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Gender and Segregation : An Introduction
No full textThis introduction to the Special Issue explores the ways in which a gendered analysis illuminates histories of segregation. It argues three key points. First, it is essential to understand segregation from an intersectional perspective, one that fully integrates gender alongside other factors and dynamics in order to fully understand the differences and similarities in segregation between different regional and temporal contexts. The second is the need to go beyond the most obviously applicable and well-known historical examples of segregation to other times and places. Third, focusing on segregation is not, and should not be, limited to processes of seclusion alone
Large Eddy Simulations of Rotating Detonations in Non-Premixed H2-Air Annular Combustor
No full textHigh fidelity Large Eddy Simulations (LES) are performed on a non-premixed hydrogen-air annular rotating detonation combustor. The simulations utilize a 22-step hydrogen-air reaction mechanism and an existing flow solver that is optimized for high-speed reacting flows. The selected combustor, designed by the US Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), has been extensively studied experimentally across various configurations and operating conditions. In this study, a specific geometrical configuration is examined, with variations in the mass flow rate while maintaining a global equivalence ratio of ϕ = 1. Two mass flow rates are investigated. After initiation and an unsteady transition phase, the detonation waves settle into a stable rotational mode. The concerned cases predict either one or two co-rotating waves, with higher flow rates leading to an increased number of waves. The LES model successfully captures key characteristics of rotating detonation waves, and its predictive capability is quantitatively assessed using available experimental data. The computed time-averaged chamber pressures closely align with experimental values and patterns; the simulated detonation wave frequencies fall into similar ranges as those clocked in the AFRL hardware firings. The time-resolved LES data reveals insights into mixing and combustion phenomena within a rotating detonation combustion, ranging from pre- to post-wave. The dynamics of the propagating wave(s) and its interactions with the surrounding flow field are analyzed, the most significant of which include sharp temperature and pressure rises, volume expansion, fuel suppression and vorticity traces, at and right behind the detonation front
Dendrokronologisk analys av magasinet och lilla huset på Ullasjö Påbo 7B, Svenljunga, Västergötland
No full textDendrokronologisk analys av prover från utgrävning i källaren på Gamla bankhuset, Uppsala
No full textEmployment is associated with manual ability in adults with cerebral palsy – a population-based study
No full textBackground: Employment rates are lower in adults with cerebral palsy (CP). Even though reduced manual ability is associated with limitations in daily activities, it is unclear whether employment rates are associated with manual ability in adults with CP. Objective: To analyze regular employment and employment rates (hours/week) in adults with CP and estimate their associations with manual ability relative to age and sex. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study of adults with CP, aged 20–64 years, from the combined Swedish CP follow-up program and registry. Manual ability was classified as levels I–V using the Manual Ability Classification System (MACS). Logistic regression analysis was used. Results: The study included 2304 adults with CP (1271 men; median age 28 years, interquartile range 20–64 years). Fewer than one in five (19 %) were employed, and about half (52 %) of these worked full time. The probability of employment in adults with MACS level II was almost half that of those with level I (OR 0.44; 95 % CI 0.34–0.57) and decreased with each MACS level to OR 0.01 (95 % CI 0.00–0.03) for MACS V. Limited manual ability was associated with a lower probability of working full time: ORs of 0.46 (95 % CI 0.30–0.72) for MACS II and 0.29 (95 % CI 0.16–0.56) for MACS III–V. Conclusion: Limited manual ability in adults with CP impacts both their likelihood of employment and employment rate. Greater manual ability is associated with a higher probability of regular employment and working full time
"It's about survival, love and care" - parents' experiences of living with a child with ARFID : a Swedish interview study
No full textBACKGROUND: A child with avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) has a diet so limited that it leads to medical, nutritional, and/or psychosocial problems. ARFID affects both children and their families, often causing parents to feel anxious and isolated. This study aimed to explore the experiences of Swedish parents raising a child with ARFID.METHOD: Data were generated through semi-structured interviews with six parents of children diagnosed with ARFID. All children were undergoing treatment for ARFID at a paediatric healthcare clinic. The interview material was transcribed and analysed using thematic analysis with the NVivo 14 software.RESULTS: The analysis resulted in three themes: (1) "It's hard work": ARFID dominating life, (2) "It's not about forcing": Seeking balance, and (3) "You feel questioned": Feeling different. All themes highlighted the complex and demanding reality that parents faced. A significant part of the families' daily lives revolved around managing the eating disorder, with parents facing numerous challenges related to their child's eating difficulties. Parents attempted to strike a balance between planning and improvisation to manage mealtime stress and unpredictability. They struggled to understand their child's eating habits, facing ongoing tension between promoting variety and accepting restrictions, as well as between voluntary eating and using pressure. Constant worry about the child's health and development was compounded by a lack of understanding from others and difficulty accessing appropriate care and support.CONCLUSIONS: There is a need to raise awareness of ARFID and its related difficulties in early childhood. Detailed clinical guidelines for healthcare providers should be developed and implemented to enhance patient care. Parental experiences can serve as a valuable knowledge base for improving early detection and intervention strategies for families with ARFID (e.g., meal planning, addressing nutrition concerns with supplements, supporting parental responses). This study looked at what it is like for Swedish parents to raise a child with avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), a condition where a child's extremely limited eating leads to health, nutrition, and/or social problems. Six parents were interviewed while their children were receiving treatment. Parents described life with ARFID as exhausting and all-consuming. Much of their daily routine revolved around planning meals, handling unpredictable eating behaviours, and worrying about their child's health. They tried to find a workable balance between planning meals and adapting on the fly, between encouraging new foods and accepting limitations, and between letting the child eat voluntarily and feeling pressure to intervene. Many parents also felt misunderstood or judged by others, which added to their stress and sense of isolation. They often struggled to get the right support from healthcare services. The study concludes that ARFID needs to be better recognised early in childhood, and that clearer clinical guidelines are needed. Parents' experiences can help improve early identification and support for families, including advice on meal planning, nutrition, and how to respond to a child's eating challenges
Dendrokronologisk analys av Brunflo klocktorn, Östersunds kommun, Jämtland - C14-komplettering oktober 2025
No full textManaging moral distress : social policy cuts and the suppression of employee conscience
No full textPrevious research shows that welfare cuts often cause distress amongst frontline workers. From the perspective of organisations implementing cuts, distressed caseworkers may hinder cost reductions and delay implementation. However, previous research has not analysed whether public agencies seek to reduce the moral distress experienced by their employees. This article examines the reorganisation of casework at the Swedish Social Insurance Agency (SSIA) between 2015 and 2020, after the introduction of a government target to reduce costs. The overarching argument is that the logic behind many organisational changes during this period was to relieve staff of any remorse for those who lost financial support. This was achieved by distancing SSIA staff from claimants, blurring caseworkers’ responsibilities and promoting an internal culture that presented stricter assessments as a democratic duty. This analysis suggests that research on social policy cuts should pay more attention to how public agencies manage the emotional lives of their employees
