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  • 1.
    Juell-Skielse, Gustaf
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    A Digital Solution for Private and Personalized E-Commerce2024Report (Other academic)
    Abstract [en]

    Opportunity 

    Data privacy policy, such as GDPR, is often viewed as an obstacle for digital sales and service companies (DSS-companies). But what if personal big data could be used to create successful and friction free shopping experiences without jeopardizing privacy? And what if consumers could increase the control over their private big data at the same time?  

    Online purchases, especially within retail, are often being return due to a gap between customer expectation and the actual product. Returns raise costs across the network and to environment. What if personal big data could increase the rate of purchases of products matching the expectation from the customer? And what if utilization of personal big data within e-commerce could have a positive impact for our planet? 

    Approach 

    The concept Cipers offers consumers and DSS-companies a digital solution that combines privacy and advanced analytics. Cipers is short for Consumer Integrity Personal data relevant Recommendations and Success attributes identification. It is the result of a six-week innovation sprint where professionals from four tech companies and five researchers from Borås University created and evaluated a tech solution for personalized e-commerce. 

    Cipers offers consumers to sign up for an account which safely stores their personal data, making it friction free to get a more personalized treatment. The Cipers account offers consumers to get control and an overview of where, how, and why their personal data are being used. Lastly, at every given moment, the user of Cipers can use their account to retrieve their personal data and remove it from where it has been stored.  

    For DSS-companies Cipers offers a cloud service that supports personalization of consumer offers and increases the intent to buy. Also, it helps DSS-companies to retrieve value and insights from consumers’ personal big data within threatening privacy. Taking all of this into account, Cipers will help DSS-companies achieve more successful purchases and less returns. 

    The Rewards 

    The cost for a DSS-company to use Cipers will be covered within 4 months of integration and the revenue will be more than four times the investment by the second year of usage, resulting in an increase in profit by SEK 2 million. Cipers as a business will reach break-even by the fifth year when targeting a local market with a revenue of SEK 184 million. When targeting a global market, break-even will be reached by the end of the first year with a revenue of SEK 296 million

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  • 2.
    Flisbäck, Marita
    et al.
    University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare. Department of Work Life and Social Welfare University of Borås Borås Sweden.
    Bengtsson, Mattias
    Department of Sociology and Work Science University of Gothenburg Gothenburg Sweden.
    A sociology of existence for a late modern world. Basic assumptions and conceptual tools2024In: Journal for the Theory of Social Behaviour, ISSN 0021-8308, E-ISSN 1468-5914Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    In the present article, we outline basic assumptions and conceptual tools for a sociology of existence. First, we address man's fundamental conditions of existence: that life's finitude and encounters with the uncertainty of existence are fundamental experiences that construct social relations. Second, we outline how existential meaning-making and the ability to cope with the unpredictability of life are dependent on power resources, where especially the resource poor may experience ‘existential nausea’. Third, we discuss how existential dilemmas may intensify under certain historical eras. Therefore, studying individuals' existential dilemmas is a tool to examine the dominant social issues at a particular time and place. Fourth, we elaborate on the importance of studying turning points during individuals' life courses, as existential meaning – or lack thereof – becomes particularly salient at these times. This includes an understanding that death and rebirth are experienced in the form of various endings and beginnings in everyday life. Fifth, and finally, we emphasize an analysis in which the direction of people's lives is conceptualized in a broad time perspective, where past, present, and future interact and influence life choices and social relations constructed during a lifetime. 

  • 3.
    Sar, Taner
    et al.
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Ferreira, Jorge
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Taherzadeh, Mohammad J
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    A study on the use of olive oil mill wastewater to produce protein-rich fungal biomass2024Conference paper (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    While olive oil is an important food product in the Mediterranean Sea Basin, olive oil mill wastewater (OOMW) and olive pomace, which are by-products of olive oil, are released in excessive quantities. OMWW is an important source of environmental pollutants due to its slightly acidic pH, high contents of phenol and chemical oxygen demand (COD). To overcome this problem, it was aimed to investigate the potential use of OOMW as an alternative substrate for biomass production by filamentous fungi in this study. For the cultivation, three edible fungi (Aspergillus oryzae CBS 819.72, Neurospora intermedia CBS 131.92, and Rhizopus delemar CBS 145940) were tested. Among them, A. oryzae was found to be a promising fungus in biomass production containing 14.9% protein. The protein content of the biomass was improved to 44.9% (w/w) by adding a nitrogen source (sodium nitrate) and removing the suspended solids. Concomitantly, 35-44% of COD reduction was also obtained after the fungal cultivation. Thus, the potential use of olive oil mill wastewater for the cultivation of fungal biomass was determined and at the same time, its pre-treatment was provided. However, the content of the obtained fungal biomass should be determined and its usability as feed should be investigated.

  • 4.
    Westin, Emma
    et al.
    Department of Health and Caring Sciences, Linnaeus University Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Vaxjo, Sweden; Department of Pediatrics, Region Kronoberg, Vaxjo, Sweden.
    Gustafsson, Ingrid L
    University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare. Department of Health and Caring Sciences, Linnaeus University Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Vaxjo, Sweden.
    Svensson, Anders
    Department of Health and Caring Sciences, Linnaeus University Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Vaxjo, Sweden; Department of Ambulance Service, Region Kronoberg, Vaxjo, Sweden.
    Sund-Levander, Märta
    Department of Health and Care, Linkopings universitet, Linkoping, Sweden.
    Elmqvist, Carina
    Department of Health and Caring Sciences, Linnaeus University Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Vaxjo, Sweden, Head of Research, Region Kronoberg, Vaxjo, Sweden.
    Advising parents when their child has a fever: a phenomenographic analysis of nurses’ perceptions when working at a telephone helpline, at primary care or at a paediatric emergency department in Sweden2024In: BMJ Open, E-ISSN 2044-6055, Vol. 14, no 1, article id e074823Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Objectives

    To describe nurses’ perceptions of advising parents when their child has a fever.

     

    Design/method

    Inductive, descriptive study with a qualitative, phenomenographic approach.

     

    Participants and setting

    A purposive sampling was used. To be included, the 24 online interviewed nurses had to have experience advising parents of febrile children between birth and 5 years of age. They were recruited from three different parts of the healthcare system from four regions in the south of Sweden.

     

    Results

    The nurses described advising parents when their child has a fever as four different kinds of balancing acts: balancing between the parents’ story and objective assessment, balancing between listening and teaching, balancing between self-confidence and trust in the expert, and balancing between independence and having someone by one’s side.

     

    Conclusions

    Giving advice to parents when their child has a fever is a process where the nurse needs to listen, assess and give advice based on the situation. This requires a correct assessment that depends on the parents’ story. Creating a trusting relationship is perceived as necessary for parents to assimilate the advice that is provided. What dominates are the nurses’ perceptions of the inner qualities required to achieve a balance in the process, for example, the importance of experience and security in their professional role, while it is also necessary to get support from colleagues.

  • 5.
    Jylhä, Ville
    et al.
    Information Studies, Faculty of Humanities, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland.
    Hirvonen, Noora
    Information Studies, Faculty of Humanities, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland.
    Haider, Jutta
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Algorithmic recommendations enabling and constraining information practices among young people2024In: Journal of Documentation, ISSN 0022-0418, E-ISSN 1758-7379, Vol. 80, no 7, p. 25-42Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Purpose

    This study addresses how algorithmic recommendations and their affordances shape everyday information practices among young people.

    Design/methodology/approach

    Thematic interviews were conducted with 20 Finnish young people aged 15–16 years. The material was analysed using qualitative content analysis, with a focus on everyday information practices involving online platforms.

    Findings

    The key finding of the study is that the current affordances of algorithmic recommendations enable users to engage in more passive practices instead of active search and evaluation practices. Two major themes emerged from the analysis: enabling not searching, inviting high trust, which highlights the how the affordances of algorithmic recommendations enable the delegation of search to a recommender system and, at the same time, invite trust in the system, and constraining finding, discouraging diversity, which focuses on the constraining degree of affordances and breakdowns associated with algorithmic recommendations.

    Originality/value

    This study contributes new knowledge regarding the ways in which algorithmic recommendations shape the information practices in young people's everyday lives specifically addressing the constraining nature of affordances.

  • 6.
    Wästerhed, Jenny
    et al.
    University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare.
    Ekenberg, Erika
    University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare.
    Andersson Hagiwara, Magnus
    University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare.
    Ambulance nurses’ experiences as the sole caregiver with critical patients during long ambulance transports: an interview study2024In: Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine, E-ISSN 1757-7241, Vol. 32, no 1, article id 6Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Background

    Working in rural areas involves tackling long distances and occasional lack of supportive resources. Ambulance nurses are faced with the responsibility of making immediate autonomous decisions and providing extended care to critically ill patients during prolonged ambulance transport to reach emergency medical facilities. This study aims to expose the experiences of ambulance nurses acting as primary caregivers for critically ill patients during lengthy ambulance transfers in rural regions.

    Method

    Fifteen nurses employed in an ambulance service within sparsely populated rural areas were subjected to semi-structured interviews. The collected data underwent qualitative content analysis.

    Result

    The analysis resulted in one overarching theme with two categories. The theme is ‘Safety in the Professional Role,’ and the two categories are ‘Working in sparsely populated areas presents challenges’ and ‘Rare events: when routine cannot be established.’ The findings suggest that working as an ambulance nurse in a rural setting poses various challenges that can be highly stressful. Delivering care to critically ill patients during extended ambulance transports requires the knowledge, experience, and careful planning of the healthcare provider in charge.

    Conclusions

    The findings underscore the necessity for thorough planning and adaptable thinking when attending to critically ill patients during extended transport scenarios. The absence of supporting resources can render the task demanding. Nevertheless, participants reported an inherent tranquility that aids them in maintaining focus amid their responsibilities.

  • 7.
    Bergnell, Anneli
    et al.
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT. Department of Educational Work, University of Borås, Borås, Sweden.
    Åberg-Bengtsson, Lisbeth
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT. Department of Educational Work, University of Borås, Borås, Sweden.
    “And the boat started to roll like this”: preschool children struggling with a bodily-based illustration of stability2024In: Scandinavian Journal of Educational Research, ISSN 0031-3831, E-ISSN 1470-1170, p. 1-15Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    This article is based on multimodal perspectives and contributes to research on how children deal with a multimodal illustration of scientific concepts used in emergent science (i.e., early years science) education. It presents a study of a group of 14 preschoolers observed when dealing with the concept of stability, as illustrated in a pedagogical drama during a visit to a science centre and follow-up sessions in the preschool. The results indicate the importance of educators paying attention to the balance between cohesion and tension among elements in multimodal illustrations (such as verbal language, images, gestures, etc.), when designing and presenting learning activities in emergent science education. Furthermore, it cannot be taken for granted that children by themselves are able to bridge gaps between modes. Educators should therefore be prepared to provide well-reasoned guidance for children's linking between everyday and scientific concepts.

  • 8.
    Awasthi, Mukesh Kumar
    et al.
    College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Shaanxi Province, Yangling, 712100, China.
    Amobonye, Ayodeji
    Department of Biotechnology and Food Science, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Durban University of Technology, P O Box 1334, Durban, 4000, South Africa.
    Bhagwat, Prashant
    Department of Biotechnology and Food Science, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Durban University of Technology, P O Box 1334, Durban, 4000, South Africa.
    Ashokkumar, Veeramuthu
    Center for Waste Management and Renewable Energy, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, 600077, India.
    Gowd, Sarath C.
    Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Engineering and Sciences, SRM University, Andhra Pradesh, India.
    Dregulo, Andrei Mikhailovich
    National Research University “Higher School of Economics”, 17 Promyshlennaya str, Saint-Petersburg, 198095, Russian Federation.
    Rajendran, Karthik
    National Research University “Higher School of Economics”, 17 Promyshlennaya str, Saint-Petersburg, 198095, Russian Federation.
    Flora, G.
    Department of Botany, St. Mary's College (Autonomous), Tamil Nadu, India.
    Kumar, Vinay
    Bioconversion and Tissue Engineering (BITE) Laboratory, Department of Community Medicine, Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Thandalam, Chennai, 602105, India.
    Pillai, Santhosh
    Department of Biotechnology and Food Science, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Durban University of Technology, P O Box 1334, Durban, 4000, South Africa.
    Zhang, Zengqiang
    College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Shaanxi Province, Yangling, 712100, China.
    Sindhu, Raveendran
    Department of Food Technology, TKM Institute of Technology, Kerala, Kollam, 691 505, India.
    Taherzadeh, Mohammad J
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Biochemical engineering for elemental sulfur from flue gases through multi-enzymatic based approaches – A review2024In: Science of the Total Environment, ISSN 0048-9697, E-ISSN 1879-1026, Vol. 914, article id 169857Article, review/survey (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Flue gases are the gases which are produced from industries related to chemical manufacturing, petrol refineries, power plants and ore processing plants. Along with other pollutants, sulfur present in the flue gas is detrimental to the environment. Therefore, environmentalists are concerned about its removal and recovery of resources from flue gases due to its activation ability in the atmosphere to transform into toxic substances. This review is aimed at a critical assessment of the techniques developed for resource recovery from flue gases. The manuscript discusses various bioreactors used in resource recovery such as hollow fibre membrane reactor, rotating biological contractor, sequential batch reactor, fluidized bed reactor, entrapped cell bioreactor and hybrid reactors. In conclusion, this manuscript provides a comprehensive analysis of the potential of thermotolerant and thermophilic microbes in sulfur removal. Additionally, it evaluates the efficacy of a multi-enzyme engineered bioreactor in this process. Furthermore, the study introduces a groundbreaking sustainable model for elemental sulfur recovery, offering promising prospects for environmentally-friendly and economically viable sulfur removal techniques in various industrial applications. 

  • 9.
    Saleem, Faseeh
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Body and design: Alternative ontologies in body based design processes2024Doctoral thesis, monograph (Other academic)
    Abstract [en]

    The human body is a central aspect in design and is considered to be a fundamental starting point in body-based design processes. During the design process, both the existential and functional aspects of the body are explored in relation to the different activities that need to be considered with regard to the design of clothing, dress, and its association with objects in the world. Within these design processes, the models and alternatives to the human body that are used to develop designs are often confined by the body’s spatial and structural characteristics. This thesis both explores conceptions of the body and challenges conventional design methods and design thinking in fashion design processes in order to open up for alternative bodies as a methodological foundation.

    Alternative aesthetic approaches and understandings of the body were explored through experiments, reflections, dialogues, and discussions. Observations on the insights attained are presented, as are the results of a process of insight sorting and an analysis workshop with both fashion and textile design students. Mixed methods and speculative design were used within the qualitative research approach, providing a creative spark for the research process. The explorations and their outcomes bridge theory relating to artistic research and art and design research.

    This thesis suggests a set of concepts that have emerged from workshops and experiments that questioned preconceived notions of the body and facilitated a process of re-learning fashion-design processes. The explorations resulted in tools and methods that augment knowledge of and provide alternatives to standard methods used in fashion-design processes. They are alternative ways of working, constituting knowledge of recursive design methods and facilitating the enhancement of artistic approaches to design practices. The body alternatives that emerged from the exploratory experiments provide artistic openness in design thinking and introduce conceptions of the body that can facilitate or improve design practice. The results also contribute knowledge regarding design methods in general and how to facilitate learning regarding alternative methodological foundations and what a body could be within fashion-design education programmes.

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  • 10. Movaffaghi, Hamid
    et al.
    Yitmen, Ibrahim
    Case study III: Designing sustainable timber–concrete composite floor system2024In: Materials Selection for Sustainability in the Built Environment / [ed] Assed N. Haddad, Ahmed W.A. Hammad, Karoline Figueiredo, Elsevier, 2024, p. 407-418Chapter in book (Other academic)
    Abstract [en]

    A case study has been chosen to impart a better understanding of the sustainable multicriteria decision-making (MCDM) approach for the selection of sustainable construction materials described in Chapter 4. The timber–concrete composite (TCC) floor system is a competent floor system that can take full advantage of the mechanical properties of both concrete and timber. Designing sustainable TCC floors involves several conflicting design criteria that must be considered simultaneously. The case study demonstrates an MCDM approach for weighting and ranking alternative TCC floors at the design stage. To set the criteria weights, a short survey was conducted on technical and production managers at industrialized house-building companies in both the Swedish and European markets. According to the MCDM results, the TCC floor with a 7.3 m span length belonging to comfort class A has the highest ranking and was chosen for the detail design stage as the results of the case study.

  • 11.
    Riva, Gabriel
    et al.
    Department of Clinical Science and Education, Södersjukhuset, Center for Resuscitation Science, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden (G.R., E.B., M. Ringh, M.J., A.C., A.N., P.N., S.F., M. Rosenqvist, J. Hollenberg).;Department of Cardiology, S:t Göran’s Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden (G.R.)..
    Platen, Erik Boberg von
    Department of Clinical Science and Education, Södersjukhuset, Center for Resuscitation Science, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden.
    Ringh, Mattias
    Department of Clinical Science and Education, Södersjukhuset, Center for Resuscitation Science, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden.
    Claesson, Andreas
    Department of Clinical Science and Education, Södersjukhuset, Center for Resuscitation Science, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden.
    Jonsson, Martin
    Department of Clinical Science and Education, Södersjukhuset, Center for Resuscitation Science, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden.
    Nord, Anette
    Department of Clinical Science and Education, Södersjukhuset, Center for Resuscitation Science, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden.
    Rubertsson, Sten
    Department of Surgical Sciences, Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Uppsala University, Sweden.
    Blomberg, Hans
    Department of Surgical Sciences, Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Uppsala University, Sweden.
    Nordberg, Per
    Function Perioperative Medicine and Intensive Care, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden.
    Forsberg, Sune
    Department of Clinical Science and Education, Södersjukhuset, Center for Resuscitation Science, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden.
    Rosenqvist, Mårten
    Department of Clinical Science and Education, Södersjukhuset, Center for Resuscitation Science, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden.
    Svensson, Leif
    Department of Medicine, Solna Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.
    Andréll, Cecilia
    Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Lund University, Sweden.
    Herlitz, Johan
    University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare.
    Hollenberg, Jacob
    Department of Clinical Science and Education, Södersjukhuset, Center for Resuscitation Science, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden.
    Compression-Only or Standard Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for Trained Laypersons in Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest: A Nationwide Randomized Trial in Sweden2024In: Circulation. Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, ISSN 1941-7713, E-ISSN 1941-7705, Vol. 17, no 3, article id E010027Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    BACKGROUND: The ongoing TANGO2 (Telephone Assisted CPR. AN evaluation of efficacy amonGst cOmpression only and standard CPR) trial is designed to evaluate whether compression-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) by trained laypersons is noninferior to standard CPR in adult out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. This pilot study assesses feasibility, safety, and intermediate clinical outcomes as part of the larger TANGO2 survival trial. METHODS: Emergency medical dispatch calls of suspected out-of-hospital cardiac arrest were screened for inclusion at 18 dispatch centers in Sweden between January 1, 2017, and March 12, 2020. Inclusion criteria were witnessed event, bystander on the scene with previous CPR training, age above 18 years of age, and no signs of trauma, pregnancy, or intoxication. Cases were randomized 1:1 at the dispatch center to either instructions to perform compression-only CPR (intervention) or instructions to perform standard CPR (control). Feasibility included evaluation of inclusion, randomization, and adherence to protocol. Safety measures were time to emergency medical service dispatch CPR instructions, and to start of CPR, intermediate clinical outcome was defined as 1-day survival. RESULTS: Of 11 838 calls of suspected out-of-hospital cardiac arrest screened for inclusion, 2168 were randomized and 1250 (57.7%) were out-of-hospital cardiac arrests treated by the emergency medical service. Of these, 640 were assigned to intervention and 610 to control. Crossover from intervention to control occurred in 16.3% and from control to intervention in 18.5%. The median time from emergency call to ambulance dispatch was 1 minute and 36 s (interquartile range, 1.1-2.2) in the intervention group and 1 minute and 30 s (interquartile range, 1.1-2.2) in the control group. Survival to 1 day was 28.6% versus 28.4% (P=0.984) for intervention and control, respectively. CONCLUSIONS: In this national randomized pilot trial, compression-only CPR versus standard CPR by trained laypersons was feasible. No differences in safety measures or short-term survival were found between the 2 strategies. Efforts to reduce crossover are important and may strengthen the ongoing main trial that will assess differences in long-term survival. REGISTRATION: URL: https://www.clinicaltrials.gov; Unique identifier: NCT02401633. 

  • 12.
    Roos, John Magnus
    et al.
    University of Gothenburg, School of Business, Economics and Law, SE 405 30 Gothenburg, Sweden; University of Skövde, SE 501 90 Borås, Sweden.
    Alm, Håkan
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Flodén, Jonas
    University of Gothenburg, School of Business, Economics and Law, SE 405 30 Gothenburg, Sweden.
    Hansson, Lena
    University of Gothenburg, School of Business, Economics and Law, SE 405 30 Gothenburg, Sweden.
    Covid-19 and online shopping of groceries across generation cohorts: Representative samples of the Swedish population2024Conference paper (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    The present study aims to explore online shopping of groceries across generation cohorts in Sweden during Covid-19, particularly regarding the oldest generation cohort – the Dutifuls (born 1945 or earlier). The data were collected through three large surveys, representative for the Swedish population in the age range 18 – 85. The field period for the first survey was September 17, 2018–January 21, 2019 (N = 1,754). The field period for the second survey was April 14 – June 28, 2020 (N = 2,501). The field period for the third survey was September 20 – December 30, 2021 (N = 1,588). Online grocery shopping in Sweden has increased remarkably since the outbreak of Covid-19, especially among the Dutifuls. However, the same generation cohort decreased their online shopping of groceries in the end of 2021. The findings are discussed in relation to limitations and practical implications. The decline of online shopping of groceries among the Dutifuls needs to be followed-up and explained by further research.

  • 13.
    Kooroshnia, Marjan (Researcher)
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Jänsson, Elvira (Artist, Designer)
    Creating sensuous experiences: Combining dichroic filters and textile weaving to create aesthetic spatial installations2024Artistic output (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Installation spaces are designed not only to encourage and discourage specific behaviors, but to generate physical and emotional experiences that continuously change and shift in relation to ourselves and the surrounding space. Textile installations as artistic mediums in space have the power to generate emotional and physical experiences. Their colors, materials, and structures influence the perception of space and awaken our senses, making us feel and engage with the installation space and creating sensuous experiences. This research project aimed to explore the design potentials of combining dichroic filters and textile weaving techniques to create textile installations that influence space and create sensuous experiences. The research was conducted through a series of design experiments that combined dichroic filters and textile weaving, and resulted in various methods of working with the dichroic filter that influenced space. The textile installations created dialogues with the spaces, sensations, and visual information and resulted in an experience akin to being ‘tricked’, opening the door to curiosity. 

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  • 14.
    Wilson, Tom
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Curiosity and information-seeking behaviour: a review of psychological research and a comparison with the information science literature2024In: Journal of Documentation, ISSN 0022-0418, E-ISSN 1758-7379, Vol. 80, no 7, p. 43-59Article, review/survey (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Purpose 

    The aim of this paper is to review the psychological literature on curiosity and its relationship to information-seeking behaviour, and compare this with the information science literature on the same subject.

     

    Design/methodology/approach

    The approach adopted is that of a comparative literature review, with an analysis of the papers retrieved in terms of their theoretical approach, context, study population and research method. 

     

    Findings 

    Curiosity is understood as a multi-faceted cognitive trait in humans and the relationship to information-seeking behaviour is explored through an exploration of other personality characteristics. There is very little citation of the information science literature in the psychological papers, and only a little more citation of the psychological literature in the information science papers. 

     

    Originality/value 

    The author is not aware of any similar exploration of the literature on curiosity.

  • 15.
    Svensson, Ola
    et al.
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT. The Linnaeus Centre for Marine Evolutionary Biology, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden.
    Woodhouse, Katie
    Department of Biology, School of Natural Sciences, University of Hull , Hull , United Kingdom.
    Smith, Alan
    Department of Biology, School of Natural Sciences, University of Hull , Hull , United Kingdom.
    Seehausen, Ole
    Department of Fish Ecology and Evolution, Center for Ecology, Evolution and Biogeochemistry, Eawag—Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology , Kastanienbaum , Switzerland;Division of Aquatic Ecology and Evolution, Institute of Ecology and Evolution, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland..
    Turner, George F
    School of Natural and Environmental Sciences, Bangor University , Bangor , United Kingdom.
    Data from: Sympatry and parapatry among rocky reef cichlids of Lake Victoria explained by female mating preferences [Dataset]2024Data set
    Abstract [en]

    Work on the Lake Victoria cichlids Pundamilia nyererei (red dorsum males, deeper water), Pundamilia pundamilia (blue males, shallower water) and related species pairs has provided insights into processes of speciation. Here, we investigate female mating behaviour of five Pundamilia species and four of their F1-hybrids through mate choice trials and paternity testing. We discuss the results in the context of the geography of speciation and coexistence. Complete assortative mating was observed among all sympatric species. Parapatric species with similar depth habitat distributions interbred whereas other parapatric and allopatric species showed complete assortative mating. F1-hybrids mated exclusively with species accepted by females of the parental species. Although consistent with reinforcement in sympatry, a closer look at our results suggests otherwise and it is more likely that pre-existing female preferences influence which taxa can co-exist in sympatry. Regardless of the mechanism, mating preferences may influence species distribution in potentially hybridizing taxa, such as in the adaptive radiations of cichlid fish. We suggest that this at least partly explains why some species fail to establish breeding populations in locations where they are occasionally recorded. Our result support the notion that mating preferences of potentially cross-breeding species ought to be included in coexistence theory.

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  • 16.
    Furgier, Valentin
    et al.
    Swedish Centre for Resource Recovery, University of Borås, 501 90 Borås, Sweden.
    Root, Andrew
    MagSol, Tuhkanummenkuja 2, 00970 Helsinki, Finland.
    Heinmaa, Ivo
    National Institute of Chemical Physics and Biophysics, 12618 Tallinn, Estonia.
    Zamani, Akram
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business. Swedish Centre for Resource Recovery, University of Borås, 501 90 Borås, Sweden.
    Åkesson, Dan
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business. Swedish Centre for Resource Recovery, University of Borås, 501 90 Borås, Sweden.
    Development and Characterisation of Composites Prepared from PHBV Compounded with Organic Waste Reinforcements, and Their Soil Biodegradation2024In: Materials, E-ISSN 1996-1944, Vol. 17, no 3, article id 768Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV) is a biobased and biodegradable polymer. This polymer is considered promising, but it is also rather expensive. The objective of this study was to compound PHBV with three different organic fillers considered waste: human hair waste (HHW), sawdust (SD) and chitin from shrimp shells. Thus, the cost of the biopolymer is reduced, and, at the same time, waste materials are valorised into something useful. The composites prepared were characterised by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), tensile strength and scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Tests showed that chitin and HHW did not have a reinforcing effect on tensile strength while the SD increased the tensile strength at break to a certain degree. The biodegradation of the different composites was evaluated by a soil burial test for five months. The gravimetric test showed that neat PHBV was moderately degraded (about 5% weight loss) while reinforcing the polymer with organic waste clearly improved the biodegradation. The strongest biodegradation was achieved when the biopolymer was compounded with HHW (35% weight loss). The strong biodegradation of HHW was further demonstrated by characterisation by Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR). Characterisation by SEM showed that the surfaces of the biodegraded samples were eroded.

  • 17.
    Samsioe, Emma
    et al.
    Lunds Universitet.
    Sörum, Niklas
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Fuentes, Christian
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Tölg, Reka
    Lunds universitet.
    Digitala plattformar och cirkulär klädkonsumtion: Möjligheter, utmaningar och vägar framåt: En rapport från forskningsprojektet Framtidens hållbara kläder2024Report (Other academic)
    Abstract [sv]

    Dagens modebransch står inför ett antal hållbarhetsutmaningar. Dessa utmaningar utgörs exempelvis av omfattande utsläpp, hög användning av primära råvaror, linjära leveranskedjor och en fast fashion-kultur bland företag och konsumenter som bland annat resulterar i låg användningsgrad för kläder. Cirkulär ekonomi är ett sätt att ar-beta med förändring med fokus på dessa utmaningar och syftar till att bryta den linjära ekonomin. För att få till detta ”slutna” kretslopp krävs stöd i cirkulära direktiv och policyer, tekniker som kan etablera och stödja minskning, återanvändning och återvinning av resurser, material och produkter, samt affärsmodeller och distribution av cirkulära produkter och tjänster. Men för att den cirkulära ekonomin ska bli möjlig krävs även att konsumenten involveras. Den här rapporten redovisar resultaten från en konsumentstudie med fokus på konsumenters erfarenheter av digitala tjänster för cirkulär ekonomi och visar på att det finns möjligheter, men också svårigheter, med att vara en cirkulär konsument.

    Till exempel kräver denna form av konsumtion att det finns en tillgänglig infrastruktur och olika hjälpmedel (såsom digitala plattformar, butiker, utlåningsverksamheter och så vidare), samt att konsumenten både har kunskap och kompetens att använda den typ av tjänster som skapats. Våra resultat visar att cirkulär konsumtion är en tidskrävande aktivitet som ofta kolliderar med vardagens redan inarbetade rutiner. Dessutom kan det vara ekonomiskt krävande att vara en cirkulär modekonsument. Detta betyder att cirkulär konsumtion behöver uppfattas som meningsfull för att konsumenten ska engagera sig i en förändring mot mer cirkulär modekonsumtion.

    Många tjänster uppfattas också som dyra och därmed blir värdet av tjänsten en fråga. Avslutningsvis visar studien att cirkulära tjänster fyller en funktion för de som vill anpassa sin konsumtion av kläder för att vara cirkulära, men att de tillgängliga digitala plattformarna för cirkulär klädkonsumtion lider av ett antal problem som be-höver åtgärdas för att integrationen av cirkulära tjänster i konsumenters vardag på en större skala ska vara möjlig.

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  • 18.
    Halldórsdóttir, Helga (Designer)
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    DRAFTS 4: BODY AND SPACE RELATIONS, BORÅS2024Artistic output (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    The study of the interaction between body and space has taken centre stage in recent design and architectural debates. Space is being re-examined for its fluidity and ability to adapt, give dimensions, and how space measures change when understood as time. In contrast, the body inhibits both this space and time and constantly changes. 

    The relationship between body and space is interdependent and intertwined, where they constantly affect, shape and impress on one another. The nuances, spirit and social implications of the many cultures and spaces we inhibit imprint on the body; while the body is where identity, reflexivity, soul, and mind mediate; thus, the two incessantly become sites of shifting cultural meaning.  

    After the three efficacious proceedings of the artistic research project DRAFTS, this multi-platform exhibition brings together an international and multigenerational group of artists, researchers and designers to share current understandings, opportunities and challenges of Body and Space Relations through basic experimental art and design research. 

    The exhibition explores empirical artistic expressions and functional aesthetic ideas to examine the role of objects and materiality in cultural sociology, the relation between bodily perception and space, and how it affects people’s experience of art when encountered in an unconventional setting.  In an international collaboration between Art Address Canada and the University of Borås – The Swedish School of Textiles, both artistic and research-based works are presented as a part of an exhibition and online webinar. Along with these activates, workshops are organized to interact and explore varied insights into Body and Space Relations. 

    Exhibition at the Textile Museum Borås 23rd of November '23 - 4th of February '24

    Curators: Tazeen Qayyum & Faisal Anwar (Art Address Canada) and Faseeh Saleem (University of Borås, Sweden)  

    Artists/Researchers: Akash Inbakumar, Atanas Bozdarov, Clemens Thornquist,  Erin Lewis, Helga Halldorsdottir, Karin Landahl & Stefanie Malmgren de Oliveira, Marjan Kooroshnia, Sameer Farooq, Soheila K. Esfahani 

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  • 19. Esfahani, Soheila K (Curator)
    Esfahani, Soheila K (Editor)
    Saleem, Faseeh (Editor)
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Saleem, Faseeh (Designer)
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    DRAFTS 5: DISAPORIC BODIES2024Other (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    The term ‘diaspora’ has evolved in the fields of both art and design, and is often cited in discussions of identity. Existing artistic explorations are reflections on diverse experiences of culture and identification, and express alternative narratives. They challenge the conventional structures of established thoughts and stimulate the need to further augment our understanding.

    The multiplatform event ‘Diasporic Bodies’ brings together a group of artists from the Department of Visual Arts at Western University, London, Canada, and design researchers from the Body and Space Research Lab at the Swedish School of Textiles, University of Borås, Sweden. The artistic outputs focus on similarities between cultures, explorations of artefacts with connotations of cultural translation involving active processes of identification in terms of how materials and expressions are used to create relational aesthetics, and alternative approaches to modernity.

    The works, which have been produced by artists and researchers from both Western University and the University of Borås, were exhibited at the Cohen Commons at the Department of Visual Arts at Western University in January 2024, and are accompanied by a catalogue documenting the research and artistic outputs. A series of workshops and talks will be held at Western University in conjunction with the exhibition.

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  • 20.
    Sharma, Sumit
    et al.
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business. Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, India.
    Shukla, Siddharth
    Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, India.
    Rawal, Amit
    Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, India.
    Jee, Shyam
    Ayaydin, Ferhan
    Vásárhelyi, Lívia
    Kukovecz, Ákos
    Kumar, Vijay
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Kadi, Nawar
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Droplet navigation on metastable hydrophobic and superhydrophobic nonwoven materials2024In: Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, ISSN 0927-7757, E-ISSN 1873-4359, Vol. 683, article id 132993Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Rendering any surface non-wettable requires it to be clean and dry after the droplet is deposited or impacted. Leveraging and quantifying the non-periodic or random topology non-wettable is intricate as the Cassie-Baxter state competes with the Wenzel or impaled state, which becomes further challenging for irregular and heterogeneous nonwoven materials. Herein, we report the fundamental insights of the impalement dynamics of droplets on metastable nonwovens and self-similar nonwoven-titanate nanostructured materials (SS-Ti-NMs) using laser scanning confocal microscopy in three dimensions. Our results represent the first example of liquid imbibition in metastable nonwovens and SS-Ti-NMs involving a complex interplay between a triumvirate of factors – the number of fibres in the defined cross-sectional area (volume), pore features, and intrinsic wetting properties of the constituent entities. Predictive models of the apparent contact angle and breakthrough pressure for nonwovens and their SS-Ti-NMs have been proposed based on micro- and nano-scale structural parameters. Enabled by X-ray microcomputed tomography analysis, a key set of three-dimensional fibre and structural parameters of nonwovens has been unveiled, which played a vital role in validating the predictive models of apparent contact angles.

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  • 21.
    Lindahl, Berit
    University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare. Faculty of Caring Sciensces, Sweden Work Life and Social Welfare University of Borås Hogskolan i Boras, Borås Sweden.
    Editorial SJCS March 2024 on proximity caring2024In: Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences, ISSN 0283-9318, E-ISSN 1471-6712Article in journal (Other academic)
  • 22.
    Salomonson, Nicklas
    et al.
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Echeverri, Per
    CTF, Service Research Center, Karlstad University, Karlstad, Sweden.
    Embodied interaction: a turn to better understand disabling marketplaces and consumer vulnerability2024In: Journal of Marketing Management, ISSN 0267-257X, E-ISSN 1472-1376Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    The purpose of this study is to extend current understanding of disabling marketplaces by substantiating embodied interaction, between service providers and disabled consumers, as interlinked multimodal activities in a material environment. The study is based on three extensive datasets on service production and provider-consumer interactions, gathered from several public sector markets containing private service providers. Using different qualitative and semi-ethnographical methods, the study makes three contributions: i) a more embodied construct of disability, materialised in a conceptual typology of embodiment and materiality, advancing research into what disables consumers from being active members of marketplaces; ii) identifying themes of disabling marketplace interactions which contribute a more fine-grained understanding of the relationship between embodiment and how consumers experience vulnerability – an explanation of how consumers with disabilities appropriate space and ascribe meanings to a place; and iii) substantiating previous research into ‘bodily dys-appearance’.

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  • 23.
    Beach, Dennis
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT. Department of Education and Special Education, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden;Section for Education Development and Research, University of Borås, Borås, Sweden.
    Engineering comments in doctoral student appointments: biased fabrications and revolving door governance practices in STEM subjects seen from gender equity and academic justice perspectives2024In: Ethnography and Education, ISSN 1745-7823, E-ISSN 1745-7831, p. 1-23Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    This article derives from ongoing higher education governance research in Sweden using a mix of ethnographic methodologies and data to explore and analyse patterns of gender and class inequality and injustice. The article has very specific data comprising two STEM doctoral appointment procedures together and uses a particular methodology called Qualitative Content Analysis (QCA). It raises questions relating to potential discrimination and injustice in the appointment procedure, including pure fabrication related to applicants’ competences and symbolic violence. Such violations are not uncommon in STEM, particularly toward women according to previous research, both within the ongoing project and by other researchers. Internal governance structures and procedures should anticipate and combat these tendencies. The article indicates that this did not happen in relation to the investigated appointment processes. 

  • 24.
    Saini, Rahul
    et al.
    Civil Engineering Department, Lassonde School of Engineering, York University, North York, Ontario M3J 1P3, Canada.
    Tiwari, Bikash R
    INRS-ETE, University of Quebec, 490 Rue de La Couronne, Quebec G1K 9A9, Canada.
    Brancoli, Pedro
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Taherzadeh, Mohammad J
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Kaur Brar, Satinder
    Civil Engineering Department, Lassonde School of Engineering, York University, North York, Ontario M3J 1P3, Canada.
    Environmental assessment of Rhodosporidium toruloides-1588 based oil production using wood hydrolysate and crude glycerol2024In: Bioresource Technology, ISSN 0960-8524, E-ISSN 1873-2976, Vol. 393, article id 130102Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Rhodosporidium toruloides, an oleaginous yeast, is a potential feedstock for biodiesel production due to its ability to utilize lignocellulosic biomass-derived hydrolysate with a considerably high lipid titer of 50–70 % w/w. Hence, for the first-time environmental assessment of large-scale R. toruloides-based biodiesel production from wood hydrolysate and crude glycerol was conducted. The global warming potential was observed to be 0.67 kg CO2 eq./MJ along with terrestrial ecotoxicity of 1.37 kg 1,4-DCB eq./MJ and fossil depletion of 0.13 kg oil eq./MJ. The highest impacts for global warming (∼45 %) and fossil depletion (∼37 %) are attributed to the use of chloroform for lipid extraction while fuel consumption for transportation contributed more than 50 % to terrestrial ecotoxicity. Further, sensitivity analysis revealed that maximizing biodiesel yield by increasing lipid yield and solid loading could contribute to reduced environmental impacts. In nutshell, this investigation reveals that environmental impact varies with the type of chemical utilized.

  • 25.
    Larsson, Glenn
    et al.
    University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare. Department of Prehospital Emergency Care, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden; PICTA, Prehospital Innovation Arena, Lindholmen Science Park, Gothenburg, Sweden.
    Axelsson, Christer
    University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare. PreHospen.
    Andersson Hagiwara, Magnus
    University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare.
    Herlitz, Johan
    University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare.
    Klementsson, Håkan
    Register Centre South, Karlskrona, Sweden.
    Troëng, Thomas
    Register Centre South, Karlskrona, Sweden.
    Magnusson, Carl
    Department of Prehospital Emergency Care, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden; Department of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, Institute of Medicine, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden.
    Epidemiology of patients assessed for trauma by Swedish ambulance services: a retrospective registry study2024In: BMC Emergency Medicine, E-ISSN 1471-227X, Vol. 24, no 1, article id 11Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Background

    There is a lack of knowledge regarding the epidemiology of severe trauma assessed by Swedish emergency medical services (EMS).

    Aim

    To investigate the prevalence of trauma in Sweden assessed by EMS from a national perspective and describe patient demography, aetiology, trauma type, prehospital triage and clinical outcomes.

    Methods

    Data from two national quality registries, the Swedish Ambulance Registry and the Swedish Trauma Registry (SweTrau) were collected from January 1 to December 31, 2019. Inclusion criteria were an Emergency Symptoms and Signs code equivalent to trauma in the Swedish Ambulance Registry and criteria fulfilled for SweTrau inclusion. Exclusion criteria were patients < 18 years old, those not transported to a hospital and those without a personal identification number.

    Results

    In total, 53,120 patients with trauma were included (14% of primary EMS missions involving a personal identification number). Of those, 2,278 (4.3%) patients (median age: 45 years; 32% women) were reported in SweTrau to have severe or potentially severe trauma (penetrating: 7%, blunt: 93%). In terms of including all causes of trauma, the code for ‘trauma alert activation’ was most frequent (55%). The most frequent injury mechanism was an injury caused by a car (34%). Most (89%) cases were assigned Priority 1 (life-threatening condition) at the dispatch centre. 62% were regarded as potentially life threatening upon EMS arrival, whereas 29% were assessed as non-life-threatening. Overall, 25% of the patients had new injury severity scores > 15. 12% required invasive treatment, 11% were discharged with severe disability and the 30-day mortality rate was 3.6%.

    Conclusion

    In this cross-sectional study, 14% of the primary EMS missions for one year were caused by trauma. However, only a small proportion of these cases are severe injuries, and the risk of severe disabilities and death appears to be limited. The most frequent aetiology of a severe trauma is injury caused by a car, and most severe traumas are blunt. Severe traumas are given the highest priority at the dispatch centre in the vast majority of cases, but nearly one-third of these cases are considered a low priority by the EMS nurse. The latter leaves room for improvement.

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  • 26.
    Frank, Catharina
    et al.
    Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Linnaeus University, Växjö, Sweden; Centre of Interprofessional Collaboration within Emergency care (CICE), Linnaeus University, Växjö, Sweden; Department of Health Sciences, Red Cross University College, Stockholm, Sweden; Department of Health and Caring Sciences, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Linnaeus University, Växjö, SE-352 52, Sweden.
    Rantala, Andreas
    Centre of Interprofessional Collaboration within Emergency care (CICE), Linnaeus University, Växjö, Sweden; Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Lund University, Lund, Sweden; Department of Ambulance Service, Region Skåne, Helsingborg, Sweden.
    Svensson, Anders
    Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Linnaeus University, Växjö, Sweden; Centre of Interprofessional Collaboration within Emergency care (CICE), Linnaeus University, Växjö, Sweden; Department of Ambulance Service, Region Kronoberg, Sweden.
    Sterner, Anders
    University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare. Centre of Interprofessional Collaboration within Emergency care (CICE), Linnaeus University, Växjö, Sweden.
    Green, Jessica
    Department of Ambulance Services, Region Kalmar County, Kalmar, Sweden.
    Bremer, Anders
    Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Linnaeus University, Växjö, Sweden; Centre of Interprofessional Collaboration within Emergency care (CICE), Linnaeus University, Växjö, Sweden.
    Holmberg, Bodil
    Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Linnaeus University, Växjö, Sweden; Centre of Interprofessional Collaboration within Emergency care (CICE), Linnaeus University, Växjö, Sweden.
    Ethics rounds in the ambulance service: a qualitative evaluation2024In: BMC Medical Ethics, E-ISSN 1472-6939, Vol. 25, no 1, article id 8Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Background

    It is a common ethical challenge for ambulance clinicians to care for patients with impaired decision-making capacities while assessing and determining the degree of decision-making ability and considering ethical values. Ambulance clinicians’ ethical competence seems to be increasingly important in coping with such varied ethical dilemmas. Ethics rounds is a model designed to promote the development of ethical competence among clinicians. While standard in other contexts, to the best of our knowledge, it has not been applied within the ambulance service context. Thus, the aim of this study was to describe ambulance clinicians’ experiences of participating in ethics rounds.

    Methods

    This was a qualitative descriptive study, evaluating an intervention. Data were collected through sixteen interviews with ambulance clinicians who had participated in an intervention involving ethics rounds. The analysis was performed by use of content analysis.

    Results

    Two themes describe the participants’ experiences: (1) Reflecting freely within a given framework, and (2) Being surprised by new insights. The following categories form the basis of the themes; 1a) Gentle guidance by the facilitator, 1b) A comprehensible structure, 2a) New awareness in the face of ethical problems, and 2b) Shared learning through dialogue.

