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THE GOVERNMENTAL VIEW ON CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT VS USE OF INVASIVE SPECIES - How attitudes and risk perception compare to the impact of Magallana gigas aquaculture on the Swedish West Coast
No full textPolitical institutions are facing new challenges in marine governance with the spread of alien invasive species, which are one of the largest causes of biodiversity loss. One of the biggest issues in management is the lack of funding and methods for conservation projects. A preventative tool that is used in its place is the Precautionary Principle, which inhibits activities that could have an impact on the environment. But it also creates an exaggerated risk perception of invasive species, and in combination with outdated legislation prevents effective management. A case study was done on triploid Magallana Gigas on the Swedish West Coast where relative impact from the reproduction of the species in aquaculture was compared to the reproduction in the wild diploid populations. Coastal municipalities and County Administrative Boards were interviewed to evaluate their attitude and risk perception toward Magallana Gigas, and to evaluate if their management approach is in conflict with their sustainable development goals. The results showed that a triploid aquaculture would have a very small reproductive contribution of 0.000 to 0.021% to the wild diploid population, if placed in an area where the species is already established. It was also revealed that while opinions differed, the majority of the respondents were against the use of the species commercially, and were sceptical towards compensation to allow the activity, despite the impact being very low. The conclusion is that despite having a small impact, political institutions will likely not consider utilizing the species for management approaches to engage industry actors, due to the precautionary principle, and in turn limits conservation alternatives, as well as puts Sweden's aquaculture development at a disadvantage
Förteckning över Sanskrit-manuskript
No full textNr 1-90 Sanskrit-manuskript, Nr 91- Andra manuskript.
Nr 1-90 omfattar en samling Sanskrit-manuskript, material, papper, som inköpts den 10-11 januari 1971 i Poona av Dr S.B.Kulkarni, Deccan College, Ponna - 6, India.
En handskriven beskrivning över manuskripten, utförd av Dr Kulkarni, återfinns även i denna pärm
Plea for a technique hospitalisable
No full textÖversatt från franska till engelska av Blanche Laviale & Andrew MacDonal
The Gardens of the Landless
No full textDegree project for Master of Science with a major in Conservation
2025-07-03, 60 HECThis study examines the gardens of the landless in Västergötland, Sweden around 1900.
“Landless” refers to crofters, cottage-dwellers, and lodgers who lacked land ownership and
held a subordinate social and economic position. Using primarily Karl Fredrik Andersson’s
photographic archive, supplemented by questionnaires and gardening literature, the research
explores the types of gardens, plant materials, and cultural practices of these marginalized
groups. The study applies Laurajane Smith’s heritage theory to understand why such
vernacular gardens historically have been overlooked in research. Findings show these small scale gardens were vital for subsistence, combining practical cultivation of kitchen crops,
herbs, fruit trees, and a small selection of ornamentals. The gardens reflected both economic
necessity and cultural identity. The study also highlights the challenges and potentials of
using archival photographs for historical research and stresses the importance of multiple
sources for a richer understanding. Ultimately, it suggests museums can play a key role in
expanding garden history to include diverse social perspectives
Kan erytritol sänka energiintaget? Effekten av erytritol på ad libitum energiintag - En systematisk översiktsartikel
No full textAim:
The aim of this systematic review is to investigate the effects of erythritol compared to saccharose on ad libitum energy intake (energy intake until pleasant satiety is achieved) in adults.
Methods:
Searches were conducted in the databases PubMed and Scopus for data collection. Data collection included four separate search blocks. The search terms used were free search terms on different formulations of erythritol, sugars, ad libitum energy intake and randomized controlled trials (RCT). Inclusion criteria were adults >18 years, supplementation with erythritol, sugars, total energy intake measured by study personnel, RCTs, and studies written in English. The template “Cochrane risk-of-bias tool for randomized crossover trials” was used to assess the articles, which was obtained from the Swedish National Board for Medical and Social Evaluation (SBU). Assessment of the strength of evidence for the articles was carried out individually by the authors according to the evidence grading template from the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF).
