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The culture of care for persons with dementia in residential settings through the implementation of person-attuned musical interactions (PAMI)
No full textThe culture of care for persons with dementia in residential settings through the implementation of person-attuned musical interactions (PAMI)Introduction: In residential care for persons with dementia, antipsychotic medication is prescribed to decrease symptoms of distress or restlessness, although antipsychotics have severe side effects and are contraindicated for persons with dementia. At the same time, professional care home staff are at risk of being overburdened and stressed, and great demands are placed on them during daily care routines. They must be professionally skilled, good at communicating, and in explaining their professional actions to colleagues as it is necessary for them to engage non-verbally, to create trust and comfort and be present in a mutual relationship. In a preceding research study, music therapy clinicians and researchers developed a music therapy informed approach described as person-attuned musical interaction, PAMI. The approach implies a certification of music therapists to work with carers, including extensive teaching material. Methods: A new research grant has allowed the research group to examine how carers are supported in implementing PAMI in daily dementia care, and how the new professional tools and competencies affect practice and the caring culture. With an exploratory research design and qualitative methods, a collaborative research project is carried out in five selected municipalities.Results: The study will run from 2024-2029, and preliminary results will be presented from the first training courses carried out by music therapists.Discussion/ Conclusion: The research outline and first findings will be presented and discussed.<br/
Evaluating Environmental Effects in Early-Stage Food Innovation: A Life Cycle and Actor-Network Perspective on Upcycling Brewery Spent Grain
No full textKlimaudfordringen kræver, at vi gentænker vores omgang med ressourcer og affald, særligt i fødevaresektoren. Denne afhandling tager udgangspunkt i et konkret casestudie af en dansk startup, der sammen med et bryggeri og et bageri forsøger at opgradere mask – et restprodukt fra ølproduktionen – til nye fødevareprodukter. Projektet indgår i det nationale initiativ Closing Loops, hvor samarbejde på tværs af værdikæden skal bidrage til at mindske både madspild og CO₂-udledning.Gennem etnografiske metoder og feltstudier har jeg fulgt processen tæt og fået indblik i de praktiske og logistiske barrierer, der opstår, når våd mask skal håndteres under hensyntagen til fødevaresikkerhed, økonomi og mulighederne for opskalering. Med Actor-Network Theory (ANT) som analytisk ramme belyser specialet, hvordan materialer, aktører og teknologier gensidigt former innovationen og stiller krav til samarbejde og organisering.For at vurdere de miljømæssige konsekvenser har jeg gennemført en screening-baseret livscyklusvurdering (LCA), hvor både attributionelle og konsekvensbaserede tilgange er anvendt. Analysen viser, at omdirigering af mask fra dyrefoder til menneskeføde kan have både fordele og ulemper, alt efter hvordan værdikæden organiseres, og hvilke substitutionsvalg der træffes.På baggrund af caseanalysen introducerer specialet et sæt supplerende vurderingskriterier, som tager højde for de praktiske afhængigheder, systemiske effekter og mulige utilsigtede konsekvenser, der ofte overses i konventionelle evalueringsrammer. Endelig perspektiveres casen ved hjælp af Multi-Level Perspective (MLP), som sætter fokus på, hvordan politiske rammer og støtteordninger kan påvirke udviklingen af cirkulære løsninger – ofte med utilsigtede eller begrænsende følgevirkninger.Specialets hovedbidrag er et nuanceret indblik i, hvordan cirkulær økonomi kan fremmes i praksis, og en opfordring til at tænke helhedsorienteret, når bæredygtige løsninger skal vurderes og implementeres.Climate change represents an urgent challenge that calls for more sustainable management of land and resources. This thesis investigates the potential of circular economy principles and the waste hierarchy as tools to address this issue, focusing on an empirical case study of a Danish startup working with the upcycling of brewers’ spent grain (BSG) – a by-product of beer production – into bakery products. The case is part of a value chain collaboration under the Closing Loops initiative, involving a bakery, a brewery, and the startup, with the goal of reducing waste and CO₂ emissions through circular partnerships.Data collection is grounded in ethnographic methods, enabling close observation of the practical and logistical challenges associated with handling wet BSG, including issues related to food safety, economics, and scalability. Actor-Network Theory (ANT) is used to map the complex network of human and non-human actors involved in the value chain, expanding the analysis from internal company processes to a more systemic understanding of innovation in practice.A critical screening-level Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), including both attributional (aLCA) and consequential (cLCA) perspectives, highlights the environmental consequences of diverting