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This study investigates the patterns and motivations behind social media slang usage among 27 bilingual Turkish medical professionals residing in Sweden. The research, utilizing data collected through a questionnaire, challenges traditional sociolinguistic perspectives, such as those by Labov (1972), which associate non-standard language forms like slang with lower-status groups. The findings reveal a significant adoption of slang among these professionals, primarily in informal settings on platforms like Instagram and WhatsApp, to enhance social interactions and express ideas concisely. This challenges the notion that slang is predominantly associated with younger or less educated individuals. The study further explores the diverse motivations behind slang usage, including fostering casual communication and expressing ideas efficiently. The research also touches upon the influence of interactions with native English speakers on slang usage, highlighting the dynamic nature of language acquisition and adaptation in digital environments. By focusing on the social and practical aspects of slang usage, this study provides valuable insights into how bilingual individuals, even those in prestigious professions, navigate and contribute to the evolving landscape of English slang in the context of social media.

Syftet med denna uppsats var att undersöka adaptionen av One Piece-serien i dess nya live action-format. Denna studie fokuserade på hur live action-serien bevarar och förändrar komponenter från den ursprungliga japanska berättelsen samt hur dessa förändringar påverkar berättelsen. För att uppnå detta tillämpades adaptionsteori och representationsteori för att analysera effekterna av dessa modifieringar. En komparativ analys genomfördes med fokus på element som karaktär, miljö och rekvisita inom ramen för mise-en-scène och narrativ analys. Analysen innefattade att jämföra utvalda manga-sekvenser med deras motsvariga live action-scener för att identifiera och tolka skillnader och likheter. Resultaten visade att även om adaptionen bevarade många element från originalet, introducerade den också variationer. Dessa förändringar resulterade i en delvis omtolkning av berättelsen, även om flera aspekter av karaktär, miljö och rekvisita bevarades. Studien drar slutsatsen att den kulturella kontexten och adaptionsprocessen var betydande i omtolkningen av berättelsen. Medieproduktion: Denna publicering innehåller även en designdokumention efter sida 42 för ett skarpt projekt som gjordes för klusterorganisationen Mobile Heights. Mobile Heights ville fira sitt 15-årsjubileum och presentera sin nya grafiska identitet. Syftet var att skapa en animation i tidslinjeformat för att visa på arvet inom organisationen och belysa viktiga händelser, samt att illustrera den förändringsresa som organisationen är på., The purpose of this thesis was to explore the adaptation of the One Piece series in its newlive action format. This study focused on how the live action series maintains and alterscomponents of the original Japanese narrative and the impact of these changes on the story. To achieve this, adaptation theory and representation theory were implemented to analyzethe effects of these modifications. A comparative analysis was conducted, concentratingon elements such as character, setting, and props within the framework of mise-en-scèneand narrative analysis. The analysis involved comparing selected manga sequences with their live actioncounterparts to identify and interpret differences and similarities. The findings revealedthat while the adaptation preserved many elements from the original, it also introducedvariations. These changes resulted in a partial re-interpretation of the narrative, althoughseveral aspects of character, setting, and props were maintained. The study concludes thatthe cultural context and the adaptation process played significant roles in shaping the re-interpretation of the narrative. Media production: This thesis also includes a design documentation after page 42. The project was made for my client, the cluster organization Mobile Heights. Mobile Heights wants celebrate its 15th anniversary and present its new graphic identity. The purpose was to create a timeline-animation to showcase the organization’s legacy and highlight key events, as well as to illustrate the transformation journey that the organization is undergoing.

Haunted heritage plays an important part in a late modern society in which death is supressed. Parallel with societal changes there is an upsurge of interest in the non-institutional paranormal beliefs. This thesis examines and analyses a museum named Haunted Museum in the town of Borås in Sweden. It is the only museum dedicated to haunted objects in the Nordic countries. This thesis examines what makes this museum special by using triangulation method. Haunted Museum is examined with a site visit, compared with a qualitative text analysis in which the content and meaning of texts surrounding the Haunted Museum are examined. The third triangulation method is a survey study that examines the motivations and factors influencing people visiting the museum. The results show that people visiting the Haunted Museum are motivated by personal interest in non-institutional paranormal beliefs. The museum uses an active and productive online community with other pedagogical methods to create a participatory, engaging and ever-changing museum. The museum also plays an important existential part for people donating haunted objects. Before entering the museum these haunted objects have been described to cause different problems in their homes. Haunted objects have an ability to create an uncanny atmosphere in the space surrounding them. The Haunted Museum and its owners of paranormal investigators uses the experience of the uncanny alongside with techno-scientific methods in an attempt to document and research paranormal phenomenon. They are driven by a desire to explore an outer-worldly and inner-worldly reality inhabited with spirits from the dead. This spiritual practice uses the two binary opposite worldviews created by the secularization process in the modern society. Thus dialectically transcending the two opposites reclaiming the importance of the immaterial reality and its spiritual heritage. This is a two years master´s thesis in Museum and Cultural Heritage Studies.

This study focuses on how taste can be perceived visually between two families in the first season of Netflix’s Bridgerton (2020) with a focus on costume, color and taste. Through the use of qualitative, comparative and semiotic methods, taken from a contemporary Western perspective, screenshots from two separate scenes will be analyzed to examine how the families convey a difference in taste and class based on theory by; Beverley Skeggs, Maria Sturken & Lisa Cartwright, Pierre Bourdieu and Gunther Kress & Theo Van Leeuwen. The results convey that taste and class is perceived depending on how the families’ costumes, focusing on color and fabric, work together with each other. One family shows a consistent use of color and fabric that portray a sense of unity, while the other family focuses on displaying individuality and personality traits through their costumes. Additionally, visual parallels are drawn between Bridgerton and the 2015 adaptation of Cinderella, particularly in how the costumes of Cinderella and her stepfamily may subconsciously influence the audience's interpretation of the characters in Bridgerton. This paper includes a design documentation after page 38 with the name “Mångfald i illustrationer” that is a fictional project in the form of an image bank for the organization Bris. The purpose was to create new illustrations for their website under the section "Vanliga ämnen" that were relatable to the target audience; teenagers between the ages of 13-18. The result is twelve illustrations that can be used in various ways in relation to the section "Vanliga ämnen", that feel inviting and contemporary for the target audience.

Introduction: Museums have always struggled with the economic aspects of their operations and Swedish museums today are no exception. Today the market economy has a considerable impact on these non-profit institutions and many museums feel the need to apply marketing strategies to their operations to stay viable. This is a contested subject since marketing strategies traditionally are focused on making profit, which has long been considered incompatible with the museums traditional, non-profit approach to their mission of spreading knowledge. My interest in this field lies in answering the question of how Swedish museums handle this issue. Aim: The purpose of this master thesis is to investigate how Swedish museums use marketing and brand identity in their organizations. The research questions aim not only to establish how they go about these challenges but also to shed light on the attitudes towards the marketing perspective and its implementation in museum organizations. I have studied both art museums and regional museums to establish if there are any differences in their approach to this subject. Method: In my research I have conducted interviews with informants at two art museums and two regional museums in Sweden. The interviews have been combined with observations of the chosen museums. Results: The results show that marketing and branding methods are established concepts in Swedish museums today. Limited economic resources and conflicting attitudes and opinions are nevertheless part of the daily challenges when it comes to applying marketing strategies in practice. Branding has been found to be a more controversial subject and the informants have had difficulties describing the museum in terms of brand identity and equity. Certain differences have been detected between the different types of museums, where regional museums struggle with the scope of their operations which is much wider than that of the art museums. Overall, this study has found that there ar

