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Hållbart lärande utan kontinuerlig feedback? : En kvalitativ studie av återkopplingspraxis i organisationer med traditionella system.
No full textIn a rapidly changing and digitalizing work environment, organizations increasingly rely on structured feedback systems to support employee development. However, there is limited knowledge about how feedback is experienced in organizations that primarily use traditional, infrequent performance reviews. This qualitative case study investigates feedback practices within a mid-sized Swedish organization by conducting eight semi-structured interviews with employees, managers and HR professionals. Thematic analysis revealed three key themes: 1. Experiences of current feedback practices. 2. The role of feedback in learning and development, everyday feedback culture. 3. Needs, expectations and perspectives on digital feedback systems. The findings show that while formal reviews serve administrative functions, they often lack immediacy, specificity and impact. Informal feedback, for example brief acknowledgements or emojis via digital tools, was perceived as more meaningful, aligning with Asplund’s concept of social responsiveness. The study contributes to research by illustrating how feedback functions as both a cognitive learning process and a social-emotional exchange embedded in workplace culture. It also offers practical insights into how continuous feedback might better meet employees needs through features that facilitate immediacy, personalization and ongoing interaction. The study concludes that sustainable learning is best supported by integrating emotionally intelligent feedback practices into everyday work life, rather than relying solely on annual performance reviews
Enhancing Supply Chain Integration and Agility : A Case Study of Warehouse Management System (WMS) Implications in the Dairy Industry
No full textThe purpose of this study is to explore the role of WMS in enhancing supply chain integration and agility. It identifies specific WMS capabilities that facilitate inter- and intra-organizational integration, enabling companies to operate more smoothly and adapt effectively to changes in supply chains. The research centers on Arla Foods, a company in the dairy industry, where fast and accurate operations are crucial due to product perishability. This study demonstrates how WMS provides value beyond basic warehouse tasks. The study uses a qualitative single-case study design. Data is collected through semi-structured interviews with 10 employees at Arla Foods. Thematic analysis is used to identify patterns related to WMS capabilities and their impact on supply chain integration and agility. The findings connect to existing literature to develop a practical, theory-based framework. The research identifies six key WMS capabilities: enhanced inventory visibility, integrated data sharing, workflow automation, logistics coordination, real-time response, operational flexibility, resource management, and proactive decision-making with predictive analytics. These capabilities enable stronger integration and improve agility. WMS centralizes data and improves communication, but if only some departments use it or tools are not connected, silos remain, limiting impact. Companies should eliminate parallel work, ensure consistent WMS use across departments, and integrate with digital systems like ERP and TMS for unified information flow that supports coordination and collaboration. The findings emphasize that digital alignment is vital to breaking down silos and fully leveraging WMS’s strategic potential. This study is limited to one dairy company and qualitative interviews, so the findings may not apply universally to all industries or regions. It suggests future research should use multi-case and quantitative methods; explore how WMS interacts with other digital technologies, and apply longitudinal designs to assess long-term impacts
Students' awareness of security and privacy risks of public Wi-Fi networks
No full textAnvändandet av publika Wi-Fi-nätverk blir allt vanligare och medför utmaningar när det gäller att säkerställa användarnas säkerhet och personliga integritet. Syftet med studien är att kartlägga svenska studenters medvetenhet om risker med publika Wi-Fi-nätverk samt undersöka hur deras beteenden ser ut. Studiens metodval innefattade en kvantitativ enkätundersökning som distribuerades på läroplattformen Canvas samt fysiskt på Jönköping University campus. Urvalet begränsades till studenter på universitet och högskolor i Sverige. För att analysera den insamlade data från enkätundersökningen användes deskriptiv statistik för att skapa en översiktlig bild av studenters medvetenhet och beteende. Resultatet från denna studie visar på att studenter i Sverige använder publika Wi-Fi-nätverk regelbundet samtidigt som kännedom om tekniska risker och skydd är begränsad bland studenterna. Säkerhetsrutinerna konstateras som bristfällig, nästan hälften av studenterna vidtar inga säkerhetsåtgärder alls. Studien belyser behovet av utbildning och informationsinsatser för att öka medvetenheten om risker samt behovet av mer användarvänliga säkerhetsfunktioner för att öka användningen av skydd på publika Wi-Fi-nätverk.The use of public Wi-Fi networks is becoming increasingly common and poses challenges when it comes to ensuring the security and personal integrity of users. The purpose