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CLIMATE COMMUNICATION AT CHILDREN´S HEIGHT : Communicating climate knowledge to children in urban environments
No full textBarn som växer upp i urbana miljöer påverkas på flera sätt av klimatförändringar. Trots att allt fler barn uttrycker oro över klimatet, representerar klimatkommunikation sällan aspekter av den urbana miljön på ett begripligt och engagerande sätt. Denna studie undersöker hur klimatkunskap förmedlas till barn i urbana miljöer och hur narrativ klimatkommunikation kan stärka barns förståelse, deltagande och framtidstro. Studien bygger på kvalitativa intervjuer med barn i åldrarna 9–12 år som bor i stadsområden, samt en innehållsanalys av barnböcker med klimattema. Genom att jämföra IPCC:s vetenskapliga teori med innehållet i barnböcker visar studien hur berättande kan fungera som en brygga mellan komplex klimatkunskap och barns vardag. Studiens resultat syftar på att 1. Barn främst får sin kunskap från skolan. 2. Att klimatförändringar sällan diskuteras hemma. 3. Att deras förståelse ofta är ytlig eller osäker. Trots det begränsade utbudet av barnböcker som riktar sig till denna åldersgrupp visar analysen av innehållet på en potential att överbrygga barns vardag och klimatkunskap genom berättande. Studien betonar vikten av klimatkommunikation som utgår från barns direkta stadsmiljö, såväl som deras språk och känslor, för att möjliggöra en meningsfull förståelse och ett ökat engagemang.Children growing up in urban environments are affected in several ways by climate change. However, at a time when an increasing number of children are expressing concern about the climate, facets of climate communication rarely represent the urban environment in an understandable and engaging way. This study examines how climate knowledge is conveyed to children in urban environments and how narrative climate communication can strengthen children's understanding, participation and faith in the future. The study is based on qualitative interviews with children aged 9–12 living in urban areas, as well as a content analysis of children's books linked to climate change. By comparing the IPCC's scientific theory with the content of children's books, the study shows how storytelling can function as a bridge between complex climate knowledge and children's everyday lives. The results of the study indicate that 1. Children primarily gain their knowledge from school. 2. That climate change is rarely discussed at home. 3. That their understanding is often superficial or uncertain. Despite the small number of children's books aimed at this age group, the analysis of contents shows their potential to bridge children's everyday lives and climate knowledge through storytelling. The study emphasizes the need for climate communication that is based on children's immediate urban environment, as well as their language and emotions, so that a meaningful understanding and engagement can be achieved
Cerrando la brecha de habilidades: el papel de la inteligencia artificial en la capacitación y recualificación de la industria tecnológica : Un estudio cualitativo sobre el impacto de la inteligencia artificial en el desarrollo de la fuerza laboral tecnológica en Colombia
No full textThis research intends to investigate the integration of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) within workforce development programs in IT companies and higher education institutions in Colombia, focusing on addressing the country's skills gaps and reducing unemployment among young and disadvantaged populations. Given Colombia's status as an emerging economy, distinct challenges such as infrastructure limitations, organisational readiness, regulatory constraints, and digital literacy deficits will be closely analysed, alongside the unique opportunities GenAI provides, including personalised learning paths, scalability, and enhanced workforce readiness. Using qualitative research methodologies, including semi-structured interviews with key Colombian stakeholders and a comprehensive analysis of documents, reports, and public policies, this study aims to provide an in-depth understanding of stakeholder perceptions regarding the effectiveness, scalability, and ethical considerations of GenAI-based reskilling and upskilling initiatives. Ultimately, the research aims to provide strategic recommendations and an insightful analysis for the sustainable and inclusive implementation of GenAI-based training and learning solutions in Colombia's tech industry, contributing to workforce development and broader socio-economic inclusion.Esta investigación pretende indagar sobre la integración de la Inteligencia Artificial Generativa (GenAI) en los programas de desarrollo de la fuerza laboral en empresas de TI e instituciones de educación superior en Colombia, con un enfoque en abordar las brechas de habilidades del país