Tidigare forskning har visat att både gymnasieelever och universitetsstudenter har svårt för att referera. Syftet med denna studie är att bidra med kunskap om hur elever i två läroboksserier för svenska på gymnasiet stöttas i att lära sig att referera på ett vetenskapligt sätt, samt hur de förbereds för skrivande av vetenskaplig karaktär i Svenska 3, där referat ingår som en viktig del. Läroboksserierna Metafor och Punkt undersöks genom en tematisk analys, dels med deduktiv ansats, för att identifiera aspekter av referat- och referenshantering och vilken syn på referathantering som förmedlas, dels med abduktiv ansats vid identifieringen av den stöttning som erbjuds vid inlärningen av referat- och referenshantering. Resultatet visar att delkompetenserna referat- och referenshantering och citering som bygger upp den vetenskapliga källanvändningen återfinns i Metaforserien och inlärningen av dessa stöttas med exempeltexter, konkreta exempel och checklistor, medan delkompetensen positionering inte förklaras alls. I läroboksserien Punkt återfinns däremot alla tre delkompetenser och inlärningen av dessa stöttas främst i form av exempeltexter, konkreta exempel och sammanfattningar. I båda läroboksserierna ses referathantering som en sammanfattning av en källas idéinnehåll. I läroboksserien Punkt förmedlas också ett synsätt där referathantering förstås som att en källas idéinnehåll relateras till ett annat idéinnehåll, vilket inte förmedlas i Metafor. Av denna undersökning dras slutsatserna att elever förbereds väl för skrivandet av vetenskaplig karaktär i Svenska 3 där referat ingår som en viktig del, eftersom referens- och referathantering berörs i läroböckerna för Svenska 1, 2 och 3. Däremot erbjuds en sämre förberedelse för det vetenskapliga skrivandet i vidare studier. Detta då delkompetensen positionering, som krävs för vetenskaplig referathantering, inte förklaras i båda läroboksserierna och då ingen av läroböckerna förmedlar en syn på referat som en del av en ve

Detta arbete fokuserar på att förbättra en av ingångarna till Lindängeskolan i Malmö, detta i samarbete med Allaktivitetshusen. Allaktivitetshusen är en kommunal förening som erbjuder gratis aktiviteter för barn, ungdomar och vuxna för att bidra till ett mer aktivt liv i området. Förbättringen av skolans södra ingång ska bidra till att Allaktivitetshusen samt andra föreningar ska få en bättre upplevelse av platsen, då de använder ingången allra mest. Efter ett inspirerande studiebesök hos Allaktivitetshusen insåg jag betydelsen av deras arbete med att skapa en inkluderande och aktiv gemenskap för människor i alla åldrar. Utöver att bidra till hälsa och välbefinnande, tror jag att Allaktivitetshusens arbete kan fungera som en plattform för att skapa nya relationer och underlätta integration för personer med annan bakgrund. Under studiebesöket förklarades behovet av att förbättra ingången, som för nuläget är svår att lokalisera samt inte tillräckligt tydlig. Syftet med mitt examensarbete är att skapa ett välgenomtänkt gestaltningsförslag för att förbättra entrén, med hänsyn till föreningens och skolans behov och önskemål. Genom att integrera både teoretiska perspektiv och praktiska, strävar arbetet efter att skapa en mer välkomnande, tillgänglig och identifierbar ingång som speglar alla föreningars värderingar och bidrar till gemenskap och delaktighet för alla användare., This work focuses on improving one of the entrances to Lindängeskolan in Malmö, this in collaboration with Allaktivitetshusen. Allaktivitetshusen is a municipal association that offers free activities for children, young people and adults to contribute to a more active life in the area. The improvement of the school’s southern entrance should contribute to Allaktivitetshusen and other associations getting a better experience of the place, as they use the entrance the most. After an inspiring study visit to Allaktivitetshusen, I realized the importance of their work in creating an inclusive and active community for people of all ages. In addition to contributing to health and well-being, I believe that Allaktivitetshusen’s work can serve as a platform for creating new relationships and facilitating integration for people with different backgrounds. During the study visit, the need to improve the entrance, which is currently difficult to locate and not clear enough, was explained. The purpose of my thesis is to create a well-thought-out design proposal to improve the entrance, taking into account the needs and wishes of the organization and the school. By integrating both theoretical perspectives and practical ones, the work strives to create a more welcoming, accessible and identifiable entrance that reflects the values of all associations and contributes to community and participation for all users.

This study explores how Interaction Design could contribute to facilitating imagination and critical thinking in participatory settings. Specifically, it investigates the intersection between Playful Design and Design Critical Practices as a way to support the Re-Imaginatorium, which is an initiative led by Malmö University that aims to facilitate participatory spaces for Critical Imagination. Consequently, the Re-imaginatorium is the main stakeholder and the contextual frame of this study. From the theoretical analysis, the notion of ambiguity was found as a bridging concept between Playful Design and Design Critical Practices for supporting imagination. This was a relevant tool for developing different interactive materials for three Re-Imaginatorium pilots. Different prototypes of materials were created for each pilot. The last one incorporated multisensorial elements, including visual, sound, smell, and tactile resources. This last one demonstrated that the concept of ambiguity combined with interactive and multisensorial resources, enables a playful attitude, that in turn could potentially contribute to critical and collaborative imagination. Feedback from each test was incorporated into a concept of a ToolKit for the Re-imaginatorium.

Introduction: In 2022 the conflict between Russia and Ukraine led Facebook to encourage a rise of hate speech and use of violence against Russian people. This led the Russian government to take measures and ban the use of western social media such as Facebook and Instagram in Russia and proclaim the Meta organization as an extremist organization. The ban caused various reactions which consequently led to a divergence in responses and opinions. Furthermore, the situation raises the question if the ban of western social media platforms is affecting Russian ICTs users' perception and political opinion. Aim: The aim of the study is to examine how the ban of western social media giants in Russia (Facebook, Instagram) affect Russian ICTs users’ attitude in the context of “critical citizen” or regime supporter. Also, the reasons why some Russians avoid western ICTs ban by using VPN and how some Russians experience ICTs censorship. A theoretical framework has been developed for the purpose to identify the different factors which might possibly lead to the emergence of “critical citizen” or pro-government citizen. Methodology: Semi-structured interviews were conducted to collect empirical data and fulfill the purpose of the thesis. Conclusion and contribution: The empirical data shows that the ban of Western ICTs (Facebook, Instagram) in Russia did not negatively affect ICTs users’ attitude toward Russian government nor encouraged an emergence of “critical citizen” rather in most cases raise an understanding and support of the ban even among those who still using Facebook and Instagram. Findings show that VPN usage in most cases correlated with habits of preferences rather than a seeking of western political information. Furthermore, the user's perception on Facebook and Instagram censorship is more neutral/negative in context of general restriction and neutral/positive in context of Western influence resistance.

I denna studie har den zoologiska skolsamlingen från f.d. Visby läroverk undersökts. Syftet var att utreda hur den har förvaltats genom historien och vad den har för pedagogisk betydelse idag. Detta för att belysa de undervisningsideal i skolan och naturvetenskapsundervisningen som har påverkat och fortfarande påverkar samlingen. Undersökningen har utförts genom en litteraturstudie, en intervju och platsbesök till magasinet och museet där samlingen nu förvaltas. Undersökningen har visat att samlingen som startades år 1829 vid Visby läroverk idag i majoritet förvaltas av Gotlands Museum. Sedan 1985 har den omhändertagits av naturantikvarier, men innan detta förvaltades den av framförallt lärare och adjunkter. Det sista dokumenterade förvärvet som hittats var under 1950-talet. Under denna tid tycks samlingsförvaltningen ha blivit bristfällig. Stora mängder utländskt material donerades under 1800-talet, medan accessioner under 1900-talet framför allt bestod av lokala arter. Samlingen är idag ett pedagogiskt verktyg för att förmedla kunskap inom skol-och-undervisningshistoria. Den är ett dokument över Gotlands natur och kultur. Idag används den i utställningar för att sprida information om såväl naturvetenskap som kulturhistoria och etnologi., In this study the zoological school collection from the former Visby läroverk has been analyzed. The purpose is to examine how it has been managed historical and what pedagogic significance it has today. This is done to illustrate the pedagogic ideals in schools and natural science teaching that have affected and continues to affect the collection. This has been studied through a literature study, an interview and a visit to the museum storage building and the museum where the collection now is managed. The study has shown that the collection that started in 1829 at Visby läroverk is today in majority cared for by Gotland’s Museum. Since 1985 it has been managed by nature conservators, but before this it has been cared for by mostly teachers and assistant professors. The last documented acquisition was during the 1950s. During this time the care of the collection seems to have been insufficient. A lot of foreign material was donated during the 1800s, but acquisitions during the 1900s was primarily of local breeds. Today the collection is a pedagogical tool for imparting knowledge in school and teaching history. It is a document of the nature and culture of Gotland. Today it is used in exhibitions to spread information about natural science, cultural history and ethnology.