of the study is to map Swedish students' awareness of risks with public Wi-Fi networks and to examine their behaviour. The study's methodological choice included a quantitative survey that was distributed on the learning platform Canvas and physically on Jönköping University’s campus. The sample was limited to students at universities and colleges in Sweden. To analyse the data collected from the survey, descriptive statistics were used to create an overview of students' awareness and behaviour. The results of this study show that students in Sweden use public Wi-Fi networks regularly, while knowledge of technical risks and protection is limited among students. Security procedures are found to be inadequate, almost half of the students take no security measures at all. The study highlights the need for education and information efforts to increase awareness of risks, as well as the need for more user-friendly security features to increase the use of protection on public Wi-Fi networks
Community planning in Jönköping Öster: A study of the residents' needs and perceptions
No full textFysiska butiker har alltmer konkurrens från e-handeln som växt under de senaste åren. För stadskärnor kan detta bidra till en minskning av personer i rörelse, som också kan bidra negativt och ge sociala och ekonomiska konsekvenser. Problemet denna studie analyserar är invånarnas behov och uppfattningar när det kommer till offentlig planering. Denna studie syftar därmed att med hjälp av taktisk urbanism, och invånarnas egna åsikter förstå hur Fiskargränd är för närvarande, utifrån grändens sociala hållbarhet och utformning. Metoden som används för att besvara frågeställningen är fallstudie. Insamling av data består av en enkät där respondenterna kan få sina åsikter hörda över vad just de tycker om området, och består av både flervalssvar och öppna frågor att svara med egna ord. Studien innehåller också flera intervjuer som ger sin syn på Fiskargränd och observationer gjorda av forskarna. Vid sammanställning av de 52 enkätsvaren visar resultatet att respondenterna tycker att belysning och sociala mötesplatser, som exempelvis sittplatser är det i dagsläget för få av på Fiskargränd. Däremot upplever de att säkerheten som gående, utsikten och skydd mot väder och vind som ganska/mycket bra. Förändringar som respondenter vill se är mer grönska, sittplatser och belysning för att få ett trevligt område.Physical stores are increasingly facing competition from e-commerce, which has grown in recent years. For city centers, this can contribute to a decrease in people on the move, which can also contribute negatively and have social and economic consequences. The problem this study analyzes is the needs and perceptions of residents when it comes to public planning. This study thus aims to use tactical urbanism and the residents' own opinions to understand how Fiskargränd is currently, based on the alley's social sustainability and design. The method used to answer questions is a case study. Data collection consists of a survey where respondents can have their opinions heard about what they think about the area and consists of both multiple-choice answers and open-ended questions to answer in their own words. The study also includes several interviews that give their views on Fiskargränd, and observations made by the researchers. When compiling the 52 survey responses, the results show that respondents think that lighting and social meeting places, such as seating, are currently too few on Fiskargränd. However, they experience the safety as pedestrians, the view and protection from the weather as quite/very good. Changes that respondents would like to see are more greenery, seating and lighting to create a pleasant area
20 år av barns delaktighet i kanadensiska inlärningsmiljöer: En scoping review
No full textParticipation has long become a catchall term reflective of a system where children with special educational needs (SEN) are merely enrolled in mainstream classes and not treated as individuals with the legal right to the same outcomes as their peers. The time gap from the inception of international rights-based policies indicates an urgent need to re-map the literature on this concept. The extent in which children with SEN in Canada participate in learning environments and the factors that prompt said participation is essential in identifying and closing gaps in policy, practice and research. This scoping review aimed to deliver an updated status on the concept of participation for children in this region. Through the analysis of 17 research articles published between 2005-2025, this study unearthed the following themes: participation is physical, participation is environment dependant, participation is social, and participation is individual. The findings back hypotheses previously posited in theoretical frameworks and depict a gradual shift from older belief systems to an increased use of child-centred qualitative methods. Yet, many study designs on children’s experiences with participation in learning environments remain quantitative and heavily influenced by adults. Data from five geographic regions were missing during the studied time period. All of which signal additional pathways for future research studies on children with SEN in Canada
Teachers' readiness to integrate AI in Education (AIEd) : AI literacy of K-12 teachers in India and its influence on their readiness to integrate AIEd.