y reducir el desempleo entre poblaciones jóvenes y en situación de desventaja. Dado el estatus de Colombia como una economía emergente, se analizarán de cerca desafíos particulares como las limitaciones de infraestructura, el nivel de preparación organizacional, las restricciones regulatorias y los déficits en alfabetización digital, junto con las oportunidades únicas que ofrece la GenAI, entre ellas la personalización de rutas de aprendizaje, la escalabilidad y la mejora en la preparación de la fuerza laboral. Mediante metodologías de investigación cualitativa, que incluyen entrevistas semiestructuradas con actores clave colombianos y un análisis exhaustivo de documentos, informes y políticas públicas, este estudio busca proporcionar una comprensión profunda de las percepciones de los distintos actores respecto a la efectividad, escalabilidad y consideraciones éticas de las iniciativas de reskilling y upskilling basadas en GenAI. En última instancia, la investigación pretende ofrecer recomendaciones estratégicas y un análisis crítico para la implementación sostenible e inclusiva de soluciones de formación y aprendizaje basadas en GenAI en la industria tecnológica colombiana, contribuyendo al desarrollo de la fuerza laboral y a una mayor inclusión socioeconómica
EPBD impact on housing cooperative : A qualitative study on how the EU-directive on EPBD creates consequences for Swedish housing cooperatives
No full textInternet-Based Behavioural Therapy for Adolescents With Temporomandibular Disorder Pain : A Feasibility Multicenter Randomised Controlled Trial
No full textBACKGROUND: Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) pain in adolescents is common, has a negative impact on quality of life, and is a predictor of pain in young adulthood. A common and symptomatic treatment is occlusal appliance therapy (OAT). Internet-based behavioural therapy (IBT) is a novel, multimodal, and patient-centred self-management therapy for adolescents with TMD pain. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the adherence and effect of IBT compared to OAT in adolescents with TMD pain. METHODS: Participants were recruited from public dental care and specialist clinics in orofacial pain in Sweden between January 2016 and March 2020. Screening of adolescents, 13-19 years, was performed using three questions for TMD (3Q/TMD). Eligible subjects were examined according to the DC/TMD and randomly allocated to IBT or OAT. The IBT group performed the 7-week programme online with individualised feedback through phone after each section. The OAT group used a stabilisation splint night time for 3 months. A 3-month questionnaire follow-up on pain intensity, pain disability, and psychosocial outcomes was conducted. RESULTS: In total, 52 patients were randomised to IBT and 48 to OAT. There was a low adherence to IBT with a 75% drop-out. Positive expectations of treatment were significantly (p = 0.001) greater in the OAT group. OAT was related to better outcomes for characteristic pain intensity (p = 0.047) and pain-related disability (p = 0.049) when compared to IBT. No significant difference within or between the groups regarding the psychosocial outcomes was observed. CONCLUSIONS: The current version of IBT was overly comprehensive for adolescents with TMD pain and needs to be revised
Män, kvinnor och makt i kriminella nätverk : Kriminella roller inom nätverk och utmaningar vid förhör
No full textUnder de senaste åren har Sverige i allt högre grad påverkats av framväxten av kriminella nätverk som i sin tur bidragit till ökade samhällsproblem, bland annat dödligt våld. Enligt uppskattningar har cirka 62 000 individer koppling till kriminella nätverk. Av dessa 62 000 individer uppskattas 48 000 vara aktiva aktörer inom kriminella nätverk och 14 000 med kopplingar till nätverk. Traditionellt sett har huvudfokuset legat på männens delaktighet i dessa nätverk, men på senare tid har även kvinnors involvering i nätverken blivit alltmer uppmärksammad. Syftet med denna studie är att bidra till kunskapsfältet avseende könsspecifika roller inom kriminella miljöer. Intresset ligger i att identifiera hur män och kvinnor, dömda för brott med koppling till kriminella miljöer, eventuellt skiljer sig åt vad gäller brottets karaktär, graden av engagemang och inställning till brott samt eventuella utmaningar inom utredningar i relation till kvinnor och mäns specifika roller. Studien baseras på en kvalitativ metodansats och genomförs med hjälp av tematisk analys. Datamaterialet inkluderar förundersökningsprotokoll och domstolsbeslut från tingsrätt och hovrätt, vilka analyserats för att identifiera och kartlägga könsrelaterade mönster och skillnader i relation till brottets karaktär och engagemang. Resultatet indikerar att tydliga könsskillnader existerar, där kvinnor ofta har mer passiva och marginella roller, medan män intar ledande positioner med