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- Alaraj, Hala, et al.
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Internship as a Mean for Integration. A Critical Study
- 2019
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Ingår i: Journal of International Migration and Integration. - : Springer Science and Business Media LLC. - 1488-3473 .- 1874-6365. ; 20:2, s. 323-340
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Creating internships for newly arrived refugees and immigrants is a well-established part of the Swedish national integration program and is seen as a strategy to speed up immigrants’ establishment process. One common belief is that the workplace is expected to give the newly arrived trainee necessary language training, as well as contextual and cultural knowledge. Here, the transferring direction of knowledge is from the Swedish workplace to the receiving newly arrived trainee. However, it is rarely discussed whether the trainee will bring valuable knowledge to the organization, or what the relational aspects of the internship should look like. In this paper, we develop the analysis of internships as a mean for integration in Sweden, by analyzing what trainees and their supervisors experience in terms of knowledge transfer and development. By interviewing trainees (4) and supervisors (5), the aim of this paper is to discuss ideas and practices in an internship program for refugees that The University of Gothenburg started in 2015. The interviews focus on the structural and organizational level, though individual experiences also play a central role. Theoretically, the analysis is interdisciplinary and a cross-cut between organizational theory and cultural studies, especially the work of Sara Ahmed. Our results show that the trainee is seen both as a resource and as someone who represents multiculturalism, hospitality, and the altruism of the university and its employees. The trainee is expected not only to integrate in a productive way, but also to stand out in non-productive areas, such as the social context.
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- Allelin, Majsa
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Att orientera sig i skolan, staden och svenskheten. Det fria skolvalet enligt elever i förorten.
- 2015
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Ingår i: Arkiv. Tidskrift för samhällsanalys.. - : Arkiv förlag & tidskrift. - 2000-6225 .- 2000-6217. ; :4, s. 69-98
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Under 1990-talet implementerades genomgripande omstruktureringar av det svenska utbildningsväsendet. Bland annat genomfördes en friskolereform vars konsekvenser än i dag diskuteras i den politiska debatten. I debattens skugga fortsätter allt fler elever att söka sig till fristående skolor. Vad innebär detta för möjligheterna till en likvärdig skola för alla och för den segregation som präglar våra storstäder? I Majsa Allelins artikel står eleverna och deras valsituation i centrum. Vi möter elever från en rasifierad svensk förort där en del valt att byta till en fristående skola i innerstaden, och en del valt att gå kvar i kommunala skolor i hemområdet. Utifrån elevernas motiv till och erfarenheter av valen visar studien på att de sociala och ekonomiska villkor som råder i staden samspelar med skolornas organisatoriska och pedagogiska förutsättningar, vilket, för elevernas del, bidrar till en reproduktion av segregationen. För eleverna får "svenskhet" representera den vedertagna definitionen av att ha lyckats och det är utifrån detta begrepp som de navigerar på utbildningsmarknaden och därmed i staden.
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- Alm, Erika, 1975, et al.
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Queer- och transforskning
- 2016
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Ingår i: En introduktion till genusvetenskapliga begrepp / red. Anna Lundberg och Ann Werner. - Göteborg : Nationella sekretariatet för genusforskning. - 9789198080254 ; , s. 61-67, s. 61-67
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- Andersson, Ninnie, 1984, et al.
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Dance as democracy among people 65
- 2020
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Ingår i: Research in Dance Education. - : Taylor & Francis. - 1464-7893 .- 1470-1111. ; 21:3, s. 262-279
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- This study sheds light on dance as democracy among people 65+. The article presents a study that is part of the project Age on Stage, in which elderly people were offered to express themselves through dance as an aesthetic form of expression. Hannah Arendt and Simone de Beauvoir are applied as philosophical lenses. Elderly people’s participation and involvement in dance activities are investigated and discussed. The specific aim is to describe and analyse contemporary dance as a form of democracy among people 65+. The following questions were formulated: What constitutes dance as communication within a group of elderly people? How do the participants internalise and use dance as an artistic form of expression in relation to the possibilities and limitations a workshop provides? A phenomenological analysis based on field notes and video recordings have generated the following themes: a functional body with impetus to move, to embody dance as a form of expression, to use Dance as a Form of Artistic Expression in Aesthetic Communication, and Reflections on life, body and dance. The results reveal existential and aesthetic dimensions of dance activities for elderly people that have not been emphasized to any greater extent in earlier studies.