No full textIn the direction of an under researched area of teachers' knowledge of Artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on their readiness to integrates AI in Education (AIEd), this study aim to critically examine the nuanced relationship between AI literacy of teachers (a prominent determinant of teachers knowledge of AI), and their readiness. AI literacy of teachers was analysed through its four dimensions, foundational understanding, application and integration, critical evaluation, and ethical awareness, focusing on K-12 teachers in Indian public schools to develop context specific study on teachers readiness. An interview guide was developed using the AI literacy framework for educators, to conduct qualitative research method, guided by semi structured interviews with five K-12 teachers in India. And, the key findings from the study indicate that K-12 teachers in India possess varying, yet foundational, levels of AI literacy, with an emerging conceptual understanding of AI and its functionality but there was often limited practical experience in applying AI tools. Teachers also demonstrated a capacity for critical evaluation regarding pedagogical and contextual implications, as well as an emerging ethical discernment of AI in education. However, the lack of practical skills in applying AI is resulting from challenges teachers face in public schools in terms of insufficient digital infrastructure, no access to resource, and lack of institutional support. The study findings also revealed a significant disconnect between national policies, and their practical implementation on the ground, concerning comprehensive and practical teacher training to integrated AIEd. Contextual factors emerged as pivotal impediments to AI integration, shaping teachers' AI literacy and overall readiness revealing that teacher readiness is not solely an individual responsibility but a collective challenge requiring substantial investment and support from educational institutions and policymakers. The study recommends substantial investment in digital infrastructure to overcome the digital divide by strengthening systemic and institutional support and advocates for extensive hands- on professional development for teachers. Furthermore, it calls for the co-creation of institutional policies by collaborating with K-12 teachers and establishing ongoing support systems for successful and relevant implementation
In the shadow of a monster : the issue of how female victims and characters are portrayed in true crime
No full textUppsatsen "I skuggan av ett monster - problematiken i hur kvinnliga offer och karaktärer porträtteras inom true crime" av Annie Heiling och Nathalie Lindholm undersöker hur true crime-genren skildrar seriemördaren Ted Bundy, hans offer och andra kvinnliga karaktärer med fokus på filmen Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile. Genom att använda feministisk filmteori, särskilt begreppen "male gaze" och könsstereotyper, samt semiotisk filmanalys, uppmärksammar studien problematiken i hur patriarkala normer reflekteras i filmens skildringar. Studien visar hur filmen, som skildrar seriemördaren Ted Bundy ur hans flickvän Liz perspektiv, framställer Bundy som charmig och karismatisk medan de kvinnliga karaktärerna objektifieras och framställs som passiva. Därtill reduceras även de kvinnliga offren för det mesta till anonym statistik. Uppsatsen identifierar fyra huvudsakliga teman: Bundys manipulation och dubbelhet, maktrelationen mellan Bundy och hans kärleksintressen, objektifiering av kvinnor och avhumaniseringen av offer. Studien visar även på hur visuella och performativa element såsom kameravinklar, färg- och ljussättning, musik och kroppsspråk bidrar till dessa porträtteringar. Slutsatserna lyfter fram behovet av att kritiskt granska hur true crime-genren framställer kvinnor och kvinnliga offer och betonar det ansvar som ligger hos filmskapare att inte förstärka stereotypa könsroller och ojämlikheter i sina produktioner.The essay "In the shadow of a monster - the issue of how female victims and characters are portrayed in true crime” by Annie Heiling and Nathalie Lindholm examines how the true crime genre depicts the serial killer Ted Bundy, his victims, and other female characters, with a focus on the film Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile. By applying feminist film theory, particularly the concepts of the "male gaze" and gender stereotypes, as well as semiotic film analysis, the study highlights the issues of how patriarchal norms are reflected in the film’s representations. The study reveals how the film, which portrays serial killer Ted Bundy from the perspective