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Fictional videogames as framing devices: Suicide communication in MMOs
No full textIn this paper, I argue that the use of fictional Massively Multiplayer Online games (MMOs) as framing devices serves as a reflexive narrative tool that suggests an understanding of MMOs as spaces with their own internal rules of communication. To do this, I conduct a close reading of Agony of a Dying MMO, a singleplayer demo game that depicts the final hours of service of a fictional MMO through a series of semi-explorable vignettes showing the activities of fictional players. In order to analyse how MMOs are represented as spaces with internal rules of communication, I focus my analysis on three instances of direct suicide communication—communicative acts directly referring to past, present, or future suicidal intent. As suicide communication is often indirect, I focus on how the social logic and rules of MMOs enable direct suicide communication. Through the close readings, I found that MMOs alter, enable, and restrict specific types of communication through a combination of their game design features, their user interfaces, and their existence as (and contiguity with) online spaces. In particular, I found that written communication through an MMO’s chat box can provide an alibi by turning seemingly serious statements into jokes; that acts embedded in the process of engaging with MMOs, like logging out and the consequent disappearance of a character, can serve as a communicative tool denoting finality; and that game design features meant to bring players together, like guilds and factions, can enable player authenticity and openness by attracting like-minded players, for better or for worse. As the use of videogames as framing devices presents a meta-referential commentary on videogames in the real world, these represented social affordances suggest that virtual online spaces provide unique opportunities and alibis for direct suicide communication
Cheating against the machine: Reclaiming (game) space in The Hunger Games
No full textThis paper explores the arena of The Hunger Games series (2008–2010) as game space, focusing on power dynamics between the Capitol and the tributes. The Hunger Games, as a televised deathmatch, exemplifies a battle royale setting orchestrated by a totalitarian regime to maintain control over subjugated districts through a brutal spectacle. This analysis examines the Capitol’s oppressive control, reflected in the meticulously designed arena—a setting where tributes are subjected to constant surveillance and manipulated by the Gamemakers to maximize entertainment value. Using Michael Nitsche’s framework of video game spaces, the analysis dissects the arena as rule-based, mediated, fictional, social, and play space, each aspect reinforcing the Capitol’s authority. In spite of this, tributes like Katniss Everdeen reclaim limited agency through acts of defiance and exploitation of the arena’s inherent flaws, allowing resistance from within the game system through cheating and deception
The Knowledgeing Workshop in Sápmi – Experiential knowledge as a basis for applying cultural competence in practice
No full textLeat iskan mo riikkaidgaskasaččat geahččaluvvon skuvlenmálle, man gohčodit diehtobargobádjin, sáhttá ávkkástallat go geahččala ovddidit sosiálabargiid ja eará fágabargiid kultuvrralaš máhtu dahjege kulturgealbbu. Diehtobargobáji guovddáš ulbmilin lea geahččaladdat sierralágan bargovugiid, maiguin vigget fidnet sániid fágabargiid jávohis vásáhus- ja kulturmáhttui. Go jávohis kulturmáhtu birra sáhttá hállat, de dan sáhttá maiddái atnit ávkin fágalaš barggus. Dát bargovuohki heive earenoamážit daidda fágabargiide, geat barget olbmuiguin. Prošeakta Diehtobádji Sámis geahččaluvvui jagiid 2009–2010 Finnmárkkus. Leat čállán dán artihkkala Diehtobádji Sámis -prošeavtta vásáhusaid ja bohtosiid birra, daningo mii háliidit leat mielde ovddideame profešuvnnalaš fágalaš barggu sámi servodagas.Cultural competence is a dialogue between experience and the knowledge gained from the connection to meaningful surroundings, i.e., context. This has been a subject of interest in social work in Saami regions. In this article, we argue for an extensive interpretation of The Knowledgeing Workshop in Sápmi.
Experiential learning represents a basis for applying cultural competence in practice. Applied to social work, this perspective is situated in a contextual interpretation of the concept of culture. The discussion is founded in a process where Saami social workers participated in an educational project.
The project, called “Stories Enhancing Skills”, is a well-structured process that has as its basis stories and experiences. It aims to develop the skills needed to take reasonable decisions in difficult and complex situations. In this study we explore the process and investigate whether this working model is suitable for developing skills in cultural competence.
This article describes how the “Stories Enhancing Skills” project helped social workers to integrate culture in their practical social work
North Saami –ráigge – noun, adverb, postposition or case?
