The number of people living with dementia diseases are increasing worldwide and are estimated to increase by 166% over a period of 31 years. Dementia diseases is a collective name for multiple diagnoses that affects the cognitive, social and communicative ability. More people are seeking care earlier in the course of the disease and there is a lack of knowledge in primary care. Dementia diseases are not treatable and are progressive diseases that often result in progressive cognitive symptoms. The aim of this thesis is to describe district nurses’ experience of patient participation in patients that are living with dementia in municipal care. This thesis is based on a qualitative method and an inductive approach. Eight district nurses with varying experience of patients living with dementia and who are working in municipal primary care have been interviewed using a semi-structural interview technique. The data analysis is executed through a manifest qualitative content analysis. The results of the study were divided into four categories: Patient related factors that affect the patient participation, family members influence on patient participation, district nurses and other healthcare professionals’ importance on patient participation and organizational factors that affect the patient participation. The conclusions reveal a lack of insight into the disease, individualized care, good relationship with the patient, early care planning and the importance of continuity as factors that can affect the patient participation both in a positive and in a negative way in patients with dementia. The district nurse needs to be aware of these factors to increase patient participation in patients with dementia.

This research investigates user awareness and perceptions of social media algorithms, focusing specifically on how limited understanding of social media algorithms impacts privacy and data security concerns. Using a qualitative approach rooted in descriptive phenomenology, semi-structred interviews were conducted with participants aged 25-35, who actively engage with platforms such as Tiktok, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Thematic analysis revealed three key insights, the first is that participants recognized patterns of algorithmic personalization but lacked deep technical understanding. The second insight is that participants adjusted their behavior in response to perceived algorithmic influence yet expressed limited control. Lastly, while privacy concerns were acknowledged, many accepted data collection as the ‘cost’ of participation. The study findings highlight that users’ posses superficial awareness that shapes their online behavior, as well as underscore the need for greater algorithmic transperancy, digital literacy, and ethical platform designs. This research contributes valuable insights for academics, policymakers, and platform designers by highlighting the gap between user awareness and social media algorithms, emphasizing the need for improved social media algorithm awareness. 

Digital security is becoming increasingly important as society transitions to digital platforms. At the same time threats such as phishing, cyberattacks and fraud are happening more frequently which is placing a higher demand on secure authentication. Passwords alone have been proven to be insufficient, which is why two-factor verification (2FA) is used to strengthen the protection against unauthorized access. This study aims to investigate how common it is for users of digital accounts to use two-factor verification as well as the factors that lead some to refrain from using it. The study also provides valuable insights that may help organizations in the development of more user-friendly security solutions. The data was collected through a quantitative survey which gathered a total of 108 respondents. The questions focused on usability, perceived security and attitudes towards two-factor verification. The results show that 2FA is perceived as a safer method than passwords alone but its use is limited by perceived complexity, lack of knowledge and low usability. Convenience and preferences, for example toward SMS-based solutions also play a central role. The study identified a gap between awareness and actual use as well as a demand for more standardized solutions that work across different platforms. The conclusion is that organizations need to develop standardized and more user-friendly solutions as well as providing more information about the benefit of two-factor verification. By combining security and usability, both adoption and implementation can be increased.

This study is written in swedish. Over the last two decades Agile methods have become one of the dominant approaches for managing complex, fast paced software projects, yet organisations still report widely differing outcomes. To move beyond a purely prescriptive view of “doing Agile”, this study investigates how development teams live Agile values in day-to-day work. Guided by the 5C framework Communication, Collaboration, Customer focus, Continuous improvement and Courage Using a qualitative, abductive approach, this study is based on six semi-structured interviews with four developers, a development manager, a sales lead, and a project manager. The data was analysed using the 5C- framework. The results show that Agile practices such as daily stand-ups, short sprints, and regular customer contact help improve the team’s transparency and responsiveness. Although the team's customer communication is strong, instances where a single developer is responsible for a project could result in miscommunication. The team feels safe to share ideas and reflect upon their work, but time constraints often leave little room frr improvement. This study adds valuable insight into how Agile practices are shaped by company culture and everyday project demands. By using the 5C framework as a lens, it identifies areas for improvement, such as incorporating retrospectives as an integral part of the process, rethinking the design of customer involvement and clarifying roles to avoid miscommunication. These findings can help teams better align Agile methods with real value creation, improving the chances of long-term success. 

The purpose of this study is to examine approaches to book reading (Thorson, 1988), how they can present in book promotion and how they can interact with elements of the reading circle (Chambers, 2011). The timeframe for the study is the decade of the 2010s, when reading promotion was in focus due to alarming reports of worsening reading skills and reading motivation among children in Sweden. The theoretical framework that guided the study consisted of three approaches to reading (emancipatory, traditional and instrumental, own translation) by Thorson (1988) and the reading circle (selection, reading, response) by Chambers (2011). Five reading promotion handbooks written by Swedish authors and published in the 2010s were analysed. The method used was qualitative content analysis. The analysis consisted of two steps: the first rooted in Thorson’s (1988) theory and with aim to describe reading approaches found in handbooks, the second utilising both Thorson’s (1988) and Chambers’ (2011) theories and describing patterns between reading approaches and elements of the reading circle. The results show that all three approaches to book reading were present in the handbooks, however one of them, the emancipatory approach, seems to dominate. The results also show a pattern between distinguished approaches to bookreading and elements of Chambers (2011) reading circle, that was described by creation of 11 categories, like creative response and critical response. This suggests that handbook authors had different associations with those elements. The result also suggests that they prioritised some aspects of reading over others.

This essay aims to look deeper into the causes and effects of the phenomenon called book banning, where people call for books of certain genres to be taken away from easy access shelves at libraries and schools. The essay further intends to find answers as to how the book banning process can affect rules/laws concerning the contents of library collections and the actions of library employees. Due to the subject’s actuality in the states and how it is brought up in the media as well as in social media, the essay will make a comparison between the USA and Sweden, where the debate concerning the suitability of the contents of books is a lot more subtle and not as visible to the general public as the debate in the states.

The results show that the cause for book banning historically has been mostly the same as it is today: to control the narrative and thus control the population in one way or the other. The most common claim from those who actively challenge books is to “protect the children” from dangerous or harmful influences. The book banning debate can affect the rules and to some degree the laws concerning libraries in a state in the USA, due to the way that the legal system is constructed. The library laws and rules in Sweden, however, cannot be affected in the same manner, due to the specified protection that Swedish libraries have in the constitution of rights to free information.

