion till riksdagen, 1986/87: A472.} } @phdthesis{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_paasannecharlotte_2025, title = {Det är klart jag vill vara hållbar, men... : En kvalitativ studie om hållbar konsumtion och identitetskonstruktion}, author = {Paas, Anne-Charlotte}, year = {2025}, doi = {10.59217/brqh2346}, url = {1981265}, language = {swe}, publisher = {Karlstads universitet}, keywords = {sustainable consumption; consumer identity; narrative identity; identity negotiation; social norms; qualitative methods; hållbar konsumtion; konsumentidentitet; narrativ identitet; identitetsförhandling; sociala normer; kvalitativ metod}, abstract = {Trying to be a sustainable consumer is rarely a clear-cut or straightforward role. Instead, sustainable consumption is shaped by ongoing negotiations, where consumers balance personal ideals, social norms, practical constraints, and cultural understandings of what is “sustainable”, and what is considered as “acceptable”. This dissertation explores how sustainable consumption is experienced, understood, and given meaning in consumers’ everyday lives, with a particular focus on how consumer identity is formed in this process.Building on previous research on sustainable consumption, the study combines theories of social and narrative identity with the concepts of embedded/independent and stable/flexible identity construction. The empirical basis is a thematic analysis of qualitative interviews, centering on consumers’ own stories and reflections.The analysis identifies four ideal-typical consumer identities: (1) the sustainability advocate, (2) the selective analyst, (3) the social status seeker, and (4) the sustainability explorer. The study shows how consumers shift between these identity positions, and how sustainable consumption practices are shaped by emotions, social settings, and normative expectations. Sustainable consumption emerges not only as a reflection of values, but also as a way of navigating the ambiguities of everyday life. Identity is shaped not despite contradictions between ideals and practice, but through how these tensions are managed.The theoretical contribution lies in framing sustainable consumption as a practice of identity construction. By highlighting how consumers interpret, narrate, and position their choices, the dissertation offers new insights into why people act sustainably, or fail to, in different contexts.;Att försöka vara en hållbar konsument är sällan entydigt eller självklart. I stället präglas hållbar konsumtion av en pågående förhandling där konsumenten balanserar mellan ideal, normer, praktiska villkor och föreställningar om vad som är hållbart och vad som anses vara "okej". Den här avhandlingen undersöker hur hållbar konsumtion upplevs, förstås och ges mening i konsumenters vardag, med fokus på hur konsumentidentiteter skapas i denna process. Med utgångspunkt i tidigare forskning om hållbar konsumtion kombineras teorier om social och narrativ identitet med begrepp som fristående/inbäddad och stabil/flexibel identitetskonstruktion. Studien bygger på en tematisk analys av kvalitativa intervjuer, där konsumenters egna berättelser står i centrum.Fyra idealtypiska konsumentidentiteter identifieras: (1) hållbarhetsförespråkaren, (2) den selektiva analytikern, (3) den sociala statussökaren och (4) hållbarhetsupptäckaren. Avhandlingen visar hur konsumenter växlar mellan dessa positioner, och hur hållbar konsumtion formas i samspel med sociala sammanhang, känslor och normer. Hållbar konsumtion framstår inte bara som ett uttryck för värderingar, utan också som ett sätt att hantera tvetydigheter i vardagen. Identiteten formas inte trots motsägelser mellan ideal och praktik, utan genom förhandlingen mellan ideal och praktik.Avhandlingens teoretiska bidrag ligger i att synliggöra hållbar konsumtion som en identitetsskapande praktik. Genom att fördjupa förståelsen för hur konsumenter tolkar, berättar och positionerar sina val öppnas nya perspektiv på varför människor agerar hållbart, eller inte, i olika sammanhang. ;Att försöka vara en hållbar konsument är sällan en entydig eller självklar roll. I stället präglas hållbar konsumtion av en pågående förhandling där konsumenten balanserar mellan ideal, normer, praktiska villkor och föreställningar om vad som är hållbart och inte. Den här avhandlingen undersöker hur hållbar konsumtion upplevs, förstås och ges mening av konsumenter i deras vardagliga sammanhang. I fokus står det identitetsskapande arbete som pågår i skärningspunkten mellan ideal, sociala normer, kulturella föreställningar och praktiska villkor. Genom kvalitativa intervjuer och tematisk analys synliggörs hur konsumenter berättar om och förhåller sig till hållbarhet. Fyra idealtypiska konsumentidentiteter identifieras, som speglar olika sätt att navigera motsägelser, skapa sammanhang och balansera mellan värderingar och vardag i relation till hållbar konsumtion. Avhandlingen bidrar med en fördjupad förståelse för hållbar konsumtion som en social och identitetsbärande process, där konsumtionsval inte bara speglar värderingar, utan också blir en del av hur konsumenter uttrycker, omförhandlar och försöker forma sin plats i omvärlden. Det handlar inte bara om vad de gör, utan om vilka de försöker vara, i relation till sig själva, till andra konsumenter och till samhällets förväntningar.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1981265/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_jakobssonmartin_2025_1, title = {Developing the capacity to transform powerful knowledge in social studies in middle school}, author = {Jakobsson, Martin and Randahl, Ann-Christine}, year = {2025}, url = {2041072}, language = {eng} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_maurerpeter_2025, title = {Dictionaries, Machine Learning, LLMs: A framework for deciding which approach to use for computational text analysis}, author = {Maurer, Peter and Urman, Aleksandra and Gruber, Johannes and Sjoerd, Stolwijk and Trilling, Damian}, year = {2025}, url = {1996109}, language = {eng} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_lundetorodd_2025_1, title = {Didaktisk kunskap som stöd för professionellt växande i grundlärarutbildningen}, author = {Lunde, Torodd and Christenson, Nina and Hägglund, Anna-Pia}, year = {2025}, url = {2021346}, language = {swe}, abstract = {Didaktisk kunskap kan ses som redskap som stödjer lärare i att hantera det professionella friutrymme som ges i kursplaner. Den bidrar med stöd för att göra välgrundade beslut kring syfte, innehåll och tillvägagångssätt. Detta kan den göra genom att stödja det professionella omdömet,  att stödja kollegial hantering av undervisningsutmaningar och stödja att inta ett utforskande förhållningssätt till undervisning som bidrar till fördjupning och breddning av den individuella och kollektiva praktiska yrkesteorin. För att lyckas med detta måste lärarutbildningen läggas upp på ett sätt som rustar lärarstudenter att använda didaktisk kunskap framgångsrikt i undervisningsvardagen tillsammans med andra och för livslång professionell utveckling. En utmaning blir då hur lärarutbildningen kan skapa sammanhang och progression i och mellan olika kurser på ett sätt som bidrar till detta. I detta konferensbidrag används koncepten didaktiska modeller, professionell experimentering och profesionellt växande som ramverk för att adressera detta problem. I ett utvecklingsprojekt i en lärarutbildningskurs i naturvetenskap och teknik för F-3 har vi arbetat med att skapa sammanhang och progression som syftar till att utveckla studenternas förmåga att använda didaktiska modeller för professionell experimentering och för ett professionellt växande. Bland annat har studenterna genomfört en fältstudie, där de med stöd av den didaktiska modellen organiserande syften, har fått i uppgift att experimentera professionellt. För att analysera utfallet har vi använt texter från en slutinlämning där studenterna bland annat har haft i uppgift att reflekterar över sitt professionella växande. I detta bidrag presenterar vi hur vi designat undervisningen och några preliminära resultat från analysen av hur studenterna sjävla upplever sitt professionella växande.   } } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_lundetorodd_2025_2, title = {Didaktiska modeller för att stärka professionsrelevans och vetenskaplig grund i en lärarutbildningskurs : Ett utvecklingsprojekt i kursen Naturvetenskap och teknik F-3}, author = {Lunde, Torodd and Christenson, Nina and Hägglund, Anna-Pia and Frost Sara, Borg}, year = {2025}, pages = {11--30}, url = {2029377}, language = {swe}, publisher = {Karlstads universitet}, abstract = {I denna texten presenterar vi ett utvecklingsarbete i en 22,5 hp ämnesoch ämnesdidaktisk kurs i grundlärarprogrammet – Naturvetenskap och teknik F-3 (LPGG41) med ungefär 80 studenter på campus och distans. Det finns tre huvudanledningar till kursutvecklingen. Det ena är att vi tydligare ville förankra kursens mål, innehåll och tillvägagångssätt i en vetenskaplig grund där didaktik lyfts fram som professionsvetenskap. Den andra är att studenter efterfrågar mer kunskaper om hur man gör i praktiken, det vill säga hur man kan omvandla sina naturvetenskapliga ämneskunskaper och ämnesdidaktiska kunskaper till redskap som ger stöd för att undervisa framgångsrikt på lågstadiet. För det tredje efterfrågar studenter bättre länkning mellan lärandemål, undervisningsaktiviteter och examinationer. För att adressera utmaningarna ovan har vi tagit utgångspunkt i begreppet didaktiska modeller när vi formulerat lärandemål, innehåll, undervisningsaktiviteter och examinationer. Didaktiska modeller är vetenskapligt grundade begreppsapparater för didaktisk analys och design av undervisning. Kursens lärandemål, undervisningsaktiviteter och examinationer har därför skapats för att träna och bedöma studenternas förmåga att planera, genomföra och utvärdera undervisning med stöd av didaktiska modeller. Detta blir ett sätt att både tydliggöra den vetenskapliga grunden, öka professionsrelevansen och stärka den konstruktiva länkningen. Vi kommer presentera kursplanen och upplägget, tankarna bakom samt några utmaningar och överväganden i arbetet med kursutvecklingen. Kursen genomfördes för första gången under höstterminen 2024.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2029377/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_glavgustaf_2025, title = {Differences in frontal cortical brain function between individuals suffering from pathological mental fatigue following acquired brain injury and healthy individuals}, author = {Glavå, Gustaf and Skau, Simon and Lövdén, Martin and Johansson, Birgitta}, year = {2025}, journal = {Behavioural Brain Research}, volume = {490}, doi = {10.1016/j.bbr.2025.115631}, url = {1965072}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, keywords = {adult; aged; anxiety; article; brain function; brain injury; cerebrovascular accident; cognition; cognitive defect; cognitive function test; depression; dorsolateral prefrontal cortex; electroencephalogram; executive function; fatigue; female; frontal cortex; hamilton depression rating scale; headache; human; infrared spectroscopy; internal consistency; irritability; major clinical study; male; mental disease; mental fatigue; mental instability; mini mental state examination; montreal cognitive assessment; near infrared spectroscopy; neuroimaging; neurologic disease; neuropsychological assessment; noise; nuclear magnetic resonance imaging; oxygenation; physiological stress; pittsburgh sleep quality index; prevalence; quality of life; questionnaire; sleep disorder; traumatic brain injury; working memory}, abstract = {Pathological mental fatigue (PMF) is a common health concern after acquired brain injuries, with tens of millions affected globally each year. Neuroimaging methods show promising results for establishing associations between PMF and brain function. The aim of this study was to investigate whether and how neural functional activity and connectivity differ during rest and cognitive tasks between people with PMF and healthy controls. Twenty participants suffering from PMF after an acquired brain injury (ABI; stroke or traumatic brain injury) and 19 healthy controls were recruited and underwent cognitive tests and functional near infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) assessments. The results show that the PMF group and controls exhibited different functional brain activation in the frontal cortex, concerning both neural connectivity and activity. More specifically, the PMF group showed higher Global Efficiency and lower Modularity during resting state and when performing the cognitive tasks Digit Symbol Coding and Symbol Search. The groups also differed in peak oxygenated hemoglobin during the BASE task, with lower oxygenation in the PMF group. In addition, the PMF group was significantly slower than the control group in both neutral and incongruent Stroop trials. However, no group differences were observed in neural activity during the Stroop task, and nor were there differences in reactivity or proactivity as measured using the AX-CPT test. This study has developed the knowledge on the brain correlates of PMF. Future studies should explore the theoretical and practical implications of these results. }, issn = {0166-4328}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1965072/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_friesenjohn_2025, title = {Differences in walking access to healthcare facilities between formal and informal areas in 19 sub-Saharan African cities}, author = {Friesen, John and Georganos, Stefanos and Haas, Jan}, year = {2025}, journal = {Communications Medicine}, volume = {5}, number = {1}, doi = {10.1038/s43856-025-00746-5}, url = {1941190}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Springer}, abstract = {BackgroundSpatial accessibility to healthcare is a critical factor in ensuring equitable health outcomes. While studies on a global, continental, and national level exist, our understanding of intra-urban differences, particularly between formal and informal areas within cities in sub-Saharan Africa, remains limited.MethodsThis study integrates openly available datasets on land use in 19 sub-Saharan cities, healthcare facilities in the region, and street networks from OpenStreetMap. Using these datasets, we calculate service areas around hospitals, considering travel times ranging from 1 to 120 minutes with walking as the mode of travel. The resulting service areas are then merged with population data from WorldPop, allowing us to assess the proportion of the population with specific travel times to healthcare facilities from informal and formal residential areas.ResultsOur analysis reveals that 33% of the urban population can reach hospitals within 15 minutes, 58% within 30 minutes, and 78% within 60 minutes. Importantly, for some cities, we observe significant differences between formal and informal areas, with informal areas experiencing a disadvantage in terms of spatial accessibility to healthcare facilities. The population in informal areas is particularly disadvantaged in medium-sized cities.ConclusionsThis study sheds light on the spatial accessibility of healthcare facilities in sub-Saharan African cities, emphasizing the need to consider intra-urban disparities, particularly in informal areas. The findings underscore the importance of targeted interventions and urban planning strategies to address these disparities and ensure that healthcare services are accessible to all segments of the urban population.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1941190/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_nybergclaes_2025, title = {Differentiated pathways in upper secondary school. World-class Swedish athletes experiences}, author = {Nyberg, Claes and Gustafsson, Henrik and Haraldsen, Heidi Marian and Wagnsson, Stefan}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of Applied Sport Psychology}, pages = {1--21}, doi = {10.1080/10413200.2025.2521265}, url = {1981999}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Taylor & Francis}, abstract = {More knowledge about how to best combine and facilitate dual career pathways is needed, as current research is unclear. Therefore, the current study aims to retrospectively gain a deeper understanding of how former Swedish world-class athlete's experienced differentiated pathways in the upper secondary school period, both for those in dual-career support-international-level (DCS-IL) programs and in mainstream upper secondary school (MSSs). Ten former world-class Swedish athletes were purposively chosen for interviews, of whom five had taken part in a DCS-IL program and five had attended MSSs. The dual career development environment working model created by Henriksen et al. was used as the theoretical framework. Four main themes were generated: beliefs, values and motivations driving the choice of dual careers pathway; important key stakeholders in dual careers; a lack of balance in dual career pursuit; and dual careers and quality of life. Our findings showed that the advantage of studying in a DCS-IL program is that it offers access to coaches, sports peers, and training facilities within the sports domain, which in some sports is crucial for athletic development. The benefit of attending MSSs is that students engage in social contexts outside the sports domain, which can be advantageous in cases of athletic stagnation. It is important to note that DCS-IL programs can have a skewed focus on sports performance, which can inhibit academic development in favor of sporting success. Engaging with multiple social contexts can be advantageous in coping with various challenges in both study and sporting contexts.}, issn = {1041-3200}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1981999/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_evansluongquang_2025, title = {Digital ethnicity affordances : from a liability to an asset in immigrant entrepreneurship}, author = {Evansluong, Quang and Grip, Lena and Karayianni, Eva}, year = {2025}, journal = {International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behaviour & Research}, volume = {31}, number = {2/3}, pages = {456--478}, doi = {10.1108/IJEBR-02-2022-0207}, url = {1735544}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Emerald Group Publishing Limited}, keywords = {immigrant entrepreneurship; digitalisation; social media; digital ethnic performance; boundary blurring; digital ethnicity affordances}, abstract = {PurposeThis paper aims to understand how immigrant entrepreneurs use digital opportunities to overcome the liability of newness and foreignness and how an immigrant's ethnicity can be digitally performed as an asset in business.Design/methodology/approachThe study adopts an inductive multiple case study approach using social media content. The data consist of over 3,500 posts, images and screenshots from Facebook, Instagram and the webpages of seven successful Vietnamese restaurants in Sweden. Grounded content analysis was conducted using NVivo.FindingsThe findings suggest that digitalising ethnic artifacts can mediate and facilitate three digital performances that together can turn ethnicity from a liability to an asset: (i) preserving performance through digital ethnicising, (ii) embracing performance through digital generativitising and (iii) appropriating performance through digital fusionising. The results support the introduction of a conceptual framework depicting the interwoven duality of horizontal and vertical boundary blurring, in which the former takes place between the offline and online spaces of immigrant businesses, and the latter occurs between the home and host country attachment of the immigrant businesses.Originality/valueThis study responds to calls for understanding how immigrant entrepreneurs can overcome the liability of foreignness. It offers a fresh look at ethnicity, which has been seen in a negative light in the field of immigrant entrepreneurship. This study illuminates that ethnicity can be used as a resource in immigrant entrepreneurship, specifically through the use of digital artifacts and digital platforms.}, issn = {1355-2554} } @phdthesis{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_stephendivyaanna_2025, title = {Digital health technology for supporting diabetes self-care : Perspectives among adults with type 1 diabetes}, author = {Stephen, Divya Anna}, year = {2025}, doi = {10.59217/opqb6593}, url = {1939385}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Karlstads universitet}, keywords = {diabetes type 1; digital technology; ehealth literacy; experiences; patient reported outcome measures; self efficacy; self-care; self-management}, abstract = {Aim: The overall aim of this thesis was to examine currently available evidence on selected digital health technology (DHT) for diabetes self-care support, explore people's experiences with their use for diabetes self-care, and identify relationships between DHT use and psychosocial self-efficacy, eHealth literacy, and other selected variables among adults with type 1 diabetes (T1D).Methods: In this thesis, an integrative review methodology, along with cross-sectional and qualitative designs, was used to explore perspectives on DHT support for diabetes self-care. The population in focus in all four studies was adults (≥ 18years) with T1D. Outcome measures examined features of mobile health applications (mHealth apps) that promote diabetes self-care, factors affecting mHealth app use in diabetes self-care, reported changes in PROMs in literature, psychosocial self-efficacy, eHealth literacy, and experiences with using DHT for diabetes self-care. Main results: The integrative review was inconclusive due to the limited number and heterogeneity of studies reporting on perceptions of mHealth apps. Higher psychosocial self-efficacy was associated with higher well-being and lower HbA1c. Higher eHealth literacy was associated with younger age, higher psychosocial self-efficacy, and lower HbA1c. Using DHTs in diabetes self-care was experienced as empowering yet exasperating.Conclusion: This thesis showed the importance of measuring psychosocial self-efficacy and eHealth literacy among adults with T1D using DHTs. People described feeling empowered by DHTs. However, there is a need for measures to support people facing exasperating experiences while using DHTs. This is important in improving DHT use and glucose control in this population. This thesis indicates a need for further research in this area.;Type 1 diabetes is a chronic illness, and diabetes self-care measures play a crucial role in disease management. Well-designed digital health technologies (DHTs) can support diabetes self-care, however, their use can be challenging. This thesis explores perspectives on DHT support for diabetes self-care among adults with type 1 diabetes. In this thesis, higher psychosocial self-efficacy has been associated with higher well-being scores and better glucose control. In addition, younger age, higher psychosocial self-efficacy, and better glucose control have been associated with higher eHealth literacy. Participants experienced DHTs in diabetes self-care as empowering yet exasperating. The exasperating experiences may contribute to digital health inequities and are therefore important to address. This thesis showed the importance of measuring psychosocial self-efficacy and eHealth literacy among adults with type 1 diabetes using DHTs. More studies in this area among adults with type 1 diabetes is required.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1939385/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_fotohlazaruselad_2025, title = {Digital inventory audits : an alternative approach to physical observation in audit evidence gathering}, author = {Fotoh, Lazarus Elad}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of Accounting Literature}, volume = {47}, number = {5}, pages = {211--248}, doi = {10.1108/jal-04-2024-0058}, url = {1927434}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Emerald Group Publishing Limited}, keywords = {inventory audits; audit evidence; physical observations; digital technologies}, abstract = {Purpose– This study examines whether digital streaming and observation technologies can serve as analternative approach for collecting inventory audit evidence, the challenges faced in their adoption and thefactors contributing to their non-adoption.Design/methodology/approach– This study adopts a two-stage, mixed-method approach, beginning with pilotstudy interviews that informed the comprehensive survey with qualitative and quantitative data. Quantitativedata were analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-tests and Pearson’s correlation coefficient, while qualitativedata were analyzed using qualitative content analysis.Findings– Our findings revealed a positive perspective concerning the effectiveness and reliability of thesetechnologies for inventory audits and the efficiency of internal controls within them, despite challenges such asobtaining a holistic view of the warehouse, observing obsolescence, ensuring inventory completeness andgeneral reliability concerns. Additionally, preferences for physical inventory audits and skepticism about thesetechnologies’ potential to enhance audit quality were identified as factors contributing to their non-adoption.Research limitations/implications– These findings have important implications for cost-conscious firmsbecause they reveal that carefully adopting intermediate technologies can enhance the audit process.Our findings are relevant to audit regulators and firms interested in determining whether such technologiesenhance audit efficiency and quality. This study highlights the need for updated auditing standards and directivesand technologies that meet auditing requirements.Originality/value– This study contributes to the literature by uncovering whether less advanced technologiescan be used as an alternative approach to collect audit evidence. Consequently, the finding adds to the growingbody of literature underscoring the potential of technologies, even less sophisticated ones, to enhance theefficiency and effectiveness of audits, despite their challenges. Additionally, it underscores the need for clearregulatory standards, suggests that auditors embrace emerging technologies and acquire relevant skills andoffers insights for technology developers on audit firms’ concerns regarding digital technologies.}, issn = {0737-4607}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1927434/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_purolak_2025, title = {Digital portfolios as a means to enhance parental participation in early childhood education and care}, author = {Purola, K. and Kuusisto, Arniika and Reunamo, J.}, year = {2025}, pages = {192--206}, url = {1955905}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Edward Elgar Publishing} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_flognmanjeanni_2025, title = {Digital tools in preschool physics education : the infrared camera as an educational resource}, author = {Flognman, Jeanni and Haglund, Jesper}, year = {2025}, url = {1994756}, language = {eng}, keywords = {digital resources; early science education; science inquiry}, abstract = {Digital tools are widely used in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) education from preschool to higher education. Despite this, the use of digital screen tools in preschool physics education is limited. The infrared camera is an example of a digital tool, which visualizes surfaces’ temperatures, and offers a concrete method to investigate and understand the physical phenomenon of heat. The aim of the study was to investigate how children aged 5-6 years use infrared cameras in exploratory activities to develop their understanding of heat. The study was conducted at a preschool in central Sweden and included eight children aged 5-6 years. Data collection included participant observations, video and audio recordings and thermal imaging. The analysis focused on children's exploratory processes and meaning making using transduction as an analytical concept. The results show that the infrared camera enables children to explore heat in a concrete and engaging way. The children’s transduction chains involved the sense of touch, and dynamic and still images from the infrared camera, and were shorter and more detailed than previous studies have shown. The children showed an understanding of the importance of colors, heat transfer as a process and that actions can affect the heating of objects. The conclusion is that infrared cameras can help to visualize children's exploratory processes and understanding of heat and thus enrich physics education already at preschool age.} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_maqboolbilal_2025, title = {Digital Touchpoints : Generating Synthetic Data for Elderly Smartphone Interactions}, author = {Maqbool, Bilal and Herold, Sebastian}, year = {2025}, pages = {126--140}, doi = {10.5220/0013439200003938}, url = {1964352}, language = {eng}, publisher = {SciTePress}, keywords = {graphical user interfaces; steganography; accessibility; elderly; machine-learning; old adult; older adults; synthetic data; synthetic data generation; synthetic data generations; usability evaluation; usability engineering}, abstract = {Context: Ensuring smartphone interfaces are usable and accessible is essential for elderly users, particularly those with motor impairments, who face challenges with touchscreen interactions. Problem: Hand tremors and limited motor control can hinder touchscreen accuracy and efficiency. Meanwhile, recruiting elderly participants for usability studies can be challenging, often resulting in limited interaction data. Objectives: This study aimed to investigate elderly users’ smartphone interaction patterns, identify key challenges, and generate synthetic data to address data scarcity for usability research. Method: A custom-designed mobile app collected interaction data from 51 elderly participants performing tapping, dragging, and tracing tasks. Hand steadiness was assessed using accelerometer data. Gaussian Process Regression (GPR) and Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) models were used to generate synthetic datasets replicating user interaction patterns. Results: Users with shaky hands struggled with precision tasks, especially involving smaller GUI elements, while larger elements improved performance. Continuous control was also found to be challenging in tracing tasks. Synthetic datasets successfully replicated spatial, temporal, and distributional metrics, demonstrating potential utility in future usability evaluation research. Conclusions: Inclusive GUI designs and adaptive features can improve accessibility for the elderly with limited motor control. Synthetic data can offer a potential solution for further usability evaluation research in building AI-driven design evaluation tools, reducing reliance on resource-intensive participant recruitment in earlier prototypes. Future work should examine diverse tasks and scenarios and involve people with severe motor impairments. } } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_holmdahlgudrun_2025, title = {Dilemmas in the field of tension between school, ’folkbildning’ and culture : Swedish culture school constructed from the perspective of culture school leaders}, author = {Holmdahl, Gudrun and Öhman, Anna}, year = {2025}, url = {2035581}, language = {eng}, keywords = {swedish culture school; leadership; survey}, abstract = {The research topic concerns specific conditions and forms of leadership from the perspective of Swedish culture school leaders. It is part of a larger project that also includes folk high school principals with the same aim to explore leadership.The theoretical framework used in this study is discourse theory (Wetherell & Potter, 1992; Billig, 1988, 2005) for survey data and the narrative approach for interview data (Polkinghorne, 1995; Elliott, 2005).The research design includes semi-structured web surveys and group interviews via Zoom conducted in 2023-24. Of 277 culture school leaders, 114 responded to the survey, giving a response rate of 41.16 percent. Eight of these participated in group interviews, totaling 1,5 hours, split into three groups. The survey questions were both multiple-choice and open-ended, for example: “Most important mission of the culture school,” “What potential opportunities and obstacles do you experience in your job?” or “What support do you have?” The group interviewquestions delved deeper into the survey questions, such as: “What are the conditions for leading the culture school?”, “How much control can the culture school tolerate?” and “What is the most important future issue?”Interview data has not yet been analyzed, while survey data has been partially analyzed. Through a discursively oriented analysis (Wetherell & Potter, 1992) guided by the concepts of interpretive repertoires and Billig's (1988, 2005) ideological dilemmas, culture school leaders´ discursive constructions of the mission of culture school, management practice, and future issues have been crystallized, as have the ideological dilemmas that these constructions point to.A preliminary conclusion highlights the ideological dilemmas that emerge in the analysis. One such dilemma can be formulated as ‘culture school in a field of tension between civic education versus education with predetermined goals.’ Another dilemma can be described as ‘culture school in a field of tension between art and cultural education versus social meeting place’, and yet another as ‘culture school in a field of tension between locally free versus nationally conditional’.These dilemmas might, reversed, also have something to say about what Swedish culture school is perceived as, why it exists, and what lies ahead from the perspective of culture school leaders.The relevance for Nordic educational research is considered high because the Swedish culture school is a special form of school with more or less similar examples in the other Nordic countries. While the importance of culture school leaders for how the heritage of the culture school should be translated into practical activities is emphasized (Lindgren & Söderman, 2024), there is a lack of comprehensive research on that topic. For that reason, empirical research is of importance.} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_sundstromannae_2025, title = {Dimensionality, Sensitivity and Specificity of Different Versions of the Shirom-Melamed Burnout Questionnaire/Measure in Clinical and Non-Clinical Populations}, author = {Sundstrom, Anna E. and Nordin, Maria and Nordin, Steven and Stigsdotter Neely, Anna and Gavelin, Hanna Malmberg}, year = {2025}, journal = {Stress and Health}, volume = {41}, number = {1}, doi = {10.1002/smi.70001}, url = {1938463}, language = {eng}, publisher = {John Wiley & Sons}, keywords = {burnout; clinical; construct validity; smbm; smbq; stress-related illness}, abstract = {The Shirom-Melamed Burnout Questionnaire/Measure (SMBQ/SMBM) is a self-report instrument frequently used for assessing degree of burnout and screening for stress-related exhaustion disorder. The aim of the present study was three-fold. First, to examine reliability and construct validity of different versions of SMBM with 6-22 items in a clinical context. Second, to examine the criterion validity by assessing sensitivity and specificity and determining clinical cut-offs for these versions of the SMBM, and third to examine the prevalence of burnout in a general population and primary care sample using the proposed cut-offs. Two Swedish samples were used for the first two purposes: a clinical sample of patients diagnosed with exhaustion disorder (n = 149), and a matched sample of healthy controls (n = 60). For the third purpose a sample from the general population (n = 3406), and a primary care clinical sample (n = 326) was used. The modified versions of the SMBM showed good internal consistency, construct validity, dimensionality and model fit on the clinical exhaustion disorder sample, as well as configural measurement invariance across clinical and non-clinical samples. The sensitivity (94.6%-95.3%) and specificity (93.3%-95.0%) in identifying cases with exhaustion disorder based on the cut-off of 4.0 for the 19-, 16- and 11-items versions, and on the cut-off of 3.75 for the 6-item version was high. The prevalence of burnout was 81.2% in the primary care sample and 16.6% in the general population sample. The findings indicate that the SMBM is a useful instrument for screening for exhaustion disorder and burnout.}, issn = {1532-3005}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1938463/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_bartelsdominic_2025, title = {Directed energy deposition of chromium-molybdenum-vanadium cold work tool steel Vanadis 4 Extra©}, author = {Bartels, Dominic and Nikas, Dimitrios and Marz, Raphaela and Marschall, Maximilian and Schrauder, Julian and Merklein, Marion and Selte, Aydin and Krakhmalev, Pavel}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of Materials Research and Technology}, volume = {38}, pages = {1573--1580}, doi = {10.1016/j.jmrt.2025.08.036}, url = {1995188}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, keywords = {ded-lb/m; laser metal deposition; high-carbon tool steel; vanadis 4 extra; microstructure analysis}, abstract = {Additive Manufacturing is a promising technology for the fabrication or repair of tools. However, the material portfolio is limited to materials with a decent weldability. The chromium-molybdenum-vanadium Uddeholm Vanadis (R) 4 Extra for Additive Manufacturing (V4E-AM) cold work tool steel is crack-free manufactured using the direct energy deposition (DED) method in this work. Process parameters are varied in a wide range to determine the influence of different build rates and cooling conditions on defect formation and resulting microstructure. Optical light microscopy proves a high relative part density above 99.5 % for different parameter combinations. Electron microscopy reveals a dendritic microstructure with a developed network of V-and Mo-rich carbides. Interdendritic cracks or cracks between colonies are not observable in the DED specimens. Nevertheless, an increase in built height results in crack formation between the substrate and the built, which imply more work on the substrate-deposit interaction and optimization of the substrate material. An increase in feed rate from 400 to 800 mm/min results in the formation of pores with diameter of 100 mu m and larger. At the same time, the microstructure looks finer in the material manufactured with higher feed rate, presumably due to higher cooling rates. The hardness of the DED-specimens is around 800 to 850 HV1 while the onset for yielding exceeds 2250 MPa. The results show promising processability of the chromium-molybdenum-vanadium Uddeholm Vanadis (R) 4 Extra for Additive Manufacturing by DED for reparation of additive manufacturing of entire components.}, issn = {2238-7854}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1995188/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_dyrvoldanneli_2025_1, title = {Discernments needed when interpreting representations in print}, author = {Dyrvold, Anneli and Ribeck, Judy}, year = {2025}, pages = {497--498}, url = {2021167}, language = {eng} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_loebsleighann_2025, title = {Disparities in child welfare investigations of suspicion of violence}, author = {Loebs, Leigh Ann and Persdotter, Birgitta}, year = {2025}, journal = {Nordic Social Work Research}, pages = {1--17}, doi = {10.1080/2156857X.2025.2496738}, url = {1962984}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Taylor & Francis}, keywords = {child welfare services; violence against children; inequality}, abstract = {Previous research highlights inequalities in Child Welfare Services' (CWS) risk assessments and access to interventions. However, there is a scarcity of research regarding the associations between disparities in access to interventions and demographic factors in cases concerning children exposed to violence. This study examines the associations between demographic factors (age, gender, origin and health status), identified violence, risk assessments, parental consent and decision making, in cases of suspected violence against children, including direct violence towards the child and witnessing intimate partner violence between caregivers. The study collected data from 1088 investigations initiated after a referral concerning a child's exposure to violence. While no differences in exposure to violence were found in relation to gender or family origin, children aged 7-17 and children with disabilities/chronic health conditions experienced direct violence to a significantly greater extent than other children. The study revealed distinct differences in assessments and intervention access, primarily attributable to variations in parental consent, between boys and girls, and between children with Nordic and non-Nordic family origins. The results of the study underscore the significance of factors such as confirmed exposure to violence, potential bias in risk assessments, and discrepancies in parental consent in explaining disparities in intervention access.}, issn = {2156-857X}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1962984/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_griplena_2025, title = {Displacement, Homemaking Practices, and Media Use Beyond Large Cities in Sweden}, author = {Grip, Lena}, year = {2025}, journal = {Geographical Review}, pages = {1--23}, doi = {10.1080/00167428.2025.2556711}, url = {2013693}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Routledge}, keywords = {belonging; geomedia; homemaking; local news; media use; small town; sweden}, abstract = {This paper discusses the relationship between displacement, homemaking practices, and media use, aiming to generate knowledge of the meaning and use of different kinds of media in homemaking practices. Studies about displaced populations' use of digital media technologies show that these sources are often vital for homemaking practices in the new place, and for recreating and upholding meaningful contacts and dimensions of former homes. Digital media technologies provide new opportunities to stay in touch with a distant home; at the same time, they can be an important resource against dispossession and a way of making oneself emplaced on one's own terms. This study shows that traditional news media can also serve as an important resource in this regard. The paper analyses both quantitative and qualitative data to discuss discursive frameworks and understandings of feeling at home, and their relation to media use. Results from three quadrennial recurring surveys in a peripheral county in Sweden are discussed with results from interviews with displaced persons in a small town in the same county. The results show that feeling at home is relational more than anything else, and that both traditional news media and digital media technologies are used to uphold old and create new relations to places and people.}, issn = {0016-7428}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2013693/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_axelssonjan_2025, title = {Displays of understanding and skills in technical vocational education}, author = {Axelsson, Jan and Kilbrink, Nina and Asplund, Stig-Börje}, year = {2025}, pages = {358--368}, url = {2030370}, language = {eng}, keywords = {cavta; vocational education; learning study; tvet; practical objects of learning.}, abstract = {There is a lack of research studies in the field of technical vocational education exploring teaching and learning processes, especially regarding practice-based research studies focusing practical objects of learning (Carlgren et al., 2015; Kilbrink et al., 2022). Furthermore, studies on vocational education in Sweden have shown that students in vocational education have diverse backgrounds with, for example, a high proportion of immigrants (Andersson, 2019) and students with incomplete or low grades from compulsory school (Korp et al., 2025). The lack of a solid foundation of research on teaching and learning in the field entails teachers not having sufficient access to a research base to plan, carry out and evaluate their teaching. From an equity, diversity and inclusion point of view this is problematic and teaching methods including more aspects than verbal communication need to be elaborated on.    This paper will focus on students’ embodied and verbalized displays of understanding and skills regarding practical objects of learning in technical vocational education. Transcribed excerpts of video-filmed teaching sessions in welding and building/ construction education will be presented and analyzed in the paper. The results show how the teachers with the support of the pedagogic approach CAVTA (Conversation Analysis and Variation Theory Approach) encourage students to display their embodied understanding and skills in multimodal ways, thus enabling for the teacher to adapt the progression of the teaching according to students’ displayed understanding and skills. Our study has implications for teaching and learning of practical objects of learning in technical vocational education and is a contribution to broaden the base of educational research in the field.} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_meesterslucad_2025, title = {Dissecting key contributions of TH2 and TH17 cytokines to atopic dermatitis pathophysiology}, author = {Meesters, Luca D. and Roubroeks, Janou A.Y. and Gerritsen, Aranka and Velthuijs, Niels and Klijnhout, Jaimy A. and Laberthonnière, Camille and van Vlijmen-Willems, Ivonne M. and Hübenthal, Matthias and Rodijk-Olthuis, Diana and Peters, Rens H.W. and Rikken, Gijs and Szymczak, Silke and Fyhrquist, Nanna and Alenius, Harri and Weidinger, Stephan and Smits, Jos P.H. and Mhlanga, Musa and Zhou, Huiqing and Niehues, Hanna and van den Bogaard, Ellen H.}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology}, volume = {156}, number = {3}, pages = {690--704}, doi = {10.1016/j.jaci.2025.05.007}, url = {1982452}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, keywords = {atopic dermatitis; skin barrier; keratinocytes; tapinarof; tofacitinib}, abstract = {Background: In atopic dermatitis (AD), epidermal disease hallmarks are driven by a complex cutaneous inflammatory milieu that varies between patients. How these variable inflammatory signals affect cellular and molecular epidermal AD phenotypes is difficult to study in vivo. Objective: We aimed to unravel which AD-associated cytokines drive specific epidermal disease hallmarks. Methods: We utilized primary and immortalized keratinocyte-derived human epidermal equivalents stimulated with TH2, TH17, and TH22 cytokines. Results: Morphologic, functional, and transcriptomic analyses revealed that TH2 cytokines IL-4 and IL-13 were the main inducers of a proinflammatory and hyperproliferative epidermis. The presence of IL-17A or IL-22 in the TH2 milieu, and especially TH2 + IL-22, most closely resembled AD hallmarks including spongiosis, more severe keratinocyte differentiation defects, and epidermal barrier dysfunction. Single-cell spatial transcriptomics showed expansion of keratinocytes expressing high levels of proliferation genes and downregulation of differentiation genes in the upper epidermal layers. The transcriptomic comparison to in vivo AD lesional skin indicated that the TH2 + IL-22 AD model demonstrated greatest resemblance and identified AD disease marker genes altered by TH2 + IL-22 such as downregulated ACER1 and AKR1C3. Gene expression levels were restored by combinatory exposure to the aryl hydrocarbon receptor ligand tapinarof and the Janus kinase inhibitor tofacitinib. This combined therapeutic approach also completely restored epidermal barrier function and improved morphologic disease hallmarks. Conclusion: Our results reveal the important role of IL-22 in the TH2-driven acute AD pathophysiology and highlight the potential of combinatory medicine in targeted treatment of AD. }, issn = {0091-6749}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1982452/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @techreport{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_griplena_2025_1, title = {Distansarbetets påverkan på jämställhet på arbetsmarknaden : En litteraturöversikt}, author = {Grip, Lena and Åkerlund, Ulrika}, year = {2025}, url = {1956127}, language = {swe}, publisher = {Myndigheten för arbetsmiljökunskap}, keywords = {distansarbete; work-life balance; arbete hemifrån; jämställdhet; arbetsmarknad}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1956127/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_cosseydaniela_2025, title = {Distribution, scale, and drivers of mass mortality events in Europe's freshwater bivalves}, author = {Cossey, Daniel A. and Urbanska, Maria and Sousa, Ronaldo and Geist, Juergen and Labecka, Anna Maria and Atasaral, Sebnem and Bonk, Maciej and Bylyna, Liliya and Collas, Frank P. L. and Daill, Daniel and Dobler, Andreas H. and Ferreira-Rodriguez, Noe and Halabowski, Dariusz and Ilarri, Martina I. and Lajtner, Jasna and Mageroy, Jon H. and Moorkens, Evelyn A. and Morales, Javier and Morgan, William H. and Motte, Gregory and Nakamura, Keiko and Ondina, Paz and Österling, Martin and Ozgo, Malgorzata and Paunovic, Momir and Prie, Vincent and Rakovic, Maja and Shevchuk, Larysa and Shumka, Spase and Son, Mikhail O. and Taskinen, Jouni and Thielen, Frankie and Timm, Henn and Tomovic, Jelena and Ulikowski, Dariusz and Urbanic, Gorazd and Varandas, Simone and Wasilewska, Agnieszka Izolda and Wengström, Niklas and Aldridge, David C.}, year = {2025}, journal = {Conservation Biology}, doi = {10.1111/cobi.70192}, url = {2026094}, language = {eng}, publisher = {John Wiley & Sons}, keywords = {die-off; disease; drought; ecosystem management; mussel; pollution; population decline; contaminaci & oacute; n; declinaci & oacute; n poblacional; enfermedad; manejo del ecosistema; mejill & oacute; muerte masiva; sequ & iacute; a; (sic)(sic); (sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)(sic)}, abstract = {Mass mortality events (MMEs) are decimating populations and compromising key ecosystem functions around the globe. One taxon particularly vulnerable to MMEs is freshwater bivalve mollusks. This group has important ecosystem engineering capacities and includes highly threatened and highly invasive taxa. Thus, MMEs of freshwater bivalves have important implications for conservation and ecosystems. Despite this, little is known about the magnitude, frequency, duration, distribution, and causes of freshwater bivalve MMEs. Using a questionnaire, we compiled data from 239 reports describing freshwater bivalve MMEs across 22 European countries since 1960. With these data, we analyzed trends in MME timing, location, and magnitude; identified the species affected; and evaluated the suggested causes (including reporter certainty). We found that the frequency of reports of MMEs increased each year, MMEs affected a broad range of species, clear geographical patterns linking certain causes to specific locations were lacking, factors related to drying and habitat destruction predominated suggested causes, and considerable uncertainty surrounded the causes of many MMEs, particularly those associated with potential pollutants and disease agents. Based on our findings, we recommend the standardization of many aspects of MME research (e.g., reporting and recovery assessment protocols), increased surveying for MMEs, further investigation into the causes of MMEs, especially those with significant uncertainty, and immediate actions to improve waterbody management, mitigate the effects of high temperatures, and further protect freshwater bivalves through the development and implementation of appropriate management actions and legislation. }, issn = {0888-8892}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2026094/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_asplundstigbrje_2025, title = {Doing It Wrong To Get It Right : Teaching and Learning Ergonomics in Vocational Education}, author = {Asplund, Stig-Börje and Kilbrink, Nina}, year = {2025}, journal = {Vocations and Learning}, volume = {18}, number = {1}, doi = {10.1007/s12186-025-09379-0}, url = {2023830}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Springer}, keywords = {learning study; teaching; vocational education; ergonomics; cavta}, abstract = {In order for vocational teachers to figure out what their students need to learn about a specific vocational content, students should be given opportunities to experience variation, as well as express their knowledge and understanding of the specific content to be learned. This study examines the teaching and learning processes that are made possible when teachers work systematically with teaching based on educational theories that highlight dialogue and variation in interaction with students. The teaching theory CAVTA (Conversation Analysis and Variation Theory Approach) has been systematically implemented by vocational teachers aiming to increase vocational students’ learning by giving them opportunities to express their understanding of teaching content in interaction. In the teaching session selected for a detailed analysis in this article, the teacher systematically created a teaching situation in which a student worked in different working heights and compared them with each other, aiming to highlight working height as a critical aspect of working in an ergonomically sustainable working position when changing brake pads on a passenger car. The results show that it is possible for the teacher and the student to make visible, concretise, and specify the learning content to be learned in interaction through the simultaneous use of semiotic resources and contrast as teaching tools based on CAVTA. This enables the student to experience variation, something that is highlighted in variation theory as a necessary condition for learning.}, issn = {1874-785X}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2023830/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_stoilovavelizara_2025, title = {Downstream guidance performance of a bubble curtain and a net barrier for the European eel, Anguilla anguilla, in an experimental flume}, author = {Stoilova, Velizara and Bergman, Eva and Aldvén, David and Bowes, Rachel E. and Calles, Olle and Nyquist, Nils and Nyqvist, Daniel and Rowinski, Piotr and Greenberg, Larry}, year = {2025}, journal = {Ecological Engineering: The Journal of Ecotechnology}, volume = {215}, doi = {10.1016/j.ecoleng.2025.107599}, url = {1960612}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, keywords = {behavioural guidance barrier; bypass; diadromous conservation; downstream solutions; fish passage; hydropower; outward migration; physical guidance system; river connectivity}, abstract = {Populations of the European eel (Anguilla anguilla), a critically endangered species, have been severely impacted by migration barriers, as losses due to turbine-induced mortality can be substantial. To prevent eels from entering turbines, effective guidance systems are needed to redirect downstream-migrating eels towards safer alternative passage routes. Although physical guidance screens may have very high guidance efficiencies, these generally come with high construction and maintenance costs and are difficult to scale up to large rivers. Behavioural guidance systems are typically less costly, but have often been ineffective. Hence, more work is needed to identify more effective behavioural solutions or physical barriers that are less costly to upscale. In this study, we assessed the performance of a physical net barrier (23 mm mesh size) and a behavioural bubble curtain guidance solution, for downstream-migrating eels and compared these with a guidance-free control at four different water velocities (0.1, 0.4, 0.7 and 1 m/s) in a large experimental flume using PIT-telemetry and video. The overall passage rate with the net barrier was 68 % higher than during the control treatment, whereas there was no significant difference between the bubble curtain and the control. We also found an effect of eel body size, where larger eels were less likely to enter the bypass than smaller eels. Velocity did not influence passage rate. Video data, in addition, revealed that b guidance along the barrier was greater, and passes through the barrier fewer, for the net barrier than for the bubble curtain and the control. The results suggest that net guidance solution for downstream guidance of eels should be explored further, whereas the bubble curtain does not appear appropriate for eel guidance.}, issn = {0925-8574}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1960612/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_addolouis_2025, title = {Drift Foraging by Allopatric and Sympatric Atlantic Salmon and Brown Trout Parr Under Rapid Flow Fluctuations}, author = {Addo, Louis and Meneboo, Lise and Hajiesmaeili, Mahboobeh and Piccolo, John and Watz, Johan}, year = {2025}, journal = {Rivers Research and Applications: an international journal devoted to river research and management}, volume = {41}, number = {7}, pages = {1546--1557}, doi = {10.1002/rra.4464}, url = {1965809}, language = {eng}, publisher = {John Wiley & Sons}, keywords = {foraging success; group cohesion; hydropeaking; juvenile salmonid; nearest neighbor distance; salmo salar; salmo trutta}, abstract = {Hydropeaking may result in behavioral responses in riverine organisms that experience rapid flow fluctuations. In stream fish, the balance between energy spent on swimming and foraging vs. food intake affects fitness, a balance strongly influenced by flow conditions. This study investigates the effects of rapid flow fluctuations on the foraging success, group cohesion (nearest neighbor distance) and microhabitat segregation of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) and brown trout (Salmo trutta) parr (45-55 mm) in both sympatric and allopatric groups in a controlled laboratory stream environment. Our results indicate that fluctuating flow does not significantly influence the foraging success in either species, regardless of group composition (sympatry or allopatry). We found that group composition, rather than flow fluctuation, significantly influenced group cohesion. Salmon exhibited shorter nearest neighbor distances than trout did in allopatry, but not in sympatry. In terms of microhabitat selection, salmon consistently held position closer to the substrate than trout, regardless of group composition, suggesting selective segregation as the main mechanism driving microhabitat selection. Trout, on the other hand, held position higher above the substrate in allopatry but used a wider range of positions when in sympatry with salmon, highlighting interactive segregation as a possible mechanism driving microhabitat use, which underscores the importance of fish community in shaping patterns of habitat use. Our findings suggest that hydropeaking may not strongly impair the foraging ability and sociability of salmon and trout parr. Additionally, we shed light on the mechanisms influencing microhabitat selection of salmon and trout parr in rivers with a hydropeaking flow regime. One possible application of our results is as inputs for individual-based models currently being developed for understanding the effects of hydropeaking on stream salmonid populations.}, issn = {1535-1459}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1965809/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_canedorossoclaudiateresa_2025, title = {Drought hazard assessment across Sweden's diverse hydro-climatic regimes}, author = {Canedo Rosso, Claudia Teresa and Nyberg, Lars and Pechlivanidis, Ilias}, year = {2025}, journal = {Natural hazards and earth system sciences}, volume = {25}, number = {11}, pages = {4577--4592}, doi = {10.5194/nhess-25-4577-2025}, url = {2017935}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Copernicus Publications}, abstract = {In recent years severe droughts have significantly impacted the water-dependent sectors including water supply, agriculture, energy, and forestry. This study aims to assess the meteorological, agricultural, and hydrological drought risk in Sweden, with a focus on hazard assessment using a set of indicators, including the Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI), Standardized Precipitation and Evapotranspiration Index (SPEI), Standardized Soil Moisture Index (SSMI), and Standardized Streamflow Index (SSI). The indicators were computed at time scales of 1, 3, 6, 12, and 24 months using daily precipitation, evapotranspiration, soil moisture, and streamflow simulations (1975-2021) from the national S-HYPE hydrological model at about 13 km2 spatial resolution for almost 40 000 sub-catchments. Dry periods were next identified and characterized based on their intensity, duration, and frequency, following this a trend analysis was performed for these indicators and periods. Assessing the spatial similarities in soil moisture anomaly led to the categorization of the Swedish river systems into five clusters further improving the understanding of the identified spatial variability of drought indicators and trends. Our findings showed drier conditions and an increasing frequency of dry periods in central- and south-eastern Sweden. Significant negative trends in these regions, along with increasingly wet conditions in northern and western Sweden, were observed when analysed using the SPEI, SSMI, and SSI. Based solely on precipitation (SPI), similar significant wetter conditions were observed in northern and western Sweden; however, no significant decreasing precipitation trends were found in parts of central-eastern Sweden and Gotland Island. The findings of this study can improve climate services and early warning systems of droughts, better understanding the link to sectoral impacts and guiding mitigation practices and adaptation policies.}, issn = {1561-8633}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2017935/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_vonschreebantonia_2025, title = {Drying and hornification of swollen cellulose}, author = {von Schreeb, Antonia and Sjöstrand, Björn and Ek, Monica and Henriksson, Gunnar}, year = {2025}, journal = {Cellulose}, volume = {32}, number = {9}, pages = {5179--5189}, doi = {10.1007/s10570-024-06352-3}, url = {1925121}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Springer}, keywords = {cellulose; drying; hornifcation; swelling}, abstract = {Chemical modification of cellulose can alter the properties of cellulose, creating endless application areas. Accessibility and reactivity are key to the successful modification of cellulose. However, its crystalline structure results in poor and uneven reactivity, which can be amplified during processing, such as hornification. In this work, we have dissolved cellulose in cold alkali and reprecipitated it with acid to form a highly swollen structure, herein called swollen cellulose. The swelled structure bound large amounts of water, and upon drying the cellulose became severely hornified. Hence, various drying methods to mitigate hornification were evaluated, including freeze-drying, acetone drying, and drying in the presence of glycerol. The degree of hornification was indirectly assessed by measuring the cellulose samples' water retention value (WRV), which reflects their ability to reswell in water. The alternative drying methods increased the WRV by 270–650%, demonstrating a significant reduction in hornification. In comparison, air-drying reduced the WRV by 30%. Electron microscopy evaluation showed that the structure of cellulose differed depending on the drying method and indicated that the remaining cell wall structures were lost by the swelling, and air-dried swollen cellulose appeared to have a more compact structure than freeze-dried or acetone-dried samples. Water retention value in the presence of the sodium sulfate indicated that hydrophobic surfaces play a role in cellulose and that swollen cellulose has more exposed hydrophobic surfaces compared to the crystalline reference material.}, issn = {0969-0239}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1925121/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_jeppssonfredrik_2025, title = {Dual Lenses on Science Classroom Interaction : A Multimodal and Embodied Analysis of Learning Newton’s Laws in a Primary Physics Classroom}, author = {Jeppsson, Fredrik and Kersting, Magdalena and Haglund, Jesper and Danielsson, Kristina}, year = {2025}, journal = {Science & Education}, volume = {34}, number = {5}, pages = {2845--2869}, doi = {10.1007/s11191-025-00630-7}, url = {1959819}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Springer}, abstract = {Unpacking the complexities of learning processes in science education often requires more than just one analytical framework. Despite the need for such analytical and, by extension, methodological diversity, the science education research literature reveals a scarcity of studies integrating multiple analytical perspectives, thereby possibly overlooking crucial aspects of meaning-making and learning. Addressing this gap, we present a methodological innovation by analysing data through the dual lens of two research traditions and their respective analytical frameworks. Specifically, we integrate perspectives of the social semiotic theory of multimodality and embodied cognition to unpack additional layers of complexity within the learning processes in a case study on Newton's laws in a primary physics classroom in Sweden. By choosing and contrasting different analytical lenses, we uncover the subtle yet profound ways in which students' interactions with Newtonian physics are intertwined with their embodied experiences. Exploring students' physical enactment and phenomenological experiences alongside the various functions of language (in a multimodal sense) within a social semiotic framework can deepen our understanding of the challenges students face in learning force concepts in physics. Ultimately, our dual analysis demonstrates the value of synthesising disparate theoretical perspectives and paves the way for richer research methodologies. Such syntheses have important disciplinary implications for science education research and can lay the ground for fostering collaborations among various disciplinary traditions. We argue that this interdisciplinary approach is crucial for making meaningful progress in our field and beyond.}, issn = {0926-7220}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1959819/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_abbasmuhammadtahir_2025, title = {Dynamic NB-IoT Configuration : A Machine Learning-Driven Optimization Framework}, author = {Abbas, Muhammad Tahir and Li, Yurong and Grinnemo, Karl-Johan and Brunstrom, Anna and Eklund, Johan and Rajiullah, Mohammad}, year = {2025}, journal = {IEEE Internet of Things Journal}, volume = {12}, number = {19}, pages = {40098--40114}, doi = {10.1109/jiot.2025.3588596}, url = {1985781}, language = {eng}, publisher = {IEEE}, keywords = {ciot; nb-iot; energy efficiency; machine learn- ing; gradient boost; particle swarm optimization}, abstract = {The deployment of Cellular Internet of Things (CIoT)is expected to reach over six billion devices by 2030. Many ofthese devices will be located in remote areas where replacingor recharging their batteries would be difficult and expensive.Therefore, it is crucial to configure these devices for efficientenergy use to avoid frequent battery replacements or recharging.However, optimizing the energy consumption of CIoT devices, con-sidering their applications and operating environmental conditions,presents a complex challenge. In response to this challenge, wepropose the Gradient-Boosted Learning Optimization for BatteryEfficiency (GLOBE) framework for dynamic configuration ofNarrowband Internet of Things (NB-IoT) devices. GLOBE adjuststhe radio layer of NB-IoT devices based on data transmissionpatterns and network conditions, enabling swift and automatedreconfiguration. Our results demonstrate that GLOBE reducesenergy consumption by 30% to 75% compared to baselineconfigurations, offering significant benefits for both networkoperators and end devices by improving energy efficiency.}, issn = {2327-4662}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1985781/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_sjstrandbjrn_2025, title = {Easy-to-use numerical models of water removal in vacuum dewatering and molding during through air drying of tissue paper}, author = {Sjöstrand, Björn}, year = {2025}, journal = {Drying Technology}, volume = {43}, number = {4}, pages = {668--678}, doi = {10.1080/07373937.2024.2449177}, url = {1925123}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Taylor & Francis}, keywords = {through air drying; vacuumdewatering; numericalmodel; water removal; tissue; tad}, abstract = {Most manufacturing processes for materials from cellulose-based materials deal with huge amounts of water, the interactions of water within the raw material (cellulose) both enable exciting properties as well as limit the rates of production. In the production of tissue paper materials, water content in the pulp is as high as 99.8% when fed into the paper machine, and almost all this water must be removed efficiently and fast. This work presents Novel, easy-to-use, numerical models for predictions of the dewatering of tissue in high vacuum suction boxes and through air drying (TAD) molding. The numerical models were based on and compared with previously published experimental results of vacuum dewatering from laboratory equipment and validated against four separate pilot paper machine trials. The purpose of this study was to establish an accurate, easy-to-use numerical model varying fiber- and machine parameters used in tissue manufacturing to enable the evaluation of new materials and dewatering strategies for energy efficiency investigations. The results indicate that the developed dewatering model could predict the dewatering behavior for both conventional vacuum dewatering and TAD molding using the same set of fitting parameters. The method of developing the numerical models presented can be used for machine optimization and energy efficiency improvements of vacuum dewatering elements in papermaking processes in general.}, issn = {0737-3937}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1925123/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_riniomarkus_2025, title = {Economic Benefit of a Photovoltaic System and Impact of a Battery Using Real Data from a Swedish House}, author = {Rinio, Markus}, year = {2025}, journal = {Energies}, volume = {18}, number = {21}, doi = {10.3390/en18215658}, url = {2010560}, language = {eng}, publisher = {MDPI}, keywords = {photovoltaics; solar cell system; battery; simulation; energy storage; sweden; electricity costs}, abstract = {The economic benefit of a 12.8 kWp photovoltaic (PV) system was calculated using real consumption and production data for a typical modern single-family house in Sweden for the six years from 2019 to 2024. Electricity trade prices were based on the local spot market plus taxes and fees. The effect of a tax reduction on exported energy was evaluated. The economic benefit was simulated for the case of a virtual AC-coupled battery added to the house using a charging strategy to maximize the self-consumption of the house. Additionally, the economic benefit was simulated for a range of different yearly consumptions and PV system sizes. The calculation shows that the PV system alone can be economically beneficial, while adding a battery with typical investment prices from 2025 does not pay off if it is only used to increase the self-consumption rate.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2010560/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @phdthesis{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_galraviv_2025, title = {Ecosystem Engineering by Freshwater Mussels : Effects on Macroinvertebrate Communities, Decomposition Processes and Fish Behaviour}, author = {Gal, Raviv}, year = {2025}, doi = {10.59217/wzbf1566}, url = {1933695}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Karlstads universitet}, keywords = {mussels; unionida; decomposition; freshwater ecology; macroinvertebrates; simuliidae; ecosystem engineers; fish; trout; substrate complexity; near-benthic flow; stream ecology; musslor; sötvattensmusslor; nedbrytning; sötvattensekologi; makroevertebrater; knott; ekosystemsingenjörer; fisk; öring; vattendrag; צדפות נחלים; רקבון; אקולוגיה; מים מתוקים; חרקים; ישחוריים; מין מהנדס סביבה}, abstract = {Ecosystem engineers are organisms whose activities modify habitats, and thus also resource availability, biodiversity, and behaviour of other species. Freshwater mussels (order Unionida) are a group of ecosystem engineers that encompasses many threatened species. Freshwater mussels modify habitats by removing suspended particles from the water and by depositing particles on the sediment, as well as via bioturbation. By the presence of their shells, they increase substrate complexity and modify near-benthic flows. Our understanding of how engineering by mussels affects different organisms and processes, especially in brown food webs, is limited. Understanding how species, communities and processes are affected by mussels can help us understand how ecosystems might respond to the ongoing decline of many mussel populations.I evaluated how the presence and density of freshwater mussels affected decomposition of leaf litter, macroinvertebrate communities, and the behaviour of juvenile brown trout, using a combination of field and laboratory experiments. In a field enclosure experiment, mussel presence slowed total decomposition of leaf litter, while mussel biodeposits did not change decomposition rates in microcosms. I found that mussels affected many response variables related to the macroinvertebrate communities by decreasing the effect of flow. For example, community evenness decreased with flow in a field enclosure experiment, but this effect decreased with increasing mussel densities. This is likely because blackfly (Simuliidae) larvae, the most abundant taxon, did not benefit from flow as much at higher mussel densities. In stream mesocosms, mussel beds allowed smaller juvenile trout to swim more at high flows, while larger juvenile trout spent more time in proximity to the mussels beds themselves. This thesis highlights how mussels affect boreal ecosystems, and the importance of conservation and reintroduction of mussels for naturally functioning ecosystems.;Förlust av biodiversitet, inte minst i sötvatten, hotar att påverka många ekosystemsprocesser negativt. Vissa organismer har en större effekt på hur ekosystem ser ut och fungerar, t.ex. genom att kontrollera hur resten av systemet eller artsamhället ser ut. Ekosystemsingenjörer är en sådan kategori. Ekosystemsingenjörer är organismer som, genom sitt beteende eller struktur, påverkar den fysiska miljön samt fördelningen av resurser i systemet. Sötvattensmusslorna av ordningen Unionida, som i Sverige representeras av flodpärlmusslan, målarmusslorna och dammusslorna, är en grupp av viktiga ekosystemsingenjörer i sötvatten. Musslorna filtrerar partiklar ur vattnet, deponerar partiklar på sjö- och vattendragsbotten och syresätter sediment genom att gräva. Dessutom kan täta musselbestånd minska flödeshastigheten närmast botten i vattendrag. Populationerna för en stor andel av arterna i gruppen har minskat kraftigt på grund av människans inverkan, och många riskerar att dö ut. Därför är det viktigt att förstå hur deras närvaro och försvinnande kan påverka andra arter och processer.Jag har undersökt hur närvaron och tätheten av musslor påverkar lövnedbrytning, olika aspekter av akvatiska evertebratsamhällen i vattendrag och fiskbeteende. I en fältstudie i en bäck i Örebro län under sen-höst och vinter har jag satt ut burar med olika tätheter av flodpärlmusslor, och såg att löv bröts ner långsammare när musslor var närvarande. I ett laboratorieexperiment, hade inte musslors biodepositioner (avföring samt pseudofekalier, partiklar som musslorna valde att inte äta) inte påverkade lövnedbrytningen. Musslorna i fältstudien hade dessutom påverkat evertebrat-samhällen som levde i burarna, främst genom att motverka strömhastighetens effekter på olika djuren. Knott-larver var den vanligaste gruppen i burarna. Knott gynnades av högre strömhastigheter, medan andra fanns i högre antal vid lägre flöden. Ökad musseltäthet ledde till samhällen med relativt mindre knott, relativt fler andra arter och där antalet individer av olika arter var jämnare. Förändring av flöde nära botten visade sig också vara en viktig mekanism för hur musslor kan påverka fiskbeteende. I ett laboratorieexperiment i strömakvarier visade det sig att små öringar (3 – 4 cm i längd) simmade oftare när musslor var närvarande, och att större unga öringar (ca 8 cm) befann sig då oftare högst uppströms i närheten till musslorna. Denna avhandling visar en del av sätten som sötvattensmusslor påverkar sötvattensekosystem i Norden. Den dramatiska minskningen av vissa sötvattensmusslors populationer lär redan ha förändrat många sötvattenssystem, men bevarande och återintroduktion av hotade musslor kan bidra att återskapa den naturliga dynamiken i våra vattendrag.;Ecosystem engineers are organisms whose activities modify habitats, and thus also resource availability, biodiversity, and the behaviour of other species. Freshwater mussels modify habitats by removing suspended particles from water, depositing particles on the bottom, and by modification of near-benthic flows. Understanding how ecosystems are affected by mussels can help us understand how systems might be responding to ongoing declines of many mussel populations.I examined how freshwater mussels affected leaf decomposition, macroinvertebrate communities, and the behaviour of juvenile brown trout. In the field, mussel presence slowed total decomposition of leaf litter, while mussel biodeposits did not change decomposition rates in the laboratory. Mussels decreased near-benthic flow, an effect that in the field decreased the otherwise dominant blackfly larvae and benefitted other taxa, increasing community evenness and shifting community composition. In stream aquaria, mussel beds allowed smaller juvenile trout to swim more at high flows, while larger juvenile trout spent more time upstream near the mussel beds. This thesis highlights how mussels affect boreal ecosystems, and the importance of conservation and reintroduction of mussels for naturally functioning ecosystems.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1933695/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_fornstedttorgny_2025, title = {Editorial for the virtual special issue on supercritical fluid chromatography and related techniques}, author = {Fornstedt, Torgny and West, Caroline and Riekkola, Marja Liisa}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of Chromatography A}, volume = {1761}, doi = {10.1016/j.chroma.2025.466336}, url = {2002692}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, issn = {0021-9673} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_plankkatarina_2025_2, title = {Editorial Note : New Spiritual Practices in the Nordic Lutheran Churches}, author = {Plank, Katarina and Egnell, Helene}, year = {2025}, journal = {Temenos}, volume = {61}, number = {2}, pages = {139--141}, doi = {10.33356/temenos.162351}, url = {2022688}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Finnish Society for the Study of Religion}, issn = {0497-1817} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_munteanadrian_2025_1, title = {Editorial note to prospective authors : Evolving scope and vision of Applied Mathematics in Science and Engineering (AMSE)}, author = {Muntean, Adrian}, year = {2025}, journal = {Applied Mathematics in Science and Engineering}, volume = {33}, number = {1}, doi = {10.1080/27690911.2025.2521158}, url = {1975159}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Taylor & Francis Group}, issn = {2769-0911}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1975159/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_johansengurogravem_2025, title = {Editorial, Vol. 6 (2025)}, author = {Johansen, Guro Gravem and Kivijärvi, Sanna and Zimmerman Nilsson, Marie-Helene and Treacy, Danielle Shannon}, year = {2025}, journal = {Nordic Research in Music Education}, volume = {6}, pages = {215--219}, doi = {10.23865/nrme.v6.7731}, url = {2024253}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Cappelen Damm Forskning}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2024253/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_gerickeniklas_2025_1, title = {Education for Sustainable Development in Subject-Specific Education and the Contribution of Language Teaching}, author = {Gericke, Niklas}, year = {2025}, pages = {27--51}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-031-85493-4_2}, url = {2025942}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Palgrave Macmillan}, keywords = {action competence; competence turn; education for sustainable development; language teaching; powerful knowledge; subject didactics; curricula; e-learning; education computing; students; sustainable development; or educations; policy discussion; subject didactic; subject-specific; sustainability education; teaching}, abstract = {Sustainability education, or Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) as it is often referred to in policy discussions, is an educational approach based on the idea that education should contribute to a sustainable world. Whereas conventional scholastic education typically emphasises the learning of content in the form of predefined knowledge or skills, ESD aims to encourage students to act in more sustainable ways. This shift of aim raises a question: should ESD be addressed primarily within general or subject-specific education? It is most commonly addressed in general education because of the competence-based approach of ESD, and it is this issue that forms the subject of this chapter. Based on Biesta’s suggestions about the main purposes of education and Young’s work on the idea of powerful knowledge and possible curriculum trajectories for the future, this chapter argues that there is a need to adopt a multidisciplinary perspective in ESD that relies on contributions from multiple subject-specific teaching traditions. Moreover, findings from empirical studies are used to show how a transformative language education strategy can play a major role in empowering students’ action competence for sustainability. } } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_rocksebastianl_2025_2, title = {Eels as Hosts for Parasitic Mussels : The Importance of Endangered Species Co-Management}, author = {Rock, Sebastian L. and Österling, Martin}, year = {2025}, journal = {Animal Conservation}, doi = {10.1111/acv.70026}, url = {1983503}, language = {eng}, publisher = {John Wiley & Sons}, keywords = {anodonta; european eel; host mapping; host-parasite associations; margaritifera; parasitic mussels; pseudanodonta; unio}, abstract = {The ecology and co-management of endangered host-parasite associations, particularly between unionid mussels and their host fish, are an important yet underexplored area of research and conservation. Unionid mussels are important ecosystem engineers and are amongst the most globally endangered taxa, reliant on a fish host to complete a generational turnover. Freshwater fish are themselves highly endangered, a noted reason for the decline in unionid populations. The European eel (Anguilla anguilla), one of Europe's most endangered fish, has experienced a 90% population decline in the past half century. Theoretically, eels should make ideal hosts for unionids due to their broad distribution, long upriver migrations, dispersal capabilities within and across catchments, resistance to gill damage and physical proximity to gravid mussels. We tested the function of eels as hosts to the six most widespread European unionid species to assess if there is significant merit in the co-management of these organisms. We demonstrate that eels can host all but one host specialist unionid, suggesting that declines in global eel populations are a likely factor behind the declines of unionid populations. As conservation actions for eels and mussels are broadly similar, and the conservation of one directly affects the conservation of the other, co-managing both could enhance recovery of both. This study further aims to improve unionid conservation, by pairing an uncharismatic mussels with a well-known and charismatic fish.}, issn = {1367-9430}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1983503/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_nordstrmemil_2025, title = {Effect of Hydropeaking on Decomposition in Riparian Zones}, author = {Nordström, Emil and Lind, Lovisa and Eckstein, Rolf Lutz and Malm‐Renöfält, Birgitta and Bergman, Eva and Jansson, Roland and Greenberg, Larry and Watz, Johan}, year = {2025}, journal = {Rivers Research and Applications: an international journal devoted to river research and management}, doi = {10.1002/rra.70031}, url = {1993079}, language = {eng}, publisher = {John Wiley & Sons}, keywords = {flow fluctuations; hydropower; nutrient cycling; richards–baker flashiness index; seasonality; tea bag index}, abstract = {Hydropeaking causes unnatural flow and water level fluctuations in the riparian zone. Biological processes in the riparian zone,such as nutrient cycling, are affected by changes in temperature, oxygen, and moisture, which are all to some extent influencedby the water level. Here, we studied the relationship between hydropeaking and decomposition of organic matter in the riparianzone. Specifically, we measured the decomposition rate (k) and decomposition endpoint (the stabilization factor, S), and exam-ined associations between k, S, hydropeaking, and different environmental variables. Decomposition was estimated using theTea Bag Index at 33 sites in Swedish rivers and streams with different degrees of hydropeaking. Rivers and streams were sampledin the summer of 2020 (N = 26) and autumn of 2023 (N = 16), with nine sites sampled on both occasions. In summer 2020, k wasnegatively related to high hydropeaking intensity, but there was no effect of hydropeaking on S. In autumn 2023, there was noeffect of hydropeaking on k or S. Of the other environmental variables tested (substrate grain size, temperature, and length ofgrowing season), the growing season had a positive relationship with S in autumn 2023. Our findings indicate that reducing hy-dropeaking during summer, when biological activity is high, may be beneficial for maintaining riparian function.}, issn = {1535-1459}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1993079/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_hossainmohammadzaber_2025, title = {Effect of organic amendments on the alleviation of cadmium in red amaranth (Amaranthus gangeticus) grown in Cd-contaminated saline soils}, author = {Hossain, Mohammad Zaber and Islam, Md. Azharul and Kibria, Khandoker Qudrata and Islam, Atikul}, year = {2025}, journal = {Environmental Monitoring & Assessment}, volume = {197}, number = {1}, doi = {10.1007/s10661-024-13481-6}, url = {1923071}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Springer}, keywords = {amaranthus; cadmium; environmental restoration and remediation; salinity; soil; soil pollutants; soil pollution control; fertilizer; lignin; nitrogen; phosphorus; % reductions; cd; cow dung; health indices; organic amendments; red amaranthus gangeticu; saline soil; soil salinity; vermicomposts; growth response; organic compound; soil pollution; agrobacterium tumefaciens; amaranthus tricolor; article; bioaccumulation; bioavailability; biomass; carbon source; germination; leaf area; nonhuman; ph; plant growth; plant height; soil acidity; soil fertility; tea; toxicity; chemistry; ecosystem restoration; metabolism; procedures; soil pollutant}, abstract = {Cd-contaminated saline soil is now becoming a serious threat affecting sustainable agriculture throughout the world. In this study, organic amendments (OA) were applied to Cd-contaminated saline soils to, firstly, reduce the bioavailability of Cd in soil and, secondly, minimize Cd accumulation in red amaranth (Amaranthus gangeticus) plant. The soil was treated with 1% and 2% of cow dung (CD), vermicompost (VC), waste tea (WT), saw dust (SD), rice hull (RH), and compost. Red amaranth (Amaranthus gangeticus) plant was grown using a pot experiment in control and OA-treated soil stressed with both salinity (4 dsm−1 and 8 dSm−1) and Cd (5 mgkg−1). In slightly saline conditions (4 dSm−1), the addition of 1% CD and VC reduced the bioavailable Cd in the soil to 17.44% and 15.12%, respectively. The reduction increased to 24.42% and 25.58% with 2% rate of application in the same soil. However, in moderately saline soil (8 dSm−1), the reduction varied significantly only with the higher rate. Shoot Cd content was reduced by 85.86% using 2% VC in low saline soil. The bioconcentration factor was also lowered with the addition of CD and VC; however, the performance proved to be better in low saline soil at 2% rate of application. The health risk index (HRI) value for the adults was observed to be < 1 only when the soil with low salinity was treated with 2% VC. Consequently, VC can be used in Cd-contaminated saline soils for red amaranth cultivation to reduce risks to people’s health. }, issn = {0167-6369} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_javadzadehkalahroudifaezeh_2025, title = {Effect of Stress Ratio on Very High Cycle Fatigue Properties of PM-HIPed Inconel 625}, author = {Javadzadeh Kalahroudi, Faezeh and Nikas, Dimitrios and Berglund, Tomas and Grehk, Mikael}, year = {2025}, journal = {Fatigue & Fracture of Engineering Materials & Structures}, volume = {48}, number = {8}, pages = {3593--3610}, doi = {10.1111/ffe.14683}, url = {1963160}, language = {eng}, publisher = {John Wiley & Sons}, keywords = {fatigue crack initiation; hot isostatic pressing; inconel 625; stress ratio; very high cycle fatigue}, abstract = {This study investigated the impact of stress ratio on the fatigue performance and fatigue crack initiation characteristics of PM-HIPed Inconel 625 in the very high cycle regimes. Ultrasonic fatigue tests, operating at a frequency of 20 kHz, were conducted on PM-HIPed Inconel 625 samples under stress ratios of R = -1 and 0.1 up to the ultimate fatigue life of 109 cycles. Detailed fractographic and microstructural analyses were conducted to identify the mechanisms of crack initiation. The results revealed that stress ratio played a critical role in the crack initiation process. At R = 0.1, cracks predominantly initiated at carbonitrides and non-metallic inclusions, with neighboring crystallographic facets assisting in the formation of microcracks. Conversely, at R = -1, crack initiation was driven by large gains and triple junctions. Microstructural characteristics resulting from the HIP process significantly influenced fatigue crack initiation. Prior particle boundaries were found to affect fatigue crack initiation behavior through the presence of large grains within the boundaries, as well as carbonitrides and non-metallic inclusions networks along the rim. The discussion explored fracture mechanics, fracture surface analyses, and associated microstructural properties to elucidate the observed phenomenon.}, issn = {8756-758X}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1963160/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_ahmadmuhammadovais_2025, title = {Effective handling of large scale agile secure solution development teams}, author = {Ahmad, Muhammad Ovais}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of Decision Systems}, volume = {34}, number = {1}, doi = {10.1080/12460125.2025.2458875}, url = {1939760}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Taylor & Francis}, keywords = {non-technical debt; product guardian; security master; technical debt}, abstract = {This experience report explores the implementation of two specialized roles, Product Guardian and Security Master, within Alpha, a telecommunications solution provider. These roles were introduced to address challenges related to knowledge gaps, code quality, and security integration in Large Scale Agile (LSA) development. A qualitative case study was conducted with experienced LSA software professionals. The results highlight how Alpha cultivated a culture of continuous learning, team growth, and psychological safety, which proved instrumental in enhancing overall team outcomes. The report provides in-depth reflections on the role of leadership practices in fostering team autonomy, risk-taking, and double-loop learning, and it shares key lessons that offer practical insights for other organizations seeking to scale agile in complex, high-security projects. The report provides actionable recommendations for integrating security, fostering team collaboration, and managing complexity in LSA teams. These findings will be of interest to academics and practitioners seeking to optimize decisions and leadership strategies in LSA environments.}, issn = {1246-0125}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1939760/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_chenqiaonan_2025, title = {Effects of Alkyl Spacer Length in Carbazole-Based Self-Assembled Monolayer Materials on Molecular Conformation and Organic Solar Cell Performance}, author = {Chen, Qiaonan and Sun, Kangbo and Franco, Leandro R. and Wu, Jingnan and Ohrstrom, Lars and Liu, Xianjie and Gumbo, Maureen and Ozorio, Mailde S. and Araujo, Moyses and Zhang, Guangye and Johansson, André and Moons, Ellen and Fahlman, Mats and Yu, Donghong and Wang, Yufei and Wang, Ergang}, year = {2025}, journal = {Advanced Science}, doi = {10.1002/advs.202410277}, url = {1922943}, language = {eng}, publisher = {John Wiley & Sons}, keywords = {alkyl spacer length; intermolecular interaction; molecular conformation; self-assembled monolayer (sam); single crystals}, abstract = {Carbazole-based self-assembled monolayer (SAM) materials as hole transport layers (HTL) have led organic solar cells (OSCs) to state-of-the-art photovoltaic performance. Nonetheless, the impact of the alkyl spacer length of SAMs remains inadequately understood. To improve the knowledge, four dichloride-substituted carbazole-based SAMs (from 2Cl-2PACz to 2Cl-5PACz) with spacer lengths of 2-5 carbon atoms is developed. Single crystal analyses reveal that SAMs with shorter spacers exhibit stronger intermolecular interactions and denser packing. The molecular conformation of SAMs significantly impacts their molecular footprint and coverage on ITO. These factors result in the highest coverage of 2Cl-2PACz and the lowest coverage for 2Cl-3PACz on ITO. OSCs based on PM6:L8-BO with 2Cl-2PACz as HTL achieved high efficiencies of 18.95% and 18.62% with and without methanol rinsing of the ITO/SAMs anodes, corresponding to monolayer and multilayer structures, respectively. In contrast, OSCs utilizing the other SAMs showed decreased efficiencies as spacer length increased. The superior performance of 2Cl-2PACz can be attributed to its shorter spacer, which reduces series resistance, hole tunneling distance, and barrier. This work provides valuable insights into the design of SAMs for high-performance OSCs.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1922943/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_aminkhabat_2025, title = {Effects of automatic emergency braking systems to reduce risk of crash and serious injuries among pedestrians and bicyclists.}, author = {Amin, Khabat and Kullgren, Anders and Tingvall, Claes}, year = {2025}, journal = {Traffic Safety Research}, volume = {9}, doi = {10.55329/nbqj7880}, url = {1933521}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Lund University Press}, keywords = {automatic emergency braking; aeb; bicyclist; crash reduction; effectiveness; pedestrian.; autobroms; fotgängarcollision; fotgängare; cykelkollision; cyklister; olycksreducering}, abstract = {Objective:  The aim of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with detection of pedestrians and bicyclists in reducing car-to-pedestrian and car-to-bicyclists collisions and also injury mitigation in these collisions.Methods: The study analyses collision data from the Swedish Traffic Accident Data Acquisition (STRADA) encompassing road traffic accidents reported by the police and by emergency hospitals in Sweden. Crashes occurring between the years 2012 and 2022 and with cars from model years 2012 to 2022 were included in the dataset. Two statistical analyses were performed. To evaluate the crash reduction effect of AEB, odds ratio calculations with an induced exposure approach was conducted where the outcomes of sensitive and non-sensitive crashes were studied. The sensitive crashes were hit pedestrians and bicyclists, respectively. The non-sensitive crash type in both comparisons was struck vehicles in rear-end crashes. The collision reducing effect was analysed for various speed limits, lighting and visibility conditions. To evaluate whether AEB has a reducing effect on injury severity, relative differences in injury outcomes (both proportion of MAIS3+ and risk of permanent impairment, RPMI) of pedestrians and bicyclist was compared for hitting cars with and without AEB.Results: A total of 2,160 pedestrian collisions and 3,374 cyclist collisions were included, and the non-sensitive crashes consisted of 5,738 vehicles. The overall reduction in crash risk was approximately 20% (±10%) for vehicles equipped with AEB with pedestrian and/or bicycle detection. When analysed by lighting conditions, reductions in crash risk of just over 20% were observed in daylight for vehicles with AEB with pedestrian and/or bicycle detection. It appears to be a reduction also in darkness, although the reductions found of approximately 20% were not statistically significant. Reductions were observed for various weather conditions, except for cyclist crashes during rain, fog, and snowfall. A greater reduction in crash risk was noted on high-speed roads (60–120 km/h) for vehicles equipped with AEB for bicycle detection compared to low-speed roads (10–50 km/h). No similar difference was observed for AEB with pedestrian detection. Additionally, there was a greater reduction in crashes at intersections for vehicles with AEB for pedestrian detection and on roads for vehicles with AEB for bicycle detection. No difference in injury severity, both regarding proportion of MAIS3+ and RPMI, for both pedestrians and bicyclists was observed between collisions involving vehicles with and without AEB.Conclusions: This study confirms the significant potential of AEB systems in improving road safety for pedestrians and cyclists. However, their current effectiveness is too low to provide sufficient protection at today's speed limits and their expected potential and real-world performance differ a lot, which highlights the need for improvements. The study shows varying effectiveness of AEB systems in reducing crash risks under different lighting, weather, and speed conditions. Furthermore, no injury mitigating effect could be verified for cars with AEB for pedestrians and bicyclist might indicate that either a crash was completely avoided, or the AEB system did not perform any braking. While avoiding crashes could be the prime objective for an AEB for vulnerable road users, braking that reduce injury severity despite there was a crash is of importance as well.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1933521/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_manbjorn_2025, title = {Effects of Eucalyptus globulus addition to softwood greaseproof paper production improved energy efficiency of greaseproof paper production}, author = {Öman, Bjorn and Kjellgren, Henrik and Håkansson, Helena and Swerin, Agne and Sjöstrand, Björn}, year = {2025}, journal = {Nordic Pulp & Paper Research Journal}, doi = {10.1515/npprj-2025-0016}, url = {2023815}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Walter de Gruyter}, keywords = {dewatering; energy savings; eucalyptus globulus; greaseproof paper; refining}, abstract = {The production of natural greaseproof paper is a highly energy extensive process typically involving intense refining of softwood pulp in order to yield a low porosity, high density sheet, with low air permeance. This study evaluates the addition of Eucalyptus globulus hardwood fibers to the softwood stock as an approach for reducing the specific refining energy needed on both machine-made, and laboratory-made papers. This addition reduced the average fiber dimensions, leading to a net saving of up to 160 kWh per ton produced paper within the refining, while either maintaining or improving the pulp and paper properties.}, issn = {0283-2631}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2023815/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_vankleefheinh_2025, title = {Effects of moss encroachment on reproduction of the large heathland bush-crickets Ephippiger diurnus and Gampsocleis glabra}, author = {van Kleef, Hein H. and Vogels, Joost and Felix, Rob P. W. H. and Bouwman, Jaap}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of Insect Conservation}, volume = {29}, number = {1}, doi = {10.1007/s10841-024-00643-7}, url = {1919376}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Springer}, keywords = {habitat degradation; ovipositioning; orthoptera; tettigoniidae}, abstract = {Low-productive open landscapes, once prevalent in Western Europe, have significantly declined due to land reclamation and afforestation. Despite protection under the European Union Habitats Directive, remaining heathlands face degradation from various factors, including nitrogen deposition, climate change, and altered land use. Using laboratory and field experiments we examined the habitat requirements and causes of decline for two large heathland bush-crickets, Ephippiger diurnus Dufour, 1841 and Gampsocleis glabra (Herbst,1786), focusing on the availability of bare mineral soil for egg-deposition. Our study revealed a strong preference for bare sand over moss-covered soil for oviposition for both species. Eggs deposited in bare sand showed higher survival rates, better development, and increased hatching success compared to those in moss-covered soil. The decline of these bush-cricket species is linked to the reduction of bare soil due to moss encroachment, exacerbated by nitrogen deposition. Implications for insect conservation: Our results show that loss of bare soil patches is an important bottleneck in the life cycle of large heathland bush-crickets. Conservation efforts therefore must prioritize maintaining bare soil patches through anthropogenic disturbances and reducing nitrogen deposition to support bush-cricket reproduction and sustain their populations in Northwestern Europe.}, issn = {1366-638X}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1919376/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_hakanstacarin_2025, title = {Effects of work-related digital technology on occupational health in the public sector : A scoping review}, author = {Hakansta, Carin and Asp, Annica and Palm, Kristina}, year = {2025}, journal = {Work: A journal of Prevention, Assessment and rehabilitation}, volume = {81}, number = {2}, pages = {2477--2490}, doi = {10.1177/10519815251320274}, url = {1962878}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Sage Publications}, keywords = {digitalisation; occupational health; working conditions; employees; government; psychological well-being; social isolation; work-life balance}, abstract = {Background Despite a growing literature on how digitalisation affects service quality, justice, and accountability in the public sector, research on the effects on the work and work environment of public employees is scarce.Objective To present and discuss existing evidence and identify knowledge gaps related to how digitalization affects the work and work environment of public sector employees.Methods This scoping review is based on peer reviewed academic journal articles in English found in PubMed, PsycINFO, Business Source Premier (EBSCO) and Scopus.Results The review included 52 studies, of which most focused on office or care workers. An increase in studies since 2020 indicates growing interest in the topic. Challenges among screen-level bureaucrats included work-life balance problems, technostress and fear of job loss. Among street-level bureaucrats, reported challenges included curtailed discretion, lack of user involvement and ethical stress. Identified knowledge gaps include the small number of studies with a work environment focus in general and on sectors beyond office and health settings in particular, few studies set outside of Europe and absence of studies on recent phenomena such as AI or algorithmic management.Conclusions In view of the presented scarcity of research, we suggest that relevant questions are included in national and local surveys to enable more research, that more studies are conducted in occupational sectors, countries and regions lacking this type of research, and that comparative research is stimulated to uncover differences between the effects of digitalisation on occupational health in private and public sector work settings.}, issn = {1051-9815}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1962878/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_ghaishashank_2025, title = {Effects of Yoga Nidra on Stress, Anxiety, and Depression : A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis}, author = {Ghai, Shashank and Odyniec, Pawel and Ghai, Ishan}, year = {2025}, journal = {Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences}, doi = {10.1111/nyas.70149}, url = {2019191}, language = {eng}, publisher = {John Wiley & Sons}, abstract = {The global mental health crisis has escalated to unprecedented levels, with stress, anxiety, and depression posing major publichealth concerns. Conventional interventions have shown limited success in addressing these multifaceted issues, promptingresearchers to explore alternative solutions. Yoga Nidra (YN), a meditative practice, has gained momentum over the past decade asa potential holistic approach to mental health care. Yet, its clinical effectiveness remains inadequately understood. This systematicreview and meta-analysis rigorously assessed YN’s impact on stress, anxiety, and depression. A comprehensive search of sevendatabases and one trial database yielded 814 articles, of which 73 studies involving 5201 participants met the inclusion criteria.Between-group meta-analyses revealed significant benefits of YN for stress (Hedge’s g: −0.80 with active comparator, −1.70 withno comparator), anxiety (active: −1.35, no comparator: −1.43), and depression (active: −0.69, no comparator: −0.92). Withingroup analyses supported these effects, reinforcing YN’s therapeutic potential. However, given the low methodological qualityand variability in intervention delivery, these moderate-to-large effects should be interpreted cautiously, as they likely reflectinflated estimates. Despite these limitations, YN shows potential in managing mental health symptoms, underscoring the needfor high-quality, standardized research to establish its efficacy as a viable clinical intervention.}, issn = {0077-8923}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2019191/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_abrouguikhaoula_2025, title = {Efficient management of potato fields : Integrating ground and UAV vegetation indexes for optimal mechanical planting parameters}, author = {Abrougui, Khaoula and Khemis, Chiheb and Guebsi, Ridha and Ouni, Aymen and Mohammadi, Ali and Amami, Roua and Kefauver, Shawn and Ben Mansour, Hedi and Chehaibi, Sayed}, year = {2025}, journal = {EURO-MEDITERRANEAN JOURNAL FOR ENVIRONMENTAL INTEGRATION}, volume = {10}, number = {3}, pages = {2033--2048}, doi = {10.1007/s41207-024-00705-x}, url = {1922939}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Springer}, keywords = {potato yield; mechanical planting; phenotyping; uav/drone; proximal sensor; rgb indexes; lai; ngrdi}, abstract = {In the Mediterranean area, the potato is a crucial crop and can be cultivated throughout the year. However, environmental and operational issues related to warming, such as mechanical planting settings may negatively effect on potato production and tuber quality, endangering the Mediterranean region's productivity. The research aim was to evaluate how various combinations of planting parameters affected potato yield in the Mediterranean region, integrate UAV-based RGB imaging with ground-level sensors, identify optimal planting combinations, and compare the effectiveness of UAVs versus ground sensors. This study evaluated 24 potato crop plots (Solanum tuberosum L.), comparing 8 different treatment combinations of planting parameters: interplant spacing (cm)*Interrow spacing (cm)*Planting depth (cm). The specific combinations were as follows: 1 (28*90*10), 2 (35*90*10), 3 (28*90*20), 4 (35*90*20), 5 (28*100*10), 6 (35*100*10), 7 (28*100*20), 8 (35*100*20), 9 (control: 32*80*15). Agricultural drone (UAV) provided with image sensor and field cameras were used to measure canopy vegetation and leaf area indexes. The ground and UAV RGB vegetation indices indicated a strong correlative among yield and vegetative indexes. Yield variation from the proximal, aerial, and combined datasets was explained by multivariate regression models in 69.4, 87.9, and 88.4% accordingly. The close resemblance among the proximal and aerial results in this study underscored the output advantages of RGB UAV HTPPs and demonstrates how HTPPs can be used to evaluate the effects of various planting features on optimal planting conditions. Future research should focus on validating these findings across different regions, incorporating advanced sensors, conducting long-term monitoring, performing economic analyses, and applying the methodology to other crops to enhance agricultural productivity and food security.}, issn = {2365-6433} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_usmanmuhammad_2025, title = {Effortless Lifecycle Management for Experimental IIoT Workloads in Containerized Environments}, author = {Usman, Muhammad}, year = {2025}, pages = {202--206}, doi = {10.1109/ICIN64016.2025.10942663}, url = {1964341}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)}, keywords = {edge computing; resource valuation; containerization; experimentation systems; fine tuning; lifecycle experiment; lifecycle management; low latency; performance; resources allocation; workload simulation; resource allocation}, abstract = {Edge computing and containerized microservices offer scalable and low-latency solutions for applications like Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). However, optimizing resource allocation and fine-tuning performance in Kubernetes-orchestrated edge environments remain challenging due to diverse workloads and infrastructure complexities. This paper introduces a lifecycle experimentation system that streamlines workload deployment in such environments and enables users to fine-tune their containerized applications before production deployments. The proposed solution simplifies access to infrastructure resources and enables monitoring of new workloads while providing modular components for workload creation and metrics monitoring. Furthermore, the operation of the proposed system is verified by implementing a demo IIoT application, thereby showing our proposed system’s potential as a practical tool for effectively simplifying and optimizing edge-based IIoT deployments. } } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_stephendivyaanna_2025_1, title = {eHealth literacy and its association with demographic-, disease-specific factors and well-being among adults with type 1 diabetes : a cross-sectional survey study.}, author = {Stephen, Divya Anna and Nordin, Anna and Johansson, Unn-Britt and Nilsson, Jan}, year = {2025}, journal = {JMIR Diabetes}, volume = {10}, doi = {10.2196/66117}, url = {1939159}, language = {eng}, publisher = {JMIR Publications}, keywords = {cross-sectional studies; diabetes mellitus; type 1; digital technology; ehealth literacy; health literacy}, abstract = {Background: The use of digital health technology in diabetes self-care is increasing, making eHealth literacy an importantfactor to consider among people with type 1 diabetes. There are very few studies investigating eHealth literacy among adultswith type 1 diabetes, highlighting the need to explore this area further.Objective: The aim of this study was to explore associations between eHealth literacy and demographic factors, disease-specific factors, and well-being among adults with type 1 diabetes.Methods: The study used data from a larger cross-sectional survey conducted among adults with type 1 diabetes in Sweden(N=301). Participants were recruited using a convenience sampling method primarily through advertisements on social media.Data were collected between September and November 2022 primarily through a web-based survey, although participantscould opt to answer a paper-based survey. Screening questions at the beginning of the survey determined eligibility toparticipate. In this study, eHealth literacy was assessed using the Swedish version of the eHealth Literacy Scale (Sw-eHEALS).The predictor variables, well-being was assessed using the World Health Organization-5 Well-Being Index and psychosocialself-efficacy using the Swedish version of the Diabetes Empowerment Scale. The survey also included research group–developed questions on demographic and disease-specific variables as well as digital health technology use. Data wereanalyzed using multiple linear regression presented as nested models. A sample size of 270 participants was required in orderto detect an association between the dependent and predictor variables using a regression model based on an F test. The finalsample size included in the nested regression model was 285.Results: The mean Sw-eHEALS score was 33.42 (SD 5.32; range 8‐40). The model involving both demographic anddisease-specific variables explained 31.5% of the total variation in eHealth literacy and was deemed the best-fitting model.Younger age (P=.01; B=–0.07, SE=0.03;95% CI –0.12 to –0.02), lower self-reported glycated hemoglobin levels (P=.04; B=–0.06, SE=0.03; 95% CI –0.12 to 0.00), and higher psychosocial self-efficacy (P<.001; B=3.72, SE=0.53; 95% CI 2.68-4.75)were found associated with higher Sw-eHEALS scores when adjusted for demographic and disease-specific variables in thismodel. Well-being was not associated with eHealth literacy in this study.Conclusions: The demographic and disease-specific factors explained the variation in eHealth literacy in this sample. Furtherstudies in this area using newer eHealth literacy tools are important to validate our findings. The study highlights theimportance of development and testing of interventions to improve eHealth literacy in this population for better glucosecontrol. These eHealth literacy interventions should be tailored to meet the needs of people in varying age groups and withdiffering levels of psychosocial self-efficacy.}, issn = {2371-4379}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1939159/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @mastersthesis{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_prasadsuraj_2025, title = {Electronic and Vibrational Spectroscopy of Photodegradation Processes in High-Performance Organic Photovoltaic Materials}, author = {Prasad, Suraj}, year = {2025}, doi = {10.59217/ttdy2441}, url = {1926633}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Karlstads universitet}, keywords = {polymer solar cells; non-fullerene acceptor; photodegradation; photostability; electron transfer; energy transfer}, abstract = {Organic solar cells (OSCs) have shown a record power conversion efficiency of over 19%. However, ensuring their long-term operational stability remains a significant challenge for commercial production. In the research presented in this thesis, I have employed a combination of spectroscopy and microscopy techniques, including UV-vis absorption spectroscopy, Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR), X-ray and ultraviolet photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS and UPS), and atomic force microscopy (AFM), to investigate the degradation of the photoactive layer under exposure to light and air. The research presented in this thesis explains that the photoactive layer of the OSCs is composed of solution-processed blends of electron-donor and electron-acceptor molecules.In a first study, we compared the photodegradation of thin films of donor polymer PBDB-T, the small molecule non-fullerene acceptors (NFAs) Y5, and their copolymers PF5-Y5 and PYT. The UV-vis absorption spectra show that PBDB-T and PF5-Y5 films are more prone to photodegradation compared to Y5 and PYT after 30 hours of exposure. The FTIR spectra reveal the formation of new carbonyl peaks in PBDB-T and PF5-Y5, whereas no such new peaks were observed in Y5 or PYT. Furthermore, the C1s, O1s, and S2p XPS spectra of PBDB-T and PF5-Y5 confirm the formation of photooxidation products. In contrast, Y5 shows no significant changes in composition upon exposure. The comparison suggests that the BDT-T unit, present in PBDB-T and PF5-Y5, accelerates their photodegradation. The replacement of the BDT-T unit in PF5-Y5 with thiophene significantly enhanced the photostability of the acceptor PYT. These results demonstrate that the choice of co-mer has a substantial impact on the intrinsic photostability of Y5-based copolymers.In a second study, we investigated the light-induced photodegradation of the donor materials PM6 and PTQ10, the small-molecule NFA Y6, and their blends, under different illumination conditions in air. UV-vis spectra reveal that the photobleaching of Y6 under unfiltered AM 1.5 light is accelerated in the blend films PTQ10:Y6 and PM6:Y6, compared to pristine Y6 films. To distinguish the different photodegradation pathways that are active when blend films are exposed to simulated sunlight, we study the blends under filtered light conditions. Using long-wavelength light that only the acceptor can absorb, suppresses the electron transfer pathway from the donor and blocks the formation of superoxide radicals, so that the remaining photodegradation under these illumination conditions can be ascribed to an energy transfer process from the photosensitizing acceptor to oxygen, feeding the singlet oxygen formation. These insights can inspire the design of new donor and acceptor materials with improved photostability by tuning the positions of their singlet and triplet states to minimize the formation of oxygen-mediated reactive species.CovertextOrganic Solar Cells (OSCs) have gained significant attention within the scientific community due to their lightweight, transparency, flexibility, and low-cost production. With recent breakthroughs in the design of advanced materials, particularly non-fullerene acceptor (NFAs) molecules, the record power conversion efficiency of the OSCs has reached 19.2%. However, long-term stability mainly due to materials degradation, remains a challenge for the commercial production of OSCs, making it crucial to understand the photodegradation of the active layer to enhance their long-term performance. This thesis focuses on understanding the photodegradation mechanisms of the active layer materials used in OSCs by investigating thin films of a selection of electron donors and NFAs, intentionally exposed to simulated sunlight in air. By employing spectroscopy and microscopy techniques, this work identifies the influence of molecular structure and possible photodegradation pathways, insights that may contribute to improved lifetime of OSCs. }, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1926633/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @phdthesis{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_ekelundtove_2025, title = {Elever med särskild begåvning och dyslexi : Ömsesidig maskering i tester och skolpraktik}, author = {Ekelund, Tove}, year = {2025}, doi = {10.59217/oqjq4847}, url = {2009054}, language = {swe}, publisher = {Karlstads universitet}, keywords = {twice-exceptional; gifted; stealth dyslexia; learning disabilities; reading assessment; rating scale; differentiated instruction; särskild begåvning; dold dyslexi; twice-exceptionality; differentierad undervisning}, abstract = {This thesis explores the interaction between dyslexia and giftedness in primary school students identified as twice-exceptional (2e). Gifted students with dyslexia may mask their reading and writing difficulties, and vice versa, making both identification and support challenging. The thesis examines how giftedness can mask dyslexia in screening and school practice, and how tests, rating scales, and classroom support address this complex profile. The thesis addresses five research questions concerning (1) the ability of reading and spelling tests to identify dyslexia in gifted students, (2) how giftedness may mask decoding difficulties, (3) the predictive value of Nissen´s rating scales for giftedness, (4) what support students receive, and (5) how they describe their text-related challenges and strategies. The theoretical framework combines the Differentiating Model of Giftedness and Talent with the Simple View of Reading. Twenty-four students, aged 10 to 16, participated in the study. All of them were identified as gifted, and many were diagnosed with dyslexia. Quantitative data from DLS and LOGOS reading and spelling tests were combined with rating scales for giftedness and qualitative interviews. Results show that although most students perform within the normal range on reading comprehension, all display weak decoding and spelling skills, indicating stealth dyslexia. Teachers often rated students below the giftedness threshold, while significant correlations emerged between students’ and guardians’ ratings. Interviews reveal that support for gifted students with dyslexia is often inadequate; their literacy difficulties mask their strengths, resulting in a lack of support for both areas. The findings underline the need for more nuanced identification and differentiated instruction that address both literacy challenges and giftedness. Assessment practices should consider multiple perspectives and recognise spelling as a key indicator of dyslexia, even when reading comprehension seems intact. ;Kan särskild begåvning maskera dyslexi? Vanligt förekommande läsförståelsetest fångar inte alltid de avkodningssvårigheter som kännetecknar dyslexi. För elever med särskild begåvning kan det innebära att svårigheterna förblir dolda i skolan. I denna avhandling undersöks hur dyslexi kan identifieras hos elever med särskild begåvning. Fokus riktas mot begreppen dold dyslexi och twice-exceptionality (2e).Avhandlingen bygger på resultat från tester, skattningsskalor och individuella intervjuer med 24 elever i åldrarna 10–16 år. Flera har sedan tidigare en begåvningsutredning och diagnosticerad dyslexi. I avhandlingen undersöks hur väl etablerade testinstrument klarar att identifiera läs- och skrivsvårigheter, samt hur elever, vårdnadshavare och lärare skattar elevernas begåvning. Elevernas berättelser ger också inblick i hur de själva beskriver sin skolvardag, deras erfarenheter av stödinsatser och vilka utmaningar och strategier de beskriver att de har vid arbete med texter. Resultaten visar tydliga avkodningssvårigheter hos samtliga elever. Trots dyslexi presterar de flesta inom eller över normalområdet på läsförståelsetest med flervalsfrågor. Stavningssvårigheter är framträdande och framstår som en tydlig indikation på dyslexi. Lärarna tenderar att underskatta elevernas begåvning, medan vårdnadshavarna och eleverna ser den tydligare. I skolan ligger fokus ofta på svårigheterna vilket gör att begåvningen riskerar att förbises. De flesta får varken stimulans för begåvningen eller stöd för läs- och skrivsvårigheterna. Avhandlingen aktualiserar behovet av bättre sätt att identifiera och förstå 2e-elever med dyslexi. Den bidrar med ny kunskap till forskarsamhället såväl som till pedagogisk och klinisk praktik. Resultaten kan stärka kompetensen hos pedagoger, logopeder och andra yrkesgrupper med undervisande eller utredande uppdrag, och ger även värdefulla insikter för föräldrar och beslutsfattare. }, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2009054/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_reidstuart_2025, title = {Elysium near and far : Food tourism futures in Sweden}, author = {Reid, Stuart and Kompaniets, Olga Rauhut}, year = {2025}, pages = {255--268}, doi = {10.2307/jj.27939767.22}, url = {1965088}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Channel View Publications} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_duhaldehenrik_2025, title = {Emergency Nurses’ Perceptions of Nursing Care in an Emergency Department: A Phenomenographic Study}, author = {Duhalde, Henrik and Bååth, Carina and Hommel, Ami and Bjuresäter, Kaisa}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of Emergency Nursing}, volume = {51}, number = {5}, pages = {840--849}, doi = {10.1016/j.jen.2025.03.018}, url = {1993682}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, issn = {0099-1767}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1993682/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_hedvallklas_2025_1, title = {Enabling a Circular Economy Through Green Service Strategies}, author = {Hedvall, Klas and Witell, Lars}, year = {2025}, pages = {87--100}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-031-76560-5_7}, url = {2005879}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Springer}, abstract = {Services are key enablers in the transformation toward the circular economy because they provide the prerequisites for sustainable value co-creation. Services in the circular economy include “traditional” offerings such as maintenance and remanufacturing, but also newer types of services in the sharing economy. This chapter discusses three sustainable value co-creation activities in more detail: (1) extending product life, (2) dematerialization, and (3) replacing service systems. It also provides illustrations of services that support sustainable value co-creation and, ultimately, improved environmental sustainability. The chapter concludes by highlighting key challenges for firms and customers involved in sustainable value co-creation activities.} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_kingseppeva_2025, title = {Enchanted Imaginings : Involving Museum Visitors in Heritage Adventures}, author = {Kingsepp, Eva and Ryan Bengtsson, Linda}, year = {2025}, journal = {Digital Culture & Society}, volume = {11}, number = {1}, pages = {63--82}, doi = {10.14361/dcs-2025-0105}, url = {2036831}, language = {eng}, keywords = {digital heritage; open­air museum; gaming; augmented reality}, abstract = {In a heritage context, physical objects as well as digitally produced representations can fulfill important functions in people’s experienced relationship to the past, but we need to investigate the actual foun­dations for such experiences. How can we understand the combined roles of objects, narrative, and spatial location in visitors’ feelings of connectedness to place­specific historical events? The article presents a model of what happens at the intersection of place, object(s), technol­ogy, visitor(s), and historical narratives, proposing imagination and play as a valuable, often neglected resource. The model builds on aug­mented reality/AR concepts developed in collaboration with visitors, artists, stakeholders, museum personnel and researchers for a heritage site, Långban, Sweden. Here, physical objects and digital technology were combined to involve visitors as co­creators of emotionally and intellectually captivating narrative game­based experiences. In such a setting fact and fiction meet. The imaginative is prompted by digital media interconnecting the physical (architecture, landscape, and objects), spatial movements, game mechanisms and narratives. We argue that it is potentially rewarding to make use of the visitor’s own imagination in the co­creation of an enhanced/enchanted experience at heritage sites or museums, as this can allow for a high level of imagi­native engagement that personal}, issn = {2364-2114} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_appelgrenengstrmhelne_2025, title = {Encounters in the Swedish health and welfare sector : experiences of people identifying as LGBTQ+}, author = {Appelgren Engström, Heléne and Almqvist, Anna-Lena}, year = {2025}, journal = {BMC Public Health}, volume = {25}, number = {1}, doi = {10.1186/s12889-025-25795-2}, url = {2028580}, language = {eng}, publisher = {BioMed Central (BMC)}, keywords = {caring encounters; experiences; healthcare; lgbtq+; uncaring encounters; welfare sector; adult; article; care behavior; clinical article; content analysis; disease management; female; human; lgbtqia+ people; male; north america; practice guideline; prevention; semi structured interview; sweden; diagnosis}, abstract = {Background: People identifying as LGBTQ + experience challenges when encountering the health and welfare sector. They experience heteronormativity and discrimination even though the health and welfare sector should value everyone equally and counteract discrimination. Research about the health and wellbeing of people identifying as LGBTQ + is mostly conducted in North America, and less research is conducted in Sweden; therefore, this study seeks to explore encounters with professionals in the health and welfare sector experienced by people identifying as LGBTQ+. Methods: This study used a qualitative method involving 22 persons identifying as LGBTQ+. Individual semi-structured interviews were conducted, and data was analysed with content analysis. Results: The main category, Varying encounters in the health and welfare sector, includes the two generic categories, Caring encounters and Uncaring encounters. Caring encounters include three sub-categories: Welcoming environment, Respectfulness and Competent professionals. Uncaring encounters includes three sub-categories: Heteronormative assumptions, Intimidating behaviours, and Experiences of discrimination. Conclusions: Professionals in the health and welfare sector need to demonstrate that they support inclusion by having LGBTQ + competence and knowledge. More effort is needed to encourage professionals in the health and welfare sector to understand individuals identifying as LGBTQ+. Professionals need to be given the prerequisites to develop guidelines for caring encounters and competence in using inclusive language. }, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2028580/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_fyhrquistnanna_2025, title = {Endotypes of atopic dermatitis}, author = {Fyhrquist, Nanna and Yang, Ying and Karisola, Piia and Alenius, Harri}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology}, volume = {156}, number = {1}, pages = {24--40.e4}, doi = {10.1016/j.jaci.2025.02.029}, url = {1963826}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, abstract = {Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic, heterogeneous skin condition driven by a combination of genetic, immune, and environmental factors. The original classification into extrinsic and intrinsic endotypes has proven to be too simplistic. Recent research into the varied immune profiles and molecular signatures of AD has revealed distinct endotypes—that is, subtypes defined by specific biological processes rather than visible symptoms alone. These endotypes encompass classifications that are based on immune pathways, including TH2 dominant, TH1, TH17/TH22-driven responses, genetic factors, and microbial interactions. Recognizing these endotypes has become essential for advancing personalized treatments because each subtype responds differently to immune-modulating therapies. Current treatment options, such as moisturizers, immunosuppressants, and biologics, show varied efficacy across AD endotypes, underscoring the need for more precise, endotype-specific approaches. Emerging molecular profiling technologies offer promising avenues to identify distinct biomarkers, refining AD classification and paving the way for more targeted treatments and improved patient outcomes. }, issn = {0091-6749}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1963826/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_rosafelipe_2025, title = {End-to-End 360° Video Streaming over HTTP/3 : Architecture and Implementation}, author = {Rosa, Felipe and Ferlin, Simone and Brunstrom, Anna and Kimura, Bruno Yuji Lino}, year = {2025}, pages = {9--16}, doi = {10.1145/3744200.3744784}, url = {1993920}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)}, keywords = {acoustic streaming; http; network architecture; dash; design and implementations; end to end; http3; internet standard; mpquic; quic; streaming; video 360â°; video-streaming; video streaming}, abstract = {360° video streaming represents a shift in the way media is consumed: Users can immerse themselves, interact and engage with the viewing environment. This paper proposes the design and implementation of an end-to-end 360° video streaming stack on top of emerging Internet standards such as HTTP/3 and MPQUIC. Preliminary experiments with real network traces show that, compared to single-path streaming, multi-path with stream-aware scheduler and non-blocking buffers achieves up to 25% reduction in tile download times, lower rebuffering ratio (down to 0.53), and decreasing tile misses, while providing a higher Structured Similarity Index Measure (SSIM) of around 17.2 dB. } } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_parastarp_2025, title = {Energy-Efficient Task Computation at the Edge for Vehicular Services}, author = {Parastar, P. and Caso, Giuseppe and Iglesias, J. A. O. and Lutu, A. and Alay, Özgü}, year = {2025}, pages = {1--10}, doi = {10.1109/NOMS57970.2025.11073636}, url = {1988080}, language = {eng}, publisher = {IEEE}, keywords = {computation offloading; computational efficiency; energy efficiency; energy utilization; green computing; intelligent agents; mobile telecommunication systems; autonomous driving; car mobility; computational resources; computing sites; edge computing; energy efficient; low latency; multiaccess; optimal performance; static scenarios; multi agent systems}, abstract = {Multi-Access Edge Computing (MEC) is a promising solution for providing the computational resources and low latency required by vehicular services, such as autonomous driving. It enables cars to offload computationally intensive tasks to nearby servers. Effective offloading involves determining when to offload tasks, selecting the appropriate MEC site, and efficiently allocating resources to ensure optimal performance. While car mobility poses significant challenges to guaranteeing reliable task completion, today we lack energy-efficient solutions to solve this problem, especially when considering real-world car mobility traces. In this paper, we begin by examining the mobility patterns of cars using data obtained from a leading mobile network operator in Europe. Based on the insights from this analysis, we design an optimization problem for task computation/offloading, considering both static and mobility scenarios. Our objective is to minimize the total energy consumption - both at the cars and the MEC nodes - while satisfying the latency requirements of various tasks. We evaluate our solution, based on multi-agent reinforcement learning, both in simulations as well as in a realistic setup that relies on datasets from the operator. Our solution shows a significant reduction of user dissatisfaction and task interruptions in both static and mobile scenarios, while achieving energy savings of 47% (static) and 14% (mobile) compared to state-of-the-art schemes. } } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_saarinenmilla_2025_1, title = {Engagement and burnout as predictors of dual career outcomes in Finnish student-athletes : a longitudinal study}, author = {Saarinen, Milla and Phipps, Daniel J. and Kuokkanen, Joni and Bentzen, Marte and Romar, Jan Erik and Gustafsson, Henrik}, year = {2025}, journal = {International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology}, doi = {10.1080/1612197X.2025.2600987}, url = {2023892}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Taylor & Francis}, keywords = {engagement; burnout; lower secondary sports school; gender; educational transition}, abstract = {In this three-year longitudinal study, we examined (1) how cognitive engagement and burnout in sports and school predicted adolescent Finnish student-athletes' sporting and educational outcomes, (2) whether these associations differed by gender, and (3) how engagement and burnout jointly contributed to student-athletes' transitions to upper secondary sports schools. Student-athletes (aged 13 at Time 1; n = 208; 55% male, 45% female) completed questionnaires three times during lower secondary school, and their graduating grade point average, level of sports competition, and acquired study position in upper secondary education were obtained from the national study registry. The results showed that (a) males reported higher engagement in sports, whereas females reported higher engagement in school; (b) higher cognitive engagement was associated with lower burnout levels in both sports and school; (c) higher engagement in either domain increased the likelihood of competing at the national level and being accepted into upper secondary sports schools; (d) sports engagement predicted acceptance into upper secondary sports schools only among student-athletes without symptoms of sports burnout; and (e) higher school engagement predicted a higher graduating grade point average, whereas high sports engagement predicted a lower grade point average. These findings demonstrate how engagement and burnout interact across the school and sports domains and highlight the importance of school engagement, rather than sports engagement, in promoting successful dual career outcomes during the transition to upper secondary education.}, issn = {1612-197X}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2023892/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_zhirnovivan_2025, title = {Enhanced quality prediction in laser powder bed fusion through data fusion-enabled regression analysis of spatter-related defects}, author = {Zhirnov, Ivan and Krakhmalev, Pavel}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of Manufacturing Processes}, volume = {152}, pages = {293--307}, doi = {10.1016/j.jmapro.2025.08.013}, url = {1993925}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, keywords = {data fusion; defects; density of gases; forecasting; gases; process control; shielding; support vector regression; surface roughness; fusion defects; gas velocity; integrating information; laser powder bed fusion; laser powders; powder bed; quality prediction; shielding gas; spattering; top surface; quality assurance}, abstract = {Spattering is a common phenomenon in laser powder bed fusion that contributes to the formation of lack-offusion defects. Monitoring and predicting spattering behaviour are crucial to minimising its negative impacton final component quality. This study employed a data fusion approach, integrating information from multiplemonitoring sources—an imager, microphone, and accelerometer—to identify key data features for predictingrelative material density and top surface roughness. Process deviations were induced through controlled variations in shielding gas velocity, build plate preheating temperature, and laser power, leading to distinct spattering behaviours. Experimental results demonstrated that shielding gas velocity had the strongest influence onspatter formation, causing a decrease in relative density from 99.99 % to 90.76 % and an increase in top surfaceroughness (Sa) from 7.5 to 33.5 μm as gas velocity was reduced from 2 to 0.5 m/s. Three machine learningregression models—Random Forest Regressor, Support Vector Regression, and Multi-layer Perceptron Regressor—were employed to predict sample quality, achieving a minimum confidence level of 0.75. Feature sets basedon a data fusion approach enabled high test performance, more balanced and generalizable results across models.The findings of this study contribute to the development of effective strategies for optimising gas velocity andconfirm the effectiveness of a data fusion monitoring system for detecting spattering deviations in relation tobuild quality.}, issn = {1526-6125}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1993925/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_kessonmaria_2025, title = {Enhancing customer experience in digital servitization : The impact of service-dominant logic}, author = {Åkesson, Maria and Löfberg, Nina and Tronvoll, Bård}, year = {2025}, pages = {119--129}, url = {1955914}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Edward Elgar Publishing} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_rahalmanal_2025_1, title = {Enhancing machine learning performance through intelligent data quality assessment : An unsupervised data-centric framework}, author = {Rahal, Manal and Ahmed, Bestoun S. and Szabados, Gergely and Fornstedt, Torgny and Samuelsson, Jörgen}, year = {2025}, journal = {Heliyon}, volume = {11}, number = {4}, doi = {10.1016/j.heliyon.2025.e42777}, url = {1954655}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, keywords = {automated data evaluation; data quality; data-centric clustering; machine learning; unsupervised learning}, abstract = {Poor data quality limits the advantageous power of Machine Learning (ML) and weakens high-performing ML software systems. Nowadays, data are more prone to the risk of poor quality due to their increasing volume and complexity. Therefore, tedious and time-consuming work goes into data preparation and improvement before moving further in the ML pipeline. To address this challenge, we propose an intelligent data-centric evaluation framework that can identify high-quality data and improve the performance of an ML system. The proposed framework combines the curation of quality measurements and unsupervised learning to distinguish high- and low-quality data. The framework is designed to integrate flexible and general-purpose methods so that it is deployed in various domains and applications. To validate the outcomes of the designed framework, we implemented it in a real-world use case from the field of analytical chemistry, where it is tested on three datasets of anti-sense oligonucleotides. A domain expert is consulted to identify the relevant quality measurements and evaluate the outcomes of the framework. The results show that the quality-centric data evaluation framework identifies the characteristics of high-quality data that guide the conduct of efficient laboratory experiments and consequently improve the performance of the ML system. }, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1954655/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_janssonjrgen_2025, title = {Enhancing prehospital competence through high-fidelity simulation utilizing beyond-5G and 6G technologies}, author = {Jansson, Jörgen and Sidenblad, Anders and Caso, Giuseppe and Grinnemo, Karl-Johan and Karlsson, Jonas and Iqbal, Muhammad Shahid and Rajiullah, Mohammad and Brunstrom, Anna and Nordin, Anna}, year = {2025}, url = {1991394}, language = {eng}, abstract = {BackgroundHigh professional competence is crucial for ambulance personnel, as expected by patients, relatives, and organizations. Prehospital advanced trauma and medical care demand exceptional competence. Specialized training programs i.e., AMLS, ATLS, and PHTLS are widely adopted internationally. Integrating “beyond-5G and 6G technologies” can significantly enhance realism, increase the number of simulated patient cases, and improve prehospital nursing education by providing real-time data and advanced communication capabilities. This integration supports the development of critical thinking and decision-making skills and ensures that ambulance personnel are well-prepared to handle a wide range of emergencies, ultimately improving patient outcomes and overall service efficiency. The aim of this study is to evaluate the impact of integrating high-fidelity simulation with “beyond-5G and 6G technologies” in prehospital nurse education.MethodsStudents will practically carry out multiple high fidelity simulation cases in a road ambulance. The cases are communicated and distributed from the learning site to the ambulance using “beyond-5G and 6G technologies”. Data are gathered using the Paramedic Global Rating Scale and System Usability Scale. Students’ experiences of reality and learning will also be explored in individual (n=15) interviews.ResultsThe study is expected to demonstrate that integrating realistic high-fidelity simulation with “beyond-5G and 6G technologies” can improve clinical and decision-making skills in prehospital nursing students. The study is also expected to be able to relate effective simulation methods to different simulated scenarios and contribute to more effective prehospital nurse education.ConclusionsHigh-fidelity simulation with “beyond-5G and 6G technologies” could be a valuable addition to future prehospital nurse education.} } @phdthesis{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_kisimerinopasko_2025, title = {Enjoying the Fall : The Normalisation of the Far-Right as an Algorithmically-Mediated Fantasy of Ontological (In)Security}, author = {Kisić-Merino, Pasko}, year = {2025}, doi = {10.59217/ygdq9007}, url = {1935131}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Karlstads universitet}, keywords = {far-right normalisation; far-right; ontological security; lacan; hybrid media; political psychology; sweden; united states}, abstract = {Over the past decade, the far-right has become normalised globally. The tolerance and wilful welcoming of these once-shunned ideologies challenge the weakened modern liberal order and signify its limitations as modernity’s symbolic authority. This phenomenon involves an unprecedented ontology in which far-right fantasies of “stolen” ethnocultural wholeness and supremacy propagate through social media governed by anti-democratic, neoliberal imperatives of attention hoarding. Fantasies of self-continuity amidst “permanent crises” – ontological security – are diffused via social media, whose algorithmic governance of our everyday shapes our identities and experience of the political. This problem points to the pressing need to explore the psycho-political and techno-mediatic dimensions of far-right normalisation.This thesis provides a novel perspective by mobilising Lacanian ontological security to investigate the role of these dimensions in normalising the far-right. First, examining the link between White supremacy and deglobalisation discourses, I find that these pushbacks against liberal democracy become affectively influential in justifying violence against essentialised others. Second, social and traditional media enable the emotional governance of far-right actors, generating feelings of ontological (in)security that position them as legitimate interlocutors. Third, I examine how mainstream right-wing politicians partake in transgressive enjoyment with the far-right against “threatening” others. I find that far-right normalisation is inextricable from the reformation of identities, in which previously held liberal beliefs recede due to the anxiety of becoming politically undesired. Finally, I analyse far-right normalisation as a fantasy of ontological security produced by social media. I find that, in commodifying political antagonisms between liberals and the far-right, these platforms reinforce neoliberalism while gradually eroding the modern liberal order.;Over the past decade, the far-right has become normalised globally. The tolerance of these ideologies challenges the weakened modern liberal order, signifying its limitations as modernity’s symbolic authority. This phenomenon involves an unprecedented ontology in which fantasies of “stolen” ethnocultural wholeness and supremacy propagate through social media governed by neoliberal imperatives of attention hoarding. Fantasies of self-continuity amidst crises – ontological security – are diffused via social media, whose algorithmic governance of our everyday shapes identities and experiences of the political. This problem points to the pressing need to explore the psycho-political and techno-mediatic dimensions of far-right normalisation. This thesis provides a novel perspective by mobilising Lacanian ontological security to investigate the role of these dimensions in normalising the far-right in four levels. It analyses the role of White supremacy and deglobalisation in shaping othering fantasies; traditional and social media’s roles in conveying far-right actors as legitimate interlocutors; the mainstream right-wing’s enjoyment of far-right fantasies; and the algorithmic governance of far-right normalisation as a fantasy reinforcing neoliberalism and eroding liberal democracy.;Under det senaste decenniet har högerextremismen ökat och normaliserats i den så kallade västliga hemisfären och i andra delar av världen. Denna högerförskjutning, tolerans och välkomnande utmanar den försvagade moderna liberala ordningen och visar på dess begränsningar som modernitetens symboliska auktoritet. Detta fenomen innebär en ontologi där högerextrema fantasier om ”stulen” etnokulturell helhet och överlägsenhet sprider sig till offentliga sfärer genom sociala medier som styrs av antidemokratiska, nyliberala krav på vår ständiga uppmärksamhet. Dessa fantasier om självkontinuitet mitt i ”permanenta kriser” - ontologisk säkerhet - sprids via sociala medier, vars algoritmiska styrning av vår vardag formar identiteter och upplevelser av det politiska. Detta pekar på ett akut behov av att utforska de psykopolitiska och teknomediala dimensionerna av högerextrem normalisering. Denna avhandling bidrar med ett nytt perspektiv på detta genom att använda Lacaniansk ontologisk säkerhet för att undersöka vilken roll samkonstitueringen av dessa dimensioner har för normaliseringen av extremhögern. Först undersöker jag den historiska kopplingen mellan vit makt och deglobaliseringsdiskurser i normaliseringen av extremhögern, och finner att denna motreaktion mot liberal demokrati blir affektivt inflytelserik i sin förmåga att rättfärdiga våld mot essentialiserade ”andra”. För det andra analyserar jag sociala och traditionella mediers roll och konstaterar att de möjliggör en känslomässig styrning av de högerextrema aktörerna genom att generera känslor av ontologisk (o)säkerhet som positionerar dem som legitima samtalspartner. För det tredje undersöker jag hur vanliga högerpolitiker deltar i gränsöverskridande ”nöjen” tillsammans med högerextrema mot ”hotfulla” andra. Jag finner att högerextrem normalisering hänger ihop med reformeringen av identiteter, där tidigare liberala övertygelser försvinner på grund av oron för att bli politiskt oönskad. Slutligen analyserar jag högerextrem normalisering som en fantasi om ontologisk säkerhet som skapas av sociala medier. Jag finner att dessa plattformar, genom att kommersialisera politiska motsättningar mellan liberala och högerextrema subjekt, förstärker nyliberalismen samtidigt som de gradvis urholkar den moderna liberala ordningen.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1935131/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_hashemzehimozhgan_2025, title = {Enzyme-Enhanced Manufacturing of Cationized Dialdehyde Cellulose}, author = {Hashemzehi, Mozhgan and Håkansson, Helena and Carlsson, Gunilla and Henriksson, Gunnar and Sjöstrand, Björn}, year = {2025}, journal = {Biomacromolecules}, volume = {26}, number = {9}, pages = {5581--5590}, doi = {10.1021/acs.biomac.4c01819}, url = {1989617}, language = {eng}, publisher = {American Chemical Society (ACS)}, abstract = {In the manufacturing of cellulose derivatives, improving cellulose accessibility is essential for achieving a high product quality. In this study, endoglucanase enzyme treatment was applied prior to the cationization reaction to enhance the accessibility of hydroxyl groups for the production of cationized dialdehyde cellulose (CDAC). A range of enzyme dosages (0.09–45.00 ECU/g) was tested, and their effects on the swelling behavior and surface charge density of the final product were evaluated. The surface charge density of the ultimate cellulosic derivative confirmed its cationization and was proven to enhance the charge density of cationized dialdehyde cellulose (35% increase) compared to untreated pulp with enzyme. Additionally, the modified cellulose exhibited a significantly higher swelling capacity than regular pulps. These findings suggest that enzymatic pretreatment can enhance fiber reactivity and support a more sustainable and efficient production of cellulose-based derivatives, offering a promising potential for commercial applications.}, issn = {1525-7797}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1989617/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_garshasbiherabadmohammadsadeq_2025_1, title = {E-PSOGA : An Enhanced Hybrid Metaheuristic for Optimal Edge-to-Cloud Placement of Services with Multi-Version Components}, author = {Garshasbi Herabad, Mohammadsadeq and Taheri, Javid and Ahmed, Bestoun S. and Curescu, Calin}, year = {2025}, journal = {IEEE Access}, volume = {13}, pages = {151170--151188}, doi = {10.1109/ACCESS.2025.3603329}, url = {1995955}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)}, keywords = {augmented reality; complex networks; computational complexity; computational efficiency; heuristic algorithms; quality of service; reliability; repair; response time (computer systems); virtual reality; cloud-computing; edge-to-cloud computing; multi-version; optimal service placement; particle swarm; particle swarm optimization; runtimes; service placements; solution quality; swarm optimization; genetic algorithms; particle swarm optimization (pso)}, abstract = {The evolution of edge-to-cloud networks has significantly increased the complexity of determining optimal service placement across these infrastructures, a challenge identified as an NP-complete problem. To address such problems, exact algorithms are impractical at larger scales owing to their computational demands. Heuristics exhibit faster runtimes but lower solution quality, whereas metaheuristics provide high-quality solutions at the cost of increased runtime. In this study, service placement in edge-to-cloud systems is investigated and formulated as an optimisation problem, where each service component is provided by different vendors and is available in multiple versions. The inclusion of multi-version components adds an additional layer of complexity, making the placement problem even more challenging. Specifically, this study addresses the service placement problem in Augmented Reality (AR)- and Virtual Reality (VR)-based remote repair and maintenance use cases, where service response time and system reliability are critical performance metrics. To optimise both metrics, we propose a novel hybrid metaheuristic algorithm (E-PSOGA) which combines the fast convergence of Particle Swarm Optimisation (PSO) with the global search capabilities of Genetic Algorithms (GA). A custom healing operator is also introduced to further enhance the solution quality and reduce the algorithm runtime. A comprehensive performance assessment shows that E-PSOGA reduces the response time by 37% compared with the other implemented baseline algorithms. E-PSOGA achieved 98% platform and 97% service reliability while maintaining a reasonable algorithm runtime. These results indicate that the proposed approach is well-suited for large-scale and time-sensitive scenarios requiring both computational efficiency and high solution quality. }, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1995955/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_hanssonsusanne_2025, title = {Ethical issues in special needs educators' consultation : Examples from the Swedish context}, author = {Hansson, Susanne and Lindblom, Anne}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs}, volume = {25}, number = {3}, pages = {603--615}, doi = {10.1111/1471-3802.12747}, url = {1938414}, language = {eng}, publisher = {John Wiley & Sons}, keywords = {educational consultation; ethical issues; l & oslash; gstrup; special needs education; the ethical demand}, abstract = {The purpose of this study is to produce new insights of ethical issues in special needs educators' (SNEs) consultation with teachers in Swedish schools, by using the theoretical lens of L & oslash;gstrup's (1997) theory the Ethical Demand. The research questions concern (1) how the SNEs describe the content of their consultation and (2) how the SNEs describe how they deal with resistance to consultation. Semi-structured interviews with eight SNEs were analysed by using the theory of The Ethical Demand by L & oslash;gstrup. Main results are that consultation is viewed as widening the thinking of the teachers and resistance is dealt with by SNEs avoiding undesired consultation. Resistance to consultation is regarded as a way for teachers to maintain their integrity when being forced to consultation. The study reveals that ethical issues are deeply integrated in consultation and the use of the theory of the Ethical Demand sheds new light on the ethical-philosophical grounds in SNEs' consultation practice.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1938414/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_lundstrmmarkus_2025, title = {Ethics of Podcast Research}, author = {Lundström, Markus and Poletti Lundström, Tomas}, year = {2025}, journal = {International Journal of Social Research Methodology}, pages = {1--11}, doi = {10.1080/13645579.2025.2568496}, url = {2004570}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Taylor & Francis}, keywords = {ethical review; podcast; digital ethnography; netnography; gdpr}, abstract = {The emergent field of podcast research is typically devoid of critical reflection on the ethical borderlands of digital lurking and personal data protection. This article draws on methodological literature, guidelines for digital media studies, legislation, and knowledge produced by the emerging podcast-ethnographic research field to expound three ethical considerations: (i) determining whether the podcast contains sensitive or personal data; (ii) distinguishing between publicly and openly available podcasts; (iii) reflecting critically on whether to use an overt or covert intervention. These ethical considerations provide a rough guide for reflexive ethics of podcast research.}, issn = {1364-5579}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2004570/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_grimkatarina_2025_1, title = {Ethnic biases and risk for discrimination in child welfare investigations in Sweden : Caseworkers perceptions on assessment variability and participatory conditions for client families}, author = {Grim, Katarina}, year = {2025}, journal = {Children and youth services review}, volume = {176}, doi = {10.1016/j.childyouth.2025.108426}, url = {1982355}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, keywords = {article; child; child welfare; complication; decision making; ethnic group; family; female; human; interview; male; middle aged; organizational culture; participation; patient participation; perception; pharmacology; sweden}, abstract = {Drawing on 14 in-depth interviews, the current study examines CWS caseworkers’ perceptions of factors that may influence assessments and decisions in CWS investigations involving ethnic minority families. By applying theoretical perspectives for analyzing the occurrence of discriminatory practices and conditions of participation, a further aim was to explore whether assessment and decision variability in CWS involving ethnic minority families may involve discrimination. The Decision-making Ecology (DME) framework incorporating external, organizational, individual decision-maker and case factors, was applied for organizing the range of influences on child welfare assessment and decision-making by conceptualizing decision outcomes as the result of interrelationships between external, organizational, individual decision-maker and case factors. Further, Arnstein’s ladder was applied for analyzing the distribution of power in decision-making processes. The results showed that caseworkers’ assessments were influenced by a number of factors, including their own attitudes and expertise, the socioeconomic situation of client families, organizational culture, local policies and resources, and external factors such as socio-political governance and legal frameworks. Major challenges were identified across these dimensions, highlighting marginalization among client families, biased attitudes and limited expertise among professionals, and lack of commitment and resources at the organizational and systems levels. These challenges curtail client families’ influence over decisions and their overall situation, highlighting the importance of working proactively to empower and engage CWS-involved individuals in their own investigative processes and in decisions that affect them. }, issn = {0190-7409}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1982355/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_aginsol_2025_1, title = {Ethos of news media vs social movements : An explorative study about changing attitudes towards climate change}, author = {Agin, Sol and Karlsson, Michael}, year = {2025}, journal = {MedieKultur: Journal of media and communication research}, volume = {41}, number = {79}, pages = {115--134}, doi = {10.7146/mk.v41i79.156437}, url = {2029946}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Society of Media Researchers In Denmark}, keywords = {climate movements; collective action; emotional appeals; ethos; information dissemination; news media}, abstract = {Research on climate change has focused on news media’s framing of climate issues. With a shifting media landscape, news media face increased competition from other actors, including climate movement groups. This study examines how credibility and trustworthiness of a source (source ethos) influences attitudes toward information dissemination and collective action on climate change. Respondents (N = 507) were randomly assigned to news stories that varied in source ethos – legacy media (Dagens Nyheter), a conventional climate movement group (Fridays for Future), and a disruptive climate movement group (Extinction Rebellion) – as well as emotional appeals (hope, fear, balanced). While most results were not significant, Fridays for Future seems more effective in shifting attitudes on information dissemination in the balanced and hope conditions. Dagens Nyheter and Fridays for Future influenced attitudes toward collective action in balanced conditions. Findings suggest that source ethos shapes climate perceptions and that different sources play distinct roles in raising awareness and mitigating action.}, issn = {0900-9671}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2029946/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_fryklundhelena_2025, title = {Etik, våld och mänskliga rättigheter i juristutbildningen : Ett pedagogiskt utvecklingsarbete}, author = {Fryklund, Helena}, year = {2025}, pages = {47--62}, url = {2004701}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Karlstads universitet}, abstract = {Sedan 1 juli 2018 krävs att juriststudenter i Sverige visar kunskap om mäns våld mot kvinnor och våld i nära relationer för att erhålla juristexamen. De två examensmålen, som infördes för att uppfylla Sveriges åtaganden enligt Istanbulkonventionen, är centrala i juristutbildningen och syftar till att studenterna ska få de kunskaper de behöver för att möta våldsutsatta personer i sina kommande yrken samt få kunskap om hur man kan förebygga och upptäcka våld, dels få kunskap om insatser för dem som utsätter andra för våld respektive dem som är utsatta för våld.Implementeringen av examensmålen har dock mött utmaningar, där bristande tolkning av begrepp och kunskapsluckor i kursutvecklingen riskerar att hindra måluppfyllelsen. Därtill finns en generell upplevd säkerhet bland lärare om hur målet ska tolkas - som inte överensstämmer med Istanbulkonventionen eller de nationella riktlinjerna – vilket medför en risk att missförstånd och förutfattade meningar påverkar undervisningen negativt.Med en deskriptiv ansats behandlas innebörden av lärandemålen och konstruktiv länkning. Genom att använda konstruktiv länkning, där undervisning och examination tydligt kopplas till lärandemålen, kan kvaliteten och relevansen i utbildningen stärkas. För att sluta cirkeln kan en traumainformerad pedagogisk praktik (TIEP) användas för att skapa en trygg lärmiljö där studenter kan hantera känslomässigt utmanande ämnen utan att riskera retraumatisering.Syftet med artikeln är dels att bidra till förståelseutvecklingen kring examensmålen samt belysa de brister i implementeringen som framkommit, dels att stimulera till självreflektion och diskussion inom lärarkåren om den egna lärprocessen och egna förgivettaganden.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2004701/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_lundetorodd_2025_3, title = {Ett lektionsverkstadskoncept kring systematiska undersökningar och exempel på samskapade lektioner som syftar till att utveckla elevernas förmågan att arbeta och tänka naturvetenskapligt}, author = {Lunde, Torodd and Östman, Leif and Westman, Anna-Karin and Gustavsson, Jan and Lilja, Anna and Boman, Niklas}, year = {2025}, url = {2021348}, language = {swe}, abstract = {En lektionsverkstad kan ses som teorinära undervisningsutveckling och därmed som ett komplement till praktiknära forskning. Den bidrar till att överbrygga teori/praktik-glappet.  En lektionsverkstad är en samverkan mellan forskare och lärare där man samskapar lektioner utifrån särskilda syften, på en begränsad tid och med stöd av en didaktisk modell. Strävan är att förenar teoretiska och praktiska antaganden för att skapa direkt användbara lektioner utifrån de enskilda lärarnas behov. Forskare har rollen som experter med tyngdpunkten på didaktisk teori medan lärare har rollen som experter med tyngdpunkten på didaktisk praktik. Den didaktiska modellen fungerar som en gemensam utgångspunkt och ett gemensamt språk för att rama in och adressera den didaktisk problematik som är i fokus för lektionsverkstäderna. Den samskapade lektionen kan ses som en tentativ lösning anpassad till den enstaka lärarens situation och kan fungera som underlag för att experimentera professionelt. I det lektionsverkstadskonceptet som presenteras här var fokus på att samskapa lektioner där eleverna engageras i systematiska undersökingar och där undervisningsaktiviteten ska syfta till att eleverna utvecklar naturvetenskapliga tanke och arbetssätt. För detta ändamålet utvecklades en didaktisk modell som betonar naturvetenskapens argumentativa kärna som ledstjärna när man engagera elever i systematiska undersökningar. Modellen bygger på att det finns tre praktiker som är konstituerande för naturvetenskapliga arbetssättet: att ställa frågor, att använda data och att ge förslag på svar. Dessutom bygger den på idén om att eleverna måste engageras i ett sammanhang som gör det meningsfullt att genomföra och argumentera kring de val som görs i undersökningen. Den didaktiska modellen användes i den samskapande processen för att analysera och designa undervisning som syftar till att utveckla elevernas förmåga att göra undersökningar. Även den didaktiska modellen har utvecklats under resans gång utifrån de erfarenheter som gjorts i mötet med lärare. Lektionsverstäderna som presenteras här har haft en omfattning på en förträff och fyra träffar på 2 timmar. Lärarna har även haft förberedande uppgifter inför varje träff. Träffarna har varit digitala. Tre lärare kommer presentera exempel på samskapade lektionsupplägg. Exemplen är från två olika lektionsverkstadsomgångar som genomfördes ht24 respektive vt25.   } } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_kimurabruno_2025, title = {Evaluating Adaptive Video Streaming over Multipath QUIC with Shared Bottleneck Detection}, author = {Kimura, Bruno and Ferlin, Simone and Paiva, Thomas and Mahmoodi, Toktam and Brunstrom, Anna and Alay, Özgü}, year = {2025}, journal = {ACM Transactions on Multimedia Computing, Communications, and Applications (TOMCCAP)}, volume = {21}, number = {9}, doi = {10.1145/3711862}, url = {2007505}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)}, keywords = {dash; rule-based abr; learning-based abr; quic; multipath quic; shared bottleneck detection; congestion control; multipath transport}, abstract = {The promises of multipath transport are to aggregate bandwidth, improve resource utilisation and enhance reliability. In this article, we demonstrate that the way multipath coupled congestion control is defined today leads to a suboptimal resource utilisation when network paths are disjoint, i.e., they do not share a bottleneck link. With growing interest in standardising Multipath QUIC (MPQUIC), we have implemented the practical experiments, we evaluate MPQUIC-SBD in the context of video streaming with various Adaptive Bitrate (ABR) algorithms, addressing both ABR classes of rule- and learning-based solutions. We demonstrate that MPQUIC-SBD accurately detects shared bottlenecks over 90% of the time, depending on the ABR algorithm, as the size of the video segments increases. In non-shared bottleneck scenarios, when MPQUIC-SBD detects that its QUIC subflows do not share the same network resources, it decouples their congestion windows accordingly, enabling video throughput gains of up to 37% compared to MPQUIC. These gains translate directly into improved video quality metrics, including higher bitrate, better resolution and reduced buffering, resulting in an enhanced quality of experience for users.}, issn = {1551-6857} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_halabijehado_2025, title = {Evaluating the Impact of a 1-Year Internship Program on Professional Competence, Self-Efficacy, and Perceived Health Among Saudi Arabian Newly Graduated Nurses}, author = {Halabi, Jehad O. and Nilsson, Jan and Lepp, Margret}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of Transcultural Nursing}, doi = {10.1177/10436596251382487}, url = {2017764}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Sage Publications}, keywords = {nursing internship; self-efficacy; health; nursing education; saudi arabia; longitudinal study}, abstract = {Introduction: Transitioning from academic education to clinical practice is challenging for newly graduated nurses. This study evaluated a 12-month culturally tailored internship on professional competence, self-efficacy, and perceived health among newly graduated Saudi nurses.Methods: A longitudinal design with repeated measures was used to recruit 147 female Saudi newly graduated nurses who completed an internship program at two tertiary hospitals. Data were collected at beginning, 8 months, and completion of the program. The Nurse Professional Competence Scale-Short Form, General Self-Efficacy Scale, and self-reported health measures were used. Statistical analyses were conducted using analysis of variance (ANOVA) with post hoc comparisons.Results: Significant improvements were found in professional competence, especially in leadership, documentation, and administrative skills. Value-based care competence remained high. Self-efficacy and perceived health were also improved.Discussion: Culturally tailored internship programs are effective in enhancing newly graduated nurses' professional competence and perceived health. Such internship programs may effectively help to enhance training for practice-ready nurses.}, issn = {1043-6596} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_bachsamuel_2025, title = {Evaluating the Viability of Computational Offloading for Vehicles Under Adverse Network Conditions}, author = {Bach, Samuel and Jarlow, Victor and Brunstrom, Anna and Martucci, Leonardo and Kero, Timo}, year = {2025}, doi = {10.1109/IAVVC61942.2025.11219480}, url = {2027067}, language = {eng}, publisher = {IEEE}, keywords = {computational offloading; connected vehicles; jamming; network conditions; object detection; packet loss; computation offloading; data handling; edge detection; object recognition; vehicle detection; vehicles; automated vehicles; complex environments; computational capability; connected vehicle; network condition; objects detection; packets loss; raw sensor; sensors data; synthetic networks}, abstract = {The safe and efficient operation of automated vehicles requires processing massive amounts of sensor data. However, the computational capabilities of vehicles are often limited. Recent results point to computational offloading as a promising solution for transferring raw sensor data to be processed elsewhere. This alleviates vehicles from performing costly computations while increasing their perception of complex environments. The work in this paper evaluates the resilience of such solutions, specifically focusing on adverse network conditions, which are often overlooked when evaluating computational offloading. To emulate adverse network conditions, we use synthetic network interference that includes, e.g., packet loss, throughput rate limiting, packet corruption, and RF attenuation. We conducted experiments with a real vehicle on a test track, where object detection was offloaded to an edge server. An optical camera, one of the most common perception sensors, was mounted on the vehicle to scan the environment. The experimental results indicate that network conditions can significantly impact the object detection performance. Packet loss and packet corruption proved to be especially impactful on the accuracy of detections. During the scenario of 5% packet corruption, the median value of false detections reached as high as 20%. The results emphasize the need for resilience and robustness to poor network conditions when designing computational offloading strategies. } } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_cotalsanmartinvladimir_2025, title = {Everybody Hurts? Reality-Based Entertainment and Mediated Suffering in Sweatshop : Deadly Fashion}, author = {Cotal San Martin, Vladimir and Aitaki, Georgia}, year = {2025}, journal = {International Journal of Communication}, volume = {19}, pages = {1037--1057}, url = {1955900}, language = {eng}, publisher = {University of Southern California}, keywords = {compassion; distant others; global south; reality tv; suffering; sweatshop: deadly fashion; working conditions}, abstract = {This article explores how reality TV represents (distant) suffering, focusing on the first season of reality-based show Sweatshop: Deadly Fashion. Drawing from theories of media witnessing and mediated suffering, we analyze how reality TV negotiates working conditions in the global garment industry and reflects transnational power inequalities. Specifically, we critically dissect the multimodal strategies used to negotiate suffering and construct a story of transformation from privileged naivety to political mobilization. While acknowledging reality TV’s good intentions, the analysis reveals the common pattern of downplaying the role of systemic issues in perpetuating labor exploitation in the Global South. Additionally, results highlight the importance of context-dependent readings of complex cultural documents that carry political and ideological ambivalence, as well as entertaining dimensions.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1955900/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_hallerbcksofia_2025, title = {Evolution and evaluation of Stormwater Parks in Sweden}, author = {Hallerbäck, Sofia and Persson Pavlovic, Erik and Alfredsson, Cecilia and Johansson, Magnus}, year = {2025}, doi = {10.5194/egusphere-egu25-9562}, url = {1957268}, language = {eng}, keywords = {stormwater; nature-based solutions; multispecies justice; wpr; dagvatten; naturbaserade lösningar; ekologisk rättvisa}, abstract = {This study addresses the challenge of balancing ecosystem needs with rapid urban expansion by evaluating the relatively new phenomenon in Sweden of Stormwater Parks. These blue-green infrastructure parks are proposed as solutions for flooding and water pollution by enhancing ecosystem services and creating green recreational spaces. However, it is crucial to assess the potential and pitfalls of any new type of infrastructure, as well as to evaluate the effects from a multispecies justice perspective. This study presents a novel mixed methods approach to critically assess the multifunctionality of green infrastructure and nature-based solutions. The methods include data collection from implemented Stormwater Parks across Sweden, analysis of past and present aerial photos, field visits, and policy analysis. The study demonstrates the potential of using Carole Bacchi’s “What’s the problem represented to be?” approach to deconstruct nature-based solutions. The findings from the review highlight the importance of problematizing which issues and whose challenges a nature-based solution overlook or address.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1957268/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_nslundhilda_2025, title = {Examining impact of service user involvement : a follow-up study of user-led mental health service evaluation}, author = {Näslund, Hilda and Grim, Katarina and Markström, Urban}, year = {2025}, journal = {Frontiers in Psychiatry}, volume = {16}, doi = {10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1621918}, url = {2018524}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Frontiers Media S.A.}, keywords = {adolescent; article; content analysis; female; follow up; human; interview; male; mental health; mental health service; program development; therapy}, abstract = {User-focused monitoring (UFM) is a method for service evaluation led by service users, aimed at enhancing quality and service user involvement. Our study examines the experienced outcomes following the completion of five UFM projects within Swedish mental health service programs. Specifically, we focus on the barriers and facilitators to integrating user-led evaluations into service program development. Through interviews with user monitors, managers, staff, and service users involved in these evaluation projects, we conducted a directed content analysis focused on preconditions, processes, and outcomes. Our findings indicate that UFM projects contribute to specific development measures and improved relationships within service programs but also to broader cultural change. However, a lack of trust among service users in actual change poses a significant obstacle to their involvement. Additionally, the absence of feedback regarding the implementation of change measures by service programs to service user groups risks reinforcing this lack of trust. To enhance the integration of evaluation results into quality development, early engagement with staff groups and clear implementation plans are recommended. }, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2018524/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_wangy_2025, title = {Examining promotional strategies and trends in successful grant application abstracts : Moves and appraisal resources}, author = {Wang, Y.}, year = {2025}, journal = {English for specific purposes (New York, N.Y.)}, volume = {78}, pages = {70--84}, doi = {10.1016/j.esp.2024.12.004}, url = {1923999}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, keywords = {appraisal; genre analysis; grant application abstracts; promotion in scientific communication}, abstract = {Grant application abstracts represent a high-stakes academic genre, serving as a sales pitch targeting broad audiences. Using an approach that considers both rhetorical structure and appraisal resources, the present study contributes to our understanding of this under-researched genre, with a particular focus on its promotional nature. Through a manual analysis of a corpus of 120 abstracts of grant applications spanning a 12-year period in the domain of humanities, which have successfully secured funding from the largest governmental research funding body in Sweden, the study reveals a clear move structure, which seems stable across time. In addition, it provides evidence for the interaction between moves and appraisal resources. The implications for all stakeholders are discussed in the current context of scientific communication, which has become increasingly promotional.}, issn = {0889-4906}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1923999/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_gaddaf_2025, title = {Examining school nurses' health promoting role in compulsory school settings}, author = {Gadda, F. and Forsman, A. K. and Sundqvist, Christel}, year = {2025}, journal = {European Journal of Public Health}, volume = {35}, number = {Supplement_4}, doi = {10.1093/eurpub/ckaf161.1437}, url = {2013701}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Oxford University Press}, abstract = {BackgroundFinnish schools are forerunners in promoting health for children, adolescents, and families, offering a range of dedicated services in schools to support this mission. Since services offered in schools can play a crucial role in promoting health amongst students and their families, it's essential to evaluate and improve these health promotion services to better meet the needs of users. School nurses are a vital part of the health promotive and preventive work, governed by law, offered to all students in Finnish compulsory schools. However, scarce research exists in a European context regarding the school nurses’ work in health promotion, especially focusing on their own experiences regarding health promotion actions.MethodsThis study investigates school nurses’ own views on their health promotive role, responsibility, and work in compulsory schools through qualitative interviews with school nurses (n = 13) in Finland, using qualitative content analysis guided by Granheim and Lundman.ResultsPreliminary results highlight the complexity of the school nurses’ work in Finnish compulsory schools. The tasks performed by the nurses vary from care assessments and health check-ups, to complex case solving in collaboration with different stakeholders. The school nurses highlight the importance of adopting a health promotive approach in every individual interaction, striving to provide children, adolescents and families with a low threshold contact available at school. They express the need to see and care for the students in a holistic way, including improving health and wellbeing at a general level in schools.ConclusionsThe study provides insight into the school nurses’ experiences regarding their role in providing health promotion in compulsory school settings. School nurses strive to have a health promotive approach in every encounter, wishing for more resources and time to get involved in health promotion on a general level in the school environment.Key messages• School nurses experience being a vital part of efforts aimed at improving health and well-being within the school environment, but request more time and resources for general health promoting actions.• By examining nurses’ views of their contribution to the students’ health promoting services, development opportunities can be located and examined to support nurses’ health promoting work in schools.}, issn = {1101-1262} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_varadasushanth_2025, title = {Exchange-phase erasure in anyonic Hong-Ou-Mandel interferometry}, author = {Varada, Sushanth and Spånslätt Rugarn, Christian and Acciai, Matteo}, year = {2025}, journal = {Physical Review B}, volume = {111}, number = {20}, doi = {10.1103/PhysRevB.111.L201407}, url = {1965904}, language = {eng}, publisher = {American Physical Society}, keywords = {electron tunneling; contact device; exchange phasis; particle injection; quantum hall regime; quantum particles; quantum point contact; scalings; thermal; time-delays; two particles; interferometry}, abstract = {Two-particle interferometry is an important tool for extracting the exchange statistics of quantum particles. We theoretically investigate the prospects of such interferometry to probe the statistics of pointlike anyonic excitations injected in a Hong-Ou-Mandel (HOM) setup based on a quantum point contact device in the fractional quantum Hall regime. We compute the standard HOM ratio, i.e., the ratio of tunneling noises for two- and one-particle injections, and find that for pointlike anyons it only depends on the temperature and the anyon scaling dimension. Importantly, the latter is not necessarily related to the exchange phase. In fact, we establish that the HOM ratio does not reveal the exchange phase of the injected anyons: For injection-time delays that are small compared to the thermal timescale, we find that the exchange phase accumulated due to time-domain braiding between injected and thermally activated anyons is erased due to two mutually canceling subprocesses. In contrast, for time delays large compared to the thermal time, only a single subprocess contributes to the braiding, but the accumulated phase is canceled in the HOM ratio. These findings suggest caution when interpreting HOM interferometry experiments with anyons, and approaches beyond the standard HOM ratio are thus necessary to extract anyonic statistics with two-particle interferometry experiments. }, issn = {2469-9950}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1965904/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_pavlidisgeorgios_2025, title = {Exclusionary states in older age and their temporary effects on cognitive decline}, author = {Pavlidis, Georgios}, year = {2025}, journal = {BMC Psychology}, volume = {13}, number = {1}, doi = {10.1186/s40359-025-02574-7}, url = {1946179}, language = {eng}, publisher = {BioMed Central (BMC)}, keywords = {episodic memory; social relations; exclusion; loneliness}, abstract = {Background Exclusion from social relations (ESR) describes severe states of social isolation in older age that maybe associated with poorer cognitive outcomes. Previous studies on cognitive aging provide mixed evidence for theeffects of social isolation and loneliness in shaping cognitive outcomes among older adults. In addition, the jointconsideration of social isolation and loneliness remains rarely used in the empirical examination of cognitive aging,whereas an exclusionary perspective is missing.Methods Using a sample (N=7,830) from the Survey of Health, Ageing, and Retirement in Europe (SHARE), this studyexamined the cross-sectional and longitudinal effects of three ESR states in older age (ESR and lonely, ESR but notlonely, not ESR but lonely) on episodic memory. Living alone or without a partner, being active in the labor market, andsocial participation were also included as exclusionary states in linear mixed models with health, demographics, andsocioeconomic factors as covariates.Results Cross-sectionally, ESR states in older age are associated with worse episodic memory independent ofloneliness. There was no evidence for longitudinal effects between ESR states at baseline and episodic memory slopesover time.Conclusions It was concluded that the negative effects of loneliness-typified ESR states on cognitive aging may betemporary and reversible, as a function of older adults’ transition in-and-out of these exclusionary states.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1946179/FULLTEXT01.pdf;https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1946179/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_kazmib_2025, title = {Exergo-environment and exergo-economic aspects of the blend of amines for carbon capture from natural gas}, author = {Kazmi, B. and Taqvi, S. A. A. and Ahmad, F. and Almohamadi, H. and Naqvi, Salman Raza}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of King Saud University - Science}, volume = {37}, number = {3}, doi = {10.25259/JKSUS_91_2024}, url = {1989717}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Scientific Scholar LLC}, keywords = {amine solvents; carbon capture; economic avenues; environmental impact; exergy analysis}, abstract = {In response to escalating concerns over climate change and rising CO2 emissions, this research investigates the efficiency, environmental impact, and economic feasibility of amine-based carbon capture processes from natural gas. The study focuses on optimizing solvent blends to enhance CO2 capture efficiency while minimizing energy consumption and operational costs. Various solvent combinations of primary, secondary, and tertiary amines use a ‘comprehensive process systems engineering’ approach. The exergy analysis of amine-based carbon capture from natural gas showed considerable solvent performance differences. Diisopropanolamine (DIPA) performed the best, saving 91% of energy and minimizing energy losses. Monoethanolamine (MEA)+DIPA had the highest exergy efficiency (99.204%), while DIPA had the lowest CO₂ emission rate (1207.04 kg/h) (5.7% lower than the maximum reported emissions). DIPA used 1.10×10⁸ kJ/h of energy efficiently, saving 58.8% and 63.3% compared to MEA+DIPA and diethanolamine (DEA)+MEA, respectively. DEA's exergy destruction factor was 0.74, 77.7% lower than MEA's (3.32), showing improved efficiency. DIPA had the highest exergy stability, 0.027, 96.9% more thermodynamically stable than MEA. DIPA was the most cost-effective option, with an annual exergy destruction cost of USD 3.86×10⁷, 91.3% cheaper than MEA's (USD 4.43×10⁸). Additionally, DIPA had the most considerable yearly revenue from CO₂ sales at USD 4.83×10⁵, exceeding other solvent combinations. These results demonstrate DIPA's superior efficacy across various parameters, suggesting it may be the best solvent. }, issn = {1018-3647}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1989717/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @mastersthesis{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_larssonemil_2025_1, title = {Expanding the view on Offensive Cyber Operations}, author = {Larsson, Emil}, year = {2025}, doi = {10.59217/bdrf5749}, url = {1950579}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Karlstads universitet}, keywords = {cybersecurity; cyber warfare; collateral damage; structured literature review; applied econometrics}, abstract = {Society relies upon the internet, a globally interconnected collection of networked information systems. These systems are imperfectly designed and implemented with critical flaws and vulnerabilities. Criminal hackers attack these shortcomings for financial gains, but there are also compelling reasons for states and state-sponsored groups to act in and through cyberspace. While state-sponsored cyberattacks can be both permissible and effective, they commonly have unintended effects: cyber collateral damage. Most offensive cyber operations are conducted below the threshold of force recognized in international law and do not qualify for a military response. This means that they can be used both for clandestine sabotage, for intelligence gathering, and to implant vulnerabilities in preparation for larger-scale attacks in the future. These activities have caused considerable harm beyond their intended targets. Such collateral effects have been seen in some of the most infamous and costly cyberattacks, such as the 2010 Stuxnet attack, the 2017 NotPetya attack, and the 2022 attack on ViaSat as part of the invasion of Ukraine.An under-investigated metric when analyzing the impact of cyber op-erations is their economic cost, both in terms of production and (es-pecially) in their collateral cost to society. The economic cost is also subject to considerable externalization in the planning of cyber operations. This thesis thus investigates the balance between the op-erational effects of cyber operations and their collateral costs; the cost/benefit dilemma of offensive cyber operations. It does so by con-sidering the potential benefit of high-impact cyberattacks, e.g. supply chain vulnerability implantation against hardened targets, and by us-ing econometric methods to calculate the cost of collateral damage engendered when cyberspace is used as a domain of warfare. In doing so, it provides the first quantitative comparison of military utility to civilian harm in a cyber context. Although cyberattacks have long been considered a central component in asymmetric warfare, the the-sis presents a bottom-up analysis which shows that the economic damage caused by cyberattacks in the Russo-Ukrainian conflict 2014-2021 is an insignificant part of the Ukrainian GDP.Finally, the thesis argues that the full cost of attacks should be meas-ured and included in models for collateral damage estimation. Such estimates should be included into national cyber doctrines to mini-mize unintended effects and ensure efficient and appropriate use of cyber capabilities.;Society relies upon the internet, a globally interconnected collection of networked information systems. These systems often contain critical vulnerabilities, giving states and state-sponsored groups compelling reasons to act in and through cyberspace. While state-sponsored cyberattacks can be both permissible and effective, they commonly have unintended effects: cyber collateral damage.  