No full textArtihkal guorahallá davvisámegiela morfema (‑)ráigge morfologiija, syntávssa ja semantihka earenoamážit dálá čállingielas. Sátnehámit nugo uksaráigge ja bálggesráigge leat dán rádjai analyserejuvvon sihke goallossubstantiivan ja advearban, muhto eanáš báhcán vuđolaš dutkama haga. Viiddes empiralaš dutkanmateriála čájeha, ahte ‑ráigge-loahppasaš sátnehámiin leat iešguđetlágan merrosat mat leat prototiippalaš, normála substantiivvaid merrosat, muhto daid illá sáhttá atnit substantiivva ráigi dahje makkárge advearbbaid mearusin. Davvisámegiela ‑ráigge-hámiid morfosyntáksa ja semantihkka laktásit kásusiidda ja eandalitge báikekásusiidda, man vuođul omd. ráhkadusa dan min boares jođáhatráigge sáhttá álkimusat dulkot nomengihppun, mas substantiiva jođáhat lea ng. prolatiivva kásushámis, man geažusin ‑ráigge sáhttá várrugasat gohčodit. Prolatiivvalaš ‑ráigge almmuha lihkadeami bálgá seamma láhkai go lokatiiva almmuha báikki ja gáldu (dan min boares jođáhagas) dahje illatiiva háltti (dan min boares jođáhahkii).The article discusses the morphology, syntax and semantics of the previously under- described denominal formations in –ráigge in present-day North Saami. As the topic has been mostly described in occasional dictionary entries but largely ignored in grammatical descriptions, the present article provides an empirical grammatical description of the formations such as uksaráigge ‘through the door’ and bálggesráigge ‘along the path’. In contrast to earlier descriptions that vaguely label these formations as compound nouns or adverbs, detailed morphological, syntactic and semantic analysis suggests that the suffix –ráigge – originating in the genitive-accusative form of the noun ráigi ‘hole, opening’ – has many case-like features that make it look like a modern equivalent of the so-called prolative (‘along, through’) case reconstructed in Proto-Saami. Most importantly, the internal morphosyntax of –ráigge phrases is largely identical to that of ordinary noun phrases headed by nouns in other cases. Sentences like Mon ledjen boahtime Álaheajus siidii dan min boares jođáhatráigge [1sg be.pst.1sg come.prog Álaheadju.loc camp.ill it.genacc 1pl.genacc old reindeer.track.prol] ‘I was returning back home from Álaheadju along the old reindeer track of ours’ dating back to the 19th century suggest that the phenomenon in question has remained largely unchanged for quite some time
Máŋggajienat Sápmi: Seksuála ja sohkabeallenorpmaid čalmmustahtti muitalusaid girjáivuohta: Árvvoštallamat
No full textÁrvvoštallamat: Vuokko HirvonenMáŋggajienat Sápmi: Seksuála ja sohkabeallenorpmaid čalmmustahtti muitalusaid girjáivuohta
Árvvoštallojuvvon girji:Elfrida Bergman & Sara Lindquist (doaimm.): Queering Sápmi – Sámi muitalusat mat rihkkot norpma. Davvisámegiela jorgalus: Lea Simma. [Ubmi]: Qub Förlag 2013. 315 s. ISBN 978-91-981282-1-5
Måleegenskaper ved den norske versjonen av Movement Assessment Battery for Children-2 (MABC-2)
No full textDescription: The Movement Assessment Battery for Children-2 (MABC-2) includes both a standardized test and a checklist to identify and describe motor difficulties in children. The test battery was developed in the United Kingdom by Henderson, Sugden, and Barnett (2007). The Norwegian and international copyright holder is Pearson. The Norwegian translation from 2010 contains both Norwegian and British material. This review concerns the standardized test, which uses norms from British children aged 3 to 16 years, divided into three age bands. The test takes approximately 20-40 minutes to complete and consists of eight tasks for each age band, divided into three components of gross and fine motor skills. A total test score reflects the child\u27s overall performance. The Norwegian copyright holder lists the following user qualifications: Authorized Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, or Special Educator.
Literature Search: Of 343 hits, nine Norwegian and 18 Swedish or Danish publications met the inclusion criteria. The samples were mainly clinical groups of children with various risk factors for neurological damage, especially premature children and children with low birth weight.
Psychometrics: There are indications that Scandinavian children perform better compared to the British norm group when examined. Large random variation as well as floor and ceiling effects raise questions regarding the instrument\u27s sensitivity to change. Scandinavian studies support reliability, construct validity, and criterion validity. There was some variation in how thoroughly the psychometric properties were examined for each age band.
