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  • 351.
    Ahlborg, Mikael
    Halmstad University, School of Health and Welfare.
    Exploring Socioeconomic Status and the association with Mental Health in school children – a cross-sectional study2015Independent thesis Advanced level (degree of Master (One Year)), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    Poor Mental health in adolescence has become more prevalent over the past decades. Differences between gender and age in mental health are apparent where girls rate their mental health lower than boys. Socioeconomic status has proven to be a determinant for poor mental health, however in detecting poor mental health, the use of solely objective measures may not suffice. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to explore different aspects of socioeconomic status and their association with school children’s mental health. The data was obtained from the 2009/10 HBSC survey in Sweden. A sample of 4449 students aged 11 and 15 was included. Binary logistic regression with odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (95%CI) was used to estimate the associations between the different aspects of SES and mental health outcomes. The relationship between poor mental health and low subjective economic status was significant while no such relationship was found in the other SES-measures. The use of subjective economic status may be a more reliable determinant for poor mental health than objective and relative measures. Future studies should focus on developing targeted interventions, also on the understanding of socioeconomic status in childhood.

  • 352.
    Ahlborg, Mikael
    Halmstad University, School of Health and Welfare.
    Social capital and inequalities in mental health among young adolescents in Sweden2022Doctoral thesis, comprehensive summary (Other academic)
    Abstract [en]

    The aim of this thesis was to explore social capital and inequalities in mental health among young adolescents in Sweden. This is a compilation thesis comprising four studies. Studies I and II are quantitative studies of crosssectional data from the Swedish Health Behaviour in School-aged Children survey. The aim of Study I was to investigate socioeconomic inequalities in health using both a subjective and an objective measure of socioeconomic status among Swedish adolescents. The findings showed that subjective socioeconomic status robustly and independently predicted mental health problems, poor life satisfaction and poor general health perception. The association between objective socioeconomic status and mental health was weakened, and even reversed, when subjective socioeconomic status was accounted for in regression models. A Latent Profile Analysis was applied in Study II with the aim of identifying distinct profiles of family, school and peer social capital in a nationally representative sample of adolescents and to explore health outcomes in those profiles. The findings showed that five distinct profiles best represented the data for 11 and 15-year olds, while a four-profile model was optimal for 13-year olds. Significant inequalities were identified between profiles when these were examined in terms of mental health problems and life satisfaction. The design of Study III was a qualitative semi-structured interview study. The aim was to explore social capital from the perspective of adolescents in relation to mental health. Adolescents spoke of having access to a safe space, feeling connected to others and predictability as important aspects of social relationships and networks in relation to mental health. The aim of Study IV was to identify and evaluate the design and psychometric properties of instruments for assessing social capital specifically developed and validated for self-reporting among adolescents (10-19 years). The design was a systematic review, in which 20 instruments were identified. The results revealed a lack of instruments that covered both the multidimensionality of social capital and contextual relevance in relation to adolescents. The conclusion from this thesis is that social capital may be useful for identifying vulnerable individuals and for differentiating between the natural imbalance of adolescence and what may lead to serious illness. Longitudinal research and refinement of the operationalization of the concept are, however, needed to enhance the understanding of these findings.

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  • 353.
    Ahlborg, Mikael
    et al.
    Halmstad University, School of Social and Health Sciences (HOS).
    Bergeld, Sofi
    Halmstad University, School of Social and Health Sciences (HOS).
    Mannischeff, Marie
    Halmstad University, School of Social and Health Sciences (HOS).
    Musikens effekt på postoperativ smärta2009Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor)Student thesis
    Abstract [sv]

    Efter ett kirurgiskt ingrepp uppkommer alltid smärta, som ett svar på vävnadsskada, som ökar risken för postoperativa komplikationer. Därav har det blivit patientens rätt att få postoperativ smärtlindring. På de flesta sjukhus används huvudsakligen analgetika som postoperativ smärtlindring. Det förekommer inadekvat postoperativ smärtlindring vilket kräver nya strategier och förbättringar inom postoperativ smärthantering. Musik har visat sig kunna minska oro, sänka hjärtfrekvens och blodtryck samt bidra till ett ökat välbefinnande. Baserat på den här kunskapen är det lockande att framhäva om musik möjligen kan ha positiva effekter på postoperativ smärta. Syftet med studien var att belysa musikens effekt på postoperativ smärta hos kirurgpatienter, som ett komplement till analgetika. Studien genomfördes som en litteraturstudie där 19 vetenskapliga artiklar granskades och analyserades. Resultatet visar tydligt att patienter som genomgår ett kirurgiskt ingrepp och får musikbehandling i genomsnitt uppskattar sin smärtintensitet lägre än de patienter som inte får musikbehandling. Musik som behandling kan även minska patienters behov av analgetika efter ett kirurgiskt ingrepp. Förslag till vidare forskning kan vara att undersöka vilken dosering och typ av musik som ger optimal smärtlindrande effekt samt om musikbehandling kan förkorta patientens sjukhusvistelse efter ett kirurgiskt ingrepp.

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  • 354.
    Ahlborg, Mikael
    et al.
    Halmstad University, School of Health and Welfare.
    Nygren, Jens M.
    Halmstad University, School of Health and Welfare.
    Svedberg, Petra
    Halmstad University, School of Health and Welfare.
    Social Capital in Relation to Mental Health—The Voices of Adolescents in Sweden2023In: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, ISSN 1661-7827, E-ISSN 1660-4601, Vol. 20, no 13, article id 6223Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    The social environment that adolescents interact in has undoubtedly changed over the past decades. The latent constructs of social capital that have been described in theory may be universal, but it is necessary to reveal sociocultural specific pathways and manifestation in order to validly operationalize social capital for adolescents. There is a call for qualitative data to enhance our understanding of social capital for adolescents today and the specific sociocultural context they live in. The aim of this study was to explore social capital from the perspective of adolescents in relation to mental health. Twenty-three semi-structured interviews were conducted in a school setting with a sample of adolescents aged 11 and 15 years. Qualitative content analysis was applied, and analysis remained on a manifest level. From having adolescents describe their social relations and networks in relation to mental health, three main categories were formed: accessing a safe space, with sub-categories of trusting enough to share, having someone close to you, and being part of an inclusive and honest environment; feeling connected to others, with sub-categories of hanging out and having things in common; and maintaining control, with sub-categories of deciding for yourself, dealing with change, and having social skills. Having access to a safe space is vital for adolescents’ mental health, by providing resources such as mutual trust, honesty, and unconditional access. Feeling connected to others is important in close relationships and reveals the glue that holds networks together, but also links to sociability in a wider sense. Predictability in adolescents’ social relationships and networks, influenced by internal and external factors, may be a resource of increasing importance in todays’ society and an interesting subject for intervention and future research on social capital and adolescent mental health. © 2023 by the authors.

  • 355.
    Ahlborg, Mikael
    et al.
    Halmstad University, School of Health and Welfare.
    Nyholm, Maria
    Halmstad University, School of Health and Welfare.
    Nygren, Jens M.
    Halmstad University, School of Health and Welfare.
    Svedberg, Petra
    Halmstad University, School of Health and Welfare.
    Current Conceptualization and Operationalization of Adolescents’ Social Capital: A Systematic Review of Self-Reported Instruments2022In: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, ISSN 1661-7827, E-ISSN 1660-4601, Vol. 19, no 23, article id 15596Article, review/survey (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    There is a great heterogeneity in the conceptualization and operationalization of social capital in empirical research targeting adolescents. There has not yet been an attempt to systematically map and psychometrically evaluate the existing instruments for measuring social capital that have been developed and validated for adolescent samples. The aim of this systematic review was to identify and evaluate the design and psychometric properties of self-reported instruments for social capital, specifically developed and validated for use among adolescents. The design of this study was a systematic review guided by the COSMIN methodology for systematic reviews of Patient Reported Outcome Measures. The search included six electronic databases and no time frame was applied. Twenty studies were identified as describing the development and validation of a social capital instrument for adolescent samples. The results reveal common denominators, but also great variation in the design and validation of the instruments. Adolescents were only involved in the development procedures of four instruments. There is a lack of social capital instruments that cover both the multidimensionality of social capital and contextual relevance in relation to adolescents. Careful examination of instruments should thus precede a decision when designing studies and further instrument development involving the target group is encouraged. © 2022 by the authors.

  • 356.
    Ahlborg, Mikael
    et al.
    Halmstad University, School of Health and Welfare, Centre of Research on Welfare, Health and Sport (CVHI).
    Svedberg, Petra
    Halmstad University, School of Health and Welfare, Centre of Research on Welfare, Health and Sport (CVHI).
    Nyholm, Maria
    Halmstad University, School of Health and Welfare, Centre of Research on Welfare, Health and Sport (CVHI).
    Morgan, Antony
    Halmstad University, School of Health and Welfare, Centre of Research on Welfare, Health and Sport (CVHI). Glasgow Caledonian University in London, London, United Kingdom.
    Nygren, Jens M.
    Halmstad University, School of Health and Welfare, Centre of Research on Welfare, Health and Sport (CVHI).
    Into the realm of social capital for adolescents: A latent profile analysis2019In: PLOS ONE, E-ISSN 1932-6203, Vol. 14, no 2, article id e0212564Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Background

    Recent reports of increasing prevalence of frequent health complaints and mental health problems among adolescents call for directing more attention on determinants of adolescent health. The relationship between health and social capital has gained increased attention since the early 2000’s and research at review level confirms the importance of social capital for health outcomes, despite methodological heterogeneity. The aim of this study was to identify distinct profiles of family, school and peer social capital in a nationally representative sample of adolescents and to explore health outcomes in those profiles.

