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2. 1. A Post-genomic Forensic Crime Drama : CSI: Crime Scene Investigation as Cultural Forum on Science

   Author : Sofia Bull; Anu Koivunen; Karen Lury; Stockholms universitet; []
   Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; CSI; television studies; television history; genre; crime drama; forensic science; representation of science; post-genomic; genetic imaginary; cultural forum; structure of feeling; materiality; complexity; identity; body; kinship; affect; filmvetenskap; Cinema Studies;

   Abstract : This thesis examines how the first 10 seasons of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (CBS, 2000–) engage with discourses on science. Investigating CSI’s representation of scientific practices and knowledge, it explicitly attempts to look beyond the generic assumption that forensic crime dramas simply ‘celebrate’ science. READ MORE

4. 2. Novel Psychoactive Substances : Experienced effects, attitudes, and motivations among online drug community users

   Author : Christophe Soussan; Anette Kjellgren; Anna Stigsdotter Neely; Torsten Passie; Karlstads universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Novel psychoactive substances; drugs; legal highs; Internet; forum; ethylphenidate; discussions; motivations; harm reduction; substance displacement; Psykologi; Psychology;

   Abstract : The aim of the present research is to contribute to the bridging of the knowledge gap pertaining to the field of Novel Psychoactive Substances (NPS) and its online community of users. The findings demonstrate that the community is characterized by robust group cohesiveness and counter public attitudes. READ MORE

5. 3. Word Meaning Negotiation in Online Discussion Forum Communication

   Author : Jenny Myrendal; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; linguistics; pragmatics; computer-mediated communication; CMC; dialogue; semantic coordination; word meaning negotiation; discussion forum communication; conversation analysis; CA;

   Abstract : We all know that lexicons contain definitions of the meanings of words, but when we communicate with other people, these are not the kinds of meaning we use in interaction. In conversation, we coordinate with each other in a meaning-making process where we make use of a more flexible semantic quality associated with words, called meaning potential. READ MORE

6. 4. Out and about in the welfare state : the right to transport in everyday life for people with disabilities in Swedish, Danish and Norwegian law

   Author : Andreas Pettersson; Åsa Gunnarsson; Åsa Yttergren; Richard Sahlin; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Disability; transport; everyday life; disability law; social law; transport law; comparative law; welfare state; legal criteria; Law; juridik;

   Abstract : The aim of this thesis is to identify how a social citizenship for people with disabilities is shaped bythe normative structures in the Swedish, Danish and Norwegian law governing their right to transportin everyday life. The thesis deals with three types of transport provided by the public to private individuals: transport services, car allowances, and cash benefits for reimbursing transport costs forpeople with disabilities. READ MORE

7. 5. A Triple Helix of Learning Processes - How to cultivate learning, communication and collaboration among distance-education learners

   Author : Eva Rydberg Fåhraeus; KTH; []
   Keywords : Distance education; collaborative learning; Computer-supported collaborative learning; CSCL; information and communication technology; ICT; forum system; learning processes;

   Abstract : This work focuses on collaborative learning and how it canbe applied and supported in distance education. Previous workindi-cates that distance learners experience more loneliness,technical problems and lack of stimulation than face-to-facelearners do. Collaboration with peers may improve the feelingof connectedness and engagement. READ MORE