Conclusion: MABC-2 appears to be a useful instrument in both clinical settings and research, to assess children with suspected motor difficulties. However, the psychometric properties of the Norwegian version have not been sufficiently investigated. Lack of Scandinavian norms is a major weakness. Data on factor structure, internal consistency, and criterion validity is lacking. Professionals should be careful not to make clinical decisions solely based on MABC-2. A revised version (MABC-3) was recently introduced. We recommend independent assessments of the reliability and validity of this new version in the Scandinavian countries.Beskrivelse: The Movement Assessment Battery for Children-2 (MABC-2) inkluderer en standardisert test og en sjekkliste for å identifisere og beskrive motoriske vansker hos barn. Testbatteriet er utviklet i Storbritannia av Henderson, Sugden og Barnett (2007). Norsk og internasjonal rettighetshaver er Pearson. Den norske oversettelsen fra 2010 inneholder både norsk og britisk materiell. Vår gjennomgang omhandler den standardiserte testen, som er normert for britiske barn fra 3 til 16 år, fordelt på tre aldersintervaller. Testen tar 20–40 minutter å gjennomføre og består av åtte oppgaver, fordelt på tre komponenter av grov- og finmotoriske ferdigheter. En total testskåre gjenspeiler barnets samlede prestasjon. Norsk rettighetshaver beskriver følgende kompetansekrav: Autorisert Psykolog, Ergoterapeut, Fysioterapeut, Spesialpedagog.
Litteratursøk: Av 343 treff oppfylte ni norske og 18 svenske eller danske publikasjoner inklusjonskriteriene. Utvalgene var i hovedsak kliniske grupper eller barn med risikofaktorer for nevrologisk skade, særlig premature barn og barn med lav fødselsvekt.
Psykometri: Det er indikasjoner på at skandinaviske barn skårer bedre på MABC-2 sammenlignet med den britiske normgruppen. Stor tilfeldig variasjon, samt gulv- og takeffekter stiller spørsmål ved instrumentets endringssensitivitet. Skandinaviske studier understøtter reliabilitet, begrepsvaliditet og kriterievaliditet. Det er imidlertid variasjon i hvor grundig de psykometriske egenskapene er undersøkt for hvert aldersintervall.
Konklusjon: MABC-2 ser ut til å være et nyttig instrument i klinikk og forskning for å vurdere barn med mistenkte motoriske vansker, men de psykometriske egenskapene til den norske versjonen er ikke tilstrekkelig undersøkt. Mangel på skandinaviske normer er en stor svakhet. Dataene er også mangelfulle når det gjelder faktorstruktur, indre konsistens og kriterievaliditet. Fagpersoner bør derfor være forsiktige med å basere kliniske beslutninger på MABC-2 alene. En revidert versjon (MABC-3) ble introdusert høsten 2024. Fagmiljøet bør være oppmerksom på behovet for å vurdere denne versjonens reliabilitet og validitet i de skandinaviske landene
The Classic: New perspectives on a criticized practice
No full textThe purpose of this essay is to provide new perspectives on collaboration as a fundamental skill in the nursing profession. Collaboration is something we all relate to, and one might get the impression that collaboration skills are a recurring theme in both general and higher education. As an Assistant Professor and nurse, I am witnessing and participating in collaboration daily, and in this essay, I seek a deeper understanding of the complexities inherent in this classic practice. What factors contribute to and underpin the promotion of synergy in collaboration?
The essay is centered on nursing students, and I invite the reader to join me in my reflections, perspectives, and associations related to collaborative competence. The literature is drawn from a selection of philosophical, pedagogical, and nursing theories, as well as from curricula and regulations pertaining to national guidelines for nursing education.
Hensikten med dette essayet er å gje nye blikk og vinklingar på samarbeid som grunnleggande kompetanse i sjukepleieprofesjonen. Samarbeid er noko me alle har eit forhold til, og ein kan få inntrykk av at samarbeidskompetanse er ein gjengangar i allmenn opplæring og høgare utdanning. Som høgskulelektor og sjukepleiar er eg dagleg vitne til, og del av, nettopp samarbeid, og gjennom essayet søker eg ei større forståing av kompleksiteten til denne klassiske arbeidsforma. Kva faktorar speler inn og ligg til grunn for å fremje synergi i samarbeid?
Essayet tek utgangspunkt i sjukepleiestudenten, og eg inviterer lesaren med på mine refleksjonar, vinklingar og assosiasjonar knytt til samarbeidskompetanse. Litteraturen er henta frå eit utval filosofisk, pedagogisk og sjukepleiefagleg teori i tillegg til studie- og emneplan og forskrift om nasjonal retningslinje for sjukepleiarutdanning.