Hard-to-heal wounds represent a growing global public health issue, closely associated with the increasing proportion of older and frail patients. District nurses, often working in primary care and community home settings, play a key role in managing such wounds. Hard-to-heal wounds contribute to increased patient suffering, which makes a person-centered approach and an understanding of the patient's daily life important to reduce suffering and promote health. This study aimed to explore district nurses’ experiences of caring for patients with hard-to-heal wounds. A systematic literature review with a qualitative approach was conducted, resulting in the inclusion of twelve articles. Data were analyzed and synthesized into four main themes and six subthemes: 1. Limited competence and skill development. 2. The district nurse’s teamwork and challenges. 3. The impact of organizational structure and work environment on caregiving. 4. Person-centered care and the psychosocial dimensions of caregiving. The results indicate that teamwork plays a crucial role in wound care, enhancing both workflow and the district nurse’s confidence. However, several complex challenges were identified, including limited knowledge, high workload, time constraints, and insufficient access to materials. Organizational shortcomings such as poor communication were also seen to affect effective wound care. Despite these barriers, a person-centered approach was perceived to facilitate caregiving and support the wound healing process. The findings emphasize the need for enhanced competence, organizational support, and person-centered practices in the care of patients with hard-to-heal wounds.

Background: The operating theatre is a complex high-tech environment, where members from different professions work together in a multiprofessional surgical team for the best interest of the patient. Teamwork involves different aspects that need to work so that the surgery can be performed in a safe way. The operating room nurse is a member of the team, with a special responsibility for, among other things, patient positioning, prevention of surgical site infections and material counting during surgery. The operating room nurse must also watch over the patient to protect them against healthcare related injuries. During surgery, different kinds of healthcare related injuries can occur, and lead to severe consequences. This highlights the importance of the patient safety work protecting against health care related injuries during surgery, especially as a large proportion of these injuries are considered avoidable. Aim: To describe operating room nurses’ experience of the multiprofessional intraoperative teamwork in relation to patient safety. Method: Literature review with a systematic approach. The literature research was conducted using the CINAHL, PubMed and Scopus databases. It generated a total of 302 results, of which 14 articles were included in the present study and a content analysis was performed. Results: Operating room nurses’ experience of teamwork in relation to patient safety was described in three categories and six subcategories. Each category had two subcategories. The categories were: The team’s construction and collaboration are relevant for patient safety; Relations and direction in the team affect patient safety; Communication in the team is relevant for patient safety. Conclusions: Operating room nurses experience that teamwork is of crucial importance for patient safety. Patient safety was seen to be promoted by clear roles and competencies as well as by well-functioning collaboration and communication, while factors such as lack of a common direction and poor communication could threaten patient safety.

The operating room is a complex environment where different professions need to collaborate to ensure that the patients receive good and safe care. Good communication is required to maintain collaboration and patient safety. Poor patient safety can lead to serious consequences for the patient. The aim of this literature review is to illustrate operating room nurses' experiences of intraoperative teamwork and communication. The thesis method is a systematic literature review with a qualitative approach. The literature search was conducted in the databases Cinahl, PubMed and Scopus. 13 scientific articles were analyzed using thematic analysis. The results are presented in a general theme, Teamwork and communication affects patient safety, two main themes: Collaborating in the surgical team with the sub-themes: The mutual plan, Hierarchy and inappropriate behaviors in the operating room, Team composition and Mutual respect and understanding. The second main theme is Communication challenges with the sub-themes: Speaking up, Unclear communication and Non-verbal communication. The conclusion is that teamwork and communication go hand in hand and are important aspects in achieving patient safe surgical care. Both teamwork and communication are promoted by mutual respect and trust and facilitated by a team where members know each other. Inappropriate behavior and hierarchy within the surgical team constitute an obstacle to good and safe communication. 

This thesis investigates how contaminants such as polypropylene (PP) and polyamide (PA) affect the mechanical and thermal properties of polyethylene (PE), with a particular focus on recycled polyethylene (rPE). Controlled blends of PE with defined amounts of PP, PA, and rPE were prepared and analyzed using tensile testing, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Oxidation Induction Time (OIT), and Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC).

The results show that the incorporation of PP and PA into PE leads to significant degradation in mechanical strength and flexibility, especially at concentrations around 5%. At lower concentrations, some effects were observed, but they could not be confirmed with certainty using the employed methods. FTIR showed the best capacity to identify PP and PA, but only at4higher levels, whereas OIT emerged as the most sensitive method, detecting changes in oxidative stability even at very low contaminant levels.

In the analysis of two batches where virgin PE was mixed with rPE, noticeable property deterioration was observed. However, FTIR and DSC failed to detect PP or PA, indicating the possible presence of other low-level, unidentified contaminants in the recycled material. The study highlights the importance of rigorous quality control and the need for sensitive and complementary analytical methods when evaluating the technical performance of rPE.

The present study investigated the fermentation of oat suspension by Lactobacillus acidophilus with the aim of evaluating its growth kinetics and nutritional profile. To facilitate microbial proliferation, enzymatic pretreatment using α-amylase and glucoamylase was employed, enabling the conversion of oat starch to glucose. Growth analysis revealed that L. acidophilus attained optimal growth in 5% oat suspension at 37°C, achieving a doubling time of approximately four hours. Nutritional assessment demonstrated the presence of essential amino acids in fermented oats, while elemental analysis indicated a high carbon content consistent with the polysaccharide-rich composition of oats. Riboflavin (vitamin B2) was detected only in negligible amounts, suggesting limited vitamin biosynthesis under the tested conditions. Fatty acid profiling by gas chromatography showed linoleic acid as the most abundant fatty acid, followed by oleic and palmitic acids, whereas stearic and linolenic acids occurred in trace proportions. The findings establish fermented oat as a functional food with promising nutritional and probiotic attributes. Further research is recommended to optimize fermentation for vitamin enrichment, assess nutrient bioavailability, and evaluate sensory quality and consumer acceptability for potential commercial applications.