Results:
The searches resulted in 93 unique articles, of which 91 were excluded when reading the title and abstract. The two articles that were read in full text were included in this systematic review. Risk of bias was assessed as moderate for both articles. The results from the articles were not consistent as one study found the effect to be significant and the energy intake decreased, while the other found the effect to be non-significant, the energy intake was not affected. The strength of evidence for the articles was therefore limited - insufficient (insufficient evidence).
Conclusion:
The evidence for the effect of erythritol on ad libitum energy intake, compared with saccharose is limited - insufficient
(insufficient evidence) as the results from the studies were heterogeneous. Therefore, no clear conclusions can be drawn regarding the effect of erythritol compared to sucrose on ad libitum energy intake.Syfte:
Syftet med den här systematiska översiktsartikeln är att undersöka påverkan av erytritol i jämförelse med sackaros på ad libitum energiintag (energiintag tills behaglig mättnad uppnås) hos vuxna personer.
Metod:
Sökningar genomfördes i databaserna PubMed och Scopus för insamling av data. Datainsamlingen innefattade fyra separata sökblock. De sökorden som användes var fria sökord på olika formuleringar av erytritol, sockerarter, ad libitum energiintag och randomiserade kontrollerade studier (RCT). Inklusionskriterier var vuxna >18 år, supplementering med erytritol samt en sockerart, totalt energiintag mätt av studiepersonal, RCT samt studier skrivna på engelska. För bedömningen av artiklarna användes granskningsmallen “Cochrane risk-of-bias tool for randomized crossover trials” som hämtades från Statens beredning för medicinsk och social utvärdering (SBU). Granskningen av evidensstyrkan för artiklarna utfördes individuellt av författarna enligt evidensgraderingsmallen från World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF).
Resultat:
Sökningarna resulterade i 93 unika artiklar varav 91 exkluderades vid läsning av titel och abstract. De två artiklarna som lästes i fulltext inkluderades i den här systematiska översiktsartikeln. Risk för bias bedömdes som måttlig för båda artiklarna. Resultaten från artiklarna var inte samstämmiga då den ena studien fann att effekten var signifikant och energiintaget minskade, medan den andra fann att effekten var icke signifikant, energiintaget påverkades inte. Därför blev evidensgraderingen för artiklarna begränsad - otillräcklig (otillräcklig evidens).
Slutsats:
Evidensen för effekten av erytritol på ad libitum energiintag, jämfört med sackaros, är begränsad - otillräcklig (otillräcklig evidens) och därför kan inga slutsatser dras. Resultatet är inte samstämmigt vilket gör att man inte kan dra en definitiv slutsats om erytritol påverkar ad libitum energiintag. Framåt krävs fler studier av bättre kvalitet för att besvara frågeställningen
Adorned of what remains: critical fashion practice informed by psychopolitical approach
No full textMFA DesignAdorned of what remains is a project that aims to comprehend why the fashion industry prioritizes commerciality and profit, despite the knowledge of its detrimental supply chains, and how to navigate with the making of fashion design within these parameters. The primary goal is to generate the necessary knowledge, by a critical approach through the lens of psychopolitics, to understand the emotional governance that the industry holds on consumers, where they are able to keep pushing for over-production and over-consumption; all for the benefit of finding the right answers to work with fashion design in a
conscious manner. By dissecting this perspective, the project will explore the criticality and guide the project through the making of a collection of corsets, that serves as a purpose to push the boundaries of traditional norms and methods in fashion design; through symbolism of the current state of fashion, and by feminist theories. The used material of discarded fashion invites the project into the area of up-cycling and circularity. All whilst, metaphors and intersections will dwell into the desire to re-frame on how to work with the craft, and art form, that is fashion design
Scoping Literature Review: What Factors Influence the Adoption of HR Analytics in Western Settings? - An investigation of the environmental, technological, organizational, and individual context
No full textPurpose: This thesis investigates the factors that influence the adoption of Human
Resource Analytics (HRA) in Western settings. Despite the growing strategic
relevance of HRA, adoption remains challenging due to fragmented
understanding and misalignment with existing structures, processes, and
practices. The study aims to provide a consolidated view of the complex
landscape shaping HRA adoption by integrating multiple contexts.