This thesis highlights the practices of the Upplands Museum in Uppsala, how the processes are carried out in contact with donors and controversial objects. The focus is on the collection process and the museum´s view of culture, identity, and reality. An additional purpose was to locate routines which were interpreted from a collections management perspective in coordination to rules and laws and the relations to “multiculturalism" and "diversity". Three semi-structured interviews were conducted with: a curator, head of the department and the museum director. The interviews were tape recorded and transcripted which formed the data for the analysis. A qualitative discourse analysis was conducted through the data of the transcripts. Laura Jane Smith´s “Authorized heritage discourse”, Anthony Giddens´ theory of structure and Ina-Maria Jansson´s use of “Kulturarvfiering” were used as the study`s theoretical and analytical framework. The labour practices in Upplands museum were working with borrowing and lending of artefacts in a contact between internal and external actors through email and telephone. Through standards and values based on the museum law and ICOM´s ethical rules in combination with multiculturalism and diversity. Multiculturalism is considered outdated and is used as a tool component to the umbrella concept of diversity to introduce different perspectives into museum activities. The concepts were applied in the collection process by placing controversial objects and words in the museum's internal database with explanatory texts without the staff's values. Two great motivators for working with multiculturalism and diversity were its use and being part of the concept’s development and the museum director's commitment to promoting the museum's vision and social relevance. This thesis concludes the concepts to be forms of buzzwords. This is a two years master’s thesis in Archival Science/Library and Information Science/Museum and Cultural Heritage Studies.

This thesis aims to broaden the view of how neoliberal technologies of government can affect cultural policies concerning the theory of the auditing society. Because my material is governmental documents, reports, and PMs, I’ve used discourse analysis to better understand the problems and solutions posed by different actors. The results show that early in my material there was more acceptance of NPM than later, but all together a focus on effectivity, objectivity, systematization, and “goal management”. The results also show that the notion of creating indication systems often imposes artistic freedom and breaches the arms-length principle. Often this becomes confusing because NPM promises more freedom to the workers and less political involvement but results in the opposite. In conclusion, the governmentality that can be found in the material can be persuading and have problematic outcomes concerning, artistic freedom, work environment, and political involvement of the public sector.

Syftet med vår uppsats har vartit att lokalisera de påverkansfaktorer som ungdomar brottas med när det kommer till deras gymnasieval. Hur ser eleverna på påverkansfaktorerna och är de medvetna om dem. Tidigare forskning visar på påverkansfaktorer som handlar om familjebakgrund, geografisk plats och hur det påverkar dem. Vi valde att intervjua 7 elever som nu går sista året på gymansiet för att se hur medvetna de var när det kom till de faktorer som påverkar dem i deras gymansieval. Vi valde också att ställa frågor som gick in på deras intressen, familjesituation och hur de närmaste ställde sig till utbildning, då det är relevant för våra frågeställningar. Med hjälp av STF-modellen av Patton och McMahon och Hodkinson och Sparks Careership-teorin har vi sedan analyserat det empiriska materialet och resultaten visar att det som är det största påverkansfaktorerna för våra informanter är familj och vänner.

Studien undersöker hur effektiv plan- och bygglagen är för att skydda kulturvärden vid bygglovsprocessen genom att kartlägga förändringar på särskilt värdefulla villor och undersöka om dessa skett med eller utan bygglov samt om de lett till förvanskning. Studien fokuserar på villor klassade som särskilt värdefulla i kommunala kulturmiljöunderlag i Örebro och Karlstad, med syfte att ge en helhetsbild av hur kulturvärden hanteras i bygglovsprocessen. Undersökningen visar på att en övervägande del av villorna förvanskats sedan de kulturmiljöinventerades och att förvanskningarna till störst del skett utan bygglov. Vidare påvisas att en majoritet av de förändringsåtgärder som skett i enlighet med bygglov inneburit att villorna förvanskats. Kommunernas kulturmiljöunderlag används bristfälligt i bygglovsprocessen vilket innebär att kulturvärden negligeras. Ytterligare en faktor som bidrar till denna negligering är att begreppen varsamhet och förvanskning som återfinns i PBL är allmänt hållna, vilket öppnar upp för tolkningar om dess innebörd. För att öka skyddet för villors kulturvärden behöver värdena integreras i detaljplaner som är juridiskt bindande., The study examines how effective the Swedish Planning and Building Act is in protecting cultural values during the building permit process by mapping changes to particularly valuable villas and investigating whether these changes occurred with or without a building permit and whether they led to degradation. The study focuses on villas classified as particularly valuable in municipal cultural environment documents in the cities Örebro and Karlstad, aiming to provide a comprehensive picture of how cultural values are managed in the building permit process. The investigation shows that most of the villas have been degraded since their historical values were inventoried, and most of the degradations occurred without a building permit. Furthermore, it is demonstrated that most of the changes that occurred in accordance with building permits resulted in the villas being degraded. The municipalities' cultural heritage documents are used inadequately in the building permit process, which means that cultural values are neglected. Another factor contributing to this neglect is that the concepts of caution and degradation found in the Planning and Building Act are generally formulated, allowing for interpretations of their meaning. To increase the protection of the historical values of villas, these values need to be integrated into legally binding detailed development plans.

Fjärrundervisning används i allt större utsträckning inom modersmålsundervisningen. Orsakerna till detta kan vara att fjärrundervisning adresserar befintliga problem inom modersmålsämnet, såsom stora geografiska avstånd eller brist på lärare. Med tanke på modersmålets marginaliserade status i utbildningssystemet kan även ekonomiska skäl spela en roll. Denna studie undersöker hur fjärrundervisning inom modersmålsämnet är organiserad i grundskolorna enligt lärarna, samt hur de uppfattar de positiva och negativa aspekterna av att undervisa modersmålsämnen online. Den teoretiska utgångspunkten för denna studie är sociokulturell, med fokus på begreppen lärande i rum och medierade verktyg, i enlighet med perspektiven från Säljö (2014) och Strandberg (2006). Studien baseras på en kvantitativ metod där 25 modersmålslärare från olika kommuner i Sverige svarade på en anonymsemistrukturerad enkät. Resultaten visar att den virtuella miljön kan ha varierande effekter på eleverna. För vissa elever kan fjärrundervisning ha en positiv inverkan genom att förbättra sociala färdigheter, tillgång till lärande och självständighet, medan det för andra kan ha en negativ inverkan som förlust av motivationen eller isolering. Slutsatserna är att fjärrundervisning har sina positiva aspekter, men att det fortfarande finns många negativa problem som måste beaktas vid organiseringen av modersmålsundervisningen.

Sammanfattning - Uppsats Den här uppsatsen har som syfte att undersöka hur klädföretaget H&M använder visuell retorik ur ett socio-semiotiskt perspektiv för att skapa trovärdighet i sin reklamfilm om återvinning. Genom en analys av visuell retorik ur ett socio-semiotiskt perspektiv undersöks reklamfilmen Bring it on som publicerades av klädföretaget H&M 2017 i marknadsföringssyfte för deras återvinningsboxar. Analysen visar att H&M använder ethos, logos och pathos för att få konsumenterna känslomässigt engagerade och känna sig som en del av en gemenskap. De använder socio-semiotiska metafunktioner för att generera en tydlig varumärkesidentitet som tilltalar den tilltänkta målgruppens moraliska kompass. Sammanfattning - medieproduktion Lajka och de busiga bokstäverna är en barnbok som handlar om Lajka som upplever tidiga tecken på dyslexi. Bokens syfte är att öka medvetenheten och upptäcka tidiga tecken för lässvårigheter och dyslexi hos barn. Boken är till för att barnen ska kunna känna igen sig i Lajka och illustrationerna, i hennes känslor och svårigheter. Den vuxne som läser boken med barnet kan använda boken för att se varningssignaler för lässvårigheter. Detta genom att vara uppmärksam på vissa tecken som förklaras för den vuxna i början av boken.

