Road with transit traffic in urban areas entails meeting between relatively high-speed vehicle traffic and unprotected road users in a residential environment. In Sweden there are many, small and large urban areas that are crossed by roads in their central parts. These roads can cause traffic at relatively high speed to affect and create problems for the residential environment in the urban area. Roads in urban areas become problematic in relation to safety because traffic is to interact with unprotected road users. With the citizens' movement pattern as a starting point, this study illustrates how the design of the road can be adapted to the citizens to reduce the risk of accidents. The aim of this study was to investigate the unprotected road users' experience and movement patterns in the road environment at Storgatan in the urban area Robertsfors. The focus is on safety for the unprotected road users and to provide suggestions to improve safety. This study had a qualitative design and based on observation of movement's patterns among people using Storgatan as well as eight semi-structured interviews. The result showed that unprotected road users, expressed the need to reduce the speed of vehicles early in the urban area, to clearly visualize and protect unprotected road users and the importance of the road being part of the urban area and not a transit road. It also emerged that vehicle traffic has a prominent role in urban environment and should be questioned, as the urban area should be perceived as a safe and attractive environment for the residents. The interaction between vehicle traffic and unprotected road users is clearly unequal based on the results of this study.

Orientador: Marcus Cesar Avezum Alves de Castro / Resumo: O presente estudo teve como objetivo principal analisar a incorporação dos critérios do meio físico na seleção de áreas para implantação de aterros sanitários nos processos de licenciamento ambiental no Estado de São Paulo. A investigação foi realizada a partir da análise de estudos ambientais de aterros sanitários (EIA/RIMA e RAP) apresentados para a Companhia Ambiental do Estado de São Paulo (CETESB), em atendimento ao processo de licenciamento ambiental no Estado de São Paulo. A avaliação da incorporação dos critérios na seleção das áreas nos processos de licenciamento baseou-se em aterros sanitários localizados nas áreas de alta, média e baixa vulnerabilidade à contaminação de águas subterrâneas, conforme Mapa de Vulnerabilidade à Contaminação de Águas Subterrâneas do Estado de São Paulo (IG/DAEE/CETESB, 1997). Foram selecionados um (01) aterro na área de alta vulnerabilidade, dois (02) na de média vulnerabilidade e três (03) na área de baixa vulnerabilidade. A análise dos critérios do meio físico dos EIA-RIMA foi pautada nos capítulos de “Alternativas Locacionais” e “Diagnóstico do Meio Físico”. Com base nos resultados da avaliação dos relatórios ambientais verificou-se que, usualmente, o meio físico não foi considerado determinante na seleção da área de implantação do aterro, predominando critérios financeiros na escolha locacional dentre as alternativas apontadas para cada área. Quanto à caracterização do meio físico apresentada nos relatórios, ela atendeu, em linhas g... (Resumo completo, clicar acesso eletrônico abaixo) / Abstract: The main objective of this study was to analyze the incorporation of the criteria of the The main objective of this study was to analyze the incorporation of the criteria of the physical environment in the selection of areas for the implementation of sanitary landfills in environmental licensing processes in the State of São Paulo. The investigation was carried out based on the analysis of environmental studies of sanitary landfills (EIA/RIMA and RAP) presented to the Environmental Company of the State of São Paulo (CETESB), in compliance with the environmental licensing process in the State of São Paulo. The evaluation of the incorporation of the criteria in the selection of the areas in the licensing processes was based on sanitary landfills located in areas of high, medium and low vulnerability to groundwater contamination, according to the Map of Vulnerability to Groundwater Contamination of the State of São Paulo (IG/DAEE/CETESB, 1997). One (01) landfill was selected in the area of high vulnerability, two (02) in the area of medium vulnerability and three (03) in the area of low vulnerability. The analysis of the criteria of the physical environment of the EIA-RIMA was based on the chapters "Local Alternatives" and "Diagnosis of the Physical Environment". Based on the results of the evaluation of the environmental reports, it was verified that, usually, the physical environment was not considered determinant in the selection of the area of implementation of the landfill,... (Complete abstract click electronic access below) / Doutor