of his girlfriend Liz, depicts Bundy as charming and charismatic, while the female characters are objectified and portrayed as passive. Furthermore, the female victims are often reduced to anonymous statistics. The essay identifies four main themes: Bundy's manipulation and duplicity, the power dynamic between Bundy and his romantic interests, the objectification of women, and the dehumanization of victims. The study also demonstrates how visual and performative elements such as camera angles, color, lighting, music, and body language contribute to these portrayals. The conclusions highlight the need for critical analysis of how the true crime genre portrays women and female victims, emphasizing the responsibility of filmmakers to avoid reinforcing stereotypical gender roles and inequality in their productions
TikTok - The new arena of news
No full textTikTok har utvecklats till en av de snabbast växande plattformarna för nyhetskonsumtion globalt (Newman et al., 2023), vilket har omformat individers sätt att ta del av och interagera med nyheter (Hendrickx, 2024). Trots ökad mängd forskning om nyhetsengagemang på sociala medier har tidigare studier förbisett att undersöka samspelet mellan engagemang och förtroende samt hur detta fenomen manifesterar sig bland svenska unga vuxna i åldrarna 20–28 år. Mot bakgrund av detta syftar föreliggande studie till att undersöka unga vuxnas engagemang med nyhetsinnehåll på TikTok, med särskilt fokus på hur förtroendet för nyhetskällor formar engagemanget. Studien använder en kvalitativ intervjumetod och tematisk analys, samt baseras på det teoretiska ramverket de fem parametrarna för medieengagemang (Dahlgren & Hill, 2023). Utifrån den tematiska analysen kunde sju teman identifieras: perspektiv på nyheter, nyhetskonsumtion på TikTok, engagemang i nyhetsinnehåll på TikTok, motivationer till engagemang, perspektiv på engagemang med nyhetsinnehåll på TikTok, förtroende för nyhetskällor på TikTok, unga vuxnas uppfattning om källkritik. Resultaten indikerar att TikTok huvudsakligen tillämpas för underhållande ändamål, och att nyhetskonsumtionen sker oavsiktligt till följd av TikToks algoritmiska struktur. Detta innebär att unga vuxna inte aktivt söker efter nyheter på plattformen, utan att de snarare exponeras för nyheter som en del av det kontinuerliga innehållsflödet. Dessutom framkommer det att unga vuxna tenderar att söka efter information från etablerade nyhetskällor, eftersom de ofta uppfattar nyhetskällorna på TikTok som opålitliga. Vidare visar resultaten att målgruppen både engagerar sig aktivt och passivt i nyhetsinnehåll på plattformen. De huvudsakliga motivationerna för engagemang tar grund i ett upplevt behov av att hålla sig informerad, diskutera aktuella händelser med närstående och verifiera information. Studiens resultat bidrar till diskussionen om de samhälleliga och yrkesrelevanta aspekterna av engagemang och källkritiskt tänkande, med särskild hänsyn till att en välutbildad befolkning med god källkritisk förmåga är avgörande för att upprätthålla ett informerat och demokratiskt samhälle. Resultaten tydliggör att även om målgruppen är medveten om relevansen av källkritik, finns en viss brist i deras förmåga att tillämpa den i praktiken.TikTok has developed into one of the fastest-growing platforms for news consumption globally (Newman et al., 2023), which has transformed the way individuals engage with and interact with news (Hendrickx, 2024). Despite the increasing amount of research on news engagement on social media, previous studies have neglected to examine the interplay between engagement and trust and how this phenomenon manifests among Swedish young adults aged 20-28. Considering this, the present study aims to examine young adults’ engagement with news content on TikTok, with a particular focus on how trust in news sources shapes engagement. The study uses a qualitative interview method and thematic analysis and is based on the theoretical framework the five parameters of media engagement (Dahlgren & Hill, 2023). Based on the thematic analysis, six themes could be identified: perspectives on news, news consumption on TikTok, engagement with news content on TikTok, motivations for engagement, perspectives on engagement with news content on TikTok, trust in news sources on TikTok, young adults' perception of source criticism. The findings indicate that TikTok is primarily used for entertainment purposes and that news consumption occurs unintentionally because of TikTok’s algorithmic structure. This means that young adults do not actively seek news on the platform but are instead exposed to news as part of the continuous content flow. Furthermore, the results