This thesis aims to identify the musealization process of two cultivated, edible plants in Sweden through the concept of green cultural heritage (GCH). Within the field of cultural heritage, green cultural heritage lacks a distinct definition and meaning, which makes the research and education within the field challenging. The empirical evidence is based on a combination of the biography of things and case studies of two plants: Rhubarb (Rheum rhabarbum) and Dill (Anethum graveolens). The plants musealization process, and the role of the institutions in the process, are mapped out. This is done through research, combined with interviews with professionals of two botanical gardens and a gene bank manager at the Programme for Diversity of Cultivated Plants (POM). By using the biography of things theory and elements of comparative studies the factors contributing to plants being percieved and selected as cultural heritage are analyzed. These edible plants are symbolized through the cultural practices of art and food before being selected as a cultural heritage. Thus, their musealization process is working backwards. The research practice of the selection of green cultural heritage normally works with preservation of plants. That field has a different definition of the term cultural heritage, and genetic values in combination with cultivation memories are given preference in the selection. The plants that do not fit in, despite their high cultural values and memories, are excluded in the official heritage process, but they maintain their symbolic status. Dill is therefore captured in an ongoing, incomplete musealization process, whereas rhubarb are successfully musealized. The varying interpretations of cultural heritage also affect how plants are incorporated in the consciousness as cultural heritage, which is a vital part of the musealization process. This is a two years master’s thesis in Museum and Cultural Heritage Studies.

This thesis examines the UK parliamentary debate on the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill 2023, legally mandating minimum staffing levels during strikes in essential sectors like healthcare, transport, and education. Applying Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA), this study investigates how Members of Parliament (MPs) shape the representation of trade unions, which discursive strategies, discourses, and framing techniques they employ to portray trade unions as social actors in contemporary society. The findings reveal a deep divide in the parliamentary discourse. The anti-union rhetoric portrays unions as self-serving, undemocratic, and disruptive to the economy and people’s livelihoods, often drawing on historical events and emotional appeals of fear and urgency, whereas the pro-union discourse emphasizes unions' historical contributions to workers' rights, their role as social partners, and their democratic processes. Both sides strategically deploy language to normalize their views and undermine opposing arguments, illustrating the power of discourse in shaping public understanding and influencing policy decisions. This analysis underscores the significance of critical discourse analysis in revealing how language is wielded to construct competing realities and potentially shape the future of labor relations in the UK.

The purpose of this study is to examine the nude female figure among Karlstad municipality's public art, focus mainly on the artwork Med ett leende by the artist Viktor Korneev. Thus, the artwork is analyzed and compared with other public sculptures to demonstrate possible similarities and differences, between the works, but also in the relationship to the viewer. The chosen method for the study is semiotic analysis and reception analysis, The result is then discussed in the light of the gender studies framework via, among others, Lynda Nead and Griselda Pollock, as well as art sociologist Janet Wolff. Further result shows an ambivalent feminine code amongst the sculptures, and the deviant formal elements that is detected contradict conventions of art. It is established that the meeting between the viewer and the work of art is part of a democratic process.

This essay explains the process of how a private collection becomes a modern museum. The survey has been carried out by interviewing four collectors who will be referred as hobby collectors and two representatives of two collectors who have passed away. The interviews have been semi-structured and used an interview guide as a temple. The phenomenological theory has created an understanding of how collectors think and how they have gone about to create a museum. To let the collectors be heard, this essay tells their story and later analyze their answers. To strengthen their arguments previous studies are used. The analysis has been divided into three parts. The first part compares two collectors with no interest of creating a museum. The second part compares two collectors who have created a museum. The final part compares two collectors who have passed away and analyzes how the collection is used after their passing. The essay concludes that the previous research on the view of collectors does not agree with the view of collectors today. The essay also concludes that what determines whether a collector creates a museum depends on contacts, money and drive.

Presentation slides are used as one of the main technology tools in the teaching and learning of higher education. This project attempts to examine how presentation software can be enhanced to support more engaging teaching and learning. Field research insights revealed that the functions of already existing presentation software do not support teachers in making presentations more interactive which is one of the reasons of decreased engagement in students. These issues were addressed in the process of suggesting adjustments to a new presentation software. Several qualitative design methods were used in this project such as Observation, Semi structured Interviews, User testing and Prototyping to gather relevant data.The results of the design research suggested adjustments that support teachers in navigating the content of the slides and communicating with students. It also suggested adjustments that would invite students to take an active part in reconstructive learning.

This study explores how the media uses gender-stereotypical portrayals as a tool to influence a gender-specific audience. The focus is particularly on how men can be influenced to purchase meat that may potentially be harmful to both their health and the climate. The study aims to gain a deeper understanding on how male stereotypes are used to promote meat production in Denmark. Through a visual analysis of a meat producer’s advertising campaign, this assignment investigates the semiotic tools and representations employed to capture the target audience. Additionally, the assignment discusses the discourses that appears in the campaign, aiming for a deeper understanding of the consequences when media promote potentially harmful products, while perpetuating gender norms in the society. The link between masculinity and meat consumption is significant and has a detrimental impact on the climate. The climate fight is also a battle for gender equality.

Detta examensarbete syftar till att utveckla ett anpassat hjälpmedel för personer med fibromyalgi för att underlätta deras tvättprocess. Fibromyalgi, en kronisk sjukdom kännetecknad av smärta och trötthet, påverkar ofta användarens förmåga att utföra vardagliga sysslor, inklusive tvätt. Trots tillgängliga hjälpmedel på marknaden visar forskning att befintliga lösningar ofta saknar specifik anpassning för denna målgrupp, vilket leder till ökad fysisk ansträngning och nedsatt livskvalitet. Genom en användarcentrerad designprocess identifierades behovet av en ergonomiskt utformad tvättkorg som minimerar behovet av böjningar och lyft. Studien använder blandade metoder såsom deltagande observationer, intervjuer och användaråterkoppling för att integrera äkta användarinsikter i designen. Detta resulterade i skapandet av en tvättkorg med justerbar höjd och hjul, vilket underlättar för användarna att transportera tvätt utan fysisk överbelastning. Resultat från prototyptestningen visade på en tydlig förbättring i självständighet och minskad smärta under tvättprocessen, vilket bekräftar den positiva effekten av en välgrundad designprocess. Arbetet bidrar inte bara med en ny lösning för personer med fibromyalgi utan förstärker också vikten av attfortsätta utforska och utveckla hjälpmedel som möter specifika användarbehov. Denna forskning lägger grunden för framtida innovationer inom design för hälsa och välbefinnande, med potential att bredda tillämpningen till andra områden där personer med fysiska begränsningar kan dra nytta av liknande anpassningar., This thesis aims to develop a tailored aid for individuals with fibromyalgia to facilitate their laundry process. Fibromyalgia, a chronic condition characterized by pain and fatigue, often impairs the user's ability to perform everyday tasks, including laundry. Despite the availability of aids on the market, research shows that existing solutions often lack specific adaptations for this target group, leading to increased physical exertion and decreased quality of life. Through a user-centered design process, the need for an ergonomically designed laundry basket that minimizes the need for bending and lifting was identified. The study employs mixed methods such as participatory observations, interviews, and user feedback to integrate genuine user insights into the design. This resulted in the creation of a laundry basket with adjustable height and wheels, which facilitates users in transporting laundry without physical strain. Results from prototype testing showed a clear improvement in independence and reduced pain during the laundry process, confirming the positive impact of a well-founded design process. The work not only contributes a new solution for people with fibromyalgia but also emphasizes the importance of continuing to explore and develop aids that meet specific user needs. This research lays the groundwork for future innovations in design for health and well-being, with the potential to extend its application to other areas where individuals with physical limitations can benefit from similar adaptations.

This study examines how scent can be used as a tool in a museum context to deepen the learning for visitors. When scent is brought into a museum context, it creates new conditions for enhancing a visitor’s experience of a museum visit. Therefore, the purpose of this essay is to highlight if scent has a potential as a tool for learning in a museum context and how our sense of smell can make us remember. Through a reading of previous research in the field and with two qualitative interviews, one with and museum curator and one with a fragrance creator, the picture of how museums have worked with scent as a multisensory tool has deepened. This study is based on three different theoretical frameworks. The first theory is based on J. Douglas Porteous’ concept of smellscapes. The second theory is based on Karin Johannisson’s concept of nostalgia. The last theory is based on Richard Stevenson’s five approaches to incorporating scent into a museum environment. The study shows that by using multisensory tools in exhibitions it may be easier for a visitor to remember an exhibition or a museum visit if another sense than vision is integrated. By analysing the qualitative interviews based on the theoretical frameworks, the study shows how scent incorporated in a museum context can deepen the learning for visitors and change the way knowledge is communicated by incorporating multiple senses, in this case focusing on smell. By using smell visitors can, through own lived experiences, remember different memories connected to it. The analysis has shown that scent has a potential to deepen the learning in a museum context.