Transcript of Richtig angestellte und aufrichtig mitgetheilte Observationes von dem [...] Nord-Licht
No full textThis file is a transcription of the book: Richtig angestellte und aufrichtig mitgetheilte Observationes von dem seit eines halben Seculi sich in den meisten europäischen Ländern sehr merklich zeigenen und bekannt gewordenen Phaenomeno, unter dem Namen von Nord-Licht, Worinn dessen Historie, seine Bewegungen, Vorstellungsarten, Zeiten, Orten und Hindernisse seiner Erscheinung, als auch, was aus der dergleichen Wahrnehmungen sicher kann geschlossen werden, Nebst einer beygefügten Hypothesi, dessen Ursprung und Ursache; Zum Vergnügen aller Liebhaber der Naturwissenschaft, insonderheit aber zum Dienst der Physicorum, denen es an zulänglichen und in den nordlichsten Länden genommener Observationes bishero gemangelt hat, um den wahren Grund desselben ausfündig zu machen (Frankfurt & Leipzig, 1751). The transcription was made by Kristin Vieweger during an internship at the university library of UiT The Arctic University of Norway, based on a scan provided by the National Library of Norway (Nasjonalbiblioteket), https://urn.nb.no/URN:NBN:no-nb_digibok_2018060726001. When transcribing the text, the principles of a diplomatic edition have been followed, i.e. no correction of the original has been made, even in cases where this contains idiosyncratic spellings or obvious misprints. Unintentional errors may, however, have been made during the transcription process
Bridging Gaps by Unlocking the Community Potential - Empowerment through Infrastructure and Networking
No full textCommunity-focused infrastructure and networking are often organised in a decentralised manner. Such structures are based on a collaborative peer to peer approach with openness as a basic requirement for gaining common agreements. They could thus make a certain contribution to counterbalance centralised exclusive approaches - whether political or economic. We argue that this approach is effective, both as a method to promote and further develop scientific publishing as an important facet of scientific communication, and as a communication approach to support openness and respectful interaction.
Within this workshop we will focus on structures emerging from scholarly-led and scholarly-owned Diamond Open Access publishing. Together with the participants we will explore such community-borne approaches with regard to their potential to back up open science.
The infrastructure of non-commercial publishing is spread across many players: researchers, research institutions, institutional publishing services, scholar-led initiatives, and many more besides. However, to create a focused and comprehensive service portfolio that provides favourable publication conditions for researchers, these players must be connected. Structures must be created to enable the community of practice to collaborate. Synergising the general idea of Diamond Open Access publishing with individual researchers, initiatives and activities will enable communities to realise their full potential and to work collaboratively and on equal footing to pursue it.
How can a decentralised community be empowered to contribute to a common perspective on scientific publishing? How can a community be given open structures that are strong, binding and sustainable enough to enable it to work towards a shared vision? Can a collaborative peer to peer approach be considered as the preferred way to keep scholarly communication open and in community’s hands in the wake of today’s challenges?
We want to explore these questions in the workshop. Its aim is to develop a concept for a community-oriented approach in building and organising strong and sustainable networks. We want to sketch an efficient and transparent community-building plan based on the participants\u27 tangible experiences.
As a method, we want to move from the concrete to the abstract in two steps. First we want to collect the participants\u27 experiences in their community oriented work. Building on the experiences of the Publisher\u27s Living Handbook for Diamond Open Access of the EU-funded CRAFT-OA project and the OJS Network of the DFG-funded German Capacity Centre (SeDOA), we will work together to develop more precise requirements for a sustainable community-oriented approach in a second step. In this way, we would like to discuss different approaches in dealing with communities of practice. The synergies of the Community of Practice are to be utilised and transferred into a higher-level concept
Accelerating scholar-led Diamond Open Access through community support services
No full textTo accelerate the transition to scholar-led Diamond Open Access publishing, it is crucial to support scholars, scholarly societies and other academic institutions to go forward towards scholar-led publishing models. The German Diamond Capacity Centre “SeDOA (Servicestelle Diamond Open Access)” is supposed to become the central contact point for Diamond Open Access in Germany. It aims to promote the Diamond Open Access concept in the community, offer publishing services and develop them further, make existing publishing infrastructures more visible, provide information, workshops and an innovation lab. SeDOA is a project funded by the German research funder DFG (Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft). SeDOA started in May 2025 and is supported by a consortium of 15 institutions. The project comprises six work packages. The poster focuses on the work package Community Support Services. Within this work package, we want to help researchers, institutional publishing service providers (IPSP’s), subject specific information services (FIDs) and learned societies by offering advisory services and hands-on guidance for establishing and maintaining scholar-led Diamond Open Access publications. The first element of this work is a comprehensive survey, complemented by in-depth interviews with the target groups. The goal of the survey is to identify the most pressing needs of the target groups. What kind of topics are relevant for the different stakeholders in the community? What kind of formats are helpful to them? These are questions that we want to answer with help of the survey. Also, it includes questions about the conditions under which journals and other publication formats are currently published. The poster presents first results of this assessment. Furthermore, it outlines the emerging support concept that is based on the findings of the survey as well as on existing information about support needs from other national and international initiatives and projects. With the support concept as one part of the work of SeDOA, we want to empower different stakeholders within the scholarly communication ecosystem to implement Diamond Open Access in their own context