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Utfordringer ved mangfoldsledelse

I dagens samfunn, så opplever bedrifter å bli mer og mer internasjonale, dette med tanke på at det ansettes personal av utenlandsk opprinnelse, i tillegg til at bedrifter gjerne har samarbeidspartnere og konkurrenter som tar nytte av denne ressursen. Denne bacheloroppgaven har som formål å belyse virke utfordringer som foreligger ved prosjektgjennomførelser i Frøiland Bygg Skade AS, da med hovedfokus i mangfoldsledelse. Med bakgrunn av dette, har vi utarbeidet følgende problemstilling: Hvilke utfordringer forekommer i forbindelse med mangfoldsledelse hos prosjektlederne i Frøiland Bygg Skade AS? Vi har benyttet kvalitativ forskningsmetode for å besvare denne problemstillingen. Empiriske data blir hentet ved hjelp av dybdeintervju av fire prosjektledere i bedriften. Det teoretiske grunnlaget for oppgaven baserer seg hovedsakelig på teori og forskning knyttet til mangfoldsledelse. Vi har i tillegg til dette sett det relevant og presentere litteratur på andre områder, som for eksempel samhold og rolleklarhet. Tatt hensyn til oppgavens omfang, så har vi besluttet å gjøre avgrensinger for å kunne avdekke de mest sentrale utfordringene som informantene belyser. Disse er av både eksterne- og interne faktorer, som ikke er av relevans i vår studie. I dag kan vi se at mangfold benyttes i flere sammenhenger og er et vidt begrep. Mangfold kan omfatte både kjønn, alder, etnisitet og funksjonshemming. Begrepet defineres i denne studien som etnisk mangfold. Deler av arbeidsstokken blant snekkerne til prosjektlederne, er av utenlandsk opprinnelse. Denne studien vil derfor belyse reelle utfordringer disse møter i sin arbeidshverdag med tanke på mangfoldsledelse. For å oppnå bedriftens overordnende mål hva gjelder effektivitet og produktivitet, så må ledelsen se verdien av god mangfoldsledelse. Lederne burde anerkjenne ulike utfordringer som foreligger, samt forstå og arbeide etter kjernen i mangfoldskompetanse. Således kan videre anbefalinger vinkles i en retning der de fokuserer på økt kompetanse innen ledelse og mangfoldsledelse. Denne studien bidrar til å øke kunnskapen om hvilke utfordringer som foreligger ved mangfoldsledelse i Frøiland Bygg Skade, avd. Akershus Vest. Dette kan, om leseren finner det aktuelt, generaliseres til videre forskning

A gallery for mathematics

Thesis (M. Arch.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Architecture, 2005.Includes bibliographical references (p. 68).The Gallery for Mathematics seeks to interpret and communicate the character and culture of mathematics through the lens of architectural tectonic. The form and program of the Gallery are driven by three goals for the architectural experience and mathematical journey: [movement], [interaction], and [solitude]. By redesigning the traditional museum experience, the Gallery aims not to simply inform its visitors, but instead to incite their curiosity, producing spaces of inquiry rather than spaces of information. Sited on top of the parking garage for Boston's Museum of Science, the Gallery and its garden also serve to reconnect the Boston and Cambridge park systems on opposite banks of the Charles River, embedding theby Molly S. Forr.M.Arch

LetsTalkShots: personalized vaccine risk communication

IntroductionVaccine hesitancy is a global health threat undermining control of many vaccine-preventable diseases. Patient-level education has largely been ineffective in reducing vaccine concerns and increasing vaccine uptake. We built and evaluated a personalized vaccine risk communication website called LetsTalkShots in English, Spanish and French (Canadian) for vaccines across the lifespan. LetsTalkShots tailors lived experiences, credible sources and informational animations to disseminate the right message from the right messenger to the right person, applying a broad range of behavioral theories.MethodsWe used mixed-methods research to test our animation and some aspects of credible sources and personal narratives. We conducted 67 discussion groups (n = 325 persons), stratified by race/ethnicity (African American, Hispanic, and White people) and population (e.g., parents, pregnant women, adolescents, younger adults, and older adults). Using a large Ipsos survey among English-speaking respondents (n = 2,272), we tested animations aligned with vaccine concerns and specific to population (e.g., parents of children, parents of adolescents, younger adults, older adults).ResultsDiscussion groups provided robust feedback specific to each animation as well as areas for improvements across animations. Most respondents indicated that the information presented was interesting (85.5%), clear (96.0%), helpful (87.0%), and trustworthy (82.2%).DiscussionTailored vaccine risk communication can assist decision makers as they consider vaccination for themselves, their families, and their communities. LetsTalkShots presents a model for personalized communication in other areas of medicine and public health