Using labels, placards, or external texts a museum can deepen the visitors’ understanding of displayed objects. But the question arises, how can a museum work with the mythology surrounding the objects? This thesis looks closely at two museums in Sweden, the Gotland Museum in Visby and the Swedish history museum in Stockholm. It takes a closer look at if and how the museums’ texts have changed over time – specifically between 1872 and 2024 – when dealing with ancient Nordic mythology. The thesis also aims to find and suggest possible correlations between textual changes and social changes, for example the Second World War and its repercussions. To explore these correlations, two theories are applied, the critical discourse analysis and a narrative theory. To be able to witness a possible linguistic change over time, museum exhibitions and publications are analysed using specific discourses such as myth, magic, religion, cult, and paganism. With the help of theoretical works, changes in the two museums’ informative texts are observed, such as how their earlier output explained Thor’s hammer Mjölnir as a “hammer-like decoration” or only gave a few letters-worth of connections to the mythological background in brackets in the late 19th century. Later they explained these myths as paganism and fantasy during the 1940s, 50s and 60s. Today’s exhibitions show a linguistic change as to how the museums explained connections to the myths with words such as “could perhaps” or “might be”. These changes over time are suggested to be linked to social change such as the union and dismantling of the union between Norway and Sweden, the Second World War, and the use of motifs by later xenophobic groups, and finally, more recent Neo-Paganism in Sweden and around the world. This is a two years’ master´s thesis in Museum and Cultural Heritage studies.

Denna uppsats inrymmer en kvalitativ forskningsmetod som utreder, genom en socialsemiotisk stillbildsanalys av montaget i filmen Marie Antoinette (2006), hur montaget förhåller sig till varufeminism i ett postfeministiskt sammanhang, med perspektiv inom genusperformativitet. Uppsatsens syfte är att undersöka vad produkterna i montaget speglar, samt vilken slags kvinnlig identitet de skapar, där uppsatsen argumenterar för hur montaget performativt upprätthåller en flickig identitet. Studien gör också hänvisningar till källor som resonerar för att filmens genre, samt föremålen i montaget (med färger och texturer), aktivt vänder sig till en kvinnlig målgrupp. I analysen beskrivs det utvalda materialet först på en denotativ nivå, där bildernas innehåll sedan sorteras inom tre valda kategorier. Därefter tolkas innehållet utifrån presenterade teorier. Resultatet visar att det förekommer varufierad feminism i montaget, men resultatet är däremot motsägelsefullt eftersom det finns en diskrepans mellan det genusperformativa perspektivet och det postfeministiska perspektivet.

Verklighet och fiktion betraktas ofta som varandras motpoler, det verkliga i kontrast till det påhittade. När någon bryter dessa konventioner skapas reaktioner. Den här studien utforskar det filmtekniska greppet direkt tilltal, fenomenet som implicerar att ‘bryta den fjärde väggen’. Syftet med den här studien är att undersöka hur direkt tilltal används i TV-serien Fleabag (BBC, 2016) och hur det fungerar som retoriskt verktyg inom ett narrativ. Genom en kvalitativ metod kommer första tillfället av direkt tilltal, samt sista användningen av fenomenet, analyseras utifrån ett teoretiskt ramverk bestående av visuell retorik: actio retorik, parasociala relationer och teorier kring direkt tilltal. Genom multimodala transkriberingar av vardera scen och respektive retorisk analys resulterar studien i att karaktärens direkta tilltal går att tolkas som retoriska verktyg. Genom actiotillgångar och kvaliteter, samt ethos och pathos, bygger Fleabag upp en autentisk attityd och vinner över åskådaren genom intimitet.

This essay examines how ethics washing, the use of ethical rhetoric in the IT industry, takesform in the visual medium by analyzing leading AI corporation OpenAI ́s website.By first giving a background in the pitfalls of developing and creating ethical AI, this essaycontinues by looking at how visual symbols can be means of greenwashing in communication,as well as presenting the framework of ethicswashing by Peter Seele and Mario D. Schultz. Inmy semiotic analysis I look at the timeframe of the OpenAI website from non-profit startup2018– to global actor and capped profit corporation of april 2024. The results show that manyof the visual strategies used by OpenAI are connected to key points on ethicswashing. There isstill a need for broader research into these themes to truly confirm results. At the end I discussthe use of ethicswashing to avoid regulation and that in order to be truly safe and ethical thecorporation also needs to focus on the consequences of how the tool is made.

Skärvstenshögarna i Uppland har konstaterats vara en komplex fornlämningstyp och det har visat sig vara problematiskt att förklara dem som homogena i form och funktion över tid. En kategorisering av dem har skapats som har konstaterat att olika former av dem finns. Syftet med denna uppsats är sedermera att utgå från befintlig kategorisering och undersöka om fler kategorier och typer går att isolera ur tillgänglig empiri. Därefter för att beskriva deras form, läge, kronologi och förändring. Teoretiska ramverk som används för att begreppsliggöra skärvstensbrukets mer än tusenåriga användande är de om tradition, minne och ritual. Teorier som kan manifestera bruket som en kulturell process och dimension i tid och rum. Metoder som används för att identifiera fler kategorier och typer är dels multipel korrespondensanalys av 100 skärvstensförekomster för att generera mönster. Dels densitetsanalys av 100 C14-dateringar av detsamma för att utarbeta aspekter av tid i empirin. Slutligen används visibilitetsanalys för att generera belägg för kategoriernas olika lägen samt en kvalitativ genomgång av empirin för att skapa modeller av nya typer inom befintliga kategorier., The burnt mounds of Uppland have been shown to be remains of a complex type and it has been proven problematic to explain them as homogeneous in form and function over time. A categorization of them has been created which has established that different forms exist. From that categorization the purpose of this essay is subsequently to investigate whether additional categories and types can be isolated from available empirical evidence. Also to include a description of their form, location, chronology, and change. Theoretical frameworks used to conceptualize the more than a thousand-year use of burnt stones are those of tradition, memory, and ritual. Theories that can manifest the practice as a cultural process and a dimension of time and space. Methods used to identify additional categories and types includes a multiple correspondence analysis of 100 burnt mounds to generate patterns. A density analysis of 100 C14 samples of the same deposits to work out aspects of time in the empirics. Finally, visibility analysis is used to ascertain the different positions of the categories as well as a qualitative review of the empirical evidence to create models of new types within existing categories.

This study investigates the aesthetic perception and emotional responses to AI-augmented digital art across different age groups, contextualized within AI ethics and digital humanities. It explores the intersection of ethical considerations in AI development and application, emphasizing the role of digital humanists in advocating for the ethical use and deployment of AI technologies. Utilizing a web art gallery featuring both traditional and AI-generated artwork images and videos, responses were collected from 52 participants using Likert scale ratings, marked emotions for each artwork, and open-ended questions. The study employed an interdisciplinary approach to highlight the importance of ethical reflection, responsibility, and accountability in AI. Data preparation, descriptive statistics, and focused age group analysis were conducted. Research questions explore significant differences in the perception and emotional engagement with art between generational cohorts, with younger viewers expected to show more positive responses to AI-augmented art. Analysis revealed that younger participants demonstrated a higher acceptance and positive emotional response to AI-augmented art compared to older cohorts. The study also found that shared historical experiences and cultural influences significantly shape distinct attitudes and behaviours towards AI interaction among different generations. The findings provide a nuanced understanding of generational differences in the acceptance and comfort levels with AI-generated or altered art. This research highlights how AI technologies intersect with broader generational values and experiences, reinforcing the importance of ethical considerations in the deployment of AI in the digital humanities.