    Method

    Cross-sectional data from the Swedish Health Behaviour of School-aged Children 2013/14 was used for this study. The analytical sample consisted of 7,804 adolescents aged 11-, 13- and 15-years. Items representing sense of belonging and emotional support were assessed in three contexts; family, school and among peers. Latent profile analyses (LPA) were run to determine social capital profiles. Health outcomes included frequent health complaints and life satisfaction, while socioeconomic status and genders were included as predictors.

    Results

    The results show that five distinct profiles best represent the data for 11- and 15-year olds, while a four-profile model was optimal for 13-year olds. Some profiles were recurrent between age groups but unique profiles were also found. Health outcomes were significantly different between profiles depending on levels of social capital in the different contexts.

    Conclusions

    This study provides novel insight into how social capital co-occurs among adolescents within the contexts of family, school and peers and how this translates into differences in health outcomes. The national representativeness of the sample increases the implications of the results and contributes to meaningful insights that help explain the interactions of social capital in multiple contexts, complementing what is previously known about the relationship with adolescent health. © 2019 Ahlborg et al. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.

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  • 357.
    Ahlborg, Mikael
    et al.
    Halmstad University, School of Health and Welfare, Centre of Research on Welfare, Health and Sport (CVHI), Health and Nursing.
    Svedberg, Petra
    Halmstad University, School of Health and Welfare, Centre of Research on Welfare, Health and Sport (CVHI), Health and Nursing.
    Nyholm, Maria
    Halmstad University, School of Health and Welfare, Centre of Research on Welfare, Health and Sport (CVHI).
    Morgan, Antony
    Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, United Kingdom.
    Nygren, Jens M.
    Halmstad University, School of Health and Welfare, Centre of Research on Welfare, Health and Sport (CVHI), Health and Nursing.
    Socioeconomic inequalities in health among Swedish adolescents - adding the subjective perspective2017In: BMC Public Health, E-ISSN 1471-2458, Vol. 17, article id 838Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Background

    Socioeconomic inequalities in adolescent health predict future inequalities in adult health. Subjective measures of socioeconomic status (SES) may contribute with an increased understanding of these inequalities. The aim of this study was to investigate socioeconomic health inequalities using both a subjective and an objective measure of SES among Swedish adolescents.

    Method

    Cross-sectional HBSC-data from 2002 to 2014 was used with a total sample of 23,088 adolescents aged 11–15 years. Three measures of self-rated health (dependent variables) were assessed: multiple health complaints, life satisfaction and health perception. SES was measured objectively by the Family Affluence Scale (FAS) and subjectively by “perceived family wealth” (independent variables). The trend for health inequalities was investigated descriptively with independent t-tests and the relationship between independent and dependent variables was investigated with multiple logistic regression analysis. Gender, age and survey year was considered as possible confounders.

    Results

    Subjective SES was more strongly related to health outcomes than the objective measure (FAS). Also, the relation between FAS and health was weakened and even reversed (for multiple health complaints) when subjective SES was tested simultaneously in regression models (FAS OR: 1.03, CI: 1.00;1.06 and subjective SES OR: 0.66, CI: 0.63;0.68).

    Conclusions

    The level of socioeconomic inequalities in adolescent health varied depending on which measure that was used to define SES. When focusing on adolescents, the subjective appraisals of SES is important to consider because they seem to provide a stronger tool for identifying inequalities in health for this group. This finding is important for policy makers to consider given the persistence of health inequalities in Sweden and other high-income countries. ©  The Author(s). 2017

  • 358.
    Ahlborg, Tone
    et al.
    Nordic School of Public Health, Göteborg, Sweden.
    Dahlöf, Lars-Gösta
    Göteborg University, Sweden.
    Hallberg, Lillemor R.-M.
    Halmstad University, School of Social and Health Sciences (HOS), Centre of Research on Welfare, Health and Sport (CVHI).
    Quality of the Intimate and Sexual Relationship in the First-Time Parents Six Months After Delivery2005In: Journal of Sex Research, ISSN 0022-4499, E-ISSN 1559-8519, Vol. 42, no 2, p. 167-174Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    This study aimed to describe the quality of the intimate relationship among parents six months after the birth of their first child. The Dyadic Adjustment Scale (DAS) has been modified and used on 820 responding first-time parents, of which 768 were couples. The results reveal that most parents were happy in their relationship, but both mothers and fathers were discontented with the dyadic sexuality. "Being too tired for sexual activity" was a problem, especially for the mothers, and the most common frequency of intercourse was once or twice per month. The result does not support the assumption that the couples compensate the lacking sexuality with sensuality. Good communication within the couple was associated with higher levels of several dimensions of the intimate relationship, especially dyadic consensus and satisfaction. Thus, one way to stabilize and strengthen a relationship when dyadic sexual activity is low would be to emphasize dyadic communication and sensual activity.

  • 359.
    Ahlborg, Tone
    et al.
    Nordic School of Public Health.
    Persson, Lars-Olof
    University of Göteborg.
    Hallberg, Lillemor R.-M.
    Halmstad University, School of Social and Health Sciences (HOS), Centre of Research on Welfare, Health and Sport (CVHI).
    Assessing the Quality of the Dyadic Relationship in First-Time Parents: Development of a New Instrument2005In: Journal of Family Nursing, ISSN 1074-8407, E-ISSN 1552-549X, Vol. 11, no 1, p. 19-37Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    The purpose of this research was to psychometrically evaluate the Dyadic Adjustment Scale (DAS), modified for use with new, first-time parents by extending the items of communication, sensuality, and sexuality. A total of 820 Swedish respondents, 6 months after the birth of their first child, participated in the study. Psychometric evaluation was conducted with factor analysis. The obtained factor structure was tested with multitrait analysis program. Thirty-three itemswere found to fit into a five-factor solution, explaining 50% of the total variance. Descriptive data revealed thatmost new parentswere satisfied with their intimate relationship in general, but dissatisfied with their sexual lives. Themodified DAS, now called the Quality of Dyadic Relationship Instrument includes 33 items and seems to be a useful, updated measurement for assessing quality of the intimate relationship in new first-time parents.

  • 360.
    Ahlbäck, Annie
    et al.
    Halmstad University, School of Health and Welfare, Centre of Research on Welfare, Health and Sport (CVHI), Health and Nursing.
    Kvarnsäter, Petra
    Halmstad University, School of Health and Welfare, Centre of Research on Welfare, Health and Sport (CVHI), Health and Nursing.
    En av 36,7 miljoner: Att få en HIV diagnos2017Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    Although HIV is a well-known disease and millions of people worldwide are affected, it is still one of the world's most stigmatized diseases. Stigmatization causes the disease to be associated with both prejudice and shame, affecting the people who suffer from the disease annually. The purpose of this qualitative literature study was to highlight patients' experiences of getting an HIV diagnosis. The results of the literature study were based on nine scientific articles that resulted in the following six themes: Experiences of shock, experiences of anger and guilt, experiences in fear of dying, experiences of difficulty whit disclosure to friends and family, experiences of acceptance, and experiences of the diagnosis as a positive turning point. In the results, it was clear that the diagnosis raised many strong emotions and that the people who are affected are in urgent need of assistance and support from healthcare professionals to handle the diagnosis. Hence, it is important that nurses get an insight into the experiences regarding an HIV diagnosis and receive more education in the subject so that the right information can be given.

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  • 361.
    Ahlbäck, David
    Halmstad University, School of Business, Engineering and Science.
    KONCEPTANALYS OCH DRIFTFALLSOPTIMERING AV "FREEPOWER – SOLAR BOAT"2019Independent thesis Basic level (university diploma), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    This report aims to analyse the concept of Bjurtech AB:s ongoing development project “Freepower - Solar Boat”. Main focuses are technical optimization and usability from an end user perspective. Bjurtechs idea is to build an electric-powered 5-meter boat charged by integrated photovoltaic cells. The project´s intended pilot market is Sri Lankas coastal fishing fleet. A version for the Scandinavian market is also under consideration and both concepts are analysed in this report. Initially a 4.5-meter prototype was built and tested to try the concept in practise. Methods used are computer simulations in Matlab based on data collected from trail runs with the prototype combined with weather data from Sri Lanka and Sweden. The data and simulations were then used to try to determine whether the concept works for the intended target markets, as well as how the assumed user profiles affect usability and technical deterioration such as battery life. The approach used was to try to determine how to maximize the availability of the system in regards to battery charge level over the whole year at the same time as maximizing distance and boat speed per day. The systems CO2 emissions were then compared to an equivalent petrol-powered boat with the same amount of running hours over 25 years. The main findings of the study are, provided 12 to 14.5 nautical miles is regarded as a sufficient daily distance at 3 to 3.7 knots boat speed, that the system can deliver a high level of availability all year around for fishing operations in Sri Lanka. Considering the demand for daily availability is not as high for the assumed recreational use in Scandinavian markets the system is deemed to perform at a satisfactory level at these latitudes as well. The CO2 comparison showed a significant emissions decrease in the case of year around operations in Sri Lanka. In Scandinavia a reduction is obtained if there are a sufficient amount of operating hours per year. An increase of the installed rated power, Wp, was found to be the most cost efficient way of improving overall performance and that the prototypes photovoltaics of 580 Wp should in both the Sri Lankan and Scandinavian case be increased to a minimum of 800 Wp. Finally it was concluded that user awareness of how system operation impacts battery life can be of significant importance for a positive environmental result and long technical lifetime.