The use of increasingly complex technology is constantly growing in intraoperative care. This requires perioperative nurses to be able to handle and work with new technical equipment, where a lack of knowledge and unclear areas of responsibility can lead to uncertainty and stress. For the patient, the technology can mean new opportunities for care and treatment, but it risks taking the focus away from the care and thereby risking patient safety. Aim: The aim of this study is to explore perioperative nurses’ experiences and perceptions of technology in the operating environment. Method: The study is an integrative literature review. A total of 12 articles were included in the overview, and thematic analysis was used. Results: The data analysis generated four main themes: Education, competence and adaptation; Adapting to changing roles; Responsibility and teamwork and the impact of technology on work and the environment, and concerns about patient care and safety as technology advances. The perioperative nurses emphasized that systematic opportunities for education and training are often lacking, making it difficult to acquire new technological skills in a way that fosters confidence and professional security. They expressed concern that patients may become overlooked in the increasingly high-tech operating environment, as attention is frequently drawn toward managing technology rather than patient care. While experience contributes to confidence and competence, inadequate education and training pose a potential risk to patient safety. Conclusion: Perioperative nurses experience technology both as a resource that enhances patient safety through efficiency and precision, and as a source of concern and stress. Awareness and support from management and the organization are required to meet future challenges while safeguarding patient safety and well-being.

In connection with the construction industry´s carbon dioxide emissions and the constantly increasing demands for sustainability, the reuse of materials becomes an important part of the transition to a circular economy. This study was conducted in collaboration with NCC and examines the environmental and economic aspects of using recycled concrete as aggregate in new concrete. The aim is to compare the climate and cost impact of producing virgin ballast and recycled ballast from a life cycle perspective for a quarry in Kungälv.

To achieve the goal and answer the research question, this study has applied a life cycle analysis (LCA) and a life cycle cost analysis (LCC) in accordance with the established standards SS-EN ISO 14040 and SS-EN ISO 14044. The system boundary was set to “cradle to gate,” focusing on the climate impact and costs from raw material procurement to aggregate production. The data collection included both primary data from NCC in the form of interview studies and field visits, while secondary data was gathered from Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) and established sources as Boverket.

The results showed that the recycled ballast had a lower climate impact (GWP) than the virgin ballast. The GWP of the virgin ballast was 2,49 kgCO2e/ton, while the recycled ballast was 1,88 kgCO2e/ton. Similar results were observed for the costs, with the virgin ballast showing a cost of 19,17 SEK/ton compared to the recycled ballast, where the cost was 8.55 SEK/ton. The results for both costs and climate impact are reported per ton produced material.

The analysis showed that using recycled concrete contributes positively to both climate and economic sustainability. As the blasting moment was not considered, this resulted in a reduced GWP and a lower price for the recycled ballast. However, it was found that transport logistics are crucial for achieving significant climate and cost benefits.

Transport distances are significant for reducing both climate and cost impact, which is clearly evident in both LCA and LCC results. However, the economic analysis in this study is limited to only direct energy costs, such as electricity and diesel in the crushing process as well as transportations. Costs such as maintenance, personnel costs, et cetera, are not considered in this study. This means that the costs analysis is not complete, but despite this, the included energy costs are deemed sufficient to represent the main cost impact of the production process.

This thesis explores the potential of Augmented Reality (AR) to enhance consumer experiences in the furniture e-commerce sector. With the increasing shift toward online shopping, visualizing products within actual living spaces has become vital for reducing uncertainty and increasing purchase confidence. The study investigates how AR can improve understanding of furniture size, design, and fit through contextual visualization, thereby influencing buying decisions and reducing return rates. A mixed-methods approach, including surveys and qualitative analyses, was employed to assess consumer attitudes, perceived benefits, and challenges associated with AR use. Results show that 83% of participants find AR visualization highly interesting, and 67% report increased trust in products when using AR. Participants highlight realistic visualization and ease of use as critical factors for adoption, though technical limitations such as inaccurate scaling and material depiction were noted. The study emphasizes the importance of context-awareness and seamless integration of AR within e-commerce platforms to foster customer confidence and satisfaction. Ethical considerations around data privacy and informed consent are also discussed, acknowledging the sensitive nature of visual data collection in consumers’ home environments. While AR demonstrates significant promise in transforming online furniture shopping from a passive experience into an active, contextually rich interaction, technical refinements are necessary to address current limitations. Future research should explore long-term adoption effects, cultural differences, and ethical frameworks for data handling. Ultimately, AR offers a valuable tool to bridge the gap between digital and physical shopping, contributing to more informed decisions, higher satisfaction, and reduced product returns in the furniture industry.

Denna studie handlar om 1:1 enheter och syftet med studien är att undersöka hur och på vilket sätt lärare i mellanstadiet använder 1:1 i sin undervisning. Det som är centralt för studien är lärares erfarenheter av att använda 1:1 i undervisningen men också hur och på vilket sätt digitala lärresurser används. Det som också undersöks är vad lärare har fått för kompetensutveckling inom ämnet digitalisering och vad som eventuellt saknas. Man kan utläsa av tidigare forskning att lärare generellt har fått för lite kompetensutveckling inom ämnet digitalisering men det framgår inte vad för typ av kompetensutveckling som lärare önskar vilket jag kommer ta reda på i denna studie.

Den metod som ligger till grund för arbetet är en enkätundersökning. Enkäten skickades ut till lärare som undervisar i mellanstadiet på tre olika skolor och sammanlagt har 30 enkäter skickats ut. Enkäten är indelad i tre olika delar som knyter an till mina frågeställningar. Första delen handlar om 1:1 i undervisningen, andra delen om digitala lärresurser och den sista delen om kompetensutveckling.

Resultatet i denna studie visar bland annat att lärare ändrat sitt arbetssätt mycket sedan eleverna fått 1:1 och att det blir en större variation av material i undervisningen. Det som framkommit är att lärare tycker att man lättare kan individanpassa undervisningen. Man kan lägga ut olika svårighetsgrad av exempelvis en text utan att det blir synligt att elever har olika texter. Man kan även lägga ut extrauppgifter till de elever som snabbt blir färdiga. Flertalet lärare i studien upplever att elevernas läsning gynnas när de kan lyssna på texter eftersom de på så vis kan få till sig en berättelse på detta sätt i stället. Det man kan utläsa av studien är att det inte finns några digitala lärresurser där skolan har köpt en egen licens. Dock finns det några få program där kommunen har en licens. Många lärare önskar att skolan köpte in fler digitala lärresurser där handledning, arbetsmaterial och uppdateringar ingår. De är ofta dyra i kombination med att det redan finns fysiska böcker och då anser många att det är onödigt att lägga pengarna på digitala också. Helst vill man kunna ha båda men det fungerar inte utan man måste välja. Digitala lärresurser uppdateras också regelbundet och på så vis är de alltid aktuella, så blir det inte med ett tryckt läromedel. Att använda digitala lärresurser kan dock ha sina nackdelar och flera lärare i studien tar upp aspekter som teknikstrul samt en oro för att eleverna gör annat än det de ska på sina digitala enheter.