This thesis explores the labour market integration experiences of Kosovar Albanian immigrant women in Sweden, with a particular focus on how gender, ethnicity, cultural norms, and legal status intersect to shape their pathways. Using an intersectional framework, the study reveals how these women face numerous barriers, including credential recognition challenges, discrimination, and cultural expectations. Despite completing language courses and obtaining further education, many women continue to encounter professional marginalisation, with only one participant securing employment within her previous profession after a decade in Sweden. Additionally, gendered expectations around childcare and household responsibilities further complicate their integration efforts. The study also highlights the importance of social networks in securing employment and demonstrates how discriminatory practices in the workplace are navigated through direct confrontation, adaptation, or resignation. By foregrounding the complexities of their experiences, this research sheds light on the multifaceted struggles and resilience of immigrant women in the Swedish labour market, emphasising the need for inclusive policies that address intersecting forms of discrimination. The findings call for further research into the role of systemic barriers and support mechanisms that can better facilitate the integration of immigrant women into the workforce., Detta examensarbete utforskar erfarenheterna från arbetsmarknadsintegration av kosovoalbanska invandrarekvinnor i Sverige, med särskilt fokus på hur kön, etnicitet, kulturella normer och juridiskastatus korsar varandra för att forma deras vägar. Med hjälp av en intersektionell ram visar studienhur dessa kvinnor möter många hinder, inklusive utmaningar för erkännande av legitimation,diskriminering och kulturella förväntningar. Trots att ha genomfört språkkurser och fåttvidareutbildning fortsätter många kvinnor att stöta på professionell marginalisering, med endasten deltagare säkrade anställning inom sitt tidigare yrke efter ett decennium i Sverige.Dessutom könsstyrda förväntningar kring barnomsorg och hushållsansvar ytterligarekomplicera deras integrationsarbete. Studien lyfter också fram vikten av sociala nätverkför att säkra anställning och visar hur diskriminerande metoder på arbetsplatsen ärnavigeras genom direkt konfrontation, anpassning eller resignation. Genom att sätta i förgrundenkomplexiteten i deras erfarenheter, belyser denna forskning de mångfacetterade kampen ochinvandrarkvinnors motståndskraft på den svenska arbetsmarknaden, med betoning på behovet avinkluderande politik som tar itu med korsande former av diskriminering. Fynden kräverytterligare forskning om rollen av systemiska hinder och stödmekanismer som kan bättreunderlätta integrationen av invandrarkvinnor i arbetskraften.

I denna studie analyseras individernas uttryck för identitetsutveckling bland personer med utländsk bakgrund. För att genomföra studien används kvalitativa intervjuer med sju informanter, vilka samtliga har en utländsk bakgrund. Av dessa är fyra informanter män och tre är kvinnor. Efter genomförandet av intervjuerna genomfördes en tematisk analys av transkriberingarna för att undersöka hur de uttryckte sin identitetsutveckling. Genom analysen konstateras att samtliga informanter uttryckte en form av "mellanförskap" i sin identitetsutveckling. Denna analys ger en tydlig och omfattande bild av hur informanternas identitetsutveckling har formats samt vilka faktorer som har påverkat denna process. Bland de bidragande faktorerna återfinns anpassningsutmaningar, språkliga aspekter, kulturella influenser, religiösa värderingar och liknande faktorer.

Syftet med uppsatsen är att försöka identifiera möjliga etiska dilemman kopplat till fastighetsmäklarens yrkesutövning och marknadsföring samt klargöra hur fastighetsmäklaren bör förhålla sig till dessa rent etiskt, men också rent lagmässigt. Detta med en förhoppning att bidra till en klarhet kring marknadsföringens etiska aspekt som en del av yrkesutövningen. Undersökningen grundar sig i frågeställningarna kring vilka etiska dilemman som kan identifieras kopplat till marknadsföringen i fastighetsmäklarens yrkesutövning samt hur fastighetsmäklaren bör förhålla sig till dessa etiska dilemman i förhållande till etik och svensk rätt. Undersökningen genomförs med så kallad mixed method där avstamp tas i den rättsdogmatiska metoden för att sedan vidareutvecklas med hjälp av en kvalitativ metod där praxis utgör det huvudsakliga materialet. Resultatet visade att det finns en uppsjö av etiska dilemman kopplat till yrkesutövningen även om denna uppsats inte på något sätt är uttömmande i frågan. Det framkom också att etiska dilemman främst framstår i de situationer då fastighetsmäklaren hamnar i en dragkamp mellan sina egna intressen och säljarens eller köparens. Slutsatsen är att det främst är i scenarion där mäklaren böjer sig för egoismen som etiken också sviktar. Därför är det av stor vikt att mäklarens opartiskhet tillåts ta stor plats i yrkesutövningen samt att varje enskild mäklare håller sig uppdaterad kring den praxis som hela tiden utvecklas gällande God fastighetsmäklarsed samt förhåller sig till denna., The purpose of the essay is to try to identify possible ethical dilemmas linked to the real estate agent's professional practice and marketing as well as to clarify how the real estate agent should relate to these, both ethically and legally. The objective is to contribute to a clarification around the ethical aspect of marketing as part of the real estate agent’s professional practice. The investigation is based on the questions surrounding which ethical dilemmas can be identified linked to marketing in the real estate agent's professional practice and how the real estate agent should relate to these ethical dilemmas in relation to ethics and Swedish law. The investigation is carried out using a so-called mixed method where the basis is taken in the legal dogmatic method and then further developed with the help of a qualitative method where precedents constitute the main material. The result showed that there are a multitude of ethical dilemmas connected to professional practice, even if this essay is in no way exhaustive in the matter. It also emerged that ethical dilemmas mainly appear in situations where the real estate agent ends up in a tug-of-war between his own interests and those of the seller or buyer. The conclusion is that it is mainly in the scenario where the real estate agent bows to egoism that ethics also fail. Therefore, it is of great importance that the real estate agent's impartiality is allowed to take a large place in professional practice and that each individual real estate agent stays up-to-date on the precedents that are constantly developing regarding good real estate etiquette, as well as acts accordingly.

This master’s thesis aims to explore the issues surrounding the identity and sense of belonging of high school students who participated in a long-term exchange. It further investigates their role in future student mobility trends. Drawing on concepts such as the transnational habitus, the culture shock, or the sense of belonging through the third culture, the thesis uses a qualitative methodology with four semi-structured interviews. It will discover the developments of identity and sense of belonging of high school exchange students in the aftermath of their long-term exchange. Following differentiated levels of identification and belonging, the thesis argues that participants are endowed with a global mindset, while at the same time being rooted in their home country. This leads to the development of an intercultural habitus – a concept suggested in this thesis. It will contribute to a deep understanding of their experience and how this specific type of mobility is valued within privileged societal spheres. Grasping this process of identity and sense of belonging shaping is an important foundation for international student mobility and its intercultural perspective. Keywords: interculturality, transnationalism, habitus, high school exchange, exchange student, belonging, identity, AFS

Uppsatsens centrala fokus är på stadsmässan H22, som är en “välfärdssatsning” i Helsingborgs stad. Examensarbetet avgränsas till bostadsområdet Drottninghög, för att utifrån kvalitativ metod undersöka H22s framtidsvisioner med utgångspunkt i det medborgerliga deltagandet. Syftet med undersökningen är att presentera hur dessa innovationer stärker identiteten av en stad till att bli smart, innovativ och hållbar genom satsningar. Stadsmässan framvisar stadens framtidsvisioner utifrån en presentation av ett brett utbud av möjliga smarta, innovativa och hållbara satsningar som kan tänkas förutse att en förbättrad livskvalité för Helsingborgarna blir uppnåelig. Uppsatsen utgår från frågorna“Vilka framtidsvisioner har Helsingborgs stad och Helsingborgshem utgått från i utformandet av H22?” och “Hur arbetar H22 för att uppnå de visioner som finns för Helsingborgs kommun? Vilka utmaningar och visioner ser H22 kopplat till bostadsområdet Drottninghög?” Det empiriska materialet, inhämtat från semistrukturerade intervjuer, en mobilitets enkätundersökning från Helsingborgshem och artiklar från H22, Helsingborgshem och Helsingborgs stad, analyseras utifrån Jane Jacobs teori om den urbaniserade stadsplaneringen och Richard Floridas teori om den kreativa klassen., This essay's central focus is on the city fair H22, which is a “welfare investment” in the city of Helsingborg. The essay is limited to the Drottninghög residential area in order to examine H22's visions of the future, based on a qualitative method, focussing on citizen participation. The purpose of the survey is to present how these innovations strengthen the identity of a city to become smart, innovative and sustainable through investments. The city fair showcases the city's future visions based on presenting a wide range of possible smart, innovative and sustainable investments that can be expected to achieve an improved quality of life for the citizens of Helsingborg. The essay addresses the questions “What visions of the future have the city of Helsingborg and organization Helsingborgshem based on in the design of H22?” and “How does H22 work to achieve the visions that exist for the municipality of Helsingborg? What challenges and visions does H22 see connected to the Drottninghög residential area?” It analyses the empirical material obtained from semistructured interviews, questionnaire surveys from Helsingborgshem and historical articles from the perspectives of Jane Jacob's theory of urbanized urban planning and Richard Florida’s theory about the creative class.