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  • 362.
    Ahlbäck, Fredrik
    et al.
    Halmstad University, School of Business and Engineering (SET).
    Erlandsson, Daniel
    Halmstad University, School of Business and Engineering (SET).
    Snacka om Spotify2010Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [sv]

    Titel

    : Snacka om Spotify

    Författare

    : Fredrik Ahlbäck och Daniel Erlandsson

    Handledare

    : Christine Tidåsen

    Nivå

    : Kandidatuppsats, Marknadsföring (15hp), VT 2010

    Nyckelord

    : Word of Mouth, Sociala medier, Twitter, Facebook, Blogg

    Frågeställning

    : Hur har Spotify använt sig utav sociala medier och Word of mouth?

    Syfte

    : Syftet med vår studie är att förklara hur sociala medier och WOM har använts utav Spotify. Denna uppsats kommer alltså att vara en fallstudie om företaget Spotify men för att få ett bredare perspektiv och en djupare förståelse så kommer vi även att undersöka hur kunderna har uppfattat WOM kring Spotify. De sociala medierna vi kommer undersöka och titta närmare på är Facebook, Twitter och bloggar. I avseendet WOM kommer vi både att titta på viral marknadsföring, vilket är WOM på internet, men vi kommer också att titta på WOM offline.

    Metod

    : Det är en kvalitativ och kvantitativ studie med ett deduktivt angreppssätt.

    Teoretisk referensram

    : I detta kapitel presenteras den teori vi har valt att utgå ifrån för att gå vidare till den empiriska delen och analysen. Vi börjar med att presentera en lite bredare teori för att alltef-tersom komma in mer och mer på de faktorer vi valt att fokusera på

    Empirisk studie

    : Data är insamlad via en öppen individuell telefonintervju med Sophia Bendz, Global Marketing Director på Spotify samt en enkätundersökning på 192 Spotify-kunder.

    Slutsats

    : Vi har identifierat två saker som genomsyrar allt som Spotify har gjort i sitt arbete med att bygga upp och bibehålla en stark och positiv WOM kring företaget samt arbetet med de sociala me-dierna, de två faktorerna är kvalitet och kundorientering

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  • 363.
    Ahlbäck, Joel
    et al.
    Halmstad University, School of Information Technology.
    Jalking, Jesper
    Halmstad University, School of Information Technology.
    Logistikföretag i försörjningskedjan: Rekommendationer till logistikföretag i hanteringen av informationssäkerhet2021Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    Information security is an important aspect when running a business. Before, information security has been separated to the business area of IT. But lately this issue has broadened and become an important part of business-activity. This has resulted in a growing interest among business leaders. Literature within the subject information security mainly focuses on how organizations maintain safe systems and protect themselves from cyber-attacks and information infringements. Existing literature identifies new security threats that have emerged after advances in internet technology, but little is known about how these threats can be managed. Researchers request research on how cooperation in supply chains poses risks to secure information management. Logistics companies provide customers with logistics services such as warehouse management, transport, order processing and packaging. Logistics companies are a central node in supply chains. They often participate in several supply chains in different industries. The extensive interconnection of companies poses a security risk. It also means that logistics companies can be seen as targets for cyber-attacks. The purpose of the study has therefore been to create an understanding of the challenges logistics companies face in managing information security in the supply chain.

     

    The research question has been answered by interviewing representatives from logistics organizations. The empirical data has undergone a thematic analysis. The results of the study show that the management of information security varies between companies. The study’s conclusions present recommendations. The recommendations describe how logistics companies can manage information security in the supply chain.

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  • 364.
    Ahldén, Lina
    et al.
    Halmstad University, School of Social and Health Sciences (HOS).
    Johansson, Karin
    Halmstad University, School of Social and Health Sciences (HOS).
    Johansson, Karin
    Halmstad University, School of Social and Health Sciences (HOS).
    Att vilja leva - Hur sjuksköterskan kan uppmärksamma suicidnära ungdomar inom somatisk vård2007Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor)Student thesis
    Abstract [sv]

    Många suicidnära ungdomar söker somatisk vård strax innan de gör ett suicidförsök. Flera suicid borde därför kunna gå att förhindras. Syftet med studien var att identifiera vilken kunskap sjuksköterskan inom somatisk vård behöver för att uppmärksamma suicidnära ungdomar. Två frågeställningar ställdes för att belysa syftet. Behöver sjuksköterskan specifik kunskap för att uppmärksamma suicidnära ungdomar? Vilka tecken och symtom som tyder på suicidbenägenhet kan sjuksköterskan identifiera vid ett bedömningssamtal? Studien genomfördes som en litteraturstudie. De två största riskfaktorerna för att ungdomar ska begå suicid är tidigare suicidförsök och depression. Suicidnära ungdomar finns inom somatisk vård. Genom kunskap om riskfaktorer, tecken och symtom om suicidalitet kan sjuksköterskan uppmärksamma suicidnära ungdomar vid ett bedömningssamtal. Denna information kan struktureras utifrån VIPS-modellens sökord, vilket gjorts under resultatdelen. Många suicid går att förebygga. Suicidnära ungdomar söker sig i stor utsträckning till somatisk vård. Därför bör resurser läggas på suicidpreventiv utbildning av sjuksköterskor. Vidare forskning behövs om vilken kunskap sjuksköterskor besitter samt i vilken utsträckning de har mod att använda sig av den. Ett annat område för vidare forskning är om suicidnära ungdomar upplever sig uppmärksammade av sjuksköterskor inom somatisk vård.

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  • 365.
    Ahlebrand, August
    Halmstad University, School of Business, Engineering and Science. 920801117.
    Investigating the effects of pre-exhausting a synergist prior to a compound exercise.: An electromyographic study2017Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    Background: Pre-exhausting a synergist prior to a compound exercise has been shown to alter the firing patterns in the muscles during the exercise. Pre-exhausting a muscle is done by exercising a muscle group to fatigue with a single joint exercise prior to an exercise.

    Aim: The purpose of this study was to further investigate the effects of pre-exhausting the triceps brachii prior to performing a bench press, measuring the EMG activity in pectoralis major, triceps brachii and deltoid anterior.

    Methods: 30 participants, men (n=15) and women (n=15), performed two different protocols (T1 and T2) while the muscle activity was measured with surface EMG. Electrodes were placed on pectoralis major, triceps brachii and deltoid anterior. Maximum voluntary isometric contraction (MVIC) was performed prior to performing protocols in order to get reference values.

    Results: Pectoralis major and deltoid anterior activation was significantly higher when preexhausting triceps brachii before bench press compared to no PRE, but no significant increase was seen in triceps brachii (p=0.000, p=.0009 and p=0.405 respectively) MVIC expressed in percentages and mean values ± standard deviation during protocol T1 for pectoralis major 45.3(±12.4), triceps brachii 56.28(±15.9) and deltoid anterior 63.45(±31.4) and during protocol T2 pectoralis major 56.41(±18.4), triceps brachii 58.49(±20.07) and deltoid anterior 71.65(±42.7).

    Conclusion: These results suggest that pre-exhausting a synergist prior to a compound exercise may change the muscle activity in the involved muscles. This can be used in a practical sense to develop weak points in the muscles by changing the activation pattern in the muscles hence being able to target specific muscles better.

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  • 366.
    Ahlebrand-Lorenzen, Susanne
    et al.
    Halmstad University, School of Social and Health Sciences (HOS).
    Lindskog, Marita
    Halmstad University, School of Social and Health Sciences (HOS).
    Eutanasi - en begreppsanalys2007Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor)Student thesis
    Abstract [sv]

    Eutanasi är ett omdiskuterat begrepp som diskuteras både inom media och den medicinska etiken. Det finns ett mångdimensionellt perspektiv av begreppet vilket kan påverka det etiska förhållningssättet i vården av döende patienter. Syftet med begreppsanalysen var att ur ett sjuksköterskeperspektiv tydliggöra begreppet eutanasi inom palliativ vård. Metoden var en modifierad form av begreppsanalys enligt Walker & Avants modell. Resultatet är redovisat genom en lexikal och en litterär analys, som visade skillnader mellan aktiv och passiv eutanasi. Antecedentierna för passiv eutanasi är en obotligt sjuk patient med begränsad tid kvar att leva, attributen är att livsuppehållande åtgärder avbryts eller sätts inte in. Antecedentierna för aktiv eutanasi är en patient som är hopplöst, plågsamt sjuk eller skadad person som önskar avsluta sitt liv. Attributet är en handling som dödar eller tillåter dödande av hopplöst sjuka eller skadade individer. Konsekvensen av eutanasi är att patienten dör. Sjuksköterskor i palliativ vård som kommer i kontakt med patienter som har en önskan om eutanasi, kan ha svårt att hantera situationen på ett optimalt sätt vilket kan leda till att svåra frågor kan bli obesvarade.

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  • 367.
    Ahlefeldt-Laurvig, Felicia
    Halmstad University, School of Business, Engineering and Science.
    The impact of eutrophic discharge on invertebrate abundance in Fucus communities2015Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    Eutrophication due to enhanced nutrient concentrations can affect marine communities by altering the species composition of macroalgae and marine invertebrates, where certain species have shown tendencies to increase. The aim with this study was to assess how the species composition changed in relation to the distance from a nutrient enriched stream discharge. The study was conducted in an area with rocky shores and Fucus vesiculosus as the dominant alga, and also included the mouth of the eutrophic stream Kvarnabäcken. Macroalgae and invertebrate abundance was examined in eight locations (including an unaffected reference location) at different distances from the mouth of Kvarnabäcken. The concentrations of total nitrogen and total phosphorus were measured in the marine locations as well as in the stream. Although Kvarnabäcken displayed elevated nutrient concentrations, no distinct nutrient gradient was detected in the marine locations due to distance from the stream. The abundance of invertebrates and macroalgae varied to some extent in the locations, where the location in the immediate mouth area showed most differences, which contributed to the conclusion that the direct impact of nutrient discharge is limited. Although there are aspects indicating that the alterations in animal and algae abundance are consequences of nutrient discharge, other factors that regulate community composition must be considered when evaluating eutrophication in marine communities.