This thesis investigates the balance between the operational effects of cyber operations and their collateral costs; the cost/benefit dilemma of offensive cyber operations. It does so by considering the potential benefit of high-impact cyberattacks, e.g. supply chain vulnerability implantation, and by using econometric methods to calculate the cost of collateral damage engendered when cyberspace is used as a domain of warfare. The thesis further presents a bottom-up analysis which shows that the economic damage caused by cyberattacks in the Russo-Ukrainian conflict 2014-2021 to be an insignificant part of the Ukrainian GDP. Finally, the thesis argues that the full cost of attacks should be measured and included in models for collateral damage estimation. Such estimates should be included into national cyber doctrines to minimize unintended effects and ensure efficient and appropriate use of cyber capabilities.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1950579/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_flinkidak_2025, title = {Expecting the worst : pain catastrophizing and intolerance of uncertainty in women with fear of childbirth}, author = {Flink, Ida K. and Al-Khafadji, Maryam and Ring, Sofia and Grundstroem, Hanna and Nieminen, Katri and Ternstrom, Elin and Rondung, Elisabet}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics and Gynaecology}, volume = {46}, number = {1}, doi = {10.1080/0167482X.2025.2507400}, url = {1963550}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Taylor & Francis}, keywords = {fear of childbirth; pain catastrophizing; intolerance of uncertainty; nulliparas; multiparas; cross-sectional design}, abstract = {Fear of childbirth (FOC) is associated with adverse outcomes, for the expecting woman as well as for her baby. In order to prevent and treat FOC, it is important to understand the psychological processes involved. Two potential key processes are intolerance of uncertainty and pain catastrophizing. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to explore intolerance of uncertainty and pain catastrophizing in pregnant individuals with severe vs. low/moderate FOC, and potential differences between nulliparas and multiparas. The sample of 332 individuals filled out a range of questionnaires, and were categorized as severe (n = 66) and low/moderate (n = 266) FOC. The results showed that participants with severe FOC (Wijma Delivery Expectancy Questionnaire, W-DEQ >= 85) reported higher levels of intolerance of uncertainty and pain catastrophizing than participants with low/moderate FOC. We did not find any significant differences between nulliparas and multiparas. Noteworthy, levels of pain catastrophizing in the severe FOC group were similar to those reported in chronic pain samples. Although we cannot draw any conclusions about causality or direction of proposed links, these findings warrant a need for identifying and developing treatment strategies to target intolerance of uncertainty and pain catastrophizing, in both nulliparas and multiparas with high levels of FOC.}, issn = {0167-482X}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1963550/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_bladinikerstin_2025, title = {Experiences of supervision in professional development at The National School Leadership Training Programme in Sweden}, author = {Bladini, Kerstin and Holmdahl, Gudrun}, year = {2025}, url = {2035977}, language = {eng}, keywords = {professional development; school head; supervision}, abstract = {The supervision in professional development is one element of the The National School Leadership Training Programme (NSLTP) in Sweden. The field of knowledge regarding supervision in professional development is an immature knowledge area and is dominated of various research approaches as well as concept usage. All knowledge contributions to the field are therefore important. The overall aim of the project is to contribute to in depth knowledge of supervision in professional development in the NSLTP.The theoretical framework is based on Aristotle’s forms of knowledge with an emphasis on phronesis and professional judgement.The project contains two sub-studies, the first is based on the fact that supervision in professional development in NSLTP during the period autumn semester 2018-autumn semester 2022 was mostly carried out via Zoom due to the corona pandemic. We therefore saw it as valuable to take part in NSLPT-participants’ experiences both of supervision in professional development as such and the possible significance of the room in which supervision took place. Our interest in knowledge was directed towards experiences of the supervision practice, as well as meanings of these experiences.During the spring of 2023, a survey was therefore conducted which addressed participants who started and completed the NSLTP at one university during the period autumn semester 2018 – autumn semester 2022. A special supervision model called “the dialogical reflection model” was used at this university.At the end of the survey, we advertised for participants for an in-depth interview study based on the survey results and received positive responses from a handful of school heads, and group interviews were conducted in the fall of 2024. The purpose of the interviews was to illuminate, analyze and discuss experiences of supervision in professional development in relation to concrete events and situations in the school head’s everyday work life.In our analysis of the survey responses, we deduce that the room seems to be of more secondary importance, while the meeting, the pace, the ritual, questions of responsibility, seriousness, cultivation of practical wisdom appear as more significant aspects. Above all, what we learn from the analysis is that the described experiences of supervision in professional development at the NSLTP can be seen as reflections of different qualities in the supervision practice.One interpretation of the results from the survey is that such qualities can play a different role for different participants in the supervision practice, and that the different qualities gain importance based on situation and context. The forthcoming analysis of the interviews hopefully will contribute to a deeper understanding of how supervision in professional development eventually matters in or in relation to school leaders´ everyday work life.The relevance for Nordic educational research is considered high because the field of knowledge regarding supervision in professional development is an immature area and in need of more research} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_hameedzeeshan_2025, title = {Experimental investigation of co-gasification of agricultural and municipal solid wastes for syngas generation}, author = {Hameed, Zeeshan and Khan, Zakir and Amin, Naila and AlMohamadi, Hamad and Naqvi, Salman Raza}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of the Energy Institute}, volume = {123}, doi = {10.1016/j.joei.2025.102293}, url = {2002652}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, keywords = {calorific value; conversion efficiency; energy efficiency; energy utilization; gasification; municipal solid waste; waste incineration; carbon conversions; co-gasification; energy recovery; equivalence ratios; experimental investigations; higher heating value; rice husk; syn gas; updraft gasifier; waste gasification; synthesis gas}, abstract = {With the global push for cleaner, more sustainable energy solutions gaining momentum, the spotlight is now on innovative fuel alternatives. This study evaluates different rice husk (RH)to municipal solid wastes (MSW) blend ratios to assess gasification performance parameters, including the composition of syngas, gas yield, lower heating values (LHV) and higher heating values (HHV), cold gasification efficiency (CGE), and carbon conversion efficiency (CCE). Experiments were conducted in a fixed-bed updraft gasifier with air as a gasifying medium. Initially, various equivalence ratios (ERs) of 0.25, 0.30, and 0.35 were tested for the RH and MSW gasification system to determine the optimal ER, which was identified as 0.30. At this optimal ER, RH, and MSW gasification resulted in an improved syngas (H2:CO) ratio of 0.60, which is suitable for combustion-based energy recovery (e.g., gas engines, boilers, or co-firing in turbines). A detailed evaluation of RH–MSW blends (100:0, 70:30, 50:50, 30:70, and 0:100) at this optimal ER revealed that among the tested RH–MSW blends, the 70:30 ratio yielded the most favorable results, achieving a higher heating value of 4.71 MJ/Nm3 and a carbon conversion efficiency of 45.18 %, indicating efficient energy recovery and fuel utilization. Mass and energy balance calculations were conducted to validate the overall efficiency of the system. The analysis of FTIR spectroscopy reveals the diverse organic and inorganic functional groups in rice husk and MSW blends, which highlights their corresponding chemical compositions and potential synergy for energy applications. Overall, the co-gasification of MSW and rice husk is a practical and sustainable energy production method with substantial potential for reducing waste volume, generating renewable energy, and supporting circular economic goals.}, issn = {1743-9671} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_ahmediftikhar_2025, title = {Explainable AI for Depression Detection and Severity Classification From Activity Data : Development and Evaluation Study of an Interpretable Framework}, author = {Ahmed, Iftikhar and Brahmacharimayum, Anushree and Ali, Raja Hashim and Khan, Talha Ali and Ahmad, Muhammad Ovais}, year = {2025}, journal = {JMIR Mental Health}, volume = {12}, doi = {10.2196/72038}, url = {2001426}, language = {eng}, publisher = {JMIR Publications}, keywords = {explainable ai; depression; mental health; machine learning; activity data}, abstract = {Background: Depression is one of the most prevalent mental health disorders globally, affecting approximately 280 million people and frequently going undiagnosed or misdiagnosed. The growing ubiquity of wearable devices enables continuous monitoring of activity levels, providing a new avenue for data-driven detection and severity assessment of depression. However, existing machine learning models often exhibit lower performance when distinguishing overlapping subtypes of depression and frequently lack explainability, an essential component for clinical acceptance. Objective: This study aimed to develop and evaluate an interpretable machine learning framework for detecting depression and classifying its severity using wearable-actigraphy data, while addressing common challenges such as imbalanced datasets and limited model transparency. Methods: We used the Depresjon dataset and applied Adaptive Synthetic Sampling (ADASYN) to mitigate class imbalance. We extracted multiple statistical features (eg, power spectral density mean and autocorrelation) and demographic attributes (eg, age) from the raw activity data. Five machine learning algorithms (logistic regression, support vector machines, random forest, XGBoost, and neural networks) were assessed via accuracy, precision, recall, F1-score, specificity, and Matthew correlation constant. We further used Shapley Additive Explanations (SHAP) and Local Interpretable Model-agnostic Explanations (LIME) to elucidate prediction drivers. Results: XGBoost achieved the highest overall accuracy of 84.94% for binary classification and 85.91% for multiclass severity. SHAP and LIME revealed power spectral density mean, age, and autocorrelation as top predictors, highlighting circadian disruptions' role in depression. Conclusions: Our interpretable framework reliably identifies depressed versus nondepressed individuals and differentiates mild from moderate depression. The inclusion of SHAP and LIME provides transparent, clinically meaningful insights, emphasizing the potential of explainable artificial intelligence to enhance early detection and intervention strategies in mental health care.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2001426/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_jagstedtsiri_2025_1, title = {Exploring AI as a lever for personalised tourism services}, author = {Jagstedt, Siri and Magnusson, Peter and Ahmed, Bestoun S. and Bayram, Firas}, year = {2025}, url = {1999500}, language = {eng} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_alaqraalasarah_2025_1, title = {Exploring Barriers in Cybersecurity Training : A Socio-Technical Perspective on Cross-Organizational Portability and Inclusion}, author = {Alaqra, Ala Sarah and Karegar, Farzaneh}, year = {2025}, volume = {198}, pages = {396--408}, doi = {10.54941/ahfe1006793}, url = {2003013}, language = {eng}, keywords = {cybersecurity training and exercises; barriers; cross-organizational; portability; inclusivity; sweden; norway}, abstract = {Cybersecurity training and practical exercises such as cyber-range and Capture-TheFlag (CTF) events are increasingly used to build organisational resilience. However,challenges remain in reusing and adapting these exercises across organisational andnational boundaries. This paper explores two key aspects that affect the long-termsustainability and impact of cybersecurity training: cross-organisational portabilityand inclusivity. Drawing on a cross-border workshop with participants from Swedenand Norway, we identify technical, organisational, and pedagogical barriers thathinder the reuse of cybersecurity training and exercises, including the lack ofshared packaging standards, mismatched legal frameworks, hidden infrastructuredependencies, and divergent learning objectives. We argue that portability is not onlya technical issue but also a socio-technical challenge requiring clearer communicationand aligned expectations. The paper also investigates how inclusivity is understoodand implemented in cybersecurity education, highlighting promising practices, suchas diverse learner pathways, multilingual materials, and community-led efforts,alongside persistent structural limitations. Based on these findings, we propose theuse of lightweight, machine-readable manifests to improve scenario portability andcall for more structured institutional support for inclusive training environments.} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_solvanglorena_2025, title = {Exploring entanglement using a hardware quantum computer simulation}, author = {Solvang, Lorena and Haglund, Jesper and Berg, Marcus}, year = {2025}, journal = {Physics Education}, volume = {60}, number = {3}, doi = {10.1088/1361-6552/adc5d2}, url = {1964319}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Institute of Physics}, keywords = {entanglement; quantum physics; simulation hardware; upper-secondary school students}, abstract = {We have developed an activity using simulation hardware called the Quantum Teleportation & Superdense Coding toolkit. The toolkit contains classical electronic components, such as circuit boards and cables, that mimic the behaviour of quantum gates. The activity was designed to be accessible to upper-secondary school students who are not familiar with the mathematical formalism often used for teaching quantum mechanics. Groups of upper-secondary school students that have visited our university during outreach initiatives have participated in the activities, and we report on our experiences of introducing the toolkit for this group of students. }, issn = {0031-9120}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1964319/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_fotohlazaruselad_2025_1, title = {Exploring Large Language Models in external audits : Implications and ethical considerations}, author = {Fotoh, Lazarus Elad and Mugwira, Tatenda}, year = {2025}, journal = {International Journal of Accounting Information Systems}, volume = {56}, doi = {10.1016/j.accinf.2025.100748}, url = {1970993}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, keywords = {large language models; chatgpt; external audits; ethical implications}, abstract = {This study explores the impact of Large Language Models (LLMs) on external audits and their associated ethical implications. A small-scale survey was conducted with auditors from non-Big Four firms to assess their general perceptions of LLMs, followed by a qualitative evaluation of external LLMs in audit-specific tasks. In the latter, ChatGPT's responses to audit-related scenarios were assessed by experienced audit partners, who rated and commented on the outputs without knowing their source. The findings indicate that while LLMs efficiently perform routine and mundane tasks such as generating human-like responses and preparing basic audit working papers and reports, external LLMs struggle to produce comprehensive, audit-specific reports. Non-Big Four auditors recognise LLMs' time-saving potential and relevance in audit planning; however , concerns persist regarding the comprehensiveness and contextual relevance of external LLM-generated risk assessments and interpretations of auditing standards. Moreover, limitations inherent in external LLMs, such as outdated information and hallucinations, necessitate auditor oversight. Ethical concerns identified include threats to auditor objectivity, confidentiality, privacy , accountability, and intellectual property rights. The study reinforces that while LLMs can enhance audit efficiency, they should complement rather than replace auditors. Their successful integration in external audits requires prompt engineering, regulatory guidance, and auditor oversight. These findings contribute to the growing research on LLMs in auditing and provide insights for audit firms considering their adoption.}, issn = {1467-0895}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1970993/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_cintragabrielborelli_2025, title = {Exploring Li intercalation in WSSe/Silicene heterostructures for Li-ion battery anodes}, author = {Cintra, Gabriel Borelli and Pedrosa, Renan Narciso and Scopel, Wanderlã L. and Amorim, Rodrigo G. and Araujo, Moyses}, year = {2025}, journal = {Surfaces and Interfaces}, volume = {72}, doi = {10.1016/j.surfin.2025.106802}, url = {1983664}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, keywords = {density functional theory; janus; libs; silicene}, abstract = {The interfacing 2D materials are promising candidates for excellent anodes focusing on energy storage Li-battery. With van der Waals gaps, these materials present genuine ion diffusion channels for lithium. In this context, we explore the incorporation of Li atoms in the WSSe/Silicene heterostructure employing ab initio calculations. It is worth mentioning that the pristine interface has a metallic behavior. Our findings reveal that intercalated lithium is more energetically favorable than it adsorbed on the surfaces of heterostructure and their counterparts. To access the lithium ionic diffusion on the material, two distinct migration barriers were examined, where the lowest had an ionic diffusion energy barrier of 0.34 eV. One interesting finding consists of an open circuit voltage (OCV) for the former case, which shows a small variation, indicating a low deviation of voltages for a small Li concentration. The results indicate a maximum volume expansion of only 0.86%, which suggests favorable structural tolerance, essential to electrode application. The interface layered 2D materials based on WSSe/Silicene demonstrated an optimistic approach as a Li-ion battery anode. } } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_nordaunetolemartin_2025, title = {Exploring Nurse Dyads’ experiences of Scope of practice in nursing homes : A qualitative descriptive study from the FLORENCE project}, author = {Nordaunet, Ole Martin and Aagaard, Hanne and Olsson, Cecilia and Roth Gjevjon, Edith and Borglin, Gunilla}, year = {2025}, journal = {PLOS ONE}, volume = {20}, number = {10}, doi = {10.1371/journal.pone.0334124}, url = {1999638}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Public Library of Science (PLoS)}, abstract = {BackgroundA nurse’s scope of practice includes the full range of roles, functions, responsibilities, and decision-making authority. However, how this scope—particularly in relation to the fundamentals of care—is experienced by registered nurses and non-registered nurses in nursing homes remains underexplored. This study aimed to explore the experiences of nurses regarding their mutual general scope of practice, the differences in their individual scope of practice, and their respective scopes in relation to the fundamentals of care in the context of nursing homes.MethodsThis qualitative study included eight nursing dyads (n = 16) from four nursing homes in south-east Norway. Data were collected through individual, focused interviews, i.e., non-dyadic data, and analysed using the framework method for dyadic analysis. The study followed the Standards for Reporting Qualitative Research (SRQR).ResultsRegistered nurses described emotional strain due to a gap between professional ideals and the realities of high-pressure, understaffed environments. The contrast between being perceived as “too posh to wash” and “too busy” highlighted how systemic factors, rather than personal attitudes, shaped role perceptions. These constraints influenced care delivery and undermined their professional identity. Registered nurses tended to focus on indirect care and physical needs, while non-registered nurses took on more direct care, particularly the fundamentals of care—physical, relational, and psychosocial. Although the registered nurses valued holistic care, frequent delegation to the non-registered nurses raised concerns about care quality and role clarity.ConclusionRegistered nurses’ scope of practice was shaped more by workload demands than by reluctance to engage in the fundamentals of care. The dyadic approach provided new insights into how professional responsibilities and activities are co-constructed in complex care settings. Findings highlight the need for organisational and clinical strategies to clarify role boundaries, strengthen registered nurses’ professional identity, reinforce the delivery of the fundamentals of care, and support effective and safe delegation practices. }, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1999638/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_buiphuong_2025, title = {Exploring pre-service teachers’ generative AI readiness and behavioral intentions : A pilot study}, author = {Bui, Phuong and Korhonen, Tiina and Kontkanen, Sini and Karme, Sorella and Piispa-Hakala, Satu and Veermans, Marjaana}, year = {2025}, journal = {LUMAT: International Journal on Math, Science and Technology Education}, volume = {13}, number = {1}, doi = {10.31129/LUMAT.13.1.2755}, url = {1989097}, language = {eng}, keywords = {generative ai; teacher education; preservice teacher; technological adoption}, abstract = {Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) has rapidly emerged as a field capable of creating unique content across various areas. While offering significant potential, it presents challenges including ethical concerns, content inaccuracies, and increased challenges for educators who must adapt to fast-evolving technologies. Integrating GenAI tools into teacher education represents an urgent global research priority. This pilot study explores GenAI readiness, experiences, perceptions, and behavioral intentions among Finnish pre-service teachers while examining the feasibility of the GenAI Readiness Scale as a measurement instrument. Using a mixed-methods approach combining quantitative survey data (N=77) with qualitative responses (n=56) from open-ended questions, the research provides a nuanced analysis of future educators’ positioning toward GenAI integration in educational settings. Findings reveal a significant adoption gap, with 27% of participants never used GenAI tools as of April-June 2024, while majority engaged sporadically. Despite low perceived accuracy, frequent users continued utilizing GenAI, suggesting that usability, efficiency, and creative support outweigh accuracy concerns. Ideation and content creation emerged as the most common GenAI-supported tasks, while self-regulated and adaptive learning remained underutilized, indicating limited awareness of GenAI’s broader potential. Challenges primarily involved output quality and prompting difficulties. Participants preferred modifying AI outputs rather than refining prompts, employing strategies like output modification and external verification, though critical evaluation wasn’t always explicit. These findings highlight the need for structured AI literacy training in teacher education, emphasizing prompt engineering, evaluative judgment, and strategic AI integration. This study underscores the importance of developing GenAI competencies among pre-service teachers to ensure effective, responsible, and pedagogically meaningful AI adoption. Future research should explore longitudinal adoption trends, and impact of AI literacy training on teaching and learning practices.}, issn = {2323-7112}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1989097/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @mastersthesis{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_sidenbladanders_2025, title = {Exploring Self-Rated Prehospital Competence and the Impact of Concept-Based Courses Among Ambulance Nurses}, author = {Sidenblad, Anders}, year = {2025}, doi = {10.59217/kdew1546}, url = {2005086}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Karlstads universitet}, keywords = {ambulance nurse competence scale; concept-based courses; prehospital nurse; professional competence; prehospital competence; continuing professional development; big five}, abstract = {Ambulance nurses are an important part of the acute care trajectory. Since 2005, Swedish regulations require that every ambulance is staffed by at least one registered nurse. Although specialist training is not mandatory but it is considered beneficial due to the increasing complexity of prehospital care. To support competence development, Swedish prehospital care utilizes concept-based courses such as AMLS, PHTLS, TNCC, and PS. These courses aim to enhance nurses’ ability to manage complex situations. The overall aim of this thesis is to explore ambulance nurses’ self-assessed professional competence, and to assess the impact of participation in concept-based courses on their self-assessed professional competence. Several factors influence ambulance nurses' competence, including education level, work experience, and personal attributes. Specialist nurses often report higher competence in specific areas. Participation in concept-based courses was linked to significantly higher self-assessed competence, particularly in Medical-Technical Care, Supervision, and Leadership. PHTLS and AMLS demonstrated the broadest impact, while PS contributed primarily to improvements in Supervision and Professional Conduct. Further research is needed to understand how various educational interventions such as formal education, specialist training, ongoing development and how it can optimize competence growth. The goal is to establish evidence-based strategies that enhance professional development and improve patient safety. This thesis provides knowledge that can support evidence-based improvements in prehospital care, by highlighting ambulance nurses’ self-assessed competence and the perceived impact of concept-based courses.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2005086/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_turessonkenny_2025, title = {Exploring the Relationship Between Rescue Service Response Times, Citizen Satisfaction and Ownership of Fire Safety Equipment in Sweden}, author = {Turesson, Kenny and Andersen, Rebecka and Nilson, Finn and Henrekson, Ebba}, year = {2025}, journal = {Fire and Materials}, doi = {10.1002/fam.70024}, url = {2025923}, language = {eng}, publisher = {John Wiley & Sons}, keywords = {individual fire safety; rescue service; responsibility; risk management; satisfaction; societal protection; accident prevention; emergency services; fire extinguishers; fire protection; fires; helicopter rescue services; personnel selection; probability distributions; response time (computer systems); smoke; fire safety; risks management; safety equipments; service response time; survey data}, abstract = {This study investigates how rescue service response times and staffing solutions relate to both citizen satisfaction with rescue services and the adoption of individual fire safety measures in Sweden. Data were drawn from Statistics Sweden's satisfaction index, rescue service response times from KOLADA, and survey data from the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency on ownership of functional smoke detectors and fire extinguishers. Previous research has emphasised trust and confidence as important aspects of risk management, where satisfaction reflects confidence in governance and public services. In Sweden, confidence in public actors is high, yet individuals are increasingly expected to take responsibility for their own safety. Using Statistics Sweden's satisfaction index to measure satisfaction with rescue service, regression analysis controlled for sociodemographic variables, followed by moderation analysis comparing municipalities with full-time or part-time staffed rescue services. Part-time rescue services have, on average, slower response times than full-time services. Survey data on functional smoke detectors and fire extinguisher ownership were used to explore the probability distribution of owning fire safety equipment in relation to the staffing solutions of rescue services. Findings show that longer responses decrease satisfaction in municipalities with full-time staffed rescue services, while response times do not influence satisfaction in municipalities with part-time rescue services, suggesting that expectations differ from those in municipalities with full-time rescue services. However, municipalities with part-time rescue services display higher ownership of fire safety equipment, suggesting compensatory behaviour for slower response times. The study highlights the need for further research on the relationship between satisfaction and responsibility for fire safety. }, issn = {0308-0501}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2025923/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_karlssonjimmy_2025, title = {Exploring the relationships between individual cognitive activation, self-efficacy and testanxiety in upper secondary mathematics}, author = {Karlsson, Jimmy}, year = {2025}, volume = {2}, pages = {3--10}, url = {1994807}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Psychology of Mathematics Education (PME)}, abstract = {In this exploratory study of 1009 upper secondary students from 49 classrooms, two dimensions of individual cognitive activation were distinguished: task demands and interaction demands. Both dimensions contributed to students’ self-efficacy, although task demands (β=0.235, p<.001) to a greater extent than interaction demands (β=0.176, p<.001). Higher task demands predicted increased test-anxiety (β=0.109, p<..001), though the negative indirect effect via self-efficacy (β=–0.087, p<.001) rendered the total effect non-significant. Interaction demands showed an indirect relationship with test-anxiety via self-efficacy (β=–0.065, p<.001). These findings show the importance of students’ individual perceived cognitive activation related to self-efficacy and test-anxiety, with potential implications for theory and practice.} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_abubakarmohammed_2025, title = {Exploring the role of information systems-induced depletion, boreout syndrome, social media use on quiet quitting among digital cohorts}, author = {Abubakar, Mohammed and Turunc, Omer and Soliman, Mohammad and Sukhov, Alexandre}, year = {2025}, journal = {International Journal of Information Management}, volume = {84}, doi = {10.1016/j.ijinfomgt.2025.102911}, url = {1963593}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, keywords = {information systems-induced depletion; generation; boreout; social media; quiet quitting}, abstract = {This research explores the socio-technical factors behind employees' quiet quitting by investigating how social factors (boreout syndrome and digital cohorts) and technical factors (IS-induced depletion and social media usage) interact to encourage this behavior. A two-wave design across two independent studies was used with an expanded analytical approach. Study 1 used a symmetric variable-based analysis to identify IS-induced depletion, boreout, low social media usage, and digital immigrant status as key predictors of quiet quitting. In Study 2, boreout, social media usage, and digital immigrant status emerged as significant predictors. An asymmetric casebased analysis further demonstrated that quiet quitting results from combinations of conditions: in Study 1, ISinduced depletion and boreout were prevalent among digital immigrants with low social media usage. Similarly, in Study 2, IS-induced depletion and boreout occurred among digital natives or individuals with low social media usage. Contrary to the assumption that digital natives are more prone to quiet quitting, the findings indicate that digital immigrants are, in fact, more susceptible to this behavior when exposed to these stressors.}, issn = {0268-4012} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_nicholsbrianne_2025, title = {Exploring the social impact of paratransit : A systematic literature review with a micro-level perspective}, author = {Nichols, Brianne and Ramos, Erika Martins Silva and Olsson, Lars E. and Friman, Margareta and Bergstad, Cecilia Jakobsson}, year = {2025}, journal = {Case Studies on Transport Policy}, volume = {22}, doi = {10.1016/j.cstp.2025.101584}, url = {2001401}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, keywords = {literature review; paratransit; public transport; social impact; traveler}, abstract = {This systematic literature review examines the social impact of paratransit from a micro-level perspective, offering insights into how this mode of transportation influences individuals' daily lives. Using the PRISMA methodology, 33 publications were identified following an iterative screening process. Five key themes emerged: Barriers, Safety and Risk Concerns, Gender and Socio-Economic Influences, Users' Opinions and Lived Experiences, and Travel Behavior - Influences and Determinants. The review reveals that paratransit services present significant challenges, particularly for the elderly and disabled, restricting autonomy and social inclusion. Although safety concerns and dissatisfaction with service reliability and cleanliness were common, these issues did not result in notable changes in travel behavior, as users frequently lacked viable alternatives due to financial constraints. Notably, most reviewed studies were conducted in the Global South, which may limit the generalizability of findings to high-income or Western contexts. The review emphasizes the need to address both basic and psychological needs to enhance positive social impact of paratransit, especially in regions where income inequality shapes transportation options. Additionally, standardizing terminology is crucial to ensure consistency in future research.}, issn = {2213-624X}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2001401/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_dipietrolaura_2025, title = {Exploring volunteers' role in healthcare service ecosystems : value co-creation, self-adjustment and re-humanisation}, author = {Di Pietro, Laura and Ungaro, Veronica and Renzi, Maria Francesca and Edvardsson, Bo}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of Service Management}, volume = {36}, number = {2}, pages = {184--216}, doi = {10.1108/JOSM-02-2023-0081}, url = {1876903}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Emerald Group Publishing Limited}, keywords = {volunteer; healthcare service ecosystems; value co-creation activities; well-being; self-adjustment; service re-humanisation}, abstract = {Purpose The paper investigates how the engagement of a group of actors (the volunteers), previously unexplored in service ecosystems literature, contributes to generating new co-creation activities and well-being outcomes in the healthcare service ecosystem (HSE). Moreover, the study analyses how the provision and integration of volunteers' resources help to explain the HSE self-adjustment favouring the re-humanisation of service.Design/methodology/approach The article zooms in on the volunteers' activities in an HSE. A qualitative approach is adopted, and an empirical investigation is grounded in data gathered from Kids Kicking Cancer (KKC) Italia, a volunteer association operating in the paediatric oncology ward of Italian hospitals. Data are collected and triangulated through in-depth interviews, volunteers' diaries and observations. The analysis is conducted by adopting an interpretative thematic analysis technique.Findings The study provides a conceptual framework explaining how volunteers' value co-creation activities influence the HSE's self-adjustment by leading to a re-humanisation of services. The paper also contributes to the state of knowledge by identifying seven categories of volunteers' value co-creation activities, two of which are completely new in the literature (co-responsibility and empowerment).Originality/value The paper contributes to the service research literature by identifying empirically grounded value co-creation activities extending the understanding of self-adjustment and re-humanisation of the service ecosystem.}, issn = {1757-5818}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1876903/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_danatzisilias_2025, title = {EXPRESS : Curating the Crowd}, author = {Danatzis, Ilias and Hill, Tim and Karpen, Ingo Oswald and Kleinaltenkamp, Michael}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of marketing}, doi = {10.1177/00222429251328277}, url = {1955937}, language = {eng}, keywords = {social atmosphere; customer heterogeneity; aesthetic work; marketplace inclusion; marketplace exclusion; social fit; customer selection; nightclubs}, abstract = {In sectors across the experience economy—from live sports to festivals, nightlife entertainment, private members’ clubs, and invite-only events—firms compete by staging social atmospheres. When firms successfully stage social atmospheres, they benefit from enhanced customer experiences, loyalty, and place attachment. However, social atmospheres often fail when firms struggle to bring together the “optimal” mix of customers. Yet marketing research offers limited insight into how firms can attract and select heterogeneous customers who fit together productively to create meaningful shared experiences of place. Accordingly, this article draws on aesthetic work literature to conceptualize social atmosphere curation—the process through which firms manage customer heterogeneity to achieve social fit as a means to stage social atmospheres. Through an ethnographic study of Berlin's iconic electronic music club scene, this article reveals a three-stage social atmosphere curation model, comprising curation mechanisms of cultivation, selection, and mystification. This research advances marketing scholarship's understanding of social atmospheres, customer heterogeneity, and marketplace inclusion and exclusion. By outlining the managerial tasks associated with each curation mechanism, this research provides actionable guidance for managers across various service contexts on how to curate the right crowd to deliberately stage social atmospheres.}, issn = {0022-2429}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1955937/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_bjrnebyemorten_2025, title = {Expressive Extensions of Number Sense in Embodied Task Design Through Full-Body Performance}, author = {Bjørnebye, Morten and van Bommel, Jorryt}, year = {2025}, journal = {Educational Process: International Journal}, volume = {16}, number = {1}, doi = {10.22521/edupij.2025.16.246}, url = {1982442}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Universitepark}, abstract = {Background/purpose. STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) research and embodied design research have explored the role of full-body movement and multimodal actions in mathematical learning. However, the expressive and dynamic aspects of embodied mathematics learning remain underexplored. This paper aims to address this gap by investigating the expressive dimensions of six- to nine-year-olds’ extensions of number sense through full-body performances. Materials/methods. This paper explores two outdoor mathematical activities developed as part of an embodied design study. Using an adapted version of the Laban/Bartenieff movement framework, our descriptive analysis focused on the following expressive themes: (i) pace, (ii) weight, (iii) bodily coordination and spatial interaction, (iv) body shape and improvisation, and (v) the phrasing of these themes and their alignment with number sense. Results. The findings highlight the dynamic and flexible interconnections among these expressive themes of bodily performance, demonstrating varying degrees of correlation with students’ number sense. This dynamic interplay of expressive themes fosters an artistic and creative approach to mathematical experiences, encouraging personal interpretation and deepening student engagement. Conclusion. Theoretically, this paper enriches our understanding of the notion of expressiveness within the embodied perspective of learning. It also underscores the potential of embodied learning designs, offering insights for educators to integrate expressive dimensions of full-body movement into their teaching practices. }, issn = {2147-0901}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1982442/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_bjrnebyemorten_2025_1, title = {Expressiveness in an embodied learning activity in mathematics}, author = {Bjørnebye, Morten and van Bommel, Jorryt}, year = {2025}, pages = {88--95}, url = {1991151}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Göteborgs universitet} } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_bjrnebyemorten_2025_2, title = {Expressiveness in an embodied learning activity in mathematics.}, author = {Bjørnebye, Morten and van Bommel, Jorryt}, year = {2025}, pages = {88--95}, url = {2041751}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Svensk förening för MatematikDidaktisk Forskning - SMDF}, keywords = {steam; full-body performance; embodied learning; expressiveness; number sense}, abstract = {The idea of connecting mathematical learning and bodily performance has been previously investigated in embodied design studies and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) research. Yet, little is known about the expressive qualities of connecting mathematics to bodily performance. To address this gap, we lean on the perspective of embodied learning to examine the expressive dimensions in a number-sense activity developed for seven- and-eight-yearolds. Guided by Laban/Bartenieff’s framework for movement, our qualitative analysis shows how time (tempo), weight, and shape, along with rhythm and the phrasing of these expressive dimensions, can extend students' number sense in their full-body performance. This paper enhances our comprehension of the notion of expressiveness within the context of embodied mathematics.} } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_alaqraalasarah_2025_2, title = {Facilitating digital communication among educators : Canvas for teacher-to-teacher communication}, author = {Alaqra, Ala Sarah and Pettersson, John Sören}, year = {2025}, pages = {63--78}, doi = {10.59217/sboi6432}, url = {2004684}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Karlstads universitet}, abstract = {Many courses at Karlstad University involve multiple teachers collaborating within a single course. Depending on the course, this approach not only alleviates the heavy teaching load but also enhances the overall learning outcomes for students. However, multi-teacher courses present certain challenges regarding communication and the need for a unified approach to student engagement. A significant concern is the risk for ineffective communication among teachers, especially within the course portal (Canvas), which is not commonly used for this purpose. External repositories – there is a multitude of such – may constitute a barrier for new or infrequent teachers on a course. On the other hand, based on our experience, Canvas does not facilitate teacher-to-teacher communication very well by default. To address these challenges, we share tips and strategies that we have found effective in our teaching while using Canvas or that we discussed with other teachers in a 2023 KauKan workshop dedicated to this topic, as well as our suggestions for future developments to improve the platform’s functionality.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2004684/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_sairanenessi_2025, title = {Facing yourself in a virtual reality-assisted perspective-taking intervention : an interpretative phenomenological analysis}, author = {Sairanen, Essi and Wallsten, Daniel}, year = {2025}, journal = {Frontiers in Psychology}, volume = {16}, doi = {10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1547064}, url = {1982017}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Frontiers Media S.A.}, keywords = {virtual reality; perspective-taking; relational frame theory; interpretative phenomenological analysis; sense of self}, abstract = {Introduction People's self-narratives-how they relate to themselves and others-are closely intertwined with psychological suffering and wellbeing. This study investigates a perspective-taking intervention rooted in Relational Frame Theory (RFT), where participants observe themselves from an outside perspective in Virtual Reality (VR).Methods Three participants watched 3D-filmed versions of themselves through a VR headset while reflecting on perspective-taking questions. Semi-structured interviews were conducted, and the transcripts were analyzed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA).Results The intervention helped participants become more aware of their self-relating. They recognized how they internalized perceived judgments from others and how they adjusted their behavior accordingly. Self-critical tendencies and the double standards they applied to themselves vs. others became more apparent, often evoking self-compassion. The intervention also revealed discrepancies between participants' internal and external views-that is, how they perceived themselves from the inside vs. the outside.Discussion These findings highlight the promising therapeutic potential of this intervention, both for assessing and influencing self-relating.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1982017/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @techreport{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_ringqvistjosef_2025, title = {Fackliga medlemmar är mer positiva till miljöpolitik : En analys av kopplingen mellan kollektivavtal, fackligt medlemskap och löntagares vilja att prioritera miljön i 22 länder}, author = {Ringqvist, Josef}, year = {2025}, url = {2016587}, language = {swe}, publisher = {Arena Idé} } @techreport{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_khansaera_2025, title = {Familjebehandling i Stockholms stad : En studie om verksamma komponenter och förutsättningar för förändringsarbete}, author = {Khan, Saera and Persdotter, Birgitta}, year = {2025}, doi = {10.59217/zvki6088}, url = {2004443}, language = {swe}, publisher = {Karlstads universitet}, keywords = {socialtjänst; öppenvårdsinsatser; familjebehandling}, abstract = {Denna studie undersöker verksamma komponenter samt förutsättningar för förändringsarbete vid familjebehandling. Studien baseras på intervjuer med 21 familjebehandlare samt deras egen granskning av dokumentation i familjebehandlingsärenden.  De komponenter som närmare studerats är nätverksmöte, samarbete mellan föräldrar, stöd i att planera vardagsrutiner, krisstöd, mentalisering, råd och stöd samt psykoedukation. Studien har vidare undersökt familjebehandlares syn på relations- och alliansskapande, mål med insatser samt risk-, behovs- och mottaglighetsprinciperna. Familjebehandlarnas beskrivning av arbetet med olika komponenter motsvarar i hög grad det som forskningen identifierat som verksamt. Familjebehandlingen har därmed en tydlig kunskapsgrund, även när den inte följer en enhetlig metodmanual.  Relations- och alliansskapande framkommer som grundläggande förutsättningar för insatsens genomförande och resultat, oavsett övrigt innehåll. Verksamma komponenter används flexibelt och integreras i behandlingsarbetet, vilket möjliggör anpassning till familjens behov.  Studien har identifierat ett antal utvecklingsområden som främst rör förutsättningar för förändringsarbete och behov av tydliggöranden. }, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2004443/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_leesiewhwa_2025, title = {Family Carers' Preferences for Support When Caring for a Family Member at the End of Life at Home : An Integrative Literature Review}, author = {Lee, Siew Hwa and Larsson, Maria and Grov, Ellen Karine and Hov, Reidun and Olsson, Cecilia and Bjuresäter, Kaisa and Wilde-Larsson, Bodil and Kennedy, Catriona}, year = {2025}, journal = {Health & Social Care in the Community}, doi = {10.1155/hsc/5087712}, url = {2021520}, language = {eng}, keywords = {end-of-life care; family caregivers; home; integrative review; palliative care; preferences}, abstract = {Extensive research reports caregiver burden and unmet needs when caring for a home-dwelling family member at the end of life. Interventions are often decided by professionals and are less focused on family carers. There remains a gap in understanding family carers' preferences for support in their caregiving role. This integrative review summarises family carers' preferences for support when caring for a home-dwelling family member at the end of life. We examined what helps family carers cope and the impact of the organisation of end-of-life care on their experiences. Seven databases were searched between January 2011 and March 2024. Thirty-seven articles were included in this review. Data were thematically analysed. 'Care continuity' at the end-of-life features prominently and underpins four themes: (1) Family carers see themselves as a partner in care to ensure their loved one's needs were prioritised; (2) balancing the needs of their loved one alongside their caregiving responsibilities and attending to their own psychosocial needs was challenging; (3) timeliness of access to information, knowledge and appropriate services through the illness trajectory and shared decision-making were important in helping them cope; and (4) preparedness when death was imminent in terms of dealing with the dying process and support beyond bereavement. 'Care continuity' can be conceptualised as personal and relational continuity (at microlevel, it is about individuals building relationships with healthcare professionals through recognising their carer's role, access to contactable and knowledgeable staff and agreed care plan), informational continuity (micro- and mesolevel refer to effective transfer of information and knowledge between individuals and between services) and organisational continuity (mesolevel is about organised and coordinated care, early involvement of specialist palliative care and bereavement support). Health professionals should recognise that meeting the needs of family carers is inextricably linked to addressing the needs of their loved ones.}, issn = {0966-0410}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2021520/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_aykanattutku_2025, title = {Fast and cost-efficient species identification of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.), brown trout (Salmo trutta), and their hybrids using a single SNP marker}, author = {Aykanat, Tutku and Balatsou, Athina and Kaehkoenen, Kirsi and Syrjaenen, Jukka T. and Janhunen, Matti and Leinonen, Tuomas and Prokkola, Jenni M. and Norrgard, Johnny R. and Piccolo, John}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of Fish Biology}, volume = {106}, number = {4}, pages = {1240--1244}, doi = {10.1111/jfb.16032}, url = {1923946}, language = {eng}, publisher = {John Wiley & Sons}, keywords = {conservation genetics; diagnostic locus; hybridization; kasp snp-assays; species identification}, abstract = {A workflow for developing a cost- and time-efficient, single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP)-based assay for species and hybrid identification is described. In a reference set (n = 46), the developed assay identified individuals of two closely related species, the Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L., n = 23) and brown trout (Salmo trutta, n = 23), with 100% accuracy. Furthermore, species and hybrid identification using field-collected embryos had 98.1% concordance (155/158) to more expensive and time-consuming methods that utilized multiple SNP markers. The method can be integrated into management and conservation plans to quantify species' spawning distribution and hybridization rates.}, issn = {0022-1112}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1923946/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_taghinezhadniarahmad_2025, title = {Fault-Tolerant Cost-Efficient Scheduling for Energy and Deadline-Constrained IoT Workflows in Edge-Cloud Continuum}, author = {Taghinezhad-Niar, Ahmad and Taheri, Javid}, year = {2025}, journal = {IEEE Transactions on Services Computing}, volume = {18}, number = {5}, pages = {2892--2903}, doi = {10.1109/TSC.2025.3599497}, url = {1994798}, language = {eng}, publisher = {IEEE}, keywords = {computational cost; constrained optimization; continuous time systems; costs; edge computing; fault tolerance; green computing; markov processes; scheduling algorithms; traffic congestion; workflow management; cost-aware; edge; edge clouds; energy-constrained; fault-tolerant; latency; real- time; reliable energy; work-flows; workflow scheduling; clouds}, abstract = {Edge computing brings computation closer to Internet-of-Things (IoT) data sources, reducing latency but increasing energy consumption and susceptibility to node failures. The cloud platform provides extensive computational capabilities, but comes with significant costs and communication delays due to network congestion. The edge-cloud continuum strategically combines these approaches to mitigate their individual drawbacks. However, effectively scheduling IoT workflows to minimize costs while adhering to strict requirements for latency, energy efficiency, and reliability remains a major challenge in real-time IoT applications. To address these challenges, we propose the Reliable Energy-constrained Cost-aware Real-time (RECR) algorithm for optimizing IoT workflow scheduling across the edge-cloud continuum. RECR minimizes monetary costs and enhances reliability while adhering to strict energy and deadline constraints. We also introduce RECR-D, a fault-tolerant extension that employs adaptive task duplication to manage transient and permanent failures, with reliability rigorously modeled using Continuous-Time Markov Chains (CTMCs) to integrate dynamic failure behavior. Extensive simulations demonstrate that RECR reduces workflow monetary costs by approximately 21% and improves deadline adherence by 37% compared to state-of-the-art algorithms. Furthermore, RECR-D improves compliance with reliability and energy constraints by 27% and by up to 208%, respectively, highlighting its robust performance in dynamic, failure-prone environments. These contributions significantly advance workflow management for IoT applications, proving crucial for real-time traffic control and video analytics in smart cities, ensuring timely processing and lower costs. They are also vital for remote patient monitoring and medical imaging analysis in healthcare, improving reliability and meeting deadlines for patient safety.} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_gustafssonmaria_2025, title = {Fear of receiving compassion from others moderates the association between self-compassion and depressive symptoms in women with breast cancer}, author = {Gustafsson, Maria and Ismail, Allen and Störe, Siri Jakobsson and Blomqvist-Storm, Michaela and Trindade, Inês A.}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of Psychosocial Oncology Research and Practice}, volume = {7}, number = {4}, doi = {10.1097/or9.0000000000000185}, url = {2037469}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Wolters Kluwer}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2037469/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_lundbergmarie_2025, title = {Feasibility of teleyoga for people with post COVID-19 condition- a mixed method design}, author = {Lundberg, Marie and Klompstra, Leonie and Orwelius, Lotti and Schimanke, Mirjam and Olsson, Cecilia and Stroemberg, Anna}, year = {2025}, journal = {BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies}, volume = {25}, number = {1}, doi = {10.1186/s12906-024-04735-4}, url = {1930574}, language = {eng}, publisher = {BioMed Central (BMC)}, keywords = {post covid-19 condition; rehabilitation; teleyoga; yoga; feasibility study; mixed method; mobile application; videoconference}, abstract = {BackgroundEvidence about rehabilitation of post COVID-19 condition is scarce. Yoga has been found beneficial in other chronic conditions and can be delivered in a digital format at home. The aim of the study was to explore the feasibility of teleyoga in persons with post COVID-19 condition by assessing adherence, safety, limited efficacy and experiences.MethodsPre-post mixed-method design. Participants were recruited from a post COVID-19 rehabilitation clinic. The intervention included standardised live-streamed teleyoga sessions twice/week for 7 weeks and individual yoga using a digital application during 12 weeks. Adherence to the teleyoga intervention was measured by registration of participation and by analysing the log in the application. Safety was measured by registration of serious adverse events. Limited efficacy examined trends in the predicted direction for better outcome in patients with a post-COVID condition in the 6-minute walk test, gait speed, cognition, health-related quality-of-life, mental distress, sleep and exercise motivation. We also assessed patients' experiences after the intervention.ResultsNine women and 2 men were enrolled, aged between 27 and 61 years, and duration of post COVID-19 3-12 months. Adherence: Half of the participants participated in more than 50% of the online yoga sessions. They enjoyed the digital format and the social aspect of the online yoga sessions. Some participants experienced that the yoga sessions of 60 min were too long. People with post COVID-19 felt motivated to participate, however they felt conflicted when other commitments took time away from yoga. Adherence to the yoga application varied, 6 patients used it less than 50% of the recommended time. Safety: Persons with post COVID-19 experienced symptoms due to their disease, which could increase during the yoga sessions that made it harder to participate. There were no reported serious adverse events. Limited efficacy: Participants expressed that they breathed more consciously and experienced relaxation and reduction of stress and anxiety. After 7 weeks of teleyoga there was a significant improvement in cognitive function (p-value = 0.048). No differences were found in the physical tests, health-related quality-of-life, anxiety and depression, sleep or in exercise motivation.ConclusionAdherence to the online yoga sessions was quite low and might be improved with shorter yoga sessions. Online yoga was safe, but some participants experienced an increase in symptoms. Teleyoga was associated with improved cognition, breathing and relaxation. The results show that online yoga could be feasible for people post COVID-19, but adaptation of the yoga-program may be required, especially as many patients experience an increase of symptoms. Furthermore, the teleyoga should be more flexible with regards to the duration and the number of sessions. As few participants were adherent to the application, the relevance and usefulness of this needs to be further explored.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1930574/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_wallinwictorinmargareta_2025, title = {Feminist Activist Comics}, author = {Wallin Wictorin, Margareta and Nordenstam, Anna}, year = {2025}, pages = {207--217}, doi = {10.1515/9783110775754-026}, url = {2001785}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Walter de Gruyter}, keywords = {comics; activism; feminisms; sweden; tecknade serier; feminism; aktivism; sverige}, abstract = {As this chapter has shown, feminist comics can themselves be activist, which isdemonstrated by Sara Granér’s single-panel comic about the acute climate crisisand the use of a specific sort of masculinity. In addition, feminist comics can beintentionally connected to activist movements such as #metoo. The goal of AmaliaAlvarez’s sequential art is to provoke reactions and feelings of solidarity with theharassed woman in the narrative, but also with abused women in reality. The storywas part of Draw the Line – an anthology about sexual harassment and violence –drawn by female comics artists and disseminated through activities and exhibitions.Finally, comics can be related to the craftivist movement by expanding theirmaterial and aesthetic formal possibilities. Lotta Sjöberg’s ironic embroidery onInstagram is an example of radical comics craftivism, both in form and content.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2001785/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_poschdoris_2025, title = {Feminist Worldmaking Through Collective Curating : Kaleidoskop's Relational Urban Aesthetics}, author = {Posch, Doris}, year = {2025}, journal = {Open Cultural Studies}, volume = {9}, number = {1}, doi = {10.1515/culture-2025-0079}, url = {2026434}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Walter de Gruyter}, keywords = {collective curating; poetics of relation; cinema as social space; arts in urban public space; feminist worldmaking}, abstract = {This article explores feminist worldmaking through collective curating, focusing on the annual open-air film fest Kaleidoskop (2019-2024), held at Vienna's Karlsplatz, a complex urban public site shaped by institutional culture, gentrification, and surveillance. Kaleidoskop is curated and directed by CineCollective, a transdisciplinary collective whose members combine expertise in feminist, decolonial, and intersectional approaches to film cultures and urban cultural production. The article analyses how CineCollective's curatorial practice transforms urban public space into a site of relational encounter, mobilizing cinema as a medium for artistic co-production, collaborative programming, community engagement, and social transformation, thereby enabling site-specific, temporal feminist worldmaking. Drawing on & Eacute;douard Glissant's Poetics of Relation (2010/1990), the analysis foregrounds four interrelated dimensions of relation: collective relations, which emphasize shared curatorial authorship and horizontal decision-making within CineCollective; production relations, which shape the film fest's site-specific infrastructure, networks, and sustainable design; collaborative relations, which situate filmic works in transdisciplinary and transmedia encounters with artists, performers, activists, and researchers; and social relations, which facilitate ethical engagement with diverse audiences and urban realities. Through illustrative examples, the article demonstrates the interdependence of these dimensions, conceptualizing Kaleidoskop not merely as a film fest but as a dynamic feminist urban intervention that reshapes the spatial, social, and aesthetic fabrics of public space. The study contributes a model of feminist worldmaking that is multi-relational, temporally situated, and attentive to care, inclusivity, and relational imaginaries, offering insights into how cultural events can enact transformative practices in urban contexts.}, issn = {2451-3474}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2026434/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_sjstrandbjrn_2025_1, title = {Fiber length characteristics of Norway spruce (Picea abies) trees with fast height growth}, author = {Sjöstrand, Björn and Moser, Carl and Jäppinen, Armas and Perstorper, Mikael}, year = {2025}, journal = {Holzforschung}, volume = {79}, number = {8}, pages = {404--417}, doi = {10.1515/hf-2025-0006}, url = {1986376}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Walter de Gruyter}, keywords = {fiber length; paper and paperboard strength; norway spruce; picea abies; softwood; fast height growth}, abstract = {Pulp fiber lengths are important in the mechanical behavior of paper and paperboard materials. The length affects the total number of bond sites in fiber networks and thus indirectly the paper strengths. In a case study at Mölnbacka Sweden, fiber lengths of wood samples from 38-year-old trees of Norway spruce (Picea abies) with fast height growth were investigated. The fiber length of the samples was compared with literature values, and some reference example material. The hypothesis was that the sampled trees with fast height growth may have longer fibers, and thus provide longer pulp fibers, compared to lengths previously reported. The work highlights and critically examines the impact of different preparations, measurements, and analysis methods of fiber lengths. The results from this study show that the 21-year-old sampled wood had longer fibers than expected when compared to previous reports for Norway spruce wood grown in Sweden. The samples also showed to have skewed distributions with proportionally more long fibers than expected, also shown by higher mode values to describe central tendencies. About 75 % of the manually measured Mölnbacka fibers were longer than 3.1 mm with a mode value of 3.77 mm.}, issn = {0018-3830}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1986376/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_magnussonjonathan_2025_1, title = {Fingerprinting DNS Resolvers using Query Patterns from QNAME Minimization}, author = {Magnusson, Jonathan}, year = {2025}, pages = {405--423}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-031-79007-2_21}, url = {1917809}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Springer}, keywords = {dns; qname minimization; privacy; fingerprinting; traffic analysis}, abstract = {The Domain Name System (DNS) plays a pivotal role in the function of the Internet, but if the DNS resolvers are not correctly configured or updated, they could pose security and privacy risks. Fingerprinting resolvers helps the analysis of the DNS ecosystem and can reveal outdated software and misconfigurations. This study aims to evaluate if patterns in queries from DNS resolvers---implementing query name minimization as a privacy enhancing feature---can reveal their characteristics such as their software and versions. We examined the query patterns of minimizing resolvers at the authoritative name server side, and our findings indicate that distinct patterns correlate with specific open-source resolver software versions. Notably, none of the resolvers fully follow the recommended query name minimization algorithm outlined in RFC 9156, suggesting a discrepancy between recommendations and real-world implementations. We also identified high rates of query amplification, possibly caused in part by the combination of minimization and forwarding configurations. Our research contributes to understanding the current state of the DNS ecosystem, highlighting the potential for fingerprinting to enhance Internet security by identifying and addressing resolver-related risks.} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_eggersflorian_2025, title = {Fish Behaviour in a Vertical Slot Fishway : Multi-Species Upstream Passage Success, Size Selectivity and Diel Passage Patterns in a Large Italian River}, author = {Eggers, Florian and Schiavon, Alfredo and Calles, Olle and Watz, Johan and Comoglio, Claudio and Candiotto, Alessandro and Nyqvist, Daniel}, year = {2025}, journal = {Rivers Research and Applications: an international journal devoted to river research and management}, volume = {41}, number = {4}, pages = {849--863}, doi = {10.1002/rra.4409}, url = {1922937}, language = {eng}, publisher = {John Wiley & Sons}, keywords = {barbel; bleak; carp; chub; fishway; gudgeon; upstream fish passage}, abstract = {Hydropower dams come with high ecological and social costs, not least concerning longitudinal connectivity in rivers, which causes declines and sometimes local extinctions of fish species. Fishways are widely used to allow fish to pass dams, but their efficiency is highly variable between species and sites. Many species, and at places entire fish communities, remain understudied, likely hindering the implementation of effective remedial measures. Here, we studied fish passage behaviour in a vertical slot fishway in the Po River, Italy. Almost 1000 individual fish of nine species, representing the local fish community, were tagged and released within and downstream of the fishway. The only species passing the fishway at relatively high numbers were potamodromous barbel and Italian chub, and for these species passage success was positively related to fish size. Passage was more likely to occur at night than during the day for barbel, but not for chub. In relation to the dispersal of invasive species, it is noteworthy that a few individuals of wels catfish and common carp passed the fishway.}, issn = {1535-1459}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1922937/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_ipakchihossein_2025, title = {Flame retardant selection, environmental sustainability and circular economy}, author = {Ipakchi, Hossein and Mohammadi, Ali and Saeb, Mohammad Reza}, year = {2025}, pages = {323--364}, doi = {10.1016/B978-0-443-22247-4.00010-0}, url = {1982929}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, abstract = {Any development in flame-retardant polymers should essentially meet sustainability and circularity requirements. Bearing in mind net-zero horizon drawn for 2050, selection of flame retardants (FRs) for polymers takes a deep root in circularity policies. This chapter discusses the convergence of FR selection, and the principles of circular economy (CE) in an academic context, emphasizing life-cycle assessment (LCA) concept. It summarizes and outlines the critical matter of fire safety within various industries, such as textiles and electronics by delving into the latest advancements in bioresource FRs. The chapter highlights the environmental concerns and the toxicity associated with the conventional FRs, reminding the need for emerging halogen-free alternatives among sustainable and renewable resources. The essential role of LCA in providing a global perspective on the environmental impacts of FRs throughout their life-cycle journey is discussed. This analysis involves decision-making processes and the latest sustainable fire safety solutions. Furthermore, strategies falling within the field of CE, such as optimizing FR product design, waste management, and policy frameworks, are reviewed. This chapter also discusses potential prospects, including the widespread adoption of bio-based alternatives, further understanding of the concept of a greener future, and FR recyclability framed by CE.} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_lindholmanna_2025_1, title = {Flerspråkiga mellanstadieelevers användning av ordförståelsestrategier}, author = {Lindholm, Anna and Dahlberg, Maria}, year = {2025}, journal = {Kapet (elektronisk)}, volume = {21}, number = {1}, pages = {1--27}, doi = {10.69826/kapet.2025.39112}, url = {1959001}, language = {swe}, publisher = {Karlstads universitet}, keywords = {ordförståelsestrategier; flerspråkiga elever; mellanstadiet; ordförståelsetest}, abstract = {Denna studie utforskar vilka ordförståelsestrategier flerspråkiga mellanstadieelever använder för att förstå de ord som testas i DLS ordförståelsetest. Data samlades in våren 2023 med 15 flerspråkiga mellanstadieelever och metoden som användes var ”think aloud protocol”. DLS ordförståelse innehåller 40 testord där det till varje ord finns fyra svarsalternativ – tre distraktorer och ett korrekt svarsalternativ. Materialet analyserades både kvantitativt (med SPSS) och kvalitativt, med utgångspunkt i ett kodningsschema av Fonseca Saravia (1995). I kodningsschemat finns tre huvudkategorier: A) Kunskap om ordens egenskaper, B) Kunskap om andra språk och C) Andra strategier och förmågor. Resultaten visar att den mest använda strategin är Gissar utan att förklara, som används vid 362 tillfällen. Exempel på strategier som används fler än tio gånger inkluderar Del av tal, Ordform, och Ljudlikhet. Studien belyser även hur eleverna använder dessa strategier för att förstå några av testorden såsom exempelvis nöjd, laglig och pålitlig. Det framgår att vissa strategier, som Ljudlikhet, kan leda till felaktiga svar på grund av fonologiska eller ortografiska likheter mellan ord. Resultatet visar också att testets konstruktion orsakar problem i flera fall. Ett av testorden har inga tydliga betydelseskillnader mellan svarsalternativen, vilket gör en elev frustrerad eftersom han kan testordet.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1959001/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_torellpalmquistgabriella_2025, title = {Flexibility, creativity, and imagination - a frame factor analysis of riding lessons for young children}, author = {Torell-Palmquist, Gabriella and Hedenborg, Susanna and Linner, Susanne and Rosen, Annika and Solenes, Oskar}, year = {2025}, journal = {Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy}, doi = {10.1080/17408989.2025.2474476}, url = {1951648}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Routledge}, keywords = {riding teacher; equestrian education; riding school; horse riding; toddlers}, abstract = {BackgroundIn recent years, the traditional age limit for starting to learn horse riding has dropped from seven years to the ages of 4-6 years and, just like other sports, several riding schools offer activities for younger children. Riding school activities for younger children constitute an established practice today. This practice has gained popularity, yet there is a lack of knowledge about teaching younger children in many sports. The primary focus of these activities is safety.AimThe aim of this study is to explore, using frame factor theory, the possibilities, and limitations of riding teachers in planning and conducting riding lessons for younger children at riding schools in Sweden and Norway.MethodsA total of 11 interviews were conducted, 6 in Sweden and 5 in Norway. The interviews lasted between 30 and 60 minutes and were recorded and transcribed. The method was interviews analyzed through content analysis (Graneheim and Lundman 2004). The codes were filtered and categorised under four descriptive headings: Content of the activities, Purpose and goals, Prerequisites for the activities, and Challenges and solutions. The result was analysed using Imsen's (1999) five frame factors.ResultsThe findings indicated that younger children require a different form of pedagogy than what is traditionally provided in riding schools. The teachers express that there are several challenges involved in conducting activities with young children. Lessons with the young children can be eventful and require patience, creativity, and flexibility, according to the teachers. The teaching must be fun and playful, which is not really what a traditional riding lesson is based on, and variation is needed to prevent the children from being bored. Although there must always be a plan, teachers underline that it is necessary to adjust lessons based on how the children react. The teachers use their imagination to make riding lessons more interesting. The temperament of the horse is especially important in these activities as young children have difficulties controlling their needs and emotions.Discussion and conclusionsWith the help of frame factors, it became evident that there is a lack of knowledge about and guidelines for how this pedagogy should be carried out. This study demonstrates that riding teachers, within the framework of traditional riding instruction, have transformed exercises into a more playful approach through creativity and imagination. Riding teachers have also adjusted their teaching, making use of outdoor environments and available facilities. To further advance riding school activities for younger children, more knowledge based on adapted pedagogy is needed. The voices of the children themselves should also be given more space to facilitate learning through communication and exploration without compromising safety aspects.}, issn = {1740-8989}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1951648/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @phdthesis{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_nordaunetolemartin_2025_1, title = {FLORENCE : Nurses' Scope of Practice, its Contextual Modulators and the Fundamentals of Care in Home- and Facility-based Care: A Mixed Methods Design}, author = {Nordaunet, Ole Martin}, year = {2025}, doi = {10.59217/zkcb9007}, url = {1999653}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Karlstads universitet}, keywords = {long-term care; older people; professional identity; professional practice environment; registered nurses}, abstract = {Background: Nurses’ scope of practice revolves around the ‘what‘ and ‘why’ of nursing. Within long-term care their scope of practice is largely centred on the domains of physical, relational and psychosocial needs of older people, that is, the fundamentals of care. The professional practice environment in which nurses deliver the fundamentals of care has been described as sensitive to contextual modulators shaping the nurses’ scope of practice, the fundamentals of care and their ability to think, feel and act like a nurse i.e., their professional identity. Despite, research into nursing tends to lack a contextual lens, whereas the domains of fundamentals of care are often investigated in isolation. Aim: To explore the scientific literature (I), nurses’ scope of practice in general and in relation to the fundamentals of care and contextual modulators (II-III) as well as registered nurses’ professional identity (IV) in long-term care. Methods: This thesis adopts a fixed sequential mixed methods design, underpinned by a pragmatic research philosophy. It integrates quantitative and qualitative data through a structured framework that supports incremental, contextually oriented research. Building on the premise that empirical nursing phenomena—such as those explored in this thesis, including nurses' scope of practice, the fundamentals of care, and professional identity—can be understood as events situated within a complex system (i.e., system events) that are intrinsically entangled with and shaped by their surrounding context (i.e., contextual modulators)–this thesis employs a multi-method scientific inquiry to capture and explore this complexity. Correspondingly, four different but complementary research designs were utilised in this thesis: a scoping review (I), structured direct observations (II), qualitative descriptive- (III), and cross-sectional design (IV). Results: While the literature primarily linked the fundamentals of care to physical needs (I), observations suggested that nurses integrated relational and psychosocial needs and strived to adopt a person-centred care. The clinical decision-making process was largely targeting physical needs, while contextual modulators were omnipresent in influencing the nurses’ practice (II). Nurses reported ambiguity, emotional strain, and challenging professional practice environments that limited their ability for a comprehensive fundamental nursing that eroded understanding of the scope of practice and professional identity (III). This was further underpinned by registered nurses reporting that aspects of their professional identity were seemingly less internalised, furthermore underpinned by generational belonging in which older registered nurses perceived a better internalised professional identity than younger generations (IV). Conclusion: Framing nurses’ scope of practice as a systems event supports the view of the entanglement between nurses’ role and function, the fundamentals of care, professional identity, and contextual modulators, highlighting the intricate nature of nurses’ scope of practice. ;The nurses’ scope of practice defines their roles and functions, addressing the fundamental physical, relational, and psychosocial needs of individuals requiring care. This understanding is conceptually linked to what nursing is and serves as an expression of professional identity.While the fundamentals of care are central to nursing, the scope of practice for addressing older people’s fundamental care needs in long-term care is sparsely described in the literature and often viewed in isolation rather than within the systems and contexts in which it occurs. This thesis explores nursing practice in long-term care, employing a contextual lens to examine how environmental factors influence the professional working environment, nurses’ scope of practice, and their activities related to the fundamentals of care.Insights are based on a pragmatic, fixed sequential mixed-methods design, employing diverse approaches to explore the core concepts underpinning this work. The findings are applicable to nurses, leaders, managers, educators, and policymakers, offering insights to improve the professional working environment, enhance the scope of practice, and elevate the quality of fundamentals of care in long-term care settings.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1999653/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_ahmadmuhammadovais_2025_1, title = {Fostering social sustainability in large-scale agile projects : insights from Swedish software companies}, author = {Ahmad, Muhammad Ovais and Al-Baik, Osama}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of Decision Systems}, volume = {34}, number = {1}, doi = {10.1080/12460125.2025.2464749}, url = {1940178}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Taylor & Francis}, keywords = {social sustainability; large-scale agile; agile project management; non-technical debt; technical debt; agile}, abstract = {In the ever-evolving landscape of business, organizations continually embark on projects, necessitating adept and expeditious management to introduce new products to the market ahead of competitors. This pursuit mandates a remarkable amalgamation of agility and dexterity within multidisciplinary teams and social sustainability. The goal of this study is to investigate the nexus between social sustainability and large-scale agile project management. We studied three Swedish software companies using in-depth interviews. Our findings highlight the importance of trust, clear communication, and a culture of learning for project success. Additionally, psychological safety, strong leadership, and decentralized decision-making emerged as important factors influencing social sustainability. This research offers practical guidance for fostering social sustainability within large-scale agile projects.}, issn = {1246-0125}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1940178/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_zhuyuanwei_2025, title = {FPSelector : A Flexible Path Selector for Mobile Augmented Reality Offloading}, author = {Zhu, Yuanwei and Huang, Yakun and Qiao, Xiuquan and Liu, Xiaoli and Su, Xiang and Brunstrom, Anna and Alay, Özgü and Tarkoma, Sasu}, year = {2025}, journal = {IEEE Transactions on Mobile Computing}, volume = {24}, number = {9}, pages = {8423--8440}, doi = {10.1109/TMC.2025.3556473}, url = {1964333}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)}, keywords = {computation offloading; mobile augmented reality; multipath transport; reinforcement learning; resource-awareness}, abstract = {Mobile Augmented Reality (MAR) applications pose unique challenges due to computation intensity, constrained device resources, and high interactive rendering requirements. The emergence of 5 G and edge computing offers opportunities to offload computation to the edge and cloud, indirectly enhancing the computing capability and usage duration of MAR devices. However, existing general task offloading and multipath transmission techniques do not address the challenges in offloading path selection with multiple edges, dynamic resource competition awareness, and spatial computation with strong task dependencies. This paper contributes FPSelector, a flexible path selector for MAR offloading. We present a two-tier MAR-specific offloading scheme with multiple edge nodes. In offloading decisions, we design a reinforcement learning model to generate the selection policy for each packet of an AR data stream. This model incorporates an action masking mechanism, a comprehensive reward function, and state features complemented by a resource prediction module, making FPSelector aware of dynamic heterogeneous environments. Moreover, we propose an online learning strategy to facilitate real-time selection. To validate its efficacy, we compare FPSelector’s performance against leading schedulers under various scenarios, demonstrating a notable reduction of 9.9% and 9.6% in overall completion time for 4 K and 8 K video-based MAR applications compared to its closest competitor. }, issn = {1536-1233}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1964333/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_bokmennowj_2025, title = {Fragment viability, regenerative capacity and protoplast isolation of invasive Australian swamp stonecrop (Crassula helmsii)}, author = {Bok, Menno W.J. and van der Loop, Janneke M.M. and van Kleef, Hein H. and Leuven, Rob S.E.W.}, year = {2025}, journal = {Aquatic Botany}, volume = {196}, doi = {10.1016/j.aquabot.2024.103835}, url = {1917760}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, keywords = {australasia; europe; netherlands; angiosperm; dispersal; fragmentation; growth response; invasive species; mesh size; regeneration; swamp; vegetative reproduction}, abstract = {Australian swamp stonecrop (Crassula helmsii) is an amphibious plant native to Australasia and highly invasive in Europe. Managing the spread and impacts of this invader is challenging due to its ability to regenerate from small vegetative plant fragments. In several infested water systems in the Netherlands, the dispersal of this species is currently being prevented using water filters with a mesh size as small as 1 mm2 in their outflows. However, it remains unclear whether these filters are truly capable of preventing the spread of small regenerative fragments. To identify potential shortcomings in the management of C. helmsii dispersal, we investigated the regeneration of detached vegetative fragments. A laboratory experiment was conducted to study the regenerative capacity of C. helmsii fragments of varying sizes (0.5–2 mm). We examined the growth performance (stem count, cumulative stem length) of fragments originating from nodes, leaves, shoots, roots, and meristem tissue cuts. All fragments originating from nodal tissue were able to successfully regenerate. Isolated meristem tissue of 0.5 mm was able to regenerate but exhibited malformed growth. Shoot tips demonstrated the best growth performance. While we successfully isolated protoplasts from C. helmsii node tissue, our cultures were compromised, and regeneration could not be assessed. Our research indicates regenerative potential from node fragments as small as a cluster of apical meristem cells. These findings suggest shortcomings in current measures for dispersal prevention of C. helmsii, as they do not prevent the dispersal of plant fragments with a length <2 mm. We recommend re-evaluating the effectiveness of various types of dispersal barriers currently applied in vulnerable natural areas to prevent the spread and subsequent regeneration of small vegetative fragments of C. helmsii.}, issn = {0304-3770}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1917760/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @mastersthesis{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_alimuhammadmurtaza_2025, title = {Framing Services, Capabilities, and Well-Being : Adopting the Choice Framework in Transformative Service Research}, author = {Ali, Muhammad Murtaza}, year = {2025}, doi = {10.59217/ygkp6630}, url = {1961676}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Karlstads universitet}, keywords = {transformative service research; capability approach; choice framework; well-being; human capabilities; service characteristics; hedonic and eudaimonic well-being; empowerment; digitalization; music services; educational services}, abstract = {This thesis explores how services shape human capabilities and well-being by integrating the Choice Framework (Kleine, 2013) into Transformative Service Research (TSR). While TSR promotes the capability approach as a means to assess how services influence well-being, it often lacks practical analytical tools. To address this gap, this thesis adopts and adapts the Choice Framework as a structured method for analyzing how services influence individual agency and structural conditions, ultimately enabling or constraining people’s capabilities. Drawing on two empirical studies - one focusing on hedonic well-being in the digital transformation of the Swedish music market (hedonic well-being) and the other on eudaimonic well-being through free educational services for marginalized children in Pakistan (eudaimonic well-being) - this research demonstrates how service characteristics interact with contextual conditions to influence varying degrees of empowerment. The thesis employs a qualitative research design, using semi-structured interviews in both studies, complemented by ethnographic observations in the second. The findings contribute to both theory and practice by offering a capability-oriented analytical framework for TSR and providing nuanced insights into how service characteristics such as accessibility, affordability, flexibility, and mentorship influence well-being. In doing so, the thesis proposes a rigorous yet adaptable model for evaluating how services operate as mechanisms for transformative value, offering guidance for both scholars and practitioners in designing inclusive and empowering services.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1961676/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_lundborgkamilla_2025, title = {Framtidens samhällsmedborgare : Att minska klyftor genom demokratiundervisning}, author = {Lundborg, Kamilla}, year = {2025}, url = {2040798}, language = {swe}, abstract = {Syftet med studien är att utveckla undervisning för att stärka skolans förutsättningar att fostra aktiva samhällsmedborgare. Trots att kunskaper om demokrati och intresse för samhällsfrågor har ökat bland unga så visar studier att dessa kunskaper och engagemang är ojämnt fördelade. Medan vissa ungdomar har goda förutsättningar att förstå och aktivt delta i demokratin hamnar andra efter – ofta på grund av faktorer som socioekonomisk bakgrund, etnisk tillhörighet eller kön (Skolverket 2022, Ungdomsbarometern 2024). Dessa skillnader har lett till att vi ser ett växande civic empowerment gap (Levinson, 2012), där olika grupper av unga upplever att de saknar möjligheter att påverka sin omvärld. Därför är det viktigt att utveckla undervisning som inte bara förmedlar kunskaper om demokrati, utan också aktivt arbetar för att minska dessa klyftor och ge alla elever – oavsett bakgrund – lika förutsättningar att bli aktiva, ansvarstagande samhällsmedborgare.Forskningen utgår från Bernsteins the pedagogic device (1990, 2000) och utvecklar och testar olika undervisningsstrategier för att stärka elevernas deltagande och minska klyftorna i demokratiska processer genom designbaserad forskning (DBR). Resultaten förväntas ge konkreta verktyg och strategier för att skapa en mer inkluderande och effektiv undervisning som stärker elevernas förmåga att engagera sig och påverka samhället. Under presentationen kommer forskning om the civic empowerment gap att sammanfattas och diskuteras utifrån den utveckling vi ser i Sverige idag samt vilken roll utbildning kan ha gällande denna kunskapsklyfta.} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_hjalmarssonmaria_2025, title = {Freedom, Integrity, and Sociability : Children’s Perspectives on Teacher (Non)participation in Swedish School-Age Educare Centers}, author = {Hjalmarsson, Maria and Hedrén, Sanna}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of Research in Childhood Education}, pages = {1--13}, doi = {10.1080/02568543.2025.2514769}, url = {1979079}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Routledge}, keywords = {childism; extended education; extra curriculum; meaningful leisure; play}, abstract = {This study presents an analysis of children’s perspectives on teacher (non)participation in Swedish school-age educare centers, which portray teachers as facilitators of freedom, integrity, and sociability. Group interviews with 51 children, age 6–9 years old, were conducted and analyzed. The results challenge adult assumptions about children’s needs and preferences, highlighting the importance of balancing self-determination with guidance. Children desire both freedom and support from teachers, emphasizing the importance of teacher presence when needed while allowing space for independent decision-making. Teacher participation is crucial for children’s social development and safety, contributing to their sense of meaningful leisure and personal growth. }, issn = {0256-8543}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1979079/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_gearonliamfrancis_2025, title = {Freedom of religion and belief in finnish education}, author = {Gearon, Liam Francis and Kuusisto, Arniika}, year = {2025}, pages = {407--424}, doi = {10.1093/oxfordhb/9780198869511.013.35}, url = {2013521}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Oxford University Press}, keywords = {finland; finnish education; freedom of religion and belief; freedom of religion or belief; history of finland}, abstract = {This chapter critically examines the educational dimension of freedom of religion or belief in Finland (1922–2022), a historical frame that presents its shifting cartography freedom of religion or belief in Finnish educational domain. To understand the integral relationship of religion and belief in Finnish education, three critical perspectives are outlined: (1) origins: assessed here as the historical setting for the beginnings of an interrelationship between freedom of religion or belief in education, emergent in the light of Finnish Independence as a means of furthering its political self-determination; (2) orientation: the analysis here details how Finland’s geopolitical positionings have, over a century, consistently progressed in orientations to human rights principles and freedoms, which integrate freedom of religion or belief in and through education, with ever-firmer alignments to related policy developments in the United Nations; and (3) outcomes: focusing on current contexts for freedom of religion or belief in education. The closing section of this chapter elaborates empirical examples of the cultural and societal impacts of such initiatives for the frontline of Finnish children and teachers. Drawing together these interrelated strands of retrospective, the conclusion focuses on the future prospects for freedom of religion or belief in Finnish education.} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_janssonandr_2025_2, title = {From citizen identity to datafied life : rethinking media reliance in times of pervasive connectivity}, author = {Jansson, André and Bengtsson, Stina and Fast, Karin and Lindell, Johan}, year = {2025}, journal = {Communication Theory}, doi = {10.1093/ct/qtaf024}, url = {2013694}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Oxford University Press}, keywords = {media reliance; deep mediatization; news consumption; social recognition; media rituals; digitalization; negative media studies}, abstract = {Whereas media reliance is one of the classical concepts in media and communication studies, this article argues that deep mediatization imposes a renewed relevance of the term, as well as a need to develop a more nuanced framework for studying its social implications. Traditionally, media reliance was used to explain how people develop a citizen identity. Today, while connective media, datafication and AI have transformed what it means to be reliant on media, the very concept is marginalized and theoretically under-developed. Against this backdrop, the article starts out from an overview of how media reliance, and related terms, have been utilized in media research and then develops an analytical framework that accounts for different social modes and realms of media reliance. The matrix is implemented to crystallize blind spots in the research field and to highlight new types of questions that different research strands could address in times of pervasive connectivity.}, issn = {1050-3293} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_ergendoanalp_2025, title = {From design to recovery : Insights on resilient networks from RNDM 2023}, author = {Ergenç, Doğanalp and Bülbül, Nurefşan Sertbaş and Rak, Jacek and Fischer, Mathias and Kassler, Andreas}, year = {2025}, journal = {Optical Switching and Networkning Journal}, volume = {56}, doi = {10.1016/j.osn.2025.100800}, url = {1940150}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, issn = {1573-4277} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_shurpalin_2025, title = {From fossil-based to circular bioeconomy : a Swedish and Finnish pathway}, author = {Shurpali, N. and Li, Y. and Tampio, E. and Lappalainen, R. and Mohammadi, Ali and Sandberg, Maria and Bhattarai, H. R. and Honkanen, E. and Ebrahimian, Farinaz and Laaksonen, I. and Blasco, L. and Jokinen, N. and Govindarajan, Venkatesh and Saghir, S. and Narisetty, V. and Granström, Karin}, year = {2025}, journal = {Environmental Science and Pollution Research}, volume = {32}, number = {17}, pages = {11308--11316}, doi = {10.1007/s11356-025-36336-0}, url = {1957017}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Springer}, keywords = {biochar; biomass conversion; butanediol; forest residues; ghg emissions; polymers; finland; sweden; bioeconomy; biotic; greenhouse gas emissions; kyoto protocol; critical challenges; finnish; forest residue; ghg emission; ghgs emissions; global climate changes; swedishs; biomass; carbon emission; circular economy; emission control; fossil fuel; global climate; greenhouse gas; plant residue; polymer; sustainability}, abstract = {The transition from a fossil-based economy to a circular bioeconomy is a critical challenge and opportunity in the face of global climate change. Sweden and Finland, with their abundant forest resources and strong commitment to sustainability, are well positioned to lead this transition. The WoodPro project exemplifies this effort by exploring innovative ways to valorize forest residues into high-value products such as 2,3-butanediol (2,3-BDO), biopolymers and hydrochar. This perspective outlines the project’s multidisciplinary approach, which integrates advanced bioprocessing technologies with dynamic system analysis to optimize the sustainability and economic feasibility of these biorefining pathways. We highlight the potential of these interconnected processes to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, close nutrient loops and stimulate rural development, while positioning the Nordic countries as global leaders in the circular bioeconomy. The insights gained from this project highlight the importance of holistic, systems-based approaches in achieving carbon neutrality and offer a model for similar transitions worldwide.}, issn = {0944-1344}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1957017/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_lyonsrainey_2025, title = {From hallways to highways : The mathematics of traffic}, author = {Lyons, Rainey and Eden, Michael and Muntean, Adrian}, year = {2025}, journal = {Frontiers of Young Minds}, doi = {10.3389/frym.2025.1474605}, url = {1912781}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Frontiers Media S.A.} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_aaseeline_2025, title = {From pandemic to podium? : Norwegian Olympic handball players' journey to Tokyo 2020}, author = {Aase, Eline and Abrahamsen, Frank Eirik and Gustafsson, Henrik}, year = {2025}, journal = {Frontiers in Psychology}, volume = {16}, doi = {10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1566238}, url = {1977991}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Frontiers Media S.A.}, keywords = {elite athletes; performance; stress; psychological preparation; coping; covid-19; olympic games}, abstract = {Introduction Mental preparation ahead of the Olympic Games (OGs) has been an area of interest for sports psychology researchers over several decades. However, there are few studies based on athlete perspectives of their experiences coping with pressure at this competition level. The COVID-19 pandemic also placed athletes in a demanding situation as they had to deal with the suspension of sport activity, isolation, and general uncertainty-culminating in the first postponement of the OGs in peacetime. Athletes had to balance coping with everyday life in a pandemic with navigating training in ever-changing conditions, indicating it was particularly valuable to investigate mental preparations ahead of the Tokyo OGs.Objective The current study aimed to explore how Norwegian handball players of various experience levels mentally prepared for the Tokyo OGs and how they experienced their preparations during the COVID-19 pandemic.Methods Retrospective semi-structured interviews were conducted with seven handball players (four women, three men) who participated in the Tokyo OGs. A reflexive thematic analysis was completed to examine the findings.Results The findings are described in two overarching themes: (1) failing to plan is planning to fail, and (2) balancing life and sports in a pandemic. Extensive preparations were done on an individual and team level. These incorporated mental, tactical, physical, and practical elements. Individual efforts varied and there were indications of certain team differences. The pandemic made the players' everyday lives unpredictable, which was mentally exhausting for some. They coped with the uncertainties in different ways, though this often entailed focusing on the positive aspects. Overall, the players' respective contexts affected their perceptions of the pandemic and the postponement of the OGs, and their appraisals of various stressors and subsequent coping strategies.Conclusion The indications of team differences and variations in individual preparations imply that there was no "correct" way to prepare-all roads led to Tokyo. Experience was beneficial in several ways, including coping with the Olympic environment. Some found coping with the effects of the pandemic mentally exhausting, thus potentially affecting preparations. Still, the players got to practice dealing with unexpected events, which could aid future coping efforts.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1977991/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @phdthesis{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_javadzadehkalahroudifaezeh_2025_1, title = {From Powder to Performance : Microstructure-Fatigue Relationships in PM-HIPed Superalloy and Tool Steel}, author = {Javadzadeh Kalahroudi, Faezeh}, year = {2025}, doi = {10.59217/efzo6587}, url = {2014375}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Karlstads universitet}, keywords = {powder metallurgy; hot isostatic pressing; inconel 625; high-nitrogen tool steel; microstructure; fatigue behavior; defects}, abstract = {Near-net shape manufacturing using powder metallurgy (PM) and hot isostatic pressing (HIP) enables the production of fully isotropic components with control over microstructure and mechanical properties. This approach supports the manufacture of high-performance alloys such as nickel-based superalloys and tool steels, which are widely used in aerospace, energy, and tooling industries. PM-HIP technology can address many of the challenges associated with conventional processing and machining of these alloys.This study investigated the nickel-based superalloy Inconel 625 and a high-nitrogen tool steel, both produced by PM-HIP. The focus was on understanding how manufacturing parameters and resulting microstructural features influence fatigue behavior under different fatigue life regimes. Detailed microstructural characterization and fatigue testing were carried out to evaluate alloy performance and identify fatigue crack initiation mechanisms. To further examine the potential of minimizing post-HIP treatment in near-net shape manufacturing, the surface properties and fatigue behavior of HIPed alloys with and without machining were assessed.The findings showed that non-metallic inclusions acted as fatigue crack initiations in PM-HIPed Inconel 625 in both high cycle and very high cycle fatigue (VHCF) regimes, whereas large grains played a key role in fatigue crack initiation during VHCF, either individually, in conjunction with triple junctions, or by assisting carbonitrides. In PM-HIPed high-nitrogen tool steel, fatigue cracks initiated at non-metallic inclusions in both fatigue regimes, and at clusters of oxides and precipitates under VHCF conditions. These results highlight the importance of optimizing manufacturing parameters and post-processing steps based on the intended application.;This doctoral thesis studies Inconel 625 and high-nitrogen tool steel produced by near-net shape manufacturing using powder metallurgy (PM) and hot isostatic pressing (HIP). The goal is to characterize the microstructure and evaluate fatigue behavior of the alloys, with a focus on understanding how the manufacturing process and resulting microstructural features influence fatigue performance under different loading conditions and life regimes.The study combines detailed microstructural analysis, fatigue testing, and fractography to assess the performance of the alloys and to identify the mechanisms responsible for fatigue crack initiation. In addition, the work evaluates the potential of near-net shape manufacturing to remove the need for post-HIP machining by comparing the surface properties and fatigue behavior of HIPed alloys with and without machining.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2014375/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_sommerladelisabeth_2025, title = {From representation to entanglement : 40 years of media geography}, author = {Sommerlad, Elisabeth and Jansson, André}, year = {2025}, journal = {Scottish Geographical Journal}, doi = {10.1080/14702541.2025.2544917}, url = {1995162}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Routledge}, keywords = {media geography; geomedia studies; postdigital entanglement; reflexive scholarship; interdisciplinary research}, abstract = {Forty years after its publication, Geography, the Media and Popular Culture (1985) by Burgess and Gold remains a seminal text for media geography scholars. In this reflective essay, we revisit the book's significance through autobiographical reflections and re-readings from the perspectives of geography and media studies. Drawing on our personal encounters with the text and the current discussion of future trends in media geography at the 2025 AAG in Detroit, we argue for renewed engagement with the book's relational and critical themes. Rather than viewing the book as a static landmark of representation-oriented media geography, we explore its potential as a dialogical resource for contemporary scholarship invested in entangled, interdisciplinary and geomedia-centred approaches. Through the interweaving of personal memory, critique, and interdisciplinary dialogue, our contribution offers a contextualised reflection on the legacies and future of media geography.}, issn = {1470-2541} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_pranteddulaura_2025, title = {From the “Desk Set” to “Doraemon” : A comparative analysis on the sociotechnical imaginaries of artificial intelligence in news work}, author = {Pranteddu, Laura and Porlezza, Colin and Kuai, Joanne and Komatsu, Tomo}, year = {2025}, journal = {Global Media and China}, volume = {10}, number = {4}, pages = {442--461}, doi = {10.1177/20594364241278961}, url = {1910658}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Sage Publications}, keywords = {artificial intelligence; sociotechnical imaginaries; comparative research; human-machinecommunication; journalistic cultures}, abstract = {Artificial intelligence has become increasingly pervasive throughout the entire news cycle. In response to this trend, this paper explores journalists’ sociotechnical imaginaries concerning the integration of AI in news production, focusing on their perceptions of AI’s opportunities and ethical challenges. The study also examines the influence of diverse media and discourse cultures on these perceptions by conducting problem-centered interviews with journalists from China, Japan, Switzerland, and the UK. Through an inductive thematic analysis of the interviews, the results reveal that journalists across these four countries acknowledge the potential advantages of AI in journalism, such as enhanced efficiency and improved data analysis. However, their expectations regarding human-machine collaboration in news work vary according to cultural contexts. Furthermore, the findings highlight that the interviewed journalists advocate for the design and implementation of AI systems to adhere to ethical standards.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1910658/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_snyderh_2025, title = {Frontline employee lying behaviour shaping the customer experience}, author = {Snyder, H. and Witell, Lars}, year = {2025}, pages = {271--281}, url = {1957004}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Edward Elgar Publishing} } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_enstedtdaniel_2025, title = {Från religionsvetenskapligt fältarbete till icke-konfessionella klassrum}, author = {Enstedt, Daniel and Plank, Katarina}, year = {2025}, pages = {83--100}, url = {1939700}, language = {swe}, publisher = {Högskolan Väst} } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_bthcarina_2025, title = {Fuktrelaterade hudskador}, author = {Bååth, Carina and Källman, Ulrika}, year = {2025}, pages = {181--188}, url = {1997872}, language = {swe}, publisher = {Studentlitteratur AB} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_lindesara_2025, title = {Functionality of oak log wood mould boxes as artificial habitat for the hermit beetle (Osmoderma eremita)}, author = {Linde, Sara and Bellucci Feijen, Linda and Watz, Johan}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of Insect Conservation}, volume = {29}, number = {6}, doi = {10.1007/s10841-025-00725-0}, url = {2018646}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Springer}, keywords = {conservation; endangered species; hollow trees; saproxylic beetles; beetle; conservation management; habitat; species conservation; tree; wood}, abstract = {Abstract: Artificial habitats are used worldwide in conservation efforts to protect endangered species. Wood mould boxes are designed to serve as a suitable artificial environment for saproxylic beetles, whose natural habitat are old hollow trees. We evaluated the functionality of wood mould boxes made of oak logs for the hermit beetle (Osmoderma eremita). We tested if characteristics of the boxes (wood mould volume, pH, and moisture and outer diameter) affected the number of larvae found inside. In addition, we tested if transplantation of larvae from nearby fallen trees into the boxes affected abundance. In 16 of the 26 studied boxes, we found more than one larva, which indicates that the basic design using hollowed-out logs provides a suitable artificial habitat for the hermit beetle. There was a positive relationship between box diameter and abundance and a negative relationship between wood mould pH and abundance. Humidity and wood mould volume had no major effects. Transplantation of larvae into the boxes had a weak positive effect on abundance. Implications for insect conservation: Our study shows that using wood mould boxes as artificial habitat for the hermit beetle may prove valuable before forest management can secure enough natural habitat, and that transplantation of hermit beetles as a conservation measure warrants further investigations. }, issn = {1366-638X}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2018646/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_granbergmikael_2025_1, title = {Fyra perspektiv på modernare kommuner}, author = {Granberg, Mikael}, year = {2025}, pages = {31--52}, url = {1965798}, language = {swe}, publisher = {Södertörns högskola} } @phdthesis{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_almqvistnielsenlena_2025, title = {Förhistorisk tid i skolan : Historiekulturella, arkeologiska och didaktiska perspektiv på läroböcker, undervisningsfilm och platsbesök cirka 1900—2020}, author = {Almqvist Nielsen, Lena}, year = {2025}, doi = {10.59217/pymx8634}, url = {1933615}, language = {swe}, publisher = {Karlstads universitet}, keywords = {prehistory; history education; primary school; historical culture; textbooks}, abstract = {In Swedish schools, the youngest students are taught about the oldest history in a Nordic context, a tradition dating back to before the beginning of the 20th century. This study examines textbooks and educational films from the early 1900s to the 2020s, alongside interviews with students in connection with a visit to a cultural heritage site in the 2020s. The aim is to highlight the knowledge and perspectives on prehistoric times made available to students in textbooks, educational films, and at a visit to a reconstructed Bronze Age farm and rock carving site. Additionally, the study aims to draw attention to the continuity as well as the changes in our understanding of prehistoric times as reflected in educational resources over time.The empirical material is compared with contemporary archaeological research, and the results are related to different dimensions of historical culture. Special interest is directed toward how relationships and the division of labour between women, men, and children have been depicted in textbooks and educational films. The visit to the cultural heritage site is related to historical empathy.The results show that the content of textbooks and educational films often aligns with contemporary archaeological research traditions. Women and men are, however, described primarily in traditional gender roles, and there is a need for a shorter transformation distance between researchers and producers of educational materials. In the films, the portrayal of girls undergoes the most significant change over time. The visit to the cultural heritage site highlighted the importance of students experiencing prehistory with all their senses and meeting museum educators who can convey relevant knowledge about prehistoric times. Furthermore, the results also show the importance of having time for reflection after the visit, as this facilitates students' deepened reflections. ;Vilken kunskap om förhistorisk tid förmedlas i skolans undervisningsresurser och hur väl stämmer den överens med samtida arkeologisk forskning?Runt sekelskiftet 1800 – 1900 sammanstrålar flera aspekter som utgör en utgångspunkt för denna avhandling. Den arkeologiska vetenskapen etableras, den förhistoriska tiden skrivs in i historieämnet och den första filmen om förhistorisk tid spelas in och finns med i skolfilmskataloger fram till 1970-talet.Sedan läroplanen 1878 undervisas de yngsta eleverna om Nordens äldsta historia. Tidigt uppmärksammas också nyttan med undervisningsutflykter och att undervisningen bör grundas på elevernas egna iakttagelser. Avhandlingen belyser förmedling av förhistorisk tid i läroböcker, undervisningsfilmer samt vid ett besök till en kulturarvsplats där elever under en skoldag utforskade livet under bronsåldern.Innehållet i läroböcker och undervisningsfilmer jämförs med arkeologisk forskning. Intresse riktas mot relationer och arbetsfördelning och resultatet visar att kvinnor och män oftast framställs i traditionella könsroller.Resultatet visar även hur en kulturarvsplats kan bidra till en djupare förståelse för människorna som levde under förhistorisk tid och att elevernas historiska empati kan utvecklas och fördjupas när de får uppleva förhistorien med alla sina sinnen.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1933615/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_granbergmikael_2025_2, title = {Förord : Till den nyfikne, ödmjuke och kritiske Stig Montin}, author = {Granberg, Mikael and Tahvilzadeh, Nazem}, year = {2025}, pages = {7--12}, url = {1965793}, language = {swe}, publisher = {Södertörns högskola} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_creutzerkajsa_2025, title = {Förskollärares upplevelser av att integrera digitala verktyg i barns motoriska utveckling}, author = {Creutzer, Kajsa and Olsson, Linnéa and Enochsson, Ann-Britt}, year = {2025}, journal = {Kapet (elektronisk)}, volume = {21}, number = {1}, pages = {54--73}, doi = {10.69826/kapet.2025.58723}, url = {2024395}, language = {swe}, publisher = {Karlstads universitet}, keywords = {digitala verktyg; motorik; grovmotorik; finmotorik; rörelseaktiviteter}, abstract = {Barns användning av digitala medier förknippas ofta med stillasittande och ses ibland som en motsättning till förskollärares uppdrag att främja motorik- och rörelseaktiviteter. Den här studien belyser förskollärares upplevelser av hur digitala verktyg kan användas i samband motorik- och rörelseaktiviteter. För att få en djupare förståelse för hur förskollärare tar sig an detta arbete, genomfördes semistrukturerade intervjuer med verksamma förskollärare. De fick dela med sig av sina upplevelser och tidigare erfarenheter av att använda digitala verktyg i samband med motorik- och rörelseaktiviteter. Resultatet visar att förskollärarna i studien upplever digitala verktyg som ett hjälpverktyg som kan förstärka och ge inspiration till motorik- och rörelseaktiviteter. En slutsats är att användning av digitala verktyg i förskolans verksamhet idag inte alls kopplas till barns stillasittande. Utifrån förskollärarnas uttalande växer bilden fram av en yrkesgrupp som visar att de utvecklat en kompetens för att integrera digitala verktyg i motorik- och rörelseaktiviteter.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2024395/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @techreport{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_albrechtfrederike_2025, title = {Försörjningsberedskap för livsmedel, dricksvatten, energi och transporter och dess motståndskraft mot klimatrelaterade extremer : en kunskapsöversikt}, author = {Albrecht, Frederike and Koivisto, Jenni and Teutschbein, Claudia}, year = {2025}, doi = {10.62061/tzxi9045}, url = {1956807}, language = {swe}, publisher = {Försvarshögskolan (FHS)}, keywords = {security of supply; climate extremes; extreme weather events; food supply; drinking water supply; energy supply; transport; försörjningsberedskap; klimatextremer; extrema väderhändelser; livsmedel; dricksvatten; energi}, abstract = {Denna kunskapsöversikt kartlägger befintlig forskning om försörjningsberedskap för livsmedel, dricksvatten, energi och transport i relation till klimatextremer. Studien undersöker hur klimatrelaterade extremhändelser påverkar dessa försörjningssystem, vilka vetenskapliga modeller och metoder som har utvecklats och använts i tidigare studier, samt vilka behov och utmaningar som kvarstår för framtida forskning. Studien genomförs som en översiktsstudie (scoping review) baserad på en granskning av 140 vetenskapliga artiklar. Resultaten visar att samtliga undersökta sektorer är sårbara för störningar i försörjningskedjor till följd av extrema naturhändelser. Studien redogör för och exemplifierar hur dessa störningar kan uppstå och vilka konsekvenser de kan få inom de olika sektorerna. Försörjningsberedskapen utmanas särskilt av beroendekedjor, som kan finnas inom en sektor eller sträcka sig över flera sektorer. Därför finns ett stort behov av fortsatt forskning om klimatextremers kaskadeffekter som kan påverka försörjningsberedskapen. Mot bakgrund av den pågående klimatförändringen och den ökad risken för sammanlänkade kriser behövs därutöver mer forskning utifrån ett polykrisperspektiv. Översiktsstudien visar även att det finns ett behov att testa och vidareutveckla vetenskapliga modeller som är särskilt anpassade till nordiska förhållanden för att producera mer relevant data och kunskap för regionen.;This literature review maps existing research on the security of supply for the food, drinking water, energy, and transport sectors in the context of climate extremes. The study examines how climate-related extreme weather impacts these supply systems, what scientific models and methods have been developed and applied in previous research, and what challenges remain for future studies. This study is conducted as a scoping review based on an analysis of 140 scientific articles. The results show that supply chains in all examined sectors are vulnerable to disruptions directly or indirectly caused by extreme weather events. The study describes how climate extremes trigger such disruptions and outlines their potential short and longterm consequences. Existing interdependencies within and across multiple sectors pose a substantial challenge to the security of supply. Therefore, further research is needed on the cascading effects of climate extremes and their implications for preparedness for supply chain disruptions. As the climate continues to change, the risk for compound events – where two or more crises occur simultaneously or sequentially – is increasing. Addressing this risk requires additional research from a polycrisis perspective. Furthermore, the review highlights the importance of testing and further developing scientific models specifically adapted to Nordic contexts to generate more relevant data and knowledge for this region.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1956807/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_thorsagerlilyana_2025_1, title = {Förutsättningar för inkludering av särskilt begåvade elever}, author = {Thorsager, Lilyana}, year = {2025}, url = {2034477}, language = {swe}, keywords = {särskild begåvning; inkludering; skolutveckling; aktivitetsteori}, abstract = {Hur utformas en inkluderande skola som främjar särskilt begåvade elevers lärande och utveckling? I presentationen beskrivs ett planerat forskningsprojekt med fokus på förbättringsprocesser avseende inkludering och särskilt begåvade elever i grundskolan.Studien bygger på Change Laboratory (CL) som är en formativ intervention grundad i kulturhistorisk aktivitetsteori. Tillvägagångssättet innebär ett nära samarbete mellan forskare och deltagare, vilket gör det möjligt att producera ny kunskap samtidigt som forskningen kan göra nytta i praktiken. Centralt är att arbetet utgår från deltagarnas och skolans behov och förutsättningar.Genom att tillsammans undersöka verksamheten och rådande motsättningar kan nya insikter och idéer utvecklas. Motsättningar ses som en drivkraft för förändring och ligger till grund för det gemensamma arbetet. Utifrån nya perspektiv på skolans utmaningar och möjligheter utformas en framtidsvision som vägleder insatserna och skapar förutsättningar för ett hållbart inkluderingsarbete.} } @techreport{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_lindholmanna_2025_2, title = {Förutsättningar för läs- och skrivutveckling?  : Samverkan mellan skolor och bibliotek i socialt utsatta område.}, author = {Lindholm, Anna and Walldén, Robert}, year = {2025}, url = {2032807}, language = {swe} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_ljungegelandbirgitta_2025, title = {Games, Physical Activities, and Outdoor Excursions as Powerful Knowledge in Swedish School-Age Educare}, author = {Ljung Egeland, Birgitta and Hjalmarsson, Maria and Carlman, Peter}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of Research in Childhood Education}, doi = {10.1080/02568543.2025.2487084}, url = {1955869}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Taylor & Francis}, keywords = {action learning; extended education; physical activity; powerful knowledge; student roles; transformation}, abstract = {The aim of this collaborative project with Swedish school-age educare (SAEC) teachers was to understand and develop teaching, focusing on games, physical activities, and outdoor excursions. Children's insufficient physical activity is a societal problem, and because most Swedish students age 6 to 9 are enrolled in SAEC, this can be a critical educational arena. The concept of powerful knowledge is used to emphasize knowledge that can help students handle contemporary and future challenges, operationalized here by using a typology of roles students are invited to enter by doing activities. The findings show that some roles are more frequent than others, often connected to voluntariness, free time, and teachers' relational approach. The findings also show that in the transformation of teaching, the how question seem more of a dilemma to the SAEC teachers than the what and why questions. We argue that SAEC teaching offers great possibilities to combine different student roles in a way that is more likely to connect knowledge about games, physical activities, and outdoor excursions to their own or others' lives and society. At the same time, teachers experience great challenges in how to teach in a way that meets the specific goals of SAEC education.}, issn = {0256-8543}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1955869/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_blomthomas_2025, title = {Gastronomic tourism and sustainability: Challenges and opportunities}, author = {Blom, Thomas}, year = {2025}, url = {2020619}, language = {eng}, keywords = {gastronomy tourism; place design; overtourism; local development; destination development}, abstract = {Gastronomy tourism has become an increasingly central part of the global tourism industry, with food and drink being primary drivers of travellers' choice of destinations. Flavour experiences, local ingredients and traditional cooking techniques play a crucial role in creating unique and memorable experiences where culture and identity are at the centre and narrative is a key component. This form of tourism not only offers the opportunity to explore and appreciate new food cultures, but also acts as a catalyst for local economic growth through the possibility of strengthening small-scale producers, restaurants and cafés. At the same time, too rapid an expansion of gastronomy tourism can give rise to challenges such as over-tourism, where the authenticity of products risks being lost. This in turn can lead to a weakening of local identity, undermining both the authentic experience and long-term sustainability. The purpose of this conceptual paper is to discuss place design from a gastronomy tourism perspective in light of the challenges this niche faces in balancing the economic benefits of tourism with the preservation of a destination's cultural and environmental integrity. The discussion relates to the 2030 Agenda and its goals for social, economic and environmentally sustainable development, where strategies to address challenges and promote a long-term, responsible gastronomy tourism are in focus.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2020619/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_brodnkarin_2025, title = {Gathering requirements for IoT-assisted wellbeing in elementary school-a multi-stakeholder perspective}, author = {Brodén, Karin and Andersson, Jonas and Kitkowska, Agnieszka and Ahmad, Awais and Mozelius, Peter}, year = {2025}, journal = {Frontiers in Education}, volume = {10}, doi = {10.3389/feduc.2025.1580666}, url = {1983544}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Frontiers Media S.A.}, keywords = {internet of things (iot); requirements; wellbeing; elementary school; stakeholders}, abstract = {Introduction Students experiencing poor wellbeing in elementary school can suffer lifelong consequences, including low self-esteem or depression. Understanding how to increase student wellbeing through information-based approaches is therefore important. While previous research has explored wellbeing frameworks, this study uniquely investigates the intersection of elementary school wellbeing with Internet of Things (IoT) implementation potential.Method We present the first comprehensive requirements analysis gathered from both staff and students for improving wellbeing in an elementary school in rural Sweden, with the aim of implementing IoT solutions. We collected qualitative data through individual interviews and workshops with 25 staff members and a survey from 464 students. We analyzed the data in an inductively and deductively way, using the Konu and Rimpel & auml;'s wellbeing framework.Results Our novel findings reveal alignment between staff and student perspectives across the framework's categories: having, loving, being and health. One example is the importance of motivation in each learning situation and creating a foundation for good social relations among the students. The requirements related to the health category received the least attention, reflecting less focus on individual student circumstances.Discussion This study contributes new knowledge by detailing wellbeing needs for elementary school and relating them to data-driven innovation, such as IoT, for gathering both objective and subjective information. We also acknowledge that this creates additional demands on current solutions and raises significant privacy concerns in school environments. Future research will incorporate expert IoT knowledge and develop prototype solution based on these identified requirements.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1983544/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_storsvegaute_2025, title = {Gender Diversity in Collaborative Music-making in Norwegian Upper Secondary Schools}, author = {Storsve, Gaute and Johansen, Guro Gravem}, year = {2025}, pages = {15--42}, doi = {10.23865/cdf.253.ch1}, url = {2024249}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Cappelen Damm Akademisk}, keywords = {collaborative music-making; electric guitar and bass; formal; informal; and non-formal learning; gender diversity; learning contexts}, abstract = {This article examines how students of diverse gender identities experience collaborative music-making in formal, informal, and non-formal music making contexts in and around the music program in Norwegian upper secondary schools. While previous research on gender in music education has largely relied on a binary understanding of gender, this study challenges such frameworks by conceptualizing gender as a spectrum, drawing on the theories of Judith Butler and Karen Barad on performativity. By investigating how gendered norms shape participation in different music-making contexts, the study contributes to a more nuanced understanding of the relationship between gender and collaborative music-making. Empirical material was generated through participatory observation and qualitative interviews with nine students (three girls, three nonbinary individuals, and three boys) specializing in electric guitar or bass across four schools.The insights indicate that gender identity is a key factor shaping access to music making contexts, musical roles, and collaborative experiences. Male students engaged actively across all three domains, female students primarily participated in formal and non-formal settings, while non-binary students gravitated toward informal contexts or sought greater involvement in them.The study underscores the need for more inclusive educational approaches that recognize gender diversity and critically address how different collaborativemusic-making contexts provide distinct performative possibilities. It highlights the importance of educators being aware of implicit gendered expectations in  different music-making contexts and fostering opportunities for participation that do not reinforce exclusionary norms. By challenging traditional gender binaries in music education and conceptualizing gender performativity as a spectrum of lived experiences, this study calls for a rethinking of how music-making contexts can be more equitably structured and made accessible to students of allgender identities.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2024249/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_ibsenhilde_2025, title = {Gender Justice and Food Security in Cape Town, South Africa}, author = {Ibsen, Hilde and Engel-Hills, Penelope}, year = {2025}, volume = {8}, pages = {166--171}, doi = {10.34190/icgr.8.1.3341}, url = {1979084}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Academic Conferences and Publishing International Limited}, keywords = {gender and justice; food insecurity; community-based research; critical feminist theory; south africa}, abstract = {The food and nutrition challenges in Cape Town are complex and reflect historical legacies of colonialism and apartheid as well as the impact of contemporary neoliberal policy leading to extremes in socio-economic status. The right to food is enshrined in the South African constitution, yet there is an intersection between food, gender and injustice that prevails in marginalised communities in Cape Town, which is regarded to be one of the most unequal cities in the world and facing great social vulnerability. Rapid urbanisation, climate change, intensity of droughts and flooding, land speculation and shrinking quotas for small-scale fishing put pressure on the city’s food system and reduce citizens access to nutritious food. A survey of 1 060 township households from 2011 showed that 80% of low-income households in Cape Town experience food insecurity. It is now acknowledged that COVID-19 exacerbated food insecurity, and that the city has high levels of poverty induced hunger and a lack of effective response from politicians. In the post-COVID period, and with the ongoing global crisis, food prices have escalated sharply, affecting those that are the most vulnerable. At the tail end of unjust food systems are women and children, and furthermore, women-headed households are in general more food insecure than male-headed. This paper contributes to an important issue in gender research, namely the intersection between gender justice and food security. The case study is carried out in a coastal community on the Cape Peninsula of the Western Cape, South Africa where a majority of the population experience food insecurity and frequent hunger. We explore how women in the community engage in activities that can contribute to improving food security, their motivation for taking action and for advocating for just and inclusive food systems. The study draws on a methodology of co-creation of knowledge, which is embedded in a critical feminist research tradition and that addresses the lived experiences of people in the community. Copyright the authors, } } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_pavlidisgeorge_2025, title = {Gendered associations of situational and dispositional factors with exclusion from social relations and loneliness in older age}, author = {Pavlidis, George}, year = {2025}, journal = {Frontiers in Public Health}, volume = {13}, doi = {10.3389/fpubh.2025.1445662}, url = {1936184}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Frontiers Media S.A.}, keywords = {personality; exclusion from social relations; aging; loneliness; gender}, abstract = {Background: States of exclusion from social relations (ESR) refers to severe social isolation in older age that is not always typified by increased loneliness. Relevant deficiencies in the social network of older persons may be gendered and associated with personality and socioeconomic barriers, with direct implications for older persons’ welfare. Although the contribution of personality traits and socioeconomic barriers in shaping ESR states in older age are often debated, empirical evidence that addresses their unique contribution is limited. Therefore, the aim of this study was to examine the gender-stratified associations of situational (e.g., marital status, socioeconomic conditions) and dispositional factors (i.e., personality traits) with ESR states and loneliness in older age.Methods: A cross-sectional and gender-stratified secondary analysis of a sample (N = 36,814) from the Survey on Health, Aging, and Retirement in Europe was conducted using logistic regression models.Results: The probability of ESR was higher among older men. Certain situational factors (e.g., widowed, never married) significantly increased the probabilities of ESR for both genders, while other (e.g., divorce) had a gender-specific significance. Less extraversion among older women and less conscientiousness among older men was associated with an increased probability of ESR in later life. Within ESR states, older men living alone and older women who are less extraverted were more at-risk of loneliness.Conclusion: Situational factors are more predictive of ESR states than personality traits, yet a gendered perspective is needed when assessing the risk factors of ESR and loneliness in later life.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1936184/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_bellstrmpeter_2025_1, title = {Generativ Artificiell Intelligens (GAI) : Utmaningar och lösningar för undervisning och examination medexempel från tre kurser i webbutveckling}, author = {Bellström, Peter and Sjöberg, Pierre and Vestin, Alexander}, year = {2025}, pages = {73--91}, doi = {10.59217/dwpm9517}, url = {2030152}, language = {swe}, publisher = {Karlstads universitet}, abstract = {På senare år har inte bara studenter utan också lärare och forskare i allthögre grad använt sig av AI. Detta påverkar givetvis hur vi i högreutbildning inte bara undervisar om och med GAI, utan också hur vi iexaminerande moment hanterar GAI. Ett område där GAI kan varaanvändbart, och ibland till och med bra, är för att generera program-kod, inte minst programkod för webbapplikationer. I föreliggandekapitel tar vi därför avstamp i tre kurser i webbutveckling: HTML ochCSS för webbutveckling, JavaScript för webbutveckling och Server-programmering i JavaScript. Vi beskriver hur vi har arbetat med GAIi relation till både undervisning och examination. I kapitlet presenterarvi tre utmaningar, illustrerade som en pyramid, där övertro på GAIutgör toppen på pyramiden, att använda GAI i samband medexaminerande moment utgör mittenskiktet på pyramiden och promptengineering, hallucinationer samt dokumentation utgör bottenskiktetpå pyramiden. I kapitlet presenterar och diskuterar vi också delösningar vi har arbetat fram och tillämpat under kursinstansernaVT2024 och VT2025 för att komma till rätta med utmaningarna, elleråtminstone komma ett steg närmare tänkbara och genomförbaralösningar för dessa.} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_fredrikssonodd_2025, title = {Generative AI conditions influencing customer and service co-worker outputs : The core role of Human−GenAI service interactions}, author = {Fredriksson, Odd and Sebhatu, Samuel Petros and Kullander, Olga}, year = {2025}, pages = {270--277}, url = {1998477}, language = {eng}, keywords = {customer service interactions; human−genai interactions; service quality; ai-driven service quality; co-worker; service outputs}, abstract = {This paper contributes to service research by exploring the role of human−GenAI interactions for enhancing service co-worker and customer outputs. It adds to the limited body of research on human−GenAI interactions in customer support service operations, expanding on Parasuraman’s (2010) conceptual model and Ferraro et al.’s (2024) study of chatbot responses to customers’ enquiries. The purpose of this paper is to propose a conceptual model of Human−GenAI service interactions influencing service outputs in a triadic actor perspective. Illustrative examples from a mixed-methods approach case study of two support centers of a European electric vehicle manufacturer are provided.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1998477/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_klimamatej_2025, title = {Genetic algorithm for path-based testing of component outage situations in IoT system processes}, author = {Klima, Matej and Bures, Miroslav and Ahmed, Bestoun S. and Hindy, Hanan and Bellekens, Xavier A. and Gargantini, Angelo}, year = {2025}, journal = {Applied Soft Computing}, volume = {185}, doi = {10.1016/j.asoc.2025.113854}, url = {2013547}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, keywords = {ability testing; electron device testing; model checking; outages; problem solving; statistical tests; component outage; model based testing; network connectivity; path-based; path-based testing; system process; systems operation; test automation; test coverage criteria; testing technique; genetic algorithms}, abstract = {Component outages often affect IoT system operations and processes. These components can be physical devices, infrastructure parts, or system modules. Among other possible causes, outages are often due to limited or intermittent network connectivity. To ensure reliable operations, connection outage scenarios must be reviewed systematically, which is especially important for critical systems. Path-based testing techniques are preferable for this task, as they sequence events in the system and, therefore, allow to verify the effects of the limited network connectivity on the system processes. Because the available path-based testing techniques provide only a limited ability to solve this problem effectively, in this study, we propose an adaptation of a genetic algorithm to generate specialized test paths from a model that captures the system under test processes. Compared with the four path-based testing alternatives for solving the testing problem, the proposed algorithm yielded the best results in all four defined test set metrics for the two defined test coverage criteria. Regarding the average total length of the test paths, which served as a proxy for testing costs, those produced by the proposed adapted genetic algorithm outperformed the best of the proposed baselines by 23.5% and 29% for individual test coverage criteria. }, issn = {1568-4946} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_isacssonalexander_2025, title = {Gifts as Media in the Construction of Princes : A Case Study of Duke Johan of Östergötland}, author = {Isacsson, Alexander}, year = {2025}, journal = {The Sixteenth Century Journal}, volume = {56}, number = {2}, pages = {373--393}, doi = {10.1086/735051}, url = {2011327}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Sixteenth Century Journal Publishers, Inc.}, abstract = {This article examines the media construction of Duke Johan of Östergötland (1589–1618), a Swedish prince, through the lens of his recorded gift giving practices. It posits that gifts should be conceptualized as media, shaping the construction of Duke Johan as a ruler and virtuous prince, both in the early seventeenth century and for posterity. By analyzing the remediation of Duke Johan’s gift giving practices in primary sources such as account books, letters, testaments, and funeral sermons, this study proposes a novel approach to gift analysis. It emphasizes that all archives are media archives, suggesting implications for understanding princes not only as producers and content of media but also as media entities themselves.}, issn = {0361-0160} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_maurerpeter_2025_1, title = {Glauben nur Gleichgesinnte? : Einflussfaktoren auf die Glaubwürdigkeit von Verschwörungstheorien auf YouTube im Zuge der Corona-Pandemie.}, author = {Maurer, Peter and Christ, Katharina and Dettmar, Burkhard}, year = {2025}, url = {1996077}, language = {ger} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_suciun_2025, title = {Global random walk for one-dimensional one-phase Stefan-type moving-boundary problems : simulation results}, author = {Suciu, N. and Nepal, Surendra and Wondmagegne, Yosief and Ögren, M. and Muntean, Adrian}, year = {2025}, journal = {Computational and Applied Mathematics}, volume = {44}, number = {7}, doi = {10.1007/s40314-025-03334-4}, url = {1987203}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Springer Nature}, keywords = {diffusion in rubber; finite element approximation; global random walk approximation; order of convergence; stefan-type moving-boundary problems; approximation algorithms; benchmarking; boundary conditions; boundary value problems; convergence of numerical methods; random processes; finite element approximations; global random walk; moving boundaries; moving boundary problems; one-dimensional; stefan type; stefan-type moving-boundary problem; rubber}, abstract = {This work presents global random walk approximations of solutions to one-dimensional Stefan-type moving-boundary problems. We are particularly interested in the case when the moving boundary is driven by an explicit representation of its speed. This situation is usually referred to in the literature as moving-boundary problem with kinetic condition. As a direct application, we propose a numerical scheme to forecast the penetration of small diffusants into a rubber-based material. To check the quality of our results, we compare the numerical results obtained by global random walks either using the analytical solution to selected benchmark cases or relying on finite element approximations with a priori known convergence rates. It turns out that the global random walk concept can be used to produce good quality approximations of the weak solutions to the target class of problems. }, issn = {2238-3603}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1987203/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @phdthesis{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_rocksebastianl_2025_3, title = {Glochidiosis and behaviour}, author = {Rock, Sebastian L.}, year = {2025}, doi = {10.59217/ogie5789}, url = {1950813}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Karlstads universitet}, keywords = {unionida; glochidia; parasitology; behavioural ecology; host manupilation}, abstract = {Freshwater mussels in the order Unionida are a highly endangered and globally distributed taxon of parasitic bivalves. Consequently, many conservation and reintroduction projects have emerged to protect this valuable order. Adult mussels release parasitic larvae (glochidia) that affix themselves to their hosts, typically the gills of fish, where they become encysted in the tissue and metamorphose into juveniles; later, excysting as juveniles to develop into free-living adults in the sediment, completing the lifecycle. As Unionids are well-known ecosystem engineers, reintroduction efforts are generally met with support. However, members of the public unfamiliar with the scientific literature often have reservations when learning that the restoration project aims to introduce parasites to their local waterways. Little is known about the impacts of glochidiosis on host fishes; however, most effects are negative. With the growth of mussel conservation projects, more fish will be exposed to these negative impacts. In this dissertation, I explore the parasitic interactions of two of Europe’s most endangered mussels with some of their respective host fishes. I initially produced a general literature review to summarize all previous work on the topic and better understand which aspects needed the most attention (Paper I). From this, I surmised that the behavioural and molecular impacts of glochidiosis were the least studied and that there was a general over-representation of the interaction between the freshwater pearl mussel (Margaritifera margaritifera) and its salmonid hosts, a highly specialized interaction not well-suited for cross-species generalizations. I followed Paper I with an investigation into the impacts of infestation by the thick-shelled river mussel (Unio crassus) on the schooling behaviour of its host minnow (Phoxinus phoxinus; Paper II), and the impacts of both adult and larval life stages of U. crassus on the predator-prey interactions of its host bullhead (Cottus gobio) with a prey gammarid (Paper III). The results of Papers II and III suggested that unionid mussels may manipulate host behaviour; to test this hypothesis, a year-long field study was conducted on the movement patterns and habitat choice of brown trout (Salmo trutta) when infested with glochidia from M. margaritifera, the species most likely to express an extended phenotype (Paper IV), as speculated in Paper I. This investigation provided evidence in support of an expressed extended phenotype by a unionid mussel on its host fish.;Unionid mussels are a unique order of bivalves characterised by the presence of a parasitic larval life stage, known as a glochidium. In this dissertation, I explore the behavioural effects of glochidiosis (the condition of bearing glochidia) on common hosts of Europe’s most endangered unionids. The dissertation includes a general review of the effects of glochidiosis, two laboratory studies, and a year-long field study. The results presented here demonstrate that glochidia induce effects on their host fish similar to those caused by other parasites, including reduced growth, decreased swimming performance, and a general preference for calmer water and more structurally complex habitats. Together, the behavioural alterations induced by glochidiosis may benefit unionid recruitment, as infested host fish may transport excysting juvenile mussels to habitats favourable for later development. This provides evidence for the presence of an extended phenotype in unionids.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1950813/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_bastinbrieuc_2025, title = {GPTAlly : A Safety-Oriented System for Human-Robot Collaboration Based on Foundation Models}, author = {Bastin, Brieuc and Hasegawa, Soichi and Solis, Jorge and Ronsse, Renaud and Benoit, Macq and El Hafi, Lotfi and Garcia, Gustavo and Taniguchi, Tadahiro}, year = {2025}, pages = {878--884}, doi = {10.1109/SII59315.2025.10870936}, url = {1938816}, language = {eng}, publisher = {IEEE}, abstract = {As robots increasingly integrate into the workplace, Human-Robot Collaboration (HRC) has become increasingly important. However, most HRC solutions are based on pre-programmed tasks and use fixed safety parameters, which keeps humans out of the loop. To overcome this, HRC solutions that can easily adapt to human preferences during the operation as well as their safety precautions considering the familiarity with robots are necessary. In this paper, we introduce GPTAlly, a novel safety-oriented system for HRC that leverages the emerging capabilities of Large Language Models (LLMs). GPTAlly uses LLMs to 1) infer users’ subjective safety perceptions to modify the parameters of a Safety Index algorithm; 2) decide on subsequent actions when the robot stops to prevent unwanted collisions; and 3) re-shape the robot arm trajectories based on user instructions. We subjectively evaluate the robot’s behavior by comparing the safety perception of GPT-4 to the participants. We also evaluate the accuracy of natural language-based robot programming of decision-making requests. The results show that GPTAlly infers safety perception similarly to humans, and achieves an average of 80% of accuracy in decision-making, with few instances under 50%. Code available at: https://axtiop.github.io/GPTAlly} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_mahmoudiarezou_2025, title = {GPTOR : Gridded GA and PSO-based task offloading and ordering in IoT-edge-cloud computing}, author = {Mahmoudi, Arezou and Farzinvash, Leili and Taheri, Javid}, year = {2025}, journal = {Results in Engineering (RINENG)}, volume = {25}, doi = {10.1016/j.rineng.2025.104196}, url = {1940148}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, keywords = {cloud platforms; computation offloading; mobile edge computing; optimization algorithms; particle swarm optimization (pso); cloud layers; cloud-computing; customized operator; edge computing; gridding; particle swarm; particle swarm optimization; swarm optimization; task offloading; task orders; genetic algorithms}, abstract = {Edge computing is a key technology that provides computational resources close to IoT devices. One of the primary challenges in edge computing is determining whether to execute computation-intensive and time-sensitive tasks locally, or to offload them to edge and cloud computing resources, as well as to order them for execution according to their deadlines. Various offloading algorithms have been proposed for these systems, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. Several studies did not exploit all the IoT, edge, and cloud layers, whereas others only considered a few criteria for decision making on task offloading. Other approaches used greedy methods that could not provide high-quality solutions or employed standard optimization algorithms, which took a long time to converge. In this study, we propose an improved genetic algorithm for joint task offloading and ordering to distribute tasks across the IoT, edge, and cloud layers. It includes a novel population initialization scheme that uses various methods, including particle swarm optimization. To increase the convergence speed, the proposed algorithm (GPTOR) splits the solution space into several areas, which is called gridding. The simulation results illustrate that our algorithm outperforms previous schemes by 41.07%, 26.25%, and 28.33% in terms of average delay, monetary cost, and energy consumption, respectively. }, issn = {2590-1230}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1940148/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_fuchsjrgen_2025_2, title = {Grothendieck-Verdier duality in categories of bimodules and weak module functors}, author = {Fuchs, Jürgen and Schaumann, Gregor and Schweigert, Christoph and Wood, Simon}, year = {2025}, volume = {813}, pages = {211--234}, doi = {10.1090/conm/813/16289}, url = {1964327}, language = {eng}, publisher = {American Mathematical Society (AMS)}, abstract = {Various monoidal categories, including suitable representation categories of vertex operator algebras, admit natural Grothendieck-Verdier duality structures. We recall that such a Grothendieck-Verdier category comes with two tensor products which should be related by distributors obeying pentagon identities. We discuss in which circumstances these distributors are isomorphisms. This is achieved by taking the perspective of module categories over monoidal categories, using in particular the natural weak module functor structure of internal Homs and internal coHoms. As an illustration, we exhibit these concepts concretely in the case of categories of bimodules over associative algebras. } } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_fuchsjrgen_2025_3, title = {Grothendieck-Verdier module categories, Frobenius algebras and relative Serre functors}, author = {Fuchs, Jürgen and Schaumann, Gregor and Schweigert, Christoph and Wood, Simon}, year = {2025}, journal = {Advances in Mathematics}, volume = {475}, doi = {10.1016/j.aim.2025.110325}, url = {1965073}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, keywords = {autonomous categories; frobenius algebras; grothendieck-verdier categories; module categories}, abstract = {We develop the theory of module categories over a Grothendieck-Verdier category C, i.e. a monoidal category with a dualizing object and hence a duality structure more general than rigidity. Such a category comes with two monoidal structures ⊗ and [Figure presented] which are related by non-invertible morphisms and which we treat on an equal footing. Quite generally, non-invertible structure morphisms play a dominant role in this theory. In any Grothendieck-Verdier module category M we find two distinguished subcategories [Figure presented] and Mˆ⊗, which can be characterized by certain structure morphisms being actually invertible. The internal Hom Am:=Hom_(m,m) of an object m in Mˆ⊗ that is a C-generator is an algebra such that mod-Am is equivalent to M as a module category. Crucially, the subcategories [Figure presented] and Mˆ⊗ are precisely those on which a relative Serre functor can be defined. This relative Serre functor furnishes an equivalence [Figure presented], and any isomorphism m→≅S(m) endows the algebra Am with the structure of a Grothendieck-Verdier Frobenius algebra. }, issn = {0001-8708}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1965073/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_melinsa_2025_1, title = {Grundskolans pionjärer: lärares arbetsförhållanden i tider av förändring, 1965–1969}, author = {Melin, Åsa}, year = {2025}, url = {1957681}, language = {swe}, abstract = {År 1962 togs beslutet om den nioåriga grundskolan. Uppfattningarna om hur reformeringen av skolväsendet skulle påverka lärarnas arbetsförhållanden skilde sig åt. Kort därefter, i april 1964, tillsatte således Kungl. Maj:t, efter samråd med lärarnas fackliga organisationer och som resultat av förhandlingarna gällande grundskolans genomförande, en utredning rörande lärares arbetsförhållanden (ULA). Utredningen hade till uppgift att dels kartlägga lärarnas hela arbetssituation, vilket gjordes genom att bland annat utreda lärarnas arbetstid under ett år och fördelning på olika aktiviteter, dels att kunna föreslå rationaliseringsinsatser gällande lärarnas arbete. Utredningen av dåvarande gymnasier och realskolor gjordes läsåret 1965/66 och utredningen för grundskolans lärare 1968/69. Resultaten av utredningarna är redovisade i betänkandena SOU 1971:53–55.Enligt utredarna fanns inte lärarnas arbetsuppgifter i den nya grundskolan tillräckligt tydligt beskrivet, vilket medförde att de själva preciserade vad som skulle innefattas i begreppet lärararbete. Det var Statistiska centralbyråns utredningsinstitut som samlade in uppgifterna och lärare fyllde i särskilt utarbetade formulär, även intervjuer och fältstudier gjordes. Material från SCB:s utredningsinstitut finns på Riksarkivet och är tänkt att användas för att dels undersöka hur utredarna definierade lärararbete, dels hur lärarna uppfattade sin arbetssituation i den nyinrättade grundskolan.En hel del forskning om lärares arbetsförhållanden rör stress, vad som motiverar lärare, genusstrukturer och liknande men också hur kommunaliseringen och marknadiseringen av skolan påverkar arbetsförhållanden.1 Vi vet mindre om lärarnas arbetsförhållanden i den nyinrättade grundskolan. Det finns flera delar i ovan nämnda material som är av intresse. Exempelvis gjordes en kartläggning av det lärararbete som genomfördes under ferierna. Kan kartläggningen möjligen säga något om ”lärares långa sommarlov” som använts som argument i nutida debatter gällande lärares arbetsförhållanden?2 Vidare kan lärares rangordning och skattning av arbetsmoment säga något om vilka arbetsuppgifter lärarna hade, och förväntades ha, vilka arbetsuppgifter som upptog uppfattades ta mer eller mindre tid samt att inskickat material från lärare kan ge kännedom om lärarnas föreställningar om lärarjobbet, då grunden lades för dagens grundskola.Denna presentation är en början på ett tänkt projekt där lärare (och framöver rimligen lärarutbildning) är i fokus. Jag önskar synpunkter på de idéer som kommer presenteras likväl som förslag på relevanta frågeställningar.} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_wallamaria_2025, title = {Guardians’ views on digital tools in preschool}, author = {Walla, Maria and Palmér, Hanna and van Bommel, Jorryt}, year = {2025}, url = {1991149}, language = {swe} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_stensekearupgustav_2025_1, title = {Guest editorial: Legal geography : discussions across borders, scales and landscapes}, author = {Stenseke Arup, Gustav and Kanellopoulou, Evgenia}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of Property, Planning and Environmental Law}, volume = {17}, number = {2-3}, pages = {69--71}, doi = {10.1108/jppel-09-2025-071}, url = {2012782}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Emerald Group Publishing Limited}, keywords = {legal geography; rättsgeografi}, issn = {2514-9407} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_wangy_2025_1, title = {"Guided by the science" : A keyword analysis of government ministers' and scientists' stance in the UK government's COVID-19 press briefings}, author = {Wang, Y.}, year = {2025}, journal = {Text & Talk}, volume = {45}, number = {3}, pages = {413--435}, doi = {10.1515/text-2023-0100}, url = {1924127}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Mouton de Gruyter}, keywords = {stance; public health emergency communication; politicians; scientists; covid-19; uk press briefings}, abstract = {During the COVID-19 pandemic, the UK government used TV press briefings, involving government ministers as well as scientific and medical experts to update the public on the spread of the virus, advances in understanding the disease, and preventive measures. These briefings provide a valuable linguistic resource to study how science is disseminated and used by scientists and politicians in emergency risk communication. To this end, a corpus has been compiled, consisting of transcripts of 150 briefings of approximately 100 h, with a total of 996,040 words. This study uses text dispersion keyness to derive keywords that characterize the discourse of scientists and politicians, respectively. Focusing on stance markers, the study reveals different rhetorical strategies for persuasion used by the two parties in public health emergency communication. Specifically, the scientists employ cautious reasoning and restrained confidence, while the ministers use a war-on-coronavirus narrative with unrestrained confidence, in the framing of the disease and scientific development.}, issn = {1860-7330} } @book{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_kristenssonper_2025, title = {Handbook of service experience}, author = {Kristensson, Per and Witell, Lars and Zaki, M.}, year = {2025}, pages = {1--400}, doi = {10.4337/9781035300198}, url = {1957001}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Edward Elgar Publishing}, abstract = {This prescient Handbook adopts an overarching perspective on service experiences in business contexts. Incorporating up-to-date research and empirical case studies, chapters focus on customer experience design, innovation and management in the digital era. The Handbook of Service Experience sheds new light on the field, presenting novel theoretical and managerial insights to enhance our understanding of this complex area. Global experts from academia and practice contribute by addressing key themes, including theoretically conceptualising the service experience and exploring how to leverage digital technologies to better design, innovate and manage customer experience, whilst also acknowledging sustainability considerations, risks and ethical implications. They present different perspectives across various public and private sectors, such as healthcare and the fast-food industry, as well as B2B services, to improve understanding of what a service experience is, how it can be facilitated, when it occurs, and why it is important. Comprehensive in scope, this unique Handbook is an invaluable resource for students and academics in business administration, digital marketing and service design, and organisational, social and occupational psychology. Its detailed practical applications and examinations of service experience will also be highly beneficial to professionals and entrepreneurs alike.} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_lampertpeter_2025, title = {Hands-on learning with 3D-printed flower models}, author = {Lampert, Peter and Pany, Peter and Gericke, Niklas}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of Biological Education}, volume = {59}, number = {1}, pages = {181--191}, doi = {10.1080/00219266.2023.2282427}, url = {1824213}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Routledge}, keywords = {plant blindness; flower models; 3d printing; biodiversity; teaching approach}, abstract = {Sustaining a broad diversity of plants is key for a sustainable future. For instance, providing a variety of flowering plants in urban and agricultural landscapes mitigates the current decline of pollinators and biodiversity in general. Therefore, educating about the diversity of flowering plants has high current relevance for biology and environmental education. Unfortunately, students have little knowledge about plant diversity and find botanical topics often uninteresting. Therefore, this paper presents and discusses an engaging teaching approach, where students engage in a role-play with 3D-printed flower models to learn how the morphology of plants affects different insect pollinator groups. To gain insights into students’ experiences with the flower models, guided interviews were conducted one week after this role-play. The interview results show that the students were not only motivated to engage in the role-play, but also gained content knowledge on how the diversity of flowers affects insect pollinators. Hence, the approach highlights how 3D printing can contribute to design teaching approaches that engage students in hands-on activities in order to foster their understanding of flower diversity. }, issn = {0021-9266}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1824213/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_yimermarkosfisseha_2025, title = {Hardy-hilbert type inequalities on homogeneous groups-an introduction and generalization to the kernel case}, author = {Yimer, Markos fisseha and Persson, Lars-Erik and Ruzhansky, Michael and Samko, Natasha and Ayele, Egaye gedif}, year = {2025}, journal = {Mathematical Inequalities & Applications}, volume = {28}, number = {2}, pages = {239--255}, doi = {10.7153/mia-2025-28-16}, url = {1963606}, language = {eng}, publisher = {ELEMENT}, keywords = {inequalities; hardy's inequality; hardy-hilberts inequality; hyperbolic spaces; homogeneous groups; cartan-hadamard manifolds.}, abstract = {There is a lot of information available concerning Hardy-Hilbert type inequalities in one or more dimensions. In this paper we introduce the development of such inequalities on homogeneous groups. Moreover, we point out a unification of several of the Hardy-Hilbert type inequalities in the classical case to a general kernel case. Finally, we generalize these results to the homogeneous group case.}, issn = {1331-4343} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_wojnickakatarzyna_2025, title = {He leads a lonely life : single men’s narratives of dating and relationships in the context of transnational migration}, author = {Wojnicka, Katarzyna and Priori, Andrea and Mellström, Ulf and Henriksson, Andreas}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of ethnic and migration studies}, volume = {51}, number = {1}, pages = {141--158}, doi = {10.1080/1369183X.2024.2393673}, url = {1897562}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Routledge}, abstract = {This paper presents findings from a qualitative research project examining the dating narratives of single migrant men residing in Sweden and Italy. The study, analyzing 48 interviews with individuals from Syrian, Polish, Bangladeshi and Romanian backgrounds, along with ethnographic observations, employs a theoretical framework rooted in sexual capital theory and critical studies on men and masculinities. The analysis sheds light on the challenges faced by heterosexual single migrant men in their pursuit of intimate partners, attributing these difficulties to lower levels of social, economic and cultural capital, as well as the influence of their specific masculinities, which may be perceived as less attractive within the host societies. The paper argues that the migrant experience can be viewed as a distinctive sexual field wherein individuals encounter unique dynamics and obstacles in the realm of intimate relationships. The implications of these findings extend beyond the personal experiences of migrant men, offering insights into the broader socio-cultural landscape of host societies and the complex interplay between migration, masculinity and intimate relationships. }, issn = {1369-183X}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1897562/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_vaneerbeekpeter_2025, title = {Healthcare platform companies and (dis-)embedding strategies : restructuring the Swedish public primary care}, author = {van Eerbeek, Peter}, year = {2025}, journal = {Geografiska Annaler. Series B, Human Geography}, doi = {10.1080/04353684.2025.2503841}, url = {1977797}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Taylor & Francis}, keywords = {digital labour platform; healthcare; (dis-)embeddedness; financialization; digital data; public sector}, abstract = {While research on the platform economy is thriving, platform companies operating in the public sphere remain understudied. The present article contributes to narrow this research gap, by analysing the emergence of healthcare platform companies (HPCs, hereafter) in the Swedish public healthcare sector. HPCs provide app-based consultations, matching healthcare professionals with patients. These are relatively new private for-profit actors that are restructuring the geography of the Swedish public primary care. The paper deploys the notion of (dis-)embeddedness to analyse HPCs' expansion strategies, foregrounding two interrelated aspects. First, how HPCs territorially (dis-)embed in/from Regions to maximize reimbursement from public finances, using a parallel system of primary care financing by providing app-based consultations at the national scale. Second, how HPCs simultaneously embed in transnational networks of speculative capital, raising investments to offset losses and fund further expansion. Drawing on critical platform and digital data studies, this article examines how the speculative valorization of data, extracted via app-based service provision and central to valuation processes of platform companies, can account for HPCs' rapid expansion despite sustained losses. HPCs' data extraction practices push the frontier of commodification in the public primary care beyond the provision of services, while their expansion strategies further financialization.}, issn = {0435-3684}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1977797/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_nordstrmmarie_2025, title = {Healthy family traditions and personal health assets – salutogenic resources for oral health among young adults in vulnerable communities in South Africa : a qualitative study}, author = {Nordström, Marie and Lindmark, Ulrika and Wolf, Eva and Ralephenya, Tshakane and Mtyongwe, Deliwe and Kearney, Angelique and Sodo, Pumla and Malele-Kolisa, Yolanda}, year = {2025}, journal = {BMC Oral Health}, volume = {25}, number = {1}, doi = {10.1186/s12903-025-06941-z}, url = {2000466}, language = {eng}, publisher = {BioMed Central (BMC)}, abstract = {Background Dental caries is a global public health problem with persistent inequalities. Research with a salutogenic perspective, as in, a focus on health factors, can provide important knowledge to be used in health promotion. The aim was to explore salutogenic resources among dental caries-free young adults living in vulnerable communities in South Africa.Methods A total of 32 participants (28 females, 4 males, mean age 26.2 years) with no previous caries experience were purposively recruited from two under-resourced townships. The qualitative data from interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed, and analyzed via qualitative content analysis.Results The resulting theme, A salutogenic foundation for oral health: preservation of traditions and use of personal health assets as protection against challenges, comprised two categories: (1) Individual health assets and early intergenerational learning, and (2) Ability to apply learned health strategies. Having individual health assets and tools for coping, early learning experiences by positive family influence, being exposed to healthy traditions during hardships, and the ability to apply learned health strategies were important salutogenic resources. Together, these resources formed a salutogenic foundation for oral health which enabled individuals to develop healthy routines, make healthy choices for oral health, and maintain oral health when encountering challenges and hardships.Conclusions Salutogenic resources for oral health empowered individuals from vulnerable communities to maintain oral health. This suggests that future health promotion interventions should be considered and directed at multiple levels, targeting individual, family, community, and structural factors to promote sustainable oral health.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2000466/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @phdthesis{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_stoilovavelizara_2025_1, title = {Helping fish pass dams - Is behavioural guidance the solution?}, author = {Stoilova, Velizara}, year = {2025}, doi = {10.59217/kzws6637}, url = {2000332}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Karlstads universitet}, keywords = {behavioural barriers; downstream migration; fish passage; guidance barriers; kelt; river connectivity; salmonids; silver eel; smolt; social buffering; stress physiology}, abstract = {River fragmentation worldwide, caused by hydropower facilities and other manmade infrastructure, is disrupting the critical migrations of freshwater migratory fish species, contributing to steep population declines. Historically, research and management have placed emphasis on upstream passage, but in recent decades the importance of safe and effective downstream passage has become increasingly recognised as a necessary step to allow river connectivity for migrating fish. A key challenge for the protection of out-migrating species is that fish instinctively follow the main river flow, which at hydropower sites is often directed toward turbine intakes. Even when bypass solution is available, without sufficient flow redirected towards the bypass, it is frequently not found by the fish, unless a guidance system is implemented. Physical guidance structures, such as fine screens, have been used successfully to guide fish at small to medium power plants, yet remain difficult to scale up at larger facilities. To overcome this issue, behavioural guidance systems have been investigated as potential alternatives to physical guidance. These approaches use different behavioural stimuli to guide fish toward safe passage routes. They are often easier to implement and scale up, but so far, their fish protection performance has yielded mixed results, which raises questions about their broader applicability. Therefore, there is a pressing need for passage solutions that are both effective at guiding and protecting fish, while also being easy to build, maintain, and upscale.This thesis contributes to the field of fish passage by growing knowledge on existing guidance barriers and by carrying out research on novel guidance methods, after reviewing studies on behavioural guidance to identify knowledge gaps. The experimental work was carried out in a large ethohydraulic flume, where various guidance barriers were studied for different diadromous species and life stages. The results showed that behavioural bubble curtains were not suitable for eel guidance when compared to a physical net solution. On the other hand, a newly developed solution, that passively moves with the flow, termed the ‘dancing rods’ barrier, proved effective for guiding salmon smolts. Furthermore, the post-spawning stage of brown trout was tested with localised flow injection, which elicited changes in swimming behaviour in the kelts, demonstrating the potential of using manipulated hydraulic jets for downstream fish protection. In addition, the thesis examines the heart rate stress response of salmon smolts during isolation from conspecifics, showing the importance of integrating social factors into future fish research and passage design.The thesis highlights both the potential and the limitations of behavioural guidance systems. The findings illustrate that behavioural guidance can be effective, when tailored to species-specific sensory and swimming capacities and to local hydraulic conditions. The findings suggest that behavioural guidance systems may support adaptive, site-specific downstream strategies, if informed by fish behaviour and physiology, yet they are unlikely to offer a universal solution for downstream fish passage protection. By bringing together animal behavioural, applied hydraulics, and stress physiology, this thesis advances knowledge on possible fish passage solutions with the ultimate goal of safeguarding downstream migrants in fragmented rivers.;Hydropower infrastructure fragments rivers and disrupts the migrations of many freshwater fish, contributing to declines in their populations. Re-establishing river connectivity is therefore critical for both upstream and downstream migrants. During downstream migration, the fish follow the main flow, which usually leads to turbine intakes, and even when a bypass is available, the fish may miss it unless guidance is provided. Physical solutions, such as fine screens, can be effective but are often impractical in larger facilities. Behavioural guidance systems, which use sensory stimuli to lead fish away from turbines and towards safer routes, may provide an alternative approach.This thesis reviews existing research and evaluates behavioural guidance concepts in a large-scale experimental flume, while also considering physiological stress responses of migrating fish. The results demonstrate that behavioural guidance can support downstream passage protection as part of adaptive, site-specific strategies, though it is unlikely to provide a universal solution. By integrating insights from behaviour, physiology, and ecohydraulics, this work advances the knowledge on tools aimed at safeguarding downstream migrants in fragmented rivers.;River fragmentation caused by hydropower and adjacent infrastructure disrupts diadromous fish migration, contributing to steep population declines. Although efforts for reinstating upstream passage began earlier, the importance of downstream passage is becoming recognized as integral to restoring connectivity. During downstream migration, the fish follow the main current, which at hydropower sites often leads towards the turbines. Even when bypasses exist, unless enough water flows to them, fish often miss them, and guidance is necessary. Physical guidance, such as fine screens, is often effective at small and medium-sized power plants but is harder to scale for large facilities. As an alternative, behavioural guidance systems, which use sensory cues for guidance, have been explored. These are generally easier to implement and scale, but their effectiveness varies. Therefore, there is a need for effective, practical, and scalable guidance strategies.The thesis addresses this goal by testing fish responses to different guidance methods and reviewing behavioural solutions. The results indicated that bubble curtains had little potential for eel guidance, while the novel “dancing rods” barrier showed potential for guiding salmon smolts. For post-spawning trout kelts, local flow injections triggered avoidance, suggesting engineered currents can aid behavioural guidance. The thesis also explored heart rates of salmon smolts in a social context, showing that isolation from group increases experienced stress. Overall behavioural guidance can be a valuable part of adaptive, site-specific downstream strategies when tailored to fish biology and local hydraulic conditions, although it is unlikely to become a universal fix. By integrating ecohydraulics, fish behaviour, and stress physiology, this thesis advances knowledge on protective tools for downstream migrants in fragmented rivers.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2000332/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_wiklanderperola_2025, title = {HFD 2025 ref. 16. Fråga om en vårdnadshavare får överklaga ett avgörande av en förvaltningsrätt som innebär att en socialnämnds ansökan om skyddat boende enligt lagen (2024:79) om placering av barn i skyddat boende avslås}, author = {Wiklander, Per-Ola}, year = {2025}, journal = {Förvaltningsrättslig Tidskrift}, pages = {441--446}, url = {1999901}, language = {swe}, publisher = {Stockholm University}, keywords = {hfd; högsta förvaltningsdomstolen; rättsfallskommentar; lag om skyddat boende för barn}, issn = {0015-8585} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_chungkristiantynkai_2025, title = {Higgs phases and boundary criticality}, author = {Chung, Kristian Tyn Kai and Flores-Calderon, Rafael and Torres, Rafael C. and Ribeiro, Pedro and Moroz, Sergej and Mcclarty, Paul}, year = {2025}, journal = {SciPost Physics}, volume = {19}, number = {4}, doi = {10.21468/SciPostPhys.19.4.105}, url = {2014639}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Stichting SciPost}, abstract = {Motivated by recent work connecting Higgs phases to symmetry protected topological (SPT) phases, we investigate the interplay of gauge redundancy and global symmetry in lattice gauge theories with Higgs fields in the presence of a boundary. The core conceptual point is that a global symmetry associated to a Higgs field, which is pure-gauge in a closed system, acts physically at the boundary under boundary conditions which allow electric flux to escape the system. We demonstrate in both Abelian and non-Abelian models that this symmetry is spontaneously broken in the Higgs regime, implying the presence of gapless edge modes. Starting with the U(1) Abelian Higgs model in 4D, we demonstrate a boundary phase transition in the 3D XY universality class separating the bulk Higgs and confining regimes. Varying the boundary coupling while preserving the symmetries shifts the location of the boundary phase transition. We then consider non-Abelian gauge theories with fundamental and group-valued Higgs matter, and identify the analogous non-Abelian global symmetry acting on the boundary generated by the total color charge. For SU(N) gauge theory with fundamental Higgs matter we argue for a boundary phase transition in the O(2N) universality class, verified numerically for N = 2, 3. For group-valued Higgs matter, the boundary theory is a principal chiral model exhibiting chiral symmetry breaking. We further demonstrate this mechanism in theories with higher-form Higgs fields. We show how the higher-form matter symmetry acts at the boundary and can spontaneously break, exhibiting a boundary confinementdeconfinement transition. We also study the electric-magnetic dual theory, demonstrating a dual magnetic defect condensation transition at the boundary. We discuss some implications and extensions of these findings and what they may imply for the relation between Higgs and SPT phases.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2014639/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_holmesalexandre_2025, title = {Highly Efficient Platinum-Free Photocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution From Low-cost Conjugated Polymer Nanoparticles}, author = {Holmes, Alexandre and Pan, Jingwen and Wang, Li and Franco, Leandro and Bicudo, Rafael R. and Albinsson, Bo and Araujo, Moyses and Zhu, Weiguo and Wang, Dongbo and Nguyen, Thuc-Quyen and Zhu, Jiefang and Wang, Ergang}, year = {2025}, journal = {Advanced Materials}, doi = {10.1002/adma.202507702}, url = {1987079}, language = {eng}, publisher = {John Wiley & Sons}, keywords = {aqueous dispersions; conjugated polymer; dibenzothiophene sulfone; hydrogen photocatalysis; pt-free}, abstract = {While the interest in hydrogen photocatalysis from organic semiconductors is rapidly growing, there is a necessity to achieve hydrogen production without platinum (Pt), considering its price, availability and toxicity. In this work, this is demonstrated that high hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) efficiencies can be achieved without the use of Pt. A series of low-cost conjugated polymers are designed around the dibenzothiophene-S,S-sulfoxide (BTSO) unit, and self-assembled as nanoparticles in water via the nanoprecipitation technique. This is highlighted that how side chain engineering, nanoparticle morphology and pH influence the hydrogen evolution rate. Optoelectronic properties are improved through a Donor-Acceptor structure, resulting in an unprecedented hydrogen evolution reaction rate of 209 mmol g-1 h-1 in the absence of Pt. A clear correlation between high efficiencies and number of BTSO units within the polymer backbone can be established. The design rules pioneer the design of future organic materials is presented for a cost-efficient and sustainable hydrogen photocatalysis.}, issn = {0935-9648}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1987079/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_nordgrenkenneth_2025, title = {Historiemedvetande och undervisningen : Att hjälpa eleverna att förstå världen och sig själva bättre}, author = {Nordgren, Kenneth}, year = {2025}, journal = {SO-Didaktik}, number = {15}, pages = {28--37}, url = {1938503}, language = {swe}, keywords = {historiemedvetande; historiebruk}, issn = {2002-4525}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1938503/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_schalleyandreac_2025, title = {Home languages are everyone’s business}, author = {Schalley, Andrea C. and Eisenchlas, Susana A.}, year = {2025}, pages = {60--76}, doi = {10.4324/9781003479734-6}, url = {2002656}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Routledge}, keywords = {academic achievements; australia; bilinguals; child’s development; current situation; education systems; educational systems; linguistic diversity; low-costs; well being; linguistics}, abstract = {When children enter school, they are not "blank slates" but come with a set of skills and knowledge. In the case of bilingual children this includes their home languages, which often go unnoticed in Australian schools. This chapter focuses on the role and importance of the home language in children’s development. We first provide an overview of the current situation of home language practices in Australia ("What?"). We discuss both the educational system’s struggle to accommodate the country’s linguistic diversity and the widespread belief - held by parents, the education system, and the mainstream community - that home language maintenance is the parents’ responsibility. We then briefly explore the implications of the resulting compartmentalisation between school and home and the social and affective ramifications for those involved ("So what?"). This leads us to reflect on possible ways forward ("Now what?"), including the introduction of low-cost yet effective initiatives that can help bridge the gap between school and home so that all languages can be supported. We argue for a shift towards a language-as-resource perspective that may allow children to benefit from their existing skills and knowledge, enhancing academic achievement and family well-being as evidenced by research from around the globe. } } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_raveendranvishnu_2025, title = {Homogenization of a reaction-diffusion problem with large nonlinear drift and Robin boundary data}, author = {Raveendran, Vishnu and de Bonis, Ida and Cirillo, Emilio N. M. and Muntean, Adrian}, year = {2025}, journal = {Quarterly of Applied Mathematics}, volume = {83}, number = {1}, pages = {19--57}, doi = {10.1090/qam/1687}, url = {1827526}, language = {eng}, publisher = {American Mathematical Society (AMS)}, keywords = {homogenization; reaction-diffusion equations with large nonlinear drift; two-scale convergence with drift; strong convergence in moving coordinates; effective dispersion tensors for reactive flow in porous media}, abstract = {We study the periodic homogenization of a reaction-diffusion problem with large nonlinear drift and Robin boundary condition posed in an unbounded perforated domain. The nonlinear problem is associated with the hydrodynamic limit of a totally asymmetric simple exclusion process (TASEP) governing a population of interacting particles crossing a domain with obstacle. We are interested in deriving rigorously the upscaled model equations and the corresponding effective coefficients for the case when the microscopic dynamics are linked to a particular choice of characteristic length and time scales that lead to an exploding nonlinear drift. The main mathematical difficulty lies in proving the two-scale compactness and strong convergence results needed for the passage to the homogenization limit. To cope with the situation, we use the concept of two-scale compactness with drift, which is similar to the more classical two-scale compactness result but it is defined now in moving coordinates. We provide as well a strong convergence result for the corrector function, starting this way the search for the order of the convergence rate of the homogenization process for our target nonlinear drift problem.}, issn = {0033-569X} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_mosercarl_2025, title = {Hornification of Softwood and Hardwood Pulps Correlating with a Decrease in Accessible Surfaces}, author = {Moser, Carl and Sjöstrand, Björn}, year = {2025}, journal = {ACS Omega}, volume = {10}, number = {24}, pages = {26164--26171}, doi = {10.1021/acsomega.5c03470}, url = {1967078}, language = {eng}, publisher = {American Chemical Society (ACS)}, abstract = {This study aimed to investigate the relationship between hornification and the accessible surface area for cellulosic pulps in order to obtain a better understanding of the mechanisms behind hornification. Hardwood and softwood paper grades were hornified to varying degrees by sequential high-temperature drying cycles, and the degree of hornification was assessed by water retention, which was shown to decrease linearly and to correlate closely with accessible surface areas measured by xyloglucan adsorption for both hardwood and softwood pulps. The relationship between hornification ratios and accessible surfaces for xyloglucan adsorption shows different linear relationships above and below 100 °C, supporting the hypothesis of different hornification mechanisms at different temperatures shown in the previous literature. Furthermore, hornification was shown to cause a reduction in fiber width for softwood pulps and a reduction in fiber length for hardwood fibers.