Fatal occupational harms have profound and far-reaching impacts, extendingbeyond the directly affected workers. These incidents often result from violationsof occupational health and safety regulations, particularly in the constructionindustry—a crucial driver of the global economy characterized by its dynamicwork environment. Despite their significant impact, occupational harms rarelyreceive public attention and are seldom discussed within criminological discourse.However, the prevention of occupational harm is mandated by law, highlightingtheir nature as higlhy preventable. This study investigates fatal occupationalharms in the Swedish construction industry, focusing on the enforcementmeasures employed by occupational health and safety inspectors. It aims to assessthe impact of these measures on achieving compliance and to identify theunderlying factors contributing to these fatal incidents. Using qualitative contentanalysis, this pilot study examines a sample of 20 reported occupational harmswithin the construction industry reported to the Swedish Work EnvironmentAuthority. The analysis revealed that improvement notices are the most frequentlyused and impactful enforcement measure. Furthermore, a range of unsafe actionsand conditions were identified as underlying factors contributing to the fataloccupational harms reported. While preliminary, the findings provide valuableinsights that can inform more comprehensive future research. Treatingoccupational harm with the same seriousness as street-level crime incriminological discourse is essential for promoting corporate accountability,safeguarding worker well-being, and preserving community welfare. Thisapproach is crucial for enhancing occupational safety and preventing future harmin the construction industry.

The World Heritage Project ”Finnskogen – vägen till världsarv” was initiated in 2018 with the aim of inscribing the Forest Finnish heritage in northern Värmland on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. This essay examines how the cultural values of Finnskogen are portrayed and communicated by the project owners through visual semiotic analysis. The material consists of the film ‘Finnskogen – vägen till världsarv” and the project’s website finnskogen.se, with communication being related to, among others, the governing documents of the World Heritage Committee. The theoretical approach of the essay is based on Laurajane Smith’s Authorized Heritage Discourse (AHD) and Iain Robertson’s Heritage from Below (HFB). Through these two approaches, we explore how cultural heritage is produced from above, as well as a genuine way of living and transmitting lived cultural heritage. The study’s findings reveal that Finnskogen’s universal, unique, living, and antiquarian aspects are presented as positive values, aligning with several of the UN’s normative sustainability goals in Agenda 2030. Another conclusion from the study is that Finnskogen is portrayed as HFB, but ultimately subordinated to AHD.

The objective of this research is to investigate how transmedia storytelling (TS) can impact the reading proficiency of ESL students. The declining reading comprehension levels among 15-yearold students in Sweden has raised concerns, which is a trend observed in many other countries. This study explores whether TS can be an effective approach to support language development for reading comprehension during this critical stage of education. The research was conducted in two phases, using qualitative mixed methods. In Phase 1, sixteen ESL teachers from eight countries completed questionnaires, and in Phase 2, five ESL teachers in Sweden were interviewed. Both phases aimed to understand the challenges faced by teachers in teaching reading, the strategies they use to address these issues, and their use of multimedia tools. The study also investigates whether TS can improve reading comprehension and if ESL teachers are aware of this strategy. The study findings demonstrate that ESL teachers encounter various difficulties, such as managing diverse classroom dynamics, finding suitable reading materials for students with different comprehension levels, and motivating disinterested students. Teachers are using multimedia tools, including creative writing, film adaptations, trivia games, and role-playing to overcome these challenges. Despite their efforts, the decline in reading proficiency continues. Additionally, the research reveals that most ESL teachers are not familiar with TS as a method, but are interested in learning about its potential benefits. TS is an innovative approach that allows students to read a book and use digital tools they are familiar with to create their unique stories. Therefore, it has the potential to enhance reading comprehension and language skills among ESL students.

Denna studie undersöker den svenska mediebilden av hiphop utifrån en analys av artiklar från tre av landets största tidningar, Aftonbladet, Expressen och Svenska Dagbladet. Studien utforskar hur hiphop framställs i dessa tidningar och undersöker vilka faktorer som ligger bakom framställningen. Studien är kvantitativ och baserad på 200 hiphop-relaterade artiklar från de tre tidningarna. Resultaten från studien har analyserats med stöd av tidigare forskning inom ämnet, svensk och internationell. Analysen bygger på tre teoretiska ramar vilket är intersektionalitetsteori, gestaltningsteori och dagordningsteori. Dessa teorier har bidragit till att ge en djupare förståelse för hur hiphop framställs och inom vilka kontexter i svenska medier. De bidrar även till att belysa de underliggande strukturer och perspektiv som har påverkat rapporteringen. Resultatet av studien visar att maktordningar gällande socioekonomisk tillhörighet, etnicitet och kön har varit styrande i hur hiphopkulturen uppmärksammats av media över tid, och vilka markörer som bidragit till hur hiphopen gestaltats och representerats genom åren i media., This study examines the Swedish media portrayal of hip hop by analyzing articles from three of Sweden's country's largest newspapers, Aftonbladet, Expressen, and Svenska Dagbladet. The study explores how hip hop is presented in these newspapers and investigates the factors that may have been influenced. This is a quantitative study and is based on 200 hip hop related articles from the newspapers. The results from the study have been analyzed with reference to previous research on the subject, both from Sweden and internationally. The analysis is based on the theories intersectionality theory, framing, and the agenda-setting theory. These theories interact to a deeper understanding of how hip hop is portrayed and contextualized in Swedish media. The result of the study shows that power structures related to socioeconomic status, ethnicity, and gender have been influential in how hip hop culture has been addressed by the media over time, and which markers have contributed to shaping the portrayal and representation of hip hop throughout the years in the media.

This project aims to explore and co-design playful, technology-supported interactions between dogs and humans. The goal is to design playful interactions where the dogs can be mentally challenged and stimulated while playing in collaboration with their human companion, fortifying their bond. It aims to strengthen the human-dog bond by improving their communication and understanding of dogs’ needs through training activities and quizzes delivered by a digital tool and a playkit. Using pillar design methods such as co-design, contextual inquiry, and interviews with animal behaviorist professionals (ethologists), this project prioritizes the dog’s interest and well-being while highlighting the need to design human-centered technological interactions that support a more-than human perspective.

Denna studie undersöker en samling bestående av glas från Eda glasbruk som finns på Värmlands museum. Studien utgår från att föremål i samlingar kan berätta en egen historia, men också representera och berätta något mer utifrån urvalet som gjorts och om informationssystemet som skapats kring samlingen. Syftet är därmed att skapa en bild av hur en samling kan se ut och vad samlingens kontext kan berätta. Detta är gjort genom perspektiv av samlingar och samlande, presentation och representation samt värderingar, som finns i tidigare forskning. Studien har gjorts genom en observation av samlingen och föremålen, tillsammans med deras tillhörande dokumentation. Studien ger också en bild av glasbrukets historia för att kunna koppla till vad som visas av glas från Eda glasbruk i samlingen hos Värmlands museum. Studien har kommit fram till att urval i samlingen kan berätta vad som ansetts högt värderat av samlaren ellersamhället på olika sätt. Den visar också att föremål i samlingar är beroende av sin dokumentation för att bevara sin historia och för att upprätthålla en relevans., This study examines a collection of glassware from Eda Glassworks housed at Värmlands Museum. The study is based on the idea that objects within collections can narrate their own stories, but also represent and convey broader narratives based on the made selection and the system with information established around the collection. The aim is to create an understanding of what a collection might look like and what the context of the collection can tell. This is achieved through perspectives on collections and collecting, presentation and representation and values, found in previous research. The study was conducted through an observation of the collection and its objects, along with their accompanying documentation. Additionally, the study provides an overview of the history and production at the glasswork to connect with what is displayed from Eda Glassworks in the collection at Värmlands Museum. The study has concluded that the selection within the collection can indicate what has been highly valued by the collector or the society in various ways. It also demonstrates that objects in collections rely on their documentation to preserve their history and to maintain relevance.