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  • 368.
    Ahlenius, Elisabeth
    et al.
    Halmstad University, School of Business and Engineering (SET).
    Bynander, Jenny
    Halmstad University, School of Business and Engineering (SET).
    Sanningens ögonblick - fastighetsmäklaren skapar förtroende i kundmötet2009Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor)Student thesis
    Abstract [sv]

    Problemformulering: Hur använder fastighetsmäklaren relationsmarknadsföring för att bygga relationer till kunder?

    Syfte: Vi vill skapa förståelse för hur fastighetsmäklaren använder kundmötet för att skapa förtroende till kunden.

    Slutsats: Fastighetsmäklaren bör lägga mest vikt vid att skapa förtroende till kunden genom sin personlighet. Det beror på att majoriteten av våra respondenter anser att förtroende för dem som personer är mer betydelsefullt än förtroendet för deras tjänster. För att skapa förtroende gäller det för mäklaren att kunna infria kundens förväntningar vilket underlättas av att kundens förväntningar är realistiska. Realistiska förväntningar kan skapas genom att fastighetsmäklaren har en aktiv kommunikation med kunden. Det är av stor vikt att kommunikationen mynnar ut i en dialog då det är viktigt att kunden känner att han alltid kan kontakta sin mäklare. Ett kundmöte i form av en dialog bygger på att det finns engagemang hos både mäklaren och kunden. När kommunikation kombineras med engagemang så skapas förtroende hos kunden. Personlighet, engagemang, kommunikation och infriade förväntningar möjliggör förtroendeskapande men förutsätter att en fungerande personkemi finns.

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  • 369.
    Ahlgren, AnnaKarin
    et al.
    Halmstad University, School of Social and Health Sciences (HOS).
    Larsson, Carina
    Halmstad University, School of Social and Health Sciences (HOS).
    Omvårdnad av barn med medfödda hjärtfel ur ett föräldraperspektiv1999Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor)Student thesis
    Abstract [sv]
    Anledningen till denna studie är att det har känts viktigt att få kunskap om hur föräldrar till hjärtsjuka barn upplever sjukvården och de förändringar som uppkommer då familjen utökas med ett hjärtsjukt barn. Syftet med studien var att belysa omvårdnad av barn med medfödda hjärtfel ur ett föräldraperspektiv. Då föäldrar nås av beskedet att deras efterlängtade barn har ett medfött hjärtfel, kan förhoppningar och drömmar kring barnet komma i skymundan av upplevelser och sorg över att barnet inte är friskt. Av resultatet framkommer det att föräldrasituationen blir mycket utsatt och det sätter spår i familjelivet och de sociala aktiviteterna minskar. Då föräldrar ställs inför nya situationer är det viktigt för dem att förstå informationen och göra den begriplig. För att möjliggöra ett bemästrande av situationer framhåller föräldrar vkten av att få stöd från familjemedlemmar och sjuksköterskor. Sjuksköterskor bör främja en tillitsfull relation med föräldrar och visa dem respekt för den unika situation de befinner sig i, samt identifiera outsagda behov. Förslag till framtida forskning är att belysa tonårstid och unga vuxenår för barn med medfödda hjärtfel, då dessa barn genom dagens sjukvård ökar i samhället. Sjuksköterskors holistiska synsätt kan vidgas om de får ökad kunskap om barnets erfarenheter av sin sjukdom, dess effekter och upplevelser av sjukvården.
  • 370.
    Ahlgren, Daniel
    et al.
    Halmstad University, School of Teacher Education (LUT).
    Littorin, Philip
    Halmstad University, School of Teacher Education (LUT).
    "Idrott och hälsa ur lärarnas perspektiv": - En kvalitativ studie om hur lärarna arbetar med Idrott och Hälsa samt styrdokumentens kopplinf till praktiken2009Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [sv]

    Ämnet idrott och hälsa är ett viktigt ämne i dagens skola där det har skett en förändring från tidigare läroplaner fram till den vi har nu. Från att det tidigare i princip har varit ren idrott på schemat så finns det idag även en hälsa aspekt att ta hänsyn till. Med det så har direktiven i hur undervisningen ska utformas blivit mindre. Syftet med denna uppsats är jämföra hur styrdokumenten ser ut för ämnet idrott och hälsa för grundskolan med hur lärarna i ämnet idrott och hälsa beskriver hur de arbetar utifrån dessa. Åtta stycken lärare i idrott och hälsa har vi via kvalitativa intervjuer låtit beskriva hur deras undervisning praktiskt går till, vad de tycker om dagens styrning av ämnet och hur de skulle vilja att ämnet ser ut i framtiden. Resultatet av empirin visar lärarnas olika syn på hur deras undervisning utförs och det är med blandade åsikter de beskriver hur man genom styrdokumenten kan nå en ultimat undervisningssituation.

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  • 371.
    Ahlgren, Eva
    et al.
    Halmstad University, School of Social and Health Sciences (HOS).
    Isacsson, Malin
    Halmstad University, School of Social and Health Sciences (HOS).
    Anestesisjuksköterskors strategier för att förebygga postoperativ smärta2014Independent thesis Advanced level (degree of Master (One Year)), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    Abstract                                      The management of postoperative pain is insufficient despite increased knowledge of the physiology of pain and the development of new pharmacological guidelines. Postoperative pain left untreated can lead to delayed mobilization and secondary complications such as deep venous thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, cardiac infarction, stroke and pneumonia. The outcome is increased mental and physical disability for the patient and increased costs for the society. The nurse anesthesist has a crucial role in postoperative pain management before and during anesthesia and needs to work preventively to secure sufficient analgesia for the patient. The aim of this study was to enlighten the nurse anesthesist’s strategies to prevent postoperative pain after general anesthesia. Semi-structured interviews with four nurse anesthetists at a hospital in the Southwest of Sweden were analyzed with qualitative content analysis. The nurse anesthesists strived to individualize pain management. The effect of the atmosphere created at the preoperative meeting with the patient, the character of the planned procedure and the usage of other methods of pain management all affected peroperative planning of dosage of intravenous analgesics. By using multimodality analgesia in patients who have surgery under general anesthesia postoperative pain could be prevented and hence contribute to reduced patient disability and faster postoperative recovery.  Furthermore, the in-hospital care time can be reduced which could mean socioeconomic benefits.

     