Merparten av lärarna som deltog i studien upplever att de fått för lite kompetensutveckling inom ämnet digitalisering. För att man som lärare på bästa sätt ska kunna använda 1:1 med eleverna krävs regelbunden kompetensutveckling då utvecklingen snabbt går framåt. Det som önskas är kompetensutveckling inom olika program som förväntas användas med eleverna. Oftast får lärare själva sätta sig in i dessa program vilket är tidskrävande när utbildad personal istället kunnat visa på ett mer effektivt sätt.

Resultatet i denna studie vilar på subjektivitet från lärarna och ger således en bild av hur specifikt dessa lärare ställer sig i frågan om 1:1.

Background: Cardiovascular diseases are a global public health issue that causes mortality in individuals worldwide. In cardiovascular diseases, self-care plays a vital role in management, which entails lifestyle modification and the patient’s active involvement in their own care. Patients' experience of self-care is essential to identify what facilitates or hinders effective self-care. 

Aim: Patients’ experiences of what can hinder or facilitate self-care in cardiovascular disease. Method: Literature review with a systematic approach and qualitative method. Searches were conducted in the databases CINAHL, PubMed and Scopus. A total of 15 articles were included, and their findings were analyzed using thematic analysis according to Burnard (1991). 

Results: The synthesis resulted in two main categories, each with two subcategories. The first main category; A new everyday life for the sake of health including the subcategories Adapting daily life to new circumstances and Establishing new routines for healthier eating habits. The second main category; Support that makes change possible including the subcategories Drawing strength from faith, culture and inner resources and Receiving support from others. Self- care was perceived as both a challenge and an opportunity for change, where support from family, friends and healthcare professionals, as well as motivation and cultural factors, played a significant role. 

Conclusion: The district nurse plays an important role in motivating, supporting, and tailoring care to each patient’s cultural background, needs and life situation. The literature review highlights the importance of individualized support and effective communication to promote patient participation and self-care ability. 

The perceived discrepancy between public libraries’ democratic claims and their actual practice inspired this case study. The study investigates Swedish library personnels' perceptions of the democratic mission of libraries. Arguments by American library scholar John Buschman are drawn upon, about how a traditional narrative shapes perceptions of librarians. Perceptions that, albeit beneficial, are built upon outdated views of how democracy functions in modern society. By first examining what parts of democracy-narratives are reflected in the views of personnel at a small-town public library, the study confirms the prevalence of shared democracy-narratives. Yet, both within the field of library and information science and among the library personnel, there are somewhat contrasting ideas of how public libraries should operate to fulfil the democratic mission. In the absence of conversation about the library’s democratic mission, personnel are likely to interpret and implement it in different ways - especially since the mission can easily be subsumed within any or all of the library’s practices. The study also finds that the question of how public libraries can support democracy is not the only one worth considering. For one, the democratic system must itself be worth supporting, since the mission loses its meaning if the ways for people to participate fail to function. Secondly, libraries are also advocates for the kinds of values a democracy should embody. The study concludes that, as a first step, library personnel should be given the opportunity to discuss and learn more about democracy.

Barngrupperna i förskolan blir allt större medan lokalerna i förskolan behåller sin storlek. Utomhusvistelsen kan därför behöva ta större plats i förskolan, vilket även innefattar att förskollärare bör besitta kunskap gällande arbetet med utomhuspedagogik. Vår ambition med denna studie blir därav att tillgodose förskollärare med information gällande förskollärares uppfattningar och erfarenheter kring möjligheter och hinder i arbetet med utomhuspedagogik. Med hjälp av olika förskollärares erfarenheter och uppfattningar är syftet med denna studie att bredda kunskapen om utomhuspedagogik gällande hinder, möjligheter och förskollärares uppfattningar i arbetet med utomhuspedagogik. För att uppnå en ökad bredd av förståelser, uppfattningar och erfarenheter har de medverkande förskolorna varit belägna på olika geografiska platser. Det är kvalitativa halvstrukturerade intervjuer som har genomförts i denna fenomenografiska studie. Det är nio förskollärare från tre olika förskolor som har deltagit i studien. Vi har analyserat vårt insamlade material utifrån en fenomenografisk analysmodell i sju olika steg. Resultatet i studien visar att de flesta förskollärare har en samsyn kring sina uppfattningar av utomhuspedagogik och menar att utomhuspedagogik är när en planerad och strukturerad undervisning sker utomhus. Avslutningsvis visar resultatet även att förskolans resurser såsom barnantal, ekonomi och materiella ting anses som ett hinder i arbetet med utomhuspedagogik. Däremot såg de allra flesta förskolans närmiljö, såsom skogen som en möjlighet för utomhuspedagogik i förskolan. 

This thesis seeks to analyse historical expectations of the competence and personality traits of librarian students. Through a hermeneutic reading of public enquiries and other discussions of librarian education from 1911 to 2009, it applies a Weberian analysis of conflicting rationalities to the research question. The material show cases both continuously reoccuring discussions, such as concerns regarding the suitability of new librarians with regard to personality, as well as some historical changes, such as a decreased emphasis on a broad, general education outside of the field of library science and an increased dominance of instrumental rationales for decisions.

Digital security is becoming increasingly important as society transitions to digital platforms. At the same time threats such as phishing, cyberattacks and fraud are happening more frequently which is placing a higher demand on secure authentication. Passwords alone have been proven to be insufficient, which is why two-factor verification (2FA) is used to strengthen the protection against unauthorized access. This study aims to investigate how common it is for users of digital accounts to use two-factor verification as well as the factors that lead some to refrain from using it. The study also provides valuable insights that may help organizations in the development of more user-friendly security solutions. The data was collected through a quantitative survey which gathered a total of 108 respondents. The questions focused on usability, perceived security and attitudes towards two-factor verification. The results show that 2FA is perceived as a safer method than passwords alone but its use is limited by perceived complexity, lack of knowledge and low usability. Convenience and preferences, for example toward SMS-based solutions also play a central role. The study identified a gap between awareness and actual use as well as a demand for more standardized solutions that work across different platforms. The conclusion is that organizations need to develop standardized and more user-friendly solutions as well as providing more information about the benefit of two-factor verification. By combining security and usability, both adoption and implementation can be increased.