    Conclusion

    Incorporating structured ethics rounds seems to create a continuous development in ethical competence that may improve the quality of care in the ambulance service. Structured guidance and facilitated group reflections offer ambulance clinicians opportunities for both personal and professional development. An important prerequisite for the development of ethical competence is a well-educated facilitator. Consequently, this type of ethics rounds may be considered a useful pedagogical model for the development of ethical competence in the ambulance service.

  • 27.
    Mansour, Ameera
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Everyday Life Information Practice: Affordances and Strategies within a Facebook Group2024Doctoral thesis, monograph (Other academic)
    Abstract [en]

    Social networking sites are integral in reshaping how we access and interact with information and others. This doctoral thesis aims to offer an in-depth understanding of engagement in an everyday life information practice within a private Facebook group. To achieve this aim, I conducted in-depth semi-structured interviews with 20 members of a private Facebook group for foreign mothers situated in Sweden.    

    The thesis consists of a framing essay and four research articles exploring different aspects of how the group has formed, managed, and navigated engagement in information activities within the Facebook group. Grounded in a sociocultural perspective of mediated action, the research draws on specialised concepts and theories to further unpack key themes in the study. These include affordances, cognitive authority, situated learning, community of practice, communication privacy management, the imagined audience, and context collapse. These concepts and theories form the theoretical framework for the thesis, enabling interpretations of members’ accounts of opportunities and challenges entailed with engagement in information activities within the Facebook group and the ways these were managed and navigated by the group.  

    The findings show that the Facebook group offers a distinctive online space providing affordances that simultaneously facilitate and constrain joint information activities. The study highlights six key affordances offered by the group: visibility, persistence, associations, accessibility, invisibility, and inaccessibility. Negotiation of mutual and shared goals and rules is found to be essential for sustaining a space that facilitates members’ engagement in information activities. However, three complex phenomena within the Facebook group are highlighted as limiting and complicating this engagement: context collapse, time collapse, and spatial collapse. These phenomena relate to issues concerning lack of anonymity; control over information quality, flow, and privacy boundaries; and the presence of large, diverse, and evolving audiences. Several challenges and risks are identified as a result, relating to the assessment of information credibility, management of privacy, and management of conflicts. The study discusses strategic ways the group manages and navigates these opportunities and challenges. Overall, the study offers an understanding of the complex formation, engagement, and management of an everyday life information practice within a Facebook group. This understanding contributes theoretical and practical insights into broader discussions on the use of Facebook groups for informational purposes in everyday life. 

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  • 28.
    Abraham, Getahun Yacob
    et al.
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT. Department of Educational work, University of Borås, Borås, Sweden.
    Barksdale, Mary Alice
    College of Libral Arts and Human Sciences, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, USA.
    Exemplary picturebooks about democratic principles2024In: Cogent Education, E-ISSN 2331-186X, Vol. 11, no 1Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Picturebooks are media resources that combine illustrations and texts to reach young children with entertainment and messages about life. They can support children’s development of understanding of democratic principles. For this paper, picturebooks from Sweden and the US with content involving democratic principles were analysed with the goal of inquiring into specifically selected picturebooks through text- and illustration-based methods (iconotext). Ten picturebooks published since 2000 served as exemplars of five democratic principles: (a) equity/equality, (b) respect and appreciation for diversity, (c) rights, (d) freedom, and (e) participation. These picturebooks were examined with regard to power relations between groups or individuals. Dominance was expressed in the form of race differentiation and separation, gender dominance, and the limitation of others’ rights by force. Picturebooks from Sweden and the US differed with regard to individualism vs. collectivism. The picturebooks included contexts in which democratic solutions were sought and obtained; through read alouds they can present young children with models of decision making for their own lives. 

  • 29.
    Malmgren de Oliveira, Stefanie
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Landahl, Karin
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Expressions of Discarded Design Decisions #6_Diluted Rolling2024Artistic output (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    The artistic outputs focus on similarities between cultures, explorations of artefacts with connotations of cultural translation involving active processes of identification in terms of how materials and expressions are used to create relational aesthetics, and alternative approaches to modernity.  Any further information? : Expressions of Discarded Design Decisions #6_Diluted Rolling consists of post-consumer waste garments selected through the lens of diverse geographic origins of textile patterns. With a majority of the garments being produced by fast fashion companies they are characterized by low quality materials and production methods. But also on a design level, the design decisions taken reflect that of a rapid production approach where expressions of textile patterns are worked in a compromising way and the outcome represents a diluted version of the original pattern. In the video sequence the pattern origins start to blend whilst showcasing similarities through the act of rolling them together. The relations between the diluted expressions of the design materials become apparent. Rather than designing, this work suggests a viewing of post-consumer materials as an act of non-designing. In this moment of pause a space for new streams of thoughts that opens up, inviting for alternative perspectives of reflection.

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  • 30.
    Karimi, Sajjad
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Filamentous Fungi as a Sustainable Ingredient for Fish Feed2024Doctoral thesis, comprehensive summary (Other academic)
    Abstract [en]

    Limited feed ingredients hinder aquaculture’s rapid growth. Current unsustainable fish feeding practices use ingredients like fishmeal and soybean meal, which could be directly consumed for as human food. This demands novel alternatives for fish nutrition. While studies have explored plant/animal-based protein sources, they have not fully met fish feed nutritional needs. Single-cell proteins like bacteria, algae, and fungi are gaining attention as sustainable alternatives to traditional fish feed protein sources. Filamentous fungal biomass stands out with its high protein content, essential amino acids, and functional amino acids like lysine and arginine. This biomass also provides other nutrients that fish commonly require, such as essential fatty acids (linoleic acid, linolenic acid, arachidonic acid), minerals (phosphorus, potassium, calcium), vitamins (B, C, E), and pigments. Incorporating cell wall components like chitin, chitosan, and beta-glucans makes fungal biomass a functional feed ingredient that enhances fish immune systems. When applied to rainbow trout diets, fungal-based feed is highly digestible, comparable to fishmeal-based feed, and positively impacts gut microbiomes. The increase of lactic acid bacteria (Lactococcus lactis) after consuming fungal-based feed suggests its potential as a fish feed prebiotic. 

    While fungal biomass holds promise as a nutrient-rich fish feed source, its large-scale production on synthetic substrates poses economic challenges. To optimize production, organic-rich waste like Distiller's Dried Grains with Solubles (DDGS) and thin stillage from ethanol production are explored as substrates. Thin stillage, previously considered for fungal biomass production, faces difficulties due to its high solid content. Optimizing thin stillage's suspended solids for cultivating different filamentous fungi from Ascomycetes and Zygomycetes is necessary. Submerged cultivation of Aspergillus oryzae, Rhizopus delemar, and Neurospora intermedia was tested using various thin stillage dilutions. Cultivating these species in 75% diluted thin stillage yielded the highest biomass. The harvested fungal biomass contained around 50% protein and 45% essential amino acids, with ash content below 10%, enhancing fish digestibility. Notably, when 75% diluted thin stillage was used, the washing step could be skipped without compromising final biomass quality, streamlining production processes. Using fungal-based feed in fish nutrition presents a sustainable alternative to traditional fishmeal-based feed. It goes beyond protein and amino acids, providing other essential nutrients such as fatty acids, minerals, pigments etc. High digestibility and positive effects on fish health through gut microbiome modulation make it a valuable substitute for common protein sources. To enhance sustainability, scaling up fungal biomass production using diluted thin stillage as a substrate is a promising avenue. 

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  • 31.
    Lindberg, Jenny
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Folkbibliotekariers kompetenser för läsfrämjande2024Other (Refereed)
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  • 32.
    Abdallah, Nancy
    et al.
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Schenck, Hal
    Free resolutions and Lefschetz properties of some Artin Gorenstein rings of codimension four2024In: Journal of symbolic computation, ISSN 0747-7171, E-ISSN 1095-855X, Vol. 121, p. 102257-102257, article id 102257Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    In (Stanley, 1978), Stanley constructs an example of an Artinian Gorenstein (AG) ring A with non-unimodal H-vector (1,13,12,13,1). Migliore-Zanello show in (Migliore and Zanello, 2017) that for regularity r=4, Stanley's example has the smallest possible codimension c for an AG ring with non-unimodal H-vector.

    The weak Lefschetz property (WLP) has been much studied for AG rings; it is easy to show that an AG ring with non-unimodal H-vector fails to have WLP. In codimension c=3 it is conjectured that all AG rings have WLP. For c=4, Gondim shows in (Gondim, 2017) that WLP always holds for r≤4 and gives a family where WLP fails for any r≥7, building on Ikeda's example (Ikeda, 1996) of failure for r=5. In this note we study the minimal free resolution of A and relation to Lefschetz properties (both weak and strong) and Jordan type for c=4 and r≤6.

  • 33.
    Langelotz, Lill
    et al.
    Department of Education and Special Education, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden.
    Beach, Dennis
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Global education reform and the Swedish CPD market: restricted professional learning and the power of ideology2024In: Professional Development in Education, ISSN 1941-5257, E-ISSN 1941-5265, p. 1-15Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Against the backdrop of global convergences in education reforms, a growing focus on teacher competences has emerged in European policy discourses about teacher professionalism and professional learning and development that has driven an expanding international and national CPD market involving both state and private operators. Developments in Sweden are an example, and the aim of this article is to identify and explore the discourses on teacher professional learning that seem to proliferate on this newly emerged and expanding market and their connections with and consequences for teacher professionalism. Two sets of data have fed the analysis. These are (a) CPD invoices and (b) interviews with school principals. The analysis indicates that the dominant discourses discursively shape teacher professionalism in relation to ideas about teachers as learners as collegial consumers of knowledge. Policy recommendations about peer learning become a subordinated element of a dominant discourse that prioritises and privileges the agency of knowledge producers, such as consultancies, compared to other actors as intermediaries. Commodification is a new key intermediary process in professional learning for teacher professional development. 

  • 34.
    Hellwig, Coralie
    et al.
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Moshtaghian, Hanieh
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Persson, Dennis
    Independent Senior Researcher Within Occupational Science, Sweden.
    Bolton, Kim
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Rousta, Kamran
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Häggblom-Kronlöf, Greta
    Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Section for Health and Rehabilitation, The Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, 40530, Gothenburg, Sweden.
    Glocal and ecoethical perceptions of engagement with fungi-based food2024In: Journal of Cleaner Production, ISSN 0959-6526, E-ISSN 1879-1786, Vol. 440, article id 140898Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Fungal fermentation is a promising strategy to secure affordable, nutritious and sustainable food. Encouraging engagement with fungi-based food is crucial to contribute to social, economic, and environmental sustainability. Reflections can trigger a sense of meaning in engaging in activities and with resources. The aim of this mixed methods study was to explore perceptions of whether participants think their own engagement with fungi-based food is consequential. To do so, the study explored ecoethical reflections relating to whether participants thought engaging with fungi-based food is beneficial or not beneficial for the environment. This study also explored glocal reflections of whether participants thought their own engagement with this kind of food is beneficial or not beneficial in ways that extend to people around them (i.e., local population) or people in other parts of the world (i.e., global population). N = 160 participants completed questionnaires. Most participants expressed a positive outlook, believing that embracing fungi-based food could promote increased sustainability and overall well-being for humans and the environment in numerous different ways. The perceptions that participants shared can affect and trigger conscious engagement with fungi-based food locally with awareness of its global impact which, in turn, can promote well-being for individuals and extend to the population level and thereby contribute to efforts at archiving sustainable development. Nevertheless, the findings highlight a necessity for more information to enable individuals to engage in knowledgeable reflections and, ultimately, act upon their values and what is meaningful to them. The results are important for future development and conceptualization of not only fungi-based food but also other food that is expected to contribute to sustainable development.

  • 35.
    Sundeen, Johan
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Hotade friheter: försök till orientering om en frågas tilltagande vikt2024In: Kollegiala perspektiv på akademisk frikhet / [ed] Johan Sundeeen, Borås: Högskolan i Borås, 2024, p. 7-24Chapter in book (Other academic)
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  • 36.
    Thodelius, Charlotta
    et al.
    University of Borås, Faculty of Police Work.
    Frostmarker, Niklas
    University of Borås, Faculty of Police Work.
    Hur kan vi förbereda oss på det otänkbara?: Några kommentarer till Skolsäkerhetsutredningen2024Report (Other (popular science, discussion, etc.))
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  • 37.
    Medin, Eva
    et al.
    University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare. R&D Sjuhärad Welfare, University of Borås, Borås, Sweden.
    Svensson, Ylva
    Department of Social Behavioural Studies, University West, Trollhättan, Sweden.
    Jutengren, Göran
    Department of Welfare, Management and Organization, Østfold University College, Halden, Norway.
    “I am maybe half-and-half Swedish. 50-50.” – Young adolescents’ national identity negotiation in a diverse school setting2024In: Scandinavian Journal of Educational Research, ISSN 0031-3831, E-ISSN 1470-1170, p. 1-13Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    To explore young adolescents’ negotiation of their national identity in an educational context, we individually interviewed nine students (ages 10–14) with different backgrounds attending an ethnically diverse school in Sweden. The transcribed interviews were thematically and qualitatively analyzed. Results show that students negotiated their national identity as being quantifiable, often as sized portions of a whole or percentages, and dichotomous (Swedish vs. non-Swedish). Their national identity negotiation further related to feelings of belonging as well as to birthplace, appearance, and language. Results suggest that national identity is more complex for youth with immigrant backgrounds and that the status conferred by being part of the majority group is recognized in ethnically diverse and segregated contexts. These findings on young adolescents’ national identity negotiations can inform future research or educational practices as well as curricula to support national identity development or feelings of belonging in diverse school settings. 

  • 38. Movaffaghi, Hamid
    et al.
    Yitmen, Ibrahim
    Department of Construction Engineering and Lighting Science, Jönköping University, Jönköping, Sweden.
    Importance of decision-making in building materials selection2024In: Materials Selection for Sustainability in the Built Environment / [ed] Assed N. Haddad, Ahmed W.A. Hammad, Karoline Figueiredo, Elsevier, 2024, p. 71-85Chapter in book (Other academic)
    Abstract [en]

    The demand for a sustainable built environment is no longer a matter of personal choice, and sustainability performances need to be integrated within all activities in the construction projects. Growing performance objectives, including sustainability with several conflicting performance criteria, impose the application of tools based on a multicriteria decision-making (MCDM) approach for ranking and selecting sustainable building materials to consider all performance criteria simultaneously. Because both weights of criteria and sensitivity of decisions significantly influence the outcome of the decision-making process, it is important to pay particular attention to both the consistency of judgments by the experts in the field and sensitivity analysis. MCDM approach must allow interfacing with other engineering tools to evaluate performance metrics. This chapter examines the process of ranking and selecting sustainable building materials using the MCDM approach and illustrates how sustainability performance can be integrated into the materials selection process for construction projects.

  • 39.
    Strömsöe, A.
    et al.
    School of Health and Welfare, Dalarna University, Falun, S-79188, Sweden; Center for Clinical Research Dalarna, Uppsala University, Falun, S-79182, Sweden; Department of Prehospital Care, Region of Dalarna, Falun, S-79129, Sweden.
    Herlitz, Johan
    University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare.
    Incidence and percentage of survival after cardiac arrest outside and inside hospital2024In: Resuscitation Plus, E-ISSN 2666-5204, Resuscitation Plus, ISSN 2666-5204, Vol. 17, article id 100594Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Aim

    To compare the incidence and percentage of survival after cardiac arrest outside and inside hospital where cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) had been started between two regions in Sweden in a 10-year perspective.

     

    Methods

    A retrospective observational study including CPR treated patients both after out-of-hospital and in-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA and IHCA) in Sweden, 2013–2022. Data was retrieved from the Swedish Registry of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (SRCR).

     

    Results

    The overall incidence of OHCA and IHCA events were 2,940 in Dalarna (having a lower population and population density) and 16,187 in Västra Götaland (having a higher population and population density). The overall incidence of survival when OHCA and IHCA were combined was 20 per 100,000 person years in Dalarna and 19 per 100,000 person years in Västra Götaland. The corresponding result for OHCA was 9 versus 7 and for IHCA 11 versus 12. The overall percentage of survival was 20% in Dalarna and 19% in Västra Götaland. The corresponding result for OHCA was 13% versus 10% and for IHCA 37% versus 36%.

     

    Conclusion

    Overall, there was no marked difference neither in incidence nor in percentage of survival after cardiac arrest between the two regions. However, regarding cardiac arrest that took place outside hospital both incidence and percentage of survival was higher in Dalarna than in Västra Götaland despite the fact that the former had lower population density.

  • 40.
    Euler, Luisa
    et al.
    University of Borås.
    Guo, Li
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Persson, Nils-Krister
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business. Smart Textiles /Högskolan i Borås.
    Influence of the electrolyte concentration and amount on the performance of textile electrodes in electrostimulation: A systematic study2024In: Sensors and Actuators A-Physical, ISSN 0924-4247, E-ISSN 1873-3069, Vol. 366, article id 115010Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Background

     

    Textile-based stimulation electrodes are a fast-growing research area. With their advantages including flexibility, reusability and the possibility for integration into garments, textile electrodes open up new possibilities that are not yet feasible today, e.g. various self-administrated treatments and rehabilitation based on neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) or transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS). So far, most research has shown that textile-based stimulation electrodes perform more reliable when wetted with an electrolyte. However, there is no systematic investigation about which type and amount of electrolyte to use.

     

    Methods

     

    In this study, double-layered textile electrodes have been produced by machine knitting with a size of 3 × 3 cm2. The electrodes were wetted stepwise with a liquid amount from 5 µL up to 320 µL; four levels of sodium chloride (NaCl) concentrations, i.e. 0.9%, 1.5%, 5% and 35%, plus pure deionized water as a reference liquid were chosen. The study analyzed the behavior of the skin-electrode impedance when changing the moisture content and NaCl concentration. In addition, equivalent circuits were modelled for deeper insights into the mechanisms causing an impedance change.

     

    Results

     

    Results showed that the impedance was greatly influenced by the liquid amount with amounts of 5 µL already significantly reducing the impedance compared to dry electrodes, caused by a substantial reduction in resistance. The reactance, on the other hand, was only partly influenced by the liquid amount showing a reduction upon higher liquid amounts only within a range of 5 – 40 µL. Further, a significant influence on the impedance by the presence of ions was found where the skin-electrode systems wetted with NaCl solution were showing generally lower impedances than systems wetted with deionized water. However, within this, no remarkable influence of the NaCl concentration could be observed. As the impedance was found to be very sensitive to the moisture content in the system, it is recommended to introduce standardizations for impedance testing of wet textile electrodes with precisely controlled electrolyte volumes and liquid migration properties to make independent studies of textile electrodes more comparable.

  • 41.
    Juell-Skielse, Gustaf
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Innovation av kundservice med AI: Att kombinera stora språkmodeller med lokala data2024Report (Other academic)
    Abstract [sv]

    Språkmodeller, såsom Open AI GPT-4, erbjuder nya möjligheter för organisationer att förändra sina verksamheter. Men tekniken är så pass ny att få organisationer har hunnit utforska den närmare och undersöka hur den användas i konkreta tillämpningar. I och med språkmodellers mångsidighet passar det bra för flera aktörer att arbeta tillsammans utan att hamna i en konkurrenssituation. Därför genomfördes en innovationssprint på Techarena Borås av företagen Centiro, Eton Shirts, Netonnet, Hive and Five, och XPRNC tillsammans med Högskolan i Borås och Yrkeshögskolan i Borås. Utgångspunkten var utmaningar i fem kundsituationer: kundservice, produktbeskrivning, produktrekommendation, studievägledning och tonalitet. Resultatet består av fyra demonstratorer med tydliga affärsnyttor som alla bygger på tillämpningar av språkmodeller. I den här rapporten delar vi med oss av arbetsflöden, tekniska arkitekturer, utvärderingar, tekniska val och riktlinjer för att inspirera och visa hur organisationer kan dra nytta av tekniken i sina respektive verksamheter. Vi ser ett behov av fortsatt forskning kring de unika handlingsmöjligheter som språkmodeller erbjuder i olika sammanhang. Vi ser också ett behov av nya processmodeller för att beskriva och analysera de nya handlingsmöjligheterna.

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  • 42.
    Trushna, Tanwi
    et al.
    Division of Environmental Health and Epidemiology, ICMR-National Institute for Research in Environmental Health, Bhopal, 462030, Madhya Pradesh, India.
    Krishnan, Kavya
    Department of Environmental Monitoring and Exposure Assessment (Water & Soil), ICMR-National Institute for Research in Environmental Health, Bhopal, 462030, Madhya Pradesh, India.
    Soni, Rachana
    R D Gardi Medical College, Ujjain, 456001, Madhya Pradesh, India.
    Singh, Surya
    Department of Environmental Monitoring and Exposure Assessment (Water & Soil), ICMR-National Institute for Research in Environmental Health, Bhopal, 462030, Madhya Pradesh, India.
    Kalyanasundaram, Madhanraj
    ICMR—National Institute of Epidemiology, Chennai 600077, Tamil Nadu, India.
    Sidney Annerstedt, Kristi
    Department of Global Public Health, Karolinska Institutet, SE-171 77 Stockholm, Sweden.
    Pathak, Ashish
    R D Gardi Medical College, Ujjain, 456001, Madhya Pradesh, India; Department of Global Public Health, Karolinska Institutet, SE-171 77 Stockholm, Sweden.
    Purohit, Manju
    R D Gardi Medical College, Ujjain, 456001, Madhya Pradesh, India; Department of Global Public Health, Karolinska Institutet, SE-171 77 Stockholm, Sweden.
    Stålsby Lundbog, Cecilia
    Department of Global Public Health, Karolinska Institutet, SE-171 77 Stockholm, Sweden.
    Sabde, Yogesh
    Division of Environmental Health and Epidemiology, ICMR-National Institute for Research in Environmental Health, Bhopal, 462030, Madhya Pradesh, India.
    Atkins, Salla
    Department of Global Public Health, Karolinska Institutet, SE-171 77 Stockholm, Sweden; Health Sciecnes, Faculty of Social Sciences, Tampere University, Tampere, FI-330 14, Finland.
    Sahoo, Krushna C.
    ICMR- Regional Medical Research Centre, Bhubaneshwar, 751023, Odisha, India.
    Rousta, Kamran
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Diwan, Vishal
    Department of Environmental Monitoring and Exposure Assessment (Water & Soil), ICMR-National Institute for Research in Environmental Health, Bhopal, 462030, Madhya Pradesh, India; Department of Global Public Health, Karolinska Institutet, SE-171 77 Stockholm, Sweden.
    Interventions to promote household waste segregation: A systematic review2024In: Heliyon, E-ISSN 2405-8440, Heliyon, ISSN 2405-8440, Vol. 10, no 2, article id e24332Article, review/survey (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Waste segregation at source, particularly at the household level, is an integral component of sustainable solid waste management, which is a critical public health issue. Although multiple interventions have been published, often with contradictory findings, few authors have conducted a comprehensive systematic synthesis of the published literature. Therefore, we undertook a systematic review to synthesize all published interventions conducted in any country in the world which targeted household-level waste segregation with or without additional focus on recycling or composting.

    Following PRISMA guidelines, Web of Science, Medline, Global Health, and Google Scholar were searched using a search strategy created by combining the keywords ‘Waste’, ‘Segregation’, and ‘Household’. Two-stage blinded screening and consensus-based conflict resolution were done, followed by quality assessment, data extraction, and narrative synthesis.

    8555 articles were identified through the database searches and an additional 196 through grey literature and citation searching. After excluding 2229 duplicates and screening title abstracts of 6522 articles, 283 full texts were reviewed, and 78 publications reporting 82 intervention studies were included in the data synthesis.

    High methodological heterogeneity was seen, excluding the possibility of a meta-analysis. Most (n = 60) of the interventions were conducted in high-income countries. Interventions mainly focused on information provision. However, differences in the content of information communicated and mode of delivery have not been extensively studied. Finally, our review showed that the comparison of informational interventions with provision of incentives and infrastructural modifications needs to be explored in-depth. Future studies should address these gaps and, after conducting sufficient formative research, should aim to design their interventions following the principles of behaviour change.

  • 43.
    Aldrin, Viktor
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Jobba med klimatfrågan i religionskunskapen: Tips på arbetsmaterial2024In: Religion & Livsfrågor, ISSN 0347-2159, Vol. 2023, no 3, p. 15-17Article in journal (Other academic)
    Abstract [sv]

    Klimatfrågan har blivit en framträdande fråga i medierna. Trots rikligt med material omämnet inom olika ämnen, brister det inom religionskunskapen på svenska skolor. Det finnsdock tillgängligt material – men på andra språk och för andra utbildningsystem än det ickekonfessionellasvenska. Denna artikel fungerar som en lista över webbplatser med arbetsmaterialom religion och klimat samt presenterar flera exempel på klimattutalanden frånreligiösa företrädare. Syftet är att med denna översikt öppna upp möjligheter för svenskareligionslärare att undervisa om klimatfrågan genom att erbjuda en kombination av godaexempel och allsidiga perspektiv.

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  • 44.
    Anderhag, Per
    et al.
    Stockholm Stad.
    Andrée, Maria
    Stockholms universitet .
    Levinsson, Magnus
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Knowledge Products from Close-To-Practice Research2024Conference paper (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    ‘Close-to-practice research’ has received increased attention across the Nordic countries. Following the British Education Research Association (BERA), the notion of ‘close-to-practice research’ is used to refer to educational research that is based on problems in practice, often involves researchers working in partnership with practitioners in schools and addresses issues of relevance to practitioners. This roundtable focuses on how close-to-practice research can contribute to the knowledge base of the teaching profession by bringing together perspectives from didactics, school improvement and educational policy. More specifically, the interest is directed toward what characterizes the knowledge produced through practice-based research that may have significance for teachers' professional knowledge base and practice.

    The roundtable conversation builds on a previous analysis of what kinds of knowledge products are generated in didactic close-to-practice research where teachers and researchers work together within the research environment Stockholm Teaching & Learning Studies. As a result of this analysis a typology of knowledge products was proposed including: (i) descriptions of knowing, (ii) teaching design, (iii) didactic examples and (iv) methodological tools. It has been proposed that additional knowledge products may be developed, such as artifacts to be used in teaching (e.g. lesson plans, visual representations). The roundtable will include the following points of discussion: 1) a brief presentation of the typology, 2) challenging and developing the typology of knowledge products proposed by previous research by investigating different cases of close-to-practice research from traditions of action research and practice-developing research within subject-didactics, and 3) discussing how the notion of knowledge products may contribute to advancing the conversation on cumulativity in the field of educational research in general, and in relation to syntheses of close-to-practice research in particular. The participants will be engaged in conversations on the desirability and feasibility of striving towards cumulativity.

  • 45.
    Lindsköld, Linnéa
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT. Centrum för kulturpolitisk forskning.
    Kulturpolitik på entreprenad: Förlaget En bok för allas första utgivning2024In: Litteratur, konst och politiki välfärdsstatens Sverige / [ed] Erik Erlanson, Jon Helgason, Peter Henning, Linnéa Lindsköld, Stockholm: Kungl. Vitterhets Historie och Antikvitets Akademien, 2024, p. 83-99Chapter in book (Refereed)
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  • 46.
    Abdallah, Nancy
    et al.
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Emsalem, Jacques
    Northeastern Univ, Dept Math, Boston.
    Iarrobino, Anthony
    Northeastern Univ, Dept Math, Boston.
    Yaméogo, Joachim
    Univ Cote Azur, CNRS, LJAD, Nice, France.
    Limits of graded Gorenstein algebras of Hilbert function $$(1,3^k,1)$$2024In: European Journal of Mathematics, ISSN 2199-675X, E-ISSN 2199-6768, Vol. 10, no 1, article id 9Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Let R= k [x, y, z], the polynomial ring over a field k. Several of the authors previously classified nets of ternary conics and their specializations over an algebraically closed field, Abdallah et al. (Eur J Math 9(2), Art. No. 22, 2023). We here show that when k is algebraically closed, and considering the Hilbert function sequence T =(1,3(k),1), k >= 2 (i.e. T = (1, 3, 3, ... , 3, 1) where k is the multiplicity of 3), then the family GT parametrizing graded Artinian algebra quotients A = R/I of R having Hilbert function T is irreducible, and G(T) is the closure of the family Gor(T) of Artinian Gorenstein algebras of Hilbert function T. We then classify up to isomorphism the elements of these families Gor(T) and of G(T). Finally, we give examples of codimension 3 Gorenstein sequences, such as (1, 3, 5, 3, 1), for which G(T) has several irreducible components, one being the Zariski closure of Gor(T).

  • 47.
    Lindsköld, Linnéa
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Helgason, Jon
    Linnéuniversitetet.
    Henning, Peter
    Umeå universitet.
    Litteratur, konst och politik i välfärdsstatens Sverige2024Collection (editor) (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    The cultural policies of the Nordic welfare states from the 1930s onwards mark a paradigmatic shift in the conditions under which the arts operate. This volume explores the historical and discursive ramifications of this process, and its impact on the place of art and literature in the Nordic ideal of modernity. As the contributors testify, cultural policy and the arts were integral to the conception and configuration of the welfare state apparatus, rather than merely serving an ornamental function within it. The thirteen articles, representing a wide range of disciplines and approaches, provide a multifaceted exposition of the relation between artistic practices and politics in above all the Swedish welfare state. By surpassing the traditional scope of literary and visual studies, cultural policy studies, and sociology, as well as urban and environmental studies, this anthology provides a stepping stone for future research.

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  • 48.
    Levinsson, Magnus
    et al.
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Norlund, Anita
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Beach, Dennis
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business. University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    National-Authority-Endorsed Privatisation of Teachers’ Continuing Professional Development in Sweden2024Conference paper (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    This article reveals national-authority-endorsed privatisation of teachers’ continuing professional development (CPD) in the wake of a shift towards more centralised national interventions in Swedish schools. Drawing on data from the Collaboration for Best School (CBS) initiative, the context of the article is a recent state programme that encourages underperforming schools to collaborate with the Swedish National Agency for Education (SNAE) to raise students’ achievement standards and thereby increase equality within and between schools. Guided by meta-governance theory, our analysis revealed that SNAE operates as a meta-governor on behalf of the state to replace university researchers as CPD providers with specific private-sector actors. The results provide evidence of SNAE-enabled substitution processes through three network governance strategies: 1) hidden and authorised substitution, 2) trust building and hybrid participation, and 3) collective reproduction and solutionism. Taken together, these governance strategies reflect national-authority-endorsed privatisation in action, suggesting that SNAE primarily operates as an ideology-driven conduit for private economic interests. The article concludes with a call for new collaborative and autonomous implementation strategies for teachers’ CPD that can further the interests of the teaching profession.

  • 49.
    Ekström, Björn
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    No rose on this one?: Citizen science field excursion negotiations at the Great Alvar2024In: Nordic Journal of Science and Technology Studies, ISSN 1894-4647, Vol. 12, no 1, p. 5-16Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    This study explores how material qualities of tools contribute to shape information practices of observing, documenting, identifying and reporting species in biodiversity citizen science. Through participant observation and trace ethnography, information practices enacted during a field excursion at a World Heritage Site in south-eastern Sweden are investigated in relation to reported data submitted to the species observation system Artportalen. The study, which adopts a theoretical lens comprising the analytical concepts of epistemic objects and inscriptions, finds that the participants’ situated questioning, discussion, documenting and comparison of species through tool use establishes the observations as projections of knowledge claims. These projections are subsequently constrained but also appended as they are reported as data via Artportalen. As material qualities are generally made invisible, the reported data are augmented by the observation system when merged with other reports to aggregated data. The study extends knowledge concerning how biodiversity citizen science field excursions are conducted by understanding information practices and their outcomes as entangled activities characterised by negotiations in relation to material tools rather than as streamlined processes. Consequently, the results expand knowledge of the messy practices carried out to produce biodiversity citizen science data.

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  • 50.
    Gunnarsson, Emanuel
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    On the elements of E-textiles: Fabrication and characterisation of textile routing and electrodes2024Doctoral thesis, comprehensive summary (Other academic)
    Abstract [en]

    “Smart textile” as a notion was demarcated approximately 25 years ago, leading to an enthusiastic hype around the research. Both academic efforts and members of the maker community developed prototypes and artistic creations that incorporated smart features into textiles. From the start of this research era, numerous authors suggested that smart textiles had the potential to revolutionise the healthcare sector. At around the same time, the European Commission had started raising concerns about the demographic trends in Europe, with an ageing population and decreasing birth rates. The need for long-term solutions to address the predicted increase in healthcare demands became evident. Despite 25 years of research with many papers suggesting a soon-to-come commercial breakthrough for smart textiles, such a breakthrough has yet to be seen. There is only a handful of smart textile products on the market currently, and the much-anticipated improvement in the healthcare sector promised by smart textile research is still absent. At the time of writing this thesis, the European Standardisation Committee (CEN) expresses the view that part of the reason for the lack of a commercial breakthrough for smart textiles is the absence of regulations and standards. Technical reports and testing standards regarding smart textiles are being issued continuously by both the International Electrotechnical Committee (IEC), the CEN and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). These organisations also strive to harmonise the issued guidelines. It is crucial that these regulatory documents describe metrics that are relevant to the applications. Moreover, if easily adopted textile-friendly methods for producing smart textile elements were available to potential producers, in addition to these regulations, the preconditions for a less financially risky market with better functioning smart textile products could be established. This, in turn, might stimulate an increase in the production of smart textile products intended for personalised health. This thesis summarises several aspects of smart textile intended for personalised health (P-health). It provides both suggestions on how to test elements of the textiles properly (their interface with the human body) and how to manufacture components of a smart textile system, such as electrodes and electrical routing. The main objectives of the work behind this thesis include: 1) investigating how functional building blocks for smart textile garments intended for p-health can be manufactured in a textile-friendly way and 2) investigating how to characterise these building blocks in the most appropriate way. It is concluded that such building blocks can be produced and used for smart textile garments in both daily life activities and therapeutic situations. The thesis demonstrates the production of electrically insulated routing integrated into a textile fabric, all done in a single textile production step. For the measurement methods, it is argued that skin-electrode impedance between human subjects and textile electrodes should be measured in-vivo using a three-electrode setup. Additionally, the thesis proposes that instead of measuring sheet resistance, it is better to measure the resistance of the specific smart textile element, as it is shown that sheet resistance is not always applicable to conductive fabrics made from interlaced conductive yarns.

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  • 51.
    Fovaeus, Hannah
    et al.
    Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden; Department of Pediatrics, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden.
    Holmen, Johan
    Department of Pediatric Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden.
    Mandalenakis, Zacharias
    Department of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden; Department of Medicine, Adult Congenital Unit, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden.
    Herlitz, Johan
    University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare.
    Rawshani, Araz
    Department of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden; Department of Cardiology, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden..
    Castellheim, Albert Gyllencreutz
    Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden; Department of Pediatrics, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden.
    Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: Survival in children and young adults over 30 years, a nationwide registry-based cohort study2024In: Resuscitation, ISSN 0300-9572, E-ISSN 1873-1570, article id 110103Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Objectives: We studied short-term (30-day) and long-term (up to ten-year) survival among children and young adults following out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) in Sweden over the course of the past 30 years. We also studied the causes of OHCA in children and examined predictors of survival. SETTING This was a nationwide, registry-based cohort study, using the Swedish Registry of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. Our study comprised a cohort of 4,804 individuals aged 0 to 30 years who suffered OHCA between 1990 and 2020, in whom cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) was initiated. We stratified the study cohort to distinct age groups and time periods.

    Results: We found an increase in 30-day survival from 7% to 20% over the span of 30 years. In those under 1 year of age, survival increased from 2% to 19%. Time to CPR decreased from 14 to 2 minutes. The 10-year survival was high among those who survived 30 days. The etiology of cardiac arrests exhibited significant variations across different age groups but remained relatively consistent over time. Causes linked to mental illness constituted a substantial percentage of these cases. Compared to the reference period (1990-1994), the odds of survival in 2015-2020 was 3.00 (95% CI: 1.43, 6.94; p = 0.006).

    Conclusion: Survival rate after OHCA in children and young adults has increased three-fold over the past 30 years. Still overall mortality is high underscoring the need for continued efforts to mitigate risk factors and optimize survival.

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  • 52.
    Pal, Rudrajeet
    et al.
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Majumdar, Abhijit
    Indian Institute of Technology Delhi.
    Vaid, Varun
    Wazir Advisors.
    Positioning Indian textile recycling ecosystem globally: Setting the strategic intervention areas for future road mapping2024Report (Other (popular science, discussion, etc.))
    Abstract [en]

    India is now poised to become one of the most important recycling hubs of the world. In the recent years, large-scale infrastructural set-up for sorting, processing, and recycling textiles has received attention. Additionally, with the positive policy intervention from the government, textile recyclers and sorters are now investing in modern technologies and exploring new business models to reshape this industry. This opens up opportunities for developing novel industrial value chains and ecosystems for valorising textile waste inter-continentally. 

    This white paper serves a strategic insight document for all stakeholders associated with the quadruple helix of Indian textile recycling ecosystem, that is textile recycling sector, textile value chain players, governmental and financial institutions, academia, and special interest groups to vision the key strategic intervention areas and develop guidelines on future road mapping for designing a flourishing textile recycling ecosystem in India. 

    We have addressed 4 dimensions for scaling textile recycling ecosystems and its underlying value chains, in terms of value chain optimization, supply-market strategic alignment, designing ecosystem sustainability and mobilizing external support to create a level playing field for value chain actors. 13 strategic intervention areas (SIAs) are identified where actions are required. To sum up:

    • Value chain optimization calls for advancing existing technologies and building multi-technology flexible platforms to valorise diverse waste fractions. While legitimacy-building tools via certifications, standards and accreditations are crucial for brand image, of equal importance is supply network design for increasing effectiveness.
    • Strategic alignment in textile recycling value chains for matching supply and demands, calls for improving market, customer and supply chain orientation, for enhancing value opportunities. While improved data generation and visibility will drive such market and business intelligence potential, it is of tantamount importance to create balanced recipe of standardization and “out-of-box” innovation and creativity.
    • Lifecycle thinking and brand leadership should drive the textile recycling ecosystem forward towards profitability, scale and sustainability. A systemic perspective is crucial underpinned by radically new services and collaborations to bridge the value chain gaps in the ecosystem.  Triple-bottom line sustainability in textile recycling is essential to mitigate unintended consequence of recycling and achieve net-zero.
    • Mobilizing multi-stakeholder partnership through incentivization and circular financing from government, financial and public institutions will create more formal organization of the textile recycling ecosystem. Orchestration is crucial to create knowledge-based ecosystems with shared learning.
  • 53.
    Garrote Jurado, Ramón
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Preliminär Analys av Enkätsvar om AI-användning på HB: En Översikt för Framtida Diskussioner2024Report (Other academic)
    Abstract [sv]

    Inom högre utbildning har användningen av artificiell intelligens (AI) ökat dramatiskt med introduktionen av chatbotar som erbjuder en rad fördelar för både lärare och studenter. Undersökningar under början på 2023 visade att inom 6 månader efter att de första chatbotarna blivit fritt tillgängliga on-line använde många studenter ChatGPT eller liknande verktyg i sina studier.Det är därför nödvändigt att anpassa användningen av generativ AI för att säkerställa en positiv undervisningsmiljö för både lärare och studenter. I litteraturen har både potentiella fördelar och farhågor diskuterats, i synnerhet diskuteras ofta hur man kan eller bör styra studenternas bruk av AI-verktyg.

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  • 54.
    Makoul, Gregory
    et al.
    Department of Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, USA; Human Understanding Institute, NRC Health, Lincoln, USA.
    Noble, Lorraine
    UCL Medical School, University College London, London, UK; EACH: International Association for Communication in Healthcare, Salisbury, UK.
    Gulbrandsen, Pål
    Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway; Akershus University Hospital, Nordbyhagen, Norway.
    van Dulmen, Sandra
    University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare. NIVEL – Netherlands Institute for Health Services Research, Utrecht, Netherlands; Department of Primary and Community Care, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, Netherlands.
    Reinforcing the humanity in healthcare: The Glasgow Consensus Statement on effective communication in clinical encounters2024In: Patient Education and Counseling, ISSN 0738-3991, E-ISSN 1873-5134, Vol. 122, article id 108158Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Contemporary healthcare is characterized by multidisciplinary teamwork across a vast array of primary, secondary and tertiary services, augmented by progressively more technology and data. While these developments aim to improve care, they have also created obstacles and new challenges for both patients and health professionals. Indeed, the increasingly fragmented and transactional nature of clinical encounters can dehumanize the care experience across disciplines and specialties. Effective communication plays a pivotal role in reinforcing the humanity of healthcare through the delivery of person-centered care – compassionate, collaborative care that focuses on the needs of each patient as a whole person. After convening at the International Conference on Communication in Healthcare (Glasgow, 2022), an interdisciplinary group of researchers, educators and health professionals worked together to develop a framework for effective communication that both acknowledges critical challenges in contemporary health services and reinforces the humanity of healthcare. The Glasgow Consensus Statement is intended to function as a useful international touchstone for the training and practice of health professionals, fully recognizing and respecting that different countries are at different stages when it comes to teaching, assessment and policy. It also provides a vocabulary for monitoring the impact of system-level challenges. While effective communication may not change the structure of healthcare, it can improve the process if health professionals are supported in infusing the system with their own innate humanity and applying the framework offered within this consensus statement to reinforce the humanity in everyday practice.

  • 55.
    Aldrin, Viktor
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Religion & Livsfrågor: Tema - Religion och klimatfrågan2024Collection (editor) (Other academic)
    Abstract [sv]

    Innehåll

    s. 4 Religion och klimatfrågan – om varför religionskunskapen behövs för att förändra vår värld, Viktor Aldrin

    s.6 Mizan – Klimat- och miljöskydd ur ett muslimskt perspektiv, Mehwish Shahid Dar

    s. 10 Undervisning i hållbar utvecklinginom ämnet religionskunskap, Laura Segura

    s. 12 Climate Optimism: CelebratingSystemic Change Around the World av Zahra Biabani, Christian Benjaminsson recenserar

    s. 15 Jobba med klimatfrågan i religionskunskapen. Tips på arbetsmaterial, Viktor Aldrin

  • 56.
    Aldrin, Viktor
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Religion och klimatfrågan: Om varför religionskunskapen behövs för att förändra vår värld2024In: Religion & Livsfrågor, ISSN 0347-2159, Vol. 2023, no 3, p. 4-5Article in journal (Other academic)
    Abstract [sv]

    Detta temanummer handlar om en av vår tids mest omdiskuterade ämnen – klimatförändringarna.Samtidigt saknas klimat som tema i skolans religionskunskap. Innebär det attman som lärare enbart ska behandla klimatfrågor om det finns tid över? Religion bidrarmed viktiga erfarenheter till samhällets stora fråga.

    Nyligen konstaterade FN:s 28:e klimatmöte attmålet med maximalt 1,5 graders temperaturökning redanhar passerats. Det innebär i sig att förutsättningarna förmänskligt liv på planeten Jorden förändras i sådan grad attstora områden snart inte längre kommer att vara beboeligasamt att även Sverige kommer att drabbas av havshöjningarmed permanenta översvämningar i kuststäder. Driver vi sommänsklighet temperaturökningen bortom 3 grader, kommeringet mänskligt liv vara möjligt längre på vår planet. Fråganom hur livet i Sverige kommer att påverkas är inte längre omutan hur, på vilka sätt det går att begränsa skador samt vägarframåt för att reparera vår planets klimat.

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  • 57.
    Gunnarsson Lorentzen, David
    et al.
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Nelhans, Gustaf
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Research stories on Twitter2024In: Proceedings of the Huminfra Conference (HiC 2024), 2024, p. 115-121Conference paper (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    This paper aims to study what type of research seems to interest the users of a social network platform and then complement the data with data from an open catalogue for research, exemplifying with Twitter and Open Alex. The basic idea is to get an overview of the stories the platform content tells during three months regarding topics, disciplines, and open access status. The findings suggest that the picture look very different between the approaches to map the topics, especially when looking at the articles most mentioned compared to the ones that are most retweeted. The study mainly highlights the methodological opportunities of combining text analysis and link relationships to explore the content and public interest in academic research.

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  • 58.
    Harper, Sara
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Resilient local manufacturing in Sjuhärad: Supply network configuration decision-making and implementation2024Report (Other (popular science, discussion, etc.))
    Abstract [en]

    This report details the second study undertaken within the research project “Resilient supply chains for local textile and clothing production in small series” with funding from Sparbanksstiftelsen Sjuhärad.