show that young adults tend to seek information from established news sources, as they often perceive TikTok’s news sources as unreliable. Additionally, the findings reveal that the target group engages with news content on the platform both actively and passively. The primary motivations for engagement stem from a perceived need to stay informed, discuss current events with others, and verify information. The study’s findings contribute to discussions about the societal and professional implications of engagement and critical thinking regarding sources, emphasizing that a well-educated population with strong critical evaluation skills is crucial for maintaining an informed and democratic society. The results highlight that, although the target group recognizes the importance of source criticism, there is a deficiency in their ability to apply it in practice
When sustainable messages are not sustainable : A qualitative content analysis of how ZeroMission responds to criticism during a sustainability crisis
No full textFöljande studie visar hur ZeroMission hanterar kriskommunikationen efter att ha blivit kritiserade för att ha brutit sitt hållbarhetslöfte. Syftet med studien är att undersöka hur en syftesdriven organisation hanterar kritik och sedan kommunicerar för att bevara förtroendet för deras hållbarhetsinitiativ. I studien tillämpas en kvalitativ innehållsanalys av ZeroMissions uttalanden under krisen, som utgår från ett analysschema innehållande frågor skapade utifrån teorierna Image Repair Theory och Situational Crisis Communication Theory. Hamburgerkedjan MAX Burgers samarbetar med klimatorganisationen ZeroMission i ett trädplanteringsprojekt som har granskats av Aftonbladet, där kritik riktats mot båda organisationerna. MAX Burgers hänvisar till ZeroMission då det är de som är ansvariga för projektet och hanterar kritiken. Det empiriska materialet består av ZeroMissions samlingsartikel med kommentarer samt två intervjuer där VD:n Henrik Juhlin uttalar sig. Resultatet indikerar att alla fem Image Repair-strategierna har använts i krishanteringen. Trots fungerande kriskommunikation finns det förbättringspotential för att det ska bli en välfungerande kriskommunikation.This study examines how ZeroMission manages crisis communication following criticism regarding their sustainability work. The purpose of the study is to explore how a goal-oriented organization addresses criticism and subsequently communicates to maintain trust for its sustainability initiatives. A qualitative content analysis of ZeroMission’s statements during the crisis is conducted, based on an analytical framework informed by the theories of Image Repair Theory and Situational Crisis Communication Theory. The hamburger restaurant MAX Burgers collaborates with the climate organization ZeroMission regarding a tree-planting project that has been investigated by Aftonbladet, with criticism directed at both organizations. MAX Burgers refers to ZeroMission, as they are responsible for the project and are handling the criticism. The empirical material consists of ZeroMission’s compiled article with comments and two interviews where the CEO, Henrik Juhlin, provides statements. The results indicate that all five Image Repair strategies have been used in the crisis management. Despite effective crisis communication, there is room for improvement to ensure well-functioning crisis communication.
Is Harris For You? : A Thematic Analysis of Kamala Harris Campaign account on TikTok.
No full textStudien syftar till att undersöka hur Kamala Harris använder TikTok för att stärka banden till sina anhängare och skapa en personlig varumärkesprofil, samt hur hennes kampanjstrategier på plattformen kan bidra till att förstärka social identitet, känslomässigt engagemang bland hennes följare och politisk polarisering. Empirin analyserades med en tematisk analys där teorin om social identitet användes som teoretiskt ramverk. Resultatet visade att inläggen kunde delas upp i två huvudkategorier varav dessa hade tre stycken underkategorier vardera. Första huvudkategorin är “Strategier för att skapa in- och utgrupp” med underkategorierna "Skapande av ingrupp genom att förstärka Harris image”, “Skapande av utgrupp genom att försvaga Trumps image” och “Skapande av in- och utgrupp genom att lyfta fram Harris i kontrast till Trump”. Sedan upptäcktes även huvudkategorin “Skapande av känslor” med underkategorierna “Skapande av sympatiska känslor”, “Skapande av positiva känslor för Harris” och "Skapande av negativa känslor mot Trump”. Dessa kategorier belyser de strategier som framträder i Harris innehåll på TikTok och visar hur de utgör en central del av hennes kampanjstrategi.