Seasonal Intervention

During the Växjö Kulturnatten we let the weather decide

if we can ice-skate in our Tiny House on Wheels,

or need to wear rubber boots. The intervention aimed

to generate experiences of the big impact that just

a few degrees more or less can have in our lives. A

few weeks later at Linnaeus University campus, we

repeated the intervention after a week of lower temperatures.

Växjö Culture Night and Linnaeus University Campus, January 2025.

Seasonal Interventions

During a trip to Stockholm in November 2024, we

explored how a Tiny House filled with autumn leaves

inspires poetic reflections about the forests and our

ways of interacting with resources.

Exploring Poetic Imagination with Fire, Water, Air and Earth Symposium at Stockholm School of Economics, 12-14 November 2024.

Ten Research Projects on Art in Designed Living Environments – Final Conference at ArkDesand Moderna Museet, 15 November 2024.

In summer 2024 I set out to physically investigate

the idea of installing a tunnel across the

ThoW. I imagined a tunnel similar to wildlife

corridors, tunnels under or bridges across motorways

for example. How about having such

corridors through buildings as well? Corridors

for wind, birds, and flying insects, corridors for

above ground dwellers and underground creatures.

Maybe humans could share some resources

with them and observe how they are taken

care of by others?Seasonal Intervention that took place in July 2024, Toftahult, Sweden

What if we would grow our curtains on the bathroom

floor, and leave the window open for pollinators to

feed from the blossoming cover? We brought our Tiny

House on Wheels to the Southern Sweden Design

Days and opened it for participatory interventions

with grown materials and to address Seasonal Clothing.

We invited visitors to take part in creative and

reflective sessions to speculate about householding,

sharing of resources and habitats with human and

more-than-human neighbours.

Textile recycling is gaining global prominence due to the resource-intensive and environmentally damaging nature of the textile industry. Despite its potential to close the linear flow and reduce reliance on virgin resources, less than 1% of textile waste is recycled globally, hindered by technological and supply chain challenges. This paper examines the role of market orientation in mitigating supply-demand mismatches, a critical barrier to scaling recycling operations. Market orientation, encompassing customer focus, competitor awareness, and interfunctional coordination, enables businesses to adapt to shifting market demands, foster innovation, and align supply with demand. The study employs an exploratory abductive approach, incorporating semi-structured interviews with 20 industry leaders from diverse geographical and operational contexts. Findings reveal that customer alignment enhances product design and market adoption rates, while competitor orientation fosters innovation and competitiveness. Interfunctional coordination improves internal collaboration and supply chain integration. Additionally, external factors such as EU regulations and ethical challenges significantly influence market dynamics. The research underscores the importance of close customer communication, strategic collaborations, and responsive feedback mechanisms in achieving sustainable and scalable recycling practices. However, challenges such as high production costs, inconsistent regulations, and ethical concerns persist. This study contributes to the literature by highlighting the strategic value of market orientation in addressing industry gaps and promoting circular business models. Future research should focus on regulatory comparisons, longitudinal studies on sustainability impacts, and the role of absorptive capacity in enhancing adaptability to evolving market and regulatory landscapes.   

The testing of fabric moisture management is crucial for textile development in healthcare, activewear, personal protective equipment (PPE), etc. Research and industry rely on efficient quantitative testing by moisture managementinstruments, yet a deeper understanding of these devices and their ability to assess fabric moisture management isneeded. This paper provides a thorough comparison of two fabric moisture management testing instruments, MoistureManagement Tester (MMT) and WickView, by looking at each instrument’s performance in assessing various aspects oftransverse and in-plane liquid transport. Based on the polyester and viscose fabrics tested in this study, the resultsindicate that MMT is more suitable for testing initial wetting and rapid transverse wicking in fabrics, whereas WickViewis unique in detecting directional in-plane wicking in one dimension and two dimensional in-plane wicking. The study alsohighlights limitations for both instruments. Limited spatial resolution for MMT and temporal resolution for WickViewaffect the test results’ accuracy. WickView’s ability to provide raw data allows for customizable analysis, which makes itpreferable for development and research, whereas MMT is more efficient for routine quality control. Furthermore, theimportance of adapting grading systems and general moisture management values according to the intended end use isemphasized. This study is useful for professionals seeking a deeper understanding of instrument-based fabric moisturemanagement testing.

The study examined the extent to which teachers apply a competency-based approach in the teaching and learning process in Addis Ababa middle schools. It focused on the practice of a student-centered approach, application of authentic learning, and authentic assessment. To carry out the study, a concurrent embedded mixed methods design was employed. Quantitative data were collected from 768 respondents (384 teachers and 384 students), while qualitative data were collected from four teachers. Questionnaires and classroom observations were used as data collection tools. The quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics (mean) and inferential statistics (t-test). The data collected through observations were analyzed thematically. The findings revealed a wide gap between what teachers believe they are doing and what is actually being done in their classrooms regarding each of these three dimensions. Although teachers claimed that they were using student-centered approaches, authentic learning, and authentic assessment methods, in practice, there was minimal engagement with these methods. The study recommended that the Addis Ababa Education Bureau encourage teachers to adopt a more student-centered approach that promotes personalized learning, emphasizes the integration of real-world examples and scenarios to make learning more authentic and applicable, and implements consistent authentic assessments. 

This research addresses the limited exploration of dichroic filters on non-planar or flexible surfaces. It investigates their optical behavior when applied to folded paper geometries, forming a basis for future integration into textile and flexible design contexts. Through systematic variations in fold geometry, filter placement, and light angle, the study explores how three-dimensional form influences both the surface color of dichroic filters and the behavior of reflected colored light. Findings show that fold direction, angle, filter scale, and angle of light source strongly impact surface coloration and spatial light effects. The project positions the dichroic filter not merely as a surface treatment, but as a responsive material that interacts dynamically with form, light, and motion

This panel examines the intersections of generative AI with material and installation art practices through three distinct studies, each highlighting a unique dimension of AI's role in contemporary creative processes. The first panellists explore AI's capacity for creating physical sculptures, reflecting on the intricate combination of AI capabilities and human craftsmanship necessary to materialise digital forms into physical sculptures. The second one investigates how textile and fashion designers integrate generative AI into creative workflows, revealing a gap between digital outputs and the tangible realities of material-based design, which calls for novel tools and methods. And the final panelist delves into "Language Is Leaving Me," a cinematic AI installation that critiques AI's inability to fully capture cultural and epigenetic memory, drawing attention to biases in large language models. Collectively, these studies emphasize AI's potential and limitations in artistic practices, underscoring the critical need for human oversight and creative intervention to bridge digital outputs with physical, cultural, and affective dimensions in diverse material contexts.