större inflytande inom nätverken. Vidare tenderar kvinnor att inta en position av offerskap i relation till deras brottshandlingar, jämfört med män vilka ej indikerar att deras handlingar varit till följd av externa påtryckningar. Slutligen visar resultatet att det uppstår utmaningar vid utredningar, särskilt under förhör med misstänktaIn recent years, Sweden has increasingly been affected by the rise of criminal networks which, in turn, have contributed to escalating societal problems, including deadly violence. Estimates suggest that approximately 62 000 individuals are connected to criminal networks. Of these 62 000 individuals, an estimated 48 000 are active participants within criminal networks, while 14 000 have affiliations with such networks. Traditionally, the primary focus has been on men´s involvement in these networks, but in recent times, women´s involvement has gained increasing recognition. The aim of this study is to contribute to the field of knowledge regarding gender-specifik roles within criminal enviroments. The interest lies in identifying how men and women, convicted of crime related to criminal enviroments, may differ in terms of the nature of the crime, the degree of involvement, and attitudes towards the crime, as well as potential challenges within investigations in relation to the specific roles of women and men. The study is based on a qualitative methodological approach and is conducted through thematic analysis. The data material includes preliminary investigation reports and court decisions from both district and appellate court, which have been analyzed to identify and map gender-related patterns and differences in relation to the nature of the crime and the degree of involvement. The findings indicate that clear gender differences exist, where women often hold more passive and marginal roles, while men occupy leading positions with greater influence within the networks. Furthermore, women tend to assume a position of victimhood in relation to their criminal actions, compared to men who do not indicate that their actions were a result of external pressures. Finally, the findings show that challenges arise during investigations, particularly in connection with interrogations of suspects
Reclaiming Cultural Memory through Participatory Art : The Clover Framework for Art-Based Memory-Making
No full textThis thesis proposes the Clover Framework for Art-Based Memory-Making (CFAM) through the lens of Communication for Development (C4D). It is motivated by an interest in oral history and artivism—not just as resistance, but as a creative force for social imagination (Felshin, 1995; Alimen et al., 2023). CFAM is a conceptual approach that draws on bell hooks’s (1989) notion of the margin as a site of radical openness and the resonance theory (Rosa, 2019). It integrates oral history, participatory art, and emotional resonance to co-create collective and cultural memory in hybrid spaces, extending an ethical dimension of C4D — Conversation for Devotion in memory-making practices. To explore its real-world application, I participated in the Spring 2025 European cycle of World Portrait (WP) and observed both the potential and challenges similar to those found in community-driven memory-making initiatives discussed in literature reviews. CFAM addresses issues such as reliance on volunteer labour, digital fragility, and cross-cultural dynamics while emphasising relational storytelling within these initiatives. This study presents CFAM not only as a framework for understanding memory-making, but as a flexible design logic for initiatives moving from “I remember” to “we remember” to “it is remembered.” It supports initiatives aimed at reclaiming collective and cultural memory, ultimately contributing to a more inclusive and empathetic future
Children growing up in families with substance abuse : A scoping review through the lens of attachment theory
No full textThe aim of this study is to explore both the short- and long-term consequences experienced by children of parents with substance abuse issues, and to analyze their lived experiences using attachment theory as a framework. This study was conducted as a Scoping review of 12 peer-reviewed scientific articles. The findings reveal that children of substance-abusing parents are often subjected to emotional neglect, parentification and mental health challenges. However, the results also highlight examples of resilience and positive experiences, especially in the presence of supportive adults. Attachment theory proved to be a valuable analytical tool in understanding how children are affected by parental substance abuse. The study emphasizes the importance of identifying and addressing the needs of these children within the field of social work to promote emotional security and psychological well-being, while minimising harmful consequences in adulthood.
