This is a quantitative research study which analyzes the Swedish authority of public health, Folkhälsomyndigheten, and how they communicated nationally throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. The study accomplishes this by focusing on the authority's primary source of outreach, their Facebook page. By analyzing all of their 171 Facebook posts made during the pandemic the posts could then be categorized into animated video, video about the vaccine, link to website, video including an expert, image including a question, the vaccine podcast, commercial short films, residual posts and additional variables. The study then further inspects these posts and manages through its theoretical framework to come to the conclusion that the Swedish authority of public health communicated through several principles externally during the Covid-19 pandemic, four to be exact. They communicated through principles putting the public first, alluding to recognition, effectiveness and organization, and to some capacity regarding the vaccine, principles connected to marketing.

Purpose – The unexpected yet drastic influence of the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a rapid transition of education to be conducted in digital environments. Replacing face-to-face classrooms with synchronous online learning requires a number of appropriate adjustments which were heavily restricted by the urgency of this global change taking place. With theobserved issues of student participation and involvement in online learning, the purpose ofthis research was to investigate the potential that digital collaborative tools have and if theycan improve the quality of online group discussions among students aged 12 to 16 years old. Method – This study employs a quantitative data collection approach and makes use of the Community of Inquiry framework. A close-ended questionnaire based on the Community of Inquiry survey tool was used to collect students’ impressions and attitudes after they hadparticipated in the experimental study. The experiment consisted of control and experimental groups that partook in online group discussions as part of a regularly scheduled lesson. Findings – Digital collaborative tools were found to change the way in which students experience online group discussions. The attained rates of the Community of Inquiry were overall higher among students in the experimental group. Our findings tested to be statistically significant together with the effect size falling between medium to large extent. This further supports the notion that digital collaborative tools bring in a positive difference into online group discussions and have a potential to increase the quality of online learning when implemented carefully and thoughtfully. Implications – This study emphasizes the importance of developing a clear strategy of how to implement suitable digital collaborative tools into online learning in the most optimal manner that would increase the quality of online learning. This paper can be considered as a startingpoint for future research that could construct further knowledge within the field and extend our findings by investigating other aspects that have an influence on and can have beneficial effects for younger students in online education.

The topic of the diploma thesis The role of advertising in the life of pensioners dedicates to czech pensioners and deals with an individual aspects of their relationship with advertising. The first part of the diploma thesis deals with the theoretical concent, which desribes the audience from the general perspective, history, new media and selected researches. The next chapter focuses on the pensioners themselves. I try here to define the basic concepts that are associated with them in terms of sociology and lifestyle of this older generation. The space is also devoted to the consumer beviour of pensioners, which is influenced by certain aspects of their lives. There is also a chapter about advertising and individual advertising media because of context the diploma thesis. The practical part of the diploma thesis is the evaluation of quantitative research, which concerned the influence of advertising messages on pensioners. The questionnaire included questions that emerged from the theoretical part. The questions asked about the source of the advertising message, the sufficient offer of products and services or what advertising should look like to make it more trustworthy. Based on the answers an evaluation was prepared, which answered the topic of my diploma thehis - whether the advertising...

Stigmatization of people with mental illness has negative impact on quality of their life. There are few Czech studies focusing on stigma, but they rather focus only on one element of the problem. Aim of this thesis is to identify level of stigma in the Czech Republic and its socio- demographic predictors. This knowledge will help when choosing target groups for stigma reducing campaign. Thesis focuses on three elements of stigma - problems in knowledge, attitudes and behaviour. Four datasets are used - one from survey conducted within this theses, one from CVVM and two from INRES, which were conducted for NUDZ. Standardised research tools were used to measure knowledge (MAKS scale), attitudes (CAMI scale), behaviour (RIBS scale) and social distance. Predictors were identified using multivariate linear regression analysis. When comparing level of stigma among three elements, behaviour has the highest level and knowledge has the lowest level. Higher level of stigma in knowledge and attitudes is associated with being a male, lower education level and smaller size of residence. Higher level of stigma in behaviour is related to higher age, region and previous contact with person with mental illness. However these relations are rather weak and there are other nonsocio-demographic factors influencing...

Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) / The anatomical sciences are experiencing a notable decrease in the time and resources devoted to embryology in North American medical education. With more changes assured, it is necessary to investigate the current trends in curriculum, pedagogy, and related experiences of embryology teachers and learners. To address these concerns, the researcher developed two online mixed methods surveys: one for current anatomy and embryology faculty and another for first year medical students. The faculty survey was followed by interviews with volunteers from that cohort. The researcher used a grounded theory methodology to analyze the qualitative components of the surveys, and descriptive statistics to analyze the quantitative components of the surveys. Both the faculty and student surveys illuminated the vast differences between the explicit, implicit, and null curricular components found in the numerous medical education programs represented. A combined grounded theory methodology and phenomenological approach was used to analyze the interviews with faculty. This generated a lived experience narrative of the phenomenon of teaching embryological content to medical students in the modern world, which led to a better understanding of the needs and challenges that face this subject matter and those who teach it. In this fluid era of medical education reform and integration, the perceptions and experiences of anatomy and embryology faculty and first year medical students are invaluable to assessing the curriculum and pedagogy of this foundational anatomical science and formulating evidence-based recommendations for the future.

Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) / Background: Persons with Mild Cognitive Impairment (PwMCI) battle progressive disengagement from personally meaningful activities that results in functional decline. Little is known about PwMCI experience of engaging in meaningful activities and relationships among MCI stage, confidence, depressive symptoms, and function. Daily Engagement of Meaningful Activity (DEMA) is a multicomponent, family-focused, tailored intervention designed to benefit PwMCI and their caregivers by facilitating goal identification, preserve engagement, and support adjustments to cognitive and functional changes. Objectives: The aims of this secondary analysis were to: (i) describe PwMCI experience of engagement in DEMA, (ii) evaluate for potential relationship among MCI stage, confidence, depressive symptoms, activity type, activity performance, physical function and (iii) evaluate ability of select outcomes to predict change in depressive symptoms and physical function, (iv) determine difference between participants when sub-grouped by ICF level. Methods: Mixed methodology was used to conduct a secondary analysis from the parent study. The parent study used a two-group randomized trial involving PwMCI and informal caregivers participating in the Indiana Alzheimer Disease Center DEMA program. Quantitative analysis (dyads: DEMA N=20, Information Support N = 20) examined outcomes at baseline, posttest and follow-up. Analysis employed: (i) Colaizzi's Method of empirical phenomenology to describe PwMCI experience of engagement in activity intervention related to perceptions of changes in confidence, activity performance, and physical function; (ii) Pearson's and Spearman's correlation to ascertain relationship; (iii) Linear regression to model the relationship between explanatory and dependent variables; (iv) Independent t-test to determine significant difference in activities and physical function. Results: Qualitative themes confirm improved awareness, adjustment, problem-solving, confidence and optimized function. Significant correlations were found at baseline and posttest for MCI stage, depressive symptoms, activity type and physical function. At posttest, change in self-rated performance predicted change in depressive symptoms. Additionally, those who engaged in activity at the ICF level of participation demonstrated a significant increase in confidence and physical function. Conclusion: Qualitative themes and quantitative results clearly indicate the positive impact of DEMA. Future research should employ a larger, randomized controlled longitudinal trial to ascertain DEMA impact on physical function, reduction of participation restriction and improved QOL.

This diploma thesis aims to provide a rounded view of and information pertaining to the concept of individual preparation as part of a student's university education. The goal is to deliver wholesome theoretical materials in relation to individual preparation as part of a student's university education. The aim was to test the given hypothesis, which deal with the individual aspects of the individual preparation of university students. The work is split into a theoretical and practical section. The theoretical component covers definitions of concepts covering individual preparation as well as signposting university teaching itself. Further, it mentions teaching methods, feedback loops and the independence of the students themselves. These themes form the foundation of the practical section. The theoretical element has its basis in topical literature. The empirical section of the work stems from quantitative research, which defines how current individual preparation occurs in university students, whether it can be seen as typical for this type of education and whether there are any differences when it comes to considering degrees in either technical areas or the humanities. Data was gathered via questionnaires, which were then statistically analyzed. Respondents were approached randomly via the...