This special issue highlights research taking place on and about academic libraries. The role of libraries in research and higher education is evolving, adapting to the rapidly changing needs of the communities they serve. Library services are being innovated to reach out with relevant knowledge and resources at the right time. All three research papers in this issue are case studies focusing on the academic library’s contribution to the integration of students in academic life, preparation of students for scholarly discourse and digital literacy training. They all show how libraries are taking responsibility for first generation students by creating communities for their development of the tacit knowledge of the academic world or embedding literacy training in university courses.

In addition to research papers, this issue of NJLIS includes contributions in the format practice papers. In our experience, the innovation and development happening in the practice field does not always fit the format of a research paper. Nonetheless we find that in the context of academic libraries, describing the progress of practice through cases and narratives is both interesting and relevant to the community of library and information specialists. Including practice papers has allowed for the presentation, on their own terms, of development projects in research libraries that do not have the form or format of research.

This research project explored how natural phenomena influence textile expressions over time and aimed to develop alternative approaches to textile design and use. It investigated how textile lifespans can be adapted to their intended use, opening up to diverse rhythms of change that align with sustainable practices. Through this lens, the project reimagined how fiber properties and structural design can interact with environmental elements to shape textiles that evolve over time. The project consisted of a core long-term experiment documenting the transformations of textile samples exposed to organic matter, followed by an analysis of changes in colour and expression. The outcome is a material library that exemplifies these principles and contributes to a novel framework for co-designing responsive, temporal textile systems with nature.

This project aimed to suggest possible knitted textile designs using biopolyamide yarns that expand when subjected to infrared light or heat-stimulated structures. Through exploring the design potential of responsive kinetic textiles using these novelyarns, the research raised the following questions to inform their use in textile objects: “How does kinetic motion in textiles influence our emotional response?” And: “How can kinetic textiles be designed in meaningful ways for everyday life?”

This paper reports on the development of alternative methods to introduce irregularities inregular repeats systems based on multi-directional pattern repeats explorations. Results fromthese explorations are used in broadening of teaching methods in pattern repeats to generatenew forms of surface pattern configurations. By allowing patterns to repeat in all directions—sideways, upside down, and vertically—the study highlights the creative potential andversatility of this approach in applications like wallpaper and textile prints. The practicalmethods used in this work combine physical sketching and digital work to test multiple waysto join a pattern repeat.The main contribution is to develop the art of repeating patterns and to create variety in thepattern image by experimenting with several options for the joint. Another contribution is indepth knowledge of the field of surface pattern design, and the highlighting of an area that israrely in focus within design research.

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Backgrund: mental illness is a global health concern worldwide. In 2019, approximately 970 million people were estimated to live with some form of mental health condition, highlighting it´s widespread prevalence. The economic burden is expected to reach up to 16 million USD between 2010 and 2030. Despite increased knowledge about mental illness, patient’s face discrimination, and their symptoms are often overlooked or misinterpreted especially when mental health issues occur alongside physical symptoms. Primary care are usually the first contact for patients experiencing mental illness and should provide accessible, equitable and person-centered-care for both physical and mental health. The aim of this literature review was to explore district nurses’ experiences of managing mental illness in primary care. Method: the review is based on eleven qualitative articles with an inductive approach, identified through systematic searches in three scientific databases, CINAHL, PubMed, and PsycInfo. Articles were analyzed using Bettany-Saltikov and McSherry (2024) analytical model. The results are summarized in two main themes, which included seven subthemes. The main themes, professional challenges of district nurse and The district nurse's experiences of creating security and trust in encounters with patients. Subthemes included lack of education and knowledge, time constraints, organizational barriers, and unclear role definitions. The findings also emphasized the importance of trust-building, emotional presence, tailored communication, and ethical commitment and District nurses reported feeling isolated. District nurses emotionally affected by their work. The conclusion highlights that district nurses´ work with mental illness in primary care is characterized by a discrepancy between high expectations and insufficient organizational support. 

Detta examensarbete syftar till att sammanställa kvinnors upplevelser av att leva med endometrios och med fokus på hur sjukdomen påverkar deras vardag samt mötet med hälso- och sjukvården. Studien genomfördes som en allmän litteraturöversikt där elva vetenskapliga artiklar söktes fram, kvalitetsgranskades och analyserades med stöd av Fribergs modell. De inkluderade artiklarna omfattade både kvalitativa och kvantitativa studier, vilket gav ett brett underlag för analys. Variation i metodval bidrog till att synliggöra olika perspektiv på kvinnors upplevelser av endometrios. Under analysarbetet lästes artiklarna flera gånger, skrevs ut och färgkodades för att identifiera likheter och skillnader, vilket underlättade tematiseringen. Resultatet sammanställdes i tre huvudteman med tillhörande subteman: hälso- och sjukvårdens inverkan, sociala och psykiska konsekvenser samt fysiska konsekvenser av endometrios. Resultatet visar att kvinnor ofta upplever bristfälligt bemötande, ifrågasättanden och en utdragen väg till diagnos, vilket skapar frustration och en känsla av att inte bli tagen på allvar. Endometrios påverkar även kvinnors sociala liv, relationer, psykiska välbefinnande och möjlighet att delta i arbete och studier. Den långvariga smärtan begränsar vardagen och bidrar till både fysisk och emotionell belastning. I resultatdiskussionen relateras resultaten till Katie Erikssons teori, där kvinnornas upplevelser kan förstås genom sjukdomslidande, livslidande och vårdlidande. Sammanfattningsvis belyser studien att endometrios orsakar mångdimensionellt lidande och att kvinnors behov av förståelse, stöd och professionell kompetens är centralt för att minska detta lidande. Resultaten betonar vikten av att stärka sjuksköterskors kunskap om endometrios för att förbättra omvårdnaden och möjliggöra en jämlik och personcentrerad vård för kvinnor som lider av endometrios.

