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- Axelsson, Karin, 1968-, et al.
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Communication Analysis of Public Forms : Discovering Multi-functional Purposes in Citizen and Government Communication
- 2007
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In: International Journal of Public Information Systems. - Sundsvall : MidSweden University. - 1653-4360. ; :3, s. 161-181
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- This paper adopts a communication perspective on forms in public e-services. This perspective emphasizes that the main purpose of such forms is to facilitate communication between citizens and government agencies. The form is perceived as a tool for performing communicative actions. A communication analysis (CA) method, originally developed for systems requirements engineering, is applied on a public form; i.e. the medical certificate used in connection with a citizen’s application for a provisional driving license in Sweden. The CA method consists of a set of questions related tothree communicative categories; conditions, actions, and consequences. The CA method is used in order to explore the communicative roles of forms in public e-services. As a result of the communication analysis four multi-functional purposes of citizen and government agency communication are discovered. These purposes contribute to the understanding and evaluation of forms in public e-services. The communicative roles, and their multi-functional purposes, are important design features to focus in the development of e-services and electronic forms. Besides these findings, another outcomeis that the CA method has been tested in an e-government context. The communication perspective, as well as the CA method, contribute with useful insights in this context.
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- Lundin, Margareta, et al.
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Virtual non-contrast dual-energy CT compared to single-energy CT of the urinary tract : a prospective study
- 2012
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In: Acta Radiologica. - : Informa Healthcare. - 0284-1851 .- 1600-0455. ; 53:6, s. 689-694
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Background: Dual-energy computed tomography (DECT) has been shown to be useful for subtracting bone or calcium in CT angiography and gives an opportunity to produce a virtual non-contrast-enhanced (VNC) image from a series where contrast agents have been given intravenously. High noise levels and low resolution have previously limited the diagnostic value of the VNC images created with the first generation of DECT. With the recent introduction of a second generation of DECT, there is a possibility of obtaining VNC images with better image quality at hopefully lower radiation dose compared to the previous generation.Purpose: The aim of this study is to compare the image quality of the single-energy series to a VNC series obtained with a two generations of DECT scanners. CT of the urinary tract was used as a model.Material and Methods: Thirty patients referred for evaluation of haematuria were examined with an older system (Somatom Definition) and another 30 patients with a new generation (Somatom Definition Flash). One single-energy series was obtained before and one dual-energy series after administration of intravenous contrast media. We created a VNC series from the contrast-enhanced images. Images were assessed concerning image quality with a visual grading scale evaluation of the VNC series with the single-energy series as gold standard.Results: The image quality of the VNC images was rated inferior to the single-energy variant for both scanners, OR range 11.5-67.3 for the Definition and OR 2.1-2.8 for the Definition Flash. Visual noise and overall quality were regarded as better with Flash than Definition.Conclusions: Image quality of VNC images obtained with the new generation of DECT is still slightly inferior compared to native images. However the difference is smaller with the new compared to the older system.
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- Panican, Alexandru, et al.
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Rådgivare, vägledare och mäklare – om grundskolans roll och betydelse för gymnasievalet
- 2014
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In: Vetenskapliga perspektiv på lärande, undervisning och utbildning i olika institutionella sammanhang – utbildningsvetenskaplig forskning vid Lunds universitet. - Helsingborg : Institutionen för utbildningsvetenskap, Lunds universitet. - 9789174738629 ; , s. 177-194
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Book chapter (peer-reviewed)abstract
- I en kontext av en generellt ökande välfärdspluralism där medborgaren ställs inför betydligt fler val än tidigare, har det nyliberala tänkesättet också fått ett stort genomslag i det svenska utbildningssystemet. På skolområdet, som traditionellt dominerats av offentliga huvudmän, ser vi idag en blandning mellan offentliga och privata aktörer. Denna utveckling får som konsekvens att såväl de som är verksamma inom utbildningssystemet som elever och deras föräldrar behöver hitta nya förhållningssätt. För de yrkesverksamma innebär ökad konkurrens att de befinner sig i en verksamhet som antar rollen som marknadsaktör där elever och deras föräldrar alltmer blir betraktade som kunder. Utbildningssystemet har skapat lokala skolmarknader. Elever och deras föräldrar åtnjuter ökade valmöjligheter men får samtidigt krav på sig att sätta sig in i och värdera olika alternativ. Ett tydligt exempel på avreglering och marknadsanpassning i utbildningssystemet utgörs av gymnasievalet. I detta kapitel uppmärksammas den period som föregår gymnasiestudier då grundskoleelever med stöd från skolpersonal måste välja den fortsatta studievägen på sekundär nivå. Vi inriktar oss på gymnasieval genom att analysera vad ökade valmöjligheter kan innebära för representanter för grundskolan i förhållande till elevernas gymnasieval. Vi kommer att fokusera på hur rektorer och studie- och yrkesvägledare reflekterar kring sin roll utifrån de förändringar som skett gällande gymnasievalet. Övergripande pekar svaren att inslaget av informationsförmedling har intensifierats samtidigt som många elever behöver ett mer handfast och omfattande stöd i att förhålla sig till valet. Det finns en osäkerhet i hur skolrepresentanter ska förhålla sig till gymnasievalet. Den tidigare rollen som informatör utmanas av nya krav, förväntningar och dilemman vilket leder till att skolrepresentanter kan ta på sig rollen som rådgivare, vägledare eller mäklare för att matcha elevens preferenser och förutsättningar med det komplexa utbud av program, inriktningar och skolor som erbjuds.
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- Scandurra, Isabella, 1973-, et al.
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Advancing the State-of-the-Art for Virtual Autopsies : Initial Forensic Workflow Study
- 2010
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In: Studies in Health Technology and Informatics. - : IOS Press. - 0926-9630 .- 1879-8365. ; 160, s. 639-643
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- There are numerous advantages described of how imaging technology can support forensic examinations. However, postmortem examinations of bodies are mainly performed to address demands which differ from those of traditional clinical image processing. This needs to be kept in mind when gathering information from image data sets for forensic purposes. To support radiologists and forensicclinicians using Virtual Autopsy technologies, an initial workflow study regarding post-mortem imaging has been performed, aiming to receive an improved understanding of how Virtual Autopsyworkstations, image data sets and processes can be adjusted to support and improve conventional autopsies. This paper presents potential impacts and a current forensic Virtual Autopsy workflowaiming to form a foundation for collaborative procedures that increase the value of Virtual Autopsy. The workflow study will provide an increased and mutual understanding of involved professionals. In addition, insight into future forensic workflows based on demands from both forensic and radiologist perspectives bring visualization and medical informatics researchers together to develop and improvethe technology and software needed.
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