The original intentions for social media were communication and entertainment. However, social media keep evolving and since the birth of the first internet-accessible social platforms, we saw a significant shift. Currently, social media are used for many more purposes, such as an easy way to earn money, which is often used by both companies and individuals. Considering the fact that internet is minimally regulated in this aspect, the tempting vision of earning money or gaining more followers may often lead to disinformation in social media posts. It is not unusual to come across lifestyle and diet advice which may be unsuitable for every user, or even be dangerous to their health. Even then, these information are sometimes celebrated and shared further amongst users. This Masters Thesis focuses on how social media affect their users regarding forming and shaping their diet from the point of view of the users. Using both quantitative and qualitative research methods, the researcher is trying to find how social media consumers approach information learnt on these platforms, including their willingness to verify their validity.

The swift progression of technology has radically reshaped our lives, becoming a big part of our daily routines and paving the way for advancements in communication, automation, and information processing. OpenAI, a company at the forefront of artificial intelligence since 2015, has made remarkable strides towards making AI accessible and beneficial for all (OpenAI, n.d.). A notable accomplishment in their journey has been the development of Chat Generative Pre-trained Transformers (ChatGPT). This study aims to identify and explore the factors influencing students' acceptance and use of ChatGPT in academic settings. Despite the rising prominence of ChatGPT across various disciplines, understanding its acceptance and utilization, particularly within the sphere of higher education, remains limited. ChatGPT holds immense potential as a valuable asset for both students and educators. Utilizing the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) and a quantitative research approach, investigating these factors. The results suggest that student acceptance and use lies in Behavioral Intention, while Behavioral Initiation is influenced by both Effort Expectancy and Performance Expectancy.

There exists many companies which wish to transition toward a more digital workflow. However, many of these companies lack the technical expertise required to undertake such an endeavor. To assist companies in this area, a digitization process model could be used as a stepping-stone toward successful digitization. Currently, however, there exists no such digitization process model. The purpose of this thesis is to suggest such a digitization process model. The goal is to help companies in digitizing their documents and their workflow. The research question used to reach this goal pertains to how a digitization process model should be structured. Due to the lack of currently existing digitization process models, different process models within the field of software engineering where analyzed as a basis. The research was qualitative and explorative in its nature, and it followed design science as its research paradigm. An extensive literature study was conducted before development of the model began. The model was evaluated using interviews together with action research. These interviews focused on evaluating the model based on five criteria which had been defined: (1) interviewee credibility, (2) semantic correctness, (3) syntactic correctness, (4) usefulness, and (5) process flexibility. The results of this thesis is the company document digitization process model (CODED), which, as the name suggests, is a proposed process model for document digitization. This model has been based on information gathered by, partly the literature study, and partly the interviews. The literature study proved the model to be unique, since no similar model existed prior to this thesis. While the interviews proved the model to be valid, since it accomplished all evaluation criteria which had been defined. / Det är många företag som vill gå mot att digitalisera sitt arbetsflöde. Många av dessa företag har däremot en avsaknad av den tekniska expertis som krävs. För att assistera företag i detta skulle en processmodell kunna användas som ett redskap för framgångsrik dokumentdigitalisering. Problemet är att det just nu inte existerar någon sådan processmodell för dokumentdigitalisering. Syftet med denna avhandling är att föreslå en processmodell för digitalisering. Målet är att hjälpa företag i att digitalisera både deras dokument och deras arbetsflöde. Hur en sådan processmodell skulle kunna struktureras är denna rapports forskningsfråga. Det fanns ingen existerande modell att utgå ifrån. Därför användes andra modeller inom området för programvaruteknik som en bas under forskningen. Forskningen var kvantitative och explorativ, och den använde designvetenskap som ett forskningsparadigm. En omfattande litteraturstudie genomfördes innan utvecklingen av processmodellen påbörjades. Modellen evaluerades utifrån intervjuer tillsammans med aktionsforskning. Där intervjuerna har fokuserat på att evaluera modellen utifrån fem kriterier: (1) trovärdighet, (2) semantisk korrekthet, (3) syntaktisk korrekthet, (4) användbarhet, och (5) flexibilitet. Resultatet av denna avhandling är ett förslag till en processmodell för att digitalisera dokument, vid namnet CODED (company document digitization process model). Den föreslagna modellen har baserat både på information som samlats från litteraturstudien, och information från intervjuerna. Litteraturstudien visade att processmodellen är unik, då det ej existerade någon likartad modell tidigare. Intervjuerna visade att modellen är valid, då den uppfyllde de definierade evalueringskriterierna.