I dagens samhälle är könsnormer och könsfördelningar tydliga, särskilt inom sjuksköterskeyrket. Att arbeta som sjuksköterska innebär att genomgå en utbildning som leder till legitimation och under utbildningen utvecklas sjuksköterskans kärnkompetenser. Inom vården möter sjuksköterskor patienter kontinuerligt och målet i mötet med patienten är att skapa ett vårdande möte som möjliggör god och säker vård. Sjuksköterskeyrket har historiskt sett varit kvinnodominerat. Yrkesrollen kräver både medicinsk kunskap och förmåga att skapa trygghet, respekt och professionell kommunikation. Eftersom patienten ofta är i en utsatt position blir ett vårdande möte präglat av förtroende och professionalitet centralt. Vård av patienter av motsatt kön kan upplevas som särskilt utmanande, något som kan påverka tillit, vårdkvalitet och sjuksköterskans egen arbetsupplevelse. Genom att uppmärksamma och förstå dessa upplevelser kan sjuksköterskor stärka relationen i mötet och skapa ökad trygghet. Syftet var att göra en litteraturöversikt med induktiv kvalitativ ansats för att undersöka sjuksköterskans upplevelse av att vårda patienter av motsatt kön. Resultatet presenteras genom tre teman: brist på yrkesidentitet och professionell acceptans, könsrelaterad utsatthet samt könsrelaterade utmaningar i det vårdande mötet, med två underteman vardera. Den valda analysmetoden ansågs vara väl lämpad för att bearbeta och tolka det insamlade resultatet. Tidigare forskning stödjer i stor utsträckning de resultat som framkommit i litteraturöversikten. 

I Sverige drabbas både män och kvinnor av olika slags cancer varje år. Sjukdomen kännetecknas av okontrollerad celldelning, vilket leder till att cancern sprider sig om behandling inte ges. Palliativ vård kännetecknas av fyra olika hörnstenar; symtomlindring, samverka i team, kommunikation och relation. I palliativa fasen ingår tre faser, tidig fas, sen fas och livets slutskede. Sjuksköterskan arbetar utifrån modellen de 6 S:n som består av självbild, symtomlindring, självbestämmande, sociala relationer, sammanhang och strategier. Sjuksköterskans främsta uppgift med att vårda patienter med cancer i livets slutskede är att lindra lidande och främja välbefinnande. Syftet med litteraturstudien är att belysa sjuksköterskans upplevelser av att vårda patienter med cancer i ett palliativt slutskede inom slutenvården. Metoden som används för att besvara syftet är en kvalitativ litteraturöversikt. Nio kvalitativa artiklar från CINAHL och Medline valdes noggrant ut, analyserades och utformade ett resultat. Dataanalysen resulterade i tre teman: Sjuksköterskors känslor vid palliativ vård inom slutenvården, sjuksköterskors strategier och bemötande av familjemedlemmar och sjuksköterskors upplevelser av vårdteam och kommunikation med totalt sju subteman. Slutsatsen är att sjuksköterskor inom palliativ cancervård ska ha möjlighet till att få utbildning inom palliativ vård samt copingstrategier för att hantera känslor.

Background: Sepsis is a complex condition that is difficult to identify at an early stage. In addition, sepsis requires immediate care, where early treatment saves lives. This requires that nurses have knowledge of the symptoms that may indicate sepsis and the competence to identify them in patient care. Purpose: The purpose of the study is to investigate nurses' experiences of caring for patients with sepsis at an early stage in a hospital setting. Method: The study was conducted as a literature review where existing research on the subject was analyzed. Three qualitative and six quantitative articles were included to gain a broader understanding of the topic. Results: The results yielded two main categories: the need for increased knowledge and competence regarding sepsis, and factors affecting the identification and care of sepsis, as well as four subcategories: challenges in identifying sepsis, education level and experience, sepsis care increases workload and creates time pressure, and communication. Conclusion: The discussion highlights the strengths and weaknesses of the literature review's method and how this has affected the work. The main and subcategories of the results are discussed and reinforced with additional research.

Sjuksköterskor behöver kunna identifiera och bemöta kvinnor som utsatts för våld. Våld mot kvinnor är ett problem världen över som orsakar allvarliga konsekvenser, lidande och som oftast sker succesivt under relationen. Examensarbetets syfte var att utforska sjuksköterskors upplevelser av att möta våldsutsatta kvinnor i nära relationer. Litteraturöversikten omfattar därav nio artiklar varav åtta med kvalitativ och en med kvantitativ design. Resultatet visar hur brist på utbildning och tydliga riktlinjer skapar emotionella känslor hos intervjupersonerna. Svårigheter med att identifiera våldet kan förlänga kvinnors lidande och skapa osäkerhet hos båda parterna. Sjuksköterskors upplevelser av stress och rädslor kan leda till att våldet förblir osynligt. Slutsatsen framhäver att utbildning, ledningsstöd och riktlinjer är centralt för att sjuksköterskor skall möjliggöra identifiering av våldet. Genom att skapa rätt förutsättningar för sjuksköterskor krävs förändringar inom dessa områden för att tillgodose och skapa professionella samt personcentrerade möten med de våldsutsatta kvinnorna

Våld mot kvinnor är ett globalt folkhälsoproblem som drabbar ungefär 30 % av kvinnor världen över. Att utsättas för våld ger konsekvenser som fysiskt, psykiskt, ekonomiskt och socialt, vilket skapar ett lidande för kvinnan. På grund av våldet som kvinnor utsätts för är det av vikt att sjuksköterskor besitter kunskap om att möta dessa kvinnor. Syftet med denna litteraturöversikt är att belysa sjuksköterskor upplevelser av att möta kvinnor utsatta för våld. Studien bygger på en integrerad sammanställning av kvalitativ forskning. Tio studier med kvalitativ ansats valdes för att analyseras. Vilket resulterade i tre huvudteman med åtta subteman som presenteras i resultatet. Resultatet visar att sjuksköterskor upplever bristande kunskap, maktlöshet och osäkerhet i dessa möten. Detta förstärks av en bristande organisation, otydliga riktlinjer och tidsbrist. För att främja hälsa och skapa en förtroendefull relation bör sjuksköterskor vara lyhörda, visa empati och respektera kvinnan i det vårdande mötet. Det framkommer att sjuksköterskor har ett behov av kunskap och utbildning för att känna sig stärkta i mötet. Det behövs även möjlighet till reflektion för att hantera de emotionella reaktioner som kan uppstå, samt minskad vårdtyngd för att ha tid att möta kvinnor i det vårdande samtalet. Genom att sjuksköterskor får dessa möjligheter bidrar det till en hållbar utveckling. Där god vård kan ges, ökad trygghet i mötena, minskade återbesök samt en hållbar arbetsmiljö för sjuksköterskor.