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  • 372.
    Ahlgren, Henrik
    et al.
    Halmstad University, School of Business and Engineering (SET).
    Engström, Roger
    Halmstad University, School of Business and Engineering (SET).
    Korpi, Marie
    Halmstad University, School of Business and Engineering (SET).
    Nilsson, Hans
    Halmstad University, School of Business and Engineering (SET).
    Småföretag och revisorer: samspel i ett förväntningsgap1991Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor)Student thesis
    Abstract [sv]
    I denna uppsatsbeskrivs och analyseras de uppfattningar och förväntningar som finns i samspelssituationer mellan småföretag och revisorer. Författarna har gjort en surveyundersökning bland småföretag med färre än 50 anställda och fallstudier med revisorer för att beskriva och analysera samspelssituationen mellan dem. De allra minsta företagen har de största samspelsproblemen med sina revisorer. Ofta är det bristande intresse för ekonomi som är orsaken till detta, enligt revisiorerna. Författarna har funnit att även brist på kunskap om revisorns arbetsuppgifter och roller har en stor betydelse då det gäller att kunna samspela på rätt sätt med sin revisor.
  • 373.
    Ahlgren, Henrik
    et al.
    Halmstad University, School of Business and Engineering (SET).
    Engström, Roger
    Halmstad University, School of Business and Engineering (SET).
    Pettersson, Jörgen
    Halmstad University, School of Business and Engineering (SET).
    ADB i de minsta företagen: Problem och behov av rådgivning1990Student paper second termStudent thesis
  • 374.
    Ahlgren, Jenny
    et al.
    Halmstad University, School of Teacher Education (LUT).
    Göransson, Emma
    Halmstad University, School of Teacher Education (LUT).
    EU i skolans värld: En studie angående lärares förutsättningar att bedriva EU-undervisning i skolan2014Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
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  • 375.
    Ahlgren, Jimmie
    et al.
    Halmstad University, School of Business and Engineering (SET).
    Rosén, Carl Magnus
    Halmstad University, School of Business and Engineering (SET).
    Kvalitetssäkring hos byggföretag i Hallands län: en attitydundersökning2003Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor)Student thesis
    Abstract [sv]
    Det ställs idag allt högre och högre krav på byggföretagen vad gäller kvalitet. Vissa problem som funnits inom byggbranschen i decennier har man ännu inte helt kommit till rätta med. Ett exempel är de skandalomsusade fuktproblemen som ofta tas upp i media och fortfarande sätter en negativ stämpel på byggbranschen. För att komma till rätta med dessa kvalitetsproblem blir det allt mer viktigt att initiera ett kvalitetstänkande i hela byggprocessen. Alla måste försöka jobba mot ett gemensamt mål, och försöka förbättra byggbranschen rykte. Syftet med detta examensarbete var att undersöka hur väl utbrett kvalitetstänkandet är inom byggföretagen i Hallands län och vilka attityder och inställningar som finns kring detta. För att få en övergripande bild av detta utfördes dels intervjuer och dels en omfattande enkätundersökning. Huvuddelen av de som intervjuades och svarade på enkäterna var tjänstemän i olika positioner inom företagen. Tyngdpunkten lades på deras egna personliga åsikter.
  • 376.
    Ahlgren, Michael
    et al.
    Halmstad University, School of Business and Engineering (SET).
    Carlsson, Ulric
    Halmstad University, School of Business and Engineering (SET).
    Hed, Jonas
    Halmstad University, School of Business and Engineering (SET).
    Innovationer i små och medelstora företag: De externa kontakterna i innovationsprocessen2002Independent thesis Advanced level (degree of Master (One Year))Student thesis
    Abstract [sv]
    In our essay we investigate how small and mediumsized firms in the Swedish landscape of Halland perform their produktdevelopment activities and how they use external information for this cause. We have studied 10 manufacturing enterprises with 10-99 employees and in different lines of business in order to see the great variation in their efforts. The result shows that there are only a few persons in the company that are initially involved in the productdevelopment process. Thus these persons effect the final result very strongly. Our paper also shows that customers are the far most important external actors in the product development process. Other important results are the great importance of informal work and the fact that the common attitude to innovation is of a rective nature rather than proactive. The later means that the enterprises work on a customer order basis rather than searching for new opportunities by them selves.
  • 377.
    Ahlgren, Michael
    et al.
    Halmstad University, School of Business and Engineering (SET).
    Laszlo, Attila
    Halmstad University, School of Business and Engineering (SET).
    Rosenqvist, Björn
    Halmstad University, School of Business and Engineering (SET).
    Valido, Francisco
    Halmstad University, School of Business and Engineering (SET).
    AB M Lundgrens Gjuteri 1999Student paper second termStudent thesis
    Abstract [sv]
    We have throug interviews with the employees, the customers and by studing Lundgrens Gjuteri getting a number of inputs regarding the company. By analyses and discussions we have come up with a number of suggestions and ideas that we think will improve Lundgrens Gjuteri and make it even better than it is today.
  • 378.
    Ahlgren, Patrick
    et al.
    Halmstad University, School of Business and Engineering (SET).
    Järnliden, Patrik
    Halmstad University, School of Business and Engineering (SET).
    Sköld, Andreas
    Halmstad University, School of Business and Engineering (SET).
    entertainer.tv: Lansering mot studenter.2005Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor)Student thesis
    Abstract [sv]
    A parliamentary resolution to shutdown the analog television broadcasting network, starting 2005, will force the consumer to switch over to a digital alternative. TeleData HiperLAN Teknik AB (TDH teknik) will in association with the technology launch a new unique product named entertainer.tv. Our question is. “How can a company that launches a newly developed product through non- traditional distribution channels act to attract that part of the target group which are students?” To answer this question we had an interview with TDH teknik and we also created a focusgroup with students from the University of Halmstad. The results of the focusgroup showed dissatisfaction towards associations and organisations as distribution channels. According to us this means that the company must use complementary channels to avoid a failure. Furthermore we are of the opinion that the company needs to offer an alternative to rental buying of entertainer.tv as well as a shorter rental period but at an alternative level of pricing. In the end we found that students were not a primary target group to address. After our study we see good possibilities for entertainer.tv to succeed because the focusgroup wanted an all-in-one solution.
  • 379.
    Ahlgren, Patrick
    et al.
    Halmstad University, School of Business and Engineering (SET).
    Järnliden, Patrik
    Halmstad University, School of Business and Engineering (SET).
    Sköld, Andreas
    Halmstad University, School of Business and Engineering (SET).
    Ödman, Carl
    Halmstad University, School of Business and Engineering (SET).
    Marknadskommunikation: Mot golfspelande studenter -2003Student paper second termStudent thesis
    Abstract [sv]
    Uppsatsen handlar om att ta reda på vissa fakta om golfspelande studenters vanor och prioriteringar vad gäller val av golfbana att spela på och klubb att bli medlem i. Vi har genom en marknadsundersökning tagit fram data som sammanställts i diagram.
  • 380.
    Ahlgren, Patrik
    et al.
    Halmstad University, School of Business and Engineering (SET).
    Almén, Roger
    Halmstad University, School of Business and Engineering (SET).
    Björnberg, Carl
    Halmstad University, School of Business and Engineering (SET).
    Går det att mäta servicegraden i ett tjänsteföretag?1995Student paper second termStudent thesis
    Abstract [sv]
    Service är något som uppmärksammats mer och mer på senare tid då utvecklingen gått från produktorientering till kundorientering. Denna utveckling har krävt att kunden placeras i centrum. Ett gott förhållande till sina kunder är ofta en förutsättning för ett företags fortlevnad. Blir man som kund väl bemött hos ett företag berättar man detta för sina medmänniskor. Blir men inte väl bemött berättar man det för ännu flera. Alla är vi överens om att det är viktigt med god service. Men hur kan man mäta effekterna av servicen?
  • 381.
    Ahlgren, Patrik
    et al.
    Halmstad University, School of Business and Engineering (SET).
    Andersson, Jennie
    Halmstad University, School of Business and Engineering (SET).
    Ericsson, Roger
    Halmstad University, School of Business and Engineering (SET).
    Kommunen: Vad är en förvaltningschef? En VD eller en politruk?1998Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor)Student thesis
    Abstract [sv]
    Man har ställt sig frågan om en offentlig verksamhet klarar att driva sin verksamhet som ett företag? Man valde att titta på en kommuns och ett företags grundförutsättningar och deras organisation och ledning för att sedan göra en empirisk undersökning gällande de två sista områdena. I undersökningen ställdes frågor till högre kommunala tjänstemän om vad de ansåg om möjligheten att använda sig av ett företags sätt att organisera och leda sin verksamhet utifrån ett antal, av författarna uppställda, skillnader med utgångspunkt från teorin. Uppfattningen är att offentliga verksamheter på många sätt skulle kunna driva sin verksamhet mer likt ett företag. Vad man kom fram till är det viktigaste för de kommunala verksamheten är att sätta upp klarare mål och göra en tydligare ansvarsfördelning. Tjänstemän måste få större befogenheter att fatta beslut, men de övergripande frågorna i kommunen måste fortfarande fattas av de folkvalda politikerna.
  • 382.
    Ahlholm, Annica
    Halmstad University, School of Social and Health Sciences (HOS).
    Inlärning via media: positivt eller negativt?1998Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor)Student thesis
    Abstract [sv]
    Denna studie handlar om hur media uppfattas av unga kvinnor i dagens samhälle. Som förordet frambingar (“...de bilder av verkligheten som media skapar tenderar att bli verkligare än den verklighet som den enskilde individen skapar genom egna primära erfarenheter.”) är det viktigt att försöka förstå hur media kan påverka den unga individen. Syftet med undersökningen är att utröna om ungdomstidningar (Elle, Fitness, Amelia, Veckorevyn och Frida) uppfattas positivt eller negativt av de, för studien berörda, unga kvinnorna. De två huvudfrågor som stått i focus för studien lyder; hur påverkar individens bakgrund (uppfattningar rörande olika aspekter av sig själva) dennas kunskap, självförtroende och ideal? Eftersom syftet fått styra valet av metod tillämpas kvantitativ utgångspunkt. 100 enkäter delades ut till försökspersoner. Enkäten bestod av 25 frågor om bl a attityder gentemot tidningar, hur individen ser på sig själv i olika avseenden och om denna anser sig påverkas av tidningarna. Försökspersonerna bestod av ca 50 kvinnor på Sannarps gymnasiets andra årskurs och ca 50 kvinnor på Högskolan i Halmstad i varierande ålder. Efter en grundläggande litteraturstudie och enkätundersökning analyserades resultatet och samband försökte finnas. Resultatet av enkätundersökningen visar att alla frågor vilka rör kunskapsinhämtning genom tidningar, påverkas mer av individens attityder än av dennas bakgrund. Likaså påverkas självförtroende och ideal mer av attityder än av bakgrund. Andra intressanta resultat handlar om individens uppfattning av verklighet, dennas orsak till läsning av tidningar, ålder etc. Studien bör väcka tankar kring dagens samhälle och det ständiga informationsflödets konsekvenser.
  • 383.
    Ahlin, Birgitta
    et al.
    Halmstad University, School of Social and Health Sciences (HOS).
    Bergström, Maria
    Halmstad University, School of Social and Health Sciences (HOS).
    Faktorer som påverkar vid palliativ vård-ett mångkulturellt perspektiv2012Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [sv]

    Döden angår oss alla och vår kulturella bakgrund har stor betydelse för hur vi möter den. Palliativ vård fokuserar på att ge stöd och lindring till döende patienter för att öka deras livskvalitet. Av Sveriges invånare har var sjätte utländsk bakgrund och detta ställer andra och delvis nya krav på sjukvården. Syftet med studien var att belysa faktorer som påverkar sjuksköterskans palliativa omvårdnad till patienter från andra kulturer. Studien är en litteraturöversikt där tolv artiklar analyserats utifrån syftet. I resultatet finns många olika faktorer som påverkar sjuksköterskans omvårdnadsarbete av palliativa patienter i en mångkulturell vårdsituation. Resultatet delades upp i tre huvudkategorier:

    kulturell kommunikation, kulturell medvetenhet/kunskap och kulturella skillnader/behov. För att kunna ge patienter med annan kulturell bakgrund en palliativ omvårdnad med hög kvalitet behövs medvetenhet och kunskap hos sjuksköterskan om deras specifika behov. Utvidgad utbildning och diskussion behövs i ämnet och svenska empiriska studier som belyser dessa patienter och anhörigas behov. Det är nödvändigt att både den specialiserade palliativa vården och övrig vård tar del i både forskning och utbildning, eftersom palliativa patienter från andra kulturer finns inom de flesta specialiteter.