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1967078/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_christensonnina_2025_2, title = {How do young people perceive risk in the context of climate change? A binational interview study from Germany and Sweden}, author = {Christenson, Nina and Gericke, Niklas}, year = {2025}, url = {2030894}, language = {eng}, keywords = {environmental education; science education; sustainability}, abstract = {In view of the far-reaching consequences of climate change, science education aims to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes they need to take responsible action – also known as climate literacy. In this context, risk perception has gained increasing attention to better understand why people engage in climate action. However, many of the studies that have addressed climate change risk perception have used quantitative methods and targeted adults. Therefore, there is untapped potential for qualitative research on young people’s risk perception to enrich the discussion on what can potentially be addressed and covered in science education. To approach this gap, an interview study was conducted with young people from Germany and Sweden to explore what aspects of risk perception are referred to when they report on their engagement in a climate movement. The results show that participants’ answers cover both cognitive and socio-emotional aspects related to their risk perception. Regarding their overall risk perception, the results reveal a rather ambivalent picture: On the one hand, the perceived risk of climate change was cited as a reason and justification for their climate action. On the other hand, risk perception was sometimes also experienced as an obstacle to climate action, as it was closely linked to feelings of being overwhelmed and powerless. This ambivalence requires further research to ultimately clarify how risk perception could be (adequately) addressed in science education so that it is perceived as a driving force and not an obstacle to students’ climate action. } } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_johansengurogravem_2025_1, title = {“How free is free?” : Conceptions of free improvisedmusic as performance practice and educational content among teachers in HME}, author = {Johansen, Guro Gravem and MacGlone, Una}, year = {2025}, pages = {67--83}, doi = {10.23865/cdf.253.ch3}, url = {2024248}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Cappelen Damm Akademisk}, keywords = {epistemic diversity; free improvisation; freedom; higher music education}, abstract = {This article draws on empirical findings from a qualitative interview study with twelve teachers of free improvisation in European HME institutionsin eight different countries. A salient theme from the interviews was teachers’reflections on the very notion of free improvisation. This article explores theirconceptions of free improvisation with a particular educational interest in thecritical potential embedded in improvisation practices. Within a socio-culturalframework, key concepts are epistemic diversity, George Lewis’ Afrological andEurological approaches to improvisation, and Maxine Greene’s notion of freedomas closely connected to imagination and the power for self-expression and selfdetermination in the arts. The teachers in the study constructed free improvisationas a site for challenging established “truths” about music and creativity and todefy epistemic hierarchies. However, some teachers addressed mechanisms inimprovisation practice and pedagogy that pull towards a conservation of (new)knowledge and values, and privilege what can be perceived as normative masculinity. We claim that in a learning and performing environment in free improvisation where epistemic diversity can flourish, a more diverse range of students andmusicians will feel welcome to participate. }, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2024248/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_coeannabritt_2025, title = {How gender hierarchies shape activism : the relationship between everyday action and extraordinary activism in cases from Sweden}, author = {Coe, Anna-Britt}, year = {2025}, pages = {74--95}, doi = {10.4337/9781803929583.00009}, url = {2014707}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Edward Elgar Publishing}, keywords = {human engineering; information use; centralised; collective action; decentralised; everyday action; gender equality; gender hierarchy; power; social movements; sweden; anonymity}, abstract = {Given its reputation for advancing gender equality, Sweden offers a unique setting for exploring how gender shapes activism. In this chapter, I use two strategies to examine how gender is deployed and challenged by activism in Sweden. First, I provide a review of research published since the 1990s. Second, I discuss three perspectives on everyday action in studies of social movements: from everyday action to extraordinary activism, from extraordinary activism to everyday action, and everyday action within extraordinary activism. Each perspective is tied to a definition of power: as a centralized authority, as movement actors’ agency, and as decentralized in everyday interactions. Therefore, each perspective sheds light on a different way in which gender shapes activism. I illustrate each perspective with research findings on a wide range of activism in Sweden and then illustrate all three perspectives using the single case of union activism.} } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_coeannabritt_2025_1, title = {How gender hierarchies shape activism: The relationship between everyday action and extraordinary activism in cases from Sweden}, author = {Coe, Anna-Britt}, year = {2025}, pages = {74--95}, url = {1991766}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Edward Elgar Publishing}, keywords = {everyday action; collective action; gender hierarchies; power; social movements; sweden}, abstract = {Given its reputation for advancing gender equality, Sweden offers a unique setting for exploring how gender shapes activism. In this chapter, I use two strategies to examine how gender is deployed and challenged by activism in Sweden. First, I provide a review of research published since the 1990s. Second, I discuss three perspectives on everyday action in studies of social movements: from everyday action to extraordinary activism, from extraordinary activism to everyday action, and everyday action within extraordinary activism. Each perspective is tied to a definition of power: as a centralized authority, as movement actors’ agency, and as decentralized in everyday interactions. Therefore, each perspective sheds light on a different way in which gender shapes activism. I illustrate each perspective with research findings on a wide range of activism in Sweden, and then illustrate all three perspectives on the single case of union activism.} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_ebbelindandreas_2025, title = {How is students’ participation in a problem-solving project reflected in their drawings of a mathematics classroom?}, author = {Ebbelind, Andreas and Palmér, Hanna and van Bommel, Jorryt}, year = {2025}, journal = {LUMAT: International Journal on Math, Science and Technology Education}, volume = {9}, number = {2}, url = {2041749}, language = {eng}, abstract = {The mathematics teaching young students encounter not only affects the mathematics they are given the opportunity to learn but also their view of what mathematics is, how mathematics is taught and how they view their ability to learn mathematics. In this paper, an Educational De-sign Research study on problem solving and problem posing with Swedish six-year-olds will serve as an example. We elaborate on how students’ participation in education may affect their views of what it means to be taught and to learn mathematics. We do so by comparing drawings of mathematics classrooms made by students from eight classes, of which four attended the project. The results indicate a reform-oriented and more diverse view of content and form reflected in the drawings by the students participating in the intervention.} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_sukhovalexandre_2025, title = {How to Manage Generative Idea Screening}, author = {Sukhov, Alexandre and Sihvonen, A. and Huck, Jana and Olsson, Lars E. and Netz, Johan}, year = {2025}, journal = {Research technology management}, volume = {68}, number = {1}, pages = {35--45}, doi = {10.1080/08956308.2024.2419253}, url = {1923997}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Taylor & Francis}, keywords = {creativity; generative idea screening; idea screening; innovation; creative activity; innovation manager; screening process; simple modifications; simple++}, abstract = {Traditionally idea screening has been understood as a selection process, but recent studies have shown that idea evaluators engage in creative activities during screening. This approach has been conceptualized as generative idea screening. In this study, we analyzed how expert evaluators perform generative screening. By analyzing idea screening situations, we found that experts rely primarily on three types of generative activities that focus on adapting, concretizing, or changing an idea. Innovation managers can use this information to organize and direct generative activities during idea screening. We also discovered four idea screening processes: simple evaluation, simple modification, cyclical modification, and cyclical exploration. Adapting and concretizing an idea are prevalent activities in these four processes, which suggests that generative idea screening is best used for identifying and solving issues related to how an idea is presented and implemented. PRACTITIONER TAKEAWAYS: Generative screening is a creative process companies can use to improve upon initial ideas for innovation. Instead of asking experts to merely improve upon ideas, innovation managers can ask them to adapt the ideas to make them easier to implement; to concretize ideas to make them easier to understand; and/or to change the idea to encourage divergent thinking. Innovation managers can use generative idea screening as input for further ideation and harvest the experts’ creative potential more effectively, rather than solely focusing on identifying the most promising ideas during screening.}, issn = {0895-6308}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1923997/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_bthcarina_2025_1, title = {Hudflikskador (skin tears)}, author = {Bååth, Carina and Källman, Ulrika}, year = {2025}, pages = {77--82}, url = {1993637}, language = {swe}, publisher = {Studentlitteratur AB} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_aagaardhanne_2025, title = {Hvordan kan vi modvirke forskningsspild?}, author = {Aagaard, Hanne and Borglin, Gunilla and Olsson, Cecilia and Roth Gjevjon, Edith and Eriksen, Siren}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal for Sygeplejevidenskab}, number = {31}, doi = {10.62680/FA0125}, url = {1936064}, language = {nor}, publisher = {SPL Publishing}, issn = {2794-6991} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_hoppenreijsjacquelineht_2025, title = {Hydrochoric Seed Dispersal of Riparian Plants Follows Hydrological Patterns Closer Than Geomorphic Variation}, author = {Hoppenreijs, Jacqueline H.T. and Eckstein, Rolf Lutz and Su, Xiaolei and Nilsson, Christer and Polvi, Lina E. and Lind, Lovisa}, year = {2025}, journal = {Ecosystems}, volume = {28}, number = {3}, doi = {10.1007/s10021-025-00972-x}, url = {1965852}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Springer Nature}, keywords = {dispersal; riparian vegetation; hydrology; geomorphology; seeds; plant diversity; germination}, abstract = {Water is an important dispersal vector for seeds of riparian plants, but little is known on how this form of dispersal, called hydrochory, varies throughout seasons and through geomorphically different areas. Therefore, we trapped seeds in 25 x 25 Astroturf mats along a free-flowing boreal river for an entire year. Sites mirrored the full range of geomorphic variation in the area and traps were emptied before and after the annual peak flow. The traps collected 2,062 seeds before the spring flood and 16,157 during the spring flood. While most of the seeds were deposited in the summer-low water traps (from now on "water edge") before the spring flood, they were distributed more equally in the riparian traps (defined as the level 40 cm above the water edge; from now on "riparian zone") during the spring flood. We found 77 species in total, of which 71 were at least recorded during the spring flood. Species numbers were higher at the water edge than at the riparian zone before and during the spring flood. Only 6.6% of the seeds, from 26 species, were viable. Most viable seeds were found in the water edge traps and, during the spring flood, in the riparian zone traps. While species that are primarily dispersed by water were not the most abundant among the viable seeds, they were the most species-rich group. This means that hydrochory is an important dispersal mechanism for riparian vegetation and an important contributor to riparian plant diversity in free-flowing rivers, and that changes in flow regimes, such as by flow regulation, can affect riparian vegetation composition.}, issn = {1432-9840}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1965852/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_huberandreas_2025, title = {Hypnagogia, psychedelics, and sensory deprivation : the mythic structure of dream-like experiences}, author = {Huber, Andreas and Kjellgren, Anette and Passie, Torsten}, year = {2025}, journal = {Frontiers in Psychology}, volume = {16}, doi = {10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1498677}, url = {1963562}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Frontiers Media S.A.}, keywords = {dreaming; dream-like experience; hypnagogia; psychedelics; sensory deprivation; flotation-rest; ontology; mythic cognition}, abstract = {Introduction Dream-like and psychedelic experiences often display internally illogical structures. Recent theories propose that these experiences function as "spontaneous offline simulations" related to specific brain processes. This study investigates whether such perceived illogicality reflects a distinct, premodern mode of cognition-commonly referred to as "mythic" cognition-rather than a cognitive deficit.Methods Thirty-one participants underwent four 90-minute flotation REST (Restricted Environmental Stimulation Technique) sessions designed to induce altered, dream-like states. After each session, participants completed the Phenomenology of Consciousness Inventory (PCI) and additional questions targeting features associated with mythic cognition.Results Participants showed significant phenomenological shifts toward experiences characteristic of mythic cognition. Specifically, their altered states during flotation exhibited ontological parallels with mythic conceptions of space, time, and substance.Discussion The findings support the hypothesis that the perceived illogicality in altered states arises from a distinct cognitive framework rather than from deficits.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1963562/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @techreport{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_kalintorbjrn_2025, title = {Hål i samhällsvården : Behov av och uppfattningar om tandvård och munhälsa hos unga på särskilda ungdomshem}, author = {Kalin, Torbjörn and Carlson, Elsa and Enell, Sofia and Ander, Birgitta and Stenebrand, Agneta and Lindmark, Ulrika}, year = {2025}, url = {1955402}, language = {swe}, abstract = {Barn och unga som vårdas inom SiS har samma rätt till bästa möjliga hälsa, inklusive en god munhälsa, som andra jämnåriga. Dock har det saknats studier som undersökt munhälsan hos barn och ungdomar placerade på SiS och hur ansvariga verksamheter ser till att deras eventuella vårdbehov blir tillgodosedda.Syftet med studien som presenteras i denna rapport var att öka kunskapen om munhälsan hos unga placerade på SiS och hanteringen av konstaterade vårdbehov. Forskarna ville också undersöka de ungas uppfattningar om munhälsa och stöd före och under placering. Studien genomfördes på två ungdomshem där data samlades in genom klinisk undersökning samt intervjuer med 107 respektive 23 unga. Det utfördes även en enkätundersökning där ytterligare ett ungdomshem deltog. Utöver detta har forskarna via bland annat journaler undersökt i vilken grad de unga fått den behandling som de remitterats till.Resultaten visar att de unga på SiS institutioner lider av omfattande munhälsoproblem och att det råder stora brister i vårdkedjan. Rapporten mynnar ut i flera implikationer för ungdomshem, socialtjänst, region, nationella organisationer, myndigheter och lagstiftande politiker.} } @phdthesis{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_nilssonkristofer_2025, title = {I allmänhetens ögon : Om förtroende och uppfattningar gentemot socialtjänsten, samt hur dessa uppfattas och hanteras av socialsekreterare}, author = {Nilsson, Kristofer}, year = {2025}, doi = {10.59217/ofig8483}, url = {1932057}, language = {swe}, publisher = {Karlstads universitet}, keywords = {social services; public trust; public perceptions; public views; socialtjänsten; allmänhetens förtroende; allmänhetens uppfattningar; åsikter}, abstract = {Public trust in the social services organisation and its staff can affect the legitimacy, effectiveness, and accessibility of the organisation, as well as the well-being of staff. Negative perceptions and low trust can have disturbing consequences. However, research on public perceptions of social services and contributing factors is limited, especially in Sweden.The aim of this thesis is to create in-depth knowledge about public perceptions of, and trust in, the social services and its staff, what shapes these, and what they mean for social workers. The thesis consists of four empirical studies, two quantitative and two qualitative. Study I is based on data from Värmland (2010-2018) with almost 5000 individuals. Study II analyses a representative sample for Sweden with around 1700 individuals. The qualitative studies III and IV are based on focus groups with 27 social workers.The findings illustrate that about 40 percent trust the social services staff, and that this has remained relatively stable between 2010 and 2018. Lower income and education levels increase the risk of lower trust, as does previous experience of social services. Approximately 17 percent trust the organisation as a whole, with attitudinal factors, such as satisfaction with democracy, seemingly playing a larger role than demographic factors. Social workers experience that low knowledge, negative perceptions, and low trust characterise public views, and they have developed strategies to cope, in both their professional and private lives.  Overall, the dissertation indicate that social workers perceive public trust and perceptions to be worse than they actually are. Nonetheless, trust levels and social workers´ experiences are not satisfactory. Consequently, efforts are needed to increase trust and knowledge and to mitigate adverse views – ultimately improving for both social workers and those in need of support. The findings also suggest how such efforts could be formulated and implemented.      ;Allmänhetens förtroende för socialtjänsten kan tänkas påverka verksamhetens legitimitet, effektivitet och tillgänglighet och de anställdas välmående, men kunskapen är begränsad. Därav syftar denna avhandling till att skapa fördjupad kunskap om allmänhetens uppfattningar och förtroende för socialtjänsten och dess personal, vad som formar dem och hur de uppfattas och erfars av socialsekreterare. Avhandlingen består av fyra delstudier.Studie I och II är baserade på kvantitativa empiriska material medan studie III och IV bygger på fokusgrupper med socialsekreterare. Resultaten visar att cirka 40 procent har förtroende för personalen och att cirka 17 procent har förtroende för organisationen. Vidare tycks vissa demografiska och attitydmässiga aspekter ha ett samband med förtroende. Socialsekreterare upplever att låg kunskap, negativa uppfattningar och misstro präglar allmänhetens syn, något de utvecklat strategier för att hantera.Sammantaget visar avhandlingen att socialsekreterare bedömer allmänhetens förtroende och uppfattningar som sämre än de är. Trots det är förtroendenivåerna inte tillfredsställande. Insatser för att öka förtroende och kunskap samt minska negativa uppfattningar skulle därför vara fördelaktiga och resultaten i avhandlingen påtalar hur de skulle kunna utformas.   }, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1932057/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @phdthesis{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_huckjana_2025_1, title = {Idea Development for Innovation : A Multi-Level Exploration of the Activities and Processes Propelling Ideas Towards Innovation}, author = {Huck, Jana}, year = {2025}, doi = {10.59217/hifw8496}, url = {1987784}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Karlstads universitet}, keywords = {idea development; front-end of innovation; process; knowledge; creativity; innovation}, abstract = {Ideas are understood as the starting point of innovation, yet how ideas are turned into an innovation remains insufficiently addressed in existing literature. Research tends to focus on creating better ideas and selecting the most promising ones, often overlooking the processes by which initial ideas are further developed. Existing studies lack a clear focus on understanding idea development as an empirical phenomenon, and on the activities that enable it. This thesis aims to build a better understanding of how ideas are developed in practice. It consists of a ‘kappa’ and four appended papers that explore idea development at the individual, group and organizational levels.This thesis takes a processual, ideas-as-triggers perspective on ideas, focusing on what people actually do to improve ideas, how context influences this, and what it can lead to. The findings reveal two types of activities; idea-centric and interaction-centric, through which ideas are developed. Idea-centric activities directly address the idea and by adapting, concretizing, changing, and screening develop the content it represents. Interaction-centric activities, found in collective settings, build a shared knowledge base through sharing, aligning, empathizing, and legitimizing activities. These activities contribute to an extended understanding of idea development that is not only about shaping and improving ideas to support managerial decisions but also builds a shared understanding, support, and sustained engagement. The findings suggest that idea development should be understood as a set of activities that engages people in generative action as part of the innovation process, rather than a defined phase between idea generation and evaluation. Insights from this thesis offer a richer understanding of idea development and actionable guidance for managing it more consciously and holistically, embracing the dynamic nature of innovation.;Ideas are widely seen as the starting point of all innovation – but how do they get there? To me, existing literature offers few satisfying answers, often focusing on generating or selecting better ideas, while overlooking how they actually are turned into innovations. Existing studies lack a clear focus on understanding idea development as an empirical phenomenon, and on the activities that enable it. Therefore, this thesis explores idea development to build a better understanding of how ideas are developed in practice.The exploration is guided by viewing ideas, not as distinct objects, but as triggers-for-change and traces the emergent activities and processes that shape them. This offers a distinct departure from traditional innovation research, as it reveals the actions taken and outcomes that emerge from developing ideas. Idea development should be understood as sets of activities that both directly and indirectly contribute to shaping ideas, sustaining engagement for innovation and fostering learning. The insights from this thesis offer guidance on how organizations can manage idea development more consciously and holistically.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1987784/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_grahoffhenrik_2025, title = {Identification of Compositional Risks in Data Protection Impact Assessments and beyond}, author = {Graßhoff, Henrik and Jensen, Meiko and Hansen, Malte and Gruschka, Nils}, year = {2025}, pages = {251--259}, doi = {10.1109/EuroSPW67616.2025.00035}, url = {2011027}, language = {eng}, publisher = {IEEE}, keywords = {data privacy; cloud providers; compositional risk; data processors; data protection impact assessments; dpia; privacy; privacy risks; risk detections; risks assessments; service provider; risk assessment}, abstract = {When personal data is processed in a distributed manner by cooperating service providers, privacy risks may emerge solely from the choice of data processors included in the composition. For instance, different data processors may unknowingly rely on the same cloud provider, allowing for unintended linkability of personal data at that very provider. As such compositional risks to privacy are beyond the scope of each individual risk assessment, they are likely to be overseen when performing a data protection impact assessment. In this paper, we propose a novel protocol to detect and manage such compositional risks to privacy. Following an initial problem definition and requirements elicitation, we elaborate how our protocol identifies candidates for compositional risks and how this information may be used to improve the results of a data protection impact assessment over service compositions including multiple data processors. } } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_ahmadmuhammadovais_2025_2, title = {Illusion of Agile Scaling : Large-Scale Scrum and Scaled Agile Framework Insights from Two Swedish Companies}, author = {Ahmad, Muhammad Ovais}, year = {2025}, journal = {IT Professional Magazine}, volume = {27}, number = {6}, pages = {71--80}, doi = {10.1109/MITP.2025.3620030}, url = {2027249}, language = {eng}, publisher = {IEEE}, keywords = {measurement; leadership; collaboration; process control; cultural differences; forecasting; large scale integration; scrum (software development)}, abstract = {Large-scale agile (LSA) frameworks promise to extend agile practices beyond individual teams and deliver enterprise-wide benefits. However, the gap between espoused theory and actual practice often results in what is termed "fake LSA" or "superficial scaling." This means implementing LSA frameworks ritualistically. This article presents a qualitative multiple-case study of two large Swedish organizations, implementing large-scale scrum and scaled agile framework. We identified six key indicators of superficial scaling, analyze root causes, and propose five interrelated strategies. This study contributes by offering a diagnostic way to assess LSA scaling, highlighting the inherent tensions between control and autonomy, process and mindset, and structure and adaptation. Unlike binary notions of "real" versus "fake" agile, we argue for a continuum of scaling maturity shaped by organizational history and context. Finally, we extend discussion toward raising critical questions about whether AI will enable authentic agility or amplify superficial compliance.}, issn = {1520-9202} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_brantnercornelia_2025, title = {Imagining tomorrow’s cities: Representations of urban futures in Google Images and visual generative AI}, author = {Brantner, Cornelia and Rodriguez-Amat, Joan Ramon and Kuai, Joanne}, year = {2025}, url = {1985353}, language = {eng} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_andrkrameranncatrin_2025, title = {Impact of a Case‐Based Sleep Apnoea Education on the Knowledge, Attitudes and Confidence of Dental Hygiene Students—A Multicentre Intervention Study}, author = {André Kramer, Ann-Catrin and Wright, Bridget and Berggren, Kristina and Lundsbakken, Linda and Hopkins, Karelle and Ahonen, Hanna and Lindmark, Ulrika}, year = {2025}, journal = {International Journal of Dental Hygiene}, doi = {10.1111/idh.12851}, url = {1910450}, language = {eng}, publisher = {John Wiley & Sons}, keywords = {curriculum; dental education health; knowledge; obstructive; sleep apnoea}, abstract = {ObjectiveThis pilot study aimed to explore knowledge, attitudes and confidence levels of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) before and after case-based education among dental hygiene students. Moreover, to give an international perspective, this study included students from the US and Scandinavia.MethodsA longitudinal multicentre study assessed dental hygiene students' OSA knowledge, attitudes and confidence through a case-based education model. Students from six dental hygiene programmes in the US, Norway and Sweden participated from 2021 to 2022. The intervention group (N = 89) received preview material, live synchronous OSA lecture, case-based screening of fictitious patients and clinical practice using the STOP-Bang screening tool. Controls (N = 70) followed the standard curriculum. The Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Knowledge and Attitudes (OSAKA) questionnaire, comprising 18 knowledge and five attitude/confidence questions, was used. Reliability was assessed and nonparametric tests determined OSAKA knowledge score differences among the baseline, 6 months and 12 months intervals.ResultsThe intervention increased OSA knowledge with the largest increase in proportions of correct responses occurring between the baseline and 6 months and all single items showing a higher proportion of correct answers at 12 months compared to the baseline. Students' attitudes regarding the importance of OSAKA and confidence in managing patients increased from the baseline to both 6 months and 12 months.ConclusionThe case based educational intervention increased OSA knowledge and improved attitudes and confidence among dental hygiene students. The results also determined that the OSAKA questionnaire can be used in a setting with dental hygiene students to provide an overview of their knowledge, attitudes and confidence toward OSA. Current sleep medicine education in dental hygiene programmes is limited, suggesting the need for enhanced and sustained educational interventions to address this knowledge gap.}, issn = {1601-5029}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1910450/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_schumannsophia_2025, title = {Impact of artificial light at night (ALAN) on cardiac function and acute oxidative stress physiology in migratory brown trout smolts}, author = {Schumann, Sophia and Stoilova, Velizara and Bortoletto, Enrico and Piva, Elisabetta and Pacchini, Sara and Mozzi, Gloria and Jechow, Andreas and Marion, Andrea and Bertotto, Daniela and Erlandsson, Ann and Hoelker, Franz and Greenberg, Larry and Santovito, Gianfranco}, year = {2025}, journal = {Environmental Pollution}, volume = {381}, doi = {10.1016/j.envpol.2025.126593}, url = {1977769}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, keywords = {fish migration; light stress; oxidative stress; stress physiology; social buffering}, abstract = {Light pollution poses significant ecological challenges for nocturnal animals reliant on natural light for migration, orientation, and circadian rhythms. The physiological effects of abrupt exposure to artificial light at night (ALAN) on migratory fish, such as the light experienced passing near illuminated infrastructures, remain poorly understood. This study investigates the physiological responses of brown trout (Salmo trutta) smolts to lowintensity (0.02 lx) and short-term (30 s) ALAN, simulating nocturnal migration light conditions near illuminated bridges. To evaluate the influence of social dynamics, trout were tested individually (solitary) or in groups of six. Using continuous cardiac monitoring with data storage tags, alongside analyses of oxidative stress markers and adenylate kinase (AK) activity in the heart, we identified distinct patterns of physiological responses. Solitary fish exhibited significant heart rate variability (HRV) increases following repeated ALAN exposure, suggesting impaired physiological regulation under repeated ALAN exposure. In contrast, trout in groups displayed consistently lower HRV over the entire 90-min experiment, implying that social dynamics likely influenced a sustained oxidative stress response, corroborated by increased AK activity. Oxidative stress markers further reflected social effects, with significant upregulation of key antioxidant enzymes (sod1, sod2, gpx1, gpx4) and elevated lipid peroxidation, identifying lipids as primary oxidative targets. The observed divergence between superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity and sod gene expression suggests adaptive post-transcriptional regulation to maintain redox balance under combined environmental and social stress. These findings reveal that social dynamics under ALAN can amplify physiological stress, potentially affecting migratory outcomes.}, issn = {0269-7491}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1977769/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_sthlmagnus_2025, title = {Impact of Cooling Air Temperature and Airflow on Wood Fuel Pellet Durability, Hardness, and Off-Gassing During Industrial Storage}, author = {Ståhl, Magnus and Berghel, Jonas}, year = {2025}, journal = {BioResources}, volume = {20}, number = {2}, pages = {3286--3298}, doi = {10.15376/biores.20.2.3286-3298}, url = {1951660}, language = {eng}, publisher = {University of North Carolina Press}, keywords = {industrial cooling; wood pellets; airflow; durability; storage; air temperature; off-gassing}, abstract = {The cooling of pellets is necessary because pellets reach 70 to 90 degrees C after the pellet press. The reduction in temperature solidifies the pellets, which increases the pellet quality and reduces the risk of self-heating during storage. Industrially, pellet plants use outdoor air in counterflow coolers and cooling ends when the pellet temperature is approximately 5 degrees C above ambient temperature. Cooling performed in the summer could result in high temperatures in the pellet stacks during storage, and cooling at low temperatures and high airflows in the winter could cause quality problems. Therefore, the aim was to determine how cooling air temperature, airflow, and storage time impact the durability, hardness, and off-gassing of the pellets. The results showed that the highest durability (97.7%) and hardness (310 N) were achieved when cooling with low-temperature air and low airflow. Additionally, durability and hardness stabilized at high values (98.9% and 640 N) after 30 to 40 days of storage, regardless of the airflow and cooling air temperature used. Furthermore, it was found that high airflows reduce off-gassing regardless of the cooling air temperature. It is recommended that the industry reduce airflow during the winter and increase it during the summer to produce high-quality pellets and minimize the risk of self-heating.} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_holmpatrik_2025_1, title = {Impact of digital literacy on academic achievement : Evidence from an online anatomy and physiology course}, author = {Holm, Patrik}, year = {2025}, journal = {E-Learning}, volume = {22}, number = {2}, pages = {139--155}, doi = {10.1177/20427530241232489}, url = {1841029}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Sage Publications}, keywords = {academic achievement; digital competence; digital literacy; digital native; online}, abstract = {The increasing prevalence of online courses has highlighted the importance of digital literacy for students. This study investigates the relationship between digital literacy and academic achievement among students who participate in an online course on anatomy and physiology. The study also evaluates how different aspects of digital literacy, such as age and previous education in natural science, affect students’ grades. Using logistic regression analysis, data from five areas of digital literacy that were assessed among participants with different educational backgrounds are analyzed. The results show that some aspects of digital literacy are more crucial for academic success in the online course. Students with a natural science background exhibited higher levels of digital literacy, emphasizing the importance of considering previous education in supporting students’ digital skills in online courses. The study also reveals that students were proficient in self-assessing their own digital literacy, enabling easy evaluation of the collective digital literacy within the course and facilitating targeted interventions for all students, regardless of their initial digital literacy levels. This study underscores the importance of digital literacy in online education. It highlights the specific areas of digital literacy that strongly contribute to academic achievement and emphasizes the positive impact of previous education in natural science on students’ digital skills. These findings suggest that instructors should consider these factors when designing and delivering online courses to ensure equal opportunities for students to enhance their digital literacy.}, issn = {1741-8887}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1841029/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_bohlinkatja_2025, title = {Impact of Wait Time to Treatment on Survival in Cervical Cancer - A Population-Based SWEGCG Study}, author = {Bohlin, Katja and Hellman, Kristina and Borgfeldt, Christer and Lundqvist, Elisabeth Avall and Kjolhede, Preben and Stalberg, Karin and Jonsson, Jenny-Maria and Olsson, Cecilia and Skold, Camilla and Kahler, Pernilla Dahm and Radestad, Angelique Floter and Bjurberg, Maria}, year = {2025}, journal = {International Journal of Gynecological Cancer}, volume = {35}, number = {11}, pages = {Suppl.}, doi = {10.1016/j.ijgc.2025.102315}, url = {2023821}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, issn = {1048-891X} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_palmkristina_2025, title = {Implementing digital technologies in the school setting - how does it relate to work environment?}, author = {Palm, Kristina and Asp, Annica and Hakansta, Carin}, year = {2025}, journal = {Educational review (Birmingham)}, volume = {77}, number = {6}, pages = {1848--1866}, doi = {10.1080/00131911.2024.2368183}, url = {1887046}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Routledge}, keywords = {digitalisation; normalisation process theory; school employees; technology; work environment}, abstract = {Despite the extensive introduction of digital technologies in working life and the demand for the public sector, including schools, to digitalise, there is limited research on the relationship between digitalisation and the work environment. The aim of this article is therefore to explore how implementation processes of digital administrative and communication systems and teaching tools interact with work-related demands and resources experienced in schools. The Normalisation Process Theory (NPT) and Job Demand-Resources model (JDR) were used to analyse experiences of digitalisation and the work environment of employees, managers, strategists and health and safety officers in schools in Sweden. The study, based on semi-structured interviews with 25 participants, shows that the lack of resources and a too-high workload were reported as problematic and challenging in the introduction of digital technology. Collegial cooperation and decision-making opportunities, on the other hand, seemed to enhance the digitalisation process and to some extent even bridge over the weaknesses of strained time resources and high workload.}, issn = {0013-1911}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1887046/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_ohlssonanders_2025, title = {Implementing education for sustainability in preschool : Teaching strategies and learning environments}, author = {Ohlsson, Anders and Gericke, Niklas and Borg, Farhana}, year = {2025}, journal = {JOURNAL OF OUTDOOR AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION}, doi = {10.1007/s42322-024-00181-5}, url = {1923382}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Springer}, keywords = {learning environments; outdoor education; preschool; sustainability education; teaching practices; teaching strategies}, abstract = {Education for Sustainability (EfS) has been included in preschool teaching in several countries. Yet few studies investigate EfS in practice or the way learning environments affect teaching. This study investigates which learning environments and teaching strategies facilitate or, indeed, hinder EfS. An observational study was conducted at two preschools where the teaching and EfS practices of two teachers were observed both indoors, in the outdoor play area, and in the forest. Observations were analysed using qualitative content analysis and coded based on the teaching strategies and EfS practices in these three learning environments. An inductive analysis was then conducted to identify enablers and barriers for implementing EfS. Results show that planned teaching is the dominant teaching strategy indoors and in the forest but was absent in the outdoor play. Semi-spontaneous teaching was common in those learning environments that had been adapted to stimulate teaching. An enabler in the forest was movement in the place. In the outdoor play area, an adapted learning environment was an enabler just as it was indoors, where available teaching material was also an enabler for EfS. Barriers indoors were low expectations of children and the teacher's supervisory role in the outdoor play area. In the forest, a strict teaching structure was a barrier for EfS. This study shows that it is useful for a variety of EfS practices to use different learning environments, indoors and outdoors, as well as different teaching strategies and that preschool teachers might need in-service training to overcome the identified barriers.}, issn = {2206-3110}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1923382/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_nslundhilda_2025_1, title = {Implementing User-Focused Monitoring : A Multi-Case Process Study of User Involvement in Service Development}, author = {Näslund, Hilda and Grim, Katarina and Markstrom, Urban}, year = {2025}, journal = {Human service organizations, management, leadership & governance}, volume = {49}, number = {3}, pages = {313--327}, doi = {10.1080/23303131.2025.2499462}, url = {1962949}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Routledge}, keywords = {mental health; service evaluation; user involvement; user-focused monitoring}, abstract = {User-focused monitoring (UFM) is a method for fostering user involvement at organizational levels in the evaluation and quality development of mental health service and support programs. To enhance understanding of factors that promote or hinder the implementation of UFM, we have purposely sampled and followed five Swedish UFM projects through a case study approach, paying specific attention to key components for its sustainable implementation. We collected empirical data through interviews with involved actors during a start-up phase and shortly after the UFM projects ended, and examination of UFM reports. The acquired data were subjected to directed content analysis, guided by normalization process theory. The results highlight the importance of coherence in the goals and methodological procedures for promoting implementation of UFM projects, as well as activation of the engagement of both service users and staff in initial stages.}, issn = {2330-3131}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1962949/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_byrmanylva_2025, title = {Imposing order on a creative chaos : The terminologist as communication manager in a multi-professional setting}, author = {Byrman, Ylva and Nord, Andreas}, year = {2025}, journal = {Terminology}, volume = {31}, number = {2}, pages = {238--266}, doi = {10.1075/term.24016.byr}, url = {1910691}, language = {eng}, publisher = {John Benjamins Publishing Company}, keywords = {workplace meetings; decision-making; terminology; communicative skills; multi-professional meetings; terminological teamwork; epistemic work; professional skills}, abstract = {It is uncontested that terminologists leading multi-professional terminology projects need a thorough knowledge of the principles and standards of terminology work. However, the softer skills involved in the work have gained less attention. In this paper, we apply interaction analysis to a multi-professional expert meeting led by a terminologist and highlight the communicative and interpersonal work he carries out. Our results show how the terminologist allows for a certain “creative chaos” and makes the team “feel good”, while still keeping epistemic quality under permanent scrutiny and never losing focus on the task at hand. He does this through flexible agenda management — sticking to his meeting agenda, but not rigidly, and allowing for and taking note of useful contributions, even if they come in the wrong phase. He also upholds a sufficient degree of conceptual rigour, by holding back premature decisions but not unnecessarily correcting the other’s erroneous use of meta-terminology. }, issn = {0929-9971}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1910691/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_samuelssonjrgen_2025, title = {Improved workflow for constructing machine learning models : Predicting retention times and peak widths in oligonucleotide separation}, author = {Samuelsson, Jörgen and Enmark, Martin and Szabados, Gergely and Rahal, Manal and Ahmed, Bestoun S. and Häggstrom, Jakob and Forssén, Patrik and Fornstedt, Torgny}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of Chromatography A}, volume = {1747}, doi = {10.1016/j.chroma.2025.465746}, url = {1951631}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, keywords = {oligonucleotides; ion-pair chromatography; machine learning; computer simulation; resolution predictions}, abstract = {This study presents an improved workflow to support the development of machine learning models to predict oligonucleotide retention times, peak widths and thus peak resolutions, from larger datasets where manual processing is not feasible. We explored diverse oligonucleotide forms, ranging from native to fully phosphorothioated, using three different gradient slopes. Both native and phosphorothioated oligonucleotides were separated, using a chromatographic C18 system with tributylaminium ion as the ion-pair reagent in the eluent, resulting in retention time data for approximately 900 sequences per gradient. For managing the large and extensive datasets, we developed a semi-automatic rule-based approach for retention time determination, peak decomposition, peak width assessment, signal-to-noise ratio, and skewness analysis. Probability density functions (PDFs) were fitted to elution profiles, with PDF selection based on an Ftest. Co-eluting peaks were addressed using a multiple Gaussian PDF. The encoded sequence data underwent modeling using support vector regression (SVR), gradient boosting (GB), random forest (RF), and decision tree (DT) models. GB and SVR showed promise for retention predictions, while RT and DT were faster but demonstrated limited generalization capabilities. The machine learning models exhibited larger errors for the shallowest gradient and lower predictability for P=O sequences, potentially due to signal intensity and sequence heterogeneity. Improvements in signal-to-noise ratios were considered, including mass spectrometry in selected ion monitoring mode. The best model for this data sets were GB, closely followed by the SVR model. With established models for retention and peak width, chromatograms can now be predicted for various gradient slopes, offering prediction of impurity peak resolution for arbitrary sequences and gradient slopes.}, issn = {0021-9673}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1951631/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @phdthesis{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_abbasmuhammadtahir_2025_1, title = {Improving the Energy Efficiency of Cellular IoT Devices}, author = {Abbas, Muhammad Tahir}, year = {2025}, doi = {10.59217/cmon1505}, url = {1947162}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Karlstads universitet}, keywords = {ciot; 3gpp; energy saving; mmtc; nb-iot; lte-m; ec-gsm-iot; machine learning; energibesparing; maskininlärning}, abstract = {The rapid rise of Cellular Internet of Things (CIoT) technology is expected to connect over 6 billion devices by 2029. Many of these devices, often deployed in remote, urban, or hard-to-reach areas, operate on limited battery resources and are expected to last up to 10 years. However, current battery limitations challenge the long-term operation required by many applications. Ensuring low energy consumption is therefore crucial for avoiding frequent recharging or battery replacements.This thesis addresses the challenge of enhancing the energy efficiency of Narrow-Band Internet of Things (NB-IoT) devices by examining and optimizing the energy-saving mechanisms standardized by the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP). Specifically, the research classifies and evaluates existing energy-saving solutions for CIoT— particularly for NB-IoT—by identifying their limitations and studying the impact of mechanisms such as Discontinuous Reception (DRX), Release Assistance Indicator (RAI), Power Saving Mode (PSM), Early Data Transmission (EDT), and Preconfigured Uplink Resources (PUR) on battery life. While improved energy efficiency is essential, it often comes at the cost of increased latency. This thesis evaluates these effects on both energy consumption and latency, offering insights into the trade-offs between the two.Based on these findings, we propose guidelines for configuring NB-IoT devices to achieve an optimal balance between energy efficiency and performance. A significant contribution of this research is the development of a machine learning-based optimization approach that dynamically adjusts configurations based on network conditions, such as signal quality, packet loss, and data transmission frequency. By integrating advanced energy-saving mechanisms with optimization techniques, this work deepens our understanding of the interplay between device configurations and battery life. Although energy-saving measures may reduce performance (e.g., increased latency or reduced throughput), further investigation into these trade-offs is essential. The proposed guidelines and strategies aim to extend NB-IoT devices’ battery life to 10 years or more, enhancing their usability across diverse CIoT deployments.;Den snabba utvecklingen av Cellular Internet of Things (CIoT)-teknologi förväntas koppla samman över 6 miljarder enheter till år 2029. Många av dessa enheter, som ofta placeras i avlägsna, urbana eller svårtillgängliga områden, drivs av begränsade batteriresurser och förväntas fungera i upp till 10 år. Dock utgör nuvarande batteribegränsningar en utmaning för långvarig drift i många applikationer. Därför är låg energiförbrukning avgörande för att undvika frekventa laddningar eller batteribyten.Denna avhandling adresserar utmaningen att förbättra energieffektiviteten hos NB-IoT-enheter genom att undersöka och optimera de energibesparande mekanismer som standardiserats av 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP). Specifikt klassificerar och utvärderar forskningen befintliga energibesparande lösningar för CIoT, särskilt för Narrowband Internet of Things (NB-IoT), genom att identifiera deras begränsningar samt studera effekterna av mekanismer såsom Discontinuous Reception (DRX), Release Assistance Indicator (RAI), Power Saving Mode (PSM), Early Data Transmission (EDT) och Pre-configured Uplink Resources (PUR) på batteritid. Förbättrad energieffektivitet kommer dock ofta till priset av ökad latens. Denna avhandling utvärderar dessa effekter på både energiförbrukning och latens och erbjuder insikter i de avvägningar som krävs.Baserat på resultaten föreslås riktlinjer för att konfigurera NB-IoT-enheter så att en optimal balans mellan energieffektivitet och prestanda uppnås. Ett betydande bidrag från detta arbete är utvecklingen av en maskininlärningsbaserad optimeringsmetod som dynamiskt justerar konfigurationer beroende på nätverksförhållanden, såsom signalstyrka, paketförlust och dataöverföringsfrekvens. Genom att integrera avancerade energibesparande mekanismer med optimeringstekniker fördjupar detta arbete förståelsen för samspelet mellan enhetskonfigurationer och batteritid. Även om energibesparande åtgärder kan minska prestanda (t.ex. ökad latens eller reducerad genomströmning), krävs ytterligare undersökningar kring dessa avvägningar. De föreslagna riktlinjerna och strategierna syftar till att förlänga NB-IoT-enheternas batteritid till 10 år eller mer, vilket förbättrar deras användbarhet i olika CIoT-implementeringar.;The rapid rise of Cellular Internet of Things (CIoT) is connecting billions of devices worldwide, many of which must run on limited battery power for up to 10 years. Ensuring low energy consumption is vital to avoid frequent recharges or replacements. This thesis focuses on enhancing the energy efficiency of Narrow-Band IoT (NB-IoT) devices by optimizing 3GPP’s energy-saving mechanisms. We investigate Discontinuous Reception (DRX), Release Assistance Indicator (RAI), Power Saving Mode (PSM), Early Data Transmission (EDT), and Preconfigured Uplink Resources (PUR) to evaluate how each feature affects battery life and latency. Striking a balance between energy savings and performance is key. Our machine learning-based optimization approach dynamically adjusts configurations based on network conditions, offering valuable guidelines for extending battery life to 10+ years in diverse CIoT scenarios.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1947162/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_svenssoneva_2025, title = {In prosperity and adversity : Livelihood strategies of the landless in boreal Scandinavia in the eighteenth to early twentieth centuries}, author = {Svensson, Eva and Amundsen, Hilde and Enefalk, Hanna and Pettersson, Susanne}, year = {2025}, pages = {69--81}, doi = {10.5040/9781350455863}, url = {1958221}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Bloomsbury Academic}, abstract = {Crofters and cottagers, as subordinate groups, were integral to the rural societies of Norway and Sweden. Their numbers increased significantly during the 18th and 19th centuries, partly due to population growth and new opportunities to earn a livelihood through various auxiliary economies. Another contributing factor was the growing inequality within rural communities.This paper investigates the role of crofters and cottagers in industrialized rural communities, specifically those associated with iron works, as well as rural communities dominated by large agricultural estates in Sweden and Norway respectively. Both iron works and agricultural estates provided opportunities for crofters and cottagers to increase their income through auxiliary economies. For instance, they engaged in diverse handicrafts such as shoemaking and carpentry, produced goods like charcoal and wood, and offered services such as transportation. During periods of growth, crofters and cottagers could potentially make substantial economic gains. However, these opportunities were heavily diminished during times of crises.Due to their subordinate status, limited or complete lack of access to various resources, and dependence on landowners, crofters and cottagers developed different strategies in response to expansion and crises within agricultural estates and iron works. These strategies often involved changes in resource utilization and auxiliary economies, encompassing social and gendered agencies.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1958221/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_graesholtknudsentroels_2025, title = {Include all children – a discussion of improving self-report measures of violence for overlooked child populations}, author = {Graesholt-Knudsen, Troels and Backhaus, Sophia and Chauviré-Geib, Katrin and Fujita, Aya and Jernbro, Carolina and Lange, Stephanie and Neelakantan, Lakshmi and Oberleiter, Dennis and Sandoz, Vania and Wallimann, Meret Sophie and Wissmann, Lucas and Hecker, Tobias and Hafstad, Gertrud Sofie and Meinck, Franziska}, year = {2025}, journal = {Child Protection and Practice}, volume = {7}, doi = {10.1016/j.chipro.2025.100234}, url = {2022627}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, keywords = {children; disabilities; immigrants; refugees; self-report; violence}, abstract = {To protect children against violence, we need robust data from every child population. In spite of this, not all child populations are well represented in research. This hampers the usability of results to those left out, and necessitate a discussion of potential solutions. Data collection efforts are hampered by a lack of validated instruments for a number of populations, including but not limited to young children, children with disabilities, and children on the move, including refugees and immigrants. This results in the exclusion from research of many children who are disproportionately affected by violence, but unable to exercise their right to be heard on this matter. In this discussion article, we draw on the co-authors’ research experience and relevant literature to present issues specific to measurement of violence, and recommendations on how to get precise estimates in these underrepresented groups. These include puppet-based interviews for young children, alternative response formats such as validated sign language instruments for children with disabilities, and a range of violence measures which reflect the diverse violence experienced by children on the move. However, the literature also reveals an overall lack of validation and participatory approaches, affecting both research measuring violence against children, and development of instruments for this purpose. This article outlines recommendations and examples of best practice for including these children in research, and for the development and validation of instruments suitable for capturing their self-report of violence. It is our hope that this discussion article, and the potential solutions presented, can inspire further studies on violence on how to include all child populations in research. }, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2022627/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_borgandreas_2025, title = {Incorporating programming into mathematics education: The adaptation of a teacher's craft knowledge}, author = {Borg, Andreas}, year = {2025}, pages = {1--9}, url = {2033953}, language = {eng}, keywords = {mathematics education; programming; mathematics teaching; craft knowledge; structuring features of classroom practice}, abstract = {In recent years, programming has gained a more prominent role in mathematics education in various European countries. However, the incorporation of digital tools, such as programming, is not always a straightforward process as it may require, among other things, an adaptation of teachers’ craft knowledge. This paper reports on a case study analysing a Swedish teacher’s incorporation of programming into his mathematics teaching and the rationales behind such design, using the Structuring Features of Classroom Practice framework as a conceptual lens. The results reveal how the teacher’s background shapes the use of programming in his classroom. It also illustrates that the way programming is intended to be incorporated into Swedish school mathematics places high demands on teachers when it comes to teaching students both how to program and how programming can serve as a tool for learning mathematics.} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_schiavonalfredo_2025, title = {Individual movement behaviour and habitat use of a small-sized cypriniform (Telestes muticellus) in a mountain stream}, author = {Schiavon, Alfredo and Comoglio, Claudio and Candiotto, Alessandro and Spairani, Michele and Hoelker, Franz and Watz, Johan and Nyqvist, Daniel}, year = {2025}, journal = {Environmental Biology of Fishes}, volume = {108}, number = {2}, pages = {241--258}, doi = {10.1007/s10641-024-01661-9}, url = {1930575}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Springer}, keywords = {passive integrated transponders; home range; linear range; movement ecology; flood; telemetry}, abstract = {Knowledge about the biology and ecology of species is fundamental for their management and conservation. Despite this, many fish species and life stages are understudied, and there is a great need for research efforts to understand their ecology. Italian riffle dace (Telestes muticellus; order Cypriniformes) is a small-sized (< 15 cm) stream fish native to the Italian peninsula. There is a scarcity of research on its ecology and behaviour. In this study, we explored the movement ecology of Telestes muticellus in a Mediterranean mountain stream in Northern Italy using passive integrated transponder (PIT) telemetry. Over 15 months, 267 fish were located 2-27 times. Most fish remained stationary, while a few roamed over several hundreds of meters. Fish covered a larger linear range during spring and autumn than during other seasons. T. muticellus showed a strong preference for pools, and this preference was strongest during summer. We observed no differences in habitat use and movements between day and night, and fish size had no major effect. Within pools, many T. muticellus displayed remarkably small home ranges (median 8 m(2)). Fish increased their linear ranges over a period of flood events, indicating that high-flow events may be important for the downstream and upstream dispersal of T. muticellus in small mountain streams.}, issn = {0378-1909}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1930575/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_alsharaahaya_2025, title = {Individual-Level Effects of a Digital Behavioural Treatment for Chronic Pain : Proof-of-Concept of a Single-Case Experimental Design Study}, author = {Al Sharaa, Haya and Bartels, Sara Laureen and Taygar, Afra Selma and Engman, Linnéa and Petersson, Suzanne and Flink, Ida K. and Boersma, Katja and McCracken, Lance M. and Simons, Laura E. and Vlaeyen, Johan W.S. and Onghena, Patrick and Wicksell, Rikard K.}, year = {2025}, journal = {European Journal of Pain}, volume = {29}, number = {10}, doi = {10.1002/ejp.70128}, url = {2010886}, language = {eng}, publisher = {John Wiley & Sons}, keywords = {adult; analgesia; article; avoidance behavior; behavior therapy; brief symptom inventory; catastrophizing; chronic pain; clinical article; digital behavioural treatment; digital technology; experimental design; female; fibromyalgia; human; low back pain; male; mood; osteoarthritis; pain intensity; self concept; sleep pattern; transformed migraine; walking; wellbeing; aged; controlled study; middle aged; pain measurement; procedures; proof of concept; randomized controlled trial; single-case study; therapy; treatment outcome; humans; pain management; proof of concept study; single-case studies as topic}, abstract = {Background: Chronic pain affects 20%–30% of the population worldwide, leading to significant distress, disability and financial burden. Pain management strategies focusing on pain reduction have shown limited effects on functioning; however, behavioural treatments aimed at enhancing resilience have demonstrated strong empirical support. Digital solutions offer new opportunities for delivering evidence-based treatments, but evaluation at the individual level is needed. The aim of this study is to examine individual-level treatment effects of a digital behavioural treatment for chronic pain in a heterogeneous sample. Methods: A study with a single-case experimental design (SCED) was conducted with participants (N = 11) experiencing chronic pain (> 3 months) recruited through healthcare. Participants were randomised at baseline (5–10-day A-phase) and completed a 6-module digital treatment based on learning theory and well-established theories applied to chronic pain (6–8-week B-phase), with weekly therapist contact. Digital diaries, prompted twice daily, tracked psychological flexibility and acceptance, pain-related functioning, pain intensity and well-being. Data were analysed using visual analysis and effect size calculations. Results: N = 11 enrolled and data from n = 10 were analysed (n = 1 refused digital diary, n = 2 partial completers, n = 8 full completers). Pain profiles varied (e.g., chronic migraine, fibromyalgia, lower back pain, etc.). Several participants benefited from the treatment, though results varied across individuals and across outcomes. Conclusion: The digital behavioural treatment showed promise in addressing diverse pain profiles and associated functioning. The variability in responses highlights the benefit of using SCED to explore individual-level effects, thus offering a methodological proof-of-concept. Findings support further development, including tailoring to match individual needs. Significance Statement: This proof-of-concept study provides support for the utility of digital behavioural interventions and individual-level evaluation of treatment effects, highlighting the potential of personalised pain treatments. The findings contribute to the growing body of support for digital solutions as effective and accessible approaches to improve functioning and resilience for people with diverse pain experiences. }, issn = {1090-3801}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2010886/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_grondahlvigdisabrahamsen_2025, title = {Indonesian Nursing Educators' Experiences with Developing Student-Centered Learning Methods}, author = {Grondahl, Vigdis Abrahamsen and Andersen, Kirsti Lauvli and Helgesen, Ann Karin and Asniar, Asniar and Martinsen, Randi and Septiani, Riza and Baharuddin, Dharina and Woersaa, Signe Rasch and Willman, Anna and Olsen, Liv Berit}, year = {2025}, journal = {Nursing Reports}, volume = {15}, number = {3}, doi = {10.3390/nursrep15030081}, url = {1960615}, language = {eng}, publisher = {MDPI}, keywords = {nursing education; pedagogic; qualitative content analysis; questionnaire; student-active methods}, abstract = {Background/Objectives: There is a rising global demand to educate independent and reflective nurses capable of addressing the evolving needs of healthcare systems and diverse populations. The Indonesian Nursing Act solidifies the professional status of nurses, although challenges persist including discrepancies between practice and educational standards. There is a need to increase the competence of Indonesian nurse educators and their ability to facilitate learning that can strengthen the nursing programs' quality and improve the nurses' ability to address various health issues in the population. The aim of the study was to describe the nurse educators' experiences with developing student-active methods in nursing education in Indonesia. Methods: This study is part of an Erasmus+ project: Capacity Building in Nursing Education in Indonesia (CABNEI). A three-year educational program for nursing educators in Indonesia was developed. The current study used a qualitative, descriptive design with a questionnaire containing four open-ended questions focusing on the educators' experiences with developing student-active methods and conditions affecting this process. Data were collected between January and November 2022 and analyzed using qualitative content analysis. Results: A total of 32 educators from two universities and two nursing schools in Indonesia participated. The analysis revealed the theme "A change of pedagogical approaches to nursing students' learning" with three categories: "Setting the stage for pedagogical development in the nursing education", "From correction to reflection", and "Factors affecting the educators' learning process". Conclusions: The nursing educators' experiences with developing student-active methods in Indonesia were positive. They reported incorporating additional pedagogical tools into their teaching methods and nursing programs. Management is vital in facilitating active-learning strategies. It is important to foster collaborative opportunities for educators and enhance their pedagogical skills to meet the healthcare system's evolving needs and society's demands for sustainable nursing expertise.}, issn = {2039-439X}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1960615/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_panahinegar_2025, title = {Influence of Heat Treatment and Scan Rotation on the Microstructure of Hot Work Tool Steel Manufactured using Laser Powder Bed Fusion}, author = {Panahi, Negar and Lin, Fengxiang and Oikonomou, Christos and Grehk, Mikael}, year = {2025}, journal = {Steel Research International}, doi = {10.1002/srin.202500294}, url = {1987087}, language = {eng}, publisher = {John Wiley & Sons}, keywords = {grain size; h13; heat treatment; laser-powder bed fusion; phase transformation; prior austenite grains; scan rotation}, abstract = {Additive manufacturing provides a unique opportunity to have freedom in design. Often it is necessary to perform post treatment processes on the printed component to adjust the mechanical properties. This is particularly true for martensitic H13 tool steels manufactured with laser-powder bed fusion, where repeated thermal cycles as a result of the addition of the new top layer, can give rise to columnar growth and microstructural inhomogeneities. Considering the unit size and texture of martensitic microstructure as directly influenced by the size of the prior austenite grains (PAGs), the focus of the investigation lies in the PAG size of the as-built (AB) and heat-treated conditions. Furthermore, four types of samples with different scan rotations (0 degrees, 45 degrees, 67 degrees, and 90 degrees) are investigated. The AB material displays a characteristic cell structure with cell boundaries enriched in alloying elements as well as nanosized carbides at triple junctions and intercellular regions. A key finding of this research is that the heat treatment gives rise to PAG size refinement as a result of recrystallization and pinning effect from carbide hindering the grain growth during austenitization.}, issn = {1611-3683}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1987087/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_zhaoyuxuan_2025, title = {Influence of indoor environmental parameters on phthalate concentrations in bedrooms}, author = {Zhao, Yuxuan and Preece, Anna-Sofia and Wan, Mengfang and Hou, Jing and Li, Yatai and Deng, Qihong and Sun, Yuexia}, year = {2025}, journal = {Environment International}, volume = {198}, doi = {10.1016/j.envint.2025.109447}, url = {1955864}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, keywords = {air exchange rate; home; phthalate acid esters; relative humidity; temperature}, abstract = {This study investigated the influence of three indoor environmental parameters: ventilation (expressed as air exchange rate, h-1), temperature, and relative humidity, on phthalate concentration in dust and in estimated airborne. We monitored environmental parameters and collected dust samples in 327 bedrooms in Tianjin, China. Air exchange rates were estimated using occupants-generated CO2 as a tracer gas. Six common phthalates were analyzed as components of dust: Diethyl Phthalate (DEP), Di-isobutyl Phthalate (DiBP), Di-n-Butyl Phthalate (DnBP), Benzyl Butyl Phthalate (BBzP), Di (2-Ethylhexyl) Phthalate (DEHP) and Di-isononyl Phthalate (DiNP). Phthalate concentrations were compared among environmental parameters categorized as low (below median) and high (above median) using Mann-Whitney U tests. Quantitative associations of phthalate concentrations with environmental parameters were further explored with exponential fittings based on a binning method. We observed a dilution effect of ventilation on low molecular weight phthalates, which was significant for DiBP, whose concentration decreased by 32 % with an increase in air exchange rate (Delta = 1 h-1). We found a positive association between phthalate concentrations and indoor air temperature; the dust-phase phthalate concentration increased by 11 %, for each 1 degrees C increase in indoor air temperature. The results indicate that continuous ventilation may be an effective strategy to reduce concentrations of the more volatile phthalates in homes. A higher indoor temperature may lead to increased phthalate concentrations in home environments.}, issn = {0160-4120}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1955864/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @techreport{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_carlmanpeter_2025_1, title = {Innebandy Flex – sänkta trösklar med nya spelformer}, author = {Carlman, Peter and Kasslert, Karolina}, year = {2025}, doi = {10.59217/plma2138}, url = {1955915}, language = {swe}, publisher = {Karlstads universitet}, keywords = {innebandy; inkludering; tränings- och tävlingsformer; ledarskap; tillgänglighet}, abstract = {Målsättningen med Innebandy Flex är att sänka trösklarna och öka tillgängligheten för att skapa ett livslångt intresse för innebandy. Syftet med rapporten var att undersöka om Innebandy Flex med förenklade regler och mer flexibla träningsformer kan bidra till en inkluderande och tillgänglig idrottsaktivitet. Rapporten presenterar resultat från en studie som undersökt Innebandy Flex inom skola och förening.Deltagarna som ingick i undersökningen var indelade i två urvalsgrupper. Den ena urvalsgruppen var låg- och mellanstadieelever och lärare på en grundskola i Värmland. Den andra urvalsgruppen var spelare och ledare som var aktiva i en innebandyförening i Värmland där de spelar Innebandy Flex. För att förstå relationen mellan deltagarnas upplevelser och spelets faktiska situationer användes fokusgruppsintervjuer och videoobservationer. Därutöver gjordes en individuell intervju med en lärare och en gemensam intervju med föreningens sportchef och Innebandy Flex-ansvarig.Innebandy Flex gav spelarna mer tid med bollen, vilket underlättade bollkontroll och delaktighet, särskilt för nybörjare. Men krävde samtidigt spelförståelse för att utnyttjas fullt ut. Spelet präglades av lägre tempo och mindre fysisk kontakt än traditionell innebandy. Det skapade ett mer strukturerat och organiserat spel men kunde bidra till minskad rörelse och intensitet.Innebandy Flex i föreningen framstod som en lågtröskelverksamhet som möjliggjorde deltagande oavsett ålder, erfarenhet eller fysisk nivå. Den kravlösa strukturen, där spelare kunde komma och gå utan närvarokrav eller ekonomiska krav, ökade tillgängligheten för att spela innebandy.  Resultatet visade att implementeringen av Innebandy Flex i föreningen krävde att föreningens ledning såg värdet av verksamheten och hade en vilja att det skulle vara en del av den ordinarie verksamheten. Det krävde att föreningen var tydlig med och hade uthållighet i grundkonceptet om flexibilitet, låga trösklar och ett inkluderande förhållningssätt så att personer med varierande erfarenhet av innebandy kunde delta.Resultatet visade att Innebandy Flex kan vara en inkluderande och anpassad idrottsaktivitet i skolan. När elever ges ökat tidsutrymme och under spelet, förbättras deras upplevelse av kontroll och kompetens, vilket i sin tur kan främja både engagemang och upplevd kompetens. För att eleverna ska förstå och kunna tillämpa Innebandy Flex bör det sker vid flera tillfällen. Genom att organisera undervisningen i en serie lektioner kan eleverna lära sig och skapa ett intresse för att spela innebandy. För att Innebandy Flex ska fungera är det viktigt att tänka på elevernas erfarenhet av innebandy. Därför är det viktigt att justera spelets svårighetsgrad baserat på gruppens behov och förmåga.Vad rapporten visar är att när olika aktörer inom idrotten delar en gemensam vision är alternativa och nya former av idrott möjlig. Det är inte spelarna som behöver förändras utan spelet och organisationen förändras för att tillgängliggöra idrotten för fler. Det är en strategi som kan nå fler än att erbjuda mer av samma för att locka de som redan valt bort eller valts bort i idrotten. Med flexibla regler och flexibel organisation kan innebandy göras tillgänglig för fler genom Innebandy Flex.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1955915/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_aliimtiaz_2025, title = {Insight into textile sludge combustion behavior : Kinetic study by thermal analysis and advanced machine learning modeling}, author = {Ali, Imtiaz and Khan, Arslan and Naqvi, Salman Raza}, year = {2025}, journal = {Energy Nexus}, volume = {19}, doi = {10.1016/j.nexus.2025.100518}, url = {1995948}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, keywords = {ann; brt; c&rt; combustion; mars; textile sludge; thermokinetic}, abstract = {In this study, the combustion potential of textile sludge is evaluated through thermogravimetric analysis. The analysis is conducted in an oxidative atmosphere with heating rates ranging from 5, 10, 15 and 20 °C/min and temperatures ranging from ambient to 900 °C. Kinetic analysis was complemented using the isoconversational model-free approach, including the differential and integral methods (Friedman, Ozawa-Flynn-Wall and Kissinger-Akahira-Sunose). The average activation energies (Ea) calculated by these methods were about 296.73 kJ/mol, 324.97 kJ/mol, and 318.75 kJ/mol, respectively. The reaction mechanism was derived from the combined kinetic analysis, which showed a high R² value of 0.99507, indicating a strong correlation between the experimental data and the kinetic analysis results. The analysis of the activation energy distribution was performed by utilizing four pseudo-components (PC1-PC4). Furthermore, Artificial Neural Networks (ANN), Classification and Regression Trees (C&RT), Boosted Regression Trees (BRT), and Multivariate Adaptive Regression Splines (MARS) were employed to predict the Ea for textile sludge combustion. This detailed exploration of kinetics and the development of innovative predictive modeling techniques like ANN, C&RT, BRT, and MARS establish a new standard for creating customized models for the thermochemical conversion of textile sludge.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1995948/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_sokkalingamrathinavelu_2025, title = {In-situ alloying of Cu in 316L stainless steel by PBF-LB : Influence of laser power and rescanning strategy}, author = {Sokkalingam, Rathinavelu and Åsberg, Mikael and Krakhmalev, Pavel}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of Materials Research and Technology}, volume = {35}, pages = {6137--6146}, doi = {10.1016/j.jmrt.2025.02.154}, url = {1951645}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, keywords = {laser beam powder bed fusion (pbf-lb); 316l/cu alloy; in-situ alloying; laser power; rescanning}, abstract = {Present work focuses on the in-situ 316L/Cu alloy development by using laser beam powder bed fusion (PBF-LB) additive manufacturing. Influence of the most influential processing parameters i.e., the laser power, and the number of scans i.e., single melting (SM), double melting (DM) and triple melting (TM), on the in-situ alloying ability was studied. At the lowest laser power, 175 W, some 316L powder particles were unmelted and the Cu was not mixed properly into the matrix of 316L. Increasing the laser power from 175 W to 235 W, improves the complete melting of all the components in 316L/Cu powder mix and effective alloying of Cu into 316L with improved homogeneity in its distribution after solidification. However, there is minor copper rich banding at the track overlaps in SM sample prepared at 235 W. Employing of rescanning strategy further improves the homogeneity in distribution of copper owing to the clean and high-quality molten pool with better intermixing by strong molten pool convection.}, issn = {2238-7854}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1951645/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_aloisioangelo_2025, title = {Instability of compressed members in timber trusses assembled with punched metal plates}, author = {Aloisio, Angelo and Sejkot, Petr and Pelliciari, Matteo and Ormarsson, Sigurdur and Vessby, Johan and Fragiacomo, Massimo}, year = {2025}, journal = {Engineering structures}, volume = {329}, pages = {119775--119775}, doi = {10.1016/j.engstruct.2025.119775}, url = {1947429}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, keywords = {timber trusses; out-of-plane stability; punched metal plate connections; experimental tests; digital image correlation}, abstract = {This study addresses the instability of wooden trusses assembled with punched metal plates. The instability of compressed wooden elements is a complex problem due to the specific boundary conditions, the timber orthotropy, and the difficult quantification of the defects. This research presents an analytical framework based on the Eurocode approach for predicting the instability of compressed wooden elements, considering the effect of boundary constraints representative of punched metal plates. The general aspects of this research are twofold: (i) proposing an analytical approximate expression for assessing the theoretical buckling load of compressed beams with elastic boundary constraints; (ii) deriving the buckling design curves as a function of the geometric imperfection of the structural element. The authors refer to the constraints exerted by punched metal plates, experimentally characterized to determine the response along the six degrees of freedom. The experimental results were used to generate a high-fidelity finite element (FE) model of the connection, validate it using digital image correlation, and estimate by extrapolation the stiffness properties of a selection of punched metal plates. Additionally, a secondary FE model was developed to simulate the out-of-plane deflection of structural elements with different types of punched metal plates, predict the failure load from static incremental analysis, and estimate the buckling design curves. In conclusion, the research aims to specialize the design method of compressed members according to the Eurocode, taking explicitly into account the boundary constraints representative of punched metal plates. It is found that while the theoretical instability load of beams with elastic constraints closely approximates that of the clamped condition, the instability load under imperfections resembles the pinned condition more closely. This observation leads to systematically higher imperfection coefficients for elastic constraints than pinned conditions.}, issn = {0141-0296}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1947429/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_nammouchiamal_2025, title = {Instance-Based Transfer Learning for Short-Term Load Forecasting in Data-Scarce Buildings}, author = {Nammouchi, Amal and Aupke, Phil and Al-Kamachy, Inas and Theocharis, Andreas and Kassler, Andreas}, year = {2025}, doi = {10.1109/ISGTEurope64741.2025.11305264}, url = {1994600}, language = {eng}, keywords = {transfer learning; load forecasting; energy consumption prediction; data scarcity; cold start}, abstract = {Accurate short-term load forecasting is essential for energy-efficient building operations, however, many buildings lack sufficient historical data to train reliable predictive models. This paper investigates the use of instance-based transfer learning to improve forecasting performance in data-scarce buildings by reusing models trained on similar, data-rich buildings. We cluster buildings of various types based on their energy consumption profiles using dynamic time warping and hierarchical clustering. Within each cluster, we fine-tune XGBoost and LSTM models pretrained on source buildings (with sufficient data) to forecast the consumption in target buildings (with limited data) with access to increasing percentage of their original limited data of 7, 14, 21, 28, ... , 245 days. Our evaluation compares the performance against models trained from scratch using the same limited data. Our results show that transfer learning significantly improves forecasting accuracy in highly data-constrained settings, reducing RMSE by up to 40%. However, as more training data becomes available, its benefits diminish, and baseline models eventually outperform transferred ones beyond an average threshold of 140–168 days.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1994600/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_larsonmia_2025, title = {Intangible cultural heritage}, author = {Larson, Mia and Öberg, Christina and Scander, Henrik}, year = {2025}, pages = {200--203}, doi = {10.4337/9781035319640.00055}, url = {2025895}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Edward Elgar Publishing}, keywords = {intangible cultural heritage; identity; sense of belonging; emergent authenticity; mundane practices; swedish fika} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_decockandree_2025, title = {Integrated control of seafood safety and quality beyond farm-to-fork : AI-related opportunities and challenges}, author = {De Cock, Andree and Forio, Marie Anne Eurie and Hansen, Henry and Jacxsens, Liesbeth and Lachat, Carl and Goethals, Peter}, year = {2025}, journal = {Trends in Food Science & Technology}, volume = {163}, doi = {10.1016/j.tifs.2025.105096}, url = {1977771}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, keywords = {seafood supply chain; fair data; smart sustainable food systems; environmental conditions; location; consumer characteristics}, abstract = {Seafood is a diverse and highly valuable source of nutritional benefits that can support healthy diets around the world. However, the uptake of toxic compounds from aquatic ecosystems into seafood products together with food-borne risks introduced throughout the seafood chain, pose a global threat to public health. Effectively managing seafood hazards and optimizing consumer health requires looking beyond the conventional farm-tofork chain. This commentary aims to explore a "beyond farm-to-fork" framework, addressing key elements to ensure safe, high-quality seafood. Recent advancements in smart food safety technologies use artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance food product safety and quality. However, an integrated perspective on AI-related applications along and beyond the seafood chain has yet to be provided. Building on the "beyond farm-to-fork" framework, we highlight key AI-related opportunities and challenges for integrated control of seafood systems. To conclude, we provide guidance, production regulations and policy recommendations for AI-use and consumer health, at all levels "beyond farm-to-fork". Our findings underscore the critical interplay between the location and environmental conditions of seafood production, alongside individual consumer characteristics, in achieving integrated control of seafood quality. AI-related technologies such as the Internet of Things, sensors, machine learning, and blockchain can enable early risk detection, mitigation, and control, reducing health risks from pollutants and foodborne illnesses while enhancing nutritional quality. AI can simplify consumer choices in favour of both individual health and the sustainability of food production. Traceability systems and FAIR data, integrated with further AI developments, can empower seafood stakeholders to ensure product quality and safeguard consumer health.}, issn = {0924-2244} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_alghamdiabdulaziz_2025, title = {Integrated valorization of industrial and municipal biomass wastes for green ammonia production : a circular bioeconomy approach}, author = {AlGhamdi, AbdulAziz and Taqvi, Syed Ali Ammar and Kazmi, Bilal and Naqvi, Salman Raza}, year = {2025}, journal = {Frontiers in Chemistry}, volume = {13}, doi = {10.3389/fchem.2025.1727944}, url = {2026177}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Frontiers Media S.A.}, keywords = {biomass valorization; green ammonia; waste integration; aspen plus modeling; circular bioeconomy}, abstract = {A sustainable production of ammonia using waste biomass is a new milestone to a low-carbon bioeconomy that is circular. This paper defines an integrated Aspen Plus model which integrates the steam gasification of paper mill sludge and municipal solid waste and the Haber-Bosch process to generate carbon-neutral green ammonia. The synthesis of thermochemical conversion and catalytic synthesis was optimized systematically by altering paper mill sludge feed ratio (20:80, 60:40, and 40:60 wt%), steam toward municipal solid waste ratio and pressures in the synthesis. The highest hydrogen yield (H2 = 0.4572) and heating value (7.82 MJ/Nm3) was obtained in the 60:40 blend at 800 degrees C and S/B = 0.025, whereas the highest NH3 mole fraction in the solution (0.9493) was obtained under 40:60 blend at 500 degrees C and 250 bar. The addition of cryogenic CO2 removal and water gas shift optimization greatly improved the purification of hydrogen and total carbon capture. The innovation of the work consists in the combined modelling structure that converts heterogeneous waste flows into a closed-loop, low-emission system of ammonia production, which has two advantages in the value of waste and the synthesis of renewable fertilizers. The results present an upscale able and ecologically friendly pathway to next-generation production of ammonia, between circular waste management and green chemical production.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2026177/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_shaoxinyuan_2025, title = {Integrating detailed power take-off system models in wave energy converter simulations using an FMI-based co-simulation approach}, author = {Shao, Xinyuan and Forsberg, Jan and Ringsberg, Jonas W.}, year = {2025}, journal = {Ocean Engineering}, volume = {335}, doi = {10.1016/j.oceaneng.2025.121651}, url = {1965889}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, keywords = {design for testability; direct analogs; fatigue damage; mooring; cosimulation; functional mock-up interface-based co-simulation; functionals; generator parameters; mock up; optimal generator parameter; optimisations; power take-off systems; system models; wave energy converters; wave energy conversion}, abstract = {The power take-off (PTO) system is a core component of a wave energy converter (WEC) that significantly influences its power performance. Careful design and testing of PTO systems are essential in WEC development. Numerical simulations have largely replaced physical testing, accelerating the PTO system design process. However, one major obstacle still prevents numerical modelling of the PTO system from achieving its full capability: integrating the PTO system model into the global simulation of the WEC system to include the effects of all subsystems. This paper uses a co-simulation approach based on the Functional Mock-Up Interface (FMI) standard to integrate a detailed PTO system model into a global WEC model that includes hydrodynamic, mechanical, and mooring subsystems. The approach is compared against a model incorporating a simplified linear-damper PTO system. The results indicate that a higher-fidelity PTO system model can have a significant impact on predictions of WEC motion, mooring fatigue damage accumulation, and power performance. For example, it is observed that a simplified PTO model can lead to a tenfold underestimation of mooring fatigue damage under some environmental conditions. }, issn = {0029-8018}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1965889/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_martineden_2025, title = {Integrating Multimodal Communication and Comprehension Evaluation during Human-Robot Collaboration for Increased Reliability of Foundation Model-based Task Planning Systems}, author = {Martin, Eden and Hasegawa, Shoichi and Solis, Jorge and Macq, Benoit and Ronsse, Renaud and Garcia Ricardez, Gustavo Alfonso and El Hafi, Lotfi and Taniguchi, Tadahiro}, year = {2025}, pages = {1053--1059}, doi = {10.1109/SII59315.2025.10871045}, url = {1954676}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)}, keywords = {digital elevation model; human robot interaction; robot programming; foundation models; human intentions; human-robot collaboration; integrated systems; model-based opc; multi-modal; multimodal communications; pick and place; planning systems; task planning; man machine systems}, abstract = {Foundation models provide the adaptability needed in robotics but often require explicit tasks or human verification due to potential unreliability in their responses, complicating human-robot collaboration (HRC). To enhance the reliability of such task-planning systems, we propose 1) an adaptive task-planning system for HRC that reliably performs non-predefined tasks implicitly instructed through HRC, and 2) an integrated system combining multimodal large language model (LLM)-based task planning with multimodal communication of human intention to increase the HRC success rate and comfort. The proposed system integrates GPT-4V for adaptive task planning and comprehension evaluation during HRC with multimodal communication of human intention through speech and deictic gestures. Four pick-and-place tasks of gradually increasing difficulty were used in three experiments, each evaluating a key aspect of the proposed system: task planning, comprehension evaluation, and multimodal communication. The quantitative results show that the proposed system can interpret implicitly instructed tabletop pick-and-place tasks through HRC, providing the next object to pick and the correct position to place it, achieving a mean success rate of 0.80. Additionally, the system can evaluate its comprehension of three of the four tasks with an average precision of 0.87. The qualitative results show that multimodal communication not only significantly enhances the success rate but also the feelings of trust and control, willingness to use again, and sense of collaboration during HRC. } } @phdthesis{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_holmgrenjohan_2025, title = {Integritet och integritetsintrång i anonyma nätmiljöer : Särskilda utmaningar för lagstiftare och rättstillämpare, sett genom regleringen av olaga integritetsintrång}, author = {Holmgren, Johan}, year = {2025}, doi = {10.59217/kfkn2176}, url = {1988904}, language = {swe}, publisher = {Karlstads universitet}, keywords = {criminal law; privacy; unlawful violation of privacy; encryption; covert data surveillance; electronic bulletin boards; integritet; olaga integritetsintrång; kryptering; hemlig dataavläsning; elektroniska anslagstavlor}, abstract = {Information technology offers individuals new opportunities. One of them is the use of anonymisation tools which make it possible to transmit information without being identified. Another is encryption of information in order to make it inaccessible without a password. These types of tools have among other things been developed for use by dissidents in authoritarian states, but technology knows no boundaries.This dissertation investigates how criminal law as a means to safeguard protected interests is involved in a conflict between technical tools for encryption and anonymisation, on the one hand, and, on the other, criminal procedural mechanisms for accessing information. The investigation relates this conflict to the boundaries of criminal law designed to safeguard privacy and counter unlawful violation of privacy in the Swedish Penal Code, Ch. 4, §6c.One of the conclusions is that the problems of criminal law in anonymous online environments arise from a fundamental conflict between two opposing forms of rights protection. This conflict is particularly prominent in relation to the concept of privacy. At the same time, another conclusion is that it is possible to change the design of the regulatory code in question to make it more effective in anonymous online environments.;Informationstekniken skapar nya möjligheter för enskilda. En sådan möjlighet är användandet av tekniska verktyg för anonymitet för att överföra information utan att identifieras. En annan är att kryptera information så att den blir oåtkomlig för den som inte vet lösenordet. Den här typen av verktyg utvecklas bland annat för att kunna användas av dissidenter i auktoritära stater – men tekniken känner inga gränser.I avhandlingen utreds hur straffrätten som medel för att säkra skyddsintressen förhåller sig till en konflikt mellan å ena sidan tekniska verktyg för kryptering och anonymitet, å andra sidan straffprocessuella möjligheter till informationsåtkomst. Ämnet undersöks genom att den här konfliktlinjen sätts i relation till gränserna för kriminalisering som skapats för att skydda den enskildes personliga integritet – olaga integritetsintrång i brottsbalkens 4 kap. 6 c §.I slutsatserna anges bland annat att problemen för straffrätten i anonyma nätmiljöer är ett utflöde av en principiell konflikt mellan två motstående former av rättighetsskydd; en konflikt som blir särskilt tydlig i förhållande till integritetsbegreppet. Samtidigt nås slutsatsen att det finns goda möjligheter att genom förändringar i den undersökta regleringens konstruktion göra denna mer ändamålsenlig i anonyma nätmiljöer.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1988904/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_funakiakihiro_2025, title = {Intelligent Control Strategy of a Battery Energy Storage for a Climate-Controlled Greenhouse with a High Proportion of Local Renewable Energy}, author = {Funaki, Akihiro and Solis, Jorge}, year = {2025}, journal = {IEEJ TRANSACTIONS ON ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING}, doi = {10.1002/tee.70218}, url = {2017933}, language = {eng}, publisher = {John Wiley & Sons}, keywords = {renewable energy; photovoltaics; energy management; deep learning; long-short term memory; reinforcement learning}, abstract = {Greenhouse cultivation offers the advantage of controlled growth conditions, leading to enhanced crop productivity and quality. However, maintaining these optimal conditions requires substantial energy, resulting in increased greenhouse gas emissions and operational costs. Integrating local renewable energy sources, particularly photovoltaic (PV) solar energy, has demonstrated the potential to reduce energy consumption and costs. This paper proposes a machine learning-based intelligent control strategy for greenhouses using a solar photovoltaic system combined with battery energy storage system (BESS). Long short-term memory (LSTM) forecasting models are developed to forecast power consumption and solar PV production. The outputs of these forecasting models are then fed into a reinforcement learning (RL)-based battery control model. This control model is trained to minimize energy costs by taking advantage of variable electricity spot prices and reducing peak energy consumption. The performance of the proposed system is evaluated with actual operational data. Results show that the proposed model reduces variable charges by 2.2% and 2.7% and decreases peak energy consumption by 24% and 19% in February and March 2023, respectively. Overall, the proposed system demonstrated the potential to utilize local renewable energy, minimize operational costs, and achieve a sustainable energy balance. }, issn = {1931-4973}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2017933/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_fromingrid_2025, title = {Internationalisation at home and its possible development in nursing education : A qualitative descriptive study of nursing faculties' views in two European countries}, author = {From, Ingrid and Bjuresäter, Kaisa and Blazeviciene, Aurelija and Unis, Brian and Gesar, Berit}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of Professional Nursing}, volume = {61}, pages = {62--68}, doi = {10.1016/j.profnurs.2025.08.010}, url = {2007988}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, keywords = {focus group discussions; global health; intercultural competence; internationalisation at home; nurse education}, abstract = {Background: Introducing Internationalisation at Home (IaH) means integrating international perspectives into curricula in higher education in order to develop students' intercultural and international competence. Introducing international learning objectives in a purposeful way into higher education curricula provides the opportunity for all students to assimilate international skills. Objective: The objective of this study was to explore teachers' views about Internationalisation at Home and its possible development within nursing education. Method: Focus group discussions were carried out at one Lithuanian and two Swedish universities. The transcribed text from the discussions was analysed using qualitative inductive analysis. Results: The analysis generated two main categories: teachers' international competence needs to be improved in order for IaH to be introduced; and, implementing IaH should involve the entire university to be effective. Conclusion: Improvement of IaH in higher education is needed. Teachers should be introduced to the concept of IaH and given training in how to work to promote it. Students will receive the pedagogical benefit of an increased global awareness. This generic competence should prepare them to work internationally. It is essential that higher education institutions prioritise IaH and, via natural progression, incorporate the concept into their teaching and administrative practices.}, issn = {8755-7223} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_queromariaj_2025, title = {Internationalisation of innovation practices : actors and linkages in crowdfunding ecosystems}, author = {Quero, Maria J. and Ruiz-Alba, Jose L. and Mele, Cristina and Tronvoll, Bård and Ventura, Rafael}, year = {2025}, journal = {European Journal of International Management}, volume = {26}, number = {3/4}, pages = {432--451}, doi = {10.1504/EJIM.2025.146852}, url = {1982174}, language = {eng}, publisher = {InderScience Publishers}, keywords = {actor; network; international management; ecosystem viability; crowdfunding; innovation; collaborative economy}, abstract = {Digitalisation has disrupted society and academia, especially in international management with respect to resource exchange, value propositions and innovation processes. The connection among actors in open platforms is an example of how this challenge can drive innovation and improve ecosystems' viability. This research investigates how innovation practices have arisen from connectivity and actor engagement. We use a crowdfunding context to address how the linkages can be strategically designed to join actors and resources in service ecosystems. The paper describes how actors connect in crowdfunding ecosystems by highlighting three kinds of linkages that result in actor engagement, trigger innovation and impact ecosystem viability. Managers in international settings can facilitate the design of engagement platforms, and craft strategies that increase resource exchange and integration, to engage actors in innovation practices in order to impact the service ecosystem's viability.}, issn = {1751-6757} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_engstrmandreahess_2025, title = {Internet-based treatment for provoked vulvodynia : Factors associated with treatment outcomes}, author = {Engström, Andrea Hess and Flink, Ida K. and Kero, Viktoria and Bohm-Starke, Nina and Skalkidou, Alkistis}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of Sexual Medicine}, volume = {22}, number = {1}, pages = {107--113}, doi = {10.1093/jsxmed/qdae158}, url = {1916321}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Oxford University Press}, keywords = {internet-based treatment; provoked vulvodynia; act; associated factors; treatment outcomes}, abstract = {Introduction: Previous research has indicated that internet-based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can reduce pain during intercourse and increase pain acceptance in individuals with provoked vulvodynia, but the factors associated with treatment outcomes remain unknown. Aim: This study aimed to investigate factors associated with changes in pain acceptance following an internet treatment based on ACT. Methods: This exploratory study used data from the EMBLA study, a multicenter randomized controlled trial that investigated the effects of internet-based ACT for provoked vulvodynia. The examined factors included sociodemographics, medical history, pain and sexual behavior, and psychosocial characteristics. Linear regression analysis was employed to assess the association of these factors with pain acceptance, including interaction effects. Results were adjusted for multiple testing using Bonferroni correction. Outcomes: The outcome measure was pain acceptance assessed on the scale Chronic Pain Questionnaire-Revised, which comprises two sub-scales: activity engagement and pain willingness. Results: Before adjustment, greater improvement in overall pain acceptance and the subscale activity engagement was seen participants in the intervention group who had a history of physical violence or sexual assault. Increased time spent on the treatment platform per week was also associated with greater improvement in pain acceptance. Participants who reported gastrointestinal problems before the internet-based treatment showed better treatment outcomes in activity engagement. Previous contact with a psychologist or counselor was associated with less improvement in activity engagement. The intervention was less effective on the subscale pain willingness with increased age and for those reporting urinary problems. No associations remained statistically significant after adjustment for multiple testing. Clinical implications: Previous exposure to violence and sexual assault, concomitant gastrointestinal or urinary problems, and adherence to treatment should be further investigated in larger studies on factors associated with treatment outcomes after internet treatment based on ACT, especially regarding pain. Strengths and limitations: This was a novel and exploratory study and provides information for researchers in future investigations of how individual characteristics may influence treatment outcomes. A range of variables were explored in the models, underscoring the importance of future studies to strengthen the findings. One limitation concerns the sample size, which was fairly small considering the nature of the study. Conclusion: After correcting for multiple testing, no factors were found to be statistically associated with changes in pain acceptance after the treatment.}, issn = {1743-6095}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1916321/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_chahedhamza_2025, title = {Inter-Stream Dependencies in Time-Sensitive Networking}, author = {Chahed, Hamza and Yarvis, Mark and Frick, Florian and Kassler, Andreas}, year = {2025}, pages = {107--114}, doi = {10.1109/ICIN64016.2025.10943101}, url = {1964340}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)}, keywords = {centralized networks; inter-stream dependency; network configuration; network optimization; real-time streams; reliability guarantee; time sensitive networking; timeliness and reliability; user network interface; budget control}, abstract = {Effective configuration of Time-Sensitive Networks is crucial for providing timeliness and reliability guarantees for real-time industrial applications, where many inter-dependent streams may co-exist. However, existing methods for specifying the characteristics of real-time streams to the Centralized Network Configuration element (CNC) do not allow the specification of stream dependencies. Consequently, the CNC may schedule the real-time streams in a sub-optimal way, leading to low number of real-time applications supported. To address this pressing issue, we present methods that allow to model and express such inter-stream dependencies and propose extensions to the user network interface (UNI) to convey these dependencies to the CNC, transforming it into an intent-based UNI. We define a novel metric to evaluate a specific network configuration regarding the latency budget available for scheduling the transmission of a stream. Using a set of numerical simulations, we show that when exploiting the knowledge of inter-stream dependencies, we can derive better network schedules, which results in significant increase in applications onboarding up to 2.2x and increased network utilization for real-time streams up to 3x. } } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_ekelundrebecka_2025, title = {Interventions for improving mental health in athletes : a scoping review}, author = {Ekelund, Rebecka and Holmström, Stefan and Gustafsson, Henrik and Ivarsson, Andreas and Lundqvist, Carolina and Stenling, Andreas}, year = {2025}, journal = {International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology}, volume = {18}, number = {1}, pages = {503--538}, doi = {10.1080/1750984X.2023.2258383}, url = {1815275}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Taylor & Francis}, keywords = {well-being; mental healthproblems; mental disorders; treatment; sports}, abstract = {The aims of this scoping review were to map the current literature on interventions for improving mental health in athletes, identify knowledge gaps, and generate future research questions. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses Extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) guided this review. A systematic literature search was conducted in SPORTDiscus, PsycINFO, and SCOPUS and 44 intervention studies met the inclusion criteria. Results showed that 22 studies (50%) implemented cognitive behavioural principles, and the majority of these studies were influenced by various mindfulness programmes. Most studies (93%) included healthy athlete samples, and athletes aged 15–19 were the most examined age group (43%). Only three studies used clinical criteria in their sampling of participants and mediators were examined in two studies. The scarcity of studies examining mediators and subclinical or clinical samples revealed critical knowledge gaps in the literature. Furthermore, the critical appraisal showed that regardless of study design, most studies demonstrated low internal validity. We propose the use of high-quality single-case studies with athletes who experience subclinical or clinical mental health issues, and further investigation of mechanisms of change linking intervention components to outcomes of interest. }, issn = {1750-984X}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1815275/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_haglundjesper_2025_2, title = {Interventionsstudier som självständiga arbeten i teknikdidaktik på förskollärarprogrammet}, author = {Haglund, Jesper and Flognman, Jeanni}, year = {2025}, pages = {174--186}, url = {1948276}, language = {swe}, publisher = {Liber}, abstract = {Studenter på förskollärarprogrammet vid Karlstads universitet genomförett självständigt arbete på 15 högskolepoäng i slutet avsin utbildning. Cirka fem studenter per termin gör detta med en teknikdidaktisk inriktning. I kapitlet delar vi erfarenheter kring självständiga arbeten med teknikdidaktisk inriktning i våra roller som handledare och seminarieledare i kursen. Fokus ligger på hur vi uppmuntrar studenter att utgå från interventionsstudier där de designar, genomför och analyserar undervisningssekvenser kopplade till teknikämnet i förskolan. Att planera och genomföra teknikundervisning, samt reflektera över hur det har gått på ett strukturerat sätt, ger en värdefull erfarenhet i studenternas framtida roll som förskollärare. Vi diskuterar även möjligheterna och förutsättningarna för verksamma förskollärare att genomföra interventionsstudier som ett sätt att utveckla teknikundervisningen.} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_niemikristian_2025_1, title = {Introducing Bifrost: An R-Based Tool for Bibliometric Research Analysis}, author = {Niemi, Kristian and Neumann, Nadja}, year = {2025}, doi = {10.5281/zenodo.15197880}, url = {1958140}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Högskolan i Borås, Bibliotekshögskolan}, keywords = {bibliometrics; scientometrics; bifrost; swepub; diva}, abstract = {As part of a postdoctoral research project at Karlstad University, we have developed a bibliometric tool called Bifrost. Written in the R programming language, Bifrost retrieves bibliographic data from DiVA (individual local repositories or nation-wide) and SwePub; analyses and presents the results in interactive web pages. Although it was originally designed to address fields of research—such as subject didactics—that do not neatly fit into established bibliographic categories, Bifrost has demonstrated a much broader potential. For an example of a Bifrost-generated report, see https://bifrost.kau.se/forskning/amnesdidaktik/rel/religionsdidaktik.html. We are now considering making Bifrost publicly available. In this presentation, we will introduce the tool, demonstrate the bibliometric reports it produces, and, if there is interest, discuss the underlying code. Additionally, we will explore its broader applications and potential for public release, and invite discussion on its future development.} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_thrnekarin_2025, title = {Introducing Epigenetics Into Secondary School Classrooms-An Educational Design Study}, author = {Thörne, Karin and Gericke, Niklas and Mc Ewen, Birgitta}, year = {2025}, journal = {Science Education}, doi = {10.1002/sce.70009}, url = {1989724}, language = {eng}, publisher = {John Wiley & Sons}, keywords = {educational design study; epigenetics; genetics education; intervention studies; secondary school}, abstract = {Although epigenetics represents an emerging field of biological research with a potentially large influence on society as well as conceptual implications on how genetics is understood, it is often not a part of the biology education provided at secondary schools. Therefore, this educational research design study describes the development of a teaching design about epigenetics, created in collaboration with researchers and practicing teachers, and included the aim of updating genetics education to appropriately mirror contemporary biology research frontiers. The study was conducted in 11 upper secondary school classes. The resulting teaching design consists of a set of “Big Ideas” and teaching and learning activities that can be used with different groups of students and integrated into regular genetics education. Despite the complex content, the students appreciated the topic and found it not only to be highly relevant, but also understandable. The teaching design, which centered on human biology and the interplay between genetics and the environment, resulted in participants articulating a nuanced understanding of these two topics, which indicates a potential shift in perspective away from genetic determinism. The design also provided better explanatory models for various biological phenomena that had already been included in the curriculum, such as cell differentiation. Teaching epigenetics based on contemporary research was reported to be inspiring by the teachers, and students felt that it was exciting to learn about concepts at the frontline of scientific research. Thus, epigenetics is also relevant as a context for teaching the nature of science. A challenge identified in the study was how to avoid conflicts between old and modern explanatory models in genetics, an issue that needs to be explored further. }, issn = {0036-8326}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1989724/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_haseebabdul_2025_1, title = {Introducing the Adsorption Energy Distribution Calculation for Two-Component Competitive Adsorption Isotherm Data}, author = {Haseeb, Abdul and Wondmagegne, Yosief and Fernandes, Miguel Xavier and Samuelsson, Jörgen}, year = {2025}, journal = {Analytical Chemistry}, volume = {97}, number = {4}, pages = {1966--1971}, doi = {10.1021/acs.analchem.4c04663}, url = {1938412}, language = {eng}, publisher = {American Chemical Society (ACS)}, abstract = {This work introduces the Adsorption Energy Distribution (AED) calculation using competitive adsorption isotherm data, enabling investigation of the simultaneous AED of two components for the first time. The AED provides crucial insights by visualizing competitive adsorption processes, offering an alternative adsorption isotherm model without prior assuming adsorption heterogeneity, and assisting in model selection for more accurate retention mechanistic modeling. The competitive AED enhances our understanding of multicomponent interactions on stationary phases, which is crucial for understanding how analytes compete on the stationary phase surface and for selecting adsorption models for numerical optimization of preparative chromatography. Here, the two-component AED was tested on both synthetic and experimental data, and a very successful outcome was achieved.}, issn = {0003-2700}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1938412/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_wangy_2025_2, title = {Introducing the Chinese Learner English Corpus (CLEC)}, author = {Wang, Y. and Kaatari, Henrik and Larsson, Tove and Xiong, Hongping and Liu, Fei}, year = {2025}, journal = {Studies in Second Language Acquisition}, pages = {1--19}, doi = {10.1017/S0272263125101332}, url = {2007490}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Cambridge University Press}, keywords = {learner corpus; secondary school students; l2 writing; extramural english}, abstract = {This paper introduces the Chinese Learner English Corpus (CLEC), comprising argumentative texts written by Chinese lower and upper secondary school students. CLEC expands learner corpus research by including texts from intermediate-level learners and rich metadata on their backgrounds, including engagement with self-initiated, so-called Extramural English (EE) activities outside the classroom. To illustrate potential uses, two case studies are presented. The first uses a keyword analysis to reveal thematic and stylistic differences between CLEC and its Swedish counterpart, SLEC, highlighting linguistic priorities related to distinct learning contexts. The second investigates lexical bundles associated with gaming, demonstrating how EE engagement might influence learners' use of multiword units. Freely available online, CLEC facilitates contrastive interlanguage analysis and supports further research into L2 learning and use, particularly regarding the role of language exposure. The corpus is also a valuable resource for teacher trainees aiming to deepen their understanding of SLA processes.}, issn = {0272-2631}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2007490/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_isacmariamagdalena_2025, title = {Introduction}, author = {Isac, Maria Magdalena and Sass, Wanda and Sandoval-Hernández, Andrés}, year = {2025}, volume = {16}, pages = {167--178}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-031-76033-4_1}, url = {1942174}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Springer}, abstract = {This book leverages data from two major international large-scale assessments—the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) 2019 and the International Civic and Citizenship Education Study (ICCS) 2016—to investigate the extent to which education for sustainable development learning outcomes, such as environmental knowledge and willingness to act pro-environmentally, are achieved and fostered in various educational systems. This concluding chapter highlights the most important findings from the empirical chapters, organizing the discussion around the three specific research questions that guided investigations. These include a focus on: (1) analyzing variations in environmental knowledge and willingness to act pro-environmentally across different countries; (2) exploring potential disparities among students within countries, particularly how various background characteristics shape potential inequalities in learning outcomes; and (3) assessing the implementation of educational opportunities for learning about environmental sustainability in lower-secondary schools, and exploring how these opportunities are associated with students’ learning outcomes. Moreover, the chapter includes a reflection on ways to further enhance the relevance of international large-scale assessments such as TIMSS and ICCS for understanding key education for sustainable development learning outcomes and processes.} } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_borupjrn_2025_2, title = {Introduction: Buddhist converts and migrants in a Nordic setting}, author = {Borup, Jørn and Härkönen, Mitra and Jacobsen, Knut A. and Plank, Katarina}, year = {2025}, doi = {10.4324/9781003529767-1}, url = {1962375}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Taylor & Francis}, abstract = {The introductory chapter outlines the book’s objectives and provides an overview of the Nordic context, arguing that the Nordic countries can be seen as a shared cultural region. It discusses common features such as the historical dominance of Lutheranism, the Nordic welfare state model, religious legislation, the financing of religion and the processes of secularisation and pluralisation. The chapter also explores early encounters with Buddhism, including Buddhist artefacts, texts and interactions with Buddhists in Asia. Additionally, it examines the contemporary presence of Buddhism in the Nordic countries, offering overviews of Buddhist organisations and the demographic landscape of Buddhism in each Nordic country.} } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_mehrabitara_2025_2, title = {Introduction : Making middles matter – Feminist and gender studies in-between intersectionality and new materialisms}, author = {Mehrabi, Tara and Tiainen, Milla and Kontturi, Katve-Kaisa and Leppänen, Taru}, year = {2025}, pages = {1--35}, doi = {10.4324/9781003404019-1}, url = {1939782}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Taylor & Francis}, abstract = {This chapter calls for mutually enriching encounters between intersectionality studies and feminist new materialisms (FNM), encouraging feminist and gender studies scholars to seek a transversal position between these areas. It is argued that intersectional and FNM approaches, including the overlapping of the latter with posthumanities, necessitate each other in research concerned with the current societal and environmental challenges. Instead of erasing the differing genealogies and existing frictions between FNM and intersectionality studies, the chapter advocates response-able research of complex realities by embracing these fields’ co-constitutive impact while ‘staying with the trouble’ entailed by their ongoing differences. The chapter explores the intersections of intersectional and FNM perspectives by expanding on the concept of ‘the middle’. It is proposed as a productive onto-epistemological notion and methodological orientation which enables simultaneous attention to the socially situated, yet constantly and even situationally emergent, nature of intersectional differences, and to the role of material, more-than-human agencies in their formation. } } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_hughesaaronw_2025, title = {introduction : The beautiful game on a muslim pitch: How football and religion are shaping identity and society}, author = {Hughes, Aaron W. and Stenberg, Leif}, year = {2025}, url = {1983672}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Edinburgh University Press}, keywords = {middle east and north africa; muslim; player; power; religion; social cohesion; football}, abstract = {Examines how football and religion act together to shape both identity and society in Muslim contexts • Highlights how the relationship between religion and football is acted and staged today in the Middle East and North Africa, and in Muslim contexts around the world • Posits football as an analytical window for examining broader geopolitical and social forces, such as national politics, religion, construction of identities, and social cohesion • One of the few academic studies on football and religion in a Muslim context • Brings together research by leading scholars in Islamic Studies, Middle Eastern Studies, Religious Studies, History, Anthropology and Education This book showcases how football and religion are increasingly coming together in Muslim contexts to interact with and influence both identity and society. The first part of the volume is devoted to issues of identity, showing how football aids in its construction, maintenance and subversion. The second part reveals the deep-rooted connections between football and political and religious establishments by demonstrating how these establishments frequently use the game to disseminate or propagate their larger messages. Taken together, the book reveals how football has increasingly become a site for confrontations and negotiations over different understandings of religion - as a racial category, as gendered power, and as it is invested in issues of state politics. } } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_hillesanderc_2025, title = {Invariance properties of the solution operator for measure-valued semilinear transport equations}, author = {Hille, Sander C. and Lyons, Rainey and Muntean, Adrian}, year = {2025}, journal = {Analysis and Mathematical Physics}, volume = {15}, number = {4}, doi = {10.1007/s13324-025-01093-3}, url = {1977846}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Springer}, keywords = {measure-valued transport equations; mild solutions; measure-valued solutions; invariance properties}, abstract = {We provide conditions under which we prove for measure-valued transport equations with non-linear reaction term in the space of finite signed Radon measures, that positivity is preserved, as well as absolute continuity with respect to Lebesgue measure, if the initial condition has that property. Moreover, if the initial condition has Lp regular density, then the solution has the same property.}, issn = {1664-2368}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1977846/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_niemifridam_2025, title = {Investigating Steady-State Interpolation and Transient Hydraulic Modelling to Evaluate European Grayling Habitat in a Hydropeaking River}, author = {Niemi, Frida M. and Andersson, Anders G. and Hellstrom, J. Gunnar I. and Hajiesmaeili, Mahboobeh and Aldvén, David}, year = {2025}, journal = {Water}, volume = {17}, number = {7}, doi = {10.3390/w17071083}, url = {1962881}, language = {eng}, publisher = {MDPI}, keywords = {2d hydraulic modelling; regulated river; shallow-water equations; spawning habitat; ecohydraulics}, abstract = {Renewable energy sources such as hydropower are important to reduce the global emissions. Hydropower, however, comes with other environmental challenges by altering the ecological conditions in the rivers. Hydraulic models connected with fish habitat models could be one tool to assess the environmental impacts and evaluate mitigation measures for fish habitats. This study examines the limitations of steady-state hydraulic simulations in a low-sloping river located between two hydropower plants, where downstream regulations significantly influence the river flow dynamics. A 2D hydrodynamic model in Delft3D FM was applied to compare steady-state and transient simulations, focusing on how hydraulic variables affect the spawning habitat. The results show that steady-state models fail to capture time-dependent damping and delayed water level responses, leading to systematic underestimation of hydraulic variability. Peak bed shear stress values were under-predicted by the steady-state interpolation, which may under-predict spawning ground stability. Additionally, the steady-state approach failed to capture daily habitat fluctuations, resulting in a mean absolute error of 2910 m2 in spawning habitat area per hour. This study demonstrates how errors in hydraulic calculations propagate into habitat assessments, potentially leading to misleading long-term evaluations of fish populations. This study highlights the importance of selecting appropriate hydraulic modelling approaches based on river-specific flow dynamics. Future studies should investigate the sensitivity of fish habitat models to hydraulic inputs from steady-state and transient simulations by integrating these approaches into advanced fish modelling tools, such as individual-based models. This will help determine the optimal balance between computational efficiency and accuracy in long-term habitat assessments.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1962881/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_meletioumavrotherismaria_2025, title = {Investigating Student Teacher Engagement with Data-Driven AI and Ethical Reasoning in a Graduate-Level Education Course}, author = {Meletiou-Mavrotheris, Maria and Bakogianni, Dionysia and Danidou, Yianna and Paparistodemou, Efi and Kofteros, Alexandros}, year = {2025}, journal = {Education Sciences}, volume = {15}, number = {9}, doi = {10.3390/educsci15091179}, url = {2003303}, language = {eng}, publisher = {MDPI}, keywords = {data science; data science literacy; steam education; machine learning (ml); civic engagement; ethical ai; critical data literacy; teacher education; student teachers}, abstract = {This study investigates how student teachers engaged with data science and machine learning (ML) through a collaborative, scenario-based project in a graduate-level online course, AI in STEAM Education. The study focuses on the pilot implementation of the module Responsible AI & Data Science: Ethics, Society, and Citizenship, developed within the EU-funded DataSETUP project. This module introduced student teachers to core data science and AI/ML concepts, with an emphasis on ethical reflection and societal impact. Drawing on qualitative artifacts from the pilot, the analysis applies a five-dimensional framework to examine participants' thinking across the following dimensions of data engagement: (1) asking questions with data, (2) collecting, cleaning, and manipulating data, (3) modeling and interpreting, (4) critiquing data-based claims, and (5) reasoning about data epistemology. Findings show that student teachers demonstrated growing technical and ethical awareness and, in several cases, made spontaneous pedagogical connections-despite the absence of prompts to consider classroom applications. A supplementary coding lens identified four aspects of emerging pedagogical reasoning: instructional intent, curricular relevance, learning opportunities, and the role of the teacher. These findings highlight the value of integrating critically reflective, practice-based data science education into teacher preparation-supporting not only technical fluency but also ethical, civic, and pedagogical engagement with AI technologies.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2003303/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_finkeldeborah_2025, title = {Investigation of Preventive Care in Sweden : Actions Planned and Performed in Response to Health Risks in Older Adults in Care}, author = {Finkel, Deborah and Ernsth Bravell, Marie and Lindmark, Ulrika and Westerlind, Björn and Johansson, Linda}, year = {2025}, journal = {Quality Management in Health Care}, volume = {34}, number = {4}, pages = {280--288}, doi = {10.1097/qmh.0000000000000484}, url = {1993331}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Wolters Kluwer}, abstract = {Background and Objectives: Preventive care is vital in maintaining health and supporting independence among older persons. In Sweden, a national quality register (Senior Alert) was developed in elder care to support healthcare workers working to prevent malnutrition, falls, pressure ulcers, and poor oral health. However, we predicted that challenges in providing care at home result in preventive work being least used when and where it would be most effective: early in disease processes. The current study examines the preventive care actions planned and performed for older persons with identified risks, to compare quality and equity of care in different care settings.Methods: Persons from the Swedish Screening Across the Lifespan Twin Study registered in the Senior Alert were included in the study (N = 2914). Descriptive and analytical statistical analyses regarding risk assessment and planned and performed preventive actions were conducted among those persons registered in hospitals, home health care, nursing homes, dementia care homes, or short-term nursing homes.Results: Almost 80% of the sample had identified risk in at least one of the four risk areas, with falls and malnutrition being most common. Risks differed between care settings, and having any risk was most common among older persons in short-term nursing homes. The largest difference between planned and performed actions was for older persons with home health care, and especially true for the oldest persons (>80 years old).Conclusions: Preventive care is vital as it is often easier to prevent than treat, and pressure ulcers, malnutrition, poor oral health, and falls are common among older persons. However, preventive actions were less likely to be performed in the home health care, especially for the oldest adults. Reasons for this might be related to challenges of performing care in a person’s home, lack of knowledge, and organizational challenges, but further investigation is needed.}, issn = {1063-8628} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_rezkkamal_2025, title = {Investigation of sheet molding during through air drying of tissue paper : A numerical and of the solid content}, author = {Rezk, Kamal and Lestelius, Magnus and Swerin, Agne and Danielsson, Mikael and Sjöstrand, Björn}, year = {2025}, journal = {Chemical engineering research & design}, volume = {221}, pages = {598--609}, doi = {10.1016/j.cherd.2025.08.037}, url = {2000187}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, keywords = {cfd; moisture transport; tissue paper; through air drying; papermaking}, abstract = {Through Air Drying (TAD) technology enhances high-quality tissue-grade paper production by shaping a wet paper web on a structured fabric using vacuum or molding boxes, followed by hot air displacement drying over TAD cylinders. This study uses CFD modeling with COMSOL Multiphysics to understand drying rate during the molding process better. Two-dimensional models of paper sheets estimated solid content over vacuum time. Tissue samples were generated using COMSOL's interface with MATLAB, enabling a random fiber distribution. Fluid flow and moisture transport were simulated by coupling the Navier-Stokes and advection-diffusion equations, while Darcy's law with inertial correction described fluid migration within fibers, considering equilibrium between moist air and liquid water. Simulations examined the impact of refining levels and fiber compositions for basis weights from 15 to 30 g/m2. Material properties, including porosity and permeability, were calibrated with laboratory tests and validated in pilot experiments. Results showed that increased refining of softwood pulp significantly affects porosity and initial dryness, achieving reasonable agreement between predicted and actual tissue dryness. The calibrated models could be a first step to improve energy efficiency in TAD processes, paving the way for more sustainable tissue-making methods.}, issn = {0263-8762}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2000187/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_waysiidris_2025, title = {Iran}, author = {Waysi, Idris and Abdelzadeh, Ali}, year = {2025}, pages = {371--404}, url = {2020694}, language = {swe}, publisher = {Studentlitteratur AB} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_ribeckjudy_2025, title = {IRIS - en textanalytisk tolkningsmodell}, author = {Ribeck, Judy and Dyrvold, Anneli}, year = {2025}, url = {1939305}, language = {swe}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1939305/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_hoepmanjaaphenk_2025, title = {Is Authenticity an Effective Antidote to Misinformation?}, author = {Hoepman, Jaap-Henk}, year = {2025}, journal = {Weizenbaum Journal of the Digital Society}, volume = {5}, number = {4}, doi = {10.34669/WI.WJDS/5.4.3}, url = {2027079}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Weizenbaum Institute}, keywords = {authenticity; disinformation; fake news; infodemic; integrity; misinformation}, abstract = {The growing impact of false and misleading information is a cause for concern. Some have suggested an authenticity crisis as the cause, namely, the fact that we can no longer be certain of the source and integrity of a particular piece of information. To fix this, the ubiquitous use of digital signatures has been proposed to (re)establish the authenticity of information. We argue that this is unlikely to curb the impact of misinformation for several reasons. First, little evidence suggests that more authenticity could theoretically solve part of the misinformation problem. In fact, the implied use of signatures as a proxy for veracity is fundamentally problematic. Second, there are significant barriers to the practical implementation of ubiquitous signing. Lastly, we point out potential negative side effects. We conclude that authenticity is not effective in countering misinformation.}, issn = {2748-5625}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2027079/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_munteanadrian_2025_2, title = {Is Career Mobility a Strategic Advantage? : Weighing the Worth – A Personal Journey}, author = {Muntean, Adrian}, year = {2025}, journal = {Mitteilungen der Deutschen Mathematiker-Vereinigung (DMV)}, volume = {33}, number = {1}, pages = {56--57}, doi = {10.1515/dmvm-2025-0016}, url = {1939651}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Walter de Gruyter}, abstract = {International academic mobility enriches personal growth, fosters academic innovation, and opens doors to new career opportunities. It not only benefits the individual researcher but also contributes to the advancement of the academic community globally. Engaging with different cultures and perspectives makes research more robust, promotes cross-border collaboration, and enhances professional networks. For many, the experience of working internationally is a cornerstone of both academic and personal development. However, these advantages come with substantial costs, often borne by the researcher’s family. The partner may lose employment, children must adapt to new educational systems, and everyone faces the challenges of learning new languages, navigating different tax systems, and adjusting to life far from their cultural roots. Additionally, researchers may question whether their productivity would have been higher had less energy been spent on the complexities of international relocation and adaptation.}, issn = {0947-4471} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_huriclarsenjesperfredborg_2025, title = {Is financial stress a facilitating factor in cartel formation?}, author = {Huric Larsen, Jesper Fredborg}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of Economic Criminology}, volume = {7}, doi = {10.1016/j.jeconc.2025.100126}, url = {1925891}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, keywords = {cartel formation; financial stress; managerial incentives}, abstract = {It is well-known that failing to achieve key organizational goals may pressure managers to commit fraud, but can it be a facilitating factor in cartel formation as well? The purpose of this study is to understand if firms known to have been in a cartel were under financial stress in the period leading up to the cartel formation. A trend analysis is used to examine the performance of the firms before, during, and after the cartel period. The study uses accounting data on firms belonging to sanctioned cartels. In addition, the data is used to determine if firms can achieve joint profit maximization and what happens to firm performance after the cartel is broken down. The results support the proposition that financial stress can be a motivating factor for cartel formation. Moreover, the results show that several firms fall short of benefitting from cartel participation and that cartel breakdown often leads to a worse than initial outcome. The conclusion is that financial stress increases the chances of firms engaging in cartel activity. And, that structural break analyses can likely detect cartels using trends in the performance of firms.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1925891/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_philipsongarciadaniela_2025, title = {Is Scholar-Activism an Oxymoron? : Reflecting on the Challenges and Opportunities for Scholarly Activism or Activist Scholarship in the Politics and Gender Field}, author = {Philipson Garcia, Daniela and True, Jacqui and Abbashar, Aida and Akbari, Farkhondeh and Asadi, Pardis and Aung, Isabella and Dadpour, Rana and Cárdenas, Magda Lorena and Dhanani, Priya and Lai, Ruby and Matveiva, Olga and Navumau, Vasil and Rudnik, Alesia and Scheyer, Victoria and Manoilenko, Hanna and Zulver, Julia and Hanifah, Hana}, year = {2025}, journal = {Politics & Gender}, pages = {1--9}, doi = {10.1017/s1743923x25000194}, url = {1956556}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Cambridge University Press}, keywords = {scholar activism; authoritarianism studies}, abstract = {Scholar-activism, which we define as scholarship that seeks to contribute knowledge to activism is often underappreciated. From a methodological perspective, the positionality of scholar-activists is too often misunderstood. Yet scholar-activism is a relatively common approach to generating new knowledge about hard-to-access, repressive contexts while also assisting political movements and their strategies. Feminist-informed scholarship necessitates scholar-activism because it is driven by an emancipatory purpose that demands critical reflexivity about the power of epistemology, boundaries, relationships, and the researcher’s situatedness (Ackerly and True 2020, 22). We argue that a deeper understanding of scholar-activism and lived experiences is vital for furthering knowledge and impact in the politics and gender field.}, issn = {1743-923X}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1956556/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_snnerbornole_2025, title = {Isoholonomic inequality and tight implementations of holonomic quantum gates}, author = {Sönnerborn, Ole}, year = {2025}, journal = {Physical Review A: covering atomic, molecular, and optical physics and quantum information}, volume = {111}, number = {5}, doi = {10.1103/physreva.111.052430}, url = {1958942}, language = {eng}, publisher = {American Physical Society}, keywords = {holonomic quantum computation; parallel transport; holonomic gate; nonabelian geometric phase; isoholonomic inequality; isoholonomic problem; quantum speed limit}, abstract = {In holonomic quantum computation, quantum logic gates are realized by cyclic parallel transport of the computational space. The resulting quantum gate corresponds to the holonomy associated with the closed path traced by the computational space. The isoholonomic inequality for gates establishes a fundamental lower bound on the path length of such cyclic transports, which depends only on the spectrum of the holonomy, that is, the eigenvalues of the implemented quantum gate. The isoholonomic inequality also gives rise to an estimate of the minimum time required to execute a holonomic quantum gate, underscoring the central role of the inequality in quantum computation. In this paper, we show that when the codimension of the computational space is sufficiently large, any quantum gate can be implemented using a parallel transporting Hamiltonian in a way that saturates the isoholonomic inequality and the corresponding time estimate. We call such implementations tight. The treatment presented here is constructive and lays the foundation for the development of efficient and optimal implementation strategies in holonomic quantum computation.}, issn = {2469-9926}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1958942/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_ahmadmuhammadovais_2025_3, title = {It all starts with structure : investigating learning dynamics in large-scale agile software development}, author = {Ahmad, Muhammad Ovais and Ghanbari, H. and Gustavsson, Tomas and Upreti, B. R.}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of Systems and Software}, volume = {230}, doi = {10.1016/j.jss.2025.112561}, url = {1987127}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, keywords = {agile software development; knowledge sharing; large-scale agile; reflexivity; structural equation modeling; team cohesion; team learning; team structure; agile manufacturing systems; computer aided instruction; knowledge acquisition; knowledge management; knowledge transfer; learning systems; knowledge-sharing; large-scales; learning activity; structural equation models; team structures; software design}, abstract = {Agile software development (ASD) methods have increasingly been used in large-scale software development projects. While ASD emphasizes the importance of social interactions between practitioners for continuous reflection and knowledge sharing, these learning activities become incredibly challenging in large-scale projects. Drawing on well-established theoretical concepts, we posit that learning in large-scale ASD projects requires a suitable environment that empowers practitioners to openly and frequently engage in social interactions, which are essential for reflection and knowledge sharing. We hypothesize that several team-level factors shape individuals’ perceptions about the learning environment and learning activities in their projects, ultimately influencing their learning behavior. To test our model, we collected survey responses from practitioners working in large-scale ASD projects in five Swedish companies (N = 159). The data was analyzed using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and structural equation modeling (SEM). The results show that team structure plays a crucial role in promoting team cohesion and reflexivity, which, alongside knowledge sharing, contribute to the learning process. Our study provides ASD development research with a theoretically informed understanding of the interrelationship between the learning environment and learning activities in large-scale ASD. Our results guide practitioners in fostering suitable learning environments and enhancing learning in large-scale ASD. }, issn = {0164-1212}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1987127/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_pechurinaanna_2025, title = {"it is a feeling of home, but there is not too much of 'home' left" : Airbnb and ambivalent homemaking}, author = {Pechurina, Anna}, year = {2025}, journal = {Home Cultures}, pages = {1--20}, doi = {10.1080/17406315.2025.2523013}, url = {1982005}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Routledge}, keywords = {ambivalence; home; home feeling; dwelling; sharing economy}, abstract = {Providing a feeling of home and an authentic experience are considered important aspects of home-sharing services that have grown in popularity in recent years. The article is based on a qualitative study exploring how renters perceive and experience "home" and "feeling at home" within the context of short-term accommodation. Contrary to the literature pointing to the importance of an "authentic," "homely" feel, the findings show that Airbnb guests' homemaking practices are aimed at establishing a sense of distance. Guests "volitionally" dismiss a sense of home by avoiding typical everyday routines associated with their everyday life at home, thus contributing to Airbnb's distinctive "home-like" setting, where a feeling of welcome is combined with a sense of detachment and estrangement. The article advances research that emphasizes complex modes of dwelling where the homely and unhomely elements are simultaneously present.}, issn = {1740-6315}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1982005/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_thomsenmortenfeldtfos_2025, title = {‘It’s that fucking TV!’ : Dangerous media in the Danish teen slasher}, author = {Thomsen, Morten Feldtfos}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of Scandinavian Cinema}, volume = {15}, number = {1}, pages = {27--42}, doi = {10.1386/jsca_00127_1}, url = {1978008}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Intellect Ltd.}, keywords = {horror film; media history; media panic; media violence; popular culture; youth cinema}, abstract = {This article investigates representations of media in the Danish slasher films Sidste time (Final Hour) (Schmidt 1995) and Mørkeleg (Backstabbed) (Schmidt 1996), arguing that such representations function as focal points of a self-reflexive exploration of slasher cinema and its potential cultural work. Utilizing two interrelated media historical contexts as interpretive frameworks, it first reads Final Hour as concerned with the commercialization of Danish film and television culture in the late 1980s and early 1990s, arguing that the film establishes television as a medial and ideological Other in order to explore its own relationship to the dominant system of capitalist commodification. It then reads Backstabbed as engaged with concurrent anxieties concerning filmic representations of violence, specifically the Scandinavian media panics revolving around home video technology. It concludes that Final Hour’s ideological ambivalence allows it to retain a degree of critical distance, while Backstabbed reinforces the cultural logic it ostensibly opposes. }, issn = {2042-7891} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_nilsonfinn_2025, title = {"I've got ninety-nine problems…" : a starting point for investigating the risk prioritisation paradox}, author = {Nilson, Finn and Wester, Misse}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of Risk Research}, volume = {28}, number = {3-4}, pages = {247--256}, doi = {10.1080/13669877.2024.2420996}, url = {1914789}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Routledge}, keywords = {risk perception; socio-demografic factors; societal risk management}, abstract = {It has been shown in several previous studies that the implementation of risk-reducing interventions or adoption of safer behaviours is considerably less amongst individuals with low sociodemographic status. In turn, this has led to an increasing inequality of mortality risk and a considerable challenge for societal actors. Decreasing economic hurdles, that is, making safety interventions cheaper, and increasing knowledge has often been the chosen strategies to reduce inequality and although some success has been shown in terms of specific risks, the overall trend is towards increased inequality. An assumption underlying the sociodemographic differences in prevention has been that individuals with low sociodemographic status have an incorrect understanding of their risk. However, several recent studies have shown that individuals with objectively high risk also perceive their risk as higher therefore raising the question of why-despite having a sound knowledge of risks-they more often refrain from risk-reducing interventions. One hypothesis is that individuals with low sociodemographic status (correctly) experience that they have a higher risk in relation to many different hazards. Given the greater number of risks needing to be handled, these individuals need to prioritise which risks to focus upon, thereby not necessarily prioritising the risks that society would like them to prioritise. Using a large dataset on the self-reported perception of a large number of different risks, the differences between sociodemographic groups are analysed to investigate whether an underlying issue in the inequality of risk is that lower sociodemographic status groups perceive more risks as greater than those of higher sociodemographic status.}, issn = {1366-9877}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1914789/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_stormanelin_2025, title = {Job loss and underemployment : a qualitative study from the Swedish hotel sector}, author = {Storman, Elin and Rydell, Alexis}, year = {2025}, journal = {Labour and Industry}, volume = {35}, number = {3}, pages = {277--298}, doi = {10.1080/10301763.2025.2547496}, url = {1994796}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Routledge}, keywords = {job loss; job transition; pandemic; skills; underemployment}, abstract = {This article contributes to the discussion about job loss, under-employment and labour market transition by exploring displacedworkers’ experiences and navigation following job loss. Witha focus on their movement in the liminal space between employ-ment, underemployment and unemployment, the article exploresthe factors that influence the strategies displaced workers employduring transition. The study is based on 28 interviews with hotelworkers (including five follow-up interviews) in Sweden who losttheir jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings show howparticipants navigated a changed and constrained labour marketwhere individual strategies were influenced by the ability to utiliseskills, combined with family and life situations. Temporary employ-ment solutions were often used to avoid unemployment; however,this did not effectively prevent hourly and skill-based underemploy-ment. In addition, the findings reveal that the participants’ life andfamily situations acted as both barriers and facilitators in job search,which affected how participants prioritised and navigated their jobtransition.}, issn = {1030-1763}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1994796/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_gustavssontomas_2025, title = {Job satisfaction at risk : Measuring the role of process debt in agile software development}, author = {Gustavsson, Tomas and Ahmad, Muhammad Ovais and Saeeda, Hina}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of Systems and Software}, volume = {222}, doi = {10.1016/j.jss.2025.112350}, url = {1939819}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, keywords = {agile process; agile software development; agile teams; multiple regression analysis; process debt; software development organizations; survey development; team performance; technical debts; work environments}, abstract = {Process debt (PD) in agile software development represents inefficiencies that undermine team performance and job satisfaction. This study investigates the quantitative impact of PD on job satisfaction within agile teams, surveying 191 participants from two software development organizations. Our research examines five PD types: Process Unsuitability, Roles Debt, Synchronization Debt, Documentation Debt, and Infrastructure Debt. Using multiple regression analysis, our model explains approximately 33.8 % of the variance in job satisfaction. Among the five PD types, Process Unsuitability and Roles Debt emerged as statistically significant predictors of reduced job satisfaction. These findings indicate that certain forms of PD have a measurable negative impact on developers’ perceptions of their work environment. By identifying which PD types most strongly influence job satisfaction, this research offers empirically grounded insights that can inform targeted interventions. Understanding and addressing the most impactful PD categories may help organizations refine agile processes, thereby mitigating the detrimental effects of process inefficiencies on job satisfaction. }, issn = {0164-1212}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1939819/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_kuaijoanne_2025_3, title = {Journalism as an Institution in the Age of Artificial Intelligence}, author = {Kuai, Joanne}, year = {2025}, url = {1989655}, language = {eng} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_brantnercornelia_2025_1, title = {Journalism as source in AI-powered search engines: Comparing Copilot’s electoral news retrieval across five languages}, author = {Brantner, Cornelia and Karlsson, Michael and Kuai, Joanne}, year = {2025}, url = {1985351}, language = {eng} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_schmitzweissamy_2025, title = {Journalistic Mobility Before and During the Covid-19 Pandemic : The Case of Sweden}, author = {Schmitz Weiss, Amy and Örnebring, Henrik}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journalism Practice}, pages = {1--18}, doi = {10.1080/17512786.2025.2505048}, url = {1966355}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Routledge}, keywords = {mobility; swedish media; journalism; news practice; journalists; covid-19 pandemic}, abstract = {This study is based on an online survey administered to Swedish journalists in 2021 about the perceptions of their mobility practices in their news work. Findings showed that the role of mobility remains fluid for journalists in Sweden. The COVID-19 pandemic impacted some aspects of their movement with their newsgathering and reporting but existing mobility practices that were in place prior to the pandemic have remained. The implications of this study on the wider journalism field are discussed. }, issn = {1751-2786} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_olofssonhans_2025, title = {Karl XII:s likfärd eller mormors svartabörskaffe? : Några reflektioner kring begreppet historiebruk i skolan de senaste 30 åren}, author = {Olofsson, Hans}, year = {2025}, journal = {Historielärarnas förenings årsskrift}, pages = {91--120}, url = {2007535}, language = {swe}, publisher = {Historielärarnas förening}, keywords = {use of history; history education; historiebruk; historieundervisning}, abstract = {Vad har historiebruk att göra i våra klassrum? Med utgångspunkt i några egna erfarenheter från över tre decennier som historielärare och lärarutbildare försöker jag i den här essän att ringa in några tänkbara svar. Tidsramen gör det möjligt för relektioner över det relativt snabba genombrottet för ett teoretiskt avancerat begrepp i skolans styrdokument, men också över några politiskt färgade förskjutningar i offentligt förmedlad historiekultur i Sverige. }, issn = {0439-2434} } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_ljungegelandbirgitta_2025_1, title = {Kartläggning ur ett flerspråkighetsperspektiv}, author = {Ljung Egeland, Birgitta and Rosén, Jenny}, year = {2025}, pages = {73--98}, url = {2037571}, language = {swe}, publisher = {Studentlitteratur AB} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_bentzentinallgaard_2025, title = {Keeping the magic alive : The multiple functions of magic concepts}, author = {Bentzen, Tina Øllgaard and Siverbo, Sven and Winsvold, Marte}, year = {2025}, journal = {PAR. Public Administration Review}, volume = {85}, pages = {280--295}, doi = {10.1111/puar.13814}, url = {1857045}, language = {eng}, publisher = {John Wiley & Sons}, abstract = {Despite scholarly fascination with magic concepts, empirical research on how they fare in practice is scarce. This study explores how magic concepts retain their magic when used in public organizations. Using survey data and case studies, we identify “trust” as a magic concept in Scandinavian municipalities and develop a typology of its four central functions. We find that the concept of trust is used to confirm and confront old organizational practices, as well as to calibrate and catalyze new ones. We suggest that the multivocal character of magic concepts enables them to fit multiple agendas simultaneously, strengthening their ability to stay magic. }, issn = {0033-3352}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1857045/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_niemikristian_2025_2, title = {Kerstin von Brömssen: en bibliometrisk analys}, author = {Niemi, Kristian}, year = {2025}, pages = {201--220}, url = {1939703}, language = {swe}, publisher = {Högskolan Väst} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_gebauerheiko_2025, title = {Key adjustments to service offerings to accommodate product innovations : The Case of electric vehicles}, author = {Gebauer, Heiko and Glaa, Besma and Witell, Lars and Perks, Helen}, year = {2025}, journal = {Industrial Marketing Management}, volume = {128}, pages = {71--87}, doi = {10.1016/j.indmarman.2025.05.001}, url = {1977850}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, keywords = {service offerings; eco-friendly products; sustainable servitization; product innovation; electric mobility}, abstract = {This paper is positioned at the intersection of servitization and product innovation, addressing an important research gap regarding the key adjustments required in service offerings when introducing product innovations. We focus on electric vehicles as an eco-friendly product innovation often associated with high technological turbulence. Through a single case study of a truck manufacturer and eight confirmatory cases of other commercial vehicle manufacturers, this study examines how these companies adjusted their service offerings (e.g., financial services, parts and repair services, fleet management services, and connectivity services) in response to the launch of new product innovations. When introducing product innovations, these manufacturers adjust the scope and sophistication of their service offerings-for instance, by advancing financial services, parts and repair services, fleet management services, connectivity services, and by adding charging infrastructure services. Meanwhile, services for existing products also evolve in terms of scope and sophistication (e.g., adding product life extension and fuel optimization services). Surprisingly, these adjustments mostly occur within existing organizational structures. At the same time, they contribute to a potential increase in the share of service revenue, reflecting the growing share of electric vehicles in commercial vehicle sales. These insights offer important theoretical and managerial implications for integrating servitization with product innovation.}, issn = {0019-8501}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1977850/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_boersmakatja_2025, title = {Key aspects concerning the role of emotion in the chronic pain experience}, author = {Boersma, Katja and Flink, Ida K.}, year = {2025}, journal = {Current Opinion in Psychology}, volume = {62}, doi = {10.1016/j.copsyc.2025.102000}, url = {1940146}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, keywords = {chronic pain; emotion; fear avoidance; low mood; social emotion}, abstract = {Pain and emotions are inherently connected, and this review presents contemporary findings on the pain-emotion connection. We address in what ways pain and emotions are related as well as how the link may be understood and targeted in treatment. Both pain and negative emotions are essential (and ancient) biological and motivational systems which share protective and regulatory functions. There is a marked co-occurrence between chronic pain and mental health conditions. One way to understand the pain-emotion connection, stressed by recent theoretical models, is that pain and emotions share cognitive and behavioral mechanisms that serve to downregulate these unpleasant inner states. Treatments targeting these shared regulatory mechanisms show promising results, but more research is needed on generalization, implementation and dissemination.}, issn = {2352-250X}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1940146/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_mehrabitara_2025_3, title = {Killable Bodies and Necro-Value in Times of Covid : An Ethnography of Death in Iran through a Feminist-Queer Lens}, author = {Mehrabi, Tara and Ghorbani, H.}, year = {2025}, pages = {142--153}, doi = {10.4324/9781003398486-13}, url = {2023765}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Routledge}, keywords = {covid-19}, abstract = {In this chapter, we contribute to the discussions on necropolitics, killability, and death during the COVID-19 pandemic in Iran. We take an ‘intra-active’ approach to necropolitics as an ongoing process of ‘spacetimemattering’ with three outcomes: (1) It queers death by moving beyond the normative understanding of death, which implies that death is the ‘final’ outcome of a sovereign’s excessive power. Instead, thinking with Iran/US relations, we articulate death and its politics as an intra-active dynamism that is materialised out of internal/external political agendas, propaganda, and sanctions, space-ing uncertainties that bring about premature death. (2) We queer death as we show how an epistemic orientation towards the past blurs the boundaries between life and death through justifying deaths as a means to ensure the flourishing future upon which a nation’s life depends, hence queering the chrononormative futurity that shapes modern narratives of life and death. (3) Lastly, staying with the agency of both the vaccine and the corpse, we queer death by queering the passive/active binary that marks living bodies as agential against dead matter as passive. Together, these three aspects queer, decolonise, and posthumanise the necropolitics of death in terms of Barad’s ‘spacetimemattering’.} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_stensekearupgustav_2025_2, title = {Klimatet i konstitutionen : några tankar om klimatkonstitutionalism i Sverige}, author = {Stenseke Arup, Gustav}, year = {2025}, journal = {Nordisk miljörättslig tidskrift}, number = {2}, pages = {29--50}, url = {2026449}, language = {swe}, keywords = {climate constitutionalism; climate law; entangled legalities; process philosophy; klimatkonstitutionalism; klimaträtt; konstitutionell rätt; processfilosofi}, abstract = {In recent years, Sweden has experienced a climate policy rollback, contributing to an estimated 7% increase in CO₂ emissions in 2024. This development has unfolded despite Sweden’s climate-related obligations under domestic, EU, and international law. The article examines the tension between the government’s insufficient climate policies and its legal commitments through the lens of constitutional law. Drawing on international research on climate constitutionalism and theories of interlegality, it adopts a process-oriented perspective to trace how Sweden’s climate commitments give rise to constitutional norms through dynamic, relational, and indeterminate processes.The analysis suggests that the rollback is not due to an absence of constitutional provisions on climate obligations. Rather, as constitutional meaning emerges through interrelated legal, political, and social-ecological processes, the effectiveness of climate constitutionalism depends not on any particular form but on its capacity to shape climate policy in practice.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2026449/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_stensekearupgustav_2025_3, title = {Klimatet i konstitutionen: om de konstitutionella ramarna för den offentliga maktens klimatarbete}, author = {Stenseke Arup, Gustav}, year = {2025}, url = {2007248}, language = {swe}, keywords = {klimatkonstitutionalism; processfilosofi}, abstract = {I min presentation använder jag kontrasten mellan regeringens otillräckliga klimatpolitik och kraven i klimatregleringar med konstitutionell betydelse för att diskutera Sveriges konstitutionella klimat.Även om växthusgaser eller klimat inte omnämns explicit i de svenska grundlagarna finns det många regleringar på nationell och internationell nivå som har betydelse för den offentliga maktens klimatarbete. Hittills verkar de dock inte ha hindrat riksdag och regering från att driva en politik som resulterar i högre koldioxidutsläpp. 2024 ökade koldioxidutsläppen i Sverige med 7% och Sverige ser för tillfället ut att missa Eus klimatmål för 2030 med ganska stor marginal. Samtidigt verkar det som att regeringen själva betraktar de konstitutionella klimatkraven som bindande. Tidö-avtalet innehåller sedan 2023 ett tillägg om att Sverige ska leva upp till Eus åtaganden och i skrivande stund pågår två utredningar initierade av regeringen om hur Sverige kan uppnå EUs mål.Diskrepansen mellan resultatet av regeringens politik och konstitutionella klimatkrav, tillsammansmed de uttalade klimatvänliga ambitionerna, pekar på en ambivalens som jag tror kan vara utmärkande för konstitutionella frågor generellt. Snarare än ett stabilt och enhetlig fundament i rättsordningen framstår konstitutionen som något mer vagt och svårgreppbart som samskapas av en mängd olika nationella och internationella fenomen. Istället för att tydligt definiera de konstitutionella ramarna för riksdagens och regeringens klimatarbete försöker jag därför förstå det konstitutionella klimat som makten befinner sig i. Jag försöker teckna en bild av det konstitutionella klimatet som där nationella och internationella regleringar, praxis, sedvana och konstitutionell kultur, rör sig konstant likt gaser i atmosfären och påverkar varandra. Normerna som skapas är därför i grunden föränderliga, konstitueras av varandra och är fundamentalt obestämbara. Som en konsekvens kan vi vid ett givet tillfälle inte veta exakt vilken sammansättning klimatet har på en viss plats vid en viss tidpunkt.} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_ferreirarodrguezno_2025, title = {Knowledge and uses of freshwater mussels in Europe}, author = {Ferreira-Rodríguez, Noé and Cernecky, Jan and Dolega, Jacek and Dragan, Ovidiu and Elmlund, Anna and Ercoli, Fabio and Halabowski, Dariusz and Ilarri, Martina and Kazmierczak, Sandra and Labecka, Anna Maria and Memedemin, Daniyar and Mioduchowska, Monika and Österling, Martin and Ozgo, Malgorzata and Palmik-Das, Kadi and Piria, Marina and Preda, Cristina and Rock, Sebastian L. and Shumka, Spase and Teixeira, Amilcar and Urbanska, Maria and Varandas, Simone and Varela, Catarina and Zlatkovic, Slobodan and Sousa, Ronaldo}, year = {2025}, journal = {Ambio}, doi = {10.1007/s13280-025-02288-5}, url = {2020147}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Springer}, keywords = {conservation; environmental awareness; ethnomalacology; unionoida}, abstract = {Most freshwater mussels (FM) in Europe have dramatically declined and are now facing extinction due to human disturbances. Given the recent EU initiatives to protect and restore freshwater ecosystems, public awareness should be considered in the implementation of possible management measures. With this aim, a total of 1102 interviews exploring FM knowledge and use were carried out in four European regions. Results evidenced differences linked to socio-economic metrics-e.g., human density, GDP, residency, and sex-though using FM is independent of being aware of threats they face. Low awareness of FM threats makes Southeastern Europe the most challenging region for conservation, while in Southwestern Europe, poor knowledge about their existence may hinder engagement. To address these challenges, targeted educational campaigns and engagement initiatives should be developed to increase awareness in both regions.}, issn = {0044-7447} } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_isacmariamagdalena_2025_1, title = {Knowledge and Willingness to Act Pro-environmentally : Final Remarks}, author = {Isac, Maria Magdalena and Sass, Wanda and Sandoval-Hernández, Andrés}, year = {2025}, volume = {16}, pages = {1--10}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-031-76033-4_11}, url = {1942180}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Springer Nature}, keywords = {education for sustainable development (esd); environmental knowledge; international civic and citizenship education study (iccs); trends in international mathematics and science study (timss); willingness to act pro-environmentally}, abstract = {This book leverages data from two major international large-scale assessments—the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) 2019 and the International Civic and Citizenship Education Study (ICCS) 2016—to investigate the extent to which education for sustainable development learning outcomes, such as environmental knowledge and willingness to act pro-environmentally, are achieved and fostered in various educational systems. This introductory chapter lays the foundation of this exploration, providing a comprehensive overview of the book’s conceptual framing, methodology, and structure, guiding readers through the subsequent chapters. Central to the book is the understanding of potential disparities in students’ environmental knowledge and their willingness to act pro-environmentally, both across and within nations. The book also examines the potential role of lower-secondary school learning opportunities in nurturing environmental knowledge and the intended behavior of young learners. } } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_ribeckjudy_2025_1, title = {Konstruktioner av ”strukturell rasism” och ”omvänd rasism” på Flashback : En korpusassisterad diskursanalys}, author = {Ribeck, Judy and Hübinette, Tobias and Wikström, Peter}, year = {2025}, pages = {36--36}, url = {1969115}, language = {swe} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_hbinettetobias_2025_2, title = {K-pop in Sweden : Reflections on the impact of K-pop and hallyu among Swedes}, author = {Hübinette, Tobias}, year = {2025}, url = {2025101}, language = {eng} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_lindholmanna_2025_3, title = {Kraftfull kunskap och epistemisk kvalitet när svenska som andraspråk samläses med svenska i årskurs 6*}, author = {Lindholm, Anna and Winlund, Anna and Walldén, Robert}, year = {2025}, journal = {HumaNetten}, number = {54}, pages = {262--291}, doi = {10.15626/hn.20255412}, url = {2032811}, language = {swe}, publisher = {Linnéuniversitetet, Sverige} } @phdthesis{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_erikssonanders_2025, title = {Kraftfull kunskap om fotosyntes transformerad till undervisningsinnehåll via ett ramverk för fotosynteslitteracitet}, author = {Eriksson, Anders}, year = {2025}, doi = {10.59217/bmif1901}, url = {2013815}, language = {swe}, publisher = {Karlstads universitet}, keywords = {photosynthesis literacy; photosynthesis teachings; powerful knowledge; didactic analysis; transformations; sustainability education; fotosyntesundervisning; kraftfull kunskap; didaktisk analys; hållbarhet; transformation; lektionsplanering}, abstract = {Photosynthesis is a fundamental biochemical process that converts light into chemical energy stored in carbohydrates, forming the basis of all complex life. Despite its importance, traditional teaching methods often present photosynthesis as a context-free biochemical mechanism, which many students find too abstract to be engaging. This perception can reduce motivation and increase the risk of misconceptions. Teachers also report difficulties in teaching the topic. This thesis proposes that linking photosynthesis instruction to societal and sustainability contexts can make learning more meaningful and address common misunderstandings. The goal is to develop a scientifically grounded teaching design that fosters photosynthesis literacy: a form of scientific literacy that equips students with powerful photosynthesis knowledge for a well informed citizenship.The thesis comprises four sub-studies. The first develops a theoretical model for photosynthesis literacy, drawing on three conceptualisations of scientific literacy. It argues that integrating elements from all three is essential for cultivating students’ deep understanding. The second sub-study, a Delphi study, translates this model into a framework of 25 content areas with corresponding learning objectives. This framework incorporates both conceptual clarity and contextual relevance. In the third sub-study, a design study conducted with two biology teachers transforms the framework into a ten-lesson teaching design. The fourth sub-study evaluates the impact of this design through a quasi-experiment using a custom questionnaire aligned with the framework’s objectives. Students who participated in the new teaching design performed significantly better than those in the control group.Qualitative data from interviews and classroom observations identified four potential success factors of the teaching design explaining the positive results: authentic experiences, fascination and wonder, student-centred learning, and collaborative engagement.The thesis demonstrates that a systematic transformation of an academic discipline content into student-adapted pedagogy can enhance learning outcomes and shape powerful knowledge, in this case about photosynthesis.;Fotosyntes anses vara den mest betydelsefulla biokemiska processen på jorden. Trots dess centrala betydelse upplevs fotosyntesundervisningen som svårtillgänglig. Avhandlingen utgår från att undervisningen om fotosyntes bör kopplas till hållbarhets- och samhällsfrågor för att öka relevansen och angripa vanliga missuppfattningar hos elever. Syftet är att utveckla en undervisning som ger elever fotosynteskunskaper för ett välinformerat medborgarskap.Genom fyra delstudier undersöktes hur disciplinär vetenskaplig kunskap kan transformeras till relevant fotosynteskunskap för skolelever. Den första delstudien utvecklade en teoretisk modell för fotosynteslitteracitet. I den andra delstudien omvandlades modellen till ett ramverk med 25 ämnesområden med tillhörande lärandemål genom en Delphistudie. Den tredje delstudien omsatte ramverkets mål till en undervisningsdesign, utvecklad i samarbete med biologilärare. I den fjärde delstudien utvärderades designen där elever som deltagit i undervisningen uppnådde signifikant bättre resultat än kontrollgruppen. Fyra framgångsaspekter i undervisningsdesignen identifierades: autentiska upplevelser, fascination och förundran, elevaktivt arbetssätt samt kollaborativt lärande.Avhandlingen visar att en systematisk transformation av ett ämnesinnehåll från en ämnesdisciplin till ett elevnära undervisningsinnehåll kan förbättra lärandet och göra kraftfull kunskap, i detta fall om fotosyntes, mera tillgängligt för lärande.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2013815/FULLTEXT03.pdf} } @book{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_erikssonjessica_2025, title = {Kreativ grammatikundervisning : För lärare F-3}, author = {Eriksson, Jessica and Grönvall Fransson, Camilla and Johansson, Annelie}, year = {2025}, url = {2031819}, language = {swe}, publisher = {Gleerups Utbildning AB} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_haglundjesper_2025_3, title = {Kroppen och knoppen som resurser för lärande i naturvetenskap}, author = {Haglund, Jesper}, year = {2025}, url = {2041469}, language = {swe} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_mellerskogsusanne_2025, title = {Kruttant, expert eller kritisk vän? : Rektorers och lärares erfarenheter av lärosätensexterna stöd i en lokal skolutvecklingsprocess}, author = {Mellerskog, Susanne}, year = {2025}, url = {2036660}, language = {swe}, abstract = {Skolorganisationer med stora utmaningar, såsom låga kunskapsresultat, bristande likvärdighet ochsocioekonomiska omständigheter, har enligt forskning visat sig behöva externt stöd i sitt förbättringsarbete. Samtidigt pekar flera studier på svårigheter i samarbeten mellan skolor och externa parter. Sedan 2015 har ett antal svenska lärosäten i uppdrag av Skolverket att stödja skolor med utmaningar, bland annat för att stärka deras s.k. förbättringskapacitet. Syftet med min studie är att bidra med kunskap om hur det externa stödets roll i lokala skolutvecklingsprocesser kan förstås. Genom fokusgruppintervjuer har jag undersökt skolföreträdareserfarenheter av lärosätens handledning under ett flerårigt skolutvecklingsarbete utifrån följande forskningsfrågor: Vilket inflytande har lärosätenas handledning haft på skolornas förmåga att bedriva skolutvecklingsarbete, enligt skolföreträdarna? Vilka faktorer i lärosätenas handledning har varit främjande respektive begränsande, enligt skolföreträdarna? Datan har analyserats med hjälp av en kvalitativ analysmetod. Utöver den mer induktivt drivna analysen, har ett organisationsteoretiskt perspektiv använts för att tolka resultatet. Studien tar sin utgångspunkt i Organization development (OD), den del av det organisationsteoretiska fältet som betraktar organisationer som sociala system, formade av såväl formella strukturer, som av kultur, normer och relationer. I min presentation kommer jag att dela med mig av preliminära resultat som pekar på att skolornas infrastruktur har stärkts genom det externa stödet, men att inflytandet på skolans kultur och lärarnas undervisning inte har varit lika stort. Vidare tyder skolföreträdarnas erfarenheter på att variationer i det externa stödets individuella kompetenser och förmågor, insatsernas form och innehåll, samt skolornas egna mottagarkapacitet, har utgjort betydande faktorer för utvecklingsarbetet.} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_kvartsignild_2025, title = {Labour and social protection gaps impacting the health and well-being of workers in non-standard employment : An international comparative study}, author = {Kvart, Signild and Cuervo, Isabel and Gunn, Virginia and Lewchuk, Wayne and Bosmans, Kim and Davis, Letitia and Escrig-Pinol, Astrid and Ostergren, Per-Olof and Padrosa, Eva and Vives, Alejandra and Zaupa, Alessandro and Ahonen, Emily Q. and Alvarez-Lopez, Valentina and Bolibar, Mireia and Diaz, Ignacio and Gutierrez-Zamora, Mariana and Ivarsson, Lars and Julia, Mireia and Muntaner, Carles and O'Campo, Patricia and Ruiz, Marisol E. and Vänerhagen, Kristian and Vignola, Emilia F. and Vilchez, David and Vos, Mattias and Bodin, Theo and Baron, Sherry L.}, year = {2025}, journal = {PLOS ONE}, volume = {20}, number = {3}, doi = {10.1371/journal.pone.0320248}, url = {1960641}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Public Library of Science (PLoS)}, abstract = {Background World economies increasingly rely on non-standard employment arrangements, which has been linked to ill health. While work and employment conditions are recognized structural determinants of health and health equity, policies aiming to protect workers from negative implications predominantly focus on standard employment arrangements and the needs of workers in non-standard employment may be neglected. The aim of this study is to explore workers' experiences of gaps in labour regulations and social protections and its influence on their health and well-being across 6 countries with differing policy approaches: Belgium, Canada, Chile, Spain, Sweden, and the United States.Methods 250 semi-structured interviews with workers in non-standard employment were analyzed thematically using a multiple case-study approach.Results There are notable differences in workers' rights to protection across the countries. However, participants across all countries experienced similar challenges including employment instability, income inadequacy and limited rights and protection, due to policy-related gaps and access-barriers. In response, they resorted to individual resources and strategies, struggled to envision supportive policies, and expressed low expectations of changes by employers and policymakers.Conclusions Policy gaps threaten workers' health and well-being across all study countries, irrespective of the levels of labour market regulations and social protections. Workers in non-standard employment disproportionately endure economic risks, which may increase social and health inequality. The study highlights the need to improve social protection for this vulnerable population.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1960641/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_fredholmkent_2025, title = {Ladino – spanskans mindre kända kusin}, author = {Fredholm, Kent}, year = {2025}, url = {1947005}, language = {swe}, keywords = {ladino; judeospanska; språkhistoria; grammatik; morfosyntax; sefardistik} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_fredholmkent_2025_1, title = {Ladino Learners’ Views on Learning Ladino: Challenges and Needs in Revitalizing a Threatened Language}, author = {Fredholm, Kent}, year = {2025}, journal = {Letras Hispanas}, volume = {21}, number = {2}, pages = {91--108}, url = {2010433}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Texas State University}, keywords = {judeo-spanish; ladino; minority language revitalization; foreign language learning; heritage language reclamation; judeoespañol; revitalización de lenguas minoritarias; aprendizaje de lenguas extranjeras; recuperación de lenguas de herencia}, abstract = {Ladino or Judeo-Spanish is an endangered Jewish minority language based on fifteenth- century Spanish. Activities to revitalize Ladino have increased since 2020, including a growing number of heritage and new speakers learning the language. This study presents the views of 31 Ladino learners on challenges they have encountered in Ladino learning activities and what needs they perceive for continued language learning. Many of the participants learn Ladino to reconnect to their heritage language and family background, while others study it out of a general language interest or for language activism purposes. Challenges mentioned by the participants include crosslinguistic influences, normative attitudes on language authenticity, and difficulties in finding other speakers for interaction. The expressed needs are related to the challenges and include a wish for better learning resources, feedback, and, above all, for more opportunities online and in physical encounters to use the language in communication with other speakers. The results point to the importance of providing more and/or easier access to spaces where learners can use the language. A welcome result for the survival of Ladino is that a third of the participants see themselves as possible Ladino teachers in the future.;El ladino o judeoespañol es una lengua minoritaria judía amenazada basada en el español del siglo XV. Desde 2020, las actividades para revitalizar el idioma han aumentado, incluyendo un número creciente de hablantes de herencia y nuevos hablantes que aprenden ladino. Este estudio presenta las opiniones de 31 estudiantes de ladino sobre los desafíos que han encontrado en las actividades de aprendizaje y qué necesidades perciben para continuar aprendiendo el idioma. Muchos de los participantes aprenden ladino para reconectarse con su lengua de herencia y su historia familiar, mientras que otros lo estudian por un interés general en los idiomas o por propósitos de activismo lingüístico. Los desafíos mencionados por los participantes incluyen influencias interlingüísticas, actitudes normativas sobre la autenticidad del lenguaje y dificultades para encontrar otros hablantes con quienes interactuar. Las necesidades expresadas están relacionadas con los desafíos e incluyen el deseo de mejores recursos de aprendizaje, retroalimentación y, sobre todo, más oportunidades en línea y en encuentros físicos para comunicarse con otros hablantes. Los resultados apuntan a la importancia de facilitar el acceso a más espacios donde los estudiantes puedan usar el idioma. Un resultado alentador para la supervivencia del ladino es que un tercio de los participantes se ven a sí mismos como posibles maestros de ladino en el futuro.}, issn = {1548-5633}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2010433/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_akinyemifeliciao_2025, title = {Land transformation across agroecological zones reveals expanding cropland and settlement at the expense of tree-cover and wetland areas in Nigeria}, author = {Akinyemi, Felicia O. and Ifejika Speranza, Chinwe}, year = {2025}, journal = {Geo-spatial Information Science}, volume = {28}, number = {3}, pages = {945--965}, doi = {10.1080/10095020.2024.2362759}, url = {1880958}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Taylor & Francis}, keywords = {ecosystems; forestry; land use; landsat; time series analysis; agro-ecological zones; forest-agriculture mosaic landscape; human-appropriated natural land cover; intensity analysis; land cover; mosaic landscapes; nigeria; random forests; tree cover; wetlands}, abstract = {Evaluating how land cover is being transformed is essential to identify patterns necessary to infer the change trajectories and the driving factors. This study considers the case of Nigeria, where various natural ecosystems are being converted and for which a current national scale assessment at high spatial resolution is lacking. Producing 30 m Landsat-based time-series data, we analyze change among land cover types (i.e. tree-covered area, grassland, wetland, waterbody, cropland, artificial surface, and otherland) across seven agroecological zones. The annual change intensity was assessed at multi-levels across two time-intervals (i.e. 2000–2013, 2013–2022). Distinguishing between natural land cover and human activity-related land-use, we estimate the extent of change signifying how humans have appropriated natural land cover. Insights from analysis at the interval level reveal that land transformation accelerated from 3.3% in 2000–2013 to 4.5% during 2013–2022 in all agroecological zones (e.g. rainforest, mangrove), except in Sudan savannah and Sahel savannah where speed was higher in 2000–2013 as grasslands were increasingly cultivated. Cropland expanded almost two-fold (22% to 37%), whereas tree-cover declined from 50% to 31% and wetland from 7% to 3.7% over the 23 years. Much loss of natural land cover (e.g. tree-cover, grassland, and wetland) to cropland occurred in 2000–2013 (22%) when most irrigation schemes in Nigeria were established. In contrast, the loss of natural land cover to settlement (0.9%) during 2000–2013 increased to 2.0% in 2013–2022. Of all agroecological zones, the mangrove zone was most disturbed as its persisting land cover areas reduced from 69% to 5% between 2000–2013 and 2013–2022. The amount of persisting land cover was highest in the Sudan savannah at 44% in 2000–2013 and 49% in 2013–2022. Processes of human-appropriated natural land cover in Nigeria are related to urbanization and cropland expansion into natural areas with some instances of natural regeneration, especially in croplands and abandoned settlement areas.}, issn = {1009-5020}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1880958/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_tjernbergcatharina_2025, title = {Language-learning strategies in Sweden : newly arrived students’ perceptions}, author = {Tjernberg, Catharina and Sourander, Åsa}, year = {2025}, journal = {Discover Education}, volume = {4}, number = {1}, doi = {10.1007/s44217-025-00783-1}, url = {2001440}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Discover}, keywords = {literacy; translanguaging; newly arrived; teaching and learning; inclusion}, abstract = {The aim of the study is to find out how some newly arrived students learn throughinvestigating how the students themselves understand their learning and theteaching strategies used by the teacher. To reach this aim, we examine the variousways in which the student has learned Swedish, the different strategies that theyuse to understand a text, and what factors are important in their process of learning.The study is based on sociocultural theory, including key concepts such as zone ofproximal development, scaffolding, and appropriation. The data collection was carriedout through qualitative interviews that were video recorded. The results highlightthe significance of the teacher for the students’ learning, as well as the importanceof using several languages when teaching. The students collaborate throughdiscussion and use digital tools to look up words and terms in their own languages.The students engage in several different ways of working, which means that talking,reading, and writing interact. They use digital tools such as apps, computers, andphones as aids, and learn various strategies for approaching texts and understandingthem. A conclusion is that when the first and second languages are used together indifferent language domains, the students’ language skills are intertwined and developin parallel. }, issn = {2731-5525}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2001440/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_stensekearupgustav_2025_4, title = {Law and process ontologies : a draft on a morphogenetic approach}, author = {Stenseke Arup, Gustav}, year = {2025}, url = {1954826}, language = {eng} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_ghiasiradhamed_2025, title = {LCA and exergy-economic evaluation of a biogas-to-fuels system using CO2 hydrogenation and exhaust gas recycling}, author = {Ghiasirad, Hamed and Ebrahimian, Farinaz and Gholizadeh, Towhid and Mohammadi, Ali and Mirmasoumi, Siamak and Saray, Rahim Khoshbakhti and Skorek-Osikowska, Anna}, year = {2025}, journal = {Energy Conversion and Management: X}, volume = {26}, doi = {10.1016/j.ecmx.2025.100897}, url = {1940134}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, keywords = {coal; exhaust gases; hydrogen fuels; hydrogenation; kyoto protocol; natural gas; natural gas deposits; natural gas transportation; syngas production; % reductions; biogas upgrading; biomethanol; economics analysis; exergy efficiencies; gas turbine cycles; gas-turbine units; global energy; liquified natural gas; techno-economics; chemical industry}, abstract = {The hydrogen economy is receiving more attention from the global energy industry, highlighting its crucial impact on global energy policies. In this context, the use of hydrogen in the synthesis of biomethanol is essential to the chemical industry and has great promise as a sustainable fuel for global transportation. This study evaluates a system that uses anaerobic digestion, high-temperature electrolysis, and biogas refining to produce biomethane and biomethanol. Novelties of the present study are heat integration and oxygen management between different subsystems, introducing liquified natural gas regasification and gas turbine cycles, and exergy-economic analysis and life cycle assessment using Aspen Plus and Simapro software, respectively. Economic analyses demonstrate lower levelized costs of natural gas and shorter payback periods for systems incorporating liquified natural gas and gas turbine cycles. Moreover, life cycle assessment results indicate a significant reduction of 53% in climate change impacts and 70% in resource use impacts for systems featuring liquified natural gas and gas turbine units. Exergy efficiency improves from 85.07% to 94.4%, largely due to the high exergy efficiency (98.06%) of the liquified natural gas and gas turbine units. By comparing different power sources, the wind turbine scenario demonstrates the potential for significant reductions in climate change and resource consumption compared to those of Poland’s electricity mix. }, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1940134/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_mogrenanna_2025, title = {Leadership actions that enable or constrain accommodation of education for sustainable development}, author = {Mogren, Anna and Forssten Seiser, Anette and Gericke, Niklas and Berglund, Teresa and Olsson, Daniel}, year = {2025}, journal = {International Journal of Leadership in Education}, pages = {1--30}, doi = {10.1080/13603124.2024.2418623}, url = {1915016}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Taylor & Francis}, abstract = {This paper presents an empirical study on leadership actions related to education for sustainable development, i.e. education that embraces ecological and socio-economic perspectives to foster students’ awareness of the importance of long-term sustainable development. The aim is to identify leadership actions that enable or constrain permanent implementation of such educational perspectives. Empirically, the study is based on data acquired in a school improvement project on sustainability, involving five schools in a Swedish municipality during the years 2016 to 2021. Data were collected in two rounds, in 2018 and 2020, through interviews with school leaders. A theoretical framework including the coupling mechanisms concept and previously identified organizational routines is applied in analysis of the rich data acquired to explore the school leaders’ reported actions, associated routines and their outcomes. The results reveal leadership actions that enable, and others that constrain, long-term establishment of education for sustainable development. The study confirms the importance of early establishment of a holistic educational idea embracing education for sustainable development, and both communication and feedback systems for leaders on its compliance. The study also shows the value of collegial structures and transformational leadership actions that prevent the fading or failure of intended implementation.