Theory: The research is grounded in the Technology–Organization–Environment (TOE)
framework and the Technology Acceptance Model 3 (TAM3). These
complementary frameworks are applied to examine the technological,
organizational, environmental, and individual contexts that collectively shape
the adoption of HRA.
Method: A scoping literature review was conducted, leading to the identification of 24
relevant and peer-reviewed articles. An inductive thematic analysis was
employed to identify, refine, and organize 30 subthemes under 11 overarching
themes, which were then allocated to the four influencing contexts defined by
the theoretical models.
Result: The findings reveal a broad set of factors across all four contexts. Key themes
include regulatory context, data governance, leadership commitment, and user
motivation, among others. The study underscores the importance of ethical
considerations, cross-functional collaboration, and layered training strategies.
By offering a structured synthesis, the thesis contributes to both academic theory
and practical efforts to advance the responsible adoption of HRA in Western
settings
Svenska som andraspråk - undervisning för hållbar utveckling
No full textDenna licentiatuppsats undersöker hur svenska som andraspråk (SVA) kan bidra till att nå FN:s hållbarhetsmål 4 – “inkluderande och likvärdig utbildning för alla” – inom Agenda 2030. Mot UNESCO:s idé om reflekterande, ansvarstagande medborgare framhålls språkutveckling som avgörande för social inkludering och långsiktig hållbarhet. Fokus ligger på årskurs 4–6 och arbetet består av två delstudier samt en integrerande kappa. Delstudie I, som bygger på semistrukturerade intervjuer med sju legitimerade lärare, visar på stora svårigheter att anpassa undervisningen till flerspråkiga och nyanlända elevers behov och säkerställa elevernas inkludering i skolans gemenskap, vilket ställer frågor om hur social hållbarhet kan främjas i praktiken. Delstudie II undersöker innehåll i fem SVAläromedel (2011–2022) och konstaterar att de i huvudsak fokuserar på ämnesspecifikt ordförråd och skriftliga, formorienterade språkfärdigheter snarare än funktionellt språkbruk. Få uppgifter uppmanar till muntlig interaktion eller kritisk reflektion. I kappan analyseras dessa resultat med utgångspunkt i Biestas utbildningsfunktioner (kvalificering, socialisation, subjektifiering) och Cummins’ Literacy Engagement Framework. Analysen belyser utmaningen att balansera utbildningsfunktionerna utan att kvalificeringen tar över, samtidigt som lärarnas adaptiva strategier – såsom anpassad undervisning och språkligt stöd, elevcentrerad undervisning och skapande av tillitsfulla relationer, användning av elevernas språkliga och kulturella erfarenheter som resurs i undervisningen samt fokus på språkutvecklingen – i samspel med läromedlens innehåll visar tydlig potential. Studien framhåller att undervisningen i svenska som andraspråk bör i större utsträckning utformas utifrån elevers sociala, kulturella och språkliga förutsättningar och understryker behovet av fler behöriga SVA-lärare samt reviderade läromedel för att ämnet ska kunna realisera sin fulla potential och därigenom bidra till att uppnå utbildningsmålet i Agenda 2030.