    Specifically, this report summarizes the results of an interview study focused on understanding the perspectives of practitioners operating within the Sjuhärad region in Western Sweden regarding what is required to implement and scale local textile and apparel manufacturing supply chains. These results are based on the perceptions of representatives from diverse companies that have had experience with local manufacturing and/or sourcing, or are interested in such opportunities. The companies interviewed for this study included eight producers, three brands currently implementing such local configurations, one with established local supply chains, and one brand interested in local manufacturing/sourcing. This represents diversity in both decision-making roles and experience.

    This study specifically addresses localization opportunities in the textile and apparel industry, which face tensions and challenges, in particular related to location decisions and resilience as highlighted in the previous study. Here the focus is on implementation and scaling of such opportunities as they relate to the configuration of products, processes, relationships, and supply chain structures. The key results of the interview study show that many issues are relevant or crucial for both implementation and scaling in such production contexts, in particular several factors were highlighted that can also be challenging due to insufficient levels or other difficulties. 

    • Overall, brands show more focus on product-related considerations with implementation, like on-demand production and customization, as well as standardization, however, standardization is also suggested to be beneficial for producers regarding scaling, specifically expanding beyond material sharing between products to standardized products for reduced development costs.
    •  Several process considerations are both crucial and challenging, including the imperative of knowledge spanning from production skills like sewing to competence linked with required technology as well as business-related skills. Additionally, these considerations are linked to capacity requirements which are related to the need for or limitations related to competence, machinery, space, and so on. Moreover, they are linked to efficient processes in production and throughout the whole supply chain which can be challenging, and  remake and redesign processes which can benefit from improvements for instance, related to technology to overcome complexity.
    • The results show relationship considerations stresssed are related to supplier relationships (and trust) for both implementation and scaling. For scaling, customer relationships were  more of a focus, both with end-consumers, and between producers and brands.
    • Complexities and challenges are also highlighted related to supply chains, specifically location considerations that are difficult due to local supplier vulnerabilities and the location and availability of materials globally rather than locally. This finding adds insights to the complexity around location decisions as found in the previous study in this project, suggesting difficulties related to local manufacturing and resilience outcomes. Ownership and control was also emphasized, especially for brands.
    • Among the other considerations mentioned as crucial are several related to capabilities and performance priorities, including quality which is always strongly required and in some cases is challenging. Additionally, cost mindset changes were suggested, which is described as helpful for some brands to overcome cost challenges - which were highlighted in the earlier study - together with increasing product value through sustainability and customization. It is with these types of products that such local production is considered feasbile to implement, but local production is not necessarily required with such product focuses. Lead time and sustainability performance priorities and performance benefits are also crucial with local production including for further scaling. Additionally, capital was mentioned as being required to invest in marketing to end-consumers and grow demand, as well as to invest in improved processes and other efforts to grow.

    The report also includes an overview of a workshop on future scenarios, which both confirms and adds to the results from the interview study. Looking forward, the requirements revealed in these two studies provide a foundation for a feasibility study.

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  • 59.
    Skaremyr, Ellinor
    et al.
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Hermansson, Carina
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Abraham, Getahun Yacob
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Lindström, Margareta
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    (Re)thinking children’s picturebooks as the mirror of contemporary society2024In: Journal of Early Childhood Education Research, E-ISSN 2323-7414, Vol. 13, no 1, p. 343-367Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    This study deals with all children’s possibilities of meeting the multilingual society and aims to explore the norms regarding language and culture that are reflected in picturebooks in preschools. Previous research has shown how picturebooks can be used to develop literacy skills and intercultural understandings among children. A postcolonial lens is used to identify social locations and thereby unfold hidden power relations and social positionings of who is to be included and who is not (Spivak, 1988; Yuval-Davis, 2006). 35 picturebooks collected from preschools in Iceland, Norway and Sweden have been analysed by frequency and qualitative content analysis, eleven of which were found to contain multilingualism and/or multiculturalism. The results show a) a prevailing monolingual norm in which solely artefacts carry multilingual trails; b) a strong monocultural norm, which places people of diversity in a marginalised position; c) the English language holds an advanced position compared to majority languages, which situates other minority languages as anomalous. The educational significance of the research implicates a need for multilingual and multicultural diversity to be more observable in picturebooks used in preschool, to help children develop languages, and their own linguistic and cultural identity/-ies and, thus, their sense of belonging to a multilingual society.

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  • 60.
    Brancoli, Pedro
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Risk factors of food loss and waste in the Brazilian leafy vegetable supply chain2024Report (Other academic)
  • 61.
    Noordam, Désanne
    et al.
    Nivel (Netherlands institute for health services research), Utrecht, Netherlands.
    Noordman, Janneke
    Nivel (Netherlands institute for health services research), Utrecht, Netherlands.
    van den Braak, Gianni
    Regioplan Beleidsonderzoek, Amsterdam, Netherlands.
    Visee, Hetty
    Regioplan Beleidsonderzoek, Amsterdam, Netherlands.
    Bakker, Alice
    V&VN (Verpleegkundigen & Verzorgenden Nederland), Utrecht, Netherlands.
    Batenburg, Ronald
    Nivel (Netherlands institute for health services research), Utrecht, Netherlands.
    Hartman, Tim olde
    Radboud university medical center, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Department of Primary and Community Care, Nijmegen, Netherlands.
    van Dulmen, Sandra
    University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare. Nivel (Netherlands institute for health services research), Utrecht, Netherlands; Radboud university medical center, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Department of Primary and Community Care, Nijmegen, Netherlands.
    Shared decision-making in undergraduate nursing and medical education: An explorative dual-method study2024In: Patient Education and Counseling, ISSN 0738-3991, E-ISSN 1873-5134, article id 108246Article in journal (Refereed)
  • 62.
    Johansson, Kristin
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Social läsning i historisk belysning2024Report (Refereed)
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  • 63.
    Eklund, Johan
    et al.
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Nelhans, Gustaf
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    SOU Explorer: An analysis platform for explorations ofhow research is cited and used in official reports of theSwedish Government2024In: Proceedings of the Huminfra Conference (HiC 2024), 2024, p. 21-21Conference paper (Refereed)
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  • 64.
    Sigrén, Peter
    University of Borås.
    Studentbarometern 20232024Report (Other academic)
    Abstract [sv]

    Det är en kvalitetsfråga för Högskolan i Borås att ta del av studenternas erfarenheter och synpunkter såväl under som efter utbildningstiden. Högskolan i Borås har under lång tid utfört kvalitetsutvärderingar där studenters upplevelser av kvaliteten på sin utbildning mäts. I föreliggande rapport som är nummer fjorton i ordningen redovisas aggregerade data för hur cirka 630 studenter upplever kvaliteten på sin utbildning. Nöjd Student Index (NSI) visar på ett resultat som är högre jämfört med 2022 års resultat. NSI är ett sammanvägt index av 34 enskilda frågeställningar som berör utbildningskvalitet. Övrigt områden som redovisas är hur lärosätet arbetar med områden som hållbar utveckling, diskriminering, trakasserier/sexuella trakasserier, kränkande särbehandling, högskolans biblioteksverksamhet, studenthälsan samt den verksamhet som Studentkåren i Borås bedriver.

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  • 65.
    Levinsson, Magnus
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Synthesising knowledge products from close-to-practice research2024Conference paper (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Syntheses of research is key to the development and cumulativity of scientific knowledge in most fields (Bohlin, 2010; Eisenhart, 2008). However, it is contested whether syntheses of close-to-practice research in education require the application of formal methods, such as the approaches developed within the systematic review movement, based on the following arguments: (1) Syntheses of close-to-practice research are mainly carried out informally within the field and are integrated into the knowledge production of primary studies, as for example when the findings of previous studies form the basis for and are related to the findings of another study; (2) The production of and availability to knowledge from close-to-practice research in education is too poor compared to many other fields, such as the clinical trials within medicine, to justify the development and use of formal synthesis methods (Levinsson, 2019). However, the push for evidence-based practice in education has led to a range of initiatives aimed at bridging the gap between research and practice. Among these are the establishment of so-called ‘brokerage agencies’ with a mission to synthesise the findings of educational research (Sundberg, 2009). Previous research indicates that brokerage agencies conduct systematic reviews that tend to subordinate the outcomes of close-to-practice research to an aggregative synthesis logic or exclude it by default on the basis of predefined evidence hierarchies and quality assessments that prioritise randomised control trials to measure the impact of interventions (Levinsson & Prøitz, 2017). However, this means that the systematic review movement in education thereby might limit the potential contribution of close-to-practice research to teachers’ professional knowledge and practice. This tendency underscores the need of formal synthesis methods specifically developed for close-to-practice research. Drawing on the typology of knowledge products, suggested by Anderhag et al. (2023), this paper argues that configurative reviews (Gough et al., 2012) are more suitable for synthesising complex bodies of knowledge generated from close-to-practice research. The paper considers the four different kinds of knowledge products as a starting point for developing configurative reviews for different strands of close-to-practice research, and further illustrates how each knowledge product might require specific configurative approaches and techniques. 

  • 66.
    Wulff, Gabriella
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business. Gothenburg Research Institute.
    The Challenge of Overproduction and Overconsumption2024In: The Future of Consumption / [ed] Bäckström, K., Egan-Wyer, C., Samsioe, E., Cham: Palgrave Macmillan, 2024, p. 205-223Chapter in book (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    A challenge facing our future society is how to address the excess volumes being produced and consumed, as our current lifestyles are threatening planetary boundaries. The fashion industry is one that has a major impact on the environment. While previous research on the industry has focused on either unsustainable production or consumption, this study demonstrates how overproduction and overconsumption are linked by conceptualising discounting as the missing link. The study clarifies how discounting, on the one hand, is a sign of overproduction and, on the other, how discounting sustains a high degree of consumption inside and outside firms. Using an ethnographic study of the Swedish fashion industry, three types of discounting practices were identified: pre-season, in-season, and end-of-season sales. The reasons for discounting were grouped into four categories: procurement, financial and spatial, market, and design. Most retailers reported discounting as problematic, but difficult to eliminate. Hence, companies have developed strategies for reducing end-of-season sales, for example, optimising the supply chain and stimulating the market, as well as alternative solutions with a more sustainable future consumption at their core. The final discussion revolves around alternative solutions for how to address the issues of overproduction and overconsumption in the future. 

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  • 67.
    Eklund, Annika
    et al.
    Department of Individual and Behavioral studies, University West, Trollhättan, Sweden.
    Sterner, Anders
    University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare. Department of Work Life and Social Welfare, Faculty of Caring Sciences, University of Borås, Borås, Sweden.
    Nilsson, Maria Skyvell
    Department of Health Sciences, University West, Trollhättan, Sweden.
    Larsman, Pernilla
    Department of Psychology, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden.
    The impact of transition programs on well-being, experiences of work environment and turnover intention among early career hospital nurses2024In: Work: A journal of Prevention, Assessment and rehabilitation, ISSN 1051-9815, E-ISSN 1875-9270, p. 1-10Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Abstract: BACKGROUND: Transition programs for newly graduated nurses in hospital settings are reported to provide learning opportunities, strengthening confidence, workplace integration and skills, retention and job satisfaction. Still, our knowledge of long-term effects is scarce and few studies have used control groups. OBJECTIVE: To explore the long-term impact of having attended a transition program on the nurses’ experiences of the first years of practice. More specifically, ideology-infused psychological contract, ethical stress, perceived organizational support, job satisfaction, opportunities for learning, and intention to stay in the nursing profession, were explored as outcome variables. METHODS: A questionnaire survey was carried out among registered nurses from November 2019 to January 2020, with a 54% response rate. The analysis was based on 149 nurses who had attended a transition program, and 72 who had not attended. The nurses had seniority between one and three years. Independent samples t-test were used to investigate differences between the groups. RESULTS: The two groups showed small and non-significant differences in the outcome variables. However, regarding the frequency of ethical value conflicts induced by insufficient resources, as well as experiences of ethical value conflict distress, the group of nurses who had attended a transition program showed statistically significantly higher mean values, although the effect sizes were small. CONCLUSION: Newly graduated nurses need more than transition programs and skills training to progress in their nursing role and develop competence, increase job satisfaction, and reduce stress. Achieving these goals requires a long-term supportive learning environment that is integrated into everyday work.

  • 68.
    Larsson, Glenn
    et al.
    University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare. Department of Prehospital Emergency Care, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden; PICTA, Prehospital Innovation arena, Lindholmen Science Park, Gothenburg, Sweden.
    Eldh, Jana
    Hagman, Elisabeth
    Andersson Hagiwara, Magnus
    University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare.
    The non-conveyance of trauma patients in Swedish emergency medical services: a retrospective observational study of the trauma population not transported to an emergency department2024In: BMC Emergency Medicine, E-ISSN 1471-227X, Vol. 34Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Introduction

    Due to a systemic modification in Swedish emergency medical services (EMS) staffing in recent years, the nature of the Swedish EMS has changed. Transport to an emergency department (ED) is no longer the only option. Referrals and non-conveyance form a growing part of EMS assignments. Trauma is one of the most common causes of death and accounts for 17% of Swedish EMS assignments. The aim of this study was to describe the characteristics and clinical outcomes of non-conveyed trauma patients who were assessed, treated and triaged by the EMS to gain a better understanding of, and to optimise, transport and treatment decisions.

    Methods

    The study had a descriptive, retrospective and epidemiologic design and was conducted by reviewing EMS and hospital records for 837 non-conveyed trauma patients in the southwest of Sweden in 2019.

    Results

    Three in four non-conveyed trauma patients did not seek further medical care within 72 h following EMS assessment. The patients who were admitted to hospital later were often older, had suffered a fall and had a medical history. Half of all the incidents occurred in a domestic environment, and head trauma was the major complaint. Less than 1% of the studied patients died.

    Conclusion

    Most of the non-conveyed trauma patients did not seek further medical care after being discharged at the scene. Falling was the most common trauma event, and for the older population, this meant a higher risk of hospital admission. The reasons for falls should therefore be investigated thoroughly prior to non-conveyance decisions. Future studies should focus on the reasons for non-conveyance and measure the morbidity and invalidity outcomes rather than mortality.

  • 69.
    Mohammadkhani, Ghasem
    et al.
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business. Swedish Center for Resource Recovery University of Borås Borås SE Sweden;Department of Chemistry Umeå University Umeå SE Sweden.
    Mahboubi, Amir
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business. Swedish Center for Resource Recovery University of Borås Borås SE Sweden.
    Plöhn, Martin
    Department of Chemistry Umeå University Umeå SE Sweden.
    Funk, Christiane
    Department of Chemistry Umeå University Umeå SE Sweden.
    Ylitervo, Päivi
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business. Swedish Center for Resource Recovery University of Borås Borås SE Sweden.
    The potential of Nordic microalgae in nutrient removal from anaerobic digestion effluents2024In: Physiologia Plantarum, ISSN 0031-9317, E-ISSN 1399-3054, Vol. 176, no 1Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Anaerobic digestion is a promising method for organic waste treatment. While the obtained digestate can function as fertilizer, the liquid fraction produced is rather problematic to discharge due to its high nitrogen and chemical oxygen demand contents. Microalgae have great potential in sustainable nutrient removal from wastewater. This study aimed at evaluating native Swedish microalgae cultivation (batch operation mode, 25°C and continuous light of 80 μmol m−2 s−1) on anaerobic digestion effluent of pulp and paper sludge (PPS) or chicken manure (CKM) to remove ammonium and volatile fatty acids (VFAs). While algal strains, Chlorella vulgaris, Chlorococcum sp., Coelastrella sp., Scotiellopsis reticulata and Desmodesmus sp., could assimilate VFAs as carbon source, acetic acid was the most preferred. Higher algal biomass and cell densities were achieved using PPS compared to CKM. In PPS, Coelastrella sp. and Chlorella vulgaris reached the highest cell densities after 15 days, about 79 × 106 and 43 × 106 cells mL−1, respectively. Although in PPS, ammonium was completely assimilated (195 mg L−1), this was only 46% (172 mg L−1) in CKM. Coelastrella sp. produced the highest biomass concentration independently of the medium (1.84 g L−1 in PPS and 1.99 g L−1 in CKM). This strain is a promising candidate for nutrient removal and biomass production in the aforementioned media, followed by Chlorella vulgaris and Chlorococcum sp. They have great potential to reduce the environmental impact of industrial anaerobic digestion effluents in Nordic countries.

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  • 70.
    Scheffer, Mariska
    et al.
    Nivel (Netherlands Institute for Health Services Research), Utrecht, Netherlands; Department of Primary and Community Care, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Radboud university medical center, Nijmegen, Netherlands.
    Menting, Juliane
    Nivel (Netherlands Institute for Health Services Research), Utrecht, Netherlands.
    Boeije, Hennie
    Nivel (Netherlands Institute for Health Services Research), Utrecht, Netherlands.
    van Nispen, Ruth
    Amsterdam UMC location Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Ophthalmology, De Boelelaan 1117, Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Amsterdam Public Health, Quality of Care, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
    van Dulmen, Sandra
    University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare. Nivel (Netherlands Institute for Health Services Research), Utrecht, Netherlands; Department of Primary and Community Care, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Radboud university medical center, Nijmegen, Netherlands.
    Understanding healthcare communication in age-related macular degeneration care: A mixed-methods review of patients’ perspectives2024In: Survey of ophthalmology, ISSN 0039-6257, E-ISSN 1879-3304Article, review/survey (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the most common cause of irreversible visual impairment among people aged 50 years and older. Earlier research has indicated that the communication process between patients and healthcare professionals (HCPs) leaves considerable room for improvement in AMD care. Effective communication is essential to enhance trust in the professional and understanding of the diagnosis and treatment, and decrease anxiety and stress related to illness. We review patients’ experiences, needs and preferences regarding information provision, communication style of the HCP and shared decision-making. We conducted a systematic search in PubMed, Embase, PsycINFO, CINAHL and Web of Science. Study quality was assessed using standard checklists of quality measures. Our search returned 31 eligible articles. Findings indicated current deficits in information provision for people with AMD. Patients were often ill-informed regarding the chronic character of the condition, treatment duration, nutrition, and visual aids and low vision rehabilitation. Many patients were not actively involved during the decision-making process. Altogether, patients with AMD are faced with challenges in terms of patient-HCP communication. Methods of providing information and discussing possible options for care need to be further investigated and improved for this patient group.

  • 71.
    Sapmaz, Tugba
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Unlocking Sustainability in Wastewater Denitrification through Waste-Derived Volatile Fatty Acids2024Doctoral thesis, comprehensive summary (Other academic)
    Abstract [en]

    Carbon sources play a critical role in biological nitrogen removal during wastewater treatment, where strict total nitrogen limits on effluent discharge apply. Organic carbon sources serve as electron donors in the denitrification for heterotrophic denitrifiers. The growing need for improved denitrification driven by increasing influent loads in a limited area and stricter nutrient discharge standards has increased the demand for external carbon sources. Conventional carbon sources such as methanol or ethanol, used in wastewater treatment, are often derived from fossil fuels, raising environmental and economic concerns. Therefore, this thesis explores an alternative solution for carbon source provision in denitrification, i.e., waste-derived volatile fatty acids (VFAs). Several VFAs, e.g., acetic acid, propionic acid, and butyric acid, are generated during the anaerobic digestion (AD) of various organic waste materials as intermediate metabolites, which are a sustainable alternative that holds great promise for optimizing denitrification processes while mitigating environmental impacts.

    In this thesis membrane bioreactors (MBRs) were applied for efficient production and extraction of VFAs from organic waste. This novel membrane separation technique led to particle-free VFAs at a high yield of 0.65 g VFAs/g VSfed. However, this VFAs effluent contains impurities such as ammonium ions (NH4+) that can have adverse effects when applied in wastewater operations, especially in the denitrification process. Ammonium removal potential was explored using a low-cost natural zeolite, clinoptilolite. The VFAs effluent was subjected to an ion exchange process to remove ammonium. Under the determined optimum conditions, average removal efficiencies of 93 and 94% were found for NH4+ removal at 12 h equilibrium time for the synthetic and VFA effluents, respectively. Denitrification performance was investigated thoroughly, and denitrification rates were compared with those obtained using conventional carbon sources. Although methanol exhibits a faster nitrate (NO3−) removal capability than obtained using other carbon sources, there is a lack of synchronicity between the conversion of NO3− ions to nitrite (NO2−) and NO2− to N2. However, relatively few issues have been encountered with using VFAs as a carbon source. Although adding VFA as the sole carbon source exhibited a slower denitrification rate than obtained with methanol, 50% of methanol can be replaced by waste-derived VFAs, achieving performance comparable to that obtained with pure methanol. In addition, further upgrading of waste-derived VFAs was complemented with the nanofiltration process before their application in wastewater treatment to increase their carbon content. It was observed that the chemical oxygen demand of VFAs increased up to 4.3 times (from 26.5 to 113.7 g/L). The concentrated waste-derived VFAs (after nanofiltration) could be used in the denitrification process of wastewater treatment. In conclusion, the use of waste-derived VFAs emerged as a potential sustainable alternative replacement of the conventional carbon sources for wastewater denitrification.

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  • 72.
    Moshtaghian, Hanieh
    et al.
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Bolton, Kim
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Rousta, Kamran
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Upcycled food choice motives and their association with hesitancy towards consumption of this type of food: a Swedish study2024In: British Food Journal, ISSN 0007-070X, E-ISSN 1758-4108, Vol. 126, no 1, p. 48-63Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Purpose

    This study investigates factors motivating upcycled food choices and assesses the association between these factors and hesitancy towards upcycled food consumption in a Swedish population.

    Design/methodology/approach

    An online food choice questionnaire was used. Participants (n = 682) were categorised into Inclined and Hesitant groups based on their intention to consume upcycled foods. The factors motivating upcycled food choices were identified using explanatory factor analyses. Independent t-tests assessed the differences in the mean importance score of factors between the two groups. The association between upcycled food choice factors and hesitancy towards consumption was evaluated by logistic regressions (adjusted for sociodemographic characteristics).

    Findings

    The most important upcycled food choice factor in both groups was ethical concerns, followed by natural content, sensory appeal, price, healthiness, familiarity and impression. The Inclined group's mean importance score for ethical concern was higher than the Hesitant group (p(value)<0.001) and, except for natural content, the mean importance scores for the other factors were higher in the Hesitant group compared to the Inclined group (p(value)<0.05). Participants who perceived ethical concern as an important factor had lower odds of hesitancy (Odds ratio = 0.39; 95%CI:0.26,0.59; p(value)<0.001), and those who considered sensory appeal an important factor had higher odds of hesitancy (Odds ratio = 2.42; 95%CI:1.62,3.63; p(value)<0.001) towards upcycled food consumption compared to participants who did not consider these as important factors.

    Originality/value

    This is the first study investigating health and non-health-related upcycled food choice motives using a food choice questionnaire. Identifying these motives helps food developers and researchers determine factors influencing upcycled food consumption.

     

  • 73.
    Bradling, Björn
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT. Jönköping University & forskarskolan CuEEd-LL.
    World Literature and Transformative Learning: Reading and Teaching Season of Migration to the North in Swedish Upper Secondary School2024In: Educare, ISSN 1653-1868, E-ISSN 2004-5190, no 1Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    This study investigates how Tayeb Salih’s Season of Migration to the North (2006) can be read and taught as an example of world literature in accordance with the transformative and culturally empowering ambitions of the Swedish upper secondary school curriculum.A total of18 third-yearstudents inthe upper secondary science programme read the novel and recorded their reading experiences in journals. These journals have been thematically analysed,and the results show that the students’ processes of deconstructingand reconstructing the finalised reading,using literary concepts,help forward estrangement effects, which produce critical readings. As the students read for the plot and closedin on the end, their text-centred understandings of the novel wereheightened, and by actively using subject-specific terminology (i.e. stylistic devices and modes of reading concepts),they strengthened the sense-making of their relations to the world as mediated through the text. Frames of reference about historical andcurrent Sudan support the students in allowing the novel to become a merging point, at which their cultural horizons are nuanced through the juxtaposing of different perspectives. The students’ meta-reflexive readings allow for experiencing culture on the move as part of their transformative learning.

  • 74.
    Vural, Derya
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    7 Ownership and usage of control-enhancing mechanisms2023In: Corporate Governance in a Nordic Setting: The case of Sweden / [ed] Peter Beusch , Kristina Jonäll, Svetlana Sabelfeld, Berlin: De Gruyter , 2023, p. 79-96Chapter in book (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    In this chapter, one of the unique features with the Swedish governance system is dis-cussed, namely the large presence of controlling owners and the frequent usage of so-called control-enhancing mechanisms (CEMs), i.e., control devices that allows separation of ownership and control. The chapter is divided into four sections, where Section 1presents a theoretical background to agency conflicts in firms with concentrated ownership. Section 2 continues with defining commonly applied CEMs and provides data on the usage of CEMs in Sweden and other European countries. Section 3 reviews accounting-and finance-oriented research studies with evidence on the effects of CEMs in Sweden. Last, Section 4 discusses the challenges with an EU-level corporate governance system. 

  • 75.
    Mathiesen, Karoline Lang
    et al.
    University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare. Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare, Doctoral student, University of Borås, Borås, Sweden.
    Lindberg, Elisabeth
    University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare. Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare, University of Borås,Borås Sweden.
    Nässén, Kristina
    University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare. Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare, Senior lecturer, University of Borås, Borås Sweden.
    Cowdell, Fiona
    Professor of Nursing and Health Research and NIHR Knowledge Mobilisation Research Fellow, Birmingham City University, Birmingham UK.
    Palmér, Lina
    University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare. Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare, University of Borås, Borås, Sweden.
    “A becoming in the meeting”: the interpretations of competence in home care from the perspectives of older people and registered nurses – a meta-ethnography2023In: International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being, ISSN 1748-2623, E-ISSN 1748-2631, Vol. 18, article id 2262170Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Aim

    The aim of this meta-ethnography was to identify and synthesize qualitative studies focusing on older people’s and registered nurses’ interpretations of competence in home care. 

    Methods

    The meta-ethnography followed the six phases developed by Noblit and Hare (1988). 

    Results

    In Phase 6, the translation process of the included studies, three themes were identified: i) temporality—the feeling of being of value; ii) dignity—a person, not just a patient; and iii) mutuality of being—togetherness. A synthesis was developed, and the phrase “a becoming in the meeting” emerged. 

    Conclusion

    The sense of becoming includes progress, which means becoming something other than before in relation with others and refers to what constitutes the meeting between the older person and the registered nurse working in home care. Competence originates from becoming in the meeting, and registered nurses should therefore value what they do and hold on to this aspect of caring competence that centres on a caring relationship. It is important for registered nurses working in home care to be able to cultivate a caring relationship.

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  • 76.
    Khan, A.
    et al.
    Department of Chemical and Polymer Engineering, University of Engineering and Technology Lahore, Faisalabad Campus, Pakistan.
    Rashid, M.
    Department of Chemical, Polymer and Composite Materials Engineering, Kala Shah Kaku Campus, University of Engineering and Technology Lahore, Lahore, 39021, Pakistan.
    Rehman, A.
    Department of Chemical and Polymer Engineering, University of Engineering and Technology Lahore, Faisalabad Campus, Pakistan.
    Saleem, F.
    Department of Chemical and Polymer Engineering, University of Engineering and Technology Lahore, Faisalabad Campus, Pakistan.
    Naqvi, S. R.
    School of Chemical & Materials Engineering, National University of Sciences & Technology, 44000, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    Afzal, S.
    Department of Basic Sciences and Humanities, MNS University of Engineering and Technology Multan, Pakistan.
    Qazi, U. Y.
    Department of Chemistry, College of Science, University of Hafr Al Batin, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
    Ahmad, W.
    Department of Built Environment and Energy Technology, Linnaeus University, Sweden.
    Butt, Iftikhar Nisar
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Mahmood, K.
    Department of Chemical and Polymer Engineering, University of Engineering and Technology Lahore, Faisalabad Campus, Pakistan.
    A comprehensive review of the methane decomposition using a gliding arc discharge reactor for hydrogen generation2023In: Journal of the Energy Institute, ISSN 1743-9671, E-ISSN 1746-0220, Vol. 109, article id 101309Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    The use of fossil fuels has caused an ongoing increase in greenhouse gases (GHGs), which have a negative impact on both the environment and human health. The world requires an alternative green sustainable fuel that can solve these problems. Hydrogen (H2) can be considered as an alternative green energy source as it has zero carbon emissions. Methane (CH4) decomposition is a potential technique to produce H2 fuel. Gliding arc discharge (GAD) reactors have gained significant attention to produce H2 from the decomposition of CH4. This review focuses on the application of GAD reactors for CH4 conversion. The effects of different parameters, such as operation conditions, additives, geometric configuration, and catalysts, on the performance of the GAD reactor, are discussed in this review. © 2023 Energy Institute

  • 77.
    Mukesh Kumar, Awasthi
    et al.
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business. College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi Province 712100, China.
    Sar, Taner
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Gowd, S. C.
    Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Engineering and Sciences, SRM University-AP, Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh 522240, India.
    Rajendran, K.
    Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Engineering and Sciences, SRM University-AP, Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh 522240, India.
    Kumar, V.
    Ecotoxicity and Bioconversion Laboratory, Department of Community Medicine, Saveetha Medical College & Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha Nagar, Thandalam, Chennai 602105, India.
    Sarsaiya, S.
    Key Laboratory of Basic Pharmacology and Joint International Research Laboratory of Ethnomedicine of Ministry of Education, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou, China.
    Li, Y.
    College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi Province 712100, China.
    Sindhu, R.
    Department of Food Technology, TKM Institute of Technology, Kollam 691505, Kerala, India.
    Binod, P.
    Microbial Processes and Technology Division, CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR-NIIST), Trivandrum 695 019, Kerala, India.
    Zhang, Z.
    College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi Province 712100, China.
    Pandey, A.
    Centre for Innovation and Translational Research, CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research, Lucknow 226 001, India; Sustainability Cluster, School of Engineering, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun 248 007, Uttarakhand, India; Centre for Energy and Environmental Sustainability, Lucknow 226 029, Uttar Pradesh, India.
    Taherzadeh, Mohammad J
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    A comprehensive review on thermochemical, and biochemical conversion methods of lignocellulosic biomass into valuable end product2023In: Fuel, ISSN 0016-2361, E-ISSN 1873-7153, Vol. 342, article id 127790Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Lignocellulosic wastes have emerged as a potential feedstock in the last decades. There are multiple reasons for its abundance, easy availability, economic, and abundant sources. It can be used to produce several value-added products. Among them, fuel is considered one of the important requirements. Production of fuel from lignocellulosic biomass is a tricky business. The major reason for its failure is the low product yield. Therefore, high yield and low-cost are the two key parameters which need significant optimization. To achieve the target several newer technologies such as pyrolysis, hydrothermal liquefaction and gasification have emerged. These techniques are much more efficient than that of conventional acid or alkali. At the same time quality of the product is also improved. The focus of this review is to analyze the efficiency of chemical conversion of lignocellulosic residues into valuable fuels keeping in mind the cost-reduction strategies. 

  • 78.
    Garcia, Danilo
    et al.
    Department of Behavioral Sciences and Learning, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden.
    Adrianson, Lillemor
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    A Mad Max World or What About Morality?: Moral Identity and Subjective Well-Being in Indonesia2023In: The Affective Profiles Model: 20 Years of Research and Beyond / [ed] Danilo Garcia, Cham: Springer, 2023, p. 111-125Chapter in book (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Background: Global climate change is expected to significantly increase temperatures in Indonesia by 2030. Thus, the Indonesian people’s physical, psychological, and social well-being is at stake. In such conditions, a self-transcendent moral identity is expected to promote adaptation and survival in harmony with the world around and to well-being (Cloninger, Mens Sana Monograph 11:16–24, 2013). In this context, past studies in Western societies addressing affectivity as patterns of information within a complex adaptive system (i.e., profiles based on high/low positive/negative affect) have helped to discern which individuals might be able to regulate their subjective well-being and health even in difficult situations. The fact that moral identity is associated with personality traits that are strongly associated with subjective well-being indicates that individuals with distinct affective profiles (i.e., self-fulfilling, high affective, low affective, and self-destructive) should differ with regard to moral identity.

    Aim: Our aim was to investigate the association between moral identity and subjective well-being in the framework of the affective profiles model in an Indonesian convenience sample.

    Methods: In the present study, a total of 336 Indonesians self-reported affect, moral identity, temporal life satisfaction (i.e., past, present, and future), and harmony in life. We calculated the percentiles for participants’ positive and negative affect scores and combined them as high and low in order to assign each participant into one of the four affective profiles. Besides common linear correlations, we also conducted matched comparisons: individuals with similar levels of affect in one dimension and different levels in the other.

    Results: The matched comparisons showed that high positive affect was positively associated with moral identity only when negative affect was low and that high negative affect was negatively associated with moral identity only when positive affect was high. Moreover, high positive affect was positively related to high levels of harmony in life independently of negative affect levels. Consequentially, high negative affect was negatively related to low levels of harmony in life independently of positive affect levels. In addition, high positive affect was positively associated with past, present, future, and total temporal life satisfaction, but only when negative affect was low. Furthermore, both present and total temporal life satisfaction was negatively associated with high levels of negative affect, but only when positive affect was also high.

    Conclusions: At the general level, affectivity and moral identity were related to the social component of subjective well-being, harmony in life, rather than to its cognitive component, life satisfaction. High levels of positive affect seem to promote a high moral self-presentation, while high levels of negative affect in combination with high levels of positive affect might influence the individual to see these specific moral traits as disadvantageous. Even the results regarding life satisfaction partially supported that, in the Indonesian culture, individuals with a high affective profile seem to be at greater risk in the face of current and future challenges. Hence, in contrast to past studies in Western cultures, increases in negative affect, which is likely to happen under stressful situations during climate crises, might lead to low moral identity if the individual is high in positive affect.

  • 79.
    Levinsson, Magnus
    et al.
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Norlund, Anita
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    A Neuro-Educational Ideal on the Market of Continuing Professional Development for Teachers; Characteristics,Consequences and Critique2023Conference paper (Refereed)
  • 80.
    Uddling, Jenny
    et al.
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT. Department of Educational Work, University of Borås.
    Reath Warren, Anne
    Department of Education, Uppsala University.
    A newcomer’s spontaneous translanguaging in lower-secondary physics education2023In: International Multilingual Research Journal, ISSN 1931-3152, E-ISSN 1931-3160, p. 1-19Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Research indicates that encouraging translanguaging can enhance learning in a range of contexts. However, there are few studies examining translanguaging for learning among newcomers in science education. This case study fills this research gap by examining in what ways a newcomer to the school uses translanguaging practices with his classmate to participate more fully in a linguistically diverse physics classroom, where neither the teacher nor a majority of the students share the same home language. The data comprises transcriptions of video and audio recordings and photographs from nine physics lessons (students aged 14–15 years). Translanguaging practicesFootnote1 were identified and analyzed from a sociocultural perspective. Benito, the newcomer, spontaneously used English, Swedish, Spanish and Portuguese and prior knowledge in creative ways in interactions with his classmate during pair work, something that was not possible in whole class instruction. Multilingual peer dialogue, multilingual private speech and the use of multilingual artifacts increased learning opportunities. Moreover, Benito and his classmate Edin engaged in exploratory talk and demonstrated metalinguistic awareness. This study indicates that teachers who actively facilitate the use of students' multiple linguistic resources for sensemaking can contribute to a more egalitarian education and increase opportunities for learning in linguistically diverse classrooms.

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  • 81. Carlsson, Marcus
    et al.
    Wittsten, Jens
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Söderberg-Nauclér, Cecilia
    A note on variable susceptibility, the herd-immunity threshold and modeling of infectious diseases2023In: PLOS ONE, E-ISSN 1932-6203, Vol. 18, article id e0279454Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    The unfolding of the COVID-19 pandemic has been very difficult to predict using mathematical models for infectious diseases. While it has been demonstrated that variations in susceptibility have a damping effect on key quantities such as the incidence peak, the herd-immunity threshold and the final size of the pandemic, this complex phenomenon is almost impossible to measure or quantify, and it remains unclear how to incorporate it for modeling and prediction. In this work we show that, from a modeling perspective, variability in susceptibility on an individual level is equivalent with a fraction θ of the population having an “artificial” sterilizing immunity. We also derive novel formulas for the herd-immunity threshold and the final size of the pandemic, and show that these values are substantially lower than predicted by the classical formulas, in the presence of variable susceptibility. In the particular case of SARS-CoV-2, there is by now undoubtedly variable susceptibility due to waning immunity from both vaccines and previous infections, and our findings may be used to greatly simplify models. If such variations were also present prior to the first wave, as indicated by a number of studies, these findings can help explain why the magnitude of the initial waves of SARS-CoV-2 was relatively low, compared to what one may have expected based on standard models. 

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  • 82.
    Eriksson, David
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    A Pedagogic Guide to Scholarly Writing: Symmetry and Specificity beyond IMRAD2023Other (Other academic)
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  • 83.
    Huniade, Claude
    et al.
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business. The Swedish School of Textiles.
    Bashir, Tariq
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business. The Swedish School of Textiles.
    Persson, Nils-Krister
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business. The Swedish School of Textiles.
    A pilot line to functionalise textile fibres for textile actuators2023Conference paper (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Textile actuators are at their infancy within the field of electromechanically active polymers. Crude fabric coatings as well as coated pieces of yarns can certainly perform actuation. However, they do not fully consider the capabilities of textile processes and structures. To allow for such possibilities, it is required to have a sufficient supply of processable functional fibres. The presented pilot line is designed to produce said functional fibres from commercial textile yarns. The three continuous processes composing the pilot line are: the layered dip coating using a PEDOT:PSS based solution, the electrodeposition of polypyrrole (PPy) onto the PEDOT coated fibres, and the ultraviolet cured dip coating of ionogels (i.e. dipping followed by UV curing). The continuous aspect of the processes is a key element for fabric manufacturing. Indeed, even the smallest usable fabric requires a substantial length of yarn. This is one of the reasons why the produced fibres were tested on an industrial knitting machine, the other reason being to test their processability. Additionally, a series of tests have been done on the fibres to obtain their conductive, tensile and, if applicable, actuative properties. Therefore, we present a pilot line producing knittable PEDOT coated fibres, textile muscle fibres and ionofibres.

  • 84.
    Cronqvist, Marita
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    A professional ethical stance; to guide the children about right and wrong.2023Conference paper (Refereed)
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  • 85.
    Darcy, Laura
    et al.
    University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare.
    Råberus, Anna
    Division of Psychiatry, Södra Älvsborg Hospital, Borås, Sweden.
    Sundler, Annelie Johansson
    University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare.
    A qualitative analysis of child and family complaints related to child mental health services2023In: Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing, ISSN 1073-6077, E-ISSN 1744-6171Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Problem: Little is known about issues of patient-reported problems, in particular within psychiatric services for children with mental ill health. Child and family complaints related to child mental health services can be analyzed and discussed in light of the universal human right to health and healthcare. Therefore, the aim of this study was to analyze child and family complaints related to child mental health services. Methods: A retrospective, descriptive design was used. Child and family complaints were analyzed with a qualitative thematic analysis. Findings: The findings were described in three themes describing lack of access to care, inadequate communication between services and children with mental ill health and their families, and lack of clarity of who is responsible for care, leading to neglect of children's needs. These issues place a huge responsibility on parents or relatives. Conclusion: Better communication within mental health services, and better collaboration with other services such as school and social services, could limit children's suffering. Healthcare services with named professionals who specialize in child mental health and provide continuity in care, are required. General human rights principles should guide planning and care of children. 

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  • 86.
    Israelsson-Skogsberg, Åsa
    et al.
    University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare. Faculty of Medicine, Department of Health Sciences Lund University Lund Sweden;Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare University of Borås Borås Sweden.
    Eriksson, Thomas
    University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare. Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare University of Borås Borås Sweden.
    Lindberg, Elisabeth
    University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare. Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare University of Borås Borås Sweden.
    A scoping review of older patients' health‐related quality of life, recovery and well‐being after intensive care2023In: Nursing Open, E-ISSN 2054-1058Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Aims

    In the present study, we aimed to determine how Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL), recovery (function and capacity in daily life) and well-being are followed up and characterised in persons ≥65 years of age who were being cared for in an intensive care unit (ICU).

    Design

    A scoping review.

    Methods

    CINAHL, MEDLINE (Ovid) and PsycINFO databases were searched in October 2021. 20 studies met the inclusion criteria. The scoping review followed the principles outlined by Arksey and O'Malley, and the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) checklist and Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) framework were used.

    Results

    Results are presented under five subheadings: Study characteristics, Type of studies, Methods for follow-up, health-related quality of life, and Recovery. Time seems to be an important factor regarding HRQoL among older patients being cared for in an ICU, with most elderly survivors perceiving their HRQoL as acceptable after 1 year. Nevertheless, several studies showed patients' willingness to be readmitted to the ICU if necessary, indicating that life is worth fighting for.

    Patient or Public Contribution

    Due to the design of the study, this study involves no patient or public contribution.

     

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  • 87.
    Salomonson, Nicklas
    et al.
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Fisk, Raymond, P.
    Texas State University.
    A Strengths-Based Perspective for Enabling Marketplaces:: A Transformative Service Research Approach to Well-Becoming2023In: Frontiers in Service Conference 2023, Maastrich, June 15-18, 2023, 2023Conference paper (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    The Transformative Service Research (TSR) movement has focused a growing number of service researchers on the topic of improving human well-being in service experiences and service systems. Recently, ServCollab (a human services nonprofit based on the logic of TSR) expanded its mission: “to serve humanity through research collaborations that catalyze reducing suffering, improving well-being, and enabling well-becoming” (servcollab.org). Well-becoming is the process of becoming prepared to experience well-being in the future. A recent Journal of Service Research Service Research Priorities article selected “Services for disadvantaged consumers and communities” as one of its research priorities (#7) and proposed the sub-themes of “addressing inequities in service provision and outcomes” and “putting humans first.” In this paper, we propose the new concept of “enabling marketplaces” to enumerate transformative aspects of marketplaces that actively work with consumers to enable well-becoming and inclusion; that put humans first. 

    Consumer vulnerability has been a frequent research topic. The prevailing perspective on consumer vulnerability is deficits-based. Such a perspective focuses on what a person lacks instead of focusing on the marketplace circumstances that create vulnerability. Adopting a strengths-based approach to vulnerability, we choose instead to “consider the strengths that consumers bring to an experience of vulnerability” focusing on the embodied resources consumers use to deal with such situations. We will outline these embodied resources as a key part of enabling marketplaces. Previous research argues consumers who experience vulnerability are not just passive recipients of the bad things that come their way. They may be just as well active, instrumentally acting in relation to different forms of vulnerability. Forthcoming TSR inspired research on digital inclusion also takes a strengths-based perspective. 

    Based on an extensive dataset, gathered from multiple mobility service contexts for disabled consumers, using different qualitative and semi-ethnographical methods, our study makes several contributions to our current understanding of a strengths-based perspective for enabling marketplaces. In particular, we identify three forms of embodied resources consumers bring to an experience of vulnerability. First, we identify re-framing as consumers’ action complexes taken in relation to changes in service provision. Second, relating, centers on consumers’ modes of activities concerning their interdependence with service provides. Third, consumers’ modes of activities taken to manage their emotions is defined as regulating. All three forms of embodied resources indicate agency, an ability to handle the situation in a way that enables well-becoming; to become prepared to experience well-being again. In addition, our study also provides managerial implications related to providers’ opportunity to co-create services with consumers; processes that adopt a strengths-based perspective for enabling marketplaces and thereby consumers’ well-becoming.

  • 88.
    Paras, Manoj Kumar
    et al.
    National Institute of Fashion Technology, Kangra, India.
    Wang, Lichuan
    Graduate School, Soochow University, Suzhou, China.
    Pal, Rudrajeet
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business. Department of Industrial Engineering and Management, University of Gävle, Gävle, Sweden.
    Ekwall, Daniel
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business. Supply Chain Management and Social Responsibility, Hanken School of Economics, Helsinki, Finland.
    A sustainable model based on genetic algorithm for garment redesign process2023In: Journal of Fashion Marketing and Management, ISSN 1361-2026, E-ISSN 1758-7433, Vol. 27, no 5, p. 870-887Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Purpose

    This study proposes a garment modularization model based on an interactive genetic algorithm. The suggested model consists of extraction and identification of parts and the determination and implementation of connections. Rules and corresponding mathematical equations have been formulated for the part's extractions from the discarded products and connections for the redesigned products.