}, issn = {1360-3124}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1915016/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_forsstenseiseranette_2025, title = {Leading from the middle : the role of communication in implementing education for sustainable development}, author = {Forssten Seiser, Anette and Mogren, Anna and Berglund, Teresa}, year = {2025}, journal = {Professional Development in Education}, pages = {1--20}, doi = {10.1080/19415257.2025.2574067}, url = {2006433}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Taylor & Francis}, keywords = {communication; middle leading; education for sustainable development; whole-school approach}, abstract = {This study examines how communication is formalised and enacted in two Swedish schools that have succeeded in their ESD implementation processes. Although schools are widely recognised as key drivers of sustainability, integrating Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) into school practices remains challenging. Previous research has addressed leadership and whole-school approaches, but the communicative dimensions of ESD implementation are still underexplored, particularly from the perspective of middle leading. Drawing on secondary analysis of three empirical studies conducted between 2023 and 2025, this research is conducted from a middle leading perspective, studying teachers in their roles as ESD facilitators. The analysis focuses on both the organisation of communication and the communicative qualities that support ESD practices. The findings show that a successful ESD implementation process is closely linked to formalised communication at multiple levels and in various formats. Broader inclusive conversations help establish shared understanding across the school, while smaller recurring communication sites provide spaces for deeper engagement and teaching transformations. This study underscores the critical role of communication in enabling ESD. It contributes to research on professional learning by showing how teachers in middle leading positions can drive sustainable change through intentional and structured communicative practices.}, issn = {1941-5257}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2006433/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_asgharihamid_2025_1, title = {Learning about the use of tools invocational education : Classroom observations of student teacher-interaction}, author = {Asghari, Hamid and Kilbrink, Nina and Asplund, Stig-Börje}, year = {2025}, journal = {Scandinavian Journal of Vocations in Development}, volume = {10}, number = {1}, pages = {272--294}, doi = {10.7577/sjvd.5850}, url = {1943244}, language = {eng}, publisher = {OsloMet - Storbyuniversitetet}, keywords = {vocational teaching; vocational learning; tools; vocational education; learning content; variation theory of learning}, abstract = {The article is about the various ways tools can be used in the interactions between teacher and students during workshop sessions in vocational education. Through video observations in classrooms, we investigate how tools are used as objects of learning in four technical vocational programs. The theoretical foundation of the study is the variation theory of learning. In the video-recorded lessons, situations where tools have been foregrounded in the interaction between students and teachers have been categorised in relation to the research question: In what different ways is the use of tools foregrounded as an object of learning in vocational workshop teaching? The result points to four categories about 1) finding any object to solve a task, 2) contributing to the understanding of using a specific tool for a specific task, 3) understanding the complexity of using tools to solve a task and 4) creating and recreating a tool to complete a task. The conclusion is that there are different kinds of learning content and abilities related to tools which can be understood in the enacted vocational workshop teaching. Our study shows that tools are dynamic, created, and shaped in various contexts, and the tools are often spontaneously used as an object of learning, in different teaching situations and in interactions between teachers and students. In the workshop, the vocational students get different opportunities to learn to use tools in different ways in here-and-now situations based on the requirements of the vocational work.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1943244/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_solisjorge_2025_1, title = {LED Lighting with a Photovoltaic System and Energy Storage for a Jogging Track in the Countryside}, author = {Solis, Jorge and Rahm, Johan and Arnesson, Sebastian and Andersson, Isac M. and Nilsson, Magnus}, year = {2025}, volume = {180}, pages = {275--283}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-031-91179-8_29}, url = {1965922}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Springer}, keywords = {adaptive control systems; capacitor storage; distributed parameter control systems; luminescent devices; programmed control systems; battery energy storage; design integrations; jogging track; led lighting; lighting controls; lighting design and system integration; lighting designs; lighting systems; renewable energies; system integration; battery storage}, abstract = {Our research aims to develop an intelligent control system for optimizing the operation of lighting systems for a jogging track in the countryside by using adaptive control methods, and optimization of built-in lighting control. Through this, lighting systems will be optimized, energy consumption will be minimized and the lighting system will be adapted to be able to handle a larger amount of local renewable energy production. Due to the level of complexity, in this paper, we have focused to integrate a commercial lighting control system and the solar energy system with energy storage. In particular, their respective components were selected and integrated by means of a distributed control architecture. An application programming interface (API) was developed by using the design science research methodology aiming at bridging proprietary systems for sustainable lighting solutions. In addition, a series of focus group interviews were conducted to give input to the optimization of the lighting system from a user perspective. } } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_dueksusanne_2025, title = {Leda för likvärdig undervisning i språkligt och kulturelltheterogena skolor}, author = {Duek, Susanne}, year = {2025}, pages = {257--268}, url = {2035028}, language = {swe}, publisher = {Gleerups Utbildning AB}, keywords = {språklig heterogenitet; skolledning; organisering; likvärdig undervisning} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_stmanleif_2025, title = {Lektionsverkstäder : ett koncept för att överbrygga mellan teori-praktik}, author = {Östman, Leif and Lunde, Torodd}, year = {2025}, url = {2021349}, language = {swe}, abstract = {Uppsala universitetI detta bidraget presenteras och introduceras lektionsverkstäder som en metod för att överbrygga mellan teori och praktik inom utbildning. Utmärkande för lektionsverkstäder är att den använder samproduktion av lektioner som ett medel för att överbrygga mellan teori och praktik. Dessutom är fokus på utbildningsprodukter som förväntat resultat, dvs lektioner som lärare kan använda och bygga vidare på utifrån behov i praktiken. Samproduktionen av lektionerna under verkstäderna är ett samarbete mellan forskare och lärare. Ett annat utmärkande drag att lektionsverkstäder fokuserar på och anpassar samproduktionsprocessen till lärarnas vardagliga modelleringsprocess vid planering och genomförande av undervisning.} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_figueiredorubens_2025, title = {Leveraging Commodity NICs for Accelerating Hierarchical QoS for Broadband Access Networks}, author = {Figueiredo, Rubens and Woesner, Hagen and Kassler, Andreas and Karl, Holger}, year = {2025}, pages = {4--6}, doi = {10.1145/3744969.3748393}, url = {2013573}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)}, keywords = {computer hardware; negative impedance converters; quality of service; % reductions; broad-band access networks; commodity hardware; fine grained; hardware offloading; high speed; low latency; quality-of-service; service levels; broadband networks}, abstract = {Broadband Network Gateways (BNGs) implement Hierarchical QoS (HQoS) to meet subscriber and service-level demands. Software BNGs face scalability challenges due to the large number of queues needed for fine-grained scheduling. We propose a framework that partially offloads HQoS to high-speed NICs, extending DPDK's QoS features. By mapping parts of the HQoS tree to limited amount of hardware queues, we reduce software overhead. Our approach achieves up to 50× reduction in average HQoS processing latency. This enables scalable, low-latency BNGs on commodity hardware.} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_saxegardsimona_2025_1, title = {Life cycle assessment of reduce, recycling and final treatment of plastic primary food packaging in Norway using a system expansion with multiple functions scope}, author = {Saxegard, Simon A. and Williams, Helén and Wikström, Fredrik}, year = {2025}, journal = {The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment}, doi = {10.1007/s11367-025-02548-2}, url = {2017751}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Springer}, keywords = {ce; lca; mfa; extended system; comparison assessment; recycling; reduce}, abstract = {PurposeExtended methods and more representative datasets are needed to comprehensively evaluate the environmental life cycle performance of recycling systems compared to other material strategies. In this paper, we investigate the environmental impact profile of recycling compared to reduction, linear systems (energy recovery or landfill) and a change in the plastic polymer used in primary food packaging in a southeastern Norwegian context.MethodThe life cycle assessment scope is a system expansion with multiple functions (SEMF), which accounts for every function through a cascade of recycling loops. Closed-loop allocation is used to compare the average burden of a product within a recycling loop cascade to the reduce and linear system strategies. The regionalised scope is set to southeastern Norway, for which regionalised life cycle inventories are collected. Low and high recycling scenarios were investigated. Low recycling scenarios represent current open-loop recycling efficiencies per studied polymer type, whilst high recycling scenarios are derived from the Norwegian Deposits Pay System (DPS) PANT of beverage bottles. The energy recovery rate is based on the country mixes in which the plastics are incinerated. The investigated plastic polymers are mono-polyethylene terephthalate (mono-PET) and 95% low-density polyethylene (LDPE) with 5% ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH).Results and discussionThe current open-loop recycling of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and polyethylene (PE) film in Norway is comparable to a linear product system with energy recovery and landfill across all environmental impact categories. The high-efficiency recycling system demonstrated the potential to achieve 50% less climate impact compared to the linear baseline, but with great impact variability across the investigated environmental indicators and multiple instances of problem-shifting. Comparatively, a 50% reduction in material thickness corresponded to a universal 50% lower impact compared to the linear baseline across all impact categories. The SEMF framework highlights the resource and environmental limitations of current and potential recycling efficiencies, which are otherwise missed at the product level.ConclusionMaterial recycling has no significant environmental benefit compared to a linear reference with the current recycling rates. Much higher recycling rates are needed, but material quality degradation is an obstacle. The factual numbers of recycling loops due to material degradation and losses should be included in life cycle assessments (LCAs) to provide a more realistic picture of the environmental performance of material recycling. The study also showed that the reduction of material and a change of material resulted in lower environmental impact, which underscores the need to combine different strategies.}, issn = {0948-3349}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2017751/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_blomqvistelinl_2025, title = {Linking nutrient dynamics and phenology in Lupinus polyphyllus to identify the right timing for population control}, author = {Blomqvist, Elin L. and Klinger, Yves P. and Kleinebecker, Till and Eckstein, Rolf Lutz}, year = {2025}, journal = {Basic and Applied Ecology}, volume = {84}, pages = {61--68}, doi = {10.1016/j.baae.2025.02.006}, url = {1950631}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, keywords = {bigleaf lupine; garden lupine; invasive plant management; phenological indicators; nutrient dynamics}, abstract = {In light of the decline of semi-natural grasslands, road verges have become important refuges for grassland plants, benefiting from the management regimes that resemble those of traditional grasslands. However, the value of road verges for grassland plants is threatened by the presence of invasive alien plant species such as Lupinus polyphyllus. Mowing is most effective for controlling invasive plants when the shoot:root ratio is high or when below-ground reserves are exhausted but seeds have not yet matured. The aim of this study was to identify the optimal time for mowing of L. polyphyllus based on the species nutrient dynamics and phenology. We photographed and collected whole lupine plants throughout one growing season, divided them into roots, leaves, and stem + inflorescence, and analyzed each fraction for three growth-limiting, phloem-mobile nutrients (N, P and K). The nutrient contents in roots were lowest during the flowering phase, while the nutrient contents in stems + inflorescences were lowest during the early flowering phase and increased until the seed ripening phase, before declining again in the seed dispersal phase. Leaf nutrient contents showed a general decrease throughout the season. Shoot:root ratios of nutrient contents were also maximized during flowering. Our conclusion is that mowing will weaken L. polyphyllus most when carried out between phenological phases 2 (less than 50% of flowers open) and 4 (more than 50% of flowers withering), with the most optimal timing being during phase 3, i.e., when more than 50% of flowers are open. Concerning the heterogeneity within L. polyphyllus populations, the phenological assessment before management should prioritize individuals that have progressed furthest in their development.}, issn = {1439-1791}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1950631/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @misc{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_rosnjenny_2025, title = {Litteracitet i andraspråksundervisning för vuxna}, author = {Rosén, Jenny and Ljung Egeland, Birgitta and Norlund Shaswar, Annika and Wedin, Åsa}, year = {2025}, url = {2037568}, language = {swe}, publisher = {Studentlitteratur AB}, keywords = {litteracitet; andraspråksundervisning; vuxna; ungdomar} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_nissenanna_2025_1, title = {Litterär kompetens och receptionsteoretiska perspektiv på skolelevers litteraturläsning}, author = {Nissen, Anna}, year = {2025}, journal = {Kapet (elektronisk)}, volume = {21}, number = {1}, pages = {28--39}, doi = {10.69826/kapet.2025.32878}, url = {1959006}, language = {swe}, publisher = {Karlstads universitet}, keywords = {skönlitteratur; litteraturundervisning; litteraturdidaktik; receptionsteori}, abstract = {Ett viktigt syfte med skolans litteraturundervisning är att fostra läsare som läser skönlitteratur av många olika anledningar och som har förmågan att skifta mellan förhållningssätt och perspektiv i samband med läsningen. Tidigare forskning har visat att ovana läsare ofta läser skönlitteratur med fokus på fakta och textens bokstavliga mening, men läsning av skönlitterära texter kräver inte bara generell läsförståelse utan även litterär kompetens. I den här essän diskuteras begreppet litterär kompetens i relation till äldre och nyare receptionsteoretiska perspektiv på skolelevers litteraturläsning. Efter en redogörelse för några olika sätt att definiera litterär kompetens följer en översikt av tidigare forskning som berör skolelevers litteraturläsning och reception av skönlitterära texter avseende mötet mellan läsare och text, arbetssätt som kan främja elevers litterära kompetens samt dialogens betydelse för utvecklingen av litterär kompetens. Utifrån de forskningsresultat som presenteras i litteraturöversikten dras slutsatser om vilken relevans begreppet litterär kompetens har för dagens litteraturdidaktiska forskning.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1959006/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_millmarksuzanne_2025, title = {Living up to the ideal worker norm : a critical case study about women with invisible disabilities working from home}, author = {Millmark, Suzanne and Vanje, Annika and Palm, Kristina}, year = {2025}, journal = {Equality, Diversity and Inclusion}, volume = {44}, number = {9}, pages = {144--158}, doi = {10.1108/EDI-10-2024-0499}, url = {1963010}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Emerald Group Publishing Limited}, keywords = {gender; ideal worker norms; inclusion; invisible disabilities; organisation; working from home}, abstract = {PurposeThe study aims to critically explore, from an organisational perspective, the intersections between where work takes place, invisible disabilities, gender and the prevailing norms around work within a public organisation.Design/methodology/approachTen participants between 34 and 60 years old, including employees with disabilities, managers with and without disabilities and human resource (HR) officers, shared their experiences of working from home in Sweden. The study used semi-structured interviews, photo-elicitation interviews, a written diary and policy analysis. A thematic analysis was performed.FindingsThe study shows that working from home was perceived as an important workplace accommodation and an individual strategy about conforming to the norm and living up to the concept of the ideal worker. The organisation did not actively work on disability-related issues. There was also a lack of competence and structure.Practical implicationsIt is important to challenge the ideal worker norm and create organisational competence about the intersection of gender, disability and workplace location to create a sense of inclusion among employees.Originality/valueThe study highlights the complexity faced by women employees with invisible disabilities when deciding where to perform work (home or co-located office) and explores HR officers' and managers' experiences regarding working with the inclusion of employees with invisible disabilities.}, issn = {2040-7149}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1963010/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_norlnanna_2025, title = {Long-term effects and predictors of outcome of Child-Parent Psychotherapy for traumatized young children and their caregivers : A 6-month follow-up of a Swedish clinical sample}, author = {Norlén, Anna and Bäccman, Charlotte and Lindqvist, Karin and Mechler, Jakob and Thorén, Agneta and Almqvist, Kjerstin}, year = {2025}, doi = {10.1007/s40653-025-00779-x}, url = {1947847}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Springer}, keywords = {childhood trauma; child-parent psychotherapy; attachment-based therapy; post-traumatic stress; longterm effects; predictors}, abstract = {Children under the age of six are disproportionately exposed to traumatic experiences and seem especially vulnerable. Trauma often affects both children and caregivers and their relationships. Trauma-focused treatment and its long-term effects for young children are of prime interest, but research is limited and lacks follow-up data. The current study explored the long-term effects of Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) treatment and potential predictors of outcome. The sample included 37 traumatized young children, aged 2–6 years, who had received the dyadic treatment together with their caregiver in a multi-site clinical setting. The majority had been exposed to several potential traumatic events, including interpersonal trauma. The study was a naturalistic one-group, pre-post design study with a 6-month follow-up. Outcome measures comprised child and caregiver post-traumatic stress symptoms and signs of caregiving disorganization reported by caregivers. Piecewise Linear Mixed Models were applied to explore long-term treatment effects. Within-group effect sizes were calculated using model-estimated differences in mean values. Possible predictors of outcome were analyzed by adding them as covariates in the model and interacting them with time. The outcomes remained consistent six months after treatment. Positive effects were reduced child and caregiver post-traumatic stress symptoms (d = 0.62; d = 0.57, respectively) and signs of caregiving disorganization (d = 0.64). A higher degree of child trauma symptoms predicted less reduction in caregiver traumatic stress. The results indicate that children, caregivers, and their relationship benefit from CPP and that results are sustainable. The naturalistic design strengthens the applicability of CPP.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1947847/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_hultstrandcecilia_2025, title = {Low levels of awareness and motivation towards cancer prevention amongst the general public in Sweden : a cross-sectional study focusing on the European Code Against Cancer}, author = {Hultstrand, Cecilia and Brynskog, Ellen and Karlsson Rosenblad, Andreas and Sunesson, Anna-Lena and Björk Eriksson, Thomas and Sharp, Lena}, year = {2025}, journal = {BMC Public Health}, volume = {25}, number = {1692}, doi = {10.1186/s12889-025-22803-3}, url = {1956814}, language = {eng}, publisher = {BioMed Central (BMC)}, abstract = {BackgroundThe European Code Against Cancer (ECAC) aims to increase the awareness of modifiable cancer risk factors among the general public. A goal set by the European Commission was that 80% of European citizens should be aware of this code by 2025. This study aims to examine the awareness and attitudes towards the ECAC among the general public in Sweden.MethodsA randomly selected sample of 1520 Swedes (18–84 years old) were recruited from a survey panel and invited to respond to an online study-specific questionnaire. The questionnaire included general questions regarding cancer prevention, as well as awareness and attitudes specific to the ECAC. Data were analysed univariately and with adjusted logistic regression, using post-stratification weights based on gender, age, education, and expressed political party orientation.ResultsIn total, 3.7% of the respondents had heard about the ECAC before taking this survey. Respondents with a college/university education were more likely to have heard about the ECAC (odds ratio [OR] 2.23; 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.23–4.06). Males (OR 0.56; 95% CI 0.32–0.99), and those living alone (OR 0.47; 95% CI 0.23–0.95) were less likely to have heard about the ECAC. In total, 60.6% of the respondents agreed with the ECAC recommendations, while 27.4% reported that their motivation to improve their lifestyle increased after reading the ECAC.ConclusionsAwareness of the ECAC among the general public in Sweden is very low. Still, a majority seem to agree with its recommendations. The results also indicate that the ECAC motivates some, but far from all, to improve their lifestyle habits to reduce their cancer risk. Consequently, further research is warranted on how the ECAC best could and should be used in order to improve cancer prevention awareness and motivation.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1956814/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_haglundjesper_2025_4, title = {Lower-secondary pupils’ expression of competence in an out-of-school activity on climate change-related risk of flooding : the case of Riskville}, author = {Haglund, Jesper and Gustafsson, Kristin and Christenson, Nina}, year = {2025}, journal = {International Journal of Science Education, Part B Communication and Public Engagement}, pages = {1--17}, doi = {10.1080/21548455.2025.2554889}, url = {1999024}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Taylor & Francis}, keywords = {out-of-school activity; lower- secondary school; climate change education; risk of flooding; adaptation; pupils’ competence}, abstract = {Science education on climate change typically focuses on the greenhouse effect as a physical phenomenon and how students can contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. However, students also need to understand how climate change influences the local risk of natural hazards, and how society can adapt to such risk. 150 grade 8-9 pupils were invited to an out-of-school event at Karlstad University in Sweden on the topic of local risk of flooding. Video data have been recorded of pupils’ interaction with one of the activities, Riskville. The data analysis focuses on how one group of pupils expressed competence in relation to flooding as a natural hazard, which is contrasted with other groups that engaged with the activity to a lesser extent. The results show that the pupils who expressed competence could identify locations that are vulnerable to flooding, express empathy with affected people, and come up with suitable ways to prevent flooding or deal with the consequences of flooding. The less engaged pupils built towers of building blocks as a protest against the task. The study demonstrates that a competence-oriented approach can contribute to a more holistic understanding of climate change by connecting to students’ personal experiences and local contexts.}, issn = {2154-8455}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1999024/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_huchthausennadine_2025, title = {Lärares attityder till särskild begåvning och hur dessa kan påverka elevers mående}, author = {Huchthausen, Nadine}, year = {2025}, url = {2003610}, language = {swe}, keywords = {gifted; giftedness; teacher attitudes; well-being; mental well-being; särskild begåvning; attityder; välbefinnande; psykisk hälsa}, abstract = {Lärares attityder till särskild begåvning och hur dessa kan påverka elevers mående Elever och lärare är sociala aktörer som i samspel konstruerar sociala företeelser och deras mening. Hur elever upplever sin sociala situation i skolan är en konstruktion av samspelet mellan lärare och elever, elever emellan och omgivningen. Bronfenbrenners systemteori (Bronfenbrenner & Morris, 2006) med fokus på mikrosystemet ligger till grund för studiedesignen.Lärare har en betydande roll för undervisning av särskilt begåvade elever och deras attityder mot särskild begåvning kan påverka deras undervisning och i vilken omfattning de är tillmötesgående och möter särskilt begåvade elevers behov. Trots att det finns omfattande internationell forskning om lärares attityder till särskild begåvning saknas studier i svensk kontext. I syfte att öka kunskapen om svenska lärares attityder till särskild begåvning och undervisning av särskilt begåvade elever har jag i första delstudien till min avhandling samlat in data från lärare i 18 olika kommuner i Mellansverige. Vid datainsamlingen har jag använt en digital enkät som innehåller vid sidan om bakgrundsfrågor en rad påståenden för att undersöka lärares attityder.Min ambition med presentationen är att ge åhörarna en överblick över vad tidigare forskning om attityder till särskild begåvning visar. Dessutom vill jag presentera min studiedesign och metod samt att med stöd i tidigare forskning lyfta varför det är relevant att undersöka lärares attityder till särskild begåvning i Sverige när intresset kretsar kring särskilt begåvade elevers mående och sociala situation i skolan. ReferenserBronfenbrenner, U. & Morris, P. A. (2006). The bioecological model of human development. Damon & Lerner (Red.), Handbook of child psychology: Theoretical models of human development (upplaga 6, ss. 793-828). John Wiley & Sons Inc.} } @phdthesis{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_bayramfiras_2025, title = {Machine Learning in Motion : Engineering Self-Adaptive Systems}, author = {Bayram, Firas}, year = {2025}, doi = {10.59217/rjrp8643}, url = {1945012}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Karlstads universitet}, keywords = {machine learning; concept drift; data quality; adaptive learning; mlops; data-driven development; performance robustness}, abstract = {In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), transitioning from theoretical models to robust, adaptive production systems remains a significant challenge in the digital age. As data-driven methodologies revolutionize problem solving across industries, a critical gap exists between research achievements and reliable real-world deployment. Key obstacles include concept drift and data quality issues that arise from unpredictable changes in data distributions and operational complexities that systematically affect model performance, reliability, and efficiency. This thesis addresses these challenges by introducing an overarching framework for adaptive ML systems that operate reliably in dynamic, real-world environments, incorporating innovative methodologies for dynamic drift detection and real-time data quality assessment bounded by robust Machine Learning Operations (MLOps) strategies. These integrated components enable the creation of production-grade ML systems that can efficiently adapt to shifts in data distributions and assess data quality in real-time, ensuring stable and reliable performance in dynamic environments. The proposed approaches are validated through real-world use cases, demonstrating significant improvements in predictive accuracy and operational efficiency. By deploying these adaptive systems in industrial contexts, the thesis highlights their potential to deliver reliable, high-performance ML solutions tailored to the demands of complex time-sensitive applications. This work offers concrete solutions for translating theoretical advances into practical applications, contributing to developing robust and scalable ML systems for real-world deployment.;In the era of AI-driven innovation, ensuring the reliability and adaptability of machine learning (ML) systems in dynamic environments remains a fundamental challenge. This thesis addresses key obstacles such as concept drift and data quality, which affect model performance in real-world applications. By integrating novel drift detection mechanisms, real-time data quality assessment, and robust MLOps strategies, this work proposes a comprehensive framework for self-adaptive ML systems. These solutions enable industrial ML deployments to maintain predictive accuracy, efficiency, and resilience against evolving data conditions. Through real-world case studies, this research demonstrates significant improvements in operational stability and decision-making, bridging the gap between theoretical advancements and practical implementation. By tackling these challenges, this thesis contributes to the development of scalable, trustworthy, and high-performance ML solutions tailored for industrial and mission-critical applications.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1945012/FULLTEXT04.pdf} } @phdthesis{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_rudnikalesia_2025, title = {Machinery of Dissent : People and Technology in Political Protests in Autocracies}, author = {Rudnik, Alesia}, year = {2025}, doi = {10.59217/tnap1600}, url = {1979996}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Karlstads universitet}, keywords = {protests; social movements; technology; authoritarian regimes; belarus; sts}, abstract = {Technology is no longer a passive tool to be picked up and set aside; it has become an integral part of the political fabric of contemporary societies. It does not merely solve problems – it co-creates them, shapes them, and frames them.This doctoral thesis investigates the role of technology as a counterpart to protesters within authoritarian regimes, focusing on its active integration into political dissent. By examining two empirical cases – the incorporation of Telegram and TikTok into the Belarusian protests of summer 2020 and the Russian protests in January 2021 – the thesis explores how digital platforms are drawn into protests through socio-technical networks co-mediated by humans and technology. To conceptualise this entanglement, the thesis introduces the metaphor of the machinery of dissent: a network in which protestors, coordinators, technologies, and infrastructures function as interconnected cogs and gears. Within this machinery, technology operates not as an external facilitator, but as a constitutive force – a gearwheel that shapes the rhythm and direction of dissent itself.By tracing the functioning of the sociotechnical network and agencies involved, this thesis offers both an empirical investigation and a conceptual framework for understanding how technology becomes part of political struggle within autocratic regimes.;Teknik är inte längre ett passivt verktyg som kan plockas upp och läggas åt sidan; den har blivit en integrerad del av den politiska väven i samtida samhällen. Den löser inte bara problem – den samproducerar dem, formar dem och ramar in dem. Denna doktorsavhandling undersöker teknikens roll som medpart till proteströrelser i auktoritära regimer, med fokus på dess aktiva integration i politiskt motstånd. Med utgångspunkt i två empiriska fall – integrering av Telegram och TikTok under protesterna i Belarus sommaren 2020 samt protesterna i Ryssland i januari 2021 – utforskar avhandlingen hur digitala plattformar inkorporeras i protester genom sociotekniska nätverk, sammedierade av människor och teknik. För att begreppsliggöra denna sammanflätning introducerar avhandlingen metaforen motståndets maskineri: ett nätverk där demonstranter, samordnare, teknologier och infrastrukturer fungerar som sammanlänkade kuggar och hjul. Inom detta maskineri verkar tekniken inte som en extern möjliggörare, utan som en konstituerande kraft – ett kugghjul som formar motståndets rytm och riktning.Genom att spåra det sociotekniska nätverkets funktion och de involverade aktörernas agens erbjuder avhandlingen både en empirisk analys och ett begreppsligt ramverk för att förstå hur tekniken blir en del av den politiska kampen i auktoritära regimer.;Technology is no longer a passive tool to be picked up and set aside; it has become an integral part of the political fabric of contemporary societies. It does not merely solve problems – it co-creates them, shapes them, and frames them. This doctoral thesis investigates the role of technology as a counterpart to protesters within authoritarian regimes, focusing on its active integration into political dissent. By examining two empirical cases – the incorporation of Telegram and TikTok into the Belarusian protests of summer 2020 and the Russian protests in January 2021 – the thesis explores how digital platforms are drawn into protests through socio-technical networks co-mediated by humans and technology. The empirical material includes a dataset of protest-related content on TikTok and Telegram, as well as 38 interviews with protest participants, protest leaders, and digital activists.Building on this material, the thesis first proposes an updated framework for analysing the mobilisation and coordination of technology-mediated political protests. It further explores protest-related agencies of people and technology and conceptualises protest organisation as labour, often unseen and perceived as performed solely by technologies. Finally, by engaging with social movement theories and science and technology studies, the thesis offers the concept of digital town squares and argues that recognising digital spaces as legitimate sites of political struggle enables a deeper understanding of how movements are organised and sustained. The metaphor of the ‘machinery of dissent’ illustrates a network in which protesters, coordinators, technologies, and infrastructures function as interconnected cogs and gears. Within this machinery, technology operates not as an external facilitator, but as a constitutive force – a gearwheel that shapes the rhythm and direction of dissent itself. }, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1979996/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_rostamihabib_2025, title = {Magnetic field suppression of tomographic electron transport}, author = {Rostami, Habib and Ben-Shachar, Nitay and Moroz, Sergej and Hofmann, Johannes}, year = {2025}, journal = {Physical Review B}, volume = {111}, number = {15}, doi = {10.1103/PhysRevB.111.155434}, url = {1963057}, language = {eng}, publisher = {American Physical Society}, abstract = {Degenerate two-dimensional electron liquids are theoretically established to possess two vastly distinct collisional electron mean free paths, where even-parity deformations of the Fermi surface are hydrodynamic with a short collisional mean free path but odd-parity deformations remain near ballistic (known as the "tomographic" transport regime). Predicted signatures of this regime rely on the scaling of observables with temperature or device dimension, both of which are difficult to establish with certainty. Here, we consider magnetotransport in a minimal model of tomographic electrons and show that even a small magnetic field suppresses tomographic transport signatures and thus acts as a sensitive and unique probe of this regime. Fundamentally, the magnetic field breaks time-reversal invariance, which is a prerequisite for the odd-even parity effect in the collisional relaxation. We analyze in detail the scaling of the transverse conductivity, which has been linked to small-channel conductance of interaction-dominated electrons, and show that a tomographic scaling regime at intermediate wave numbers is quickly suppressed with magnetic field to a hydrodynamic or collisionless form. We confirm that the suppression occurs at relatively small magnetic fields when the cyclotron radius is comparable to the ballistic mean free path of the dominant odd-parity mode. This occurs at a much smaller magnetic field than the magnetic field strength required to suppress hydrodynamic electron transport, which suggests an experimental protocol to extract the odd-parity mean free path.}, issn = {2469-9950} } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_lfvingstaffan_2025, title = {Maiming Monuments : Iconoclasm in Visual Culture after Yugoslavia}, author = {Löfving, Staffan}, year = {2025}, pages = {201--217}, doi = {10.4324/9781003610588-19}, url = {2013645}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Routledge}, keywords = {bosnia and herzegovina; ethnic community; heritage sites; social consequences; social dynamics; yugoslavia; museums}, abstract = {The focus of this chapter is on two architectural sites of contested historical significance in post-Yugoslav Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). One is the Partisan Memorial Cemetery in Mostar. Designed in 1965 as a symbol of opposition against fascism, it is recurrently vandalised and in April 2023 was placed on Europa Nostra’s list of the most endangered heritage sites in Europe. The second is the History Museum of BiH in Sarajevo. Established as a museum of Tito’s revolution intended to remind visitors of the partisan war of liberation of Socialist Yugoslavia, it was converted into a national Bosnian history museum in the 1990s. It is usual to view iconoclastic practices as those of citizens involved in recreating their societies in the wake of war and authoritarianism. However, the Bosnian context is different. Here, political authorities commemorate only events of relevance to their own ethnic communities, neglecting or promoting the destruction of the memorials of ethnic others. The analysis probes the social dynamics of delegitimising the Mostar cemetery and the Sarajevo Museum. Focusing on whose history is being questioned, by whom and with what social consequences, the discussion positions recurrent iconoclasm as central to visual culture and community formation in post-socialist BiH.} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_griplena_2025_2, title = {Maintaining emergency services in rural areas. Recruitment, retention and resignation of non-career firefighters in Sweden}, author = {Grip, Lena and Karlsson, Stefan}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of Rural Studies}, volume = {114}, doi = {10.1016/j.jrurstud.2024.103555}, url = {1930656}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, keywords = {sweden; fire management; gender relations; gender role; hazard assessment; occupation; recruitment (employment); rural area; rural economy; service provision; urbanization; working conditions; workplace}, abstract = {This article focuses on the Fire and Rescue Service (FRS) and non-career firefighters in Sweden as a specific but important part of emergency services and the public sector, and its role in maintaining public services in rural areas. Following urbanization and demographic changes, public services are unevenly distributed geographically and the services available to citizens vary between regions. Adding to this, many FRS report problems recruiting non-career firefighters and many organizations struggle to maintain local preparedness because of this. Our research questions therefore focus on push and pull factors that influence recruitment, retention, and resignation of non-career firefighters in Sweden, and challenges and opportunities for sustaining emergency services in rural areas. Based on a survey answered by almost 1000 former or current non-career firefighters in Sweden, a similarity with international studies is shown in that a sense of community and togetherness, and being able to make a difference for the local community is the driving force to be (come) a non-career firefighter. At the same time, many struggle with what we call a work-work-life balance. We therefore argue that the FRS needs to work on flexible solutions for employees, to overcome geography and flexibility constraints. Also, workplace factors of the non-career firefighting occupation need to be addressed, to understand why people resign from the FRS. }, issn = {0743-0167}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1930656/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @mastersthesis{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_loebsleighann_2025_1, title = {Making Sense of Disparities in Violence-Exposed Children's Access to Interventions : A Social Justice-Based Approach to Swedish Child Welfare}, author = {Loebs, Leigh Ann}, year = {2025}, doi = {10.59217/dqxf6709}, url = {2010597}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Karlstads universitet}, keywords = {child welfare services; violence against children; children's rights; team leaders; sensemaking; assessments}, abstract = {This thesis explores how violence-exposed children access interventions from Swedish Child Welfare Services (CWS), and how team leaders support caseworkers in identifying and counteracting bias and disparities in assessments, particularly in relation to children’s gender and family origin. Drawing on a mixed methods design, the thesis integrates quantitative and qualitative data to examine both structural patterns and assessment processes.The first study in the thesis investigates whether demographic characteristics influence how cases involving suspected violence are assessed and responded to. Findings suggest that girls, children with Nordic family origins and those assessed at high risk of harm are more likely to receive interventions, while boys from migrant backgrounds are less likely to receive interventions, especially when parental consent is considered. These disparities raise concerns about the equitable realization of children’s rights under the United Nations’ Convention on the Rights of the Child.The second study focuses on the role of team leaders in supporting equitable assessments. It highlights how supervision can serve as a site for bias recognition and disruption, particularly regarding gender norms and assumptions about migrant families. Team leaders were found to foster reflective spaces and promote diversity-aware practices through collective sensemaking.The three key concepts of intersectionality, bias and risk models, and supervisorial sensemaking frame the analysis. Together, they illuminate how societal, organizational and interpersonal mechanisms shape children’s access to support. The thesis concludes by proposing an approach for a rights-based and socially just child welfare practice, emphasizing knowledge of children’s rights, awareness of bias, intersectional understanding, collective reflection and diversity-sensitive communication with families.;This thesis explores how violence-exposed children access interventions from Swedish Child Welfare Services (CWS), and how team leaders support caseworkers in identifying and counteracting bias and disparities in assessments, particularly in relation to children’s gender and family origin. Integrating quantitative and qualitative data, the thesis explores both structural patterns and assessment processes. The first study investigates whether demographic characteristics influence how cases involving suspected violence are assessed and responded to. Findings suggest that girls, children with Nordic family origins and those assessed at high risk of harm are more likely to receive interventions than other children. The second study focuses on the role of team leaders in supporting equitable assessments, highlighting how supervision can serve as a site for challenging bias. Team leaders were found to foster reflective spaces and promote diversity-awareness through collective sensemaking. The concepts of intersectionality, bias and risk models, and supervisorial sensemaking frame the analysis, illuminating how societal, organizational and interpersonal mechanisms shape children’s access to support. The thesis concludes by proposing an approach for a rights-based child welfare practice.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2010597/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_thorsagerlilyana_2025_2, title = {Making sense of schooling, making room for giftedness}, author = {Thorsager, Lilyana}, year = {2025}, pages = {72--72}, url = {2037178}, language = {eng}, keywords = {cultural-historical activity theory; developmental work; giftedness; inclusion}, abstract = {Educational policies, especially mandatory ones, outline the opportunities and restrictions for schools. In a way, they establish the purpose of education while also constructing the guiding principles and parameters for those ‘doing’ the educating.When seen through the lens of cultural historical activity theory, policy texts can be traced to all elements in the central activity system of a school and to other interrelating activity systems. For example, the educational act and the core curriculum constitute the basis for compulsory education. They provide an object for the school activity, while also stipulating the what and the how of schooling. However, the composition of each element and the activity itself is realised by those engaged in pursuing the collective motive. This entails individual and collaborative sense-making of the object, which in turn will resonate throughout every aspect of the activity. With the regulatory framework in mind, the question is how educators and school leaders can incorporate education for promoting giftedness in a school setting. That is, how inclusion for gifted students can be an inherent aspect of the central activity system. This workshop explores tensions and possibilities regarding inclusion and gifted students in relation to school improvement and development work. By delving into the meaning of the object and potential tensions and conflicting motives, we can gain a deeper understanding of the complexities of qualitative change. Thereby, the aim is to inspire initiatives in both research and practice which can support sustainable inclusive education.} } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_tronvollbrd_2025, title = {Managing customer experiences in times of crisis}, author = {Tronvoll, Bård and Edvardsson, Bo}, year = {2025}, pages = {245--256}, url = {1955910}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Edward Elgar Publishing} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_feliciaaugustsson_2025_1, title = {Mapping academically gifted students' relationship to physical activity : A scoping review}, author = {Felicia, Augustsson and Mellroth, Elisabet and Gustafsson, Henrik and Högman, Johan}, year = {2025}, journal = {High Ability Studies}, volume = {36}, number = {1}, pages = {55--81}, doi = {10.1080/13598139.2025.2498325}, url = {1962978}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Routledge}, keywords = {gifted students; gifted education; physical activity; school; school setting; self-concept}, abstract = {The relationship between physical activity and physical abilities among academically gifted students is a topic of interest in both popular culture and research. This review examines the intersection of academic giftedness and physical activity, focusing on the definitions of academically gifted students, research methodologies employed, and the students' engagement with physical activity. The findings suggest that academically gifted students participate in physical activities, including organized sports, at levels comparable to their peers. However, some studies indicate that these students tend to have lower physical self-concept, which may influence their physical activity habits. There is considerable variation in the methodologies and definitions used to identify academically gifted students, including teacher and parent nominations and local identification processes. Notably, the research is mainly atheoretical, dominated by quantitative studies with cross-sectional designs, and no studies solely employqualitative approaches. The measurement of physical activity lacks scientific rigor. To advance understanding, future research should prioritize theoretically guided studies with stronger methodology and designs. This shift would provide deeper insights into the factors shaping the physical activity engagement of academically gifted students, the challenges they encounter, and the implications for their overall development and learning.}, issn = {1359-8139}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1962978/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_olssonstefan_2025, title = {Margareta Björkvald, Att underhålla, bygga om och bygga nytt. En hyres-,skatte- och redovisningsrättslig studie gällande bostadshyresfastigheter(ak.avh.), Lunds universitet 2025, 581 s.}, author = {Olsson, Stefan}, year = {2025}, journal = {Juridisk Tidskrift}, number = {2}, pages = {515--523}, url = {2031351}, language = {swe}, publisher = {Stiftelsen Stockholms juridiska fakultets tidskrift}, issn = {1100-7761} } @book{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_almusaedamjad_2025, title = {Mars Architecture : Construction 6.0 for Designing Sustainable and Health-Oriented Habitats}, author = {Almusaed, Amjad and Yitmen, Ibrahim and Almssad, Asaad}, year = {2025}, pages = {1--274}, doi = {10.1201/9781003589761}, url = {2002701}, language = {eng}, publisher = {CRC Press}, keywords = {abiotic; architectural design; ethical technology; sustainable development; 3-d printing; 3d-printing; autonomous robotics; design ideals; life supports; mars architectures; martian habitat; renewable energies; support systems; sustainable healths; ecosystems}, abstract = {This book combines Construction 6.0 with AEC principles for designing sustainable, health-focused Martian habitats. It unveils innovative architectural designs ideal for Mars, utilizing 3D printing, autonomous robotics, and regolith, alongside renewable energy and life support systems. With an emphasis on well-being, it integrates biophilic design and digital technologies to enhance operational efficiency. Exploring various habitat models, it advocates a multidisciplinary approach to extraterrestrial colonization that balances technological advancement with environmental and ethical stewardship, aiming to make human life on Mars a healthy and sustainable reality.} } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_deboisesam_2025, title = {Masculinities}, author = {de Boise, Sam and Goedecke, Klara and Hearn, Jeff}, year = {2025}, pages = {296--301}, doi = {10.4337/9781803922065.ch90}, url = {1933630}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Edward Elgar Publishing}, keywords = {hegemonic masculinity; leadership; male sex role; management; masculinities; raewyn connell}, abstract = {The concept of masculinities is used invarious ways to describe the behaviours, performances, expectations and construction of ideas of and about men within a given temporal, geographical and social context. While the term masculinity (singular) suggests one dominant norm, masculinities (plural) indicates that there are different forms and processes. There are several ways of conceptualizing the term. Psychological approaches tend to view masculinities as expressions of individuals’ psyches linked to social norms. Structuralist approaches see them as linked to different configurations of gendered relations within societies whereas constructionist approaches see them as discursive ideals. These approaches are interlinked but how they are studied and theorized differs, depending on researchers’ backgrounds, and all are relevant for understandings of management, managers, and managing.} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_hjalmarssonmaria_2025_1, title = {Mathematical activities in school-age educare}, author = {Hjalmarsson, Maria and Fahlgren, Maria and Våge, Karin}, year = {2025}, journal = {Social Sciences and Humanities Open}, volume = {12}, doi = {10.1016/j.ssaho.2025.101756}, url = {1983671}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, keywords = {extended education; extracurricular education; mathematical play}, abstract = {Since 2016, the Swedish school-age educare has had a clarified mission regarding knowledge and teaching, and mathematics has been an explicit part of the education. Drawing on six universal mathematical activities, this study aims to contribute knowledge about the experiences and lessons learned within a project in which school-age educare teachers, in collaboration with researchers, plan, implement, and evaluate mathematical activities. The research process was guided by an action learning model and involved four teachers working at one school and represented four departments. The results indicate that the challenges arising during the processes were threefold: (i) gaining a sufficiently clear understanding of the teachers’ knowledge and experience with mathematical activities to provide optimal support during the planning phase, (ii) striking a balance between the teachers’ own ideas and the level of guidance provided by the researchers in designing a teaching session, and (iii) planning, conducting, and evaluating instruction within an educational context that is defined only by central content, without specific learning objectives for students. Nonetheless, the study demonstrates the potential of school-age educare to offer students subject-based teaching through practical-aesthetic forms of expression and a play-based pedagogical approach, as well as the opportunity to learn and develop in an educational context where their performance is not formally assessed.}, issn = {2590-2911}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1983671/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_mesicbeko_2025, title = {Mathematical modelling of water absorption over time for coated paperboards subjected to external pressures}, author = {Mesic, Beko and Ratto, Peter and Martinez Hermisilla, Gonzalo A.}, year = {2025}, journal = {Nordic Pulp & Paper Research Journal}, doi = {10.1515/npprj-2025-0026}, url = {2007701}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Walter de Gruyter}, keywords = {absorption; computer modelling; coated board}, abstract = {The aim of this study is to develop a model for predicting the liquid absorption of coated boards subjected to external pressure. To create a simplified approach, the mathematical formulation was entirely based on existing models from the literature. The model's predictions were then compared with practical laboratory Cobb measurements taken at various pressures on more porous and on less porous coatings. The results demonstrate that the model effectively captures the key trends in water absorption of coated boards under external pressure, aligning with findings from the laboratory study. However, due to the model's sensitivity to system inputs, a thorough understanding of both the coating and paperboard characteristics is essential to improve prediction accuracy. Additionally, the original authors of the model (Equation (2)) suggest that the expression is best used for predicting water absorption over short periods.}, issn = {0283-2631} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_vanbommeljorryt_2025_2, title = {Mathematics on YouTube : Teachers changing the educational scene}, author = {van Bommel, Jorryt and Randahl, Ann-Christin}, year = {2025}, url = {1991147}, language = {eng} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_draxlerhelena_2025_1, title = {Maximizing impact beyond fleeting success : a qualitative follow-up of how Swedish social-service counsellors experienced their Project Support work}, author = {Draxler, Helena and Hjärthag, Fredrik and Almqvist, Kjerstin and Tillfors, Maria}, year = {2025}, journal = {Nordic Psychology}, doi = {10.1080/19012276.2025.2490015}, url = {1962875}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Routledge}, keywords = {intimate partner violence; intervention; project support; implementation; qualitative interviews; deductive thematic analysis}, abstract = {Project Support (PS) is an evidence-based intervention for parents exposed to intimate partner violence (IPV) whose children develop conduct disorders. PS was developed in the US and piloted and transferred to Sweden, where it has only been used in research. It is however important that interventions will be utilized beyond research context. Therefore, the aim of the current study was to explore how counsellors in the Swedish social service experienced their further use of PS. The study was based on digital interviews with 14 trained PS counsellors (13 women and one man) from two domestic violence shelters and five social service units who had previously participated in evaluating PS. A deductive thematic analysis using a theoretical framework based on implementation research and operant conditioning generated three propositions concerning compliance and adherence, efficacy and operant conditioning, and organizational support and readiness. The findings indicate that facilitating an intervention's successful and organization-sustaining implementation presupposes support from organizational structures having an active present leader as well as a team that encourages the intervention's use. Neither an individual counsellor nor a valued intervention such as PS is sufficient in itself in terms of sustainability and the ongoing use of the intervention, as contextual support is also crucial.}, issn = {1901-2276}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1962875/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_tavaresdacostamarcusvinicius_2025_1, title = {Mechanical Performance Analysis of Clt and Structural Timber Rails Under Compression Tests}, author = {Tavares da Costa, Marcus Vinicius and Vieilledent, Loïc and Perstorper, Mikael and Vessby, Johan}, year = {2025}, volume = {7}, pages = {4926--4935}, doi = {10.52202/080513-0606}, url = {1979203}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Curran Associates, Inc.}, keywords = {cross laminated timber rails; structural timber rails; compression test; fe modelling}, abstract = {Prefabricated timber modules can help make the building sector more sustainable by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. However, structural challenges, like vertical relative deformations and the buckling of timber studs on timber rails still limit the height of tall timber buildings. These challenges are affected by how studs and rails interact. This study aims therefore to investigate this interaction by experimental tests and finite element (FE) modelling of five-layer Cross Laminated Timber and structural timber bottom rails under compression loads applied perpendicular to the rails via structural timber studs. Results from the conceptual compression tests with centric and eccentric loads show that CLT bottom rails have a much higher loading-bearing capacity compared to structural timber bottom rail. Additionally, local penetrations were observed in the contact zone between stud and rail which were included in the FE models allowing to estimate the contact stiffness.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1979203/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_leskomarek_2025, title = {Mechanistic multi-objective optimization of ion-pair reversed-phase liquid chromatography for oligonucleotide purification}, author = {Lesko, Marek and Enmark, Martin and Kaczmarski, Krzysztof and Samuelsson, Jörgen and Fornstedt, Torgny}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of Chromatography A}, volume = {1757}, doi = {10.1016/j.chroma.2025.466147}, url = {1979073}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, keywords = {adsorption isotherms; desorption; ion chromatography; ions; linear programming; multiobjective optimization; purification; statistics; stochastic systems; elution profiles; gradient optimization; injection volume; ion pairs; ion-pair chromatography; multi-objectives optimization; oligonucleotide purification; overloaded elution profile; reversed phase liquid-chromatography; reversed-phase liquid chromatography; simulated annealing}, abstract = {Oligonucleotides (ONs) play a vital role in diagnostics and therapeutics, with ion-pair reversed-phase liquid chromatography (IP-RPLC) being a key method for their purification. This study presents a numerical approach to optimize ON purification using both single-objective (productivity) and multi-objective (productivity and yield) optimization. A transport–dispersive column model incorporating a gradient-modified Langmuir kinetic adsorption–desorption isotherm was employed to describe the separation dynamics. The model was validated against experimental elution profiles of a 20-mer ON and its six most abundant shortmer impurities, and then used to optimize injection volume and gradient slope under varying purity constraints. A hybrid optimization strategy combining simulated annealing (stochastic) with the simplex algorithm (deterministic) was applied. The results showed that productivity was maximized at the highest injection volume, while higher purity constraints required shallower gradient slopes. Multi-objective optimization yielded Pareto fronts with unexpected shapes, including inflection points or local minima. We hypothesize that slow adsorption–desorption kinetics limited the model’s ability to accurately describe separations across a broad range of gradient slopes. To test this, two new models were calibrated using only shallow or steep gradient data. The resulting Pareto fronts displayed no inflection points or local minima, supporting our hypothesis. }, issn = {0021-9673}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1979073/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @techreport{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_jerkebystefan_2025, title = {Med Auster, Samuelsson och Valéry i Lacans atelje. : Bilder av språkbrukets socialpsykologi}, author = {Jerkeby, Stefan}, year = {2025}, doi = {10.59217/dosq6992}, url = {1924116}, language = {swe}, publisher = {Karlstads universitet}, keywords = {narrative; identity; auster; introspektion; lacan; pleijel; samuelsson; simmel; valéry; wittgenstein; öijer; subjekt; subjektslöshet; pronomen}, abstract = {Föreliggande publikation bygger vidare på arbetsrapporten I Lacans ateljé – 11 föreläsningar om förklarandets innebörder. Med hjälp av franske filosofen och författaren Paul Valérys aforismer och en roman skriven av Paul Auster bearbetas språkbrukets grundläggande socialpsykologi – än en gång med stöd av Lacans kommunikations- och verklighetsmodell, tentativt och med teoretiskt-empiriska illustrationer. Språkets dialektik synliggörs med en upplysthetsparadox. Psykosociala insikter samtidigt både stärker och försvagar våra subjektiva möjligheter. Inre resor bearbetas i ett spänningsfält mellan det omöjliga och det förnimbara. En perspektiveringsparadox aktualiseras därvid: Vad vi ser beror på var vi står medan vi ofrånkomligen blir stående i det vi betraktar. Rapporten visar hur det psykosociala inte finns utanför samtidigt som luckorna i språkbruket gör sig gällande, som när hoppets dialektik aktualiseras och handling möjliggörs och samtidigt okunnighet skapas. Rapporten lyfter fram Valérys socialpsykologiska metod i vilken introspektionen kombineras med att subjektet sätts inom parentes. Med fokus på ordens roll får Auster gestalta hur orden ger oss bilder ur vilka nya bilder växer fram. Ordens plats i tankearbetet och berättandet illustreras med fokus på ordens möjligheter och begränsningar. Betydelsen av sammanhangslöshet i berättandet lyfts fram särskilt. Innan efterordet tar vid exemplifieras hur skrivandet med hjälp av temporala verbformer upprätthåller illusionen att vi visste, vet och kommer att veta, liksom vår användning av reflexiva pronomina maskerar att de går mot en kollaps och upplösning av skrivandets distinktioner: framskrivet, inskrivet, omskrivet, beskrivet, utskrivet och outskrivet. I ett efterord ges plats åt poeten Bruno K. Öijer och frågan Hur sätter vi ord på det osägbara?     }, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1924116/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @techreport{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_jerkebystefan_2025_1, title = {Med Badiou genom Lacans atelje till rundgångar i ett annex mot en trilogi : Bidrag till en cirkulär socialpsykologi}, author = {Jerkeby, Stefan}, year = {2025}, doi = {10.59217/eyoy7891}, url = {1927466}, language = {swe}, keywords = {asplund; auster; händelse; situation; tillfälle; tony samuelsson; självändamål; augustpriset; pleijel; horace engdahl; lacan; zizek; grigoriev; hui; valéry; språkbruk; generativ procedur; surrealism}, abstract = {Föreliggande rapport bygger vidare på och sammanfattar delar av två tidigare rapporter publicerade på Diva: 1. Jerkeby, Stefan (2024): I Lacans atelje. 11 föreläsningar om förklarandets innebörder. Karlstad: Karlstads universitet. 2. Jerkeby, Stefan (2025): Med Auster, Samuelsson och Valéry i Lacans atelje. Bilder av språkbrukets socialpsykologi. Karlstad: Karlstads universitet. Begreppet självändamål utvecklas i ett kritiskt perspektiv, dels mer allmänt, dels specifikt med avseende på hur självändamålslighet aktualiseras i vardagligt språkbruk och i förekommande fall gör detta språkbruk självmotsägande och problematiskt. Föreliggande rapport utgör därvid i sig själv en illustration av motsägelsefullheten och den tillhörande problematiken. Självändamålsproblematiken, illustrerad i härvarande rapport och i de två tidigare rapporterna, sätts in i ett filosofiskt sammanhang representerat av franske filosofen Alain Badiou, vars begrepp händelse, situation och generisk procedur bidrar till att förklara vad socialpsykologiska förutsättningar betyder teoretiskt och empiriskt – förutsättningar som ges näring i språkbruket, bidrar till att klargöra, men också till att fördunkla.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1927466/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @techreport{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_anderssonchristina_2025, title = {Med en examen från Karlstads universitet : Alumner inom humaniora och samhällsvetenskap 2024}, author = {Andersson, Christina}, year = {2025}, doi = {10.59217/uugv3499}, url = {1955965}, language = {swe}, publisher = {Karlstads universitet}, keywords = {karlstads universitet; fakulteten för humaniora och samhällsvetenskap; alumn; student; nöjdhet; utbildning; studietid; studier; sysselsättning; arbetsmarknad; inträde på arbetsmarknaden; utvärdering}, abstract = {Sedan 2008 samlar Fakulteten för Humaniora och Samhällsvetenskap, tidigare Fakulteten för Ekonomi, Kommunikation och IT, vid Karlstads universitet in information om fakultetens utbildningar från alumner. Informationen samlas in årligen efter ett rullande schema. Syftet är att utvärdera fakultetens utbildningar samt att ta fram ett underlag för fortsatt kvalitetsutveckling av program och kurser. Målsättningen är att förbättra och vidareutveckla program och kurser.I rapporten redovisas resultat från enkäter till alumner som har studerat på programmen·        Civilekonomprogrammet·        Fastighetsekonomiprogrammet·        Internationella affärer·        IT, projektledning och affärssystem·        Kommunikation och PR·        Personal och arbetsliv·        Samhällsanalytikerprogrammet·        Socionomprogrammet·        Turismprogrammet·        Magisterprogrammet i Skatterätt·        Masterprogrammet i Informatikmed examen från 2020 till 2022.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1955965/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @techreport{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_anderssoningrid_2025_1, title = {Med en examen från Karlstads universitet : Alumner inom hälsa, natur- och teknikvetenskap Examen 2020 – 2022}, author = {Andersson, Ingrid and Kaasalainen, Stefan}, year = {2025}, doi = {10.59217/xdao8886}, url = {1959978}, language = {swe}, publisher = {Karlstads universitet}, abstract = {En rapport där alumner med examen från 2020 – 2022 från samtliga utbildningsprogram vid Fakulteten för hälsa, natur- och teknikvetenskap erbjöds att svara på en enkät om sin utbildning och nuvarande sysselsättning. Resultatet kan bidra till att förbättra våra program för att erbjuda presumtiva studenter aktuella och attraktiva utbildningar.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1959978/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_plankkatarina_2025_3, title = {Meditation – behandling, personlig utveckling och religiös praktik}, author = {Plank, Katarina}, year = {2025}, pages = {209--218}, url = {1925404}, language = {swe}, publisher = {Liber} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_gusevaalexandra_2025, title = {Mellan frihet och begränsning : Förskollärares gemensamma föreställnignar om barns kreativitet i förskolan}, author = {Guseva, Alexandra}, year = {2025}, url = {2036748}, language = {swe}, keywords = {concepts; creativity; preschool; preschool teachers; föreställningar; förskola; förskollärare; kreativitet} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_samuelssonjohan_2025_1, title = {Mellan försvar och fred : Nordisk beredskapspedagogik och civilförsvar under kalla kriget}, author = {Samuelsson, Johan and Larsson, Esbjörn and Lundberg, Björn}, year = {2025}, url = {1940715}, language = {swe} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_plankkatarina_2025_4, title = {Mellan radband och radioprat : Levd religion i gymnasiets buddismundervisning}, author = {Plank, Katarina}, year = {2025}, journal = {Religion & Livsfrågor}, number = {4}, pages = {18--23}, url = {2022697}, language = {swe}, publisher = {Föreningen Lärare i Religionskunskap, FLR} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_bcklundolle_2025, title = {Mer än bara idéer : Om idéernas överlevnad i en tid av generativ AI}, author = {Bäcklund, Olle and Huck, Jana and Sukhov, Alexandre}, year = {2025}, journal = {Management of Innovation & Technology (MGMT)}, volume = {Juni}, number = {1}, pages = {3--5}, url = {1976772}, language = {swe}, publisher = {Stiftelsen IMIT}, keywords = {innovation; idéutveckling; generative screening; ai}, abstract = {Generativ AI har på kort tid blivit ett verktyg som möjliggör snabb generering av kreativa idéer. Men även om AI kan öka mängden idéer kvarstår frågan: vad avgör vilka idéer som faktiskt överlever och vidareutvecklas i innovationsprocessen? Tidigare forskning har visat att idéers överlevnad i organisationer inte är en enkel eller linjär process. Legitimering inom organisationen, upplevd tydlighet, användarvärde, genomförbarhet och individens vilja att driva idéer framåt spelar avgörande roller.Syftet med denna artikel är att fördjupa förståelsen för vad som faktiskt driver idéer vidare i innovationsprocessen och diskutera vilken roll AI bör spela – eller inte spela – i detta arbete. Vi utgår från tre nyligen genomförda studier som belyser olika faser av idéutveckling, både med och utan stöd av generativ AI.}, issn = {2001-208X}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1976772/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_wahlbergsara_2025, title = {Metaphors on Protein Synthesis in Swedish Upper Secondary Chemistry and Biology Textbooks - A Double-Edged Sword}, author = {Wahlberg, Sara and Haglund, Jesper and Gericke, Niklas}, year = {2025}, journal = {Research in science education}, volume = {55}, number = {2}, pages = {425--444}, doi = {10.1007/s11165-024-10197-y}, url = {1903789}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Springer}, keywords = {conceptual metaphor theory; metaphor identification protocol; metaphor systems; protein synthesis; upper secondary school; textbooks}, abstract = {This study provides insights into the use of metaphors in protein synthesis descriptions in upper secondary chemistry and biology textbooks. Data were collected from seven Swedish textbooks and analyzed with the Metaphor Identification Protocol and categorized within the framework of Conceptual Metaphor Theory. The results reveal two main parallel metaphor systems of construction-based metaphors and information-based metaphors. Five sub-systems with different emphasis on the usage of construction and information related metaphors emerged in the analysis: the location, translocation, transportation, cryptography and publishing sub-metaphor systems. These metaphors can function as double-edged swords for students' learning. On the positive side, the construction-based metaphors (location, translocation and transportation) meet the educational need to describe where the processes of the protein synthesis occur and how these take place, while the information-based metaphors (cryptography and publishing) describe how the different sub-processes of the protein synthesis are linked via the interflow of information between them. On the negative side, the identified metaphors are presented implicitly without explanations, thus making it difficult for the students to identify them. Also, textbook sentences often contain metaphors drawn from several of the five sub-systems, requiring students not only to differentiate between them, but also to connect the source and target domain of the different metaphors correctly. The results highlight the important role of the teacher in supporting students' learning by explaining what metaphors are and how they are used in textbooks. To further this end, authors of biology and chemistry textbooks are recommended to introduce metaphors early and explicitly.}, issn = {0157-244X}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1903789/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_skausimon_2025_1, title = {Methodological considerations in cognitive neuroscience : A scoping review of fNIRS applications with the Stroop task}, author = {Skau, Simon and Cutini, Simone and Glavå, Gustaf and Kuhn, Hans-Georg and Sharma, Jatin}, year = {2025}, journal = {NeuroImage}, volume = {323}, doi = {10.1016/j.neuroimage.2025.121590}, url = {2022250}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, keywords = {fnirs; stroop; review; congruency test; near-infrared spectroscopy; cognitive neuroscience}, abstract = {Functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) has emerged as a valuable technique for studying cognitive neuroscience, with the Stroop test being a predominant paradigm. We conducted a scoping review of 133 fNIRS-Stroop studies published over the past 20 years to map methodological trends. Most studies used a block design and lacked sufficient control conditions to analyze the Stroop effect. Although the sample sizes increased in recent years, the majority had an inadequate number of participants, especially for studies comparing two or more samples. Nearly all reported only oxygenated hemoglobin (oxy-Hb), while deoxygenated hemoglobin (deoxy-Hb) analyses appeared mainly in event-related designs. We observed substantial heterogeneity in Stroop variants and control tasks, hindering cross-study comparisons. Although the Stroop test is well suited to fNIRS, few studies adopted designs or theoretical frameworks capable of isolating specific cognitive processes or underlying neural circuits; instead, many focused on group differences or intervention effects. This review underscores the necessity for greater methodological standardization in future research to improve the interpretation of the Stroop test within the domain of cognitive neuroscience.}, issn = {1053-8119}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2022250/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_lindroosmollsebastian_2025, title = {Metod under rekonstruktion : Något om åldrande och juridisk metod i omvälvning}, author = {Lindroos-Moll, Sebastian}, year = {2025}, journal = {Insolvensrättslig tidskrift}, number = {3-4}, pages = {115--128}, url = {2020646}, language = {swe}, publisher = {Föreningen Insolvensrättslig Tidskrift}, keywords = {insolvensrätt; rekonstruktion; metod; ai}, abstract = {I denna text resonerar författaren kring juridisk metod i ljuset av de nya AI-verktyg som nått våra arbetsplatser, landets juristutbildningar och i vår privata sfär. Frågor om vad detta gör med vårt traditionella sätt att se på juridisk metod behandlas, några öppna dörrar slås in och det anas att nya verktyg kan kräva gamla färdigheter. }, issn = {2002-3014} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_gugesculydia_2025, title = {Microbiota modulates compound-specific toxicity of environmental chemicals : A multi-omics analysis in zebrafish embryos}, author = {Gugescu, Lydia and Yang, Ying and Kool, Judy Fabienne and Fyhrquist, Nanna and Wincent, Emma and Alenius, Harri}, year = {2025}, journal = {Environment International}, volume = {204}, doi = {10.1016/j.envint.2025.109828}, url = {2007957}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, keywords = {microbiome-chemical interactions; environmental toxicology; zebrafish embryos; multi-omics integration; germ-free model}, abstract = {Interactions between gut microbiota and environmental chemicals critically influence toxicological outcomes, yet mechanistic insights remain limited. Here, we combine developmental toxicity with full-length 16S rRNA gene sequencing, transcriptomic, and metabolomic analyses in germ-free (GF) and conventionally colonized wild-type (WT) zebrafish embryos to elucidate the microbiota's role in modulating chemical toxicity. Using representative compounds from major classes of environmental contaminants, we show that microbial presence significantly alters toxicity profiles in a compound-specific manner. The perfluorinated contaminant PFOS (perfluorooctanesulfonic acid) induced the strongest microbiota-dependent effects, with a greater number of differentially expressed genes in WT embryos and pronounced changes in immune and stress-related pathways. The pesticide boscalid and bisphenol F elicited distinct microbiota-modulated transcriptional and metabolic responses. Gene network analysis identified baseline microbial regulation of immune and metabolic programs, while metabolomics showed PFOS-dependent changes in L-tryptophan and its microbe-associated metabolites, including inosine, indoxyl sulfate and indole acetaldehyde, exclusively in WT embryos. These findings establish a mechanistically grounded framework for microbiota-chemical interactions and highlight the importance of integrating microbiome context into environmental health assessments.}, issn = {0160-4120}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2007957/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_perssoncamilla_2025, title = {Micro-CT analysis of creased and folded multilayer cardboard}, author = {Persson, Camilla and Karlsson, Patrik and Korin, Christer and Biel, Anders and Stigh, Ulf and Vomhoff, Hannes and Nygards, Mikael and Barbier, Christophe and Tryding, Johan}, year = {2025}, journal = {Nordic Pulp & Paper Research Journal}, volume = {40}, number = {3}, pages = {541--550}, doi = {10.1515/npprj-2024-0077}, url = {1965865}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Walter de Gruyter}, keywords = {microscopic studies; delamination; particles; cartonboard; paperboard}, abstract = {Micro-CT analysis of experimentally creased and folded multilayer cardboards reveals insights into how the material deformation due to the creasing and folding process of cardboard impact the material concerning delaminations and position of broke particles. Delaminations were found in various locations and varied in size from just under a tenth of a millimeter to up to four times the thickness of the cardboard. The particles varied in size, ranging from a few micrometers to slightly larger than the cardboard thickness. Characteristic dimensions for the creased and folded cardboard were measured for selected cross sections. The differences in characteristic dimensions for the cross sections among the samples were typically a few hundredths of a millimeter. There are differences between cross-sections that are a few hundredths of a millimeter apart.}, issn = {0283-2631}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1965865/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_subramanianshangavi_2025, title = {Microstructural homogenization through laser remelting in an additively manufactured Ti-40Nb sample from elemental feedstock powders}, author = {Subramanian, Shangavi and Yadav, Mayank Kumar and Jayamani, Jayaraj and Yangyang, Fan and Xi, Lixia and Prashanth, K. G.}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of Materials Research and Technology}, volume = {38}, pages = {4305--4320}, doi = {10.1016/j.jmrt.2025.08.203}, url = {2000190}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, keywords = {additive manufacturing; ti-nb alloy; remelting; in-situ alloying}, abstract = {Ti-Nb alloy fabricated via selective laser melting (SLM) serves as a promising candidate for orthopedic implants due to its exceptional biocompatibility and ability to mitigate stress-shielding effects. However, processing of insitu alloyed Ti-Nb powder results in non-homogeneous microstructures and incomplete melting and diffusion of Nb hindering material homogeneity. In this study a laser remelting strategy was employed to enhance microstructural homogenization, Nb diffusion, and defect reduction. The effect of the cooling rate on the microstructure and mechanical properties of the resultant samples was explored. X-ray diffraction confirmed the presence of alpha '+beta phase in single and triple melted samples. Remelted samples exhibited superior microstructural uniformity, reduced porosity, larger grain size, and increased alpha ' martensite morphology as confirmed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). TEM analysis shows reduced dislocation density and twins upon remelting. The mechanical properties of the remelted sample maintained a desirable combination of low modulus and high strength with a hardness of 368 +/- 7 HV, yield strength of 820 +/- 35 MPa, compressive strength of 1480 +/- 50 MPa, and an elastic modulus of 33 +/- 3 GPa. This work proves laser remelting is an effective strategy for fabricating Ti-40Nb alloy from elemental powder contributing to the development of orthopedic implants.}, issn = {2238-7854}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2000190/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_yadavmayankkumar_2025, title = {Microstructural, mechanical, corrosion, and biological behavior of spark plasma sintered commercially pure zinc for biomedical applications}, author = {Yadav, Mayank Kumar and Shukla, Riddhi Hirenkumar and Praveenkumar, K. and Nilawar, Sagar and Perugu, Chandra Sekhar and Sellamuthu, Prabhukumar and Chatterjee, Kaushik and Suwas, Satyam and Jayamani, Jayaraj and Prashanth, K. G.}, year = {2025}, journal = {Materials Advances}, volume = {6}, number = {11}, pages = {3546--3560}, doi = {10.1039/d5ma00092k}, url = {1965058}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Royal Society of Chemistry}, keywords = {cell signaling; compressive strength; corrosion rate; corrosive effects; plasma applications; sintering; biological behavior; biomedical applications; casting method; conventional casting; corrosion behaviour; low sintering temperature; mechanical behavior; micro-structural; pure zinc; spark plasma; medical applications}, abstract = {This study investigates the microstructural, mechanical, corrosion, and biological behaviors of spark plasma sintered (SPS) zinc (Zn) samples for biomedical applications. The findings reveal that SPS significantly refines the grain structure of pure Zn compared to the conventional casting method. The SPS process, conducted at a lower sintering temperature of 300 °C and a high uniaxial pressure of 50 MPa, produces fine and uniform equiaxed grains with an average size of 19 μm. The resulting Zn samples exhibit a calculated density of 7.1 g cc−1 due to complete densification. The sintering process disrupts the initial texture strength, and the uniform grain orientation achieved during SPS contributes to an isotropic microstructure, enhancing the mechanical properties. The compressive yield strength and ultimate strength of the SPS samples are 115 ± 4 MPa and 191 ± 6 MPa, respectively. The long-term biodegradation behavior of SPS Zn in simulated body fluid indicates controlled and gradual corrosion, supporting its potential for biodegradable implant applications, while potentiodynamic polarization analysis further confirms similar corrosion rates compared to cast Zn due to the formation of a stable corrosion product film. In vitro studies with MC3T3-E1 preosteoblast cells show healthy proliferation in culture media containing the degradation products of SPS Zn. Due to its unique microstructural, mechanical, and corrosion properties, along with its biocompatibility, SPS-processed Zn is a promising candidate for tissue engineering applications. }, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1965058/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_alghamdiabdulaziz_2025_1, title = {Mild Two-Step Thermochemical Recovery of Clean Glass Fibers from Wind-Blade GFRP}, author = {Alghamdi, Abdulaziz and Ali, Imtiaz and Naqvi, Salman Raza}, year = {2025}, journal = {Polymers}, volume = {17}, number = {24}, doi = {10.3390/polym17243344}, url = {2026445}, language = {eng}, publisher = {MDPI}, keywords = {thermochemical recycling; glass fiber-reinforced polymer (gfrp); wind turbine blade waste; two-step pyrolysis-oxidation}, abstract = {End-of-life wind turbine blade accumulation is a growing global materials management problem and current industrial recycling routes for glass fiber-reinforced polymer composites remain limited in material recovery value. There is limited understanding on how to recover clean glass fibers while keeping thermal exposure and energy input low, and existing studies have not quantified whether very short isothermal thermal residence can still result in complete matrix removal. The hypothesis of this study is that a mild two-step thermochemical sequence can recover clean glass fibers at lower temperature and near zero isothermal dwell if pyrolysis and oxidation are separated. We used wind-blade epoxy-based GFRP in a step-batch reactor and combined TGA-based thermodynamic mapping, short pyrolysis at 425 degrees C, and mild oxidation at 475 degrees C with controlled dwell from zero to thirty minutes. We applied model-free kinetics and machine learning methods to quantify activation energy trends as a function of conversion. The thermal treatment of 425 degrees C for zero minutes in nitrogen, followed by 475 degrees C for fifteen minutes in air, resulted in mechanically sound, visually clean white fibers. These fibers retained 76% of the original tensile strength and 88% of the Young's modulus, which indicates the potential for energy-efficient GFRP recycling. The activation energy was found to be approximately 120 to 180 kJ mol-1. These findings demonstrate energy lean recycling potential for GFRP and can inform future industrial scale thermochemical designs.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2026445/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_cortezrmulol_2025, title = {Minimum size control for binary topology optimization}, author = {Cortez, Rômulo L. and Setta, Mario and Picelli, Renato and Wadbro, Eddie}, year = {2025}, journal = {Structural and multidisciplinary optimization (Print)}, volume = {68}, number = {2}, doi = {10.1007/s00158-025-03975-3}, url = {1954592}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Springer}, keywords = {structural dynamics; structural optimization; topology; binary design variable; binary structures; design variables; length scale; morphological operator; scale control; size-control; topology optimisation; topology optimization of binary structure method; shape optimization}, abstract = {Topology optimization methods employing binary (also known as discrete) design variables currently lack mathematical formulations to ensure length scale control in their solutions. This paper proposes and applies a morphology-mimicking filtering scheme to provide a minimum size control (often also referred to as minimum length scale control) in this class of binary designs. The Topology Optimization of Binary Structures (TOBS) method was chosen as the foundational framework for this length scale control study. Thermal and structural compliance scenarios were explored under this approach. Numerical results show that the proposed filter efficiently imposes the desired minimum length scale. The optimized designs were also less dependent on the filtering parameters when compared to designs optimized using standard techniques that employ continuous design variables. }, issn = {1615-147X}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1954592/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_johanssonannelie_2025, title = {Mitt i smeten : Med multimodal socialsemiotisk teori och ett designorienterat perspektiv på elevers literacies}, author = {Johansson, Annelie}, year = {2025}, url = {2031880}, language = {swe}, keywords = {multimodal textdesign; literacy; digitaliserad undervisning; socialsemiotik}, abstract = {Den här presentationen bygger på mitt doktorandprojekt Högstadieelevers multimodala textdesign i digitaliserad undervisning och teoriernas funktion och plats i forskningsprocessen. Avhandlingens övergripande syfte är att bidra med kunskaper om elevers multimodala literacies i digitaliserade undervisningsmiljöer. Genom att undersöka högstadieelevers designprocesser i multimodalt och digitalt täta skoluppgifter synliggörs olika dimensioner av vad skapande av multimodala artefakter i situerad klassrumsundervisning kan innebära ur ett elevperspektiv. I avhandlingsprojektet har videoetnografisk forskningsmetod för konstruktion av videodata kombinerats med kvalitativa analysmetoder från den multimodala socialsemiotiska teoribildningen och ett designorienterat perspektiv på lärande. I min forskningsprocess har en abduktiv ansats tagits då det gäller analysprocesserna, vilket varit nödvändigt med tanke på behovet av att prova sig fram med olika metoder för att undersöka hur de bäst svarar mot mitt forskningsfokus och de potentiella resurser som finns i videodatan. Det har därför varit en växelverkan mellan teoretiska utgångspunkter, formerandet av centrala begrepp och utprövande av analysmetoder. Det har varit en utmaning inte bara med den omfattande analytiska processen av videodatan utan också med hur resultaten kan sammanställas utifrån de olika delanalyserna. Svårigheten är att få ett fokus och samtidigt är min strävan att belysa materialet från flera perspektiv. Eftersom avhandlingsprojektet är i ett senare skede står jag nu, så att säga, mitt i smeten. Resultaten indikerar att, från ett elevperspektiv, iscensätts ett meningsskapande i parallella diskurser i arbetet med skoluppgifter vilka innefattar digital och multimodal textdesign. Eleverna relaterar till de krav och förväntningar som finns i undervisningsdiskursen och samtidigt till sin sociala positionering i elevgruppen. Kommunikationen är inbäddad i både en digital, teknikberoende undervisningsmiljö och en fysisk spatial undervisningsmiljö vilket ramar in förutsättningar för elevernas textdesign. Dessutom ställer uppgifter med hög grad av multimodalitet frågor om elevers populärkulturella kännedom, ämnesmässiga kunskaper och sociala kompetens på sin spets. Inte minst när det gäller humor och social bekräftelse.} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_garciajohan_2025_1, title = {Modeling and predicting starlink throughput with fine-grained burst characterization}, author = {Garcia, Johan and Matthias, Beckerle and Sundberg, Simon and Brunstrom, Anna}, year = {2025}, journal = {Computer Communications}, volume = {234}, doi = {10.1016/j.comcom.2025.108090}, url = {1941196}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, keywords = {frequency division multiple access; geodetic satellites; packet switching; prediction models; satellite communication systems; tropics; burst duration; low earth orbit satellites; low-earth orbit satellite network; n-gram prediction; n-grams; physical layers; rate switching; satellite network; starlink; throughput models; satellite links}, abstract = {Leveraging a dataset of almost half a billion packets with high-precision packet times and sizes, we extract characteristics of the bursts emitted over Starlink’s Ethernet interface. The structure of these bursts directly reflects the physical layer reception of OFDMA frames on the satellite link. We study these bursts by analyzing their rates, and thus indirectly also the transition between different physical layer rates. The results highlight that there is definitive structure in the transition behavior, and we note specific behaviors such as particular transition steps associated with rate switching, and that rate switching occurs mainly to neighboring rates. We also study the joint burst rate and burst duration transitions, noting that transitions occur mainly within the same rate, and that changes in burst duration are often performed with an intermediate short burst in-between. Furthermore, we examine the configurations of the three factors burst rate, burst duration, and inter-burst silent time, which together determine the effective throughput of a Starlink connection. We perform pattern mining on these three factors, and we use the patterns to construct a dynamic N-gram model predicting the characteristics of the next upcoming burst, and by extension, the short-term future throughput. We further train a Deep Learning time-series model which shows improved prediction performance. }, issn = {0140-3664}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1941196/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_leskomarek_2025_1, title = {Modeling indirectly detected analyte peaks in ion-pair reversed-phase chromatography}, author = {Lesko, Marek and Szabados, Gergely and Fornstedt, Torgny and Samuelsson, Jörgen}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of Chromatography A}, volume = {1740}, doi = {10.1016/j.chroma.2024.465550}, url = {1920335}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, keywords = {adsorption isotherms; chromatographic analysis; column chromatography; ion chromatography; naphthalene; naphthalenesulfonic acid derivative; analytes; co ions; counterions; eluents; elution profiles; indirect detection; ion-pair chromatography; langmuir isotherm models; simulated elution profile; stationary phase; analytic method; article; chromatography; ion pair reversed phase chromatography; retention time; reversed phase liquid chromatography; sensitivity analysis; probes}, abstract = {In indirect detection, sample components lacking detectable properties are detected by adding a detectable component to the eluent, a so-called probe that interacts with the analytes to be detected. This study focuses on modeling indirect detection in two principally different cases. In case (1), the analyte component has the same charge as the probe component, so the probe acts as a co-ion of the analyte. In case (2), the analyte component has the opposite charge to the probe, so the probe acts as a counter-ion of the analyte. In the co-ion case (1), the analytes are alkyl sulfonates, and a competitive bi-Langmuir isotherm model was used. In the counter-ion case (2), the analytes are amines, and a modified bi-Langmuir isotherm model, incorporating ion-pairing on the stationary phase surface, was derived and applied for simulating the elution profiles. The chromatographic system comprised an XBridge Phenyl column as the stationary phase and an acetonitrile/phosphate buffer mixture with varying concentrations of sodium 2-naphthalenesulfonate as the eluent. In both cases, the detectable probe component was sodium 2-naphthalenesulfonate. The applied isotherm models successfully predicted system peaks with high agreement in both model cases, with calculated relative errors in retention times typically below 4.72 % and often below 1 %. The models were employed to predict the sensitivity of analytical methods, demonstrating excellent agreement between experimental and calculated sensitivities. These findings confirm the validity of the new adsorption isotherm model under these experimental conditions. }, issn = {0021-9673}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1920335/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_snnelandmargrethe_2025, title = {Mot frustrasjon og fascinasjon i klasserommet. : En studie av utvikling i samtaleledelse om komplekse tekster.}, author = {Sønneland, Margrethe and Johansson, Maritha and Tengberg, Michael}, year = {2025}, pages = {113--136}, doi = {10.23865/cdf.275}, url = {2031206}, language = {nor}, publisher = {Cappelen Damm Forskning}, keywords = {flertydighet; fremmedgjøring; litterære samtaler}, abstract = {Denne casestudien undersøker endringer i lærerledede helklasse-samtaler om åpne og flertydige litterære tekster på en ungdomsskole, der fire mors-målslærere deltar i et intervensjonsprosjekt sammen med sine elever. Målet med intervensjonsprosjektet er å forbedre kvaliteten på lærerledede plenumssamtaler om komplekse litterære tekster i tråd med dialogiske ideal, med ønske om å støtte en utforskende holdning til litteraturens åpenhet og flertydighet både hos lærere og elever. Lærerne i prosjektet har fått opplæring i samtalemodellen «Inquiry Dialogue» (Reznitskaya & Wilkinson, 2017). I analysen rettes blikket mot en av lærernes samtaleledelse i starten og slutten av intervensjonstiden for å få dybde-forklaringer på hvordan intervensjonsaktivitetene bidro til hennes gradvise faglige utvikling, og hva slags utfordringer hun sto overfor. Funnene viser en endring i lærerens undervisningspraksis som særlig kommer til uttrykk i måten hun forhol-der seg til sine elever på når de arbeider med den åpne og flertydige «Foran loven» (Kafka, 2000 [1925]). Vi finner en utvikling av dialogiske kvaliteter i samtalen som blant annet skyldes at den drives av autentiske, åpne spørsmål hvor lærer gir slipp på ideen om at elevene skal frem til en bestemt tolkning.} } @phdthesis{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_jordanmartina_2025, title = {Motiverande samtal som relationellt verktyg för lärare i grundskolan}, author = {Jordan, Martina}, year = {2025}, doi = {10.59217/niqt1255}, url = {1938805}, language = {swe}, publisher = {Karlstads universitet}, keywords = {autonomy support; motivation; motivational interviewing; relational work; schools; self-determination theory; student motivation; teacher efficacy; teacher professional development}, abstract = {The aim of this thesis is to contribute knowledge about teachers’ experiences of applying and implementing Motivational Interviewing (MI) in Swedish compulsory schools, as well as to investigate the effects of an MI-based intervention. MI is a collaborative communication style used to promote individuals’ motivation and behaviour change. The theoretical framework of this compilation thesis is Self-determination theory. The thesis consists of three sub-studies, drawing on both qualitative and quantitative data. Study I is a qualitative interview study involving 13 MI-trained teachers. Study II is a quasi-experimental intervention study with 14 teachers and 478 students in grades 5–6, where the teachers were trained in MI and autonomy-supportive behaviours. Study III is an intervention study involving 23 teachers, who were trained in MI and later participated in focus group interviews. This thesis shows that MI provides teachers with relational tools that facilitate their relational work with students and guardians. MI was perceived as useful for building relationships with students, managing conflicts, in conversations with guardians, and responding to challenging student behaviour. A key finding is that teachers do not feel adequately prepared for the relational work and regard MI as a valuable element to include in teacher education. Another key finding is that MI training can increase teachers’ sense of efficacy in student engagement, instructional strategies, and classroom management while fostering their autonomy-supportive behaviours. This thesis also demonstrates the complexity of implementing MI-based interventions in school settings. The findings emphasise the need for well-defined objectives, ongoing training, and sufficient time allocation when implementing professional development programmes for teachers. This thesis highlights the potential of MI training for teachers, as it can be an effective approach to foster collaborative relationships in schools.;Syftet med denna avhandling är att bidra med kunskap om lärares upplevelser av att tillämpa och implementera motiverande samtal (MI) i svenska grundskolor samt studera effekterna av en MI-baserad intervention. MI är en målinriktad samtalsstil som används för att främja individers motivation till förändring. Avhandlingens resultat visar att lärare upplever att MI kan ge konkreta samtalsverktyg som underlättar det relationella arbetet i skolan. MI anses vara användbart i många olika situationer; i relationsskapandet med elever, i utvecklingssamtal, i konflikthantering, i samtal med vårdnadshavare samt i bemötande av utåtagerande elever. Avhandlingen visar även att MI kan stärka lärares självtillit och öka deras autonomistödjande undervisningsbeteenden. Resultatet speglar att lärare inte alltid känner sig tillräckligt förberedda för det relationella arbetet och de anser att MI skulle vara relevant att inkludera i lärarutbildningen. Avhandlingen synliggör också komplexiteten av att implementera interventioner i skolmiljöer. Sammantaget visar denna avhandling att MI kan vara ett konkret sätt att rusta lärare med relationella verktyg som även kan stärka deras självtillit, vilket kan underlätta för lärare att hantera de relationella utmaningarna i skolan. }, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1938805/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_carlmanpeter_2025_2, title = {Movement integration in Swedish school-age educare centres}, author = {Carlman, Peter}, year = {2025}, journal = {Sport, Education and Society}, pages = {1--15}, doi = {10.1080/13573322.2025.2562156}, url = {2003299}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Routledge}, keywords = {movement integration; after-school programmes; school; physical activity; education; embodied cognition}, abstract = {Drawing from a practice-oriented research project, this article explores and evaluates alternative methods for incorporating physical activity in schools, particularly within Swedish SAECs. By presenting various teaching examples, the article demonstrates how movement and physical activity can be woven into the school setting, emphasising that movement is not solely about promoting positive health effects through its intensity, duration, and frequency. The data in this study consist of focus group interviews with pupils involved in a practice-oriented research project in SAECs, which integrates movement and stimulates pupils to develop and invest in abilities related to the local community. The pupils' shared narrative described meaningful movement experiences that created opportunities to explore, collaborate, and solve various challenges. In this study, physical activity became understandable when pupils used their bodies to climb to the top of the church tower or cycle to the local heritage centre. This sense of engagement deepened as manageability was facilitated by allowing pupils to personally explore the characteristics and possibilities of the environments they encountered, as well as their own bodies, through movement. Through the integration of movement, the meaningfulness of the activities was not dependent on pupils' preferences for sports. The meaningfulness of the movements was instead linked to the exploration of the places that they visited. What emerges are the opportunities available through integrating physical activity into the school environment. The activities facilitated movement and provided pupils with experiences that they did not get in the classroom or traditional sports settings. Movement integration in after-school programmes and schools thus has the potential to fundamentally change and develop pupils in a broader sense than just losing weight or improving fitness, instead focusing on the body's importance in creating context, meaning, and learning.}, issn = {1357-3322}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2003299/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_schiavona_2025, title = {Movement Pattern and Habitat Use of the Endangered Brook Barbel (Barbus caninus) in a Mediterranean Stream}, author = {Schiavon, A. and Comoglio, C. and Candiotto, A. and Spairani, M. and Hölker, F. and Watz, Johan and Nyqvist, Daniel}, year = {2025}, journal = {Ecology of Freshwater Fish}, volume = {34}, number = {4}, doi = {10.1111/eff.70017}, url = {1987136}, language = {eng}, publisher = {John Wiley & Sons}, keywords = {barbus caninus; endangered species; linear range; movement patterns; pit telemetry}, abstract = {Understanding the ecology and behaviour of freshwater fish species is essential for effective management and conservation. Within the genus Barbus, small-sized mountain species remain understudied despite conservation concerns. In this study, we investigated the movement patterns, habitat use and flow preferences of the endangered species Barbus caninus in a Mediterranean mountain stream in northern Italy using passive integrated transponder telemetry. Over a 15-month period, 164 tagged fish were tracked between 2 and 30 times. Most individuals exhibited small home ranges, with a median linear range of 33.7 m, although a few fish moved over hundreds of metres. Fish size did not influence movement patterns. Movements were seasonally variable, with a significantly larger linear range observed during spring compared to other seasons. The barbel showed a weak preference for fast-flowing mesohabitats, and this preference was pronounced during winter. Despite this, B. caninus predominantly utilised low-velocity confined zones within hydromorphological units, potentially indicating energetically efficient microhabitat use. These findings shed light on the habitat requirements and movement patterns of an endangered species that inhabits small mountain streams and is subject to numerous anthropogenic threats. }, issn = {0906-6691}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1987136/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_molaeisajjad_2025, title = {MRM-PSO : An enhanced particle swarm optimization technique for resource management in highly dynamic edge computing environments}, author = {Molaei, Sajjad and Sabaei, Masoud and Taheri, Javid}, year = {2025}, journal = {Ad hoc networks}, volume = {178}, doi = {10.1016/j.adhoc.2025.103952}, url = {1977806}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, keywords = {edge/fog computing; resource management; container placement; optimization; particle swarm optimization (pso)}, abstract = {The resource constraints of Internet of Things (IoT) devices pose significant hurdles to delay-sensitive applications that operate in dynamic and wireless settings. Since offloading tasks to cloud servers can be hindered by security concerns and latency issues, edge and fog computing bring computation closer to data sources. Given their inherently distributed and resource-constrained nature, edge/fog-enabled platforms require more advanced resource-management solutions to address the numerous constraints encountered in dynamic and wireless environments. This study introduces an innovative resource management algorithm designed for dynamic edge/fog computing environments, tailored to real-world applications, with the objective of enhancing delay performance through optimal container placement. The resource management problem incorporates mobility patterns in wireless settings to reduce migration delay and the processing history of edge/fog nodes to provide a novel method for computing processing delay, resulting in a combined optimization problem expressed in an integer linear programming (ILP) format. To address the formulated NP-Hard problem, we developed a low-complexity Metaheuristic Resource Management algorithm based on Particle Swarm Optimization (MRM-PSO) with effective particle modelling. Our experimental findings demonstrate that greedy heuristics and genetic algorithm (GA) are inadequate for efficiently resolving a given problem, whereas our proposed MRM-PSO algorithm efficiently locates near-optimal solutions within reasonable execution times when compared to exact solvers. MRM-PSO reduces execution time by up to 663.82 % in the worst case and 2307.5 % in the best case. Furthermore, it attains a delay that is just 0.98 % higher in the best case and 5.54 % higher in the worst case compared to the optimal solution.}, issn = {1570-8705} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_wadbroeddie_2025, title = {Multiscale design of coated structures with spatially rotating lattice infill}, author = {Wadbro, Eddie and Niu, Bin}, year = {2025}, journal = {Structural and multidisciplinary optimization (Print)}, volume = {68}, number = {12}, doi = {10.1007/s00158-025-04163-z}, url = {2018690}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Springer}, keywords = {coated structures; lattice infill; multiscale topology optimization; rotating microstructures; microstructure; morphology; shape optimization; structural design; structural optimization; topology; coated structure; lattice orientations; macroscales; multi-scale design; rotating microstructure; topological design; topology optimisation; uniform microstructure; rotation}, abstract = {This work deals with the multiscale topological design of coated structures with spatially rotating lattices as the infill. The lattice comprises a uniform microstructure that is allowed to rotate at the macroscale. The spatially rotating microstructures enable the lattice orientation to adapt across different load-carrying components, thereby increasing design flexibility and versatility. This study aims to simultaneously optimize the rotation field of the microstructure along with the macro- and microstructural layouts. The resulting rotation field encodes the local orientation of the microstructure relative to the macroscale frame. Morphology-mimicking nonlinear filters provide size control at both scales, while elliptic PDE-based filtering ensures a smoothly varying rotation field. Numerical examples demonstrate the effectiveness and highlight particular features of the proposed method with spatially varying rotation of the microstructure. }, issn = {1615-147X} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_francoleandror_2025, title = {Multiscale modeling of structural disorder and environmental effects on the ground and excited states properties of a conjugated donor-acceptor polymer in the bulk phase}, author = {Franco, Leandro R. and Valverde, Danillo and Marchiori, Cleber and Moons, Ellen and Wang, Ergang and Araujo, Moyses}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of Physics: Energy}, volume = {7}, number = {4}, doi = {10.1088/2515-7655/adeae7}, url = {1986989}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Institute of Physics (IOP)}, keywords = {solution processed thin films; multiscale simulation; sequential qm/mm; donor-acceptor polymers for organic photovoltaics; structural disorder; fundamental gap renormalization; charge transfer excited states}, abstract = {We herein undertook a multiscale approach combining molecular dynamics (MD) simulations of solution-processed polymer bulk with sequential quantum mechanics/molecular mechanics (s-QM/MM) calculations to assess the influence of structural disorder and environmental effects on the electronic structure of conjugated donor-acceptor (D-A) polymers in bulk phase. As a case study, PF5-Y5 polymer bulk formation is modeled via gradual solvent removal under ambient conditions. The electronic structure is analyzed using state-of-the-art electronic structure methods, including optimally tuned range-separated hybrids (OT-DFT), double-hybrid functionals, and the second order algebraic diagrammatic construction (ADC(2)) method as a reference. Environmental effects are accounted for using both implicit and explicit electrostatic embedding models. Our findings reveal that structural disorder at the D-A interfaces reduces frontier orbital overlap and narrows the fundamental gap by localizing the orbitals, primarily due to significant LUMO stabilization on the acceptor unit. This effect enhances the charge-transfer (CT) character of low-lying singlet and triplet states within the OT-DFT approach, while double hybrid methods preserve a more localized nature. Disorder reshapes the energetic gaps between singlet-singlet and singlet-triplet excited states and increases its energetic disorder, with CT-rich states being particularly sensitive. Explicit electrostatic embedding further amplifies CT character and disorder in singlets while preserving triplet localization. These effects contribute to spectral broadening and help explain a shoulder feature in the visible region, linking it to structural disorder and ambient anisotropy alongside CT excitations. The choice of QM method and environment treatment in QM/MM simulations is critical, neglecting anisotropy in the surroundings can influence the excited-state descriptions in D-A materials. This work advances our theoretical understanding of organic photovoltaics by highlighting these interrelated effects.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1986989/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_delislestephenp_2025, title = {Multivariate sexual selection of color and morphology in a complex trait : the Drosophila wing}, author = {De Lisle, Stephen P. and Brändén, Anneli and Våg, Ellen Paajarvi}, year = {2025}, journal = {Evolution}, volume = {79}, number = {7}, pages = {1361--1370}, doi = {10.1093/evolut/qpaf086}, url = {1965792}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Oxford University Press}, keywords = {sexual selection; geometric morphometrics; phenotypic selection; wing interference patterns}, abstract = {Identification of traits causally linked to fitness allows for direct tests of the adaptive value of traits. In the case of Drosophila and other insects, wing interference patterns-striking structural color variation generated by optical thin-film interference-have been implicated in mate choice and sexual selection. Yet, we expect wing interference patterns may covary with many aspects of wing morphology, such as size and shape. Here, we used a competitive mating assay in Drosophila melanogaster to assess the degree to which sexual selection acts on wing color independently of wing size and shape. We found that 16% of multivariate wing color, and 17% of corresponding estimated wing thickness, can be explained by wing size and shape. Projection pursuit regression identified 3 suites of traits-a linear combination of color variables, wing size, and a linear combination of wing shape variables-as the most important predictors of fitness. Analysis of the corresponding selection gradients revealed a combination of strong directional selection on wing size, combined with multivariate stabilizing selection on wing size and shape, with weak but significant directional selection on wing color. Our results suggest that sexual selection may act on a complex combination of wing color and morphology in flies.}, issn = {0014-3820}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1965792/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_mukhtarm_2025, title = {Municipal solid waste supply chain optimization for value-added product development under uncertainty}, author = {Mukhtar, M. and Rizwan, M. and Ullah, A. and Elkamel, A. and Naqvi, Salman Raza and Zaman, M.}, year = {2025}, journal = {Waste Management Bulletin}, volume = {3}, number = {1}, pages = {66--75}, doi = {10.1016/j.wmb.2024.12.009}, url = {1924279}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, keywords = {municipal solid waste supply chain; optimization; transesterification; value-added product}, abstract = {Optimizing municipal solid waste (MSW) management through the production of valuable products and energy conversion is crucial to mitigate environmental damage and promote economic sustainability. This study focuses on addressing the MSW supply chain problem by exploring the optimal location for the waste treatment. The supply chain network encompasses MSW transfer stations, treatment facilities, and markets with product demands. The methodological approach entails constructing a superstructure, gathering relevant data, and analyzing the results. Both deterministic MILP and two stage stochastic model are used in this study. A deterministic mixed-integer linear programming (MILP) model is employed to optimize the MSW supply chain problem, with the use of solver BARON. To account for uncertainties in supply–demand and transportation costs, a two-stage stochastic MILP model is developed. The deterministic equivalent approach is then employed to solve the stochastic model, resulting in an average solution across all scenarios. The decision variable pertaining to the selection of treatment technology locations is managed in the first stage. The second stage focuses on determining transportation and production-related decisions. Stochastic models can capture the inherent unpredictability of real-world systems by simulating a range of potential scenarios, helping to tackle uncertainty. To underscore the practical relevance of the mathematical programming formulation, a case study is presented and thoroughly analyzed.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1924279/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_sjbergpierre_2025, title = {Muntlig individuell uppföljning som komplement till skriftlig individuell hemtentamen : Utmaningar, lösningar och möjligheter med att använda GenAI}, author = {Sjöberg, Pierre and Bellström, Peter and Vestin, Alexander}, year = {2025}, doi = {10.59217/sboi6432}, url = {2010412}, language = {swe}, publisher = {Karlstad University Press}, abstract = {I föreliggande kapitel beskrivs hur vi har arbetat med GenerativArtificiell Intelligens (GenAI) i relation till skriftliga inlämnings-uppgifter, individuell skriftlig hemtentamen och muntlig individuelluppföljning efter genomförd hemtentamen för kursen Server-programmering i JavaScript. I kapitlet presenterar vi tre utmaningar,inklusive lösningar och möjligheter, vi har arbetat med för aktuell kurs.Vi argumenterar för att muntlig individuell uppföljning är ett mycketbra komplement till individuell skriftlig hemtentamen och kananvändas för att t ex ställa uppföljningsfrågor på en inlämnad lösning.Genom uppföljningsfrågor kan läraren bilda sig en uppfattning omstudentens kunskaper i relation till inlämnad lösning och i relation tilllärandemålen i kursplanen. Vi argumenterar också för att muntligindividuell uppföljning är ett bra och lämpligt tillfälle både för att geåterkoppling och för lärande. Läraren kan till exempel förklara någotsom varit bra respektive mindre bra i en inlämnad lösning ochstudenten kan då inte bara erhålla förståelse för varför hen erhöll detbetyg hen erhöll, utan också i förlängningen lära varför en lösning ärbra respektive mindre bra. Avslutningsvis argumenterar vi för attmuntlig individuell uppföljning kan vara ett bra tillfälle förförberedelse för framtida yrkesroll. Ett exempel på detta kan vara attden som utvecklat, programmerat, en lösning för ett problem ocksåbehöver kunna förklara sin lösning för andra personer som ärinvolverade i till exempel ett utvecklingsprojekt.} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_lundetorodd_2025_4, title = {Naturvetenskapligt kapital som stöd för att samskapa lektioner som engagerar ett bredare spektrum av elever : ett lektionsverkstadskoncept under utveckling}, author = {Lunde, Torodd and Östman, Leif and Westman, Anna-Karin}, year = {2025}, url = {2021347}, language = {swe}, abstract = {I SkolFi:s forskningssammanställning Aktivt jämställdhetsarbete i undervisningen ställs frågan: ”Hur kan undervisningen utformas för att bidra till att alla elever – oavsett könstillhörighet – får lika möjligheter och villkor för lärande och utveckling?” Frågan kan även breddas till att gälla hur alla elever – oavsett t.ex. socioekonomiska eller etniska bakgrund – kan få lika möjligheter och villkor. I och med att vissa elevgrupper tenderar att ha svårare att engagera sig i nv-undervisning än andra kan en del av lösningen vara att skapa en undervisning som engagerar ett bredare spekter av elever. Bristande elevengagemang kan bland annat bero på att kunskaper, intressen och erfarenheter som många elevgrupper har från sin hemmiljö och som är relevanta för naturvetenskapsundervising inte inkluderas och görs till en resurs för vidare lärande, utveckling och engagemang. Detta är tankesättet som ligger till grund The Science Capital teaching Approach. Detta är en modell för utveckling av undervisning som utgår från begreppet vetenskapligt kapital. Vetenskapligt kapital är ett sätt att förstå och organisera alla resurser som en person kan ha som har att göra med naturvetenskap. En persons vetenskapliga kapital är förknippat med vad man kan, hur man tänker, vad man gör och vem man känner relaterat till naturvetenskap. Vetenskapligt kapital-modellen ger stöd för att analysera och designa undervisning med syfte att bredda vems livsvärld undervisningen anknyter till. Den ger stöd till lärare för hur man genom att skruva på redan befintlig undervisning kan synliggöra och erkänna fler elevgruppers naturvetenskapliga kapital och kopplar kunskapsinnehållet till detta kapital. I detta bidraget presenterar vi ett utkast till lektionsverkstadskoncept som vi har baserat på idén om naturvetenskapligt kapital. Konceptet planerar vi sjösätta vårterminen 2026. I konceptet har vi anpassat modellen till de förutsättningar som gäller för lektionsverkstäder, till exempel att den ska vara möjligt att begripa och använda för att samskapa lektioner på relativt kort tid. I detta bidraget kommer vi därför ge en inblick i hur vi har planerat att introducera och använda modellen för att göra den funktionell för samskapande och vilka överväganden vi gjort.   } } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_martinsenrandi_2025, title = {Navigating Educational Challenges : Unravelling Educators' Experiences of Online Teaching in Nursing Education-A Qualitative Study}, author = {Martinsen, Randi and Aiyub, Aiyub and Baharuddin, Dharina and Gressia, Rosa Galica Gita and Burenlind, Desiree and Helgesen, Ann Karin}, year = {2025}, journal = {Nursing Forum}, volume = {2025}, number = {1}, doi = {10.1155/nuf/3322929}, url = {1986993}, language = {eng}, publisher = {John Wiley & Sons}, abstract = {Aim: To explore experiences of how the COVID-19 pandemic affected nurse educators' teaching in Indonesian contexts.Background: The shift to online teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic affected the educational system and teaching in higher education institutions worldwide. The transition to online teaching highlighted that many educators were not sufficiently prepared, skilled and equipped to cope with online teaching. This study might add knowledge to the body of literature on innovative teaching methods.Methods: A total of 29 Indonesian nurse educators answered an open-ended question regarding their experience of online teaching and its consequences during COVID-19. The data were analysed using qualitative content analysis.Results: The transition from a conventional face-to-face educational system to online teaching had both negative and positive effects for the nurse educator role. Challenges during their daily work were worries and difficulties in assessing students' learning outcomes and how to practise nursing skills and simulate nursing interventions. The nurse educators developed their teaching skills and digital literacy. They also became more conscious of their responsibility to activate all students.Conclusion: The transition to online teaching represents a paradigm shift that implies that nurse educators need to develop their online teaching competencies. However, not all aspects of the nursing curriculum can be covered by online teaching. How online teaching can contribute to and develop sustainable nursing education in the future needs to be discussed at a global level.}, issn = {0029-6473}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1986993/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_asgharihamid_2025_2, title = {Navigating Life Courses : The Impact of Vocational Skills and Capital onAdult Education Choices in Sweden}, author = {Asghari, Hamid}, year = {2025}, pages = {9--17}, doi = {10.5281/zenodo.15364003}, url = {1962784}, language = {eng}, keywords = {vocational education; vocational skills; adult education; immigrant integration; life course; yrkesutbildning; yrkeskunskap; yrkeskunnande; vuxenutbildning; integration av invandrare i yrkesutbildning}, abstract = {Context: The decline in applicants to vocational education programmes in Sweden has led the government to implement measures such as Yrkesvux (vocational upper secondary education for adults) to train unemployed adults, including newly arrived immigrants. Yrkesvux offers vocational upper secondary education for adults without a complete upper secondary education, typically lasting one to two years. The program combines vocational training with subjects like Swedish, English, and mathematics, and includes workplace-based learning. Upon completion of the education, students receive a vocational diploma for the profession they have trained for. This study, as part of a larger project on adult vocational students’ narrated experiences, uses interviews with 16 adults of Swedish and immigrant backgrounds to explore their working life and vocational studies. In this article, I focus on the experiences of two individuals, Alexander and Samed, as their stories provide contrasting perspectives on the challenges and opportunities faced by native Swedes and newly arrived immigrants. These narratives were selected to highlight the diverse experiences within the broader sample of 16 interviews. While the findings from Alexander and Samed's stories offer specific insights, they also reflect broader themes observed across the entire sample. Approach: The research employs Bourdieu’s capital theory to analyse the vocational and life experiences of these students. Narrative interviews were conducted with 16 adults, focusing ontheir working life and vocational studies.Findings: The findings reveal that previous vocational skills seem to influence educational choices and career paths. Students with strong practical skills and interests in specific fields often choose vocational education that aligns with their prior experiences. However, the lack of formal recognition of these skills can pose challenges, necessitating further education to obtain formal qualifications. The study highlights the importance of economic, social, cultural, and symbolic capital in shaping students’ educational and career decisions. Immigrants, in particular, face additional challenges such as learning a new language and adapting to a different cultural and educational context. Conclusions: These findings offer valuable insights for policy development and educational programmes aimed at facilitating integration and recognising immigrants’ previous experiences and skills, ultimately contributing to a more inclusive and effective vocational education system.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1962784/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_kuaijoanne_2025_4, title = {Navigating the AI Hype : Chinese Journalists’ Algorithmic Imaginaries and Role Perceptions in Reporting Emerging Technologies}, author = {Kuai, Joanne}, year = {2025}, journal = {Digital Journalism}, pages = {1--20}, doi = {10.1080/21670811.2025.2502851}, url = {1954780}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Taylor & Francis}, keywords = {chinese media; generative ai; journalistic role performance; media hype; media innovation; professional roles; sociotechnical imaginaries}, abstract = {This study explores how Chinese journalists perceive, use, and report on artificial intelligence (AI) amid the global discourse of AI hype. Drawing on qualitative analysis of 18 in-depth interviews with journalists from a range of Chinese news organisations, this research examines (1) journalists’ algorithmic imaginaries and their role in shaping AI narratives, (2) perceptions of AI hype and strategies for responsible reporting, and (3) the journalistic roles reflected. The findings show that journalists predominantly frame AI as a pragmatic tool for enhancing newsroom efficiency, while also acknowledging its broader societal significance. Although aware of speculative discourses, they reject the label of “media hype,” portraying their coverage as balanced, event-driven, and aligned with public interest. Situated within China’s distinctive political and media environment, this study highlights the complexities of journalistic practice in the algorithmic age and calls for a contextualised theorisation of media hype and AI’s discursive construction in non-Western settings.}, issn = {2167-0811}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1954780/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_hgmanjohan_2025, title = {Navigating the body's double nature in a sedentary environment : Swedish primary school children's use of physical activity during the school day}, author = {Högman, Johan}, year = {2025}, journal = {Qualitative Research in Sport, Exercise and Health}, volume = {17}, number = {2}, pages = {123--138}, doi = {10.1080/2159676X.2024.2416235}, url = {1908819}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Routledge}, keywords = {children's physical activity; sedentariness; existential phenomenology; movement; objective body; subjective body; merleau-ponty; health discourse; school; recess}, abstract = {The structuring of time and space in schools influences when children's bodies should be active and when they should be still. The growing interest in physical activity interventions in schools today highlights a pattern where schools act as sites meant to regulate and educate children's bodies according to adult-centric interests. Drawing on existential phenomenology, particularly the dual nature of the body as both object and subject, this article examines how children themselves use physical activity in school. Sixty-three children aged 8 - 13 in Sweden participated in semi-structured focus groups where they discussed the significance of movement for them in the school environment. Reflexive thematic analysis in an 'experiential mode' was used to understand how the children related to their bodies in terms of objectivity and subjectivity, creating different types of incentives for movement. This is illustrated through two themes: 'Physical activity for a healthy body (The body as object)', which shows how children use physical activity based on instrumental motives, and 'The sentient body (The body as subject)', where the feeling body is presented in two states: both as trapped and as liberated. The children used movement as a way to balance the structuring of time and place imposed by their school environment, which generated various subjective corporeal states. Thus, the analysis shows that the school environment produces subjective bodies that children understand in objective terms influenced by contemporary health discourses, which in turn shapes their use of movement.}, issn = {2159-676X}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1908819/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_olofssonhans_2025_1, title = {(Neo-)nationalism as a challenge for democracy and coherence : Historical and present perspectives on social science and history education in Nordic countries}, author = {Olofsson, Hans}, year = {2025}, url = {2007543}, language = {eng}, keywords = {nationalism; neo-nationalism; civics; history education}, abstract = {Historically, right-wing nationalistic and anti-democratic movements have gained relatively little support in the Nordic region. Instead, a consensus-oriented “democratic nationalism” was nurtured by almost all social and political forces in the 1930: s (Kayser Nielsen, 2009). During postwar period this development was for long supplemented with internationalism, as seen in a strong support of the UN- system. The political concord was also strengthened by the emergence of a broad welfare system. After the end of cold war an increasing globalising process – including many immigrants – gave place for an idea of a multicultural, universalist society (Hylland Eriksen, 2014). Despite this very broadly sketched picture, there was a slow but distinct rise of neo-nationalistic political parties from the 1960: s and onwards. In the first two decades of the 21st century these parties eventually broke the cordon sanitaire and got real political influence (Bergmann, 2020). All this has an increasing impact on schools in the Nordic countries where the curricula still contain several goals that mirrors the long history of democratic nationalism, internationalism and universalism. That is specifically the case for the syllabuses in social studies and history. This development is likely to be an arena for political struggle in the years to come. It also includes challenges from students with right-wing, racist attitudes that teachers in an everyday setting must handle in their classrooms (Mattson et al, 2024). In my part of the symposium, I will discuss this problem with some examples from previous research (Olofsson, 2024). I will also briefly present NDFN (Nasjonalisme, Demokrati og Fellesskap i Norden [Nationalism, Democracy and Coherence in Nordic region]). This is a newly started subject didactic research network that aims to address these questions in comparative studies of teacher education, official documents, teaching materials and public debates in (hopefully) all Nordic countries.References: Bergmann, E. (2020). Neo-Nationalism: The rise of nativist populism. Springer International Publishing. Eriksen, T.H. (2014). Globalization: the key concepts. (Second edition). New York: Bloomsbury Academic. Kayser Nielsen, N. (2009). Bonde, stat og hjem: nordisk demokrati og nationalisme - fra pietismen til 2. verdenskrig. [Peasant, state and home: Nordic democracy and nationalism - from Pietism to World War II] Aarhus: Aarhus Universitetsforlag. Mattsson, C., Andreasson, J. & Johansson, T. (2024). En resa till hjärtlandet: landsbygd, vardagsrasism och skolans demokratiska uppdrag. [A journey to the heartland: rural areas, everyday racism and the democratic mission of schools] Göteborg: Makadam. Olofsson, H. (2024). Nationalism som ”dålig klang” eller ”att gilla sitt land”? Om ett politiskt laddat grundbegrepp i högstadiets historieundervisning. [Nationalism as ‘a bad sounding’ or ‘liking your country’? On a politically charged basic concept in secondary school history teaching] In Kvande, L. & Olofsson, H. (eds.) Begreper om og i samfunnet: Teori, empiri og analyse av begrepsforståelse og - læring i samfunnsfag. [Concepts about and in society: Theory, empiricism and analysis of conceptual understanding and learning in social studies] Oslo: Universitetsforlaget. https://www.universitetsforlaget.no/begreper-om-og-i- samfunnet} } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_shamspoja_2025, title = {Neurophysiological frontiers in service research : Unraveling the mysteries of customer experience}, author = {Shams, Poja and Verhulst, N.}, year = {2025}, pages = {336--350}, url = {1955907}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Edward Elgar Publishing} } @book{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_kontturikatvekaisa_2025, title = {New Materialism and Intersectionality : Making Middles Matter}, author = {Kontturi, Katve-Kaisa and Leppänen, Taru and Mehrabi, Tara and Tiainen, Milla}, year = {2025}, doi = {10.4324/9781003404019}, url = {1939789}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Routledge}, abstract = {New Materialism and Intersectionality advances the interplay of intersectionality theories and feminist new materialisms, arguing that co-constitutive influences between these fields will provide feminist and gender studies scholars with improved tools to analyse markers of difference and identity in 21st-century realities. In exploring the intersection of new materialisms and intersectionality studies, this volume puts forward a concept of "the middle". It refers to the situation-bound mutual impact of material, social, human, and more-than-human elements in the formation of differences, identities, subject positions, and power relations. The chapters elaborate this understanding of the middle in empirical research concerned with the relational emergence of differences in various social, cultural, artistic, and ecological settings. The middle is also proposed as a verb, whereby researchers who practise "middling" cultivate a capacity to account for the open-ended processes and relationships through which intersectional and materially lived differences unfold and reconfigure in particular contexts. This concept of the middle enriches understandings of how intersectional differences exist and can be studied, and what ethical and political implications they involve. The volume will interest scholars and students working with intersectionality, feminist new materialist, and posthumanist theories across the humanities and the social sciences. } } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_alhoartur_2025, title = {New simple and accurate quintessence approximations}, author = {Alho, Artur and Uggla, Claes}, year = {2025}, journal = {Physical Review D: covering particles, fields, gravitation, and cosmology}, volume = {111}, number = {8}, doi = {10.1103/PhysRevD.111.083549}, url = {1965048}, language = {eng}, publisher = {American Physical Society}, abstract = {We derive new approximations for quintessence solutions that are simpler and an order of magnitude more accurate than anything available in the literature, which from an observational perspective makes numerical calculations superfluous. For example, our tracking quintessence approximation yields ∼0.1% maximum relative errors of H(z)/H0 and ωm(z) for the observationally viable inverse power law scalar field potentials, and similarly for viable thawing quintessence models using two slow-roll parameters. The approximations are trivially computed from the scalar field potential and as an application we give analytic expressions for the Chevallier-Polarski-Linder parameters calculated from an arbitrary scalar field potential for thawing and tracking quintessence models. }, issn = {2470-0010} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_asgharihamid_2025_3, title = {Newly Arrived Women’s Educational and Professional Choices}, author = {Asghari, Hamid}, year = {2025}, journal = {Vocations and Learning}, volume = {18}, number = {1}, pages = {1--22}, doi = {10.1007/s12186-025-09356-7}, url = {1925819}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Springer}, keywords = {immigrant women; vocational skills; vocational education; bourdieu's capital; life course; educational and professional choices}, abstract = {This study focuses on the stories of four newly arrived women and their choices of vocational education and profession. The study highlights the women’s life courses and addresses how their vocational skills from their home countries can influence their choices of vocational education and profession, and how these skills are utilised in Sweden. The study also examines the cultural, social, economic, and symbolic capital that emerges from the women’s stories. Pierre Bourdieu’s theory of capital is used to explain the women’s choices of vocational education and profession, suggesting a connection between the capital that women carry with them and their private and vocational experiences throughout their lives.The result shows that the women’s choices of vocational education and profession are related to their previous life experiences and adapted to the efforts of the Swedish state to shorten the path to employment for adult immigrants through Yrkesvux, a combined education programme. Additionally, the women’s vocational skills from their home countries are mostly used through their own business activities in Sweden.Newly arrived women’s vocational skills are changing the existing history of women’s skills and adding tasks that traditionally have not existed in Sweden, for example carpet tying, facial threading, and oriental cooking and baking. These skills must be cared for by the Swedish education system, which is constructed and reconstructed in step with technological development and social change. Caring for new professional skills can, for example, be to create conditions for young people to learn and develop these skills for the benefit of society.}, issn = {1874-785X}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1925819/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @phdthesis{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_tenorcarina_2025, title = {New(s) metric management : Navigating institutional change in Sweden’s data-informed legacy newsrooms}, author = {Tenor, Carina}, year = {2025}, doi = {10.59217/nxsh4503}, url = {1990250}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Karlstads universitet}, keywords = {journalism; institutional theory; newsroom metrics; editorial analytics; datafication; quantified workplace; data-informed; news organisations; media management; performance management systems; metric entrepreneurs; journalistik; institutionell teori; redaktionella nyckeltal; redaktionell mätdata; datafiering; kvantifierad arbetsplats; nyhetsorganisationer; medieledarskap; målstyrningssystem}, abstract = {This doctoral thesis examines how two groups of institutional actors in journalism – strategic managers and journalist union representatives – navigate the integration of newsroom metrics into everyday journalistic work. This is particularly relevant in Sweden, where journalists share strong professional values and a tradition of workplace autonomy.The study adopts a field-level perspective and utilises interviews with managers (n=19) and focus groups with union-affiliated journalists (n=26) across all Sweden’s major legacy media organisations (SR, SVT, Bonnier, Schibsted, NTM, Stampen, Gota, NWT, VK).Journalism is viewed as a societal institution balancing organisational efficiency with occupational ideals. To analyse how this tension is shaped by increasing data use in news organisations, institutional norms are examined through autonomy, professional skill, and public duty.This study highlights how audience metrics have evolved into broader performance management systems, where management selects key metrics and disseminates them as performance indicators. This shifts power from journalists to management and fosters a rational, efficiency-driven mindset. Both groups accept metrics as a strategic response to technological and economic pressures, while trusting the organisation to safeguard editorial autonomy. Metrics are seen as useful for skill development but less reliable for evaluating individual performance, though they sometimes factor into salary discussions. Subscription-based revenues have made journalism a more measurable organisational commodity, and when promoting public duty over efficiency, managers often frame it as “brand value.” Union concerns primarily focus on the rise of promotional content and the decline in coverage of local politics and civic affairs.Examining news organisations’ data-informed strategies matters not only because they reshape journalistic workplaces, but also because they influence the journalism that informs society.;Denna avhandling undersöker hur två grupper av institutionella aktörer – strategiska chefer och journalistfackliga representanter – navigerar hur mätdata påverkar journalistiken som arbete och institution.Studien utgår från att journalistik är en samhällsinstitution där organisatorisk effektivitet balanseras med yrkesideal. För att undersöka hur balansen påverkas i en data-informerad nyhetsbransch utgår analysen från normer kring journalistikens autonomi, yrkesskicklighet, och samhällsuppdrag.Materialet bygger på intervjuer med chefer (n=19) och fokusgruppsintervjuer med fackligt aktiva journalister (n=26) inom svensk traditionell och etablerad nyhetsbransch (SR, SVT, Bonnier, Schibsted, NTM, Stampen, Gota, NWT och VK). Resultaten visar hur den digitala journalistikens klickmätningar utvecklas till allt mer omfattande målstyrningssystem. Ledningen kan sätta nyckeltal som påverkar arbetet på många olika redaktioner, vilket förskjuter makt från journalister till ledning. Nyckeltalen sprider ett rationellt, effektivitetsdrivet tankesätt. Både chefer och fackliga accepterar mätdata som en strategisk anpassning till ny teknik och ändrade ekonomiska villkor, men litar också på att organisationen kan försvara redaktionell autonomi. Data ses som ett användbart verktyg för att utveckla yrkesskicklighet i presentation och vinkel, men mindre användbart för att utvärdera individuell prestation. Trots det blir mätdata ibland en faktor i löneförhandlingar. Journalistikens kommersiella och mätbara värde har också betonats i och med digitala prenumerationsmodeller. Chefer talar ofta om undantag från datastyrning i termer av att värna varumärket och motsvara förväntningar. De fackligas farhågor handlar främst om ökad textreklam och brist på ”pliktbevakning” som kontinuerligt förmedlar vad som händer i samhället.Nyhetsorganisationers data-informerade strategier har betydelse inte bara för den journalistiska arbetsplatsen, utan också vilken journalistik som människor kan ta del av.;New(s) metric management examines a major shift in journalism brought about by the rise of digital journalism: the emergence of newsroom metrics. As the debate over ‘click journalism’ has faded, data has become a normalised, strategic tool for editorial decision-making and organisational learning.In Sweden’s legacy news industry, this transformation has led to increasingly quantified workplaces, where performance is measured, targets are tracked, and analytics are embedded in everyday routines. Managers and journalists now discuss metric outcomes as KPIs (key performance indicators), signalling a move from simple audience metrics to more comprehensive performance management systems guiding journalistic work. Still, when news organisations stress that they are data-informed rather than data-driven, this reflects a negotiated balance between organisational efficiency and occupational ideals.The circulation cake, once served to celebrate annual print statistics, is now a rare treat. But the Swedish tradition of celebrating numbers with cake lives on. Slices may still sweeten digital-first newsroom achievements, such as converting subscribers, breaking traffic records, and hitting editorial targets.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1990250/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_kumarpattiwarshravan_2025, title = {Next-generation DRL empowered actor-critic schedulers for multipath QUIC in 5G vehicular IoT}, author = {Kumar, Pattiwar Shravan and Saxena, Paresh and Alay, Özgü}, year = {2025}, journal = {Internet of Things: Engineering Cyber Physical Human Systems}, volume = {32}, doi = {10.1016/j.iot.2025.101616}, url = {1965074}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, keywords = {actor-critic methods; drl; mptcp and mpquic; multipath networking; v-iot}, abstract = {The advent of 5G and beyond 5G (B5G) systems has led to a significant rise in bandwidth-intensive applications within the Internet of Things (IoT), particularly in vehicular IoT (V-IoT). Effective solutions like Multipath TCP (MPTCP) and Multipath QUIC (MPQUIC) have emerged to address the escalating bandwidth demands of connected vehicles. However, challenges persist for multipath schedulers in efficiently adapting to diverse network conditions typically found in vehicular environments. In this paper, we introduce two novel variants of DEAR (Deep reinforcement learning Empowered Actor-critic scheduleR), namely, DEAR-MAC (Multiple Alternative Critics) and DEAR-CAP (Critic Associated per Path). The proposed DRL-based schedulers are tailored for multipath QUIC in 5G/B5G environments, enhancing decision-making in dynamic network scenarios often encountered by V-IoT devices. Through extensive experimentation across various network setups, including those with fluctuating bandwidth and network outages, and utilizing real-world network traces from the Lumos5G dataset, we conduct a comparative analysis against state-of-the-art learning-based schedulers like Peekaboo and rule-based schedulers like RR, ECF, BLEST, and minRTT. Our experiments show that the proposed DEAR-MAC and DEAR-CAP schedulers outperformed Peekaboo by 38.88% to 48.11%, respectively, in different heterogeneous network conditions, and the gains are much higher when compared to other rule-based schedulers. These advancements are particularly beneficial for vehicular IoT applications, ensuring more reliable and efficient data transmission, even in challenging network environments for applications such as real-time navigation, remote diagnostics, and vehicle-to-vehicle communication. } } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_cotalsanmartinvladimir_2025_1, title = {'No, there will never be a dictatorship again in Argentina' : Remembering the dictatorship (1976-83) and empowering the child citizen in Argentinian animation}, author = {Cotal San Martin, Vladimir and Aitaki, Georgia}, year = {2025}, pages = {129--142}, url = {1955922}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Edinburgh University Press} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_maurerpeter_2025_2, title = {No watchdogs on Twitter : Topics and frames in political journalists' tweets about the coronavirus pandemic}, author = {Maurer, Peter and Nuernbergk, Christian}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journalism - Theory, Practice & Criticism}, volume = {26}, number = {10}, pages = {2105--2124}, doi = {10.1177/14648849241266722}, url = {1887047}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Sage Publications}, keywords = {journalists; coronavirus pandemic; topic modeling; network analysis; twitter; role}, abstract = {Social media channels, particularly Twitter/X, played a significant role as information platforms during the COVID-19 pandemic. As journalists are crucial actors on that platform, an analysis of the content and tone of their tweets during the pandemic can reveal the role they played in shaping public understanding of this public health crisis. Our analysis focuses on Germany where the government enforced relatively strict anti-COVID-19 measures and where strong opposition to these measures emerged outside the mainstream media. We analyzed almost 10.000 tweets of 247 journalists of mainstream media during a 14-month-period. To shed light on journalists' watchdog versus collaborative role orientation, computational methods were used to extract themes and tone in their pandemic-related tweets. Furthermore, network analysis was utilized to identify influential actors in journalists' interactions with experts and other users on Twitter. The findings revealed that journalists tweeted most about topics like the economy, protests, and Chancellor Merkel's ability to implement a restrictive containment policy. As demonstrated by the network analysis, journalists frequently interacted with cabinet members and pro-government experts on Twitter during the pandemic. The analysis also revealed that some tweets were characterized by an anti-protest and anti-lockdown tone, but these came from different groups of journalists.}, issn = {1464-8849}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1887047/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_alammeraj_2025, title = {Non-linear biphasic mixture model : Existence and uniqueness results}, author = {Alam, Meraj and Muntean, Adrian and Sekhar, G. P. Raja}, year = {2025}, journal = {European journal of applied mathematics (Print)}, volume = {36}, number = {1}, pages = {161--185}, doi = {10.1017/S0956792524000251}, url = {1903757}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Cambridge University Press}, keywords = {in-vitro tumour; biphasic mixture theory; hydraulic resistivity; weak solutions; fixed-point theory; 76txx; 76zxx}, abstract = {This paper is concerned with the development and analysis of a mathematical model that is motivated by interstitial hydrodynamics and tissue deformation mechanics (poro-elasto-hydrodynamics) within an in-vitro solid tumour. The classical mixture theory is adopted for mass and momentum balance equations for a two-phase system. A main contribution of this study is we treat the physiological transport parameter (i.e., hydraulic resistivity) as anisotropic and heterogeneous, thus the governing system is strongly coupled and non-linear. We derived a weak formulation and then formulated the equivalent fixed-point problem. This enabled us to use the Galerkin method, and the classical results on monotone operators combined with the well-known Schauder and Banach fixed-point theorems to prove the existence and uniqueness of results.}, issn = {0956-7925}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1903757/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @techreport{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_ahmadmuhammadovais_2025_4, title = {Non-Technical Debt in Agile Software Development : Insights from the NODLA Research Project (2021–2024)}, author = {Ahmad, Muhammad Ovais and Gustavsson, Tomas}, year = {2025}, doi = {10.59217/xkcw2955}, url = {1992997}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Karlstads universitet}, keywords = {software process improvement; technical debt management; quality assurance}, abstract = {Non-Technical Debt (NTD) is a common challenge in agile software development, manifesting in four critical forms:•Process Debt arises from inefficient or outdated workflows that hinder agility and adaptability. Examples include misaligned processes, poor synchronization across teams, and unclear role definitions, all of which can slow progress.•Social Debt stems from suboptimal team dynamics or organizational culture, such as poor communication, lack of trust, or fixed silos. These issues hinder collaboration, increase misunderstandings, and often result in costly rework.•People Debt refers to issues with people and their competence. It reflects challenges related to human resources and expertise, such as inadequate training, hiring delays, or overworked teams. This form of debt limits an organization’s ability to retain skilled, motivated personnel and meet increasing demands.•Organizational debt arises from outdated structures, policies, or practices that no longer align with the organization’s goals. Such rigidity limits innovation, hinders adaptability, and prevents the pursuit of operational excellence.The NODLA project11 (2021–2024), a collaboration between Karlstad University and four leading Swedish industrial partners, reveals how various debt types disrupt large-scale Agile Software Development (ASD) environments. Through extensive surveys, in-depth interviews, and statistical analyses involving a diverse group of software professionals, we identified key drivers of NTD and their impacts. Our findings emphasize:•Well-structured, highly cohesive teams learn faster, adapt more effectively,and innovate consistently.•Psychological safety, fostered by proactive leadership, is essential for innovation, experimentation, and keeping employees.•Inefficient processes and unclear roles contribute significantly to drops in job satisfaction, productivity, and team morale.•Social fragmentation, particularly in remote and hybrid settings, breeds rework, delays, and increased costs.•Neglected human resource needs, such as delayed hiring or insufficient training, limit an organization’s ability to meet growing demands.This white paper distils these insights into practical, evidence-based strategies, such as refining team composition, clarifying roles, fostering psychological safety, streamlining workflows, and embracing failure as a learning tool. By implementing these strategies, organizations can reduce NTD, reclaim agility, and unlock their teams’ full potential.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1992997/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_johanssonjohn_2025, title = {Non-technical debt in games development research}, author = {Johansson, John and Pettersson, John Sören}, year = {2025}, doi = {10.62036/ISD.2025.9}, url = {2026516}, language = {eng}, publisher = {University of Gdańsk, Poland; University of Belgrade, Serbia}, keywords = {non-technical debt; game development; software development; game development research}, abstract = {This paper examines how the emerging concept of non-technical debt (NTD), specifically Process, Social, and People Debt, can be utilised to understand and address recurring issues in game development. Drawing from Politowski et al.’s large-scale analysis of 200 game postmortems, we map the top ten industry challenges to NTD as described by Ahmed and Gustavsson. Politowski’s analysis showed that many issues, such as unclear vision, misaligned teams, and stress, stem from human and organisational decisions rather than technical limitations. While technical debt is well known, the growing recognition of NTD remains underexplored in game development. We argue that applying an NTD lens during development, rather than after the fact in a post-mortem, can help teams avoid costly issues, particularly in creative and high-pressure environments such as game production.} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_kruseljungdalhanders_2025, title = {Nordic teacher reflections on school governance during Covid-19}, author = {Kruse Ljungdalh, Anders and Arnason, Garðar Á and Blom, Thomas and Duek, Susanne and Gunnþórsdóttir, Hermína and Gustavsen, Ann Margareth and Lipponen, Silja S. and Slotte, Anna M.J.}, year = {2025}, journal = {Nordic Journal of Studies in Educational Policy}, doi = {10.1080/20020317.2025.2606797}, url = {2027796}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Taylor & Francis}, keywords = {covid-19 pandemic; institutional trust; nordic cultures of administration; school governance; teacher experiences}, abstract = {This article adds to the growing body of research on educational governance in times of crisis by examining primary and lower secondary teachers’ post-pandemic reflections across the five Nordic countries (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden). Unlike previous studies that focus on individual national responses or limited cross-country comparisons, this study offers an exploration of Nordic teachers’ experiences, emphasizing their reflections on trust, support, and uncertainty in relation to diverse government strategies and educational practices during the Covid-19 pandemic (2020–2022). Drawing on both survey data and qualitative insights, the article sheds light on teachers’ experiences of educational continuity and institutional support. The analysis is framed by the Nordic countries’ varied responses to the ‘wicked problem’ posed by children who, while typically exhibiting mild symptoms, represented a potential transmission risk due to high-density classroom environments. By highlighting how teachers in culturally and politically similar nations navigated a common crisis in distinct ways, the study offers a nuanced perspective that may inform future crisis-management strategies in education.}, issn = {2002-0317}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2027796/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_ebrahimijamalmohammad_2025, title = {Normal and shear delamination of paperboards}, author = {Ebrahimijamal, Mohammad and Biel, Anders and Tryding, John and Nygårds, Mikael}, year = {2025}, journal = {Nordic Pulp & Paper Research Journal}, volume = {40}, number = {3}, pages = {525--540}, doi = {10.1515/npprj-2025-0004}, url = {1987525}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Walter de Gruyter}, keywords = {paperboard; cohesive zone model; fracture mechanics; shear properties; out-of-plane properties}, abstract = {In packaging, the structural integrity of paperboard under complex stresses is essential.This study examines the delamination behavior of paperboard under normal andshear loading modes, which are the base for developing mixed-mode models. Four commercialpaperboard grades, sourced from fibers across three geographical regions, areinvestigated using Double Cantilever Beam (DCB) and Split Double Cantilever Beam(SDCB) tests, which are used to calibrate a cohesive zone model from the literature.This model introduces a shape parameter that governs the cohesive traction-separationrelationship, consistent across both normal and shear modes. Experimental findingssupport this approach, demonstrating that, while the shape parameter remains modeindependent,its numerical value varies uniquely for each paperboard quality.}, issn = {0283-2631}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1987525/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_flodnanne_2025, title = {Nurses' Self-Reported Professional Competence : A Cross-Sectional Study at a Regional Teaching Hospital in Sweden}, author = {Flodén, Anne and Lepp, Margret and Tilander, Per and Svensson, Ann and Nilsson, Jan}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of Clinical Nursing}, pages = {1--16}, doi = {10.1111/jocn.70057}, url = {1988645}, language = {eng}, publisher = {John Wiley & Sons}, keywords = {cross-sectional study; midwives; nurse professional competence; nurse professional competence scale—short form (npc-sf); occupational self-efficacy; occupational self-efficacy scale—short form (oss-sf); registered nurses; specialist nurses; the swedish enhanced competence development model (vkum)}, abstract = {Aim: To investigate and compare the self-assessed professional competence of registered nurses, specialist nurses and midwives at a regional teaching hospital in Sweden. Moreover, to explore associations between potential predictive background factors and self-assessed professional competence.Design: A cross-sectional study.Methods: Convenience sample of 615 nurses answered a questionnaire; sociodemographic data, 35-item Nurse Professional Competence Scale, Occupational Self-Efficacy Scale. Statistical analyses: Fisher's non-parametric permutation test, Kruskal–Wallis test, Mantel–Haenszel chi-square test, Spearman rank correlation test, calculating sum score. Multiple linear regressions and reliability testing with Cronbach's alpha.Results: Response rate, 58.7%; mean age, 44.7 years; work experience, 0.2 years to 45 years (mean 16.4 years); 83.4% women. 82.4% bachelor's degree; out of these, 34.3% with an additional master's degree. 17.6% nursing diploma without an academic degree. The highest mean scores for the NPC Scale were in Value-based nursing care, Medical and technical care. The lowest were in Care pedagogics and Development, leadership and organisation of nursing care. Total mean score 84.3, (79.3–90.0). Specialist nurses scored higher in all areas except Care pedagogics. Predictive factors indicated being a woman was positively associated with higher competence scores in all six areas, β coefficients 2.2–5.3 with p < 0.05. Longer nursing experience was positively associated with higher competence in Nursing care (β 0.17 per year, p = 0.01), Medical and technical care (β 0.14 per year, p = 0.01). The occupational self-efficacy scale was strongly positively associated with higher competence in all areas, β per scale step 0.42–0.63 with p < 0.0001. Nurses without academic degree had lower competence scores in several areas compared to bachelor's degree, β ranges from −3.47 to −2.31, p < 0.05.Conclusion: Utilising competence data, the Swedish Enhanced Competence Development Model (vKUM) can effectively support the planning and management of ongoing professional competence development.}, issn = {0962-1067}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1988645/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_unisbrian_2025, title = {Nursing curricula in Indonesia and Scandinavia : What can we learn from each other to strengthen nursing education}, author = {Unis, Brian and Kydland, Anne Grethe R. and Svärd, Johanna and Thoro, Birthe and Nais, Suwarni and Marianthi, Dewi and Grondahl, Vigdis Abrahamsen}, year = {2025}, journal = {Nurse Education Today}, volume = {149}, doi = {10.1016/j.nedt.2025.106657}, url = {1951652}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, keywords = {nursing education; nursing curriculum; learning outcomes}, abstract = {Background: Highly qualified nurses are fostered by high quality educational institutions. Nurses are trained all over the world. Both the duration and the content vary globally. Nursing may differ across national borders and continents, but will also have some common characteristics. The nursing profession is grounded in nursing education. It is important for nursing education to meet future challenges due to global changes, to create more sustainable nursing programs. The aim of this study was to shed light on differences and similarities in learning outcomes in selected Nordic and Indonesian nursing educations. Methods: The study design was qualitative using a qualitative inductive content analysis as described by Elo and Kynga<spacing diaeresis>s. The data used were the leaning outcomes from curricula for nursing education from two institutions in higher education in Norway, one in Sweden, one in Denmark, and three institutions in Aceh, Indonesia. Results: The results showed that "Professional approach and practice" was the main category of the nursing curricula and included three generic categories; Theory, Skills and Nursing Practice. There were both similarities and differences. Some differences between the Scandinavian institutions and the institutions from Aceh Indonesia were the focus on ethical and moral aspects. In Aceh Indonesia, learning outcomes for entrepreneurship are included, whereas some of the Scandinavian institutions use the term innovation. Conclusion: International collaboration in nursing can yield shared knowledge. A transcultural perspective can lead to the enhancement of quality of nursing education as different countries learn from each other.}, issn = {0260-6917}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1951652/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_nordaunetolemartin_2025_2, title = {Nursing practice in relation to older people’s fundamentals of care in nursing homes : An exploratory design}, author = {Nordaunet, Ole Martin and Gjevjon, E. R. and Aagaard, H. and Olsson, Cecilia and Borglin, G.}, year = {2025}, journal = {International Journal of Nursing Studies Advances}, volume = {8}, doi = {10.1016/j.ijnsa.2025.100346}, url = {1965084}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, keywords = {descriptive statistic; direct observations; multimethod; nurse; nursing homes; nursing process; registered nurses}, abstract = {Background: Nursing practice addressing the physical, psychosocial, and relational needs of older people – the three core dimensions of the fundamentals of care framework along with its overarching dimension, commitment to care – is a complex yet vital aspect of nurses’ scope of practice. However, it is underrepresented in the clinical context of facility-based care, such as nursing homes. Consequently, there is limited understanding of to what extent nurses engage in activities targeting older people’s fundamentals of care needs, the applicability of the framework in practice, and what acts as contextual modulators. Furthermore, contextual modulators of practice require greater attention, especially within increasingly complex healthcare systems, where nursing practice should be studied as a part of a larger system. Objective: To explore nursing practice, its contextual modulators, and the clinical decision-making processes, as aligned with the nursing process of nurses targeting older people’s fundamentals of care needs in nursing homes. Design: An exploratory study. Setting: Four nursing homes across three Norwegian municipalities. Methods: Structured direct observations were conducted. Thus, observations was supported by a protocol developed from established theoretical frameworks and concepts identified in the nursing literature as relevant to practice or as modulators of practice. Data analysis incorporated both textual and numerical analyses in a multimethod approach. Results: A total of 4351 framework activities were observed during 411 sessions (189 hours). On average, nurses engaged in 10.58 activities per observation, often addressing multiple dimensions of the framework simultaneously. Activities related to the dimension commitment to care were less frequently observed than those in the other three dimensions. We found that most observations showed nurses initiating care with activities targeting physical needs, which often expanded to include psychosocial and relational dimensions. Registered nurses primarily focused on the assessment phase of the nursing process. Nursing practice was found to be influenced by a lack of risk management, an unsupportive working environment, and unclear leadership and management of care. Conclusion and implications: This is one of the first studies exploring nursing practice targeting the fundamentals of care framework in this context. We have highlighted the intricate nature of nursing practice, its relationship with clinical decision-making processes, and the functional and performance levels of nursing activities. Contextual modulators were found to negatively influence nursing practice, suggesting the need for improved risk management, a supportive work environment, and clear nursing leadership.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1965084/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_jakobssonmartin_2025_2, title = {Nyhetsbevakning i samhällskunskap för demokratins överlevnad : teoretisk modellering av en relevant och konsistent planeringsmodell}, author = {Jakobsson, Martin and Olsson, Roger}, year = {2025}, url = {2041069}, language = {swe} } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_stensekearupgustav_2025_5, title = {Några tankar om processer, relationer och obestämbara rättskällor}, author = {Stenseke Arup, Gustav}, year = {2025}, pages = {289--296}, url = {1963019}, language = {swe}, publisher = {Iustus förlag}, abstract = {I det här bidraget delar jag några tankar om hur processfilosofiska och relationella idéer skulle kunna användas för att förstå den svenska rättskälleläran.1 Jag har inspirerats av Karl Dahlstrands analys av Herbert Hart och använder mig av ett avsnitt i hans avhandling, Kränkning och ersättning för att diskutera hur rättskällor kan förstås relationellt.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1963019/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_islammmmajedul_2025, title = {Occurrence of Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria in Urban Surface Water Sources in Bangladesh}, author = {Islam, M. M. Majedul and Islam, Atikul and Neela, Farzana Ashrafi and Hasanuzzaman, Abul Farah Md.}, year = {2025}, journal = {Current Microbiology}, volume = {82}, number = {2}, doi = {10.1007/s00284-025-04082-8}, url = {1938465}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Springer}, abstract = {Infections caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria (ARB) result in an estimated 1.27 million human deaths annually worldwide. Surface waters are impacted by anthropogenic factors, which contribute to the emergence and spread of ARB in the aquatic environment. While research on antibiotic resistance in surface waters has increased recently in developing nations, including Bangladesh, especially in aquaculture, such studies are still limited in Bangladesh compared to developed nations. In this study, bacteria strains isolated from three rivers and two lakes in Khulna city, Bangladesh were characterized for their antibiotic resistance using disk diffusion method. Of the 106 bacterial isolates from 180 surface water samples, the majority exhibited resistance to Ciprofloxacin (75.0-87.5%) and Ceftriaxone (65.6-78.1%), while resistance to Ampicillin was comparatively lower (9.4-18.8%). Notably, the prevalence of ARB was observed to be higher during the wet seasons compared to the dry seasons. The 16S rRNA gene analysis showed that Shigella flexneri was the most dominant (17.9%) bacterium among the ARB cultured from surface waters, followed by Escherichia fergusonii (12.5%), Proteus mirabilis (10.7%), and Enterobacter quasiroggenkampii (8.9%). At the genus level, Enterobacter (23.5%), Shigella (20.6%), and Escherichia spp. (14.7%) were the most abundant among the ARB in both river and lake samples. The findings of this study highlight the prevalence of antimicrobial resistance in surface water sources and suggest the need for enhanced monitoring and improved disposal practices to mitigate potential public health risks.}, issn = {0343-8651} } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_hbinettetobias_2025_3, title = {On Finding a Voice and Decolonising Oneself. Practices of Transnational Adoption}, author = {Hübinette, Tobias}, year = {2025}, pages = {27--45}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-031-80322-2_2}, url = {2025096}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Palgrave Macmillan}, abstract = {Sweden is the Western country in the world that has adopted most children from Europe’s former colonies per head since the 1950s. The hegemonic view of and discourse surrounding transnational adoption in Sweden has been highly celebratory and transnational adoption has been widely seen by Swedes not only as a reproduction method but also as a way to combat racism and to reconcile colonialism by forging family ties across national, cultural, religious, linguistic and not the least racial boundaries. Since the end of the 1990s, adoptees have themselves started to voice new perspectives on transnational adoption. From the 2010s and even more so in the 2020s, a growing number of adoptees in Sweden have formulated and expressed a critical view on this forced child migration. This process is, in this chapter, framed as a decolonial, conscious rising and self-educating process whereby the adoptees have supported one another to be able to unlearn the dominating celebratory discourse surrounding transnational adoption in Sweden and thereby together decolonise their minds with the aim of eventually decolonising the whole practice of transnational adoption itself.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2025096/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_sthlemil_2025, title = {On the Benefits of Predictable Traffic in Virtual Switches : A Case Study}, author = {Ståhl, Emil and Chiesa, Marco and Ferlin, Simone and Chaudron, Eelco}, year = {2025}, pages = {113--119}, doi = {10.1145/3744200.3744762}, url = {1993922}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)}, keywords = {case-studies; co-flow; control planes; data planes; data-plane; hardware solutions; open vswitch; packet processing; slow path; software-defined networkings; data handling}, abstract = {Software-Defined Networking (SDN) has increasingly shifted toward hardware solutions that accelerate packet processing within data planes. However, optimizing the interaction between the data plane and the control plane, commonly referred to as the slow path, remains a significant challenge since the control plane installs rules in the data plane reactively as new flows arrive, which requires time-consuming transitions to user space. In this paper, we demonstrate how to prevent a bottleneck in the slow path by investigating the impact of predicting flows and preemptively installing their rules in the data plane. Using a workload containing different levels of "coflows", our results demonstrate that this predictive approach varies with the flow rate of traffic traces. Notably, a system that could predict 25% of the traffic flows would decrease the average latency by up to approximately 24% and reduce CPU utilization by approximately 12%. }, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1993922/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_toetaniek_2025, title = {On the move : understanding passenger experience and journey integration in multimodal travel at Europe's airports}, author = {Toet, Aniek and van Kuijk, Jasper and Boersma, Klaas and Hiemstra-van Mastrigt, Suzanne}, year = {2025}, journal = {Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives}, volume = {34}, doi = {10.1016/j.trip.2025.101730}, url = {2021713}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, keywords = {multimodal; intermodal; passenger experience; travel; airports; service design}, abstract = {The rise of multimodal travel underscores the need to design a cohesive journey that considers the passenger experience from start to finish. Achieving this requires integrating diverse travel modes and coordinating infrastructure and mobility services, especially at major transport hubs. This research employs qualitative methods to study passengers' experiences in multimodal travel involving air transport in-depth. Using autoethnographic and interview methods, researchers and practitioners undertook a total of 26 multimodal journeys involving air transport at four European airport hubs to study the travel phases these journeys and factors influencing the experience. The findings indicate that multimodal journeys involving air transport differ significantly from traditional airto-air journeys. Multimodal passengers encounter friction as they must cross more system boundaries compared to single-mode travel, with each system governed by its own distinct rules and regulations. Consequently, multimodal journeys require different passenger flows, infrastructure, and services than air-to-air journeys. This research identified eight journey integration factors that impact the passenger experience of multimodal journeys involving air transport: (1) journey explanation and preparation, (2) personalized and pro-active assistance, (3) wayfinding, (4) proximity of modalities and facilities, (5) multimodal transfer services, (6) balanced transfer time, (7) waiting environments, and (8) in-travel comfort. Importantly, the passenger experience in multimodal journeys involving air transport is influenced by passengers' expectations and cannot be understood in isolated segments, as travel phases are interdependent. This highlights the importance of designing multimodal journeys involving air travel as cohesive units and emphasizes the crucial role of collaboration among actors across transport systems.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2021713/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_henrikssonandreas_2025, title = {Openness, Distrust, and the Making of Belonging. How Intimacy and Belonging are Intertwined in Interpretative Processes of Single Male Refugees from Syria}, author = {Henriksson, Andreas}, year = {2025}, journal = {NORA: Nordic Journal of Feminist and Gender Research}, doi = {10.1080/08038740.2025.2589822}, url = {2017931}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Taylor & Francis}, keywords = {intimacy; belonging; migration; masculinity; sweden}, abstract = {The article seeks to understand how intimacy and belonging can be intertwined in how migrant men understand their situations. It makes the case that while connected to identity categories like gender and sexuality, intertwining of intimacy and belonging go beyond such identities. The article works with an interactionist-interpretative framework. Exploring lengthy interviews with two Syrian single refugee men in Sweden, one gay- and one straight-identified, the article shows how intimacy is co-interpreted with belonging. One of the men embraces relational openness or being open to new intimate encounters and their implications. This is connected to his reinterpretation of Swedishness as open to himself. The other interviewee is sceptical of intimacy, in part because it can turn out to be feigned. This is expressed in a number of different ways, both towards potential partners and to the interviewee's host society. Conclusions draw these observations together to show how the interviewees can be read as two distinct ways in which to co-interpret intimacy and belonging.}, issn = {0803-8740}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2017931/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_lynchaj_2025, title = {Opportunities to better integrate inland fish and fisheries in multilateral environmental agreements}, author = {Lynch, A. J. and Hansen, Henry and VanWynen, C. M.}, year = {2025}, journal = {Environmental Science and Policy}, volume = {171}, doi = {10.1016/j.envsci.2025.104089}, url = {1987198}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, keywords = {aquatic; conservation; fish; freshwater; governance; wetland; biodiversity; cites; conservation management; conservation status; fishery management; governance approach}, abstract = {Inland fish and fisheries are globally important to environmental function and human services, yet their persistent lack of recognition in global agreements, especially multilateral environmental agreements (MEAs), may hinder progress towards biodiversity conservation and human well-being. The connection between inland fish, fisheries, and their ecosystems means that addressing the needs of fish directly offers opportunities to meet multiple global commitments and provide indicators of progress towards many global goals. In this perspective, we highlight opportunities to better integrate inland fish and fisheries into MEAs, specifically the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), Convention on Wetlands (commonly known as the Ramsar Convention), Convention on Conservation of Migratory Species (CMS), Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), and World Heritage Convention (WHC). Greater attention on inland fish and fisheries through MEAs could help ensure more holistic planning, investment, and conservation of these important fish and fisheries, their biodiversity, the essential resources they provision, and the environments they inhabit. }, issn = {1462-9011} } @mastersthesis{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_demissiebizunehminda_2025, title = {Optimal non-absolute domains and inequalities of Hardy operators}, author = {Demissie, Bizuneh Minda}, year = {2025}, doi = {10.59217/fvdl8416}, url = {1919283}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Karlstads universitet}, abstract = {The topics of this thesis are two-folded. The first part considers the derivation of exact norms of a class of general operators acting between weighted ℓ∞-spaces, with possibly different weights in the domain and codomain, or of their restrictions to subcones of nonnegative or nonnegative monotone sequences. The results are applied to calculating exact norms for Cesàro and Copson operators, Cesàro and Copson operators minus identity, or to two-operators inequalities on ℓ∞-spaces, with powerweights.In the second part, we characterize the optimal non-absolute domain for the Hardy averaging operator minus identity, in all Lebesgue spaces. We also addressed the same problem for the dual Hardy operator minus identity.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1919283/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_barzasorina_2025, title = {Optimal Non-absolute Domains for the Cesàro Operator Minus the Identity}, author = {Barza, Sorina and Soria, Javier}, year = {2025}, volume = {Part F50}, pages = {35--56}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-031-76793-7_2}, url = {1954596}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Birkhäuser Verlag}, abstract = {We characterize the optimal non-absolute domain for the Cesàro operator minus the identity (C−I), in the sequence space ℓp(ℕ), 1≤p≤∞, and compare the results obtained with the case of C, showing the different behavior in both cases. We also address this question for the Copson operator C∗ } } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_ebrahimijamalmohammad_2025_1, title = {Optimized Specimen for Paperboard Shear Delamination Testing}, author = {Ebrahimijamal, Mohammad and Biel, Anders and Tryding, J. and Nygards, M.}, year = {2025}, journal = {Experimental mechanics}, volume = {65}, number = {7}, pages = {1147--1165}, doi = {10.1007/s11340-025-01204-y}, url = {1977778}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Springer}, keywords = {paperboard; fracture mechanics; shear properties; cohesive zone model}, abstract = {BackgroundThe out-of-plane shear behavior of paperboards plays a critical role in converting processes such as creasing and folding. The recently proposed Split Double Cantilever Beam (SDCB) specimen has been used to characterize this behavior using a cohesive zone model, but its large size poses handling challenges.ObjectiveThis study aims to optimize the SDCB specimen configuration to improve manageability while maintaining the quality of experimental measurements.MethodsA design of experiments (DOE) approach and finite element analysis incorporating a mixed-mode interface model were used to analyze the influence of key specimen parameters. Shear reaction force and rotation relative to shear deformation were assessed to guide the optimization.ResultsA redesigned SDCB specimen was identified, achieving a 40% reduction in size and weight (retaining 60% of the original dimensions) without compromising the experimental quality. The optimized configuration maintained comparable measurement accuracy to the original design.ConclusionsThe proposed SDCB specimen redesign offers a more manageable experimental setup, enhancing usability in experimental studies while preserving the reliability of shear behavior characterization.}, issn = {0014-4851}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1977778/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_bonandercarl_2025_1, title = {Optimizing age-based targeting in ice cleat distribution programs for preventing winter fall injuries : a cost-effectiveness modeling study}, author = {Bonander, Carl and Gustavsson, Johanna and Strömberg, Ulf and Svensson, Mikael}, year = {2025}, journal = {Injury Epidemiology}, volume = {12}, number = {1}, doi = {10.1186/s40621-025-00637-2}, url = {2017943}, language = {eng}, publisher = {BioMed Central (BMC)}, keywords = {economic evaluation; injury prevention; targeted intervention; fall injuries; anti-slip devices; studded footwear}, abstract = {BackgroundFall injuries on ice and snow are a major public health problem in cold climates, placing a substantial seasonal burden on healthcare systems and affected individuals. To prevent such injuries, many Swedish municipalities have implemented programs that distribute ice cleats, typically restricted to adults aged >= 65. Evidence suggests these programs increase cleat use, reduce injuries, and are cost-effective. However, it remains unclear whether restricting distribution to older adults is more effective than broader or universal strategies. This study is the first to formally evaluate this question. MethodsWe developed a cohort simulation model combining elements of the local average treatment effects framework and the health belief model to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of alternative ice cleat distribution strategies across age thresholds. The model incorporates age-specific injury risks, compliance, costs, and quality-adjusted life year losses, using input from behavioral surveys, register data on ice-related fall injuries, and published literature. It is calibrated to outcomes from real-world distribution programs. Cost-effectiveness was assessed from a societal perspective, defining optimal thresholds as those maximizing net monetary benefit and acceptable thresholds as those with > 50% probability of being cost-effective compared to no distribution in probabilistic sensitivity analyses. ResultsOur primary analysis identified >= 55 years as the optimal eligibility threshold (acceptable range: 42-72). Sensitivity analyses indicated that universal distribution may be acceptable if cleats are purchased restrictively and targeted to non-users, but it is unlikely to be optimal. When assuming short-lived behavior change (<= 2 years) or valuing costs from a healthcare perspective only, no distribution was preferable. ConclusionAge-targeted ice cleat distribution appears more cost-effective than universal provision and preferable to no distribution, but current programs limited to older adults may be suboptimal. Extending eligibility to middle-aged adults could further improve cost-effectiveness from a societal perspective.