Avaskulær nekrose i kne : To interessante kasus og litteraturgjennomgang

Avascular necrosis of the knee is a rare disorder. It is characterized by massive necrosis in the bone and bone marrow due to an interruption or a significant decrease in the blood supply to bone. AVN can affect any bone but is most often localized to the hip, knee, shoulder or ankle, with only local or multifocal lesions. This paper provides a review of the past decades research on the topics of etiology, treatment and prognosis of AVN of the knee. The most significant risk factor is glucocorticoid therapy, but other influences such as alcoholism, sickle cell disease, Gaucher’s disease, trauma and arthroscopy are also relatively commonly seen associated with AVN in the knee. Approximately 20 per cent of the cases are idiopathic. The mechanisms of the disease are unknown. AVN of the knee is often divided into three forms: Spontaneous AVN, secondary AVN and post arthroscopic AVN. There are many treatment options, ranging from only conservative by protected weight bearing to surgical procedures. Total knee arthroplasty is the option reported as providing best results. Likewise are spontaneous, unilateral cases with a mild course associated with better prognosis. Case reports of two young patients with uncommon presentations of AVN of the knee are also presented. One 15-year-old from Afghanistan and one 19-year-old from Congo both have had AVN localized to the distal femur bilaterally for several years. Neither of them has known predisposing factors such as trauma or steroid-demanding illnesses. They both have been treated arthroscopically with debridement; the Afghan patient also underwent micro fracture treatment in both knees. As long as their epiphyseal discs remain unclosed, treating them with knee arthroplasy is not an alternative. Key words: Avascular necrosis of the knee, osteonecrosis of the knee, diseases of the knee, skeletal diseases, case report

Eiendomsmeglers informasjonsansvar - med vekt på offentlige planer og vedtak.

Avhandling om meglers informasjonsansvar. Diskusjon rundt opplysningspliktens utstrekning og funksjon angående offentlige planer og vedtak

Factors associated with trace evidence analysis and DNA findings among police reported cases of rape

Background: The medical examination after rapes has two main goals: to provide high-quality care for the victim and to collect evidence to be used in the crime investigation. Collected samples are sent for forensic analysis upon police request. However, little is known about how the police select cases to be submitted for analysis. Furthermore, few studies report the DNA findings and associated factors. The aim of this study was to examine whether victim-, suspect- and assault characteristics, were associated with (1) forensic analysis of trace evidence, (2) detection of spermatozoa and (3) DNA match in police-reported cases of rape/attempted rape. In addition, we explored whether DNA findings were associated with police investigations and legal outcome. Methods: We conducted a retrospective, descriptive study based on police-reported rapes and attempted rapes of female victims (≥ 16 years of age) in Sør-Trøndelag Police District throughout 1997 – 2010. Police data were merged with information from the Sexual Assault Centre (SAC) at St.Olavs University Hospital, Trondheim, Norway. Altogether 324 cases were included. We applied Pearson’s x2 tests for the analyses. Statistical significance was assumed when p < 0.05. Results: Among 324 victims (mean age 24.2 ± SD 8.4 years), swabs and/or clothes were collected from the victim in 299 cases, of which 135 were sent for forensic analysis. The police decision to analyze the forensic material was associated with a public venue (p = 0.006) and interval from assault to sampling < 24 h (p = 0.033). Trace evidence analyses could be evaluated in 129 of the cases, and were positive for spermatozoa in 79 cases. Among samples collected within 24 h, 90 % were positive for spermatozoa (p = 0.003). In addition, detection of spermatozoa was associated with a reported penetrative rape (p = 0.006). The police requested forensic analyses of available trace evidence collected from the victim and/or the suspect (swabs and/or clothes) and/or the venue in 143 cases. The forensic analyses disclosed matching DNA profiles in 57 cases (40 %) and no matching DNA profiles in 50 cases (35 %), whereas 36 cases (25 %) were classified as “other”. DNA match was associated with absence of victim vulnerability factors (p = 0.001), victim being known to the suspect (p = 0.013) and a private venue of the assault (p = 0.013). In addition, interrogation of the suspect (p < 0.001), crime scene examination (p = 0.013) and the suspect admitting sexual contact (p = 0.003), were associated with a DNA match. A higher proportion of cases with DNA match were prosecuted in court (p < 0.001). Discussion: The police requests more analyses and detects spermatozoa in 90 % of the cases when the interval from assault to sampling is < 24 h. Spermatozoa is an evidence that gains further importance with the increased availability and progressive advances in DNA-profiling techniques. When there was a DNA match between the victim and the suspect, a higher proportion of the cases was taken to court. Nevertheless, DNA evidence should always be considered in the scope of other evidence. Conclusions: Our study provides descriptive data regarding trace evidence analyses and DNA findings and identifies potential factors that influence the analyses and DNA findings. These results may improve the quality of medico-legal care