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- Asnicar, Davide, et al.
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Sand Goby : An Ecologically Relevant Species for Behavioural Ecotoxicology
- 2018
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Ingår i: Fishes. - : MDPI. - 2410-3888. ; 3:1
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Locomotion-based behavioural endpoints have been suggested as suitable sublethal endpoints for human and environmental hazard assessment, as well as for biomonitoring applications. Larval stages of the sand goby (Pomatoschistus minutus) possess a number of attractive qualities for experimental testing that make it a promising species in behavioural ecotoxicology. Here, we present a study aimed at developing a toolkit for using the sand goby as novel species for ecotoxicological studies and using locomotion as an alternative endpoint in toxicity testing. Exposure to three contaminants (copper (Cu), di-butyl phthalate (DBP) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) was tested in the early life stages of the sand goby and the locomotion patterns of the larvae were quantified using an automatic tracking system. In a photo-motor test, sand goby larvae displayed substantially higher activity in light than in dark cycles. Furthermore, all tested compounds exerted behavioural alterations, such as hypo- and hyperactivity. Our experimental results show that sand goby larvae produce robust and quantifiable locomotive responses, which could be used within an ecotoxicological context for assessing the behavioural toxicity of environmental pollutants, with particular relevance in the Nordic region. This study thus suggests that sand goby larvae have potential as an environmentally relevant species for behavioural ecotoxicology, and as such offer an alternative to standard model species.
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- Asplund, Maria. E., 1970, et al.
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Dynamics and fate of blue carbon in a mangrove-seagrass seascape : influence of landscape configuration and land-use change
- 2021
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Ingår i: Landscape Ecology. - : Springer. - 0921-2973 .- 1572-9761. ; 36, s. 1489-1509
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Context Seagrass meadows act as efficient natural carbon sinks by sequestering atmospheric CO2 and through trapping of allochthonous organic material, thereby preserving organic carbon (C-org) in their sediments. Less understood is the influence of landscape configuration and transformation (land-use change) on carbon sequestration dynamics in coastal seascapes across the land-sea interface. Objectives We explored the influence of landscape configuration and degradation of adjacent mangroves on the dynamics and fate of C-org in seagrass habitats. Methods Through predictive modelling, we assessed sedimentary C-org content, stocks and source composition in multiple seascapes (km-wide buffer zones) dominated by different seagrass communities in northwest Madagascar. The study area encompassed seagrass meadows adjacent to intact and deforested mangroves. Results The sedimentary C-org content was influenced by a combination of landscape metrics and inherent habitat plant- and sediment-properties. We found a strong land-to-sea gradient, likely driven by hydrodynamic forces, generating distinct patterns in sedimentary C-org levels in seagrass seascapes. There was higher C-org content and a mangrove signal in seagrass surface sediments closer to the deforested mangrove area, possibly due to an escalated export of C-org from deforested mangrove soils. Seascapes comprising large continuous seagrass meadows had higher sedimentary C-org levels in comparison to more diverse and patchy seascapes. Conclusion Our results emphasize the benefit to consider the influence of seascape configuration and connectivity to accurately assess C-org content in coastal habitats. Understanding spatial patterns of variability and what is driving the observed patterns is useful for identifying carbon sink hotspots and develop management prioritizations.
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- Asplund, Maria. E., 1970, et al.