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2017943/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_aoshimakoji_2025, title = {Optimizing Autonomous Wheel Loader Performance-An End-to-End Approach}, author = {Aoshima, Koji and Wadbro, Eddie and Servin, Martin}, year = {2025}, journal = {AUTOMATION}, volume = {6}, number = {3}, doi = {10.3390/automation6030031}, url = {2007509}, language = {eng}, publisher = {MDPI}, keywords = {wheel loader; automation; optimization; look-ahead tree search; world model; deep learning}, abstract = {Wheel loaders in mines and construction sites repeatedly load soil from a pile to load receivers. Automating this task presents a challenging planning problem since each loading's performance depends on the pile state, which depends on previous loadings. We investigate an end-to-end optimization approach considering future loading outcomes and transportation costs between the pile and load receivers. To predict the evolution of the pile state and the loading performance, we use world models that leverage deep neural networks trained on numerous simulated loading cycles. A look-ahead tree search optimizes the sequence of loading actions by evaluating the performance of thousands of action candidates, which expand into subsequent action candidates under the predicted pile states recursively. Test results demonstrate that, over a horizon of 15 sequential loadings, the look-ahead tree search is 6% more efficient than a greedy strategy, which always selects the action that maximizes the current single loading performance, and 14% more efficient than using a fixed loading controller optimized for the nominal case.}, issn = {2673-4052}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2007509/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_alijameel_2025, title = {Optimizing Energy Consumption in NB-IoT Networks through Enhanced Cell Selection and Reselection Strategy}, author = {Ali, Jameel and Abbas, Muhammad Tahir and Caso, Giuseppe and Al-Selwi, Anas and Grinnemo, Karl-Johan and Michelinakis, Foivos}, year = {2025}, pages = {222--228}, doi = {10.1109/WoWMoM65615.2025.00048}, url = {1954035}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)}, keywords = {nb-iot; energy consumption; random access; cell selection and reselection}, abstract = {Cellular Internet of Things (IoT) offers extensive connectivity today and is poised for further growth in the 5G era, especially after the upcoming sunsetting of 2G and 3G networks. It facilitates crucial IoT applications, such as smart metering to reduce energy consumption, smart logistics to enhance distribution efficiency, and smart environmental monitoring to address urban pollution. To support this expansion, leading mobile operators, global vendors, and developers are deploying NB-IoT networks as part of their long-term 5G IoT strategies. A key goal of NB-IoT is to optimize the battery life of IoT devices. While NB-IoT includes several power-saving features, the cell selection and re-selection processes result in significant energy consumption. We conducted a measurement campaign across three locations in two countries, Norway and Sweden, to investigate this issue based on an NB-IoT commercial network. Our findings reveal that cell re-selection frequently occurs even when the IoT device is stationary. Additionally, the reliance on Reference Signal Received Power (RSRP) for cell selection often leads to oscillations between the nearby cells or prolonged attach procedure. To address this challenge, we propose a cell reselection framework that considers RSRP while also considering historical information on transmission reliability. Evaluations of our proposed framework demonstrate energy savings of over 50% compared to legacy RSRP-based cell selection methods.} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_johanssoncharlotte_2025, title = {Oral health and oral health needs among patients with serious mental illness : reflections and experiences of psychiatric staff in Sweden}, author = {Johansson, Charlotte and Beckman, Linda and Rystedt, Ingrid and André Kramer, Ann-Catrin and Lindmark, Ulrika}, year = {2025}, journal = {BMC Psychology}, volume = {13}, number = {1}, doi = {10.1186/s40359-025-02780-3}, url = {1959294}, language = {eng}, publisher = {BioMed Central (BMC)}, keywords = {dental health; integrated care; health promotion; mental health; comorbidity; qualitative research}, abstract = {Background Due to organizational structures, there is a gap between psychiatric and dental care services that limits collaboration and knowledge sharing, and this can have a negative impact on patients’ oral health or general health and vice versa. To facilitate the integration between dentistry and psychiatry, more insight and knowledge is needed on psychiatric staffs’ work with patients’ oral health. Therefore, the aim of this study was to explore the experiences of psychiatric staff regarding patients’ oral health and meeting their oral health needs. Methods Using a semi‑structured guide, staff (n = 13) in Swedish psychiatric and forensic settings and in municipal housing support services were interviewed about their experiences with patient oral health. The interviews took place between April 2022 and June 2023. The data were analysed with inductive qualitative content analysis. Results This study identified challenges such as organizational issues, complex administrations, and a lack of tools for integrating oral health into psychiatric care. The patients perceived to face daily health‑related challenges, and the informants identified opportunities to include oral health into tools for health promotion and the facilitation of healthy lifestyle changes. Conclusion Psychiatric staff possess central knowledge and insight into the life situations of patients with severe mental illness, and psychiatric staff consider dental staff to be key partners. Collaboration between psychiatric and dental staff is essential for developing strategies to integrate oral health perspectives into current screening and psychopedagogical models and practices.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1959294/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_snogrenmaria_2025, title = {Oral healthcare for older adults in Swedish municipal healthcare-a qualitative study of healthcare professionals' experiences}, author = {Snogren, Maria and Ek, Kristina and Lindmark, Ulrika and Browall, Maria and Eriksson, Irene}, year = {2025}, journal = {BMC Geriatrics}, volume = {25}, number = {1}, doi = {10.1186/s12877-025-05764-5}, url = {1951621}, language = {eng}, publisher = {BioMed Central (BMC)}, keywords = {fundamentals of care; healthcare professionals; municipal healthcare; oral healthcare}, abstract = {Introduction Oral health is multi-faceted and influences a person’s daily life, and numerous potential barriers andfactors can challenge and pose barriers to good oral health. Shortages of healthcare professionals or incorrect carepractices can be barriers to performing good oral healthcare. A knowledge gap has been identified in qualitativeresearch on description of healthcare professionals’ experiences of oral healthcare among older adults in municipalhealthcare.Aim To describe healthcare professionals’ experiences of oral healthcare among older adults in Swedish municipalhealthcare.Design and methods The study employed a qualitative design guided by a secondary qualitative analysis methodcomprising inductive qualitative content analysis. Data were collected through semi-structured individual interviewswith healthcare professionals.Results Good relationships and mutual trust create the conditions for delivering good oral healthcare. Knowledgeprovides confidence and trust in performing oral healthcare, experiences and strategies influence the individualadaptation of oral healthcare, and priorities and collaboration influence oral healthcare provision.Conclusion and implications The performance of oral healthcare is complex and cannot be achieved withoutestablishing a relationship with the older adult who needs care. Oral healthcare includes prerequisites such asroutines, sufficient time, work-time planning, and collaboration between healthcare professionals. Registered nursespositively experience opportunities to collaborate with other healthcare professionals regarding oral healthcare andare seen as leaders in the Fundamentals of Care and are sharing good examples of oral healthcare in palliative care}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1951621/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_chenqiaonan_2025_1, title = {Organic Solar Cells with 20.12% Efficiency Enabled by Monosubstituted Carbazole-Based Self-Assembled Monolayers}, author = {Chen, Qiaonan and Wu, Jingnan and Gumbo, Maureen and Franco, Leandro R. and Sun, Kangbo and Zeng, Lunjie and Liu, Xianjie and Wang, Yufei and Yu, Donghong and Öhrström, Lars R. and Ozório, Mailde S. and Holmes, Alexandre and Araujo, Moyses and Olsson, Eva and Fahlman, M. and Yang, Renqiang and Wang, Ergang}, year = {2025}, journal = {ACS Energy Letters}, volume = {10}, pages = {5584--5595}, doi = {10.1021/acsenergylett.5c02585}, url = {2014708}, language = {eng}, publisher = {American Chemical Society (ACS)}, keywords = {chlorine compounds; efficiency; indium compounds; nanostructured materials; photovoltaic effects; photovoltaics; scanning electron microscopy; self assembled monolayers; solar cells; transmission electron microscopy; american chemical society; device performance; fluorine substitution; hole transport layers; interfacial structures; organic photovoltaics; organics; structure performance; substituent effect; surface coverages; tin oxides}, abstract = {Carbazole-derived self-assembled monolayer (SAM) materials as hole transport layers are widely used in organic photovoltaics, yet the role of subtle substituent effects on interfacial structure and device performance remains underexplored. Here, we systematically investigate monosubstituted carbazole SAMs (1X-2PACz, X = F, Cl, Br, I, CF<inf>3</inf>) on indium tin oxide (ITO) and their device performance. Fluorine substitution achieves the highest surface coverage but poor interfacial order, while bulky 1CF<inf>3</inf>-2PACz introduces interfacial disorder. In contrast, Cl-, Br-, and I-substituted SAMs exhibit favorable packing and work-function alignment, enabling efficiencies of up to 19.03% in PM6:L8-BO and 20.12% in D18:L8-BO based solar cells. Crucially, cross-sectional scanning transmission electron microscopy provides the first direct visualization of the nonideal SAM morphologies on ITO, revealing molecular aggregates in ITO valleys, mono- or multilayers on flat regions, and incomplete surface coverage. These findings establish how substituents and processing critically govern interfacial packing and photovoltaic efficiency, guiding SAM-based interfacial design. }, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2014708/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_lundetorodd_2025_5, title = {Organiserande syften : en didaktisk modell för att kollegialt utveckla no-undervisning i årskurs 1-6.}, author = {Lunde, Torodd and Hägglund, Anna-Pia}, year = {2025}, url = {1972638}, language = {swe}, abstract = {Organiserande syften är en didaktisk modell som fått stor spridning inom no-undervisning. Modellen ger stöd för tänka kring hur man kan skapa meningsfulla syften för eleverna. Dessutom för att organisera innehållet på sätt som skapar progression från elevernas utgångsläge till det tänkta naturvetenskapliga lärandet. Modellen kan användas för att kollegialt planera, genomföra och utvärdera undervisning och därmed bidra till systematisk undervisningsutveckling. Vi kommer i denna diskussionsföreläsning presentera organiserande syften och ge konkreta exempel på hur den kan användas för systematisk undervisningsutveckling med fokus på centralt innehåll i F-3 och 4-6. Vi kommer ge konkreta exempel på hur modellen kan användas som stöd för att undervisa det centrala innehållet i ljus av de långsiktiga målen och visa planerings-, observations- och dokumentationsverktyg som kan användas för att arbeta kollegialt och systematisk över tid med att samplanera och utveckla no-undervisning.} } @mastersthesis{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_millmarksuzanne_2025_1, title = {Out of sight, out of mind : Inclusion of employees with invisible disabilities}, author = {Millmark, Suzanne}, year = {2025}, doi = {10.59217/jaev5920}, url = {1973670}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Karlstads universitet}, keywords = {ideal worker norms; inclusion; invisible disabilities; organisation; working from home}, abstract = {The phrase “Out of sight, out mind” highlights organisational unawareness of the challenges faced by employees with invisible disabilities, who often choose not to disclose their condition and instead rely on individual coping mechanisms. Practices that often are unknown to coworkers, managers and human resource officers. This licentiate thesis explores the complexity of inclusion, stigma and disclosure, focusing on the factors that facilitate and hinder the inclusion of employees with invisible disabilities when working from home. It explores perspectives from employees, managers and human resource officers in the Swedish public sector. The study provides empirical findings based on multiple qualitative methods to explore the challenges and enablers of inclusion efforts, particularly in the post Covid context. The results are presented in two scientific research papers, highlighting the impact of stigma and negative assumptions about disabilities, the importance of disability awareness and creating an inclusive and open work culture throughout the organisation. Additionally, the findings show that ideal worker norms affect women with invisible disabilities in overcompensating and coping on an individual level, rather than asking for support from the organisation. This study contributes to the understanding of complexities of inclusion and disclosure, and how organisations can create a more inclusive and supportive work environment for employees with invisible disabilities. ;The aim of this thesis is to deepen the understanding of challenges and opportunities for the inclusion of employees with invisible disabilities when working from home, drawing insights from employees, managers and human resource officers. The study provides empirical findings from the Swedish public sector, employing multiple qualitative methods to explore the challenges and opportunities of inclusion efforts, particularly in the new ways of working. These methods include a critical case study with photo-elicitation interviews, semi-structured interviews, a diary and a document analysis (paper I). The second paper comprises semi-structured interviews with human resource officers. The findings from the two research papers highlight the impact of stigma and negative assumptions about disabilities, the importance of disability awareness and creating an inclusive and permissive work culture throughout the organisation. When managers and human resource officers are unaware of ongoing challenges, employees who need support and accommodation do not receive them. Additionally, the findings reveal that ideal worker norms compel women with invisible disabilities to overcompensate and cope individually rather than seek organisational support. Therefore, ableism and gendered norms need to be addressed and questioned on an organisational level to make inclusive efforts. When working from home, employees can manage their well-being, work productively without sensory disruptions and easier live up to ideal worker norms. Further, when working from home, emotional labour is less pronounced for employees with invisible disabilities compared to when they are in an office environment. Finally, the sense of inclusion in this study is closely tied to productivity, influenced by New Public Management principles. Employees reported that they are judged based on their output, and when delivering productivity, they feel valued and included. This study contributes to the understanding of complexities of inclusion and disclosure from an individual and organisational level and offers insights into creating a more inclusive and supportive work environment for employees with invisible disabilities.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1973670/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_carlmanpeter_2025_3, title = {Outdoor excursions in Swedish school-age educare centres}, author = {Carlman, Peter and Hjalmarsson, Maria and Ljung Egeland, Birgitta}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning}, volume = {25}, number = {3}, pages = {597--610}, doi = {10.1080/14729679.2024.2324796}, url = {1846807}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Taylor & Francis}, keywords = {human practising; extended education; leisure}, abstract = {Societal changes during the last few decades have given rise to the expansion of extended systems in nations across the world. Despite differences regarding age groups and relations to compulsory school, the task of extended education is primarily to provide participants with possibilities to learn general or specific content and foster their' socioemotional and academic development and learning. In Sweden, the great majority of the younger pupils attend extended education in terms of the school-age educare centres (SAEC), where they meet teaching connected to four different central content defined in the curricula, of which one relates to games, physical activities and outdoor excursions. This study aims to explore and understand how outdoor excursions in school-age educare can be understood in terms of human practising. Based on observations and the philosophy of human practising four themes are discussed: meaningful challenges, content to learn, standards of excellence and time.}, issn = {1472-9679}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1846807/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @mastersthesis{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_ebrahimijamalmohammad_2025_2, title = {Out-of-plane properties of paperboards : A focus on the material modeling of delamination in paperboards}, author = {Ebrahimijamal, Mohammad}, year = {2025}, doi = {10.59217/rxgf1981}, url = {1987544}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Karlstads universitet}, keywords = {paperboard delamination; split double cantilever beam (sdcb); cohesive zone modeling; fracture mechanics; experimental characterization; papperskartongsdelaminering; kohesiv zonmodellering; brottmekanik; experimentell karakterisering}, abstract = {This work advances the experimental and theoretical understanding of paperboard delamination through two interconnected study phases focusing on experimental work using the Split Double Cantilever Beam (SDCB) test method and cohesive zone modeling. Accurate characterization of paperboards paperboards is crucial in order to understand and simulate the converting process i.e. the creasing and folding process.The initial phase optimized the SDCB specimen configuration to overcome practical limitations of its original design. A systematic Design of Experiments (DOE), supported by Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and experimental validation, led to an optimal design. This design maintains measurement accuracy while ensuring proper Fracture Process Zone (FPZ) development and preventing abrupt crack growth. The optimized SDCB notably reduces specimen weight and length by approximately 40%, enabling single-operator testing.The second phase utilized the Double Cantilever Beam (DCB) and the optimized SDCB in order to characterize four commercial paperboard grades under normal and shear loading. This study extended the CZM framework by demonstrating:Mode-independent shape parameters (cnormal ≈ cshear) across diverse paperboard compositions and layer structures.Near-symmetry between shear and normal cohesive parameters, confirmed byout-of-plane strength-to-length ratios.Consistent predictive performance of the CZM across all four paperboard grades, affirming its reliability.A unified CZM framework that significantly reduces the number of required calibration parameters by leveraging mode-invariant shape parameters and validated near-symmetry.Model validation showed strong agreement with experimental data when accounting for the normalization approach.;Detta arbete fördjupar den experimentella och teoretiska förståelsen av delaminering i kartong genom två närliggande studier som fokuserar på experiment med provstaven Split Double Cantilever Beam (SDCB). Detta experiment karakteriserar kartongens egenskaper vid skjuvning ut ur planet. Egenskaperna för skjuvning ut ur planet är avgörande för att förstå och simulera konverteringsprocessen, dvs. bignings- och vikningsprocessen. Det experimentella resultatet är lätt att implementera i Finita Elementanalys (FEA) med hjälp av Cohesive Zone Models (CZM). Exakta simuleringar är viktiga för att designa förpackningar.Den första studien optimerade SDCB-provkroppens gometri. En systematisk Design av Experiment (DOE), understödd av Finitelementanalys (FEA) och experimentell validering, ledde till en ny gometri. Denna design bibehåller mätnoggrannheten samtidigt som den säkerställer korrekt utveckling av sprickprocesszonen (FPZ) och förhindrar abrupt spricktillväxt. Den optimerade SDCB-metoden minskar provkroppens vikt och längd med cirka 40%, vilket möjliggör testning av en enda operatör.Den andra studien använde double cantilever beam (DCB) och den optimerade SDCB-provstaven för att att karakterisera fyra nya kommersiella papperskartongkvaliteter under normal- och skjuvbelastning. Denna studie utökade CZM-ramverket genom att visa:Modoberoende formparametrar (cnormal ≈ cshear) över olika papperskartongsammansättningar och lagerstrukturer.Nära symmetri mellan kohesiva parametrar för skjuvning och normalbelastning, bekräftat av kvoten mellan brotthållfasthet och längd utanför planet.Konsekvent prediktionsförmåga hos CZM för alla fyra undersökta papperskartongkvaliteter, vilket bekräftar dess tillförlitlighet.Ett enhetligt ramverk för CZM som minskar antalet nödvändiga kalibreringsparametrar genom att utnyttja mode-invarianta formparametrar och validerad nästan-symmetri.Modellvalideringen visade stark överensstämmelse med experimentella data vid hänsynstagande till normaliseringsmetoden.;This thesis advances the experimental and theoretical understanding of paperboard delamination, a critical factor for optimizing industrial converting processes like creasing and folding.This work is divided into two phases. The first phase focused on optimizing the Split Double Cantilever Beam (SDCB) test method, which is used to study delamination in the shear direction. Using a systematic approach of Finite Element Analysis and experimental validation, a new specimen design was developed to make this testing more efficient.Building on this, the second phase utilized the optimized SDCB and the traditional Double Cantilever Beam (DCB) test for the normal direction to develop a unified Cohesive Zone Model (CZM) framework. The resulting CZM is a robust and streamlined tool for predicting paperboard fracture under both shear and normal loading conditions, thereby improving product durability.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1987544/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_wujingnan_2025, title = {Over 18% Efficiency from Halogen-Free Solvent-Processed Polymer Solar Cells Enabled by Asymmetric Small Molecule Acceptors with Fluoro-Thienyl Extended Terminal}, author = {Wu, Jingnan and Sun, Fengbo and Xia, Xinxin and Franco, Leandro R. and Chen, Qiaonan and Fu, Yuang and Ribeiro, Rafael B. and Lu, Xinhui and Araujo, Moyses and Wang, Xunchang and Yang, Renqiang and Guo, Xia and Yu, Donghong and Zhang, Maojie and Wang, Ergang}, year = {2025}, journal = {Advanced Functional Materials}, doi = {10.1002/adfm.202423137}, url = {1938501}, language = {eng}, publisher = {John Wiley & Sons}, keywords = {molecular conformation; non-fullerene acceptor; non-halogen solvent; polymer solar cell; power conversion efficiency}, abstract = {The potential impact of end-group (EG) in non-fullerene acceptor (NFA) on enabling green solvent-processable polymer solar cells (PSCs) remains underexplored, offering opportunities for advancements in environmentally friendly PSC development. Herein, the EG of 1 ',1 '-dicyanomethylene-4-fluoro-5-thienyl-3-indanone (IC-FT) is developed by modifying the state-of-the-art of Y6 derivative NFA, BTP-4F, resulting in two novel NFAs, namely BTP-FT and BTP-2FT. Distinctively, this study reveals that it is the noncovalent F<middle dot><middle dot><middle dot>S interaction, other than the commonly believed strong hydrogen bonding of F<middle dot><middle dot><middle dot>H that plays a key role in determining the final molecular conformation, as confirmed by means of 2D NMR study and Gibbs free energy calculations. The asymmetric BTP-FT possesses an upshifted lowest unoccupied molecular orbital level and enhances solubility in toluene. Consequently, it can mitigate phase separation, promote the formation of nanofibrillar morphology, facilitate exciton dissociation, and ultimately enhance the performance of the PSCs, achieving a high open circuit voltage of 0.900 V and a power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 17.56%. Furthermore, the ternary blend PM6:BTP-FT:BTP-4F achieves an enhance PCE of 18.39% in devices processed from toluene. This study offers a novel perspective on NFA design for high-efficiency and eco-friendly processable PSCs by enriching the array of electron-withdrawing EGs on NFA molecules.}, issn = {1616-301X}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1938501/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_iqbalmuhammadshahid_2025, title = {P4-QUPF : A P4-Based QoS Framework for 5G-UPF}, author = {Iqbal, Muhammad Shahid and Elangovan, Muthuraman and Chen, Chien and Chen, Jyhcheng Cheng}, year = {2025}, journal = {International Journal of Network Management}, volume = {35}, number = {6}, doi = {10.1002/nem.70028}, url = {2010874}, language = {eng}, publisher = {John Wiley & Sons}, keywords = {bandwidth; computer hardware; data handling; linux; network architecture; wireless networks; 5g core; 5g qos; data packet; data planes; data-plane; free5gc; programmable hardware; user data; user plane function; user planes; 5g mobile communication systems; application programs}, abstract = {The demands of today’s 5G mobile network, especially low latency and high bandwidth, are a big challenge for the 5G Core (5GC) provider. The most critical user data packet handler in the 5GC network function (NF) is the user plane function (UPF), which is responsible for moving data from the user equipment to the destination data network, and vice versa. Existing work mainly focuses on implementing UPF using the key technologies of high-speed data processing. In this paper, with a mobile core provider called free5GC for a stand-alone (SA) 5G network, we share our experience with the implementation of UPF by using a programmable hardware appliance, which can offer more Tbps compared with the implementation of software UPF that can offer only a few hundred Gbps. For that, we demonstrate how to build up a more flexible architecture of UPF by using the software-defined networking (SDN) concept due to the opacity of protocol specification. We split the UPF control signal implementation into a software application and user data packet processing into a programmable hardware appliance. We also show how to integrate a number of current UPF data plane free5GC implementations, such as Data Plane Development Kit (DPDK), Linux kernel module, and SmartNIC. Furthermore, we analyze and make use of microservices to support the specific features of the UPF data plane that cannot be implemented in a programmable hardware appliance. We tested our free5GC mobile network and the new UPF design architecture that can run on a real programmable hardware appliance from Accton CSP-7551. The evaluation results show that our programmable user plane can reach the line rate. }, issn = {1055-7148}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2010874/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_overencarolinekreppen_2025, title = {Pain Management in People With Dementia Living in Nursing Homes : A Focused Ethnographic Study}, author = {Overen, Caroline Kreppen and Eriksen, Siren and Larsson, Maria and Hillestad, Adelheid Hummelvoll}, year = {2025}, journal = {Dementia}, doi = {10.1177/14713012251358003}, url = {1983501}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Sage Publications}, keywords = {dementia; nursing home; palliative care; pain management; pain assessment; person-centred care}, abstract = {The literature on pain management for people with dementia in nursing homes places significant emphasis on the limitations dementia imposes on their ability to describe and express their pain. Little is known about how healthcare personnel can support and use the individual resources people with dementia have in pain management. Thus, this study aimed to explore pain management in people with dementia in nursing homes, focusing on the resources people with dementia have and how healthcare personnel can support and integrate these resources into their clinical practice. We applied an exploratory design with a focused ethnographic approach and collected data through participatory observations and field conversations, as well as notes from residents' medical charts. The study setting was a nursing home unit specializing in dementia care in a larger city in Norway. The study included residents with moderate- to severe stage dementia (n = 18) and nurses caring for them (n = 12). The data were analysed in line with qualitative content analysis. The analysis identified two categories: (a) Residents' pain narratives and (b) Nurses' interpretation and support. Within each category, several subcategories were identified. The categories are linked together in one overarching, latent theme describing how people with dementia express themselves in the moment and nurses integrate these moments into a coherent whole. Findings also indicate that people with dementia have individual resources and strengths that are important for pain management. With support from healthcare personnel, they can be active participants in pain management processes, in accordance with their individual abilities.}, issn = {1471-3012}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1983501/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_stenbergleif_2025, title = {Pakistan’s hidden football history : Capital, women and challenging social norms}, author = {Stenberg, Leif}, year = {2025}, pages = {91--110}, url = {1983666}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Edinburgh University Press}, keywords = {pakistan; social norm; sports} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_snnerbornole_2025_1, title = {Parallel transport in rotating frames and projective holonomic quantum computation}, author = {Sönnerborn, Ole}, year = {2025}, journal = {Physical Review A: covering atomic, molecular, and optical physics and quantum information}, volume = {111}, number = {5}, doi = {10.1103/physreva.111.052429}, url = {1958941}, language = {eng}, publisher = {American Physical Society}, keywords = {holonomic quantum computation; parallel transport; holonomic gate; nonabelian geometric phase; isoholonomic inequality; isoholonomic problem; quantum speed limit}, abstract = {Nonadiabatic holonomic quantum computation is a promising approach for implementing quantum gates that offers both efficiency and robustness against certain types of errors. A key element of this approach is a geometric constraint known as the parallel transport condition. According to the principle of covariance, this condition must be appropriately modified when changing reference frames. In this paper, we detail how to adjust the parallel transport condition when transitioning from the laboratory frame to a rotating reference frame. Furthermore, building on gauge invariance considerations, we develop a framework for nonadiabatic holonomic quantum computation with projective gates. The parallel transport condition of this framework effectively addresses the problem of global dynamical phases inherent in conventional nonadiabatic holonomic quantum computation. We extend the isoholonomic inequality, which provides a fundamental bound on the efficiency of protocols used to implement holonomic quantum gates, to encompass projective quantum gates. We also determine a minimum execution time for projective holonomic quantum gates and show that this time can be attained when the codimension of the computational space is sufficiently large.}, issn = {2469-9926}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1958941/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_rocksebastianl_2025_4, title = {Parasitic mussels induce upstream movement in their fish hosts : early evidence of extended phenotype}, author = {Rock, Sebastian L. and Nilsson, P. Anders and Watz, Johan and Calles, Olle and Österling, Martin}, year = {2025}, journal = {Behavioral Ecology}, volume = {36}, number = {4}, doi = {10.1093/beheco/araf043}, url = {1986994}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Oxford University Press}, keywords = {behavior; conservation; host manipulation; margaritifera margaritifera; salmo trutta; salmonidae; unionida}, abstract = {Parasites often have a large impact on their hosts and can alter host phenotype to increase their own fitness, a phenomenon known as extended phenotype. Studies demonstrating extended phenotype for non-trophically transmitted parasites are scarce. Unionid mussels have a parasitic life stage adapted to parasitize fish which can affect host behavior, habitat use and growth rates, raising the question if parasitic freshwater mussels can also manipulate their host fish to compensate for downstream dispersal and to reach habitats favorable for newly excysted juvenile mussels. Wild-caught, parasite-na & iuml;ve juvenile brown trout (Salmo trutta) were PIT-tagged, and half of the individuals were infested with parasitic larvae from the freshwater pearl mussel (Margaritifera margaritifera), all individuals were then returned to their home stream. During the following year, trout were tracked to investigate movement and habitat use, and also periodically recaptured to measure growth and body condition factor. The infested trout showed significantly higher upstream movement than non-infested trout and were more often recaptured in stream sections with slow-moving shallow water, particularly during the parasite excystment period (270 d post infestation). These data suggest that the juvenile mussels were successfully transported an average of 170 m upstream from the host trout release points to stream sections favorable for adult mussels. Infested trout survived as well as the non-infested, but had a significantly lower specific growth rate than non-infested trout. These results indicate a first example of extended phenotype in unionid mussels and highlight the importance of understanding glochidia-induced changes to host fish behavioral ecology. Parasites often manipulate host behavior to increase their reproductive success, but studies on this phenomenon typically focus on parasites which lead to the eventual death of their host, an effect that parasitic freshwater mussels generally do not have. Here, we show that parasitic freshwater mussel larvae manipulate host fish into swimming further upriver to habitats well suited for the next stage of their lifecycle.}, issn = {1045-2249}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1986994/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_ringnranders_2025, title = {Parents' and nurses' experiences when children undergo limb lengthening treatment}, author = {Ringnér, Anders and Ljung, Malin and Rullander, Anna-Clara}, year = {2025}, journal = {International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing}, volume = {57}, doi = {10.1016/j.ijotn.2025.101176}, url = {1960634}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, issn = {1878-1241}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1960634/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_myrtveitstensrudlinn_2025, title = {Partner responses to pain among male partners of women with provoked vestibulodynia-a cross-sectional study}, author = {Myrtveit-Stensrud, Linn and Ekholm, Elin and Flink, Ida K. and ter Kuile, Moniek and Engman, Linnea and Suvaal, Isabelle and Groven, Karen Synne and Reme, Silje Endresen}, year = {2025}, journal = {Pain Reports}, volume = {10}, number = {2}, doi = {10.1097/PR9.0000000000001265}, url = {1959811}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Lippincott Williams & Wilkins}, keywords = {vulvodynia; pvd; vulvovaginal pain; genito-pelvic pain; chronic pain; male partners; heterosexual couples; cross-sectional study; partner responses}, abstract = {Introduction:Provoked vestibulodynia (PVD) is a prevalent persistent pain disorder, localized to the vulva, not only affecting the sexual health of women suffering from it but also of their partners. Partner's behavioral response to the pain has implications for the affected woman's pain and sexual function, as well as the relational dynamics of the couple.Objectives:The main aim of this study was to explore facilitative, solicitous, and negative male partner responses to women with PVD and their links to demographic and psychosexual characteristics. Further, we investigated the discrepancies in psychosexual health between currently sexually active and inactive participants, as well as levels of anxiety and depressive symptoms within our sample of male partners (N = 127).Methods:Cross-sectional associations were examined using bivariate correlations. Differences in psychosexual health between the two sub-samples were examined using Mann-Whitney U test.Objectives:The main aim of this study was to explore facilitative, solicitous, and negative male partner responses to women with PVD and their links to demographic and psychosexual characteristics. Further, we investigated the discrepancies in psychosexual health between currently sexually active and inactive participants, as well as levels of anxiety and depressive symptoms within our sample of male partners (N = 127).Methods:Cross-sectional associations were examined using bivariate correlations. Differences in psychosexual health between the two sub-samples were examined using Mann-Whitney U test.Objectives:The main aim of this study was to explore facilitative, solicitous, and negative male partner responses to women with PVD and their links to demographic and psychosexual characteristics. Further, we investigated the discrepancies in psychosexual health between currently sexually active and inactive participants, as well as levels of anxiety and depressive symptoms within our sample of male partners (N = 127).Methods:Cross-sectional associations were examined using bivariate correlations. Differences in psychosexual health between the two sub-samples were examined using Mann-Whitney U test.Results:Our results showed that facilitative partner responses were significantly associated with higher relationship and sexual satisfaction, as well as with lower sexual distress and more approach goals. Negative partner responses were significantly associated with higher sexual distress, as well as with lower relationship and sexual satisfaction. Negative partner responses were the only responses significantly associated with the men's anxiety and depression, which suggests that mental health plays a role in partners' management of vulvodynia. In our sample, 10.2% scored above cut-off for clinical levels of depressive symptoms and 8.7% for anxiety, similar to a Swedish community sample.Conclusion:Partner responses were associated with psychosexual health. In our sample, male partners of women with PVD did not have more anxiety or depression than other men of the same age in the general population.Results:Our results showed that facilitative partner responses were significantly associated with higher relationship and sexual satisfaction, as well as with lower sexual distress and more approach goals. Negative partner responses were significantly associated with higher sexual distress, as well as with lower relationship and sexual satisfaction. Negative partner responses were the only responses significantly associated with the men's anxiety and depression, which suggests that mental health plays a role in partners' management of vulvodynia. In our sample, 10.2% scored above cut-off for clinical levels of depressive symptoms and 8.7% for anxiety, similar to a Swedish community sample.Conclusion:Partner responses were associated with psychosexual health. In our sample, male partners of women with PVD did not have more anxiety or depression than other men of the same age in the general population.Results:Our results showed that facilitative partner responses were significantly associated with higher relationship and sexual satisfaction, as well as with lower sexual distress and more approach goals. Negative partner responses were significantly associated with higher sexual distress, as well as with lower relationship and sexual satisfaction. Negative partner responses were the only responses significantly associated with the men's anxiety and depression, which suggests that mental health plays a role in partners' management of vulvodynia. In our sample, 10.2% scored above cut-off for clinical levels of depressive symptoms and 8.7% for anxiety, similar to a Swedish community sample.Conclusion:Partner responses were associated with psychosexual health. In our sample, male partners of women with PVD did not have more anxiety or depression than other men of the same age in the general population.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1959811/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_holmgrentroymaria_2025, title = {Passionate about Octavia E. Butler : The Reception of the TV Series Adaptation of Kindred}, author = {Holmgren Troy, Maria}, year = {2025}, url = {2002280}, language = {eng}, keywords = {octavia e. butler; kindred; tv series; adaptation; reception}, abstract = {African American science fiction writer Octavia E. Butler (1947–2006) published twelve novels and a collection of short stories. In Butler’s most well-known novel, Kindred (1979), African American Dana, who is its first-person narrator and protagonist, is repeatedly thrown back in time in order to save her white ancestor’s life in Maryland in the early 1800s. More specifically, she is thrown back from her house in Altadena, California, where, in 1976, she has just moved in with her white husband Kevin. In the process, she has to adapt to a time and place where she is regarded and treated as a slave.  Academic work on Butler’s speculative fiction has increased exponentially since the 1990s, and today Butler is a towering presence in, among other fields, the multidisciplinary field termed Afrofuturism. Since 2013 onwards, her archive at the Huntington Library in California has provided new exciting insights into her works and her own research processes as well as new tools for theorizing her and other writers’ fiction. Her archive is also an inspiration to creative writers, artists, and others. A relatively new development regarding Butler’s oeuvre is the interest in adapting her novels to different media. The Seeing Ear Theater’s online audio theater adaptation of Kindred aired in February 2001. Since then, there have been two graphic novel adaptations: Kindred (2017) and Parable of the Sower (2021), a TV series based on Kindred premiered on Hulu in December 2022, and some of her other novels are considered for film and television adaptations.Adaptations exhibit the transforming passions of adapters and often trigger passionate responses from readers, viewers, or listeners. In this paper, I will examine the reception of the TV series adaptation in reviews and online comments in order to pinpoint the passions elicited by this adaptation.} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_erlingisak_2025, title = {Pathways to change in existential group treatment : experiences from older adults with psychological distress in primary care}, author = {Erling, Isak and Waltersson, Carl Anton and Waern, Margda and Tillfors, Maria and Hed, Sara and Wiktorsson, Stefan and Berg, Anne Ingeborg}, year = {2025}, journal = {BMC Geriatrics}, volume = {25}, number = {1}, doi = {10.1186/s12877-025-06157-4}, url = {1986988}, language = {eng}, publisher = {BioMed Central (BMC)}, keywords = {existential therapy; existential group treatment; pathways to change; older adults; psychological distress; experiential avoidance; qualitative analysis}, abstract = {BackgroundThere is a need for age-adapted treatments for older adults with psychological distress and existential therapy could be of particular relevance for mental health issues related to aging. The aim of this study was to understand the process of existential therapy for older adults by exploring how pathways to change are expressed in experiences from existential group treatment.MethodsSeventeen participants aged 75 and above with psychological distress took part in individual interviews after completion of a 7-week existential group treatment in primary care. The participants were recruited from five primary care centers in the V & auml;stra G & ouml;taland Region of Sweden. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis in relation to pathways to change in Wampold's Contextual Model of Psychotherapy.ResultsThe analysis resulted in six themes. Central themes in understanding pathways to change in existential group treatment for older adults were Dare to talk about life and death, Letting myself be old, and Making the most of life despite difficulties. When recognizing things as they are and being able to face the reality of being old without avoidance, a wish to make the most of life despite difficulties emerged. Perspectives on the therapeutic process also included Commitment matters, Engaging with others and Developing new and different relationships. These themes captured the participants' experiences of choosing to commit to treatment and the relational process of engaging in existential group treatment.ConclusionsOlder adults' experiences of existential group treatment suggest that engaging in existential dimensions of aging can be helpful when done in a structured setting together with others. Reduced experiential avoidance, increased determination to do what feels meaningful, relational aspects as well as one's own commitment to therapy can help explain how existential group treatment may contribute to change among older adults with psychological distress.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1986988/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_bengtssonpernilla_2025, title = {Patient Participation for Frail Older Persons and Their Next of Kin in Hospital Care-A Scoping Review}, author = {Bengtsson, Pernilla and Larsson, Maria and Eklund, Anna Josse}, year = {2025}, journal = {International Journal of Older People Nursing}, volume = {20}, number = {3}, doi = {10.1111/opn.70031}, url = {1963544}, language = {eng}, publisher = {John Wiley & Sons}, keywords = {frailty; hospital care; next of kin; older persons; patient participation}, abstract = {AimTo map and summarise research literature describing patient participation in hospital care for frail older persons and their next of kin.BackgroundPatient participation refers to the active involvement of patients in healthcare decision-making processes. An aging population and increased life expectancy have led to a growing number of older adults requiring hospital care, and engaging older patients in decision-making can be challenging due to the complexities of their health conditions. Thus, there is a need to deepen our understanding of patient participation, concerning frail older persons and their next of kin.DesignScoping review.MethodsA systematic search was conducted across four databases. Abstracts and titles were evaluated for relevance according to predetermined inclusion criteria. A total of 140 studies were read in full text, and 17 quality-appraised studies were selected for analysis.ResultsFive instruments for measuring participation were identified. Patient participation was mainly characterised as being informed, understanding provided information, conducting good communication and being given the opportunity to make decisions. Patients could adopt different participation strategies. Next of kin participation is characterised as being informed, communicating with healthcare staff and being involved in decision-making. Conditions facilitating participation are dependent on healthcare staff, environmental conditions and written information. Barriers to participation stem from staff attitudes, their lack of availability and approachability, unsatisfactory communication, patient shortcomings, substandard continuity of care, organisational routines and unsatisfactory physical environments.ConclusionOlder persons and their next of kin have reasonable demands for them to experience participation. Therefore, it should not be difficult for healthcare staff to meet patient expectations by ensuring patients and their next of kin receive understandable information and are given the opportunity to make their own decisions, and for organisations to create a climate where staff are available, approachable and empathetic so patients feel that they are participating in the planning and delivery of their care-in summary, to keep them in the loop.}, issn = {1748-3735}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1963544/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_mccollkennedyjanetr_2025, title = {Patient-centered care in practice : hospital and online primary care settings}, author = {McColl-Kennedy, Janet R. and Witell, Lars and Frow, Pennie and Cheung, Lilliemay and Payne, Adrian and Govind, Rahul}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of Services Marketing}, volume = {39}, number = {10}, pages = {15--31}, doi = {10.1108/JSM-07-2024-0353}, url = {1941191}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Emerald Group Publishing Limited}, keywords = {value cocreation; health services; well-being; customer experience; patient-centered care}, abstract = {PurposeDrawing on value cocreation, this study examines health-care customers' perceptions of patient-centered care (PCC) in hospital and online primary care settings. This study aims to address how are the key principles of PCC related, how the relationships between key PCC principles and outcomes (subjective well-being and service satisfaction) vary depending on the channel providing the care (hospital/online primary care) and what differences are placed on the involvement of family and friends in these different settings by health-care customers.Design/methodology/approachThis study comprises four samples of health-care customers (Sample 1 n = 272, Sample 2 n = 278, Sample 3 n = 275 and Sample 4 n = 297) totaling 1,122 respondents. This study models four key principles of PCC: service providers respecting health-care customers' values, needs and preferences; collaborative resources of the multi-disciplinary care team; health-care customers actively collaborating with their own resources; and health-care customers involving family and friends, explicating which principles of PCC have positive effects on outcomes: subjective well-being and service satisfaction.FindingsFindings confirm that health-care customers want to feel respected by service providers, use their own resources to actively collaborate in their care and have multi-disciplinary teams coordinating and integrating their care. However, contrary to prior findings, for online primary care, service providers respecting customers' values needs and preferences do not translate into health-care customers actively collaborating with their own resources. Further, involving family and friends has mixed results for online primary care. In that setting, this study finds that involving family and friends only positively impacts service satisfaction, when care is provided using video and not voice only.Social implicationsBy identifying which PCC principles influence the health-care customer experience most, this research shows policymakers where they should invest resources to achieve beneficial outcomes for health-care customers, service providers and society, thus advancing current thinking and practice.Originality/valueThis research provides a health-care customer perspective on PCC and shows how the resources of the health-care system can activate the health-care customer's own resources. It further shows the role of technology in online care, where it alters how care is experienced by the health-care customer.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1941191/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_mrdhhedvig_2025, title = {Patienternas konst i arkiv, samlingar och utställningar}, author = {Mårdh, Hedvig and Toudert, Thérèse}, year = {2025}, journal = {Nordisk Museologi}, volume = {38}, number = {1}, pages = {28--47}, doi = {10.5617/nm.12048}, url = {1991878}, language = {swe}, publisher = {Universitetet i Oslo, Norge}, keywords = {patient’s art; collections; psychiatric hospitals; ulleråker; konradsberg; ava de lagercrantz; valentin klinghammer; samlingar; patient; mentalsjukhus; ava lagercrantz}, abstract = {När man bevarar och ställer ut konst skapad av patienter påverkas förutsättningarna av de omständigheter under vilka verken har tillkommit, samlats in och ställts ut. Villkoren är mycket specifika, om inte unika, och ändå finns det relativt lite information och forskning om konst skapad av patienter. I artikeln undersöks hur konst skapad av patienter har hanterats över tid, med utgångspunkt i två konstnärskap: Ava de Lagercrantz (1862–1938) och Valentin Klinghammer (1853–1919). Genom att analysera hur deras verk har producerats, samlats och ställts ut, visar artikeln på de kulturella och institutionella processer som påverkat och fortfarande påverkar arbetet med patienternas konst.;When dealing with and exhibiting art created by psychiatric patients today, the circumstances under which the artworks are made, collected and exhibited influence the available choices and possibilities at hand. The conditions are very specific, if not unique, and yet there is relatively little information and research about art created by patients as a category of objects. Our article is based on the work of two artists, Ava de Lagercrantz (1862-1938) and Valentin Klinghammer (1853-1919), in order to show how art created by patients has been made, collected and exhibited over time.}, issn = {1103-8152}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1991878/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @phdthesis{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_blomqvistelinl_2025_1, title = {Paving the Way for Evidence-Based Control of Garden Lupine (Lupinus polyphyllus) : Mowing, Heat Treatment, and Monitoring for Road Verge Management}, author = {Blomqvist, Elin L.}, year = {2025}, doi = {10.59217/xlmt4348}, url = {1950695}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Karlstads universitet}, keywords = {invasive plant management; bigleaf lupine; road verge ecology; phenological indicators; mowing regime; steam treatment; heat treatment; uav}, abstract = {As semi-natural grasslands decline globally, road verges have been identified as refuges for species associated with this type of habitat. Road verges also serve as corridors for invasive species, and garden lupine (Lupinus polyphyllus Lindl.) is commonly found along roads in the Nordic region. Its presence alters the habitat, displacing less competitive species, and annual mowing is insufficient to slow its spread.Several strategies for controlling garden lupine were tested in this thesis, including mowing regimes, heat treatment of seed-contaminated soil, and drone technology for mapping and monitoring. When considering phenology and nutrient dynamics, mowing should take place between peak flowering and early seed development, as this is when root reserves are lowest and the plant thus is most vulnerable. Keeping a low mowing height is important for suppressing regrowth, while higher mowing height generated more homogeneous plant communities with higher lupine dominance. Two or three mowing events per season had less impact on lupine biomass than a low mowing height. Due to the species' ability to compensate for biomass loss, repeated mowing over several years is necessary. The success of control efforts is also influenced by local conditions. Treatment of seed-containing soil with hot steam was more effective than dry heat in killing lupine seeds, and steam treatment of contaminated soil can reduce the spread at the landscape scale. Physiologically active lupine seeds were particularly heat sensitive. Drone-based mapping can complement ground-based inventory methods for improving analysis and follow-up of control measures. This thesis demonstrates how species-specific, evidence-based knowledge can be applied in practice to improve the control of garden lupine in road verges.;I takt med att arealen traditionellt hävdade ängs- och betesmarker minskar globalt har vägkanter uppmärksammats som tillflyktsorter för organismer knutna till denna typ av habitat. Samtidigt fungerar vägkanter som spridningskorridorer för invasiva arter, och blomsterlupin (Lupinus polyphyllus Lindl.) är en art som ofta förekommer längs vägar i Norden. Dess närvaro förändrar livsmiljön och tränger undan mindre konkurrenskraftiga arter, och årlig slåtter av vägkantsvegetation är otillräcklig för att bromsa artens spridning.I den här avhandlingen testades flera strategier för att bekämpa blomsterlupin, inklusive varierade slåtterregimer, värmebehandling av frön och användning av drönarteknik för att kartlägga och följa upp åtgärder. Slåtter bör ske mellan att majoriteten av blommorna på blomställningen är utslagna och tidig fröutveckling, eftersom detta är när rotresurserna är lägst och plantan mest sårbar. En låg slåtterhöjd är viktig för att hämma återväxt av lupinbiomassa, medan högre slåtterhöjd genererade mer homogena växtsamhällen med högre närvaro av lupin. Två eller tre slåttertillfällen per säsong hade däremot mindre betydelse. Blomsterlupin har god förmåga att kompensera för förlust av biomassa och därför krävs upprepad slåtter under flera år. Effekten av slåtter påverkas även av lokala förhållanden. Behandling med het ånga visade sig mer effektiv än enbart värme för att döda lupinfrön, och ångbehandling av kontaminerade jordmassor har potential att minska spridning på landskapsnivå. Fysiologiskt aktiva lupinfrön visade sig vara extra värmekänsliga. Kartläggning med drönare har också god potential att komplettera befintliga metoder för att förbättra analys och uppföljning av bekämpningsåtgärder. Resultaten visar hur artspecifik, bevisbaserad kunskap kan omsättas i praktiken för att förbättra bekämpningen av blomsterlupin i vägkanter.;Road verges have potential as refuge habitat for grassland organisms and may help to save biodiversity as semi-natural grasslands decline. However, a major threat to species richness along roads are invasive alien plant species (IAS), which use these linear habitats as corridors. One such species is garden lupine (Lupinus polyphyllus Lindl.), which is common in Swedish road verges. It competes with native plants and alters environmental conditions, making conservation challenging. In this thesis, different strategies for controlling garden lupine in road verges were explored. Linking the plant’s phenology to nutrient dynamics revealed that mowing between peak flowering and early seed development has the strongest effect for depleting root reserves. Maintaining a low cutting height is important, while mowing two or three times per season has minor effects. The species compensates well for biomass loss, so long-term control efforts are necessary. Management success also depends on local site conditions. Transport of soil masses contaminated with seeds plays a major role for IAS dispersal, but steam treatment shows promise for killing seeds in soil. UAV technology is effective for mapping lupine populations and offers potential for monitoring and evaluating management over time.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1950695/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @phdthesis{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_aminkhabat_2025_1, title = {Pedestrian Injuries due to Single and Collision Accidents in Sweden’s Road Traffic Environment : Investigating the Magnitude, Risk Factors, and Potential Solutions}, author = {Amin, Khabat}, year = {2025}, doi = {10.59217/pjco2138}, url = {1933604}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Karlstads universitet}, keywords = {traffic safety; road safety; pedestrian safety; pedestrian accident; pedestrian fatalities and injuries; pedestrian single accident; fall accident; pedestrian collision accident; vulnerable road user; reversing accident; backover crashes; heating surface; hhp; aeb; trafiksäkerhet för fotgängare; fotgängarolyckor; omkomna och skadade fotgängare; singelolyckor med fotgängare; fallolyckor; kollisionsolyckor med fotgängare; påkörningsolyckor; oskyddade trafikanter; påbackningsolyckor; uppvärmda gator och trottoarer; autobroms}, abstract = {Walking is an environmentally friendly and healthy transport mode, but pedestrians face significant risks, especially in adverse weather conditions. Despite advancements in road safety, pedestrians remain a vulnerable group, with road traffic injuries and fatalities disproportionately affecting them. This thesis investigates pedestrian accidents in Sweden, focusing on epidemiological patterns and the effectiveness of selected interventions for safety. It compiles four papers analysing Swedish traffic accident data: Paper I compares pedestrian single- and collision-related accidents and injuries to other road users; Paper II examines reversing collisions involving pedestrians; Paper III evaluates the effectiveness of Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) systems in reducing pedestrian accidents; and Paper IV assesses the impact of heated walking surfaces in preventing fall-related injuries in urban areas.Using Swedish Traffic Accident Data and technical data on driver support systems and heated paths, the studies apply various statistical methods and induced exposure techniques to evaluate interventions. The results reveal that pedestrians represent a significant proportion of traffic injuries, with elderly and female pedestrians particularly vulnerable to fall-related injuries in urban settings. Reversing accidents were shown to account for 12% of pedestrian collisions, with clusters highlighting specific risk groups. AEB systems were found to reduce accident risk by 20%, although their effectiveness varied by conditions. Heated surfaces proved effective in reducing fall-related injuries by up to 100%.This thesis concludes that to tackle pedestrian safety effectively, improved and more inclusive statistics are required, alongside targeted interventions. By doing so, better pedestrian safety can be achieved as well as increasing the potential to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals and improved public health.;Walking is an eco-friendly and healthy transport mode, but pedestrians face significant risks, especially in adverse weather. Despite advances in road safety, pedestrians remain vulnerable, with a disproportionate number of injuries and fatalities. This thesis examines pedestrian accidents in Sweden, focusing on epidemiological trends and safety interventions. Four papers analyse Swedish accident data: Paper I compares pedestrian injuries to other road users; Paper II examines reversing collisions with pedestrian; Paper III evaluates Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) systems with pedestrian detection; and Paper IV evaluates heated walking surfaces in preventing fall injuries due to winter conditions. The studies show that the majority of road traffic injuries are pedestrians, with older and female pedestrians at particular risk of falling. Reversing accidents make up 12% of pedestrian collisions, with distinct risk groups identified. AEB systems reduce accident risk by 20%, though effectiveness varies. Heated surfaces reduce fall injuries significantly.This thesis concludes pedestrian safety can improve with AEB systems and heated surfaces, but broader implementation and more efficient solutions are needed. Addressing pedestrian single accidents is one important step to make the challenges visible.;Gång är ett miljövänligt och hälsosamt transportsätt, men fotgängare utsätts för betydande risker, särskilt vid ogynnsamma väderförhållanden. Trots framsteg inom vägtrafiksäkerhet förblir fotgängare sårbara, med en oproportionerlig andel av skador och dödsfall. Syftet med denna avhandling är att undersöka fotgängarolyckor och effekterna av åtgärder för att förbättra fotgängarsäkerheten.Avhandlingen baseras på fyra artiklar, två beskrivande och två utvärderande, som använder data från STRADA (Swedish Traffic Accident Data Acquisition) samt kompletterande tekniska data om förarstödsystem och uppvärmda gångvägar. Artikel I visar att fotgängare är näst största grupp när det gäller omkomna och största grupp när det gäller skadade (inklusive allvarligt skadade) jämfört med alla andra vägtrafikanter i Sverige. Singelolyckor (majoriteten är fallolyckor) är vanligast i urbana områden under vintern, särskilt bland kvinnor och personer 50+. Artikel II visar att påbackningsolyckor utgör 12 % av kollisionerna mellan fotgängare och motorfordon, och dessa olyckor drabbar främst äldre och yngre fotgängare. Cirka 2 % av dessa olyckor leder till dödsfall. De flesta som blir påbackad är kvinnor och majoriteten av förarna som backar på är män.Artikel III visar att fordon utrustade med AEB (Automatic Emergency Braking) med fotgängardetektering minskar olycksrisken med 20 %, men det är betydligt långt ifrån marknadsföringseffekten. Effektiviteten är olika i olika trafikmiljöförhållanden.Artikel IV visar att uppvärmda trottoarer och gångvägar minskar fallrelaterade skador med 67–100 % i svenska städer. Uppvärmda gångbanor är kostnadseffektiva i kalla, snörika klimat, och mer energieffektiva uppvärmningsmetoder, som jordvärmepumpar, kan minska kostnader ännu mer.Sammanfattningsvis visar resultaten att fotgängare är en mycket sårbar grupp i vägtrafiken, men att riktade åtgärder kan minska olycks- och skaderisker. Studien belyser också vikten av att inkludera singelolyckor i trafikstatistiken för att utveckla effektiva infrastruktur- och miljödesignlösningar. För att förbättra fotgängarsäkerheten och minska skaderisken krävs tillförlitlig data, riktade strategier och systematiska utvärderingar, särskilt med tanke på den ökande äldre befolkningen i Sverige.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1933604/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_dahlqvisthelne_2025, title = {Peer Violence Poly-victimization in Youth and Associations to Psychosomatic Symptoms — A Latent Class Analysis}, author = {Dahlqvist, Heléne and Gådin, Katja Gillander and Landstedt, Evelina}, year = {2025}, journal = {International Journal on Child Maltreatment: Research, Policy and Practice}, volume = {8}, pages = {153--172}, doi = {10.1007/s42448-024-00218-8}, url = {1941197}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Springer}, keywords = {adolescents; bullying; gender; mental health; sexual harassment; violence victimization}, abstract = {Peer victimization is a common and complex issue among young people worldwide and is affecting mental health development during a critical developmental period in their lives. By means of a Latent Class Analysis (LCA), this study explores peer poly-victimization subgroups among adolescents and their association with psychosomatic symptoms. A sample of 1536 Swedish students in grades 7–9 completed an electronic questionnaire on various types of victimization over the past six months, including physical violence, as well as in-person and cyber sexual harassment and bullying. The LCA identified three subgroups for boys and four for girls, revealing a gendered pattern of victimization, especially in the case of sexualized violence, which was more prevalent among girls. In girls, this type of violence also increased with age. Victimization was strongly associated with psychosomatic symptoms across genders, with sexualized violence having more severe health consequences. The findings emphasize the need for preventive programs that avoids siloed interventions and instead targets multiple forms of violence, including online harassment, to promote adolescent mental health. }, issn = {2524-5236}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1941197/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_jagstedtsiri_2025_2, title = {Perceptions of co-creation approaches in teaching}, author = {Jagstedt, Siri and Netz, Johan}, year = {2025}, url = {1999501}, language = {eng} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_olssoncecilia_2025, title = {Person-Centered Assessment of Symptom Clusters in Cancer Care}, author = {Olsson, Cecilia and Larsson, Maria}, year = {2025}, journal = {Cancer Nursing}, volume = {48}, number = {2}, pages = {79--80}, doi = {10.1097/NCC.0000000000001461}, url = {1951647}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Lippincott Williams & Wilkins}, issn = {0162-220X} } @techreport{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_westlingkajsa_2025, title = {Perspektiv på Nära vård : En fördjupad uppföljning inomramen för samarbetet Hälsolabb med SKR}, author = {Westling, Kajsa and Printz, Anders}, year = {2025}, doi = {10.59217/ijbf9671}, url = {2002624}, language = {swe}, abstract = {Rapporten följer upp arbetet med omställningen till Nära vård, som drivs av en åldrande befolkning, nya hälsoutmaningar, ekonomiska begränsningar och kompetensbrist. Omställningen innebär genomgripande förändringar i arbetssätt och organisering och är förankrad i de flesta län genom strategier, målbilder och handlingsplaner. Samtidigt varierar graden av integrering i praktiken.Fyra centrala förflyttningar står i fokus: från organisation till person, från passiv mottagare till aktiv medskapare, från fragmentering till samverkan och från reaktiv till förebyggande vård. Personcentrering har stärkts och fler insatser görs för delaktighet, exempelvis via digitala tjänster, egenmonitorering och dokumenterade överenskommelser, men utvecklingen är ojämn och upplevs gå för långsamt.Samverkan mellan regioner och kommuner har förbättrats, bland annat genom gemensamma strategier, samordningsfunktioner och mobila team. Nya strukturer har etablerats men fragmentering och skillnader i synsätt mellan professioner och ledning kvarstår. Systemledarskap lyfts fram som avgörande för att skala upp framgångsrika arbetssätt och säkerställa långsiktighet.Patienter, brukare och professionella ser omställningen som nödvändig men efterlyser snabbare konkreta resultat, särskilt fasta vårdkontakter och mer samordnad vård. Ekonomiska och personalmässiga begränsningar gör långsiktig styrning och uthållighet avgörande.Sammanfattningsvis har strukturer för Nära vård etablerats, samverkan stärkts och personcentrering fått ökat genomslag. Men variationer mellan län, fortsatt fragmentisering och begränsad spridning av piloter gör att arbetet behöver accelerera och utvecklas systematiskt för att ge märkbara resultat för befolkningen.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2002624/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_brandja_2025, title = {Pharmaceutical pollution influences river-to-sea migration in Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar)}, author = {Brand, J. A. and Michelangeli, M. and Shry, Samuel and Moore, E. R. and Bose, A. P. H. and Cerveny, D. and Martin, J. M. and Hellström, G. and McCallum, E. S. and Holmgren, A. and Thoré, E. S. J. and Fick, J. and Brodin, T. and Bertram, M. G.}, year = {2025}, journal = {Science}, volume = {388}, number = {6743}, pages = {217--222}, doi = {10.1126/science.adp7174}, url = {1955912}, language = {eng}, keywords = {animal migration; animals; anti-anxiety agents; brain; rivers; salmo salar; water pollutants; chemical; anxiolytic agent; animal; drug effect; metabolism; population migration; river; toxicity; water pollutant}, abstract = {Despite the growing threat of pharmaceutical pollution, we lack an understanding of whether and how such pollutants influence animal behavior in the wild. Using laboratory- and field-based experiments across multiple years in Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar; n = 730), we show that the globally detected anxiolytic pollutant clobazam accumulates in the brain of exposed fish and influences river-to-sea migration success. Clobazam exposure increased the speed with which fish passed through two hydropower dams along their migration route, resulting in more clobazam-exposed fish reaching the sea compared with controls. We argue that such effects may arise from altered shoaling behavior in fish exposed to clobazam. Drug-induced behavioral changes are expected to have wide-ranging consequences for the ecology and evolution of wild populations.}, issn = {0036-8075} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_thybergannika_2025, title = {Phases of Progression : Students’ meaning-making of epigenetic visual representations within and between levels of organization}, author = {Thyberg, Annika and Schönborn, Konrad and Gericke, Niklas}, year = {2025}, journal = {Research in science education}, volume = {55}, number = {2}, pages = {399--423}, doi = {10.1007/s11165-024-10196-z}, url = {1830215}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Springer}, abstract = {This study investigates the progression of students’ meaning-making of epigenetic phenomena while discussing multiple visual representations depicted at different levels of biological organization. Semi-structured focus group sessions involving ninth-grade students (aged 15-16) from a Swedish lower secondary school were video recorded. Students’ meaning-making with regard to form, function and transfer of scientific ideas was explored by analyzing students’ physical pointing and verbal utterances while interacting with and discussing the epigenetic visual representations. The study uncovered four phases of progression in students’ meaning-making. In phase 1, students’ focus is on unpacking scientific ideas within a single representation. In phase 2, students apply and transfer scientific ideas between different visual representations at the same organizational level. In phase 3, their meaning-making develops into linking between various levels of organization. Here, downward linking, from higher to lower levels, relies on form descriptions that limit the transfer of scientific ideas. In contrast, upward linking, from lower to higher organizational levels, relies on both descriptions of form and functional explanations, which facilitates the transfer of scientific ideas. Finally, in Phase 4, and manifested as “yo-yo reasoning”, students engage in a dynamic and repeated process of downward and upward linking that expresses a coherent understanding of epigenetics. The study findings underscore the significance of recognizing progression phases in facilitating students’ meaning-making of multiple representations of epigenetic phenomena. Future research could expand on these insights by investigating students’ meaning-making across other science education domains.}, issn = {0157-244X}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1830215/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_friedljenny_2025, title = {Phenomenological aspects of decision-making in managing heavy rainfall at the sharp end}, author = {Friedl, Jenny and Eriksson, Lars}, year = {2025}, journal = {Disaster Prevention and Management}, volume = {34}, number = {6}, pages = {35--47}, doi = {10.1108/DPM-03-2025-0082}, url = {2007698}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Emerald Group Publishing Limited}, keywords = {climate adaptation; heavy rainfall; municipal civil servants; decision-making; climate psychology; risk management}, abstract = {PurposeThe objective was to explore the judgment and decision-making in rainfall adaptation as experienced by the civil servants adapting to local climate-change vulnerabilities.Design/methodology/approachEight civil servants in Swedish municipalities working with heavy rainfall adaptation were interviewed. The interviews were open-ended, and the interview data were used in descriptive phenomenological analysis.FindingsThe results revealed three key themes: (1) Complex decision-making, highlighting the handling of uncertainty; (2) reference points as inner compass, emphasizing the applying of appropriate strategies; and (3) overarching factors, including organizational and contextual influences. The main conclusion is that the municipal civil servants experience decision-making as a lived, situated and dynamic process that unfolds as intentional acts and is embedded in social, temporal and environmental contexts. This experience emerges from the interplay between felt uncertainty and the structuring of an imagined "safe city" emotionally invested in. Limited frontline experience, societal norms resistant to climate action, ambiguous adaptation objectives and organizational insufficiencies can undermine the quality of the decision-making process.Originality/valueThis study emphasizes important decision factors or processes in the dynamic handling of heavy rainfall at the frontline, which may contribute to risk management, public administration and resilience by furthering climate adaptation efforts.}, issn = {0965-3562}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2007698/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_odyniecpawel_2025, title = {Philosophy as a Way of Life Around the Globe : The Case of Krishnachandra Bhattacharyya (1875-1949)}, author = {Odyniec, Pawel}, year = {2025}, pages = {135--167}, doi = {10.1163/9789004739147_008}, url = {2033641}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Brill Academic Publishers}, keywords = {philosophy as a way of life; indian philosophy; advaita vedānta; krishnachandra bhattacharyya} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_ryanbengtssonlinda_2025, title = {Phygital Experiences Through Immersive Live Performances : The ABBA Voyage Case}, author = {Ryan Bengtsson, Linda and Karlsson, Jenny and Edlom, Jessica and Camén, Carolina}, year = {2025}, journal = {Comunicazioni Sociali}, number = {1}, pages = {48--59}, doi = {10.26350/001200_000235}, url = {1988074}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Vita e Pensiero}, keywords = {audience engagement; fandom; immersive experiences; phygital experiences; transmedia narratives}, abstract = {The premiere of ABBA Voyage marked a milestone in the experience industry. In a purpose-built arena in London, the Swedish popular music group ABBA performed as holographic representations (ABBAtars) in their first concert in 40 years. This event combined hologram technology, animations, film sequences, live music, and pre-recorded vocals to create an immersive experience. In this article, ABBA Voyage forms a case study for investigating how the intersection between immersive live performances, transmedia narratives, and place unfolds. The analysis draws on interviews and observations conducted at the arena and online. Findings reveal how ABBA Voyage combines a specific site with a digitally based performance, interconnecting the web of transmedia narratives and fandom that constitutes the ABBA universe. This paper suggests the concept of 'phygital experiences' to address the significance of blending immersive experiences, transmedia narratives, fandom, and place-specific events in the expanding experience industry, contributing to the commercialization of public and semi-public spaces. © 2025 Vita e Pensiero. All rights reserved.}, issn = {0392-8667}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1988074/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_aspmalin_2025, title = {Physical activity, physical mobility, and mental health among persons 70 years or older : results from a large population-based study in Sweden}, author = {Asp, Malin and Simonsson, Bo and Molarius, Anu}, year = {2025}, journal = {Archives of Public Health}, volume = {83}, number = {1}, doi = {10.1186/s13690-025-01718-w}, url = {1999949}, language = {eng}, publisher = {BioMed Central (BMC)}, keywords = {physical activity; physical mobility; mental health; population studies}, abstract = {BackgroundPhysical inactivity, impaired physical mobility and poor mental health are common in the older population and increasing as the population ages. We examined the relationships between physical activity, physical mobility, and mental health in the general population of older adults.MethodsThe study is based on 12 959 men and women aged 70 years or older answering a survey questionnaire sent to a random population sample in Mid-Sweden in 2022 (response rate 66%). The associations between physical activity (at least 150 min/week), physical mobility (no difficulties e.g. in walking short distances or climbing stairs) and mental health were investigated with multiple logistic regression analyses, adjusting for gender, age group and educational level. Mental health was measured with symptoms of anxiety or worry, and self-reported diagnosed depression.ResultsIn total, 51% were physically inactive and 31% had impaired physical mobility. Symptoms of anxiety or worry (33%) were more common among older people who were physically inactive than among those who were physically active (24%). The prevalence of symptoms of anxiety or worry was also higher among those with impaired physical mobility (40%) than among those with physical mobility (23%). Physical inactivity and impaired physical mobility were also associated with self-reported depression. When stratified by physical mobility, physical inactivity was significantly associated with symptoms of anxiety or worry (OR: 1.20, 95% CI: 1.08-1.34) and self-reported depression (OR: 1.66, 95% CI: 1.27-2.17) among those with physical mobility, whereas no association was found among those with impaired physical mobility.ConclusionThe results suggest that physical activity is positively associated with mental health among older people with physical mobility. However, about one in three in the older population has impaired physical mobility with poorer mental health irrespective of physical activity. These results are important for promoting mental health in an aging population.}, issn = {0778-7367}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1999949/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_schumannsophia_2025_1, title = {Physiological and behavioral responses of Atlantic Salmon smolts to jet injector flow for downstream guidance}, author = {Schumann, Sophia and Stoilova, Velizara and Piva, Elisabetta and Aldvén, David and Müller, Stephanie and Nordström, Emil and Andreasson, Patrik and Nilsson, Karin A. and Erlandsson, Ann and Greenberg, Larry and Marion, Andrea and Bertotto, Daniela and Santovito, Gianfranco}, year = {2025}, journal = {Hydrobiologia}, doi = {10.1007/s10750-025-06068-w}, url = {2026174}, language = {eng}, keywords = {atlantic salmon; behavioral guidance; downstream migration; oxidative stress; stress analysis; spatial behavior}, abstract = {Downstream guidance of migrating fish is a major conservation challenge in fragmented riverine systems, where orientation depends on fine-scale environmental cues and physiological readiness. Flow manipulation is increasingly explored to improve behavioral guidance at hydropower facilities, particularly for salmonids during the smolt stage. We investigated the effects of laterally injected jet flow on stress physiology and behavior of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) smolts in a large-scale flume. Fish were exposed to three treatments: jet flow from the left (Left Jet), from the right (Right Jet), and no flow (Control). Physiological analysis revealed that the Right Jet treatment significantly elevated malondialdehyde (MDA) levels and increased the activity of the antioxidant enzymes catalase (CAT) and glutathione peroxidase (GPx) in erythrocytes, indicating the presence of oxidative stress. No significant effects were detected for cortisol (plasma), hemoglobin and lactate (whole blood), or advanced oxidation protein products (AOPP, erythrocytes). Behaviorally, smolts showed a consistent left-side preference and swam predominantly near the bottom, regardless of treatment. Nevertheless, jet flow did not significantly alter lateral or vertical swimming distribution. Together, these results demonstrate that sublethal physiological strain can occur without overt behavioral change, underscoring the value of integrative, non-lethal approaches for evaluating fish responses to hydrodynamic conditions in guidance systems.}, issn = {0018-8158}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2026174/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_braunerhielmlotta_2025, title = {Place design - From Planning for Places to Designing with Peple and Places}, author = {Braunerhielm, Lotta}, year = {2025}, journal = {Land}, volume = {14}, number = {10}, pages = {1--19}, doi = {10.3390/land14101941}, url = {2001939}, language = {eng}, publisher = {MDPI}, keywords = {placedesign; geomedia; participatory approaches; urban planning; representations}, abstract = {This article explores a participatory and Geomedia-based approach to urban planning through the concept of place design. Place design as an approach emphasises the integration of collective knowledge, sociocultural values, and digital representation into planning processes. The integration of Geomedia studies further enriches this approach by examining how media technologies influence spatial experiences, representations, and power relations. By introducing place design as a transformative and participatory approach, physical, digital, and social dimensions of place bridge heritage and future aspirations. Through case studies from Kristinehamn, Sunne, and Sysslebäck in Sweden, the article examines methods for in-depth interviewing, capturing diverse representations. The article advocates for a participatory planning approach, establishing the groundwork for more democratic, inclusive, and context-aware development. It concludes by urging urban planners to adopt working methods that respond to the complexity of place, people and technology, promote new ways of thinking and working with design, and make a clear shift from planning for places to designing with people and places. }, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2001939/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_larsonmia_2025_1, title = {Platform Stories : The Role of Ideological Narratives in the Development of a Tourism Sharing Business Model}, author = {Larson, Mia and Cassinger, Cecilia}, year = {2025}, journal = {Tourism and Hospitality}, volume = {6}, number = {2}, doi = {10.3390/tourhosp6020062}, url = {1953268}, language = {eng}, publisher = {MDPI}, keywords = {sharing business models; digital platforms; ideological narratives; tourism businesses}, abstract = {This article explores the development process of a sharing platform in the tourism industry, drawing on a longitudinal case study of a sharing-based business in adventure tourism in Sweden. The purpose is to explore how sharing business models emerge through processes of ideological narration—the strategic use of stories to shape and sustain a business. Over a two-year period, empirical data were collected through in-depth interviews, participant observations, and document study. The findings suggest that sharing business models are developed in processes of ideological narration designed to attract labour, capital, and users to a digital platform. Four master narratives are identified—sharing, sustainability, shared identity, and profit-making—narratives grounded in conflicting ideological logics. The dominance of these narratives shifts over time, reflecting different priorities and challenges encountered at various stages of a sharing business model’s development. This dynamic highlights the fluid and multi-faceted nature of narratives in shaping and sustaining sharing businesses in the tourism industry.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1953268/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_janssondenny_2025, title = {Platser och ställen : En semiotisk analys av potentiell och aktualiserad betydelse på en yrkesförberedande gymnasieskola}, author = {Jansson, Denny}, year = {2025}, journal = {ELLA - utdanning, litteratur, språk}, volume = {2}, number = {2}, doi = {10.58215/ella.33}, url = {1927227}, language = {swe}, publisher = {Høgskolen i Østfold, Norge}, keywords = {platsskapande; ställe; affekt; semiotiska resurser}, abstract = {Med ett socialsemiotiskt intresse analyseras i denna artikel hur platsers affektiva betydelsepotentialer realiseras i samspel mellan olika modaliteter på en yrkesförberedande gymnasieskola i Sverige. Artikeln utgår från Lefebvres (1991) teori om platsskapande och skiljer mellan en geografiskt avgränsad plats å ena sidan och ett sociokulturellt konstruerat ställe med en affektiv kärna å andra sidan. Syftet med artikeln är att visa hur olika platsers affektiva potentiella betydelser realiseras i samspel mellan olika modaliteter och semiotiska resurser, och vilka av dessa resurser som aktualiseras när gymnasieelever samtalar om dessa ställen. I studien görs dels en spatial diskursanalys (se Ravelli & McMurtrie, 2016) av tre delutrymmen, ställen, dels en analys av två fokusgruppssamtal i vilka eleverna diskuterar sina upplevelser och uppfattningar om samma delutrymmen. Analyserna synliggör hur samspelet mellan olika resurser och modaliteter bildar ställen med olika affektiva potentialer för olika elevgrupper på skolan (jfr Wetherell 2012, 2013). Medan ett spatialt mer slutet grupprum av eleverna beskrivs som ett ’mysigt’ och ’lugnt’ ställe, beskrivs den spatialt mer öppna matsalen som ett ’oskyddat’ och ’utsatt’ ställe. Sådana uppfattningar om olika ställen i skolan får betydelse för hur elever talar om, men också reagerar och agerar på, dessa ställen i sina samtal. Resultaten bidrar till att öka den semiotiska förståelsen för hur platsers affektiva potential realiseras i samspel med olika modaliteter, liksom för vilka av dessa potentialer som aktualiseras av de aktörer som deltar i skapandet av olika ställen.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1927227/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_goedeckeklara_2025, title = {Play the Man, Not the Cards : (Homo)socialities and Masculine Positions in Poker}, author = {Goedecke, Klara}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of Men's Studies}, volume = {33}, number = {1}, pages = {208--228}, doi = {10.1177/10608265241279370}, url = {1893171}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Sage Publications}, keywords = {homosociality; masculine positions; men’s friendships; nerds; poker}, abstract = {Poker, a million-dollar industry and a leisure activity, is played between close-knit friends, at casinos, and online. It is gendered; masculine positions are produced between players, often in competitive, aggressive, and sexist ways. However, the (homo)social relationships of poker have hardly been studied. Using interviews with Swedish men poker players, this article investigates masculine positions and homosocialities within poker, demonstrating that poker was associated with a range of social relationships, from close friendships to relatively anonymous online relationships. Poker made room for friendship, but it also structured relationships and led to a simplification and a formalization of them. Competition and emotional detachment were central, but not sexism; the article suggests that poker players are constructed as nerdy, rather than tough guys, and that nerdy socialities are formed between players.}, issn = {1060-8265}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1893171/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @phdthesis{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_chantziarakaterina_2025, title = {PM tool steels : microstructure, defects and Very High Cycle Fatigue}, author = {Chantziara, Katerina}, year = {2025}, doi = {10.59217/jmom2393}, url = {2010418}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Karlstads universitet}, keywords = {high-strength tool steels; defects; fatigue response; vhcf regime}, abstract = {The martensitic tool steel grades are designed for various working environments. Their microstructure is continuously upgraded through composition development or processing techniques. These advancements introduce new types of defects, making fatigue response investigations critically important for industry.The present study includes the investigation of six advanced high strength tool steels in terms of microstructure, common defects, and fatigue performance in high and very high cycle fatigue regimes. The materials include: i) cold work tool steels (high alloyed materials manufactured via powder metallurgy processed by hot isostatic pressing and forging) and ii) hot work tool steels (conventionally produced by ingot cast and forging or additive manufacturing). Steel grades are compared based on strengths, martensitic structures, defect distributions, and fatigue strength using experimental results and the Murakami model. Also, a deeper analysis of the fatigue phenomena and mechanisms occurring during fatigue is attempted; characterization of fatigue initiation defects, the FGA, the fish-eye, as well as the crack propagation for the different microstructures are the main discussed subjects. The goal of the present study is to provide valuable insights to optimize martensitic tool steels for high and very high cycle fatigue applications.;De martensitiska verktygsstålen är utformade för olika arbetsmiljöer. Deras mikrostruktur förbättras kontinuerligt genom utveckling av sammansättning eller bearbetningstekniker. Dessa framsteg introducerar nya typer av defekter, vilket gör undersökningar av utmattningsbeteende mycket viktiga för industrin.Den aktuella studien omfattar undersökningen av sex avancerade högstyrka verktygsstål med avseende på mikrostruktur, vanliga defekter och utmattningsprestanda i hög- och mycket högcykliska utmattningsområden. Materialen inkluderar: i) kallarbetsverktygsstål (höglegerade material tillverkade via pulvermetallurgi, bearbetade genom varm-isostatisk pressning och smidning) och ii) varmarbetsverktygsstål (konventionellt producerade genom gjutning av göt och smidning eller additiv tillverkning). Stålgraderna jämförs baserat på hållfasthet, martensitiska strukturer, defektfördelningar och utmattningshållfasthet med hjälp av experimentella resultat och Murakami-modellen. Dessutom görs en djupare analys av de utmattningsfenomen och mekanismer som uppträder under utmattning; karakterisering av initieringsdefekter, FGA, fisköga samt spricktillväxt för de olika mikrostrukturerna är de huvudsakliga ämnen som diskuteras.Målet med den aktuella studien är att ge värdefulla insikter för att optimera martensitiska verktygsstål för tillämpningar inom hög- och mycket högcyklisk utmattning.;Οι μαρτενσιτικοί εργαλειοχάλυβες είναι σχεδιασμένοι για να ανταπεξέρχονται σε περιβάλλονταυψηλών απαιτήσεων. Η μικροδομή τους συνεχώς βελτιώνεται διαφοροποιώντας είτε τη χημικήσύσταση του εκάστοτε συστήματος, είτε τη μέθοδο παρασκευής τους, ή τα βήματα που ακολοθούνταικατά την κατεργασία τους. Οι βελτιώσεις αυτές οδηγούν μεν σε προηγμένες μικροδομές, εισάγουνωστόσο νέους τύπους ατελειών, οι οποίες επηρεάζουν σε μεγάλο βαθμό την απόκρισή τους σε κυκλικήφόρτιση. Για αυτό το λόγο, η μελέτη της συμπεριφοράς τους σε κόπωση κρίνεται αναγκαία υπό τοπρίσμα της συνεχούς αύξησης των απαιτήσεων από τη μεριά της βιομηχανίας για υλικά που θααντέχουν όχι μόνο υψηλότερα φορτία, αλλά και για περισσότερο χρόνο. Τα υλικά που μελετώνται στην παρούσα εργασία περιλαμβάνουν:  i) εργαλειοχάλυβες ψυχρής κατεργασίας (υψηλά κραματωμένα υλικά που παράγονται μέσω κονεομεταλλουργίας και επεξεργάζονται με θερμή ισοστατική πίεση και σφυρηλάτηση) και ii) εργαλειοχάλυβες θερμής κατεργασίας (παραδοσιακά παραγόμενοι μέσω χύτευσης και σφυρηλάτησης ή Additive Μanufacturing). Οι εξί μικροδομές συγκρίνονται με βάση τη μικροδομή, την αντοχή σε κόπωση πολύ υψηλού αριθμού κύκλων,  την κατανομή και τους τύπους των ατελειών, χρησιμοποιώντας πειραματικά αποτελέσματα και το μοντέλο Murakami.Επιπλέον, επιχειρείται βαθύτερη ανάλυση των φαινομένων και μηχανισμών κόπωσης που λαμβάνουν χώρα κατά τη διάρκεια της κυκλικής φόρτισης. Ο χαρακτηρισμός των ατελειών που οδηγούν στη δημιουργία ρωγμής λόγω κόπωσης, της περιοχής FGA, του fish-eye καθώς και τους μηχανισμούς διάδοσης ρωγμών για τις διαφορετικές μικροδομές αποτελούν τα κύρια θέματα συζήτησης.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2010418/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_rnnerstrandbjrn_2025, title = {Political dogwhistles and semantic change in Swedish politics}, author = {Rönnerstrand, Björn and Boholm, Max and Breitholtz, Ellen and Cooper, Robin and Lindgren, Elina and Rettenegger, Gregor and Sayeed, Asad}, year = {2025}, journal = {Information, Communication and Society}, doi = {10.1080/1369118X.2025.2588349}, url = {2020196}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Taylor & Francis}, keywords = {political dogwhistles; semantic change; panel data; sweden}, abstract = {This article investigates how citizens' understanding of multivocal political words - dogwhistles - changes over time and varies between groups. Dogwhistles are ambiguous political messages that convey a veiled meaning to a targeted subset of the audience but are inaudible to others. They present challenges from the standpoint of democratic representation and the principles of open and informed deliberation. We use survey data from a two-wave panel word replacement test, in which respondents were asked to replace a word or multiple words in a sentence so that the meaning of the sentence remained about the same. Manual coding was used to separate dogwhistle payload replacement words from replacement words with the explicit meaning. Comparing the replacement test in the two waves and between groups, we chart the life cycle of dogwhistles and explore group differences in the ability to decode their implicit payload. We find examples of both dogwhistle semantic stability and change. The analysis demonstrated an increase in the share of respondents who inferred 'good order in migration policy' as meaning stricter migration policy between the two waves. The likelihood of decoding the implicit dogwhistle message was linked to individual-level factors, such as age, party affiliation, social media and radical right-wing media use. By exploring semantic change using a novel approach, this paper leaves a unique contribution to the study of strategic ambiguity in political communication.}, issn = {1369-118X}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2020196/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_lindgrenelina_2025, title = {Politically Knowledgeable or Directional (Mis)Believers? : How to Identify Those Who Are correct About Political Facts for the "Wrong" Reasons}, author = {Lindgren, Elina and Glogger, Isabella and Theorin, Nora and Boomgaarden, Hajo G. and Lindholm, Torun and Strömbäck, Jesper}, year = {2025}, journal = {Communication Research}, doi = {10.1177/00936502251392780}, url = {2020199}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Sage Publications}, keywords = {political beliefs; political knowledge; motivated reasoning; media effects; latent profile analysis; sweden}, abstract = {An informed public is essential to democratic representation, and the news media have traditionally played a central role in supporting this ideal. However, the changing media environment and a rise of misinformation have raised new questions about how citizens acquire and retain political knowledge, prompting distinctions between the uninformed and those holding directional or evidence-resistant misbeliefs. We extend this discussion by arguing that even individuals who are factually accurate may not necessarily be politically knowledgeable, as directional beliefs can sometimes coincide with correct information. We address this both theoretically-by integrating concepts of certainty and attitudes toward evidence-and empirically, by analyzing belief patterns across political issues using Swedish survey data (N = 2,268). Our findings suggest that individuals can be knowledgeable on some issues yet holding directional (mis)beliefs on others, selectively aligning with facts that support their views. These belief patterns are not associated with traditional news use but correlate with alternative news consumption.}, issn = {0093-6502}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2020199/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_mehrabitara_2025_4, title = {Politics and Ethics of Grieving Practices and Remembrance : Introduction}, author = {Mehrabi, Tara}, year = {2025}, pages = {425--428}, doi = {10.4324/9781003398486-41}, url = {2023760}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Routledge} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_martinsleonardo_2025, title = {Positronium Atoms Solvated in Liquid Alcohols : A Multicomponent Quantum Mechanics/Molecular Mechanics Approach}, author = {Martins, Leonardo and Bergami, Mateus and Charry, Jorge and Reyes, Andres and Coutinho, Kaline and Varella, Márcio T. Do N.}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of Physical Chemistry B}, volume = {129}, number = {48}, pages = {12503--12517}, doi = {10.1021/acs.jpcb.5c06150}, url = {2026232}, language = {eng}, publisher = {American Chemical Society (ACS)}, keywords = {electrons; molecular modeling; molecular orbitals; monte carlo methods; orbital calculations; positrons; quantum theory; solvents; american chemical society; condensed phase; condensed phasis; liquid alcohols; molecular environment; multicomponents; positronium atom; quantum mechanics/molecular mechanics; sensitive probe; structure and dynamics; intelligent systems; alcohol derivative; methanol; solvent; alcohol; article; artifact; atom; electron; liquid; molecular mechanics; monte carlo method; pharmacology; positronium; quantum mechanics; water}, abstract = {Positronium (Ps) atoms are highly sensitive probes of condensed-phase structure and dynamics, yet their theoretical description in complex molecular environments remains challenging. We present an extension of our QM/MM protocol to investigate Ps in methanol and ethanol, building on our earlier study in water. Classical Monte Carlo simulations employing newly parametrized Ps-solvent force fields reveal well-defined cavity structures, whose sizes are consistent with hydrated Ps and systematically smaller than those predicted by empirical bubble models. Multicomponent quantum calculations employing the Any Particle Molecular Orbital (APMO) method have identified physically meaningful cavity states, characterized by substantial electron-positron overlap, and have ruled out spurious surface states as artifacts of the QM region truncation. While vertical detachment energies are insensitive primarily to solvent structure, computed pick-off annihilation lifetimes showed a marked dependence on cavity size. Employing orbital-dependent enhancement factors, our results achieve good agreement with experimental PALS data for both solvents. This study demonstrates the transferability and predictive power of our QM/MM protocol for Ps, providing a framework that can be systematically extended to more complex solvents and biological environments, thereby advancing the theoretical interpretation of Ps annihilation in complex systems. }, issn = {1520-6106}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2026232/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_memarianmohsen_2025, title = {Power Efficiency of a Hybrid 5G gNB Data Plane Combining SmartNICs and Commodity Servers}, author = {Memarian, Mohsen and Kassler, Andreas and Grinnemo, Karl-Johan and Laki, Sándor and Pongracz, Gergely and Forsman, Johan}, year = {2025}, url = {1947040}, language = {eng}, keywords = {5g gnb; p4; data plane; smartnic}, abstract = {Power efficiency is crucial in softwarized 5G gNBs due to rising energy costs and CO_2 emissions from the networking infrastructure. SmartNICs have the potential to accelerate packet processing tasks. However, their limited resources and functionalities make handling complex tasks like retransmissions challenging. Offloading operations to server-class processors can improve scalability but also increase power consumption, warranting careful management. This study examines the performance and power consumption of splitting the processing of the 5G gNB between SmartNICs and DPDK-enabled servers. We implement an adaptive CPU power conserving strategy in the DPDK data plane that dynamically adjusts CPU power states using P-states and C-states based on traffic load. Our evaluation shows that when using five SmartNICs, we can achieve 95 MPPS, demonstrating that offloading can boost throughput by up to 40% for gNB header processing. Our adaptive power management limits CPU power consumption growth to a maximum of 11%, compared to 52% without such management, balancing performance and power efficiency effectively.} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_memarianmohsen_2025_1, title = {Power Efficiency of a Hybrid 5G gNB Data Plane Combining SmartNICs and Commodity Servers}, author = {Memarian, Mohsen and Kassler, Andreas and Grinnemo, Karl-Johan and Laki, Sándor and Pongracz, Gergely and Forsman, Johan}, year = {2025}, url = {1997736}, language = {eng}, keywords = {g gnb; data plane; power efficiency; smart- nic; p4 language}, abstract = {Power efficiency is a growing concern in softwarized 5G gNBs due to increasing energy costs and carbon emissions. While SmartNICs offer low-power acceleration for packet processing, they struggle with complex operations, often requiring offloading to servers, which raises power usage. This study evaluates the performance and power consumption when dividing 5G gNB data plane tasks between SmartNICs and a DPDK-enabled host, comparing flow-based and function-based task allocation methods. We introduce an adaptive CPU power management strategy that adjusts CPU power states based on traffic. Results show that deploying five SmartNICs with function-based partitioning, which retains packet buffering on the host and offloads header decapsulation, insertion, and lookup-table operations to the SmartNICs, delivers a throughput of 109 MPPS, which is 173% more than a SmartNIC-only setup and reduces latency by 70% compared with a host-only setup. Adaptive power management lowers total power consumption by 12.5% in the optimal partitioning while preserving high throughput and low latency.} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_dengzongyi_2025, title = {Powerful knowledge, school subjects and the curriculum : an international and comparative perspective}, author = {Deng, Zongyi and Chapman, Arthur and Gericke, Niklas}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of Curriculum Studies}, volume = {57}, number = {4}, pages = {365--381}, doi = {10.1080/00220272.2025.2528744}, url = {1987071}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Taylor & Francis}, keywords = {powerful knowledge; school subjects; national curriculum; educational purposes; content}, abstract = {This introductory essay presents a special issue that foregrounds school subjects as purpose-built educational enterprises and reconsiders the role of powerful knowledge in national curricula. Framed against the marginalization of knowledge in both global policy reforms and contemporary curriculum theory, it argues for renewed attention to the educational purpose, content, and construction of school subjects by engaging with questions such as: What are the purposes of school subjects? How should powerful knowledge be conceived in the curriculum? How are school subjects conceptualized and constructed? The issue includes four articles examining the purposes and content of school subjects-geography, history, religious education, and biology-in national curricula across Sweden, Finland, and England. It also features two articles exploring changes in business and management education in Poland and the 'life and death' of Liberal Studies as a school subject in Hong Kong. This special issue advances two key propositions: first, that school subjects are structured to fulfil multiple academic, civic, social, and personal aims; and second, that powerful knowledge should be understood not only in terms of its epistemic structure but also in relation to the intellectual and ethical capabilities it enables.}, issn = {0022-0272}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1987071/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_niemelmikkoa_2025, title = {Powers of knowledge in secondary religious education curricula of Sweden, England and Finland}, author = {Niemelä, Mikko A. and Niemi, Kristian and Salmenkivi, Eero and Stones, Alexis}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of Curriculum Studies}, volume = {57}, number = {4}, pages = {422--440}, doi = {10.1080/00220272.2025.2476941}, url = {1949273}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Taylor & Francis}, keywords = {religious education; powerful knowledge; comparative research; lower secondary school; written curriculum}, abstract = {What might the powers of knowledge in religious education (RE) be; what knowledge and abilities does RE provide to pupils in lower secondary education? These questions are asked through this study of curriculum contexts in England, Sweden and Finland. The three iterations of the subject are similar enough to compare—yet different enough for the character of each to emerge when they are juxtaposed and ‘mirrored’ in each other. This comparative approach allows us to explore what kinds of powers RE, represented in written curricula, aims to foster in each context. This is simultaneously an exploration of the nature and raison d’etre of RE as a school subject. The purpose of RE is examined via analysing lower secondary curriculum documents with the theoretical lens of powerful knowledge. Overall, the curricula focus mostly on providing information about religions and worldviews. However, this knowledge is used for developing powers that were identified as having different emphasis in each context. The Finnish curriculum emphasizes students’ personal and ethical development, the English curriculum has the strongest weight on academic knowledge and the Swedish curriculum concentrates on developing students’ intercultural competence and understanding of societies.}, issn = {0022-0272}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1949273/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_asplundstigbrje_2025_1, title = {Practical performative reading practices in rural woodlands}, author = {Asplund, Stig-Börje and Ljung Egeland, Birgitta and Bladh, Gabriel and Stolare, Martin}, year = {2025}, url = {1989108}, language = {eng}, abstract = {Drawing on sociological perspectives on literacy in which reading is viewed upon as a social and cultural practice, situated in the specifics of time and place (Barton & Hamilton, 2012) this symposium will address the significance of volitional reading in peoples’ lives across life stages and diverse national contexts. It attends to an expanded definition of the concept of reading which acknowledges the social, affective and relational dimensions of reading alongside cognitive dimensions (Cremin & Scholes, 2024). The first paper, Informally Talking about Books and Reading (Teresa Cremin & Helen Hendry), will share insights from two studies of UK classrooms that explored children’s book conversations and the social connections among  communities of engaged readers. The second paper, Lived Experiences of Young and Working Adults’ Print and Digital Recreational Reading (Chin Ee Loh), examines Singapore adults’ reading preferences to understand when, why and how they read for leisure, and the platforms through which reading is done. The third paper, Practical performative reading practices in rural woodlands (Stig-Börje Asplund, Birgitta Ljung Egeland, Gabriel Bladh & Martin Stolare) will present results from a three-generational study on rural working-class males in Sweden and their local, place-based reading practices. The symposium constitutes a theoretical, methodological and empirical contribution to contemporary reading research by facilitating nuanced and in depth descriptions of peoples’ volitional reading practices in relation to local and global changes in schools and society.} } @book{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_almusaedamjad_2025_1, title = {Practice of Research Methodology in Civil Engineering and Architecture : A Comprehensive Guide}, author = {Almusaed, Amjad and Almssad, Asaad and Yitmen, Ibrahim}, year = {2025}, pages = {1--929}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-031-97393-2}, url = {2027780}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Springer}, keywords = {engineering research; philosophical aspects; students; academic writings; architecture engineering; construction engineering; engineering construction industries; engineering fields; indispensable resources; learn+; research designs; research gaps; research methodologies; reviews}, abstract = {This book offers a comprehensive exploration of research methodology, providing invaluable insights for students and researchers in the AEC industry and engineering fields. Through this book, readers learn the theoretical and practical aspects of research design and academic writing, making it an indispensable resource for anyone engaged in scholarly investigation.This book covers a wide range of topics essential to robust research practices. Readers explore identifying research gaps, formulating problem statements, crafting precise research questions, objectives, and aims. This book delves into the philosophical foundations of different research paradigms—ontological and epistemological factors that impact methodological decisions. It also provides an in-depth examination of qualitative methods such as ethnography, grounded theory, narrative analysis; quantitative methods including experimental design, survey techniques; as well as mixed-methods approaches that combine both to yield comprehensive results.In addition to theoretical content, this book offers practical tools like templates for research proposals and checklists for data collection. These resources are designed to aid researchers in efficiently applying their knowledge in real-world settings. The authors emphasize clarity, coherence, and scholarly rigor in academic writing while providing practical techniques to overcome common obstacles faced by researchers.This book is essential for researchers, scholars, students at all levels who seek to enhance their understanding of research methodology. It provides clear guidance on structuring and organizing research articles, performing literature reviews, presenting findings with scholarly rigor. Whether you are a novice researcher or an experienced academician looking to refine your skills or gain new perspectives on methodological practices—this book is tailored to meet your needs.Researchers in fields such as architecture, engineering construction (AEC), environmental design find this work particularly beneficial. Its comprehensive scope guarantees its authenticity usefulness rendering it indispensable literary essential study academic writing methodological investigation. } } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_stegmannmccallionmalin_2025, title = {Practices and Actions Stimulating Responsible Digitalisation in Värmland}, author = {Stegmann McCallion, Malin}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of Responsible Innovation}, volume = {12}, number = {1}, doi = {10.1080/23299460.2025.2511512}, url = {1957713}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Taylor & Francis}, keywords = {digitalisation; rri; ri; mlg; regional policy; democratisation; regional development}, abstract = {Traditional industry regions like Värmland, Sweden are under increasing pressure to digitalise, a transition that raises broader social and governance challenges for regional actors. Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) has been promoted at the EU level as a framework to guide such transformations, however there is limited understanding of how RRI principles are implemented in practice. The case of digitalisation transformation process of Värmland provided an opportunity to further explore how RRI is implemented in practice within a multi-level governance system. This article explores how RRI was operationalised through the DigiTeRRI project (2020–2022) in Värmland, and how it aided in shaping the regional digitalisation transformation policy and collaborative practices. Using a qualitative methodology combining participant observation, interviews, and surveys, the study examines how regional actors engaged in co-creating a roadmap for responsible digitalisation. A key finding is that by involving regional actors early in the process and fostering a sense of ownership contributed to the implementation of RRI measures. Furthermore, the DigiTeRRI experience has influenced Region Värmland’s broader regional development strategies, including its Research and Innovation Strategy for Sustainable Smart Specialisation 2022–2028. This study contributes to both RRI scholarship and regional policy practice by offering insights into the situated application of RRI in territorial digital transformation processes.}, issn = {2329-9460}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1957713/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_rudnikalesia_2025_1, title = {Practices and Agencies in the Belarusian Protests of 2020 : Perspectives of Protest Participants and Leaders}, author = {Rudnik, Alesia}, year = {2025}, journal = {Europe-Asia Studies}, volume = {77}, number = {4}, pages = {537--560}, doi = {10.1080/09668136.2025.2495338}, url = {1957743}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Taylor & Francis}, keywords = {belarus; telegram; protests}, abstract = {This article explores the roles of digital platforms, protesters and protest organisers in mobilising and coordinating prodemocratic protests in Belarus in summer 2020. Following the actors in the network of the Belarusian protests of August 2020, and drawing on Latour’s actor–network theory, I examine protest-related practices and types of agency in these protests by engaging with the opinions and reflections of protesters, activists, politicians and moderators of the leading Telegram channels who participated in the protests. I argue that these Belarusian protests produced multiple agencies and transformed Telegram into a mediator with agency rather than merely a tool in the hands of protesters.}, issn = {0966-8136}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1957743/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_argyriek_2025, title = {Practitioner perspectives on extended difficulties and optimal support strategies following psychedelic experiences : a qualitative analysis}, author = {Argyri, E. K. and Krecke, J. and Robinson, O. C. and Evans, J. and Skragge, Michael and Morgan, C. J. A.}, year = {2025}, journal = {Harm Reduction Journal}, volume = {23}, number = {1}, doi = {10.1186/s12954-025-01347-0}, url = {2041018}, language = {eng}, publisher = {BioMed Central (BMC)}, keywords = {psychedelics; harm reduction; integration; post-psychedelic distress; existential crisis; trauma-informed care; psychedelic-assisted therapy}, abstract = {BackgroundAs the use of psychedelics increases in both therapeutic and non-clinical settings, reports of extended post-experience difficulties have also emerged. While many individuals integrate their experiences effectively, others face persistent challenges. Despite growing recognition of these issues, there is limited research on best practices for mitigating and addressing prolonged post-psychedelic difficulties. This study explores expert perspectives on the nature of these challenges and optimal support strategies.MethodsA qualitative survey study was conducted with 28 professionals who support individuals navigating post-psychedelic distress, including psychiatrists, psychotherapists, psychedelic integration coaches, and retreat facilitators. Structured Tabular Thematic Analysis (ST-TA) was applied to identify high-consensus themes related to extended difficulties and effective integration practices.ResultsPractitioners consistently reported six key post-psychedelic difficulties: (1) existential struggle and ontological shock, (2) anxiety and panic, (3) self-perception issues, (4) dissociative symptoms, (5) resurfacing of repressed material and trauma, and (6) disappointment due to unmet expectations. The most frequently recommended support strategies included (1) individual psychotherapy, particularly trauma-informed approaches, (2) grounding and mindfulness techniques, (3) peer and community support, (4) meaning-making and narrative reconstruction, and (5) in some cases, short-term psychiatric medication. While psychiatrists emphasized medical stabilization and symptom management, psychotherapists and integration coaches focused on existential meaning-making, emotional processing, and community-based support.ConclusionsOur findings highlight the need for trauma-informed, cross-disciplinary approaches to psychedelic integration. Ensuring access to ethical, evidence-based support-both clinical and community-based-is important for further developing harm reduction strategies as psychedelic use expands in the western world. Future research should explore culturally diverse integration practices and inform therapeutic protocols for mitigating post-psychedelic distress.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2041018/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @mastersthesis{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_aupkephil_2025, title = {Predictive Models and Optimization Strategies for Smart Microgrids}, author = {Aupke, Phil}, year = {2025}, doi = {10.59217/vsqi4481}, url = {1994190}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Karlstads universitet}, keywords = {smart microgrids; time-series forecasting; edge computing; adaptive machine learning; probabilistic forecasting; uncertainty quantification; federated learning; smarta mikronät; tidsserieprognoser; adaptiv maskininlärning; probabilistiska prognoser; osäkerhetskvantifiering; federerad inlärning}, abstract = {Accurate and robust forecasting is a critical challenge for the reliable operation and optimization of smart microgrids, especially as they increasingly integrate renewable energy sources and rely on edge computing infrastructure. Uncertainty from weather, rapidly changing consumption patterns, and the resource limitations of edge devices hinder the deployment of conventional forecasting models, which typically assume stationary data and require large, clean datasets. This licentiate thesis addresses these gaps by developing a comprehensive and adaptive pipeline for time-series forecasting in microgrids, with a focus on resilience to uncertainty, concept drift, data scarcity, and resource constraints. The research presents a suite of novel and scalable approaches, including clustering-based pre-processing, adaptive deep learning models, probabilistic and uncertainty-quantifying forecasting methods, federated learning, and instance-based transfer learning. These techniques are designed to deliver high predictive accuracy and adaptability under non-stationary conditions, while remaining lightweight enough for deployment on constrained edge devices. Privacy-preserving and collaborative mechanisms, such as federated and transfer learning, enable model generalization and robustness across heterogeneous, distributed microgrid environments. Building on seven peer-reviewed publications, this work establishes a unified pipeline for intelligent forecasting at the grid edge. Key contributions include: (1) dynamic drift-adaptive learning frameworks for real-time adaptation, (2) probabilistic and uncertainty-quantifying forecasting for risk-aware energy management, (3) multi-step prediction strategies for short- and medium-term forecasting, and (4) clustering-guided transfer learning to enhance prediction in data-scarce scenarios. Validation on both real-world and simulated microgrid datasets demonstrates substantial gains: for example, the proposed transfer learning approach improves short-term forecasting accuracy in data-limited buildings by up to 40%, while adaptive and federated models achieve robust performance with reduced computational and communication overhead compared to centralized baselines. Overall, this thesis advances the state-of-the-art in interpretable, scalable, and resilient forecasting for smart microgrids, supporting the transition to adaptive, decentralized, and privacy-aware energy systems capable of thriving in dynamic and uncertain environments.;Noggrann och robust prognostisering är en avgörande utmaning för tillförlitlig drift och optimering av smarta mikronät, särskilt i takt med att dessa i allt högre grad integrerar förnybara energikällor och förlitar sig på edge computing-infrastruktur. Osäkerheter till följd av väder, snabbt föränderliga konsumtionsmönster och begränsade resurser hos edge-enheter försvårar implementeringen av konventionella prognosmodeller, som vanligtvis antar stationära data och kräver stora, rena datamängder. Denna licentiatuppsats adresserar dessa utmaningar genom att utveckla en omfattande och adaptiv pipeline för tidsserieprognostisering i mikronät, med fokus på robusthet mot osäkerhet, konceptdrift, databegränsning och resursknapphet. Forskningen presenterar en uppsättning nya och skalbara metoder, inklusive klustringsbaserad förbehandling, adaptiva djupinlärningsmodeller, probabilistiska och osäkerhetskvantifierande prognosmetoder, federerad inlärning samt instansbaserad transferinlärning. Dessa tekniker är utformade för att uppnå hög prediktiv noggrannhet och anpassningsförmåga under icke-stationära förhållanden, samtidigt som de är tillräckligt resurseffektiva för att köras på begränsade edge-enheter. Sekretessbevarande och samarbetsinriktade mekanismer, såsom federerad och transferinlärning, möjliggör modellgeneralisering och robusthet över heterogena, distribuerade mikronätsmiljöer. Baserat på sju sakkunniggranskade publikationer etablerar detta arbete en enhetlig pipeline för intelligent prognostisering vid elnätets ytterkanter. Viktiga bidrag inkluderar: (1) dynamiska, driftanpassade inlärningsramverk för realtidsanpassning, (2) probabilistisk och osäkerhetskvantifierande prognostisering för riskmedveten energihantering, (3) flerstegsprognoser för kort- och medellång sikt, samt (4) klustringsstyrd transferinlärning för att förbättra prognoser i dataskrala scenarier. Validering på både verkliga och simulerade mikronätsdatamängder visar på betydande förbättringar: till exempel förbättrar den föreslagna transferinlärningsmetoden korttidsprognosens noggrannhet i databegränsade byggnader med upp till 40%, medan adaptiva och federerade modeller uppnår robust prestanda med lägre beräknings- och kommunikationsbörda jämfört med centraliserade baslinjer. Sammanfattningsvis för denna uppsats forskningsläget framåt inom tolkbar, skalbar och resilient prognostisering för smarta mikronät, och stödjer övergången till adaptiva, decentraliserade och integritetsmedvetna energisystem som kan frodas i dynamiska och osäkra miljöer.;Accurate forecasting is vital for reliable operation of smart microgrids, especially with growing renewable integration and edge computing reliance. Conventional models falter under uncertainty from weather, shifting demand, and limited edge resources, as they assume stationary data and large clean datasets. This licentiate thesis develops an adaptive forecasting pipeline tackling uncertainty, concept drift, data scarcity, and constraints. It introduces clustering-based preprocessing, adaptive deep learning, probabilistic forecasting, federated learning, and transfer learning. These methods deliver accuracy and adaptability under non-stationary conditions while remaining lightweight for edge deployment. Privacy-preserving mechanisms enhance robustness across distributed microgrids. Based on seven peer-reviewed publications, contributions include: (1) drift-adaptive learning for real-time updates, (2) probabilistic forecasting for risk-aware management, (3) multi-step prediction for short- and medium-term horizons, and (4) clustering-guided transfer learning for scarce data. Validation on real and simulated datasets shows major gains: transfer learning improves short-term accuracy by up to 40%, while adaptive and federated models sustain robust performance with reduced overhead.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1994190/FULLTEXT03.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_almqvistnielsenlena_2025_1, title = {Prehistoric history in Swedish primary school education : pupils' expression of empathy after visiting a cultural heritage site}, author = {Almqvist Nielsen, Lena}, year = {2025}, journal = {Education 3-13}, volume = {53}, number = {3}, pages = {378--392}, doi = {10.1080/03004279.2023.2191631}, url = {1754086}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Taylor & Francis}, keywords = {teaching history; history of history education; prehistory; primary school; historical empathy; cultural heritage; transformation of knowledge}, abstract = {This study explores the concept of historical empathy in the context of field trips for young pupils to a prehistoric heritage site in Sweden. The example discussed is a field trip to Vitlycke, a heritage and rock carving site with an associated reconstructed Bronze Age farm, where pupils had the opportunity to experience prehistory with all their senses. The study is based on the idea that historical empathy is a process that involves both cognitive and affective dimensions and that both dimensions are important for progress. The pupils were interviewed after the trip and their responses are related to the concepts of perspective recognition and care. The study shows how the cognitive and affective dimensions were interwoven in the pupils' reasoning and how the field trip contributed to an emotional and personal connection necessary for the development of historical empathy. This engagement led to a broadening and deepening of the pupils' cognitive understanding of Bronze Age life and living conditions, while the cognitive understanding of the historical context contributed to a framework in which they could use their imagination. The results also show the importance of giving pupils time to follow up on their experiences after visiting a heritage site.}, issn = {0300-4279}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1754086/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_almqvistnielsenlena_2025_2, title = {Prehistory in 100 Years of Educational Films : Representations of Gender Roles and Relations in Swedish Schools}, author = {Almqvist Nielsen, Lena}, year = {2025}, journal = {History of Education}, volume = {54}, number = {5}, pages = {509--532}, doi = {10.1080/0046760X.2025.2478409}, url = {1933600}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Routledge}, keywords = {ducational film; prehistory; primary school}, abstract = {Teaching about Nordic prehistory has a long tradition in Sweden and films about this period in history have been available to schools since the early 1900s. Our knowledge of prehistory is based on archaeological science, but there is a lack of studies showing the relation between research and knowledge of prehistory in educational films. This study of films about Nordic prehistory analyses the transformation in the way women, men and children have been presented. The results of the study show how men have been visualised as having important roles while women have been responsible for tasks close to home, but in recent years a certain change can be seen in this role distribution. The study also shows how the focus has shifted from the Stone Age man to the Stone Age girl and how children have gone from being insignificant to being the main characters in the films.}, issn = {0046-760X}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1933600/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_winterveronika_2025, title = {Pre-service teachers and climate change education : a belief-intention gap yet to be bridged}, author = {Winter, Veronika and Georg Bussing, Alexander and Gericke, Niklas and Möller, Andrea}, year = {2025}, journal = {Environmental Education Research}, doi = {10.1080/13504622.2025.2608774}, url = {2029730}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Taylor & Francis}, keywords = {education for sustainable development; climate change education; teacher beliefs; pre-service teachers}, abstract = {Prior research suggests that pre-service teachers may avoid providing climate change education (CCE) due to believed controversies, lack of competences, or resource constraints. However, quantitative studies disentangling the interplay between a broad spectrum of such beliefs, possible influences on beliefs as well as their connection to teaching intention remain scarce. Building on the Theory of Planned Behaviour, we therefore conducted an Austrian-wide, cross-sectional online study with 403 pre-service Biology teachers for secondary level, using both established and newly adapted instruments. Via structural equation modelling, our study reveals that pre-service teachers' belief in the importance of CCE and their climate change attitudes emerged as main predictors for their teaching intention. Content knowledge and belief in having sufficient time and resources, also contributed, while the predictive strength of self-efficacy varied across models. Surprisingly, concerns about controversies and normative beliefs were unrelated to teaching intention, diverging from previous research. These findings suggest that future teachers' intention to teach climate change is primarily rooted in a sense of urgency about the climate crisis and the belief in the meaningfulness of education, alongside practical considerations of classroom realities, rather than fears of political controversy. Implications for the design of teacher training programs are outlined.}, issn = {1350-4622}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2029730/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_lindstrmalexander_2025, title = {Pre-training Deep Q-Networks Eliminates the Need for Target Networks : An Empirical Study}, author = {Lindström, Alexander and Ramaswamy, Arunselvan and Grinnemo, Karl-Johan}, year = {2025}, volume = {1}, pages = {437--444}, doi = {10.5220/0013374600003905}, url = {1927408}, language = {eng}, publisher = {SciTePress}, keywords = {deep q-network; deep q-learning; stability; pre-training; variance reduction}, abstract = {Deep Q-Learning is an important algorithm in the field of Reinforcement Learning for automated sequential decision making problems. It trains a neural network called the DQN to find an optimal policy. Training is highly unstable with high variance. A target network is used to mitigate these problems, but leads to longer training times and, high training data and very large memory requirements. In this paper, we present a two phase pre-trained online training procedure that eliminates the need for a target network. In the first - offline -  phase, the DQN is trained using expert actions. Unlike previous literature that tries to maximize the probability of picking the expert actions, we train to minimize the usual squared Bellman loss. Then, in the second - online - phase, it continues to train while interacting with an environment (simulator). We show, empirically, that the target network is eliminated; training variance is reduced; training is more stable; when the duration of pre-training is carefully chosen the rate of convergence (to an optimal policy) during the online training phase is faster; the quality of the final policy found is at least as good as the ones found using traditional methods.} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_ahonenh_2025, title = {Prevalence of Dental Caries in Persons With or Without Long-Term Experience of Positive Airway Pressure-Treated Obstructive Sleep Apnoea}, author = {Ahonen, H. and Berggren, K. and Kvarnvik, C. and Sunnergren, O. and Lindmark, Ulrika and Broström, A. and Stensson, M.}, year = {2025}, journal = {International Journal of Dental Hygiene}, doi = {10.1111/idh.12905}, url = {1940156}, language = {eng}, publisher = {John Wiley & Sons}, keywords = {sleep apnoea; sleep disordered breathing; tooth decay}, abstract = {Oral dryness is common in persons with untreated obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) as well as in those using positive airway pressure (PAP). OSA with or without PAP treatment could therefore be a risk factor of dental caries. Objectives: To describe and compare the prevalence of dental caries among persons with or without PAP-treated OSA. Methods: Cross-sectional data derived from a clinical examination of 121 adults without OSA, and with or without long-time experience of PAP treated OSA (> 10 years) were used. The participants responded to a questionnaire and were clinically and radiographically examined. Decayed, missing, and filled teeth, decayed surfaces, gingivitis and presence of dental plaque were registered. Descriptive analyses were performed to describe dental caries prevalence among groups. To compare groups, one-way ANOVA and Kruskal–Wallis tests was conducted. Results: Participants (52% females, mean age 69.5 ± 5.8 years) were categorised into groups based on OSA status; non-OSA (n = 49), non-PAP-treated OSA (n = 38), and PAP-treated OSA (n = 34). Dental caries prevalence showed no statistically significant differences among groups, except for occlusal caries, where the PAP-treated OSA group had a higher mean compared to the non-OSA group (p = 0.033). Most participants did not report xerostomia, but the highest prevalence was found in the non-PAP-treated OSA group (31.6%). Conclusions: The prevalence of dental caries was slightly higher in persons with PAP treated OSA compared to non-PAP-treated OSA and persons without OSA, but the results were not statistically significant. }, issn = {1601-5029}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1940156/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_bernhardssonkatarina_2025, title = {Prevention som grund för samhället : Smittan och dess efterdyningar i dystopin Bärarna}, author = {Bernhardsson, Katarina and Ekman, Stefan}, year = {2025}, journal = {Socialmedicinsk Tidskrift}, volume = {102}, number = {1}, pages = {19--29}, doi = {10.62607/smt.v102i1.47002}, url = {1951711}, language = {swe}, publisher = {Karolinska institutet}, abstract = {Denna artikel analyserar Jessica Schiefauers spekulativa roman Bärarna (2020) och diskuterar konsekvenserna av att bygga ett samhälle utifrån smittoprevention. Romanen skildrar en framtid där en rabiesliknande sjuk-dom hotat att utplåna mänskligheten. I denna dystopi har män, som spri-dare av smittan, och kvinnor separerats för att förhindra återkomsten av sjukdomen. Artikeln undersöker hur romanen belyser de problem och faror som uppstår när smittoprevention blir ett centralt samhällsideal. Den disku-terar hur Schiefauer genom spekulativ fiktion skapar ett tankeexperiment där prevention dras till sin spets, vilket resulterar i ett samhälle präglat av både utopisk omsorg om hälsa och miljö och en dystopisk avhumanisering av smittbärare. Artikeln visar hur romanen varnar för riskerna med att bygga samhällen på rädsla och uteslutning, samt betonar vikten av att kritiskt gran-ska smittopreventionens roll i samhällsbygget.;This article analyses Jessica Schiefauer’s speculative novel Bärarna (2020), and examines the consequences of building a society based on disease pre-vention. The novel depicts a future where a rabies-like disease has nearly wiped out humanity. In this dystopia, men, as carriers of the disease, are separated from women to prevent the resurgence of the illness. The article investigates how the novel illuminates the dangers of making disease pre-vention a central societal ideal. It discusses how Schiefauer, through spe-culative fiction, creates a thought experiment in which prevention is taken to its extreme, resulting in a society characterised by both utopian care and dystopian dehumanising. The article shows how the novel cautions against societies built on fear and exclusion, while stressing the need to critically as-sess the role of disease prevention.}, issn = {0037-833X}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1951711/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_walansusanne_2025, title = {Primary school students’ perceptions of artificial intelligence – for good or bad}, author = {Walan, Susanne}, year = {2025}, journal = {International journal of technology and design education}, volume = {35}, pages = {25--40}, doi = {10.1007/s10798-024-09898-2}, url = {1869839}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Springer}, keywords = {employment; philosophical aspects; students; affective perception; case-studies; cognitive perception; policy makers; primary school student; primary schools; school students; student perceptions; teachers’; use of artificial intelligence}, abstract = {Since the end of 2022, global discussions on Artificial Intelligence (AI) have surged, influencing diverse societal groups, such as teachers, students and policymakers. This case study focuses on Swedish primary school students aged 11–12. The aim is to examine their cognitive and affective perceptions of AI and their current usage. Data, comprising a pre-test, focus group interviews, and post-lesson evaluation reports, were analysed using a fusion of Mitcham’s philosophical framework of technology with a behavioural component, and the four basic pillars of AI literacy. Results revealed students’ cognitive perceptions encompassing AI as both a machine and a concept with or without human attributes. Affective perceptions were mixed, with students expressing positive views on AI’s support in studies and practical tasks, alongside concerns about rapid development, job loss, privacy invasion, and potential harm. Regarding AI usage, students initially explored various AI tools, emphasising the need for regulations to slow down and contemplate consequences. This study provides insights into primary school students perceptions and use of AI, serving as a foundation for further exploration of AI literacy in education contexts and considerations for policy makers to take into account, listening to children’s voices. }, issn = {0957-7572}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1869839/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_skldcamilla_2025, title = {Primary treatment and survival in malignant ovarian germ cell tumors : A nationwide population-based Swedish Gynecologic Cancer Group (SweGCG) study}, author = {Sköld, Camilla and Flöter Rådestad, Angelique and Stenström Bohlin, Katja and Bjurberg, Maria and Borgfeldt, Christer and Hellman, Kristina and Jönsson, Jenny Maria and Kjølhede, Preben and Åvall Lundqvist, Elisabeth H. and Olsson, Cecilia and Stålberg, Karin and Holmberg, Erik C.V. and Kähler, Pernilla Dahm}, year = {2025}, journal = {Gynecologic Oncology}, volume = {203}, pages = {59--66}, doi = {10.1016/j.ygyno.2025.10.019}, url = {2018502}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, keywords = {antineoplastic agent; adjuvant chemotherapy; adult; aged; article; cancer chemotherapy; cancer prognosis; cancer radiotherapy; cancer recurrence; cancer staging; cancer surgery; cancer survival; cohort analysis; controlled study; cytoreductive surgery; dysgerminoma; female; fertility preservation; follow up; groups by age; human; immature teratoma of the ovary; international federation of gynecology and obstetrics; long term survival; major clinical study; malignant transformation; minimal residual disease; mortality; ovarian germ cell cancer; ovarian yolk sac tumor; ovary surgery; ovary teratoma; overall survival; population research; proportional hazards model; radical resection; survival analysis; sweden; tumor volume; univariate analysis}, abstract = {Objective. Although rare, malignant ovarian germ cell tumors (MOGCTs) account for 70 % of ovarian malignancies in women younger than 30 years. Given the rarity of MOGCTs and the limited population-based data,this study aims to examine national treatment patterns and survival in women with MOGCTs, with a focus onfertility-sparing surgery.Methods. This nationwide population-based study included all women (≥18 years) diagnosed with MOGCTs2008–2022 in the Swedish Quality Register for Gynecologic Cancer. Main outcome was 5- and 10-year survival.Cox proportional regression models were used in univariable and adjusted survival analyses.Results. The study population included 184 women: 43 with dysgerminomas and 141 withnon-dysgerminomas (including 59 immature teratomas, 33 teratomas with malignant transformation, 27 yolksac tumors, and 22 other subtypes). All but one of the women underwent primary surgery; 54 % had fertilitysparing surgery, and no residual disease was achieved in 89 %. Adjuvant chemotherapy was given to 53 %. Duringa median follow-up of 5.6 years (range 0.1–15 years), 18 women died. No deaths occurred in women withfertility-sparing surgery. Ten-year relative survival was 95 % (95 % CI 88–103) and overall survival 88 % (95 %CI 82–93). Older age at diagnosis was associated with poorer survival (per year: HR 1.09, 95 % CI 1.05–1.14,p < 0.001), as was FIGO stage IV versus stage I (HR 58, 95 % CI 13–265, p < 0.001)Conclusions. MOGCTs had excellent survival outcomes in this nationwide population-based study, andfertility-sparing surgery was deemed safe. Future efforts should focus on improving outcomes in older womenand those with stage IV disease¨.}, issn = {0090-8258}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2018502/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_skoldc_2025, title = {Primary treatment and survival in ovarian sex cord-stromal tumors : A nationwide population-based Swedish Gynecologic Cancer Group (SweGCG) study}, author = {Skold, C. and Radestad, A. Floter and Bohlin, K. Stenstrom and Bjurberg, M. and Borgfeldt, C. and Hellman, K. and Jonsson, J-m. and Kjolhede, P. and Avall-Lundqvist, E. H. and Olsson, Cecilia and Stalberg, K. and Holmberg, E. and Dahm-Kahler, P.}, year = {2025}, journal = {Annals of Oncology}, volume = {36}, number = {suppl. 2}, pages = {725--725}, doi = {10.1016/j.annonc.2025.08.1719}, url = {2023826}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, issn = {0923-7534} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_portfeltingela_2025, title = {Principals' Influence on Research‐Based Education : The Case of Swedish Local Municipal Adult Education Institutions}, author = {Portfelt, Ingela}, year = {2025}, journal = {European Journal of Education}, volume = {60}, number = {2}, doi = {10.1111/ejed.70081}, url = {1948859}, language = {eng}, publisher = {John Wiley & Sons}, keywords = {adult education; principals; principals' influence; gualitative study; research-based education; theory of practice architectures}, abstract = {There is increasing interest in research-based education in the Western World as it is assumed to strengthen school improvementcapacity. Previous research shows that school principals play a pivotal role in realising such vision. The aim of this article is toexplore the influence of principals on research-based education in their local municipal adult education (MAE) institutions. Thestudy is informed by the theory of practice architecture. Data rely on 10 interviews with the principals of eight local MAE insti-tutions. The study draws attention to how inherent contradictions in the national education system may hinder the policy am-bitions related to research-based adult education. These contradictions not only affect principals' leadership practices in variousways, but also their ability to ensure research-based adult education. It is suggested that understanding the practice architectureis fundamental to enhancing leadership practice, which is also exemplified.}, issn = {0141-8211}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1948859/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_borgfarhana_2025, title = {Principals' views and reported actions on sustainability from a whole school approach perspective : a comparative study of eco- and non-eco-certified preschools in Sweden}, author = {Borg, Farhana and Winberg, Mikael and Gericke, Niklas and Borg, Johan}, year = {2025}, journal = {Environmental Education Research}, volume = {31}, number = {5}, pages = {897--919}, doi = {10.1080/13504622.2025.2465716}, url = {1942121}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Routledge}, keywords = {early childhood education; integrated approach to sustainability; mixed methods; school leaders}, abstract = {Although preschool principals are important for integrating sustainability, studies on this topic are scarce. Using an embedded mixed methods approach, this study explored and compared 50 principals' views and actions relating to sustainability in the operations of 25 eco- and 25 non-eco-certified randomly sampled preschools from 25 municipalities (of a total 290) in Sweden. Using a semi-structured questionnaire, data was collected from the principals of the preschools. Whole School Approach Flower Model was used as an analytical framework to analyze qualitative data, while quantitative data was subject to Orthogonal Projections to Latent Structures Discriminatory Analysis. According to the participating principals, eco-certified preschools focused on increasing children's knowledge about and interests in sustainability, whereas non-eco-certified preschools focused on strategies to develop teachers' sustainability competence. This is consistent with findings that principals at eco-certified preschools have a more nuanced and multifaceted view of sustainability in their leadership practice, indicating that eco-certification, to some extent, plays an important role in making a difference. The study also highlights the potential of adopting a whole school approach to sustainability within preschool education. Cross-validation supported the generalizability of the conclusions, at least within a Swedish context.}, issn = {1350-4622}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1942121/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_arastoueinarges_2025, title = {Privacy Technologies and Policy : 13th Annual Privacy Forum, APF 2025-Proceedings}, author = {Arastouei, Narges and Jensen, Meiko and Rannenberg, Kai}, year = {2025}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-032-07574-1}, url = {2018488}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Springer}, abstract = {This open access book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 13th Annual Privacy Forum on Privacy Technologies and Policy, APF 2025, held in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, during October 22-23, 2025.The 9 full papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 27 submissions.They were organized into following topical sections: Supporting Laypeople and Users: Design Approaches, User Perceptions, and Problems; Emerging Risks from Upcoming Technologies, Misunderstandings, and Regulatory Derogation; Professional Methods & Tools for Analysis and Decision Making.} } @mastersthesis{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_christopholileticia_2025, title = {Probing molecular orientation in solution-processed organic semiconductors for photovoltaics}, author = {Christopholi, Leticia}, year = {2025}, doi = {10.59217/ancv9220}, url = {1925995}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Karlstads universitet}, keywords = {materials science; organic photovoltaics; polymer solar cells}, abstract = {Organic solar cells (OSCs) are the building blocks for an emerging renewable energy technology that offers a low-cost, flexible, and lightweight alternative to conventional photovoltaics. Record power conversion efficiencies of OSCs have exceeded 19% to date. Nevertheless, a comprehensive understanding of the molecular orientation and microstructure in the active layer remains essential to advancing the field. This thesis addresses these challenges by investigating the factors that govern the molecular orientation and microstructure of electron donors and acceptors in OSCs.In the first study, we investigate the role of processing solvent in determining the molecular orientation and morphology of planar Y-type small molecule acceptors in spin-coated films. Chlorobenzene (CB), chloroform (CF), and ortho-xylene (o-XYL) were identified by means of Hansen Solubility Parameters (HSP) as suitable solvents for thin-film processing. Using Near-Edge X-ray Absorption Fine Structure (NEXAFS) spectroscopy, we showed that CF promotes a face-on orientation of the conjugated plane, in contrast to films processed from CB and o-XYL, where no preferential orientation was found. Furthermore, with support from density functional calculations, the distinct spectral signatures in the carbon K-edge spectra of Y6, compared to Y5, could be understood. The fluorine substitution in Y6 influences its electronic structure by shifting contributions from carbon 1s® π* transitions to higher photon energies.In a second study, we investigate the Y5-based polymer acceptors, PF5-Y5 and PYT, in neat and blend films with the donor polymer PBDB-T. The dichroic ratios, extracted from series of NEXAFS spectra taken at variable incident angle of the X-ray, demonstrate that PF5-Y5 and PYT exhibit a face-on molecular orientation even in films processed from CB. For blend films, nitrogen K-edge NEXAFS spectra were used to probe the acceptor molecules selectively. The results revealed that increasing the donor: acceptor ratio in PBDB-T: PYT blends reduces the degree of orientation of the acceptor, suggesting that the polymer donor influences the acceptor orientation in this blend.This work demonstrates the importance of solvent selection and polymer design in optimizing the molecular orientation and microstructure in spin-coated photoactive layers for solar cells, offering guidelines for the development of high-performance organic solar cells.;Organic solar cells (OSCs) are lightweight, flexible, and potentially scalable alternatives to traditional silicon solar panels, in which molecular semiconductors are used to convert solar energy into electricity. With record efficiencies exceeding 19%, OSCs have become a promising renewable energy technology. However, further research is required to understand how molecular orientation and microstructure in the photovoltaic layer affect device performance.The photovoltaic layer is typically a solution-processed blend of electron donor and electron acceptor molecules. Controlling the molecular orientation is crucial for achieving high-efficiency devices. In this work, we use X-ray absorption spectroscopy to investigate the molecular orientation and electronic structure of small molecules, as well as polymer donors and acceptors in films consisting of one or several components. The results show that the choice of solvent used to process the small molecule acceptor layer plays an important role in determining their molecular orientation. Additionally, we demonstrate a novel approach that enables selective probing of the molecular orientation of one of the materials in a blend.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1925995/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_jverbyannica_2025, title = {Problematisk skolfrånvaro i relation till skola och undervisning - ett ämnesdidaktiskt perspektiv}, author = {Jäverby, Annica and Osbeck, Christina and Stolare, Martin}, year = {2025}, journal = {Nordidactica: Journal of Humanities and Social Science Education}, volume = {15}, number = {2025:1}, doi = {10.62902/nordidactica.v15i2025:1.26238}, url = {2030794}, language = {swe}, publisher = {CSD Karlstad}, keywords = {problematic school absence; school absence; school attendance; social sustainability; didactic; subject matter education}, abstract = {The purpose of this study is to investigate the content selection and transformation processes utilised by upper primary teachers for pupils with problematic school absences in history and religious education. While previous research has approached the topic from either an individual perspective or a relational school perspective, this study adopts a subject-didactics approach. Based on nine teacher interviews, the analyses were conducted stepwise, initially inductively and then in relation to Wolfgang Klafki's framework, combined with established concepts from history education and religious education research. The content emphasized for pupils generally aligns closely with Klafki's assertions regarding what is essential, namely, content that aims to develop pupils' understanding of society, thereby becoming both subjectively and objectively meaningful. For pupils with problematic school absences, a pattern emerges where the subjectively meaningful, reflecting the pupil's interests, is emphasized more. The article discusses the risk that this may lead to limited opportunities for this group of pupils to broaden their perspectives and knowledge in order to understand and navigate in society. }, issn = {2000-9879}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2030794/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_jverbyannica_2025_1, title = {Problematisk skolfrånvaro i relation till skola och undervisning - ett ämnesdidaktiskt perspektiv}, author = {Jäverby, Annica and Osbeck, Christina and Stolare, Martin}, year = {2025}, journal = {Nordidactica. Journal of Humanities and Social Science Education}, volume = {15}, number = {2025:1}, pages = {27--54}, doi = {10.62902/nordidactica.v15i2025:1.26238}, url = {1979387}, language = {swe}, publisher = {Karlstads universitet}, keywords = {hemmasittare; mellanstadiet; religionsundervisning; historieundervisning; religionsdidaktik; historiedidaktik}, abstract = {The purpose of this study is to investigate the content selection and transformation processes utilised by upper primary teachers for pupils with problematic school absences in history and religious education. While previous research has approached the topic from either an individual perspective or a relational school perspective, this study adopts a subject-didactics approach. Based on nine teacher interviews, the analyses were conducted stepwise, initially inductively and then in relation to Wolfgang Klafki's framework, combined with established concepts from history education and religious education research. The content emphasized for pupils generally aligns closely with Klafki's assertions regarding what is essential, namely, content that aims to develop pupils' understanding of society, thereby becoming both subjectively and objectively meaningful. For pupils with problematic school absences, a pattern emerges where the subjectively meaningful, reflecting the pupil's interests, is emphasized more. The article discusses the risk that this may lead to limited opportunities for this group of pupils to broaden their perspectives and knowledge in order to understand and navigate in society.} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_knutssonola_2025, title = {Problems and solutions in shared decision-making in coordinated individual care planning : multi-stakeholder perspectives in social and psychiatric care}, author = {Knutsson, Ola and Andersson, Peter and Grim, Katarina}, year = {2025}, journal = {Nordic Social Work Research}, volume = {15}, number = {4}, pages = {589--603}, doi = {10.1080/2156857X.2025.2549457}, url = {1999453}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Taylor & Francis Group}, keywords = {coordinated individual care planning; shared decision-making; future workshops; affinity diagram}, abstract = {This article examines the prerequisites for implementing shared decision-making (SDM) within coordinated individual care planning (CIP) for individuals with complex mental health needs in Sweden's mental health service delivery. Previous research has highlighted SDM as an appropriate approach for integrating into CIP due to its ability to provide a concrete framework for engaging users in collaborative decision-making throughout the CIP process. The study aims to investigate staff perspectives on SDM-supported CIP, utilizing a future workshop approach to elucidate challenges and generate solutions. Data were thus collected from a workshop held in one of the three Swedish regions designated as 'test-beds' for SDM in CIP, involving 18 participants. A large affinity diagram was built up showing the analysis and the affinities of staff's problems and solutions. Findings are formulated as propositions having a clear subject, highlighting the staff's perspectives. There are four main findings: two focusing clearly on problems staff have within and in-between their organizations. The third finding shows the staff's hesitation on working user-centred. This finding shows the difference of having a value, and acting according to this value, here highlighted by the level of user participation. The fourth main finding is solution-oriented, and concludes that the staff needs to work more user centred. Findings highlight challenges in achieving user involvement and shared responsibility in decision-making. A key challenge identified is the alignment between identified problems and proposed solutions, prompting questions about staff prioritization of issues they believe they can resolve.}, issn = {2156-857X}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1999453/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_mellrothelisabet_2025, title = {Proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Mathematical Creativity and Giftedness (MCG 14) : Part of the Combined ECHA and igMCG Conference on Inclusion and Sustainability in Gifted Education}, author = {Mellroth, Elisabet and Chamberlin, Scott A. and Liljekvist, Yvonne and Mattsson, Linda and Szabo, Attila and Vinerean-Bernhoff, Mirela}, year = {2025}, doi = {10.59217/dpxm4482}, url = {1953266}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Karlstads universitet}, keywords = {creativity; gifted; mathematics education; proceedings}, abstract = {The Proceedings of the Fourteenth International Group for Mathematical Creativity and Giftedness (igMCG) Conference encapsulate the collaborative and scholarly efforts of researchers and practitioners in the field of mathematical giftedness. Held in Karlstad, Sweden, in partnership with the European Council for High Ability (ECHA), this joint conference allowed attendees to customize their experience by accessing sessions from both organizations. Four keynote speakers — Kirsi Tirri, Jan Kwietniewski, Jorryt van Bommel, and Tracy Reileym — shared diverse insights, with van Bommel’s full keynote included in the proceedings due to its specific focus on mathematicalgiftedness. The igMCG maintained its tradition of requiring full papers, distinguishing its contributions from ECHA’s abstract-based submissions. As a result, this volume includes only full texts from igMCG participants, in addition to keynote materials. The editorial team, led by Chair Elisabet Mellroth, expressed deep gratitude to contributors, reviewers, and organizing partners. Special thanks were given to Karlstad University, the City of Karlstad, Professor Valerie Margrain, and the Conference Department of Karlstad University for their crucial support. The editorial board’s dedicated work, along with the reviewers’ thoughtful assessments, ensured high academic standards and meaningful content. This conference introduced a new presentation type — short communications — widely used in Sweden, allowing presenters to share early-stage or design-focused research. In total, 41 submissions were received across various formats: 18 full papers, 13 short communications, 7 workshops, and 3 posters. All submissions underwent an open peer-review process, with feedback used to determine acceptance and guide revisions. Ultimately, 15 papers, 11 short communications, 7 workshops, and 4 posters were accepted, though some could not be included in the proceedings due to unforeseen global circumstances in 2025. The conference marked a milestone as the first igMCG conference hosted in Sweden and emphasized inclusivity, collaboration, and academic rigor in gifted education.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1953266/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_yadavmayankkumar_2025_1, title = {Processing and Development of Porous Titanium for Biomedical Applications : A Comprehensive Review}, author = {Yadav, Mayank Kumar and Yarlapati, Akshay and Aditya, Yarlapati Naga and Kesavan, Praveenkumar and Pandey, Vaibhav and Perugu, Chandra Shekhar and Nain, Amit and Chatterjee, Kaushik and Suwas, Satyam and Jayamani, Jayaraj and Prashanth, Konda Gokuldoss}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing}, volume = {9}, number = {12}, doi = {10.3390/jmmp9120401}, url = {2026443}, language = {eng}, publisher = {MDPI}, keywords = {titanium; porous material; powder metallurgy; tissue engineering}, abstract = {Titanium (Ti) and its alloys are widely used in orthopedic applications, including total hip and knee replacements, bone plates, and dental implants, because of their superior biocompatibility, bioactivity, corrosion resistance, and mechanical robustness. These alloys effectively overcome several limitations of conventional metallic implants, such as 316L stainless steel and Co-Cr alloys, particularly with respect to corrosion, fatigue performance, and biological response. However, dense Ti alloys possess a relatively high elastic modulus, which can cause stress shielding in load-bearing applications. This challenge has motivated significant research toward engineered porous Ti structures that exhibit a reduced and bone-matched modulus while preserving adequate mechanical integrity. This review provides a comprehensive examination of powder metallurgy and additive manufacturing approaches used to fabricate porous Ti and Ti-alloy scaffolds, including additive manufacturing and different powder metallurgy techniques. Processing routes are compared in terms of achievable porosity, pore size distribution, microstructural evolution, mechanical properties, and biological outcomes, with emphasis on the relationship between processing parameters, pore architecture, and functional performance. The reported findings indicate that optimized powder-metallurgy techniques can generate interconnected pores in the 100-500 mu m range suitable for osseointegration while maintaining compressive strengths of 50-300 MPa, whereas additive manufacturing enables the precise control of hierarchical architectures but requires careful post-processing to remove adhered powder, stabilize microstructures, and ensure corrosion and wear resistance. In addition, this review integrates fundamental aspects of bone biology and bone implant interaction to contextualize the functional requirements of porous Ti scaffolds.}, issn = {2504-4494}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2026443/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_herathpavitra_2025, title = {Product Guardian Role and Socio-Technical Debt Management in Large-Scale Agile}, author = {Herath, Pavitra and Ahmad, Muhammad Ovais and Gustavsson, Tomas}, year = {2025}, pages = {127--135}, doi = {10.1145/3727967.3756835}, url = {2042192}, language = {eng}, publisher = {ACM Publications}, keywords = {agile; large scale; technical debt; security; process debt}, abstract = {Large-scale agile (LSA) development presents challenges in effectively integrating technical expertise. Prior research reported a range of challenges in LSA,however, specific mechanisms and roles for ensuring technical quality remain underexplored. This qualitative case study investigates specialized 'Product Guardian' role within LSA context, examining its responsibilities, challenges, and impact on product quality. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with software professionals and analyzed using thematic analysis. We identified four primary themes: perceived necessity and value proposition of Product Guardian role; core responsibilities associated with the role, ensuring effective development by bridging technical and product perspectives; challenges faced by individuals fulfilling this role. Additionally common impediments within LSA teams that Product Guardian interacts with or mitigates. Our findings suggest that Product Guardian role can be instrumental in enhancing product quality by proactively addressing socio-technical debt in LSA projects. This study provides practical insights for organizations that customizing roles focused on technical integration can be a viable strategy to overcome challenges to product quality in LSA development.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2042192/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @book{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_nordindan_2025, title = {Professional Judgment - Oversight and Control : Theoretical Concepts and Practical Experiences}, author = {Nordin, Dan}, year = {2025}, url = {1964462}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Karlstads universitet}, abstract = {After they have compared American and Japanese companies, a research group in 1980s meant that “Japanese and Western management are 95%  the same but differ in all important respects”. In our part of the world, the focused and measurable (hard) aspects in the companies dominate in management while Eastern companies lay greater emphasis on soft values that are open to judgment and are based on experience, context and a long-term perspective.The modern knowledge-based company assumes that the staff can make good judgments at the same time as the higher education is generally characterized by focus and specialization that risks disregarding the qualities of overview and integrative mechanisms that often distinguish the good judgement.A number of concepts, theories and approaches are presented here, together with some practical cases that intend to provide insights into the nature of the judgment and how knowledge-intensive organizations can be led and managed so that we can trust the staff to do good and well-founded judgments.An important conclusion is that the management and control processes in this type of activities – that is, where it is often difficult or even inappropriate to formalize the work, where appropriate procedures sometimes need to be tested and reassessed and where there even sometimes are uncertainty about the operational objectives – should be focused on dialogue and learning.DAN NORDIN is an economist and have a Ph.D. in business administration. He has especially studied how knowledge-intensive governmental organizations are led and controlled, not least the possibilities and limitations of formal control and governance. Dan has many years of experience in efficiency and productivity development in the Swedish central government where he worked with issues that deal with the cooperation between state and municipality and the development of government performance measures. Since the mid-1990s he has also worked with teaching and supervision within the areas of organizational theory, management control and financial accounting. }, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1964462/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_deprezjulie_2025, title = {Prognostic factors for incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD) : Results of an international expert survey}, author = {Deprez, Julie and Kottner, Jan and Eilegård Wallin, Alexandra and Bååth, Carina and Hommel, Ami and Hultin, Lisa and Josefson, Anna and Beeckman, D.}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of Tissue Viability}, volume = {34}, number = {4}, doi = {10.1016/j.jtv.2025.100952}, url = {2001449}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Tissue Viability Society}, keywords = {antibiotic agent; hypertensive factor; adult; article; caregiver; clinical practice; cognitive defect; cohort analysis; consensus; consultation; cross-sectional study; delphi study; dermatitis; feces analysis; feces incontinence; female; friction; gastrointestinal infection; health survey; human; incontinence; incontinence associated dermatitis; knowledge gap; limited mobility; liquid feces; loose feces; male; medical expert; nutritional deficiency; patient care; personnel shortage; prognosis; risk assessment; risk factor; self care; shear strength; urine incontinence}, abstract = {Background: Incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD) is a prevalent and distressing form of irritant contact dermatitis caused by prolonged exposure to urine and/or faeces. Not all incontinent individuals develop IAD, suggesting that additional prognostic factors contribute to its onset. The quality of empirical evidence supporting risk factors for IAD development is moderate to very low. Therefore, it is necessary to systematically compile and analyse expert knowledge on this topic. Aim: This study aimed to identify and prioritise key prognostic factors for IAD development through an international expert consultation. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional expert survey was conducted among international experts using an electronic survey platform. Participants rated the importance of 26 pre-identified prognostic factors, ranked relevant factors and suggested additional factors. Data were analysed to determine expert consensus and factor rankings. Results: A total of 45 experts participated, with a response rate of 39 %. The highest-ranked prognostic factors included double incontinence, faecal incontinence, loose stools, stool frequency, urinary incontinence, and impaired mobility. Other important factors were advanced age, friction and shear forces, cognitive impairment, and poor nutrition. In addition, experts highlighted systemic factors such as caregiver knowledge gaps and staff shortages as potential contributors to IAD risk. Conclusion: Study results support established risk factors for IAD development such as stool frequency and limited mobility. Experts also identified factors, such as higher age and the presence of loose or liquid stool, that are considered relevant by experts but are not yet fully supported by empirical evidence. Findings will inform a future large-scale cohort study. }, issn = {1876-4746}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2001449/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_lindholmanna_2025_4, title = {Promoting literary understanding and language development : Teacher support for grade 6 swedish language learners}, author = {Lindholm, Anna and Wallden, Robert}, year = {2025}, journal = {L1-Educational Studies in Language and Literature}, volume = {25}, number = {1}, pages = {1--29}, doi = {10.21248/l1esll.2025.25.1.759}, url = {1951642}, language = {eng}, publisher = {IInternational Association for Research in L1-Education}, keywords = {literary understanding; language development; elementary school; swedish as a second language}, abstract = {This study explores how teachers promote literary understanding and language development in Swedish as a second language (SSL) classrooms for Grade 6 students through read-aloud discussions. Addressing a research gap on core SSL curriculum delivery in elementary schools, this investigation observed two experienced teachers over a two-month period. The study draws on reader-response perspectives from Langer and Felski, combined with discursive strategies and Cummins' notion of reading engagement. Through analysis of classroom observations, field notes, and photos, the study examines how teachers use questioning, discussions, and language support strategies to foster students' growth in literary understanding and L2 knowledge.In both classrooms, linguistic aspects appeared to be highly integrated into the reading practices. For example, the teachers commented on the linguistic and aesthetic qualities of literary words. At the same time, the different dynamics of the student groups impacted the teachers' choice of texts, which affected the possibilities for a deeper understanding of the text; for instance, by perceiving symmetries between the text and knowledge acquired in other teaching areas. The strategies revealed in the present study can potentially be used in other contexts to elevate the quality and status of L2 teaching.}, issn = {1567-6617} } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_straubewibke_2025, title = {Pronoun Rounds : A Teachers’ Guide on How to Create Inclusive Learning Spaces forNon-Binary and Trans Students}, author = {Straube, Wibke}, year = {2025}, pages = {61--72}, doi = {10.59217/dwpm9517}, url = {2028344}, language = {swe}, publisher = {Karlstads universitet}, abstract = {Misgendering is a regular experience for non-binary and trans people. It evokes minority stress and is tightly bound to feelings of exclusion and disrespect. In this article, I will discuss how via the introduction of a simple didactic tool, the pronoun round, we as teachers, can create an inclusive and supportive learning environment for our students. The pronoun round invites students to specify their pronoun, e.g. “she”, “they” (e.g. “hen” in Swedish), “he” as the correct pronoun is not always connected to the visible gender presentation of a student nor to the teacher’s interpretation of this presentation. I also highlight in the article the great significance of “skipping” the pronoun round. By incorporating quotes from student feedback, I aim to highlight the importance of pronoun rounds in fostering an inclusive classroom environment.This article is designed to support university teachers in creating an inclusive learning environment, while also offering value to educatorsat other levels of education. It adopts a pragmatic approach, focusing on practical application rather than an in-depth theoretical discussion.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2028344/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_lfstrandkarin_2025, title = {Providing a new transdiagnostic emotion-focused pain treatment in a clinical context : therapists' experiences of facilitators and barriers}, author = {Löfstrand, Karin and Björk Bramberg, Elisabeth and Flink, Ida K. and Wurm, Matilda and Bergbom, Sofia}, year = {2025}, journal = {Cognitive Behaviour Therapy}, volume = {54}, number = {6}, pages = {729--747}, doi = {10.1080/16506073.2024.2417426}, url = {1910961}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Routledge}, keywords = {implementation; cognitive behavioral therapy; chronic pain; comorbidity; consolidated framework of implementation research}, abstract = {Providing new psychological treatments in clinical settings requires implementation strategies adapted to the organizational context. This study explored how licensed psychologists experienced their context when providing a new transdiagnostic psychological treatment, "the hybrid treatment", to treat comorbid pain and emotional problems in a clinical setting. We aimed to identify which contextual factors the therapists experienced as facilitating or hindering, to gain a better understanding of important considerations when planning a future implementation strategy. Contextual factors were identified using the Consolidated Framework of Implementation Research (CFIR) in data collection and analysis. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews (N = 9). Thematic analysis resulted in the identification of five main influencing factors: Perception of the intervention's adaptability, prioritization of the patient's needs, leadership engagement, structure for collaboration, and therapists' professional engagement. The results highlight the importance of ensuring a clearly stated mandate for the key individuals involved. The findings may guide future implementation of new psychological treatments into regular care, to enhance facilitators and overcome barriers.}, issn = {1650-6073}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1910961/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_unengehallerbckmaria_2025, title = {Psychological distress in single fathers and mothers - a Swedish population-based study}, author = {Unenge Hallerbäck, Maria and Molarius, Anu and Karlsson, Linn and Sonnby, Karin}, year = {2025}, journal = {Scandinavian Journal of Public Health}, doi = {10.1177/14034948251332507}, url = {1962897}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Sage Publications}, keywords = {single parents; mental health; parental support; population studies; sweden}, abstract = {Aims: The primary aim of the present study was to explore the prevalence of psychological distress among single fathers and single mothers in comparison to parents living together, and the factors contributing to the differences between single and partnered parents. A secondary aim was to investigate the perceived need for parental support in relation to severe psychological distress in these groups.Methods: A survey questionnaire was sent to a random population sample in Sweden in 2022 and 5750 parents aged 18-69 years participated. The outcome was severe psychological distress, measured by the Kessler-6 (scores >= 13). Associations between single parenthood and severe psychological distress were analysed with multiple logistic regression, adjusting for age group, economic difficulties, social support, risk consumption of alcohol and need for parental support.Results: Severe psychological distress was more common among single fathers (age-adjusted odds ratio (OR): 2.2; 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.4-3.5) and mothers (age-adjusted OR: 2.4; 95% CI: 1.8-3.3) than among partnered fathers and mothers. The main explanatory factors for the difference were economic difficulties and lack of social support, accounting together for 75% of the excess of severe psychological distress in single fathers and 64% in single mothers. Risk consumption of alcohol among both single and partnered fathers was also associated with severe psychological distress. Being in need of more parental support, for example, from maternity/child health care or family centres was associated with severe psychological distress among all parents, regardless of partnership status and gender.Conclusions: Single parents had a higher prevalence of severe psychological distress than partnered parents, mainly explained by economic difficulties and the lack of social support. Both among single and partnered parents, the need for more parental support was associated with severe psychological distress.}, issn = {1403-4948}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1962897/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_tshimulajeanmarie_2025, title = {Psychological Profiling in Cybersecurity : A Look at LLMs and Psycholinguistic Features}, author = {Tshimula, Jean Marie and Nkashama, D’Jeff K. and Muabila, Jean Tshibangu and Galekwa, René Manassé and Kanda, Hugues and Dialufuma, Maximilien V. and Didier, Mbuyi Mukendi and Kalonji, Kalala and Mundele, Serge and Lenye, Patience Kinshie and Basele, Tighana Wenge and Ilunga, Aristarque and Mayemba, Christian N. and Kasoro, Nathanaël M. and Kasereka, Selain K. and Mikese, Hardy and Tardif, Pierre-Martin and Frappier, Marc and Kabanza, Froduald and Wang, Shengrui and Sumbu, Ali Mulenda and Ndona, Xavier and Intudi, Raoul Kienge-Kienge}, year = {2025}, volume = {15463 LNCS}, pages = {378--393}, doi = {10.1007/978-981-96-1483-7_31}, url = {1963861}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH}, keywords = {cyber attacks; cyber security; cyber threats; defence mechanisms; innovative approaches; language model; large language model; linguistic patterns; psycholinguistic feature; psychological profiling; textual data; psychoacoustic}, abstract = {The increasing sophistication of cyber threats necessitates innovative approaches to cybersecurity. In this paper, we explore the potential of psychological profiling techniques, particularly focusing on the utilization of Large Language Models (LLMs) and psycholinguistic features. We investigate the intersection of psychology and cybersecurity, discussing how LLMs can be employed to analyze textual data for identifying psychological traits of threat actors. We explore the incorporation of psycholinguistic features, such as linguistic patterns and emotional cues, into cybersecurity frameworks. Our research underscores the importance of integrating psychological perspectives into cybersecurity practices to bolster defense mechanisms against evolving threats. } } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_lundellsara_2025, title = {Psychometric testing of the 20-item Self-Management Assessment Scale in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease}, author = {Lundell, Sara and Hajdarevic, Senada and Coe, Anna-Britt and Isaksson, Ulf}, year = {2025}, journal = {Scientific Reports}, volume = {15}, doi = {10.1038/s41598-025-31228-2}, url = {2021256}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Springer Nature}, abstract = {Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) represents a public health challenge and self-management support is crucial to prevent deterioration of health. The Self-Management Assessment Scale was developed to screen for prerequisites for self-management but has not been tested on people with COPD. The study aimed to evaluate the psychometric properties and internal structure of the 20-item Self-Management Assessment Scale in a Swedish COPD population. The 20-item Self-Management Assessment Scale was tested in a sample of 173 participants with a verified COPD diagnosis. Data collection was performed between September 2021 and September 2022. Assessment of content validity by an expert group, confirmatory factor analysis, and test-retest reliability were performed. The scale content validity index (S-CVI) was 0.87, and the number of missing items was low. A moderate to good goodness-of-fit of a five-factor solution was shown. The five factors, Knowledge, Goals for the future, Daily routines, Wellbeing, and Social Support, had correlations within the range of 0.59 to 0.89, with the strongest correlation between Wellbeing and Daily routines. The internal reliability was high for the instrument (0.93) and for each factor (0.73–0.85). Test-retest reliability was good, with no significant difference between scale or factor scores. Good validity and reliability were shown for the Self-Management Assessment Scale and its five key domains. The low number of missing items indicates that the instrument is easy and quick for people to complete. The Self-Management Assessment Scale is, therefore, considered a valuable tool in clinical practice.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2021256/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_moorelee_2025, title = {Psychophysiological markers of athlete burnout : a call to arms}, author = {Moore, Lee and Isoard-Gautheur, Sandrine and Gustafsson, Henrik}, year = {2025}, journal = {International Journal of Sports Medicine}, volume = {46}, number = {02}, pages = {69--78}, doi = {10.1055/a-2433-3930}, url = {1919010}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Georg Thieme Verlag KG}, keywords = {biomarkers; exhaustion; mental health; sport devaluation; well-being}, abstract = {Burnout is a growing problem in high-performance sport and has negative consequences for athletes (e.g., mental ill-health). It is therefore important to effectively monitor athlete burnout to aid intervention efforts. While self-report measures are available (e.g., athlete burnout questionnaire), the limitations associated with these measures (e.g., social desirability bias) means that objective physiological markers may also be useful. Thus, this article critically discusses potential biomarkers of athlete burnout, drawing on research inside and outside of sport to offer an overview of the current state-of-the-art in this research area. First, it outlines what athlete burnout is, its deleterious consequences, and discusses existing psychological assessments. The article then critically discusses literature on hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis (e.g., salivary cortisol) and autonomic nervous system (e.g., heart rate variability) indices of burnout, highlighting some promising biomarkers for future research (e.g., salivary cortisol at bedtime, vagally-mediated heart rate variability at rest). Finally, the article concludes by highlighting key considerations and offering recommendations for future research (e.g., use of more homogenous methods in assessing burnout and physiological parameters). As a result, the intention of this article is to spark more higher quality research on the psychophysiology of athlete burnout, thereby helping tackle this prominent issue in high-performance sport.}, issn = {0172-4622} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_nordbergkenneth_2025, title = {Public sector readiness for value co-creation : The diffusion of a governance innovation}, author = {Nordberg, Kenneth and Narbutaité Aflaki, Inga}, year = {2025}, journal = {Public Money & Management}, volume = {45}, number = {5}, pages = {435--446}, doi = {10.1080/09540962.2024.2397050}, url = {1903562}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Routledge}, keywords = {action-based research; co-creation; diffusion; organizational learning; public sector innovation; public value}, abstract = {Public services, particularly in sparsely populated areas, are increasingly required to demonstrate their value-especially in terms of the public benefits they provide to local communities. In Scandinavia, local civil society organizations have long been overlooked as key partners in creating public value together with municipalities. Since 2010, Sweden has been experimenting with collaborative co-creation models that involve both municipal and third sector service providers. This article explores the specifics and reception of such models in rural areas of Finland and identifies the key lessons learned. It delves into the impact of legal frameworks and entrenched public sector norms on the success of these initiatives. The aim is to enhance the understanding of the prerequisites for applying this model among public and civil society actors. The article explores the spread of an innovative model for state-third sector partnerships used in Sweden among local governments in Finland. The study employed action-based research to generate and analyse data from four self-selected municipalities. The study reveals major facilitators and obstacles in spreading and adopting collaborative cross-sector models as they go beyond simple methodological or legal issues and require a shift in public sector logics and identities. The results suggest that resistance is more 'in the heads' of municipal managers and politicians and engrained in administrative traditions than in legal paragraphs or financial shortages.}, issn = {0954-0962}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1903562/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_sklnper_2025_1, title = {Public services as practices : towards a framework for understanding co-creation and co-destruction of private and public value}, author = {Skålén, Per and Trischler, Jakob}, year = {2025}, journal = {Public Management Review}, volume = {27}, number = {9}, pages = {2194--2213}, doi = {10.1080/14719037.2024.2418376}, url = {1910966}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Routledge}, keywords = {public services; practices; practice theory; public service logic; public value}, abstract = {Despite the importance of public services, a sound conceptualization of what they are is lacking. Following an analysis of research on public service logic, public value and practices, this paper proposes a public services as practices framework. This framework defines public services as bundles of shared public value co-creation practices that consists of templates and performances. While templates are designed to co-create public and private value, these types of value can be both co-created and co-destroyed during performances. The framework contributes by conceptualizing what public services are and how public and private value are co-created and co-destroyed through public services.