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The purpose of this study is to demonstrate whether and how teacher-child interactions, teacher-child relationships, children’s self-control, parents’ education levels, teachers’ teaching experience and education levels, and classroom physical environment impact children’s engagement levels. Preschoolers from Head Start programs and a university childcare center (N = 135, M = 54.93 months, SD = 7.50) and 15 preschool classroom teachers in East Tennessee participated in the study. Classroom head teachers rated child’s engagement, teacher-child interaction, teacher-child relationships, and children’s self-control using provided questionnaires. The primary researcher assessed the classroom physical environment and determined the reliability for the Children’s Physical Environments Rating Scale (CPERS). The structural equation modeling (SEM) statistical approach was employed to analyze the data. The results showed that the level of preschoolers’ engagement in classroom learning activities was directly associated with their self-control (β = .37, p < .001). Preschoolers’ engagement was not indirectly associated with children’s self-control through teacher-child interaction. The level of engagement of preschoolers in classroom learning activities did not directly associate with teacher-child relationships but was indirectly associated with the teacher-child relationship through children’s self-control (β = .20 , p < .001 ). When separating the two subscales of teacher-child relationship (closeness and conflict), teacher-child closeness was directly associated with children’s engagement level (β = .22, p = .003). In addition, teacher-child conflict was both directly (β = - .17, p = .022) and indirectly associated with child’s engagement level through children’s self-control (β = .26, p < .001). Classroom physical environment did not directly predict the level of engagement of preschoolers, while indirect relationships were found between the classroom physical environment scores and the level of engagement of preschoolers, and the relationship was mediated by children’s self-control (β = .09, p = .050). The study offers implications for teachers as they work on enhancing children’s engagement level in their learning activities. Future research suggested by this study include further exploration of intervention strategies to increase children’s active engagement. Increasing sample size and obtaining reliability of the measures on children’s behaviors would also improve the rigor of the study.

This project investigates the benefits and practicality of applying Zimmerman's (1994) dimensions of self-regulated learning to co-curricular activities so as to increase students' willingness and opportunities to communicate in English in the hallways of intensive English programs. Three of these dimensions (social environment, motivation, and physical environment) work together to create a semi-structured liaison between in and out of class communicative environments and give students an occasion, location, and motivation to speak English with one another. To evaluate the effectiveness of such activities and conceptualize a means in which to assist intensive English programs effectively incorporate co-curricular activities in their curricula, the principal researcher designed and conducted a co-curricular activity based self-regulated learning. She obtained student feedback using surveys and interviews and found that the majority of students spoke mostly English, made new friends, practiced listening and speaking skills, and enjoyed themselves at this activity. As a result of this data, the principal researcher created a booklet to assist in the planning of future co-curricular activities. While only a preliminary study, this data and resulting booklet have great potential to fill the hallways of intensive English programs with English and thus create a holistic learning environment.

Vår studie syftar till att ge en bredare förståelse över hur stor betydelse utformningen av det offentliga rummet har i förhållande till invånarnas trygghet. Vi avser att belysa stadsplanerarnas perspektiv i planeringen av omgestaltningar av två befintliga områden i Malmö. Studien går med andra ord ut på att analysera hur stadsplanerare i Malmö planerar två olika områden för att de ska gå från otrygga till trygga. Vi talar även om definitionen av begreppet trygghet samt hur stor betydelse medborgarnas trygghet har för att bostadsområden ska bli attraktiva. I studien undersöker vi detta fenomen med hjälp av dokumentanalyser av planprogram. Vi har analyserat ett planprogram över Kroksbäck och Holma samt ett planprogram över Amiralsgatan och station Persborg. Valet av dessa områdena föll på att det är områden som redan upplevs som otrygga och utsatta områden. Av den anledningen lämpar det sig att analysera områdenas planerade omgestaltning via planprogrammen. För att ge en bredare uppfattning av trygghetsaspekten och hur platsen ser ut och upplevs idag valde vi även att göra platsanalyser av vardera plats. Platsanalysera avser att ge en mer personlig uppfattning av hur vi författare upplever platsen utifrån trygghetsperspektivet. I analyserna läggs det största fokuset på hur den fysiska miljön är utformad och hur det påverkar upplevelsen av trygghet och otrygghet. I vår slutsats beräknar vi att kunna ge ett mer konkret svar på hur utformningen av den fysiska miljön kan påverka tryggheten med hjälp och vägledning av tidigare forskning av författare som bland annat Jane Jacobs (2005). / The aim of our study is to provide a broader understanding of how important the design of the public space is in relation to the safety of the inhabitants. We intend to shed light on the city planners perspective in the planning of redevelopments of two existing districts in Malmö. In other words, the paper examines how city planners in Malmö plan two different areas so that they go from unsafe to safe. We also discuss the definition of the concept of safety and how important the safety of citizens is for residential areas to become attractive. In the study, we investigate this phenomenon by analyzing planning programs over each district. We analyzed a planprogram over Kroksbäck and Holma as well as a planprogram over Amiralsgatan and station Persborg. The choice of these areas was due to the fact that they are two areas that today are perceived as unsafe and vulnerable areas. For this reason, it is appropriate to analyze how the sites are planned to reshape according to the plan programs. To give a broader view of the safety aspect and how the place looks and is experienced today, we also chose to make site analyzes of each place. The site analyzes are intended to give a more personal idea of how the authors experience the site based on the safety aspect. The object of study is used to discuss how design can affect the safety in public spaces. In conclusion, we expect to be able to give a more concrete answer to how the design of the physical environment can affect security with the help and guidance through previous research by authors such as Jane Jacobs (2005).