Pancreatic cancer is an aggressive and progressive cancer with high mortality. Risk factors such as heredity, obesity and type 2 diabetes increases the risk of developing the disease, but even with preventive measures there is no guarantee of avoiding it. Due to non-specific and in some cases incoherent symptoms, the disease is often not detected before it has reached an advanced stage, which reduces curative treatment options. The purpose of this thesis is to explore the patients' experience of living with pancreatic cancer. To study this area, a literature review with a qualitative method has been used. With the aim of finding articles with a health science basis, searches were made in two databases containing health science journals. Eight articles were identified that were of interest for the purpose. When analyzing the articles, two categories were created, with five associated subcategories. The results of the articles show that patients experienced both shortcomings and strengths in communication exchange and in the support that was offered. The patients also stated that the diagnosis not only led to physical, but also psychological problems. In summary, patients with pancreatic cancer often need a lot of support and nurses have an important role and a significant responsibility when it comes to identifying and supporting the patient's care needs.

Demenssjukdom är en av de vanligaste orsakerna till funktionsnedsättning hos äldre och leder till progredierande försämring av kognitiva förmågor. Psykologiska och beteendemässiga symtom är vanliga och sammantaget leder sjukdomsbilden till minskad kapacitet att klara sig själv. Anhöriga är oumbärliga i omvårdnaden då de ofta agerar informella vårdare under tiden familjemedlemmen fortfarande bor kvar i ordinärt boende. Att vårda en familjemedlem med demenssjukdom leder ofta till negativa konsekvenser för de anhörigas livskvalitet och hälsa. Till följd av att symtomen gradvis tilltar är det vanligt att hemsituationen så småningom blir ohållbar och särskilt boende då nödvändigt. Syftet med denna studie var att söka och sammanställa forskningsresultat som beskriver anhörigas upplevelse då en familjemedlem med demenssjukdom övergår till vård på särskilt boende. Detta genomfördes som en sammanställning av kvalitativa, empiriska studier och datainsamlingen genomfördes i databaserna CINAHL och Medline. Tio artiklar kvalitetsgranskades och analyserades vilket resulterade i två huvudteman; Ett oundvikligt beslut samt En förändrad tillvaro. Övergripande upplever anhöriga att såväl beslutsprocessen som den nya tillvaro som flytten innebär är en emotionell utmaning som i stor utsträckning påverkar deras liv. För att kunna underlätta för anhöriga under denna tid och lindra lidande behöver sjuksköterskan beakta upplevelsen av transitionsprocessen och utgå från de anhörigas individuella upplevelse. Detta kan genomföras med hjälp av anhörigstöd, kontinuerlig information och kommunikation samt att fortlöpande arbeta för hög vårdkvalitet. 

Nurses working in an emergency department care for patients in encounters that can be both demanding and unpredictable. Nurses triage, assess, and provide care with a specific competence in nursing care. Patients are admitted with critical conditions that pose a threat to life and health, and nurses are therefore required to provide care under these pressured circumstances. The aim of this literature review was to highlight nurses’ experiences of caring for patients with critical conditions. The chosen method was a literature review through an integrated synthesis of qualitative research. The literature was retrieved from the databases CINAHL and MEDLINE. The results present two themes with five subthemes based on ten articles. The two themes were joy and professionalism and attitudes in the emergency department. The findings showed that nurses experienced strong satisfaction both in their professional role and on a personal level when they succeeded in saving a patient. It also emerged that nurses felt their inner emotions should not be shown outwardly, as there was a risk that their stress and anxiety could affect the patient or the care provided.Nurses also believed that nursing care was secondary to their other work tasks, and that there was a lack of routines regarding how nursing care should be carried out for patients with critical conditions. Neglecting nurses’ own emotions may complicate the caring encounter, and insufficient nursing care may contribute to patient suffering

It is with great pleasure that we present a collection of research stories from the Beyond e-Textiles project. This project was first and foremost crafted to foster interdisciplinary collaboration, e.g., material science, engineering, design, and fine arts throughout Nordic countries around a defined subject area - the development of novel responsive yarns, textile craftsmanship and design methods. This book collects snapshots from the joint explorations of the partners, Aalto University, University of Borås, University of Turku, Iceland University of the Arts and VIA University College, on this vast domain. These case studies were guided by collaborative biannual workshops, which deepened our understanding of each other’s disciplinary expertise and aimed to refine the concrete research tasks of our open-ended inquiries. With this publication, we document different ways of working together, showing creative ways of finding trust and courage to conduct projects that often crossed many different knowledge domains and sometimes seemingly contradictory aims. It is our hope and concern that our experiences will contribute to and inspire future interdisciplinary research. After all, holistic, multi-sectoral knowledge is needed to drive radical systemic changes, essential in fostering the transition to more sustainable societies and ways of living. Compared to conventional textile design methodswhere material qualities and form composition define the final expression, this research positions designers and scientists as enablers of material relations. The research artifacts, therefore, exhibit multiple expressive states and transforma-tive forms determined by use and sensitivity to natural phenomena. Even though we often intentionally didn’t target production or application, the research findings and created prototypes provide new openings for paths that would warrant a research project of their own. The research findings include healthcare applications, new aesthetic norms of use and wear, and ideas for interior textiles that can alter their shape and function, relying on energy harvested from their immediate environment. Together with the published articles and numerous exhibitions, both physical and digital, this collection of cases represents the project’s legacy. The presented works showcase the formation of deep interdisciplinary links between participating researchers and mixing methodologies typical for the diverse participating domains. We see the case book as a rich material library and as a foundation for cross-disciplinary training where design and science meet to generate more sustainable material practices together, based on a better understanding of natural phenomena as agents for change. Moreover, a meaningful learning was that textile craftsmanship, such as weaving, knitting, bobbin lace, dyeing and printing, was a crucial factor to fully understand the character and potential of different light stimuli, ranging from UV to near-IR, as well as temperature as change agents on textiles. Other learnings, too numerous and occasionally too personal to list here, will hopefully reveal themselves to you while reading.NordForsk enabled this research through the funding to the Nordic network on smart light-conversion textiles beyond electronic circuits, 2021-2025, project ID: 103894. The work will continue with NorTex, 2025-2026, which allows us to further explore the journey towards a Nordic Center of Future Textiles, project ID: 202996. For this support, we are truly grateful.

Happy reading, on behalf of the Beyond e-Textiles research team, Jaana Vapaavuori, Anne Louise Bang, Delia Dumitrescu, Ragna Bjarnadóttir and Kati Miettunen