    Design/methodology/approach

    Sustainability entices scholars and practitioners while referring to reducing waste to control environmental degradation. One of the ways to safeguard natural resources is to increase the reuse of old or discarded products. The current study focuses on the redesign process to improve the reuse of products.

    Findings

    The intelligent system proposed based on the modularization techniques is expected to simplify and quantify the redesign process. The model can further help in the minimization of wastage and environmental degradation.

    Originality/value

    Presently, manual decisions are taken by the designers based on their memory, experience and intuition to extract and join the parts.

     

  • 89.
    Sundler, Annelie Johansson
    et al.
    University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare.
    Carlsson-Lalloo, Ewa
    University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare.
    A systematic review of research on older persons experiences of aging and living with HIV2023Conference paper (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    A systematic review of research on older persons experiences of aging and living with HIV.

  • 90.
    Palmér, Lina
    University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare.
    A Theoretical Model on Caring for Mothers with Initial Breastfeeding Difficulties: The Breastfeeding Story as a Hub for Caring Practice2023Conference paper (Refereed)
  • 91.
    Ding, Zheli
    et al.
    Haikou Experimental Station, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences (CATAS), Haikou, Hainan Province 571101, China.
    Kumar Awasthi, Sanjeev
    College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi Province, China.
    Kumar, Manish
    CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-NEERI), Nehru Marg, Nagpur 440020, Maharashtra, India.
    Kumar, Vinay
    Department of Community Medicine, Saveetha Medical College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Thandalam 602105, India.
    Mikhailovich Dregulo, Andrei
    Institute for Problems of Regional Economics RAS, 38 Serpukhovskaya str, 190013, Saint-Petersburg, Russia.
    Yadav, Vivek
    State Key Laboratory of Crop Stress Biology in Arid Areas, College of Horticulture, Northwest A & F University, Yangling 712100, China.
    Sindhu, Raveendran
    Department of Food Technology, T K M Institute of Technology, Kollam 691505, Kerala, India.
    Binod, Parameswaran
    Microbial Processes and Technology Division, CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR-NIIST), Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695019, India.
    Sarsaiya, Surendra
    Key Laboratory of Basic Pharmacology and Joint International Research Laboratory of Ethnomedicine of Ministry of Education, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou, China.
    Pandey, Ashok
    Centre for Innovation and Translational Research, CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research, Lucknow 226 001, India; Sustainability Cluster, School of Engineering, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun 248 007, Uttarakhand, India; Centre for Energy and Environmental Sustainability, Lucknow 226 029, Uttar Pradesh, India.
    Taherzadeh, Mohammad J
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Rathour, Rashmi
    CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-NEERI), Nehru Marg, Nagpur 440020, Maharashtra, India.
    Singh, Lal
    CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-NEERI), Nehru Marg, Nagpur 440020, Maharashtra, India.
    Zhang, Zengqiang
    College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi Province, China.
    Lian, Zihao
    Haikou Experimental Station, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences (CATAS), Haikou, Hainan Province 571101, China.
    Kumar Awasthi, Mukesh
    College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi Province, China.
    A thermo-chemical and biotechnological approaches for bamboo waste recycling and conversion to value added product: Towards a zero-waste biorefinery and circular bioeconomy2023In: Fuel, ISSN 0016-2361, E-ISSN 1873-7153, Vol. 333, article id 126469Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Fast growth of bamboo species make them a suitable candidate for eco-restoration, while its lignocellulosic substrate could be used for production of high-value green products such as biofuels, chemicals, and biomaterials. Within these frameworks, this review comprehensively explored the thermochemical and biological conversion of bamboo biomass to value-added fuels and chemicals. Additionally, this review stretches an in-depth understanding of bamboo biomass lignin extraction technologies and bioengineered methodologies, as well as their biorefinery conversion strategies. Additionally, bamboo biomass often utilized in biorefineries are mostly constituted of cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin, along with proteins, lipids, and a few micronutrients which are not utilized efficientely by current bioengineered techniques. The results indicates that the potential for producing high-value products from bamboo biomass has not been adequately explored. However, enormous potential is still available to make bamboo biorefinery technologies cost-effective, and environmentally sustainable, which are discussed in the current review comprehensively. Furthermore, processes such as pretreatment, enzymatic hydrolysis, and fermentation are essential to obtain final high-value bio-based products from bamboo biomass, therefore, this review critically designed to explore the current state of the art of these technologies. Overall, the current review establishes a zero-waste suastainable approachs for the reformation of bamboo biomass into chemicals, biofuels, and value-added products.

  • 92.
    Bellido, Jose
    et al.
    University of Kent, UK.
    Hammarfelt, Björn
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    ‘A very good field in which to operate’: patent literature and the post-war information industry2023In: Library and Information History, ISSN 1758-3489, E-ISSN 1758-3497, Vol. 39, no 3, p. 147-169Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Patent systems rely on information infrastructures that enable searchers, examiners, and other specialists not only to consider legal requirements but also to gather market intelligence, competitor analysis, and other strategic business information. These resources are today considered fundamental to the assessment of a patent system's performance in terms of its reliability and legitimacy. However, this potential was constrained historically by the multiplicity of formats, languages, and time frames in which patents in different jurisdictions were published and issued. This essay traces how a secondary market for patent information materialised from a distinct commercial engagement with these peculiarities of patents as documents. In doing so, the essay explores how patent literature was abstracted, centralised, and filtered through private information providers such as Derwent Publications Ltd that began offering customised patent information products and services in the post-war decades.

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  • 93.
    Yngvesson, Tina
    et al.
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Siraj-Blatchford, John
    University of Plymouth, Plymouth, United Kingdom.
    A Way Forward for Preschool Teacher Education and Technology2023In: Technological Innovations in Education: Applications in Education and Teaching / [ed] Susanne Garvis, Therese Keane, Springer, 2023, p. 57-70Chapter in book (Other academic)
    Abstract [en]

    In Sweden educational technology is an integrated and all-round accepted component of the preschool curriculum (Lpfö18) and both the National Agency for Education and the European Digital Education Action Plan (2021-2027) underlines the importance of digitally competent and confident teachers. Assuming a social constructivist approach, this chapter explores the possibility that technological competence is not simply inherent in actions performed, rather it is a mode of thinking that is applied when considering how to address unsolved problems. The main focus of the study is thus to investigate teacher attitudes to learning, where learning is seen as a collaborative co-constructed product of the teacher and child. The chapter does this through mapping the current state of technology in relation to Swedish ECEC practice against the background of steering documents, and the preschool teacher education program.

  • 94.
    Ekstedt Bjersing, Marie
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    A weaver's thoughts on linen tunics woven to shape2023In: Dress – Continuity and Change in Egypt in the 1st Millennium AD / [ed] Antoine De Moor, Cäcilia Fluck, Petra Linscheid, Antwerp: Hannibal Books , 2023, p. 90-103Chapter in book (Refereed)
  • 95.
    Cronholm, Stefan
    et al.
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Göbel, Hannes
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Cao, Lu
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Abductive Design Science Research: The Interplay between Deduction and Induction2023Conference paper (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Design science research (DSR) aims to generate knowledge about innovative solutions to real-world problems. DSR studies usually involve inductive, deductive or abductive inference strategies to generate design knowledge. However, applying these strategies has often remained implicit, which means that the transparency of the research processes could be questioned (e.g. openness, honesty). This study focuses on abductive DSR, which is often regarded as a combination of inductive and deductive strategies. Based on our literature review, we can conclude that there is a lack of prescriptive support for how to conduct abductive DSR. We have also identified that the concept of abduction is omitted in well- known DSR frameworks/methods. To address this research gap, our study applies a qualitative content analysis to analyse two abductive DSR PhD theses. The analysis outcome is a conceptual model describing central relationships and an abductive DSR process model illustrating movements between the theoretical and empirical domains. 

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  • 96.
    Angervall, Petra
    et al.
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Hammarfelt, Björn
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Academic Career Mobility: Career Advancement, Transnational Mobility and Gender Equity2023In: Higher Education Policy, ISSN 0952-8733, E-ISSN 1740-3863Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    This study explores how policy discourses on academic career are articulated in Swedish higher education. Discourses on academic career are often expressing meritocracy and the necessity of competition, but also include demands for flexibil-ity and global participation. Recent decades of higher education policy have also stressed the importance of gender equity, which is particularly evident in the Nordic countries. Yet, how these discourses interact and impact on contemporary ideas on academic career remains unclear. We analyse a selection of Swedish government bills to explore present policy discourses on academic career mobility, and how these discourses express and create tensions for different staff groups. The findings shows that the notion, and promotion of career mobility in Swedish higher education features tensions between career advancement, transnational mobility and work life stability. It is also clear that some scholars are defined as more career mobile and successful than others. Hence, discourses on career mobility tend to give legitimacy to already existing work divisions and hierarchies partly undermining gender equity. In conclusion, our findings show tensions and contradictions in these policies, which give base for further nuanced and critical discussions on the current conditions and possibilities in Swedish higher education and academic career.

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  • 97.
    Oliva Rivera, Alexander
    et al.
    University of Borås, RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, Infrastructure and Concrete, Technology, Material Design , Brinellgatan 4, 50115 Borås , Sweden.
    Malaga, Katarina
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business. University of Borås, RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, Infrastructure and Concrete Technology , Brinellgatan 4, 50115 Borås , Sweden.
    Mueller, Urs
    Luleå University of Technology, Schwenk Sverige AB , Hyllie Stationstorg 31, 21532 Malmö , Sweden.
    Accelerated Carbonation of Binders Containing SCM at High CO2 Concentration2023In: Nordic Concrete Research, E-ISSN 2545-2819, Vol. 69, no 2, p. 1-10Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Accelerated carbonation of recycled concrete aggregates (RCA) could be an efficient way to reduce the carbon footprint. High CO2-concentration under optimal relative humidity could accelerate the CO2 binding capacity of the hydrated cement paste in the RCA. The latter is the topic of this paper. The study looks into the forced carbonation of crushed cement pastes as a basis to understand the CO2 uptake in relation to various binders containing supplementary cementitious materials (SCM) such as fly ash (FA) and ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS). Samples include three cement pastes: ordinary Portland cement, substitution rate of 30 % FA and 50 % GGBS respectively at a water/binder ratio of 0.45. All binders were graded to 0/2, 2/4 and 4/8 mm fraction sizes and preconditioned before exposed to CO2 concentration of 10 % under controlled temperature at 20 °C and 65 % RH. All tested binders presented a high CO2 uptake within the first hours of exposure with clear differences concerning the fraction sizes and the composition. The phase content before and after carbonation was observed by X-ray diffraction and the portlandite and calcite were quantified by thermogravimetric analyses and their derivative curves for fraction size 4/8 mm.

     

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  • 98.
    Theil, Arthur
    et al.
    Digital Media Technology Lab, College of Computing, Birmingham City University, United Kingdom.
    Anderton, Craig
    Digital Media Technology Lab, College of Computing, Birmingham City University, United Kingdom.
    Creed, Chris
    Digital Media Technology Lab, College of Computing, Birmingham City University, United Kingdom.
    Olson, Nasrine
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT. Swedish School of Library and Information Science, University of Borås, Sweden.
    Holt, Raymond John
    School of Mechanical Engineering , University of Leeds, United Kingdom.
    Sarcar, Sayan
    Digital Media Technology Lab, College of Computing, Birmingham City University, United Kingdom.
    Accessibility Research and Users with Multiple Disabilities or Complex Needs2023In: ASSETS '23: Proceedings of the 25th International ACM SIGACCESS Conference on Computers and Accessibility, 2023Conference paper (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Conventionally, the accessibility research community centers most of its efforts on designing assistive technologies and systems related to single categories of impairments. Although this approach has contributed to valuable progress and advancements in the field, there is a growing consensus among accessibility researchers that focusing on designing technologies for single impairments oversimplifies disability since this approach may fail to adequately address the real-world experiences of a significant population of users with complex needs. Despite challenges related to conducting research with users living with multiple, profound, or complex disabilities, it is essential in terms of future work that the accessibility research community adopts a more inclusive approach where users with lived experience of multiple disabilities are directly informing and shaping the design of assistive systems and accessible technologies. Therefore, we propose the 2nd International Workshop on Accessibility Research and Users with Multiple Disabilities or Complex Needs. The workshop will act as a forum for participants to share their perspectives related to challenges and opportunities in designing accessible systems that consider the multidimensional needs of users living with multiple disabilities. This workshop intends to challenge current paradigms in the accessibility field, share latest work and foster future collaborations.

  • 99.
    Devendorf, Laura
    et al.
    ATLAS Institute &amp; Information Science, University of Colorado Boulder, United States.
    Walters, Kathryn
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business. The Swedish School of Textiles, University of Borås, Sweden.
    Fairbanks, Marianne
    Design Studies, University of Wisconsin-Madison, United States.
    Sandry, Etta
    Concordia University, Canada.
    Goodwill, Emma R
    Atlas Institute, University of Colorado Boulder, United States.
    AdaCAD: Parametric Design as a New Form of Notation for Complex Weaving2023In: Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems - Proceedings, ACM Digital Library, 2023Conference paper (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Woven textiles are increasingly a medium through which HCI is inventing new technologies. Key challenges in integrating woven textiles in HCI include the high level of textile knowledge required to make effective use of the new possibilities they afford and the need for tools that bridge the concerns of textile designers and concerns of HCI researchers. This paper presents AdaCAD, a parametric design tool for designing woven textile structures. Through our design and evaluation of AdaCAD we found that parametric design helps weavers notate and explain the logics behind the complex structures they generate. We discuss these finding in relation to prior work in integrating craft and/or weaving in HCI, histories of woven notation, and boundary object theory to illuminate further possibilities for collaboration between craftspeople and HCI practitioners.

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  • 100.
    Sundler, Annelie Johansson
    et al.
    University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare. Department of Caring Science, University of Borås, Borås, Sweden.
    Bergnehr, Disa
    Department of Pedagogy and Learning, Linnaeus University, Växjö, Sweden.
    Haffejee, Sadiyya
    Centre for Social Development in Africa, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa.
    Iqbal, Humera
    Thomas Coram Research Unit, University College London, London, UK.
    Orellana, Marjorie Faulstich
    School of Education and Information Studies, University of California, Los Angeles, USA.
    Vergara Del Solar, Ana
    Faculty of Humanities, Universidad de Santiago, Santiago, Chile.
    Angeles, Sophia L.
    College of Education, Penn State University, Pennsylvania, USA.
    Faircloth, Charlotte
    Thomas Coram Research Unit, University College London, London, UK.
    Liu, Lu
    School of Education and Information Studies, University of California, Los Angeles, USA.
    Mwanda, Anita
    Centre for Social Development in Africa, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa.
    Sepúlveda Galeas, Mauricio
    Faculty of Psychology, Universidad Diego Portales, Chile.
    Simelane, Thandi
    Centre for Social Development in Africa, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa.
    Twamley, Katherine
    Thomas Coram Research Unit, University College London, London, UK.
    Darcy, Laura
    University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare. Department of Caring Science, University of Borås, Borås, Sweden.
    Adolescents’ and young people’s experiences of social relationships and health concerns during COVID-192023In: International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being, ISSN 1748-2623, E-ISSN 1748-2631, Vol. 18, article id 2251236Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Purpose

    To illuminate the meaning of social relationships and health concerns as experienced by adolescents and young people during the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Methods

    A longitudinal qualitative study was conducted. Data reported from 172 adolescents and young people aged 12–24 years in five countries; Chile, South Africa, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the United States collected from May 2020 to June 2021 were analysed via thematic analysis.

    Results

    Adolescents and young peoples’ experiences of social relationships and health concerns were described in seven themes: Family proximity, conflicts and frustration; difficulties and challenges related to limited living space; peer relations and maintaining friendship in times of social distancing; the importance of school as a place for interaction; vulnerability, emotional distress and uncertainty about the future; health concerns and sense of caring for others; and worries and concerns related to financial hardship. These reports show that the changes to everyday life that were introduced by public responses to the pandemic generated feelings of loneliness, vulnerability, and emotional distress, as well as increased sense of togetherness with family.

    Conclusions

    The everyday lives of adolescents and young people were restricted and affected more by the consequences of the pandemic than by the COVID-19 virus. These experiences had various impacts on well-being and mental health, where some individuals felt more exposed and vulnerable to emotional distress and loneliness than others. Family and peer relationships could be protective and support a sense of togetherness and belonging. Hence, social relationships are important to provide emotional support. Support for adolescents and young people should be tailored accordingly around social and emotional concerns, to encourage health and well-being.

     

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  • 101.
    Lee, Duu-Jong
    et al.
    Department of Mechanical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Kwoloon Tong, Hong Kong.
    Taherzadeh, Mohammad J
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Tyagi, Rajeshwar D.
    BOSK-Bioproducts, Quebec, Canada.
    Chen, Chuan
    State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, School of Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, Heilongjiang Province 150090, China.
    Advanced activated sludge processes toward circular bioeconomy2023In: Bioresource Technology, ISSN 0960-8524, E-ISSN 1873-2976, Vol. 368, article id 128325Article in journal (Other academic)
  • 102.
    Awasthi, Mukesh Kumar
    et al.
    College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi Province 712100, China.
    Ganeshan, Prabakaran
    Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Engineering and Sciences, SRM University-AP, Andhra Pradesh, India.
    Gohil, Nisarg
    Department of Biosciences, School of Science, Indrashil University, Rajpur, Mehsana 382715, Gujarat, India.
    Kumar, Vinay
    Ecotoxicity and Bioconversion Laboratory, Department of Community Medicine, Saveetha Medical College & Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha Nagar, Thandalam, Chennai 602105, India.
    Singh, Vijai
    Department of Biosciences, School of Science, Indrashil University, Rajpur, Mehsana 382715, Gujarat, India.
    Rajendran, Karthik
    Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Engineering and Sciences, SRM University-AP, Andhra Pradesh, India.
    Harirchi, Sharareh
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Solanki, Manoj Kumar
    Plant Cytogenetics and Molecular Biology Group, Institute of Biology, Biotechnology and Environmental Protection, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Silesia in Katowice, Poland.
    Sindhu, Raveendran
    Department of Food Technology, TKM Institute of Technology, Kollam 691 505, Kerala, India.
    Binod, Parameswaran
    Microbial Processes and Technology Division, CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR-NIIST), Trivandrum 695 019, Kerala, India.
    Zhang, Zengqiang
    College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi Province 712100, China.
    Taherzadeh, Mohammad J
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Advanced approaches for resource recovery from wastewater and activated sludge: A review2023In: Bioresource Technology, ISSN 0960-8524, E-ISSN 1873-2976, Vol. 384, article id 129250Article, review/survey (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Due to resource scarcity, current industrial systems are switching from waste treatment, such as wastewater treatment and biomass, to resource recovery (RR). Biofuels, manure, pesticides, organic acids, and other bioproducts with a great market value can be produced from wastewater and activated sludge (AS). This will not only help in the transition from a linear economy to a circular economy, but also contribute to sustainable development. However, the cost of recovering resources from wastewater and AS to produce value-added products is quite high as compared to conventional treatment methods. In addition, most antioxidant technologies remain at the laboratory scale that have not yet reached the level at industrial scale. In order to promote the innovation of resource recovery technology, the various methods of treating wastewater and AS to produce biofuels, nutrients and energy are reviewed, including biochemistry, thermochemistry and chemical stabilization. The limitations of wastewater and AS treatment methods are prospected from biochemical characteristics, economic and environmental factors. The biofuels derived from third generation feedstocks, such as wastewater are more sustainable. Microalgal biomass are being used to produce biodiesel, bioethanol, biohydrogen, biogas, biooils, bioplastics, biofertilizers, biochar and biopesticides. New technologies and policies can promote a circular economy based on biological materials.

  • 103.
    Albert, Malin
    et al.
    Department of Clinical Science and Education, Södersjukhuset, Centre for Resuscitation Science, Karolinska Institutet, Sjukhusbacken 10, 118 83 Stockholm, Sweden.
    Herlitz, Johan
    University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare.
    Rawshani, Araz
    Department of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, Institute of Medicine, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden.
    Forsberg, Sune
    Department of Clinical Science and Education, Södersjukhuset, Centre for Resuscitation Science, Karolinska Institutet, Sjukhusbacken 10, 118 83 Stockholm, Sweden.
    Ringh, Mattias
    Department of Clinical Science and Education, Södersjukhuset, Centre for Resuscitation Science, Karolinska Institutet, Sjukhusbacken 10, 118 83 Stockholm, Sweden.
    Hollenberg, Jacob
    Department of Clinical Science and Education, Södersjukhuset, Centre for Resuscitation Science, Karolinska Institutet, Sjukhusbacken 10, 118 83 Stockholm, Sweden.
    Claesson, Andreas
    Department of Clinical Science and Education, Södersjukhuset, Centre for Resuscitation Science, Karolinska Institutet, Sjukhusbacken 10, 118 83 Stockholm, Sweden.
    Thuccani, Meena
    Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden.
    Lundgren, Peter
    University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare. Department of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, Institute of Medicine, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden; Department of Cardiology, Region Västra Götaland, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden.
    Jonsson, Martin
    Department of Clinical Science and Education, Södersjukhuset, Centre for Resuscitation Science, Karolinska Institutet, Sjukhusbacken 10, 118 83 Stockholm, Sweden.
    Nordberg, Per
    Department of Clinical Science and Education, Södersjukhuset, Centre for Resuscitation Science, Karolinska Institutet, Sjukhusbacken 10, 118 83 Stockholm, Sweden; Functional Perioperative Medicine and Intensive Care, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden.
    Aetiology and outcome in hospitalized cardiac arrest patients.2023In: European Heart Journal Open, E-ISSN 2752-4191, Vol. 3, no 4, article id oead066Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    AIMS: To study aetiologies of in-hospital cardiac arrests (IHCAs) and their association with 30-day survival.

    METHODS AND RESULTS: Observational study with data from national registries. Specific aetiologies (n = 22) of IHCA patients between April 2018 and December 2020 were categorized into cardiac vs. non-cardiac and six main aetiology categories: myocardial ischemia, other cardiac causes, pulmonary causes, infection, haemorrhage, and other non-cardiac causes. Main endpoints were proportions in each aetiology, 30-day survival, and favourable neurological outcome (Cerebral Performance Category scale 1-2) at discharge. Among, 4320 included IHCA patients (median age 74 years, 63.1% were men), approximate 50% had cardiac causes with a 30-day survival of 48.4% compared to 18.7% among non-cardiac causes (P < 0.001). The proportion in each category were: myocardial ischemia 29.9%, pulmonary 21.4%, other cardiac causes 19.6%, other non-cardiac causes 11.6%, infection 9%, and haemorrhage 8.5%. The odds ratio (OR) for 30-day survival compared to myocardial ischemia for each category were: other cardiac causes OR 1.48 (CI 1.24-1.76); pulmonary causes OR 0.36 (CI 0.3-0.44); infection OR 0.25 (CI 0.18-0.33); haemorrhage OR 0.22 (CI 0.16-0.3); and other non-cardiac causes OR 0.56 (CI 0.45-0.69). IHCA caused by myocardial ischemia had the best favourable neurological outcome while those caused by infection had the lowest OR 0.06 (CI 0.03-0.13).

    CONCLUSION: In this nationwide observational study, aetiologies with cardiac and non-cardiac causes of IHCA were evenly distributed. IHCA caused by myocardial ischemia and other cardiac causes had the strongest associations with 30-day survival and neurological outcome.

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  • 104.
    Adrianson, Lillemor
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Affective Profiles, Health, and Well-Being in Indonesia2023In: The Affective Profiles Model: 20 Years of Research and Beyond / [ed] Danilo Gracia, Springer, 2023, 1, p. 175-190Chapter in book (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Background: Previous research has shown that people’s experience of positive and negative affect can be used for affective personality profiling in order to analyze self-reported estimations of subjective health, optimism, stress, and life satisfaction. For example, self-fulfilling individuals (high in positive affect and low in negative affect) show a more psychologically healthy profile, pertaining to energy/stress and dispositional optimism than individuals manifesting a self-destructive type of affective personality (low in positive affect and high in negative affect). Recent analyses have focused upon the issue of cultural differences and affective states as well as health status. Cross-cultural surveys of subjective well-being have consistently shown that individuals in Eastern cultures report less frequent positive affect and lower levels of life satisfaction than those in a Western culture. Westerners rely on their rationality when evaluating their own life satisfaction, whereas Easterners depend on an awareness of harmony in interpersonal relationships. In addition, different cultural norms contribute to variations in expressions of affect, hence to cultural differences in positive and negative affect. This is in accordance with emotional complexity (the co-occurrence of positive and negative affect), which is more prevalent in East Asian than in Western cultures (Spencer-Rodgers et al., J Cross-Cult Psychol 41(1):109–115, 2020).

    Aim: The aim of the current chapter, which combine four past studies carried out in Indonesia between 2013 and 2019, was to investigate the effect of affective profiles on self-reported health, life satisfaction, optimism, and energy–stress.

    Method: Four different studies were performed in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, between 2013 and 2019 and have been merged into one composite data set. All four studies deal with affective profiles, three of them cover questions on self-reported health measure, and two studies include the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS). Study 1 also concerns Life Oriental Test (LOT) and Stress-Energy. There are 760 subjects in total with an average age of 28 years (sd = 9.5 years) of whom 355 were male and 385 were female. The median was calculated for positive and negative affect and combined these as high and low in order. Based upon this, each participant was assigned to one of the four affective profiles. One-way ANOVA was conducted with profiles as an independent variable, and health, life satisfaction, life orientation, stress, and energy as dependents.

    Results: Most participants had a low affective profile followed by high affective, self-destructive, and self-fulfilled. Self-fulfilled individuals reported significantly better health, more life satisfaction, more optimism, higher energy, and less stress than the other profiles. High affective individuals showed the highest levels of stress. Differences for gender in affective profiles show that men were more often categorized as self-fulfilled than women, and women were more often categorized as self-destructive than men. Men self-reported better health and higher energy than women, while women self-reported more stress than men.

    Conclusion: As expected, affectivity was related to subjective health, life satisfaction, optimism, energy, and stress. The differences between women and men can be understood with Hofstede’s collectivism and power distance where women are expected to conform to ideals of society and the in-groups to which they belong. Young women in education or who have a career are obliged to fulfill their roles as daughters and wives and may not have the same opportunity to gain fulfillment as young men have, which can lead to low energy and high stress.

  • 105.
    Lindsköld, Linnéa
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT. Centrum för kulturpolitisk forskning.
    Allsidighet och kvalitet – vad betyder det för folkbibliotekens arbete?2023Report (Other academic)
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  • 106.
    Billqvist Ung, Malin
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Alumnrapport: Webbredaktör 2018-20212023Report (Other (popular science, discussion, etc.))
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  • 107.
    Paras, Manoj Kumar
    et al.
    Department of Fashion Design, National Institute of Fashion Technology, Kangra, India.
    Pal, Rudrajeet
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business. Department of Industrial Engineering and Management, University of Gävle, Gävle, Sweden.
    Ekwall, Daniel
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business. Social Responsibility, Hanken School of Economics, Helsinki, Finland.
    An exploratory study of Swedish and Romanian organisations to investigate upcycling practice in the clothing industry2023In: Research Journal of Textile and Apparel, ISSN 1560-6074Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Purpose

    The process of redesigning is one of the essential steps in upcycling, which comprises ideation, reconstruction and fitting. This paper aims to study the best practice of upcycling in the clothing industry. This study is an attempt to standardise upcycling/redesign process.

    Design/methodology/approach

    An exploratory approach was adopted to perform the research. This study draws on the multiple organisations involved in the upcycling of clothes. The organisations chosen for this study are located in Sweden and Romania using the snowball technique. Semi-structured interviews, direct and participatory observation approaches were used to collect information. The collected data are systematically analysed using NVivo 10 software.

    Findings

    This paper provides empirical insights into the diverse practices of upcycling. Process, product and demand-based were three fundamental approaches to performing the redesigning process. The fabric quality and durability, variations in size, colour and pattern, skills and efforts required in the extraction of parts and environmental consciousness and awareness were the main factors influencing upcycling process.

    Research limitations/implications

    The use of the European case may miss best practices from the other region. This study may help scholars to understand the method of upcycling. A practitioner of upcycling can use the findings to improve and standardise the existing process. This research is beneficial for society, as this leads to the reduction of textile wastage.

    Originality/value

    This paper conceptualises some of the best practices of clothes redesign. This provides a good insight for the organisation for the improvement in the redesign business.

  • 108.
    Millati, R.
    et al.
    Department of Food and Agricultural Product Technology, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta 55281, Indonesia.
    Wikandari, R.
    Department of Food and Agricultural Product Technology, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta 55281, Indonesia.
    Ariyanto, T.
    Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Jl. Grafika No 2, Yogyakarta 55281, Indonesia.
    Hasniah, N.
    Department of Food and Agricultural Product Technology, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta 55281, Indonesia.
    Taherzadeh, Mohammad J
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Anaerobic digestion biorefinery for circular bioeconomy development2023In: Bioresource Technology Reports, ISSN 2589-014X, Vol. 21, article id 101315Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    This paper presents an overview of the concept of biorefinery based on anaerobic digestion (AD) process that converts various wastes from easily degradable to challenging materials as well as carbon dioxide into many valuable products. Anaerobic digestion produces volatile fatty acids, biohydrogen, biogas, and biosludge. Factors that affect the production process, the reactor system, and the downstream process to obtain the desired product are discussed. Future applications of the AD products and their derivatives as biofuels, biochemicals, biomaterials, and biofertilizer as well as the market size are presented. Implementation of AD biorefinery is potentially accelerate the achievement of sustainable development goals, especially in the areas of clean water and sanitation, affordable and clean energy, and climate change. 

  • 109.
    Sar, Taner
    et al.
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business. Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Gebze Technical University, Kocaeli 41400, Türkiye.
    Akbas, Meltem Yesilcimen
    Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Gebze Technical University, Kocaeli 41400, Türkiye.
    Antimicrobial Activities of Olive Oil Mill Wastewater Extracts against Selected Microorganisms2023In: Sustainability, E-ISSN 2071-1050, Vol. 15, no 10, article id 8179Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Discovering eco-friendly alternatives to synthetic chemicals has become an increasingly popular area of research. Natural products are now in the spotlight for their potential use as replacements for synthetic chemicals. To maximize the benefits of these natural products, it is important to use efficient extraction methods, especially from agroindustrial waste. Olive oil mill wastewater (OOMW) is a byproduct of the olive oil production process and is considered a pollutant; however, OOMW contains a wide range of phenolic compounds that have proven antimicrobial properties. This study investigates the extraction of these compounds from OOMW, with the aim of determining their potential antimicrobial activities against several bacterial strains and fungi, including Bacillus spizizenii, Bacillus cereus, Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella aerogenes, Streptococcus uberis, Enterococcus faecalis, and Candida albicans. The OOMW extracts (OEs) were prepared by using three different solvents: ethyl acetate, ethanol, and methanol. The highest total phenolic contents (4.03 g, GAE/L) and the strongest antibacterial activity were obtained with methanol extraction. All OEs showed no antifungal activity against C. albicans. OEs, particularly methanol extracts of OOMW, can be used as bioactive substances in various industries as nutraceuticals and food ingredients, respectively.

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  • 110.
    Vu, Hoang Danh
    et al.
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Mahboubi, Amir
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Root, Andrew
    MagSol, Tuhkanummenkuja 2, 00970 Helsinki, Finland.
    Heinmaa, Ivo
    National Institute of Chemical Physics and Biophysics, 12618 Tallinn, Estonia.
    Taherzadeh, Mohammad J
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Åkesson, Dan
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Application of Immersed Membrane Bioreactor for Semi-Continuous Production of Polyhydroxyalkanoates from Organic Waste-Based Volatile Fatty Acids2023In: Membranes, ISSN 2077-0375, E-ISSN 2077-0375, Vol. 13, no 6, article id 569Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Volatile fatty acids (VFAs) appear to be an economical carbon feedstock for the cost-effective production of polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs). The use of VFAs, however, could impose a drawback of substrate inhibition at high concentrations, resulting in low microbial PHA productivity in batch cultivations. In this regard, retaining high cell density using immersed membrane bioreactor (iMBR) in a (semi-) continuous process could enhance production yields. In this study, an iMBR with a flat-sheet membrane was applied for semi-continuous cultivation and recovery of Cupriavidus necator in a bench-scale bioreactor using VFAs as the sole carbon source. The cultivation was prolonged up to 128 h under an interval feed of 5 g/L VFAs at a dilution rate of 0.15 (d−1), yielding a maximum biomass and PHA production of 6.6 and 2.8 g/L, respectively. Potato liquor and apple pomace-based VFAs with a total concentration of 8.8 g/L were also successfully used in the iMBR, rendering the highest PHA content of 1.3 g/L after 128 h of cultivation. The PHAs obtained from both synthetic and real VFA effluents were affirmed to be poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) with a crystallinity degree of 23.8 and 9.6%, respectively. The application of iMBR could open an opportunity for semi-continuous production of PHA, increasing the feasibility of upscaling PHA production using waste-based VFAs. 

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  • 111.
    Haykir, N. I.
    et al.
    Department of Energy Systems Engineering, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey.
    Nizan Shikh Zahari, S. M. S.
    Industrial Chemical Technology Programme, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, Bandar Baru Nilai, Nilai, Negeri Sembilan 71800, Malaysia; Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Imperial College London, London SW72AZ, United Kingdom.
    Harirchi, Sharareh
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Sar, Taner
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Awasthi, M. K.
    College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China.
    Taherzadeh, Mohammad J
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Applications of ionic liquids for the biochemical transformation of lignocellulosic biomass into biofuels and biochemicals: A critical review2023In: Biochemical engineering journal, ISSN 1369-703X, E-ISSN 1873-295X, Vol. 193, article id 108850Article, review/survey (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Lignocellulosic materials are valuable resources in today's bioprocess technologies; however, their recalcitrance is a major barrier in industry regarding their conversion to microbial products. For this purpose, in this study, the synthesis of ionic liquids (ILs), its function in the hydrolysis of lignocellulosic materials, its biochemistry and possible toxic effects were investigated. In addition, the bioconversion of lignocellulosic materials pretreated with ionic liquids to biofuels (bioethanol, biobutanol, biogas and hydrogen) and various biochemicals is discussed in detail. For this, the focus is on the potential of ILs for industrial integration and use in large-scale reactors. ILs offer significant advantages due to their potential for ease of use and their features such as recovery and reuse after pretreatment. However, there are economic and technical problems that need to be solved to expand ILs in industrial systems and increase their use potential. To overcome these problems and the usability of ILs technologies in industry, techno-economic analyses has been examined and compared with traditional processes.

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  • 112.
    Tepe, Jan
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Approaching generative adversarial network systems for design in fashion2023Other (Refereed)
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  • 113.
    Hammarfelt, Björn
    et al.
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT. University of Borås, Sweden.
    Hallonsten, Olof
    Lund University, Sweden.
    Are evaluative bibliometrics neoliberal? A historical and theoretical problematization2023In: Social Science Information, ISSN 0539-0184, E-ISSN 1461-7412, article id 053901842311581Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    In this article, we problematize the notion that the continuously growing use of bibliometric evaluation can be effectively explained by ‘neoliberal’ ideology. A prerequisite for our analysis is an understanding of neoliberalism as both denoting a more limited set of concrete principles for the organization of society (the narrow interpretation) or as a hegemonic ideology (the broad interpretation). This conceptual framework, as well as brief history of evaluative bibliometrics, provides an analytical framing for our approach, in which four national research evaluation systems are compared: Norway, Russia, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. On basis of an analysis of the rationales for implementing these systems, as well as their specific design, we discuss the existence or non-existence of neoliberal motivations and rationales. Overall, we find that a relatively homogeneous academic landscape, with a high degree of centralization and government steering, appears to be a common feature for countries implementing national evaluation systems relying on bibliometrics. Such characteristics, we argue, may not be inductively understood as neoliberal but as indications of national states displaying strong political steering of its research system. Consequently, if used without further clarification, ‘neoliberalism’ is a concept too broad and diluted to be useful when analyzing the development of research evaluation and bibliometric measures in the past half a century.

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  • 114.
    Foderaro, Antonella
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Argumentative practices and patterns in debating climate change on Twitter2023In: Aslib Journal of Information Management, ISSN 2050-3806, E-ISSN 2050-3814, Vol. 75, no 1, p. 131-148Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to investigate practices of argumentation on Twitter discussions about climate change.

    Design/methodology/approach: Conversational threads were collected from the Twitter API. Fundamental concepts from argumentation theory and linking practices were operationalised through a coding schema for content analysis. Tweets were analysed in the context of the discussions and coded according to their argumentative approach, interaction type and argumentation stage. Linked and embedded sources were analysed in order to find how they were used in arguments, the plausibility and soundness of the message, the consistency and trustworthiness of the linked source and its adequacy with the target audience.

    Findings: Among the interactions between arguers, this study found five typical practices and several patterns involving the dynamics of the conversations, the strategy of the argumentation and the linking practices. Although the rhetorical approach was prominent, the agreement was rarely achieved. The arguers used a variety of sources to justify or support their positions, often embedding non-textual content. These linking practices, together with the strategy adopted and the topics discussed, suggest the involvement of a multiple audience engaged in discussing ad lib scientific artefacts, topics and outputs.

    Originality/value: While Twitter has been the focus for many research papers, the conversational threads have been given little attention so far. With the Twitter API making conversations more accessible for research, this paper does not only give insight into multiple audience group argumentation dynamics but also provides a method to study the conversations from an argumentation theory perspective.

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  • 115.
    Hellwig, Coralie
    et al.
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Bolton, Kim
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Häggblom-Kronlöf, Greta
    Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Section for Health and Rehabilitation, The Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, 40530 Gothenburg, Sweden.
    Rousta, Kamran
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Aspects Affecting Food Choice in Daily Life as Well as Drivers and Barriers to Engagement with Fungi-Based Food: A Qualitative Perspective2023In: Sustainability, E-ISSN 2071-1050, Vol. 15, no 1, article id 317Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Fungi-based food is expected to contribute to more sustainable food systems. The present study has three focus areas: (i) aspects that affect food choices food in daily life, (ii) aspects that affect choices of fungi-based food in particular, and (iii) drivers that motivate, and barriers that prevent, engagement in cultivating fungi and cooking fungi-based food at home. One hundred and sixty participants, who were recruited using convenience sampling, filled out qualitative questionnaires. The results show that there are numerous aspects (e.g., environmental benefits, nutrition, sensory characteristics, production practices and ingredients) that are important when people choose food in daily life. In addition to curiosity, many of these aspects also affect the choice of fungi-based food. The study identified more drivers (e.g., self-providing, curiosity, awareness of ingredients) than barriers (time, knowledge, concerns about contamination) to cultivation and cooking of fungi-based food at home. The findings are relevant for the development of fungi-based food so that this type of food is engaged with, and so that it can contribute to more sustainable food systems.

  • 116.
    Yangin-Gomec, Cigdem
    et al.
    Department of Environmental Engineering, Istanbul Technical University, Maslak, 34469 Istanbul, Turkey.
    Agnihotri, Swarnima
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business. Swedish Centre for Resource Recovery.
    Ylitervo, Päivi
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business. Swedish Centre for Resource Recovery.
    Sárvári Horváth, Ilona
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business. Swedish Centre for Resource Recovery.
    Assessment of Microbial Diversity during Thermophilic Anaerobic Co-Digestion for an Effective Valorization of Food Waste and Wheat Straw2023In: Energies, E-ISSN 1996-1073, Vol. 16, no 1, article id 15Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    In this study, predominant bacterial and archaeal populations and their roles during anaerobic mono-digestion of food waste (FW) and co-digestion of FW with straw pellets (SP) at thermophilic temperature (53 ± 1 °C) were assessed by Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) analysis at organic loading rates (OLRs) of 3.0 and 7.0 gVS/L/d. Depending on the seed; results revealed that Firmicutes, Bacteroidetes, and Proteobacteria were, respectively the most prevalent bacterial phyla at both OLRs investigated. On the other hand, Euryarchaeota was dominated by methanogens playing crucial role in biogas production and correlated mainly with the activities of Methanobacteria and Methanomicrobia at class level. Acetoclastic Methanosaetae was the predominant genus at OLR = 3.0 gVS/L/d; however, shared the same predominance with hydrogenotrophic methanogens Methanospirillium at the highest OLR. Although no clear effect in response to straw addition at OLR of 3.0 gVS/L/d could be seen in terms of methanogenic archaea at genus level, hydrogenotrophic methanogens revealed some shift from Methanobacterium to Methanospirillium at higher OLR. Nevertheless, no prominent microbial shift in the presence of wheat straw at increased OLR was likely due to adapted inoculation at start-up which was also demonstrated by relatively stable biogas yields during co-digestion.

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  • 117.
    Eliaso Magnusson, Josefina
    et al.
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Bergnehr, Disa
    Linnéuniversitetet.
    Att höra till eller inte? Föränderliga kapital, positioneringar och tillhörigheter från grundskola till högskola2023In: Pedagogisk forskning i Sverige, ISSN 1401-6788, E-ISSN 2001-3345Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    This study explores how a woman talks about her sense of belonging and exclusion at school at different times in life. Her positioning as 'the Other', the 'immigrant', in relation to the majority group, 'the Swedish', is analyzed. More specifically, we explore how different capitals appear to change and gain different values over time and depending on the educational context. The study is based on longitudinal ethnographic data that were collected through fieldwork when the participant was 15 years old and 21 years old. Here, interviews, conversations and field notes were analyzed using the concepts of capital, hybridity, and positioning. The study illuminates how the sense of belonging and exclusion can be understood and given meaning in different ways during different periods of life and shows that the sense of belonging and exclusion is linked to different social milieus. The study participant understands and justifies her choices and actions by positioning herself and others as the one or those who belong or do not belong, but in parts this positioning is characterized by hybridity and contradiction.

  • 118.
    Pennlert, Julia
    et al.
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Bark, Sirpa
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Att läsfrämja för öronen: Litteraturen, rösten och samtalet2023Report (Other academic)
    Abstract [sv]

    I den här rapporten presenterar vi en studie om hur folkbibliotekarier i VästraGötaland använder sig av ljudet, rösten eller samtalet i sitt läsfrämjande arbete.Undersökningen består av intervjuer med folkbibliotekarier och bibliotekschefer.Studien gjordes 2022 av Julia Pennlert och Sirpa Bark vid Bibliotekshögskolanpå Högskolan i Borås.En del av de intervjuade personernas berättelser handlar om att förmedla taloch ljudböcker till enskilda läsare, men undersökningen visar att den största deleni främjandearbetet handlar om den sociala läsningen. För många av folkbiblioteketsmålgrupper finns det ett stort värde i att läsa tillsammans. Shared reading nämnssom ett exempel på en metod för högläsning som blivit populär och spridit sigöver hela världen på senare år.Syftet med rapporten är att skapa en fördjupad förståelse för hur folkbibliotekarbetar med förmedling av litteratur och läsfrämjande där ljudet, rösten ellersamtalet står i centrum. Syftet är också att lyfta fram hur förutsättningarna serut idag för folkbiblioteken i det arbetet och vilka resurser som krävs.

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  • 119.
    Gustafsson, Tanja
    University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare.
    Att mötas genom och bortom orden: Implementering av personcentrerad kommunikation inom vård och omsorg i hemmet2023Doctoral thesis, comprehensive summary (Other academic)
    Abstract [en]

    Background: Communication between older persons and nursing staff is an important component in the provision of person-centered home care. However, there is a lack of research on how to implement person-centered communication in home care settings. Aim: The overall aim of the thesis was to explore the communication between older persons and nursing assistants (NAs) in home care, as well as to implement and evaluate an educational intervention on person-centered communication.  