Enligt förskolans läroplan (Skolverket, 2018) ska alla anställda i förskolan motverka stereotypa könsmönster. Forskning visar att det handlar om förskollärarens förhållningsätt till barn och verksamhet genom de styrdokument som förskolläraren ska förhålla sig till. Det handlar också om vilka miljöer som barnen erbjuds i verksamheten. Syftet med denna studie är att undersöka förskollärares medvetenhet om den fysiska miljöns betydelse för arbetet med jämställdhet och genus. Vi ställer oss frågorna på vilka olika sätt förskollärare arbetar med den fysiska miljön ur ett genusperspektiv samt vilken medvetenhet som finns hos förskollärarna gällande miljön ur ett genusperspektiv. Undersökningen bygger på en enkät med öppna och slutna frågor som delats på två olika forum för förskollärare. Vi fick in 49 svar och dessa har analyserats och ställts i relation till aktuella styrdokument och relevant forskning inom ämnesområdet. Studiens resultat visar att det finns en viss medvetenhet kring den fysiska miljöns betydelse för jämställdhetsarbetet hos de deltagande förskollärarna. Förskollärarna upplever ett hinder med äldre medarbetares och vårdnadshavares syn på genusarbetet i förskolan. När de arbetar i team stärker de varandras yrkesprofession och hjälper varandra med förskollärarens olika styrkor och svagheter.

This thesis was presented to the Department of Geography in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree Bachelor of Arts. / An abstract is not provided. / Thesis / Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Syftet med studien var att beskriva arbetsterapeuters upplevelser av stöd och hinder i den fysiska miljön i deras arbete inom kommunal hälso- och sjukvård. Som metod användes en kvalitativ ansats för att få en samlad bild av upplevelser hos arbetsterapeuter. Intervjuform var semistrukturerad och det insamlade datamaterialet analyserades enligt kvalitativ innehållsanalys.. I resultatet framkom fyra kategorier: Geografiska avstånd kan bidra till aktivitetsbalans, Den fysiska miljön kan underlätta och stimulera arbetet, Avstånd över geografiska områden kräver tid och planering och Den fysiska miljön kan komplicera arbetsuppgifter. Dessa kategorier tydde på att fysiska dimensioner i form av avstånd, rum, föremål och digitala miljöer verkade både stödjande och hindrande i arbetsterapeuternas dagliga arbete. Slutsats: Resultatet ansågs bidra till ökad förståelse och fördjupad kunskap om arbetsterapeuters upplevelser av stöd och hinder inom den fysiska miljön i arbetet inom kommunal hälso- och sjukvård. / The aim of this study was to describe occupational therapists experiences of enablers and barriers within the physical environment in their work in municipal healthcare. A qualitative interview study was chosen as method in the pursuit of gathering a comprehensive understanding of the experiences of occupational therapists. The form of interview was semi-structured. Of the results emerged four categories; Geographic distance can support activity balance, facilitating and stimulating factors of the physical environment, distance over geographical areas is time consuming and challenges planning and the physical environment can complicate work tasks. These categories indicated that the physical dimensions of distances, rooms, objects and digital environments can act both as enablers and barriers in different contexts. Conclusion: The results were considered to contribute to the increasing knowledge of occupational therapists experiences in the field of municipal healthcare.