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  • 384.
    Ahlin, Carola
    et al.
    Halmstad University, School of Social and Health Sciences (HOS).
    Bengtsson, Irén
    Halmstad University, School of Social and Health Sciences (HOS).
    Nilsson, Lisbeth
    Halmstad University, School of Social and Health Sciences (HOS).
    Patientinformation vid en kranskärlsoperation2010Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    Coronary artery bypass is for the patient a major event leading to many questions and concerns. Previous research has shown that patients who have undergone coronary artery bypass have great needs of information. Our aim of this study was to describe information before and after a coronary artery bypass. The study was done as a literature review. The results of the study were distributed into three categories, information methods, information content and the various factors that affect patient information. Information was given in writing, orally, by video, by Internet or by a patient previously undergoing a coronary artery surgery, usually in combination with each other. What the patient wanted the information should contain varied from person to person depending on what stage the patient was, pre- or postoperatively. Several factors emerged that were relevant. It was important for the patients that the staff took the time to listen and respond to questions and concerns. Patients with small social networks had a greater need for information than others with larger social network. Another important thing was that patients could easily get in touch with competent personnel both before surgery and after discharge. The conclusion of the result was that the information should be individualized based on each patient's needs. Continued research is needed to develop good patient information on patients' experience of different types of information means, and to develop contact with patients who have previously done a coronary artery bypass.

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  • 385.
    Ahlin, Catharina
    Halmstad University, School of Teacher Education (LUT).
    Att visa tillrätta istället för att tillrättavisa: en aktionsforskningsstudie om sociala berättelser2012Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [sv]

    Denna studie har grundats i en elevs behov av att finna strategier till konstruktivt samspel. Genom aktionsforskning som ansats har syftet varit att öka kunskapen kring hur en elev deltar i arbetet med sociala berättelser samt hur metoden kan fungera utanför det autistiska spektrat. Den sociala berättelsen konstruerades i samråd med involverade aktörer och lästes sedan för eleven varje dag i två veckor. Datainsamlingen skedde genom observationer, loggboksskrivande och dialogiska samtal. Ur en induktiv analys av det empiriska materialet utkristalliserades två kategorier. Den ena kategorin ”läsning och utvärdering” fokuserar hur eleven deltog i arbetet med att läsa berättelsen medan den andra kategorin ”praktisk tillämpning” fokuserar utfallet av hur eleven tillämpade de strategier som berättelsen fokuserade. Resultatet visar att metoden fungerar utanför det autistiska spektrat då eleven har gjort små framsteg under tiden som vi arbetat med den sociala berättelsen. Eleven hade även en positiv inställning till att läsa berättelsen och blev mer mottaglig för den med tiden. Studien har visat på ett sätt gällande hur arbetet med sociala berättelser utanför den autistiska spektrat kan gå till och att det är genom att se till möjligheterna som förändring kan åstadkommas.

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  • 386.
    Ahlin, Catharina
    et al.
    Halmstad University, School of Teacher Education (LUT).
    Nilsson, Zandra
    Halmstad University, School of Teacher Education (LUT).
    "Hur tänker du?": en studie om elevers variation av lösningsstrategier inom det pre-algebraiska området2012Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [sv]

    Detta är en empirisk studie som har syftat till att synliggöra vilka strategier elever i årskurs två har använt när de löst öppna utsagor samt vilka missuppfattningar som förekommit i samband med detta. Studien har även syftat till att synliggöra hur eleverna har kunnat relatera öppna utsagor till vardagliga sammanhang. Vid datainsamlingen, som utfördes på två olika skolor, genomfördes 15 kvalitativa intervjuer vilka kombinerades med observationer.

    Eftersom det i uppsatsens syfte finns en underförstådd relation till fenomenografin och hermeneutiken i form av såväl teorier som metodologier har dessa forskningsansatser varit en stor inspirationskälla i vår undersökning. Vidare har vi genom vår studie visat att de strategier som elever använder när de löser slutna utsagor till stora delar även används när eleverna löser uppgifter i form av öppna utsagor. Resultatet har visat på en bred variation i elevernas lösningsstrategier och det framgår att eleverna, vid deras lösningar av öppna subtraktionsutsagor, knappt använder de tre vanligaste subtraktionsstrategierna. Istället använder de bland annat en strategi som ger upphov till flera missuppfattningar. Det visade sig även att samtliga elever hade svårt att relatera öppna utsagor till vardagliga sammanhang.

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  • 387.
    Ahlin, Lina
    et al.
    Lunds universitet, Lund, Sverige.
    Gabrielsson, Jonas
    Halmstad University, School of Business and Engineering (SET), Centre for Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Learning Research (CIEL). CIRCLE, Lunds universitet, Lund, Sverige.
    Wennberg, Karl
    Handelshögskolan i Stockholm, Stockholm, Sverige.
    Akademiskt entreprenörskap ger samhällsekonomisk vinst: Entreprenörskap och företagande bland akademiker under perioden 2004–20092013Report (Other (popular science, discussion, etc.))
    Abstract [sv]

    I denna rapport analyseras samhällseffekter av satsningar på akademisk utbildning genom att se på hur akademikers involvering i kunskapsintensivt företagande under perioden 2004-2009 bidrar till nya arbetstillfällen och ekonomisk tillväxt. I rapporten fokuseras särskilt fyra huvudsakliga grupper av akademiker: civilekonomer, civilingenjörer, jurister samt läkare/ tandläkare (medicinare). Rapporten är författad av Lina Ahlin; verksam vid CIRCLE och Nationalekonomiska institutionen/Lunds Universitet, Jonas Gabrielsson; verksam vid CIRCLE/Lunds Universitet och Sektionen för Ekonomi och Teknik/Högskolan i Halmstad, samt Karl Wennberg; verksam vid Centrum för Entreprenörskap och Affärsskapande/ Handelshögskolan i Stockholm och Ratio - Näringslivets Forskningsinstitut.

    Rapportens resultat visar genomgående att akademikers företag bidrar till nya arbetstillfällen och ekonomisk tillväxt i betydligt högre utsträckning än andra företag. Det finns även stora skillnader mellan företag som startas och drivs av individer med olika akademiska utbildningsinriktningar. Civilekonomers och civilingenjörers företag skapar betydligt fler nya arbetstillfällen än juristers och medicinares företag. Samtidigt är bidraget från civilekonomers företag till nya arbetstillfällen cirka 20 procent högre än civilingenjörernas företag.

    Utöver sammanställningen av akademikerföretagens bidrag till nya arbetstillfällen och ekonomisk tillväxt presenterar vi också ett antal pedagogiska och användbara nyckeltal för att mäta den entreprenöriella avkastningen från investeringar i akademisk utbildning. Denna avkastning baseras på akademikerföretagens bidrag till nya arbetstillfällen och ekonomisk tillväxt i förhållande till statens kostnader för olika typer av akademiska utbildningar. I analysen finner vi att om myndigheterna satsar 10 000 kronor på en akademisk utbildning så har detta generellt sett en god entreprenöriell avkastning för samtliga utbildningsgrupper.

    Vi finner även att resultaten skiljer sig markant åt mellan olika akademiska utbildningar. Våra resultat visar att juristers och framförallt civilekonomers företag genererar betydligt fler nya arbetstillfällen per statlig utbildningskrona jämfört med civilingenjörers och läkares/ tandläkares företag, framförallt eftersom kostnaden för att utbilda de senare grupperna är så pass mycket högre. Skillnaderna i entreprenöriell avkastning mellan de olika akademiska utbildningsgrupperna i termer av löneutbetalningar och skatteintäkter baserat på företagens omsättning är mycket snarlika de skillnader som vi finner för nya arbetstillfällen.

    För att driva på tillväxten och den industriella utvecklingen i ekonomin behöver Sverige individer och företag som kan omsätta teknologi och ny kunskap till produkter och tjänster. Förhoppningen är att rapporten skall bidra till den fortsatta debatten kring hur akademiker bidrar till den samhällsekonomiska utvecklingen genom involvering i kunskapsintensivt företagande och entreprenörskap.

  • 388.
    Ahlkvist, Marie
    Halmstad University, School of Teacher Education (LUT).
    Vilken roll spelar läroboken?: En studie i användandet av lärobok inom matematik på gymnasienivå2006Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor)Student thesis
    Abstract [sv]
    Skolverkets rapporter under de senaste åren visar en ökning av en matematikundervisning som är stark knuten till läroboken samt en försämring av elevers kunskaper inom matematik. Syftet med uppsatsen är att kartlägga hur läroböcker används på gymnasiet, vad det finns för för- och nackdelar med undervisningssätt starkt knutet till en lärobok samt om det kan finnas något samband mellan det ökade läroboksanvändandet och de försämrade kunskaperna. Uppsatsen äe baserad på kvalitativa intervjuer med sex yrkesverksamma gymnasielärare med skilda undervisningssätt. Resultatet visar att läroboken spelar en väldigt stor roll i undervisningen i matematik hos flera av de intervjuade lärarna och detta resultat stärks av litterastudierna. Fördelar med att bedriva en undervisning starkt knuten till en lärobok är t.ex. att det sparar tid för läraren och att svaga elever kan känna en trygghet i att använda lärobok. Nackdelar med arbetssättet är t.ex. att eleverna har svårt för att se kopplingarna till verkligheten, att läroboken blir den reella läroplanen och att enbart ett enskilt räknande aldrig kan bidra till att en elev uppnår måeln i läroplanen och kursplanen.
  • 389.
    Ahlm, Maja
    et al.
    Halmstad University, School of Business, Innovation and Sustainability.
    Löfgren, Linnea
    Halmstad University, School of Business, Innovation and Sustainability.
    Att hantera en VUCA- värld: Är byggbranschen agil?: En kvalitativ fallstudie om arbetssätt och ledarskap på tre ledningsnivåer2023Independent thesis Advanced level (professional degree), 20 credits / 30 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    Title: Coping in a VUCA-world: is the construction industry agile? - A qualitative case study on working methods and leadership at three management levels. 