BSG from animal feed to human food. This approach assesses not only the direct effects, but also the methodological potential and limitations of LCA in early-stage innovations.To strengthen the evaluation of circular innovation in practice, the thesis develops supplementary criteria that reflect the complexities identified in the case study. Informed by both empirical findings and theoretical perspectives, these criteria expand the current evaluation beyond quantifiable outcomes to include practical dependencies, system-level effects, and the risk of unintended consequences within the value chain.Finally, a systemic analysis using the Multi-Level Perspective (MLP) situates the case in a broader context, examining how regulations and political frameworks shape the treatment of BSG. The analysis shows how EU regulations and support schemes can unintentionally promote fragmented solutions and regime shifts that oversimplify decision-making processes. The thesis argues for a holistic approach, integrating environmental and socio-technical perspectives to support sustainable innovation from the earliest stages.The main contribution of this thesis is a nuanced, system-oriented understanding of circular economy practices, emphasizing the importance of considering material flows, network dynamics, and potential rebound effects in decision-making and policy for sustainable innovation
A Qualitative Study of Potential Grief Experiences Among Parents of Children with Mental Illness
No full textFrom Cataclysmic Variables to AM CVn Systems: Modeling LISA Gravitational Wave Sources Using MESA
No full textThe aim of this thesis is to simulate AM~CVn binaries, using the cataclysmic variable formation channel to provide insight into the expected gravitational strain amplitudes of AM~CVns and the detectability with respect to THE Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA).Relevant physics including mass transfer, novae eruptions, magnetic braking and gravitational wave radiation is presented to give an overview of the different effects, which play a role in the evolution of these systems.The convection and rotation boosted (CARB) magnetic braking prescription is used. Furthermore, the strain amplitude of the gravitational wave signal and the LISA sensitivity curves were included to evaluate the gravitational signal received from these binaries.Modules for Experiments in Stellar Astrophysics, MESA, version 24.08.1 is used to simulate the evolution of these systems, implementing the presented physics.To evaluate the simulations, we found observational data for AM CVn systems to use as benchmarks, and evolved CV systems. The latter were included such that we can determine whether we also are able to reproduce these, which is required following the assumed evolution.We found that it is possible to reproduce known AM~CVn systems, assuming this CV evolutionary channel. Furthermore, our simulated systems shows strong gravitational wave signals and most are detectable with LISA, once operational. The CARB magnetic braking model was found to have a strong impact on the evolution of these AM~CVn systems. The initial parameter fine-tuning was resolved by using this stronger model. However, this model also caused our simulated systems to yield higher mass transfer rates than that of the observational data in the AM~CVn phase. Turning of magnetic braking for the compact donors yielded better results, however during so caused too low mass transfer rates.Thus another prescription is needed for compact donors in order to reproduce more observed systems
Homicide in the Media Spotlight: A Comparison of Tabloid and Public Service Media's Crime Reporting on Murder Cases
No full textSafety Perceptions in Multicultural Organizations: A Research Study on Safety Communication, Compliance and Strategy Implementation in Culturally Diverse Workplaces in Denmark
No full textAs a part of the increasing cultural diversity in the international labor market, the research study examines how employees with different cultural backgrounds are related to safety perceptions and behaviors in a multicultural organization in Denmark. The study contributes to connecting the gap between literature by exploring the intersections of occupational safety and multiculturalism with a particular emphasis on how migrant and culturally diverse employees perceive, interpret and negotiate workplace risks.A standardized survey was distributed among employees across a range of positions in Danish multiethnic workplaces. Statistical analysis by means of chi-square tests and descriptive analysis was used for quantitative information, and multiple-response answers were analyzed in order to measure a complex challenge of safety communication. Additional risk assessment techniques, i.e. a 5×5 risk matrix and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), were employed to rank safety perception hazards, and formulate strategic recommendations.The main results reveal that language barriers, time and workload constraints, and a reluctance to speak up are important barriers to effective safety communication among workers in a multicultural setting. Although research showed workers’ confidence to report safety matters, but cultural values, communication methods and psychological safety problems remain. The study also reveals that a generic approach to safety will be inadequate, considering rather a contextual approach which include multilingual communication, culturally relevant training and leadership involvement in building a shared safety culture.The paper proceeds the larger conversation about industrial safety by providing empirical input for the development of adaptive, culturally relevant safety policies. The research highlights the need to view cultural diversity, not as a barrier but as a fact that needs to be thoughtfully considered in the safety management domain.<br/