Pet humanization leads to false analogies between animal and human needs. The animals are distorted into something they are not and treated accordingly, which leads to misunderstandings and mismanagement of animals. Compensating one's cat with cat toys as a result of guilt over insufficient interactive play is a case example. Compensation does not take into account the cat's attitude and perception of play as interactive play is irreplaceable for the cat's well-being. The study posed the question How can design create critical reflection of human relationships with cats in regard to feelings of guilt over cat ownership and compensation? With the aim of freeing consumption from the idea of the cat's welfare. The research question was answered with a design proposal consisting of an artifact that depicts a future alternative human-cat relationship. The artifact was produced through a design process based on speculative and multispecies design theory and method. Horizon scanning together with a literature search was used to create a credible future alternative human-cat relationship that highlights and reconciles species differences by emphasizing the cat as an animal. Somatic research and a survey was used to make interactions less rigid as a way to facilitate and support interactive play. Prototyping with a cat was used to ensure satisfactory interactive play was facilitated

This paper is a qualitative study of signs and associations that seemingly communicate the influence of film tropes on female character design in video games. It analyzes and correlates the visual attributes and characteristics of the League of Legends character Zeri with the traditional attributes and trends of the Manic Pixie Dream Girl (MPDG) film trope, and applies theories within women’s representation and gender to examine the results. The findings suggest that Zeris design and description communicates the traditional characteristics of the MPDG such as quirky, energetic, nostalgic, retro, cute and “twee” and that several of these attributes may reflect an idealized portrayal of the female character rooted in fictive stereotypes. Furthermore the paper highlights the complex interaction between design elements and their ability to communicate (possibly unintended) concepts, and the concepts ability to transcend media formats. This paper includes a design documentation after page 25 called "Kalasklister i Djurparken", which is the second part of the final exam project(s) at the Visual Communication program at Malmö University. "Kalasklister i Djurparken" is an image bank that aims to update the marketing of Helsingborg's djur- och lekpark (zoo and playground) in order to appeal more to children.

The aim of this study is to examine how game culture is portrayed in Swedish regional politics by using a descriptive idea analysis in official political documents developed by Swedish regions. The result show five different ideological catgories - "game and film", "games associations and community", "children and youths", "the gaming industry and cultural and creatvie industries" and "game culture as a department". Although game culture is described as a department by many regions, games are undermined by being used as a means to boost more established cultural departments. Elitist ideas work against game culture, which can cause parts of game culture, which has more in common with more traditional forms of culture, to be prioritized. The cultural and social values of video games can be overlooked in favor of educational and economic values.

This thesis explores the strategies compulsory school teachers employ to integrate Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) into their teaching practices in Sweden. Given the increasing importance of sustainability in education, this study investigates how ESD is incorporated into the curriculum and the challenges educators face. The research is framed within the Swedish education system context, which mandates ESD inclusion under the national curriculum guidelines. Using qualitative methods, including interviews with teachers and analysis of educational practices, the study identifies key factors that drive and hinder the effective integration of ESD. The findings reveal that while teachers are motivated by a solid commitment to sustainability, they often encounter obstacles such as a lack of resources, insufficient training, and the interdisciplinary nature of ESD, which contrasts with traditional mono-disciplinary teaching methods. The thesis contributes to the theoretical understanding of ESD by highlighting teachers’ resilience and adaptive strategies for overcoming these challenges. It also provides practical recommendations for enhancing ESD integration through improved teacher training, policy support, and curriculum development.

Gifted students are not easily identified. They often mask their cognitive skills, use poor writing or might not write at all in class, even though gifted students often know how to write especially enriched and well. Previous studies show that 92% of the examined gifted students in the community Mensa suffered from being bored and not perceiving enough challenges in elementary school. As a consequence of not being able to learn at the fast pace the gifted students' intelligent brain needs, bored gifted students often become homebound. The purpose of this study is to increase the knowledge of how to support gifted students in their writing development. Based on previous research and our studies on gifted students writing development our main questions are as following; What reasoning do teachers use to promote the writing development of the especially gifted students? Which teaching practices do teachers experience as promoting or limiting in gifted students' writing development? Using qualitative interviews and surveys to collect data, our study indicates that gifted students need to experience meaningfulness in the assignment and fully understand the purpose of which, to gain access to their individual development. Principals were shown to have a key role in supporting teachers, enabling gifted students the right to accelerate in the subject and develop teachers' knowledge in gifted students.

Denna forskning utforskar initiativ för arkitektonisk förnyelse och designmetoder i Malmö, med en metodik som inkluderar litteraturgenomgångar, fallstudier och textanalys. Studien fokuserar på åtta specifika platser i staden och strävar efter att identifiera grundläggande principer och effektiva strategier för att revitalisera byggnader, fasader och stadsrum. Inspirerad av framstående urbana teoretiker som Kim Dovey och Jan Gehl, framhäver forskningen vikten av ett holistiskt tillvägagångssätt som integrerar moderna designkoncept med bevarandet av historiska och kulturella värden. Genom noggrann dataanalys och syntes identifierar studien centrala överväganden och utmaningar som är kopplade till arkitektoniska förnyelseprojekt. Resultaten betonar vikten av att balansera moderniseringsinsatser med skyddet av det arkitektoniska arvet, och understryker behovet av kontextkänsliga designlösningar. Forskningen påpekar också vikten av samhällsengagemang och att inkludera olika perspektiv i stadsplaneringen för att skapa inkluderande och hållbara miljöer. Trots vissa begränsningar, som den geografiska specifiteten och metoderna för datainsamling, ger denna studie värdefulla insikter och rekommendationer för framtida stadsutvecklingsprojekt. Genom att bygga vidare på befintlig forskning och kommunala riktlinjer betonar studien vikten av att främja livfulla, resilienta och rättvisa städer för både nuvarande och framtida generationer., This research investigates architectural renewal initiatives and design approaches in Malmö, employing a mixed-methods approach encompassing literature reviews, case studies, and text analysis. Focused on eight distinct sites within the city, the study aims to uncover fundamental principles and effective strategies for revitalizing buildings, facades, and urban spaces. Drawing inspiration from renowned urban theorists such as Kim Dovey and Jan Gehl, the research highlights the importance of a comprehensive approach that harmonizes contemporary design concepts with the preservation of historical and cultural integrity. Through meticulous analysis and synthesis of data, the study identifies key considerations and challenges inherent in architectural renewal projects. The findings underscore the significance of balancing modernization efforts with the safeguarding of architectural heritage, emphasizing the need for context-sensitive design interventions. Moreover, the research underscores the necessity of community engagement and the integration of diverse perspectives in the urban planning process to ensure the creation of inclusive and sustainable environments. Despite inherent limitations including geographic specificity and constraints in data collection methodologies, this study contributes valuable insights and recommendations for future urban development endeavors. By building upon existing scholarship and municipal guidelines, the research underscores the importance of fostering vibrant, resilient, and equitable cities for present and future inhabitants.

The purpose of this study is to examine the creation of the artist identity through the example of Gunhild Fryklund. The empiric material consists of daily press and articles related to the artist. Overbearing and underlying themes that become characteristic for the artist is identified through discourse analysis. The main theories consist of Michel Foucault’s ”Qu’est-ce qu’un auteur?”, Judith Butler’s theories regarding performative gender, as well as intersectional feminist theories. The study analyzes recurrent themes, words and expressions and how they become characteristic for the artist. The result shows that Fryklund is commonly referred to in relation to her gender, teacher and domicile which influences the public perception and in turn the artistic identity. Further the result establishes that the artistry of Fryklund is a product of prevailing discourses, stereotypes and expectations for women artists in the early 20th century.