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1. 1. Securitized or Not Securitized? : A Case Study of Sweden's COVID-19 Strategy During the First Year of the Pandemic

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Max Anklev; [2024]
   Keywords : Securitization Theory; De securitization; Non-securitization; COVID-19; Sweden;

   Abstract : This thesis analyzes Sweden's unique and puzzling approach to the COVID-19 pandemic by using the securitization framework, exploring if Sweden's strategy during the pandemic's first year reflects securitization, (de)securitization, or non-securitization. It employs content analysis to evaluate Sweden's response, analyzing primary sources and academic literature, and uses a discourse table based on existing theoretical studies by Barry Buzan, Ole Waever, and Jaap de Wilde (1998) and Lene Hansen (2012) to assess indicators of securitization, (de)securitization or non-securitization. READ MORE

3. 2. Influencers in Confinement : Measuring Covid-19’s Impact on Leadership in Pro- Eating Disorder Twitter Communities

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutet för analytisk sociologi, IAS

   Author : Jacquelynn Ennis; [2024]
   Keywords : Social Network Analysis; Twitter; Pro-eating Disorder; Eating Disorders; Covid-19; Topic Modelling; Online Communities;

   Abstract : The Covid-19 pandemic presented unprecedented challenges, with global lockdowns impacting individuals on a profound scale. Many took to social media to cope with feelings of anxiety and isolation. READ MORE

4. 3. Pushed into the Political Mainstream? : A study of the use and influence of anti-abortion policy frames in the European Parliament

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Sofia Kahma; [2024]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : This thesis explores the use and influence of anti-abortion policy frames during the Van Lancker (2002), Estrela (2013), and Matić (2021) debates in the European Parliament (EP). The purpose is to reveal whether and how anti-abortion frames have influenced the work of the EP and its Members of Parliament (MEP) and to analyze how the opposition to abortion has evolved from 2002-2021. READ MORE

5. 4. Unravelling the Motivations and Patterns of Newsletter Readers in Metropolitan Europe

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)

   Author : Andrea Enrici; Sean Boyle; [2023]
   Keywords : newsletter; news; digital journalism; uses and gratification theory;

   Abstract : The rise of email newsletters as a popular means of engaging audiences has transformed the landscape of journalism and news dissemination. Marketers and news organisations alike have recognised the potential of newsletters as an effective way to reach and engage with their audiences. READ MORE

6. 5. Quality improvements contributing to effective midwife-led care : a Minor Field Study in Nairobi, Kenya

   University essay from Sophiahemmet Högskola

   Author : Sarah Johansson; Viola Nyroos; [2023]
   Keywords : Experiences; Kenya; Maternity nurses; Midwives; Quality Improvement; Barnmorskor; Kenya; Kvalitetsförbättring; Sjuksköterskor; Upplevelser;

   Abstract : This study was a sub-study based on the MIDWIZE capacity building program for public health officials in maternal and child health. This is a leadership program where participants conduct a quality improvement project at a selected health facility in their respective country. READ MORE