    Methods: The thesis consist of four studies combining qualitative and quantitative approaches. Study I explore emotional communication during home care visits. Data was collected by audio-recordings and analyzed by using VR-CoDES and thematic analysis based on descriptive phenomenology. Study II was a process evaluation of the implementation, where multiple data was gathered and analyzed by mixed methods. Study III explore the NAs’ experiences of developing communication skills. Data collection consisted of interviews and written assignments, analyzed using a phenomenological approach. Study IV explore the feasibility of evaluating the intervention by using a self-efficacy questionnaire and measuring job satisfaction, analyzed descriptively and statistically. 

    Main results: Emotional communication during home care visits can create empathic opportunities for meaningfulness and trust, at the same time as it can be challenging, requiring courage, time, and communication skills. The intervention, aimed at supporting the NAs to develop communication skills, was implemented through a web-based educational program. The program format offered flexibility and accessibility for the NAs. The education contributed to insights on strengths and weaknesses in the NAs communication through reflection, and they obtained strategies on how to communicate in challenging situations. Organizational barriers challenged the implementation process and program completion. The NAs ratings of communication skills before and after the intervention showed tendencies towards improvement. There was no difference in their estimate of job satisfaction before and after intervention.    

    Conclusion: Emotional communication is a complex and dynamic phenomenon, requiring NAs being equipped with a repertoire of communication skills that can guide them to manage different situations in home care. Key factors for successful implementation of educational interventions were identified: the possibility to adapt and modify the implementation to the context, and organizational prerequisites that support the implementation process and the participants’ learning. Educational interventions, together with support from the organization, can enable NAs to flourish in their communication with older persons through words and beyond. 

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  • 120.
    Blanck, Elin
    Gothenburg University.
    Att mötas utan att ses: om partnerskap och personcentrerad vård på distans2023Doctoral thesis, comprehensive summary (Other academic)
  • 121.
    Sandsjö, Leif
    et al.
    University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare.
    Söderholm, Jonas
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Att starta välfärdsbibliotek: Erfarenheter från Testbädden AllAgeHub2023Report (Other (popular science, discussion, etc.))
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  • 122.
    Bradling, Björn
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT. Jönköping University.
    Autoetnografiska skavningar i litteraturundervisningen2023Conference paper (Other academic)
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  • 123.
    Wegstapel, Joep
    et al.
    Department of Information and Computing Sciences, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands, --- Select a Country ---.
    den Hartog, Thymen
    Department of Information and Computing Sciences, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands, --- Select a Country ---.
    Sneekes, Mick
    Department of Information and Computing Sciences, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands, --- Select a Country ---.
    Staal, Bart
    Department of Physiotherapy, HAN University of Applied Sciences, Nijmegen, The Netherlands, --- Select a Country ---.
    van der Scheer-Horst, Ellis
    Department of Physiotherapy, HAN University of Applied Sciences, Nijmegen, The Netherlands, --- Select a Country ---.
    van Dulmen, Sandra
    University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare. Nivel (Netherlands institute for health services research), Utrecht, The Netherlands, --- Select a Country ---.
    Brinkkemper, Sjaak
    Department of Information and Computing Sciences, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands, --- Select a Country ---.
    Automated Identification of Yellow Flags and Their Signal Terms in Physiotherapeutic Consultation Transcripts2023In: Proceedings of the 16th International Joint Conference on Biomedical Engineering Systems and Technologies BIOSTEC - (Volume 5) / [ed] Federico Cabitza, Ana Fred and Hugo Gamboa, SciTePress, 2023, Vol. 5, p. 530-537Conference paper (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    This paper investigates the possibility of automating the process of identifying yellow flags and their signal terms in physiotherapeutic consultation transcripts from patients with low back pain, using Automated Text Identification. It is part of the Automated Medical Reporting research domain. In physiotherapy focused on low back pain, yellow flags are considered psycho-social predictors of poor recovery and risk factors for chronic disability development. This paper uses a 6-step mixed method approach. Consultation transcripts and yellow flag assessment guidelines were collected, an automated identification tool was built and the OSPRO assessment guideline was used to test the tool for accuracy. It was found that it is possible to identify Yellow Flags and their Signal Terms automatically with the tool developed in this experiment. However, this is just the beginning, and much more research must be done in the future to further enhance the tool, mainly to improve precision.

  • 124.
    Wainaina, Steven
    et al.
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Taherzadeh, Mohammad J
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Automation and artificial intelligence in filamentous fungi-based bioprocesses: A review2023In: Bioresource Technology, ISSN 0960-8524, E-ISSN 1873-2976, Vol. 369, p. 128421-128421, article id 128421Article, review/survey (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    By utilizing their powerful metabolic versatility, filamentous fungi can be utilized in bioprocesses aimed at achieving circular economy. With the current digital transformation within the biomanufacturing sector, the interest of automating fungi-based systems has intensified. The purpose of this paper was therefore to review the potentials connected to the use of automation and artificial intelligence in fungi-based systems. Automation is characterized by the substitution of manual tasks with mechanized tools. Artificial intelligence is, on the other hand, a domain within computer science that aims at designing tools and machines with the capacity to execute functions that would usually require human aptitude. Process flexibility, enhanced data reliability and increased productivity are some of the benefits of integrating automation and artificial intelligence in fungi-based bio-processes. One of the existing gaps that requires further investigation is the use of such data-based technologies in the production of food from fungi.

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  • 125.
    Xiarchi, Lamprini
    et al.
    University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare.
    Palmér, Lina
    University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare.
    Nässén, Kristina
    University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare.
    Cowdell, Fiona
    School of Nursing and Midwifery, Birmingham City University, Westbourne Road, Birmingham B15 3TN, United Kingdom.
    Lindberg, Elisabeth
    University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare.
    Balancing between familiarity and professionalism in caring for older persons: A phenomenological study from the perspective of nursing students2023In: Nurse Education in Practice, ISSN 1471-5953, E-ISSN 1873-5223, Vol. 71, article id 103695Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Aim: To describe the meaning of caring for older persons based on the experiences of nursing students in Greece. Background: The present study is conducted based on a caring science perspective derived from a holistic viewpoint of human beings, aiming to support the well-being of older persons. In Greece, informal caregivers play an important role in caring for older people; however, as the population ages, the need for registered nurses specialising in caring for older people is also increasing. Previous research in other countries has reported a relative lack of interest in this field, which is a threat to the quality of care. To ensure an adequate number of new-generation nurses caring for older people, nursing students’ perceptions of the phenomenon of caring for older persons should be well understood and explored in a context where the number of long-term care beds and residential care facilities are low and where informal caregiving is common. Design: Based on Descriptive Phenomenology, in line with the Reflective Lifeworld Research (RLR) approach. Methods: A total of 12 nursing students at a university in Greece underwent in-depth lifeworld interviews online during June and July 2021 and March 2022; Interviews were transcribed verbatim and were analysed according to the principles of RLR that approaches the phenomena with openness and constant reflection. The participants were students in their fourth or fifth year of nursing education; they had previous experience in older person care and were not acquainted with the authors. Results: The results show the essential structure of the meaning of caring for older persons, where otherness consists of intertwined demanding and rewarding elements. The essence is further conveyed by three constituents: otherness of the older person: witnessing someone's vulnerability; trustful caring: struggling with normative structures; and closeness and distance: balancing between familiarity and professionalism. Conclusion: To ensure quality of care for older persons in the future, an understanding of how nursing students describe their experiences of caring for older persons during education is important. Balancing between familiarity and professionalism highlights the need for further reflection on professionalism and dignity and identifying the norms and values helps to highlight particularities of the context and national healthcare system. Curricula focusing on cultivating students’ preunderstanding, regarding caring for older persons are required to promote a higher quality of care in the future. Caring science can contribute to a focus on a holistic perspective in caring for older people. Tweetable abstract: There is an ever-increasing need for educated nurses in the field of caring for older people. With the lack of interest in this field of nursing, the overall quality of care is impacted. This study describes the meaning of caring for older persons based on the experiences of nursing students in the Greek health care system. 

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  • 126.
    Eriksson, Catarina
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Barnbiblioteket tar form: En idéanalytisk studie av perioden 1945-20182023Conference paper (Other (popular science, discussion, etc.))
  • 127.
    Kleye, Ida
    University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare.
    Barncentrerad vård vid nålprocedurer: Betydelsen av att möta barns rädsla och smärta2023Doctoral thesis, comprehensive summary (Other academic)
    Abstract [en]

    Background: Children report needle procedures as the worst source of fear and pain during hospital care and treatment. How children communicate their fear and pain varies, which can be challenging for nurses to understand and meet. Nurses need to be able to recognize and acknowledge children’s emotions for needle procedures to be child centered. 

    Aim: To explore the effects of a child centered intervention on fear and pain during needle procedures. 

    Methods: Four studies combining qualitative and quantitative approaches, with boys and girls aged 4 – 12 years old undergoing a needle procedure, were conducted. Study I explored child-identified strategies used to manage fear and pain in hospital, with data collected through semi-structured interviews. Data through observations from video recordings were used in Study II to explore children’s expressions of emotional cues and concerns, and nurses’ response to these expressions. To examine whether children experience less fear and pain when receiving standard care with the addition of the intervention iCC compared with the experience of standard care only, self-reported fear and pain before and immediately after a needle procedure were conducted in study III. To further evaluate the effect of the intervention, time required for the procedure, heart rate, success rate for the procedure, behavioral observations, and patient preference to undergo the needle procedure in the same way again, were collected. Study IV evaluated child-nurse emotional communication when using a child centered intervention versus a control group. Data collection consisted of video-observations. 

    Main results: The opportunity to choose strategy themselves was particularly supportive to children. Unpleasant emotions were commonly expressed through non-verbal communication, but seldom acknowledged by nurses. Less fear and pain were observed in the intervention group and less time required performing the needle procedure. Most children using iCC intervention were positive to the possibility of undergoing a needle procedure in the same way again in the future. Nurses using the intervention acknowledged the child’s expressed unpleasant emotions to a greater extent. 

    Conclusion: Approaching children as active and competent actors during needle procedures contributes positively to nurses’ involvement, to the time a needle procedure takes, and to children’s experiences and emotional state.

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  • 128.
    Sandin, Amira Sofie
    et al.
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Berge Kleber, Emma
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Barns och ungas bibliotek: en kunskapsöversikt2023Book (Other academic)
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  • 129.
    Gadolin, Christian
    et al.
    University West.
    Eriksson, Erik
    University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare.
    Barriers and enablers of coordination across healthcare system levels2023In: Journal of Public Affairs, E-ISSN 1479-1854Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Coordination across healthcare system levels is a global imperative to ensure efficient resource utilization and provide high-quality care. The substantial body of research on coordination in healthcare mainly concerns coordination across professional and organizational domains. Consequently, there is a dearth of empirical research aimed at delineating the determinants of coordination across healthcare system levels. This paper describes and analyses the barriers and enablers of healthcare coordination across national, regional, and local system levels in a populous Swedish region. Individual interviews and focus group discussions, encompassing a total of 63 individuals, were conducted with managers, administrators, and politicians. The findings of the paper underscore that the barriers identified were most often of a structural or institutional character, whereas the enablers of the studied cross-level coordination were mostly relational. Therefore, we propose that future research should aim to further delineate the prerequisites for personal relationships to emerge, as well as how they may act as enablers of coordination across healthcare system levels.

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  • 130.
    Nolbeck, Kajsa
    et al.
    Institute of Social Work, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden.
    Olausson, Sepideh
    Institute of Health and Care Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden;Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden.
    Lindahl, Göran
    Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Division of Building Design, Chalmers University of Technology, and Centre for Healthcare Architecture, Gothenburg, Sweden.
    Thodelius, Charlotta
    University of Borås, Faculty of Police Work.
    Wijk, Helle
    Institute of Health and Care Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden;Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden;Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Division of Building Design, Chalmers University of Technology, and Centre for Healthcare Architecture, Gothenburg, Sweden.
    Be prepared and do the best you can: a focus group study with staff on the care environment at Swedish secure youth homes2023In: International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being, ISSN 1748-2623, E-ISSN 1748-2631, Vol. 18, no 1Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    This study focuses on the care environment of secure youth homes run by the Swedish National Board of Institutional Care, where youths up to 21 years old are placed according to law due to extensive care needs or sentences.

     

    Purpose

    This study examined staff members’ experiences of the institutional care environment within secure youth homes.

     

    Methods

    Data were collected through three focus group discussions with 17 staff members at two secure youth homes. Subsequently, a thematic analysis was conducted.

     

    Results

    The analysis indicated two main themes: risk management and damage control in a restricted environment and compensating and reconstructing ordinariness—trying to make the best of it; each theme had three subthemes. The care environment seems to be experienced by staff as characterized by conflicting demands, thus constituting a gap between needs and what is possible to achieve—a balancing act that constitutes a constant struggle.

     

    Conclusions

    The staff members’ constant struggle could be interpreted as conflicting moral and instrumental demands; they know what the youths need, but the environment of the secure youth homes demands the decorous behaviour of sociomaterial control practices—rather than care practices.

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  • 131.
    Svensson, Ola
    et al.
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Leder, Erica
    University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden.
    Lindström, Kai
    Åbo Akademi University, Turku, Finland.
    Kvarnemo, Charlotta
    University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden.
    Behavioural and genomic analyses of locally adapted sand goby populations over a steep salinity gradient2023Conference paper (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Studies of colonization of new habitats appearing from rapidly changing environments increase our understanding of populations’ potential to cope with environmental changes. Here, we analyse behavioural, phenotypic and genetic variation involved in the successful establishment of the sand goby, Pomatoschistus minutus, over a steep salinity drop from 35 PSU in the North Sea (NE Atlantic) to two PSU in the inner parts of the post-glacial Baltic Sea. We show e.g. that populations are adapted to local salinity in a key reproductive trait, the proportion of motile sperm, which in itself may result in reproductive isolation caused by natural selection on immigrants. Genome variation shows strong differentiation among populations along the gradient. Sand gobies in the current Baltic Sea lineage is adapted to the low salinity in traits related to osmoregulation and reproduction, but also to both abiotic and biotic environmental factors correlated to salinity evident in traits such as vision and immune function. The salinity-biotic factors correlation is omnipresent in behavioral studies. Many loci also appear to be involved in these traits, but the specific functional mechanism (e.g., coding sequence, regulatory loci) remains to be clarified. We conclude that the first steps on the speciation continuum trajectory have been taken.

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  • 132.
    Christensen, Tina Wilchen
    et al.
    Department of Educational Antrhopology, Danish School of Education (DPU), Aarhus University, Copenhagen, Denmark.
    Lindekilde, Lasse
    Department of Political Science, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark.
    Sivenbring, Jennie
    The Segerstedt Institute, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden.
    Bjørgo, Tore
    Center for Research on Extremism, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.
    Magnæs Gjelsvik, Ingvild
    Department of Criminology and Sociology and Law, The University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.
    Solhjell, Randi
    Department of Criminology and Sociology and Law, The University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.
    Haugstvedt, Håvard
    Center for Research on Extremism, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.
    Andersson Malmros, Robin
    School of Public Administration, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden.
    Kangasniem, Mari
    Faculty of Medicine, Medicine, Department of Nursing Science, University of Turku, Turku, Finland.
    Kallio, Hanna
    Faculty of Medicine, Department of Nursing Science, University of Turku, Turku, Finland.
    “Being a Risk” or “Being at Risk”: Factors Shaping Negotiation of Concerns of Radicalization within Multiagency Collaboration in the Nordic Countries2023In: Democracy and Security, ISSN 1741-9166, E-ISSN 1555-5860, p. 1-24Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Multiagency collaboration between state and municipal actors such as schools, social services and the police is at the core of the Nordic countries’ approach to preventing radicalization and violent extremism. Yet, assessment of reported concerns of radicalization differs across countries. This qualitative study analyze how professionals negotiate assessments to identify factors that shape whether a concern of radicalization develops into a perception of risk. We argue that differences in structural factors and “institutional logics” in addition to trustful relations between practitioners at the local level affect collaboration and shape the perception of the task when the assessments of concrete concerns are negotiated. 

  • 133.
    Li, Yue
    et al.
    College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi Province 712100, PR China.
    Kumar Awasthi, Mukesh
    College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi Province 712100, PR China.
    Sindhu, Raveendran
    Department of Food Technology, TKM Institute of Technology, Kollam 691 505, Kerala, India.
    Binod, Parameswaran
    Microbial Processes and Technology Division, CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR-NIIST), Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695019, India.
    Zhang, Zengqiang
    College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi Province 712100, PR China.
    Taherzadeh, Mohammad J
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business. Swedish Centre for Resource Recovery.
    Biochar preparation and evaluation of its effect in composting mechanism: A review2023In: Bioresource Technology, ISSN 0960-8524, E-ISSN 1873-2976, Vol. 384, article id 129329Article, review/survey (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    This article provides an overview of biochar application for organic waste co-composting and its biochemical transformation mechanism. As a composting amendment, biochar work in the adsorption of nutrients, the retention of oxygen and water, and the promotion of electron transfer. These functions serve the micro-organisms (physical support of niche) and determine changes in community structure beyond the succession of composing primary microorganisms. Biochar mediates resistance genes, mobile gene elements, and biochemical metabolic activities of organic matter degrading. The participation of biochar enriched the α-diversity of microbial communities at all stages of composting, and ultimately reflects the high γ-diversity. Finally, easy and convincing biochar preparation methods and characteristic need to be explored, in turn, the mechanism of biochar on composting microbes at the microscopic level can be studied in depth.

  • 134. Mousavi, Najmeh
    et al.
    Parchami, Mohsen
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Kumar Ramamoorthy, Sunil
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Mahboubi, Amir
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Hakkarainen, Minna
    Department of Fiber and Polymer Technology, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, 100 44 Stockholm, Sweden.
    Zamani, Akram
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Bioconversion of Carrot Pomace to Value-Added Products: Rhizopus delemar Fungal Biomass and Cellulose2023In: Fermentation, E-ISSN 2311-5637, Vol. 9, no 4, article id 374Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Carrot pomace (CP) which is generated in a large volume in the juice production process, is rich in cellulose, hemicellulose, sugars, pectin, and minerals. However, in many previous investigations, only cellulose was purified and utilized while other components of CP were discarded as waste. Here, CP was valorized into fungal biomass and cellulose with the aim of utilizing all the CP components. Enzymatic pretreatments were applied to solubilize the digestible fraction of CP including hemicellulose, pectin, sucrose, and other sugars for fungal cultivation, while cellulose remained intact in the solid fraction. The dissolved fraction was utilized as a substrate for the cultivation of an edible fungus (Rhizopus delemar). Fungal cultivation was performed in shake flasks and bench-scale bioreactors. The highest fungal biomass concentration was obtained after pretreatment with invertase (5.01 g/L) after 72 h of cultivation (36 and 42% higher than the concentrations obtained after hemicellulase and pectinase treatments, respectively). Invertase pretreatment resulted in the hydrolysis of sucrose, which could then be taken up by the fungus. Carbohydrate analysis showed 28–33% glucan, 4.1–4.9% other polysaccharides, 0.01% lignin, and 2.7–7% ash in the CP residues after enzymatic pretreatment. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and thermogravimetric analysis also confirmed the presence of cellulose in this fraction. The obtained fungal biomass has a high potential for food or feed applications, or as a raw material for the development of biomaterials. Cellulose could be purified from the solid fraction and used for applications such as biobased-textiles or membranes for wastewater treatment, where pure cellulose is needed.

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  • 135.
    Kumar, Vinay
    et al.
    Ecotoxicity and Bioconversion Laboratory, Department of Community Medicine, Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Chennai, Thandalam, 602105, India.
    Vangnai, Alisa S.
    Center of Excellence in Biocatalyst and Sustainable Biotechnology, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand.
    Sharma, Neha
    Metagenomics and Bioprocess Design Laboratory, School of Biotechnology, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India.
    Kaur, Komalpreet
    Department of Chemistry, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Punjab, 141004, India.
    Chakraborty, Pritha
    School of Allied Healthcare and Sciences, Jain (Deemed to Be) University, Whitefield, Bangalore-66, India.
    Umesh, Mridul
    Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Hosur Road, Bengaluru, 560029, Karnataka, India.
    Singhal, Barkha
    School of Biotechnology, Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida, U.P., India.
    Utreja, Divya
    Department of Chemistry, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Punjab, 141004, India.
    Carrasco, Edgar Uquiche
    Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Universidad de La Frontera, 4811230, Temuco, Chile.
    Andler, Rodrigo
    Escuela de Ingeniería en Biotecnología, Centro de Biotecnología de Los Recursos Naturales (Cenbio), Universidad Católica Del Maule, Chile.
    Awasthi, Mukesh Kumar
    College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, PR China.
    Taherzadeh, Mohammad J
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Bioengineering of biowaste to recover bioproducts and bioenergy: A circular economy approach towards sustainable zero-waste environment2023In: Chemosphere, ISSN 0045-6535, E-ISSN 1879-1298, Vol. 319, article id 138005Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    The inevitable need for waste valorisation and management has revolutionized the way in which the waste is visualised as a potential biorefinery for various product development rather than offensive trash. Biowaste has emerged as a potential feedstock to produce several value-added products. Bioenergy generation is one of the potential applications originating from the valorisation of biowaste. Bioenergy production requires analysis and optimization of various parameters such as biowaste composition and conversion potential to develop innovative and sustainable technologies for most effective utilization of biowaste with enhanced bioenergy production. In this context, feedstocks, such as food, agriculture, beverage, and municipal solid waste act as promising resources to produce renewable energy. Similarly, the concept of microbial fuel cells employing biowaste has clearly gained research focus in the past few decades. Despite of these potential benefits, the area of bioenergy generation still is in infancy and requires more interdisciplinary research to be sustainable alternatives. This review is aimed at analysing the bioconversion potential of biowaste to renewable energy. The possibility of valorising underutilized biowaste substrates is elaborately presented. In addition, the application and efficiency of microbial fuel cells in utilizing biowaste are described in detail taking into consideration of its great scope. Furthermore, the review addresses the significance bioreactor development for energy production along with major challenges and future prospects in bioenergy production. Based on this review it can be concluded that bioenergy production utilizing biowaste can clearly open new avenues in the field of waste valorisation and energy research. Systematic and strategic developments considering the techno economic feasibilities of this excellent energy generation process will make them a true sustainable alternative for conventional energy sources.

  • 136.
    Chandolias, Konstantinos
    et al.
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Pawar, Sudhanshu S.
    Circular Solutions, Fortum Sverige AB, Sweden.
    Vu, Hoang Danh
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Wainaina, Steven
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Taherzadeh, Mohammad J
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Bio‑hydrogen and VFA production from steel mill gases using pure and mixed bacterial cultures2023In: Bioresource Technology Reports, ISSN 2589-014X, Vol. 23, article id 101544Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    A major source of CO2 emissions is the flaring of steel mill gas. This work demonstrated the enrichment of carboxydotrophic bacteria for converting steel mill gas into volatile fatty acids and H2, via gas fermentation. Several combinations of pure and mixed anaerobic cultures were used as inoculum in 0.5-L reactors, operated at 30 and 60 °C. The process was then scaled up in a 4-L membrane bioreactor, operated for 20 days, at 48 °C. The results showed that the enriched microbiomes can oxidize CO completely to produce H2/H+ which is subsequently used to fix the CO2. At 30 °C, a mixture of acetate, isobutyrate and propionate was obtained while H2 and acetate were the main products at 60 °C. The highest CO conversion and H2 production rate observed in the membrane bioreactor were 29 and 28 mL/LR/h, respectively. The taxonomic diversity of the bacterial community increased and the dominant species was Pseudomonas.

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  • 137.
    Eyre, Sintra
    et al.
    Department of Clinical Nutrition, Institute of Medicine Sahlgrenska University Hospital Gothenburg Sweden.
    Stenberg, Jenny
    Department of Medical Sciences Uppsala University Uppsala Sweden.
    Wallengren, Ola
    Department of Clinical Nutrition, Institute of Medicine Sahlgrenska University Hospital Gothenburg Sweden.
    Keane, David
    Department of Medicine, CÚRAM SFI Research Centre for Medical Devices, HRB‐Clinical Research Facility Galway National University of Ireland Galway Galway Ireland.
    Avesani, Carla M.
    Department of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology, Division of Renal Medicine and Baxter Novum Karolinska Institutet Solna Sweden.
    Bosaeus, Ingvar
    Department of Clinical Nutrition, Institute of Medicine Sahlgrenska University Hospital Gothenburg Sweden.
    Clyne, Naomi
    Department of Nephrology, Clinical Sciences Skåne University Hospital and Lund University Lund Sweden.
    Heimbürger, Olof
    Department of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology, Division of Renal Medicine and Baxter Novum Karolinska Institutet Solna Sweden.
    Indurain, Ainhoa
    Department of Kidney Medicine University Hospital Linköping Sweden.
    Johansson, Ann‐Cathrine
    Department of Nephrology Skåne University Hospital Malmö Sweden.
    Lindholm, Bengt
    Department of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology, Division of Renal Medicine and Baxter Novum Karolinska Institutet Solna Sweden.
    Seoane, Fernando
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business. University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare. Department of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology Karolinska Institutet Stockholm Sweden;Department of Medical Technology Karolinska University Hospital Stockholm Sweden;Department of Clinical Physiology Karolinska University Hospital Stockholm Sweden;Department of Textile Technology University of Borås Borås Sweden.
    Trondsen, Mia
    Department of Nephrology Skåne University Hospital Malmö Sweden.
    Bioimpedance analysis in patients with chronic kidney disease2023In: Journal of Renal Care, ISSN 1755-6678, E-ISSN 1755-6686, Vol. 49, no 3, p. 147-157Article in journal (Other academic)
    Abstract [en]

    In recent years the use of bioimpedance analysis (BIA) for assessment of fluid status as well as body composition as a mean to assess nutritional status in CKD has increased. The interest in the method is due to the associations between fluid overload and cardiovascular disease, and between fluid overload and malnutrition, both of which contribute to an increased risk of morbidity and mortality (Hur et al., 2013; Onofriescu et al., 2014). Moreover, BIA devices are suitable for clinical use, since they are portable, easy to use and, with a median to low price. However, the results can be difficult to interpret and integrate into routine clinical care, and although impedance measurements can contribute to an increased understanding of the patient's fluid balance, the results should be used with caution and in combination with other physiological parameters and clinical assessments (de Ruiter et al., 2020; Scotland et al., 2018). The aim of this editorial is to contribute to increased awareness of the benefits and limitations of using bioimpedance in patients with CKD with or without dialysis, and contribute to improving the measurement quality, facilitating interpretations, and highlighting possible sources of error.

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  • 138.
    Parchami, Mohsen
    et al.
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Mahboubi, Amir
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Agnihotri, Swarnima
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Taherzadeh, Mohammad J
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Biovalorization of brewer's spent grain as single-cell protein through coupling organosolv pretreatment and fungal cultivation2023In: Waste Management, ISSN 0956-053X, E-ISSN 1879-2456, Vol. 169, p. 382-391Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Brewer's spent grain (BSG) is a clean byproduct from the food sector, comprising 85% of the brewing process solid byproducts. BSG is mainly used as low-quality animal feed and often ends up in landfills due to its short shelf life. However, considering its abundant availability and high nutritional content, BSG holds the potential for biorefineries to produce valuable products. The recalcitrant nature of BSG poses a challenge, requiring pretreatment steps. Therefore, this study focused on valorizing BSG obtained from organosolv pretreatment by producing food- and feed-grade single-cell protein (SCP). The BSG was subject to organosolv pretreatment at 180C for 2 h with 50% v/v ethanol as solvent. Filamentous fungi N. intermedia and A. oryzae were cultivated on as-received and different fractions of organosolv-treated BSG to evaluate the effect of factors such as pretreatment, fungal strain, pretreated fraction content, and substrate loading on fungal biomass yield, biomass composition (protein content), and metabolite production. A. oryzae cultivation on all tested substrates yielded 7%-40% more biomass than N. intermedia. Cultivating A. oryzae on organosolv liquor resulted in the highest biomass protein content (44.8% ± 0.7%) with a fungal biomass concentration of 5.1 g/L. A three-fold increase in the substrate loading increased the ethanol-to-substrate yield by 50%, while protein content was decreased by 23%. Finally, a biorefinery concept was proposed to integrate the organosolv pretreatment of BSG with fungal cultivation for maximum yield of SCP while obtaining other products such as lignin and ethanol, providing a sustainable rout for managing BSG.

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  • 139.
    Tattersall Wallin, Elisa
    et al.
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Carlsson, Tobias
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Gunnarsson Lorentzen, David
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Bokläsning bland unga vuxna fortsatt stark trend2023In: Ovisshetens tid: SOM-undersökningen 2022 SOM-rapport nr 82 / [ed] Ulrika Andersson, Patrik Öhberg, Anders Carlander, Johan Martinsson och Nora Theorin, Göteborg: SOM-institutet , 2023, p. 269-282Chapter in book (Refereed)
    Abstract [sv]

    Det här kapitlet handlar om bokläsning i Sverige under 2022, och hjälper oss följa hur läsvanor förändras över tid. Vi kan bland annat se att andelen som säger att de läst någon bok under året ligger på den lägsta nivån sedan mätningen började 1995.Framför allt verkar män ha minskat sin läsning av tryckta böcker. Ljudböcker är det enda bokformat som ökat i användning under 2022. Samtidigt ser vi att unga vuxna 16–29 år fortsätter visa stort intresse för läsning efter sin markanta ökning i tryckt bokläsning från föregående år. I den yngsta åldersgruppen har det nu även skett en betydande ökning av ljudboksläsning. När det gäller hur läsare får tag på sina böcker, kan vi bland annat se en ökning av personer som köpte tryckta böcker via fysisk bokhandel, även om siffrorna inte är tillbaka på samma nivå som tiden före pandemin. I kapitlet resonerar vi kring 2022 års statistik och vad förändringar i läsvanor kan bero på.

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  • 140.
    Eklund, Pieta
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT. University of Borås, Professional Services.
    Book review: Academic libraries and collaborative research services2023In: Information research, E-ISSN 1368-1613, Vol. 28, no 2, p. 119-120Article, book review (Other academic)
    Abstract [en]

    Forbes, C. (ed.). Academic libraries and collaborative research services. London: Rowman & Littlefield, 2022. xiv, 298 p. ISBN 978-1-5381-5369-7 

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  • 141.
    Norvaišaitė, Ona
    Vilnius University.
    Book review: Bosswell, Matthew and Rowland, Antony. Virtual Holocaust memory. New York: Oxford University Press, 2023.2023In: Information research, E-ISSN 1368-1613, E-ISSN 1368-1613, Vol. 28, no 4, p. 124-126, article id 719Article, review/survey (Other academic)
  • 142.
    Maceviciute, Elena
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Book review: Burke, Peter. Ignorance: a global history. New Haven, London: Yale University Press, 2023.2023In: Information research, E-ISSN 1368-1613, E-ISSN 1368-1613, Vol. 28, no 4, p. 122-123, article id 718Article, book review (Other academic)
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  • 143.
    Maceviciute, Elena
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Book review: Cassel, Kay Ann and Hiremath, Una. Reference and information services: an introduction. 5th edition. London: Facet Publishing, 2023.2023In: Information research, E-ISSN 1368-1613, E-ISSN 1368-1613, Vol. 28, no 3, p. 123-124, article id 659Article, book review (Other academic)
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  • 144.
    Schirone, Marco
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Book review: Code: from information theory to French theory2023In: Information research, E-ISSN 1368-1613, Vol. 28, no 2Article, book review (Other academic)
    Abstract [en]

    Geoghegan, Bernard Dionysius. Code: from information theory to French theory. Durham, NC: Duke University Press, 2023. 272 p. ISBN 9781478019008

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  • 145.
    Maceviciute, Elena
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Book review: Copyright‘s broken promise: how to restore the law‘s ability to promote the progress of science2023In: Information research, E-ISSN 1368-1613, Vol. 28, no 2Article, book review (Other academic)
    Abstract [en]

    Willinsky, John. Copyright‘s broken promise: how to restore the law‘s ability to promote the progress of science. Cambridge, MA: The MIT Press, 2023. xii, 175 p. ISBN 978-0-262-54441-2 

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  • 146.
    Maceviciute, Elena
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Book review: Digital literacy, inclusivity and sustainable development in Africa2023In: Information research, E-ISSN 1368-1613, Vol. 28, no 2Article, book review (Other academic)
    Abstract [en]

    Asamoah-Hassan, Helena (ed.). Digital literacy, inclusivity and sustainable development in Africa. London: Facet Publishing, 2022. xviii, 237 p. ISBN 978-1-78330-511-7 

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  • 147.
    Wilson, Tom
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Book review: Duff, Alistair S. Research handbook on information policy. Cheltenham, UK: Edward Elgar Publishing, 2021.2023In: Information research, E-ISSN 1368-1613, E-ISSN 1368-1613, Vol. 28, no 1, p. 106-108, article id 531Article, book review (Other academic)
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  • 148.
    Maceviciute, Elena
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Book review: Erwig, Martin. Once upon an algorithm: how stories explain computing. Cambridge, MA: The MIT Press, 2022.2023In: 1368-1613, ISSN 1368-1613, Vol. 28, no 1, p. 109-110, article id 532Article, book review (Refereed)
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  • 149.
    Maceviciute, Elena
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Book review: Feinberg, Melanie. Everyday adventures with unruly data. Cambridge, MA: The MIT Press, 2022.2023In: Information research, E-ISSN 1368-1613, ISSN 1368-1613, Vol. 28, no 1, p. 511-512, article id 533Article, book review (Other academic)
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  • 150.
    Wilson, Tom
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Book review: Given, L.M., Case, D.C., and Willson, R. Looking for information: examining research on how people engage with information. 5th ed. Bingley, UK: Emerald Publishing, 20232023In: Information research, E-ISSN 1368-1613, E-ISSN 1368-1613, Vol. 28, no 3, p. 131-132, article id 661Article, book review (Other academic)
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  • 151.
    Maceviciute, Elena
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Book review: Guerrini, Mauro. From cataloguing to metadata creation: a cultural and methodological introduction. London: Facet Publishing, 2023.2023In: Information research, E-ISSN 1368-1613, E-ISSN 1368-1613, Vol. 28, no 3, p. 125-126, article id 663Article, book review (Other academic)
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  • 152.
    Maceviciute, Elena
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Book review: Haider, Jutta and Sundin, Olof. Paradoxes of media and information literacy: the crisis of information. London: Routledge, 2022.2023In: Information research, E-ISSN 1368-1613, E-ISSN 1368-1613, Vol. 28, no 1, p. 113-115, article id 534Article, book review (Other academic)
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  • 153.
    Eklund, Johan
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Book review: Kazakoff, Miro. Persuading with data: a guide to designing, delivering, and defending your data. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press, 2022.2023In: Information research, E-ISSN 1368-1613, E-ISSN 1368-1613, Vol. 28, no 1, p. 116-117, article id 536Article, book review (Other academic)
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  • 154.
    Maceviciute, Elena
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Book review: Marcum, Denna and Schonfeld, Roger C. Along came Google: A history of library digitization. Princeton: Princeton University Press, 2023.2023In: Information research, E-ISSN 1368-1613, E-ISSN 1368-1613, Vol. 28, no 3, p. 127-128, article id 664Article, book review (Other academic)
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  • 155.
    Maceviciute, Elena
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Book review: McNicol, Sarah. Supporting people to live well with dementia: a guide for library services. London: Facet Publishing, 20232023In: Information research, E-ISSN 1368-1613, E-ISSN 1368-1613, Vol. 28, no 4, p. 116-117, article id 708Article, book review (Other academic)
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  • 156.
    Maceviciute, Elena
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Book review: Satija, M.P. and Kyrios, Alex. A handbook of history, theory and practice of the Dewey Decimal Classification system. London: Facet Publishing, 2023.2023In: Information research, E-ISSN 1368-1613, E-ISSN 1368-1613, Vol. 28, no 4, p. 120-121, article id 717Article, book review (Other academic)
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  • 157.
    Maceviciute, Elena
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Book review: The necessity of young adult fiction2023In: Information research, E-ISSN 1368-1613, Vol. 28, no 2Article, book review (Other academic)
    Abstract [en]

    Williams, Deborah Lindsay. The necessity of young adult fiction. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2023. x, 139 p. ISBN 978-0-19-284897-0

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  • 158.
    Maceviciute, Elena
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Book review: Todaro, Julie. The post-pandemic library handbook. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield, 2022.2023In: Information research, E-ISSN 1368-1613, E-ISSN 1368-1613, Vol. 28, no 4, p. 118-119Article, book review (Other academic)
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  • 159.
    Maceviciute, Elena
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Book review: Zegart, Amy B. Spies, lies, and algorithms: the history and future of American intelligence. Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press, 2023.2023In: Information research, E-ISSN 1368-1613, E-ISSN 1368-1613, Vol. 28, no 3, p. 129-130, article id 665Article, book review (Other academic)
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  • 160.
    Sigrén, Peter
    University of Borås.
    Boråsakademiker 2023: Etableringsgrad och utbildningskvalitet - 2017 års programstudenter2023Report (Other academic)
    Abstract [sv]

    Det är en kvalitetsfråga för Högskolan i Borås att ta del av högskolans tidigare studenters erfarenheter och synpunkter, inte enbart under utbildningstiden utan även efter avslutade studier. Högskolan i Borås har under lång tid följt upp utexaminerade studenter såväl på yrkesprogram som på enskilda kurser. Föreliggande rapport visar resultat för 2017 års programstudenter.

    Rapporten redovisar alumners arbetssituation, de krav på förmågor, färdigheter och kompetenser som deras nuvarande arbetsuppgifter ställer på dem samt deras bedömning av utbildningens träning i nämnda krav. Rapporten är nummer fjorton i en serie alumnutvärderingar som påbörjades vid lärosätet 2008.

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  • 161.
    Kumar, Vinod
    et al.
    School of Water, Energy, Environment, Cranfield University, Cranfield, MK43 0AL, United Kingdom.
    Brancoli, Pedro
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Narisetty, Vivek
    School of Water, Energy, Environment, Cranfield University, Cranfield, MK43 0AL, United Kingdom.
    Wallace, Stephen
    Institute of Quantitative Biology, Biochemistry and Biotechnology, School of Biological Sciences, University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
    Charalampopoulos, Dimitris
    Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences, University of Reading, United Kingdom.
    Kumar Dubey, Brajesh
    Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur, India.
    Kumar, Gopalakrishnan
    Institute of Chemistry, Bioscience and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Stavanger, Box 8600 Forus, Stavanger, 4036, Norway.
    Bhatnagar, Amit
    Department of Separation Science, LUT School of Engineering Science, LUT University, Sammonkatu 12, Mikkeli, FI-50130, Finland.
    Kant Bhatia, Shashi
    Department of Biological Engineering, College of Engineering, Konkuk University, Seoul, 05029, South Korea.
    Taherzadeh, Mohammad J
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Bread waste: A potential feedstock for sustainable circular biorefineries2023In: Bioresource Technology, ISSN 0960-8524, E-ISSN 1873-2976, Vol. 369, article id 128449Article, review/survey (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    The management of staggering volume of food waste generated (∼1.3 billion tons) is a serious challenge. The readily available untapped food waste can be promising feedstock for setting up biorefineries and one good example is bread waste (BW). The current review emphasis on capability of BW as feedstock for sustainable production of platform and commercially important chemicals. It describes the availability of BW (>100 million tons) to serve as a feedstock for sustainable biorefineries followed by examples of platform chemicals which have been produced using BW including ethanol, lactic acid, succinic acid and 2,3-butanediol through biological route. The BW-based production of these metabolites is compared against 1G and 2G (lignocellulosic biomass) feedstocks. The review also discusses logistic and supply chain challenges associated with use of BW as feedstock. Towards the end, it is concluded with a discussion on life cycle analysis of BW-based production and comparison with other feedstocks.

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  • 162.
    Gustafsson, Ida
    et al.
    University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare.
    Carlsson, Gunilla
    University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare.
    Karlsson, Katarina
    University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare.
    Jarling, Aleksandra
    University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare.
    Palmér, Lina
    University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare.
    Breastfeeding and experienced exposedness in partner relationshiop2023In: Abstract Book The Nordic Breastfeeding Conference 2023, 2023Conference paper (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    BREASTFEEDING AND EXPERIENCED EXPOSEDNESS IN PARTNER RELATIONSHIP

    Ida Gustafsson RN, RM, Lecturer, PhD-student

    Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare, University of Borås, Borås, Sweden

    Gunilla Carlsson RN, PhD, Professor

    Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare, University of Borås, Borås, Sweden

    Katarina Karlsson RN, PhD

    Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare, University of Borås, Borås, Sweden

    Aleksandra Jarling RN, PhD, Lecturer

    Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare, University of Borås, Borås, Sweden

    Lina Palmér RN, RM, PhD, Associate Professor, Docent

    Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare, University of Borås, Borås, Sweden

     

    Background: About 110 000 children are born in Sweden annually. The vast majority of their mothers wish to breastfeed, and also initiate breastfeeding. An important factor for continued breastfeeding is support, especially from the partner. It is likely that lack of support can lead to perceived vulnerability in the partner relationship. Intimate partner violence (IPV) during pregnancy is in Sweden nearly as common as gestational diabetes and the frequency seems to rise postpartum. IPV is multifaceted and encompasses many types and degrees of violence. In a caring science perspective the experience of vulnerability and/or exposedness in partner relationship during breastfeeding (or breastfeeding desire) risks negatively affecting womens health and well-being, regardless of the reason or degree of exposedness. For care to be caring - that is, support health and well-being - knowledge is needed from the perspective of the exposed women. Previous lifeworld theoretical research has shown that breastfeeding may be experienced as an existential challenge and that exposedness to violence during the childbearing period means a long-lasting embodied experience. In this project, these two phenomena are intertwined into a common phenomenon - Breastfeeding in case of experienced exposedness in a partner relationship.

     

    Aim: The purpose of the PhD-project is to develop in-depth knowledge of existential meanings of breastfeeding in case of experienced exposedness in a partner relationship (Study 1-2), and what it means to be cared for (Study 3), as well as to give care and support in this context (Study 4).

     

    Methods: The project has a reflective lifeworld approach. Data has been collected through lifeworld interviews and written lifeworld stories and will be analyzed using a phenomenological or hermeneutical approach.

     

    Results & Conclusion: The results and conclusions of the first study are expected to be completed in the summer of 2023 and will be presented at the conference.

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  • 163.
    Yar Hamidi, Daniel
    et al.
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Khlif, Wafa
    Building new theories and a specific concept for boards of directors: the practicholar research design2023In: Handbook of Research Methods for Corporate Governance / [ed] Nicola Cucari, Sibel Yamak , Salvatore Esposito De Falco, Bill Lee, Edward Elgar Publishing, 2023, p. 57-70Chapter in book (Other academic)
    Abstract [en]

    We suggest a collaborative research design for corporate governance research that not only integrates interaction, but also joint theory and concept building, with practice. Our proposed research design builds bridges for reflection between scholars and practitioners, while offering relevant processes and a systematic approach to theory and concept building. We call the design Practicholar, which goes further than case study and action research methodologies and offers a design that promotes interaction and facilitates collaboration. Our proposed research design enables understanding of new and complex phenomena in real-life situations and expands our knowledge of phenomena in their specific context. This innovative research design aims for the development of corporate governance research by collaborative efforts among scholars and practitioners.

  • 164.
    Bågander, Linnea (Designer, Artist)
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Can AI Dance?2023Artistic output (Refereed)
  • 165.
    Angervall, Petra
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Challenges in developing professional knowledge, education, and practices in Swedish higher education2023Conference paper (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    The formation of professionals and professions is, simultaneously, a core function of contemporary universities and a field of contestation where different worldviews, rationalities and aspirations meet. In this symposium, we will present an interdisciplinary research collaboration, called PHE (Professional knowledge in Higher Education), between four academic institutions in Sweden. These institutions regularly collaborate on research activities concerning professional knowledge, professional education and learning addressing core issues for the welfare state, for social justice, sustainable development, and higher education pedagogy. We will present the main motivations for this collaboration, its goals, and examples of its ongoing interdisciplinary research.

