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Bathing has long been a part of human his tory, not only as a hygienic practice, but as a social, cultural and therapeutic ritual. Across different cultures and climates, communal bathing has offered moments of connec tion, reflection and restoration. In Iceland, this tradition continues through natural hot springs and public pools, where water be comes both a physical and emotional resource.
Detta examensarbete introducerar ett nytt förslag på användning av nedlagda skolor, fabrikslokaler, vårdinstitutioner, och andra övergivna anläggningar som står tomma runt om på Sveriges landsbygd. Behovet av funktioner dessa byggnader en gång var ämnade för saknar idag efterfrågan och jag vill lyfta potentialen sådana platser kan ha för särskilda användningsområden, i jämförelse med att bygga nytThis thesis introduces a new proposal for the reuse of abandoned schools, industrial buildings, care institutions, and other vacant facilities scattered across rural Sweden. The functions these buildings once served are no longer in use, and I aim to highlight the potential these places may hold for specific new uses, as an alternative to constructing new buildings. With consideration of a current
When discussing urban planning and design, the focus often shifts toward large, overcrowded cities that require continuous improvements to remain competitive on the global economic map. However, smaller cities, while not classified as major metropolises, also play a significant role in urban development. These cities accommodate thousands of residents and have maintained their stability over the y
Background: Eosinophil-derived neurotoxin (EDN), an eosinophil granule protein, is a candidate biomarker in asthma to reflect eosinophilic activation. Objective: We sought to characterize the distribution of serum and nasal lavage fluid (NLF) EDN levels in different adult population subgroups and assess the determinants of high EDN levels. Methods: Serum and NLF samples were collected from a popul
This article aims first to understand how and why forced migrants decide to leavear stay in their first country af asylum, and second to contribute to the theory afagentic analyses af forced displacement. Our contribution adds to the growingbody af research examining the impact af social class and associated capitals anthe trajectories af forced migrants. Our analysis af the protracted displacemen
In the past decade, development aid has played an increasingly important role in China’s global strategy. As China pursues more assertive foreign policies through initiatives like the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and the expansion of Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP), its interpretations of diplomatic relations are distinctive from the traditional frameworks shaped by western countries.
Ready-to-eat (RTE) leafy greens offer an appealing way to integrate leafy greens into meals. Unfortunately, these leafy greens canget contaminated with human pathogens such as Salmonella, and Shiga toxin producing Escherichia coli (STEC) at any stage along themanufacturing chain, potentially leading to serious foodborne diseases. Currently, there is no single step in the production and processing
Despite increased attention to climate finance in urban adaptation, empirical data on the socio-political processes shaping funding accessibility, allocation, and their implications for inter-urban adaptation progress remains limited. In a first-of-its-kind survey, we analyse results from 148 urban administrations across 17 EU countries. Our results reveal widespread funding shortages (>85% of adm
In previous years, substantial research has focused on walkability, primarily examining how the built environment affects walking behavior. However, these studies have predominantly defined walkability through physical and social factors, with limited exploration of its spatial dimension. This article seeks to address this gap by examining the spatiality of walkability through Lefebvre’s spatial tIn previous years, substantial research has focused on walkability, primarily examining how the built environment affects walking behavior. However, these studies have predominantly defined walkability through physical and social factors, with limited exploration of its spatial dimension. This article seeks to address this gap by examining the spatiality of walkability through Lefebvre’s spatial t
A debated feature of civil society leadership is the (lack of) diversity among leaders. Another concern is the recruitment of leaders from the public and private sector. In this study we link these debates, analysing how civil society elite boundary crossing – that is, leaders from public and private sectors moving into elite positions in civil society – contributes to making the group of civil so
För att främja ett aktivt och hälsosamt åldrande (AHA) är det avgörande att förstå hur olika generationer använder digitala teknologier, då dessa verktyg blir en alltmer integrerad del av vardagen. Detta avhandlingsprojekt undersökte teknikanvändning bland kvinnor och män i tre åldersgrupper som representerar olika generationer (30–39, 50–59 och 70–79 år), med fokus på attityder, användningsmönsteTo promote active and healthy ageing (AHA), it is essential to understand how different generations engage with digital technologies, as these tools are becoming increasingly integral to everyday life. This thesis project explored technology adoption among men and women from three age groups representing different generations (30–39, 50–59 and 70–79 years), focusing on attitudes, usage patterns, a