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Methane Emissions From Nordic Seagrass Meadow Sediments
- 2022
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Ingår i: Frontiers in Marine Science. - : Frontiers Media S.A.. - 2296-7745. ; 8
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Shallow coastal soft bottoms are important carbon sinks. Submerged vegetation has been shown to sequester carbon, increase sedimentary organic carbon (C-org) and thus suppress greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The ongoing regression of seagrass cover in many areas of the world can therefore lead to accelerated emission of GHGs. In Nordic waters, seagrass meadows have a high capacity for carbon storage, with some areas being recognized as blue carbon hotspots. To what extent these carbon stocks lead to emission of methane (CH4) is not yet known. We investigated benthic CH4 emission (i.e., net release from the sediment) in relation to seagrass (i.e. Zostera marina) cover and sedimentary C-org content (%) during the warm summer period (when emissions are likely to be highest). Methane exchange was measured in situ with benthic chambers at nine sites distributed in three regions along a salinity gradient from similar to 6 in the Baltic Sea (Finland) to similar to 20 in Kattegat (Denmark) and similar to 26 in Skagerrak (Sweden). The net release of CH4 from seagrass sediments and adjacent unvegetated areas was generally low compared to other coastal habitats in the region (such as mussel banks and wetlands) and to other seagrass areas worldwide. The lowest net release was found in Finland. We found a positive relationship between CH4 net release and sedimentary C-org content in both seagrass meadows and unvegetated areas, whereas no clear relationship between seagrass cover and CH4 net release was observed. Overall, the data suggest that Nordic Zostera marina meadows release average levels of CH4 ranging from 0.3 to 3.0 mu g CH4 m(-2) h(-1), which is at least 12-78 times lower (CO2 equivalents) than their carbon accumulation rates previously estimated from seagrass meadows in the region, thereby not hampering their role as carbon sinks. Thus, the relatively weak CH4 emissions from Nordic Z. marina meadows will not outweigh their importance as carbon sinks under present environmental conditions.
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- Azad, Azadé, 1983-, et al.
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Conducting In-Depth Interviews via Mobile Phone with Persons with Common Mental Disorders and Multimorbidity : The Challenges and Advantages as Experienced by Participants and Researchers
- 2021
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Ingår i: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. - : MDPI AG. - 1661-7827 .- 1660-4601. ; 18:22
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Qualitative interviews are generally conducted in person. As the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) prevents in-person interviews, methodological studies which investigate the use of the telephone for persons with different illness experiences are needed. The aim was to explore experiences of the use of telephone during semi-structured research interviews, from the perspective of participants and researchers. Data were collected from mobile phone interviews with 32 individuals who had common mental disorders or multimorbidity which were analyzed thematically, as well as field notes reflecting researchers' experiences. The findings reveal several advantages of conducting interviews using mobile phones: flexibility, balanced anonymity and power relations, as well as a positive effect on self-disclosure and emotional display (leading to less emotional work and social responsibility). Challenges included the loss of human encounter, intense listening, and worries about technology, as well as sounds or disturbances in the environment. However, the positive aspects of not seeing each other were regarded as more important. In addition, we present some strategies before, during, and after conducting telephone interviews. Telephone interviews can be a valuable first option for data collection, allowing more individuals to be given a fair opportunity to share their experiences.
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- Beers Fägersten, Kristy, 1968-, et al.
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Feminist comics. An expanding field
- 2021
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Ingår i: Comic Art and Feminism in the Baltic Sea Region / [ed] Kristy Beers Fägersten; Anna Nordenstam; Leena Romu; Margareta Wallin Wictorin. - London and New York : Routledge. - 9780367483333 - 9781003039402 ; , s. 1-14
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- Bengtsson, Mattias, 1978, et al.
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Europas låga arbetskraftsinvesteringar - ett högt pris att betala?
- 2013
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Ingår i: Ett konkurrenskraftigt EU till rätt pris/ Antonina Bakardjieva Engelbrekt, Lars Oxelheim och Thomas Persson (red.). - Stockholm : Santérus Förlag. - 9789173590624 ; , s. 115-144
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