    The symposium will situate our collaboration in current public and academic debates on the growing societal demand for strong, flexible, and pluralistic professional programs in higher education and in doing so, also address pressing issues related to welfare, the knowledge economy, and the labour market. Such demands pose new challenges for universities today in regard to, for example, the need for expertise and pedagogy. Central to this collaborative project is a new interdisciplinary research school, SPETS (Studies in Professional Education and Training for Society), with doctoral students from all four institutions and inter-institutional supervision. In the symposium, five ongoing doctoral projects that represent current challenges and tensions in Swedish professional education and development will be presented. In Matilda B Svensson’s research, she highlights the policy turns of teacher education in Sweden and how they affect understandings of professional knowledge. Per Holmgren and Yihua Zhang examine how digitalization impacts what is seen as valuable knowledge and pedagogy in HE today and how digitalization is used to address some of the key issues in professional programs. Reghan Borer’s study concerns how public engagement is addressed in Swedish doctoral education, and Sara Svensson discusses the use of arts-based pedagogies to facilitate personal and professional development across a range of professional education programs. In Amoni Kitooke’s work, he explores community-oriented aspects of professional education, particularly praxis and knowledge issues in teacher education.These doctoral projects, in parallel with other joint activities and meeting points in this collaborative endeavour, address issues that include highly relevant intersections between digitalization, internationalisation, equity, policy and quality assurance, economic disparities, migration, and community welfare, which point to some of the challenges of developing professional knowledge, education and practices in higher education today.

  • 166.
    Wulff, Gabriella
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business. Gothenburg Research Institute (GRI), University of Gothenburg, Victoriagatan 13, Gothenburg.
    Changes in market organisation due to exogenous shocks: the case of the transformation of the Swedish fashion industry caused by the COVID-19 pandemic2023In: International Review of Retail Distribution & Consumer Research, ISSN 0959-3969, E-ISSN 1466-4402, Vol. 33, no 3, p. 276-299Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    This study aims to provide insights into the transformation of retail caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, using the Swedish fashion industry as an example. In an institutional perspective, combined with Actor-network theory, both new actors and the changing role of existing ones were identified as influencing how the market was organised. An empirical field study of the Swedish fashion industry has illustrated the changes caused to retail by the outbreak of COVID-19, and the subsequent actions taken to limit its spread. Interviews with and observations of retailers’ actions contributed to a more in-depth understanding of the changes caused to retail. The study finds that the market was subject to two exogenous shocks: Firstly, that a non-human actor, i.e. the COVID-19 virus, influenced the Swedish fashion market in combination with humans and secondly, that new actors entered the market and influenced its organisation. This has led to a situation where digitalisation has accelerated and experience design has stagnated, and there has also been a re-definition of sustainability. Using an institutional perspective, combined with thick descriptions of the empirical material, this study challenges the existing narrow understanding, i.e., that the actors in the field are barely tied together as supply chains or networks, by including non-human actors in its analysis. This allows us to gain a greater understanding of how a virus and its antagonists have had a major impact on the organisation of the field, in turn having consequences on the trends prominent in the fashion retail industry before the outbreak of COVID-19. 

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  • 167.
    Lindsköld, Linnéa
    et al.
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT. Centrum för kulturpolitisk forskning.
    Hedemark, Åse
    The Department of Archival Studies, Information Studies, and Museum & Heritage Studies, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden.
    Changes in the governance of the reading subject: Swedish reading policy, c.1949–19842023In: The International Journal of Cultural Policy, ISSN 1028-6632, E-ISSN 1477-2833, p. 1-15Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    This paper analyses significant changes in the political rationality underpinning Sweden’s official reading policy between the 1940s and 1980s. Using official inquiry reports as empirical material and drawing on a discourse analytical method, we examine policy changes regarding ideal readers (what reading should result in) and administrative practices (what policy actions could be used) and the kinds of academic knowledge that was used to justify specific measures. It is found that official reading policy ceased to be limited to distributing literature and expanded to include active reading promotion. The replacement of sociological perspectives by cognitive viewpoints as constituting knowledge is also noted. It is concluded that changes in the political rationality had consequences for how the individual reader was construed, from a subject with the potential to change society to a subject who had to adjust to society. We argue that the cultivation of readers evident in reading policy constitutes a specific technique of governance not sufficiently considered in previous cultural policy research.

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  • 168.
    Lindsköld, Linnéa
    et al.
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Kann-Rasmussen, Nanna
    University of Copenhagen.
    Changing people for the better: A literature review of “the civilising mission” in cultural policy research and library studies 2008–20222023Conference paper (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    In this short paper we focus on the civilising mission of literature and libraries in Scandinavia. “The civilising mission” is generally acknowledged as one of the main underlying logics of cultural policies (Bennett 1995). In Scandinavia, this mission is connected to the tradition of bildung (bildning/dannelse) (Harding 2015; Hylland & Bjurström 2018), and public libraries and literature are essential tools for bildung. When libraries were established in the beginning of the 20th century in Scandinavia it was with the aim of cultivating citizens to be active participants in a democratic society. In the 1960s and 1970s several policy actions on literature were instigated in Denmark and Sweden with the aim of guaranteeing the production and distribution of quality literature, with the more or less implicit goal to civilise citizens and the very explicit goal of including literature production in the welfare state (Lindsköld 2013; Mai 2013).

    Today, the welfare state has transformed in both countries, changing the grounds for legitimacy of literature and library policies.However, cultural policies in the Nordic countries have been described as stagnated (Frenander 2014) and sedimented (Henningsen 2015), rather than transformed. Even so, the rationale of the civilising mission seems to be used in different ways. Studies show how the transforming potential of the arts are highlighted in Norway compared to more instrumental cultural policies in countries such as Great Britain (Bjørnsen 2012). The Bildung tradition today is connected to cognitive and intellectual capacities (Røyseng 2021), as well as to cultural heritage and unmeasurable values (Lindsköld & Hedemark forthcoming).How the concept of the civilising mission and its related terms such as cultivation, fostering, enlightenment, education and transformation is used as a goal for cultural policy need to be systematically analysed in order to investigate where and how cultural policies are sedimented or transforming.

    This short paper is part of a larger project where we aim to investigate how policy aims related to public libraries and literature have developed up until today in Sweden and Denmark. Our hypothesis is that the civilising mission is alive and well in Sweden, whereas it is no longer predominant as a goal for Danish literature and library policies. Such a comparison has not been undertaken before. The aim of this short paper is to develop an operationalisation of the concept of the civilising mission, in order to develop a framework for systematic analysis of the hypothesis stated above. This will be done through a literature review of research on cultural policy and public education

  • 169.
    Kauppi, Wivica
    University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare.
    Characteristics and prediction of an adverse outcome among patients assessed with dyspnoea as the main symptoms by ambulance clinicians2023In: 4th Global conference on emergency nursing & trauma care, Gothenburg, Sweden,  November 9-11, 2023., 2023Conference paper (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Background: Dyspnoea (breathing difficulty) is a common reason why patients are in need of pre-hospital care provided by ambulance clinicians. Within the pre-hospital field, knowledge among patients with dyspnoea is still limited even though it is caused by several serious underlying medical conditions. Aim: To describe characteristics and prediction of an adverse outcome among patients with dyspnoea, assessed by ambulance clinicians. Methods: A retrospective observational study including patients aged ≥ 16 years during 2017 in Sweden. In all, 6354 ambulance missions were included.  Data were manually collected through  ambulance- and hospital records.  Descriptive statistics and multiple logistic regression were used. Results:  Mean age was 73 years, 56% were women. There were more than 400 different final diagnostic codes where chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (20.4%), pulmonary infection (17%), and heart failure (15%) were most common. In all, 84% had previously experienced dyspnoea. The overall 30-day mortality was 11%. Among  patients with a time-sensitive final diagnosis (13%),  27% died within 30 days. The most frequent  time-sensitive diagnoses were cardiac diseases (4.1% of all diagnoses), infectious/inflammatory diseases (2.6%), and vascular diseases (2.4%).  Hypertension, renal disease, symptoms of pain, abnormal respiratory rate, impaired consciousness, a pathologic ECG and a short delay until calling the emergency number predicted an increased risk of a time-sensitive final diagnosis. Increasing age, renal disease, cancer, low systolic blood pressures, impaired consciousness and abnormal body temperature predicted an increased risk of death. Conclusions: Patients with dyspnoea often show a complexity of symptoms and signs. They have a coexistence of several chronic diseases and a high risk of death.  Underlying life-threatening conditions are common.Thus, a great burden are placed on ambulance clinicians who are responsible for the pre-hospital care.

  • 170.
    Larsson, Glenn
    et al.
    University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare. Department of Prehospital Emergency Care, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden.
    Axelsson, Christer
    University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare. Department of Prehospital Emergency Care, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden.
    Andersson Hagiwara, Magnus
    University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare.
    Herlitz, Johan
    University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare.
    Magnusson, Carl
    Department of Prehospital Emergency Care, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden; Department of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, Institute of Medicine, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden.
    Characteristics of a trauma population in an ambulance organisation in Sweden: results from an observational study2023In: Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine, E-ISSN 1757-7241, Vol. 31, no 1, article id 33Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Background

    Globally, injuries are a major health problem, and in Sweden, injuries are the second most common reason for ambulance dispatch. However, there is a knowledge gap regarding the epidemiology of injuries requiring assessment by emergency medical services (EMS) in Sweden. The aim of the present study was to describe the prehospital population with injuries that have been assessed and treated by EMS.

    Methods

    A randomly selected retrospective sample was collected from 1 January through 31 December 2019 in a region in southwestern Sweden. Data were collected from ambulance and hospital medical records.

    Results

    Among 153,724 primary assignments, 26,697 (17.4%) were caused by injuries. The study cohort consisted of 5,235 patients, of whom 50.5% were men, and the median age was 63 years. The most common cause of injury was low-energy fall (51.4%), and this was the cause in 77.8% of those aged > 63 years and in 26.7% of those aged ≤ 63 years. The injury mechanism was a motor vehicle in 8.0%, a motorcycle in 2.1% and a bicycle in 4.0%. The most common trauma location was the residential area (55.5% overall; 77.9% in the elderly and 34.0% in the younger group). In the prehospital setting, the most frequent clinical sign was a wound (33.2%), a closed fracture were seen in 18.9% and an open fracture in 1.0%. Pain was reported in 74.9% and 42.9% reported severe pain. Medication was given to 42.4% of patients before arrival in the hospital. The most frequent triage colour according to the RETTS was orange (46.7%), whereas only 4.4% were triaged red. Among all patients, 83.6% were transported to the hospital, and 27.8% received fracture treatment after hospital admission. The overall 30-day mortality rate was 3.4%.

    Conclusion

    Among EMS assignments in southwestern Sweden, 17% were caused by injury equally distributed between women and men. More than half of these cases were caused by low-energy falls, and the most common trauma location was a residential area. The majority of the victims had pain upon arrival of the EMS, and a large proportion appeared to have severe pain.

     

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  • 171.
    Gustafsson, Linnea
    et al.
    University of Gothenburg, Institute of Medicine, Department of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, Sweden; Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Department of Emergency Medicine, Gothenburg, Sweden.
    Rawshani, Araz
    University of Gothenburg, Institute of Medicine, Department of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, Sweden; Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Department of Cardiology, Gothenburg, Sweden; The Swedish Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Registry, Centre of Registries, Västra Götaland, Gothenburg, Sweden.
    Råmunddal, Truls
    University of Gothenburg, Institute of Medicine, Department of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, Sweden; Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Department of Cardiology, Gothenburg, Sweden.
    Redfors, Björn
    University of Gothenburg, Institute of Medicine, Department of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, Sweden; Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Department of Cardiology, Gothenburg, Sweden.
    Petursson, Petur
    University of Gothenburg, Institute of Medicine, Department of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, Sweden; Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Department of Cardiology, Gothenburg, Sweden.
    Angerås, Oskar
    University of Gothenburg, Institute of Medicine, Department of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, Sweden; Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Department of Cardiology, Gothenburg, Sweden.
    Hirlekar, Geir
    University of Gothenburg, Institute of Medicine, Department of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, Sweden; Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Department of Cardiology, Gothenburg, Sweden.
    Omerovic, Elmir
    University of Gothenburg, Institute of Medicine, Department of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, Sweden; Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Department of Cardiology, Gothenburg, Sweden.
    Dworeck, Christian
    University of Gothenburg, Institute of Medicine, Department of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, Sweden; Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Department of Cardiology, Gothenburg, Sweden.
    Völz, Sebastian
    University of Gothenburg, Institute of Medicine, Department of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, Sweden; Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Department of Cardiology, Gothenburg, Sweden.
    Herlitz, Johan
    The Swedish Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Registry, Centre of Registries, Västra Götaland, Gothenburg, Sweden.
    Hjalmarsson, Clara
    University of Gothenburg, Institute of Medicine, Department of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, Sweden; Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Department of Cardiology, Gothenburg, Sweden.
    Holmqvist, Lina Dahlén
    University of Gothenburg, Institute of Medicine, Department of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, Sweden; Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Department of Emergency Medicine, Gothenburg, Sweden.
    Myredal, Anna
    University of Gothenburg, Institute of Medicine, Department of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, Sweden; Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Department of Cardiology, Gothenburg, Sweden.
    Characteristics, survival and neurological outcome in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in young adults in Sweden: A nationwide study.2023In: Resuscitation Plus, E-ISSN 2666-5204, Vol. 16, article id 100503Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    AIM: The aim of this study was to present a comprehensive overview of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests (OHCA) in young adults.

    METHODS: The data set analyzed included all cases of OHCA from 1990 to 2020 in the age-range 16-49 years in the Swedish Registry of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (SRCR). OHCA between 2010 and 2020 were analyzed in more detail. Clinical characteristics, survival, neurological outcomes, and long-time trends in survival were studied. Logistic regression was used to study 30-days survival, neurological outcomes and Utstein determinants of survival.

    RESULTS: Trends were assessed in 11,180 cases. The annual increase in 30-days survival during 1990-2020 was 5.9% with no decline in neurological function among survivors. Odds ratio (OR) for heart disease as the cause was 0.55 (95% CI 0.44 to 0.67) in 2017-2020 compared to 1990-1993. Corresponding ORs for overdoses and suicide attempts were 1.61 (95% CI 1.23-2.13) and 2.06 (95% CI 1.48-2.94), respectively. Exercise related OHCA was noted in roughly 5%. OR for bystander CPR in 2017-2020 vs 1990-1993 was 3.11 (95% CI 2.57 to 3.78); in 2020 88 % received bystander CPR. EMS response time increased from 6 to 10 minutes.

    CONCLUSION: Survival has increased 6% annually, resulting in a three-fold increase over 30 years, with stable neurological outcome. EMS response time increased with 66% but the majority now receive bystander CPR. Cardiac arrest due to overdoses and suicide attempts are increasing.

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  • 172. Mehtola, Ellinor
    et al.
    Golsäter, Marie
    Palmér, Lina
    University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare.
    Child Healthcare Nurses` Experiences of Caring for Mothers with Oversupply of Breastmilk2023Conference paper (Refereed)
  • 173.
    Ferlin, Maria
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Children's learning about biodiversity when participating in a beach-school2023Conference paper (Refereed)
  • 174. Bonér, G
    et al.
    Lidström, Anna
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Habte Selassie, S
    Sacko, N
    Circular Merchandise Way Out West festival 20232023Other (Other (popular science, discussion, etc.))
  • 175.
    Pal, Rudrajeet
    et al.
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business. University of Gävle.
    Sandberg, Erik
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business. Linköping University.
    Circular supply chain valorisation through sustainable value mapping in the post-consumer used clothing sector2023In: The International Journal of Logistics Management, ISSN 0957-4093Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Purpose: The purpose of this study is to explore the antecedents of uncaptured sustainable value and strategies to generate opportunities to capture it in the circular supply chain of post-consumer used clothing.

    Design/methodology/approach: This study is based on an inductive analysis of 21 semi-structured interviews conducted with various stakeholders in the circular clothing supply chain (for-profit and not-for-profit) using the value mapping approach, as previously applied in the literature on sustainable business models.

    Findings: Fifteen antecedents of uncaptured sustainable value, and thirteen value opportunity strategies were revealed that hinder or generate multi-dimensional value types. Economic value is impacted the most, while there is lack of explicit understanding of the impact of these antecedents and strategies on environmental and social value capture. From a multi-stakeholder perspective, the ecosystem is emerging as new for-profit actors are developing novel process technologies, while not-for-profit actors are consolidating their positions by offering new service options. There is also an emerging “coopetition” between the different stakeholders.

    Research limitations/implications: More granularity in the different types of uncaptured value could be considered, and external supply chain stakeholders, such as the government, could be included, leading to more detailed value mapping.

    Practical implications: This research provides practitioners with a value-mapping tool in circular clothing supply chains, thus providing a structured approach to explore, analyse and understand uncaptured value and value opportunities.

    Originality/value: This extended value perspective draws upon the value-mapping approach from the sustainable business model literature and applies it in the context of the circular clothing supply chain. In doing so, this research illustrates circular clothing supply chains in a new way that facilitates an improved understanding of multi-dimensional and multi-stakeholder value for embedded actors.

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  • 176.
    Pal, Rudrajeet
    et al.
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Sandberg, Erik
    Linköping University.
    Dissanayake, Kanchana
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Paras, Manoj Kumar
    NIFT Kangra India.
    Circular used clothing valorization: Executive Brief2023Report (Other (popular science, discussion, etc.))
    Abstract [en]

    This Executive Brief compiles the key results obtained from some ongoing research and innovation studies conducted with the scope of two ongoing projects: (i) CLOSeD (Circular clothing dichotomies in global-local supply chain dispersion) funded by Ikea Family Research Foundation; ongoing since January 2021, and (ii) Circular Logistics (Exploring the role of logistics in the circular textile ecosystem) funded by Formas (Swedish research council for sustainable development); ongoing since May 2022. 

    [More about the 2 projects here: CLOSeD↗  Circular Logistics↗]

    This Executive Brief is one-of-its-kind, given that it synthesizes the results of multiple ongoing studies, and draws connection among them by presenting an overarching purpose of creating science-based logical reasoning and understanding of how circular clothing supply chains and ecosystems, and the organizations embedded within, can maximise their valorisation potential amid the changing landscape led by, for example, the European Union (EU)-wide planning and adoption of “EU Strategy for textiles”. 

    A common thread of our argument, as put forward in this Executive Brief is while the textile circular economy is largely influenced in practice by recent technological advancements, related to circular material development, innovative products and processes, or digitalization of circular business models and operations, the motivation in driving them forward has been largely from an efficiency-gain perspective, both in terms of economics and ecology, that is address whether and how circular economy would minimise costs, enhance profitability, and render economies of scale. A novelty-centred perspective has been largely implicit in this regard; however critical to generate a top-line on how circular supply chains and ecosystems should generate sustainable value, beyond cost/profit dimensions.

    To address this our Executive Brief presents the 5 distinct studies’ results. Each study is enriched by empirically-driven dataset, analytical framing and scientific methodology, while at the same time are aligned by a common objective: to explore and provide explanation of the main challenges to value generation in circular clothing supply chains and ecosystems, and what concrete strategic solutions are/can be devised.  

    Ø  STUDY 1 explores the values currently uncaptured, new opportunities and strategies to capture them, from a multi-dimensional and multi-stakeholder perspective, in context to European used clothing circular supply chain from multiple countries.

    Ø  STUDY 2 checks the triple-bottom line sustainability credential of distributed Global North-South used clothing circular supply chain, by weighing the pros and cons against each other and finally proposing what needs further attention for future valorization.

    Ø  STUDY 3 highlights the underlying supply chain capabilities prerequisite to design textile-to-textile recycling value chain for handling post-consumer waste in Global North.

    Ø  STUDY 4 presents the case of a multi-national Swedish fashion retailer to pen down what capabilities are essential of an ecosystem leader or captain in orchestrating circular supply chains of post-consumer used clothes.

    Ø  STUDY 5 initiates a mapping of multi-tiered textile recycling value chain in Global South by presenting the case of Panipat in India - world’s largest mechanical recycling hub.

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  • 177.
    Yousefi Mojir, Kayvan
    et al.
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Maceviciute, Elena
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    2023, Nasrine
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Gatial, Emil
    Balogh, Zoltan
    Citizen Engagement in wildfire management: needs, challenges, methods and framework.2023In: Proceedings of the 20th International ISCRAM Conference: Track 10: Volunteers in Crisis Management/Emergency Response / [ed] Jaziar Radianti, Ioannis Dokas, Nicolas Lalone, & Deepak Khazanchi, Omaha, 2023, Vol. 2564, p. 761-772Conference paper (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    With climate change, the frequency and spread of wildfires have intensified globally, bearing disastrous impactson wildlife, the economy, and human well-being. Efforts on broad fronts are required, including proactive publicparticipation. However, studies related to citizen engagement in the context of wildfire management remainlimited. Therefore, there is a need for further studies in this area. This paper reports on ongoing work conductedin the context of an H2020 project called SILVANUS. The study investigates the methods, practices, needs andchallenges related to citizen engagement in wildfire management. The authors have developed a tentative citizenengagement framework, and preliminary results related to citizens' needs and challenges are presented. The studyidentifies relevant topics, training contents, and methods that can be used for public engagement in wildfiremanagement. The paper contributes towards designing future engagement modalities, technologies and trainingmaterials related to wildfire management and potentially even other crises.

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  • 178.
    Crusoe, Jonathan
    et al.
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Clarinval, Antoine
    Namur Digital Institute, University of Namur, Namur, Belgium.
    Classification of Open Government Data Solutions’ Help: A Novel Taxonomy and Cluster Analysis2023In: Electronic Government. EGOV 2023.: Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 14130, Cham: Springer, 2023, p. 230-245Conference paper (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Open Government Data (OGD) pose that public organisations should freely share data for anyone to reuse without restrictions. However, the rawness of this data proves to be a challenge for data or information seekers. OGD-based solutions, such as interactive maps and dashboards, could help seekers overcome this difficulty and use OGD to satisfy needs, helping them to work effectively, solve problems, or pursue hobbies. However, there are several challenges that need to be considered when designing solutions, such as seekers wanting to solve problems rather than consuming information and aiming for quick wins over quality. Previous research has classified OGD solutions, focusing on general concepts. The next step is to reveal helpful patterns in OGD solutions, helping seekers. This paper presents a taxonomy with 24 criteria to classify these patterns. It was tested on 40 OGD solutions, and the resulting classifications were grouped in a cluster analysis, identifying 16 key criteria and 6 clusters. The clusters are (1) simple-personalised, (2) proactive multi-visual, (3) lightly-facilitated exploration, (4) facilitated data-management, (5) facilitated information exploration, and (6) horizon solutions. One unexpected finding is that helpful patterns do not cluster following themes, types, or purposes of solutions. Another finding is that the importance of key criteria varies between the clusters.

  • 179.
    Weber, L.
    et al.
    Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Department of Energy and Technology, Uppsala, Sweden.
    Bartek, L.
    Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Department of Energy and Technology, Uppsala, Sweden.
    Brancoli, Pedro
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Sjölund, A.
    Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Department of Energy and Technology, Uppsala, Sweden.
    Eriksson, M.
    Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Department of Energy and Technology, Uppsala, Sweden.
    Climate change impact of food distribution: The case of reverse logistics for bread in Sweden2023In: Sustainable Production and Consumption, ISSN 2352-5509, Vol. 36, p. 386-396Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Efficient and purposeful transport of food, from primary production to waste management, is essential to drive the necessary transition towards sustainable production and consumption of food within planetary boundaries. This is particularly the case for bread, one of the most frequently wasted food items in Europe. In Sweden, bread is often sold under a take-back agreement where bakeries are responsible for transportation up to the supermarket shelf and for the collection of unsold products. This provides an opportunity for reverse logistics, but creates a risk of inefficient transport that could reduce the environmental benefits of prevention and valorization of surplus bread. This study assessed the climate change impact of bread transport in Sweden and evaluated the impact of alternative food transport pathways. Life cycle assessment revealed the climate change impact of conventional bread transport, from bakery gate to waste management, to be on average 49.0 g CO2e per kg bread with 68 % deriving from long-distance transport, 26 % from short-distance delivery, and 6 % from waste transport. Evaluation of alternative bread transport pathways showed the highest climate savings with a collaborative transport approach that also reduced the need for small vehicles and decreased transport distances. The overall contribution of waste transport to the total climate impact of food transport was low for all scenario routes analyzed, suggesting that food waste management facilitating high-value recovery and valorization could be prioritized without increasing the climate impact due to longer transport. It has been claimed that conventional take-back agreements are responsible for most of the climate change impact related to bread transport, but we identified long distances between bakeries and retailers as the main contributor to transport climate impacts. © 2023 The Authors

  • 180.
    Gustafsson, Ida
    et al.
    University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare.
    Spångby, Malin
    Region Jönköping.
    Arvidsdal, Ann
    Region Jönköping.
    Golsäter, Marie
    Region Jönköping/ Jönköping University/ Linköping University.
    Palmér, Lina
    University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare.
    Clinical introduction and evaluation of the Existential Breastfeeding Difficulty Scale (ExBreastS) in the context of child health care2023In: Abstract Book: The Nordic Breastfeeding Conference 2023, 2023Conference paper (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    CLINICAL INTRODUCTION AND EVALUATION OF THE EXISTENTIAL BREASTFEEDING DIFFICULTY SCALE (EXBREASTS) IN THE CONTEXT OF CHILD HEALTH CARE

    Ida Gustafsson RN, RM, Lecturer, PhD-student

    Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare, University of Borås, Borås, Sweden

    Malin Spångby RN, MNSc

    Child Health Services, Region Jönköping County, Jönköping, Sweden

    Ann Arvidsdal RN, MNSc

    Child Health Services, Region Jönköping County, Jönköping, Sweden

    Marie Golsäter RN, PhD, Docent

    Child Health Services, Region Jönköping County, Jönköping, Sweden

    CHILD Research Group, School of Health and Welfare, Jönköping University, Jönköping, Sweden

    Department of Health, Medicine and Caring, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden

    Lina Palmér RN, RM, Associate Professor, Docent

    Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare, University of Borås, Borås, Sweden

     

    Background: Breastfeeding, both with and without perceived difficulties, can be experienced as an existential journey. Therefore, care needs to be based on the woman's breastfeeding story and carers need to be prepared to handle the existential questions that may arise. Previous research shows that healthcare professionals struggle with providing individually tailored care. The Existential Breastfeeding Difficulty Scale (ExBreastS) was developed based on lifeworld theoretical research on women's experiences of initiating breastfeeding with or without breastfeeding difficulties and was in this study introduced in child healthcare in a Swedish region. This was done to evaluate its ability to support child healthcare nurses to conduct existentially oriented caring dialogues with the breastfeeding story in focus. 

     

    Aim: Describe child healthcare nurses’ lived experience of how ExBreastS influences the caring dialogue.

     

    Methods: Lifeworld interviews were conducted with 17 child healthcare nurses about their experience of using ExBreastS to support caring dialogues with breastfeeding women. The interviews were conducted either individually, in pairs or in groups. The material was analyzed through thematic analysis based on descriptive phenomenology.

     

    Results: The results show that ExBreastS contributes to the re-evaluation of the importance of the caring dialogue because the existential significance of breastfeeding is given more space. ExBreastS also makes new perspectives of the breastfeeding story visible for both woman and carer. However, if the instrument itself receives too much of the nurse’s focus, there is a risk that the caring dialogue will be overshadowed.

     

    Conclusions: ExBreastS supports caring dialogues based on the breastfeeding story through its focus on the existential aspects of breastfeeding. However, this requires time, support from the organization and an awareness that caring dialogues can have no manual.

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  • 181.
    Andersson, Ulf
    University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare.
    Clinical reasoning among emergency medical service clinicians: An iterative and fragmented process involving the collaborative effort(s) of many2023Doctoral thesis, comprehensive summary (Other academic)
    Abstract [en]

    Aim: The overall aim of the thesis was to generate knowledge and understanding of clinical reasoning in the context of EMS from the perspective of EMS clinicians.

    Method: Three different methodologies were employed to describe various aspects of clinical reasoning. In Study I, an integrative literature review was conducted to summarise the existing literature related to clinical reasoning in EMS. After conducting systematic searches and screening, 38 articles were identified and analysed through an inductive thematic analysis. Studies II and III were conducted as case studies within an EMS organisation to capture clinical reasoning as it takes place in the naturalistic environment. In total, 34 patient encounters were observed, and group and individual interviews were conducted with EMS clinicians and organisational representatives at various hierarchical levels within the EMS organization. The data were analysed through pattern matching and triangulation in a computerised software program for qualitative analysis. Study IV was conducted as a goal-directed task analysis which focused on what EMS clinicians need in terms of achieving situation awareness. An online survey was created and answered by 30 EMS subject matter experts, consisting of active EMS clinicians, academic teachers in specialist ambulance nursing programmes, and researchers in the field of EMS. The data were analysed using qualitative content analysis and descriptive statistics.

    Main results: Clinical reasoning in EMS is a continuously ongoing, iterative, and fragmented process. Information is gathered, analysed, and utilised at any given point during the mission. This information is then reasoned against various goals or instructions provided by the EMS organisation or what is perceived as the most suitable action by the EMS clinician. In the reasoning process, the clinicians take the patients’ and their relatives’ points of interest into account, striving to fulfil these. The clinical reasoning process continues after and between the missions well, and clinicians constantly evaluate their decisions and care provision for future improvement. Even if medical and caring interventions are the focus of clinical reasoning, this process involves the consideration of other aspects as well, such as logistics and safety for everyone present. Nevertheless, there seems to be a vague mandate for decision making among EMS clinicians in relation to other collaborative partners. Furthermore, organisational support for clinical reasoning and development is lacking, often due to economic limitations.

    Conclusion: This thesis contributes to the caring science field with an increased understanding of the complexity of clinical reasoning in EMS. EMS clinicians today need to rely on themselves or their partners to have sufficient knowledge or experience to handle the situation encountered and provide safe patient care. As the reasoning process involves more than the physical patient encounter, additional support is needed to inform clinicians in decisions related to logistics and safety. As the reasoning process involves more than the physical patient encounter, additional support is needed to inform clinicians in decisions related to logistics and safety. EMS clinicians today need to rely on themselves or their partner to have sufficient knowledge or experience to handle situations encountered and provide patient safe care. 

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  • 182.
    Lewis, Erin
    et al.
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business. Högskolan i Borås.
    Kooroshnia, Marjan
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Dumitrescu, Delia
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Walters, Kathryn
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Colour, texture, and luminance: Textile design methods for printing with electroluminescent inks2023In: Cultura e Scienza del Colore - Color Culture and Science Journal, ISSN 2384-9568, Vol. 15, no 1, p. 27-34Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Printable smart materials offer textile designers a range of changeable colours, with the potential to redefine the expressive properties of static textiles. However, this comes with the challenge of understanding how the printing process may need to be adapted for these novel materials. This research explores and exemplifies the properties and potential of electroluminescent inks as printable smart colours for textiles, in order to facilitate an understanding of designing complex surface patterns with electroluminescent inks. Three conventional textile print methods – colour mixing, halftone rasterization, and overlapping – have been investigated through experimental design research to expand the design potential of electroluminescent inks. The result presents a set of methods to create various color mixtures and design complex patterns. It offers recipes for print formulation and documents the outcomes, offering a new design resource for textile surface pattern designers to promote creativity in design, and provides fundamental knowledge for the creation of patterns on textiles using electroluminescent inks.

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  • 183.
    Kadawo, Abdinasir
    et al.
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Sadagopan, Madumita
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    During, Otto
    RISE CBI Cement and Concrete Research Institute.
    Bolton, Kim
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Nagy, Agnes
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Combination of LCA and circularity index for assessment of environmental impact of recycled aggregate concrete2023In: Journal of Sustainable Cement-Based Materials, ISSN 2165-0373, E-ISSN 2165-0381, Vol. 12, no 1Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Multidisciplinary approach is used to evaluate concrete with recycled concrete aggregates (RCA) from technical, environmental impacts and product circularity perspectives. Two RCA replacements investigated, RAC50: fine aggregates; RAC100: both coarse, fine aggregates. Reference, recycled concretes have same cement content, similar workability and compressive strength requirement, proven experimentally. RCA is sourced from pre-fab element discards of a Swedish plant, the logistical alternatives requiring environmental impact analysis. Alternatives are RCA crushing at plant and crushing at a different location including transportation. LCA shows transportation is second largest contributor after cement in all impact categories. RAC alternatives show lower total impact than reference concrete due to RCA replacement. A circularity index for concrete based on economic value of recirculated aggregates; supplements LCA for sustainability reporting. Circularity index results: RAC100 > RAC50 > RC. Combining circularity index with LCA helps optimize recycling process with regard to amount of recycled material and logistics respectively.

  • 184.
    Gustafsson, Tanja
    et al.
    University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare.
    Sundler, Annelie Johansson
    University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare.
    Hedén, Lena
    University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare.
    Lindberg, Elisabeth
    University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare.
    Maurin Söderholm, Hanna
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT. University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare.
    Communication in home care—A feasibility study of an educational intervention in self‐efficacy and job satisfaction2023In: Nursing Open, E-ISSN 2054-1058, Vol. 10, no 3, p. 1375-1382Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Aim

    To explore the feasibility of evaluating a novel educational intervention on person-centered communication for nursing assistants (NAs) in home care.

    Design

    A feasibility study with pre- and post-assessments.

    Methods

    Feasibility was assessed pre- and post-intervention, including evaluation of data collection procedures, completion rates and missing data in two questionnaires: Self-efficacy Questionnaire measuring communication skills and Measure of Job Satisfaction, analysed descriptively and statistically.

    Results

    The questionnaires were feasible and acceptable for the NAs to complete and understand. The pre- and post-assessments showed 83% and 61% completion rates, respectively, and a low proportion of missing data. Barriers for not participating in data collection were stress caused by staff shortages and high workload. Preliminary analysis of the questionnaires showed no significant difference pre- and post-intervention, even though an overall tendency of increased communication self-efficacy was observed. The NAs' self-efficacy ratings also revealed a ceiling effect.

     

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  • 185. Kalyanasundaram, Madhanraj
    et al.
    Krishnan, Kavya
    Singh, Surya
    Sahoo, Krushna Chandra
    Soni, Rachna
    Parashar, Vivek
    Mathankar, Namrata
    Pathak, Ashish
    Sabde, Yogesh
    Stålsby Lundborg, Cecilia
    Atkins, Salla
    Rousta, Kamran
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Diwan, Vishal
    Composition analysis (pick analysis) of waste generated from household: A pilot study in Ujjain city, India2023In: Heliyon, ISSN 2405-8440, Vol. 9, no 9, article id e19902Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Waste segregation is an essential function in improving waste management. Waste segregation not only facilitates recycling and reduces waste going to landfills, rather it can benefit our environment and human in various ways. A pick analysis of waste composition is used to characterize the household waste stream and thus can analyze the segregation rate among the residents. In addition, it can measure the actual waste sorting behaviour at the household/community level. The objective of the study was to assess feasibility of a large-scale waste composition study, identify methodological and operational challenges, and estimate the resources needed to conduct the main waste composition study in order to obtain and get indicative figures about waste generation, composition, and miss-sorted proportions. The study team went door-to-door to collect waste in colour coded bags. We also collected the socio-demographic data of the households. The collected waste was weighed and segregated to analyze the waste composition. The analysis was done among 45 households, and it was found that the per capita waste generation per day is 0.25 kg (0.24 kg from slum and 0.27 kg from non-slum). Challenges identified in conducting waste composition study were lack of standard waste fraction classifications, difficulty in recruitment of personnel to conduct study due to social taboo around waste, challenge in co-coordinating with Ujjain Municipal Corporation waste collection vehicle for collection of waste. 53 household activities were completed in 5 and half hours with INR 24685 (USD 300.5). Pick analysis could be adopted by the Ujjain Municipal Corporation after cost effective analysis to generate precise estimate of waste generation, resource recovery, efficient resource allocation and will help in future interventions and informed policy decision making to improve segregation.

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  • 186.
    Hicks, Alison
    et al.
    University College London.
    Lloyd, Annemaree
    University College London.
    Pilerot, Ola
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Conclusion: Alerting us to Difference2023In: Information Literacy Through Theory / [ed] Hicks, A., Lloyd, A. & Pilerot, O., London: Facet Publishing, 2023, 1, p. 233-240Chapter in book (Refereed)
  • 187.
    Johansson, U.
    et al.
    Department of Computing, Jönköping University, Jönköping, Sweden.
    Löfström, T.
    Department of Computing, Jönköping University, Jönköping, Sweden.
    Sönströd, C.
    Department of Computing, Jönköping University, Jönköping, Sweden.
    Löfström, Helena
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT. Jönköping International Business School, Jönköping, Sweden.
    Conformal Prediction for Accuracy Guarantees in Classification with Reject Option2023In: Modeling Decisions for Artificial Intelligence20th International Conference, MDAI 2023, Umeå, Sweden, June 19–22, 2023, Proceedings, Springer, 2023, p. 133-145Conference paper (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    A standard classifier is forced to predict the label of every test instance, even when confidence in the predictions is very low. In many scenarios, it would, however, be better to avoid making these predictions, maybe leaving them to a human expert. A classifier with that alternative is referred to as a classifier with reject option. In this paper, we propose an algorithm that, for a particular data set, automatically suggests a number of accuracy levels, which it will be able to meet perfectly, using a classifier with reject option. Since the basis of the suggested algorithm is conformal prediction, it comes with strong validity guarantees. The experimentation, using 25 publicly available two-class data sets, confirms that the algorithm obtains empirical accuracies very close to the requested levels. In addition, in an outright comparison with probabilistic predictors, including models calibrated with Platt scaling, the suggested algorithm clearly outperforms the alternatives. 

  • 188.
    Zhang, Yihua
    et al.
    Chalmers University of Technology.
    Stöhr, Christian
    Chalmers University of Technology.
    Strömberg Jämsvi, Susanne
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Kabo, Jens
    Chalmers University of Technology.
    Considering the Community of Inquiry Framework in Online Engineering Education: A Literature Review2023In: Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice, ISSN 2158-3595, Vol. 23, no 6Article, review/survey (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    The Community of Inquiry (CoI) framework has gained considerable attention as a theoretical and methodological means to understand and facilitate online learning experiences. Following calls for more studies investigating disciplinary differences and blended learning environments, this semi-systematic literature review summarizes and synthesizes CoI’s application in online engineering education, to provide a base for informed judgments about its potential for educational research and practice in this particular context. Based on 22 reviewed articles, we show that CoI is a promising framework not only as an evaluation tool for online and blended learning environments in engineering education but also for the design of online engineering courses that want to build their learning design on a collaborative constructivist view of learning. However, compared to the richness of the general literature on CoI and in other fields, the utilization of CoI in engineering education is still very new and appears to still be in a junior state. Accordingly, we suggest several directions for improvement and further research. 

  • 189.
    Ekström, Karin M.
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Consumption of Clothes and the Problem of Waste in Affluent Societies: Understanding the Driving Forces of Consumption and Waste2023In: Marketing Fashion: Critical Perspectives on the Power of Fashion in Contemporary Culture / [ed] Karin M Ekström, Oxon and New York: Routledge, 2023, 1Chapter in book (Other academic)
  • 190.
    Berg, Marie
    et al.
    Institute of Health and Care Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Arvid Wallgrens backe 1, 413 46 Gothenburg, Sweden; Faculty of Medicine and Community Health, Evangelical University in Africa, Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo; Centre for Person‐centred Care (GPCC) University of Gothenburg, Arvid Wallgrens backe, Hus 1, 413 46 Gothenburg, Sweden.
    Carlsson-Lalloo, Ewa
    University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare. Institute of Health and Care Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Arvid Wallgrens backe 1, 413 46 Gothenburg, Sweden; Centre for Person‐centred Care (GPCC) University of Gothenburg, Arvid Wallgrens backe, Hus 1, 413 46 Gothenburg, Sweden.
    Ngongo, F. K.
    Faculty of Theology, Evangelical University in Africa, Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo.
    Bogren, M.
    Institute of Health and Care Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Arvid Wallgrens backe 1, 413 46 Gothenburg, Sweden; Centre for Person‐centred Care (GPCC) University of Gothenburg, Arvid Wallgrens backe, Hus 1, 413 46 Gothenburg, Sweden.
    Contextual factors influencing implementation of a university-based midwifery education programme in Central Africa: A qualitative study2023In: Nurse Education in Practice, ISSN 1471-5953, E-ISSN 1873-5223, Vol. 71, article id 103720Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Aim: To investigate contextual factors and their influence on implementing a 90-credit midwifery education programme for nurses at a university in the eastern DRC. Background: To improve maternal and neonatal health, there is a government policy in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to educate midwives at a higher education level according to international norms. This study investigates contextual factors and their influence on the implementation of a midwifery education programme which is based on national curriculum and has a profile of person-centred care, simulation-based learning pedagogy and information and communication technology. Method: A qualitative study was conducted with data collected through semi-structured interviews with 22 participants who were directly or indirectly involved in establishing the midwifery education programme. Transcribed interviews were analysed using content analysis. Results: The factors influencing the implementation of the new midwifery education programme comprise facilitating and hindering factors. Facilitating factors were: (i) awareness that midwives educated at a higher education level can deliver higher-quality health care, (ii) women are motivated to seek care from well-educated midwives, (iii) the planned programme is attractive and (iv) the university has a stable academic administration and established collaborations. Hindering factors were: (i) Students’ lack of prerequisites for study; (ii) objections to educating midwives at a higher education level; (iii) inadequate teaching resources; and (iv) inadequate working conditions for midwives. Conclusion: The facilitating factors strengthen the belief that it is possible to implement this midwifery education programme, while the hindering factors need to be addressed to run the programme successfully. The findings can guide higher education institutions starting similar midwifery education programmes in the DRC and elsewhere, although it is crucial to conduct a context study in those specific contexts. 

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  • 191.
    Juthberg, R.
    et al.
    Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.
    Flodin, J.
    Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.
    Guo, Li
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Rodriguez, S.
    School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden.
    Persson, Nils-Krister
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Ackermann, P. W.
    Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden; Department of Trauma, Acute Surgery and Orthopaedics, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden.
    Correction to: Neuromuscular electrical stimulation in garments optimized for compliance (European Journal of Applied Physiology, (2023), 123, 8, (1739-1748), 10.1007/s00421-023-05181-9)2023Other (Other academic)
    Abstract [en]

    The original version of this article unfortunately contained a mistake. A small error in the energy-formula. The original correct formula should be (Formula presented.) 

  • 192.
    Lindahl, Berit
    University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare.
    Covid-19 pandemic – a critical discourse analysis2023Conference paper (Refereed)
  • 193.
    Dumitrescu, Delia
    et al.
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Talman, Riikka
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Crafting hybrid workflows for the design of augmented textile artefacts2023In: Connectivity and Creativity in times of Conflict / [ed] Kristof Vaes and Jouke Verlinden, Antwerp: Academia Press, 2023, Vol. 9, p. 1-7Conference paper (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    In the textile field, digital crafting is a relatively unexplored domain that requires further investigation in relation to the tools of the field and the aesthetic consequences of their use on the design. Computer software such as SDS-ONE APEX4 and computerised flat-bed knitting machines made by Shima Seiki are examples of the digitisation of analogue textile processes, and make use of digitally controlled material-fabrication methods. In adopting an exploratory approach to textile digitisation, this research aims to: i) explore methods of digital craftsmanship with a focus on textile materials and tools for the design of smart textiles, and ii) test the aesthetic possibilities of sketching smart textile artefacts using a hybrid workflow.

    This paper presents a hybrid workflow composed of methods emerging from the synergy between experiential knowledge of materials and experiments with digital media. One category of experiments addressed the material level. By utilising digital tools for the virtual sampling of colour-changing smart materials, two changes in textiles were explored: from white to coloured in response to UV light, and from bright to dark in light-emitting yarns being recharged by UV light. The different timings of the colour changes and dimming of the smart yarns were documented and digitised, resulting in a library of colour swatches of gradients based on dynamic material behaviour. The swatches were combined with multi-layered textile structures, digital textures, and simulations of smart and conventional yarns to design the surface of textiles using the knit and weave design software SDS-ONE APEX4. In the sketches, every pixel represented a knit stitch or meeting of a warp and weft thread, providing information about material, structure, and colour at a specific point in time. Another category of experiments addressed the relationship between material and form; the colours swatches were further mapped on three-dimensional objects in Blender software to generate new forms and explore how dynamic surface effects influence the perception of form.