Optimizing Preclinical Skill Assessment for Handpiece-Naïve Students : A Strategic Approach
No full textBackground: Preclinical dental training requires simulation-based tools to develop fine motor skills, but traditional models like plastic teeth often lack realistic tactile feedback, and systematic evaluations of multi-layered drilling plates are scarce. This study aimed to evaluate the educational utility and perceived realism of a novel multi-layered drilling plate designed to simulate enamel, dentin, and pulp, with null hypotheses that it would not differ in realism from natural dental tissues or in educational utility from existing tools. Methods: Seventy dental educators (mean preclinical teaching experience: 112.9 ± 116.7 months) from 14 institutions across four continents assessed the plates using standardized protocols. Statistical analysis (Mann–Whitney U Test) was performed to analyze the results. Results: Quantitative ratings (1–10 scale) showed high mean scores for drilling quality (enamel: 7.80 ± 1.55, dentin: 7.27 ± 1.94, pulp: 7.48 ± 2.33), surface smoothness (enamel: 8.17 ± 1.55, dentin: 8.17 ± 1.57), and ergonomic visibility (8.56 ± 1.58), with 90% passing grades, rejecting the null hypothesis of no difference in educational utility. Tissue transition scores (enamel/dentin: 7.09 ± 2.56; dentin/pulp: 6.86 ± 2.46) showed significant differences (p < 0.05) in realism from natural tissues, rejecting the null hypothesis of no difference. Inter-rater reliability was poor (Krippendorff’s alpha: 0.449 for failing scores, 0.211 for passing scores). Qualitative feedback praised ease of use but noted limitations in dentin haptic simulation. Conclusions: The drilling plate shows promise for skill development, though without controlled comparisons to existing tools, its relative efficacy remains preliminary. Further research on student outcomes and tool refinement is needed to validate its use in dental education
Latin American history in Swedish textbooks
No full textThe field of inquiry for this study is to understand how the history of Latin America is depicted and included in Swedish history books. Previous research shows that Latin America's presence in Swedish history textbooks is problematic, because of the dominance of European narratives and perspectives. Therefore, the aim of the study is to examine and analyze what kind of aspects are affecting the depiction of the history of Latin Americas in Swedish history textbooks from the 1970s until the 2020s. Also, because history textbooks should reflect the curriculum's content, we therefore include analysis of different curriculums spanning from the 1970s until the 2020s. The theories and concepts used for this study are historical culture, eurocentrism, othering, structural perspective and intercultural perspective. Historical culture is used to understand how the Swedish culture perceived other places' history, while eurocentrism is used to see how much of Latin American history has been impacted by the European view. Othering is used to see patterns that can show us examples of the view for “we and them”. Meanwhile structural perspective is used for the purpose of seeing how much impact the structure outside the making of the textbooks has and how that impact reflects in the written text. This study has used a qualitative method. The aim with this method is to research how the textbooks are depicted, and in turn understand how the curriculums and textbooks correlate. Documentary analysis has been used to analyze the empirical material. Our study's results show that there are eurocentric and othering elements in the Swedish history textbooks from the 1970s until the 2020s. These elements have decreased over time but are still relevant in the latest history textbooks. The study also shows that the curriculum has had an impact on the history textbooks, because of differences in articulations, that is either too unspecific or not directive enough. Our conclusion is that further research is needed to examine how other factors affect history textbooks, to fully understand the impact it had on Swedish history education during the 1970s until the 2020s.