}, issn = {1471-9037}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1910966/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_hmananna_2025_1, title = {På armlängds avstånd : En studie om folkhögskolerektorers ledarskap i spänningsfältet mellan tillit och kontroll}, author = {Öhman, Anna and Holmdahl, Gudrun}, year = {2025}, url = {1999666}, language = {swe}, keywords = {folkhögskola; ledarskap; rektorer; enkät; gruppintervju}, abstract = {Studien utforskar särskilda villkor och former för ledning och ledarskap ur folkhögskolerektorers perspektiv. Den är en delstudie i ett större projekt där även ledare inom kulturskola ingår utifrån samma syfte att utforska ledning och ledarskap.Teoretiska utgångspunkter för projektet tas i en diskursteoretisk ansats (Potter & Wetherell) i enkätmaterialet och en narrativ ansats (Polkinghorne; Eliott) i intervjumaterialet.Metoder som används i projektet är webbenkät och gruppintervjuer i zoom. Enkät genomfördes vt 2024 och gruppintervjuer ht 2024.Enkätfrågorna var utformade både som alternativ och öppna med frågor med rangordning, exempelvis ”folkhögskolans viktigaste uppdrag”, ”vilka eventuella möjligheter och hinder upplever du i jobbet” eller ”vilket stöd har du”.Frågorna i gruppintervjun fördjupade webbenkätens frågor med fyra fördjupningar för samtal, exempelvis: ”hur ser förutsättningarna ut att leda Folkhögskolan”, ”hur mycket styrning tål Folkhögskolan” och ”vilken är den viktigaste framtidsfrågan”.Av 156 tillfrågade folkhögskolerektorer svarade 65 vilket gav en svarsfrekvens på 41, 67% (påbörjad analys).Av 65 tillfrågade deltog 7 folkhögskolerektorer i gruppintervju 1,5h fördelat på två grupper med 4 respektive 3 deltagare (inte analyserade).På enkätens fråga 5 om vad folkhögskolans viktigaste uppdrag är, visar sig deltagaren som människa ha flest svar (35%) och aspekter i de öppna svarsalternativen tonar fram som ”få växa som människa”, ”kunna påverka sin livssituation och bidra till samhällsutvecklingen”, ”förstå sina egna förmågor och tillgångar”. Att jämföra med utbildning som 28% valde med aspekter som ”en andra chans” och ”ge människor en annan skolform som passar bättre”.En preliminär slutsats som tonar fram är ett ledarskap som inte i första hand betraktar folkhögskolan som en utbildningsinstitution utan en plats av mer existentiell karaktär – där deltagaren som människa ges möjlighet att utvecklas i ett livsperspektiv. Det förutsätter både frihet och tillit för att kunna leda och skapa förutsättningar för andras behov av växande i ett rum där både kontroll och nedskärningar påverkar folkhögskolans möjligheter och fortlevnad.  } } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_ahmedbestouns_2025, title = {Quality Assurance for LLM-RAG Systems: Empirical Insights from Tourism Application Testing}, author = {Ahmed, Bestoun S. and Baader, Otto Ludwig and Bayram, Firas and Jagstedt, Siri and Magnusson, Peter}, year = {2025}, url = {1956949}, language = {eng}, abstract = {This paper presents a comprehensive framework for testing and evaluating quality characteristics of Large Language Model (LLM) systems enhanced with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) in tourism applications. Through systematic empirical evaluation of three different LLM variants across multiple parameter configurations, we demonstrate the effectiveness of our testing methodology in assessing both functional correctness and extra-functional properties. Our framework implements 17 distinct metrics that encompass syntactic analysis, semantic evaluation, and behavioral evaluation through LLM judges. The study reveals significant information about how different architectural choices and parameter configurations affect system performance, particularly highlighting the impact of temperature and top-p parameters on response quality. The tests were carried out on a tourism recommendation system for the Värmland region, utilizing standard and RAG-enhanced configurations. The results indicate that the newer LLM versions show modest improvements in performance metrics, though the differences are more pronounced in response length and complexity rather than in semantic quality. The research contributes practical insights for implementing robust testing practices in LLM-RAG systems, providing valuable guidance to organizations deploying these architectures in production environments.} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_ahmedbestouns_2025_1, title = {Quality Assurance for LLM-RAG Systems : Empirical Insights from Tourism Application Testing}, author = {Ahmed, Bestoun S. and Baader, Ludwig Otto and Bayram, Firas and Jagstedt, Siri and Magnusson, Peter}, year = {2025}, pages = {200--207}, doi = {10.1109/ICSTW64639.2025.10962487}, url = {1965076}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)}, keywords = {application programs; recommender systems; redundancy; reliability analysis; reliability theory; software testing; ai quality assurance; extra-functional properties; language model; large language model; ml system testing; quality testing; retrieval-augmented generation; software quality; software quality testing; system testing}, abstract = {This paper presents a comprehensive framework for testing and evaluating quality characteristics of Large Language Model (LLM) systems enhanced with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) in tourism applications. Through systematic empirical evaluation of three different LLM variants across multiple parameter configurations, we demonstrate the effectiveness of our testing methodology in assessing both functional correctness and extra-functional properties. Our framework implements 17 distinct metrics that encompass syntactic analysis, semantic evaluation, and behavioral evaluation through LLM judges. The study reveals significant information about how different architectural choices and parameter configurations affect system performance, particularly highlighting the impact of temperature and top-p parameters on response quality. The tests were carried out on a tourism recommendation system for the Varmland region in Sweden, utilizing standard and RAG-enhanced configurations. The results indicate that the newer LLM versions show modest improvements in performance metrics, though the differences are more pronounced in response length and complexity rather than in semantic quality. The research contributes practical insights for implementing robust testing practices in LLM-RAG systems, providing valuable guidance to organizations deploying these architectures in production environments. } } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_lykken_2025, title = {Queer Death Studies : In Times of Anthropocene Necropolitics and the Search for New Ethico-Political Imaginations}, author = {Lykke, N. and Mehrabi, Tara and Radomska, M.}, year = {2025}, pages = {1--26}, doi = {10.4324/9781003398486-1}, url = {2023758}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Routledge}, keywords = {anthropocene; anthropogenic}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2023758/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_mehrabitara_2025_5, title = {Queer Ecologies of Death in the Lab : Rethinking Waste, Decomposition and Death through a Queerfeminist Lens}, author = {Mehrabi, Tara}, year = {2025}, pages = {69--82}, doi = {10.4324/9781003398486-6}, url = {2023769}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Routledge}, keywords = {waste decompositions; wastes}, abstract = {I explore human and transgenic fruit fly relations in everyday waste management practices in laboratories. I rely on ethnographic material collected from one year of participatory observation in an Alzheimer’s laboratory in Sweden, where scientists work with Drosophila Melanogaster, commonly known as fruit flies. Grounding myself within new materialism, posthuman theories and queer theories, I explore queer ecologies of death in the lab as a material-discursive phenomenon. I discuss how heteronormative and humanistic ideologies about ‘purity’ and ‘pure Nature’ shape the space of the laboratory and regulate waste management practices. However, as I present, the materiality of the living and dead matter problematises such fantasies of purity and pre-described categories of laboratory waste. Flies’ bodies, living and nonliving, cross the boundaries between inside and outside, natural and unnatural/artificial, safe and hazardous waste, and life and death, creating queer ecologies of death. Queer ecologies of death suggest new modes of thinking about agency, (non)human and (non)living within the context of laboratory waste management beyond human exceptionalism and modernist hierarchical binary logic that is essential to and constitutive of the notion of purity and the imaginary of a pure nature out there.} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_hbinettetobias_2025_4, title = {Race, color-blindness and international adoption in Sweden}, author = {Hübinette, Tobias}, year = {2025}, url = {2025100}, language = {eng} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_brinkhelen_2025_1, title = {Ramverk för analys av komplexitet i teknikundervisningens aktiviteter: AKTA}, author = {Brink, Helen}, year = {2025}, journal = {NorDiNa: Nordic Studies in Science Education}, volume = {21}, number = {2}, pages = {222--235}, doi = {10.5617/nordina.12225}, url = {2007992}, language = {swe}, publisher = {Oslo University, Norway}, abstract = {Gifted students need complexity in technology education. In response, this article aims to present a fram-ework for analyzing complexity in technology education activities (AKTA), which can be used to meet gifted students’ needs of complexity. The framework has been created by combining abilities (remember, understand, apply, analyze, evaluate, and create) with knowledge dimensions (factual, conceptual, proce-dural, and metacognitive knowledge) and higher order thinking. Furthermore, the framework is applied to activities for lower secondary technology education to demonstrate its utility as an analytical tool. The framework is intended for use in discussing, planning, and developing technology education with a focus on gifted students’ needs.}, issn = {1504-4556}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2007992/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_muhammaddost_2025, title = {Randomized Explainable Machine Learning Models for Efficient Medical Diagnosis}, author = {Muhammad, Dost and Ahmed, Iftikhar and Ahmad, Muhammad Ovais and Bendechache, Malika}, year = {2025}, journal = {IEEE journal of biomedical and health informatics}, volume = {29}, number = {9}, pages = {6474--6481}, doi = {10.1109/JBHI.2024.3491593}, url = {1920293}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)}, keywords = {contrastive learning; deep learning; diseases; federated learning; explainable ai; extreme learning machine; functional links; healthcare; learning machines; neural-networks; random vector functional link; random vectors; randomized neural network; adversarial machine learning}, abstract = {Deep learning-based models have revolutionized medical diagnostics by using Big Data to enhance disease diagnosis and clinical decision-making. However, their significant computational demands and opaque decision making processes, often characterized as ’black-box’ systems, pose major challenges in time-critical and resource constrained healthcare settings. To address these issues, this study explores the application of randomized machine learning models, specifically Extreme Learning Machines (ELMs) and Random Vector Functional Link (RVFL) networks, in medical diagnostics. These models introduce stochasticity into their training processes, reducing computational complexity and training times while maintaining accuracy. Furthermore, we integrate Explainable AI techniques namely Local Interpretable Model-agnostic Explanations (LIME) and Shapley Additive Explanations (SHAP) to explain the decision-making rationale of ELMs and RVFL. Performance evaluations on genitourinary cancers and coronary artery disease datasets demonstrate that RVFL outperforms traditional deep learning models, achieving superioraccuracyof88.29%withacomputationaloverhead of 6.22 seconds for genitourinary cancers, and an accuracy of 81.64% with a computational time of 0.0308 seconds for coronary artery disease. This research highlights the potential of randomized models in enhancing efficiency and transparency in medical diagnosis, thereby accelerating better treatment outcomes and advocating for more accessible and interpretable AI solutions in healthcare. }, issn = {2168-2194}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1920293/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_denardisluca_2025, title = {Range-Free Positioning in NB-IoT Networks by Machine Learning : Beyond WkNN}, author = {De Nardis, Luca and Savelli, Marco and Caso, Giuseppe and Ferretti, Federico and Tonelli, Lorenzo and Bouzar, Nadir and Brunstrom, Anna and Alay, Ozgu and Neri, Marco and Bokour, Fouzia Elbahhar and Di Benedetto, Maria-Gabriella}, year = {2025}, journal = {IEEE JOURNAL OF INDOOR AND SEAMLESS POSITIONING AND NAVIGATION}, volume = {3}, pages = {53--69}, doi = {10.1109/JISPIN.2025.3558465}, url = {1963004}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)}, keywords = {meters; accuracy; fingerprint recognition; internet of things; 3gpp; performance evaluation; position measurement; global navigation satellite system; navigation; support vector machines; machine learning (ml); narrowband internet of things (nb-iot); positioning; weighted k nearest neighbors (wk-nn)}, abstract = {Existing proposals for positioning in narrowband Internet of Things (NB-IoT) networks based on range estimation are characterized by either low accuracy or lack of compliance with 3GPP standards. While range-free approaches taking advantage of machine learning (ML) have been recently proposed as a potential way forward, their evaluation has been carried out only in simulated environments, with the exception of weighted k nearest neighbors (WkNN), recently tested on experimental data. This work investigates five ML strategies for range-free positioning in NB-IoT networks, based on WkNN and its combination with preprocessing and classification algorithms as well as on artificial neural networks (ANNs). The strategies are evaluated on experimental data and are compared based on a set of key performance indicators measuring both positioning performance and processing load. Two different datasets taken at different times and locations were adopted, enabling the validation of strategies optimized on one testbed on the other, as well as the study of the impact of dataset features on performance. Results show that range-free positioning using ML is a viable solution in commercial NB-IoT networks, and that WkNN and ANNs are at the two extremes in terms of a performance/complexity tradeoff; intermediate tradeoffs can be achieved by combining WkNN with preprocessing techniques and classification models.}, issn = {2832-7322}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1963004/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_maciellc_2025, title = {Rapid screening strategy for aluminum-ion battery cathode materials using data-driven filtering and Ab initio calculations}, author = {Maciel, L. C. and Sousa, O. M. and Carvalho, F. O. and Assali, L. V. C. and Lalic, M. V. and Araujo, Moyses and Eriksson, O. and Petrilli, H. M. and Klautau, A. B.}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids}, volume = {207}, doi = {10.1016/j.jpcs.2025.112948}, url = {1982345}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, keywords = {aluminum; aluminum compounds; cathode materials; cost effectiveness; electric discharges; inorganic compounds; ions; lithium compounds; lithium-ion batteries; screening; stability criteria; aluminum ions; aluminum-ion battery; cathodes material; data filter; density-functional-theory; electronic.structure; ion batteries; material project; rapid screening; screening strategy; cathodes; density functional theory}, abstract = {The development of high-performance and cost-effective cathode materials is critical for advancing aluminum-ion battery (AIB) technology as a sustainable alternative to lithium-ion batteries. In this study, we employed a rapid screening strategy that integrates data-driven filtering with ab initio density functional theory (DFT) calculations to accelerate the discovery of promising AIB cathodes. Utilizing an extensive dataset of over 154,500 inorganic compounds from the Materials Project (MP) database, candidate materials were systematically evaluated based on criteria including thermodynamic stability, theoretical specific capacity, electrical conductivity, environmental compatibility, and economic feasibility. This approach led to the identification of six promising cathode materials: AlCuS2, AlCuSe2, AlFe2O4, AlFeO3, AlVO3, and AlMnO3. Among these, AlFeO3 and AlMnO3 emerged as the most promising candidates, exhibiting outstanding electrochemical performance with high specific capacities (614.59 mAh/g and 618.88 mAh/g, respectively), significant operating voltages (3.61 V and 3.41 V), and superior energy densities (2218.67 Wh/kg and 2110.38 Wh/kg). These materials also demonstrated minimal volume changes during charge-discharge cycles, ensuring structural stability for long-term battery operation. Additionally, AlCuS2 and AlCuSe2 were identified as viable cathodes for aqueous electrolyte systems due to their lower operating voltages. The results highlight the efficacy of combining computational screening with ab initio calculations in expediting cathode material discovery. This study provides a pathway for future experimental validation and further optimization, paving the way for the development of next-generation AIBs with improved performance, sustainability, and economic viability. }, issn = {0022-3697} } @book{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_lundstrmcatrin_2025, title = {Ras och kön i tider av vit melankoli : Texter i urval. Illustrationer av Ludi Leiva}, author = {Lundström, Catrin and Hübinette, Tobias}, year = {2025}, url = {2025094}, language = {swe}, publisher = {Makadam Förlag}, abstract = {I denna bok har vi samlat ett 40-tal texter som tillsammans speglar Sveriges utveckling under 2000-talets första decennier utifrån en historisk och internationell inramning med fokus på ras och kön. I en nyskriven inledning reflekterar vi över våra egna resor inom det antirasistiska och feministiska forskningsfältet under samma tidsperiod. Hur togs intersektionalitetstänkandet emot i Sverige och vad hände egentligen med rasbegreppet? Är antirasismens storhetstid över nu? Och finns det inbyggda motsättningar mellan den antirasistiska och feministiska forskningen?Grundtemat i texterna utgörs av storheterna ras och kön, som vi tror att framtiden och dess utmaningar i hög grad kommer att kretsa kring. Texterna handlar bland annat om invandringen och de demografiska förändringarna, om antirasismen och den vita kvinnan, om våldsamma maskuliniteter, om extremhögerns uppsving och diskursen om "folkutbytet", om krigen i Ukraina och Gaza och de nya politiska skiljelinjer som de har genererat samt om själva rasbegreppet i sig.} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_karlssonjanch_2025, title = {Ray Pawson, How to think like a realist. A methodology for social science. Cheltenham : Edward Elgar 2024}, author = {Karlsson, Jan Ch}, year = {2025}, journal = {Sociologisk forskning}, volume = {62}, number = {1-2}, pages = {191--193}, doi = {10.37062/sf.62.27835}, url = {1982171}, language = {eng}, publisher = {SOCIOLOGISK FORSKNING}, issn = {0038-0342}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1982171/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_duenserbenno_2025_1, title = {(Re) growing plant awareness : A Delphi study}, author = {Duenser, Benno and Moeller, Andrea and Andic, Branko and Lampert, Peter and Bergmann-Gering, Alexander and Pany, Peter}, year = {2025}, journal = {Plants, People, Planet}, volume = {7}, number = {4}, pages = {1055--1069}, doi = {10.1002/ppp3.10617}, url = {1923947}, language = {eng}, publisher = {John Wiley & Sons}, keywords = {construct; delphi study; plant awareness; plant awareness disparity; plant blindness}, abstract = {Societal Impact StatementWithout a robust construct, it is currently difficult for researchers to systematically assess and facilitate a societal shift toward greater plant awareness. Using a Delphi study, we take a first step towards such construct by developing a definition and testable dimensions. This paper proposes a first expert validated definition and three distinct dimensions that allow researchers to assess plant awareness and to identify and compare key influences on the construct across different socio-cultural groups. With this improved framework, research can support initiatives to promote plant awareness in society, a critical step in addressing challenges such as the climate crisis.Summary Research on plant blindness, plant awareness disparity, and plant awareness is currently separated using different terminologies. Having different terms for the same construct is disadvantageous for research, as ambiguous constructs can lead to important research being overlooked. In this study, we aim to provide a solution to this challenge by applying a Delphi study to integrate previous concepts into the new comprehensive construct of plant awareness. Delphi is a state-of-the-art method for reaching reliable expert consensus on multidisciplinary issues with its key features of anonymity, iterative questioning and feedback. Focusing on the methodology, we provide a transparent, and detailed, overview of how we applied this method to reach consensus on the plant awareness construct. As an outcome of our Delphi study, we provide an expert validated definition of plant awareness that is based on previous constructs, research, and expert consensus. This definition constitutes three key dimensions: attention, understanding, and attitudes. Experts found consensus on these three dimensions, their definition, and how increased plant awareness is expressed in relation to each of the dimensions. Finally, we identified several factors that are key to raising plant awareness. This validated definition alongside the differentiation of the three dimensions not only assists comprehension of previous research but for the first time opens the possibility of developing a valid and reliable tool to assess an individual's plant awareness. Therefore, this study significantly contributes to promoting research on plant awareness and consequently, towards fostering plant awareness as a common global goal.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1923947/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_hllnnicklas_2025, title = {Reading in Waithood : Silence and Hope in Self-Published Narratives About Lagos Hustling}, author = {Hållén, Nicklas}, year = {2025}, journal = {Culture as Text}, doi = {10.1515/cat-2025-0039}, url = {2026643}, language = {eng}, publisher = {De Gruyter Brill}, keywords = {hustling; reading practices; nigerian literature; self-published literature; waithood; precarity; pentecostalism}, abstract = {This article reads two narratives that were self-published on the now defunct Nigerian free-to-use reading and publishing platform Okadabooks as addressing the theme of waithood. The narratives center on young adults in Lagos, who struggle to get out of a life of precarity. They are read as interpellating a reader who like their protagonists is stuck in waithood. Waithood has been defined by Alcinda Honwana as a prolonged period in someone’s life in which they wait for opportunities to secure a job, to start a family and to take on the responsibilities associated with adulthood. Because of this contextual frame, the texts are caught in a bind: they tacitly promise the reader the arrival of a brighter future for the narrative’s main character, but ultimately do not represent this moment of arrival since the texts themselves are written from within waithood, a point from which the mechanics of upward social mobility are difficult to imagine. This means that there is a silence at the centre of the narrative, a crisis of representation. This article argues that this silence should not be understood as “lack” or the absence of a missing component, but read as an affordance that structures a specific mode of reading. As with reading practices shaped by Pentecostal traditions and motivational rhetoric, both widespread in Nigeria, this mode of reading centres on what is unknown and unsaid, which is understood as a threshold to hidden meaning and to hope, rather than as an absence of meaning.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2026643/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_nissenanna_2025_2, title = {Reading, Listening and Watching : Nordic Lower Secondary Students’ Encounters with Literature}, author = {Nissen, Anna and Höglund, Heidi and Magnusson, Camilla Gudmundsdatter}, year = {2025}, url = {1996531}, language = {eng}, abstract = {At a time of declining reading proficiency and reading motivation among young people, Nordic language arts teachers often use literary texts as a means to promote students’ reading comprehension and to foster the joy of reading (Nissen, 2024). Nevertheless, recent research indicates that there has been a longs-standing decrease in school related reading, for example in Swedish classrooms (Vinterek et al., 2022). Since this is an issue that needs further investigation, the present study aims to contribute knowledge on how and how often literary texts are read in Nordic lower secondary classrooms, as well as in what forms students encounter these texts. The study takes a comparative approach and relies on a large-scale survey reaching out to teachers across the Nordic countries. Teachers were asked to provide their answers on Likert scales, and SPSS was used to conduct statistical analyses. Preliminary analyses reveal considerable differences in how often students in different classrooms are expected to read literary texts. While reading and/or listening to literary texts appeared to be a weekly activity in approximately 20% of these teachers’ instruction, students in some classrooms hardly ever encountered literary texts in the school context. While Norwegian teachers were the ones who most frequently reported reading aloud to students and letting them watch literary works adapted for the screen, these practices were found to be least common in Finnish classrooms. Based on these and additional findings, implications for students’ development into competent and motivated readers of literature will be discussed.} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_asplundstigbrje_2025_2, title = {Reading to Stay : The role of reading in the lives of Swedish rural males across generations}, author = {Asplund, Stig-Börje and Ljung Egeland, Birgitta and Bladh, Gabriel and Stolare, Martin}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of Rural Studies}, volume = {119}, doi = {10.1016/j.jrurstud.2025.103808}, url = {1987207}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, keywords = {identity; literacy; masculinities; mobility; reading; rurality}, abstract = {This paper explores the significance of reading in the lives of three generations of working-class males in four families living in the Swedish rural woodlands. By adopting a life history approach and taking an ecological perspective on reading that links narratives of reading experiences to places, times, and historical changes, the paper addresses how rural males’ reading practices intersect with ways of living in Swedish rural woodlands, and in what ways they have been maintained and changed across generations. Findings show that the males engage in practical performative reading practices where reading is transformed into embodied activities in which knowledge practices and embodied skills, entangled with socio-material and historical cultures, are constructed and reconstructed through intergenerational repetitions. In this way, reading emerges as an essential, community-building, and situated social practice through which the males, across generations, construct and reconstruct place-based knowledge practices vital for creating a sustainable lifestyle in the Swedish rural woodlands. The paper contributes insights into the role of reading in the construction of rural places, in formations of rural masculinities, and for the practices of staying, as well as how reading is influenced by the specific socio-cultural, historical, and material spaces available. }, issn = {0743-0167}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1987207/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_lfbergnina_2025, title = {Realization and unrealization of servitization through everyday micro-level activities : The interplay between servitization practices, practitioners, and praxis}, author = {Löfberg, Nina and Åkesson, Maria and Skålén, Per}, year = {2025}, journal = {Industrial Marketing Management}, volume = {124}, pages = {195--211}, doi = {10.1016/j.indmarman.2024.11.013}, url = {1923075}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, keywords = {practice theory; servitization; service; strategy; strategy as practice}, abstract = {In this study, the strategy-as-practice (SAP) perspective was adopted to gain a deeper understanding of how servitization is realized and unrealized through everyday micro-level activities. Three concepts that help understand servitization at the everyday micro-level were identified: (1) servitization practices, i.e. the instructions or templates that practitioners use to engage in servitization; (2) servitization practitioners, i.e. the individuals who are involved in concrete servitization work; and (3) servitization praxis, i.e. the actual activities performed. By applying these concepts to an empirical study of two manufacturing firms, this research makes three contributions to the servitization literature. First, it shows that the concepts of servitization practices, practitioners, and praxis can effectively guide future research on servitization through everyday micro-level activities. Second, it identifies specific servitization practices, practitioners, and praxis. Third, it develops a framework that describes how servitization is realized and unrealized on the everyday activity micro-level from an SAP perspective. On the basis of these contributions, propositions are put forward, and managerial implications are outlined. }, issn = {0019-8501}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1923075/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_simonguy_2025, title = {Recalled childhood trauma and post-psychedelic trajectories of change in a mixed-methods study}, author = {Simon, Guy and Tadmor, Nir and Skragge, Michael and Evans, Jules and Robinson, Oliver}, year = {2025}, journal = {Scientific Reports}, volume = {15}, number = {1}, doi = {10.1038/s41598-025-26198-4}, url = {2022241}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Springer Nature}, keywords = {psychedelics; trauma; adverse life experiences; memory; ptsd; mixed methods; re-traumatisation; extended difficulties}, abstract = {This mixed-methods study examines how participant-identified childhood or youth trauma resurfaces during psychedelic states and how such episodes relate to post-experience trajectories. Including events participants identified as traumatic during psychedelic experiences, and subsequent psychological outcomes, both positive and negative. While psychedelics can facilitate emotional processing of autobiographical material, a minority experience adverse effects or re-traumatization when trauma resurfaces. Phase 1 surveyed 608 individuals who experienced post-psychedelic difficulties lasting beyond acute effects. Those who reported that their post-psychedelic difficulties seemed to be related to early trauma (41.8%) were significantly older, more often female, were more likely to report a prior mental-illness diagnosis, and were more likely to use psychedelics in guided settings compared to those who did not. They also reported significantly more emotional difficulties but fewer perceptual difficulties after the experience. Phase 2 involved semi-structured interviews with 18 purposively selected participants. Reflexive thematic analysis identified four themes describing how trauma surfaced during psychedelic experiences: direct trauma re-experiencing (39% of participants, including some with no prior memory of events), symbolic/somatic re-embodiment (22%), and fragmentation and confusion (50%). A fourth theme captured varied post-experience trajectories, ranging from predominantly positive integration (50%) to mixed effects (28%) to re-traumatization (22%). The study highlights uncertainty around memory veridicality as a source of ongoing distress for some participants. Findings emphasize the critical need for trauma-informed approaches to psychedelic use, stressing appropriate preparation, supportive settings, and robust integration support to maximize therapeutic potential while preventing re-traumatization.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2022241/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_enefalkhanna_2025_1, title = {Recension: "Henrik Edgren. En kungsådra för nationens samhörighet: Läsebok för folkskolan i det sena 1800- och tidiga 1900-talets skola och samhälle"}, author = {Enefalk, Hanna}, year = {2025}, journal = {Nordic Journal of Educational History}, volume = {12}, number = {1}, url = {1937220}, language = {swe}, keywords = {läsebok för folkskolan; pietism; kunskapshistoria}, issn = {2001-7766} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_sarida_2025, title = {Reconceptualizing open schooling : towards a multidimensional model of school openness}, author = {Sarid, A. and Boeve-de Pauw, J. and Christodoulou, A. and Doms, M. and Gericke, Niklas and Goldman, D. and Reis, P. and Veldkamp, A. and Walan, Susanne and Knippels, M. C. P. J.}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of Curriculum Studies}, volume = {57}, number = {2}, pages = {227--245}, doi = {10.1080/00220272.2024.2392592}, url = {1897564}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Taylor & Francis}, keywords = {open schooling; openness; curriculum; communities of practice; school-as-community}, abstract = {‘Open schooling’ has become in recent years a burgeoning theme in the discourse on how to rethink education for the 21st century. This paper addresses a gap between calls for implementing an open schooling approach in policy papers and international reports and the scarcity of rigorous academic discourse on what open schooling theoretically means and practically entails in terms of school organization and curriculum. To this end, the paper presents an ecological model of school openness that is composed of eight interrelated dimensions: shared governance, ‘open’ curriculum, inner-school communities, learning communities, student participation, social engagement, parental involvement, and community collaborations. These dimensions are organized into three categories, accounting for organizational, pedagogical and communal aspects of school openness. The multidimensional nature of the model presented here provides a more intricate and nuanced account of open schooling that acknowledges the complexities and challenges that the movement towards greater openness yields for school communities. From an educational research perspective, this model functions to inform the understanding and examination of the multidimensionality of opening schools to their community. From an educational practice perspective, it can instigate in-depth and meaningful dialogue within school teams on what open schooling is and its ensuing merits. }, issn = {0022-0272}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1897564/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_golovchanovan_2025, title = {Recurrent pain in older age : A cross-sectional network analysis of biopsychosocial-existential interactions}, author = {Golovchanova, N. and Zhao, X. and Flink, Ida K. and Owiredua, C. and Boersma, K.}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of Psychosomatic Research}, volume = {189}, doi = {10.1016/j.jpsychores.2024.112016}, url = {1924006}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, keywords = {biopsychosocial model; chronic pain; existential domain; network analysis; older adults; pain interference; adult; aged; anxiety; article; centrality index; chi square test; clinical indicator; clinical psychology; comparative study; controlled study; cross-sectional study; data visualization; depression; descriptive research; effect size; female; fitness; human; life satisfaction; major clinical study; male; neighborhood; pain intensity; recurrent disease; sample; satisfaction; social interaction; social participation; social support; statistics; strength}, abstract = {Objective: Chronic pain is a prevalent condition in older adults, associated with substantial distress. For many older people, chronic pain interferes with their daily life which is reflected in various life domains. This study aimed to investigate whether interactions among self-reported indicators of biological, psychological, social, and existential life domains differ for older adults with no pain, with non-interfering pain, and with interfering pain. Method: The study was based on the cross-sectional 65+ and Safe Study data (N = 622; age range 64–106 years; 60.6 % women). Network analysis was used to assess the inter-variable associations for older adults reporting no pain, non-interfering pain, and interfering pain separately. Network visualization and centrality tests were performed. Permutation-based analyses were conducted to investigate the connections among variables in three subgroups. Results: We identified a structural difference between the networks of older adults with no pain and interfering pain, suggesting differences in connectivity among the life domains. The strength centrality metrics showed the central role of presence of meaning in the networks of older adults with no pain and with non-interfering pain, while for older adults with interfering pain, anxiety appeared to be dominant. Conclusion: The findings illuminated that anxiety regulation and meaning-enhancement are potentially important intervention targets for older adults with recurrent pain. Overall, the study highlighted the value of a holistic biopsychosocial-existential approach for understanding and managing pain in older adults. }, issn = {0022-3999}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1924006/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_plankkatarina_2025_5, title = {Redaktören har ordet : Undervisning om buddism}, author = {Plank, Katarina}, year = {2025}, journal = {Religion & Livsfrågor}, number = {4}, pages = {5--5}, url = {2022692}, language = {swe}, publisher = {Föreningen Lärare i Religionskunskap, FLR} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_hammondlauren_2025, title = {Reflecting on the powers, possibilities and constraints of geography curricula in England, Finland and Sweden}, author = {Hammond, Lauren and Healy, Grace and Bladh, Gabriel and Tani, Sirpa}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of Curriculum Studies}, volume = {57}, number = {4}, pages = {382--401}, doi = {10.1080/00220272.2024.2420366}, url = {1914761}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Taylor & Francis}, keywords = {national curriculum; geography education; school geography; recontextualisation; geographical knowledge}, abstract = {National curriculum statements found within the Official Recontextualising Field (ORF) provide an insight into how geography as a school subject is conceptualized in a country's education system. National curricula can shape teachers' agency in curriculum making and what, how and where children and young people study and learn geography. This paper engages with the lower secondary national geography curriculum for England, Finland and Sweden. We examine the structure and nature of the national geography curricula in each country, before drawing on the threefold arrangement of geographical knowledge as a tool for the analysis of the curricula. Our analysis found that deep and descriptive world knowledge forms the largest proportion of all three national curricula documents, and we argue that this can lead to a potentially limited conceptualization of geographical knowledge and representation of geography. We also suggest that the threefold arrangement could more actively engage with political dimensions when considering futures, and that there should be greater attention paid to the histories and geographies of the discipline (geography) in school geography.}, issn = {0022-0272}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1914761/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_jakobssonmartin_2025_3, title = {Regional input från lärare om nyhetsbevakning för utveckling av politiskt ansvar i samhällskunskap}, author = {Jakobsson, Martin and Olsson, Roger and Lundborg, Kamilla}, year = {2025}, url = {2040819}, language = {swe}, abstract = {Den liberala representativa demokratin utmanas idag, där det är lätt för medborgare att stödja politiska förslag som erbjuder enkla lösningar på komplexa problem. Vi vill tillsammans med lärare i samhällskunskap utveckla den etablerade lektionsaktiviteten nyhetsbevakning i syfte att stärka tilliten till det politiska systemet. Medborgare behöver stärkt kompetens när det gäller att förstå politiskt ansvar. Denna kompetens är avgörande för ett fungerande politiskt ansvarsutkrävande, där medborgare kan ge upplyst feedback till sina förtroendevalda, som i sin tur har ansvar för att fatta välgrundade beslut. Vi bjuder in till ett dialogmöte om nyhetsbevakning i samhällskunskap med lärare från olika delar av regionen som är intresserade av att utveckla sin undervisning. Under passet delar vi aktuell forskning inom området och presenterar pågående och framtida projekt inom nyhetsundervisning, däribland en kommande temadag, och där vi tillsammans utforskar möjligheter för framtida samarbeten kring ämnet.} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_lillsjerica_2025, title = {Registered nurses' perceptions of their leadership close to older adults in municipal home healthcare : a cross-sectional questionnaire study}, author = {Lillsjö, Erica and Willman, Anna and Jonasson, Lise-Lotte and Josefsson, Karin}, year = {2025}, journal = {BMC Nursing}, volume = {24}, number = {1}, doi = {10.1186/s12912-025-03210-w}, url = {1963556}, language = {eng}, publisher = {BioMed Central (BMC)}, keywords = {registered nurse; leadership; specialist education; older adult; municipal home healthcare; questionnaire}, abstract = {BackgroundRegistered nurses lead the nursing care close to older adults in home healthcare. It is expected that there will be an increased need for home healthcare. In addition, more advanced care is now being performed in home healthcare, leading to increased demands for registered nurses. Therefore, the aims of this study are to explore and compare registered nurses' perceptions of their leadership close to older adults in municipal home healthcare, as well as to correlate their perceptions with age and work experience.MethodsThis study is a part of a larger web-based questionnaire survey, with a non-experimental and cross-sectional design. Descriptive and analytical statistics were used. A total of n = 71 registered nurses leading close to older adults participated, in seven municipalities in two geographic areas in Sweden.ResultsThe registered nurses perceived their ability as leaders close to older adults as high. The registered nurses had neither low or high trust in care staff's competence. They perceived to have space and access neither in a low or high degree in their work to develop sufficient competence in leadership and having nursing responsibility on an organisational level. Registered nurses' perceptions of their leadership differed depending on whether they had a specialist education or not; those with specialist education perceived to a higher degree that they could apply their professional experience in their work; interact with the older adult and their next of kin; assess individual needs and based on a holistic view of the older adult, create good relationships with the older adults' next of kin.ConclusionsRegistered nurses' specialist education may strengthen their leadership in home healthcare. Further research is needed to gain new knowledge of registered nurses' leadership in home healthcare, as well as care staff's' experiences of registered nurses' leadership in municipal home healthcare.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1963556/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_luciomiguelmartnez_2025, title = {Regulation and regulation theory}, author = {Lucio, Miguel Martínez and MacKenzie, Robert}, year = {2025}, pages = {31--39}, doi = {10.4337/9781035316205.00012}, url = {2013540}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Edward Elgar Publishing}, keywords = {across time; economy and society; employment relations; fordism and post-fordism; latest development; regulation; regulation theory; regulatory space; state}, abstract = {The debate on regulation and employment relations covers a variety of academic approaches. Regulation theory has been important to widening the way we perceive regulation; going beyond the focus on institutional manifestations to understand the purpose and form of regulation in any given context. Notwithstanding various critiques, regulation theory encourages us to think of change across time and the shifts in the way the state intervenes and the manner in which regulation is structured in relation to both the economy and society. The chapter focuses on various debates within earlier French approaches to regulation theory, its later development within discussions on the state, and the emergence of a broader school of thought on regulation, especially in relation to regulatory space. The way we understand regulation varies, and the manner in which it is structured and contested is explained and evaluated. } } @phdthesis{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_johanssonemelie_2025, title = {Rektorers professionella lärande som förändring i och för praktik}, author = {Johansson, Emelie}, year = {2025}, doi = {10.59217/fsfx1136}, url = {2007086}, language = {swe}, publisher = {Karlstads universitet}, keywords = {action research; digitalisation; early childhood educational leaders; practice architectures; practice theory; practice transformation; preschool principals; principals’ professional learning; aktionsforskning; digitalisering; förskola; praktik; praktikarkitekturer; praktikförändring; praktikteori; professionellt lärande; rektor; rektorers professionella lärande}, abstract = {Research in educational leadership and school development emphasizes principals’ pivotal role in leading schools, especially in organizing teachers’ professional development and school improvement. Despite their central position, research on principals’ own professional learning remains limited. Recurring issues include lack of time and that participation in professional development initiatives rarely leads to changes in everyday practices.This dissertation aims to contribute knowledge about principals’ professional learning as change in and for practice. Drawing on a practice-theoretical framework, the study challenges traditional understandings of professional learning as solely cognitive development at the individual level. Instead, professional learning is conceptualized as processes of changing professional practice.The study was conducted as an action research project in which principals collaboratively developed their leadership in relation to the digitalization of preschool education. The analysis shows that the principals changed their leadership practices through a deepened understanding of digitalization as a phenomenon, a reorientation in relation to other practices, and changes in their leadership actions.The findings highlight three key aspects that were particularly significant for the change processes and, consequently, for principals’ professional learning:    The organisation of professional learning to support practice transformation.A process-oriented understanding of time that enabled a historical perspective on technology’s impact on social practices.The role of emotions as a driving force for praxis.The dissertation further discusses principals’ professional learning in relation to governance, leadership, and autonomy. Additionally, it explores collegial learning as a means of strengthening the profession, and professional learning as change in and for practice.;Forskning inom såväl skolledarskap som skolutveckling har belyst rektorers avgörande roll i att leda skolor och organisera för professionellt lärande. Trots det är forskningen om rektorers egna professionella lärande och utveckling begränsad. Den tilltagande litteraturen fokuserar främst på rektorers lärande i formell rektorsutbildning. Resultaten pekar på svårigheter med att överföra kunskap från utbildningspraktiken till den dagliga yrkespraktiken, och belyser att utbildning och utvecklingsinsatser har begränsad inverkan på rektorers vardagliga arbete. Avhandlingen syftar till att bidra med kunskap om rektorers professionella lärande som förändring i och för praktik. Med utgångspunkt i ett praktikteoretiskt ramverk frångås synen på professionellt lärande som en kognitiv utveckling på individnivå. Istället studeras professionellt lärande som processer av förändring i och för yrkespraktiken. Studien har genomförts inom ramen för ett aktionsforskningsprojekt där rektorer, i samverkan med extern forskare, utvecklade sitt ledarskap vad gäller digitalisering av förskolans verksamhet. Analysen visar att rektorerna förändrade sitt ledarskap genom en fördjupad förståelse av digitalisering som fenomen, förändringar i sätt att relatera till andra praktiker, samt genom att reflektera och förändra sina ledarhandlingar. Avhandlingens resultat lyfter tre centrala aspekter som särskilt betydelsefulla för förändringsprocesserna och därmed för rektorers professionella lärande:Att professionellt lärande arrangeras på sätt som främjar praktikförändring.En processorienterad förståelse av tid för att förstå sociala praktikers historiska utveckling.Känslors roll som drivkraft för etiskt orienterade förändringar (praxis).Vidare diskuteras rektorers professionella lärande i relation till styrning, ledning och autonomi, samt kollegialt lärande som ett medel för att stärka professionen samt professionellt lärande i och för praktik.;Trots rektors centrala roll i skolorganisationen är kunskapen om rektorers professionella lärande begränsad. I studier som fokuserat på rektorers professionella lärande framträder återkommande att kompetensutvecklingsinsatser sällan leder till förändring i rektorers dagliga yrkespraktik. Avhandlingen utmanar traditionella synsätt på lärande som individuell kognitiv utveckling och fördjupar förståelsen för rektorers professionella lärande som praktikförändring. Studien tar utgångspunkt i en aktionsforskning där rektorer förändrar sina ledningspraktiker vad gäller att leda digitalisering i förskolan. Avhandlingens resultat lyfter fram tre centrala aspekter som särskilt betydelsefulla för förändringsprocessen och därmed betydelsefulla för rektorers professionella lärande:Hur lärande kan organiseras för att möjliggöra praktikförändring.Hur en processorienterad förståelse av tid bidrar till historisk medvetenhet om teknologi och sociala praktiker.Hur känslor fungerar som drivkraft i reflektion, utvärdering och kritisk granskning av det egna ledarskapet.Avhandlingen bidrar med kunskap om hur rektorers lärande kan förstås som förändring i och för praktik – med implikationer för styrning, ledning, kollegialitet och professionell autonomi.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2007086/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @book{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_freathygiles_2025, title = {Religionsutforskarna : Ett nytt tillvägagångssätt för religionsundervisning i grundskolan}, author = {Freathy, Giles and Freathy, Rob and Doney, Jonathan and Walshe, Karen and Teece, Geoff}, year = {2025}, doi = {10.59217/wfst1168}, url = {1952547}, language = {swe}, publisher = {Karlstad University Press}, keywords = {religionsdidaktik; religionsundervisning; re-searchers}, abstract = {Religionsutforskarna – Ett nytt tillvägagångssätt för religionsundervisning i grundskolan erbjuder en ämnesdidaktisk modell som på ett lekfullt och ändå djupgående vis visar hur man kan förankra religionsundervisning i religionsvetenskapliga metoder. Bokens författare presenterar fyra karaktärer – Frågvisa Frida, Dialogiska Didrik, Pröva på-Pelle och Se sammanhangen-Sara – vilka alla speglar olika religionsvetenskapliga metoder för ett utforskande av religion. Karaktärerna fungerar som handfasta hjälpmedel för att i klassrummet utforska frågor som ”Hur lär vi oss om religion?”, ”Hur kan vi samtala om eller undersöka olika religiösa uttryck?” och ”Hur kan jag själv gå tillväga för att förstå, uppleva eller analysera?”}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1952547/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_niemikristian_2025_3, title = {Religious Literacy in a Post-Lutheran Context. Religious education for a multicultural society}, author = {Niemi, Kristian}, year = {2025}, url = {1960748}, language = {eng}, keywords = {religious literacy; religious education; lived religion}, abstract = {Swedish Religious Education (RE) is sometimes at risk of reinforcing prejudice through a tacit Lutheran-secular lens and the world religions paradigm, leaving pupils to view religion as distant and irrelevant (Flensner, 2024; Kittelmann Flensner, 2015). This post-doctoral project has designed and classroom-tested a didactic model that starts from pupils’ own ritualised everyday practices and prepares them for informed participation in a multireligious democracy.The model integrates insights from research on lived religion, religious literacy and aesthetic education (Enstedt & Plank, 2018b; Hilger et al., 2010; Jahnke, 2023; McGuire, 2008; Moore, 2007). Comparative ethnography in India (Niemi, 2020) both highlights the Lutheran bias shaping Swedish RE and contributes strategies that expose learners to embodied ritual diversity, allowing them to practise conscious engagement.Research circles with teachers at two upper-secondary schools have refined the model through iterative classroom trials, yielding preliminary data. The resulting framework offers practical tools for worldview literacy, critical reflexivity and civic responsibility.This paper presents the model, its theoretical foundations and initial empirical insights.} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_hagenlukas_2025, title = {Reproducing and Solving a Fallback Issue in TCP Prague}, author = {Hagen, Lukas and Brunstrom, Anna}, year = {2025}, pages = {92--98}, doi = {10.1145/3744200.3744770}, url = {1993924}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)}, keywords = {network architecture; queueing networks; queueing theory; traffic congestion; active queuing management; congestion control; explicit congestion notification; fall backs; internet architecture; l4s; low latency; queuing delay; reproducibilities; tcp; congestion control (communication)}, abstract = {TCP Prague is a proposed congestion control for L4S, a new Internet architecture. L4S promises very low queuing delay on the Internet. It achieves this by a fundamental change to the meaning of Explicit Congestion Notification (ECN) marks; Active Queuing Management (AQM) should mark packets with ECN a lot earlier and more frequently to better communicate the congestion state to congestion control algorithms. These algorithms use this information to fine tune their sending rate. TCP Prague does so by reducing its congestion window marginally on each marked packet, like Data Center TCP. It would, however, starve classic flows if they were to compete on a non-L4S ECN AQM, as this behavior conflicts with the classic interpretation of ECN marks. To avoid this, Prague tries to detect these cases and fall back to classic behavior to ensure fair flow rate sharing at such bottlenecks. A recent study by Sarpkaya et al. has shown this fallback to significantly hurt the Prague flow in L4S environments. We reproduce the issue and analyze it in different scenarios to highlight the severity of the issue. We then use eBPF to analyze the fallback implementation and find a bug that causes Prague always to fall back to classic behavior, even on an L4S AQM. We then also visualize the sharing characteristics of Prague in different scenarios, with the fallback corrected, and show that Prague now behaves as expected. }, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1993924/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_hansenhenry_2025, title = {Resistance of Australian fish communities to drought and flood : implications for climate change and ecological memory}, author = {Hansen, Henry and Bergman, Eva and Kopf, Keller and Lindmark, Max}, year = {2025}, journal = {Ecography}, doi = {10.1111/ecog.07442}, url = {1843454}, language = {eng}, publisher = {John Wiley & Sons}, keywords = {adaptive potential; climate change; extreme weather; invasive species; range expansion}, abstract = {Climate change-induced extreme weather and related drought and flood conditions are heterogeneous across space and time. The variability in location, timing, and magnitude of rainfall can alter how species respond to the drought and flood disturbances. To further complicate this matter, when droughts end they are often followed by extreme flooding, which are rarely considered as a disturbance (Humphries et al. 2024), let alone assessed with its own heterogeneity. Consequently, it is difficult to quantify impacts on ecological communities across large spatiotemporal scales without considering flood-drought disturbance characteristics in sequence (Burton et al. 2020). We hypothesized that native organisms have evolved resistance to withstand repeated cycles of drought-flood disturbances, and that established non-native species have adapted to persist in novel conditions. To test this, we fit spatiotemporal models of species occurrence with local rainfall patterns as covariates in the drought and flood impacted Murray-Darling basin in Australia during the decade long Millenium Drought, and its recovery period. During these drought conditions, river-floodplain organisms in the Murray-Darling became localized in refugia that limited longitudinal and lateral connectivity (Bond et al. 2008), and following flooding the same organisms were exposed to dispersal and recruitment opportunities (Humphries et al. 2020), as well as to hypoxic blackwater events that lead to the mortality of aquatic organisms (Small et al. 2014). At the basin-scale we found that the range size of most native and non-native fishes were highly resistant to the extreme drought and post-flood conditions. At local scales, species richness, or detection, actually increased under drought conditions. Both findings highlight the resistance of species to climate change driven extreme weather, which opens new questions on community adaptations.}, issn = {0906-7590}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1843454/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_ahlstrandroland_2025, title = {Restructuring regimes in and between two crises : A comparison of Sweden and the UK}, author = {Ahlstrand, Roland and McLachlan, Christopher J. and MacKenzie, Robert and Rydell, Alexis and Stuart, Mark}, year = {2025}, journal = {European journal of industrial relations}, volume = {31}, number = {1}, pages = {31--51}, doi = {10.1177/09596801241267113}, url = {1887041}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Sage Publications}, keywords = {restructuring regimes; industrial relations; global financial crisis; covid-19 pandemic; sweden; uk}, abstract = {This paper compares responses to crises through analysis of labour market policy in Sweden and the UK between the Global Financial Crisis to the COVID-19 pandemic. In drawing on 'restructuring regimes', we offer insights into the dynamics of change in the two countries, focussing on the development of short-time working schemes. We argue that Sweden learned lessons from the GFC that helped prepare for future crises, whereas the UK's muted response left it ill-prepared for the COVID-19 crisis. The paper contributes to debates around restructuring regimes through an analysis of the journey between two crises in which we characterise Sweden's approach as proactive and pre-emptive and the UK's as reactive and ad hoc. By locating analysis in traditions of self-regulation and voluntarism in Sweden and the UK, respectively, we expand upon the role that industrial relations play in maintaining the stability, or not, of national restructuring regimes.}, issn = {0959-6801}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1887041/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_carlmanpeter_2025_4, title = {Rethinking places for sport in the Anthropocene}, author = {Carlman, Peter and Torell-Palmquist, Gabriella}, year = {2025}, journal = {International Review for the Sociology of Sport}, doi = {10.1177/10126902251335820}, url = {1987090}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Sage Publications}, keywords = {anthropocene; sport; climate change; belonging; place}, abstract = {Anthropogenic climate change has profound effects globally. If the Anthropocene signifies the decline of nature as we once knew it, how might this transformation affect sporting activities conducted in natural environments? This scenario necessitates a renegotiation not only of the future of sports but also of humanity's shared history and the individual emotions and identities associated with sports. Ultimately, changes in nature due to climate change shape sports culture and redefine the understanding of the role sports mean to us. Drawing on a sociological and cultural-geographical perspective on place and belonging, this paper explores how an approach centred on the relationship between the physical environment, symbolic representation, and human emotions can offer new insights into sports in the Anthropocene.}, issn = {1012-6902}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1987090/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_aminkhabat_2025_2, title = {Reversing accidents involving pedestrians : an epidemiological investigation and cluster analysis using a novel database derived from Swedish National Register data}, author = {Amin, Khabat and Nilson, Finn and Bonander, Carl and Carlsson, Anna}, year = {2025}, journal = {Traffic Injury Prevention}, volume = {26}, number = {3}, pages = {352--359}, doi = {10.1080/15389588.2024.2408661}, url = {1908900}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Taylor & Francis}, keywords = {reversing accident; backover crashes; rear-end collision; pedestrian; traffic safety; urban design}, abstract = {ObjectivesIn contemporary urban environments, the intersection between Vulnerable Road Users, specifically unprotected pedestrians, and motor vehicles poses a persistent challenge to road safety. Reversing accidents, characterized by vehicles moving backward, often result in severe consequences for pedestrians due to limited visibility and inherent blind spots for the driver. This paper aims to provide a thorough examination of reversing accidents involving pedestrians in Sweden between 2000-2021; shedding light on the magnitude of the problem, contributing factors, consequences, and potential mitigation strategies.MethodUsing a national database, reversing accidents were compiled by classifying free text descriptions of traffic accidents reported to the Swedish Traffic Accident Data Acquisition. The database was then used to describe reversing accidents and their consequences for struck pedestrians using descriptive epidemiology and cluster analysis.ResultsThe results show that reversing accidents accounted for 12% of all pedestrians injured in a collision with a motor vehicle in Sweden during the studied period. In terms of personal characteristics, the struck pedestrians were more often female and of old or young age, whilst the drivers of the reversing vehicles were more often between 18-54 years and men. Most accidents were non-fatal, with only roughly 2% resulting in fatalities. Through a cluster analysis, four distinct accident types were identified. Two of these were identified as particularly important to prioritize in future preventative work: accidents that are characterized by occur during daylight hours in the urban environment (often low speeds) and often result in fatality or serious injury.ConclusionsDue to the low speeds, reversing accidents are rarely fatal. However, they account for a large proportion of accidents with pedestrians and can be grouped into clearly distinguishable accident types that can function as templates in road safety development in Sweden.}, issn = {1538-9588} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_delislestephenp_2025_1, title = {Revisiting evolutionary rate-time relationships}, author = {De Lisle, Stephen P. and Svensson, Erik, I}, year = {2025}, journal = {Evolution}, doi = {10.1093/evolut/qpaf222}, url = {2017753}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Oxford University Press}, keywords = {evolutionary rate; microevolution; macroevolution; stasis paradox}, abstract = {Rates of molecular, phenotypic, and lineage diversification typically scale negatively with time interval of measurement, raising longstanding questions about time-dependency of evolutionary processes. These patterns and their potential meaning have recently re-entered evolutionary discussions. In this Perspective, we revisit the general challenges in interpreting rate-time relationships. Much apparent temporal scaling of evolutionary rate is an inescapable outcome of plotting a ratio against its denominator, either directly or indirectly. Highly unlikely relationships between timescale and accumulated evolutionary change are required to produce anything other than negative rate-time relationships. Simulations reveal that constant-rate evolutionary processes readily generate negative rate-time scaling relationships under many conditions, and that a range of rate-time scaling exponents can be generated by different evolutionary processes. Reanalysis of 6 empirical datasets reveals unscaled magnitudes of evolution that are either unrelated to time and/or vary in their relationship with time. Over 99% of variation in rate-time relationships across 6 datasets is explained by time variation alone. We further evaluated a recent hypothesis that evolutionary rate-time scaling reflects three modes of change, from micro- to macroevolutionary time scales using break-point regression, but we found no strong support for this hypothesis. Taken together, negative rate-time relationships are therefore largely inevitable and challenging to interpret. In contrast, it is more straightforward to assess how evolutionary change accumulates with time.}, issn = {0014-3820}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2017753/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_svenssoneva_2025_1, title = {Revisiting two medieval castles – from the countryside}, author = {Svensson, Eva and Pettersson, Susanne}, year = {2025}, pages = {151--164}, url = {1950336}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Society for Medieval Archaeology in Finland}, keywords = {castles; rural settlements; hinterland; trade; värmland}, abstract = {The question if medieval castles could have played urban roles in regions without towns is addressed. Two excavated castles, Saxholmen and Edsholm, and four rural settlements, Skramle, Ivarsbråten, Djupsundet and Romstad, in the region of Värmland are investigated. Although the two castles received traded commodities, handicrafts such as blacksmithing, bronze casting and antler/horn/bone work were practiced. There are no indications of these products reaching the rural settlements. One of the castles was more or less self-sufficient. The other castle was provided for by the countryside through taxes. The castles and aristocracy were contested by the peasants, and one of the castles was burned down in a rebellion.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1950336/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_bredesenidamarie_2025, title = {Riktig behandling av hudflenger reduserer risikoen for alvorlige sår}, author = {Bredesen, Ida Marie and Johansen, Edda and Bååth, Carina and Grøndahl, Vigdis Abrahamsen and Enger, Martine Merete}, year = {2025}, journal = {Sykepleien Forskning}, doi = {10.4220/sykepleiens.2025.99090}, url = {1993684}, language = {nor}, publisher = {Norsk Sykepleierforbund}, issn = {1890-2936} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_myrstenermaria_2025, title = {Riparian buffers mitigate downstream effects of clear-cutting on instream metabolic rates}, author = {Myrstener, Maria and Greenberg, Larry and Lidberg, William and Kuglerova, Lenka}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of Environmental Management}, volume = {379}, doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.124740}, url = {1951650}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, keywords = {best-management-practice; primary production; respiration; algae; biofilm; buffer; stream health; forestry}, abstract = {Clear-cutting of forests with little or no regard for riparian buffers alters the local abiotic habitat of streams within and downstream of clear-cuts by increasing temperature, incident light, suspended sediments and resource inputs such as carbon and inorganic nutrients. It is also well documented that streams with narrow or non-existent riparian buffers affect local stream ecosystem processes. Here, we ask whether ecosystem processes can also be affected downstream of clear-cuts. We tested this in nine headwater streams that run through recently harvested clear-cuts (1-6 years ago) with varying buffer widths (<10 and >= 15 m) in northern Sweden. We compared biofilm (periphytic algal and bacterial mats) and whole stream metabolic rates in stream reaches situated upstream of the clear-cuts, in the clear-cuts and downstream of the clear-cuts. We found that biofilm gross primary productivity (GPP) in streams with thin buffers (<10 m) increased, on average, by 54 % downstream of clear-cuts in July, but that the net effect on the whole ecosystem was still a decrease in ecosystem productivity due to high respiration rates. In September, the situation was different as there was a 50 % decrease in biofilm GPP downstream of clear-cuts, and the net effect was again a decrease in ecosystem productivity. Wide buffer zones (>15 m) could mitigate these longitudinal changes for both biofilm and whole stream metabolism, except in one stream that was dominated by fine sediments. Importantly, the magnitude of downstream propagation in biofilm GPP was related to the magnitude of responses in the clear-cut, which in turn was driven by nutrient concentrations. To upscale the potential magnitude of clear-cutting in Sweden, we estimated that nearly 6 % (or 57,400 km) of the total forested stream length is situated within and 100 m downstream of clear-cuts that were harvested 1-6 years ago. Based on this study, we conclude that clear-cut effects on stream ecosystem processes are not only local, but can also be propagated to downstream recipient waters if riparian buffer width in the clear-cut is less than 15 m.}, issn = {0301-4797}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1951650/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_moralestrujillomiguel_2025, title = {Risktionary : Drawing and Guessing for Learning about Risk Management}, author = {Morales-Trujillo, Miguel and Carr-Smith, George and Ahmad, Muhammad Ovais}, year = {2025}, pages = {221--229}, doi = {10.1145/3727967.3756833}, url = {2042197}, language = {eng}, publisher = {ACM Publications}, keywords = {gamification; risk management; pictionary; performance}, abstract = {This paper introduces Risktionary, a Pictionary-based game designed to teach Risk Management activities in a tertiary level Software Engineering course. An empirical study was conducted to evaluate the impact of Risktionary on student performance, engagement, motivation, and satisfaction. The study involved five groups from two universities who played the paper-based and web-based versions of the game. Results indicate that, regardless of the version, students exposed to Risktionary outperformed the control group taught in a "traditional" manner. Additionally, students playing the game, particularly those with no prior experience in risk management, reported consistently high levels of engagement, motivation, and satisfaction. These findings highlight the potential of gamification as an effective tool for improving the learning experience and outcomes in a Risk Management lecture.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2042197/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_grafjuliane_2025, title = {Role of electron-electron interaction in the Mpemba effect in quantum dots}, author = {Graf, Juliane and Splettstoesser, Janine and Monsel, Juliette}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of Physics: Condensed Matter}, volume = {37}, number = {19}, doi = {10.1088/1361-648X/adc3e3}, url = {1960633}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Institute of Physics Publishing (IOPP)}, keywords = {quantum dots; mpemba effect; open quantum system; master equation; relaxation to equilibrium}, abstract = {The Mpemba effect has initially been noticed in macroscopic systems-namely that hot water can freeze faster than cold water-but recently its extension to open quantum systems has attracted significant attention. This phenomenon can be explained in the context of nonequilibrium thermodynamics of Markovian systems, relying on the amplitudes of different decay modes of the system dynamics. Here, we study the Mpemba effect in a single-level quantum dot coupled to a thermal bath, highlighting the role of the sign and magnitude of the electron-electron interaction in the occurrence of the Mpemba effect. We gain physical insights into the decay modes from a dissipative symmetry of this system called fermionic duality. Based on this analysis of the relaxation to equilibrium of the dot, we derive criteria for the occurrence of the Mpemba effect using two thermodynamically relevant measures of the distance to equilibrium, the nonequilibrium free energy and the dot energy. We furthermore compare this effect to a possible exponential speedup of the relaxation. Finally, we propose experimentally relevant schemes for the state preparation and explore different ways of observing the Mpemba effect in quantum dots in experiments.}, issn = {0953-8984}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1960633/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_sjstrandbjrn_2025_2, title = {Role of Hornification of Cellulose Rich Biomass for Pellet Production}, author = {Sjöstrand, Björn and Henriksson, Gunnar and Karlsson, Carl-Anton and Berghel, Jonas}, year = {2025}, journal = {BioResources}, volume = {20}, number = {3}, pages = {7463--7475}, doi = {10.15376/biores.20.3.7463-7475}, url = {1986378}, language = {eng}, publisher = {NC State University}, keywords = {hornification; cellulose; hydrogen bonds; biomass; pellets; pellet production}, abstract = {Hornification of cellulose-rich materials, particularly wood pulps, occurs when chemical bonds form between cellulose surfaces, along with intermolecular forces created during dewatering and drying, preventing the material from reswelling in water to its original structure. Hornification of pulps results in a reduced ability to form effective fiber networks and therefore weaker paper products. The objective of this work was to investigate the role of hornification in pelletized cellulosic biomass and materials in general to provide more information than can be obtained by measuring standard wet state properties, such as water retention. Pellets were produced from chemical pulps with different degrees of hornification, as indicated by the water retention value (WRV), and their mechanical performance was evaluated. The chemical pulps served as a model material for investigating hornification. Pulps with higher hornification produced pellets with inferior mechanical properties, which has not been shown before by such a test. This effect is attributed to increased fiber stiffness and reduced surface flexibility, which limits fiber-fiber bonding. In addition, high drying temperatures prior to pelletizing, and thus higher hornification, will increase compression energy and friction in the pelletizing process. A novel connection was observed between WRV and mechanical performance, highlighting the impact of hornification on the surface interactions of cellulose-based materials.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1986378/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_acciaimatteo_2025, title = {Role of scaling dimensions in generalized noises in fractional quantum Hall tunneling due to a temperature bias}, author = {Acciai, Matteo and Zhang, Gu and Spånslätt Rugarn, Christian}, year = {2025}, journal = {SciPost Physics}, volume = {18}, number = {2}, doi = {10.21468/SciPostPhys.18.2.058}, url = {1954590}, language = {eng}, publisher = {SciPost Foundation}, abstract = {Continued improvement of heat control in mesoscopic conductors brings novel tools for probing strongly correlated electron phenomena. Motivated by these advances, we comprehensively study transport due to a temperature bias in a quantum point contact device in the fractional quantum Hall regime. We compute the charge-current noise (so-called delta-T noise), heat-current noise, and mixed noise and elucidate how these observables can be used to infer strongly correlated properties of the device. Our main focus is the extraction of so-called scaling dimensions of the tunneling anyonic quasiparticles, of critical importance to correctly infer their anyonic exchange statistics. }, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1954590/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_ronnliljenfeldtmaria_2025, title = {Role of teacher culture in the implementation of co-teaching between special and class teachers in Finnish schools - a multiple case study}, author = {Ronn-Liljenfeldt, Maria and Sundqvist, Christel and Carpelan, Raisa and Rytivaara, Anna}, year = {2025}, journal = {Scandinavian Journal of Educational Research}, pages = {1--15}, doi = {10.1080/00313831.2025.2550268}, url = {1999460}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Routledge}, keywords = {co-teaching; teacher culture; collaboration; teacher autonomy}, abstract = {The aim of this study was to capture the characteristics of teacher collaboration and aspects of teacher culture which hinder or enable co-teaching in Finnish schools where co-teaching has been implemented. The data of this multiple case study were collected in three Finnish primary schools where co-teaching between special education and class teachers has been implemented. Data comprised three focus group interviews with teachers (N = 12), and was analysed with a deductive approach, guided by Hargreaves' ([1994]. Changing teachers, changing times. Teachers' work and culture in the postmodern age. Cassell.) forms of teacher culture. Differences and similarities regarding the characteristics of teacher collaboration in the schools appeared. The results indicate that a teacher culture characterised by a certain flexibility, collective autonomy and support from the school leader enables co-teaching. To make progress, teachers need leadership to impose guidelines. This leadership is particularly important when teachers choose not to collaborate and when the location of learning is prioritised over the quality of instruction.}, issn = {0031-3831}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1999460/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @misc{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_lykken_2025_1, title = {Routledge International Handbook of Queer Death Studies}, author = {Lykke, N. and Mehrabi, Tara and Radomska, M.}, year = {2025}, pages = {1--759}, doi = {10.4324/9781003398486}, url = {2023755}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Routledge}, keywords = {anthropogenic; cell death; maps; 'current; anthropocene; disposables; environmental change; multiple effect; social and environmental; social changes; teachers'; teaching}, abstract = {This Handbook aims to provide a comprehensive, international cartography of Queer Death Studies, offering broad, in-depth insights into the field and its emergence through tentacular transdisciplinary networking. Taking research and art-making on death, dying, mourning, and afterlife into new directions, it explores the multiple effects of contemporary necropolitics and the proliferation of death-worlds during the current period of Earth's history, 'The Anthropocene' or 'the Age of Man'. Informed by queer, critical posthumanist, decolonial, and feminist approaches, the Handbook presents a unique variety of both critical and affirmative reflections upon the world's intersecting necropowers, and ethico-political potentials for social and environmental change. Contributors speculate on ways to reimagine life/ death-relations as vibrant entanglements. They also investigate modes of mourning differently, resisting necropolitical regimes that deem human and non-human individuals and populations to be disposable and non-grievable when they differ too much from the normative modern subject, Universal Man, in terms of intersections of gender, racialisation, class, sexuality, embodiment, embrainment, geopolitical positioning, or species. A thought provoking read, this Handbook is intended for broad global audiences of researchers, artists, teachers, students, death-professionals, (health)careworkers, activists, and NGOs interested in tools to rethink and reimagine death, dying, mourning, and afterlife from intersections of queering, decolonising, posthumanising, and feminist perspectives. } } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_rudnikalesia_2025_2, title = {Russian informational co-aggression? : Ukraine-related disinformation in Belarusian pro-government Telegram channels}, author = {Rudnik, Alesia and Gorelik, Stas}, year = {2025}, journal = {Media, War & Conflict}, doi = {10.1177/17506352251376500}, url = {2001403}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Sage Publications}, keywords = {belarusian regime; disinformation; telegram; ukraine war}, abstract = {Based on a qualitative content analysis of 2024 posts from leading pro-government Telegram channels in Belarus, this article examines how these sources spread disinformation about Ukraine. The authors show that such posts were relatively infrequent in 2024, and that their themes shifted in response to developments on the battlefield and changes in the broader international context of the conflict. However, certain false claims and allegations consistently received substantial attention. These include public dissatisfaction with conscription into Ukraine's armed forces, deceptive and coercive methods of recruitment, declining morale among Ukrainian soldiers, corruption related to the war effort, and allegations of 'neo-Nazism' within Ukraine and its military. Although the Belarusian regime is often regarded as a co-aggressor in the Russo-Ukrainian war, little is known about whether and how it actively promotes pro-Kremlin narratives online. This article represents a first attempt to address this gap.}, issn = {1750-6352}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2001403/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_sderstrmsophia_2025, title = {Salutogenesis as a Mediator in Decreased Criminal Thinking : An Evaluation of Cognitive Programs for Juvenile and Adult Offenders}, author = {Söderström, Sophia and Hiltunen, Arto and Eriksson, Lars and Lappalainen, Raimo}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of Forensic Psychology Research and Practice}, volume = {25}, number = {1}, pages = {277--302}, doi = {10.1080/24732850.2024.2310619}, url = {1841042}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Routledge}, keywords = {adolescent; adult; article; cognition; cognitive therapy; controlled study; female; human; juvenile; male; offender; sense of coherence; therapy; thinking}, abstract = {This study is based on two previous studies that showed a post-treatment decrease in total criminal thinking (PICTS) and an increase in total sense of coherence (SOC) among youths and adults. The current study investigated whether these interventions changed the sub-scales of PICTS and SOC, and whether an increase in SOC would mediate a decrease in PICTS. Among both groups, the mean value of the sub-factors of PICTS decreased by the interventions, and increased for SOC sub-factors meaningfulness and manageability. Only among the adults, the increase in total sense of coherence and the sub-factor of manageability mediated the decrease of criminal thinking. }, issn = {2473-2850}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1841042/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_olssonstefan_2025_1, title = {Sambandet mellan redovisning och beskattning och tilläggsskatten}, author = {Olsson, Stefan}, year = {2025}, journal = {Skattenytt}, number = {4}, pages = {544--556}, url = {2006738}, language = {swe}, publisher = {Skattenytt Förlags AB}, issn = {0346-1254} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_isakssonsebastian_2025, title = {Same scale, different names? : An assessment of the psychometric properties of three established scales that measure cognitive processes in insomnia, and the introduction of the sleep worry 7 questionnaire}, author = {Isaksson, Sebastian and Henriksson, Vera and Salim, Osame and Bäccman, Charlotte and Norell, Annika}, year = {2025}, journal = {Sleep Medicine}, volume = {133}, doi = {10.1016/j.sleep.2025.106595}, url = {1965876}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, keywords = {adult; anxiety; anxiety and preoccupation about sleep questionnaire; arousal; article; cognition; confirmatory factor analysis; controlled study; convergent validity; disease severity assessment; dysfunctional beliefs and attitudes about sleep scale; exploratory factor analysis; female; human; insomnia; insomnia severity index; likert scale; major clinical study; middle aged; patient worry; pre sleep arousal scale; psychometry; questionnaire; sleep; sleep questionnaire}, abstract = {Background: Previous reports have highlighted the abundance of cognitive constructs in insomnia research as a growing issue. Several questionnaires that measure sleep-related cognitions have been developed and there are indications of conceptual overlap between different cognitive constructs and the questions used to operationalize them. Objectives: This study examines the convergent validity of three established questionnaires measuring cognitive processes in insomnia: the Anxiety and Preoccupation about Sleep Questionnaire (APSQ), the Dysfunctional Beliefs and Attitudes about Sleep Scale (DBAS-10), and the Pre-Sleep Arousal Scale (PSAS-C). Another objective was to explore how a briefer scale can be structured as well as to investigate this scale’s ability to predict incident and persistent insomnia compared to the established scales. Methods: 2333 participants from the general population completed surveys on insomnia symptoms and cognitive processes at baseline and 18 months later. Confirmatory factor analysis was used to investigate the scales’ conceptual overlap as well as distinctive factors. An exploratory factor analysis was conducted to investigate the underlying factor structure of the items from the APSQ, the DBAS-10 and the PSAS-C. This analysis formed the basis of the creation of a new short scale: Sleep Worry 7. Binary logistic regressions were used to assess all scales’ abilities to predict incident and persistent insomnia. Results and conclusions: The overlap between the three scales was neither large enough to conclude that they are measuring the same construct, nor could it be confirmed that they measure three distinct questionnaire-specific cognitive processes within insomnia. The brief scale created within this study was able to predict persistent insomnia at similar levels to the three established scales combined, indicating that it captures important cognitions involved in the maintenance of insomnia. Measuring sleep-related cognitions with fewer items might be beneficial in both clinical contexts and research. }, issn = {1389-9457}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1965876/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @techreport{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_jernbrocarolina_2025, title = {Samverkan och samordnad individuell plan (SIP) i samband med ärenden som rör ekonomiskt bistånd : Handläggares perspektiv på hinder, behov och möjligheter}, author = {Jernbro, Carolina and Grim, Katarina and Glansk, Johanna}, year = {2025}, doi = {10.59217/jbvo7959}, url = {2009594}, language = {swe}, publisher = {Karlstads universitet}, abstract = {I den här rapporten presenteras en fördjupningsstudie knuten till forsknings- och utvecklingsprojektet SUVEk (Systematisk Uppföljning i Värmland inom Ekonomiskt bistånd). SUVEk, som startade 2019, har genomförts av FoU Välfärd Värmland i samverkan med Värmlands kommuner. Resultat från SUVEk belyste brister i samverkan mellan olika verksamheter samt i genomförande av SIP (samordnad individuell planering).I denna studie genomfördes tre fokusgruppsintervjuer med socialsekreterare inom ekonomiskt bistånd från sex kommuner i Värmland i syfte att undersöka strukturella, kulturella och individuella utmaningar och framgångsfaktorer med samverkan och SIP.Resultaten visar att samverkan kring SIP försvåras av bristande kontaktvägar och otydlig rollfördelning. Samverkan hämmas också av bristande engagemang, ansvarsförskjutning, kunskapsluckor. Resursbrist i form av tid, personal och kontinuitet innebär att SIP ofta nedprioriteras eller skjuts upp. Det framkom också att klientens delaktighet ofta är begränsad. Möjliggörande faktorer för SIP och samverkan handlade om personalens engagemang, proaktivitet och förmåga att anpassa arbetssätt efter klientens behov. Struktur, tydlighet och samsyn mellan aktörer framhålls som avgörande för att möten ska bli meningsfulla och leda till uppföljningsbara mål.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2009594/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @techreport{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_karlssonsvante_2025, title = {Samverkandets former i svenska kommuner}, author = {Karlsson, Svante and Grip, Lena}, year = {2025}, url = {1956548}, language = {swe}, publisher = {Kommuninvest}, keywords = {samverkan; samarbete; kommunal styrning; krympande kommuner}, abstract = {Föreliggande rapport är ett resultat av ett forskningsprojekt som bedrivits under hösten 2023 med inriktning på att göra en systematisk kartläggning och efterföljande analysav intra- och interkommunal samverkan liksom samverkan med andra aktörer, och dess olika former, relaterad till framförallt kommunernas lagstadgade uppdrag. Studiens resultat bygger på en enkät som skickats ut till Sveriges samtliga kommuner. Enkäten har besvarats av 224 kommuner. I rapporten presenteras studiens resultat när det gäller former, omfattning, mönster och motiv av samverkan inom kommuner, mellan kommuner och med andra aktörer och hur olika kommuner arbetar för att möta sina specifika utmaningar. I rapporten söks svar på frågan om hur det kommunala samverkandets former ter sig och vilka rumsliga variationer som framträder i det avseendet.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1956548/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_veeravallisaiganesh_2025, title = {Satellite monitoring for post-clearance accountability : lessons from Rushikonda hill}, author = {Veeravalli, Sai Ganesh}, year = {2025}, journal = {Discover Cities}, volume = {2}, number = {1}, doi = {10.1007/s44327-025-00130-x}, url = {2004161}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Springer}, abstract = {Post-approval monitoring of urban development projects remains one of theweakest links in environmental governance, particularly in fast-urbanizing contextswhere institutional oversight is limited. This study examines the redevelopmentof Rushikonda Hill, an ecologically sensitive coastal site in Andhra Pradesh, India,to quantify land alteration and evaluate governance implications. High-resolutionPlanet Scope imagery and historical Google Earth Pro basemaps from 2021 to 2023were analysed through visual interpretation and manual digitization. The approvedproject footprint was 9.88 acres, yet satellite analysis indicated that by late 2023approximately 19.1 acres had been visibly altered; nearly double the sanctionedextent. Alteration progressed in distinct phases: initial vegetation clearance, slopeterracing and excavation, large-scale levelling, and visible building foundation work.Artificial green mats were later placed on exposed slopes, creating an appearanceof regrowth without evidence of ecological restoration. These findings point tostructural gaps in India’s post-clearance compliance system: limited independentaudits, reliance on self-reporting, and conflicts of interest in state-led projects. Basedon the Rushikonda case and comparable examples, three policy pathways areproposed: integrating satellite audits into compliance, legally recognizing remotesensing as admissible evidence, and expanding public-access monitoring platforms.The approach demonstrated here offers a transferable framework for using satelliteimagery to detect regulatory non-compliance, strengthening environmentalaccountability in similar governance settings worldwide.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2004161/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_ferraravincenza_2025, title = {Scaffolding geospatial epistemic discomfort : a pedagogical framework for cross-disciplinary landscape research}, author = {Ferrara, Vincenza and Álvarez-Taboada, Flor and Burgers, Gert-Jan and Corbelle-Rico, Eduardo and Cordero, Miguel and Dias, Eduardo and Ekblom, Anneli and Georganos, Stefanos and Howarth, Jeff and de Kleijn, Maurice and La Mantia, Tommaso and van Manen, Niels and Sala, Giovanna and da Silveira Bueno, Rafael and Verhagen, Philip and Wästfelt, Anders}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of geography in higher education}, volume = {49}, number = {1}, pages = {76--86}, doi = {10.1080/03098265.2024.2333291}, url = {1857048}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Routledge}, keywords = {critical gis; cross-disciplinarity; epistemic discomfort; landscape research; phenomenography}, abstract = {Current environmental crises call for an integrated knowledge of landscapes and their ecosystems in a broader sense. This article presents a pedagogical framework for cross-disciplinary landscape research at postgraduate level. The framework is grounded in the use of geospatial epistemic discomfort as a creative force to develop and enhance inquiry skills able to cross and merge disciplinary boundaries. Developed within the Erasmus+ KA2 project “CROSSLAND”, the pedagogical framework is based on the scaffolding of epistemic discomfort through four key didactic elements: 1) cross-disciplinary group work and open-ended assignment, 2) in-field inquiry as pre-training on space-time, 3) replacement of traditional lectures by student-led seminars, 4) GIS labs centred on the exploration of cross-disciplinary portfolios of geospatial approaches and methods given as worked-out examples. Main results from the evaluation of the framework implementation in a Summer School show how learning cross-disciplinarity happened thanks to a scaffolding that allowed, first and foremost, the socialisation of different conceptualisations of space. While students felt at ease with geospatial epistemic discomfort, we can conclude that spatial cognitive processes are powerful in improving abilities beyond the spatial domain. }, issn = {0309-8265}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1857048/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_nikagrigor_2025, title = {Scale-size dependent multi-continuum homogenization of complex bodies}, author = {Nika, Grigor}, year = {2025}, journal = {Quarterly of Applied Mathematics}, volume = {83}, number = {2}, pages = {361--388}, doi = {10.1090/qam/1696}, url = {1857167}, language = {eng}, publisher = {American Mathematical Society (AMS)}, keywords = {odd elasticity; multi-continuum homogenization; cosserat continuum; scale-size effects}, abstract = {We derive effective equations of a periodically heterogeneous Cosserat material encompassing intrinsic lengths modelling scale-size effects. The resultant homogenized material supports internal body torques and leads to an asymmetric effective stress providing a connection to the theory of odd elasticity. Furthermore, a link to the classical Cauchy stress is given. Moreover, the corresponding local problem exhibits asymmetry as well, due to the micropolar couple modulus inherited from the original microscopic Cosserat problem. We validate our results by conducting numerical simulations using the finite element method on circularly perforated square and rectangular unit cells, highlighting the impact, of not only volume fraction but also of internal body torques on effective coefficients. Additionally, we numerically quantify the ``amount" that the body can torque internally. }, issn = {0033-569X}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1857167/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_suparmaniamuganeeswary_2025, title = {Scale-up and industrial production of algal biomedical products}, author = {Suparmaniam, Uganeeswary and Lam, Man Kee and Ho, Yeek Chia and Tan, Inn Shi and Lau, Sie Yon and Kansedo, Jibrail and Cheng, Yoke Wang and Naqvi, Salman Raza and Pugazhendi, Arulazhagan}, year = {2025}, pages = {269--293}, doi = {10.1016/B978-0-443-24006-5.00004-3}, url = {1942156}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, keywords = {algal; biomedical; life cycle environmental assessment; phytochemicals; scale-up}, abstract = {Beyond biofuel production, algae, particularly microalgae, serve as natural reservoirs of high-value phytochemicals, such as polyunsaturated fatty acids, polysaccharides, and pigments, each proven to possess a spectrum of bioactive attributes, ranging from potent antioxidant effects to anticancer properties. Intriguingly, the remarkable potential to fine-tune the yield and quality of these compounds via robust microalgae strains, culture condition manipulation, and exposure to abiotic stresses makes microalgae cultivation a profitable endeavor for cutting-edge biomedical applications. This chapter provides detailed guidance on the criteria for selecting microalgae cultivation systems, harvesting technologies, and drying techniques, with a focus on their energy-economic aspects to scale up the production of biomedical products. Additionally, it includes a thorough examination of the environmental impact throughout the life cycle assessment, highlights promising opportunities within the production process, and offers key recommendations for achieving sustainability goals. } } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_hajiesmaeilimahboobeh_2025, title = {Scaling Up Individual-Based Models for Salmonid Populations in Hydropower-Regulated Rivers : Key Advances and Challenges}, author = {Hajiesmaeili, Mahboobeh}, year = {2025}, journal = {Rivers Research and Applications: an international journal devoted to river research and management}, doi = {10.1002/rra.70023}, url = {1989686}, language = {eng}, publisher = {John Wiley & Sons}, keywords = {hydropower; individual-based modeling; insalmo 7-sd; salmonid; scaling up; smolt production}, abstract = {Transformation to a fossil-free society will require innovative solutions for sustaining biodiversity while allowing for continued hydroelectric production. Individual-based models (IBMs) have been shown to be valuable tools for assessing complex challenges such as the tradeoffs between hydroelectric operations and instream flow needs for high-conservation-value fish populations. However, the application of IBMs at large spatial and temporal scales poses substantial ecological and computational challenges. This study demonstrates a large-scale application of the IBM "inSALMO 7.3-SD." The model was applied to three key spawning and rearing reaches in River Gullsp & aring;ng, Sweden, covering a spatial scale of 0.105 km2 and 1.1 km in length. Simulation experiments examined the effects of various minimum flow releases on outmigration production of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) and brown trout (S. trutta). Results indicated that flow effects varied among species, age classes, and river reach. No flow scenario produced more trout outmigrants than the baseline scenarios, and higher flows generally reduced trout outmigrant production. For salmon, increased minimum flows had limited or negative effects on age-1 outmigrants; increased flow in some cases increased age-2 salmon outmigrants. Increasing flow provided more profitable feeding and hiding areas for larger juveniles in the lowermost reaches but reduced the availability of feeding places in the upper reach. These findings highlight the complex interactions between flow management and salmonid populations. Scaling up IBMs has the potential to produce realistic projections of whole-river salmonid populations, which should provide valuable insights for conservation and support informed decision-making in balancing ecological and hydropower objectives.}, issn = {1535-1459}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1989686/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_makhnovnikita_2025, title = {Screening for primary aldosteronism in 1,181 Swedish primary care patients with hypertension}, author = {Makhnov, Nikita and Skov, Jakob and Akerstrom, Tobias and Axling, Fredrik and Andernord, Daniel and Bergenheim, Mikael and Walden, Mauritz and Hellman, Per}, year = {2025}, journal = {Frontiers in Endocrinology}, volume = {16}, doi = {10.3389/fendo.2025.1555572}, url = {1962995}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Frontiers Media S.A.}, keywords = {primary aldosteronism; screening; hypertension; outpatients; aldosterone; renin; therapeutics}, abstract = {Objective Primary aldosteronism (PA) is a common cause of hypertension. It entails elevated morbidity and mortality that do not sufficiently improve with conventional antihypertensive therapy. Screening for PA by plasma aldosterone-renin ratio (ARR) enables discovery and specific treatment of affected patients. By screening primary care patients with hypertension and evaluating them further according to the Endocrine Society guidelines, we aimed to assess the prevalence of PA, the factors affecting biochemical diagnostics, and the outcome of lateralization studies and of specific treatment of the discovered PA cases.Design, patients, and methods Prospective evaluation of screening for PA was conducted in 1,181 patients. Screening by ARR was performed under current therapy, but without mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists (MRA), under normokalemia, and confirmed by the intravenous saline suppression test, SST#1. Those with results in a defined gray zone underwent therapy adjustment and then completed SST#2. Plasma aldosterone and ARR were compared under different stages of the diagnostic process. All patients with PA were offered adrenal venous sampling, or, in certain cases, adrenocortical-specific positron emission tomography. Lateralizing cases were offered laparoscopic adrenalectomy. Patients with bilateral disease were treated with MRA. Treatment results were assessed after a minimum of 6 months.Results A total of 53 discovered cases of (mostly mild) PA corresponded to its prevalence of 4.5%. Initial seated ARR was higher than recumbent ARR before SST#1. At SST#2, initial ARR and final aldosterone were higher than at SST#1. Localizing studies (accepted by 45 patients) found 14 lateralized cases. Of the 11 operated cases, 4 had aldosterone-producing adenoma, and the remainder had micro- and macronodular histopathology. A total of 31 patients had bilateral PA. Both surgical and conservative treatments were well tolerated and led to improved blood pressure and higher renin, indicating risk amelioration.Conclusions PA is prevalent among primary care patients with hypertension and can be screened for under current antihypertensive therapy. Aldosterone-producing adenoma was rare in this cohort. The study results support active screening of primary care patients with hypertension for PA in order to offer appropriate treatment options.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1962995/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_zhukovaekatherina_2025_1, title = {Scrutinizing Feminist Foreign Policies through the lenses of decolonial feminism and feminist degrowth}, author = {Zhukova, Ekatherina}, year = {2025}, journal = {Globalizations}, pages = {1--19}, doi = {10.1080/14747731.2025.2540719}, url = {1985961}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Taylor & Francis}, keywords = {decolonial feminism; feminist degrowth; feminist foreign policy; global development; neoliberal feminism}, abstract = {Combing scholarship on decolonial feminism and feminist degrowth, this article offers a critique of neoliberal feminism in Feminist Foreign Policies (FFPs). Drawing on twenty-six expert interviews from nineteen countries of the Global South and seven policy documents of FFP states from the Global North, the article explores four critiques of FFPs: ‘monologue instead of dialogue’, ‘liberal democracy instead of popular democracy’, ‘liberal feminism instead of intersectional feminism’, and ‘profit instead of nature’. These critiques show that FFPs fail to build egalitarian rather than hierarchical relations between states, treat nature as a source of human life rather than as a commodity, acknowledge gender as only one of many other inequalities, and address cross-border inequalities through a global public authority. The article argues that FFP shortcomings present barriers to decolonizing the existing political, economic, social, and cultural structures of the state and the international system. }, issn = {1474-7731} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_gbadamosibolaji_2025, title = {Secure Deployment of eBPF Programs Made Manifest}, author = {Gbadamosi, Bolaji and Pulls, Tobias and Høiland-Jørgensen, Toke}, year = {2025}, pages = {128--135}, doi = {10.1145/3744200.3744781}, url = {1990131}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)}, keywords = {ebpf; security; transparency log; packaging model; manifest}, abstract = {eBPF allows for dynamic kernel customization at runtimewith low overhead and fine-grained control over system operations. In recent years, its usage has increased in domainswhere performance is critical, including network management, system observability, and container security. However,the use of eBPF brings new challenges, particularly in development, security, and management, due to its complexity. Toimprove the use of eBPF, we propose a framework that packages signed eBPF bytecode along with a manifest and proofof logging in a transparency log. The manifest defines thepermissions required for the eBPF program, giving a secondverification level. Transparency logs can increase accountability because they show the entire lifecycle of a program,thereby holding administrators or developers accountablefor their actions. We also suggest that every eBPF programmust adhere to a local policy for security and compliance.This framework simplifies the deployment of eBPF whileimproving security, accountability, and compliance, makingeBPF more accessible for widespread use in critical systems.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1990131/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_iwayaleonardoh_2025, title = {Secure IT Systems}, author = {Iwaya, Leonardo H and Kamm, Liina and Martucci, Leonardo and Pulls, Tobias}, year = {2025}, volume = {15396 LNCS}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-031-79007-2}, url = {1954603}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Springer}, abstract = {This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 29th International Conference on Secure IT Systems, NordSec 2024, held in Karlstad, Sweden, during November 6–7, 2024.The 25 full papers presented in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 59 submissions. They focus on topics such as: Authentication; Cryptography; Cyber-Physical Systems; Cybersecurity and Policy; LLMs for Security; Formal Verification; Mobile and IoT; Network Security; and Privacy.} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_forsbergalbin_2025, title = {Security Analysis of Top-Ranked mHealth Fitness Apps : An Empirical Study}, author = {Forsberg, Albin and Iwaya, Leonardo H}, year = {2025}, volume = {15396 LNCS}, pages = {364--381}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-031-79007-2_19}, url = {1954605}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Springer}, keywords = {differential privacy; electronic health record; mhealth; empirical studies; health and fitness apps; mobile health application; penetration testing; security; security analysis; security testing; security vulnerabilities; static security analysis; statics and dynamics}, abstract = {Mobile health applications (mHealth apps), particularly in the health and fitness category, have experienced an increase in popularity due to their convenience and availability. However, this widespread adoption raises concerns regarding the security of the user’s data. In this study, we investigate the security vulnerabilities of ten top-ranked Android health and fitness apps, a set that accounts for 237 million downloads. We performed several static and dynamic security analyses using tools such as the Mobile Security Framework (MobSF) and Android emulators. We also checked the server’s security levels with Qualys SSL, which allowed us to gain insights into the security posture of the servers communicating with the mHealth fitness apps. Our findings revealed many vulnerabilities, such as insecure coding, hardcoded sensitive information, over-privileged permissions, misconfiguration, and excessive communication with third-party domains. For instance, some apps store their database API key directly in the code while also exposing their database URL. We found insecure encryption methods in six apps, such as using AES with ECB mode. Two apps communicated with an alarming number of approximately 230 domains each, and a third app with over 100 domains, exacerbating privacy linkability threats. The study underscores the importance of continuous security assessments of top-ranked mHealth fitness apps to better understand the threat landscape and inform app developers. } } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_backlandergisela_2025, title = {Seeking fit : employee proactive regulation of task-environment fit under location autonomy}, author = {Backlander, Gisela and Rosengren, Calle and Palm, Kristina}, year = {2025}, journal = {Personnel review}, pages = {2311--2329}, doi = {10.1108/PR-04-2024-0335}, url = {2003291}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Emerald Group Publishing Limited}, keywords = {hybrid work; remote work; person-environment fit; task-environment fit; time-spatial crafting; self-regulation; work design; job crafting}, abstract = {PurposeThis study aims to investigate regulation strategies used by employees in hybrid work (HW) environments in Swedish municipalities during 2020-2022. Utilizing person-environment fit theory, especially task-environment (T-E) fit, this study examines how employees adapt their work practices, focusing on the aspects of self-regulation and social coordination necessitated by the hybrid model.Design/methodology/approachUsing photo-elicitation interviews, we interviewed 46 municipal white-collar workers and managers at two points in time, for a total of 82 interviews.FindingsOur findings highlight the prospective nature and the resourcing practice at the heart of achieving T-E fit. Findings include a range of regulatory behaviours, from moment-to-moment self-regulatory actions to those bordering on work redesign and an evolution from more short-term and self-focused actions to include more collective solutions over time.Originality/valueThis research contributes to the evolving understanding of T-E fit as a core mechanism for successful HW, emphasizing the importance of adaptability and proactive self-regulation in flexible work environments.}, issn = {0048-3486}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2003291/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_hollstenanna_2025, title = {Self-Assesses Professional Competence Among Retired Nurses}, author = {Hollsten, Anna and Willman, Anna and Carlsson, Marianne and Gardulf, Ann and Nilsson, Jan}, year = {2025}, url = {1988649}, language = {eng} } @phdthesis{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_nelsonandreas_2025, title = {Self-reported cognition in Exhaustion Disorder : From brain to experience}, author = {Nelson, Andreas}, year = {2025}, doi = {10.59217/xyim7097}, url = {1948334}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Karlstads universitet}, keywords = {exhaustion disorder; stress; cognition; self-report; subjective cognitive complaints; fmri; lived experience; recovery}, abstract = {Exhaustion disorder (ED) is a relatively new diagnosis associated with cognitive symptoms, which are normally assessed using standardized cognitive tests or questionnaires targeting everyday cognitive failures (i.e., subjective cognitive complaints, SCCs). The purpose of this thesis was to add empirical knowledge on the self-reported, first-hand experience of cognitive function in ED. More specifically, it aimed to learn how SCCs relate to test performance, psychological distress and neural activity. Further objectives were to evaluate the types of difficulties being expressed, and what aspects can be considered helpful or hindering with respect to cognitive recovery. Study 1 found that when compared to healthy controls, ED patients reported substantially higher levels of SCCs, and were more likely to express difficulties in situations without external memory cues. In both groups, the level of SCCs was correlated with psychological distress and not with cognitive test-results. Using functional magnetic resonance imaging, Study 2 investigated the relationship between SCCs, test performance and brain activity. There was no association between SCCs and behavioural results on the in-scanner task, tapping response inhibition. However, a positive correlation was detected between SCCs and relatively more brain activity in a cluster in the right-side occipital lobe during the more difficult task condition. This exploratory finding may indicate compensational neural activity, possibly involving visual processing or the altering between task positive and task negative neural networks. Study 3 analysed interviews with people who had participated in ED-rehabilitation 6-10 years earlier, and displayed a range of individual experiences. Cognitive symptoms had been highly distressing. Lingering problems were also noted in several cognitive areas, but maintenance of attention and executive control may be  domain-general areas of importance. Cognitive recovery was seen as closely tied to context, including the overall life situation and general recovery from ED, which varied between individuals. Hence, different restorative or compensatory strategies were considered helpful, as were optimization of the external environment and a change in approach towards the own self and cognitive performance.In sum, this thesis studied the subjectively reported cognitive symptoms in ED. It has supported and extended previous findings by showing how substantial cognitive difficulties may be experienced, and that the expression of these problems is intricately linked to different facets and levels of cognition.;This thesis aimed to add more empirical knowledge on the self-reported cognitive difficulties experienced by patients diagnosed with stress-related Exhaustion disorder. Using different methods and from different perspectives, it has investigated how questionnaires targeting everyday problems relates to test performance, psychological distress and brain activity. Moreover, qualitative interviews have demonstrated experiences of cognitive functioning 6-10 years after participating in rehabilitation, the course of cognitive problems, and what have been helpful or hindering during the recovery process.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1948334/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_olssonlarse_2025, title = {Self-reported dilemmas in choices of daily travel}, author = {Olsson, Lars E. and Friman, Margareta}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of Transport and Sustainability}, volume = {1}, number = {1}, pages = {121--136}, doi = {10.1108/jtas-03-2025-0018}, url = {2028170}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Emerald Group Publishing Limited}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2028170/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_schalleyandreac_2025_1, title = {Semantic analysis}, author = {Schalley, Andrea C.}, year = {2025}, doi = {10.1016/B978-0-323-95504-1.01162-5}, url = {2041821}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, abstract = {The chapter takes a birds-eye view on semantic analysis, as it relates to computer science and engineering. Emanating from observations on linguistic semantics, semantic representation frameworks (metalanguages) and knowledge structures (ontologies) are discussed from a theoretical perspective. The chapter closes with a brief exploration of technologies that are used for semantic modeling and the creation of linked semantic data, and it contents that semantic analysis will be a cornerstone of further developments at said interface.} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_jvergrdnicklas_2025, title = {Semi-discrete finite volume approximations of coupled evolution equations for ternary mixtures : Convergence and 3d morphological studies}, author = {Jävergård, Nicklas and Lyons, Rainey and Muntean, Adrian}, year = {2025}, journal = {Discrete and Continuous Dynamical Systems. Series S}, doi = {10.3934/dcdss.2025165}, url = {2017929}, language = {eng}, publisher = {American Institute of Mathematical Sciences}, keywords = {nonlinear parabolic system; nonlocal drift-transport equations; weak solutions; finite volume approximation; ternary mixture; morphology formation}, abstract = {Motivated by questions related to morphology formation in 3D involving interacting ternary mixtures, we propose a finite volume scheme to approximate numerically the unique weak solution to a coupled system of parab olic equations with nonlinear and nonlocal drift. The special feature of our system is that the coupling takes place precisely via the structure of the drift terms. We prove the convergence of the scheme towards the unique solution of the target evolution system and explore as well the stability of the solution with respect to selected parameters. We illustrate numerically in 3D the appearance of the wanted morphologies and compute as well the empirical order of convergence of the numerical approximations towards their limit.}, issn = {1937-1632} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_bertonmarco_2025, title = {Seminario Internacional de Educación : Möjligheter och utmaningar i ett digitalt internationaliseringsprojekt för studenter i spanska}, author = {Berton, Marco and Fredholm, Kent}, year = {2025}, journal = {Kapet (elektronisk)}, volume = {21}, number = {1}, pages = {40--53}, doi = {10.69826/kapet.2025.49048}, url = {1973290}, language = {swe}, publisher = {Karlstads universitet}, keywords = {intercultural dialogue; internationalisation; teacher training; spanish; interkulturell dialog; internationalisering; lärarutbildning; spanska}, abstract = {I artikeln redogörs för ett fem veckor långt online-projekt som upprättade en interkulturell dialog mellan studenter från olika delar av världen. Projektet knöt an till aktuella internationaliseringsstrategier inom akademin och var ett försök att applicera strategierna på en lägre hierarkisk nivå, det vill säga inom enskilda kurser. Studenter från fyra universitet i Chile, Spanien, Senegal och Sverige deltog i gruppdiskussioner online om ämnen relaterade till utbildning. Deltagarna från Senegal och Sverige rekryterades bland studenter som utbildade sig till spansklärare eller läste fristående kurser i spanska. De spanska och chilenska deltagarna rekryterades bland studenter från andra typer av lärarutbildningar. De frågor som diskuterades i studentgrupperna identifierades och valdes ut av deltagarna själva genom en inledande brainstorming-aktivitet. Så långt det var möjligt bestod varje deltagargrupp av representanter från samtliga inblandade nationella sammanhang. Sex lärare från de medverkande universiteten handledde grupperna. Förutom det övergripande målet att uppnå ömsesidig förståelse och samarbete genom onlinediskussioner, var ett ytterligare mål att ge studenter från universitet i icke-spansktalande sammanhang möjligheter att aktivt använda spanska som arbetsspråk. I artikeln diskuteras för- och nackdelar som både studenter och handledare stött på under projektet, samt potentiella förbättringar och möjligheter att inkludera liknande modeller på svenska universitet.;The present paper reports on afive-weekonline project thatestablished an intercultural dialogue among studentsfrom different parts of the world. The project is framed within the internationalisation strategies that are being implemented in Swedish higher educationand is an attempt to apply thesestrategies at a lower hierarchical level, that is, within individual courses, to fosterinter-faculty collaboration with universities in other countries. Students from four universities in Chile, Spain, Senegal,and Sweden participatedin online group discussions on topics related to education. Thetopicswere identified and selectedby the students themselves through abrainstorming activity. As far as possible, everygroup includedrepresentatives from each national context. Six teachers from the same universities supervised the student groups. Apart from the overarching goal of achieving mutual understanding and cooperation through online discussion, the project also aimed at providingstudents from universities in non-Spanish speaking contexts with opportunities touseSpanish as a working language. Participants from Senegal and Sweden were recruited fromSpanish courses and courses aimed at training future Spanish language teachers. Students from Spain and Chile were recruited from other kinds of teacher training programs. The article presentsbenefits and drawbacks encountered during theprojectby students and supervisors. It further discusses potential improvements and possibilities for the inclusion of similar models in Swedish universities.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1973290/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_hamdanqusay_2025, title = {Service Ethics for Humanity : Wiser Engagement for a Collaborative Future}, author = {Hamdan, Qusay and Sebhatu, Samuel Petros and Hammedi, Wafa and Fisk, Raymond P.}, year = {2025}, pages = {62--82}, doi = {10.4324/9781003508083-6}, url = {1994826}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Taylor & Francis}, keywords = {ethical technology}, abstract = {The digital age has brought new opportunities for engagement and has raised important ethical considerations. This chapter explores the ethical dimensions of service interactions in the digital age, emphasizing the role of collaboration, ethics, and wisdom in enabling wiser engagement. It argues that collaboration, as the highest form of human interaction, should guide and cultivate wiser engagement. The framework integrates collaboration, wisdom, and ethics to conceptualize service ethics for humanity, seeking to guide actions and decisions within service ecosystems. This framework encourages decisions that foster wisdom and deeper engagement, ultimately promoting an ethical and collaborative future. By incorporating axiology and the values of collaborative engagement, this chapter provides a conceptual foundation for fostering resilient regenerative service ecosystems. We conceptualize service ethics for humanity as a system of ethical principles for enabling collaborative practices that wisely serve the needs of humans, nature, and the planet.} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_fyrbergyngfalkanna_2025, title = {Service with(out) a smile : The reproduction of gendered consumer violence}, author = {Fyrberg Yngfalk, Anna and Fellesson, Markus}, year = {2025}, journal = {Marketing Theory}, doi = {10.1177/14705931241249624}, url = {1864314}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Sage Publications}, keywords = {consumer sovereignty; consumer violations; gender; marketing; power; service work}, abstract = {This paper critically examines consumer violations of employees in the Nordic retail sector. In bringing these violations to light, we analyse how employees become subjectified by the ideals of consumer sovereignty, and how service work is discursively and practically aligned with the notion of the sovereign consumer. We demonstrate how the discourse of consumer sovereignty intersects with gendered service work and the expectations of feminine sexual availability, and how this alignment reproduces gender and power inequalities. Drawing on studies of consumer violence and misbehaviour and feminist research on service work, we argue that the patterns of subjugation and consumer abuse are intrinsically embedded both in the ideal of consumer sovereignty itself and in the strategies that employees use to constitute themselves within prevailing market and gender orders. The study provides a critical understanding of how consumer sovereignty operates in tandem with gender structures to form subjugating practices that both enable and normalise consumer violations.}, issn = {1470-5931}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1864314/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_nordstrmliv_2025, title = {Service-User Participation in Coordinated Planning : Power, Possibilities, and Responsibility}, author = {Nordström, Liv and Carlsson, Õie Umb and Lassinantti, Kitty and Almqvist, Anna-Lena}, year = {2025}, journal = {Scandinavian Journal of Disability Research}, volume = {27}, number = {1}, pages = {186--199}, doi = {10.16993/sjdr.1147}, url = {1965086}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Stockholm University Press}, keywords = {coordinated planning; intellectual disability; participation; power; sweden}, abstract = {In Sweden, people with intellectual disability have the right to participate in planning and decisions about their care and support. Coordinated planning is a tool for interprofessional and interorganizational coordination for a service-user needing cohesive care. The coordinated plan is usually established during a meeting where professionals representing different organizations meet with the person to discuss needs and actions. The study uses Lukes’s theory of power to analyze professionals’ experiences of coordinated planning. The purpose is to analyze how decision-making power, non-decision power, and ideological power can affect service-user participation. The qualitative analysis of the interviews with 17 professionals from different organizations in Sweden reveals that service-users depend on professionals’ exercise of power to be able to make their voices heard and be meaningfully involved in the planning. Professionals need to be aware of their power and responsibility to promote service-user participation and use it to create opportunities for people with intellectual disability to participate in coordinated planning of their care and support. }, issn = {1501-7419}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1965086/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_kristenssonper_2025_1, title = {Setting the foundation of service experience in research and practice}, author = {Kristensson, Per and Witell, Lars and Zaki, M.}, year = {2025}, pages = {2--13}, url = {1957010}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Edward Elgar Publishing} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_gmezllanomiguel_2025, title = {Sexual Conflict in Resident Species Can Facilitate Establishment of a Maladapted Invader}, author = {Gómez-Llano, Miguel and Yamamichi, Masato and Siepielski, Adam M.}, year = {2025}, journal = {American Naturalist}, volume = {206}, number = {3}, pages = {272--284}, doi = {10.1086/736568}, url = {1987082}, language = {eng}, publisher = {University of Chicago Press}, keywords = {intraspecific adaptation load; range expansion; sexual conflict; species coexistence; species invasion}, abstract = {Most species distributions are dynamic, and as species distributions change they often encounter novel environments and resident species. To establish new populations, ecologically similar species compete with residents for resources while adapting to the environment. Yet local adaptation in residents can allow them to outcompete maladapted invaders and prevent their establishment. Indeed, local adaptation often improves male condition but also intensifies sexual conflict, a process where males increase their fitness while decreasing female fitness. Using an eco-evolutionary model, we show that sexual conflict can prevent adapted residents from monopolizing resources. This cost of adaptation in the residents opens a window of opportunity for the establishment of maladapted invaders. Female resistance to male harm can, however, prevent the invader from establishing. Sexual conflict can therefore reduce differences in competitive ability, facilitating establishment, but does not affect niche differences. However, when sexual conflict is density dependent, it can facilitate resident and invader coexistence, even when interspecific competition is stronger than intraspecific competition. Our results show that reproductive interactions may critically shape the dynamics of species invasions and species coexistence.}, issn = {0003-0147} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_riskumakimatilda_2025, title = {Shotgun metagenomics reveals distinct skin microbial species in allergen-sensitized individuals}, author = {Riskumaki, Matilda and Ruuskanen, Matti O. and Mäenpää, Kuunsäde and Ruokolainen, Lasse and Mäkelä, Mika J. and Jousilahti, Pekka and Vartiainen, Erkki and Ottman, Noora and Laatikainen, Tiina and Haahtela, Tari and Alenius, Harri and Fyhrquist, Nanna and Sinkko, Hanna}, year = {2025}, journal = {Microbial Genomics}, volume = {11}, number = {12}, doi = {10.1099/mgen.0.001527}, url = {2023888}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Microbiology Society}, keywords = {allergic sensitization; environmental exposure; karelia allergy study; metagenomics; skin microbiome}, abstract = {The Karelian region, which spans the border between Finland and Russia, presents distinct environmental exposures and lifestyles on either side of the governmental border. In the more urbanized Finnish Karelia, allergic diseases are markedly more prevalent than in the more rural Russian Karelia. Prior studies, based on amplicon sequencing, have demonstrated major differences in skin microbiotas between the two populations. However, compositional differences in microbiota between sensitized and non-sensitized (NS) individuals have not been characterized. Here, in a selected population of 112 allergen-sensitized and NS adolescents, we used shotgun metagenomics to characterize the prokaryotic, eukaryotic and viral species in the skin potentially involved in allergic sensitization via distinct environmental exposures. In the more urban Finnish Karelia, the microbiome species composition was associated with IgE-mediated allergen sensitization status, while in the more rural Russian Karelia, the composition was associated with exposure to furry pets. Finnish participants showing high IgE-mediated sensitization to common allergens (allergen-specific IgE >7.5 kU/L) had less Cutibacterium acnes and Malassezia in their skin and displayed weaker interconnectedness of the microbial co-occurrence network compared with NS participants. Moreover, Malassezia restricta strain-level differences were related to allergen sensitization in both Finnish and Russian participants. In summary, we found distinct skin microbiomes between allergen-sensitized and NS participants and tracked the bacterial and fungal species associated with the degree of allergic sensitization in the more urbanized part of the Karelian region. These findings provide new insights into the factors that shape the human skin microbiome and influence allergic diseases.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2023888/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_zhukovaekatherina_2025_2, title = {Silencing commercial sex, assisted reproduction, and sex and reproductive tourisms in Feminist Foreign Policies}, author = {Zhukova, Ekatherina}, year = {2025}, journal = {Critical Policy Studies}, pages = {1--19}, doi = {10.1080/19460171.2025.2533760}, url = {1985955}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Taylor & Francis}, keywords = {assisted reproduction; feminist foreign policy; reproductive tourism; sex tourism; commercial sex}, abstract = {This article explores the silenced population groups in FFPs and how silencing them sustains global gendered and racialized hierarchies among states due to the separation of state policies on ‘foreign’ and ‘domestic.’ It zooms into two groups of disadvantaged women in/from the global periphery – immigrant/refugee women selling sex and egg donors/surrogate mothers – to show how they are intimately connected to male sex buyers, male sex tourists, female egg receivers, intended parents, and reproductive tourists from FFP states. The article argues that silencing the interconnections of these groups sustains global hierarchies of ‘good’ FFP states from the global core helping ‘bad’ states in the global periphery. On case studies of Sweden and Germany (for commercial sex) and Spain and Mexico (for assisted reproduction), the article demonstrates that regardless of differences in their domestic policies on these matters, all four states silence these groups of people in their FFPs. It is argued that omitting these people (i) creates an impression that sexual and reproductive violence mostly happens abroad and is perpetrated by men in/from the global periphery; (ii) sustains the discourse that infertility is mostly a problem of the privileged, and mostly in the global core.}, issn = {1946-0171}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1985955/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_gallettaantonino_2025, title = {SIoTEc 2025 - 6th edition of ACM Workshop on Secure IoT, Edge and Cloud systems}, author = {Galletta, Antonino and Taheri, Javid and Di Modica, Giuseppe and Ficara, Annamaria}, year = {2025}, pages = {6905--6907}, doi = {10.1145/3746252.3761600}, url = {2022623}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)}, keywords = {cloud computing; data mining; data security; edge computing; iot; cloud security; data privacy; human engineering; internet of things; cloud systems; cloud-computing; computing infrastructures; privacy risks; scalable solution; security and privacy; security risks; system levels}, abstract = {In the last years, we have seen an increase in the number of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered applications for information retrieval and data science. This fact led to an increasing reliance on distributed computing infrastructures, including Cloud, Edge, and IoT environments. These architectures enable powerful and scalable solutions but also introduce new security and privacy risks that must be addressed at both the system and data levels. Even a single breach on any of the links of the data-service-infrastructure chain may seriously compromise the security of the end-user application. With such a wide attack surface, security must definitely be approached in a holistic way and addressed in any layer where concerns may potentially arise. SIoTEC solicits novel and innovative ideas, proposals, positions and best practices that address the modelling, design, implementation, and enforcement of security in Cloud/Edge/IoT environments. Workshop website: https://siotec.netsons.org/ } } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_reimerseva_2025, title = {Ska vi ha mer eller mindre religion i skolan?}, author = {Reimers, Eva and Puskás, Tünde and Klintborg, Caroline and Niemi, Kristian}, year = {2025}, url = {1948205}, language = {swe} } @book{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_hultnmagnus_2025, title = {Skolans målstyrning 1900–2020 : Från progressivism till nyliberalism}, author = {Hultén, Magnus and Jarl, Maria and Samuelsson, Johan}, year = {2025}, url = {1957718}, language = {swe}, publisher = {Nordic Academic Press}, keywords = {målstyrning; skola; policy; nyinstitutionell teori}, abstract = {Begreppet målstyrning förknippas ofta med reformerna av statsförvaltningen i slutet av 1980-talet med dess nyliberala strömningar. Men målstyrning har använts längre än så, även i skolan. I denna bok visar tre initierade forskare hur staten genom centrala styrdokument - läroplaner, skolförordningar och skollagar - formulerat regler och visioner om skolans mål ända sedan tidigt 1900-tal.Författarna belyser även de normer och praktiker som lärarna förknippat med olika mål. Det visar sig att lärarna bidragit till etablerandet av målstyrningen från 1920-talet och framåt, men också kritiserat statliga initiativ på området som de upplevt oförenliga med praktikens krav.  Utvecklingen på institutionell nivå visar inte upp några radikala brott men däremot en successiv ökning av målens betydelse. Det var de progressiva idealen i mitten av 1900-talet som var drivande i framväxten, och senare just 1980-talets idéer om new public management.Nya läroplansreformer beskrivs ofta av politikerna som radikala och banbrytande, men i denna studie blottläggs den tröghet och rätlinjighet som är mer typisk för skolans institutionella förändringar.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1957718/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @techreport{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_mellerskogsusanne_2025_1, title = {Skolors erfarenheter av lärosätens externa stöd under regeringsuppdraget Samverkan för bästa skola}, author = {Mellerskog, Susanne and Enochsson, Ann-Britt and Forssten Seiser, Anette}, year = {2025}, url = {2021031}, language = {swe}, publisher = {Stockholm University}, keywords = {skolutveckling; sbs} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_hstgunnar_2025, title = {Skriva för lärarprofessionen – en balans mellan ett tillgängligt och ett precist språkbruk}, author = {Höst, Gunnar and Lunde, Torodd}, year = {2025}, journal = {ATENA Didaktik}, volume = {7}, number = {1}, doi = {10.3384/atena.2025.6087}, url = {2021351}, language = {swe}, abstract = {De professionsvetenskapliga artiklarna i ATENA Didaktik ger stöd till lärare som vill utveckla sin undervisning på en forskningsbaserad grund. Denna kombination av syfte och målgrupp innebär särskilda utmaningar för den som skriver. I den här artikeln ger vi konkreta råd för hur forskare och lärare kan skriva professionsvetenskapliga texter som är både tillgängliga och språkligt precisa. Fokus ligger på hur ordval, meningsbyggnad och struktur kan användas för att bidra till en dialogisk kommunikation med syfte att stödja undervisningsutveckling. Genom exempel och verktyg som läsbarhetsindex (Lix) ger vi vägledning i hur skribenter kan göra för att främja ett enkelt men specialiserat didaktiskt språk för lärarprofessionen. Syftet är att bidra till att överbrygga avståndet mellan forskning och praktik i skolan.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2021351/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @phdthesis{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_mollstedtmaria_2025, title = {Skrivdidaktisk kunskapsbildning i handledningssamtal : Legitimeringar och transformationer av kunskap i verksamhetsförlagd utbildning för blivande ämneslärare i svenska}, author = {Mollstedt, Maria}, year = {2025}, doi = {10.59217/oytt3544}, url = {2014547}, language = {swe}, publisher = {Karlstads universitet}, keywords = {writing pedagogy; swedish language teaching; knowledge-building; knowledge transformation; mentoring conversations; teacher education practicum; discourses of writing and learning to write; legitimation code theory; skrivdidaktik i ämnet svenska; kunskapsbildning; kunskapstransformation; ämnesspråk; handledningssamtal; verksamhetsförlagd utbildning; skrivdiskurser}, abstract = {The aim of this thesis is to gain a deeper understanding of mentoring conversations as sites of professional knowledge-building. Specifically, the study seeks to identify the principles and processes that enable the formation and transformation of subject-specific knowledge of writing in Swedish as a first language (L1) in secondary education.   The empirical material consists of 15 mentoring conversations from eight mentor–student pairs and interviews with all participants. The analyses draw on Ivanič’s (2004) framework of writing discourses and Legitimation Code Theory (Maton, 2014), which together clarify the relationship between knowledge and language.       Findings show that the mentoring conversations provide opportunities to develop knowledge about text types, linguistic structures, and teaching approaches such as genre-based, skills-oriented, and process-oriented writing instruction. However, creative, cognitive, social-practice, and sociopolitical dimensions of writing are rarely addressed. The conversations are characterised by everyday representations, strong contextual anchoring, and conceptually simple reasoning. The study suggests that mentoring dialogue as a resource for building knowledge could be enhanced through semantic shifts from specific and concrete to general and abstract. Furthermore, comprehensive knowledge in writing pedagogy is more likely to develop when teaching content and methods are specified and integrated within a broader repertoire of writing discourses, supported by explicit pedagogical reasoning and networks of subject concepts.       The thesis offers research-based perspectives on mentoring conversations as sites for knowledge-building in Swedish language education, with possible relevance for other school subjects and contexts. It also informs ongoing discussions about the types of knowledge Swedish language teachers need to support students’ writing development.;Avhandlingen belyser, genom analys av handledningssamtal mellan åtta lärarstudenter och deras skolbaserade handledare samt intervjuer med deltagarna, hur kunskap om skrivande och skrivundervisning byggs i dialog under verksamhetsförlagd utbildning. Med utgångspunkt i ramverket för skrivdiskurser och Legitimation Code Theory, visar analyserna att samtalen präglas av textfokuserade diskurser och ett vardagligt språk med stark kontextförankring. Resultaten pekar på att det i samtalen finns möjligheter att utveckla situerad kunskap om genre- och färdighetsorienterad skrivundervisning. I studien synliggörs principer för handledningssamtal med potential för allsidig och kumulativ skrivdidaktisk kunskapsbildning, såsom en breddad repertoar av skrivdiskurser, där ämnesinnehåll och undervisningsmetoder preciseras och där kunskapen uttrycks genom generaliseringar och abstraktioner i form av begreppsligt mer komplexa resonemang. Avhandlingen visar att handledningssamtal kan vara en viktig resurs för ämnesdidaktisk kunskapsbildning, och bidrar med forskningsförankrade perspektiv på potentiellt kunskapsbyggande samtal i svenskämnet och andra skolämnen. Vidare kan avhandlingen ses som ett bidrag i diskussionen om vilka kunskaper svensklärare behöver för att skapa en allsidig och likvärdig skrivundervisning.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2014547/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_stresirijakobsson_2025_1, title = {Sleepless in cyberspace : A thematic analysis of online sleep recommendations for insomnia symptoms}, author = {Störe, Siri Jakobsson and Milutinovic, Ena and Landén, Frida Sjökvist and Norell, Annika}, year = {2025}, journal = {Sleep Health}, volume = {11}, number = {5}, pages = {737--745}, doi = {10.1016/j.sleh.2025.04.008}, url = {1978005}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, keywords = {advice; insomnia; internet forum; qualitative; sleep; thematic analysis}, abstract = {Objectives: Insomnia is the most common sleep disorder in adults. About 10% of adults meet the diagnostic criteria, and about 30% suffer from subclinical symptoms. Seeking advice online is common when having health issues. There are no previous studies on Swedish Internet forums regarding types of advice and the logic behind the recommendations given for how to handle troubled sleep. The purpose of the study was to examine which treatment methods for insomnia symptoms were recommended by forum users on the Swedish Internet forum Flashback. Methods: A thematic analysis was conducted on 1174 posts. Results: The analysis resulted in four themes: (1) Advice on healthcare, (2) Bedtime and sleep environment strategies, (3) Implement long-term lifestyle changes, and (4) Advice on nonprescribed, legal, or illegal drugs. Notably, a large portion of the recommendations provided emphasized the utilization of pharmacological interventions, including prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, supplements, illegal substances, or combinations of these. This despite the fact that many advice givers attributed insomnia to psychological causes such as stress. Conclusions: Insight into recommendations given on Internet forums is important for healthcare personnel; advice might shape patients’ sleep habits as well as expectations on insomnia treatments.}, issn = {2352-7218}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1978005/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_hassmnpeter_2025, title = {Sleepless in Soccer : Exploring Sleep, Stress, and Mental Well-Being in an International Head Coach}, author = {Hassmén, Peter and Gustafsson, Henrik and Hindman, Emily and Hjälm, Sören and Lundkvist, Erik}, year = {2025}, journal = {The Sport psychologist}, volume = {39}, number = {4}, pages = {236--247}, doi = {10.1123/tsp.2023-0171}, url = {2014638}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Human Kinetics}, keywords = {sleep deprivation; exhaustion; coaching; self-care; case study}, abstract = {Increased stress and poor sleep heighten the risk of severe health issues and impair performance and well-being. Using a mixedmethod approach, we analyzed a male head coach's stress and sleep across an international under-21 championship to assess its impact on mental well-being. The +/- 2 SD method revealed decreased sleep efficiency during and after the tournament. A semistructured interview was conducted before and after the tournament; thematic analysis was used to construct themes and subthemes. Findings showed a notable decrease in sleep duration during the tournament and an increase afterward, with a marked deterioration in sleep efficiency toward the tournament's end. Despite over 2 decades of top-level coaching experience and attending coach-education programs, the elite coach faced difficulties separating his work and personal life, adversely affecting his stress levels, sleep efficiency, and mental well-being. Posttournament, he experienced exhaustion and required 3 months for complete recovery.}, issn = {0888-4781} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_sjqvistanna_2025, title = {Sloyd education in compulsory school for students with intellectual disability in Sweden : A didactic study of conditions for Bildung}, author = {Sjöqvist, Anna}, year = {2025}, pages = {296--296}, url = {2024412}, language = {eng}, abstract = {This study, a PhD thesis, is situated at the intersection of arts education and special education. This has turned out to be an under-researched field with a significant need for empirical original research (Crockett et al., 2015; Horowitz, 2018). Studies that have been conducted have primarily focused on teachers´ confidence and education (e.g. Begeske et al., 2023) and instructions and materials (e.g. Strycker, 2020), while studies on emancipatory and democratising aspects of arts education and special education are scarce. This reveals a knowledge gap, particularly in relation to individuals with intellectual disability (ID). As evidenced by a Swedish report (Myndigheten för delaktighet, 2020), this group often lives in social exclusion and economic hardship, with very limited opportunities to influence their life situation. Therefore, to highlight democratising aspects of education, the aim of this study is to increase knowledge about teaching and education in relation to Bildung, in terms of ways in which arts education, specifically the Nordic-coded school subject of sloyd, can offer students with ID opportunities to develop self-determination, co-determination, and solidarity.The study is based in critical-constructive didactic theory (Klafki, 2018) and joint action theory of didactics (Sensevy, 2012). Two part-studies produced the empirical material: 1) a web survey answered by 124 principals, and 2) a multiple case study with video-recorded classroom observations and interviews at two compulsory schools for students with ID and a total of 4 sloyd teachers, 19 students and 12 paraprofessionals as participants. The results highlight factors at two levels related to students’ acquisition of Bildung. At school level, sloyd differs from music and visual art regarding teaching facilities and teachers’ competence. Conditions also vary depending on students’ age, the extent of students’ disability and principals’ school responsibility. At classroom level, the conditions for Bildung vary depending on the content knowledge and the teachers’ and students’ moves in the joint actions, in the sense of who chooses and takes responsibility for developing the content and whether or not there is room for changes of the content over time.ReferencesBegeske, J., Lory, C., David, M., & Rispoli, M. (2023). Teacher education and students with disabilities in art class: A program evaluation. Arts Education Policy Review, 124(1), 48-60. https://doi.org/10.1080/10632913.2021.1937762 Crockett, J. B., Berry, K. A., & Anderson, A. (2015). Where are we now?: The research on arts integration and special education. I A. Anderson (Ed.), Arts integration and special education: An inclusive theory of action for student engagement (pp. 157-188). Routledge.Horowitz, R. (2018). Educating students in and through the arts: The need for research and evaluation. I J. B. Crockett & S. M. Malley (Ed.), Handbook of arts education and special education: Policy, research and practices (pp. 332-341). Routledge.Klafki, W. (2018). Dannelseteori og didaktik: Nye studier. Klim.Myndigheten för delaktighet. (2020). Begränsade livsval: Situationen för personer med intellektuell funktionsnedsättning. https://www.mfd.se/vart-uppdrag/publikationer/rapport/begransade-livsval/Sensevy, G. (2012). About the joint action theory in didactics. Zeitschrift für Erziehungswissenschaft, 15(3), 503-516. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11618-012-0305-9 Strycker, J. (2020). K-12 art teacher technology use and preparation. Heliyon, 6(7), Article e04358. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2020.e04358} } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_sjqvistanna_2025_1, title = {Slöjd och bildning}, author = {Sjöqvist, Anna}, year = {2025}, pages = {71--96}, url = {2024125}, language = {swe}, publisher = {Studentlitteratur AB} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_ahmedbestouns_2025_2, title = {Smart manufacturing : MLOps-enabled event-driven architecture for enhanced control in steel production☆}, author = {Ahmed, Bestoun S. and Azzalin, Tommaso and Kassler, Andreas and Thore, Andreas and Lindback, Hans}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of Systems and Software}, volume = {230}, doi = {10.1016/j.jss.2025.112542}, url = {1987084}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, keywords = {steel production; advanced machine learning (ml); deep reinforcement learning (drl); mlops-driven architecture}, abstract = {We explore a Digital Twin-Based Approach for Smart Manufacturing to improve Sustainability, Efficiency, and Cost-Effectiveness for a steel production plant. Our system is based on a micro-service edge-compute platform that ingests real-time sensor data from the process into a digital twin over a converged network infrastructure. We implement agile machine learning-based control loops in the digital twin to optimize induction furnace heating, enhance operational quality, and reduce process waste. Key to our approach is a Deep Reinforcement learning-based agent used in our machine learning operation (MLOps) driven system to autonomously correlate the system state with its digital twin to identify correction actions that aim to optimize power settings for the plant. We present the theoretical basis, architectural details, and practical implications of our approach to reduce manufacturing waste and increase production quality. We design the system for flexibility so that our scalable event-driven architecture can be adapted to various industrial applications. With this research, we propose a pivotal step towards the transformation of traditional processes into intelligent systems, aligning with sustainability goals and emphasizing the role of MLOps in shaping the future of data-driven manufacturing.}, issn = {0164-1212}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1987084/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_janssonandr_2025_3, title = {Smartphone morality : A mixed-method study of how young adults judge their own and other people's digital media reliance}, author = {Jansson, André and Fast, Karin and Bengtsson, Stina and Lindell, Johan}, year = {2025}, journal = {Nordicom Review}, volume = {46}, number = {1}, pages = {1--24}, doi = {10.2478/nor-2025-0001}, url = {1939114}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Sciendo}, keywords = {digital disconnection; digital wellbeing; media morality; media domestication; media reliance; mediatisation; smartphone use}, abstract = {Escalating smartphone reliance is a debated issue, especially when it comes to the digital wellbeing of young people. Hence, this article addresses smartphone use as a morally contested activity among young adults. We first analyse the existence of moral dissonance pertaining to one's own smartphone use - whether one uses the device according to internalised norms or not. Second, we explore moral distancing - to what extent morally problematic smartphone use is ascribed to others rather than to oneself. Combining survey results with focus-group interviews from Sweden, the study shows that moral distancing is less pronounced among young adults than in the overall population. It also shows that young people's capacity to domesticate digital media in a morally congruent way plays into the social reproduction of gender and class. While the smartphone is socially normalised, young adults, especially women, report a great deal of moral reflexivity and distress in relation to the device.}, issn = {1403-1108}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1939114/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_blomthomas_2025_1, title = {Smartphones in Nordic schools : Student perspectives on policies of restriction}, author = {Blom, Thomas and Enemark, Thomas and Kvale Sørenssen, Ingvild and Aarsand, Pål and Slotte, Anna and Petursdottir, Svava}, year = {2025}, url = {2034830}, language = {eng}, keywords = {school; student perspectives; smartphone; rights; agency}, abstract = {Digital Child Power Panel abstract:“Barn(e)makt” or “børnemagt” [child power] is a familiar discursive motto in Nordic child culture and the study thereof. It signals the importance of giving children agency and voice in society, as described in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989). The convention also applies in digital arenas (UNCRC General Comment No. 25, 2021), and with this panel, we wish to examine, discuss and conceptualise digital child power from such a rights-based perspective. The politics that are formed in relation to children’s digital practices rarely take children’s perspectives directly into account. As we shall see, this leads to a range of problems that create democratic distance between adults and children, often limiting children’s agency. Moreover, it threatens the already scarce incorporation of children’s sense making processes in what the digital is and should be in the future. The paper presentations showcase this through concrete examples of how agency can be determined as a result of distributed power relations (Rammert, 2015). Thereby, our conceptualisation of power takes an empirical point of departure. We explore in situ practices and pedagogies that elucidate the nuanced poetics of children’s digital cultures. In doing so, we also consider the political implications, keeping critical rights-based perspectives on inequalities and power imbalances in mind. Consequently, our examinations of relations between children, digital technologies, and other relevant actors consider the conditions under which children may or may not be empowered, and what we can do about it.Smartphones in Nordic schools: Student perspectives on policies of restrictionPaper abstract: Recently, discussions over how and why smartphone use must be restricted (or even banned) in schools have taken place globally. While evidence to support the particular reasoning behind hard restrictions often paints a more nuanced picture of pros and cons, the situation enables us to consider “the overall place of digital technology in the contemporary classroom” (Selwyn & Aagaard, 2021: 11). This paper presents results from a mixed-methods study consisting of classroom observations, focus group interviews, media go-alongs, and surveys of how Nordic pedagogical values are enacted (Latour) in practices with digital technologies in the classroom. We focus on smartphone restriction policies and practices – a “hot topic” which cuts across the observed contexts in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. Our findings reveal that students are most often not consulted on the relevance and nature of the policies. The paper explores how this affects student perceptions of agency and the relationships they form with their teachers.} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_kuaijoanne_2025_5, title = {Smoke and Mirrors: Gaps between Visions and Realities of Journalistic AI Deployment in the Chinese News Industry}, author = {Kuai, Joanne}, year = {2025}, url = {1989635}, language = {eng} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_nilssonkristofer_2025_1, title = {Social Workers’ Experiences of Public Perceptions of the Social Work Profession : An Exploratory Study}, author = {Nilsson, Kristofer and Nordfeldt, Marie and Landstedt, Evelina}, year = {2025}, journal = {SAGE Open}, volume = {15}, number = {1}, doi = {10.1177/21582440251313655}, url = {1931599}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Sage Publications}, keywords = {public perceptions; public views; child welfare; dirty work}, abstract = {Public perceptions play a crucial role in shaping the image of any profession, and social work is no exception. It is widely assumed that adverse public views of social work can negatively impact the legitimacy of social services and the well-being of social workers—ultimately threatening efficiency and retention. Yet, empirical studies addressing these assumptions are rare. The current study investigates social workers’ experiences of public perceptions of the social work profession and key factors contributing to public views. Focus groups with Swedish social workers were conducted, and data were analysed via qualitative content analysis. The dirty work framework was applied in interpreting the findings. The analysis revealed that adverse public views are experienced as prevalent and that organisational structures, legislation, and social work practice contribute to such views. However, media portrayals are seen as the most influential factor in establishing adverse public views. Based on the social workers’ experiences, it is concluded that the social services in Sweden can be understood as socially and morally tainted, but that levels of taint differ between social services areas, and efforts to reduce such taint are discussed. }, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1931599/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_brantnercornelia_2025_2, title = {Sourcing behavior and the role of news media in AI-powered search engines in the digital media ecosystem : Comparing political news retrieval across five languages}, author = {Brantner, Cornelia and Karlsson, Michael and Kuai, Joanne}, year = {2025}, journal = {Telecommunications Policy}, volume = {49}, number = {5}, doi = {10.1016/j.telpol.2025.102952}, url = {1964317}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, keywords = {ai governance; digital medium ecosystem; generative search engine; language model; large language model; news media; news retrievals; political news; presidential election; sourcing}, abstract = {This study examines the role of news media in the context of generative AI-enhanced search engines, focusing on the 2024 Taiwan presidential election. Using Microsoft’s Copilot, we conducted a comparative analysis by prompting election news in five languages: English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, German, and Swedish. While Copilot uses mainly professional news media, provides quick access to synthesized information, and exhibits source transparency, it frequently creates misinformation and misattributes news sources. The analysis highlights variations in Copilot’s sourcing behavior, showing a strong reliance on English-language sources, particularly those from the UK and US, across different prompting languages. Such reliance raises concerns about the homogenization of information and the marginalization of regional perspectives. The study underscores the critical role and dilemma of news media, which, while serving as authoritative sources in democratic societies, must navigate an increasing AI-mediated information ecosystem to maintain autonomy vis-à-vis powerful technological infrastructures. By evaluating Copilot’s sourcing practices and misinformation prevalence, this research contributes to the discourse on AI’s impact on news dissemination, media diversity, and democratic processes. Specifically, we discuss the consequences of two approaches available to news media to prevent their content from being used without compensation: opting out of crawling (“platform counterbalancing”) or establishing partnerships with AI companies. Current regulatory efforts, including copyright reforms and the EU AI Act, fall short of safeguarding journalism or regulating AI. We propose policy and regulatory recommendations to improve transparency, factual correctness, accuracy in source attribution, and accountability in AI-generated content, supporting informed citizenship in the digital age. }, issn = {0308-5961}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1964317/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_maiera_2025, title = {Spatial control of microstructure and material hardness in functionally graded stainless steels by DED-LB/M and in-situ alloying}, author = {Maier, A. and Tangermann-Gerk, K. and Nikas, Dimitrios and Rühr, M. and Chechik, L. and Roth, S. and Krakhmalev, Pavel and Schmidt, M.}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of Materials Processing Technology}, volume = {340}, doi = {10.1016/j.jmatprotec.2025.118867}, url = {1955921}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, keywords = {additive manufacturing; corrosion resistance; directed energy deposition; functionally graded materials; microstructure; stainless steel; wear resistance; brinell hardness; corrosion resistant alloys; corrosion resistant coatings; crystal lattices; duplex stainless steel; energy dispersive spectroscopy; in situ processing; rockwell hardness; steel corrosion; customisation; directed energy; duplex stainless; energy depositions; functionally graded; graded materials; material hardness; phase fractions; spatial control}, abstract = {Duplex stainless steels (DSS) are characterized by a two-phased microstructure (δ-ferrite and γ-austenite) with equal phase fractions, providing an exceptional combination of high strength, toughness, and corrosion resistance. This duplex microstructure is conventionally achieved by a precise thermo-mechanical process (e.g., hot rolling) followed by multiple post-processing steps (coating, joining, assembly) to meet the requirements in high-performance applications (e.g., advanced wear and corrosion resistance). Laser directed energy deposition of metals (DED-LB/M) enables simultaneous processing of multiple materials in a single component, allowing for the customization of the functionality while reducing the number of process steps required. In this study, a 1.4462 DSS was manufactured by DED-LB/M and compositionally modified (in-situ alloyed) with increasing proportions of elemental Cr and/or Mo powder to control both the phase formation and material hardness. Subsequent solution annealing (1050 °C; 2 h) and quenching homogenized the as-built microstructure within each grading increment. Microstructure analysis (phase fraction, morphology, and grain size using electron backscattered diffraction) was correlated with the local chemical composition by energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy. Hardness profiles along the grading direction indicated a gradual increase in material hardness due to the stabilization of δ-ferrite (+ 69 HV10) or σ-phase (+ 683 HV10) with the addition of Cr and/or Mo. This approach demonstrates that in-situ alloying in DED-LB/M facilitates the spatial control of phase structures and the customization of functional properties. Components can now be manufactured in a single process with smooth compositional transitions and locally enhanced material properties, e.g. ductile core with wear and corrosion resistant shell.}, issn = {0924-0136}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1955921/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_bonandercarl_2025_2, title = {Spatial Difference-in-Differences with Bayesian Disease Mapping Models}, author = {Bonander, Carl and Blangiardo, Marta A.G. and Strömberg, Ulf}, year = {2025}, journal = {Epidemiology}, doi = {10.1097/EDE.0000000000001912}, url = {2002695}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Lippincott Williams & Wilkins}, abstract = {Bayesian disease-mapping models are widely used in small-area epidemiology to account for spatial correlation and stabilize estimates through spatial smoothing. In contrast, difference-in-differences (DID) methods - commonly used to estimate treatment effects from observational panel data - typically ignore spatial dependence. This paper integrates disease mapping models into an imputation-based DID framework to address spatially structured residual variation and improve precision in small-area evaluations. The approach builds on recent advances in causal panel data methods, including two-way Mundlak estimation, to enable causal identification equivalent to fixed effects DID while incorporating spatiotemporal random effects. We implement the method using Integrated Nested Laplace Approximation, which supports flexible spatial and temporal structures and efficient Bayesian computation. Simulations show that, when the spatiotemporal structure is correctly specified, the approach improves precision and interval coverage compared to standard DID methods. We illustrate the method by evaluating local ice cleat distribution programs in Swedish municipalities.}, issn = {1044-3983}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2002695/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_hasanm_2025, title = {Spatial distribution and characterization of microplastics in the coastal water and sediment of the Bay of Bengal coast, Bangladesh}, author = {Hasan, M. and Kibria, K. Q. and Islam, M. A. and Rashid, E. and Yousuf Al Harun, M. A. and Tamim, A. R. and Islam, Md Atikul}, year = {2025}, journal = {Regional Studies in Marine Science}, volume = {89}, doi = {10.1016/j.rsma.2025.104353}, url = {1987209}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, keywords = {bay of bengal; coastal pollution; emerging contaminants; mangrove; microplastics}, abstract = {Microplastics (MPs) are already regarded as a serious issue in aquatic ecosystems, posing ongoing and escalating risks to both human health and the environment. In response to these threats, this study assessed the abundance, spatial distribution, and characteristics of MPs in five coastal regions along the Bay of Bengal (BoB) coast in Bangladesh. Triplicate sediment and coastal water samples were collected from 22 sites across five coastal regions of BoB. Following pretreatment with density separation and digestion, samples were subjected to microscopic observation to identify MPs. The mean abundance accounted for 1.13 ± 0.4 items/L in water, mostly fibers (53 %), transparent in color (38 %), and ranging in size from 100 to 300 µm. Whereas, the mean abundance of MPs in sediments accounted for 519 ± 174 items/kg, also dominated in fibers (74 %), blue-colored (47 %), and ranged in size from 100 to 300 µm. FTIR analysis of MPs confirmed the presence of PET, PS, PE/PP, Nylon, HDPE/LDPE polymers. Our observations reveal that estuarine environments are more contaminated with MPs compared to beach environments. The Sundarbans region of the BoB coast has the highest load of MPs. The abundance of MPs in water and sediment suggested a linkage between the two compartments. These findings provide a thorough understanding of MPs pollution scenarios across the BoB coast of Bangladesh, highlighting the urgent need to regulate plastic usage and improve management practices to mitigate MPs pollution in coastal ecosystems. }, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1987209/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_moorefiona_2025, title = {Speculative Fiction and Critical Kinship Studies : Berit Åström and Jenny Bonnevier, editors. Kinship in the Fiction of N.K. Jemisin: Relations of Power and Resistance. Lexington Books, 2023. ISBN 978-1-66-691045-2.}, author = {Moore, Fiona and Wilson Wise, Dennis and King, B. L. and Zhu, Mengmeng and Gillham, James and Holmgren Troy, Maria and Evans, Timothy and Wilson, Harlan D}, year = {2025}, journal = {Extrapolation}, volume = {66}, number = {1}, pages = {122--125}, doi = {10.3828/extr.2025.7}, url = {1955626}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Liverpool University Press}, issn = {0014-5483} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_olssondavid_2025_1, title = {Spel som språngbräda till hållbarare samhällen}, author = {Olsson, David and Alaqra, Ala Sarah and Bellström, Peter}, year = {2025}, url = {2010423}, language = {swe}, abstract = {Klimatförändringarna har en rad negativa konsekvenser på våra samhällen. Det finns dock en mängd olika sätt att svara på de utmaningar som klimatförändringarna ställer oss inför. Detta kompliceras ytterligare av att både klimatförändringarna och åtgärderna för att hantera dem inverkar olika på olika människor, vilket bland annat gör frågor om (o)rättvisa centrala. Att söka skapa hållbara samhällen är i denna mening en politisk fråga som bör hanteras genom demokratiska processer. För att stärka och berika dessa processer behövs en ökad handlingskompetens – inklusive kunskap om handlingsmöjligheter, tilltro till sin förmåga att göra skillnad, och motivation att bidra till en förändring. Seriösa spel är pedagogiska verktyg som möjliggör facilitering av lärande av sådan handlingskompetens, till stöd för demokratiska processer. Ett sådant spel, som är utvecklat inom och med bidrag från INCREDILAB-projektet , är det seriösa spelet ”Collaborate or Collapse”. Spelets deltagare ska tillsammans skapa ett långsiktigt hållbart samhälle som samtidigt är motståndskraftigt mot en rad klimatrelaterade händelser, både genom lokalt och gränsöverskridande samarbete. Genom spelet faciliteras därmed demokratiska och samskapande processer där spelarna utvecklar samarbetsförmågor och kunskaper om olika handlingsalternativ. Den lekfulla, engagerande och realistiska spelmiljön skapar samtidigt förutsättningar att utveckla motivation och tilltro till sin förmåga. } } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_fuchsjrgen_2025_4, title = {Spherical Morita contexts and relative Serre functors}, author = {Fuchs, Jürgen and Galindo, César and Jaklitsch, David and Schweigert, Christoph}, year = {2025}, journal = {Kyoto Journal of Mathematics}, volume = {65}, number = {3}, pages = {537--594}, doi = {10.1215/21562261-2024-0021}, url = {1994817}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Duke University Press}, abstract = {The Morita context provided by an exact module category over a finite tensor category gives a two-object bicategory with duals. Right and left duals of objects in the module category are given by internal Homs and coHoms, respectively. We express the double duals in terms of relative Serre functors, which leads to a Radford isomorphism for module categories. There is a bicategorical version of the Radford S4 theorem: on the bicategory of a Morita context, the relative Serre functors assemble into a pseudo-functor, and the Radford isomorphisms furnish a trivialization of the square of this pseudo-functor (i.e., of the fourth power of the duals). We also show that the Morita bicategories coming from pivotal exact module categories are pivotal as bicategories, leading to the notion of pivotal Morita equivalence. This equivalence of tensor categories amounts to the equivalence of their bicategories of pivotal module categories. Furthermore, we introduce the notion of a spherical module category; it ensures that all categories in the Morita context of a spherical module category are spherical. Our results are motivated by and have applications to topological field theory. }, issn = {2156-2261} } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_reidstuart_2025_1, title = {Spirituality and place}, author = {Reid, Stuart and Ek, Richard}, year = {2025}, pages = {420--421}, doi = {10.4337/9781035319640.00104}, url = {2025900}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Edward Elgar Publishing}, keywords = {enchantment; place spirit; place brand; spirituality; transformation} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_nslundhilda_2025_2, title = {Starting up user-focused monitoring projects : trust and conflicting expectations in user involvement practices}, author = {Näslund, Hilda and Grim, Katarina and Markström, Urban}, year = {2025}, journal = {Nordic Social Work Research}, volume = {15}, number = {2}, pages = {201--214}, doi = {10.1080/2156857X.2023.2274562}, url = {1815172}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Routledge}, keywords = {mental health; user involvement; user-focused monitoring; service evaluation; organisational learning}, abstract = {User-focused monitoring (UFM) is an emerging method for user involvement and quality development in the Swedish mental health sector. It involves people with lived experience conducting a systematized evaluation of a mental health service or support programme. The aim of this study is to analyse motives and central concerns when initiating a UFM project. Five UFM projects in Sweden were sampled, 16 semi-structured interviews were performed with user monitors and commissioners and analysed using conventional content analysis. Our results showcase a range of motives for conducting UFM, illustrate the centrality of trust in the relationships of the UFM practice and the varying degrees of user autonomy in UFM projects. We further discuss our results in relation to epistemic trust and organizational learning theories. Accountability processes are discussed as important for securing continuous trust between the stakeholders. Furthermore, trust is required for UFM being applied to engage in continuous learning and review of organizational norms and goals together with service users. }, issn = {2156-857X}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1815172/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @techreport{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_perstorpermikael_2025, title = {Statisk och dynamisk utvärdering av styvhet och hållfasthet hos tre timmerbalkar – en pilotstudie}, author = {Perstorper, Mikael and Vessby, Johan}, year = {2025}, doi = {10.59217/suby2845}, url = {2010314}, language = {swe}, publisher = {Karlstads universitet}, abstract = {I samband med byggandet av ett större timmerhus i Västra Ämtervik 2024 väcktes frågan om kvaliteten hos grova timmerbalkar. Dessa används ofta som bärande delar där materialets styvhet och hållfasthet är avgörande, men kunskapen om deras egenskaper och hur sorteringsmetoder fungerar är begränsad. Visuell sortering placerar ofta balkarna i klass C24, trots att kvaliteten tycks vara högre. För att bättre utnyttja materialets potential inleddes därför en pilotstudie i samarbete mellan Wermlands Byggnadsgille, Rinns såg, Sweco, Klara arkitekter och Karlstads universitet. Tre furubalkar med tvärsnitt 155 × 257 mm testades statiskt och dynamiskt. Balkarna hade en fuktkvot på omkring 15–20 % vid leverans, tät årsringstruktur (1,2 mm), hög densitet (508 kg/m³) och en elasticitetsmodul motsvarande den höga klassen C35 (E0 = 13 000 MPa). Böjhållfastheten var något lägre än normalt, troligen på grund av fukt, och en balk brast i skjuvning till följd av torksprickor. De dynamiska metoderna visade god förmåga att uppskatta styvheten även för dessa testade grova balkar.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2010314/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_grenjack_2025_1, title = {Straffrätt}, author = {Ågren, Jack and Persson, Mats and Giertz, Magdalena and Hellstadius, Åsa and Nilsson, Mattias and Reichel, Jane and Sjödin, Erik and Åhman, Karin}, year = {2025}, pages = {583--644}, url = {1958056}, language = {swe}, publisher = {Norstedts Juridik AB}, keywords = {brott; straff} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_mackenzierobert_2025, title = {Strategic, episodic and truncated orientations to planning in post-redundancy career transitions}, author = {MacKenzie, Robert and McLachlan, Christopher J. and Ahlstrand, Roland and Rydell, Alexis and Hobbins, Jennifer}, year = {2025}, journal = {Human Relations}, volume = {78}, number = {2}, pages = {156--186}, doi = {10.1177/00187267241233494}, url = {1848619}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Sage Publications}, keywords = {agency; career adaptability; career planning; career transitions; churn; planning; post-redundancy transitions; redundancy; restructuring; steel; sweden; working-life biographies}, abstract = {This article examines different orientations to planning in the context of the post-redundancy transition of workers in the Swedish steel industry. The aim of the article is to extend our understanding of the role of planning in careers transitions. Drawing on careers transitions theories, the article explores the qualitative experience of the journey between a redundancy event and the employment situation several years later. Within the careers literature planning is regarded as important to transitions, yet there is a tendency to present planning as an ongoing and lifelong process. By going beyond the prevalent focus within the career literature on managerial, professional or creative industries workers, the article raises the question of whether highly agential, ongoing, lifelong approaches to planning apply to everyone. Data are based on working-life biographical interviews conducted several years after redundancy. The findings show that although some participants resembled assumptions within the careers literature, there are key variations relating to ongoing planning, reflecting differences in the expectations of agency and perceptions of structural constraint. The analysis identifies three orientations to planning - strategic, episodic and truncated - and explores these in relation to both post-redundancy transition outcomes and, crucially, the experience of the transition journey.}, issn = {0018-7267}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1848619/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @techreport{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_tunstrmmoa_2025, title = {Strategisk planering i regional kontext : Centrala begrepp och narrativ i svensk policy under 2010- och 20-talen}, author = {Tunström, Moa and Andersson, Ida}, year = {2025}, doi = {10.59217/fogo5518}, url = {1981565}, language = {swe}, publisher = {Karlstads universitet}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1981565/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_ahmadmuhammadovais_2025_5, title = {Strengthening Large-Scale Agile Teams : The Interplay of High-Quality Relationships, Psychological Safety, and Learning From Failures}, author = {Ahmad, Muhammad Ovais}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of Software: Evolution and Process}, volume = {37}, number = {1}, doi = {10.1002/smr.2759}, url = {1937991}, language = {eng}, publisher = {John Wiley & Sons}, keywords = {agile; knowledge sharing; large-scale agile; psychological safety; software development; team learning}, abstract = {Agile methods have become a standard practice within software industry, with organizations increasingly adopting large-scale agile (LSA) frameworks. However, as these frameworks are implemented across multiple teams and organizational functions, new challenges emerge, particularly in maintaining alignment, coherence, and collaboration across teams. One crucial element in addressing these challenges is fostering of a culture of continuous learning and psychological safety, with the objective of optimizing team performance and ensuring project success. Despite the importance of this topic, there is a significant gap in existing literature regarding antecedents of psychological safety and its impact on team learning and performance in LSA environments. This study aims to investigate impact of high-quality relationships and psychological safety on learning from failures and, consequently, on team performance in LSA context. An online survey of 167 software professionals in Sweden was conducted to test a conceptual model that is developed based on existing literature. The hypotheses were analyzed using partial least squares structural equation modeling. The results demonstrate strong positive correlation between the presence of high-quality relationships, psychological safety, and capacity to learn from failures and team performance. Specifically, the formation of high-quality relationships has been demonstrated to significantly enhance psychological safety, which in turn facilitates learning from failures and leads to improved team performance. These findings offer valuable insights for both practitioners and researchers, highlighting the importance of cultivating relational dynamics and a psychologically safe environment in LSA projects. Furthermore, the study offers guidance for future research, regarding the scalability and generalizability of these findings.}, issn = {2047-7473}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1937991/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_aitakigeorgia_2025, title = {Stretching authenticity in times of restricted mobility : Transtextuality, place anchoring, and boredom in romance reality show 90 Day Fiancé}, author = {Aitaki, Georgia}, year = {2025}, journal = {Critical Studies in Television}, doi = {10.1177/17496020251316796}, url = {1932315}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Sage Publications}, keywords = {reality tv; covid-19; quarantine; 90 day fiancé; authenticity; spin-off}, abstract = {The article explores the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the production and narrative strategies of the 90 Day Fiancé franchise, focusing on its spin-off, 90 Day Fiancé: Self-Quarantined (2020). It examines how the programme adapted to mobility restrictions and lockdown policies through self-filming, remote interviewing, and focusing on mundane, pandemic-specific activities. Using theories of reality TV, documentary and authenticity, the study highlights the spin-off’s negotiation of authenticity via transtextuality, place anchoring and boredom. The article contributes to understanding how pandemic-era reality TV embraced flexibility and pragmatism, blending heightened authenticity with performative elements to maintain relatability and audience engagement.}, issn = {1749-6020}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1932315/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_fuchsjrgen_2025_5, title = {String-net models for pivotal bicategories}, author = {Fuchs, Jürgen and Schweigert, Christoph and Yang, Yang}, year = {2025}, journal = {Theory and Applications of Categories}, volume = {44}, pages = {474--543}, url = {1977998}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Mount Allison University}, abstract = {We develop a string-net construction of a modular functor whose algebraic input is a pivotal bicategory; this extends the standard construction based on a spherical fusion category. An essential ingredient in our construction is a graphical calculus for pivotal bicategories, which we express in terms of a category of colored corollas. The globalization of this calculus to oriented surfaces yields the bicategorical string-net spaces as colimits. We show that every rigid separable Frobenius functor between strictly pivotal bicategories induces linear maps between the corresponding bicategorical stringnet spaces that are compatible with the mapping class group actions and with sewing. Our results are inspired by and have applications to the description of correlators in two-dimensional conformal field theories. }, issn = {1201-561X} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_maurerpeter_2025_3, title = {Striving for discourse or propagating partisan narratives? : The tweeting behavior of members of parliament in the first ˈpost-Merkelˈ election campaign}, author = {Maurer, Peter}, year = {2025}, url = {1996083}, language = {eng}, abstract = {Striving for discourse or propagating partisan narratives? The tweeting behavior of members of parliament in the first ˈpost-Merkelˈ election campaign.This paper examines to what extent 425 members of the German Bundestag (MPs) put their parties’ narratives first in their tweets in the run-up to the general election of 2021. My guiding hypothesis is that MPs in general but especially from the green party and the populist AfD, located at opposite poles of the political spectrum, propagate partisan narratives in terms of themes and frames rather than seeking inter partisan discourse or promoting personal views (e.g., Enli & Skogerbø 2013, Himelboim et al. 2013). The analysis focuses on MPs’ tweeting behavior between 1 July and 31 August, examining more than 20K tweets. Each MP tweeted on average 48.6 times during this period. First, the paper will employ a Structural Topic Model (STM) to show the themes MPs tweeted about and the factors that predicted these themes. Regarding the predictors, the analysis will compare the influence of party affiliation, individual account, and real-world events. The STM, which is currently being computed, will thus show to what extent party narratives influenced the themes about which MPs tweeted.Second, the paper examines how MPs polarize the debate by framing certain topics along a partisan narrative by using ideologically loaded terminology to convey key ideas (e.g., Milizia 2010). This was tested for a flooding caused by heavy rainfall that devastated a region on July 14-15. The results of a Keyness analysis of tweets mentioning this event show that green MPs framed the event as a compelling argument for climate action, while populist MPs framed it as a case of instrumentalizing the plight of the people affected. I expect that STM, and Keyness analyses for other salient topics will further corroborate the working hypothesis.} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_sandsdalentuva_2025, title = {‘Striving to achieve control’. Registered nurses’ experiences of palliative care quality during the COVID-19 pandemic – a qualitative study}, author = {Sandsdalen, Tuva and Helgesen, Ann Karin and Grøndahl, Vigdis Abrahamsen and Bååth, Carina and Larsson, Maria and Johansson, Christina Melin and Olsson, Cecilia and Tillfors, Maria and Österlind, Jane and Hov, Reidun and Granrud, Marie Dahlen}, year = {2025}, journal = {BMC Palliative Care}, volume = {24}, number = {1}, doi = {10.1186/s12904-024-01644-8}, url = {1935528}, language = {eng}, publisher = {BioMed Central (BMC)}, keywords = {covid-19; hospice and palliative care nursing; nursing care; palliative care; quality of health care; registered nurses’ experience}, abstract = {Background Providing quality palliative care during a pandemic was challenging. Both specialist and communityhealthcare services cared for patients that faced life-threatening illness and who were influenced by the restrictionsof the COVID-19 pandemic. Little knowledge has yet been provided on how registered nurses (RNs) experiencedthe palliative care quality during the COVID-19 pandemic. The aim of this study was to explore RN’s experiences ofproviding palliative care quality during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods This qualitative study had a descriptive design. Semi-structured individual interviews were conductedbetween November 2021 and January 2022 with 18 RNs who worked in intensive care units in hospitals, dementiacare or palliative care units in nursing homes in Norway during the pandemic. Data were analysed by using qualitativecontent analysis. The study was conducted and reported according to the COREQ’s checklist. Results Analysis of the data resulted in an overall theme: ‘Striving to achieve control’. This theme comprised sixcategories: (1) when the toolbox does not fit; (2) protective equipment—social distance and opportunities forcloseness; (3) unpredictable workday; (4) the right person to the right assignment at the right time; (5) presence andabsence of relatives and friends; and (6) situations that required creativity. RNs had various experiences regarding howthe quality of care was perceived; being worse, preserved, or in some cases even better than before the pandemic. Conclusions The provision of quality palliative care was experienced by RNs as challenging during the pandemic.The pandemic forced them to be creative and to strive for control to provide the best palliative care possible giventhe situation. The results of this study may contribute to important knowledge for leaders, policy makers and RNsto learn from the COVID-19 pandemic and planning for future pandemics or crises. Especially to optimise factorsperceived by RNs to be important for the palliative care quality, related to the specific situation and care context, toinclude the perspectives of those involved and take into consideration the time perspective of the pandemic.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1935528/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_wuchengcheng_2025, title = {Stronger and coarser-grained biodegradable zinc alloys}, author = {Wu, Chengcheng and Lin, Fengxiang and Liu, Hong and Pelletier, Matthew H. and Lloyd, Max and Walsh, Williams R. and Nie, Jian-Feng}, year = {2025}, journal = {Nature}, volume = {638}, pages = {684--689}, doi = {10.1038/s41586-024-08415-8}, url = {1941194}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Nature Publishing Group}, abstract = {Zinc is emerging as a key material for next-generation biodegradable implants1, 2, 3, 4-5. However, its inherent softness limits its use in load-bearing orthopaedic implants. Although reducing the grain size of zinc can make it stronger, it also destabilizes its mechanical properties and thus makes it less durable at body temperature6. Here we show that extruded Zn alloys of dilute compositions can achieve ultrahigh strength and excellent durability when their micron-scale grain size is increased while maintaining a basal texture. In this inverse Hall-Petch effect, the dominant deformation mode changes from inter-granular grain boundary sliding and dynamic recrystallization at the original grain size to intra-granular pyramidal slip and unusual twinning at the increased grain size. The role of the anomalous twins, termed 'accommodation twins' in this work, is to accommodate the altered grain shape in the plane lying perpendicular to the external loading direction, in contrast to the well-known 'mechanical twins' whose role is to deliver plasticity along the external loading direction7,8. The strength level achieved in these dilute zinc alloys is nearly double those of biodegradable implants made of magnesium alloys-making them the strongest and most stable biodegradable alloys available, to our knowledge, for fabricating bone fixation implants.