    The experiments presented in this case study suggest that digitising a process that is based on the physical behaviour of yarns and textile structures offers an alternative medium for exploring smart materials more sustainably, expanding physical experimentation into the digital. This hybrid process enables designers to move between software packages and collaborate across professional knowledge domains, with the potential to develop cross-disciplinary and more sustainable material practices.

  • 194.
    Strömberg Jämsvi, Susanne
    et al.
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Lindh, Maria
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Creating peer learning spaces in distance education: the case of academic writing2023Conference paper (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    In distance education, learning often takes place without collaboration with fellow students. Hence, distance students mostly need to study on their own. The aim of this study is to enhance the quality of distance students’ learning processes. An intervention was implemented where a peer-learning structure was tested targeting students’ development of academic writing. The intervention consisted of a structure for the creation of learning spaces to enable student-driven collaboration around scientific writing assignments. Theoretically, the study adopts a sociotechnical approach, consequently assuming that the peer learning spaces are social spaces. A sociocultural approach informs the orientation of the intervention, where learning occurs through collaboration and interaction in a specific context. Three aspects of the construction of the peer learning space have been identified: the structuring, the perception, and the experience of it. Going forward, structural as well as social dimensions of peer learning and learning spaces will be investigated.

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  • 195.
    Kooroshnia, Marjan (Researcher)
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Jönsson, Elvira (Artist)
    Creating sensuous experiences: Combining dichroic filters and textile weaving to create aesthetic spatial installations2023Artistic output (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Installation spaces are designed not only to encourage and discourage specific behaviors, but to generate physical and emotional experiences that continuously change and shift in relation to ourselves and the surrounding space. Textile installations as artistic mediums in space have the power to generate emotional and physical experiences. Their colors, materials, and structures influence the perception of space and awaken our senses, making us feel and engage with the installation space and creating sensuous experiences. This research project aimed to explore the design potentials of combining dichroic filters and textile weaving techniques to create textile installations that influence space and create sensuous experiences. The research was conducted through a series of design experiments that combined dichroic filters and textile weaving, and resulted in various methods of working with the dichroic filter that influenced space. The textile installations created dialogues with the spaces, sensations, and visual information and resulted in an experience akin to being ‘tricked’, opening the door to curiosity. 

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  • 196.
    Jönsson, Elvira
    et al.
    The Swedish School of Textiles University of Borås Borås Sweden.
    Kooroshnia, Marjan
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business. The Swedish School of Textiles University of Borås Borås Sweden.
    Creating sensuous experiences: Combining dichroic filters and textile weaving to create aesthetic spatial installations2023In: Color Research and Application, ISSN 0361-2317, E-ISSN 1520-6378, Vol. 48, no 5, p. 484-496Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Even though color is frequently used in the design of textiles and spaces, research into the use of color in more innovative ways has been uncommon in relation to textile practice. This may be due to a lack of exploration of nontextile materials such as dichroic filters and their design possibilities, which not only produce colors in novel and environmentally friendly ways but also influence space by creating physical and emotional experiences. Dichroic filters are an interesting design material regarding their ability to create surfaces that change color when activated by light and when viewed from different angles and can also influence surrounding space by coloring it. This research project aims to explore the design potential of combining dichroic filters and textile weaving techniques to create textile installations that influence space and create sensuous experiences. The research project resulted in a series of textile installations wherein dichroic filters changed the expression of textile surfaces and/or influenced the installation space. The installations visually reveal a poetic relationship between the craftsmanship of textiles and light, colors, the viewer, space, and our senses. They also highlight the performative property of textiles that influence space and have the power to create sensuous experiences. 

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  • 197.
    Johansson, Veronica
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Critical Literacy and Critical Design2023In: Information Literacy through Theory / [ed] Hicks, Alison; Lloyd, Annemaree; Pilerot, Ola, London: Facet , 2023, p. 111-129Chapter in book (Refereed)
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  • 198.
    Braho, Vjola
    et al.
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Sar, Taner
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Taherzadeh, Mohammad J
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Cultivation of edible filamentous fungi on pomegranate by-products as feedstocks to produce mycoprotein2023In: Systems Microbiology and Biomanufacturing, ISSN 2662-7655Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Pomegranate, renowned for its delectable taste and remarkable nutritional profile, has witnessed a surge in both production and consumption. However, the by-products generated during industrial processes, such as peels and seeds, have the potential for adverse environmental impacts if not meticulously managed. Similarly, expired fruit juices or spillages that may occur during manufacturing and transportation contribute to agri-food waste. This study focused on the comprehensive assessment of pomegranate by-products and pomegranate juice using ascomycetes and zygomycetes filamentous fungi, namely Aspergillus oryzae, Rhizopus oligosporus, and Neurospora intermedia to obtain mycoprotein for sustainable vegan food production. The findings revealed that pomegranate juice, both fresh and expired commercial, contained essential nutrients for fungal biomass production (up to 0.024 g biomass/mL juice). Nonetheless, fresh juice emerges as a more potent medium in terms of protein production than commercial juice. Cultivating A. oryzae yielded a biomass of 0.39 (g biomass/g peel) from pomegranate peel, while concurrently raising the protein content of raw pomegranate peel from 30.89 g/kg to 85.41 g/kg. Furthermore, incorporating yeast extract into the peel medium not only resulted in an enhanced biomass yield of 0.49 (g biomass/g peel) but also significantly elevated the protein content to 198.63 g/kg. This study provides valuable insights into the potential of pomegranate peel and juice as promising substrate for fungal biomass production, offering opportunities for the development of innovative food and feed products. 

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  • 199.
    Centerwall, Ulrika
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    De överblivna arbetsuppgifterna: skolbibliotekarien som utfyllnad2023In: Bibliotekarie. Då. Nu. Sen.: Papers från konferensen Mötesplats Profession – Forskning Borås 9-10 november 2022, 2023Conference paper (Other academic)
  • 200.
    Kumar, Vijay
    et al.
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Hernández, Niina
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Jensen, Michelle
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Pal, Rudrajeet
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business. Department of Industrial Engineering and Management, University of Gavle, ¨ Sweden.
    Deep learning based system for garment visual degradation prediction for longevity2023In: Computers in industry (Print), ISSN 0166-3615, E-ISSN 1872-6194, Vol. 144, article id 103779Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Prolonging garment longevity is a well-recognized key strategy to reduce the overall environmental impact in the textile and clothing sector. In this context, change or degradation in esthetic or visual appeal of a garment with usage is an important factor that largely influence its longevity. Therefore, to engineer the garments for a required lifetime or prolong longevity, there is a need for predictive systems that can forecast the trajectory of visual degradation based on material/structural parameters or use conditions that can guide the practitioners for an optimal design. This paper develops a deep learning based predictive system for washing-induced visual change or degradation of selected garment areas. The study follows a systematic experimental design to generate and capture visual degradation in garment and equivalent fabric samples through 70 cycles in a controlled environment following guideline from relevant washing standards. Further, the generated data is utilized to train conditional Generative Adversarial Network-based deep learning model that learns the degradation pattern and links it to washing cycles and other seam properties. In addition, the predicted results are compared with experimental data using Frechet Inception Distance, to ascertain that the system prediction are visually similar to the experimental data and the prediction quality improves with training process.

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  • 201.
    Dahlström, Mats
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Den digitala utgåvan av Zacharias Topelius Skrifter och dess användbarhet2023Report (Other academic)
  • 202.
    Nemat, Babak
    et al.
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Razzaghi, Mohammad
    Department of Industrial Design, Faculty of Applied Arts, University of Art, Tehran 1136813518, Iran.
    Bolton, Kim
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Rousta, Kamran
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Design-Based Approach to Support Sorting Behavior of Food Packaging2023In: Clean Technologies, E-ISSN 2571-8797, Vol. 5, no 1, p. 297-328Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    It is widely acknowledged that environmental impacts from packaging waste depend on how consumers sort this waste fraction. In this research, “design for sustainable behavior” (DfSB) strategies are used to improve a cream packaging design that can support proper sorting of packaging waste as a sustainable behavior. The application of three DfSB strategies—“match”, “steer”, and “force”—was examined through circular interviews and practical experience with two groups of participants in Karlskrona, Sweden. Prototyping was used to provide a more realistic experiment and enhance communication during the interviews. The results show that consumer-packaging interaction during the usage phase is important to enhance proper sorting behavior. The results also show the potential of a user-centered design-based approach to study consumer-packaging interaction and to understand the challenges faced by users when sorting packaging waste. It also shows the possibility of packaging design to script consumer behavior and reveals details that are important when designing packaging that was not known. In this vein, packaging form, color, and haptic attributes are the most influential design attributes that can support packaging functionalities and script consumer sorting behavior.

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  • 203.
    Sahlin, Johannes
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT. Högskolan i Skövde, Institutionen för informationsteknologi.
    Designing Advertisement Systems with Human-centered Artificial Intelligence2023Doctoral thesis, comprehensive summary (Other academic)
    Abstract [en]

    Practitioners are urging using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve advertisements. Advertisers recognize the importance of incorporating AI into their strategies to remain competitive. In response to this demand, a Design Science Research (DSR) initiative has been started to create a Human-Centered AI (HCAI) tool to enhance advertisement suggestions by analyzing consumer behavior. This dissertation aims to build an advertisement optimization system with HCAI and produce an Information System Design Theory (ISDT) of that class of system. Through architectural models, methods, technological rules, and design principles, nascent Design Theory (DT) is created and serves as an initial stage towards achieving a more abstract design knowledge known as the ISDT. The action design research method is employed to construct and analyze the implemented system instance. The process involves multiple cycles of building, intervening, and evaluating. These cycles are conducted iteratively and incrementally, allowing for the gradual development of the suggested system while simultaneously generating valuable design knowledge. The system is developed and abstracted for design knowledge from both the development process and the actual tool. The dissertation presents nascent design knowledge in the form of models, technological rules, and design principles. Moreover, the dissertation places the nascent DT within the broader context of a more abstract design knowledge called ISDT. The results are then scrutinized based on various components of the DT, including purpose and scope, constructs, principles of form and function, artifact mutability, justificatory knowledge, testable propositions, principles of implementation, and expository instantiation. This dissertation discusses the DSR process, compared to various challenges encountered throughout the research project. Theoretical, empirical, and artefactual research contributions are outlined, and their implications for research and practice are discussed toward the end of the dissertation. The quality of the research is examined, considering the relevance, novelty, usefulness, feasibility, design rigor, evaluation rigor, and transparency of the artifacts produced throughout the dissertation. The dissertation concludes that it delivered ISDT. Moreover, the system serves as a valuable example of how AI can be utilized for optimizing digital advertisements. The dissertation ends with providing recommendations for future research.

  • 204.
    Keune, Svenja (Researcher, Artist, Designer)
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business. Centre for Inforation Technology and Architecture (CITA) at the Royal Danish Academy.
    Lim, Ariel (Contributor)
    Designing and Living with Organisms (DLO)2023Artistic output (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    For quite some time, the Royal Danish Academy has focused on exploring new ways to reduce carbon emissions in building projects, to refurbish and restore buildings rather than build new ones, and to create designs that last. The focal point of the Planetary Boundaries – Rethinking Architecture and Design exhibition is to perceive the world from a fresh perspective, seeking an approach to architecture and design disciplines that revolves around planetary well-being and the state of the global environment.

    Events of recent years have manifested what science has been forecasting for a long time: Climate change has become an obvious, red-hot truth. The climate is changing, and this is affecting the planet. The impact of human activity on the planet’s ecosystem can now be clearly felt in the state of the global environment. Climate change is not an eventuality; it is already here.

    Planetary Boundaries is a theory that is used to describe our global limitations. It examines what the Earth can endure before irreversible imbalances are created in our ecosystem. It is a theory focused on the planet’s needs rather than our needs: What does the planet need in the struggle for its own survival and the survival of natural environments and human beings?

    Architecture and design – along with agriculture, transportation and other industries – have contributed to overconsumption of the world’s resources. This is why the Royal Danish Academy is rethinking how the architecture and design of the future can co-exist with a balanced planet. We are intently focused on making the requisite transition, because durable solutions are strongly linked to good architectural and design solutions.

    This exhibition allows you to experience 25 selected projects which – from an academic architectural or design perspective – ponder the potential for innovative design, building materials and types of dwellings with wide-ranging aesthetics – but a tiny planetary footprint. There are experiments, specific proposals and ambitious explorations of how we need to transition, and rethink our conventional view of architecture and design.

    Planetary Boundaries originates from the Stockholm Resilience Centre at the University of Stockholm. The centre measures the planetary boundaries that have been exceeded and the remaining scope for manoeuvre on the basis of nine parameters, all of which provide a situational report on the state of the global environment. Planetary Boundaries has been used by the UN, the EU and other bodies in drawing up climate policies, and it serves as the foundation for a host of other climate-related theories.

    Each of the 25 projects exhibited considers one or more of the nine parameters.

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  • 205.
    Lindsköld, Linnéa
    et al.
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Hedemark, Åse
    Uppsala universitet.
    Det lilla livets läsning: Att forma läsning i det svenska folkhemmet2023Conference paper (Other academic)
    Abstract [sv]

    Sverige har en lång och unik tradition av såväl explicit som implicit styrning av läsning i hemmen. Under 1900-talet har läsning fungerat som ett politiskt verktyg för att försöka fostra svenska medborgare att bli moderna, bildade och demokratiska. Denna typ av styrning av läsning i hemmen har dock inte tidigare undersökts eller problematiserats. Under våren 2023 startar vi ett forskningsprojekt, finansierat av Riksbankens jubileumsfond, med syftet att studera hur läsning i hemmet har formats i det svenska välfärdssamhället.

    I projektet kommer vi att analysera läsinstruktioner, det vill säga texter som ger instruktioner och råd för hur läsning i hemmen bäst ska gå till. En stor mängd sådana texter har publicerats av forskare, intellektuella, författare och kritiker, samt professionella grupper som t.ex. lärare och bibliotekarier. Det rör sig om vitt skilda texttyper såsom exempelvis tidskriftsartiklar, böcker, förord, annonser och broschyrer. I projektet analyseras läsinstruktioner från tre tidsperioder: välfärdssamhällets begynnelse ca 1930–1940-talen, det fullt utbyggda välfärdssamhället ca 1960–1970-talen, samt det förändrade välfärdssamhället ca 2000–2010-talen. Texterna kommer att analyseras med fokus på hur läsare i hemmen beskrivs, vilken typ av litteratur och genrer som beskrivs som bra eller mindre bra, vilken typ av vetenskaplig kunskap som underbygger argument, samt vilka konsekvenser formandet av ideal läsning i hemmet kan få för människors liv.

    En utmaning för projektet är hur en rimlig materialinsamling ska genomföras. På symposiet kommer vi att presentera och diskutera en modell för hur materialet ska samlas in, inklusive vilka avgränsningar vi behöver göra.

  • 206.
    Bray, Lucy
    et al.
    Edge Hill University, Ormskirk, United Kingdom.
    Carter, Bernie
    Edge Hill University, Ormskirk, United Kingdom.
    Kiernan, Joann
    Edge Hill University and Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, Liverpool, United Kingdom.
    Horowicz, Ed
    University of Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom.
    Dixon, Katie
    Expert by Experience, Liverpool, United Kingdom.
    Ridley, James
    Edge Hill University and National Restraint Reduction Network, Ormskirk, United Kingdom.
    Robinson, Carol
    University of Strathclyde, Glasglow, United Kingdom.
    Simmons, Anna
    Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, Liverpool, United Kingdom.
    Craske, Jennie
    Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, Liverpool, United Kingdom.
    Sinha, Stephanie
    Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, Liverpool, United Kingdom.
    Morton, Liza
    University of Glasgow, Glasgow, United Kingdom.
    Nafria, Begonya
    Sant Joan de Déu Children’s Hospital, Barcelona, Spain.
    Forsner, Maria
    Umeå universitet, Institutionen för omvårdnad.
    Rullander, Anna-Clara
    Umeå universitet, Institutionen för omvårdnad.
    Nilsson, Stefan
    University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden.
    Darcy, Laura
    University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare. University of Borås, Borås, Sweden.
    Karlsson, Katarina
    University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare. University of Borås, Borås, Sweden.
    Hubbuck, Cath
    Great Ormond Street Hospital, London, United Kingdom.
    Brenner, Maria
    Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland.
    Spencer-Little, Sian
    Great Ormond Street Hospital, London, United Kingdom.
    Evans, Kath
    Barts Health NHS Trust, London, United Kingdom.
    Rowland, Andrew
    The University of Salford, Salford, United Kingdom.
    Hilliard, Carol
    Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) at Crumlin, Dublin, Ireland.
    Preston, Jennifer
    University of Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom.
    Leroy, Piet L.
    Maastricht University Medical Centre / Maastricht University, Maastricht, Netherlands.
    Roland, Damian
    University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust and Leicester University, Leicester, United Kingdom.
    Booth, Lisa
    University of Cumbria, Cumbria, United Kingdom.
    Davies, Jean
    Bangor University, Bangor, United Kingdom.
    Saron, Holly
    Edge Hill University, Ormskirk, United Kingdom.
    Mansson, Marie Edwinson
    Paediatric RN, HSC, Lund University, Lund, Sweden.
    Cox, Ann
    Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust & Keele University, Keele, United Kingdom.
    Ford, Karen
    University of Tasmania and the Royal Hobart Hospital, Tasmani, Australia.
    Campbell, Steven
    University of Tasmania, TAS, Australia.
    Blamires, Julie
    Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand.
    Dickinson, Annette
    Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand.
    Neufeld, Michael
    Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand.
    Peck, Blake
    Federation University, VIC, Australia.
    de Avila, Marla
    São Paulo State University, São Paulo, Brazil.
    Feeg, Veronica
    Molloy College in Rockville Centre, New York City, United States.
    Mediani, Henny Suzana
    Universitas Padjadjaran, Bandung Ciry, Indonesia.
    Atout, Maha
    Philadelphia University, Amman, Jordan.
    Majamanda, Maureen D.
    University of Malawi, Kamuzu College of Nursing, Malawi, South Africa.
    North, Natasha
    The Harry Crossley Children’s Nursing Development Unit, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa.
    Chambers, Christine
    Dalhousie University, Halifax, Canada.
    Robichaud, Fanny
    Ulluriaq, Ungava Tulattavik Health Center and UQAM UQO, QC, Canada.
    Developing rights-based standards for children having tests, treatments, examinations and interventions: using a collaborative, multi-phased, multi-method and multi-stakeholder approach to build consensus2023In: European Journal of Pediatrics, ISSN 0340-6199, E-ISSN 1432-1076Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Children continue to experience harm when undergoing clinical procedures despite increased evidence of the need to improve the provision of child-centred care. The international ISupport collaboration aimed to develop standards to outline and explain good procedural practice and the rights of children within the context of a clinical procedure. The rights-based standards for children undergoing tests, treatments, investigations, examinations and interventions were developed using an iterative, multi-phased, multi-method and multi-stakeholder consensus building approach. This consensus approach used a range of online and face to face methods across three phases to ensure ongoing engagement with multiple stakeholders. The views and perspectives of 203 children and young people, 78 parents and 418 multi-disciplinary professionals gathered over a two year period (2020–2022) informed the development of international rights-based standards for the care of children having tests, treatments, examinations and interventions. The standards are the first to reach international multi-stakeholder consensus on definitions of supportive and restraining holds.

    Conclusion: This is the first study of its kind which outlines international rights-based procedural care standards from multi-stakeholder perspectives. The standards offer health professionals and educators clear evidence-based tools to support discussions and practice changes to challenge prevailing assumptions about holding or restraining children and instead encourage a focus on the interests and rights of the child.

    What is Known:

    • Children continue to experience short and long-term harm when undergoing clinical procedures despite increased evidence of the need to improve the provision of child-centred care.

    • Professionals report uncertainty and tensions in applying evidence-based practice to children’s procedural care. What is New:

    • This is the first study of its kind which has developed international rights-based procedural care standards from multi-stakeholder perspectives.

    • The standards are the first to reach international multi-stakeholder consensus on definitions of supportive and restraining holds.

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  • 207.
    Vallmark, Mikaela
    et al.
    Institute of Health and Care Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden.
    Brorsson, Anna Lena
    Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden; Gothenburg Centre for Person-Centred Care (GPCC) at University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden.
    Sparud-Lundin, Carina
    Institute of Health and Care Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden; Gothenburg Centre for Person-Centred Care (GPCC) at University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden; Gothenburg Centre for Person-Centred Care (GPCC) at University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden; Gothenburg Centre for Person-Centred Care (GPCC) at University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden.
    Bratt, Ewa-Lena
    Institute of Health and Care Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden; Region Västra Götaland, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Children’s Heart Center, Gothenburg, Sweden.
    Moons, Philip
    Institute of Health and Care Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden; Department of Public Health and Primary Care, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium; Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa.
    Saarijärvi, Markus
    Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden; Gothenburg Centre for Person-Centred Care (GPCC) at University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden.
    Acuña Mora, Mariela
    University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare.
    Development and psychometric evaluation of TEXP-Q: a questionnaire measuring transition and transfer experiences in emerging adults with type 1 diabetes2023In: Journal of Patient-Reported Outcomes, E-ISSN 2509-8020, Vol. 7, no 1, article id 111Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Background

    During transition to adulthood and transfer to adult healthcare, emerging adults with chronic conditions are at risk of deteriorating disease control, well-being, and acute, as well as long-term complications. Despite an increasing call for person-centred healthcare services attuned to young peoples’ needs, few validated instruments exist pinpointing adolescents’ and emerging adults’ experiences of preparation for transition and transfer. Thus, the overarching purpose of this study was to develop a person-centred, clinically applicable instrument (Transitional care EXPeriences Questionnaire, TEXP-Q) adjustable to different chronic conditions, although the focus in the present study was Type 1 Diabetes. The specific aim was, therefore, to describe the development and psychometric evaluation of TEXP-Q in emerging adults with Type 1 Diabetes.

    Methods

    Initial development of the TEXP-Q was inspired by existing research. Items were formulated in accordance with consensus recommendations for developing patient-reported measures, and extra consideration was taken to ensure person-centredness. Psychometric evaluation comprised two phases: In phase I, data from cognitive interviews, content validity indexing, and judgement of an expert panel provided information on face and content validity. In phase II, data from a cross-sectional study conducted at eight adult diabetes outpatient clinics in Sweden (n = 163) allowed for explorative factor analysis (EFA), as well as calculation of content validity, reliability and responsiveness.

    Results

    Combining results from cognitive interviews, content validity index values and expert panel judgement, a test version of TEXP-Q was developed, the content and face validity of which were considered good. This version consisted of 17 items answered on a five-point Likert scale, and three open-ended questions answered in free text. During EFA, four items were removed, and a three-factor solution was recognised as most adequate, accounting for 60% cumulative variance and one single cross-loading. After EFA, the instrument comprised 13 questions, divided into three latent factors. Cronbach’s alpha for the complete instrument was 0.866, which indicates good internal consistency. Crohnbach’s alpha approximated to 0.8 for all factors respectively.

    Conclusion

    TEXP-Q is a newly developed, person-centred instrument which has proven to be both valid and reliable when applied to youths with T1D. The questionnaire fills a need for instruments focusing on emerging adults’ experiences of preparation for transition and transfer.

     

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  • 208.
    Wikandari, Rachma
    et al.
    Department of Food and Agricultural Product Technology, Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Gadjah Mada University, Yogyakarta 55281, Indonesia.
    Tanugraha, Daniel Reinhart
    Department of Food and Agricultural Product Technology, Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Gadjah Mada University, Yogyakarta 55281, Indonesia.
    Yastanto, Anang Juni
    Department of Food and Agricultural Product Technology, Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Gadjah Mada University, Yogyakarta 55281, Indonesia.
    Manikharda, Manikharda
    Department of Food and Agricultural Product Technology, Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Gadjah Mada University, Yogyakarta 55281, Indonesia.
    Gmoser, Rebecca
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Teixeira, José António
    Centro de Engenharia Biológica (CEB), Universidade do Minho, Campus de Gualtar, Gualtar, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal; LABBELS—Associate Laboratory in Biotechnology, Bioengineering and Electromechanical Systems, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal.
    Development of Meat Substitutes from Filamentous Fungi Cultivated on Residual Water of Tempeh Factories2023In: Molecules, ISSN 1431-5157, E-ISSN 1420-3049, Vol. 28, no 3, p. 997-Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    In recent years, there has been an increased motivation to reduce meat consumption globally due to environmental and health concerns, which has driven the development of meat substitutes. Filamentous fungal biomass, commonly known as mycoprotein, is a potential meat substitute since it is nutritious and has filaments to mimic meat fibrils. The current study aimed to investigate the potential use of a cheap substrate derived from the food industry, i.e., residual water in a tempeh factory, for mycoprotein production. The type of residual water, nutrient supplementation, optimum conditions for biomass production, and characteristics of the mycoprotein were determined. The results showed that the residual water from the first boiling with yeast extract addition gave the highest mycoprotein content. The optimum growth condition was a pH of 4.5 and agitation of 125 rpm, and it resulted in 7.76 g/L biomass. The mycoprotein contains 19.44% (w/w) protein with a high crude fiber content of 8.51% (w/w) and a low fat content of 1.56% (w/w). In addition, the amino acid and fatty acid contents are dominated by glutamic acid and polyunsaturated fatty acids, which are associated with an umami taste and are considered healthier foods. The current work reveals that the residual boiling water from the tempeh factory can be used to produce high-quality mycoprotein.

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  • 209.
    Guclu, Nihal
    et al.
    Department of Polymer Materials, Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences Bursa Uludag University Bursa Türkiye.
    Duzyer Gebizli, Sebnem
    Department of Polymer Materials, Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences Bursa Uludag University Bursa Türkiye;Department of Textile Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Bursa Uludag University Bursa Türkiye.
    Orhan, Mehmet
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business. Department of Textile Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Bursa Uludag University, Bursa, Türkiye.
    Development of polycaprolactone‐based electrospun pH‐sensitive sensors as instant colorimetric indicators for food packaging2023In: Coloration Technology, ISSN 1472-3581, E-ISSN 1478-4408Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    In the present study, polycaprolactone/polyethylene glycol (PCL/PEG) electrospun nanofibres with different anthocyanin (1%, 2%, 3%, and 5%) were fabricated for the instant measurement of pH, especially for applications—such as food freshness detection—where quick response is required. The solution, surface, chemical, thermal, wettability, mechanical, and release properties of the samples were evaluated by viscosity measurements, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR), contact angle measurements, and tensile tests, respectively. The colorimetric analyses were also investigated against the solutions at different pH values and bacterial solutions. Finally, the on-site performance of the sensor was evaluated. Anthocyanin addition initially lowered the solution viscosity, resulting in thinner fibres with a diameter of 288 nm. The diameters were increased up to 395 nm with the increasing anthocyanin. Anthocyanin addition enhanced the wettability and the mechanical properties, and the contact angles decreased to 43°. The highest modulus was observed for 1% anthocyanin, with a value of 6.162. The release experiments revealed that the anthocyanin-loaded samples released a large amount of anthocyanin (between ~12% and 38%) in the first 15 s. The colorimetric analyses showed that PCL/PEG nanofibre mats with 2% and 3% anthocyanin concentrations were the most capable pH-sensitive sensors for detecting pH changes from 2 to 8. As a result, it can be concluded that 3% anthocyanin is the threshold value for the production of the anthocyanin-loaded nanofibre mats, and these structures are promising for the instant detection of pH proved by the on-site application. 

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  • 210.
    Lee, Eunji
    et al.
    Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden.
    Sjöqvist, Bengt Arne
    Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden.
    Andersson Hagiwara, Magnus
    University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare. University of Borås, Borås, Sweden.
    Maurin Söderholm, Hanna
    University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare. Lindholmen Science Park AB, Gothenburg, Sweden.
    Candefjord, Stefan
    Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden.
    Development of Verified Innovation Process for Healthcare Solutions (VIPHS): A Stepwise Model for Digital Health2023In: Studies in Health Technology and Informatics: Volume 302 / [ed] Maria Hägglund, Madeleine Blusi, Stefano Bonacina, Lina Nilsson, Inge Cort Madsen, Sylvia Pelayo, Anne Moen, Arriel Benis, Lars Lindsköld, Parisis Gallos, 2023, p. 736-740Conference paper (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Many digital health projects often stop in the pilot or test phase. Realisation of new digital health services is often challenging due to lack of guidelines for the step-by-step roll-out and implementation of the systems when changing work processes and procedures are needed. This study describes development of the Verified Innovation Process for Healthcare Solutions (VIPHS) – a stepwise model for digital health innovation and utilisation using service design principles. A multiple case study (two cases) involving participant observation, role play, and semi-structured interviews were conducted for the model development in prehospital settings. The model might be helpful to support realisation of innovative digital health projects in a holistic, disciplined, and strategic way.

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  • 211.
    Bolanos, Fernando
    et al.
    Doctorate Program, Faculty of Education, Pontificia Universidad Católica De Chile, Santiago, Chile.
    Pilerot, Ola
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Digital abilities, between instrumentalization and empowerment: a discourse analysis of Chilean Secondary Technical and Vocational public policy documents2023In: Journal of Vocational Education and Training, ISSN 1363-6820, E-ISSN 1747-5090, Vol. 75, no 4, p. 768-787Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    It is argued that developing digital abilities is key for today's knowledge society. They facilitate engaging with pervasive information communication technologies and manipulating information. Governments have invested vastly in formal education aimed at developing digital abilities. Policies and directives driving this venture need to be examined. Otherwise, their potential risks being thwarted. Grounded in concepts derived from Laclau and Mouffe, five public policy documents central to Chile's Secondary Vocational Education and Traning (S-TVET) system underwent a synchronic heuristic discourse analysis as understood under relational-ontology. Findings indicate that all analysed documents are articulated with a myth of an information society. Additionally, two prominent discourses were identified: an instrumentalization discourse and an empowerment discourse. When referencing S-TVET, however, the most salient discourse is that of instrumentalization. Instrumentalization discourses render digital abilities under a narrow corporate fixed set of decontextualised skills, and risk thwarting their potential.

  • 212.
    Börjesson, Angelica
    et al.
    University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare.
    Mauléon, Christina
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Hjelm Lidholm, Sara
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Digitaliseringens paradox: När digitala lösningar skapar analoga problem2023In: Välfärdens paradoxer, spänningar och dilemman / [ed] Maria Wolmesjö och Rolf Solli, Lund: Studentlitteratur AB, 2023, p. 33-44Chapter in book (Refereed)
  • 213.
    Pilemalm, Sofie
    et al.
    Linköpings universitet, Kommunikations- och transportsystem.
    Yousefi Mojir, Kayvan
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Digitalized Cross-Sector Collaboration for an Effective Emergency Response: Emerging Forms of Network Governance2023In: Disaster Management and Information Technology. Public Administration and Information Technology / [ed] Scholl, H.J., Holdeman, E.E., Boersma, F.K., Springer Nature , 2023, p. 269-305Chapter in book (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Digitalization has transformed the public sector and ICT has enabled the pooling of emergency response resources. Here, we explore and compare three cases of cross-sector collaboration: co-location, co-use of resources, and semiprofessionals as first responders. Identified opportunities include shared facilities and equipment and a positive attitude toward the new collaboration. Challenges include undefined roles, responsibilities, difficulties in prioritizing among ordinary and new tasks in resource-strained organizations, and lack of legislation and agreements. Reported needs are related to improved training and joint exercises and to trauma support and basic supplies, e.g., blankets, reflective vests, and warning triangles. ICT suggestions included, e.g., systems for errand handling, joint assessment of information, status and acknowledgment of available and dispatched resources, and smartphone-based dispatch management. The emerging collaborations can be seen as hybrid forms of government and network governance. Network governance may thus support the development of their institutional aspects but needs to be complemented with practical elements relating to the emergency response context. We also argue that ICT as a key factor enabling collaborations must receive more attention in network governance, which is currently the case.

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  • 214.
    Rezaei, Neda
    et al.
    Department of Mathematics, University of Kurdistan, Sanandaj, Iran.
    Saedpanah, Fardin
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business. Department of Mathematics, University of Kurdistan, Sanandaj, Iran;Department of Engineering, University of Borås, Borås, Sweden.
    Discontinuous Galerkin for the wave equation: a simplified a priori error analysis2023In: International Journal of Computer Mathematics, ISSN 0020-7160, E-ISSN 1029-0265, Vol. 100, no 3, p. 546-571Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Standard discontinuous Galerkin methods, based on piecewise polynomials of degree q=0,1, are considered for temporal semi-discretization for second-order hyperbolic equations. The main goal of this paper is to present a simple and straightforward a priori error analysis of optimal order with minimal regularity requirement on the solution. Uniform norm in time error estimates are also proved. To this end, energy identities and stability estimates of the discrete problem are proved for a slightly more general problem. These are used to prove optimal order a priori error estimates with minimal regularity requirement on the solution. The combination with the classic continuous Galerkin finite element discretization in space variable is used to formulate a full-discrete scheme. The a priori error analysis is presented. Numerical experiments are performed to verify the theoretical results. 

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  • 215.
    Raivio, Magdalena
    et al.
    Department of Educational Studies, Karlstad University, 651 88 Karlstad, Sweden.
    Skaremyr, Ellinor
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT. Department of Educational Work, University of Borås, 501 90 Borås, Sweden.
    Kuusisto, Arniika
    Faculty of Educational Sciences, University of Helsinki, 00014 Helsinki, Finland.
    Discursive Norms and Incentives for Equipping Students with Religion and Worldview Literacy in Swedish Preschool Teacher Education Policy2023In: Religions, E-ISSN 2077-1444, Vol. 14, no 9, p. 1-15, article id 1194Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    The increasing societal diversity of religions and worldviews (R&W) in Swedish preschools affects what competencies today’s preschool teachers need and what needs to be taught in Swedish Preschool Teacher Education (PTE). The study aims to investigate the content and discursive norms regarding religion and worldviews in Swedish PTEs on a national policy level and contribute to knowledge in the research field of Religious Studies and Higher Education. The PTE curricula of all the twenty Higher Education institutions offering PTE in Sweden in 2022 are investigated using text-centred discourse analysis, together with a theoretical and analytical tool for analyzing different dimensions of the PTEs and the potential for them to function as socially sustainable communities of care. The results show that even though there might be implicit incentives for teaching about R&W, all but one of the educational curricula of the twenty PTEs in Sweden lack explicit mention of ‘religion’. Based on the results, we can see that at a national policy level, the content of the educational curricula reproduces liberal secular and humanist worldviews as norms for the PTEs. There is also a lack of explicit policy-related incentives for the PTEs to promote social sustainability regarding equipping students with proper knowledge and skills for developing care-centered and norm-critical R&W literacy. 

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  • 216.
    Eriksson, Erik
    et al.
    University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare.
    Williams, Sharon
    Swansea Centre for Improvement & Innovation, College of Human and Health Sciences, Swansea University, Swansea, Wales, UK.
    Hellström, Andreas
    Service Management and Logistics/Centre for Healthcare Improvement, Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden.
    Dis/value in co-production, co-design and co-innovation for individuals, groups and society2023In: Public Money & Management, ISSN 0954-0962, E-ISSN 1467-9302, Vol. 43, no 1, p. 17-25Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Citizens may seek to co-create value during interactions with the provider (co-production), by contributing with improvements of existing services (co-design), or by inventing new services impacting the overall service system (co-innovation). Three empirical cases from Sweden and the UK suggest that disvalue is as likely an outcome as value creation, and that both outcomes need to be recognized at three levels: for the individual citizens themselves, their peer groups, and the broader society. The article contributes to the literature by questioning the assumption that value is inevitably created by theorizing and providing empirical cases that recognize disvalue to be an equally likely outcome in attempts to create value.

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  • 217.
    Mahon, Kathleen
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT. University of Queensland, Australia.
    Doctoral supervision as and for praxis2023In: Journal of Praxis in Higher Education, E-ISSN 2003-3605, Vol. 5, no 2, p. 118-139Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    In this paper, the author revisits empirical material generated in her PhD research in light of (a) her recent experiences and conversations as course coordinator of the supervision course at the centre of the Special Issue, and (b) current supervision practice. Part of her PhD research included examination of her own supervisors’ pedagogical praxis while they were supervising her doctorate. This examination occurred, rather uniquely, in dialogue with her supervisors in supervision meetings and interviews, and also through analysis of reflective notes made about her experiences of being supervised during the PhD. At the end of the paper, the author relates the findings of her retrospective analysis to her own being, becoming, and praxis as a supervisor and academic developer involved with the professional learning of supervisors. The discussion builds on current doctoral education and higher education praxis literature by highlighting, among other things, the role of supervision experiences—as both supervisor and supervisee—in supervisor becoming, and how, supervision practice as praxis can be both enacted and nurtured within a supervision team.

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  • 218.
    Kantola, Hanna
    University of Borås, Professional Services.
    Doktorandbarometern 20232023Report (Other (popular science, discussion, etc.))
    Abstract [sv]

    I denna rapport presenteras resultatet av den enkätundersökning som genomförts under januari 2023 avseende Högskolan i Borås doktoranders studiesituation. Undersökningen berör frågor kopplat till bland annat utbildningens upplägg, handledningssituationen, uppföljning, arbets- och studiemiljön och det stöd man anser sig få. Doktorandbarometern 2023 är den tredje undersökningen av sitt slag som högskolan genomför. Denna undersökning är en del av det systematiska kvalitetsarbete som högskolan bedriver för att kontinuerligt förbättra sin verksamhet.

     

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  • 219.
    Thornquist, Clemens
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Domestic Life in the Outdoors2023Artistic output (Refereed)
  • 220. Khan, Rohma Moid (Curator)
    Saleem, Faseeh (Curator)
    Khan, Shabnam Syed (Curator)
    Aslam, Laiba (Contributor, Artist)
    Bashir, Tanveer (Contributor)
    Bux, Muhammed (Contributor)
    Waheed, Hassan (Contributor)
    Siddiqui, Muhammad Aashir (Contributor)
    DOMESTIC PROVOCATIONS: Creativity, as a Provocateur of Care and Vice Versa2023Artistic output (Unrefereed)
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  • 221.
    Halldórsdóttir, Helga (Designer)
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Drafts 4: Body and Space Relations2023Artistic output (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    The study of the interaction between body and space has taken centre stage in recent design and architectural debates. Space is being re-examined for its fluidity and ability to adapt, give dimensions, and how space measures change when understood as time. In contrast, the body inhibits both this space and time and constantly changes. 

    The relationship between body and space is interdependent and intertwined, where they constantly affect, shape and impress on one another. The nuances, spirit and social implications of the many cultures and spaces we inhibit imprint on the body; while the body is where identity, reflexivity, soul, and mind mediate; thus, the two incessantly become sites of shifting cultural meaning.  

    After the three efficacious proceedings of the artistic research project DRAFTS, this multi-platform exhibition brings together an international and multigenerational group of artists, researchers and designers to share current understandings, opportunities and challenges of Body and Space Relations through basic experimental art and design research. 

    The exhibition explores empirical artistic expressions and functional aesthetic ideas to examine the role of objects and materiality in cultural sociology, the relation between bodily perception and space, and how it affects people’s experience of art when encountered in an unconventional setting.  In an international collaboration between Art Address Canada and the University of Borås – The Swedish School of Textiles, both artistic and research-based works are presented as a part of an exhibition and online webinar. Along with these activates, workshops are organized to interact and explore varied insights into Body and Space Relations. 

    Exhibition: 6th - 15th April 2023 

    Curators: Tazeen Qayyum & Faisal Anwar (Art Address Canada) and Faseeh Saleem (University of Borås, Sweden)  

    Artists/Researchers: Akash Inbakumar, Atanas Bozdarov, Clemens Thornquist,  Erin Lewis, Helga Halldorsdottir, Karin Landahl & Stefanie Malmgren de Oliveira, Marjan Kooroshnia, Sameer Farooq, Soheila K. Esfahani 

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  • 222. Qayyum, Tazeen (Curator)
    Anwar, Faisal (Curator)
    Saleem, Faseeh (Curator, Editor, Designer)
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Forssblad, Matilda (Designer, Editor)
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    DRAFTS 4: BODY AND SPACE RELATIONS2023Other (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    The study of the interaction between body and space has taken centre stage in recent design and architectural debates. Space is being re-examined for its fluidity and ability to adapt, give dimensions, and how space measures change when understood as time. In contrast, the body inhibits this space and time and constantly changes.

    The relationship between body and space is interdependent and intertwined, where they constantly affect, shape, and impress one another. The nuances, spirit and social implications of the many cultures and spaces we inhabit imprint on the body, while the body is where identity, reflexivity, soul, and mind mediate; thus, the two incessantly become sites of shifting cultural meaning.

    This multi-platform event brings together an international and multigenerational group of artists, researchers and designers to share current understandings, opportunities and challenges of Body and Space Relations through basic experimental art and design research. The exhibition explores empirical artistic expressions and functional aesthetic ideas to examine the role of objects and materiality in cultural sociology, the relation between bodily perception and space, and how it affects people’s art experience whenencountered in an unconventional setting.

    Curators: Tazeen Qayyum,Faisal Anwar and Faseeh Saleem

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  • 223.
    Schierbeck, Sofia
    et al.
    Center for Resuscitation Science, Department of Clinical Science and Education, Södersjukhuset, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.
    Nord, Anette
    Center for Resuscitation Science, Department of Clinical Science and Education, Södersjukhuset, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.
    Svensson, Leif
    Department of Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Solna, Sweden.
    Ringh, Mattias
    Center for Resuscitation Science, Department of Clinical Science and Education, Södersjukhuset, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm.
    Nordberg, Per
    Center for Resuscitation Science, Department of Clinical Science and Education, Södersjukhuset, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.
    Hollenberg, Jacob
    Center for Resuscitation Science, Department of Clinical Science and Education, Södersjukhuset, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.
    Lundgren, Peter
    University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare. Institute of Medicine, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden; Department of Cardiology, Region Västra Götaland, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden.
    Folke, Fredrik
    Department of Cardiology, Gentofte University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark; Copenhagen Emergency Medical Services, Copenhagen, Denmark; Institute of Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark.
    Jonsson, Martin
    Center for Resuscitation Science, Department of Clinical Science and Education, Södersjukhuset, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.
    Forsberg, Sune
    Center for Resuscitation Science, Department of Clinical Science and Education, Södersjukhuset, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.
    Claesson, Andreas
    Center for Resuscitation Science, Department of Clinical Science and Education, Södersjukhuset, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.
    Drone delivery of automated external defibrillators compared with ambulance arrival in real-life suspected out-of-hospital cardiac arrests: a prospective observational study in Sweden2023In: The Lancet Digital Health, ISSN 2589-7500, Vol. 5, no 12, p. e862-e871Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Background: A novel approach to improve bystander defibrillation for out-of-hospital cardiac arrests is to dispatch and deliver an automated external defibrillator (AED) directly to the suspected cardiac arrest location by drone. The aim of this study was to investigate how often a drone could deliver an AED before ambulance arrival and to measure the median time benefit achieved by drone deliveries. Methods: In this prospective observational study, five AED-equipped drones were placed within two separate controlled airspaces in Sweden, covering approximately 200 000 inhabitants. Drones were dispatched in addition to standard emergency medical services for suspected out-of-hospital cardiac arrests and flight was autonomous. Alerts concerning children younger than 8 years, trauma, and emergency medical services-witnessed cases were not included. Exclusion criteria were air traffic control non-approval of flight, unfavourable weather conditions, no-delivery zones, and darkness. Data were collected from the dispatch centres, ambulance organisations, Swedish Registry for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, and the drone operator. Core outcomes were the percentage of cases for which an AED was delivered by a drone before ambulance arrival, and the median time difference (minutes and seconds) between AED delivery by drone and ambulance arrival. Explorative outcomes were percentage of attached drone-delivered AEDs before ambulance arrival and the percentage of cases defibrillated by a drone-delivered AED when it was used before ambulance arrival. Findings: During the study period (from April 21, 2021 to May 31, 2022), 211 suspected out-of-hospital cardiac arrest alerts occurred, and in 72 (34%) of those a drone was deployed. Among those, an AED was successfully delivered in 58 (81%) cases, and the major reason for non-delivery was cancellation by dispatch centre because the case was not an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. In cases for which arrival times for both drone and ambulance were available (n=55), AED delivery by drone occurred before ambulance arrival in 37 cases (67%), with a median time benefit of 3 min and 14 s. Among these cases, 18 (49%) were true out-of-hospital cardiac arrests and a drone-delivered AED was attached in six cases (33%). Two (33%) had a shockable first rhythm and were defibrillated by a drone-delivered AED before ambulance arrival, with one person achieving 30-day survival. No adverse events occurred. AED delivery (not landing) was made within 15 m from the patient or building in 91% of the cases. Interpretation: AED-equipped drones dispatched in cases of suspected out-of-hospital cardiac arrests delivered AEDs before ambulance arrival in two thirds of cases, with a clinically relevant median time benefit of more than 3 min. This intervention could potentially decrease time to attachment of an AED, before ambulance arrival. Funding: Swedish Heart Lung Foundation. © 2023 The Author(s). 

