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1	Verbböjningar i jukkasjärvifinskan / Verb inflections in Jukkasjärvi-Finnish Pettersson, Lennart January 1987 (has links) This work deals with verb inflections in a Finnish dialect spoken by descedants of Finnish-speaking settlers in northern Sweden. The dialect has been given the name Jukkasjärvi Finnish, as the main area where it is spoken lies within the parish of Jukkasjärvi. Jukkasjärvi Finnish belongs to the Vittangi Finnish dialect group within the principal Torne-Finnish dialect, the use of which extends along both sides of the Swedish-Finnish border. The documentation of the dialect is based on the language spoken by older people, as younger people are with increasing frequency using Swedish for their spoken language. The linguistic material has been collected by means of direct questioning, tape recordings and questionnaires. In the documentation, the principles for Keruuopas by Terho Itkonen and others have been used. In this study the dialect is compared with standard Finnish. The result of the investigation shows that Jukkasjärvi Finnish has the following characteristics: short vowels in endings, low frequency of gemination, syllable contraction, roots as the infinitive forms of contracted verbs, and to a certain extent analogical formations. An earlier influence from Saamish (Lappish) can also be discerned. Recently the dialect has also been influenced by those Finland-Finnish dialects that scarcely deviate from standard Finnish. / digitalisering@umu dialect North Sweden Jukkasjärvi Finnish verb inflections standard Finnish: comparisons
2	Längs Riksväg 92 : Kommunala förhållningssätt och strategier utifrån en förändrad befolkning Ohlsson, Oscar January 2019 (has links) The Swedish municipalities are continually changing their population, both in size and composition. Regardless of the change it affects the conditions for achieving a balanced economy and the residents’ need for welfare. Today half of the municipalities are increasing versus reducing, which is a huge challenge. The purpose of the study is to describe the population development between four neighboring municipalities in Västerbotten, from the center to the periphery. Furthermore, examine how they have handled the population change and which geographical connections exist between the municipalities based on the choice of growth and adaptation strategies from Syssner (2014). The municipalities are Umeå, Vännäs, Bjurholm and Åsele. This study is based on population statistics since 1983 and the annual presentation from 2017. The result is that all municipalities have more or less choice to use strategies linked to growth and adaptation. It’s mainly Umeå who invests in growth-generation measures and Bjurholm who invests the most in different kinds of adjustments. This geographical distribution does not correspond completely with The first law of geography by Tobler (1970). Something that might affect the distribution of strategies is the need for independence, which is higher for Åsele than Bjurholm. Which means that Åsele can’t rely on a larger city like Umeå in the same way. But something that corresponded well with Tobler (1970) was that municipalities that are geographically closer tend to relate to population change in a certain way and invest in certain types of measures compared to municipalities that are located further away. It means that Umeå and Vännäs or Bjurholm and Åsele are more equal than for example Umeå and Åsele. population change municipal strategies adaption growth north Sweden befolkningsförändring kommunala strategier anpassning tillväxt norra Sverige Human Geography Kulturgeografi
3	EMBRACING CHANGE IN NORTH SWEDEN : A qualitative study of attitudes towards Artificial Intelligence Ek, Sara, Öman, Ellen January 2024 (has links) This qualitative thesis explores the dual impact of AI on the workforce and how attitudes among employees in Northern Sweden influence their readiness for organizational change and the adoption of new technologies. The study aims to understand how people in Northern Sweden integrate AI into their professional and personal lives, as well as their acceptance of AI and its underlying factors. A comparison between Northern and Southern Sweden will be conducted to examine any differences in these perceptions and readiness for change within the country. The necessity for this investigation and comparison is grounded in the ongoing digitalization and automation of tasks in North Sweden. In order to stay competitive, North Sweden must embrace and adapt to new technologies. However, there is currently a limited number of studies examining the attitudes towards AI among Northerners - the people living in North Sweden. By exploring attitudes and adoption of AI in Northern Sweden, the study aims to provide insights for successful organizational adaptation and adaptation to technological advancements. The data was collected and analyzed through a qualitative approach employing purposive sampling. Six semi-structured interviews were conducted, with individuals from diverse work roles residing in both Northern Sweden and south Sweden. A thematic analysis was then applied to the collected data sets to identify prevalent themes and patterns. The key findings of this thesis reveal diverse attitudes towards AI integration among the respondents from southern and Northern Sweden, influenced by psychological needs, personal experiences, and concerns about job security. Positive experiences with AI in the workplace contribute to favorable attitudes, while concerns about autonomy and decision-making abilities lead to skepticism. Successful organizational adaptation requires supportive environments and employee involvement in the change process. The differences could reflect cultural differences, with respondents from south Sweden being more open to change compared to cautious attitudes in Northern Sweden, prioritizing stability, and traditional roles. The findings support the current picture of Northerners being more cautious and scared. This has implications for companies planning to establish operations in Northern Sweden, as they need to consider cultural aspects towards technological change in their strategies. Additionally, the thesis highlights the need for organizations to adapt to technological changes while addressing employee concerns about job security. Attitudes toward artificial intelligence artificial intelligence attitudes acceptance technological change organizational change North Sweden Business Administration Företagsekonomi
4	(RE)DEFINE GROWTH : How to Connect Ön and the City while Preserving, Emphasising and Intensifying the Green, Rural and Recreational Qualities Kassberg, Anna January 2017 (has links) Ön is an island in central Ume River. Today Ön is a rural, green place with key habitats and historical values. In 2008 the municipality took the decision to exploit it by building city there. The decision was preceded by the emerging growth target, for Umeå, to become 200,000 inhabitants in 2050. The research material for this paper consists of legal documents, reports, literature, interviews, and own observations. It can be divided into three main parts. The first part, which is the ‘growth discourse’, is investigated through documents concerning political strategies and influences from within the field in relation to Umeå as a city. The second part consists of research around the ‘image’ of Norrland and the third part focus on questions involving well-being through nature and the concept of Ecosystem Services, in relation to Ön. In this paper, I advocate for an alternative plan concerning Ön and its unique set of qualities: the rural, historical, and nature dominated atmosphere adjacent to the city of Umeå. I argue that the value of this land is greater in its natural vesture, than it would be with added asphalt and concrete. The values of concern are non-monetary, but might as well become monetary in the more long-term scenario. There is mounting evidence of benefits derived from nature, when it comes to human well-being, and further that ecosystems provide services of major importance to us. Ecosystem Services are the benefits people obtain from ecosystems. Ön possesses many of these services today. It holds potential for further cultivation and capacity to become amplified as a recreation area in central Umeå. The objective of this master thesis is to define and validate the qualities of Ön; and further, to develop a programme of possible interventions, in order to preserve and intensify the present atmosphere. This is conducted by identifying Ecosystem Services in the current context; and ways to enhance them, in order to propose an alternative plan for Ön. Architecture Nature Green Structure Greenery Ecosystem Services Ecosystem Preservation Culture History Well-being Connecting Nature Conservation North Sweden Rural Urban Sparsity Density Cultivation Park Garden Arboretum Refuge Recreation Farming Outdoor Countryside Growth Prosperity Municipality Comprehensive Plan Influence City River Island. Arkitektur Natur Grönstruktur Ekosystemtjänster Kulturhistoria Bevara Skyddad natur Välmående Landsbygd Stad Glesbygd Förtätning Kultivering Jordbruk Odling Park Trädgård Arboretum Fristad Rekreation Friluftsliv Tillväxt Välstånd Kommun Översiktsplan Stadspark Influens Norrland Umeå Älv Ön. Architecture Arkitektur

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