    Background: As the world experiences more rapid changes, higher uncertainty, more complexity, and ambiguity, the term VUCA has become increasingly common. The phenomenon of VUCA prime is considered a tool for dealing with the challenges that arise in a VUCA-world. The construction industry is depicted in previous research as traditional and conservative, both in terms of working methods and leadership. While agile working methods are proposed for managing the VUCA context, theory believes that it is difficult to apply agility in the construction industry, which is designed in project forms based on clear phases. Therefore, interest was raised in investigating to what extent agile working methods are used to deal with the challenges that arise in a VUCA-world and if the working methods differ depending on the management level. 

    Purpose: This study aims to understand which challenges occur in an organization, in a VUCA-world, and to explain how agile working methods are practically applied at different management levels within projects in the construction industry.

    Research question: To which extent is the construction industry using agile working methods? Can the agile way of working relate to the use of VUCA prime, and does the application of the way of working differ depending on the management level?

    Method: The study is based on a qualitative research method where seven leaders at three different management levels within the construction industry have been interviewed. The study’s research approach has mainly been deductive, but there are elements of inductiveness, hence the study is abductive from an overall view. 

    Conclusions: The conclusion presents challenges linked to each management level. The conclusion shows that agile working methods are applied in the construction industry, but there is more potential in enabling implementation to permeate all management levels. Norms and attitudes are discussed in relation to the introduction of new working methods. Transformative leadership based on partnership is used to advantage to create clarity and understanding in the industry, which in turn enables agility. 

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  • 390.
    Ahlm, Sofia
    et al.
    Halmstad University, School of Business and Engineering (SET).
    Roos, Cecilia
    Halmstad University, School of Business and Engineering (SET).
    Gårlin, Charlotte
    Halmstad University, School of Business and Engineering (SET).
    Fogmark, Monica
    Halmstad University, School of Business and Engineering (SET).
    IKEA: på väg...1999Student paper second termStudent thesis
  • 391.
    Ahlman, Adam
    et al.
    Halmstad University, School of Information Technology.
    Taylor, Adam
    Halmstad University, School of Information Technology.
    Dataset characteristics effect on time series forecasting: comparison of statistical and deep learning models2023Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    Time series are points of data measured throughout time in equally spaced periods. They present characteristics such as level, noise, trend, seasonality, and outliers. Time series forecasting is the attempt to predict single or multiple future values. It holds significant relevance in numerous fields,including, but not limited to, healthcare, finance, and weather forecasting. It has recently gained more attention due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which highlighted the importance of predicting and managing crises. Two distinct methods of forecasting utilise either statistical or deep learning models, and the debate about the best model is still inconclusive. This thesis aimed to explicate the benefits and drawbacks of each approach pertaining to singlestep and multi-step forecasting. The study applied four models, two of each method, on datasets of varying characteristics and measured their prediction accuracy and computing time. The prediction accuracy of each model was measured using commonly used evaluation metrics, including Root MeanSquare Error. Subsequently, the results were compared with the features of the datasets to identify possible interconnecting relations between the factors. The findings concluded that the deep learning models generally produced a more accurate prediction but required more processing power and computing time. Contrastingly, the statistical models' predictions were less accurate butmarginally faster. Furthermore, the forecast accuracy's most impactful characteristics were the dataset's trend and linearity. The code and datasets were published at: https://github.com/Adam20Taylor/BScThesis

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  • 392.
    Ahlman Nöbbelin, Cecilia
    et al.
    Halmstad University, School of Social and Health Sciences (HOS).
    Alexandersson, Maria
    Halmstad University, School of Social and Health Sciences (HOS).
    "Kolla två kvinnliga poliser"2009Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor)Student thesis
    Abstract [sv]

    Syftet med uppsatsen är att beskriva hur kvinnor inom polisen upplever sitt yrke. Inom polisyrket jobbar det ca 18 000 poliser varav 25 procent är kvinnor. Studien aktualiserar dels om kvinnliga poliser upplever eventuella könsskillnader, dels om de reflekterar över de rådande könsnormerna. Följande frågor belyses i studien: Vilka könsskillnader råder inom polisen? Hur synliggörs könsskillnaderna? Hur påverkar de rådande normerna yrkesutövandet? Kvalitativa intervjuer har använts, kvinnorna som medverkar i studien kommer från tre olika arbetsplatser och är av olika åldrar och befattningar inom polisen. De begrepp och teorier som ligger till grund för analysen är normer, Yvonne Hirdmans genus teori, Beverly Skeggs teori om respektabilitet och hur omvårdnad reproduceras, samt forskaren Berit Åbergs forskning om hur män och kvinnor inom polisen styrs in på olika arbetsuppgifter. Resultaten visar att kvinnliga poliser i många avseenden jämförs med sina manliga kollegor. Dock har studien visat att det råder en acceptans rörande genusskillnader hos de kvinnliga poliserna vilket gör att de själva inte reflekterar över normerna Reproduktionen av den manliga normen fortlöper då kvinnor inte ifrågasätter och synliggör de genusstrukturer som de möter.

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  • 393.
    Ahlmark, Marcus
    et al.
    Halmstad University, School of Business, Engineering and Science, Centre for Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Learning Research (CIEL).
    von der Esch, Ulric
    Halmstad University, School of Business, Engineering and Science, Centre for Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Learning Research (CIEL).
    Ränderna som aldrig går ur: En studie om yrkesidentitet i Försvarsmakten2020Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    Officers in today’s Swedish Armed Forces are part of an organization that for more than 30 years has been going through a constant flow of political and economic cut backs, with a drastic reduction in both size, numbers and importance as a result. However, as a consequence of the deteriorating security situation in the Baltic Sea region, the Swedish Armed Forces are now about to enter a phase of expansion again for the first time since the Cold War. Ever since the occupation of the Swedish military officer got professionalized sometime during the 17th cen- tury, it has gone through a number of similar phases – not only regarding its practice, but also its stature in society. Well into the 1900s, being a military officer in Sweden was associated with social status and was almost considered as much of a lifestyle as a profession. Today, the situation is quite different.

    What raised our curiosity is how we as officers, together with our professional community as a whole, view our profession today, in particular given the background above. How proud are we really to be military officers these days? Do we wear our uniforms with the same pride and self- assurance as we did 30 years ago? It soon became clear that the answers lie hidden within something both frail, complex and changeable that we as officers carry with us in everything we do: our professional identity.

    The ambition with this study is to explore the professional identity among today’s officers in order to understand what the main aspects are that shape it and drive it. We have chosen to do so by studying a population of eleven senior officers who all to some degree have experienced the journey the Swedish Armed Forces has taken from being one of society’s key institutions, to becoming more of a marginalized government body among others.

    Our work has resulted in a few key findings. Firstly, we have seen how the core of the profes- sional identity is shaped early on in the career as the individual is being socialized into the institution. The professional identity will then change and transform during the course of a career, but this core will largely remain the same throughout.

    We have also seen how important the feeling of being useful and needed at work is in order to uphold a strong professional identity. Different people have different needs to fulfill in order to achieve this, but regardless – the greater the fulfillment, the more positive the impact. When the institution manages to offer a professional situation where these needs are fulfilled, this will have a strengthening effect on the professional identity. If not, the result will be the opposite.

    The professional identity is also being affected by the general climate in society. The many years of downsizing and cut backs of the Armed Forces, together with general societal changes in attitude toward the institution, have had an obvious negative impact. However, the prospects of expansion and increased funding seem to have spurred a positive change for the professional identity.

    Finally, we have noticed how the individual may be forced to compromise with these needs in order to facilitate a positive career progression. Accepting a job that lies far from the own idea of being useful and needed, but that is favorable for the process of reaching a higher rank, may well have a negative impact on the professional identity.

    This thesis describes how we have arrived at these conclusions.