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  • 224.
    Jalo, Hoor
    et al.
    Department of Electrical Engineering, Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden.
    Seth, Mattias
    Department of Electrical Engineering, Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden.
    Pikkarainen, Minna
    Department of Occupational Therapy, Prosthetics and Orthotics, Oslo Metropolitan University, Oslo, Norway.
    Häggström, Ida
    Department of Electrical Engineering, Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden.
    Jood, Katarina
    Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden; Department of Neurology, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden.
    Bakidou, Anna
    University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare. Department of Electrical Engineering, Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden.
    Sjöqvist, Bengt Arne
    Department of Electrical Engineering, Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden.
    Candefjord, Stefan
    Department of Electrical Engineering, Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden.
    Early identification and characterisation of stroke to support prehospital decision-making using artificial intelligence: A scoping review protocol2023In: BMJ Open, E-ISSN 2044-6055, Vol. 13, no 5, article id e069660Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Introduction Stroke is a time-critical condition and one of the leading causes of mortality and disability worldwide. To decrease mortality and improve patient outcome by improving access to optimal treatment, there is an emerging need to improve the accuracy of the methods used to identify and characterise stroke in prehospital settings and emergency departments (EDs). This might be accomplished by developing computerised decision support systems (CDSSs) that are based on artificial intelligence (AI) and potential new data sources such as vital signs, biomarkers and image and video analysis. This scoping review aims to summarise literature on existing methods for early characterisation of stroke by using AI. Methods and analysis The review will be performed with respect to the Arksey and O'Malley's model. Peer-reviewed articles about AI-based CDSSs for the characterisation of stroke or new potential data sources for stroke CDSSs, published between January 1995 and April 2023 and written in English, will be included. Studies reporting methods that depend on mobile CT scanning or with no focus on prehospital or ED care will be excluded. Screening will be done in two steps: title and abstract screening followed by full-text screening. Two reviewers will perform the screening process independently, and a third reviewer will be involved in case of disagreement. Final decision will be made based on majority vote. Results will be reported using a descriptive summary and thematic analysis. Ethics and dissemination The methodology used in the protocol is based on information publicly available and does not need ethical approval. The results from the review will be submitted for publication in a peer-reviewed journal. The findings will be shared at relevant national and international conferences and meetings in the field of digital health and neurology. © 2023 BMJ Publishing Group. All rights reserved.

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  • 225.
    Aldrin, Viktor
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Ecclesiastical Policies on Education: A democratic game of winners and losers?2023In: International Journal of Practical Theology, ISSN 1430-6921Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    In the post-secular societies of Northern Europe, Christian denominations have had to re-construct their identities as educational agents. This article focuses on the Church of England and the Church of Sweden, and their changed self-identification as expressed in their educational policy documents. Whereas the Church of England’sdiscourses are of partnership and business competition, the Church of Sweden’sdiscourses are about the Apocalypse and external threats. These approaches areanalysed using Habermas’ concept of religion, identifying a transformation of religious language into secular argumentation to become viable in the secular public space. The question posed is: “Is theology becoming a losing proposition in Northern Europe?"

  • 226.
    Graminius, Carin
    et al.
    Lunds universitet.
    Ekström, Björn
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Haider, Jutta
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Editorial2023In: Nordic Journal of Library and Information Studies, E-ISSN 2597-0593, Vol. 4, no 1, p. i-ivArticle in journal (Other academic)
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  • 227. Fernandez-Llatas, Carlos
    et al.
    Gatta, Roberto
    Seoane, Fernando
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business. University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare.
    Valentini, Vincenzo
    Editorial: Artificial intelligence in process modelling in oncology2023In: Frontiers in Oncology, E-ISSN 2234-943X, Vol. 13Article in journal (Other academic)
  • 228.
    Usino, David
    et al.
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Sar, Taner
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Ylitervo, Päivi
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Richards, Tobias
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business. Swedish Centre for Resource Recovery, University of Borås, 501 90 Borås, Sweden.
    Effect of Acid Pretreatment on the Primary Products of Biomass Fast Pyrolysis2023In: Energies, E-ISSN 1996-1073, Vol. 16, no 5, article id 2377Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    A high load of inorganics in raw lignocellulosic biomass is known to inhibit the yield of bio-oil and alter the chemical reactions during fast pyrolysis of biomass. In this study, palm kernel shell (PKS), an agricultural residue from palm oil production, and two other woody biomass samples (mahogany (MAH) sawdust and iroko (IRO) sawdust) were pretreated with distilled water or an acidic solution (either acetic, formic, hydrochloric (HCl) or sulfuric acid (H2SO4)) before fast pyrolysis in order to investigate its effect on the primary products and pyrolysis reaction pathways. The raw and pretreated PKS, MAH and IRO were pyrolysed at 600 °C and 5 s with a micro-pyrolyser connected to a gas chromatograph–mass spectrometer/flame ionisation detector (GC-MS/FID). Of the leaching solutions, HCl was the most effective in removing inorganics from the biomass and enhancing the primary pyrolysis product formed compared to the organic acids (acetic and formic acid). The production of levoglucosan was greatly improved for all pretreated biomasses when compared to the original biomass but especially after HCl pretreatment. Additionally, the relative content of the saccharides was maximised after pretreatment with H2SO4, which was due to the increased production of levoglucosenone. The relative content of the saccharides increased by over 70%. This increase may have occurred due to a possible reaction catalysed by the remaining acid in the biomass. The production of furans, especially furfural, was increased for all pretreatments but most noticeable when H2SO4 was used. However, the relative content of acids and ketones was generally reduced for PKS, MAH and IRO across all leaching solutions. The relative content of the phenol-type compound decreased to a large extent during pyrolysis after acid pretreatment, which may be attributed to dehydration and demethoxylation reactions. This study shows that the production of valuable chemicals could be promoted by pretreatment with different acid solutions.

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  • 229.
    Mehraeen, Shayan
    et al.
    Sensor and Actuator Systems, Department of Physics, Chemistry and Biology (IFM), Linköping University, Linköping, SE-581 83 Sweden.
    Asadi, Milad
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Martinez, Jose. G.
    Sensor and Actuator Systems, Department of Physics, Chemistry and Biology (IFM), Linköping University, Linköping, SE-581 83 Sweden.
    Persson, Nils-Krister
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Stålhand, Jonas
    Department of Management and Engineering (IEI), Solid Mechanics, Linköping University, Linköping, SE-581 83 Sweden.
    Jager, Edwin W. H.
    Sensor and Actuator Systems, Department of Physics, Chemistry and Biology (IFM), Linköping University, Linköping, SE-581 83 Sweden.
    Effect of Core Yarn on Linear Actuation of Electroactive Polymer Coated Yarn Actuators2023In: Advanced Materials Technologies, E-ISSN 2365-709X, article id 2300460Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Smart textiles combine the features of conventional textiles with promising properties of smart materials such as electromechanically active polymers, resulting in textile actuators. Textile actuators comprise of individual yarn actuators, so understanding their electro-chemo-mechanical behavior is of great importance. Herein, this study investigates the effect of inherent structural and mechanical properties of commercial yarns, that form the core of the yarn actuators, on the linear actuation of the conducting-polymer-based yarn actuators. Commercial yarns were coated with poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene)-poly(styrenesulfonate) (PEDOT:PSS) to make them conductive. Then polypyrrole (PPy) that provides the electromechanical actuation is electropolymerized on the yarn surface under controlled conditions. The linear actuation of the yarn actuators is investigated in aqueous electrolyte under isotonic and isometric conditions. The yarn actuators generated an isotonic strain up to 0.99% and isometric force of 95 mN. The isometric strain achieved in this work is more than tenfold and threefold greater than the previously reported yarn actuators. The isometric actuation force shows an increase of nearly 11-fold over our previous results. Finally, a qualitative mechanical model is introduced to describe the actuation behavior of yarn actuators. The strain and force created by the yarn actuators make them promising candidates for wearable actuator technologies. © 2023 The Authors. Advanced Materials Technologies published by Wiley-VCH GmbH.

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  • 230.
    Kopf, Sabrina
    et al.
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Åkesson, Dan
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Hakkarainen, Minna
    School of Engineering Sciences in Chemistry, Biotechnology and Health, Department of Fibre and Polymer Technology, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden.
    Skrifvars, Mikael
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Effect of hydroxyapatite particle morphology on as-spun poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate)/hydroxyapatite composite fibers2023In: Results in Materials, ISSN 2590-048X, Vol. 20, article id 100465Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Hydroxyapatite (HA) has shown very promising results in hard tissue engineering because of its similarity to bone and hence the capability to promote osteogenic differentiation. While the bioactivity of HA is uncontested, there are still uncertainties about the most suitable hydroxyapatite particle shapes and sizes for textile scaffolds. This study investigates the influence of the shape and size of HA particles on as spun fibers of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV) and HA, their mechanical and thermal properties as well as their influence on the fiber degradation in simulated blood matrix and their capability to mineralize in simulated body fluid. The key findings were that the different HA particles’ size does not affect the melting temperature and still maintains a thermal stability suitable for fiber production. Tensile testing revealed decreased mechanical properties for PHBV/HA as spun fibers, independently of the particle morphology. However, HA particles with 30 nm in width and 100 nm in length at 1 wt% HA loading achieved the highest tenacity and elongation at break amongst all composite fibers with HA. Besides, the Ca/P ratio of their mineralization in simulated body fluid is the closest to the one of mineralized human bone, indicating the most promising bioactivity results of all HA particles studied.

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  • 231.
    Johansson, Matilda
    et al.
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Skrifvars, Mikael
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Kadi, Nawar
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Dhakal, H. N.
    Advanced Polymers and Composites (APC) Research Group, School of Mechanical and Design Engineering, University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth, Hampshire PO1 3DJ, UK.
    Effect of lignin acetylation on the mechanical properties of lignin-poly-lactic acid biocomposites for advanced applications2023In: Industrial crops and products (Print), ISSN 0926-6690, E-ISSN 1872-633X, Vol. 202, article id 117049Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Bioplastics that possess characteristics like durability and low cost are desired for versatile applications in industries such as automotive manufacturing, marine transport manufacturing, aerospace applications, and the building industry. The automotive industry is an example of an industry that is now shifting towards a more focused approach addressing the issue concerning sustainability and the development of sustainable material. To achieve a lightweight and sustainable construction, one of the methods used by the automotive original equipment manufacturers is by substituting conventional fossil-based, non-renewable composites, and metallic materials with a bio-based alternative. One of the drawbacks with biobased polymers can be the poor interfacial adhesion, leading to poor mechanical properties when compares to conventional material. The aim of this research is to investigate if a low-cost by-product could be used as a component in a composite matrix material in the automotive industry to reduce the final weight and increase the non-petrochemical material usage of composite material without compromising the thermal and mechanicals properties demanded. In this research, lignin was chemically altered by esterification the functional groups to increase the compatibility with polylactic acid. The esterification was performed with the use of acetic acid anhydride and pyridine. To evaluate and determine the esterification, Fourier transform Infrared Spectroscopy was used. By blending the modified lignin with polylactic acid the intention was to improve the thermomechanical properties and the interfacial linkage between the components. The effects of lignin acetylation on the tensile properties, impact strength, and thermal stability and moisture repellence behaviour were investigated. According to the experimental results the modification of lignin, increased the impact strength for all the blends containing acetylated lignin compares to pristine lignin. The largest increase observed was for blends containing 20 wt% acetylated lignin and polylactic acid, which resulted in a 74% improvement compared with the blend composed of pristine lignin and polylactic acid. Similarly, the thermal stability was improved significantly with acetylation of the lignin. Moreover, the moisture repellence behaviour was also increased. The reason for the improved properties can be explained by the better interfacial compatibility between lignin and polylactic acid matrix. An increased thermal stability and a moisture repellent behaviour of the blends containing chemically modified lignin could be observed when compared with neat polylactic acid which makes the acetylation treatment of lignin a possible approach for the future of biocomposite production. 

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  • 232.
    Berglund, Ellinor
    et al.
    Department of Clinical Science and Education, Södersjukhuset, Centre for Resuscitation Science, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.
    Hollenberg, Jacob
    Department of Clinical Science and Education, Södersjukhuset, Centre for Resuscitation Science, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.
    Jonsson, Martin
    Department of Clinical Science and Education, Södersjukhuset, Centre for Resuscitation Science, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.
    Svensson, Leif
    Department of Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.
    Claesson, Andreas
    Department of Clinical Science and Education, Södersjukhuset, Centre for Resuscitation Science, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.
    Nord, Anette
    Department of Clinical Science and Education, Södersjukhuset, Centre for Resuscitation Science, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.
    Nordberg, Per
    Department of Clinical Science and Education, Södersjukhuset, Centre for Resuscitation Science, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.
    Forsberg, Sune
    Department of Clinical Science and Education, Södersjukhuset, Centre for Resuscitation Science, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.
    Rosenqvist, Mårten
    Department of Clinical Sciences, Danderyd Hospital, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.
    Lundgren, Peter
    University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare. Department of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, Institute of Medicine, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden;Prehospen–Centre for Prehospital Research, University of Borås, Sweden;Region Västra Götaland, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Department of Cardiology, Gothenburg, Sweden.
    Högstedt, Åsa
    University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare. Department of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, Institute of Medicine, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden;Prehospen–Centre for Prehospital Research, University of Borås, Sweden.
    Riva, Gabriel
    Department of Clinical Science and Education, Södersjukhuset, Centre for Resuscitation Science, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.
    Ringh, Mattias
    Department of Clinical Science and Education, Södersjukhuset, Centre for Resuscitation Science, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.
    Effect of Smartphone Dispatch of Volunteer Responders on Automated External Defibrillators and Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrests: The SAMBA Randomized Clinical Trial2023In: JAMA cardiology, ISSN 2380-6583, E-ISSN 2380-6591, Vol. 8, no 1, p. 81-88Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Importance  Smartphone dispatch of volunteer responders to nearby out-of-hospital cardiac arrests (OHCAs) has emerged in several emergency medical services, but no randomized clinical trials have evaluated the effect on bystander use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs).

    Objective  To evaluate if bystander AED use could be increased by smartphone-aided dispatch of lay volunteer responders with instructions to collect nearby AEDs compared with instructions to go directly to patients with OHCAs to start cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

    Design, Setting, and Participants  This randomized clinical trial assessed a system for smartphone dispatch of volunteer responders to individuals experiencing OHCAs that was triggered at emergency dispatch centers in response to suspected OHCAs and randomized 1:1. The study was conducted in 2 main Swedish regions: Stockholm and Västra Götaland between December 2018 and January 2020. At study start, there were 3123 AEDs in Stockholm and 3195 in Västra Götaland and 24 493 volunteer responders in Stockholm and 19 117 in Västra Götaland. All OHCAs in which the volunteer responder system was activated by dispatchers were included. Excluded were patients with no OHCAs, those with OHCAs not treated by the emergency medical services, and those with OHCAs witnessed by the emergency medical services.

    Interventions  Volunteer responders were alerted through the volunteer responder system smartphone application and received map-aided instructions to retrieve nearest available public AEDs on their way to the OHCAs. The control arm included volunteer responders who were instructed to go directly to the OHCAs to perform CPR.

    Main Outcomes and Measures  Overall bystander AED attachment, including those attached by volunteer responders and lay volunteers who did not use the smartphone application.

    Results  Volunteer responders were activated for 947 patients with OHCAs. Of those, 461 were randomized to the intervention group (median [IQR] age of patients, 73 [61-81] years; 295 male patients [65.3%]) and 486 were randomized to the control group (median [IQR] age of patients, 73 [63-82] years; 312 male patients [65.3%]). Primary outcome of AED attachment occurred in 61 patients (13.2%) in the intervention arm vs 46 patients (9.5%) in the control arm (difference, 3.8% [95% CI, −0.3% to 7.9%]; P = .08). The majority of AEDs were attached by lay volunteers who were not using the smartphone application (37 in intervention arm, 28 in control). There were no significant differences in secondary outcomes. Among the volunteer responders using the application, crossover was 11% and compliance to instructions was 31%. Volunteer responders attached 38% (41 of 107) of all AEDs and provided 45% (16 of 36) of all defibrillations and 43% (293 of 666) of all CPR.

    Conclusions and Relevance  In this study, smartphone dispatch of volunteer responders to OHCAs to retrieve nearby AEDs vs instructions to directly perform CPR did not significantly increase volunteer AED use. High baseline AED attachement rate and crossover may explain why the difference was not significant.

    Trial Registration  ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT02992873

  • 233.
    Bratt, Ewa-Lena
    et al.
    Institute of Health and Care Science, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden; Region Västra Götaland, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Children's Heart Center, Gothenburg, Sweden.
    Mora, Mariela Acuna
    University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare. Institute of Health and Care Science, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden.
    Sparud-Lundin, Carina
    Institute of Health and Care Science, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden; .
    Saarijärvi, Markus
    Institute of Health and Care Science, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden; Department of Learning, Informatics, Management and Ethics, Medical Management Centre, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.
    Burström, Åsa
    Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.
    Skogby, Sandra
    Institute of Health and Care Science, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden; Department of Paediatric Cardiology, The Queen Silvia Children's Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden.
    Fernlund, Eva
    Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden; Division of Paediatrics, Crown Princess Victoria Childreńs Hospital, Linköping University Hospital, Linköping, Sweden; Department of Clinical Sciences Lund, Lund University, Skåne University Hospital, paediatric Cardiology, Lund, Sweden.
    Fadl, Shalan
    Department of Paediatrics, Örebro University Hospital, Örebro, Sweden.
    Rydberg, Annika
    Department of Clinical Sciences, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden.
    Hanseus, Katarina
    Children's Heart Centre, Skåne University Hospital Lund, Lund, Sweden.
    Kazamia, Kalliopi
    Children's Heart Centre Stockholm-Uppsala, Karolinska University Hospital and Akademiska University Hospital, Sweden; Department of Women's and Children's Health, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.
    Moons, Philip
    Institute of Health and Care Science, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden; KU Leuven, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Leuven, Belgium; Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa.
    Effectiveness of the STEPSTONES Transition Program for Adolescents With Congenital Heart Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial2023In: Journal of Adolescent Health, ISSN 1054-139X, E-ISSN 1879-1972Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Purpose: Adolescents with congenital heart disease transition from childhood to adulthood and transfer from pediatric-oriented to adult-oriented care. High-level empirical evidence on the effectiveness of transitional care is scarce. This study investigated the empowering effect (primary outcome) of a structured person-centered transition program for adolescents with congenital heart disease and studied its effectiveness on transition readiness, patient-reported health, quality of life, health behaviors, disease-related knowledge, and parental outcomes e.g., parental uncertainty, readiness for transition as perceived by the parents (secondary outcomes). Methods: The STEPSTONES-trial comprised a hybrid experimental design whereby a randomized controlled trial was embedded in a longitudinal observational study. The trial was conducted in seven centers in Sweden. Two centers were allocated to the randomized controlled trial-arm, randomizing participants to intervention or control group. The other five centers were intervention-naïve centers and served as contamination check control group. Outcomes were measured at the age of 16 years (baseline), 17 years, and 18.5 years. Results: The change in empowerment from 16 years to 18.5 years differed significantly between the intervention group and control group (mean difference = 3.44; 95% confidence interval = 0.27–6.65; p = .036) in favor of intervention group. For the secondary outcomes, significant differences in change over time were found in parental involvement (p = .008), disease-related knowledge (p = .0002), and satisfaction with physical appearance (p = .039). No differences in primary or secondary outcomes were detected between the control group and contamination check control group, indicating that there was no contamination in the control group. Discussion: The STEPSTONES transition program was effective in increasing patient empowerment, reducing parental involvement, improving satisfaction with physical appearance, and increasing disease-related knowledge. © 2023 Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine

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  • 234.
    Sterner, Anders
    et al.
    University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare.
    Sköld, Robert
    University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare.
    Andersson, Henrik
    University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare. Centre of Interprofessional Cooperation within Emergency Care (CICE), Linnaeus University, Växjö, Sweden; Department of Health and Caring Sciences, Linnaeus University, Växjö, Sweden.
    Effects of Blended Simulation on Nursing Students’ Critical Thinking Skills: A Quantitative Study2023In: Sage Open Nursing, E-ISSN 2377-9608, Vol. 9Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Introduction

    Critical thinking is regarded as imperative to healthcare quality and patient outcomes; therefore, effective strategies in nursing education are required to promote students’ critical thinking abilities, leading to their success in clinical work. Accordingly, simulation-based education has been suggested as a measure for achieving this goal.

    Objective

    The aim of this study was to explore whether a nursing education course with blended simulation activities (hands-on simulations with high-fidelity manikins and a web-based interactive simulation program) could increase nursing students’ critical thinking skills.

    Method

    A quasiexperimental, one-group pretest and post-test design was utilized. Data were collected through premeasurement and postmeasurement using a critical thinking questionnaire and were analyzed using paired sample t-tests, independent sample t-tests, and the nonparametric Wilcoxon signed-rank test. The effect size was calculated using Cohen's d formula.

    Results

    Sixty-one nursing students (57 women and four men, mean age 30 years) participated in the study. Findings of the paired sample t-test showed a significantly higher mean score for posteducation than pre-education, indicating a significant change in nurses’ critical thinking capabilities (p < .001). The results for Cohen's d formula ( − 0.87) of the mean scores between pre-education and posteducation indicated a large effect size. The Wilcoxon signed-rank test also showed a statistically significant increase in the students’ critical thinking abilities between pre-education and posteducation measures (p < .001). No statistically significant differences were found in the mean score according to age or sex.

    Conclusion

    This study concluded that blended simulation-based education can increase nursing students’ critical thinking capabilities. As a result, this study builds on the use of simulation as a measure for developing and promoting critical thinking abilities during nursing education.

     

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  • 235.
    Rousta, Neda
    et al.
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business. Swedish Centre for Resource Recovery, University of Borås, Borås, Sweden.
    Aslan, Melissa
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business. Swedish Centre for Resource Recovery, University of Borås, Borås, Sweden;Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Gebze Technical University, Gebze-Kocaeli, Turkey.
    Yesilcimen Akbas, Meltem
    Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Gebze Technical University, Gebze-Kocaeli, Turkey.
    Ozcan, Ferruh
    Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Gebze Technical University, Gebze-Kocaeli, Turkey.
    Sar, Taner
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business. Swedish Centre for Resource Recovery, University of Borås, Borås, Sweden.
    Taherzadeh, Mohammad J
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business. Swedish Centre for Resource Recovery, University of Borås, Borås, Sweden.
    Effects of fungal based bioactive compounds on human health: Review paper2023In: Critical reviews in food science and nutrition, ISSN 1040-8398, E-ISSN 1549-7852, p. 1-24Article, review/survey (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Since the first years of history, microbial fermentation products such as bread, wine, yogurt and vinegar have always been noteworthy regarding their nutritional and health effects. Similarly, mushrooms have been a valuable food product in point of both nutrition and medicine due to their rich chemical components. Alternatively, filamentous fungi, which can be easier to produce, play an active role in the synthesis of some bioactive compounds, which are also important for health, as well as being rich in protein content. Therefore, this review presents some important bioactive compounds (bioactive peptides, chitin/chitosan, β-glucan, gamma-aminobutyric acid, L-carnitine, ergosterol and fructooligosaccharides) synthesized by fungal strains and their health benefits. In addition, potential probiotic- and prebiotic fungi were researched to determine their effects on gut microbiota. The current uses of fungal based bioactive compounds for cancer treatment were also discussed. The use of fungal strains in the food industry, especially to develop innovative food production, has been seen as promising microorganisms in obtaining healthy and nutritious food.

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  • 236.
    Sundström, C.
    et al.
    Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.
    Juthberg, R.
    Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.
    Flodin, J.
    Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.
    Guo, Li
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Persson, Nils-Krister
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Ackermann, P. W.
    Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden; Department of Trauma, Acute Surgery and Orthopaedics, Karolinska University Hospital, 171 76, Stockholm, Sweden.
    Effects on hemodynamic enhancement and discomfort of a new textile electrode integrated in a sock during calf neuromuscular electrical stimulation2023In: European Journal of Applied Physiology, ISSN 1439-6319, E-ISSN 1439-6327Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Purpose: To compare fixed transverse textile electrodes (TTE) knitted into a sock versus motor point placed standard gel electrodes (MPE) on peak venous velocity (PVV) and discomfort, during calf neuromuscular electrical stimulation (calf-NMES). Methods: Ten healthy participants received calf-NMES with increasing intensity until plantar flexion (measurement level I = ML I), and an additional mean 4 mA intensity (ML II), utilizing TTE and MPE. PVV was measured with Doppler ultrasound in the popliteal and femoral veins at baseline, ML I and II. Discomfort was assessed with a numerical rating scale (NRS, 0–10). Significance was set to p < 0.05. Results: TTE and MPE both induced significant increases in PVV from baseline to ML I and significantly higher increases to ML II, in both the popliteal and femoral veins (all p < 0.001). The popliteal increases of PVV from baseline to both ML I and II were significantly higher with TTE versus MPE (p < 0.05). The femoral increases of PVV from baseline to both ML I and II were not significantly different between TTE and MPE. TTE versus MPE resulted at ML I in higher mA and NRS (p < 0.001), and at ML II in higher mA (p = 0.005) while NRS was not significantly different. Conclusion: TTE integrated in a sock produces intensity-dependent increases of popliteal and femoral hemodynamics comparable to MPE, but results in more discomfort at plantar flexion due to higher current required. TTE exhibits in the popliteal vein higher increases of PVV compared to MPE. Trial registration: Trial_ID: ISRCTN49260430. Date: 11/01/2022. Retrospectively registered.

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  • 237.
    da Silva, Madalena
    et al.
    Universidade do Planalto Catarinense no Programa de Pós.
    Bonin, Joel Cezar
    SC), e da UNIARP (Universidade Alto Vale do Rio do Peixe)..
    Garrote Jurado, Ramón
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Elementos da cultura digital para o ensino de filosofia no Ensino Médio: o que dizem as pesquisas?: Elements Of Digital Culture For Teaching Philosophy In Highschool: What Does The Research Say?2023In: Educação em Análise, ISSN 24480320, Vol. 8, no 1Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Digital culture refers to the practices, habits, and values that emerge from people'sinteractions with digital technologies, such as the Internet, social networks, and mobile apps,among others. In the curriculum of basic education, it is necessary to work with elements of DigitalCulture so that students can exercise digital citizenship in a critical and reflective way. However,research indicates that teachers, many of them digital immigrants, do not have appropriateresources from the Digital Culture to teach their classes while students, digital natives, observe theidiosyncratic logic and dynamics of school with their reality and notice a great mismatch. Based onthis context, the question is: what are the elements of digital culture that contribute to the reflectionand criticality of students in the teaching of Philosophy in high school? The aim of this text is tohighlight the resources of digital culture that contribute to the reflection and criticality of studentsin the teaching of Philosophy in high school. The methodology is a qualitative bibliographicapproach. As a result, it was observed, in existing research, that the digital resources adopted inpedagogical practices contribute to the teaching of Philosophy and that, depen ding on the resourceused, they allow: illustrating philosophical concepts and theories in a concrete way; stimulatephilosophical and critical reflection; develop critical skills; stimulate debate; share ideas andopinions on philosophical topics; democra tize access to illustrative, representative and interactivephilosophical content; offer different perspectives according to the context and pedagogicalintentions.

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  • 238.
    Falchenberg, Åsa
    et al.
    University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare. PreHospen.
    Sterner, Anders
    University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare.
    Norberg Boysen, Gabriella
    University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare.
    Andersson, Henrik
    University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare.
    Emergency care at home - care that limps2023In: Emergency Care Delivery at Home – An innovative approach for taking care of patients needs for emergency care, 2023Conference paper (Other academic)
    Abstract [en]

    Introduction: The number of patients who perceive themselves to have need for emergency care needs has increased over time. Some of these care needs can be addressed at patients' home (1). Emergency care delivery at home can be better for some patients (2). This arises questions how to provide high-quality and cost-effective emergency care (3). Therefore, it is needed to explore how delivery models can be changed for taking care of patients needs for emergency care. 

    Aim: To explore emergency health care professionals’ experiences in caring for patients with emergency care needs in their homes.

    Methods: A qualitative study based on observations and interviews was used. Data was analyzed by content analysis.  Results: No results are currently available as data collection is ongoing. The poster will present preliminary results at the conference. 

    Conclusion: The findings can be assumed to contribute and stimulate to a continued discussion and development of new and additional models of emergency care delivery based on patient’s emergency care needs.

  • 239.
    Falchenberg, Åsa
    et al.
    University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare.
    Sterner, Anders
    University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare.
    Norberg Boysen, Gabriella
    University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare.
    Andersson, Henrik
    University of Borås, Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare.
    Emergency Care Delivery at Home – An innovative approach for taking care of patients needs for emergency care2023In: Emergency Care Delivery at Home – An innovative approach for taking care of patients needs for emergency care, 2023Conference paper (Other academic)
    Abstract [en]

    Introduction: The number of patients who perceive themselves to have need for emergency care needs has increased over time. Some of these care needs can be addressed at patients' home (1). Emergency care delivery at home can be better for some patients (2). This arises questions how to provide high-quality and cost-effective emergency care (3). Therefore, it is needed to explore how delivery models can be changed for taking care of patients needs for emergency care. 

    Aim: To explore emergency health care professionals’ experiences in caring for patients with emergency care needs in their homes.

    Methods: A qualitative study based on observations and interviews was used. Data was analyzed by content analysis.  Results: No results are currently available as data collection is ongoing. The poster will present preliminary results at the conference. 

    Conclusion: The findings can be assumed to contribute and stimulate to a continued discussion and development of new and additional models of emergency care delivery based on patient’s emergency care needs.

  • 240.
    Lewis, Erin
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    "EMF sniffer": Exhibition in DRAFTS 4: Body and Space Relations2023Artistic output (Refereed)
  • 241.
    Halldórsdóttir, Helga (Researcher)
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Emotionally Intelligent Objects: Pet Objects and Needy Objects2023Artistic output (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    In todays material driven society, we have more things than we can care for emotionally. The objects that make up our everyday are simply not designed for caring through embodiment or affection. However, humans are predisposed to project human emotions and beliefs onto any-thing to rationalise and process from the external to the internal. Objects that exude empathy (care) can affect our emotional being and can define the way humans and non-human objects interact with each other and sustain a more lasting relationship between the two.

    Humans are social creatures and react strongly to emotional cues. Facial expressions and body language are natural when evaluating a persons mood or emotional state but can also be used to assess anything “vaguely lifelike”. These lifelike characteristics have been explored through various activities and active agents (tools) to test the boundaries of emotional care and to problematise care within a new embodied relationship between body and object.

    Materials have properties and characteristics that can inform an objects care function and instruct their needed care. Simple actions such as combing a hairy material object can be viewed as a fundamental and trivial act of caring between product and consumer. To keep the objects hair in order, it needs to be combed, maintained, and cared for. Failure to do so will result in tangled hair, or what can be universally understood as visual representation of carelessness.

    Care is a fundamental human behaviour that can define the way humans and non-human objects interact witheach other. The objects presented in this interactive presentation demand care by design and have the potential of aiding in a more meaningful interaction with our material surroundings. These alternative objects demand our attention, and, in some cases, they demand our affection. This is highlighted within the objects materiality and function by design of artefacts that are referred to as emotionally intelligent objects.

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  • 242.
    Sundeen, Johan
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    En allierad för alternativandligheten: Viktor Rydberg och mysticismen2023In: Det esoteriska Sverige: Från Swedenborg till Strindberg / [ed] Kurt Almqvist och Carl Phikip Passmark, Stockholm: Stolpe Bokförlag , 2023, p. 167-174Chapter in book (Other academic)
  • 243.
    Eriksson, David
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business. Industriell Ekonomi.
    En pedagogisk guide till vetenskapligt skrivande: Symmetri och specificitet bortom IMRAD2023Other (Other academic)
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  • 244.
    Yangin-Gomec, Cigdem
    et al.
    Department of Environmental Engineering, Istanbul Technical University, Maslak, 34469 Istanbul, Turkey.
    Sárvári Horváth, Ilona
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Martín, Carlos
    Department of Biotechnology, Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences, N-2317 Hamar, Norway; Department of Chemistry, Umeå University, SE-901 87 Umeå, Sweden.
    Energy Production from Biomass Valorization2023In: Energies, E-ISSN 1996-1073, Vol. 16, no 11, article id 4300Article in journal (Refereed)
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  • 245.
    Helming Gustavsson, Maria
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Engagemang vid fiktionsläsning: en studie med lärare och elever i svenskundervisning i årskurs 7–92023In: Swedish Educational Research Association (SWERA) 20 april 2023, 2023Conference paper (Refereed)
    Abstract [sv]

    Engagemang är betydelsefullt vid fiktionsläsning. Engagemang vid fiktionsläsning kan vara det som gör att ungdomar överhuvudtaget läser och vill stanna kvar i en läsande situation. Att ungdomar läser kan i sin tur leda till att de utvecklar den läskompetens de behöver för att kunna klara sig i ett demokratiskt samhälle. Fiktionsläsning kan dessutom ge ungdomar rika estetiska upplevelser. 

    Studier finns som visar att ungdomar alltmer tappar intresse för att läsa. I Monika Vintereks och kollegors studie (2022) om barns- och ungdomars läsvanor uppgav nästan nio av tio elever i årskurs 8 att de under en skoldag vanligen läser mindre än en sida sammanhängandefiktionstext. Anledning finns härmed att undersöka hur ungdomar förhåller sig till engagemangvid fiktionsläsning. Vad man i svenskundervisningen gör för att möta upp elevers preferenser gällande engagemang vid fiktionsläsning är också relevant. I syftestexten, i kursplanen försvenska årskurs 7–9, förtydligas att ”undervisningen ska stimulera elevernas intresse för att läsa” (Skolverket, u.å.). Vid Skolinspektionens granskningar (Skolinspektionen, 2012; 2022)framkommer däremot brister i svenskundervisningen när det gäller att vidga elevernas läsning och läsintressen. Eleverna fick till exempel enligt dessa studier inte möta ett tillräckligt rikt utbud av texter och de fick inte vara delaktiga i val av fiktion.

    Detta avhandlingsprojekt syftar till att bidra med kunskap om vilka uppfattningar om engagemang vid fiktionsläsning samt vilka förutsättningar för läsengagemang som framträder bland lärare och elever, inom ramen för svenskundervisning i årskurs 7–9. Studierna genomförs utifrån intervjuer med lärare och elever, enkät samt klassrumsobservationer. Den teoretiska utgångspunkten är hermeneutisk livsvärldsfenomenologi (Bengtsson, 2005). 

    Hittills framtagna resultat visar att relationella aspekter kan vara betydelsefulla för att ungdomar ska bli engagerade vid fiktionsläsning liksom att fiktionen knyter an till elevernas intresseområden och förmåga att förstå den. I tentativa resultat framkommer även att delaktighet till val av fiktion och val av läsaktiviteter är betydelsefullt för att ungdomar ska bli engagerade vid fiktionsläsning. Här tenderar uppfattningarna mellan lärare och elever gå isär. Att lärare och elever möts i undervisningen ter sig vara viktigt, där de kan nå samsyn eller förståelse för varandras olika uppfattningar om vad som engagerar vid fiktionsläsning. 

     

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  • 246.
    Helming Gustavsson, Maria
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Engagement when reading fiction in various formats: A study of teachers’ and students’ understanding of reading engagement in Grade 7-9 Swedish language classes2023In: Nordic Education Research Association (NERA) 2023, 2023Conference paper (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Being engaged in reading fiction is a crucial starting point for developing literacies (Guthrie et al., 2012) and achieving aesthetic experiences of fiction (Rosenblatt, 2002). Fiction could though be read in various formats, and previous research shows that adolescents certainly do have an interest in multimodal texts (Nordberg, 2015). Even if recent studies have shown student interest in reading is not in decline (Tattersall Wallin et al., 2022), many adolescents report that they only read if they are compelled to do so (Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development [OECD], 2019).

    However, teachers and students could prove to have different viewpoints regarding engagement in reading fiction. From hermeneutic phenomenology, where ‘lifeworld phenomenology’ is central (Bengtsson, 2005; Ricoeur, et al., 1993), this PhD project aims to investigate how teachers and students in Grade 7-9 Swedish language classes understand which prerequisites there are for students to be engaged in reading fiction. Both teachers and students have, and will, participate in semi-structured interviews and classroom observations.

    The findings from the first sub-study reveal that adopting a multimodal fiction format, including various digital resources, may hold didactic relevance, especially regarding the enhancement of the students’ aestetic experiences. However, this is not the crucial prerequisite for engagement, according to the teachers. The teachers find that the most significant prerequisite for reading engagement is satisfied when teachers and students interact with each other through fiction in safe collaborating learning environments. How students understand engagement and the prerequisites they identify as relevant to reading engagement are questions that are in process to be answered by upcoming classroom observations and interviews with students.

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  • 247.
    Hellwig, Coralie
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Engagement with Fungi-Based Food: Recovery and Valorization of Resources for Food2023Doctoral thesis, comprehensive summary (Other academic)
    Abstract [en]

    There has been an increasing demand for more sustainable food and ways of encouraging individuals to lead more sustainable lives. This thesis seeks to contribute to understanding human engagement with fungi-based food in a multidisciplinary manner by complementing resource recovery with an occupational perspective that sheds light on aspects that encourage or discourage individuals from engaging with this food. This thesis encompasses five papers. The research described in these papers focused on reviewing aspects that affect tasting studies of emerging food; studying how a valorized bread-based fungi burger patty was perceived; investigating aspects that affect food choice in daily life as well as drivers and barriers to engagement with fungi-based food; exploring glocal and ecoethical perceptions of engagement with fungi-based food; and assessing household fermentation of leftover bread to nutritious food. Personal reflections about the consequences of engaging in activities and with resources and products can be expected to constitute an essential part of ecoethics and elicit reasons and motives that encourage engagement. Acting in ways that are based on reasons and motives to engage with fungi-based food is expected to require that the engagement is consistent with an individual's ideals and the belief that one's actions can contribute to achieving goals. The findings show that several motives may affect engagement with fungi-based food, including sustainability, environmental benefits, resource use, personal choices, individual interests, finances, sensory characteristics, social implications, and health. That resources can be valorized when producing fungi-based food as well as that this can contribute to overcoming challenges related to providing nutritious, affordable, and sustainable food to the growing global population, encourage engagement with this food. These findings are promising given the resource depletion of the status quo of food production, the amount of food lost and wasted, and the negative consequences associated with this loss and waste. They can be built on in research and policy efforts that aim to encourage individuals to engage with foods that efficiently use natural resources, lessen the impact of food systems on the planet, and ensure food security and nutrition. 

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  • 248.
    Fridlund, Mats
    et al.
    Gothenburg Research Infrastructure in Digital Humanities (GRIDH), Department of Literature, History of Ideas and Religion, University of Gothenburg, Renströmsgatan 6, Gothenburg, 405 30, Sweden.
    Nelhans, Gustaf
    University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT.
    Engineering Terrorismmindedness: A Scientometric Study of the 9/11-effect on STEM Research, 1989-20222023In: DHNB2023 Conference Proceedings / [ed] Annika Rockenberger, Sofie Gilbert, Juliane Tiemann, 2023, Vol. 5, no 1, p. 188-202Conference paper (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    We study terrorism’s shaping of STEM research through the development within engineering research of a ‘terrorismmindedness’, i.e. terrorist threat domestication through integration in research practice. This is done by a distant reading of how research in the engineering sciences is increasingly addressing terrorism-related topics. By means of an in-depth bibliometric analysis of some 3.000 terrorism-related scientific articles published 1989–2022, we construct within the subject area ‘Engineering’ in Web of Science its research subfield ‘Terrorism Related Engineering Research’. The publications are analysed by bibliometric mapping, co-occurrence text measures and ‘algorithmic historiography’ using the HistCite tool. Papers cited together are mapped using VOSviewer to identify concepts and the results are clustered according to topicality, revealing the various terrorism-related research interests among engineering scientists. 

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  • 249.
    Arya, Mina
    et al.
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business. Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business (Swedish Centre for Resource Recovery), University of Borås, 510 90 Borås, Sweden.
    Malmek, Else-Marie
    Juteborg AB, 426 79 Västra Frölunda, Sweden.
    Ecoist, Thomas Koch
    Ecoist AB, 262 72 Ängelholm, Sweden.
    Pettersson, Jocke
    RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, 431 53 Mölndal, Sweden.
    Skrifvars, Mikael
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business. Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business (Swedish Centre for Resource Recovery), University of Borås, 510 90 Borås, Sweden.
    Khalili, Pooria
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business. Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business (Swedish Centre for Resource Recovery), University of Borås, 510 90 Borås, Sweden.
    Enhancing Sustainability: Jute Fiber-Reinforced Bio-Based Sandwich Composites for Use in Battery Boxes2023In: Polymers, E-ISSN 2073-4360, Vol. 15, no 18, article id 3842Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    The rising industrial demand for environmentally friendly and sustainable materials has shifted the attention from synthetic to natural fibers. Natural fibers provide advantages like affordability, lightweight nature, and renewability. Jute fibers’ substantial production potential and cost-efficiency have propelled current research in this field. In this study, the mechanical behavior (tensile, flexural, and interlaminar shear properties) of plasma-treated jute composite laminates and the flexural behavior of jute fabric-reinforced sandwich composites were investigated. Non-woven mat fiber (MFC), jute fiber (JFC), dried jute fiber (DJFC), and plasma-treated jute fiber (TJFC) composite laminates, as well as sandwich composites consisting of jute fabric bio-based unsaturated polyester (UPE) composite as facing material and polyethylene terephthalate (PET70 and PET100) and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) as core materials were fabricated to compare their functional properties. Plasma treatment of jute composite laminate had a positive effect on some of the mechanical properties, which led to an improvement in Young’s modulus (7.17 GPa) and tensile strength (53.61 MPa) of 14% and 8.5%, respectively, as well as, in flexural strength (93.71 MPa) and flexural modulus (5.20 GPa) of 24% and 35%, respectively, compared to those of JFC. In addition, the results demonstrated that the flexural properties of jute sandwich composites can be significantly enhanced by incorporating PET100 foams as core materials. 

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  • 250.
    Dumitrescu, Delia (Researcher, Designer)
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Talman, Riikka (Researcher, Designer)
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Landin, Hanna (Curator)
    University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business.
    Petreca, Bruna (Curator)
    Royal College of Art.
    Townsend, Riikka (Curator)
    Aalto University.
    Entangled: reimagining textile functionalities, aesthetics and sustainability2023Artistic output (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    In the collection of artefacts presented in this exhibition, textiles are seen as active elements in their environments – being able to react to environmental stimuli by changing their shape, colour or other qualities, exhibiting behaviours similar to e-textiles but without using electricity. Drawing parallelism to biological materials, some of these changes are two-directional and thus can lead to reversible changes, whereas some are linear and irreversible, such as ageing. As examples of two-directional changes, textile designs based on UV reactive properties: colour changing, light emitting, and self-cleaning, as well as textile constructions based on newly developed yarns capable of reversible shape changes upon exposure to heat, are exhibited. On the other hand, the colour changes of natural dyes dictated by the ambient environment and the response of new PLA yarns bring about elements of irreversible change. When two-directional and linear changes coexist, the appearance (and thus aesthetics) of the artefacts is constantly altering. The timescales contained in these textile transformations vary significantly, creating an interesting interplay of diverse and sometimes intersecting qualities. These concepts are approached from different levels of study – from developing new advanced materials for making yarns to exploring different textile crafting methods for producing diverse textile structures, construction and aesthetics, as well as moving towards shape-morphing 3D textiles, where exposure and disappearance of different properties as a function of changing textile shape can occur.

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