}, issn = {0028-0836} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_liushenglin_2025, title = {Stronger Parental Than Temperature Effects on Methylation in Juvenile Brown Trout (Salmo trutta)}, author = {Liu, Shenglin and Jonsson, Bror and Greenberg, Larry and Hansen, Michael M.}, year = {2025}, journal = {Ecology and Evolution}, volume = {15}, number = {9}, doi = {10.1002/ece3.72154}, url = {2001412}, language = {eng}, publisher = {John Wiley & Sons}, keywords = {climate change; epigenetics; methylation; phenotypic plasticity; transgenerational plasticity; whole-genome bisulphite sequencing}, abstract = {Epigenetic modifications, particularly DNA methylation, are increasingly recognized as mechanisms underlying phenotypic plasticity and potential mediators of transgenerational responses to environmental change. We investigated the persistence of early life temperature-induced DNA methylation changes and the role of parental life history in shaping methylation patterns in juvenile brown trout (Salmo trutta). Fertilized eggs from crosses of anadromous and resident trout were incubated under natural or elevated temperatures (by +3 degrees C) until first feeding, after which all fish were reared under common conditions. Whole-genome bisulfite pooled sequencing was conducted on juveniles 10.5 months post-fertilization. We found weak and inconsistent evidence for persistent temperature-induced methylation changes, with little overlap among different parental cross types. In contrast, parental life history, particularly maternal origin, significantly influenced offspring methylation patterns. Maternally derived differences were more extensive than paternal effects and were enriched for genes related to metabolism, nervous system function, and digestion, suggesting potential adaptive relevance. These findings suggest a limited long-term impact of early-life thermal conditions on methylation and emphasize a stronger role of transgenerational epigenetic effects in brown trout. Given that climate change is expected to alter thermal regimes in future aquatic ecosystems, our results, along with other recent publications, suggest that parental environmental history may be a more significant driver of epigenetic variability than the temperature experienced during early life. Understanding such mechanisms is critical for predicting how populations may respond to ongoing and future climate change.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2001412/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_raveendranvishnu_2025_1, title = {Strongly Coupled Two-scale System with Nonlinear Dispersion : Weak Solvability and Numerical Simulation}, author = {Raveendran, Vishnu and Nepal, Surendra and Lyons, Rainey and Eden, Michael and Muntean, Adrian}, year = {2025}, journal = {Zeitschrift für Angewandte Mathematik und Physik}, volume = {76}, number = {3}, doi = {10.1007/s00033-025-02473-2}, url = {1841799}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Birkhäuser Verlag}, keywords = {two-scale system; nonlinear dispersion; weak solutions; iterative scheme; simulation.}, abstract = {We investigate a two-scale system featuring an upscaled parabolic dispersion–reaction equation intimately linkedto a family of elliptic cell problems. The system is strongly coupled through a dispersion tensor, which depends on thesolutions to the cell problems, and via the cell problems themselves, where the solution of the parabolic problem interactsnonlinearly with the drift term. This particular mathematical structure is motivated by a rigorously derived upscaledreaction–diffusion–convection model that describes the evolution of a population of interacting particles pushed by a largedrift through an array of periodically placed obstacles (i.e., through a regular porous medium). We prove the existence anduniqueness of weak solutions to our system by means of an iterative scheme, where particular care is needed to ensure theuniform positivity of the dispersion tensor. Additionally, we use finite element-based approximations for the same iterationscheme to perform multiple simulation studies. Finally, we highlight how the choice of micro-geometry (building the regularporous medium) and of the nonlinear drift coupling affects the macroscopic dispersion of particles. }, issn = {0044-2275}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1841799/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_lindisi_2025, title = {Structured Regularization Using Approximate Morphology for Alzheimer’s Disease Classification}, author = {Lin, Disi and Hägg, Linus and Wadbro, Eddie and Berggren, Martin and Löfstedt, Tommy}, year = {2025}, pages = {1--4}, doi = {10.1109/ISBI60581.2025.10981098}, url = {1965085}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)}, keywords = {alzheimers disease; disease classification; harmonic mean; interpretation; machine learning models; magnetic resonance image; regularisation; regularization methods; spatial relationships; structured regularization; neurodegenerative diseases}, abstract = {Structured regularization allows machine learning models to consider spatial relationships among parameters, leading to results that generalize better and are more interpretable compared to norm penalties. In this study, we evaluated a novel structured regularization method that incorporates approximate morphology operators defined using harmonic mean-based fW-filters. We extended this method to multiclass classification and conducted experiments aimed at classifying magnetic resonance images (MRI) of subjects into four stages of Alzheimer’s disease progression. The experimental results demonstrate that the novel structured regularization method not only performs better than standard sparse and structured regularization methods in terms of prediction accuracy (ACC), F1 scores, and the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC), but also produces interpretable coefficient maps. } } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_lindisi_2025_1, title = {Structured regularization with object size selection using mathematical morphology}, author = {Lin, Disi and Hagg, Linus and Wadbro, Eddie and Berggren, Martin and Lofstedt, Tommy}, year = {2025}, journal = {Pattern Analysis and Applications}, volume = {28}, number = {2}, doi = {10.1007/s10044-025-01444-7}, url = {1951658}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Springer}, keywords = {structured regularization; approximate morphology operators; feature selection; fw-mean filters}, abstract = {We propose a novel way to incorporate morphology operators through structured regularization of machine learning models. Specifically, we introduce a feature map in the models that performs structured variable selection. The feature map is automatically processed by approximate morphology operators and is learned together with the model coefficients. Experiments were conducted with linear regression on both synthetic data, demonstrating that the proposed methods are effective in selecting groups of parameters with much less noise than baseline models, and on three-dimensional T1-weighted brain magnetic resonance images (MRI) for age prediction, demonstrating that the proposed methods enforce sparsity and select homogeneous regions of non-zero and relevant regression coefficients. The proposed methods improve interpretability in pattern analysis. The minimum size of features in the structured variable selection can be controlled by adjusting the structuring element in the approximate morphology operator, tailored to the specific study of interest. With these added benefits, the proposed methods still perform on par with commonly used variable selection and structured variable selection methods in terms of the coefficient of determination and the Pearson correlation coefficient.}, issn = {1433-7541}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1951658/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_sasswanda_2025_1, title = {Student perspectives on quality education at their school : toward a valid and reliable questionnaire to monitor quality education for sustainability teaching (QUEST-Q)}, author = {Sass, Wanda and Boeve-de Pauw, Jelle and Olsson, Daniel and van der Werf, Linde and Gericke, Niklas}, year = {2025}, journal = {Environmental Education Research}, pages = {1--28}, doi = {10.1080/13504622.2025.2553178}, url = {2000196}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Routledge}, keywords = {action competence; education for sustainable development; measurement; quality education for sustainability teaching (quest)}, abstract = {Considering the problematic human-nature relationship caused complex sustainability problems, quality education should prepare students for facing the challenges ahead. Therefore, educational practitioners, policy makers, and researchers need monitoring tools. We posit that a comprehensive approach to teaching for sustainability adds quality to education for sustainability. The current study builds on earlier theoretical work on quality education for sustainability teaching (QUEST), aiming to (1) initiate development of a monitoring instrument from the perspective of those education aims to empower, i.e. the students, and (2) further theory development. The QUEST-framework was developed into a set of five scales, tapping into students' perspective on teaching and learning content (or what, i.e. relevant holistic knowledge and sustainability competencies), educational approach (or how, i.e. a pluralistic and action-oriented teaching approach), partners and locations (where and with whom). Together, the five scales provide a questionnaire instrument to monitor QUEST (QUEST-Q). Think aloud protocols and interviews with students and teachers support the scales' cognitive and content validity. Reliability and construct validity were confirmed. Results are discussed in light of advancing theory and providing avenues for future research. We offer practitioners, policy makers, and researchers the QUEST-Q to monitor students' experiences of quality education for a sustainable future.}, issn = {1350-4622}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2000196/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_borgandreas_2025_1, title = {Students’ Development of Instrumented Action Schemes for Numerically Determining Limits Using Programming}, author = {Borg, Andreas and Fahlgren, Maria}, year = {2025}, journal = {Digital Experiences in Mathematics Education}, doi = {10.1007/s40751-025-00177-w}, url = {1993083}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Springer Nature}, keywords = {mathematical limits; programming; instrumental genesis; mathematics education; upper-secondary education}, abstract = { Through educational reforms, programming has in recent years been integrated into school curricula in many countries, often in conjunction with mathematics education. Using programming in school mathematics presents new mathematical possibilities but also introduces challenges for both students and teachers. In this case study, we employ the Instrumental Approach as a theoretical lens to investigate how students’ perceptions of function limits are affected by their use of programming. The findings reveal how a careful design of lesson activities involving programming can enhance students’ ability to use programming as a mathematical tool. However, the study also demonstrates that using programming to numerically determine limits primarily fosters a dynamic process view of limits. In this view, students focus on the process in which the dependent variable approaches a specific value but struggle to coordinate this with the corresponding process of the independent variable approaching a given value. We contend that it is essential for mathematics teachers to thoughtfully integrate programming into their teaching and to consider how students’ use of programming might influence their perception of mathematical concepts such as limits.}, issn = {2199-3246}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1993083/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_panypeter_2025, title = {Students' mental models of plants - an analysis of plant drawings across age groups}, author = {Pany, Peter and Duenser, Benno and Eichler, Manuel and Lampert, Peter}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of Biological Education}, pages = {1--27}, doi = {10.1080/00219266.2025.2533780}, url = {1987080}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Taylor & Francis}, keywords = {mental models; plants; students' conceptions; students' drawings; plant awareness}, abstract = {The present study investigates students' mental models of plants through an analysis of plant drawings produced by Austrian students aged between 6 and 18. The research addresses two key questions: firstly, the types and features of plants depicted across age groups; and secondly, the differences in plant mental models over time. The study employed a drawing-based methodology, wherein participants were instructed to illustrate four plant types: a plant, a tree, a flower, and grass. The findings revealed that flowers are the most frequently drawn plant type (49%), followed by potted plants (27%) and trees (16%), with deciduous trees and daisy-type flowers as the most common representations. Although the drawings are simplified, they reflect age-related progression in detail and complexity. It is notable that older students' drawings include more complex plant features, such as roots and leaf veins. The study highlights the potential for using drawing tasks as educational tools to reveal and develop students' mental models, thus promoting plant awareness. This approach could guide science educators in addressing knowledge gaps and fostering a deeper understanding of plant structures and their ecological importance.}, issn = {0021-9266}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1987080/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_barananna_2025, title = {STYGMATYZACJA W PSYCHIATRII I JĘZYKU}, author = {Baran, Anna and Pawelec, Radosław}, year = {2025}, journal = {Poradnik Jezykowy}, volume = {829}, number = {10}, pages = {13--19}, doi = {10.33896/PorJ.2025.10.2}, url = {2029963}, language = {pol}, publisher = {Towarzystwo Kultury Jezyka}, issn = {0551-5343}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2029963/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_goncalvesmachadocarla_2025, title = {Supply Chains: Navigating the Shift to I5.0}, author = {Goncalves Machado, Carla and Ericson Öberg, Anna and De Vin, Leo J. and Hanson, Lars and Jagstedt, Siri and Odhe, JanErik}, year = {2025}, url = {1999469}, language = {eng}, keywords = {industry 5.0; supply chain 5.0; human-centric manufacturing; digital transformation; sustainable supply chains}, abstract = {The transition from Industry 4.0 to Industry 5.0 requires a holistic approach. This includes balancing technological advancements with human and environmental considerations. The literature review in this paper identifies conditions and strategies for a successful transition. It highlights the importance of integrating advanced technologies like AI, IoT, and blockchain to leverage human creativity and problem-solving skills. The study examines barriers and enablers for this transition, including digital maturity and workforce upskilling. For a successful transition of supply chains to Industry 5.0, technological advancements must be integrated with circular economy models, cybersecurity, adaptability, and human and environmental considerations.} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_karlssonjimmy_2025_1, title = {Supporting Engineering Students in Mathematics: Exploring Interaction Patterns in an Online Tutoring Platform}, author = {Karlsson, Jimmy and Fallaha, Maarouf and Fallaha, Asaad and Vinerean-Bernhoff, Mirela}, year = {2025}, url = {2030363}, language = {eng}, abstract = {Mathematics education is evolving rapidly with the increasing integration of online environments and digital tools. These can complement regular in-person teaching sessions, offering potentially different opportunities for student learning. This shift calls for further understanding of how digital environments and tools can support students’ mathematical development, particularly in terms of how communication and interaction are shaped compared to traditional classroom settings.In the ongoing project FallAha! for engineering students, we explore how a digital community offering a discussion platform, online study sessions and on-demand online tutoring for mathematics university courses can serve as an alternative to conventional in-person study sessions. The platform provides engineering students with continuous mathematics support on the courses given at their university, available 24/7 throughout the entire year, both beyond regular class hours and after the course has concluded, including preparation for re-examinations. It was developed in response to the challenges engineering students encounter when transitioning to university-level mathematics, such as increased workload, stress, lack of consistent support, and difficulties with self-directed learning. In the first phase of the project, we collect data from both classroom-based and online tutor-student interactions complemented with tutor interviews to identify key similarities, differences, and the constraints and affordances of the digital environment.This presentation shares preliminary findings from our initial round of analysis, focusing on communication and interaction in digital tutoring environments, contrasted with in-person study sessions. We examine aspects such as responsiveness, use of tools, and the nature of mathematical discourse. These early results provide insights into how digital environments shape not only the structure of interaction but also the opportunities students have to engage with mathematical ideas.Our findings contribute to the ongoing discussion about effective online mathematics education and offer input for the design of future digital learning environments.} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_jonssonjm_2025, title = {Survival in non-endometrioid endometrial cancer : A nationwide, population-based Swedish gynecologic cancer group study}, author = {Jonsson, J-m. and Skold, C. and Kjolhede, P. and Bjurberg, M. and Avall-Lundqvist, E. H. and Bohlin, K. Stenstrom and Radestad, A. Floter and Olsson, Cecilia and Borgfeldt, C. and Hellman, K. and Holmberg, E. and Genell, A. and Holtenman, M. and Stalberg, K. and Dahm-Kahler, P.}, year = {2025}, journal = {Annals of Oncology}, volume = {36}, number = {suppl. 2}, pages = {755--755}, doi = {10.1016/j.annonc.2025.08.1772}, url = {2023824}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, issn = {0923-7534} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_ibrahimmohdlokman_2025, title = {Sustainable ammonia decomposition : Economical catalyst and eco-friendly reactor technologies for hydrogen production}, author = {Ibrahim, Mohd Lokman and Panuganti, Sai Ravindra and Kassim, Zamila and Amira Shaffee, Siti Nur and Che M Idza, Fatin Nordiana and Mohamad, Noor Ashikin and Sinar Mashuri, Salma Izati and Abd Malek, Nurul Najwa and Hamid, Aisha and Mohamad Nasir, Ahmad Alif Syamsuddin and Naqvi, Salman Raza}, year = {2025}, journal = {International journal of hydrogen energy}, volume = {169}, doi = {10.1016/j.ijhydene.2025.150825}, url = {1995947}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, keywords = {activation energy; catalyst activity; decomposition; hydrogen storage; ammonia decomposition; catalytic reactor; decomposition process; decomposition system; eco-friendly; h 2 production; nh 3; non-noble metal; reactor technology; ]+ catalyst; ammonia; hydrogen production}, abstract = {Currently, challenges in generating and storing hydrogen (H2) have become major concerns, and there has been a suggestion to utilize ammonia as H2 storage and carrier, followed by on-site H2 production via ammonia (NH3) decomposition process. This article provides an examination of introduced NH3 decomposition systems along with the outlines associated with technological hurdles reported recently. Subsequently, it delves into the latest advancements in catalysts employed for NH3 decomposition, encompassing both noble and non-noble metal catalysts, as well as their multi-metal combinations. Detailed scrutiny is given to the influence of support and promoters, along with a comparative assessment of catalytic activity. Furthermore, the article lytic reactor mechanisms, rate-determining steps, and apparent activation energy. Finally, it explores recent structured reactors used for this reaction and analyzes the potential of each reactor, which facilitates on-site H2 production efficiently. }, issn = {0360-3199} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_almusaedamjad_2025_2, title = {Sustainable Reimagining of urban Habitats : Navigating Iraq’s housing crisis through Socio-Technological and Environmental approaches}, author = {Almusaed, Amjad and Almssad, Asaad and Alasadi, Asaad and Al-Asadi, Fatima}, year = {2025}, journal = {Ain Shams Engineering Journal}, volume = {16}, number = {2}, doi = {10.1016/j.asej.2025.103280}, url = {1939822}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, keywords = {sustainable building; sustainable development goals; environmental initiatives; interdisciplinary frameworks; renewable energy strategies; smart city framework; socio-technological integration; sustainable housing development; sustainable urban development; technological advancement; urban habitat; urban resilience; sustainable city}, abstract = {The article rigorously analyzes Iraq’s housing dilemma using an interdisciplinary framework combining socio-technological advancements and environmental initiatives. The article promotes sustainable urban development by tackling increasing urbanization, infrastructural deficiencies, and ecological deterioration. The novelty is in the empirical assessment of innovative sustainable building methods, community-focused urban planning, and the implementation of renewable energy, specifically adapted to Iraq’s distinct socio-political and environmental circumstances. The article presents an innovative framework integrating smart city technology with sustainable construction practices, providing a holistic approach to improving housing quality and fostering ecological resilience. The findings substantially enhance the discussion on sustainable urbanization by offering policymakers practical insights to alleviate housing crises and promote enduring urban sustainability. The implications are worldwide since the proposed approaches and frameworks function as scalable models for tackling urban development issues in increasingly urbanizing areas. }, issn = {2090-4479}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1939822/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_fredrikssonodd_2025_1, title = {Sustainable transformation processes in a business ecosystem orchestrated by a Swedish e-Commerce platform provider}, author = {Fredriksson, Odd and Johnson, Mikael}, year = {2025}, pages = {268--269}, url = {1998509}, language = {eng}, keywords = {service ecosystem design; service design; e-commerce; business ecosystem; sustainability; sustainable transformation}, abstract = {This interdisciplinary study develops a conceptual framework that integrates service ecosystem design theory with information systems theory, emphasizing multi-level perspectives for sustainable transformation. The research addresses the challenges faced by firms’ unwillingness to abandon traditional, profitable yet unsustainable business models. Employing a mixed-methods approach, we investigate a Swedish e-commerce platform’s efforts to instil a sustainability mindset among diverse stakeholders. The findings elucidate the conflicting goals and interests inherent in sustainability trade-offs and offer a structured framework to guide business leaders in creating more sustainable ecosystems. This research contributes to the ongoing discourse on sustainable business practices.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1998509/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_hbinettetobias_2025_5, title = {Sverige och jämlikhetsdatafrågan}, author = {Hübinette, Tobias}, year = {2025}, journal = {Humanisten}, volume = {26}, number = {4}, pages = {10--14}, url = {2025099}, language = {swe} } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_svenssoneva_2025_2, title = {Swedigarch, Swedish National Infrastructure for Digital Archaeology, möter urban historisk arkeologi}, author = {Svensson, Eva and Hulth, Helena}, year = {2025}, pages = {112--119}, url = {1963333}, language = {swe}, publisher = {University Press of Southern Denmark}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1963333/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_nabavipelesaraeiashkan_2025, title = {Systematic life cycle assessment of food waste management via composting technologies : An integrative review}, author = {Nabavi-Pelesaraei, Ashkan and Hamidinasab, Bahareh}, year = {2025}, journal = {Science of the Total Environment}, volume = {1003}, doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.180645}, url = {2013560}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, keywords = {anaerobic digestion; economic and social effects; environmental impact assessments; food waste; greenhouse effect; greenhouse gases; greenhouses; life cycle; life cycle assessment; agricultural practices; composting technologies; economic consequences; environmental consequences; global issues; greenhouse gas emissions; impact assessments; management is; sustainable agricultural; composting; sustainable development; life cycle analysis; sustainability; waste management; compost; electric potential; environmental impact; environmental impact assessment; greenhouse gas emission; human; nonhuman; pharmaceutics; review}, abstract = {Food waste management (FWM) is an urgent global issue with profound environmental and economic consequences. Composting, a key approach within FWM, offers an effective means of reducing the release of gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect, enhancing the vitality and quality of the soil, and supporting sustainable agricultural practices. This review comprehensively evaluates different composting technologies using a life cycle assessment (LCA) framework, with a focus on methods such as windrow, in-vessel, aerated static pile (ASP), and vermicomposting. These methods and innovations are evaluated based on their environmental impact, operational performance, and potential to be integrated with other waste management approaches, including anaerobic digestion. The review’s core findings highlight both the strengths and limitations of each composting method, underscoring the importance of selecting the right technology to meet specific operational requirements. Additionally, the review identifies major challenges in the composting process, such as inefficiencies, emission management, and inconsistencies in compost quality. Future research directions are outlined, focusing on improving process efficiency, advancing technology, and establishing more robust regulatory frameworks. By incorporating environmental, economic, and social considerations, this review enhances the broader understanding of composting’s significance in global FWM and lays the groundwork for future studies and policy initiatives aimed at advancing sustainability in waste management. }, issn = {0048-9697} } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_bthcarina_2025_2, title = {Sår och sårbehandling}, author = {Bååth, Carina and Källman, Ulrika}, year = {2025}, pages = {365--379}, url = {1997879}, language = {swe}, publisher = {Studentlitteratur AB} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_melecristina_2025_2, title = {Talking vs typing : how voice- vs text-based educational robots shape student engagement}, author = {Mele, Cristina and Russo-Spena, Tiziana and Ranieri, Angelo and Di Bernardo, Irene and Hollebeek, Linda D.}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of Service Management}, pages = {1--24}, doi = {10.1108/JOSM-02-2024-0082}, url = {1999947}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Emerald Group Publishing Limited}, keywords = {educational robots; voice-based robots; text-based robots; student engagement; educational experience}, abstract = {PurposeThis study examines the role of voice-based (vs. text-based) educational robots in shaping students' engagement. By focusing on the cognitive, emotional and behavioral dimensions of student engagement, it aims to provide insights into how different interaction styles influence the educational experience.Design/methodology/approachA mixed-methods approach was adopted, comprising two studies. Study 1 employed qualitative methods, including student diaries and group discussions, to identify the dimensions of students' engagement. Deploying a structured questionnaire, Study 2 conducted quantitative analysis, including paired t-tests and Cohen's d, to compare student engagement outcomes between the studied voice-based and text-based robots.FindingsThe results highlight how voice- and text-based educational robots shape student engagement differentially, identifying key hallmarks of students' cognitive, emotional and behavioral engagement. The comparative analysis reveals that the voice-based robot is particularly effective in enhancing emotional and cognitive engagement, improving concentration, motivation and emotional connection through multisensory and personalized interactions. In contrast, the text-based robot excels in supporting autonomous learning by facilitating content review. Therefore, these robots promote behavioral engagement through different mechanisms, revealing their role as complementary tools to create students' holistic educational experience.Originality/valueThis study provides novel insights into the role of voice-based (vs text-based) educational robots in shaping students' engagement. By combining qualitative and quantitative approaches, our analyses offer novel academic and practical implications for the adoption of educational robots in shaping student engagement.}, issn = {1757-5818}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1999947/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_speranzachinweifejika_2025, title = {Targeting agricultural land expansion across Africa : Pathways through effective nature protection, sustainable intensification, and strengthening land governance}, author = {Speranza, Chinwe Ifejika and Akinyemi, Felicia O.}, year = {2025}, pages = {199--213}, doi = {10.4324/9781032672779-17}, url = {1965090}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Routledge}, keywords = {environmental management systems; reforestation; agricultural expansion; agricultural land; economic development; environmental conservation; environmental sustainability; food security; landscape management; national economy; rural livelihood; sustainable landscape; crop protection}, abstract = {Agricultural expansion in Africa reflects a critical intersection of economic development, food security, and environmental sustainability. While agriculture remains vital to both national economies and rural livelihoods across the continent, its territorial expansion poses significant challenges for environmental conservation and sustainable landscape management. This chapter examines the spatial dynamics of agricultural expansion and its environmental implications through two primary lenses: first, by analysing the types of land use and land cover targeted by cropland expansion and, second, by assessing how the consequences of these transitions for nature and biodiversity conservation, greenhouse gas emissions, and food productivity can be addressed. Using satellite remote sensing data from the Global Land Analysis and Discovery data set, we conducted a transition analysis of land use and land cover changes across Africa from 2000 to 2020. Based on our findings, we propose three complementary pathways for reconciling agricultural productivity with environmental conservation. The first emphasises constraining agricultural expansion by strengthening institutional frameworks for protected areas. The second advocates for intensification of existing cropland, depending on social-ecological context, through sustainable intensification. The third pathway concludes this chapter by calling for strengthening land governance and policy integration to bridge the traditional divide between agricultural development and forest and natural ecosystem conservation initiatives.} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_dimitrievskinick_2025, title = {Taxation and inequalities : Constitutional underpinnings}, author = {Dimitrievski, Nick and Emblad, Patrik}, year = {2025}, pages = {869--892}, doi = {10.59403/3hn518n}, url = {2017151}, language = {eng}, publisher = {IBFD} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_garciajohan_2025_2, title = {TCP Congestion Control Performance over Starlink}, author = {Garcia, Johan and Sundberg, Simon and Brunstrom, Anna}, year = {2025}, pages = {70--77}, doi = {10.1145/3744200.3744760}, url = {1992495}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)}, keywords = {computer network performance evaluation; congestion control (communication); linux; stars; congestion control; control performance; illinois; network measurement; performance; performances evaluation; satellite network; starlink; tcp; tcp congestion control; transmission control protocol}, abstract = {We examine the performance of 14 different Linux TCP congestion control (CC) variants over Starlink connectivity. We then focus on the two most commonly used CCs, BBR and Cubic, and the best performing other CC, Illinois. Multiple measurement campaigns were conducted to evaluate throughput performance for single and multiple flows, examine how the performance of the CCs relate to the length of the TCP flow, and investigate how the CCs share resources over Starlink. The results show that BBR (both v1 and v3) outperform Cubic in the current Starlink environment. Cubic, which is the Linux default CC, performs considerably worse than BBR, particularly for single flows. Cubic with HyStart also has additional slowstart performance issues, which can be mitigated by disabling HyStart. The Illinois CC is a promising alternative to BBR and although being less performant for single flows, it has better fairness properties. Leveraging earlier similar measurements for a longitudinal study, we further show that changes made to the Starlink infrastructure during 2023/2024 are likely to have resulted in significantly reduced Cubic throughput. }, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1992495/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_solvanglorena_2025_1, title = {Teacher students’ expression of TPACK in simulation-based lesson planning : using GeoGebra in physics teaching}, author = {Solvang, Lorena and Haglund, Jesper}, year = {2025}, url = {1994763}, language = {eng}, keywords = {pre-service teacher education; qualitative research; simulation tools}, abstract = {Teacher students need a solid foundation in their subject matter, a clear understanding of teaching and learning, and the ability to integrate technology into their teaching. The TPACK framework assesses this comprehensive knowledge. This study explored how physics teacher students utilize educational technology for visualizing physical phenomena during lesson planning. The research involved ten first-semester physics teacher students and included two lectures, an online support session, and a one-hour workshop, with data collection focused on the workshop. The lectures introduced digital tools, emphasizing GeoGebra. Prior to the workshop, students evaluated GeoGebra simulations for teaching motion on an inclined plane. During the workshop, students were video filmed as they worked in pairs to discuss and modify simulations. The analysis was based on the TPACK framework, focusing on technology integration domains. The study found that most pairs collaborated effectively, demonstrating advanced TCK and a nuanced understanding of TPK. They evaluated the usability and motivational aspects of the simulations, highlighting their ability to leverage technology for engagement and understanding. The findings highlight the developmental process of integrating technology, pedagogy, and content, as outlined in the TPACK framework. By the end of the workshop, students exhibited some TPACK skills when using GeoGebra features to scaffold learning while maintaining scientific accuracy and pedagogical clarity. However, the results indicate room for further development of the participants’ TPACK. The TPACK framework, complemented by models for operationalizing physics teachers’ TPACK skills, provided a valuable structure to evaluate the students’ competencies in using GeoGebra for physics lessons.} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_huchthausennadine_2025_1, title = {Teachers’ attitudes toward giftedness and gifted education}, author = {Huchthausen, Nadine}, year = {2025}, url = {2003600}, language = {eng}, keywords = {giftedness; gifted education; teacher attitudes}, abstract = {Teachers’ attitudes toward giftedness and gifted education Teachers are essential to gifted education and their attitudes toward giftedness and to adjustments in teaching may impact how well they cater to the needs of gifted students. While teachers' attitudes toward the gifted have been studied for several decades internationally, research in the Swedish context is scarce. Allodi Westling and Rydelius (2008) conducted a pilot study on experienced teachers’ attitudes toward giftedness and Ivarsson (2023) has explored principals' attitudes toward the gifted and their education. The authors emphasize that further examination of Swedish teachers' attitudes toward giftedness is needed. This poster presentation focuses on the first study in my doctoral project in which I aim to answer the following research question; What are Swedish teachers’ attitudes toward the gifted and their education? A questionnaire will be used to gather data from Swedish teachers working in preschools and schools in 18 different municipalities in Sweden. Knowing more about teachers’ attitudes on the topic of gifted education is a good starting point for consideration of educational provision. This study also investigates teachers’ perceptions of their knowledge about teaching gifted students which may generate valuable implications for future teacher education.My ambition with the presentation is to give the audience an overview of what research on attitudes toward giftedness and gifted education shows so far and to present my research design and methods. ReferencesAllodi Westling, M., & Rydelius, P.-A. (2008). The needs of gifted children in context: A study of Swedish teachers’ knowledge and attitudes [konferenspresentation]. The European Council for High Ability (ECHA), Prague, Czech Republic. Ivarsson, L. (2023). Principals’ perceptions of gifted students and their education. Social Sciences and Humanities, 7(1). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssaho.2023.100400  } } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_wedinsa_2025, title = {Teachers’ beliefs about literacy teaching in Swedish for Immigrants during the COVID-19 pandemic : Stability and dynamics; [Läraruppfattningar om litteracitetsundervisning i svenska för invandrare under covid-pandemin: Stabilitet och dynamik]}, author = {Wedin, Åsa and Shaswar, Annika Norlund and Ljung Egeland, Birgitta}, year = {2025}, journal = {Acta Didactica Norden}, volume = {19}, number = {1}, doi = {10.5617/adno.10711}, url = {1954675}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Universitetet i Oslo}, keywords = {adult education; basic literacy teaching; digital media in teaching; second language development; swedish for immigrants; teachers’ perceptions}, abstract = {International migration creates a need for second language (L2) education in majority languages. The language programme Swedish for Immigrants (SFI) offers basic education in Swedish as an L2 to newly arrived adult migrants in Sweden. The aim of the study presented here is to explore the stability and dynamics of teachers’ beliefs about the education offered to students studying Literacy Education and Second Language Learning for Adults (LESLLA) during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study is part of an action research project that included teachers and students at four SFI schools. This sub-study builds on individual and focus group interviews with teachers from these schools, which are analysed though content analysis. The theoretical base for the study is the beliefs of teachers and the stability and dynamics thereof. For these teachers, the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic meant an abrupt switch from in-person instruction in the classroom to various combinations of digital education and in-person instruction in smaller groups. The beliefs of these teachers remained stable concerning their students’ needs, such as the importance of social interaction, varied exercises and frequent feedback. At the same time, they showed creativity in developing new forms of teaching. The situation was stressful for teachers and a higher level of stability could have allowed them to prioritise in other ways. In these politically and economically challenging times, LESLLA students are in even greater need of efficient and empowering education, not least access to digital tools and competence of high quality. We conclude that the possibilities for the schools of handling the crisis that the pandemic caused depended on the professional competence of individual teachers as well as their ability to act independently. }, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1954675/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_ohlssonanders_2025_1, title = {Teachers’ descriptions of education for sustainability at eco-certified and non-eco-certified preschools : A comparative study}, author = {Ohlsson, Anders and Borg, Farhana and Gericke, Niklas}, year = {2025}, journal = {Sustainable Futures}, volume = {10}, doi = {10.1016/j.sftr.2025.101113}, url = {1992041}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, keywords = {education for sustainable development; early childhood education; eco-certification; teaching practices; teaching strategies}, abstract = {This study presents a comparative content analysis of how teachers at eco-certified and teachers at non-eco-certified preschools in Sweden describe their education for sustainability (EfS). Sixteen teachers, eight from eco-certified preschools and eight from non-eco-certified preschools, were selected through a randomised sampling process. Semi-structured interviews were conducted, and the transcripts were analysed thematically, then comparatively. The thematic analysis generated four EfS practices: children’s opportunity for agency, actively present teachers, children’s experiences as a basis for learning, and communication between children and teachers and three teaching strategies: planned, semi-spontaneous, and spontaneous. These practices and strategies form the basis for a comparative quantitative and qualitative content analysis together with the three sustainability dimensions: economic, environmental, and social. In overall terms, the comparative quantitative content analysis shows only minor differences between the two teacher groups related to three aspects of their EfS. First, teachers at eco-certified preschools consider children’s experiences in planned and semi-spontaneous teaching more often than teachers at non-eco-certified preschools. Second, teachers at eco-certified preschools create more adapted learning environments and materials to enable semi-spontaneous teaching, which lead to a more structured EfS with pluralistic elements is apparent among teachers at eco-certified preschools. These differences could be due to the profile of the preschools or the fact that they more often have relevant continuing professional education for teachers. Complementary studies are needed to demonstrate whether these differences are generalisable and to investigate the underlying causes. }, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1992041/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_lfdahlannica_2025, title = {Teachers’ Facebook rebellion groups: Sites for professional collegial deliberation?}, author = {Löfdahl, Annica and Bergh, Andreas}, year = {2025}, journal = {Educational review (Birmingham)}, volume = {77}, number = {6}, pages = {1815--1830}, doi = {10.1080/00131911.2024.2362187}, url = {1859991}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Routledge}, keywords = {teachers; facebook rebellion groups; curriculum theory; deliberative communication; teachers’ collective professionalism}, abstract = {This study examines conversations in a Swedish teachers’ School Rebellion (SR) group on Facebook, a group that attracts members who wish to engage in activism for a different and better Swedish school system and improved conditions for teachers. The phenomenon of teachers’ Rebellion Facebook groups is relatively new. It has emerged in several countries over the past decade and clearly differs from traditional online teacher collaboration and professional development groups. Placing the Swedish SR initiative in the context of discussions on changing teacher professionalism over the last decade, the aim of this study is to examine what content is given presence in SR posts and how it is discussed by members and to determine the extent to which the communication between the participating teachers has the potential to strengthen collective professionalism. To this end, curriculum theory and the concept of deliberative communication are combined to address questions of content and various relations between actors and levels, such as power and responsibility issues. The analysis shows that many topics related to teaching and education appear in the conversations, deliberative approaches vary from what is termed pre-deliberative to deliberative and even counter-deliberative. Although all participants have a voice, the administrators’ role is shown to be of special interest. Based on these findings, the administrators’ responsibility to maintain professional collegial deliberation is discussed as a complex mission of deliberation over political, pedagogical, and practical issues.}, issn = {0013-1911}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1859991/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_sundqvistpia_2025, title = {Teachers' reported beliefs and practices about multilingualism : A questionnaire study among secondary-school L2 English teachers in Sweden}, author = {Sundqvist, Pia and Gyllstad, Henrik and Kallkvist, Marie and Sandlund, Erica}, year = {2025}, journal = {International Journal of Multilingualism}, volume = {22}, number = {3}, pages = {1845--1866}, doi = {10.1080/14790718.2025.2470466}, url = {1960613}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Routledge}, keywords = {classroom practices; language repertoires; l2 english; multilingualism; teacher beliefs; teacher practices}, abstract = {An increasingly globalised world has led to great language diversity in institutional settings. Sweden is no exception; 3 of 10 students in compulsory school have a migrant background. Increased diversity may result in challenges, e.g. knowing how to balance the use of the target language with other languages represented among the students to facilitate learning and interaction. As educational policy documents for Swedish schools offer little guidance, teachers of English as a foreign/second language (L2) are left to their own devices regarding what language(s) to draw on in instruction. With the aim of developing an empirical knowledge base about teacher beliefs and practices in multilingual L2 English classrooms in Sweden, a web-based questionnaire was distributed to a stratified random sample representative of secondary-school teachers (N = 139). The questionnaire was designed to target six salient constructs related to multilingual teaching/learning conditions. Quantitative data analyses revealed that although multilingualism is perceived as a resource, there was greater variation in teachers' perceptions of the role of students' L1s in learning and teaching, and whether to exclusively use English when teaching. Furthermore, the participants strongly support the Swedish policy of offering mother-tongue instruction at school, which has been in place over the past five decades.}, issn = {1479-0718}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1960613/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_jakobssonmartin_2025_4, title = {Teaching about economic systems in social science education : comparing conceptbuilding in classroom practices through semantic profiling}, author = {Jakobsson, Martin and Modig, Niclas}, year = {2025}, url = {2041074}, language = {eng} } @phdthesis{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_rnnerannaclara_2025_1, title = {Teaching and Learning about Infectious Diseases in the Aftermath of COVID-19}, author = {Rönner, Anna-Clara}, year = {2025}, doi = {10.59217/uupv1149}, url = {2006578}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Karlstads universitet}, keywords = {biology textbooks; contagion literacy; covid-19; health literacy; primary education; secondary education}, abstract = {The COVID-19 pandemic profoundly affected children’s everyday experiences in schools worldwide. As future outbreaks are inevitable, it is essential to understand how teaching and learning about infectious diseases was shaped by the COVID-19 pandemic, in order to develop biology education to meet the needs for future epidemic-prone diseases. This thesis investigates how knowledge about infectious diseases is transformed from sources external to the school system into knowledge presented and understood in Swedish middle school classrooms. The overarching research question is: How is the portrayal of knowledge about infectious diseases reflected in biology textbooks, teachers’ practices, and pupils’ understanding in the aftermath of COVID-19? The thesis comprises four empirical studies, each examining a distinct stage in this transformation of knowledge—from academic and societal domains to what is actually taught and learned. The findings are interpreted through contagion literacy, a framework outlining the competencies expected of health-literate citizens and related to the concept of powerful knowledge. A comparative textbook analysis (Paper I) of editions published before and after the pandemic reveals that representations of infectious diseases remained largely unchanged, with an emphasis on functional health literacy describing content knowledge rather than how to act upon this knowledge. In practice, teaching during the pandemic was shaped by pupil-initiated, question-driven discussions about current events, rather than by an expansion of the planned biology curriculum (Paper II). Studies of pupils’ understanding (Papers III and IV) show that while COVID-19 influenced their thinking, their conceptual grasp of infectious diseases and microorganisms remained limited and often based on informal sources such as the media and the internet, rather than formal biology education. The thesis argues for the deliberate integration of contagion literacy into science education with the addition of the host and its immune response as new aspects. Such knowledge constitutes potential powerful knowledge, essential for preparing pupils to navigate future public health challenges and pandemics as critically engaged citizens.;The COVID-19 pandemic profoundly affected children’s everyday experiences, highlighting the importance of infectious diseases in science education. As future outbreaks are inevitable, it is essential to understand how teaching and learning about diseases was shaped by the pandemic, in order to develop biology education to meet the needs for future epidemic-prone diseases. This thesis explores how knowledge about infectious diseases is transformed from external sources into content taught and understood in Swedish middle school. The central research question is: How is the portrayal of knowledge about infectious diseases reflected in textbooks, teachers’ practices, and pupils’ understanding in the aftermath of COVID-19? The thesis includes 4 empirical studies examining different stages of this transformation. A comparative textbook analysis (Paper I) shows that representations of infectious diseases remained largely unchanged post-pandemic. Teaching (Paper II) was shaped by pupil-driven discussions rather than curriculum expansion. Studies of pupils’ understanding (Papers III–IV) reveal limited conceptual grasp, with informal sources outweighing formal instruction. Interpreted through the lens of contagion literacy and powerful knowledge, the thesis argues for integrating the contagion literacy framework including immune response into science education.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2006578/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_vanbommeljorryt_2025_3, title = {Teaching and Learning of Time in Early Mathematics Education : A Systematic Literature Review}, author = {van Bommel, Jorryt and Walla, Maria}, year = {2025}, journal = {Education Sciences}, volume = {15}, number = {8}, doi = {10.3390/educsci15081003}, url = {1991145}, language = {eng}, publisher = {MDPI}, keywords = {early years; time; framework; clock; telling time; duration; sequencing; remoteness; artefacts; core aspects}, abstract = {This systematic literature review investigates how the concept of time is taught and learned in early mathematics education. While young children are commonly expected to learn how to tell time, this review explores what additional aspects should be emphasised to foster a deeper and more sustainable understanding of time. Using the EBSCO database, 36 relevant articles published up to December 2024 were identified. To cover different aspects related to the teaching and learning of time, peer-reviewed scientific articles as well as practice-based reports were included in the search. A majority of the articles focused on clock reading as an aspect of time. The aspects duration, sequencing, and measurement of time also frequently appeared whereas expressions of time, or cross-disciplinary aspects were seldom mentioned. Drawing on the findings, this review proposes a comprehensive framework outlining key aspects that should be included in early mathematics education to support the teaching and learning of time.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1991145/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_fredholmkent_2025_2, title = {Teaching and Learning Resources for Ladino : Current Use and Needs for Further Development}, author = {Fredholm, Kent}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal on Ethnopolitics and Minority Issues in Europe}, volume = {24}, number = {3}, pages = {45--65}, doi = {10.53779/kefr0808}, url = {1997618}, language = {eng}, publisher = {European Centre for Minority Studies}, keywords = {ladino; judaeo-spanish; teaching and learning resources; minority languages; language revitalisation}, abstract = {The present article explores the use of teaching and learning resources (TLRs) among 31 learners of Ladino, a Romance minority language traditionally spoken by descendants of Sephardic Jews who were expelled from the Iberian Peninsula at the end of the 15th century. The main purpose of the study is to provide a picture of current use of TLRs among learners. The study further discusses perceived needs for additional and/or updated TLRs, as expressed by learners and teachers of Ladino. The results show a mixed use of resources, encompassing traditional textbooks, grammars, and dictionaries, as well as an extensive use of resources not primarily produced as TLRs, such as articles, videos, chat groups, etc. Learners combine available resources and shape their own learning experience. A majority of the learners, as well as many teachers, point at enhanced opportunities for communication as a major need.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1997618/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_frdingreyesjenne_2025, title = {Teaching and learning the uses of history in contemporary controversies. Didactic opportunities and challenges in the classroom.}, author = {Fröding Reyes, Jenne}, year = {2025}, url = {1958744}, language = {eng}, keywords = {uses of history; historical consciousness; historical culture; didactical contract}, abstract = {Namn på abstract: Teaching the uses of history in contemporary controversies. Didactic opportunities and challenges in the classroom.Since 2011, it has been mandatory in Sweden for history teachers to teach and assess their students on the uses of history.However, there is little research on how teachers work or can work with the uses of history in the classroom. In addition, there is an ongoing conversation among scholars about the importance of making history teaching meaningful and relevant to students' orientation in contemporary society. The paper addresses some findings, from my doctoral dissertation, in particular on teaching the uses of history. With focus on Columbus statues and Black Lives Matter, 2020.The research design involves an instrumental case study and some aspects of an intervention study. Data were collected through interviews with teachers and groups of students, classroom observations, group discussions during lessons, teaching materials, and student materials. Data analysis was aided by the theories of historiebruk, historical culture, the narrative competence, and didactic contract. [1] The results suggest the need for teacher-guided instruction towards the teacher when students work with historical sources that pose an unexpected and new perspective that does not match students' prior knowledge. The paper also discusses a possible relationship between the didactic contract and narrative competence.Brousseau, G. (2007). Iniciación al estudio de la teoría de las situaciones didácticas/Introduction to study the theory of didactic situations: Didactico/Didactic to Algebra Study (Vol. 7). Libros del Zorzal.Rüsen, J. (2005). Narrative CompetenceThe Ontogeny of Historical and Moral Consciousness. In History (1 ed., pp. 21-40). Berghahn Books. https://doi.org/10.2307/j.ctt1x76fc2.7[1] Brousseau, G. (2007). Iniciación al estudio de la teoría de las situaciones didácticas/Introduction to study the theory of didactic situations: Didactico/Didactic to Algebra Study (Vol. 7). Libros del Zorzal. , Rüsen, J. (2005). Narrative CompetenceThe Ontogeny of Historical and Moral Consciousness. In History (1 ed., pp. 21-40). Berghahn Books. https://doi.org/10.2307/j.ctt1x76fc2.7} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_erikssonanders_2025_1, title = {Teaching for photosynthesis literacy : an education design research study}, author = {Eriksson, Anders and Olsson, Daniel and Gericke, Niklas}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of Biological Education}, doi = {10.1080/00219266.2025.2467764}, url = {1951633}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Routledge}, keywords = {educational design research; photosynthesis education; secondary school; sustainability education; teaching design}, abstract = {In this study we transform a recently created photosynthesis literacy framework to enacted curriculum in an educational design research (EDR) study, with the ultimate aim of fostering photosynthesis literate citizens by providing a more relevant photosynthesis education, based on its importance for sustainability and relevance to other pressing societal issues. The study was conducted over a year in Sweden in seventh-grade secondary school classes and in collaboration with two biology teachers. The EDR was divided into three stages: (i) piloting, (ii) developing a new teaching design, and (iii) three rounds of evaluation and development to finesse a teaching design that builds on the aforementioned photosynthesis literacy framework and consists of four themes, which are detailed in 25 learning objectives. In the three developing and evaluation rounds the teaching design was enacted by the two teachers in their biology classes. In between the rounds, the teaching design was analysed, revised, and re-revised. The final teaching design settled on and presented herein consists of ten lessons. This teaching design can be used to reinvent photosynthesis education in a way that makes it more relevant for students. It also addresses many of the known misconceptions related to teaching and learning about photosynthesis.}, issn = {0021-9266}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1951633/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_forslerannika_2025, title = {Teaching for sustainable development in vocational education}, author = {Forsler, Annika and Nilsson, Pernilla and Walan, Susanne}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of Biological Education}, volume = {59}, number = {2}, pages = {268--281}, doi = {10.1080/00219266.2024.2320110}, url = {1848627}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Routledge}, keywords = {learning context; environmental education; pedagogical content knowledge; sustainable development; vocational education}, abstract = {The pursuit of sustainable development is a necessity for life on Earth and the future of humanity. Education is important in this endeavour; therefore, creating knowledge about teachers' teaching for sustainable development is essential. This study aimed to investigate how Swedish upper secondary science teachers adjust their teaching of the environmental dimension in sustainable development to the different vocational education programmes their students attend. Data were collected through individual semi-structured interviews with 15 in-service science teachers and analysed by thematic coding. The result showed that most teachers (but not all) adjusted their teaching to the students' vocational educational programme; however, they did it to different extents and in different ways. The result presents teachers' descriptions of and arguments for adjusting their teaching linked to the pedagogical content knowledge (PCK) framework. The PCK framework is used as a theoretical lens in this study. Further research is needed to investigate how science teachers' adjustments to students' vocational education affect the students' knowledge of the environmental dimension in sustainable development and how that affects actions in their future professional life.}, issn = {0021-9266}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1848627/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_macgloneuna_2025, title = {Teaching free improvisation European higher music education teachers’ conceptual tools : European higher music education teachers’ conceptual tools}, author = {MacGlone, Una and Johansen, Guro Gravem}, year = {2025}, journal = {International Journal of Music Education}, volume = {43}, number = {3}, pages = {461--474}, doi = {10.1177/02557614231212579}, url = {1825669}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Sage Publications}, keywords = {canon; conceptual tools; cultural-historical activity; experimental music; free improvisation; higher music education}, abstract = {In higher music education (HME) contexts, free improvisation is currently a rapidly evolving field across musical genres. Previous research indicates that teaching and learning improvisation can be challenging, depending on students’ experience and how improvised music-making is facilitated, but few studies address free improvisation in HME. Our study has explored this field by utilising qualitative interviews with teachers of free improvisation in European HME institutions. Results provided insight into teachers’ motivation and the educational aims which informed their approaches to teaching improvisation. Some teachers referred to a canon of free improvised or experimental music and well-known improvisers, interpreted as a need amongst the teachers to position and legitimise a potentially marginalised subject within institutions. Teachers in our study used different types of frameworks to develop students’ ability to interact and listen. Focusing on musical parameters, limitations of choices or language metaphors were often used as tools for acquiring such aims. Results further indicate that free improvisation should be a safe space, enhance democratic values and disrupt hierarchies of knowledge. In sum, our study contributes to mapping and understanding contradictions and complexities of this developing area of pedagogy.}, issn = {0255-7614}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1825669/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_rnnerannaclara_2025_2, title = {Teaching infectious diseases at middle schools during and in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic}, author = {Rönner, Anna-Clara and Jakobsson, Anna and Gericke, Niklas}, year = {2025}, url = {1955367}, language = {eng}, abstract = {The COVID-19 pandemic had an impact on pupil’s daily lives worldwide, emphasising the pivotal importance of infectious diseases. This study aims to delineate the teaching of diseases in middle schools, investigating how content and instruction was influenced by the pandemic. Semi-structured individual interviews were conducted with teachers. The analytical method involved thematic analysis. The first analysis concerned teaching content and was based on the framework of contagion literacy. The second analysis investigated the teaching approaches and used an inductive analysis. Our findings suggest that the pandemic had an impact on the enacted biology teaching in relation to diseases. Teaching largely revolved around student-initiated, question-driven discussions about current events related to societal health initiatives within schools, rather than expanding the planned biology curriculum. The main finding is that teachers focused on hygiene and to influence students’ behaviours interactively, and that the pandemic was not fully exploited by the participating teachers to develop more curriculum-based teaching including functional and critical health literacy perspectives. The study recommends that biology teachers collaborate with school health teams and engage in interdisciplinary work. It also suggests amending primary science teacher education to meet the need to teach the young people in the event of future pandemics.} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_rnnerannaclara_2025_3, title = {Teaching infectious diseases during and in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic – middle school teachers’ choice of content and instructional approaches}, author = {Rönner, Anna-Clara and Jakobsson, Anna and Gericke, Niklas}, year = {2025}, journal = {International Journal of Science Education}, pages = {1--20}, doi = {10.1080/09500693.2024.2425872}, url = {1913593}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Routledge}, keywords = {contagion literacy; covid-19; health literacy; primary education; teaching practices}, abstract = {The COVID-19 pandemic impacted immensely in schools worldwide, emphasising the pivotal importance of infectious diseases. This study aims to delineate the teaching of diseases in middle schools, investigating how content and instruction was influenced in the aftermath of the pandemic. Semi-structured individual interviews were conducted with teachers. The analytical method involved thematic analysis. The first analysis concerned teaching content was based on the framework of contagion literacy. The second analysis investigated the teaching approaches through an inductive analysis. The findings suggest that the pandemic had an impact on the biology teaching in relation to infectious diseases. During the pandemic, teaching largely revolved around student-initiated, question-driven discussions about current events related to societal health initiatives within schools, rather than expanding the planned biology curriculum. The main finding is that teachers focused on hygiene and to influence students’ behaviours interactively. The pandemic was not fully exploited by the participating teachers to develop more curriculum-based teaching including functional and critical health literacy perspectives. The study recommends that biology teachers collaborate with school health teams and engage in interdisciplinary work. We also suggest to amend primary science teacher education to meet the need to teach the young people in the event of future pandemics.}, issn = {0950-0693}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1913593/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_salwenhakan_2025, title = {Teaching research integrity : a manual of good practices: an outline}, author = {Salwen, Hakan and Holm, Cyril and Achermann, Gerald and Asaduzzaman, Muhammad and Blom, Fenneke and Dwojak-Matras, Agnieszka and Groenink, Lucianne and Gruber, Bernadette and van den Hoven, Mariette and Ristic, Dragana Ignjatovic and Iphofen, Ron and Priess-Buchheit, Julia}, year = {2025}, journal = {International Journal for Educational Integrity}, volume = {21}, number = {1}, doi = {10.1007/s40979-025-00186-7}, url = {1960637}, language = {eng}, publisher = {BioMed Central (BMC)}, keywords = {curriculum; phd-students; practical manual; research integrity training}, abstract = {This article addresses the critical need for effective teaching strategies in research integrity (RI), acknowledging widespread uncertainty among educators on the best approach. Building on existing literature, the authors advocate for an ethics-inclusive perspective in RI courses, emphasizing the importance of understanding the ethical dimensions of research practice beyond mere regulatory compliance. In the main article, this dimension of RI training is discussed in detail with regard to ethics. In an abstract we provide a ready-to-use manual of how to implement this in research integrity training. The structure of the article includes a discussion of the ethical foundation of RI. The Appendix introduces a practical, tested course package designed to assist educators, particularly those without specialized ethics training, in developing meaningful RI courses. This includes a detailed overview of the course content, and practical guidance for implementation, aiming to equip educators with the tools necessary to navigate the complexities of teaching research integrity. The focus is on PhD students (but nothing is suggesting that the contents of the article and the Appendix, cannot be used for teaching research integrity on other levels), with the hope that the NERQ community's shared experiences will contribute significantly to advancing RI education.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1960637/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_hgstrmper_2025, title = {Teaching Socioscientific Issues : A Systematic Review}, author = {Högström, Per and Gericke, Niklas and Wallin, Johan and Bergman, Eva}, year = {2025}, journal = {Science & Education}, volume = {34}, number = {5}, pages = {3079--3122}, doi = {10.1007/s11191-024-00542-y}, url = {1884808}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Springer}, keywords = {pedagogical approaches; socioscientific issues; systematic review; teaching practices}, abstract = {To provide a comprehensive picture of socioscientific issues (SSI) pedagogy in primary and secondary school contexts, we present a systematic review of research on how SSI in science education practice is characterized in studies of teaching and learning from 1997 to 2021. The review addresses the identified need for guidance on SSI teaching as experienced by practicing teachers. The aim of the study is to define and describe how SSI as a pedagogical approach is characterized in studies of teaching and learning in science education research. From a sample of 5183 peer-reviewed articles, 157 were selected for the data extraction and systematic review process. The result is structured around teaching objectives, teaching topics, and teaching methods. Our findings show that much of the research revolves around the development of students’ higher-order thinking skills and science content knowledge. The topics identified fall mainly within two themes: the environment and sustainable development, and health and technology. Group discussions stand out as the primary teaching method. The findings are discussed in the light of previous reviews, and recommendations for future research are suggested.}, issn = {0926-7220}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1884808/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @techreport{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_loebsleighann_2025_2, title = {Teamledarens roll och expertis vid bedömningar och motivationsarbete i ärenden gällande våld mot barn : En kvalitativ intervjustudie}, author = {Loebs, Leigh Ann}, year = {2025}, url = {1932107}, language = {swe}, publisher = {Karlstads universitet}, keywords = {socialtjänsten; teamledare; bedömningar; våld mot barn}, abstract = {Tidigare forskning visar att socialtjänsten inte alltid når alla barn i behov av stöd och att risk för diskriminering förekommer i våldsärenden. Vårdnadshavares samtycke är avgörande för frivilliga insatser, och tillitsfulla relationer mellan socialtjänst, vårdnadshavare och barn ökar chansen att familjer accepterar hjälp. Dessutom är riskbedömningar centrala för beslut om stöd. Teamledare har en viktig, men underforskat, roll i att stötta socialsekreterare i bedömningar och motivationsarbete. Denna studien visar att teamledare säkerställer kvalitet i våldsutredningar och stödjer socialsekreterare i att skapa allianser med familjer, vilket är väsentligt för att ge barn det skydd de behöver.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1932107/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @phdthesis{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_fotohlazaruselad_2025_2, title = {Technologies in External Audits : Current Impacts and Future Implications}, author = {Fotoh, Lazarus Elad}, year = {2025}, doi = {10.59217/xfji6391}, url = {1938612}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Karlstads universitet}, keywords = {technologies; emerging technologies; less advanced technologies; audit evidence; audit process; audit efficiency and effectiveness; audit quality; auditing}, abstract = {Given the unclear impact of technologies on auditing and calls for further research, this thesis examines and enhances understanding of their impact on external auditing and factors slowing their adoption. It addresses three research questions on the potential of emerging technologies (Studies I and II), less advanced technologies (Studies III and IV), and barriers to adopting emerging technologies in audits (Study V). The thesis employs a systematic literature review, a conceptual approach using design science, and surveys analysed with quantitative and mixed-method techniques. Findings reveal that emerging technologies enhance audit efficiency and effectiveness while narrowing the expectation gap. They will shape future audits by influencing perceptions, auditor-client relationships, regulatory frameworks, audit structures, procedures, professional profiles, innovation, and audit quality. Less advanced technologies partly improve audit efficiency and effectiveness while facilitating dynamic capabilities during turbulent times by aiding audit evidence collection and client communication. However, their effectiveness is limited by challenges in complex audit tasks, reliability, and internal controls. Despite their potential, emerging technologies face slow adoption, mainly due to a lack of regulatory standards. This thesis identifies key internal drivers (e.g., social influence from colleagues and management, auditors’ competence, and organisational support), external drivers (e.g., proactive audit standards, guidance, and social influence from societal norms and industry experts), and other factors (e.g., switching costs, satisfaction with the status quo, and perceived value) that influence emerging technology adoption. Overall, this thesis contributes to understanding how technologies enhance audit evidence collection and processes while identifying adoption barriers crucial for the audit industry in navigating the evolving audit environment.;Technology is transforming audits, but its impact remains unclear. This thesis examines and enhances understanding of technologies in external auditing and the factors slowing their adoption. It adopts multiple research methods, operationalised across five studies. Findings show that emerging technologies enhance audit efficiency and effectiveness while reducing the expectation gap. They will also shape future audits by influencing perceptions, auditor-client relationships, regulatory frameworks, audit structures, procedures, professional profiles, innovation, and audit quality. Less advanced technologies provide benefits such as cost and time savings, flexibility, and multitasking, partially improving audit efficiency and effectiveness. They also facilitate the realisation of dynamic capabilities during turbulent times by supporting audit evidence collection and client communication. However, they struggle with complex audit procedures, reliability, and internal controls. Despite their potential, emerging technologies face slow adoption, primarily due to the deficiency of standards. This thesis identifies key drivers of adoption, categorised as internal, external, and other factors, crucial for the audit industry to navigate the evolving audit landscape.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1938612/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_artusifederico_2025, title = {Technology-Aided Customer Experience Innovation : Implementation Modes in Retail}, author = {Artusi, Federico and Magistretti, Stefano and Bellini, Emilio and Dell’Era, Claudio}, year = {2025}, journal = {Creativity and Innovation Management}, volume = {34}, number = {2}, pages = {414--426}, doi = {10.1111/caim.12646}, url = {1920274}, language = {eng}, publisher = {John Wiley & Sons}, keywords = {beacon; customer experience; digital innovation; emerging technology; fsqca}, abstract = {Retailers are increasingly leveraging emerging digital technologies to enhance and deliver memorable and timely customer experiences. However, more research is needed to understand how these technologies are being implemented. Therefore, we conducted an fsQCA analysis of 32 retail cases of early adopters of beacon technology. Our findings reveal three main modes of implementation of emerging digital technologies in the retail customer experience: automation, augmentation, and customization. These modes can be interpreted as enablers that enhance the value of utilitarian and/or hedonic experiences, rather than as drivers of innovation per se. Our study adds a new perspective to the debate about the role of digital technologies in driving innovation. Moreover, the three modes identified provide managers with practical guidelines for the implementation of emerging digital technologies in retail environments. }, issn = {0963-1690}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1920274/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @misc{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_sundqvistpernilla_2025, title = {Teknik i förskolan på vetenskaplig grund : Robotar möter enkla maskiner}, author = {Sundqvist, Pernilla and Hallström, Jonas and Haglund, Jesper and Boström, Johan}, year = {2025}, url = {1948214}, language = {swe}, publisher = {Liber}, abstract = {Många förskollärare upplever det som en utmaning att undervisa i teknik. Vad ska det handla om och hur ska man göra? Den här boken synliggör och diskuterar vad teknik som kunskapsområde i förskolan kan vara och hur undervisning i teknik kan gå till. Bokens undertitel, Robotar möter enkla maskiner, förmedlar budskapet att teknik i förskolan handlar om att introducera den digitala tekniken såväl som traditionella tekniska områden, som bygg och konstruktion och analoga tekniska lösningar. Fokus ligger på att ge didaktiska verktyg för att undervisa i och om teknik, och att visa hur förskolan kan arbeta för att utveckla teknikundervisningen.Boken är en antologi där varje kapitel utgörs av tankar, resultat och implikationer från studier som författarna har genomfört. På så vis tillgängliggör boken forskning för praktiker och visar på hur den blir relevant och användbar för undervisningen.Boken vänder sig främst till blivande och verksamma förskollärare, men även annan pedagogisk personal, som vill utveckla sina kunskaper om hur teknikundervisning med de yngre barnen kan gå till.} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_ngebykarin_2025, title = {Testing the Birth APP based on Birth Without Fear method: a randomized controlled trial for nulliparous women}, author = {Ängeby, Karin and Nordin, Anna and Varsi, Cecilie and Börösund, Elin and Johansson, Margareta}, year = {2025}, url = {1963951}, language = {eng} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_ngebykarin_2025_1, title = {Testing the Early Labour App: a randomized controlled trial}, author = {Ängeby, Karin and Nordin, Anna and Varsi, Cecilie and Börösund, Elin and Johansson, Margareta}, year = {2025}, url = {1963946}, language = {eng} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_ngebykarin_2025_2, title = {Testing the ELSA Birth App During Pregnancy and Labor for Primiparous Women: Randomized Controlled Trial}, author = {Ängeby, Karin and Johansson, Margareta and Børøsund, Elin and Varsi, Cecilie and Iwaya, Leonardo H and Nordin, Anna}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of Medical Internet Research}, volume = {27}, doi = {10.2196/72807}, url = {2008672}, language = {eng}, publisher = {JMIR Publications}, keywords = {fear of childbirth; mobile app; early labor; emotional distress; midwifery support; antenatal education; mhealth; childbirth experience; randomized controlled trial; mobile health}, abstract = {Background: Early labor is often managed at home without professional support. The Birth App (Birth by Heart) is an app designed to support women during early labor. A pilot study revealed that women found the app’s exercises simple, understandable, and practical. The app was perceived as useful and appreciated by women, although areas for improvement were identified, primarily related to technical issues. After the development and test period, the updated app was tested in a randomized controlled trial.Objective: This study aims to investigate whether women using the Birth App during pregnancy and childbirth experience less distress during early labor compared to those receiving standard antenatal care.Methods: We used online recruiting in a nonblinded 3-part blended care model with 1:1:1 randomization: group 1 (Birth App intervention); group 2 (Birth App Plus, combining the app with in-person additional midwifery contacts); and group 3 (control group receiving standard antenatal care). Pregnant nulliparous women were invited via social media. Eligibility criteria were nulliparity, planning a vaginal birth, from gestational week 25+0 to 35+6 weeks, proficiency in understanding Swedish, and having access to a smartphone or tablet. Data were analyzed with descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, and ANOVA.Results: A total of 391 women completed the baseline questionnaire and were included in the study (group 1, n=118; group 2, n=114; group 3, n=118). Of these, 335 women responded to the questionnaire 1 month postpartum, yielding a response rate of 85.6%. Most participants experienced a spontaneous onset of labor (group 1: 67/103, 65%; group 2: 81/114, 71%; and group 3: control group, 86/118, 73%), with no statistically significant differences between groups. During early labor, women in group 1 remained at home for a mean of 16.76 (SD 20.45) hours, group 2 for a mean of 14.47 (SD 16.82) hours, and the control group for a mean of 12.90 (SD 15.99) hours (P=.32). For the primary and secondary outcomes, only women with spontaneous onset of labor (n=234) were included in the analysis. The primary outcome, emotional distress, showed similar mean values across all groups. No statistically significant differences were identified in the secondary outcomes: childbirth experience, pain relief, and support from the partner. However, for the secondary outcome fear of future birth, a pairwise testing from baseline to follow-up revealed a statistically significant mean difference for the intervention groups (group 1: mean 13.53, 95% CI 5.12‐21.92, P=.002; group 2: mean 14.59, 95% CI 7.75‐21.42, P<.001) with a medium effect size (Cohen d=.40 vs d=.47). For group 3, the mean was 6.78 (95% CI −.95 to 14.53; P=.08).Conclusions: The Birth App, in conjunction with additional midwifery support, can be a valuable tool for pregnant women and their partners during pregnancy and childbirth. The observed reduction in fear of forthcoming childbirth associated with the Birth App warrants further investigation.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2008672/FULLTEXT01.pdf;https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2008672/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_mancaclaudia_2025, title = {"That was easier when we were sitting together" : Managerial work as ordering with place}, author = {Manca, Claudia and Crevani, Lucia and Sergi, Viviane and Lid Falkman, Lena}, year = {2025}, journal = {Management Learning}, doi = {10.1177/13505076251347591}, url = {1989690}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Sage Publications}, keywords = {flexible office; hybrid work; managerial work; middle managers; place; sociomateriality; throwntogetherness; trajectories}, abstract = {This article explores how the changes brought about by flexible offices affect managerial work, focusing on middle managers. Our study of three organizations that have adopted flexible offices reveals that middle managers face increased responsibilities and additional activities after such adoption, highlighting an intensification of their work. Combining the practice perspective with the theoretical lens of place and its concepts of trajectory and throwntogetherness, we put forward a definition of managerial work as situated ordering that is an ongoing sociomaterial accomplishment. We identify four new managerial practices required in flexible offices to achieve situated ordering, namely materializing new homes, sustaining closeness, reproducing alignment and keeping performance under control. Taken together, these practices reveal how managerial work changes when its place is altered, elucidating why such alterations create more work for managers. In doing so, our study addresses why and how place matters for managerial work.}, issn = {1350-5076}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1989690/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_harperjonalexander_2025, title = {The adaptive value of recombination in resolving intralocus sexual conflict by gene duplication}, author = {Harper, Jon Alexander and Morrow, Edward H.}, year = {2025}, journal = {Proceedings of the Royal Society of London. Biological Sciences}, volume = {292}, number = {2039}, doi = {10.1098/rspb.2024.2629}, url = {1940141}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Royal Society}, keywords = {animals; drosophila melanogaster; female; gene duplication; humans; male; recombination; genetic; selection; fitness; gamete; gene expression; sexual conflict; sexual dimorphism; survival; animal; genetic recombination; genetic selection; human}, abstract = {Recombination plays a key role in increasing the efficacy of selection. We investigate whether recombination can also play a role in resolving adaptive conflicts at loci coding for traits shared between the sexes. Errors during recombination events resulting in gene duplications may provide a long-term evolutionary advantage if those loci also experience sexually antagonistic (SA) selection since, after duplication, sex-specific expression profiles will be free to evolve, thereby reducing the load on population fitness and resolving the conflict. The potential advantage of gene duplication may be tempered by the short-term deleterious effects on gamete and zygote survival, which may be tolerable in a species with high reproductive output but not with low reproductive output. We used datasets of candidate SA loci from Drosophila melanogaster and humans to test these ideas. As in humans, sexually antagonistic alleles in flies with net positive effects across the two sexes occurred at higher frequencies than alleles with net negative effects. In flies, higher recombination rates were associated with more intense levels of sexual conflict and genes with paralogues occur in regions with higher recombination rates, indicating gene duplication events are associated with a history of SA selection. Genes experiencing higher levels of conflict also showed both a higher proportion with paralogues and higher numbers of paralogues. Together, our findings reveal multiple lines of evidence for a possible route towards the resolution of an adaptive conflict via gene duplication that is facilitated by higher recombination rates. }, issn = {0962-8452}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1940141/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_kitkowskaagnieszka_2025, title = {The AI-empowered dark patterns}, author = {Kitkowska, Agnieszka}, year = {2025}, pages = {257--270}, url = {1955917}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Edward Elgar Publishing} } @book{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_hughesaaronw_2025_1, title = {The Beautiful Game on a Muslim Pitch : How football and religion are shaping identity and society}, author = {Hughes, Aaron W. and Stenberg, Leif}, year = {2025}, url = {1983667}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Edinburgh University Press}, keywords = {game design; sports}, abstract = {Examines how football and religion act together to shape both identity and society in Muslim contexts • Highlights how the relationship between religion and football is acted and staged today in the Middle East and North Africa, and in Muslim contexts around the world • Posits football as an analytical window for examining broader geopolitical and social forces, such as national politics, religion, construction of identities, and social cohesion • One of the few academic studies on football and religion in a Muslim context • Brings together research by leading scholars in Islamic Studies, Middle Eastern Studies, Religious Studies, History, Anthropology and Education This book showcases how football and religion are increasingly coming together in Muslim contexts to interact with and influence both identity and society. The first part of the volume is devoted to issues of identity, showing how football aids in its construction, maintenance and subversion. The second part reveals the deep-rooted connections between football and political and religious establishments by demonstrating how these establishments frequently use the game to disseminate or propagate their larger messages. Taken together, the book reveals how football has increasingly become a site for confrontations and negotiations over different understandings of religion - as a racial category, as gendered power, and as it is invested in issues of state politics.} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_melecristina_2025_3, title = {The caring turn in service research}, author = {Mele, Cristina}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of Services Marketing}, pages = {1--14}, doi = {10.1108/JSM-09-2025-0634}, url = {2017940}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Emerald Group Publishing Limited}, keywords = {care; caring in practice; engagement; experience; value creation; flourishing; well-being; well-becoming}, abstract = {Purpose - This study aims to advance a conceptualization of care as a means to rethink service research by reinterpreting three foundational constructs-engagement, experience and value creation-and applying care as an onto-epistemological-practice lens. Design/methodology/approach - To establish contributions through envisioning and identifying, the current study brings to light care as a neglected dimension and highlights its theoretical relevance, thereby opening new avenues for inquiry. Its contributions reflect an innovative structuring approach that is particularly well suited for addressing underexplored research areas, in support of a reframing of how care is understood and theorized in service scholarship. Findings - The care lens in service encompasses three dimensions: being (ontology), knowing (epistemology) and doing (practice). It highlights caring in practice as situated, embodied and affective. Three propositions within the proposed framework reinterpret the core service constructs of engagement, experience and value creation. In this view, caring sustains well-being while nurturing well-becoming, as both a telos and ongoing journey, thereby enabling the flourishing of human and more-than-human life. Originality/value - As a distinctive contribution to service research, the current study proposes the caring turn not as a mere enrichment of existing frameworks but rather as a pathway toward their renewal. By positioning care as a core analytical and practical concern, it expands the boundaries of the field, introducing new vocabularies, sensibilities and methodological orientations that reframe not only what services do but also how they matter.} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_sirnijanne_2025, title = {The Case for a Sámi "Trail of Tears" : Dangerous Dreams in the Era of Green Colonialism}, author = {Sirniö, Janne and Andersson, Åsa and Ek, Richard and Reid, Stuart}, year = {2025}, journal = {Critical Arts. A Journal for Cultural Studies}, pages = {1--22}, doi = {10.1080/02560046.2025.2560864}, url = {2003286}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Routledge}, keywords = {s & aacute; pmi; forced migration; agamben; imaginary trope; green sacrifice zones; indigenous methodologies}, abstract = {This paper presents a visual metaphor or figure as a tool for Indigenous mobilisation: an imaginary S & aacute;mi "Trail of Tears." This imaginary trail recalls the largely untold history of the forced evictions of S & aacute;mi families in Sweden during the first half of the twentieth century. We engage Agamben's political philosophy to examine and interpret the colonial present in Swedish S & aacute;pmi and argue that such an imaginary trail also invokes a figure for contemporary social mobilisation in S & aacute;pmi against the green (re)colonisation that increasingly threatens to turn the entire region into a green sacrificial zone. The trail has the potential to serve as a "dangerous dream," challenging colonial state power as well as global resource extraction, much like Indigenous artivism and the struggle for visual sovereignty.}, issn = {0256-0046}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2003286/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_mcewenbirgitta_2025, title = {The Challenge of Changing a Genetics Deterministic Teaching Tradition – Teachers’ Views on Including Epigenetics in the Genetics Curriculum}, author = {Mc Ewen, Birgitta and Gericke, Niklas and Thörne, Karin}, year = {2025}, journal = {Science & Education}, doi = {10.1007/s11191-025-00666-9}, url = {1982478}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Springer}, keywords = {deterministic thinking; epigenetics; enetics education; selective teaching tradition; teacher professional development}, abstract = {Teaching genetics courses is dominated by a tradition focusing on Mendelian genetics and the central dogma, which can be described as a selective teaching tradition. This theoretical framework refers to a teaching tradition that gives priority to specific content and teaching strategies based on earlier experiences accepted within the community of teachers. This approach is problematic because Mendelian genetics and the central dogma promote a genetically deterministic understanding, leading students to believe that genes alone determine human characteristics. However, this view is increasingly challenged by the emerging field of epigenetics, which emphasises the role of environmental factors in influencing characteristics. Despite this, epigenetics is not yet included in the genetics curriculum in many countries. This study aimed to investigate whether introducing epigenetics to teachers would encourage them to challenge the selective teaching tradition of Mendelian genetics and the central dogma. To support teachers in integrating epigenetics into teaching genetics courses, we therefore developed a professional development programme covering different aspects of epigenetics and genetics education. Data from group discussions and individual reflections were analysed using thematic analyses, resulting in three key themes: keeping the tradition, mixing and adding to the tradition, and changing the tradition. Most teaching strategies fell into keeping the tradition, showing that, despite the development programme, it seemed difficult for the teachers to diverge from the selective teaching tradition. However, the latter two themes suggest that there could be opportunities for incorporating epigenetics into genetics education. This study discusses these opportunities, suggesting how selective teaching traditions might be challenged. }, issn = {0926-7220}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1982478/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_portfeltingela_2025_1, title = {The Challenges of Educational Leadership in Swedish Municipal Adult Education : A Focus on Professional Learning Networks Through the Lens of Theory of Practice Architecture}, author = {Portfelt, Ingela and Mufic, Johanna}, year = {2025}, url = {1999746}, language = {eng}, keywords = {principals; professional learning; theory of practice architecture; adult education; sweden}, abstract = { Principals in Sweden face significant challenges. While there is a national professional training program for principals, they may find themselves working in vastly different contexts, ranging from preschools to specialized schools and adult education (Portfelt, 2021). Sweden’s 290 municipalities vary greatly in size, population, and economic resources, all of which impact the conditions under which principals work to achieve educational goals (Mufic & Fejes, 2022). This variability is particularly evident in municipal adult education (MAE), where the municipality retains overarching responsibility for education, regardless of whether it is outsourced or managed in-house (Mufic, 2023). Previous research highlights that principals’ perceptions of their roles are influenced by how adult education is organized in their specific municipality (Bjursell, et al., 2015; Portfelt, 2021). Studies have also shown that principals in MAE emphasize its complexity, particularly in understanding the intricate regulatory framework, which - due to its general guidelines - can be implemented in different ways across municipalities (Bjursell, et al., 2015; Holmqvist, Andersson & Muhrman, 2024; Mufic, 2024).  To improve quality and equity in MAE, the Swedish National Agency for Education (SNAE) has established networks across the country specifically targeting principals (Mufic, unpublished). These networks focus on systematic quality work (SQW) and aim to provide principals with opportunities to meet, exchange experiences, and develop their approaches to the improvement of quality assurance processes, thereby developing principals’ professional learning. Despite the fact that MAE enrolls almost as many students as upper secondary school (SNAE, 2024), there is a notable lack of research and knowledge about this kind of education – especially in the light of the new network initiative from SNAE. Earlier studies have highlighted that teacher education does not adequately prepare teachers to work with adult learners (Fejes, 2019); similarly, one might question how well the national professional training program for principals equips principals to manage adult education (Portfelt, 2024).   Given the demand for insights into the professional learning of MAE principals from both researchers and practitioners, this study aims to investigate how principals’ professional learning manifests during network meetings and to identify what enables or constrains their learning within the specific network context. The study takes its point of departure from the following questions: How do principals’ professional learning practices manifest during network meetings? What enable or constrain their learning within the specific network context? How can these arrangements be reconfigured to better enable and support their professional learning? The site of the network is seen as a practice that is focused within a specific time and space. Given this focus, the study employs the framework of theory of practice architecture (Kemmis et al. 2014).  By focusing on the professional learning of principals within the decentralized, market-oriented, and fragmented context of Swedish adult education, the study situates itself within a case of international relevance. The expected outcome is a deeper understanding of how professional learning is manifested during the network meetings, how arrangements enable as well as constrain principals’ professional learning, as well as how these arrangements can be improved to support professional learning. The empirical material for this study comprises observations of a series of network meetings organized by the SNAE between 2022 and 2023. This data includes observations of ten network meetings focused on SQW  and the needs of newly arrived students. Attendees included in totalt 15 principals. Besides from one in person meeting, the rest of the sessions took place online, facilitating accessibility for participants across diverse geographic locations. The structure of the meetings varied, incorporating guest lectures, updates on recent policy changes, and open discussion time where participants engaged with one another, raised questions, and shared perspectives on key topics. This flexible structure encouraged active dialogue, enabling participants to share practical experiences and strategies relevant to their own contexts.  The observational approach was non-participatory (Cooper & Schindler, 2001), with the researcher acting as a passive observer to capture a detailed account of the meetings without influencing their content. Detailed observational notes were taken during the meeting. The methodological choice provided an opportunity to observe network meetings as they unfolded, offering valuable ‘in situ’ insights into both the verbal and non-verbal dynamics of discussion and decision-making in a collaborative educational setting (Wellington, 2015). The participants were aware of the researchers precense, a fact that may have affected what was said and done during the network meetings. All participants were informed of the study’s purpose, and written consent was obtained from each attendee. As no sensitive personal data was collected, ethical approval was not required, in line with regulations from the Swedish Research Council (2024).  Data have been analyzed through the framework of theory of practice architecture (Kemmis et al. 2014), with a particular focus on revealing the surrounding arrangements that enable as well as constrain the principals’ professional learning within the networking context, arrangement by the Swedish National Agency for Education (SNAE). This analysis does not only reveal the practice architecture of the network and how it influences principals’ professional learning, it also enables the identification of how the network arrangements can be improved to support professional learning. The expected outcome is a deeper understanding of how professional learning is manifested during the network meetings, how arrangements enable as well as constrain principals’ professional learning, as well as how these arrangements can be improved to support professional learning. The network meetings emerge as a crucial platform for professional learning, enabling principals to share experiences, reflect on policy obligations, and navigate competing demands. This collaborative space fosters the development of locally tailored strategies while addressing the ambiguities of policy frameworks.   The study also highlights evaluation and review practices, showing how principals adapt these processes to their municipalities’ unique conditions. The findings reveal that vague policies allow for local innovation but also introduce inconsistencies and "messy" practices.By focusing on MAE, the study contributes to the understanding of leadership in adult education, addressing a significant gap in both research and practice. It emphasizes the importance of professional networks and SQW in navigating the complexities of decentralized education systems, offering actionable insights for policymakers and practitioners.References Bjursell, C., Chaib, C., Falkner, C., & Ludvigsson, A. (2015). Kvalitetsarbete i vuxenutbildning. Nomen.  Cooper, D. C., & Schindler, P. S. (2001). Business Research Methods(7th Ed.). McGraw-Hill. Fejes, A. (2019). Redo för komvux? Hur förbereder ämneslärarprogrammen och yrkeslärarprogrammen studenter för arbete i kommunal vuxenutbildning? https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://www.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1320505/FULLTEXT01.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwj1ndbO9O2JAxXXKRAIHeLaLmQQFnoECBsQAQ&usg=AOvVaw0vo2TWOAeg7jkofNfGqykw Holmqvist, D., Andersson, P., & Muhrman, K. (2024). Fast delivery, on demand: how flexibility and individualization policy are enacted in Swedish municipal adult education. Nordic Journal of Studies in Educational Policy, 10(1), 60-72. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1080/20020317.2024.2339402 Mufic, J. (2023). How the concept of the “chain of command” is construed through problematizations in Swedish adult education policy. International Journal of Leadership in Education. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1080/13603124.2023.2272138 Mufic, J. (2024). Skolchef i komvux - mellan politik och rekror i styrkedjan. Utbildning & Demokrati, 33(1), 111-134. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.48059/uod.v33i1.2282 Mufic, J. (unpublished). School leaders’ perspectives on managing systematic quality work in a decentralised and market-oriented adult education system.  Mufic, J., & Fejes, A. (2022). 'Lack of quality' in Swedish adult education: a policy study. Journal of Education Policy,37(2), 269-284. https://doi.org/10.1080/02680939.2020.1817567  Portfelt, I. (2021). Komvuxrektorers autonomi - frivillig eller påtvingad? In B. Ahlström, G. Berg, M. Håkansson Lindqvist, & F. Sundh (Eds.), Att jobba som rektor - om rektorer som profesionella yrkesutövare (pp. 137-151). Studentlitteratur. Portfelt, I. (2024). Att leda lokal skolutveckling i komvux med aktionsforskande ansats. I Ove Johansson och Lars Svedberg (Eds.), Att leda mot skolans mål (pp. 133-145). Gleerups. SNAE. (2024). Elever och studieresultat i kommunal vuxenutbildning 2023. https://www.skolverket.se/skolutveckling/statistik/fler-statistiknyheter/statistik/2024-06-11-elever-och-studieresultat-i-kommunal-vuxenutbildning-2023 Swedish Research Council. (2024). God forskningssed. https://www.vr.se/analys/rapporter/vara-rapporter/2024-10-02-god-forskningssed-2024.html Wellington, J. (2015). Educational Research (2nd ed.). Bloomsbury Academic.   } } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_janssonandr_2025_4, title = {The coming of the post-digital workplace? : A survey of how white-collar workers experience and cope with digital media reliance}, author = {Jansson, André and Fast, Karin and Adams, P. C.}, year = {2025}, journal = {Digital Geography and Society}, volume = {8}, doi = {10.1016/j.diggeo.2025.100121}, url = {1957021}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, keywords = {communicative agency; digital work; digitalization; mediatization; office work; technological dependency; territoriality}, abstract = {The coming of the post-digital workplace? A survey of how white-collar workers experience and cope with digital media reliance. New media technology can both hamper and amplify workers' agency. Much research shows that the ambiguities of digital reliance are accentuated among office workers, especially knowledge workers, who spend most of their working time handling different types of information and data. Thus, in times of constant connectivity, people might feel compelled to create time-spaces for disconnection, or find spatial and temporal routines for restricting their use of digital tools. This article provides a quantitative analysis, based on a survey, of how private and public officials (“white-collar workers”) in Sweden experience and handle digital media reliance at work, with a special focus on whether they think communicative and territorial agency are enhanced or constrained under digitalized working conditions. Based on a principal component analysis (PCA), five dispositions toward (the handling of) digital media reliance are identified: the skepctical, the embracing, the captivated, the reluctant and the disciplined. These dispositions are further analyzed in relation to demographic and contextual variables, pointing especially to the significance of employment sector. While digital media reliance is appreciated and associated with extended agency by many informants, the study also reveals different facets of post-digital sentiments and tactics. These are particularly constitutive of the skeptical disposition, reflecting inclinations to avoid certain media and find alternatives to digital tools, but also in the disciplined disposition which encompasses internalized routines for media use. The study also shows that the normalization of digitalized work processes is entwined with, and necessitates, different forms of territorial micro-politics extending beyond the workplace per se.}, issn = {2666-3783}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1957021/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_brinkhelen_2025_2, title = {The Complexity, Autonomy, Authenticity, and Support (CAAS) Framework for Gifted Students’ Needs in Technology Education : A Systematic Literature Review}, author = {Brink, Helen}, year = {2025}, journal = {Roeper Review}, volume = {47}, number = {2}, pages = {125--135}, doi = {10.1080/02783193.2025.2466514}, url = {1945231}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Routledge}, keywords = {gifted education; gifted students; literature review; needs; technology education}, abstract = {Gifted students have specific educational needs. For instance, they need teaching to be challen-ging and stimulating. Teachers in inclusive settings have a variety of needs to consider. However,when it comes to technology education, little is known about gifted students’ needs. The aim ofthis study is to describe and synthesize knowledge about gifted students’ needs in technologyeducation based on a systematic literature review and a thematic analysis. The results comprisefour themes describing gifted students’ needs and how teaching can be organized to meet theseneeds: Complexity, Autonomy, Authenticity, and Support. The themes, conceptualized as the CAASframework, can guide teachers in their efforts to plan and carry out technology teaching asa proactive response to gifted students’ needs.}, issn = {0278-3193}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1945231/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_tolgforsstina_2025, title = {"The connection between assessment and interventions is usually easy to see, but the actual implementation can be more challenging" : A pilot study on the realisation of special support in compulsory school in Sweden}, author = {Tolgfors, Stina and Sjöqvist, Anna}, year = {2025}, pages = {287--287}, url = {2028350}, language = {eng}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2028350/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_molariusanu_2025, title = {The contribution of unpaid labour to poor mental health in the Swedish working population}, author = {Molarius, Anu and Granstrom, F. and Ervin, J.}, year = {2025}, journal = {European Journal of Public Health}, volume = {35}, number = {Supplement_4}, doi = {10.1093/eurpub/ckaf161.1881}, url = {2014621}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Oxford University Press}, issn = {1101-1262} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_molariusanu_2025_1, title = {The contribution of unpaid labour to poor mental health in the Swedish working population}, author = {Molarius, Anu and Granström, Fredrik and Ervin, Jennifer L.}, year = {2025}, journal = {SSM - Population Health}, volume = {32}, doi = {10.1016/j.ssmph.2025.101864}, url = {2002649}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, keywords = {alcohol; adult; alcohol consumption; anxiety disorder; article; attributable risk; depression; disease association; economic crisis; employment status; female; health survey; housekeeping; human; job satisfaction; loneliness; major clinical study; male; mental health; middle aged; multivariate logistic regression analysis; occupation and occupation related phenomena; physical inactivity; prevalence; risk factor; self report; sex difference; swedish citizen; unpaid labor}, abstract = {Poor mental health is debilitating and of global public health concern. Unpaid labour has been recognised as animportant yet neglected, and highly gendered, determinant of mental health. We examined the contribution ofunpaid labour to poor mental health, in relation to other known risk factors, in employed adults. Study data isfrom 5462 employed Swedish women and men aged 30–49 years responding to a population survey in 2022.Independent associations between domestic work (inclusive of unpaid household and care work) and selfreported diagnosed depression and anxiety were examined by multiple logistic regression. The contributionsof economic difficulties, loneliness, physical inactivity, risk consumption of alcohol and job dissatisfaction todepression and anxiety were also investigated. Gender-specific population attributable risks (PAR) were calculated to assess the contributions. In total, 10 % of the women and 6 % of the men reported depression while 12 %and 6 %, respectively, reported anxiety. Experiencing domestic work as burdensome explained 47 % (95 % CI:31–57 %) (PAR) of the prevalence of depression in women, whereas no independent association was found inmen. Loneliness, economic difficulties and physical inactivity accounted for 13–28 % of the prevalence ofdepression in both women and men. Burdensome domestic work was associated with anxiety in both genders andexplained 22–25 % of the prevalence. Whilst longitudinal studies are needed, these results imply that unpaidlabour is a highly important contributing factor to poor mental health, especially among women. Promoting amore equal division of unpaid labour has the potential to improve mental health across the working population.}, issn = {2352-8273}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2002649/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_paulsruddavid_2025, title = {The control of time in teachers' work. How teachers co-construct narratives about their profession in social media groups}, author = {Paulsrud, David and Bergh, Andreas and Löfdahl, Annica}, year = {2025}, journal = {Scandinavian Journal of Educational Research}, pages = {1--13}, doi = {10.1080/00313831.2025.2550256}, url = {1999454}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Routledge}, keywords = {teacher professionalism; responsibility; accountability; social media; narrative research}, abstract = {This paper explores how teachers in a Swedish teacher "rebellion" group on Facebook discuss institutional expectations related to the use of time in teachers' work. Drawing on a narrative research tradition, group discussions are analyzed as negotiations where teachers co-construct their own narratives about the teaching profession. In this endeavor, the analytical focus is turned towards how the teachers' discussions relate to notions of professional responsibility and accountability. The results highlight that the teachers emphasize a desire to be trusted, but also that they need to deserve such trust by acting responsibly towards the needs of the whole school. Group discussions on these matters illustrate a tension between teachers' individual autonomy and collective responsibility. While the teachers emphasize teaching-related duties as the core part of their work, their narratives about the professional teacher were constructed in argumentations where the room for discussing social and relational aspects of education was limited.}, issn = {0031-3831}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1999454/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_karlssonjenny_2025, title = {The customer reuse experience}, author = {Karlsson, Jenny and Witell, Lars and Hedvall, Klas and Camén, Carolina}, year = {2025}, pages = {352--361}, url = {1955916}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Edward Elgar Publishing} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_kuaijoanne_2025_6, title = {The dark side of LLM-powered chatbots : Misinformation, biases, content moderation challenges in political information retrieval}, author = {Kuai, Joanne and Brantner, Cornelia and Karlsson, Michael and Van Couvering, Elizabeth and Romano, Salvatore}, year = {2025}, journal = {Selected Papers of Internet Research, SPIR}, volume = {2024:}, number = {AoIR2024}, doi = {10.5210/spir.v2024i0.13977}, url = {1937762}, language = {eng}, keywords = {algorithmic gatekeeping; comparative studies; algorithm auditing; generative information retrieval}, abstract = {This study investigates the impact of Large Language Model (LLM)-based chatbots, specifically in the context of political information retrieval, using the 2024 Taiwan presidential election as a case study. With the rapid integration of LLMs into search engines like Google and Microsoft Bing, concerns about information quality, algorithmic gatekeeping, biases, and content moderation emerged. This research aims to (1) assess the alignment of AI chatbot responses with factual political information, (2) examine the adherence of chatbots to algorithmic norms and impartiality ideals, (3) investigate the factuality and transparency of chatbot-sourced synopses, and (4) explore the universality of chatbot gatekeeping across different languages within the same geopolitical context. Adopting a case study methodology and prompting method, the study analyzes responses from Microsoft’s LLM-powered search engine chatbot, Copilot, in five languages (English, Traditional Chinese, Simple Chinese, German, Swedish). The findings reveal significant discrepancies in content accuracy, source citation, and response behavior across languages. Notably, Copilot demonstrated a higher rate of factual errors in Traditional Chinese while exhibiting better performance in Simplified Chinese. The study also highlights problematic referencing behaviors and a tendency to prioritize certain types of sources, such as Wikipedia, over legitimate news outlets. These results underscore the need for enhanced transparency, thoughtful design, and vigilant content moderation in AI technologies, especially during politically sensitive events. Addressing these issues is crucial for ensuring high-quality information delivery and maintaining algorithmic accountability in the evolving landscape of AI-driven communication platforms. }, issn = {2162-3317}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1937762/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_hudsonbrian_2025_1, title = {The demise of subject-specific teacher education in England}, author = {Hudson, Brian}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of Curriculum Studies}, pages = {1--21}, doi = {10.1080/00220272.2025.2496960}, url = {1962953}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Routledge}, keywords = {subject didacticss; subject-specific educational content knowledge; subject-specific teacher education}, abstract = {This paper addresses the demise of subject-specific teacher education in England in recent years. In doing so it considers the national policy context and historical developments of education in the country from the late 19th century onwards. It begins by addressing the question "Why no pedagogy in England?" that was first raised by Brian Simon in his paper published over forty years ago. In turn it addresses the response to Simon by David Hamilton his paper concerning the question "Why no didactics in England?". It then addresses the development, marginalisation and subsequent demise subject-specific teacher education in England. By focussing on more recent policy changes, the paper highlights the way in which subject-specific teacher education reflects a 'blind spot' on the part of policy makers in England, especially since 2010. It also highlights the competing conceptions of both quality and professionalism and focusses on an associated clash of values about the nature of higher education and its role in the professional education of teachers. Finally, it considers the implications for the development of teachers' "powerful professional knowledge" and concludes with recommendations on the need to develop Subject-Specific Educational Content Knowledge through teacher education programmes.}, issn = {0022-0272}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1962953/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_mclachlanchristopherj_2025, title = {The Dynamics of Legitimacy in Integrative Bargaining Over Restructuring}, author = {Mclachlan, Christopher J. and Stuart, Mark and MacKenzie, Robert}, year = {2025}, journal = {Industrial Relations}, doi = {10.1111/irel.70019}, url = {2022205}, language = {eng}, publisher = {John Wiley & Sons}, keywords = {integrative bargaining; legitimacy; redundancy; restructuring; steel}, abstract = {This paper demonstrates the dynamics of legitimacy in integrative bargaining over restructuring. Through a case study of SteelCo, we show that cognitive legitimacy is essential to the identification of integrative potential, which interacts with pragmatic and moral legitimacy as bargaining evolves. Our findings also reveal the two-way interrelationship between legitimacy and bargaining: just as legitimacy impacts the bargaining process, the conduct and outcomes of bargaining impact legitimacy. Our analysis highlights the risk integrative bargaining presents for unions, as it can involve not a single act of compromise but a gradual weakening of resources predicated on their moral legitimacy among workers.}, issn = {0019-8676}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2022205/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_algburimajid_2025_1, title = {The effect of real curing temperatures on early age concrete strength development in massive concrete structures}, author = {Al-Gburi, Majid and Abed, Jasim and Almssad, Asaad and Alhayani, A. A. and Jędrzejewska, Agnieszka and Nilsson, Martin}, year = {2025}, journal = {European Journal of Environmental and Civil Engineering}, volume = {29}, number = {9}, pages = {1832--1847}, doi = {10.1080/19648189.2025.2458294}, url = {1954601}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Taylor & Francis}, keywords = {compression testing; compressive strength; concrete mixers; concrete mixtures; high performance concrete; concrete strength; curing temperature; early age concrete strength; early-age concretes; equivalent age of concrete; massive concrete; maturity development; maturity stages; strength development; water baths; concrete buildings}, abstract = {At the early maturity stage, the curing temperature has a significant impact on the mechanical properties of concrete. Concrete cubes are cured in water baths at different temperatures—5 °C, 20 °C, 35 °C, and 50 °C—in order to measure their compressive strength. This method is predicated on the knowledge that the pace of cement hydration is strongly influenced by the curing temperature. Then, the realistic curing temperature regime was imposed where the temperature of the curing water was modified based on the temperature patterns obtained from semi-adiabatic testing of concrete mixes to simulate curing conditions in the core of massive concrete structures. Ordinary Concrete: Compared to specimens cured at an isothermal curing at 20 °C, those cured in water baths at realistic curing showed an increase in compressive strength of 48% at seven days and 18.5% at 28 days. Fly Ash 18% Replacement: Compared to specimens cured at at 20 °C, the compressive strength of those cured at realistic curing increased by 45% at seven days, with a modest rise of 0.2% by the 28th day. Slag 18% Replacement: Compared to specimens cured at 20 °C, the compressive strength of those cured at realistic curing increased significantly by 121% at seven days and by 21.7% at 28 days. }, issn = {1964-8189}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1954601/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_norlnanna_2025_1, title = {The Effectiveness of Child-Parent Psychotherapy on Traumatized Preschoolers and Their Caregivers : A Swedish Multi-Site Study}, author = {Norlén, Anna and Bäccman, Charlotte and Thorén, Agneta and Almqvist, Kjerstin}, year = {2025}, journal = {Evidence-Based Practice in Child and Adolescent Mental Health}, volume = {10}, number = {1}, pages = {106--121}, doi = {10.1080/23794925.2024.2358486}, url = {1880951}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Routledge}, abstract = {Introduction: Trauma affects a child’s mental health and appears to be associated with challenges in caregiver-child dynamics. Nearly half of child trauma victims are under the age of six, yet few interventions are designed for this age group. Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) is an attachment-based trauma treatment for preschool-aged victims of adversities and their caregivers. This study examines the effectiveness of CPP when implemented in a Swedish naturalistic multi-site clinical setting. Method: 57 children (age 2–6 years) with potentially traumatic experiences and their caregivers participated. They were recruited from 12 mental health services providing child treatment. The study has a one-group, pretest-posttest design. Outcome measures covered posttraumatic stress and general psychological symptoms in children and caregivers and caregivers’ perceptions of their relationship with their child. Paired t-tests were used to calculate within-group differences. Effect sizes were computed as Cohen’s d and associations between child and caregiver outcomes as Pearson’s correlation coefficient (r). A hierarchical regression analysis was tested to explore the correlation analysis. Results: Reductions in posttraumatic stress and general psychological symptoms with small-to-medium effect sizes were found in children and caregivers. Caregivers reported perceived improvements in their relationship with their child, with associations to findings in child posttraumatic stress reduction. Discussion: Findings support earlier results that CPP may be a suitable choice of treatment for preschoolers exposed to potentially traumatic events, such as violence. The dyadic treatment model seems to address the association between child traumatic stress and caregivers’ perceptions of the caregiving relationship. Further dissemination testing is suggested.}, issn = {2379-4925}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1880951/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_lampertpeter_2025_1, title = {The effectiveness of the action competence teaching approach in biodiversity education - taking Actions for Insects}, author = {Lampert, Peter and Olsson, Daniel and Hoppenreijs, Jacqueline H.T. and Gericke, Niklas}, year = {2025}, journal = {International Journal of Science Education}, pages = {1--20}, doi = {10.1080/09500693.2025.2574525}, url = {2013698}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Routledge}, keywords = {action competence; biology education; design study}, abstract = {Widespread loss of biodiversity is a major environmental issue around the globe. Science education can play a key role in educating about biodiversity loss and conservation, helping to embed the importance of sustaining biodiversity in society. It is critical to measure the effectiveness of teaching approaches focusing on biodiversity conservation to strengthen education in this field. Therefore, this study presents a novel teaching approach to foster students' action competence for taking real-world conservation actions and assesses its effectiveness. The study focuses on insect conservation specifically, since insects are indispensable for most terrestrial ecosystems and provide key ecosystem services. The teaching approach was implemented in a Swedish lower secondary school context with students from grade 7-8 (aged 12-15). The study assesses participants' action competence for insect conservation in a mixed-methods pre- and post-study. Both quantitative and qualitative results show that the approach fostered students' self-perceived action competence in the dimensions knowledge, confidence and willingness to take actions to sustain insect biodiversity. The novel approach presented here resulted in more diversified ideas on potential conservation actions and led to student actions, demonstrating that teaching approaches based on action competence can empower students to deal with biodiversity loss.}, issn = {0950-0693}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2013698/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_zeinalis_2025, title = {The effects of sea-state on optimal generator parameters for a wave energy converter}, author = {Zeinali, S. and Wiktorsson, M. and Lindström, J. and Lindgren, G. and Forsberg, Jan and Shao, X. and Ringsberg, J. W.}, year = {2025}, pages = {551--558}, doi = {10.1201/9781003558859-61}, url = {1917777}, language = {eng}, publisher = {CRC Press}, keywords = {electric generators; hydraulic accumulators; solar cells; control laws; different sea state; generator parameters; optimal power; power take-off systems; power take-offs; sea state; systems and control; systems performance; wave energy converters; wave energy conversion}, abstract = {The power take-off (PTO) system and control laws for wave energy converters (WECs) are crucial for system performance. Determining optimal PTO parameters based on different sea states is key for formulating control laws, identifying optimal WEC locations, and optimizing wave-to-wire performance. This study focuses on an oscillating water column (OWC) type WEC developed by Waves4Power using a buoy and piston in a water tube to generate hydraulic pressure in an accumulator tank for an electric generator. For 78 different sea states, optimal generator parameters maximizing electrical output are identified using waves simulated from Pierson-Moskowitz (PM) spectra and a Simulink model, including non-linear PTO effects. Results show a strong dependency between optimal generator speed and sea state, suggesting control laws based on sea state can enhance energy production. Wave steepness is the most important characteristic, hence four representative sea states based on their steepness are used to illustrate results.} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_johanssonbergt_2025, title = {The emergence of control archetypes : Theorization of trust-based control in the Swedish public sector}, author = {Johansson-Berg, T. and Siverbo, Sven}, year = {2025}, journal = {Critical Perspectives on Accounting}, volume = {102}, doi = {10.1016/j.cpa.2025.102809}, url = {1989710}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, keywords = {archetypes; management control; new public management; public sector; theorization}, abstract = {This study contributes to our understanding of how new control archetypes emerge in institutional fields. We conceptualize and explore how a competing control archetype is theorized to promote archetype change. Our empirical case illustrates how a governmental committee developed and promoted Trust-Based Control (TBC) as an alternative to New Public Management (NPM)-oriented control in the public sector field. The emerging new control archetype gained momentum through the active work of the committee (the “theorists”) in six lines of theorization: Self-recognizing, Homogenizing, Explicating, Abstracting, Refocusing, and Role-remodeling. By analyzing the role of theorization in the creation of an emerging control archetype, our study contributes to research on theorization for the emergence of field-wide accounting and control variation. Our case and conceptualization also contribute to a critical examination of NPM critics and how the committee's theorization may enable or hinder ending the NPM era in the field in the longer term. }, issn = {1045-2354}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1989710/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_nelsonandreas_2025_1, title = {The experienced route to cognitive health : Cognitive recovery in persons with prior stress-related Exhaustion disorder}, author = {Nelson, Andreas and Aronsson, Ingela and Tillfors, Maria and Stigsdotter Neely, Anna and Gavelin, Hanna M.}, year = {2025}, journal = {BMC Psychiatry}, volume = {25}, doi = {10.1186/s12888-025-06713-7}, url = {1948326}, language = {eng}, publisher = {BioMed Central (BMC)}, abstract = {BackgroundPeople diagnosed with stress-related exhaustion disorder report high levels of cognitive symptoms. This study aimed to explore how persons diagnosed with Exhaustion disorder (ED) experienced cognitive functioning and recovery 6-10 years after participating in a rehabilitation programme. Specifically, it investigated the experiences of current functioning, change over time, and what had been barriers or facilitators for cognitive recovery.MethodsSemi‐structured interviews were conducted for 38 persons previously diagnosed with ED (Mean age: 52; Females: 32) and explored using thematic analysis.ResultsThe analysis resulted in four themes: “’It’s different now’: Remaining cognitive symptoms”, “The bigger picture: Cognitive recovery in context”, “Overcoming challenges: Strategies for coping with cognitive symptoms”, and “The approach towards cognition matters”. The participants’ experiences varied but included descriptions on how cognitive functioning had become better with some remaining symptoms. These difficulties were reported across cognitive domains, yet often centred around upholding executive control. Cognitive recovery was seen in the context of overall well-being and recovery which differed between the participants. Facilitators and barriers thus varied between persons, and included both restorative and compensatory strategies, external conditions, the degree of worry, and development of a more acceptant or self-compassionate view on cognition and oneself.ConclusionsThe results show that cognitive recovery in ED is multifaceted. 6-10 years after rehabilitation, experiences included improvement of everyday cognitive functioning, but also lingering challenges, often related to maintenance of executive control. Recovery was influenced by factors such as general well-being, restorative or compensatory strategies, worrying, or the adaptation of more accepting or self-compassionate perspectives. The findings indicate a need for tailored, person-centred approaches to supporting cognitive recovery.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1948326/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_hbinettetobias_2025_6, title = {The First Amerasians : mixed race Koreans from camptowns to America by YuriR. Doolan, Oxford University Press, 2024, 264 pp., £18.99 (hardback)}, author = {Hübinette, Tobias}, year = {2025}, journal = {Asian Studies Review}, volume = {49}, number = {3}, pages = {694--695}, doi = {10.1080/10357823.2025.2506516}, url = {1963152}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Taylor & Francis}, issn = {1035-7823} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_ghergumarius_2025, title = {The Gierer-Meinhardt system in the entire space with non-local proliferation rates}, author = {Ghergu, Marius and Kavallaris, Nikos I. and Miyamoto, Yasuhito}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of Differential Equations}, volume = {444}, doi = {10.1016/j.jde.2025.113559}, url = {1979069}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Academic Press Inc.}, keywords = {gierer-meinhardt system; steady state solutions; non-local interactions; existence and non-existence of classical solutions}, abstract = {In this work, we present a novel stationary Gierer-Meinhardt system incorporating non-local proliferation rates, defined as follows: [Formula presented] This system emerges in various contexts, such as biological morphogenesis, where two interacting chemicals, identified as an activator and an inhibitor, are described, and in ecological systems modeling the interaction between two species, classified as specialists and generalists. The non-local interspecies interactions are represented by the terms J⁎up,J⁎um where the ⁎-symbol denotes the convolution operation in RN with a kernel J∈C1(RN∖0). In the system, we assume that 0<ρ∈C0,γ(RN) with γ∈(0,1), while the parameters satisfy λ,μ,q,m,s>0 and p>1. Under various integrability conditions on the kernel J, we establish the existence and non-existence of classical positive solutions in the function space Cloc2,δ(RN). These results further highlight the influence of the non-local terms, particularly the proliferation rates, in the proposed model. }, issn = {0022-0396}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1979069/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_andradebiancao_2025, title = {The GrassSyn dataset : Soil organic carbon stocks in Brazilian grassy ecosystems}, author = {Andrade, Bianca O. and Gamboa, Cristhian Hernandez and Ferreira, Gabriel William Dias and Wiesmeier, Martin and Assad, Eduardo Delgado and Cerri, Carlos Eduardo Pellegrino and Mello, Jose Marcio and Morais, Vinicius Augusto and Overbeck, Gerhard E. and Pinto-Junior, Herval Vieira and Scolforo, Jose Roberto Soares and Tornquist, Carlos Gustavo}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of Environmental Quality}, volume = {54}, number = {2}, pages = {335--348}, doi = {10.1002/jeq2.20665}, url = {1924125}, language = {eng}, publisher = {John Wiley & Sons}, abstract = {Although ecosystem management and restoration are known to enhance carbon storage, limited knowledge of ecosystem-specific soil organic carbon (SOC) stocks and processes hinders the development of climate-ready, biodiversity-focused policies. Baseline SOC stocks data for specific ecosystems is essential. This paper aims to: (i) examine SOC stock variability across major grassy ecosystems in Brazil and (ii) discuss data limitations and applications. We compiled the Grassland Synthesis Working Group dataset, which comprehensively aggregates SOC stocks data from published studies on main Brazil's grassy ecosystems. Our dataset results from systematic literature review and regional soil sampling datasets. The dataset provides spatially explicit SOC stocks, physical soil properties, and ancillary information from 182 studies (1996-2021) across 803 sites, spanning 35 degrees latitude and 28 degrees longitude. The dataset, structured in relational tables, reports soil C stocks and ancillary soil parameters at depths up to 100 cm. SOC stocks vary by grassy ecosystem types and sampling depth, with subtropical grasslands (Campos Gerais, South Brazilian highland grasslands, and Pampa) showing the highest SOC stocks across all depth layers (SOC 0-30 cm: 64.5-162.8 Mg C ha-1; SOC 0-100 cm: 137.6-224.7 Mg C ha-1). The tropical Cerrado and Amazon grassy ecosystems exhibit high SOC stocks, particularly in subsurface layers (SOC 0-30 cm: 53.6 and 38.3 Mg C ha-1; SOC 0-100 cm: 109.8 and 121.4 Mg C ha-1, respectively). Our data analysis shows high carbon stocks in natural/seminatural ecosystems, but some ecosystems are undersampled. The dataset on SOC stocks in grassy ecosystems could greatly aid Brazil's national greenhouse gas inventory.}, issn = {0047-2425}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1924125/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_stahlgarth_2025_1, title = {The Honourable Pursuit of Knowledge? : Mapping Morality in the Education of Working-Class Men and Revisiting The Working Men's College in the 19th Century}, author = {Stahl, Garth and Nguyen, Tin and Asplund, Stig-Börje}, year = {2025}, journal = {British Journal of Educational Studies}, pages = {1--23}, doi = {10.1080/00071005.2025.2547703}, url = {1995180}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Routledge}, keywords = {working-class masculinities; education; moral good; knowledge; christian reform; social class}, abstract = {Education - and the promise that it holds - has always been a source of tension for working-class populations, given its acquisition often involves changing the self. In surveying contemporary and historic scholarships, this paper explores the ways in which education has been portrayed as a civilising force for the working-classes - specifically working-class males - where it has strong inflections of being both a moral good and a vehicle for social mobility. First, we provide a brief overview of research on working-class males and their disengagement from education before foregrounding what remains a largely underexplored aspect - those who are compliant, studious and engaged in their education. Second, we focus on The Working Men's College in London, founded by Christian Socialist F. D. Maurice in 1854 to foster responsible citizenship for Victorian working men through a liberal education focused on the development of both honour and Christian morality. For the working-class men who attended, they mainly accessed forms of knowledge associated with the upper classes, which had little bearing on their lived realities. The aim of the article is two-fold: first, to capture key aspects of the field of working-class masculinities and how their identities are produced in relation to formal educational contexts. Second, to bring this knowledge into dialogue with what we know about The Working Men's College as a rich case study. Working across these aims, we highlight how notions of honour and morality, albeit socially constructed, remain central tenets of working-class men's encounters with education both historically and in the contemporary moment.}, issn = {0007-1005}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1995180/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_kennedybeatrice_2025, title = {The impact of child type 1 diabetes on parental incomes in a welfare state context : quasi-experimental evidence from Swedish national registers}, author = {Kennedy, Beatrice and Wernroth, Mona-Lisa and Langenskiöld, Sophie and Bonander, Carl and Byberg, Liisa and Grönqvist, Erik and Fall, Tove}, year = {2025}, journal = {Diabetologia}, volume = {68}, number = {10}, pages = {2168--2178}, doi = {10.1007/s00125-025-06492-6}, url = {1989721}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Springer}, keywords = {children; cohort; parents; quasi-experimental methods; register-based research; socioeconomic circumstances; sweden; type 1 diabetes}, abstract = {Aims/hypothesis: The aim of this study was to quantify the impact of childhood-onset type 1 diabetes on parental incomes in a Nordic welfare state. Methods: In this register-based quasi-experimental study, we included the parents of 13,358 children diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in Sweden from 1993 to 2014 together with 506,516 population-based matched control parents. A difference-in-differences approach was used to compare income trajectories between exposed parents and control parents. Work-related and pension-qualifying incomes (including parental benefits) were assessed during the first 7 years after diagnosis. The long-term incomes of parents of children diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 1993–2004 were also investigated. Results: A sharp decline in work-related income was observed in both mothers and fathers of children diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. In the year after diagnosis, the mean yearly income difference (expressed in €100) was –15.4 for mothers (95% CI –17.2, –13.6) and –6.0 for fathers (95% CI –8.9, –3.2), representing a relative decrease of 6.6% and 1.6%, respectively. The effects on income were similar across sociodemographic groups and calendar periods. The pension-qualifying income of mothers increased in the first year after diagnosis by 28.7 (95% CI 27.1, 30.3), attributable to the parental care allowance, but gradually decreased during long-term follow-up (–10.9, 95% CI –16.6, –5.1, after 17 years). Conclusions/interpretation: This study highlights the enduring financial consequences for parents caring for a child with type 1 diabetes in Sweden. While parental benefits in Sweden mitigated the short-term loss of maternal income, the current welfare system does not adequately address long-term consequences. }, issn = {0012-186X}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1989721/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_ringqvistjosef_2025_1, title = {The impact of industrial relations institutions on workers’ support for environmental protection: a comparative European analysis}, author = {Ringqvist, Josef}, year = {2025}, url = {1999129}, language = {eng} } @phdthesis{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_stratmannmarlene_2025, title = {The importance of prenatal environment for children’s neurodevelopment : Epidemiological studies on endocrine disrupting chemicals and stress}, author = {Stratmann, Marlene}, year = {2025}, doi = {10.59217/sqnq5387}, url = {2003616}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Karlstads universitet}, keywords = {neurodevelopment; behaviour; cognition; autistic traits; endocrine disrupting chemicals; adverse life events; play behaviour; thyroid}, abstract = {The first gestational weeks are essential for the normal development of the brain. While this is an intricate process between genes and environment, certain environmental factors, such as endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDC) and their mixtures, and adverse life events (ALE), may disrupt this process. However, more knowledge is needed on how these environmental factors contribute to neurodevelopmental outcomes. It is also unknown if maternal thyroid hormones might mediate the associations and how children’s play behaviour is associated with neurodevelopmental outcomes.The aim of the thesis is to explore the importance of prenatal exposure to EDCs and their mixtures and ALE for children’s neurodevelopmental outcomes, examine if maternal thyroid mediates such associations, explore neurodevelopmental outcomes in relation to play behaviour, and identify whether associations differ between boys and girls.Data from the Swedish Environmental Longitudinal Mother and child Asthma and allergy study have been used in this thesis. Urine and serum samples have been collected from the mother during early pregnancy to measure the concentrations of EDCs and thyroid hormones. Data on ALEs were collected by questionnaire when the children were 4 years old, and behavioural outcomes and cognitive function as well as play behaviour were assessed when children were 7.5 years old using validated instruments.Results show that prenatal exposure to EDC mixtures was associated with behavioural difficulties in children, with differences observed between boys and girls. Maternal thyroid function emerged as a potential biological mechanism underlying these associations. Furthermore, ALEs during pregnancy were linked to behavioural, but not cognitive outcomes. Lastly, children's play behaviour was associated with behavioural outcomes.In conclusion, EDCs and ALEs are associated with neurodevelopmental outcomes, and there are co-occurrences between children’s play and neurodevelopmental outcomes.;As brain development begins early in pregnancy, exposure to environmental factors during this sensitive period can interfere with this process. This thesis explores two such factors—endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) and their mixtures and adverse life events—in relation to neurodevelopmental outcomes, along with the biological mechanisms that may explain these associations. We used data from the Swedish Environmental Longitudinal Mother and child Asthma and allergy (SELMA) study, which included pregnant women in Värmland and followed them until the children were 7.5 years old. The exposures of interest were urine and serum concentrations of EDCs and adverse life events during pregnancy within the family. The neurodevelopmental outcomes of interest were behavioural difficulties, autistic traits and cognitive function.Prenatal exposure to EDC mixtures was associated with behavioural outcomes in children at 7.5 years, with differences observed between boys and girls. Maternal thyroid function emerged as a potential biological mechanism underlying these associations. Furthermore, adverse life events during pregnancy were linked to behavioural, but not cognitive outcomes, in the offspring. Lastly, children's play behaviour was associated with behavioural outcomes.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2003616/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_hgsnesmonika_2025, title = {The Importance of the Hospital Social Worker's Psychosocial Support in Brain Injury Rehabilitation. An Interview Study with Individuals with Acquired Brain Injury and their Close Relatives.}, author = {Högsnes, Monika and Grim, Katarina and Udo, Camilla and Landstedt, Evelina and Ullsten, Alexandra}, year = {2025}, journal = {Brain Injury}, volume = {39}, number = {S1}, pages = {S104--S104}, doi = {10.1080/02699052.2025.2509453}, url = {2033333}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Taylor & Francis}, keywords = {acquired brain injury; psychosocial support; hospital social worker; user perspective}, abstract = {Acquired brain injury (ABI) is a life-changing experience for the individuals and their close relatives. Psychosocial support is critical in helping individuals adapt to and cope with the new conditions following a brain injury. However, knowledge about the different components of psychosocial support and their impact on people with acquired brain injury is limited. The aim of this interview study is to develop knowledge about important aspects of psychosocial support in the Swedish health care system by exploring the experiences and perceptions of people with ABI and their close relatives. Participants were aged 18 years and older, and had met with a hospital social worker at least twice. Semi structured interviews were conducted with twenty-three individuals with acquired brain injury and ten interviews with close relatives. The interviews were analyzed using qualitative content analysis. Preliminary findings indicate the importance of person-centered psychosocial support at different stages of brain injury rehabilitation. Participants share a wide range of experiences of accessing and shaping of the psychosocial support. Participants in this study experience a need for hospital social workers who know the common characteristics of having an ABI, but who are also interested in the person on a personal level. The participants is in need of psychosocial support with different designs, especially crisis support, supportive counselling, counselling for the close relatives, information and some practical help. Preliminary findings also indicate a need of a distinct way to access psychosocial support when needed. }, issn = {0269-9052} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_ahmediidris_2025, title = {The intellectual justification of sovereign power : representations of the Kurds in Turkish scholarship}, author = {Ahmedi, Idris}, year = {2025}, journal = {Critical Policy Studies}, volume = {19}, number = {2}, pages = {261--279}, doi = {10.1080/19460171.2024.2364206}, url = {1878162}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Routledge}, keywords = {kurds; objectivity; peace; power; sovereignty; turkish scholarship}, abstract = {Through scrutiny of academic research in the context of ethnic conflict, the present article advances the agenda of critical policy studies. To that end, it conducts a case study of representations of the Kurds in Turkish scholarship and aims to highlight a nexus between nationalism, state policy, and scholarship. Two arguments are advanced herein. First, Turkish scholars who adhere to the dominant nationalist ideology in Turkey represent the Kurds in accordance with the dictates of this ideology and justify sovereign power in the maintenance of relations of ethnic domination and subordination. Second, while Turkey no longer denies the physical existence of the Kurds, the state and Turkish scholars persist in withholding recognition of Kurdish identity. The scholars in question do so under pretenses of scientific objectivity, political universalism, and a commitment to peace. However, the lingering of the policy of denial and the justification of it constitute a fundamental hurdle to a peaceful resolution of the Kurdish issue. A critical approach to state policy and scholarship not only makes it possible to debunk pretenses of scientific objectivity and political universalism, but may also be more conducive to scholarly autonomy and commitment to peace in societies marked by ethnic conflict. }, issn = {1946-0171}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1878162/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_ankerhansencamilla_2025, title = {The interplay of leadership dynamics and person-centred practice in nursing homes : a mixed methods systematic review}, author = {Anker-Hansen, Camilla and Olsen, Liv Berit and Grondahl, Vigdis Abrahamsen and Leonardsen, Ann-Chatrin Linqvist and Helgesen, Ann Karin and Bååth, Carina and Halvorsrud, Liv and Restad, Gea and Mccormack, Brendan and Femdal, Ingrid}, year = {2025}, journal = {Frontiers in Health Services}, volume = {5}, doi = {10.3389/frhs.2025.1535414}, url = {1988061}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Frontiers Media S.A.}, keywords = {attitudes; empowerment; leadership; management; nursing homes; older people; person-centered; role modeling}, abstract = {Background Implementing a person-centered approach in nursing homes can significantly improve patient satisfaction and care quality while also enhancing job satisfaction among healthcare staff. Leaders play a pivotal role in establishing and nurturing a culture that supports person-centered practices. While there is some empirical evidence, a more comprehensive understanding of how leaders effectively foster and sustain person-centered practices in nursing homes is needed.Aim To investigate the role of leaders in fostering person-centeredness within nursing homes.Methods The study is based on the PRISMA reporting guidelines. Comprehensive searches were performed in CINAHL and PubMed, with article screening and selection facilitated by Rayyan software. A convergent integrated approach from the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) was used to synthesize findings from both qualitative and quantitative studies.Results The review included ten studies, comprising six qualitative and four quantitative studies. The results indicate that leadership in nursing homes that fosters person-centeredness involves creating and communicating a shared vision, empowering staff, and ensuring systematic and consistent approaches. Additionally, leaders must embody person-centered values through role modeling.Conclusions This systematic review highlights the critical role of leadership in fostering and sustaining person-centered practices in nursing homes. Leaders carry a substantial burden of responsibility. The results suggest that a shift towards a more integrated leadership approach, incorporating both distributed and person-centered leadership models, could promote a more sustainable and supportive environment for both leaders and staff, ultimately enhancing the quality of care. These insights provide valuable guidance for nursing home leaders and policymakers aiming to strengthen person-centered practice.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1988061/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_jamesinger_2025, title = {The journey of discovery in co-creating knowledge to find a new way of working in municipal home care-seven lessons learned in a participatory appreciative action and reflection study}, author = {James, Inger and Kihlgren, Annica and Tavemark, Sofia}, year = {2025}, journal = {Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine}, volume = {13}, number = {1}, doi = {10.1080/21642850.2025.2534624}, url = {1988066}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Taylor & Francis}, keywords = {fieldwork; co-creating knowledge; homecare; individual goal; participatory research; relationship}, abstract = {PurposeThe study is part of a larger structural change programme, where Participatory Appreciative Action and Reflection (PAAR) has been used with the aim of changing home care practices to align with individuals' needs and goals. The purpose of this study was to describe how the knowledge process in PAAR was conducted to develop a new way of working based on the individual's needs and goals in home care.MethodA total of 160 co-researchers i.e. older persons, relatives, staff, administrators, first-line managers, case managers and persons from the authority were included in the study. Data was collected through fieldwork, including interviews, participant observations, informal conversations, focus group discussions, reference groups, and appreciative inquiry circles.ResultsCo-creating knowledge was revealed as a three-step process: preparation for access to the field, being together in the field, and leaving the field. Each step describes several cycles of how the PAAR process proceeded, with actions leading to reflections and vice versa, which drove the knowledge process forward.ConclusionsThe knowledge process of PAAR, gave rise to seven lessons learnt for future practice development: Contact pathways and trusting relationships, Loving struggle over time, An appreciative gaze, Patience and courage, Different ways of learning, A shared goal and Flexibility to adapt PAAR to changes in the field.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1988066/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_backiusstefan_2025_1, title = {The local struggle for survival : Municipalities and jobs in the age of deindustrialisation}, author = {Backius, Stefan and Melin, Åsa}, year = {2025}, url = {1958636}, language = {eng}, abstract = {Following the steel crisis of the 1970s, many Swedish industrial communities underwent major transformations in the 1980s and 1990s. The restructuring of the steel industry led to significant deindustrialisation in the industrial communities of central Sweden. For communities heavily dependent on large industrial enterprises, deindustrialisation posed fundamental economic and social challenges for local communities and their residents. These challenges also led to a redefinition of the towns identities as iron and steel towns, with stable, dominant companies and secure, lifelong jobs for generations of men. In these redefinitions, the old masculinities were less viable.The emerging local labour and economic policies of the 1980s and 1990s became crucial to the survival of the community. Although this area of intervention became the concern of all affected municipalities, the strategies and directions of action took different paths. This presentation will explore how some mill towns (bruksorter) in the formerly thriving industrial belt of Bergslagen have dealt with the sudden and challenging closures or downsizing of factories, with impoverishment, unemployment and out-migration as scenarios to be avoided or at least managed.} } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_mcharekaa_2025, title = {The Making and Burning of Borders : On Historicity, Storytelling, and Forensic Methods: A Conversation}, author = {M’charek, A. A. and Mehrabi, Tara}, year = {2025}, pages = {192--204}, doi = {10.4324/9781003398486-18}, url = {2023768}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Routledge}, keywords = {forensic engineering}, abstract = {In her work, M'charek not only traces the social life of fact/fiction about crimes, suspects, and origin stories, but also skilfully engages with the historical amnesia in Europe about racial violence, the ethics of care, and the necropolitics of borders. Her work is an example of how race matters, and how storytelling about race and racialisation is always relevant, even when it comes to the sciences. From DNA-typing and familial searching to facialisation and caring for the bodies of drowned refugees, M'charek’s extensive ethnographic work on forensic sciences across multiple sites highlights the complexity of these sciences in terms of material-symbolic entanglements. This interview with M'charek, by Tara Mehrabi, unpacks the sociopolitical lives of forensic processes and the tentacularity of forensic constructs to show how race, gender, migration, and technoscience shape one another. The interview pays particular attention to the ever-presence of death and dead matter in M'charek’s work through a decolonial and posthuman feminist lens.} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_engstrm_2025, title = {The meaning of cold bathing in middle aged and elderly people in Sweden - a phenomenological hermeneutic study}, author = {Engström, Å. and Hägglund, H. and Lennkvist, Maria}, year = {2025}, journal = {International Journal of Circumpolar Health}, volume = {84}, number = {1}, doi = {10.1080/22423982.2025.2540670}, url = {1988079}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Taylor & Francis}, keywords = {cold bathing; cold water immersion; meaning; merleau-ponty; phenomenological hermeneutic}, abstract = {Cold baths have been used in various cultures for centuries, with modern scientific interest growing over the past few decades. The aim of this phenomenological hermeneutic study was to explore the meaning of outdoor cold bathing of people who regularly engage in that practice. Nine people, seven women and two men aged 44 to 70, who regularly cold bathed in Sweden participated in the study. They were interviewed during the winter-spring of 2025. Participants described cold bathing as a powerful coping mechanism during periods of stress and life transition, often beginning in midlife when facing personal or professional challenges. Cold bathing was described as a powerful practice that not only challenges the body but also uplifts the mind, often becoming a valued ritual for both physical recovery and emotional renewal. Being in nature was an important part of the holiness of the experience.}, issn = {1239-9736}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1988079/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_rnebringhenrik_2025, title = {The mediatization of work? : Gig workers and gig apps in Sweden}, author = {Örnebring, Henrik and Van Couvering, Elizabeth and Regin Öborn, David and MacKenzie, Robert}, year = {2025}, journal = {New Media and Society}, volume = {27}, number = {12}, pages = {6510--6533}, doi = {10.1177/14614448241270470}, url = {1903199}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Sage Publications}, keywords = {app work; datafication; gig work; gig-work app; mediatization; sweden}, abstract = {This article presents a study of how and to what extent gig workers in Sweden experience a mediatization of work. We contend that previous mediatization research has assumed extensive and unified effects of mediatization, and that previous gig work research has focused on users of large-scale, transnational platforms. We conducted a set of qualitative, semi-structured interviews (N = 28) with Swedish users of four different gig apps (all produced by very small companies active only in Sweden). We analyzed their experiences of mediatization along five dimensions: extension, substitution, amalgamation, accommodation, and datafication. We found that our respondents had much more varied, far less all-encompassing, experiences of mediatization than indicated in previous research. We also found respondents' experiences clearly framed by the smaller size of the local, Swedish gig work companies.}, issn = {1461-4448}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1903199/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_tengbergmichael_2025, title = {The open work and the closing reading : Navigating openness and ambiguity in literature discussions}, author = {Tengberg, Michael and Johansson, Maritha and Sonneland, Margrethe}, year = {2025}, journal = {L1-Educational Studies in Language and Literature}, volume = {25}, number = {1}, doi = {10.21248/l1esll.2025.25.1.782}, url = {1955872}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Int Assoc Research L1 Education - ARLE}, keywords = {ambiguity; closing mechanisms; interpretation; literature discussions; openness}, abstract = {The tension between openness and ambiguity in literature and readers' expectation of coherence and consistency (i.e., their 'desire for closure') may present a pedagogical dilemma in literature classrooms. While prior research has identified an educational potential of using open works to de-automatize students' thinking, encourage tolerance for ambiguity, and shape literary awareness, empirically-based knowledge of such classroom practice is scarce. The present study examined the interaction between structured openness of literary texts and readers' 'desire for closure' in the context of literature discussions in lower secondary school. Drawing on videotaped whole-class discussions about narratively complex short stories in an ongoing intervention to support quality of literature discussions, we identified six different closing mechanisms used by either the teacher or the students: 1) Forcing a one-sided interpretation; 2) Inferring new context, not given by the text, to embed already preferred interpretations; 3) Magnifying peripheral details to support interpretations; 4) Staying on the surface-concentrating on the empirically verifiable and determinate; 5) Skipping between inquiries instead of developing lines of thought; and 6) Encouraging readers to connect fictive elements to their own lives. Based on the analysis, we discuss how interactional closure of literary openness in the classroom context relates to principal educational ideals of promoting clarity, comprehension, and coherence.}, issn = {1567-6617}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1955872/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_mooredavids_2025, title = {The Problems with Genetic Essentialism, Determinism, and Reductionism}, author = {Moore, David S. and Kampourakis, Kostas and Gericke, Niklas}, year = {2025}, journal = {Human Development}, volume = {69}, number = {3}, pages = {147--157}, doi = {10.1159/000543465}, url = {1951653}, language = {eng}, publisher = {S. Karger}, keywords = {genetic essentialism; genetic determinism; genetic reductionism; gene-environment interaction; development; behavioral genetics}, abstract = {In this article, we address misunderstandings about genetic essentialism, genetic determinism, and genetic reductionism. There are good reasons to carefully consider the meanings and relationships that characterize genetic essentialism, genetic determinism, and genetic reductionism; these are different (if related) concepts, despite their superficial resemblances. Although a recent Nature Reviews Genetics article addressed these issues, problems intrinsic to them remained unexplored, problems that we address here by adopting a developmental systems perspective. Discussions of these concepts should explicitly communicate that genetic essentialism fails because individuals are as they are in part due to the contexts in which they develop, that genetic determinism fails because all phenotypes depend on co-acting genomic and non-genomic factors for their development, and that genetic reductionism fails because emergent properties above the level of the genome can feed back and influence the subsequent functioning of that genome. Elucidating the meaning of these concepts without providing arguments for rejecting them is problematic. Developmental science offers the required arguments.}, issn = {0018-716X}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1951653/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_overencarolinekreppen_2025_1, title = {The process of pain assessment in people with dementia living in nursing homes : a scoping review}, author = {Overen, Caroline Kreppen and Larsson, Maria and Hillestad, Adelheid Hummelvoll and Karlsson, Ingela and Eriksen, Siren}, year = {2025}, journal = {Palliative Care and Social Practice}, volume = {19}, doi = {10.1177/26323524241308589}, url = {1930571}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Sage Publications}, keywords = {dementia; nursing home; pain assessment; palliative care}, abstract = {Background: Pain is a common symptom in people with dementia living in nursing homes, but cognitive impairment, including language and communication difficulties, challenges pain assessment and the ability to self-report pain.Objectives: This study aimed to identify and summarize patterns, advances, and gaps in research literature describing pain assessment in people with dementia living in nursing homes.Design: We conducted a scoping review following Arksey and O'Malley's methodological framework.Methods: Systematic searches were conducted in CINAHL, Embase, MEDLINE, and PsycINFO. We included studies describing pain expressions in people with dementia and/or healthcare personnel assessment of pain in people with dementia, in a nursing home context. Charted data included demographics, methodological descriptions, ethical and quality assessment and relevant findings. Relevant findings were summarized using thematic analysis, and an overview of patterns, advances, and gaps in the research literature is presented.Results: Thirty-nine studies were included. The results describe three patterns: (1) pain awareness; (2) suspected pain and (3) pain mapping. Collectively, these patterns constitute a process of pain assessment, integrating pain expressions of people with dementia. Important perspectives on self-reporting are touched upon in several of the included studies, though direct descriptions of attempts to capture the residents' own experience of pain are sparse.Conclusion: This scoping review provides a comprehensive description of pain assessment in people with dementia living in nursing homes as a process in three steps. We identified several knowledge gaps in the understanding of this process and provide concrete recommendations for further research. The results underpin the importance of pain assessment approaches that incorporate the flexibility to meet residents' varying and potentially fluctuating ways of communicating pain.Trial registration: This scoping review is registered in the Open Science Framework (https://osf.io/8kaf5/).}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1930571/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_zorigaia_2025, title = {The relationship between state-level abortion policy and maternal mortality in the United States : a scoping review}, author = {Zori, Gaia and Case, Stuart and Pyche, Courtney and Beckman, Linda}, year = {2025}, journal = {HEALTH AFFAIRS SCHOLAR}, volume = {3}, number = {8}, doi = {10.1093/haschl/qxaf146}, url = {1995165}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Oxford University Press}, keywords = {maternal health; pregnancy outcomes; reproductive health; abortion access; abortion legislation}, abstract = {Introduction The United States has a high rate of maternal mortality compared to similar countries. Following the overturning of Roe v. Wade and federal protections to abortion, multiple US states have adopted new policies related to legal abortion access. No published scoping or systematic reviews have comprehensively examined existing literature related to state-level abortion policy and maternal mortality in the United States. This study seeks to assess the extent of evidence on the relationship between state-level abortion policy and maternal mortality in the United States.Methods The scoping review is guided by the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) methodology and had no publication date restriction to capture pre- and post-Roe v. Wade studies.Results Ten articles met inclusion criteria, with years of analysis from 1959 to 2020. Studies consistently found that restrictive abortion policies are associated with increases in maternal mortality at the state level. Limitations with the ability to compare findings across studies should be considered.Conclusion Across published studies, policies that restrict access to abortion are consistently associated with increases in maternal mortality, underscoring the significant impact of policy decisions on maternal health outcomes. Future research with updated policy and health outcomes data is needed as the policy landscape evolves.}, issn = {2976-5390}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1995165/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_braunerhielmlotta_2025_1, title = {The relationship between technology and place in tourism}, author = {Braunerhielm, Lotta and Hoppstadius, Fredrik}, year = {2025}, journal = {Anatolia: An International Journal of Tourism and Hospitality Research}, volume = {36}, number = {2}, pages = {363--377}, doi = {10.1080/13032917.2024.2417434}, url = {1911185}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Routledge}, keywords = {systematic review; explorative thematicanalysis; tourismdigitalization; spatial andsocial implications; geomedia}, abstract = {Tourism digitalization is often understood and implemented in a technocratic sense and implicitly viewed as a solution to perceived shortages in tourism development. Despite this, little attention has been given to the fact that digital technology has spatial and social implications and is strongly intertwined with tourism places and various actors. We address this intending to identify the dominant disciplinary and contemporary research approaches to tourism digitalization through a systematic review of 2 480 publications from the Scopus database. With inspiration from geomedia studies, an explorative thematic analysis found a separation that poses a risk of technology development being detached from its actual context, suggesting that tourism scholars and practitioners would benefit from broadening their readings and critically addressing the interconnection between technology and tourism places. }, issn = {1303-2917}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1911185/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_berglundteresa_2025, title = {The role of ESD facilitators in bringing about change in schools}, author = {Berglund, Teresa and Gericke, Niklas and Forssten Seiser, Anette and Mogren, Anna and Olsson, Daniel}, year = {2025}, journal = {Environmental Education Research}, doi = {10.1080/13504622.2025.2486367}, url = {1957009}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Taylor & Francis}, keywords = {education for sustainable development; facilitator; middle leading; sdg 4: quality education; sustainability change agents; whole school approach}, abstract = {This study investigates the experiences of teachers in middle leading positions who worked as ESD facilitators during a three-year whole school approach project designed to implement education for sustainable development (ESD). Five schools in a Swedish municipality participated in the project to integrate ESD into their organisation and teaching practice. Project activities involved school leaders, teachers, and ESD facilitators, with the facilitators taking part in the design of the development process, workshop activities and content, and facilitating their school’s internal work. The aim of this study is to generate insight into their roles as facilitators of transformation in line with ESD, and how they can be supported to fulfil their roles. The analysis used a framework of sustainability change agents, identifying that approaches to change aligned with technician, mediator, convincer, and concerned explorer types. The findings highlight the importance of contextual factors–specifically, a shared vision, collaborative culture and organisational structures, and active school leadership in shaping ESD facilitators’ ability to fulfil their roles.}, issn = {1350-4622}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1957009/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_torellpalmquistgabriella_2025_1, title = {The Role of European Equestrian Institutions in Training Professionals : Outcomes from a Workshop on Horse Welfare in Equestrian Education}, author = {Torell-Palmquist, Gabriella and Känsälä Alveheim, Nina and Huot-Marchand, François and Ashton, Lisa and Lewis, Victoria}, year = {2025}, journal = {Animals}, volume = {15}, number = {2}, doi = {10.3390/ani15020183}, url = {1939833}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)}, keywords = {article; best practice; competition; content analysis; cultural anthropology; education; evidence based practice; follow up; horse; human; human relation; nonhuman; social acceptance; training; workshop}, abstract = {This paper highlights and summarizes the experiences and perceptions of European equestrian educational experts from a workshop held at the French National Riding School in Saumur. The workshop, which brought together fifty leading experts, aimed to address challenges in equestrian education, identify common ground, and share best practices. Using ‘The World Café’ method, the participants were divided into groups to discuss four key topics: the relationship between horses and humans, diversity of perspectives versus common ground, training philosophy, and social acceptability. A follow-up online focus group was conducted six months later, and the discussions were transcribed and analyzed using qualitative content analysis. The results revealed the need for a universal cultural shift towards an evidence-based approach to riding and training horses, with equine welfare at its core. Key challenges, such as anthropomorphism, varying standards across disciplines and countries, and the evolving horse–human relationship, pose risks to the social license to operate. The findings suggest that educational institutions, with their shared values, are well-positioned to lead this change, although further research is needed to address pedagogical challenges. The study also emphasizes the importance of communicating ’good news stories’ to promote evidence-based practices in training and competition. }, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1939833/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_bornscheuerlisa_2025_1, title = {The role of extra-familial factors in adolescence for the association between out-of-home care and adult psychiatric disorders-A birth cohort study}, author = {Bornscheuer, Lisa and Landstedt, Evelina and B. Almquist, Ylva}, year = {2025}, journal = {PLOS ONE}, volume = {20}, number = {1}, doi = {10.1371/journal.pone.0318231}, url = {1939767}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Public Library of Science (PLoS)}, abstract = {Background Psychiatric disorders are a substantial public health concern, and childhood adversity a well-known risk factor for it. Investigating gender differences in vulnerability and resilience processes following out-of-home care (OHC) as proxy for childhood adversity can help map opportunities for the prevention of psychiatric disorders.Methods We followed a large birth cohort for psychiatric disorders (anxiety, depression, and self-harm, and substance misuse) between age 25-62 years, comparing individuals with and without OHC experience. We investigated different extra-familial risk and resources factors following OHC via gender-stratified mediation and moderation analyses to approximate risk accumulation (vulnerability processes) and buffers of risk (resilience processes).Results OHC is prospectively associated with psychiatric disorders in adulthood. Lower school grades, delinquency, and early parenthood are mediators of the association, with the exception of education in girls in relation to anxiety, depression, and self-harm, and early parenthood in boys in relation to substance misuse. Number of best friends moderates OHC experience in boys, and there is a trend for higher educational achievement to also act as buffer, even though this trend was not statistically significant. Leisure time activities did not act as buffer.Conclusion Vulnerability and resilience processes after childhood adversity are gendered: Risk accumulation runs via delinquency and poorer educational outcomes in boys more than in girls, while early parenthood is a more dominant risk factor in girls. Having more best friends and higher grades may act as buffer, especially in boys.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1939767/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_christensonnina_2025_3, title = {The Role of Local and Global Risk Perception for Students’ Climate Literacy}, author = {Christenson, Nina}, year = {2025}, url = {1961155}, language = {eng}, keywords = {climate literacy; risk perception; teaching}, abstract = {In an international research project, researchers are collaborating to develop empirically grounded knowledge for teaching climate change. The project examines how local and global risk perceptions influence students' climate literacy and their willingness to engage in climate-friendly behaviors.The first sub-study identified aspects of climate knowledge, attitudes, and skills that promote climate-friendly behavior through large-scale surveys among the general public, teachers, and high school students. Results indicate that global risk perception has the greatest impact on the willingness to act, while content knowledge—such as understanding the greenhouse effect—has a lesser impact.The second sub-study explored the role of risk perception in motivating climate activists and their proposals for action through in-depth interviews. Activists emphasized especially global risk perception as a driving force, the importance of collective action, and the pressure to act as role models.Informed by these findings, the third sub-study developed teaching materials on climate change, focusing on local risk perception. These materials were created in collaboration with secondary school teachers (in both science and social science subjects) and tested in eight secondary school classes (grades 8 and 9). In addition to traditional lessons, students participated in activities at the university, focusing on climate risks and action competence. The results show that while students possess basic knowledge about the causes of climate change and individual behaviors, they have limited understanding of climate adaptation, local climate risks, and the role of collective action.The presentation will discuss the implications of these findings for teaching climate change in schools.  } } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_johleslis_2025, title = {The role of mindfulness in improving quality of life among student-athletes : a pilot mediation study}, author = {Johles, Lis and Molander, Peter and Lundqvist, Carolina}, year = {2025}, journal = {Frontiers in Psychology}, volume = {16}, doi = {10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1479584}, url = {1963021}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Frontiers Media S.A.}, keywords = {athletes; body scan; mediation analysis; relaxation; quality of life}, abstract = {Introduction There has been a growing interest in mindfulness research during the past three decades. However, studies investigating the mediating mechanisms of mindfulness on student-athletes and their quality of life (QoL) are sparse. The purpose of this pilot study was to examine if the effects of a brief body scan intervention on QoL among student-athletes would mediate a change in five facets of mindfulness (acting with awareness, describing, non-judgment, non-reactivity, and observing).Methods Swedish student-athletes (n = 99; 40% female participants) were recruited from six provincial high schools specialized in sports (basketball, k = 5; cross-country skiing, k = 1). The student-athletes were randomized into two arms: a 4-week body scan (intervention group) and a 4-week relaxation (active control group). Participants completed self-reported measures of QoL and mindfulness three times: at baseline; at follow-up, 4 weeks after baseline; and 8 weeks after baseline. A simple mediation analysis was conducted.Results Results showed no significant differences between the body scan and relaxation on QoL change (c-path). There were no significant associations between the independent variable (body scan and relaxation) and the mediator Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ) (a-path). Results did not demonstrate any significant indirect associations between FFMQ and QoL (b-path) for the five facets of FFMQ. In conclusion, body scans did not have any effect on student-athletes' QoL.Discussion This study provides a first step toward investigating facets of mindfulness and QoL among student-athletes. No direct associations were revealed in this pilot study. Future research should refine mindfulness interventions and explore diverse mindfulness practices to better understand which facets of mindfulness may be helpful for student-athletes' QoL.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1963021/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_kisimerinopasko_2025_1, title = {The role of right-wing enjoyment in the normalisation of the far right}, author = {Kisić-Merino, Pasko}, year = {2025}, journal = {Review of International Studies}, volume = {51}, number = {3}, pages = {449--471}, doi = {10.1017/s0260210524000895}, url = {1933845}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Cambridge University Press}, keywords = {far right; far-right normalisation; jouissance; lacan; ontological security}, abstract = {The retreat of the modern liberal order in contemporary democracies can be understood as co-constituted with the normalisation of the far right. The far right has increasingly accessed the political ‘mainstream’ through the enabling of erstwhile-disavowing centre-right and right-wing counterparts. In contexts of political ‘victory’, the identity (re)formation of these mainstream right-wing subjects and discourses can be observed and analysed through celebrations alongside the far right and in emotions and attitudes like elation, gloating, and self-righteousness. In this article, I address how victory-related manifestations of enjoyment – or jouissance – are articulated in the discourses of mainstream right-wing subjects. I ask what enjoyment-based rhetoric reveal about the normalisation of the far right and the identity reformation of right-wing subjects and discourses. To address this, I first discuss the role of enjoyment on far-right normalisation by merging Derk Hook’s analytics of enjoyment (2017) with ontological security, expanding on the latter concept as a libidinal fantasy of ideological closure. Subsequently, analysing the case of the 2022 Swedish election, I explore three interrelated dimensions of co-(re)formation of right-wing enjoyment, discourses, and identities: the symbolic space where civilisational-securitising fantasies are produced; the threatening modes of enjoyment of cultural Others; and the imperilled enjoyment modes of the ‘real Swedes’.}, issn = {0260-2105}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1933845/FULLTEXT02.pdf;https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1933845/FULLTEXT03.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_hgmanjohan_2025_1, title = {The role of sport in embodied socialization of youth in a depopulation-affected rural environment}, author = {Högman, Johan and Carlman, Peter}, year = {2025}, url = {1990122}, language = {eng}, abstract = {BackgroundThe development of youths physical activity practices occurs through a complex interplay of social, cultural, and geographical factors. Previous research highlights the dual role of sport in rural communities, where it fosters social belonging and identity but also reinforces exclusion and traditional ideals.AimThis study examines how embodied socialization occurs among youth in a depopulation-affected rural environment in Sweden. Research questions were: What type of sporting body is shaped by growing up in a rural environment? Which activities contribute to the creation of this body?Method:This study draws on Elders socialization theory, where a places physical and sociocultural traits, along with parents, institutions, and socio-historical events, shape life trajectories. Embodied socialization was, thus, examined in relation to the areas social environment as well as rural culture, traditions, and economic decline.A qualitative approach was used, employing retrospective biographical interviews with six young individuals (girls=3). Each participant was interviewed individually on two occasions to allow for in-depth analysis. Data were analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis.ResultsThree themes were produced from the analysis: ‘Physical activities run in the family’ highlights how generationally transmitted activities shape young peoples understanding of desirable physical activity and bodies. The theme “Traditions in social institutions” illustrates how schools and local community organizations reproduce preferences for nature-based activities such as hunting, fishing, cross-country skiing, biathlon, alpine skiing, and running. The third theme, “New sports – same ideals”, reveals how modern fitness activities, such as gym training, becoming more popular, align with traditional ideals of a healthy, strong, and resilient body, making them accepted within the local community.DiscussionThe results illustrate how family and community institutions reinforce traditional bodily ideals, with the rural environment and nature playing a central role. This particular rural area is oriented towards forestry, hunting, and fishing rather than farming, which is reflected in the types of bodily ideals that emerge in the narratives of young people. Nostalgia is also evident in the older generation’s efforts to encourage youth to continue with traditional sports such as biathlon, ski jumping, and cross-country skiing. This nostalgia, which sustains traditional values in the shaping of bodies, can be understood as a response to societal restructuring and the decline of rural communities. A potential consequence is the limitation of opportunities for youth to explore new movement identities beyond traditionally valued physical activities.} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_rananripendrap_2025, title = {The Role of Technical and Top Management Support in the Continuance of Intention to Use Business Analytics}, author = {Rana, Nripendra P. and Alomar, Jawaher Abdulrahman and Kumar, Kumod and Bawack, Ransome Epie and Ahmad, Muhammad Ovais}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of Global Information Management}, volume = {33}, number = {1}, pages = {1--23}, doi = {10.4018/JGIM.379721}, url = {1978000}, language = {eng}, publisher = {IGI Global}, keywords = {adoption; business analytics; organizational support; organizational support theory; partial least square structural equation modeling; partial least-squares; structural equation models; tam; technical support; top management support; human resource management}, abstract = {This study investigates the impact of perceived organizational support (POS) on employees’ intentions to continue using business analytics (BA) tools. By integrating Organizational Support Theory (OST) and technology adoption models, the research highlights the critical roles of technical and top management support in influencing perceived compatibility and usefulness, which drive BA continuance intentions. Data were collected between August and October 2021 from employees across various industries in Ireland, Finland, and Sweden who used BA tools in their work. Using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) to analyze data, the findings reveal significant relationships between the organizational support types and continuance intentions, with technical support being particularly crucial for long-term use. This study extends OST by emphasizing the importance of technical support and confirms the relevance of perceived compatibility and usefulness in technology continuance. }, issn = {1062-7375}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1978000/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_prasadsuraj_2025_1, title = {The role of the donor in the light-induced degradation of Y6 non-fullerene acceptors in PM6:Y6 blend films}, author = {Prasad, Suraj and Araujo, Moyses and Moons, Ellen}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of Materials Chemistry C}, doi = {10.1039/d5tc03779d}, url = {2035818}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Royal Society of Chemistry}, abstract = {Despite the rapid advancements in the performance of organic solar cells (OSCs), improving their operational lifetime remains a significant challenge. The photodegradation of donor polymer PM6, small molecule non-fullerene acceptor (NFA) Y6, and their blend was investigated under ambient conditions. To photodegrade the spin-coated thin films, samples were exposed to AM 1.5 illumination, as well as UV-filtered and long-wavelength-filtered light. The evolution of their properties upon increasing the exposure time up to 45 h was monitored using UV-vis absorption, Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), and photoemission spectroscopy. The results demonstrate that neat PM6 films exhibit faster absorbance loss than the neat Y6 films. This is accompanied by the formation of new carbonyl groups on PM6, while only minor indications of photooxidation were observed in degraded Y6 films. The valence band spectra of Y6 remain unchanged upon photodegradation. Interestingly, the photobleaching rate of Y6 in PM6:Y6 blend films was found to be higher than that of neat Y6 films. XPS spectra of C 1s and S 2p confirm that photooxidation products formed in PM6 and PM6:Y6 films, evidenced by new oxidized carbonyl C 1s and oxidized sulfur S 2p peaks. Under AM 1.5 illumination, several photooxidation pathways can be active, involving the formation of both superoxide radicals and singlet oxygen species and their subsequent oxidation reactions with conjugated molecules. Using filtered light conditions, these different degradation pathways could be separated. Upon exposure to long-wavelength-filtered light, which is predominantly absorbed by the Y6 acceptor, the generation of superoxide radicals is significantly suppressed, resulting in enhanced photostability of the blend compared to illumination with unfiltered light. The remaining photodegradation of the blend components under these illumination conditions can therefore be ascribed to energy transfer from the photosensitizing acceptor, feeding into the singlet oxygen formation. These insights could inspire the design of new donor and acceptor materials with improved photostability by tuning the positions of their singlet and triplet states to minimize the formation of oxygen-mediated reactive species.}, issn = {2050-7526}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2035818/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_salavaalexander_2025, title = {The Skin Microbiome : Potential for Novel Diagnostic and Therapeutic Strategies}, author = {Salava, Alexander and Fyhrquist, Nanna}, year = {2025}, pages = {173--182}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-031-82689-4_9}, url = {2018689}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Springer}, keywords = {dermatology; microbiome-based diagnostics; microbiome-targeted therapies; clinical research; diagnosis; disease control; diagnostic strategy; microbiome; microbiome-based diagnostic; microbiome-targeted therapy; novel diagnostics; probiotics; skin disease; therapeutic strategy}, abstract = {Microbiome based-diagnostics and microbiome-targeted therapies are novel interesting strategies in the management of skin diseases. Substantial microbiome changes have been observed in skin conditions and there seems to be significant potential to use this information in clinical diagnostics. Microbiome-targeted therapies have been studied in different settings and three main concepts have evolved. First, the cutaneous microbiome can be influenced by using methods that affect the cutaneous microbiome directly, e.g., topical pro- and prebiotics. Second, healthy or modified microbiomes or single microbial strains can be relocated onto the patients’ skin (transplantation or engraftments). And third, mechanisms that affect the cutaneous microbiome indirectly can be used, e.g., targeting the gut-skin axis (gastrointestinal probiotics). The skin microbiome remains an interesting area of research in developing new diagnostics or therapeutics in clinical medicine, especially dermatology. In addition, microbiome studies have had a great effect on our understanding of the pathophysiology of skin diseases. } } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_bertilsdotterrosqvisthanna_2025, title = {The social model in autism research}, author = {Bertilsdotter Rosqvist, Hanna and Pearson, Amy and Pavlopoulou, Georgia and Bottema-Beutel, Kristen}, year = {2025}, journal = {Autism}, volume = {29}, number = {9}, pages = {2201--2204}, doi = {10.1177/13623613251357648}, url = {1987075}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Sage Publications}, issn = {1362-3613} } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_luciomiguelmartnez_2025_1, title = {The state and decent work in a context of social and economic trauma : the challenging nature of intervening, learning, and forgetting}, author = {Lucio, Miguel Martínez and MacKenzie, Robert}, year = {2025}, pages = {257--271}, doi = {10.4337/9781800882751.00022}, url = {1963996}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Edward Elgar Publishing}, abstract = {The chapter looks at how certain activities and related tensions have developed within the state with regards to decent work. It argues that attention needs to be paid to analysing the changing role of the state across four dimensions: how the state operates across boundaries; how different forms of regulation co-evolve; how the state sustains and builds on crisis moments in terms of the changing nature of its roles; and finally, how the state is able to sustain itself and its relative autonomy within a context of extreme political challenges. While the state remains important and has been innovative in various ways, it has begun to diversify its roles and relations –and to some extent fragment. © Jason Heyes, Janine Leschke, Kirsty Newsome, Michael Reich and Adrian Wilkinson 2025.} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_hbinettetobias_2025_7, title = {The Swedish Adoption Commission and the struggle to find the truth about transnational adoption : Coming to terms with the past in the world’s most adopting country}, author = {Hübinette, Tobias}, year = {2025}, url = {2025102}, language = {eng} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_hbinettetobias_2025_8, title = {The Swedish Adoption World and the Process of Coming to Terms with Transnational Adoption}, author = {Hübinette, Tobias}, year = {2025}, journal = {GENEALOGY}, volume = {9}, number = {3}, doi = {10.3390/genealogy9030077}, url = {2007480}, language = {eng}, publisher = {MDPI}, keywords = {transnational adoption; sweden; coming to terms with the past; adoptive parents; adoption organizations; adoptees; transitional justice}, abstract = {In October 2021 the Swedish government committee of inquiry, the Adoption Commission, was appointed, which presented its final report in June 2025. The Adoption Commission investigated irregular and unethical adoptions to Sweden from the 1950s until today, and it was a part of an ongoing global process of coming to terms with past concerning transnational adoptions. This qualitative media text study examines how the Adoption Commission was perceived by the Swedish adoption world's three stakeholders, the adoptive parents, the adoption organizations, and the adoptees, between 2021 and 2024 and in relation to transitional justice theories, with a focus on the issues of retributive and restorative justice.}, issn = {2313-5778}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2007480/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_lindelljohan_2025, title = {The symbolic space of smartphone use : How capital and habitus shape existing gender and age divides in smartphone practices}, author = {Lindell, Johan and Oberger, Elvira and Jansson, André}, year = {2025}, journal = {Mobile Media & Communication}, doi = {10.1177/20501579251406087}, url = {2026181}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Sage Publications}, keywords = {smartphone; media use; cultural capital; digital divide; multiple correspondence analysis}, abstract = {This study presents an exploratory approach to the analysis of social differences in smartphone use. Previous research has predominantly focused on problematic smartphone use and addiction. By contrast, this study turns to the research program of Pierre Bourdieu to forward a sociological study on social differences in how people use their smartphones. Using multiple correspondence analysis of Swedish survey data (n = 2,401), the study explores the structure of the "space of smartphone use." This space is characterized by two main oppositions: high vs. low volumes of smartphone use on the one hand, and degree of investment in legitimized uses on the other. While age and gender remain key factors in explaining how people position themselves in this space, we show that cultural capital, economic capital, and habitus shape these differences. Privileged social positions tend to "push" social agents toward more frequent and legitimized smartphone uses. Social inequalities shape smartphone uses, particularly among older generations.}, issn = {2050-1579}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2026181/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_olaussonpeter_2025, title = {The teenager diary of 1801 : A young girl´s first visit to Stockholm}, author = {Olausson, Peter}, year = {2025}, url = {1957627}, language = {eng}, keywords = {diary; teenager; stockholm; värmland; dagböcker; tonåring}, abstract = {The paper deals with the diary of 18th years old Charlotte Garneij from  the summer of 1801, when she visited Stockholm - probably for the first time in her life on her own. She belonged to the bourgeoisie of the provincial town of Kristinehamn and was well off. The diary gives insights in every day life for a young girl of the time as well as of Stockholm, the capitol of Sweden. The diary as a genre is always in focus in the paper.} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_stresirijakobsson_2025_2, title = {The travel-hope framework : bridging hope, travel, and well-being}, author = {Störe, Siri Jakobsson and Friman, Margareta and Olsson, Lars E.}, year = {2025}, journal = {Transport reviews}, volume = {45}, number = {4}, pages = {537--556}, doi = {10.1080/01441647.2025.2487075}, url = {1960617}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Routledge}, keywords = {autonomy; hope; perceived accessibility; travel hope; travel behaviour; well-being}, abstract = {Hope is defined as the capability to pursue a desired goal by leveraging one's abilities and potential pathways to goal attainment. This study aims to (1) chart and integrate conceptualizations and operationalizations of hope in travel and well-being research, and (2) investigate the relationship between hope and travel behaviour, as well as its associations with well-being concepts relevant to travel behaviour research, as a base for developing a Travel-Hope Framework. A scoping review was conducted with the following inclusion criteria: (i) adult participants, (ii) validated hope scales, (iii) relevance to travel behaviour and well-being research, (iv) written in English, and (v) peer-reviewed. A systematic search identified 13 studies on hope<acute accent>s conceptualizations and measurement. While none explicitly explored its link to travel behaviour, hope was associated with cognitive, emotional, and social well-being components relevant to travel behaviour research. Building on these insights, we introduce the Travel-Hope Framework, which posits that hope - particularly in the form of travel autonomy and perceived accessibility, and experience and anticipation - is essential for behaviour change and well-being. By illuminating the role of hope in travel decision-making, this framework provides a novel perspective for travel research and policy. Understanding the dynamic interplay between hope, travel and well-being can inform targeted interventions to improve commuting experiences, foster equitable accessibility, and promote sustainable travel choices.}, issn = {0144-1647}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1960617/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_holmgrentroymaria_2025_1, title = {The US-Dakota War of 1862 in Louise Erdrich's  The Sentence and Diane Wilson's The Seed Keeper}, author = {Holmgren Troy, Maria}, year = {2025}, pages = {211--215}, url = {2032883}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Swedish-American Historical Society}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2032883/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_almssadasaad_2025, title = {The Use of Slag, Biochar, and Hydrochar as Potential Concrete Additives : Effects on Compressive Strength and Spalling Resistance Before and After Fire Exposure}, author = {Almssad, Asaad and Al-Gburi, Majid and Ahlin, Viktor and Mohammadullah, Awaz}, year = {2025}, journal = {Applied Sciences}, volume = {15}, number = {24}, doi = {10.3390/app152413248}, url = {2026454}, language = {eng}, publisher = {MDPI}, keywords = {concrete additives; fire resistance and spalling; slag and biochar}, abstract = {Cement production is a significant global source of CO2 emissions, leading to a demand for sustainable concrete alternatives. This study investigates the use of various additives to partially replace cement and assesses their effects on compressive strength and fire resistance, particularly spalling. Seven concrete mixes were tested for their initial and post-fire compressive strength, mass loss, and cracking. The cement-only reference mix (R1) achieved the highest initial strength (53.3 MPa) but experienced severe explosive spalling. In contrast, the mix with slag and polypropylene (PP) fibers (R4) offered the best balance, maintaining substantial strength after fire while completely preventing spalling. Biochar additions consistently lowered strength and increased spalling risk, whereas hydrochar notably enhanced spalling resistance, especially at higher replacement levels. The results demonstrate that sustainable additives, such as slag with PP fibers or high-dose hydrochar, can effectively improve fire safety and reduce cement use, though there is an initial trade-off in mechanical performance. Ultimately, choosing the optimal mix depends on whether environmental benefits, fire resistance, or structural strength is the highest priority.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2026454/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_martignonefrancesca_2025, title = {Thematic Working Group on Mathematics Teacher Knowledge, Beliefs and Identity, TWG20}, author = {Martignone, Francesca and Montes, Miguel and Ribeiro, Miguel and Ferretti, Federica and Hubenakova, Veronika and Stoyanova Kennedy, Nadia and Karlsson, Jimmy}, year = {2025}, journal = {European Mathematical Society}, number = {135}, pages = {56--58}, doi = {10.4171/mag/249}, url = {1973510}, language = {eng}, publisher = {EMS Press}, abstract = {The purpose of this report is to briefly present CERME’s Thematic Working Group (TWG) 20 on Mathematics Teacher Knowledge, Beliefs and Identity. At CERME13 (Hungary, 2023) this TWG was led by the authors, inheriting the legacy of more than thirty scholars in the field who have led the group since it started in 2013. We start by briefly outlining the history of CERME TWG20, then present the main topics and ideas addressed in the Group and conclude with some reflections on the future of the Group drawing on the synthesis that has emerged from previous conferences.}, issn = {2747-7894, 2747-7908} } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_sasswanda_2025_2, title = {Theoretical Approaches : Operationalizing Action Competence as a Learning Outcome of Education for Sustainable Development Using International Large-Scale Assessments}, author = {Sass, Wanda and Pauw, Jelle Boeve-de and Olsson, Daniel and Gericke, Niklas and Van Petegem, Peter}, year = {2025}, volume = {16}, pages = {11--20}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-031-76033-4_2}, url = {1942213}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Springer}, keywords = {action; action competence; action competence in sustainable development (acisd); education for sustainable development (esd); environmental education; international civic and citizenship education study (iccs); international large-scale assessment (ilsa); sustainability; trends in international mathematics and science study (timss)}, abstract = {Sustainable development is a prominent issue on the agendas of citizens, policymakers, practitioners, and scholars alike. Conceptual frameworks have been suggested to guide teaching-learning processes in order to prepare future generations for sustainability challenges. One such framework is action competence in sustainable development (ACiSD) as a learning outcome of action-oriented education for sustainable development (ESD). The current chapter introduces the main components of this ACiSD-ESD conceptual framework for its operationalization using data from international large-scale assessments. ACiSD is defined by the acquisition of relevant knowledge and skills, a strong motivation from within, and confidence both in one’s own capacities for inducing change and in a positive outcome of sustainability actions. ESD is characterized by holism, pluralism and participation, and an orientation toward action. Currently, international large-scale assessments such as the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) and International Civic and Citizenship Education Study (ICCS) are evolving towards providing opportunities to operationalize the ACiSD-ESD conceptual framework. This may enable monitoring ESD learning outcomes and sharing good practices on an international basis. } } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_tesserludovico_2025, title = {Thermodynamic and energetic constraints on transition probabilities of small-scale quantum systems}, author = {Tesser, Ludovico and Acciai, Matteo and Spånslätt Rugarn, Christian and Safi, Ines and Splettstoesser, Janine}, year = {2025}, journal = {Physical Review Research}, volume = {7}, number = {2}, doi = {10.1103/PhysRevResearch.7.023084}, url = {1963052}, language = {eng}, publisher = {American Physical Society}, abstract = {We study the transition probabilities of a two-point measurement on a quantum system, initially prepared in a thermal state. We find two independent constraints on the difference between transition probabilities when the system is prepared at different temperatures, which both turn out to be particularly restrictive when the measured quantum system is small. These bounds take the form of a thermodynamic and of an energetic constraint because they are associated with the dissipated heat and with the absorbed energy required to increase or to reduce the temperature of the system. The derived constraints apply to arbitrary system Hamiltonians, including interactions or nonlinear energy spectra. We show the relevance of these constraints for the special case where transitions are induced by energy or particle exchange in weakly coupled bipartite systems out of equilibrium. This example is of interest for a wide range of experimentally relevant systems, from molecular junctions to coupled cavities, and can be tested by, for instance, measuring the out-of-equilibrium tunneling current and its noise.} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_kazmibilal_2025_1, title = {Thermodynamic, exergy and exergo-environmental analysis of waste feedstock for the H2 production : A simulation study}, author = {Kazmi, Bilal and Ammar Taqvi, Syed Ali and Ahmed, Usama and Štěpanec, Libor and Naqvi, Salman Raza}, year = {2025}, journal = {Energy Conversion and Management: X}, volume = {28}, doi = {10.1016/j.ecmx.2025.101211}, url = {1994829}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, keywords = {blending; energy conversion; gasification; hydrogen fuels; municipal solid waste; optimization; photobiological hydrogen production; sustainable development; bio-hydrogen production; biomass ratio; catalytic process; catalytic process optimization; environmental analysis; oily sludges; process optimisation; steam gasification; sustainable energy solutions; waste to energy conversion; exergy; feedstocks; steam reforming}, abstract = {The aim of the present work was to study the feasibility of a sustainable thermochemical pathway to produce hydrogen by co-gasifying oily sludge waste (OSW), municipal solid waste (MSW) and plastic waste in steam-assisted reforming along with the use of CaO as a CO2 sorbent. A simulation-based parametric analysis was performed to optimize three key process variables: reactor temperature (650–800 °C), steam-to-biomass ratio (0.88–2.22), and CaO-to-biomass ratio (1.77–2.22). The maximum Hydrogen yield of 95.9 % was achieved at 800 °C using pure OSW, indicating high conversion efficiency. Among the feedstock blending scenarios, Case IV (90 % MSW / 10 % OSW) demonstrated the lowest exergy destruction (414.02 kW) and a favorable environmental destruction index (0.719), indicating high process sustainability. In contrast, Case I showed the highest exergy loss (1589.14 kW), mainly attributed to uneven energy distribution and tar formation. The results highlight the importance of the composition of feedstock and the operating conditions which play a critical role in enhancing efficiency of the process. In general, the given approach can support efficient valorization of waste and generation of clean hydrogen, contributing to the targets on the way to a decarbonized economy and circle-economy.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1994829/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_nikagrigor_2025_1, title = {Thermodynamic modelling and derivation of effective properties for heterogeneous dielectrics}, author = {Nika, Grigor}, year = {2025}, journal = {Proceedings of the Royal Society. Mathematical, Physical and Engineering Sciences}, volume = {481}, number = {2315}, doi = {10.1098/rspa.2024.1001}, url = {1967668}, language = {eng}, publisher = {The Royal Society}, keywords = {thermodynamics; coleman–noll procedure; dielectric elastomer; unfolding homogenization}, abstract = {We delineate a multiscale and multiphysics electromechanical system modelling the response of dielectric elastomer and quantify its macroscopic behaviour. Our approach involves formulating a precise theoretical framework within the main laws of thermodynamics. In the initial stage, constitutive laws are derived through a generalized Coleman–Noll procedure. Subsequently, the constitutive laws are refined using a linear approximation of the response function and homogenization theory. This assumes rapidly oscillating space-charges as a source term in a moderately strong electric field. The approach involves an indirect method that approximates the quasi-static Maxwell’s equations in free space, combined with the periodic homogenization asymptotic procedure. Employing the periodic unfolding operator and the averaging operator facilitates the transition to the homogenization limit, revealing the pivotal role of correctors in bridging the gap between microscopic and macroscopic aspects by quantifying disparities between heterogeneous and homogenized solutions.}, issn = {1364-5021} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_cotalsanmartinvladimir_2025_2, title = {“They will not erase the blood, of those who fell here” : a multimodal analysis of the music video as a site of (post)memory and resistance against negationism in post-dictatorial Chile}, author = {Cotal San Martin, Vladimir}, year = {2025}, journal = {Social Semiotics}, volume = {35}, number = {4}, pages = {638--651}, doi = {10.1080/10350330.2024.2389531}, url = {1891050}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Taylor & Francis}, keywords = {multimodal analysis; music videos; postmemory; collective memory; negationism; chile}, abstract = {This paper explores how a contemporary music video can pass down memories and trauma in post-dictatorial Chile. Focusing on a video by the Chilean band Illapu, it uses theories of collective trauma and (post)memory to show how the video represents past traumas and challenges dominant narratives and current negationist discourses. The study finds that the video uses audio-visual and (inter)textual elements to make viewers reflect on the past, underlining its ability to counter attempts to deny or distort history. This contributes to understanding how music videos can serve as sites of “voiced postmemories” and act as powerful tools in the collective processing of traumatic events, promoting truth, justice, and reconciliation in post-dictatorial Chile.}, issn = {1035-0330}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1891050/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_stenstrmkristina_2025, title = {"This story takes place in a country that no longer exists" : (Un)familiar pasts and connective memory work in the Catrine da Costa murder case}, author = {Stenström, Kristina}, year = {2025}, url = {2038961}, language = {eng}, keywords = {television documentary; connective memory work; true crime} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_wilsgaardhelenevabo_2025, title = {Thriving in High-Risk Emergency Operators : Insights From Those Who Serve}, author = {Wilsgaard, Helene Vabo and Bentzen, Marte and Skarin, Frida and Gustafsson, Henrik}, year = {2025}, journal = {Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology}, volume = {14}, number = {4}, pages = {571--586}, doi = {10.1037/spy0000395}, url = {1995184}, language = {eng}, publisher = {American Psychological Association (APA)}, keywords = {performance; well-being; motivation; self-determination theory; thriving}, abstract = {Emergency service operators, including special police units, rescue personnel, and firefighters, confront both physical and psychological demands, such as traumatic incidents and extreme work environments. Despite research addressing these stressors, knowledge remains limited regarding what sustains thriving in these high-risk roles. The aim was to explore what factors emergency operators perceive as important for them to thrive in their jobs, prompting a reflexive thematic analysis of nine semistructured interviews. The findings consist of four themes; personal gain and core values, as a feeling of identity and self-actualization; trust and safety, involving organizational and relational aspects, as well as personal competence; operative experiences and thrill, including significant experiences, mindful presence on mission, and altruism versus egoism; and personal sacrifices. Our findings indicate a need to include strategies that promote operators' self-actualization, safety, and strong relationships with colleagues, such as effective management of difficult situations and collegial support to increase their well-being, subjective experience of job performance, and their long-term motivation for the job. Adequate physical and tactical training time is also essential for achieving operational automation and increased competence. Implementing formal psychological training, like mindfulness, may positively impact the thriving of emergency operators.}, issn = {2157-3905} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_johanssonannelie_2025_1, title = {Tidigt läs- och skrivlärande i pedagogisk verksamhet : Teori, praktik och möjligheter}, author = {Johansson, Annelie and Tarander, Eva and Allen, Ellinor and Basel Azzo, Anna and Ekblom, Anna}, year = {2025}, url = {2031823}, language = {swe}, keywords = {läsinlärning; skrivinlärning; läslärande; skrivlärande; språkutveckling}, abstract = {Passet är ett seminarium om grundläggande läs- och skrivundervisning för lärare i förskoleklass, på fritidshem och åk F-6 i grundskolan samt skolledare. Fokuset på undervisning i grundläggande läs- och skrivutveckling är större nu än någonsin tidigare. Det innebär att lärare behöver gedigna didaktiska kunskaper i läs- och skrivutveckling – det är helt enkelt en central kompetens för alla lärare, oavsett vilka årskurser eller ämnen de undervisar i.  En numera vanlig modell för att beskriva läsande (och skrivande) är the Simple View of Reading. Seminariet inleds med en översiktlig genomgång av modellen och av vad språklig medvetenhet innebär för elevers läs- och skrivutveckling. Det följs av presentationer av lärare som berättar om två konkreta undervisningsupplägg från lågstadiet. Avslutningsvis ges en reflektion på temat att organisera för kollegialt lärande i läs- och skrivlärande. } } @techreport{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_jaldellhenrik_2025, title = {Tidsfaktorns betydelse vid räddningsinsatser till vägtrafikolyckor : uppdatering 2025}, author = {Jaldell, Henrik}, year = {2025}, url = {2019441}, language = {swe}, keywords = {räddningstjänst; insatstid; trafikolyckor; cost-benefit-analys}, abstract = {Syftet med denna rapport är att med hjälp av statistiska regressionsanalyser beräkna hur sambandet ser ut mellan andel omkomna och räddningstjänstens anspännings+körtid respektive responstid, samt värdera detta samband i kronor. Nu med hjälp av räddningstjänsternas händelserapporter från år 2018–2023} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_rudnikalesia_2025_3, title = {TikTok and Telegram as platforms for political mobilization in Belarus and Russia}, author = {Rudnik, Alesia and Rönnblom, Malin}, year = {2025}, journal = {Baltic Worlds}, volume = {17}, number = {4}, pages = {68--80}, url = {1958013}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Centre for Baltic and East European Studies (CBEES) Södertörn University, Stockholm}, keywords = {protests; mobilization; belarus; russia; telegram; tiktok}, abstract = {Over the past decade, social networking platforms have become an important communication channel for protesters in autocratic countries. In August 2020 and January 2021, the messaging application Telegram and social media platform Tik-Tok became platforms for protest mobilization and coordination in Belarus and Russia respectively. This article applies previous research within social movements and democratization studies about the use of Facebook and Twitter to instigate and galvanize protests in autocratic countries in order to explore how protest mobilization on newly politicized platforms such as Telegram and TikTok is manifested. For this purpose, we conducted a qualitative content analysis of 1,128 protest-related publications (posts) on Telegram’s channel NextaLive and 100 videos on TikTok. The conclusion provides an extended framework for analyzing political mobilization online and argues that social networking platforms can themselves be considered spaces that are commensurate with those of offline protest and not merely tools to stimulate democratic participation.}, issn = {2000-2955}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1958013/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_hashemiatiyesadat_2025, title = {Time series anomaly detection in helpline call trends for early detection of COVID-19 spread across Sweden, 2020}, author = {Hashemi, Atiye Sadat and Dietler, Dominik and Fall, Tove and Inghammar, Malin and Johansson, Anders F. and Bonander, Carl and Ohlsson, Mattias and Björk, Jonas}, year = {2025}, journal = {Scientific Reports}, volume = {15}, number = {1}, doi = {10.1038/s41598-025-20641-2}, url = {2007527}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Nature Publishing Group}, keywords = {anomaly detection; community spread; covid-19; early detection; helpline calls; symptoms}, abstract = {Timely detection and surveillance of disease community spread is a potent tool for implementing effective public health interventions. This study investigates the National Telehealth Service (1177 helpline) across 18 regions in Sweden in 2020 to identify early signals of community transmission of COVID-19 at the beginning of the pandemic. Focusing on calls related to key COVID-19 symptoms (cough, fever, and breathing difficulties in adults), we analyze their frequency and distribution across referral categories, comparing them to 2019 data. We employ an explainable time series anomaly detection algorithm using daily call data to identify the first collective anomalies across regions. The results show that anomalies in call data were correlated with, but preceded, the first confirmed case infected in Sweden by a median of 7 days (IQR: 2.5-10.5) and the first hospitalized case infected in Sweden by a median of 13 days (IQR: 7.25-16). They also preceded the estimated onset of community spread, indicated by the absolute confirmed cases (median: 24.5, IQR: 18.25-32.5), and severe outcomes defined by hospitalizations (median: 33, IQR: 27.25-44). These findings showcase how helpline call monitoring, using time series anomaly detection, can aid early outbreak detection.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2007527/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_goedeckeklara_2025_1, title = {Timeless friendships? : Affective-temporal perspectives on wondrous, everyday affinities}, author = {Goedecke, Klara and Lahad, Kinneret}, year = {2025}, url = {1949181}, language = {eng} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_rufinphilippe_2025, title = {To enhance sustainable development goal research, open up commercial satellite image archives}, author = {Rufin, Philippe and Meyfroidt, Patrick and Akinyemi, Felicia O. and Estes, Lyndon and Ibrahim, Esther Shupel and Jain, Meha and Kerner, Hannah and Lisboa, Sa Nogueira and Lobell, David and Nakalembe, Catherine and Persello, Claudio and Picoli, Michelle C. A. and Ribeiro, Natasha and Sitoe, Almeida Alberto and Waha, Katharina and Wang, Sherrie}, year = {2025}, journal = {Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America}, volume = {122}, number = {7}, doi = {10.1073/pnas.2410246122}, url = {1951655}, language = {eng}, publisher = {NATL ACAD SCIENCES}, issn = {0027-8424} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_mobergstephensonmaria_2025, title = {To establish the unestablishable : Non-governmental social work with asylum-seeking minors in a neoliberal Sweden}, author = {Moberg Stephenson, Maria and Herz, Marcus}, year = {2025}, journal = {Critical and radical social work An international journal}, volume = {13}, number = {2}, pages = {285--300}, doi = {10.1332/20498608y2024d000000038}, url = {1876265}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Bristol University Press}, keywords = {non-governmental social work; unaccompanied minors; neoliberalism; belonging; asylum policy}, abstract = {This article aims to explore the impact of neoliberal logic and ideas of establishment in Sweden on non-governmental social work with asylum-seeking young people. The focus is on the perceptions of the social workers within a non-governmental organisation (NGO) working with the establishment of unaccompanied young people. Data were collected through interviews and participant observations and analysed using theories of neoliberalism, belonging and neoliberal racism. The results show that when the migration laws were toughened in Sweden, the social workers and the NGO had to adapt. The NGO repackaged their target group only to include young people with residency, excluding others. The social workers resisted these changes and went beyond their formal duties to support all young people regardless of asylum status. However, the social work provided was still within the establishment framework of the programme. They kept working towards establishing people already deemed within a neoliberal and colonial logic as unestablishable.}, issn = {2049-8608} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_karlssonkatarina_2025, title = {To get through to survive : Exploring the symptom cluster management process during oncological treatment from the perspective of patients with lung cancer – A grounded theory study}, author = {Karlsson, Katarina and Larsson, Maria and Ahlberg, K. and Erlandsson, Ann and Olsson, Cecilia}, year = {2025}, journal = {European Journal of Oncology Nursing}, volume = {74}, doi = {10.1016/j.ejon.2024.102764}, url = {1924266}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, keywords = {adult; delivery of health care; grounded theory; human; lung neoplasms; oncology nursing; situational theoretical model; symptom clusters; symptom management}, abstract = {Purpose: To explore the symptom cluster management process from the perspective of patients with lung cancer within the oncological care context. Methods: We used a constructivist grounded theory methodology to collect and analyze rich data from 15 patients with lung cancer via individual interviews and a two-dimensional symptom assessment scale. Results: A situational theoretical model describes the symptom cluster management process through the main category ‘To get through to survive’, with the category ‘Handling symptom clusters’ together with six sub-categories concerning the patients' management strategies and the category ‘Living with symptom clusters,’ together with two sub-categories describing the outcome in their daily life. Impacting conditions are incorporated in the model. Conclusions: Patients often feel left to their own devices to deal with symptom clusters and may not understand or foresee problematic circumstances as they manage their situations on a day-to-day basis. When symptoms are normalized and accepted, patients do not ask for support, or support is not being offered to them. Healthcare professionals should consider the peril of normalizing symptoms and the patients’ altered time perspective that stems from their approach of living one day at a time, in further development of nursing interventions and person-centered care for this population.}, issn = {1462-3889}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1924266/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_lupan_2025, title = {Topology Optimization of Dualband Metallic Antennas with Minimum-Size Control}, author = {Lu, Pan and Wadbro, Eddie and Berggren, Martin and Hassan, Emadeldeen}, year = {2025}, doi = {10.23919/EuCAP63536.2025.10999941}, url = {1978004}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)}, keywords = {finite difference time domain method; maxwell equations; density-based; design problems; dual band; electromagnetics; metallics; nonlinear filter; optimization approach; size-control; time-domain maxwell equations; topology optimisation; shape optimization}, abstract = {We use a density-based topology optimization approach to design dualband planar metallic antennas. The design problem is formulated based on the time-domain Maxwell’s equations, solved using the finite-difference timedomain (FDTD) method. The antenna design is formulated as an optimization problem where the received and reflected energy by the antenna in two frequency bands, centered around 2.5 GHz and 5.5 GHz, are optimized. Two design examples that exhibit outstanding performance are presented. In one design case, we employ a nonlinear filtering scheme to impose size control on the optimized design and ensure manufacturability. } } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_nobisharrison_2025, title = {Topology optimization of roughness elements to delay modal transition in boundary layers}, author = {Nobis, Harrison and Schlatter, Philipp and Wadbro, Eddie and Berggren, Martin and Henningson, Dan S.}, year = {2025}, journal = {Computers & Fluids}, volume = {299}, doi = {10.1016/j.compfluid.2025.106680}, url = {1977840}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, keywords = {topology optimization; spectral element method; laminar-turbulent transition; direct numerical simulations; boundary layer flows; passive flow control}, abstract = {It is well understood that spanwise arrays of roughness elements can be used to generate steady streaks in boundary layers. This modulation of the boundary layer has the potential to attenuate the growth of Tollmien-Schlichting (TS) waves which can lead to the transition to turbulence in low turbulence intensity environments, such as those experienced by an aircraft's fuselage in atmospheric flight. This article applies density based topology optimization in order to design roughness elements capable of exploiting the aforementioned stabilizing effect as a means of passive flow control. The geometry of the roughness elements are represented using a Brinkman penalization when conducting Direct Numerical Simulations (DNS) to simulate the streaky boundary layer flow. Similarly, the unsteady linearized Navier-Stokes equations are evolved to assess the spatial growth of the TS waves across the flat plate. The optimization procedure aims to minimize the TS wave amplitude at a given downstream position while a novel constraint is used promoting a stable baseflow. The optimization problem is solved with gradient descent algorithms where the adjoint-variable method is used to compute gradients. This method has been applied to three initial material distributions yielding three distinct and novel designs capable of damping the downstream growth of the TS wave significantly more than a reference Minature Vortex Generator (MVG) of comparable size. The optimized designs and streaky baseflows they induce are then studied using an energy budget analysis and local stability analysis.}, issn = {0045-7930}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1977840/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_gomesmariana_2025, title = {Towards a Labour Turn in Community Journalism : Economic Precarity among Community Journalists in Favelas}, author = {Gomes, Mariana and Banjac, Sandra}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journalism Studies}, pages = {1554--1571}, doi = {10.1080/1461670X.2025.2555585}, url = {2003307}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Routledge}, keywords = {community journalism; economic precarity; emotional labour; peripheral actors; favelas; brazil}, abstract = {This study expands on the literature on precarity in community journalism, which has been mostly focused on the Global North and few in number. Based on nine in-depth qualitative interviews with community journalists working for favela-based news projects in Rio de Janeiro, this study highlights five considerations. Journalists tolerate precarity (1) not mainly due to passion as a primary motivation but because (2) precarity is normalized within favela-based new projects and is negotiated via supplemental sources of income. To this extent, previous notions that passion takes precedence over economic security are less applicable in this context, challenging homogeneous views on community journalists' experiences of precarity. Depending on journalists' employment type and positioning in relation to mainstream news media, (3) those who lean more towards activism tend to reject market-oriented logics; however, (4) those who rely on favela-based journalism as their main job call for better salaries like their mainstream counterparts; and (5) beyond individual journalists' aspirations, news projects are inevitably moving towards professionalization to secure funding and keep talent, moving away from volunteer-based models. To this extent, we call for a labour turn in community journalism, one that places less emphasis on intrinsic motivations and recognizes contextual differences.}, issn = {1461-670X}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2003307/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_veeravallisaiganesh_2025_1, title = {Towards a Spatial Measure of SDG 11.1.1 : Open Data for Urban Deprivation Mapping}, author = {Veeravalli, Sai Ganesh and Campomanes V, Florencio and Hafner, Sebastian and Georganos, Stefanos and Kuffer, Monika and Friesen, John and Thomson, Dana R and Ndugwa, Robert and Mwaniki, Dennis and Abascal, Angela and Elias, Peter and Morakinyo, Tobi Eniolu and Pedrassoli, Julio and de Oliveira, Gabriel and Boanada-Fuchs, Anthony and Zerjav, Boris and D'Attoli, Juan Manuel}, year = {2025}, doi = {10.1109/JURSE60372.2025.11076033}, url = {1985967}, language = {eng}, publisher = {IEEE}, keywords = {graphical models; buildings; urban planning; refining; geospatial analysis; reliability; sustainable development; open data; distribution functions; urban deprivation; ideamaps network; informal settlements; nairobi; sdg 11.1.1; 2.5d buildings}, abstract = {Urban deprivation mapping is critical for addressing inequalities and achieving Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 11.1.1, which focuses on ensuring access to adequate housing and services in urban areas. This study introduces a geospatial framework to operationalize previously conceptualized urban Domains of Deprivation related to unplanned urbanization, limited infrastructure, and limited services within city segments at the city-scale. Leveraging open, global datasets, including Google’s V3 building footprints and 2.5D building heights, the model assigns deprivation scores (ranging from 0 to 6) based on binary thresholds derived from median values. Validation against reference slum boundaries provided by the IDEAMAPS network achieved an F1- score of 0.45 for high-deprivation areas. The results highlight the spatial distribution of deprivation across Nairobi and demonstrate the reliability of dense building indicators for identifying informal settlements. The framework demonstrates computational efficiency, enabling citywide analysis using accessible resources, and highlights its potential to inform urban planning and targeted interventions through scalable geospatial methodologies aligned with SDG 11.1.1.} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_jagannathansrigoutam_2025, title = {Towards Generic Failure-Prediction Models in Large-Scale Distributed Computing Systems}, author = {Jagannathan, Srigoutam and Sharma, Yogesh and Taheri, Javid}, year = {2025}, journal = {Electronics}, volume = {14}, number = {17}, doi = {10.3390/electronics14173386}, url = {2001415}, language = {eng}, publisher = {MDPI}, keywords = {distributed computing; fault detection; machine learning algorithms; prediction algorithms; performance evaluation}, abstract = {The increasing complexity of Distributed Computing (DC) systems requires advanced failure-prediction models to enhance reliability and efficiency. This study proposes a comprehensive methodology for developing generic machine learning (ML) models capable of cross-layer and cross-platform failure-prediction without requiring platform-specific retraining. Using the Grid5000 failure dataset from the Failure Trace Archive (FTA), we explored Linear and Logistic Regression, Random Forest, and XGBoost to predict three critical metrics: Time Between Failures (TBF), Time to Return/Repair (TTR), and Failing Node Identification (FNI). Our approach involved extensive exploratory data analysis (EDA), statistical examination of failure patterns, and model evaluation across the cluster, site, and system levels. The results demonstrate that XGBoost consistently outperforms the other models, achieving near-perfect 100% accuracy for TBF and FNI, with robust generalisability across diverse DC environments. In addition, we introduce a hierarchical DC architecture that integrates these failure-prediction models. In the form of a use case, we also demonstrate how service providers can use these prediction models to balance service reliability and cost.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2001415/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_abadzhievandrey_2025, title = {Towards High Circularity : Reconfiguring Firm-level Strategy}, author = {Abadzhiev, Andrey and Carlborg, Per and Sukhov, Alexandre}, year = {2025}, journal = {British Journal of Management}, doi = {10.1111/1467-8551.70019}, url = {2007704}, language = {eng}, publisher = {John Wiley & Sons}, abstract = {The transition to a circular economy (CE) is increasingly recognized as a strategic priority for companies striving for more sustainable business operations. Previous CE research adopted different firm-level strategy perspectives with varying degrees of alignment to the management literature. However, scholars have struggled to combine these perspectives in ways that effectively guide firms' transitions towards a CE. This study aims to unpack the CE strategy concept and examine it as a system of interconnected perspectives. First, drawing on the existing literature, we propose a nuanced framework that distinguishes between CE design, innovation and organizational strategies. Second, using empirical data from the Swedish wood construction industry, we analyse CE strategies as distinct configurations by applying configuration theory and a configurational approach. Through fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA), we identify four firm-level configurations that demonstrate different design efforts to achieve high levels of circularity. These configurations are enabled by specific innovation strategies and organizational capabilities within companies. Our findings offer valuable contributions to CE research and provide actionable insights for managerial practices.}, issn = {1045-3172}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2007704/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_solisjorge_2025_2, title = {Towards the Development of an Intelligent Control for LED lighting with Solar Energy and Energy Storage for a Jogging Track in the Countryside}, author = {Solis, Jorge and Arnesson, Sebastian and Andersson, Isac M. and Nilsson, Magnus and Rahm, Johan and Burman, Su-Ping}, year = {2025}, pages = {161--162}, doi = {10.1109/SII59315.2025.10871034}, url = {1954678}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)}, keywords = {lighting; lighting fixtures; adaptive control methods; adaptive control optimizations; energy; energy-consumption; large amounts; led lighting; lighting controls; lighting systems; local renewable; renewable energies; adaptive control systems}, abstract = {Our research aims to develop an intelligent control system for optimizing the operation of lighting systems for a jogging track in the countryside by using adaptive control methods, and optimization of built-in lighting control. Through this, lighting systems will be optimized, energy consumption will be minimized and the lighting system will be adapted to be able to handle a larger amount of local renewable energy production. Due to the level of complexity, in this paper, we have focused to integrate a commercial lighting control system and the solar energy system with energy storage. In particular, their respective components were selected and integrated by means of a distributed control architecture. An API was developed by using the design science research methodology aiming at bridging proprietary systems for sustainable lighting solutions. } } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_solisjorge_2025_3, title = {Towards the Development of an Intelligent Control for LED lighting with Solar Energy and Energy Storage for a Jogging Track in the Countryside}, author = {Solis, Jorge and Arnesson, Sebastian and Andersson, Isac and Nilsson, Magnus and Rahm, Johan and Burman, Su-Ping}, year = {2025}, url = {1938821}, language = {eng} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_bayramfiras_2025_1, title = {Towards Trustworthy Machine Learning in Production : An Overview of the Robustness in MLOps Approach}, author = {Bayram, Firas and Ahmed, Bestoun S.}, year = {2025}, journal = {ACM Computing Surveys}, volume = {57}, number = {5}, doi = {10.1145/3708497}, url = {1940152}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)}, keywords = {contrastive learning; dataops; machine learning operation system; machine learning systems; machine-learning; modeling performance; modelop; operation system; robustness; trustworthy artificial intelligence; adversarial machine learning}, abstract = {Artificial intelligence (AI), and especially its sub-field of Machine Learning (ML), are impacting the daily lives of everyone with their ubiquitous applications. In recent years, AI researchers and practitioners have introduced principles and guidelines to build systems that make reliable and trustworthy decisions. From a practical perspective, conventional ML systems process historical data to extract the features that are consequently used to train ML models that perform the desired task. However, in practice, a fundamental challenge arises when the system needs to be operationalized and deployed to evolve and operate in real-life environments continuously. To address this challenge, Machine Learning Operations (MLOps) have emerged as a potential recipe for standardizing ML solutions in deployment. Although MLOps demonstrated great success in streamlining ML processes, thoroughly defining the specifications of robust MLOps approaches remains of great interest to researchers and practitioners. In this paper, we provide a comprehensive overview of the trustworthiness property of MLOps systems. Specifically, we highlight technical practices to achieve robust MLOps systems. In addition, we survey the existing research approaches that address the robustness aspects of ML systems in production. We also review the tools and software available to build MLOps systems and summarize their support to handle the robustness aspects. Finally, we present the open challenges and propose possible future directions and opportunities within this emerging field. The aim of this paper is to provide researchers and practitioners working on practical AI applications with a comprehensive view to adopt robust ML solutions in production environments.}, issn = {0360-0300}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1940152/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_aupkephil_2025_1, title = {Towards Uncertainty-Aware Forecasting Using Tree-Based Aggregation in Federated Learning}, author = {Aupke, Phil and Kassler, Andreas and Theocharis, Andreas and Seema, Seema}, year = {2025}, url = {1994599}, language = {eng}, keywords = {machine learning; uncertainty bounds; smart energy grids; gradient boosted decision trees; distributed machine learning}, abstract = {To support the integration of sustainable energy sources, accurate and reliable forecasting of photovoltaic (PV) power production and energy consumption is essential. Equally important is the ability to predict uncertainty bounds to enable robust scheduling in smart grids. Federated Learning (FL) is a privacy-preserving technique suitable for such forecasting, though applying it to tree-based models for multivariate time series remains challenging. We propose a novel multi-model tree-based FL architecture that supports client-side quantile regression to estimate uncertainty. By efficiently aggregating updates from multiple nodes, our approach improves forecast accuracy. Evaluations on grid data for PV production and consumption show substantial gains over non-federated models: CatBoost’s MAE for PV production dropped by 88.1%, LightGBM’s consumption error by 14.93%, and CatBoost’s consumption error by 79.5%. These gains are achieved while maintaining well-calibrated uncertainty bounds, with PICP values consistently above 0.96. Our reliable forecasts support more efficient energy scheduling and reduce costly imports from the main grid.} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_stensekearupgustav_2025_6, title = {Tracing econormativities in Swedish forests together with wolves}, author = {Stenseke Arup, Gustav}, year = {2025}, url = {1998185}, language = {eng}, abstract = {In this presentation, I explore the legal protection of wolves in Sweden through rhizomatic relations between diverse phenomena in the Swedish landscapes and beyond. What appears as legal protection of wolves is analysed as meta-stable patterns emerging from the entanglement of formal legal processes, climatological processes, social-ecological processes, culture wars, and other factors. Legal agency are understood as distributed in networks consisting of legal and human as well as non-human actors. With this approach, normativity or legality is not an inherent property of legislations or other human or non-human phenomena, but rather emergent patterns that appear in, and co-produce, our human-dominated landscapes. The legal protection of wolves in Sweden is hence not dependent on laws or regulations as much as on, for example, the wolf’s entanglement with toxic human discourses or its inability to dwell in Sweden’s northern part and connect to the populations in Finland and Russia. Increasing the legal protection of wolves is therefore not so much about changing legal paradigms as about utilising ways to use laws to affect the broader spectrum of anti-wolf processes in the landscape in progressive directions.} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_flinkhenrik_2025, title = {Transient cognitive impacts of oxygen deprivation caused by catch-and-release angling}, author = {Flink, Henrik and Berge, Adrian and Leggieri, Francesca and Kolm, Niclas and Tibblin, Petter}, year = {2025}, journal = {Biology Letters}, volume = {21}, number = {1}, doi = {10.1098/rsbl.2024.0527}, url = {1938492}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Royal Society}, keywords = {brain function; working memory; recreational fishing; hypoxia; y-maze; rainbow trout}, abstract = {Vertebrate brain function is particularly sensitive to the effects of hypoxia, with even brief periods of oxygen deprivation causing significant brain damage and impaired cognitive abilities. This study is the first to investigate the cognitive consequences of hypoxia in fish, specifically induced by exhaustive exercise and air exposure, conditions commonly encountered during catch-and-release (C&R) practices in recreational fishing. Angling exerts substantial pressure on inland fish populations, underscoring the need for sustainable practices like C&R. While C&R survival rates are generally high, understanding its sublethal impacts is crucial for evaluating the practice's ethical and ecological sustainability. We examined the effects of these stressors on the cognitive function of 238 rainbow trout, using the free movement pattern Y-maze method to assess working memory through navigational search patterns during free exploration sessions. Our results showed that air exposure led to short-term (3-4 h post-treatment), but transient impairments in working memory, with no long-term cognitive deficits observed at one week and one month post-treatment. These findings emphasize the high tolerance of fish to hypoxia and support the sustainability of C&R as a tool in fisheries management.}, issn = {1744-9561}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1938492/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_guilvaieehamidehhassanpour_2025, title = {Transient study of an optimized waveguide sonic black hole with wave focusing properties}, author = {Guilvaiee, Hamideh Hassanpour and Mousavi, Abbas and Berggren, Martin and Wadbro, Eddie and Kaltenbacher, Manfred and Toth, Florian}, year = {2025}, journal = {ACTA ACUSTICA}, volume = {9}, doi = {10.1051/aacus/2025019}, url = {1977855}, language = {eng}, publisher = {EDP Sciences}, keywords = {sonic black hole; wave focusing; wave slowdown; fem}, abstract = {Sonic black holes (SBHs) are waveguides intended to slow down the wave propagation speed and focus the energy towards the end of the device. However, the extent to which these effects occur, as well as the degree of wave dispersion introduced, has not been systematically quantified. This article investigates these aspects through transient finite-element computations, analyzing the properties of a novel, numerically optimized SBH with enhanced wave-focusing capabilities. The investigation utilizes the lossless acoustic wave equation as well as a linearized compressible flow formulation to account for viscothermal losses. We analyze the wave focusing and filtering properties of the SBH by monitoring the pressure amplitude and the transmission and reflection coefficients. Moreover, we examine the effective wave propagation speed along the centerline of SBH and assess the similarity of pressure wave packets using cross-correlations. Our results reveal that the optimized SBH not only enhances wave focusing but also on average effectively slows down wave propagation, demonstrating the device's potential as a true sonic black hole. By investigating two crucial aspects - wave-slowing effect and signal dispersion - that were not previously explored, we provide a deeper understanding of the device's functionality and operational mechanisms, including how its design influences wave-focusing performance and local wave speed.}, issn = {2681-4617}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1977855/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_lusmilasarilely_2025, title = {Translation, Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Validation of the Nurse Professional Competence Scale Into Bahasa Indonesia}, author = {Lusmilasari, Lely and Perdana, Melyza and Pangastuti, Heny Suseani and Pertiwi, Ariani Arista Putri and Nilsson, Jan and Lepp, Margret Rose}, year = {2025}, journal = {International Journal of Nursing Practice}, volume = {31}, number = {5}, doi = {10.1111/ijn.70064}, url = {2013536}, language = {eng}, publisher = {John Wiley & Sons}, keywords = {adult; clinical competence; cross-sectional study; cultural factor; factor analysis; female; human; indonesia; male; middle aged; professional competence; psychometry; publication; questionnaire; reproducibility; translating (language); validation study; cross-cultural comparison; cross-sectional studies; statistical; humans; psychometrics; reproducibility of results; surveys and questionnaires; translating; translations}, abstract = {Aims: The aim of this study was to evaluate the cross-cultural adaptation and examine the psychometric properties of the Indonesian version of the 35-item Nurse Professional Competence Scale Short Version (NPC Scale SV). Method: This descriptive cross-sectional study involved translation, cross-cultural adaptation and evaluation of psychometric properties. Data were collected from 352 registered nurses (RNs) working in various healthcare settings across Indonesia. The NPC Scale SV was translated into Bahasa Indonesia. Preliminary psychometric testing was conducted with content validation using an expert panel and pilot testing. Psychometric testing included confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), construct reliability, and finally the Model Fit. Results: The 35-item Bahasa Indonesia version (NPC Scale SV-INA) demonstrated six domains evident from the CFA. This was confirmed with fit indices: CMIN/df 1.346; GFI 0.914; NFI 0.967; TLI 0.989; CFI 0.991; and RMSEA 0.031. Factor loadings in each domain were more than 0.5 and showed good construct reliability (> 0.7). Conclusion: The NPC Scale SV-INA has been tested among RNs across Indonesia and evaluated from a cultural perspective.}, issn = {1322-7114} } @phdthesis{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_norlnanna_2025_2, title = {Trauma Treatment for Young Children : Outcome and Experiences of Child–Parent Psychotherapy in Sweden}, author = {Norlén, Anna}, year = {2025}, doi = {10.59217/lyow5130}, url = {1948085}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Karlstads universitet}, keywords = {childhood trauma; child–parent psychotherapy; attachment-based therapy; post-traumatic stress; naturalistic study; dissemination}, abstract = {A considerable proportion of children exposed to adversities and trauma are under six years old, yet most trauma-focused treatment methods target older children and adolescents. Child–Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) is one of few interventions designed for traumatized children under six, focusing on the child–caregiver relationship as the foundation for recovery. This doctoral thesis aimed to evaluate CPP outcomes and experiences in a Swedish naturalistic clinical context. Study I examined caregiver experiences and how CPP meets the demands for dissemination in Sweden. Study II evaluated the impact of CPP on general psychological symptoms and post-traumatic stress in children, caregivers, and caregivers’ perceptions of their relationship with their child. Study III explored the long-term effects of CPP and potential predictors of outcomes. The overall findings were positive. The caregivers reported high satisfaction with CPP, and the intervention was practical to implement. Reductions in general psychological symptoms and post-traumatic stress were observed in both children and caregivers. Caregivers also reported improved abilities to manage their child’s behavior and a noticeable reduction in signs of disorganized caregiving. The results were sustained at follow-up. One potential predictor identified was that higher levels of child trauma symptoms were associated with a smaller reduction in caregiver trauma symptoms. The results align with international studies, demonstrating CPP’s effectiveness in reducing symptoms and improving child-caregiver relationships. Additionally, the findings highlight CPP’s sustainability in a naturalistic clinical setting in a new culture, indicating its promise for wider dissemination in Sweden. Considering a relatively small sample size and lack of control group, a Swedish RCT is needed to further investigate the effectiveness of CPP.;En betydande andel av de barn som drabbas av påfrestningar och trauma är under sex år, men de flesta traumafokuserade behandlingsmetoderna riktar sig till äldre barn och ungdomar. Child–Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) är en av få interventioner som är utformad för traumatiserade barn under sex år och som fokuserar på relationen mellan barn och omvårdnadsperson som grund för återhämtning. Denna avhandling syftade till att utvärdera effektiviteten hos och erfarenheterna av CPP i en svensk naturalistisk klinisk kontext. Studie I undersökte omvårdnadspersoners erfarenheter av CPP och hur metoden möter kraven för spridning i Sverige. Studie II utvärderade CPP:s inverkan på generella psykologiska symptom och posttraumatisk stress hos barn och omvårdnadspersoner, samt omvårdnadspersoners uppfattning om relationen till sitt barn. Studie III utforskade de långsiktiga effekterna av CPP och potentiella prediktorer för utfall. Resultaten var överlag positiva. Omvårdnadspersonerna rapporterade hög tillfredsställelse med CPP, och interventionen visade sig vara praktiskt genomförbar. Minskningar av generella psykologiska symptom och posttraumatisk stress observerades hos både barn och omvårdnadspersoner. Omvårdnadspersonerna rapporterade även förbättrade förmågor att hantera sitt barns beteende, och en minskning av tecken på desorganiserad omvårdnad noterades. Resultaten var stabila vid uppföljningen. En potentiell prediktor för utfall som identifierades var att högre traumasymptom hos barn var associerade med en lägre minskning av omvårdnadspersoners traumasymptom. Resultaten överensstämmer med internationella studier och visar på CPP:s effektivitet för att minska symptom och förbättra relationen mellan barn och omvårdnadspersoner. Fynden belyser CPP:s hållbarhet i en naturalistisk klinisk miljö i en ny kulturell kontext, vilket indikerar att metoden har potential för bredare spridning i Sverige. Med tanke på begränsningar som litet urval och avsaknad av kontrollgrupp behövs dock resultat från en svensk RCT för att ytterligare undersöka effektiviteten hos CPP. ;Many children exposed to adversities and trauma are under six years old, yet most trauma-focused treatments target older children. Child–Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) is one of few interventions designed for traumatized children under six, focusing on the child–caregiver relationship as the foundation for recovery. This doctoral thesis aimed to evaluate the outcomes and experiences of CPP when applied in a Swedish clinical context. Caregiver experiences when taking part in the treatment and how CPP meets the demands for dissemination were examined, as well as the impact of CPP on general psychological symptoms and post-traumatic stress in children, caregivers, and caregivers’ perceptions of their relationship with their child. Finally, the long-term effects of CPP were examined. Overall, the findings were positive. The caregivers were satisfied with CPP, and the intervention was practical to implement. Reductions in general psychological symptoms and post-traumatic stress were observed in children and caregivers. Caregivers also reported improvements in the relationship with their child. The results were stable at follow-up. The findings highlight CPP’s sustainability in a clinical setting in a new culture, indicating its promise for further dissemination and evaluation in Sweden. }, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1948085/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_bckerlars_2025, title = {Travel, physical activity, perceived accessibility and mental health during Crisis : Insights from the COVID-19 pandemic}, author = {Böcker, Lars and Olsson, Lars E. and Friman, Margareta and Cottis Hoff, Sindre Johan}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of Transport & Health}, volume = {44}, doi = {10.1016/j.jth.2025.102115}, url = {1982353}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, keywords = {everyday travel; physical activity; perceived accessibility; mental health; covid-19; oslo; norway}, abstract = {Introduction: The pandemic disrupted daily lives and negatively affected psychological factors such as perceived security, social relations, distancing, stress, and engagement. Yet, empirical insights are still largely lacking of the complex evolving interplay of changing everyday mobilities and physical activities, accessibility perceptions, and mental health outcomes during and after the pandemic. This study explores how travel, physical activity and perceived accessibility affect mental health during the COVID-19 crisis. Method: Drawing on 2020, 2021 and 2022 panel survey data from residents of Greater Oslo, Norway, we (i) develop a theoretical framework on the interplay between travel and behaviour, perceived accessibility and mental health, (ii) we set up measurement instruments to capture key outcomes (Perceived Accessibility Scale, and Mental Health Index), and (iii) test the interplay using panel survey data from before, during, and immediately after the pandemic analysed in Structural Equation Models. Results: Substantial negative pandemic impacts on trip frequencies, public transport shares and accessibility perceptions are observed, the latter with important mediating effects on mental health. Physical activity levels and mental health were initially also negatively affected, but less so than travel and perceived accessibility and they also rebounded back to normal during the study period. Pandemic impacts on travel, perceived accessibility and mental health turned out to be uneven, with for instance stronger impacts for women than for men. Conclusions: The findings highlight the central role of perceived accessibility as a mediating factor between travel behaviour and mental health, underscoring its importance in transport policy and planning. The unequal impacts of the pandemic across socio-demographic groups, especially for women, demonstrate the need for more inclusive and resilient mobility systems. Moreover, the study illustrates the value of using subjective, longitudinal measures to understand how mobility and well-being are interlinked over time, particularly in response to societal disruptions like the pandemic. }, issn = {2214-1405}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1982353/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_skausimon_2025_2, title = {Trendlines in research methodology and topics in teacher education : big data analysis of theses in Swedish teacher education between 2005 and 2023}, author = {Skau, Simon and Borjesson, Mattias and Nyman, Rimma and Thompson, William Hedley}, year = {2025}, journal = {Scandinavian Journal of Educational Research}, pages = {1--16}, doi = {10.1080/00313831.2025.2506378}, url = {1965831}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Routledge}, keywords = {teacher education; theses; degree project; research method; research topics}, abstract = {The paper aims to map and analyse changes over time for the research methods used and topics of theses in Swedish teacher education between 2005 and 2023. The titles, abstracts, and keywords of 32,199 theses from 29 universities were analysed. The results indicated no large change in either methodological approach, methods used, or topic areas investigated depending on university. The trend lines show an extreme increase in qualitative, but not quantitative, approaches. Interviews were most prevalent with 47% of theses and for theses mentioning multiple methods, most involved interviews. In contrast, the use of surveys has decreased (from 25% to 10%), while document analysis, phenomenography and interventions have increased, although with just a few percentage points. With regard to topic areas, learning and instruction was the most prevalent, accounting for 26% of all theses. The topic areas special education, multiculturalism and citizenship, and relational pedagogy did also increase.}, issn = {0031-3831}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1965831/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_molariusanu_2025_2, title = {Trends in obesity prevalence by gender and educational level among adults in Mid-Sweden between 2012 and 2022}, author = {Molarius, Anu and Karlsson, Jan}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health}, volume = {79}, pages = {216--219}, doi = {10.1136/jech-2024-222665}, url = {1918927}, language = {eng}, publisher = {BMJ Publishing Group Ltd}, keywords = {obesity; education; health inequalities; public health}, abstract = {Background The aim was to investigate trends in obesity prevalence by gender and educational level in the general population aged 30-69 years, based on large surveys conducted in Mid-Sweden in 2012, 2017 and 2022.Methods The study included 22 082, 15 264 and 17 055 respondents, respectively. Obesity (body mass index >= 30 kg/m2) was based on self-reported weight and height. Trends in obesity prevalence, including comparisons across educational levels, were estimated by age-standardised proportions with corresponding 95% CIs. Differences between genders, educational levels and survey years were tested using multiple logistic regression.Results The overall age-standardised prevalence of obesity increased from 17.6% in 2012 to 20.1% in 2017 and to 23.3% in 2022. There was no statistically significant difference in obesity prevalence between men and women. Large and persisting inequalities between educational levels were however observed. In 2022, the prevalence of obesity was about 30% among persons with low/middle education and 18% among persons with high education.Conclusion Efforts to tackle the obesity epidemic are urgently required in Sweden, taking into consideration the circumstances of groups with low and middle levels of education.}, issn = {0143-005X} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_eckebilpaulepamelatabi_2025, title = {Tropical ecosystem multifunctionality assessment and insights for sustainable land management : a systematic literature review using the Drivers-Pressures-State-Impacts-Responses framework (vol 8, 1623266, 2025)}, author = {Eckebil, Paule Pamela Tabi and Mintah, Frank and Burgi, Matthias and Akinyemi, Felicia O. and Sonwa, Denis Jean and Speranza, Chinwe Ifejika}, year = {2025}, journal = {Frontiers in Forests and Global Change}, volume = {8}, doi = {10.3389/ffgc.2025.1749188}, url = {2026139}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Frontiers Media S.A.}, keywords = {ecosystem multifunctionality; tropical ecosystems; ecosystem benefits; ecosystem functions; landscape multifunctionality; sustainable land management; dpsir}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2026139/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_blomthomas_2025_2, title = {Trust and vulnerability in school leadership}, author = {Blom, Thomas}, year = {2025}, url = {2034810}, language = {eng} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_bonandercarl_2025_3, title = {“Try to Balance the Baseline” : A comment on “Parent–teacher meetings and student outcomes}, author = {Bonander, Carl and Hammar, Olle and Jakobsson, Niklas and Bensch, Gunther and Holzmeister, Felix and Brodeur, Abel}, year = {2025}, journal = {European Economic Review}, volume = {175}, doi = {10.1016/j.euroecorev.2025.105021}, url = {1957703}, language = {eng}, keywords = {bangladesh; field experiments; reproduction; student outcomes}, abstract = {Islam (2019) reports results from a cluster randomized field experiment in Bangladesh that examines the effects of parent–teacher meetings on student test scores in primary schools. The reported findings suggest strong positive effects across multiple subjects. In this report, we demonstrate that the school-level randomization cannot have been conducted as the author claims. Specifically, we show that the nine included Bangladeshi unions all have a share of either 0% or 100% treated or control schools. Additionally, we uncover irregularities in baseline scores, which for the same students and subjects vary systematically across the author's data files in ways that are unique to either the treatment or control group. We also discovered data on two unreported outcomes and data collected from the year before the study began. Results using these data cast further doubt on the validity of the original study. Moreover, in a survey asking parents to evaluate the parent–teacher meetings, we find that parents in the control schools were more positive about this intervention than those in the treated schools. We also find undisclosed connections to two additional RCTs.}, issn = {0014-2921}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1957703/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_bthcarina_2025_3, title = {Trycksår}, author = {Bååth, Carina and Källman, Ulrika}, year = {2025}, pages = {155--180}, url = {1996263}, language = {swe}, publisher = {Studentlitteratur AB} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_jvergrdnicklas_2025_1, title = {Tunable Correlation Retention : A Statistical Method for Generating Synthetic Data}, author = {Jävergård, Nicklas and Muntean, Adrian and Lyons, Rainey and Forsman, Jonas}, year = {2025}, journal = {Advances in Mathematical Sciences and Applications}, volume = {34}, number = {2}, pages = {779--801}, url = {2018642}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Gakko Tosho Co. Ltd.}, keywords = {computational statistics; synthetic data generation}, abstract = {We propose a method to generate statistically representative synthetic data from a given dataset. The main goal of our method is for the created data set to mimic the inter–feature correlations present in the original data, while also offering a tunable parameter to influence the privacy level. In particular, our method constructs a statistical map by using the empirical conditional distributions between the features of the original dataset. Part of the tunability is achieved by limiting the depths of conditional distributions that are being used. We describe in detail our algorithms used both in the construction of a statistical map and how to use this map to generate synthetic observations. This approach is tested in three different ways: with a hand calculated example; a manufactured dataset; and a real world energy-related dataset of consumption/production of households in Madeira Island. We evaluate the method by comparing the datasets using the Pearson correlation matrix with different levels of resolution and depths of correlation. These two considerations are being viewed as tunable parameters influencing the resulting datasets fidelity and privacy. The proposed methodology is general in the sense that it does not rely on the used test dataset. We expect it to be applicable in a much broader context than indicated here. } } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_fadzlimuhammadhasifauji_2025, title = {Turning waste into fuel : Hydrodeoxygenation of sewer grease into hydrocarbon fuel via Fe foam modified catalyst}, author = {Fadzli, Muhammad Hasif Auji and Asikin-Mijan, Nurul and Kareem-Alsultan, Ghassan and Derawi, Darfizzi and Yap, Taufiq Yun Hin and Lee, Hwei Voon and Wilson, Karen and Naqvi, Salman Raza and Samidin, Salma and Yusop, Muhammad Rahimi and Aldoghachi, Faris Ali Jassim}, year = {2025}, journal = {Malaysian Journal of Analytical Sciences}, volume = {29}, number = {4}, url = {2013642}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Malaysian Society of Analytical Sciences}, keywords = {green diesel; cerium; hydrodeoxygenation; iron; nickel}, abstract = {Green diesel is an alternative petroleum derived fuel owing to their non-renewable nature and high CO2 emissions. Hence, the present study highlights the production of green diesel from renewable and cost-effective fat, oil, and grease (FOG) via hydrodeoxygenation (HDO) reaction over a bimetallic-modified catalyst known as NiaCeb/Fe-F using a series of Ce loadings (Ni0.34Ce0.30/Fe-F, Ni0.34Ce0.42/Fe-F) which were synthesized via the electrodeposition method. Detailed catalyst characterization was conducted, and most of the catalysts exhibited surface areas within the range of 4.45-45.13 m²/g, with 76-233 µmolg<sup>-1</sup> of acid sites. The presence of cerium species not only amplifies the number of acid sites but also facilitates the efficient removal of oxygen species, marking a pivotal advancement in the process. The catalyst also demonstrated a significant needle-like morphological structure. Based on the catalytic HDO screening study at 400 °C within a 6 h reaction time, the Ni0.34Ce0.42/Fe-F (rich Ce vacancy species) catalytic HDO was found to be superior in catalytic activity compared to other catalysts, with a hydrocarbon yield of 53% and selectivity of 74% n-(C15-C18). Despite having a low surface area, the presence of high weak + medium acid sites in the catalyst, helped boost its catalytic activity in HDO.}, issn = {1394-2506} } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_svenssoneva_2025_3, title = {Två stenar på rad och en kulturstubbe : Obesuttnas kulturarv möter det storskaliga skogsbruket}, author = {Svensson, Eva}, year = {2025}, pages = {219--223}, url = {1938113}, language = {swe}, publisher = {Institutionen för arkeologi och antikens historia, Lunds universitet}, abstract = {The forest is a vital resource in society’s climate transition. There is a need for greater extraction of forest raw materials to meet the demand for green energy both now and in the future. But there are many other values in the forest, including heritage such as abundant ancient and cultural remains. Ancient and cultural remains are at great risk of damage in today’s mechanized forestry. Evaluations have shown that a total of 27% of all known ancient remains were damaged in connection with regeneration felling in 2023. The same evaluation also showed that ancient remains with visible markings, especially in the form of cultural stumps, were less likely to be damaged. For the system of cultural stumps to be an effective protection for ancient and cultural remains in forestry, it is necessary that they are correctly placed, and that the degree of marking is complete. This, in turn, requires a good knowledge base in the form of high-density inventories, and archaeological competence to guide the work of ”setting out” cultural stumps.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1938113/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_larssonemil_2025_2, title = {Understanding Corporate Ransomware – A Case Study in the Nordics}, author = {Larsson, Emil and Jensen, Meiko}, year = {2025}, volume = {2500 CCIS}, pages = {82--97}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-031-94855-8_6}, url = {1982432}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Springer}, keywords = {personal computing; akira; breakings; case-studies; corporates; double extortion; internal source; malwares; open-source; personal clouds; underlying factors; malware}, abstract = {Ransomware is continuously evolving and has recently seen record-breaking payouts. This paper describes developments in corporate ransomware which have contributed to this continued rise. It provides an interdisciplinary case study of a ransomware campaign conducted in northern Europe during 2023 and 2024. We argue that underlying factors, including the broad rollout of personal cloud backups, have caused modern ransomware groups to shift towards expending more effort per attack in order to attack bigger targets. We perform an analysis of such an attack using a combination of internal and open sources, as well as using forensic techniques. The analysis shows how the attackers approach high-value targets, use both traditional crypto-ransomware tools and hacking, and utilize multiple avenues of extortion to negotiate the highest possible ransom. } } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_veeravallisaiganesh_2025_2, title = {Understanding Informal Settlement Transformation through Google’s 2.5D Dataset andStreet View based Validation}, author = {Veeravalli, Sai Ganesh and Haas, Jan and Friesen, John and Georganos, Stefanos}, year = {2025}, volume = {XLVIII-M-7-2025}, pages = {245--251}, doi = {10.5194/isprs-archives-XLVIII-M-7-2025-245-2025}, url = {1961881}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Copernicus Publications}, keywords = {google 2.5d dataset; slum dynamics; nairobi; urban change detection; vertical densification; google street view}, abstract = {Monitoring change in informal settlements remains a critical challenge, particularly in data-scarce contexts across the Global South. While satellite remote sensing provides strong temporal coverage, conventional approaches for mapping the built environment often rely on very high-resolution imagery or LiDAR, which lack consistent temporal availability and are costly to scale especially for capturing vertical growth. This study leverages Google’s Open Buildings 2.5D Temporal Dataset (2016-2023), which offers annual estimates of building presence, count, and height, to detect structural change in Nairobi, Kenya. By analysing differences in building count and average height across 100-meter grid cells, we developed a rule-based framework to identify four key transformation types: vertical densification, horizontal densification, combined densification (increase in both count and height), and decline. To our knowledge, this is the first study to use this dataset to assess vertical change within informal settlements. Validation was conducted through a two-source approach using historical satellite imagery (Google Earth Pro) and archival street-level imagery (Google Street View). A total of 154 grid cells across 13 slum areas were manually assessed, yielding an overall accuracy of 96.75%. Horizontal and combined densification showed perfect agreement, while vertical densification and decline categories had over 80% accuracy. Spatial analysis across slums, adjacent buffer areas, and the broader city revealed horizontal densification as the dominant trend within informal settlements, while vertical and combined growth were more prominent in surrounding zones. These results demonstrate the potential of Google’s 2.5D dataset for scalable, interpretable urban monitoring in rapidly changing environments.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1961881/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_wairimusamuel_2025, title = {Understanding practitioner perspectives on using privacy harm categories for privacy risk assessment}, author = {Wairimu, Samuel and Iwaya, Leonardo H and Fritsch, Lothar and Lindskog, Stefan}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of Information Security and Applications}, volume = {93}, doi = {10.1016/j.jisa.2025.104174}, url = {1987372}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, keywords = {privacy; privacy impact assessment; privacy risk assessment; privacy harms; data protection; dpia; empirical study}, abstract = {Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), also known as Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) under the EU GDPR, and Privacy Risk Assessments (PRAs) have emerged as prominent privacy engineering methodologies, aiding developers and data controllers to systematically identify privacy risk and assign appropriate controls. As part of such methodologies, the concept of privacy harms has been proposed as a valuable, well-structured taxonomy that contributes to the rationalization and justification of assessment decisions made by practitioners. While some PRA methodologies include privacy harms, the impact of these inclusions based on practitioners’ perspectives remains largely unexplored. Hence, this study investigates whether evaluating predefined privacy harm categories, i.e., physical, psychological, financial/economic, reputational, and societal harms, can improve PRA outcomes by exploring PIA/DPIA and PRA practitioners’ perspectives. Using semi-structured interviews, including a workable PRA exercise, opinions and perspectives on privacy harms were elicited and analyzed following a reflexive thematic analysis. In total, 17 privacy practitioners were interviewed, revealing a range of positive (e.g., informative, educational) and negative (e.g., misleading, too broad) opinions on evaluating privacy harm categories. Further results indicate a lack of a standardized definition of privacy harm. In addition, participants noted that privacy harms are highly context-dependent and vary based on the data subject; hence, resulting in difficulty quantifying. Nevertheless, privacy harms are a critical addition to PIA/DPIA and PRA methodologies, supporting more rationalized and justifiable decisions when assessing risk, severity, and implementing mitigating controls. Yet, some prioritization of harm categories is advisable to efficiently allocate time and resources for assessment.}, issn = {2214-2134}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1987372/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_karlssonjanch_2025_1, title = {Understanding Procrastination at Work. Individual and Workplace Perspectives}, author = {Karlsson, Jan Ch}, year = {2025}, journal = {Nordic Journal of Working Life Studies}, volume = {15}, number = {3}, pages = {101--103}, url = {1999959}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Roskilde University} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_zetterberghedvig_2025, title = {Understanding Work Ability in Employees with Pain and Stress-Related Ill-Health : An Explorative Network Analysis of Individual Characteristics and Psychosocial Work Environment}, author = {Zetterberg, Hedvig and Zhao, Xiang and Bergbom, Sofia and Golovchanova, Nadezhda and Flink, Ida K. and Boersma, Katja}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of occupational rehabilitation}, volume = {35}, number = {2}, pages = {333--344}, doi = {10.1007/s10926-024-10200-3}, url = {1872229}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Springer}, keywords = {chronic pain; network analysis; stress symptoms; work ability}, abstract = {Purpose: There is a wide range of individual and work environment factors that influence work ability among workers with pain and stress-related ill-health. The multiple interactions and overlap between these factors are insufficiently understood, and a network approach could mitigate limitations of previous research. This pilot study aimed to explore interactions between individual characteristics and psychosocial work environment and potential links to long-term work ability. Methods: Prospective data from a prevention project was used. Individuals (N = 147) with pain and/or stress-related ill-health (95% women) at public sector workplaces filled out baseline questionnaires about a collection of individual and work environment factors, which were used for constructing undirected networks. The model was run in three subsamples of workplaces. Finally, a separate model was established with work ability at 6-month follow-up as outcome variable. A shortest pathway analysis was calculated to identify mediators of work ability. Results: Symptom catastrophizing and perceived stress were the most influential factors in all network models. Symptom catastrophizing and pain-disability risk were found to mediate the relation between perceived stress and long-term work ability. Further, demand-control-support factors were interrelated, and patterns of interaction differed between different types of workplaces. Conclusion: The findings support the importance of individual factors, specifically symptom catastrophizing in an individual’s coping with pain or stress-problems and its influence on long-term work ability. Catastrophizing might play a role in stress-related disorders which should be further investigated. Individual and work environment factors interact and vary across context, which needs to be taken into consideration to prevent pain and stress-related ill-health at work. }, issn = {1053-0487}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1872229/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_wiklanderperola_2025_1, title = {Unga omsorgsgivare i Sverige - en socialrättslig inventering}, author = {Wiklander, Per-Ola}, year = {2025}, journal = {Nordisk socialrättslig tidskrift}, number = {43-44}, pages = {81--116}, url = {1999899}, language = {swe}, publisher = {Stockholm University}, keywords = {unga omsorgsgivare; socialrätt; unga anhöriga}, abstract = {Young carers are a concept and a distinct group of children that has not beenmuch researched from a legal perspective, especially not in a Swedish context.In this article, the research focus is on how the Swedish social law regulationcan be applied to this group. First, the group itself is discussed and defined,then this definition is tested against a couple of regulations within the fieldof social law in Sweden. One conclusion is that this group is not specificallyrecognized in Swedish social law. This implies that the group can be “hidden”in the sense that potential support and help won’t be targeted at this group ofchildren. Another conclusion is that much of the support and help is dedicatedto the relative of the young carer, the person that the young carer takes careof. A young carer can therefore have to rely on the outcome of the relative’sapplications within the social systems to see a change in their situation, ratherthan have the right to support regarding their own needs.}, issn = {2000-6500} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_reginborndavid_2025_2, title = {Union Engagement in Robotization and AI: Challenges and Prospects in the Nordic Labor Market}, author = {Regin Öborn, David}, year = {2025}, url = {2000143}, language = {eng}, abstract = {This presentation, based on an ongoing research project on robotisation and AI at work, examines how Swedish unions engage with the introduction of robotization and AI in workplaces, highlighting the implications for labor relations and the Nordic model. The increasing use of automation raises critical questions about sustainable work life—not just in terms of physical demands but also psychosocial well-being (Alasoini, 2022; Persson et al., 2022). While technological advancements promise increased efficiency and improved ergonomics, they also reconfigure workplace power dynamics, affecting worker autonomy and union influence (Brougham & Haar, 2018; Frey & Osborne, 2017). In labor markets characterized by strong collective agreements, such as Sweden, robotization presents both opportunities and challenges for union strategies.The presentation draws on qualitative interviews with union representatives from different labor market segments and organizational levels, from national leadership to workplace representatives. A key theme emerging from the study is concern over the lack of union involvement in decision-making processes surrounding new technology. Many interviewees express frustration that AI and robotic systems are implemented without sufficient foresight, as companies often acquire new technologies without fully considering their long-term consequences for work organization.Additionally, robotization is not always driven in a top-down managerial fashion but often introduced by IT departments, internal project organizations, or external technology providers. This decentralized implementation process means that technological change often bypasses traditional negotiation structures, creating barriers for union influence. Common challenges include lack of dialogue time, resource constraints, and a lack of shared understanding between local union representatives and management about which technological changes require negotiation.At the same time, the study highlights potential opportunities. Some unions are working to integrate robotization into ongoing workplace dialogues on work environment and organizational change, ensuring that automation aligns with worker interests rather than merely serving efficiency goals. Since new technologies can both improve and challenge working conditions, unions are exploring how to secure proactive involvement in shaping these transitions.The findings also raise broader concerns about the future of the Nordic labor market model. Traditionally, union-employer cooperation has shaped technological change through social dialogue and collective bargaining, but as decision-making becomes increasingly fragmented and influenced by external actors, traditional governance structures face new pressures.  By examining union strategies, workplace decision-making, and the evolving nature of technological change, this presentation contributes to research on labor relations, digital transformation, and the role of collective bargaining in shaping the future of work.} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_ahmadmuhammadovais_2025_6, title = {Unlocking citizen confidence : examining trust and continuance intentions in digital services}, author = {Ahmad, Muhammad Ovais and Ahmed, Iftikhar and Al-Baik, Osama and Hussein, Abdelrahman Hamza and Abu Alhaija, Mwaffaq Ahmad and Albizri, Abdullah}, year = {2025}, journal = {Journal of Asia Business Studies}, volume = {19}, number = {4}, pages = {1104--1128}, doi = {10.1108/JABS-08-2024-0424}, url = {1981936}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Emerald Group Publishing Limited}, keywords = {e-government; trust; continuance intention; developing countries; pakistan; user satisfaction}, abstract = {PurposeThis study aims to examine the factors that influence citizens intention to continue using e-government services in Pakistan.Design/methodology/approachData were collected through an online survey of 641 Pakistani citizens. The responses were analyzed using partial least squares structural equation modeling.FindingsThis study shows that disposition to trust positively correlates with both trust in the internet and trust in government. Notably, citizens' satisfaction, perceived usefulness, confirmation of expectations and perceived risk significantly influence their intention to continue using e-government services. Trust in the internet emerged as a significant predictor of continuance intention, while trust in government did not show a significant direct effect.Practical implicationsThe findings provide valuable insights for policymakers and practitioners working on e-government initiatives in developing countries. The study emphasizes the importance of building trust, enhancing user satisfaction and addressing perceived risks to encourage sustained use of e-government services. Recommendations include improving digital literacy, enhancing data security measures and developing user-centric e-government platforms.Originality/valueThis study contributes to the existing literature by focusing on the unique context of Pakistan, a developing country with specific socio-cultural and technological challenges. By integrating the Expectation-Confirmation Model with trust factors, the research offers a comprehensive framework for understanding e-government service continuance in developing nations. This study's empirical findings, based on a substantial sample size and rigorous analysis, provide actionable insights for policymakers and practitioners in Pakistan and similar contexts.}, issn = {1558-7894}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1981936/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_hakomkihenriikka_2025, title = {Unmasking metabolic disruptors : The NEMESIS project's quest for Novel Biomarkers, Evidence on Adverse Effects, and Efficient Methodologies}, author = {Hakomäki, Henriikka and Pitkänen, Sini and Levonen, Anna-Liisa and Honkakoski, Paavo and Greco, Dario and D'Alessandro, Nicoletta and Saarimäki, Laura Aliisa and Viegas, Susana and Godinho, Cristina and Fyhrquist, Nanna and Wincent, Emma and Lauschke, Volker M. and Hukkanen, Janne and Hakkola, Jukka and Vallier, Ludovic and Fortino, Vittorio and Afantitis, Antreas and Sawatani, Toshiaki and Guzmán, Tereso J. and Cnop, Miriam and Nawrot, Tim and Harlid, Sophia and Vinnars, Marie-Therese and Tardon, Adonina and Grimalt, Joan O. and Küblbeck, Jenni and Rysä, Jaana}, year = {2025}, journal = {Open Research Europe}, volume = {4}, doi = {10.12688/openreseurope.18439.2}, url = {2029897}, language = {eng}, publisher = {European Commission}, keywords = {chemical safety; diabetes; endocrine disruption; liver steatosis; metabolic health; metabolism disrupting chemicals; new approach methodologies; risk assessment}, abstract = {Metabolism disrupting chemicals (MDCs) elicit negative effects on metabolically active organs such as the liver and the pancreas, altering normal metabolic processes. Chemicals that are known, or suspected MDCs include compounds found in everyday consumer products and food, making low-dose, continuous exposure inevitable for humans. Through the discovery of chemically induced metabolic disruption, a concern has surfaced whether and how MDCs impact human health and the development of metabolic diseases. This has accelerated research around the topic, and it has been found that exposure to MDCs is linked to increased incidence of metabolic diseases including obesity and liver steatosis. Effective regulatory action is hindered by the lack of accurate methods to identify MDCs. The NEMESIS project addresses this regulatory gap by investigating the mechanisms through which MDCs cause metabolic disruption. The project aims at identifying novel biomarkers of exposure and link exposure to disease outcomes. As chemical toxicity testing is rapidly moving towards new approach methodologies (NAMs), NEMESIS promotes non-animal methodologies by employing state-of-the-art in vitro methods, epidemiological data, systems biology approaches, and seeks to replace mammalian in vivo experiments with alternative models. By understanding mechanisms of MDC-induced metabolic health effects, and through the development of reliable effect biomarkers and testing strategies, the NEMESIS project aims to facilitate more effective regulatory measures to improve and protect the health and well-being of EU citizens. The project is particularly focused on maximizing its impact through effective dissemination and communication efforts, to ensure that the project’s message and results reach a broad audience and are tailored to different population groups. These actions will improve the risk assessment of MDCs and ensure that the EU citizens are informed and protected from the harmful effects of MDCs and can adapt their consumer patterns and behaviors to prevent exposure. } } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_ahmadmuhammadovais_2025_7, title = {Unraveling the Organisational Debt Phenomenon in Software Companies}, author = {Ahmad, Muhammad Ovais and Al-Baik, Osama and Hussein, Abdelrahman and Abu-Alhaija, Mwaffaq}, year = {2025}, journal = {Computer Science and Information Systems}, volume = {22}, number = {1}, pages = {369--399}, doi = {10.2298/CSIS240411012A}, url = {1951623}, language = {eng}, publisher = {COMSIS CONSORTIUM}, keywords = {organisational debt; software development; technical debt; process debt; nontechnical debt; agile; organisational agility}, abstract = {Organizational debt (OD) is a major challenge to software organizations that seek to maintain agility, adaptability and sustainable competitiveness in the dynamic business environment. OD can be refers to suboptimal decisions, outdated procedures, misaligned structures and cultural barriers that limit an organization's ability to adapt and innovate quickly. This multifaceted process includes several factors, including ineffective workflows, knowledge silos, cultural issues, and inadequate resource utilization. When organizations are focused on short-term gains at the expense of long-term organizational health, the symptoms of organizational dysfunction may manifest themselves as reduced output, reduced quality and customer satisfaction. This study aims at assessing the extent of knowledge, factors, and consequences of organizational maladjustment in software organizations. A survey performed in three organizations identified several highly visible issues such as complex code, inconsistent UI, unclear requirements, and outdated processes. These themes often emerge due to exponential growth, prioritizing speed over quality, lack of cooperation and coordination, and outdated processes. The adverse effects of OD are comparable to technical debt, affecting the maintainability, user experience, and project management. This study also offers strategies for identifying, assessing, and mitigating OD through a combination of quantitative metrics, user feedback, and interdepartmental collaboration. By fostering a culture of continuous improvement, open communication, and cross-functional alignment, organizations can proactively address OD and create an environment conducive to innovation, quality, and customer-centricity.}, issn = {1820-0214} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_shaikhfaizan_2025, title = {Unsupervised detection of faults in industrial pumps from multivariate time series}, author = {Shaikh, Faizan and Ahmed, Bestoun S. and Swerin, Agne}, year = {2025}, journal = {Machine Learning with Applications}, volume = {22}, doi = {10.1016/j.mlwa.2025.100784}, url = {2017928}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, keywords = {predictive maintenance; multivariate time-series; unsupervised anomaly detection; pulp and paper; feature engineering}, abstract = {Unplanned pump failures in asset-intensive industries like pulp and paper lead to significant production losses. Data-driven predictive maintenance through anomaly detection has recently appeared to be useful in industrial settings. However, this approach is hampered by the infeasibility of manually annotating multivariate sensor data for supervised learning. While unsupervised anomaly detection offers a promising approach, a key challenge is the lack of structured ground-truth labels for evaluation derived from sparse, unstructured maintenance logs. This paper addresses this gap by introducing a fully unsupervised framework that systematically transforms window-level sensor data for model training and utilizes maintenance notifications to enable robust model evaluation. We implement this approach on a critical process pump in a paperboard mill on an industrial scale, with data that extends for a year. The framework contains a reproducible log-to-label pipeline that generates anomalous and normal time-series windows from industrial sensor and maintenance data. The framework also implements a comprehensive feature engineering process that extracts statistical, spectral, and temporal features from high-frequency sensor readings. We have implemented the framework for a comparative evaluation of five unsupervised anomaly detectors. Our experiments show the usefulness of the framework in practice, and also discuss the tradeoffs, including a critical tradeoff between detection accuracy and deployment feasibility. This work provides a practical framework for evaluating and deploying unsupervised anomaly detection models in real-world industrial settings where labeled data is almost unavailable.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2017928/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_lykkegaardeva_2025, title = {Unveiling Nordic Youth’s Aspirations : A Multi Methods Approach}, author = {Lykkegaard, Eva and Carpelan, Raisa and Blom, Thomas and Duek, Susanne and Gunnþórsdóttir, Hermína and Gustavsen, Ann Margareth and Haliseva, Ville and Mælan, Ellen Nesset and Slotte, Anna and Þrastardóttir, Bergljót and Qvortrup, Ane}, year = {2025}, journal = {Nordisk tidsskrift for ungdomsforskning}, volume = {6}, number = {2}, pages = {1--22}, doi = {10.18261/ntu.6.2.2}, url = {2010792}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Scandinavian University Press}, keywords = {aspirations; longitudinal study; interview methods; narrative inquiry; nordic contexts}, abstract = {This study investigates how different narrative interview methods capture young people’s aspirations. Based on a theoretical conceptualization of aspirations, we argue that methods need to capture the young people’s future and present selves, their moral meanings or normative significance of these selves, their lived experiences and social contexts, as well as the multidimensionality and dynamic aspects of their aspirations. The study is based on 75 individual interviews with 25 young people from Finland, Norway, Iceland, Sweden, and Denmark, conducted over three rounds. The findings reveal that young people shared varied aspects of their aspirations when using different interview approaches. While some methods (timeline interviews and future script interviews) were particularly useful for capturing the young people’s present selves, lived experiences, and social contexts, other methods (inquiry-based interviews) succeeded in addressing students’ future selves and their moral meanings and the normative significance of these selves, and finally, repeated motivational quantifications captured the multidimensionality and dynamic aspects of their aspirations. The study underscores the benefits of a multi-method approach and longitudinal design in capturing young people’s aspirations and highlights how research collaboration is useful when striving towards consistency in cross-national studies and for continuously refining methods and approaches to optimize comprehensions.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2010792/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_svenssonpontus_2025, title = {Usability and accessibility in mHealth stroke apps: An empirical assessment}, author = {Svensson, Pontus and Lin, Shuanglan and Iwaya, Leonardo H}, year = {2025}, journal = {Informatics in Medicine Unlocked}, volume = {53}, pages = {1--12}, doi = {10.1016/j.imu.2025.101616}, url = {1934774}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, keywords = {mhealth; mobile health; mobile app; usability; accessibility; stroke; empirical study}, abstract = {Background: Cerebrovascular accidents or strokes continue to be among the leading causes of death and disability worldwide. This has stressed the need to design digital health solutions that can be effectively used by patients, caregivers, and medical professionals, helping to alleviate the global disease burden. In this context, mobile health (mHealth) apps are shown to be valuable solutions for bridging healthcare gaps. Objective: In this study, we aim to evaluate the quality aspects of usability and accessibility of stroke-related mHealth apps for Android. We seek to identify prevalent issues and discuss recommendations to enhance user experience and app quality. Methods: We selected 16 mHealth stroke apps, accounting for more than 219k downloads. The apps were assessed through different methods, including accessibility testing with the Google Accessibility Scanner, overall quality assessment with the Mobile Application Rating Scale (MARS), and usability testing using heuristic evaluations. Results: Our findings show significant issues with the apps’ touch target sizes and text contrast, which are particularly important for stroke app users with impaired vision and motor skills. MARS evaluations revealed that some apps, such as the Constant Therapy app, excelled in engagement and functionality. In contrast, many apps scored lower due to limited functionality and unclear/confusing interfaces, such as Stroke Recovery Predictor and Conversation Therapy Lite. Heuristic evaluations also highlighted several usability violations, such as a lack of “Visibility of System Status” and “Insufficient Error Messaging.” Conclusion: Overall, most apps presented deficiencies in several aspects of usability and accessibility. As recommendations, developers can increase touch target sizes, improve text contrast, increase functional variety, optimise navigation, and enhance user engagement strategies. Addressing such issues can help improve the stroke apps’ usability and accessibility, aiming for better health outcomes for stroke patients.}, issn = {2352-9148}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1934774/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_chandansofwa_2025, title = {User Interface Principles for Designing Virtual Showrooms}, author = {Chanda, Nsofwa and Alaqra, Ala Sarah}, year = {2025}, pages = {131--149}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-031-93233-5_10}, url = {1977649}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Springer}, keywords = {user interface; virtual showroom; design principles; ikea}, abstract = {The increasing demand for immersive digital shopping experiences has driven retailers to explore virtual showrooms as an extension of their physical showrooms. IKEA, a global leader in furniture retail, has embraced digital innovation by venturing into virtual showrooms. However, the lack of established Principles for designing user interfaces (UIs) that ensure usability specifically in virtual environments presents a significant challenge. This study addresses this gap by developing a virtual showroom prototype for IKEA and evaluating its UI elements based on established usability design principles. This work has two-fold contribution, the first was the prototype implemented according to IKEA’s user experience (UX) requirements as well as UI elements evaluated from the pilot-study. The second is the evaluation of the prototype, according to UI design principles, with prospective IKEA customers using think-aloud and cognitive walkthrough. The evaluation shows that the implemented UI elements contributed positively to the virtual showroom's usability, as participants successfully completed all tasks with a high degree of success. Based on the results, we discuss eleven UI design principles for implementing UI elements in a virtual showroom. These principles offer actionable guidance for future implementations to enhance user engagement, navigation, and more efficient interactions within virtual showrooms.} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_szszholger_2025, title = {User Trust and AI-Enhanced Transparency : A Study on Cookie Banner UI Design}, author = {Szüsz, Holger and Alaqra, Ala Sarah}, year = {2025}, pages = {128--147}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-031-92840-6_8}, url = {1977640}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Springer}, keywords = {transparency; cookie banner; gdpr compliance; ui design; privacy; ai support; dark patterns}, abstract = {Since the introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in 2016, the design of cookie banners and the use of cookies themselves have to follow guidelines. Consent has to be given freely, informed, and all information has to be specific and unambiguous. However, a survey of almost 30.000 websites in 2022 showed that 94.7% of them did not fully comply with these set guidelines. Dark patterns are deceptive design practices that often lead to user confusion and reduced autonomy. Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, such as plug ins, could help users navigate and mitigate these patterns. However, building user trust in such tools remains a challenge. This user study, conducted with a developed prototype, aims to gain insights into user perspectives on trust, behavior, and consent decisions while also exploring opinions on AI assistance for managing cookie consent. The prototype features different cookie banner designs, including a dark-pattern UI, a GDPR-compliant UI, and an AI-assisted approach. The evaluation consists of A/B testing of these UI alternatives, combined with a survey. Statistical analysis and sentiment/thematic analysis of data collected from 362 participants show the importance of transparency for building trust when designing cookie banners. Furthermore, our results show that while GDPR-compliant banners are more time-consuming to navigate, they empower users to make more informed consent decisions. Participants demonstrated a learning curve, becoming more efficient over time. Additionally, qualitative feedback revealed skepticism toward AI-assisted approaches when the AI actions were opaque (black-boxed), reinforcing the importance of transparency for trust.} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_taygaras_2025, title = {User-Driven Development of a Digital Behavioral Intervention for Chronic Pain : Multimethod Multiphase Study}, author = {Taygar, A. S. and Bartels, S. L. and de la Vega, R. and Flink, Ida K. and Engman, L. and Petersson, S. and Johnsson, S. I. and Boersma, K. and McCracken, L. M. and Wicksell, R. K.}, year = {2025}, journal = {JMIR Formative Research}, volume = {9}, doi = {10.2196/74064}, url = {1987125}, language = {eng}, publisher = {JMIR Publications}, keywords = {behavioral intervention; chronic pain; development; digital therapeutics; end-user involvement}, abstract = {Background: Recent research shows that chronic pain affects 27% of the adult population. For many, pain significantly impairs quality of life and everyday functioning. Behavioral interventions have shown utility, but access remains limited. Digital health solutions can increase reach, but there is a need for user-friendly, feasible, and evidence-based digital interventions. Objective: This study aimed to clarify how a digital behavioral intervention for people with chronic pain can be developed through a user-centered approach to address the needs and preferences of the target population. Methods: This study used a multimethod approach involving end users, namely, patients with chronic pain and therapists, to develop prototypes for a digital behavioral intervention across 3 phases. In the preparation phase (phase 0), fictional patient personas (n=3) were created to represent the diversity of the target population while emphasizing transdiagnostic features across people with chronic pain. In the design phase (phase 1), qualitative data from focus groups with patients (n=5; aged 37-51 years; 4/5, 80% women; 2/5, 40% diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome; 3/5, 60% either undiagnosed or uncertain about their diagnosis) and therapists (n=12 licensed psychologists; aged 29-64 years; 9/12, 75% women) were collected to explore end-user preferences for the intervention design and content. In the testing phase (phase 2), the initial full prototype of the digital intervention was piloted with patients (n=11; aged 36-58 years; 9/11, 82% women; with diverse diagnoses, including migraine, arthritis, fibromyalgia, complex regional pain syndrome, hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, herniated disc, chronic fatigue syndrome, and 1/11, 9% cases of undiagnosed pain) and therapists (n=3 licensed psychologists; aged 36-58 y; 3/3, 100% women). The Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research was used to structure analyses of end-user feedback. Results: On the basis of end-user input, a 6-week digital behavioral intervention for chronic pain was created. Focus groups highlighted the importance of accessibility and adaptability of the digital intervention, emphasizing the need for tailored content, flexibility (eg, contact with the therapist via asynchronous messaging, telephone, or video calls), and user-friendly design (eg, easy navigation between modules, short microsessions, and visualizations). Average weekly ratings (scale from 1=not at all to 7=very much) by patients during pilot-testing indicated that the intervention was helpful (mean range 4.27-5.45, SD range 1.20-2.20), enjoyable (mean range 3.81-4.81, SD range 1.12-2.08), and understandable (mean range 4.45-6, SD range 1.30-1.86), suggesting initial acceptability and usability of the intervention. Conclusions: The results illustrated the utility of the patient personas when preparing, of the focus groups when designing, and of the end-user feedback when testing this new digital intervention for people with chronic pain. The findings indicated that the intervention is promising while also providing relevant end-user suggestions (eg, video content, text-to-speech function, and add-on modules) to guide further improvements. }, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1987125/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_stensekearupgustav_2025_7, title = {Utilising a process-oriented approach to climate constitutionalism}, author = {Stenseke Arup, Gustav}, year = {2025}, url = {1998184}, language = {eng}, keywords = {klimatkonstitutionalism; processfilosofi}, abstract = {As fundamental components of legal systems, constitutions play a vital role in society, and their provisions hence have a strong potential to contribute to transitions into climate-neutral societies. However, as most Western countries’ constitutions were developed before the extent of human-induced climate change was widely recognised, the legal systems of these countries have been built on foundations that do not acknowledge human impact on the atmosphere. Although constitutional provisions related to the environment have increased internationally over the last 50 years, including a rise in constitutionally inclined litigation over climate change, using constitutions as a tool in the transition to a climate-neutral society is still underexplored. In this presentation, I utilise a process-oriented approach to climate constitutionalism, grounded in the concepts uncertainty, relationality, and process. Focusing on the situation in Sweden, I picture how constitutional climate provisions emerge in clouds of uncertainty through relations of diverse processes. As this approach better aligns with the evolving nature of constitutional law, it is well-suited to contribute to a progressive climate constitutionalism.} } @book{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_olofssonhans_2025_2, title = {Utkik Religion 7-9 : Lässtöd och ordövningar}, author = {Olofsson, Hans and Nordin, Magdalena and Florin, Johanna}, year = {2025}, url = {2041007}, language = {swe}, publisher = {Gleerups Utbildning AB} } @techreport{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_gustavssonjohanna_2025, title = {Utvärdering av länsgemensamma stimulansmedel för suicidprevention i Värmlands län}, author = {Gustavsson, Johanna and Lönnfjord, Victoria}, year = {2025}, doi = {10.59217/nlyw3266}, url = {2013802}, language = {swe}, publisher = {Karlstads universitet}, abstract = {I denna rapport presenteras en utvärdering om vilken påverkan de statliga stimulansmedlen, specifikt avsatta för suicidprevention under 2020–2022, har haft på det suicidförebyggande arbetet i Värmlands län. Utvärderingen fokuserar på hur stimulansmedlen påverkat struktur och organisation, suicidförebyggande insatser samt uppföljning, utvärdering och effekter av det suicidförebyggande arbetet. Utvärderingen visar att stimulansmedlen, som började delas ut år 2020, har haft en tydligt positiv inverkan på det suicidförebyggande arbetet i Värmland. Suicidområdet har synliggjorts och stimulansmedel som specifikt riktas mot suicidprevention visar att arbetet med suicidprevention skiljs från det med psykisk hälsa. Medlen har bidragit till att öka legitimiteten för suicidprevention som en viktig fråga inom psykisk hälsa, vilket innebär att området fått större uppmärksamhet hos allt fler aktörer. Den stabila samordning och de nätverk som har skapats sedan stimulansmedlen började delas ut uppfattar aktörerna ha bidragit till att organisera arbetet på ett mer effektivt sätt. Sedan 2022 finns en länsövergripande strategisk plan för suicidprevention som är väl förankrad och som guidar arbetet och underlättar inriktning och utformning av åtgärder. Vidare har det skett en ökning i antalet aktörer som arbetar med suicidprevention, vilket i sin tur har lett till att ett mer omfattande arbete sker. Stimulansmedlen har skapat en mer sammanhållen organisation där olika aktörer samverkar och förstår varandras insatser bättre. Antalet kommuner som har handlingsplaner för suicidprevention har ökat markant, vilket bekräftar att stimulansmedlen har bidragit till förändringar. Villkoret för kommunerna för att få ta del av stimulansmedlen har varit att ta fram en kommunal handlingsplan och att utse en kommunal kontaktperson för suicidprevention, vilket har drivit på utvecklingen.Utvärderingen visar också att det finns utmaningar för det suicidförebyggande arbetet. Ett exempel är att även om organisation och struktur är på plats i nästan alla kommuner, så har inte alla kommit igång med konkreta åtgärder. Ett hot som identifierats är också att personalomsättning kan leda till instabilitet i de strukturer som har byggts upp. Det framstår vidare som viktigt att förbättra samarbetet mellan primärvården och de kommunala aktörerna. Insatser måste också riktas mer tydligt mot grupper där ökad risk för suicid har identifierats. För att bygga vidare på det som nu uppnåtts är det viktigt att fortsätta använda stimulansmedlen på ett sätt som främjar ytterligare utveckling av det suicidförebyggande arbetet. Utmaningar är främst att påbörja eller fortsätta med implementering av riktlinjer och handlingsplaner samt utformning och genomförande av insatser som är kopplade till handlingsplanerna. Det är också viktigt att sträva efter fortsatt evidensbaserat och strukturerat arbete. För att identifiera och övervinna hinder vid införande av suicidförebyggande insatser bör implementeringen följas för att möjliggöra justering under arbetes gång. Stimulansmedlen har underlättat inrättandet av samordningsfunktioner på olika nivåer och haft en positiv inverkan på det suicidförebyggande arbetet. Hur samordningen ska se ut, särskilt på kommunal nivå, bör tydliggöras för att skapa förutsättningar för en fortsatt positiv utveckling av det suicidförebyggande arbetet i Värmland.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2013802/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_bystrmannika_2025, title = {Vad villkorar rörelse och fysisk aktivitet i förskolan?}, author = {Byström, Annika}, year = {2025}, url = {2038184}, language = {swe}, keywords = {förskola; rörelse; fysisk aktivitet; villkor} } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_axelssonjonas_2025, title = {Vad är arbetsvetenskap?}, author = {Axelsson, Jonas}, year = {2025}, pages = {67--88}, url = {1984537}, language = {swe}, publisher = {Studentlitteratur AB} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_isenstrmlisa_2025, title = {Vardagliga skolsituationer, en källa för kraftfull rättighetsundervisning : En didaktisk modell för lärares arbete med mänskliga rättigheter}, author = {Isenström, Lisa}, year = {2025}, journal = {Pedagogisk forskning i Sverige}, volume = {30}, number = {2}, pages = {1--29}, doi = {10.63843/pfs.v30i1-2.53833}, url = {1911900}, language = {swe}, publisher = {SWERA, Swedish Educational Research Association}, abstract = {Undervisning om mänskliga rättigheter i skolan är ett komplext område som lärare kan känna sig osäkra för hur de ska ta sig an. Då mänskliga rättigheter blir allt mer ifrågasatta och utmanade på samhällets alla nivåer blir den här undervisningen alltmer angelägen. I den här artikeln använder jag kunskaperna från tidigare studier inom området tillsammans med teoretiska begrepp så som medföljande lärande och inbäddad undervisning. Syftet är att utveckla en didaktisk modell som kan stötta lärare att använda vardagliga skolsituationer till planerad och reflekterad rättighetsundervisning. I både svenska och internationella styrdokument uttrycks att lärare har ansvar för att skapa möjlighet för elevers lärande av kunskaper om mänskliga rättigheter samt lärande av rättighetsgrundade värderingar, attityder och beteenden. Därför behöver rättighetsundervisningen inkludera undervisning om mänskliga rättigheter. Genomföras genom rättigheter, där eleverna får erfara och träna på att utöva och respektera mänskliga rättigheter samt rättighets relaterade förmågor. Undervisningen ska också stödja eleverna att utveckla rättighetsgrundade värderingar och beteenden för en handlingskapacitet. De här aspekterna kompletterar varandra och ingen kan uteslutas eller ges enskilt. Med omfattande exempel visar jag hur den didaktiska modellen kan användas i lärares arbete för att väva samman om, genom och för mänskliga rättigheter till en kraftfull och hållbar rättighetsundervisning.  ;Teaching human rights in school is a complex topic and teachers tend to feel insecure in how to provide children with human rights education. As human rights have become more and more questioned and challenged, on society at all levels, this role of education becomes especially urgent. In this article I use the knowledge from previous research and the theoretical concepts collateral learning and embedded teaching. The purpose is to develop a teaching model which can support teachers to make use of everyday school situations for planned and reflected human rights education. In both international and Swedish policy documents it is articulated that education has a responsibility to provide students with knowledge about human rights as well as human rights-based values, attitudes and behaviors. Therefore, human rights education should encompass knowledge about human rights, be preformed through human rights, in an environment where students can practice exercising and respecting rights. It should also support students to develop rights-based values and behaviors for an action competence for human rights. These three aspects supplement each other and no one can be excluded or be presented exclusively. With extensive examples I demonstrate how the teaching model can be used in teachers work to intertwine about, through and for human rights for a powerful and sustainable rights-education.  }, issn = {1401-6788}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1911900/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_hasseljohnerik_2025, title = {Venture builders : new venture production in the entrepreneurship industry}, author = {Hassel, John-Erik and Clausen, Tommy Hoyvarde and Rasmussen, Einar and Oberg, Christina}, year = {2025}, journal = {Small Business Economics}, doi = {10.1007/s11187-025-01132-0}, url = {2017742}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Springer}, keywords = {entrepreneurship industry; venture builders; new venture production; new venture creation; industry regimes; l26; m13; o32; o44}, abstract = {Venture builders (VBs) are a new type of actor in the entrepreneurship industry (EI). Operating as a venture factory, VBs initiate, scale, and sell startups on an ongoing basis. This paper aims to unpack the VB phenomenon and its implications for the EI. Through an in-depth qualitative analysis based on 40 interviews with 16 entrepreneurs in VB-backed startups and secondary data, we demonstrate how VBs produce new ventures as products. VBs produce new ventures in a standardized process characterized by four production principles of productization, specialization, control, and accumulation. These production principles outline what we refer to as a "new venture production regime" in the EI, representing a distinct sociocultural influence on entrepreneurship. By combining these production principles with the seminal insights from Schumpeter, Kirzner, and Gartner, we help to articulate the theoretical logic of the "new venture production regime" and how it differs from the traditional "new venture creation regime."}, issn = {0921-898X}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2017742/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @phdthesis{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_hasseljohnerik_2025_1, title = {Venture Builders : Organizing Strategic Entrepreneurship Support}, author = {Hassel, John-Erik}, year = {2025}, doi = {10.59217/pgsz5136}, url = {1938711}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Karlstads universitet}, keywords = {venture builders; entrepreneurship support organizations; organizational sponsorship; strategic entrepreneurship; new venture creation}, abstract = {Entrepreneurship support organizations help startups survive and grow by compensating for market failure (e.g. inefficiencies in resource allocation), fostering strong business practices, and creating a fruitful environment for business exchange. These organizations arguably play a central role in innovation and business development and many of these initiatives are typically publicly, rather than privately funded. Typical representations of entrepreneurship support organizations are incubators, accelerators, technological transfer offices, and science parks. Recently, a new type of actor has emerged in the entrepreneurial ecosystem called venture builders. Venture builders are privately funded and repeatedly engage in new firm creation and support in collaboration with individual entrepreneurs. Research on the phenomenon of venture builders is still limited. This thesis therefore aims to add to our understanding of venture builders, and how venture builders may extend our understanding of entrepreneurship support organizations. Venture builders primarily work with startups - small and scalable businesses with high growth potential, often within the technology sector. In recent years they have gained significant interest among practitioners. Successful unicorns such as Zalando, Moderna, Snowflake, and Hello Fresh, have emerged from venture builders’ activities and engagement. This research aims to enhance our understanding of venture builders and their role as entrepreneurship support organizations. Theoretically, this research contributes to the entrepreneurship support literature by shedding light on venture builders as for-profit actors having a strategic intent to engage in new venture creation. This is done by following structured methodologies, controlling and committing resources, as well as orchestrating internal and external networks, aiming at fostering successful entrepreneurship. This thesis argues that venture builders may be referred to as a distinct type of entrepreneurship support organization.;This thesis aims to add to our knowledge about venture builders and how they may help extend the understanding of entrepreneurship support organizations. Venture builders are a novel type of for-profit organization that create, develop, and support new ventures. Although scantly researched, venture builders have garnered increasing interest from practitioners and scholars in recent years. They initiate and organize new ventures using structured methodologies, controlling and committing resources, and orchestrating networks to rapidly foster successful businesses. Additionally, this thesis includes four appended papers that shed light on different aspects of venture builders. Theoretically, this thesis contributes to the entrepreneurship support literature by examining venture builders as for-profit actors with a strategic intent to engage in new venture creation. Unlike traditional entrepreneurial support organizations, venture builders act with urgency, use resources effectively, and leverage their business networks to maximize return on investment. Thus, they represent what this thesis refers to as a distinct type of entrepreneurship support organization.    }, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1938711/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_melinsa_2025_2, title = {Viktig information till Sveriges alla invånare?: Om krisen eller kriget kommer ur ett barnperspektiv}, author = {Melin, Åsa}, year = {2025}, url = {1957682}, language = {swe}, abstract = {År 1943 kom Om kriget kommer- vägledning för rikets medborgare i händelse av krig, den, första informationsbroschyren från myndighet till svenska folket tydligt präglad av erfarenheter från pågående omvärldskrig.[1] Under kalla kriget gavs flera broschyrer ut och även telefonkatalogen användes som informationskanal. Det är tydligt att pågående världsläge påverkade mängden information vilket är i linje med tidigare forskning som visat att erfarenheter av krig och/eller kriser påverkar inställningen till beredskap och försvar.[2] Efter kalla krigets slut tog det till exempel fram till 2018 innan en ny information gavs ut. En annan förändring är barns rättigheter och deltagande i samhället som har stärkts sedan 1 januari 2020 då barnkonventionen gäller som lag i Sverige. I flera av de statliga offentliga utredningar under kalla kriget som berör civilt försvar förekommer knappt alls barnperspektiv medan det i den senaste upplagan av Om krisen eller kriget kommer[3] finns ett tydligt barnperspektiv, till skillnad mot exempelvis utgåvan 2018 som saknar barnperspektiv.[4] I sammanhanget är Socialstyrelsens information från 1991, Om kriget eller katastrofen kommer: vad gör vi med barnen? ett intressant inlägg till den information som getts till Sveriges alla invånare.  Genom att undersöka och analysera den information som distribuerades till befolkningen 1943–2024 kommer exempel ges på skilda föreställningarna om krig och/eller kriser utifrån rådande samhällslägen, med ett särskilt fokus på barns behov av skydd och barns eventuella deltagande i försvaret.   [1] Broschyren har haft samma namn i alla upplagor 1943, 1952, 1961, (1983: ej allmänt distribuerad), 1987 och, med en mindre justering, 2018 och 2024.[2] Farbøl, et al. 2024, s. 15–16; Cronqvist 2008, s. 474.[3] MSB 2024, Viktig information till Sveriges invånare – Om krisen eller kriget kommer[4] MSB, 2018, Om krisen eller kriget kommer – Lättläst svenska} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_johanssonannelie_2025_2, title = {Vill du prova vingarna? : Praktiskt prova-på-pass i kreativ grammatikundervisning}, author = {Johansson, Annelie and Eriksson, Jessica}, year = {2025}, url = {2031879}, language = {swe}, keywords = {grammatikdidaktik; språkutveckling; lärarutbildning; svenska}, abstract = {Passet är en work shop i kreativ grammatikundervisning för lärare i förskoleklass, på fritidshem och åk F-6 i grundskolan. Fokuset på kunskaper i språk och grammatik är större nu än någonsin tidigare. Det innebär att lärare behöver gedigna grundkunskaper i grammatik för att kunna forma god undervisning. Många lärare uppfattar dock området som svårt, både gällande de egna grammatikkunskaperna och undervisningens utformning. Fråga är angelägen eftersom elevers språkliga grundkunskaper i förlängningen underlättar deras skolgång och ger dem språkliga grunder för att delta i sammanhang där kommunikation är centralt. Passet inleds med en kort orientering om vad kreativ grammatikundervisning kan innebära och en genomgång av det grammatiska moment som, under lekfulla former, kommer provas av deltagarna. Inga fördjupade kunskaper i grammatik krävs, men däremot ett öppet och undersökande förhållningssätt till språk. Passet avslutas med en kort summering om grammatikens potential och plats i undervisningen.} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_hmananna_2025_2, title = {Voices in and beyond speech : Vocational students' experiences of special needs support in Sweden}, author = {Öhman, Anna}, year = {2025}, journal = {Scandinavian Journal of Vocations in Development}, volume = {10}, number = {1}, pages = {1--20}, doi = {10.7577/sjvd.5890}, url = {1945289}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Oslo and Akershus University, College of Applied Sciences}, keywords = {vocational education and training (vet); special educational needs (sen); special needs education (sne); interpretative phenomenological analysis (ipa); didactics.; yrkesgymnasiet; specialpedagogiska behov; specialundervisning; fenomenologisk analys; didaktik.}, abstract = {This paper aims to explore and develop an understanding of special needs support from the student’s perspective in upper secondary vocational education and training (VET). Research has shown that students in vocational programs are in high need of accommodation and require increased special needs education (SNE), especially in activities and subjects with an academic focus. Recent research reviews focusing on special education show that more inclusive assessment practices are needed (deleted for anonymity) as well as more research in the area of special needs education in vocational education. This qualitative study was inspired by a phenomenological approach interested in understanding social phenomena from the participants’ perspectives and lived experiences. Following this approach, the analysis uses Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) as a tool to map and interpret participants’ expressions in their daily context. The empirical material is drawn from seven semi-structured interviews with students in need of special needs support, undertaken in two upper secondary vocational schools in two separate municipalities and regions in Sweden. To analyse and widen the understanding of the informants’ descriptions of their possibilities and hindrances to participate in their educational activities the following theoretical perspectives are used: Klafki’s critical constructive Didaktik, Persson’s categorical and relational perspectives on special education, and Lawys theorized concept of voice. The analysis shows that the students’ experiences of special needs support are ambivalent. The results display not only a division between the teaching of vocational and academic subjects and support in upper secondary VET but the analysis leads to a need for further exploration of SEN in vocational education and the role of didactics that include students’ voices.;Syftet i denna artikel är att utforska och utveckla en förståelse för specialpedagogiskt stöd utifrån yrkesgymnasieelevers eget perspektiv. Forskning har visat att elever i yrkesgymnasiets program är i stort behov av anpassningar och specialpedagogiskt stöd, i synnerhet inom akademiska ämnen. Aktuella forskningsöversikter med fokus på specialundervisning visar på behov av mer inkluderande bedömningspraktiker liksom mer forskning inom området specialpedagogik i yrkesutbildning. Den här artikeln har en fenomenologisk ansats som intresserar sig för sociala fenomen och upplevda erfarenheter från deltagarnas eget perspektiv. Utifrån denna utgångspunkt används en tolkande fenomenologisk analys som redskap för att kartlägga deltagarnas uttryck i deras vardagliga kontext. Det empiriska materialet är baserat på sju semistrukturerade intervjuer med elever i behov av särskilt stöd, från två yrkesgymnasieskolor i två olika kommuner och regioner i Sverige. För att kunna analysera och utvidga förståelsen av informanternas beskrivningar av sina möjligheter och hinder att delta i utbildningens aktiviteter, är följande teoretiska perspektiv använda: Klafkis kritiskt konstruktiva didaktik, Perssons kategoriska och relationella perspektiv på specialpedagogik samt Lawys teoretisering av begreppet röst. Analysen visar att elevernas erfarenheter av att vara i behov av specialpedagogiskt stöd är ambivalenta. Resultatet visar inte enbart en skillnad mellan undervisningen och stödet i yrkesämnen och akademiska ämnen i yrkesgymnasiet utan pekar på behov av ytterligare utforskning av specialpedagogiskt stöd inom yrkesgymnasial utbildning och didaktikens roll som inkluderar elevens röst. }, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1945289/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_bellstrmpeter_2025_2, title = {Väder ”det är det som styr oss” : En intervjustudie om att genomföra, dokumentera och dela väderobservationer}, author = {Bellström, Peter and Nyberg, Lars}, year = {2025}, url = {2010416}, language = {swe}, abstract = {Väder är något som engagerar många människor, så också i Sverige. I takt med de klimatförändringarsom pågår ökar intresset från SMHI och andra aktörer att kunna ta del av privatpersonersobservationer om väder. Den stora potentialen ligger i att kunna få en bättre rumslig upplösning pådata om temperatur, nederbörd och andra väderfaktorer.Syftet med denna intervjustudie, som är en del av SPARC-projektet, är att undersöka vad sommotiverar människor att observera och dokumentera väder, och i vilken omfattning de också delarmed sig av sina observationer. Ett flertal olika former av väderobservationer och dokumentation harinkluderats i studien.Mellan den 23/9–2024 och den 14/4–2025 genomfördes 13 semi-strukturerade intervjuer med totalt14 respondenter. Intervjuernas längd varierade mellan ca 45–60 minuter. Upplägget vid samtligaintervjuer var detsamma där en av författarna började med att ställa frågor från en framtagenintervjuguide, utvecklad med en induktiv ansats, och därefter följde båda författarna upp meduppföljningsfrågor där det upplevdes som nödvändigt.Samtliga intervjuer spelades in och kommer under sommaren 2025 att transkriberas och underhösten/vintern 2025 kommer en tematisk analys att genomföras av transkriberade data.Utifrån anteckningar, och diskussioner författarna emellan, kan några övergripande resultat redan nuutskiljas. Rent generellt framkommer det i intervjuerna att respondenterna uttrycker att vädret ärviktigt att observera, men att motiven kan variera.Väderobservationer genomförda av respondenterna har dock främst handlat om att observeratemperatur och nederbörd. Siffror som sådana intresserar respondenter vilket framträder i flera intervjuer.Hur och vilken omfattning respondenterna har dokumenterat genomförda väderobservation skiljersig mellan respondenterna. Till exempel har några respondenter, till stöd för temperatur ochnederbörd, gjort anteckningar om vädret som helhet och om det varit något specifikt som hänt en dagvilket kan påminna om en dagbok. Andra respondenter har istället mycket kort noterat väderdata förgenomförda väderobservationer.Avslutningsvis, beträffande att dela dokumenterade väderobservationer kan vi från intervjuernasummera att det förekommer men den är av ganska låg grad. Ofta utrycker respondenterna att deinte har något emot att dela dokumenterade väderobservationer men att det inte är det som främstdriver dem att genomföra och dokumentera väderobservationer.} } @techreport{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_franssonmartin_2025, title = {Värdskap för ledning av ägarlösa tjänstesystem}, author = {Fransson, Martin}, year = {2025}, doi = {10.59217/tefd1136}, url = {1930497}, language = {swe}, publisher = {Karlstads universitet}, keywords = {samverkan; systemdesign; systemvärdskap; systemledning; tjänstedesign; tjänstesystem}, abstract = {Denna rapport introducerar ett ramverk för systemvärdskap, utformat för att skapa förutsättningar för samverkan i komplexa och ägarlösa tjänstesystem. Dessa system kännetecknas av att ingen enskild aktör har full kontroll eller ansvar för helheten, vilket gör samarbete och kollektivt ledarskap avgörande för att möta de utmaningar som uppstår. Utmaningarna kan exempelvis gälla infrastrukturutveckling, sociala frågor, samt miljö- och klimatfrågor.Systemvärdskap handlar om att tillhandahålla en neutral arena där aktörer från olika sektorer och nivåer kan mötas för att identifiera och få syn på de fragmenterade strukturer som hämmar samverkan. Genom detta blir det möjligt att samskapa åtgärder som adresserar de utmaningar systemet står inför. Systemvärden fungerar som en oberoende facilitator som bygger förtroende och skapar de stabila strukturer som krävs för långsiktig samverkan. Värdskapet stärker relationerna mellan aktörerna och skapar förutsättningar för ett långsiktigt engagemang och ett gemensamt ansvarstagande.Ramverket bygger på insikter från projektet ”Systemdesign i samverkan”, som finansierats av Trafikverket och genomförts med deltagande av en rad aktörer mellan åren 2021 och 2024. Erfarenheter från detta projekt har kompletterats med erfarenheter gjorda inom Samhällsnytta vid Karlstads universitet, där metoder och lärdomar från många andra projekt kontinuerligt har dokumenterats och vidareutvecklats. Rapporten baseras även på internationell forskning kring systemledarskap och samverkan i komplexa system.Rapporten handlar inte bara om förutsättningar för samverkan på en operativ nivå utan även om etableringen av ett systemledarskap för strategisk styrning och långsiktig utveckling. Ett viktigt inslag i systemvärdskapet är att samla “hela systemet i rummet”, vilket innebär att aktörer från olika nivåer – både operativt och strategiskt – deltar för att samskapa lösningar på en gemensam arena. Genom workshops, prototyper och andra metoder testas och utvecklas förhållningssätt som kan fungera både på kort sikt och i ett långsiktigt perspektiv.Rapportens mål är att bidra till utvecklingen av hållbara samverkansmodeller inom ägarlösa tjänstesystem. Den syftar till att stimulera fortsatt diskussion och forskning kring systemvärdskap samt att ge praktisk vägledning för hur dessa principer kan tillämpas för att hantera komplexa samhällsutmaningar, både nu och i framtiden.;This report introduces a framework for system hosting, designed to create conditions for collaboration in complex and ownerless service systems. These systems are characterized by the absence of a single actor with full control or responsibility for the whole, making cooperation and collective leadership essential to addressing the challenges that arise. Such challenges may include infrastructure development, social issues, and environmental and climate concerns.System hosting involves providing a neutral arena where actors from different sectors and levels can come together to identify and address the fragmented structures that hinder collaboration. This approach enables the co-creation of actions to tackle the system’s challenges. The system host acts as an independent facilitator, building trust and establishing stable structures necessary for long-term collaboration. Hosting strengthens relationships between actors and creates conditions for sustained engagement and shared accountability.The framework is based on insights from the project “Systemdesign i samverkan,” funded by the Swedish Transport Administration (Trafikverket) and conducted with the participation of various actors between 2021 and 2024. Experiences from this project have been complemented by those gained through the Samhällsnytta initiative at Karlstad University, where methods and lessons from numerous other projects have been continuously documented and refined. The report also draws on international research on system leadership and collaboration in complex systems.The report addresses not only the conditions for collaboration at an operational level but also the establishment of system leadership for strategic governance and long-term development. A key element of system hosting is gathering the “entire system in the room,” meaning that actors from different levels—both operational and strategic—participate in co-creating solutions in a shared arena. Through workshops, prototypes, and other methods, approaches are tested and developed to function effectively in both short-term and long-term perspectives.The report aims to contribute to the development of sustainable collaboration models within ownerless service systems. It seeks to stimulate continued discussion and research on system hosting and to provide practical guidance on how these principles can be applied to address complex societal challenges, both now and in the future.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1930497/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_alibakhshisara_2025, title = {Water and Energy Dynamics in a Disturbed Ecosystem}, author = {Alibakhshi, Sara and Akinyemi, Felicia O. and Pricope, Narcisa G. and Almazroui, Mansour and Psilovikos, Aris and Zhang, Lifu and Elhag, Mohamed}, year = {2025}, journal = {EARTH SYSTEMS AND ENVIRONMENT}, volume = {9}, number = {4}, pages = {2753--2767}, doi = {10.1007/s41748-024-00498-7}, url = {1916317}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Springer}, abstract = {The resilience of ecosystems, especially wetlands, plays a vital role in maintaining biodiversity, regulating climate, and supporting the livelihoods of communities. However, these ecosystems are increasingly threatened by both human activities and natural disturbances. To effectively manage and conserve these environments, it is imperative to comprehend the dynamics of various proxies that can indicate the state of an ecosystem, which may exhibit linear, non-linear, or abrupt changes over time. Although there has been considerable research focused on the quantitative analysis of wetland ecosystem dynamics prior to a state change-such as the transition from wetland to bare land-there remains a gap in understanding the alterations in water and energy balance dynamics within wetlands. In this study, we investigated the temporal patterns of key components of the energy balance system, including latent heat flux, sensible heat flux, and soil heat flux, alongside water dynamics as primary indicators of wetland change. We quantified water and energy dynamics using data from the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) and the National Centers for Environmental Prediction (NCEP). By employing the Brock, Dechert, and Scheinkman (BDS) test along with non-parametric drift-diffusion jump (NDDJ) model approaches, we analyzed the temporal dynamics ofwater and energy dynamics at Kobi Wetland, a site protected under the Ramsar Convention. KobiWetland has experienced significant reductions in water levels, largely attributed to drought conditions and unsustainable agricultural practices in the area. The findings revealed a significant increase in non-linear dynamics in both water area and energy dynamics over the study time period. The BDS test and NDDJ analysis showed that sensible heat flux showed the strongest trend (Kendall's tau = 0.48), with significant nonlinearity, compared with other indicators that can signal a loss of resilience and abrupt change. In contrast, the water area indicator (i.e., Modified Normalized Difference Water Index) has a weak trend (tau = 0.14) with minimal nonlinearity, while latent and soil heat flux exhibit moderate trends (Kendall's tau = 0.34 and 0.38) and nonlinearity. This research contributes to the drought monitoring and predicting of water and energy dynamics changes in wetland ecosystems that can serve as signals of resilience loss.}, issn = {2509-9426} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_kumardivyaratan_2025, title = {Water-in-Polymer Salt Electrolyte for Long-Life Rechargeable Aqueous Zinc-Lignin Battery}, author = {Kumar, Divyaratan and Franco, Leandro R. and Abdou, Nicole and Shu, Rui and Martinelli, Anna and Araujo, Moyses and Gladisch, Johannes and Gueskine, Viktor and Crispin, Reverant and Khan, Ziyauddin}, year = {2025}, journal = {Energy & Environmental Materials}, doi = {10.1002/eem2.12752}, url = {1865116}, language = {eng}, publisher = {John Wiley & Sons}, keywords = {lignin; sustainable; water-in-salt electrolyte; zinc; zn-ion battery}, abstract = {Zinc metal batteries (ZnBs) are poised as the next-generation energy storage solution, complementing lithium-ion batteries, thanks to their cost-effectiveness and safety advantages. These benefits originate from the abundance of zinc and its compatibility with non-flammable aqueous electrolytes. However, the inherent instability of zinc in aqueous environments, manifested through hydrogen evolution reactions (HER) and dendritic growth, has hindered commercialization due to poor cycling stability. Enter potassium polyacrylate (PAAK)-based water-in-polymer salt electrolyte (WiPSE), a novel variant of water-in-salt electrolytes (WiSE), designed to mitigate side reactions associated with water redox processes, thereby enhancing the cyclic stability of ZnBs. In this study, WiPSE was employed in ZnBs featuring lignin and carbon composites as cathode materials. Our research highlights the crucial function of acrylate groups from WiPSE in stabilizing the ionic flux on the surface of the Zn electrode. This stabilization promotes the parallel deposition of Zn along the (002) plane, resulting in a significant reduction in dendritic growth. Notably, our sustainable Zn-lignin battery showcases remarkable cyclic stability, retaining 80% of its initial capacity after 8000 cycles at a high current rate (1 A g-1) and maintaining over 75% capacity retention up to 2000 cycles at a low current rate (0.2 A g-1). This study showcases the practical application of WiPSE for the development of low-cost, dendrite-free, and scalable ZnBs. A dendrite-free and long-life cycle Zn-lignin battery was demonstrated using water-in-polymer salt electrolyte. }, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1865116/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_flyumidared_2025, title = {What do we know about nursing practice in relation to functional ability limitations, frailty and models of care among older people in home- and facility-based care : a scoping review}, author = {Flyum, Ida Røed and Gjevjon, Edith Roth and Eklund, Anna Josse and Borglin, Gunilla}, year = {2025}, journal = {BMC Nursing}, volume = {24}, number = {1}, doi = {10.1186/s12912-025-02948-7}, url = {1962890}, language = {eng}, publisher = {BioMed Central (BMC)}, keywords = {descriptive analysis; frailty; functional ability limitations; functional decline; long-term care; nurse; nursing practice; older people; registered nurse; review}, abstract = {BackgroundNursing practice in long-term care, must support the delivery of safe and evidence-based care, especially for older people with functional ability limitations and frailty, with the competency, knowledge and structured working modes such practice requires. Understanding, detecting and preventing these conditions is important in a context where care is given to a significant number of older people with complex care needs. Our aim was to map published literature on how functional ability limitations and frailty among older people (65 and above) in home-and facility-based care (i.e. long-term care) were described by key stakeholders, and to identify models of care (MoCs) targeting these conditions.MethodsWe followed Arksey and O'Malley's methodological steps and the PRISMA-ScR reporting guidelines. The PubMed, CINAHL and PsycInfo databases were used to identify papers published between June 2002 and June 2022. The search was updated in May 2024. A descriptive analysis was conducted where the identified patterns were organised and categorised with the support of the Pattern, Advances, Gaps, Evidence for practice and research Recommendations framework (PAGER).ResultsA total of 18,875 unique records were identified. Of these, 26 papers were included. The findings implied a discrepancy between the older people's subjective- and the nurses' more objective, 'matter-of-fact' perspective. The older people described both conditions in terms of identity loss and an emotional struggle to remain independent. They also highlighted the importance of positive connotations in relation to their efforts to adapt and accommodate the situation to the conditions. Nursing practice targeting the conditions were predominantly described as being reactive, based on their experiences and guided by 'intuition'. The identified MoCs mainly targeted functional ability limitations while focusing on educating nurses.ConclusionA point of saturation seems to have been reached regarding research focusing on older people's descriptions of frailty in home-based care. The same cannot be said about older people's or nurses' descriptions concerning functional ability limitations or MoCs. Intervention studies focusing on nursing practice and the development of MoCs that target these conditions preferably in a home-based care context could substantially benefit the development of knowledge within nursing and nursing practice.Trial registration: Open Science Frameworkhttps://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/FNHSA.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1962890/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_matillasantandernuria_2025, title = {What is known about the health of location-based and online web-based digital labour platform workers? : A scoping review of the literature}, author = {Matilla-Santander, Nuria and Lundh, Filippa and Kvart, Signild and Baron, Sherry L. and Bodin, Theo and Gevaert, Jessie and Håkansta, Carin and Hernando, Julio C. and Muntaner, Carles and Kreshpaj, Bertina}, year = {2025}, journal = {BMC Public Health}, volume = {25}, number = {1}, doi = {10.1186/s12889-025-23916-5}, url = {1989689}, language = {eng}, publisher = {BioMed Central (BMC)}, keywords = {gig work; platformization; occupational safety and health; digitalization of work; precarious employment; algorithmic}, abstract = {BackgroundDigital labour platforms are transforming work organization, offering new opportunities but also raising concerns about precarious conditions and health risks. Despite increasing attention to platform work, limited research has examined its direct impact on workers' physical, mental, and social well-being.ObjectivesThe objective of this scoping review is to examine current empirical studies investigating the health effects of working via digital labour platforms, aiming to (i) summarize the existing evidence, (ii) pinpoint knowledge gaps, and (iii) identify areas for methodological enhancements.MethodsWe search for peer-reviewed studies published until December 2024 from Web of Science and PubMed, alongside grey literature. Inclusion criteria covered papers with original data, using qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods, resulting in 40 included studies. A pre-established theoretical framework guided result reporting, emphasizing three characteristics affecting worker health: (i) business practices, (ii) employment conditions, and (iii) work environment hazards.ResultsIn summary, literature shows a link between digital platform work and poor health. The current evidence, mainly focused on mental health and location-based platform workers, highlights factors contributing to poor physical and mental health, including low-quality employment conditions and psychosocial work environment hazards. Limited evidence suggests a correlation between business practices-algorithmic management and rating systems-and poor mental health. Knowledge gaps include the health impact of web-based platforms, especially medical consultation ones and location-based domestic and care services platforms, and less-explored outcomes like musculoskeletal pain and occupational injuries. Methodological limitations, such as low sample size and lack of control groups, were noted.ConclusionsThis review identifies methodological improvements and knowledge gaps, guiding future research to comprehend the impact of digital platform work on health. As legislation evolves to enhance platform workers' job conditions, researching their health is crucial for offering practical recommendations and shaping evidence-based policies.}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1989689/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_hkanstacarin_2025, title = {What is the Role of Minimum Wages in Addressing Precarious Employment in the Informal and Formal Sectors? : Findings from a Systematic Review}, author = {Håkansta, Carin and Gunn, Virginia and Kreshpaj, Bertina and Matilla-Santander, Nuria and Wegman, David H. and Hogstedt, Christer and Vignola, Emilia F. and Muntaner, Carles and Bodin, Theo and O'Campo, Patricia and Lewchuk, Wayne}, year = {2025}, journal = {INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH AND HEALTH SERVICES}, volume = {55}, number = {2}, pages = {124--147}, doi = {10.1177/27551938241286463}, url = {1908814}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Sage Publications}, keywords = {poverty; structural determinants of health; precarious employment; informal employment; income instability; policy initiatives}, abstract = {This article presents synthesized evidence from 16 studies examining initiatives with potential to mitigate workers' exposure to precarious employment through the adoption of minimum wage policies. All studies were set in low-income countries and focused on both formal and informal workers. A systematic review of evaluated initiatives addressing precarious employment identified the evidence. We consider minimum wage policies as initiatives that could address precarious employment because of the central role of minimum wages in establishing employment terms for workers in precarious situations. We include initiatives aimed at formal and informal workers, given that precarious employment can exist in both sectors, that these workers share concerns regarding income and would benefit from minimum wage policies. The findings imply that minimum wage policies could increase precariously employed workers' financial compensation, although with some differences and with little or no effect on employment security. It is not feasible to extend these conclusions beyond low-income economies due to differences with high-income economies in how the mechanisms through which minimum wage policies could impact worker compensation and employment security. However, they should serve as a reminder for high-income economies, many of which experience expanding informal sectors, about the need for related research and policy.}, issn = {2755-1938}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1908814/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_jonssonrobin_2025_1, title = {What we expect of each other : contextualizing the psychological contracts of senior assistant nurses}, author = {Jonsson, Robin}, year = {2025}, journal = {Working with Older People}, doi = {10.1108/WWOP-03-2025-0016}, url = {1982472}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Emerald Group Publishing Limited}, keywords = {aging; article; care behavior; coworker; elderly care; employee; frustration; health care cost; human; job satisfaction; justice; nurse; nursing assistant; paramedical personnel; personnel shortage; reward; semi structured interview; sweden; thematic analysis; turnover rate; workload; workplace}, abstract = {Purpose: This study aims to examine how psychological contracts among senior assistant nurses are shaped by the expectations they hold of each other in the elderly care sector. Design/methodology/approach: A qualitative thematic analysis was conducted on transcribed semistructured interviews with 15 experienced health-care employees (assistant nurses and health-care assistants) from a large public organization in Sweden. Findings: The findings show that values emphasizing uniformity in workload, responsibility and rewards are central to assistant nurses’ psychological contracts. They are expected to care for coworkers and recipients, uphold professional caregiving ideals and ensure fair work distribution. However, these expectations are frequently breached due to role conflicts, workload imbalances and a lack of cohesion within teams, leading to frustration and perceived injustice – issues that are often overlooked by employers. Despite these challenges, factors such as job satisfaction, workplace acceptance, coworker support, task autonomy and adherence to caregiving principles help mitigate the impact of breaches. Practical implications: To increase psychological contract fulfillment, health-care employers can, for example, oversee workload so that work tasks are distributed evenly between employees, enhance role clarity, initiate workplace dialogue concerning responsibilities and prevent conflicts by increasing the line manager’s presence in day-to-day work. Social implications: Amid ongoing workforce shortages, high turnover rates and an aging population, organizations face increasing challenges in recruiting and retaining skilled personnel. This challenge is particularly pressing in the health-care sector, where shortages of qualified staff are expected to intensify in the coming years. Originality/value: This study concludes by arguing that psychological contract research needs to move beyond the employee–employer focus and pay greater attention to the role of collectively shared norms, ideals and expectations, particularly in team-centric workplaces or contexts where collective ideals are strong. }, issn = {1366-3666} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_artusifederico_2025_1, title = {When products speak differently : Designing new languages for established products}, author = {Artusi, Federico and Bellis, Paola and Verganti, Roberto}, year = {2025}, journal = {Creativity and Innovation Management}, volume = {34}, number = {2}, pages = {297--311}, doi = {10.1111/caim.12637}, url = {1908760}, language = {eng}, publisher = {John Wiley & Sons}, keywords = {design principles; innovation; meaning; product design; product language}, abstract = {Innovating product language has been proven to be an effective measure to change what products mean to customers and create new product categories. However, how to embed a new language into a product characterized by an established design has not been addressed in the past. Thus, we discuss a single case study of Videndum, a company producing premium branded tools and accessories for content creation (i.e., photography supports and accessories) that is redefining their product language and seeking to incorporate new narratives into their existing line-up of products. Our case study is based on 18 interviews across all levels of the organization, analysis of archival data and observations to explore the actions the company is taking to change product language for their established products. Our findings show that designers can work at the level of the design principles to inform how new meanings can be embedded into signs at the product level, to build a new coherent product language. We identify two layers of design principles, value-principles and solution-principles, and show their different impact on product language. By doing so, we contribute to understand how companies design new product languages for established products in practice, providing managers with practical knowledge on how to perform the translation from abstract values to product features.}, issn = {0963-1690}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1908760/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_ekmanstefan_2025, title = {Where Be Witches? : The Role of Adventure Maps in Building a Game World}, author = {Ekman, Stefan}, year = {2025}, pages = {132--150}, doi = {10.4324/9781003502210-11}, url = {1989714}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Taylor & Francis}, keywords = {mapreduce; game masters; in-buildings; role-playing game; buildings}, abstract = {This chapter examines how maps contribute to the building, understanding, and navigation of a tabletop role-playing game world. It begins by distinguishing between a role-playing game's source world and game world, the former being materials that inform the latter. A game world develops incrementally as the group agrees on its content. The chapter then examines the case of the 13 maps in the Dungeons & Dragons adventure The Wild Beyond the Witchlight (2021), chosen because they illustrate various ways in which maps contribute to building the game world. All maps share the implicit proposition that what they show exists and are thus powerful world-building tools. By analyzing the maps in terms of “props” – actual things that generate fictional truths – they reveal varying levels of authority in relation to the game world. They range from a map with nearly complete authority over the game world, through those that argue for authority in conjunction with the adventure's verbal text, those that undermine their own authority but highlight source world possibilities for the game master, to a map designed and introduced in a way that gives it minimal world authority. } } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_huriclarsenjesper_2025, title = {Why cartel participation leads to financial statement fraud and market abuse}, author = {Huric Larsen, Jesper}, year = {2025}, journal = {European Competition Journal}, volume = {21}, number = {1}, pages = {125--139}, doi = {10.1080/17441056.2024.2379141}, url = {1884499}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Taylor & Francis Group}, keywords = {cartels; financial statement fraud; market abuse}, abstract = {In an attempt to hide from the competition authorities colluding firms risk committing financial statement fraud and market abuse. When colluding managers set the conditions for their cartel, the resulting increase in profitability and ability to pay outstanding debt enables the firms to attract more investors and access larger loans at a lower interest rate. The natural reluctance to disclose the firm’s cartel participation creates financial reports with misleading content, increases the likelihood of insider dealing and the ability to attract more funds diverts needed capital from otherwise more eligible firms, and endangers the financial markets' integrity and efficient functioning. The conclusion is that firms and individuals involved in cartel offenses should be investigated for financial statement fraud and market abuse. However, when persons may be subject to criminal sanctions it will decrease the attractiveness for individuals to use the leniency framework.}, issn = {1744-1056}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1884499/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_musculuslisa_2025, title = {Why “decoding the elite soccer player’s psychological profile” fails to score}, author = {Musculus, Lisa and Araújo, Duarte and Bisagno, Elisa and Gustafsson, Henrik and Kalén, Anton and Lindwall, Magnus and Pérez-Ferreirós, Alexandra and Raab, Markus and Williams, A. Mark and Stenling, Andreas}, year = {2025}, journal = {Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America}, volume = {122}, number = {25}, doi = {10.1073/pnas.2502322122}, url = {1982363}, language = {eng}, publisher = {National Academy of Sciences}, keywords = {decoding; human; letter; soccer player}, issn = {0027-8424} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_hambesonella_2025, title = {Winter browsing by moose (Alces alces) in a forested mountainous landscape of west-central Sweden}, author = {Hambeson, Ella and Orlikowska, Ewa H. and Wallgren, Martha}, year = {2025}, journal = {Wildlife Biology}, doi = {10.1002/wlb3.01338}, url = {1959812}, language = {eng}, publisher = {John Wiley & Sons}, keywords = {boreal; cervids; deciduous; downy birch; dwarf shrubs; fennoscandia; forage selectivity; foraging; glmm; jacobs selectivity index; snow depth; ungulate}, abstract = {Browsing ecology involving ungulates and their food resource is complex as consumption may reflect responses to various factors, such as quantity and quality of browse species. This study investigated winter browsing by moose Alces alces in a mountainous landscape of west-central Sweden, characterized by Norway spruce Picea abies production forests with high inclusion of deciduous species. Field data on tree species abundances as well as fresh and previous browsing were collected along moose tracks and control transects, to answer our questions regarding browse selection in relation to availability. The data were analyzed using mainly modelling (generalized linear mixed models) approaches. The results revealed greater amounts of available food trees (< 5 m) in young compared to older forests and along moose tracks compared to control transects. Downy birch Betula pubescens was the most abundant independent of forest age class and transect type (i.e. tracks versus controls). Quantitatively, the key winter browse in the study area was a mix of deciduous species, primarily downy birch and willows (Salix spp.) complemented by Eurasian aspen Populus tremula and grey alder Alnus incana. In young forest, aspen, rowan Sorbus aucuparia and willows were the most selected species, while common juniper Juniperus communis was the least selected. In older forest, alder was most selected, followed by willows and rowan, while aspen and downy birch were the least selected, except for spruce and lodgepole pine Pinus contorta. According to Jacobs selectivity index, downy birch, was underused while aspen, rowan and willows were overused in relation to their frequencies. The latter are often limited in today's cultivated forest landscape and thus an increased amount of those species may be utilized to a higher degree by moose than an increase of downy birch. No effect from snow depth was detected and browsing on dwarf shrubs was not observed.}, issn = {0909-6396}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1959812/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_vilhelmsenmia_2025, title = {Women experiencing the second stage of labour for the first time : A qualitative free-text analysis within the Oneplus trial}, author = {Vilhelmsen, Mia and Edqvist, Malin and Rubertsson, Christine and Ängeby, Karin}, year = {2025}, journal = {Sexual & Reproductive HealthCare}, volume = {44}, doi = {10.1016/j.srhc.2025.101083}, url = {1951654}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, keywords = {childbirth experience; second stage of labour; midwifery; free-text answers}, abstract = {Title: Women experiencing the second stage of labour for the first time: a qualitative free-text analysis within the Oneplus trial. Background: The second stage of labour is the time from full cervical dilation to the birth of the baby. The risks to the woman and the baby are increased during this stage, leading to intensified midwifery care. A positive birth experience is a significant goal of intrapartum care and it is important to investigate how women experience the second stage of labour in particular. Aim: The aim was to explore women's experiences of the second stage of labour in their first vaginal birth. Methods: This qualitative study analysed data from the Oneplus trial's one-month postpartum follow-up questionnaire. The questionnaire included an open-ended question about the second stage of labour and the free-text answers were analysed using inductive and manifest qualitative content analysis. Results: The open-ended question was answered by 865 women and three categories emerged. In the first category, women described their physical and emotional sensations during this stage. The other two categories concerned women's relationship with midwives. The relationship was a major contributor to a positive experience but also had the opposite potential. Midwives' use of instructions mostly regarded pushing technique. When women were given instructions, it could lead to feelings of blame instead of accomplishment. Conclusions: The result showed the essentiality of midwifery care during the second stage of labour, as it contained both emotional support and guidance which affected the women's experiences positively. The experience of being instructed by the midwife during the second stage of labour is more complex and needs further research.}, issn = {1877-5756}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1951654/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_lennkvistmaria_2025, title = {Women's perceptions of sauna bathing and its impact on health and well-being : insights from a cross-sectional study}, author = {Lennkvist, Maria and Hägglund, Hans and Engström, Åsa}, year = {2025}, journal = {International Journal of Circumpolar Health}, volume = {84}, number = {1}, doi = {10.1080/22423982.2025.2595806}, url = {2022254}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Taylor & Francis}, keywords = {health; health promotion; sauna bathing; well-being}, abstract = {Sauna bathing has gained increasing attention in medical and nursing research for its potential health-enhancing properties. It may be a valuable self-care practice for women, complementing conventional healthcare in prevention of diseases and promoting health and well-being. Since most studies focus on male participants, it is important to explore women's experiences with sauna bathing and its significance for their health and well-being. The aim of this study was to examine women's perceptions of sauna bathing and its impact on their health and well-being. A cross-sectional study was conducted using an online questionnaire comprising 17 items and four open-ended questions, which formed a subset of a larger questionnaire. A total of 384 women sauna users participated. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and qualitative content analysis. Women described a range of health and well-being experiences, with sauna bathing perceived as restorative and emotionally grounding, promoting improved sleep and reduced bodily pain, yet occasionally associated with social insecurity and counterproductive effects.}, issn = {1239-9736}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2022254/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_stormanelin_2025_1, title = {Work identities and changed work roles in times of crisis : a study of hospitality workers during restructuring}, author = {Storman, Elin and Thulemark, Maria and Heldt-Cassel, Susanna}, year = {2025}, journal = {Scandinavian Journal of Hospitality and Tourism}, doi = {10.1080/15022250.2024.2446807}, url = {2040112}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Taylor & Francis Group}, keywords = {covid-19 pandemic; hotel work; job security; organization of work; work identity}, abstract = {This paper examines how restructuring of hotel work affects work identities and attractiveness of work, based on 29 semi-structured interviews with staff at three hotels in Sweden. The external crisis - the COVID-19 pandemic - played a significant role in justifying restructuring, shifting power dynamics in favor of employers and enabling change. The results of this study indicate that restructuring led to vague role descriptions, which affected work identity, job security and attractiveness of work. The study highlights the tension between job security and preservation of work identity, showing that while changes in work roles can provide job security, they also alter the context upon which work identity is built. This duality has created dilemmas for employees, forcing them to accept changes in work identity or jeopardizing job security. The study also emphasizes how restructuring risk affecting career opportunities, work roles, hierarchical levels and turnover intentions.}, issn = {1502-2250}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2040112/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_pilgaardfrida_2025, title = {Workplace sexual harassment is associated with poor mental well-being among employees at a large Swedish university}, author = {Pilgaard, Frida and Ostergren, Per-Olof and Priebe, Gisela and Agardh, Anette}, year = {2025}, journal = {Global Health Action}, volume = {18}, number = {1}, doi = {10.1080/16549716.2025.2465050}, url = {1942114}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Taylor & Francis}, keywords = {sexual harassment; academia; mental health; vitality; mental well-being}, abstract = {BackgroundSexual harassment (SH) is a persistent problem at workplaces around the world, including academia.ObjectiveThis study examines the association between SH and mental well-being among employees at Lund University (LU) in Sweden.MethodsData was obtained from a cross-sectional survey targeting all LU employees in 2019. SH exposure was measured using a ten-item scale capturing SH experiences and enabling the differentiation between soliciting and non-soliciting types of SH. Validated instruments were used to measure two aspects of mental well-being; mental health (GHQ-12) and vitality (SF-36 vitality scale). Association between SH exposure and outcome variables was investigated through multivariable logistic regression analysis adjusting for confounders. Modifying effects of gender, age, background and academic position, respectively, on the relation between SH and outcomes were studied.ResultsWorkplace SH was associated with poor mental health (PMH) (OR 1.5 (95% CI 1.1-2.0)) and low vitality (LV) (OR 1.8 (95% CI 1.3-2.5)) among women and with LV (OR 2.0 (95% CI 1.1-3.9)) among men, after adjusting for confounders. Among women, experiences of non-soliciting and soliciting SH combined were associated with PMH and LV. Among men, experiences of non-soliciting SH behaviours exclusively were associated with LV. Indications of synergistic interaction affecting the association between SH and LV were found related to age, background and academic position, but not gender.ConclusionsWorkplace SH is a significant risk factor for poor mental well-being, primarily among female, but also among male university employees. These findings can inform local policies for prevention of SH.}, issn = {1654-9716}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1942114/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_ghaishashank_2025_1, title = {Yoga Nidra and Pain : A Between-, Within-Group Meta-Analysis and Dose response Meta-regression}, author = {Ghai, Shashank and Ghai, Ishan}, year = {2025}, journal = {Complementary Medicine Research}, pages = {1--37}, doi = {10.1159/000549416}, url = {2011839}, language = {eng}, publisher = {S. Karger}, keywords = {yoga nidra; pain management; acute pain; chronic pain; meditation; relaxation}, abstract = {Background: Pain, both acute and chronic, places a substantial burden on global healthcare systems. While conventional treatments may be limited in efficacy due to side effects, risk of dependency, or variable individual response, there is growing interest in mind-body complementary approaches. Yoga Nidra (YGN) has emerged as a promising non-invasive intervention for pain management. However, a clear understanding of its efficacy remains limited. This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the effects of YGN on pain outcomes.Methods: A literature search was conducted across seven databases and one trial database. Eligible studies included quantitative designs assessing the effects of YGN on pain. Methodological quality was evaluated using the Cochrane Risk of Bias tool for randomized controlled trials and the modified Downs and Black checklist for non-randomized studies. Random-effects meta-analyses were performed to estimate pooled effect sizes.Results: Twelve studies, comprising 1,176 participants, were included. Between-group analyses revealed that YGN significantly reduced pain compared to passive comparators (Hedge’s g: -2.05, p=0.01), while comparisons with active comparators (g: -0.31, p= 0.53) showed no statistically significant differences. Within-group analyses indicated significant pain reduction following YGN (g: -2.01, p<0.001). Subgroup comparisons of single versus multiple training sessions, as well as meta-regression analyses, revealed no significant dose-response relationship across intervention durations.Conclusion: YGN shows potential in reducing pain intensity compared to passive control conditions, with notable within-group improvements following intervention. However, given the low methodological quality across the included studies, these effects should be interpreted cautiously, as the observed effects may represent inflated estimates. Despite these limitations, YGN demonstrates potential as a complementary approach for pain management, underscoring the need for high-quality, standardized research to establish its efficacy as a viable clinical intervention.}, issn = {2504-2092}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:2011839/FULLTEXT02.pdf} } @article{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_ghaishashank_2025_2, title = {Yoga Nidra for Cardiovascular Health : A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Between- and Within-Group Effects}, author = {Ghai, Shashank and Ghai, Ishan}, year = {2025}, journal = {Complementary Therapies in Medicine}, volume = {93}, doi = {10.1016/j.ctim.2025.103231}, url = {1993673}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Elsevier}, keywords = {hypertension; blood pressure; yoga; yoga nidra; relaxation; meditation}, abstract = {IntroductionCardiovascular diseases remain a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, with hypertension being a major risk factor. Yoga Nidra (YGN), a guided meditative practice focused on relaxation, has gained attention for its potential cardiovascular effects. Despite this, a clear understanding of YGN’s efficacy remains limited. This systematic review and meta-analysis assessed the effects of YGN on various cardiovascular parameters.MethodsA comprehensive literature search was conducted across seven academic databases including PubMed, PsycINFO, CINAHL, SPORTDiscus, Scopus, Web of Science, and ProQuest, as well as one trial register, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials. The methodological quality of the included studies was assessed using the Cochrane Risk of Bias 2 tool for randomized trials and the Downs and Black checklist for non-randomized studies.ResultsA comprehensive literature search across seven databases identified 620 articles, of which 28 met the inclusion criteria for analysis. The quality assessment revealed that most included studies had methodological limitations. The between-group meta-analysis demonstrated significant small-to-large effect improvements in systolic blood pressure (Hedges’ g: -1.65), diastolic blood pressure (-1.01), heart rate (-0.73), and heart rate variability parameters such as low to high frequency ratio (-0.35), when YGN was compared to active control groups. These findings were supported by within-group analyses and leave-one-out sensitivity tests.ConclusionThe results indicate that YGN practice was associated with improvements in cardiovascular health markers across the analyzed studies. However, the methodological limitations identified in the current literature indicates that high-quality, rigorously designed randomized controlled trials are needed to strengthen the evidence base for YGN’s effectiveness in reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases.}, issn = {0965-2299}, file = {https://kau.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1993673/FULLTEXT01.pdf} } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_kilbrinknina_2025, title = {Yrkesämnesdidaktik}, author = {Kilbrink, Nina and Asplund, Stig-Börje and Axelsson, Jan}, year = {2025}, pages = {159--178}, url = {1991244}, language = {swe}, publisher = {Studentlitteratur AB} } @incollection{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_tengbergmichael_2025_1, title = {Å skape rom for elevenes stemmer : Utforskende og dialogiske klasseromssamtaler}, author = {Tengberg, Michael and Furberg, Anniken and Magnusson, Camilla Gudmundsdatter and Svanes, Ingvill Krogstad}, year = {2025}, pages = {125--146}, url = {2014033}, language = {nor}, publisher = {Universitetsforlaget} } @inproceedings{443cf4590e17827b67877e1000f2391e_tkachukmm_2025, title = {Сomputational and Experimental Studies on Contact Interaction of Mock-Up Samples of Complex-Profiled Bodies}, author = {Tkachuk, M. M. and Zinchenko, O. and Grabovskiy, A. and Sierykov, V. and Vasiliev, A.}, year = {2025}, volume = {1480}, pages = {120--129}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-031-95191-6_12}, url = {1988076}, language = {eng}, publisher = {Springer}, keywords = {contact area; contact interaction; contact pressure; model sample; stress-strain state; end effectors; pressure distribution; 3d-printing; body surface; complex bodies; contact areas; contact pressures; mock up; model samples; pressure force; stress strain state; mockups}, abstract = {The paper examines the influence of the for contacting complex bodies surfaces on the shape and dimensions of their contact. Distributions of contact pressure at different levels of pressure force are also determined. To conduct the experiment, mock-up samples were made by 3D printing from plastic, were used. The manufactured samples have the shape of a cube and a hemisphere. Between the mock-up samples and the supporting surface, a Fuji film sensitive to mechanical pressure is placed. This film fixes the contact pressure distribution. A special experimental stand was designed for loading of contacting bodies. The load is carried out using a hydraulic cylinder. Complete qualitative correspondence of the recorded calculated results is established. The adequacy of the developed mathematical models has been confirmed. In particular, the error in determining the size of the contact area is at the level of 5–7%. In addition, the level of contact pressure was determined with an error of up to 10%. The adequacy of the developed mathematical models was confirmed in the study. } }