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  • 394.
    Ahlquist, Emma
    et al.
    Halmstad University, School of Business, Engineering and Science.
    Ryman, Jonatan
    Halmstad University, School of Business, Engineering and Science.
    Bankers processer vid kreditgivning till fastighetsförvärv för företag och privatpersoner: En jämförande studie av likheter och skillnader mellan en privatkredit och företagskredit2020Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [sv]

    Problemdiskussion: Bankers kreditprocess har under åren utvecklats och utformats till att minimera riskexponeringen och att säkerhetsställa kundens återbetalningsförmåga. Genom de praktiska erfarenheter som marknaden fått under dess olika kriser har strategier och processer utvecklats. Det har förts diskussioner att det nuvarande regelverket med bostadslån till privatpersoner är problematiskt och att stora grupper ställs utanför bostadsmarknaden. Medan att ett företagslån inte har samma krav på låntagaren. Problemformulering: Finns det skillnader i bankernas processer vid kreditgivning till ett fastighetsförvärv för privatpersoner jämfört med företag? Hur och varför skiljer sig processerna åt? Syfte: Syftet med denna studie är att identifiera och beskriva skillnader och likheter i processen för kreditgivning till ett fastighetsförvärv för privatpersoner och för företag. Studien avser att analysera empiri med teori för att ge en djupare förståelse i skillnaderna mellan processerna för en privatkredit jämfört med en företagskredit. Avgränsning: Kreditinstitut som erbjuder både bostadslån och företagskrediter. Metod: Studien utgår ifrån en kvalitativ ansats med deduktiva inslag. Insamlingen av information startar i tidigare forskning, såsom litteratur och vetenskapliga artiklar, som sedan mynnar ut i en grund till insamling av empiriskt material. Det empiriska materialet har samlats in genom sju stycken intervjuer med banktjänstemän. Slutsats: Kreditgivningsprocessen mellan ett företag och en privatperson har stora likheter. Lagstiftningen skiljer sig däremot då delen till privatpersoner har ett betydande regelverk där Finansinspektionen har tydliga direktiv kring uppläggningen av en bostadskredit. Till en företagskredit har de inte liknande uppsatta direktiv utan banken har utformat deras egna policys för att säkerhetsställa återbetalningsförmågan. Väsentliga delar i dessa processer är att den hårda faktan om kunden är viktig för att bedöma kreditvärdigheten. Då banker har skapat sina egna policys till företag har de valt att ta hänsyn till de mjuka värdena vid en kreditgivning, för att skapa en nyanserad bild av kredittagaren. Företag har därmed en mer komplex och analytisk process än jämfört med en privatperson.

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  • 395.
    Ahlqvist, Emma
    et al.
    Lund University, Lund, Sweden; Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden.
    Ekman, Diana
    Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden.
    Lindvall, Therese
    Lund University, Lund, Sweden.
    Popovic, Marjan
    Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden; Lund University, Lund, Sweden.
    Förster, Michael
    Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden; Lund University, Lund, Sweden.
    Hultqvist, Malin
    Lund University, Lund, Sweden.
    Klaczkowska, Dorota
    Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden; Lund University, Lund, Sweden.
    Teneva, Ivanka
    Lund University, Lund, Sweden.
    Johannesson, Martina
    Lund University, Lund, Sweden; Wellcome Trust Centre for Human Genetics, Oxford, United Kingdom.
    Flint, Jonathan
    Wellcome Trust Centre for Human Genetics, Oxford, United Kingdom.
    Valdar, William
    University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, United States.
    Nandakumar, Kutty Selva
    Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden; Lund University, Lund, Sweden.
    Holmdahl, Rikard
    Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden; Lund University, Lund, Sweden.
    High-resolution mapping of a complex disease, a model for rheumatoid arthritis, using heterogeneous stock mice2011In: Human Molecular Genetics, ISSN 0964-6906, E-ISSN 1460-2083, Vol. 20, no 15, p. 3031-3041Article in journal (Refereed)
    Abstract [en]

    Resolving the genetic basis of complex diseases like rheumatoid arthritis will require knowledge of the corresponding diseases in experimental animals to enable translational functional studies. Mapping of quantitative trait loci in mouse models of arthritis, such as collagen-induced arthritis (CIA), using F(2) crosses has been successful, but can resolve loci only to large chromosomal regions. Using an inbred-outbred cross design, we identified and fine-mapped CIA loci on a genome-wide scale. Heterogeneous stock mice were first intercrossed with an inbred strain, B10.Q, to introduce an arthritis permitting MHCII haplotype. Homozygous H2(q) mice were then selected to set up an F(3) generation with fixed major histocompatibility complex that was used for arthritis experiments. We identified 26 loci, 18 of which are novel, controlling arthritis traits such as incidence of disease, severity and time of onset and fine-mapped a number of previously mapped loci. © The Author 2011. Published by Oxford University Press. All rights reserved.

  • 396.
    Ahlqvist, Malin
    et al.
    Halmstad University, School of Health and Welfare.
    Hulthén, Agnes
    Halmstad University, School of Health and Welfare.
    “Där tror jag att jag är en kameleont”: en uppsats om upplevelser av att arbeta med individer som står långt från arbetsmarknaden2018Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    Lack of workers and a shrinking welfare state have increased the focus on individuals who are excluded from the labor market as well as social enterprises. In this hermeneutic study, based on interviews with officials working towards these groups, we investigate how officials perceive their discretion and role towards clients. To be able to do their job they need discretion which is in line with Michael Lipsky's theory on street-level bureaucrats (Lipsky 2010).

     

    Social enterprises are described as needed to solve shortcomings in the labor market, but also problematic, as the social entrepreneurs could be lacking skills, as both clients and social entrepreneurs have a background of failed schooling due to disabilities and socio-economic causes. Bourdieu’s concept of doxa is applied to understand how failed schooling lead to shortcomings in navigating society and how officials compensate for this by taking on different roles.

     

    The paradox of the social enterprises is analyzed with a theory on pre-paradigmatic fields and isomorphism which brings a pressure for organizations to conform to gain legitimacy and access to resources. More knowledge on the role the officials can play to prevent exclusion from the labor market could enable resources to be more effectively distributed within the welfare system.

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  • 397.
    Ahlqvist, Mattias
    et al.
    Halmstad University, School of Business and Engineering (SET).
    Jönsson, Olof
    Halmstad University, School of Business and Engineering (SET).
    Matningssystem för pellets2011Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 15 credits / 22,5 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    In today's society, the availability of energy plays an integral part in our everyday lives. Unfortunately, the price of energy in Sweden has increased in recent decades. A large part of our energy consumption goes to heating modules for houses, where heating methods that depend on energy sources such as electricity, district heating, fuel oil, gas and biofuels are the most common ones. During the winter period, the increase in energy costs becomes significantly evident, especially for small property owners. This increase in energy cost is most noticeable for home owners with electric heating.

    This thesis is written at the Halmstad University, in cooperation with a company, which makes parts of this thesis confidential. The aim of this report, which is a part of a product development project, was to find a technically satisfactory solution of transporting of the pellets. The new system is designed to be inserted into existing product models with minimal design changes required to the original module.

    In connection with the development of the prototype, there has also been a cost- and layout evaluation of production processes in order to ascertain the cost of manufacturing of the system. Also, a brief analysis of the current market for the product and pellets has been made to create a picture of the desirability of the product. In combination with this, the customer's perspective has been analyzed by making an investment calculation to see how long it would take for an investment into the new system to pay for itself.

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  • 398.
    Ahlqvist, Niclas
    et al.
    Halmstad University, School of Information Science, Computer and Electrical Engineering (IDE).
    Coletti, Roberto
    Halmstad University, School of Information Science, Computer and Electrical Engineering (IDE).
    Fransson, Henrik
    Halmstad University, School of Information Science, Computer and Electrical Engineering (IDE).
    Wennman, Emil
    Halmstad University, School of Information Science, Computer and Electrical Engineering (IDE).
    WWW: ÖVERVAKNINGSKAMERA2003Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor)Student thesis
    Abstract [sv]
    Our assignment was to evaluate and develop a competitive web based surveillance system. The idea was to develop the system from scratch. To make the product competitive it has to be fast, standalone, inexpensive and user friendly. The requirement of a fast interface towards the surrounding world was achieved by a network interface card. Our system is entirely independent of any other system and only need to be connected with power supply and a network cable. The expense was kept low due to the fact that as much of the implementations as possible were performed by the group members. Important keywords like: user friendly, simplicity and simple structure has always been in mind during the development of the software which will become visible to the users, that is the administration program and the applet that can be accessed from the website.
  • 399.
    Ahlqvist, Nils-Peter
    et al.
    Halmstad University, School of Business and Engineering (SET).
    Udén, Jim
    Halmstad University, School of Business and Engineering (SET).
    Motivationens inverkan på innovationsnivån2006Independent thesis Advanced level (degree of Master (One Year))Student thesis
  • 400.
    Ahlqvist Nilsson, Petra
    et al.
    Halmstad University, School of Information Technology.
    Svensson Tynkkynen, Carolin
    Halmstad University, School of Information Technology.
    Förslag på design av digitala knuffar för vägledning2019Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
    Abstract [en]

    Decisions are increasingly made in connection with screens, amongst other things due to thecontinuous growth of e-commerce. When people make decisions they are influenced by thechoice environment as well as heuristics and biases, which are mental shortcuts. People areinfluenced by heuristics and biases as it is often difficult for them to make decisions based onall of the information presented. Nudges are a way to guide people to make specific choiceswithout limiting their freedom and have primarily been used in non-digital contexts, but havenow also been introduced in informatics. However, in order for nudges to be able to bedeveloped and used digitally it is important to have knowledge about how people make choicesand the effect nudges have. Previous research on digital nudges also asks for studies on howdigital nudges can be designed and their impact on people's choices online.As nudging is a relatively new term in informatics, as well as research regarding the topic isinquired, this study investigate how digital nudges can be designed to guide people tosustainable choices online. The study was conducted with a design research approach wheredigital nudges were designed based on four different heuristics and biases. The nudges wereapplied on an e-commerce website and tested by means of a prototype. The process fordesigning and evaluating the digital nudges was iterated four or five times to in an exploratoryway test different ways to design the nudges in relation to the research question. The studycontribute with a number of suggestions on how digital nudges can be designed based onheuristics and biases, with guidance and sustainability as focal points.

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