Perception of Safety and Challanges faced by Solo Foreign Female Travelers in Nepal
No full textAbstractThis thesis examines the safety perceptions, challenges, and coping strategies of foreign solofemale travelers visiting Nepal, focusing on how these experiences intersect with personalmotivations and a broader cultural context. As solo female travel grows globally, it becomesincreasingly important to investigate the nuanced realities of women traveling solo indeveloping countries such as Nepal. This understanding is critical not only for academicresearch but also for informing tourism policies and practices that promote a more welcomingand safe environment for female tourists.This study employs a qualitative methodology, drawing on data from seven in-depth, semi-structured interviews with international solo female travelers, supplemented by a netnographicanalysis of discussions across online platforms, including Facebook groups, Reddit threads,YouTube comment sections, and travel forums such as TripAdvisor. This dual approachprovides a more in-depth understanding of solo female travelers' lived experiences andperceptions, capturing both direct personal narratives and broader discourse within digital travelcommunities.Three central themes guide this thesis. First, it investigates the underlying motivations forembarking on solo journeys, emphasizing autonomy, personal growth, and cultural immersionas key factors. These factors frequently reflect a broader desire among women to assert theirindependence, escape from household chores, question traditional gender norms, and engagemore meaningfully with other cultures. Second, the study investigates the various safetyconcerns raised by solo female travelers in Nepal. These include pre-departure anxiety, on-the-ground incidents such as harassment, scams, and cultural misunderstandings, as well as the gapbetween perceived safety before travel and actual safety once at the destination. This segmentalso investigates how media, social narratives, and peer-shared content shape travelers'expectations and fears.Ultimately, the thesis examines the coping and risk management strategies employed by thesetravelers. These include adjusting one's behavior and dress to local norms, seeking assistancefrom locals and other travelers, and utilizing digital resources and social media to gather real-time safety information and connect with like-minded individuals. These strategies emphasizethe agency and resilience of solo female travelers while also highlighting the ongoing need forincreased institutional support and policy interventions.Although Nepal is frequently portrayed as a welcoming and spiritually enriching destination,research shows that gender-specific barriers continue to affect solo female tourists, rangingfrom street harassment to subtle forms of exclusion and stereotyping. These experiencesnecessitate a critical rethinking of how safety is constructed and maintained in tourism settings.The thesis contributes to the growing field of gender and tourism by focusing on women'svoices and using a feminist geographical lens to examine power dynamics, spatial practices,and embodied experiences. It provides both theoretical insights and practical implications,advocating for a Nepalese tourism landscape that is more aware of and responsive to the specificneeds of female travelers. The findings aim to inform policymakers, tourism operators, anddevelopment stakeholders who are working to create a more equitable and secure environmentfor women navigating the complex terrain of solo travel
Early Wallet Behavior and Transparency in Meme Coin Markets
No full textThis thesis aims to analyse behavior in meme coin space by combining on-chain transaction analysis with Reddit sentiment and topic modelling. The research focuses on three Solana tokens built on Solana blockchain: MELANIA, and $LIBRA. The study analyzes wallets and identifies patterns of potential manipulation. A suspicion score is developed to flag wallets that show characteristics of manipulative behavior. The results show that profits are highly concentrated among a small group of early entrants or advantaged wallets, while most participants experience financial losses. Reddit data reveals that emotional factors such as hype, FOMO, and social identity contribute to continued investment, even after profitability has passed. The thesis also examines blockchain transparency. The findings show that while data is technically public, the possibility for analysis is limited by poor accessibility and financial barriers. Visual tools created in this project offer an interpretable view to meme coins. The findings suggest that patterns of inequality and manipulation are common in these markets