This licentiate thesis explores how Swedish as a Second Language (SSL) can help achieve Sustainable Development Goal 4—
“inclusive and equitable quality education for all”—within the UN 2030 Agenda. Building on UNESCO’s call for reflective,
responsible citizens, the study highlights language development as essential for social inclusion and long-term sustainability. Focusing on the underexplored middle-school years (Grades 4–6), it comprises two empirical sub-studies and an integrative kappa. Substudy I, based on semi-structured interviews with seven certified teachers, uncovers considerable challenges in providing professional language support: adapting instruction while ensuring full classroom participation proves difficult and raises questions about promoting social sustainability. Substudy II analyses five SSL textbooks (2011–2022), finding a strong emphasis on written, form-focused skills rather than functional language use, and scarce opportunities for oral interaction or critical inquiry. The kappa synthesizes these findings through Biesta’s educational functions (qualification, socialization, subjectification) and Cummins’s Literacy Engagement Framework, revealing the persistent struggle to balance these functions without allowing qualification to dominate, while teachers’ adaptive strategies—such as differentiated instruction and linguistic support, student-centred pedagogy and the cultivation of trustbased relationships, and the strategic use of students’ linguistic and cultural resources alongside textbook content—demonstrate clear potential. The study concludes that Swedish as a Second Language instruction should be increasingly informed by learners’ social, cultural, and linguistic contexts, and highlights the need for more certified SSL teachers and revised instructional materials to enable the subject to realize its full potential and thus contribute to achieving the education goal in the 2030 Agenda
Insights from an urban planning case
No full textMFA Embedded DesignThis paper explores how ownership is formed in participatory design projects and
argues that ownership is not an automatic outcome of participation, but the result
of genuine inclusion, agency, and shared power. While participatory design often
positions ownership as a desirable goal, little attention is given to how it is fostered
or what it actually entails. Drawing from Arnstein’s Ladder of Participation (1969,
2019) and the psychological theory of ownership (Pierce et al., 2001, 2003; Renz &
Posthuma, 2023), this article examines how these frameworks intersect to shape
participant experience. The analysis is grounded in a participatory design case
study in Gothenburg, Sweden where the aim was to understand how residents can
be engaged and involved in municipal urban projects. By mapping moments of
inclusion and exclusion, the study reveals that ownership emerges when
participants feel meaningfully involved in decisions and see tangible outcomes
from their engagement. This paper contributes to design research by offering a
more nuanced understanding of ownership as an affective and ethical dimension
of participatory processes. It challenges designers to move beyond symbolic
inclusion and consider how to intentionally design for ownership, recognizing its
potential benefits and risks in long-term, community-centred projects
Funktionsnedsättningens landskap: En antropologisk studie av erfarenheter, expertis och platsens betydelse hos personer med funktionsnedsättning
No full textDet finns olika tolkningar och uppfattningar kring hur det är att navigera och leva med
funktionsnedsättning. Samhällets norm ifrågasätter vad som egentligen anses vara det
‘normala’ medan vetenskapens norm utvecklat tydliga föreställningar kring
funktionsnedsättning, liksom den medicinska konstra sociala modellen. Sedan 1960-talet har
antropologi tillsammans med flera samhällsvetenskapliga discipliner studerat och bidragit till
Disability Studies och främst kritiserat den medicinska modellen. Genom kvalitativa metoder
som deltagande observation och intervjuer är syftet med denna studie att belysa och förhålla
sig till upplevelser, uppfattningar, erfarenheter och expertis hos personer med
funktionsnedsättning. Studien har genomförts på en kommunalt driven verksamhet som i denna
studie kallas för Aktivitetshuset, belägen i en mellanstor stad i Sverige. Syftet är också att
studera hur personer med funktionsnedsättning navigerar, handlar och skapar en betydande
plats och hur normer formas och förmedlas kring funktionsnedsättning på Aktivitetshuset. Med
hjälp av begrepp som performativitet, disability expertise, plats, reduktionistisk ableism och
platt ontologi har studien visat att egna upplevelser och uppfattningar hos personer med
funktionsnedsättning är i fokus och det inkluderar förutsättningar och begränsningar i
vardagen. Erfarenheter omvandlas till förkroppsligad kunskap och tillsammans skapar personer
med funktionsnedsättning en plats genomsyrad av tillhörighet och gemenskap. Dessa socialt
bundna känslor grundar sig i välvilja, omtanke och omsorg men det finns tendenser till att
normalisera, reducera och osynliggöra funktionsnedsättning, därför behövs ett platt ontologiskt
perspektiv för att kunna sammanväva kroppsliga och sociala aspekter av funktionsnedsättning.
Studien är skriven på svenska