Karlstad University

Doctoral Thesis Review – Anmeldelse av doktoravhandling

On 13 March 2026, Linnea Saltin defended her thesis entitled Ektopic: A Phenomenology of Domestic VR usage in Sweden. The central purpose of this work is to explore how Virtual Reality (VR) affects...

Is Screening of Adult Emergency Patients for Child Maltreatment Acceptable?

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Sticky edtech: enacting postdigital platform realities in lower secondary schools

This article addresses the micropolitics of platformisation by exploring the affective dynamics between students, devices, and digital platforms in two lower secondary schools in the Nordic countries. Platformisation is at the core of contemporary edtech, constituting a central p...

Optimizing mowing strategies for controlling Lupinus polyphyllus Lindl. in roadside habitats

Abstract Introduction Road verges provide refuge habitats for semi‐natural grassland species but can also facilitate the spread of invasive alien plant species such as Lupinus polyphyllus Lindl., which negatively impacts biodiversity. Objectives We studied how different mowing re...

Does glochidia infestation of the freshwater pearl mussel (Margaritifera margaritifera) affect foraging behavior and growth in brown trout (Salmo trutta)?

Abstract Fish serve as hosts to a wide range of parasites, which can affect them in many ways, including their survival, growth, and foraging behavior. The highly threatened unionid mussels have an ectoparasitic life stage on the gills, skin, or fins of fish. Here, we compared pr...

Effects of dry forming parameters on density, tensile properties, and their relationship in air-laid paper

Abstract Cellulose-based materials are increasingly used as sustainable alternatives to conventional packaging materials. Among emerging technologies, dry forming of air-laid fiber networks offers improved formability compared to conventional paperboard forming processes and redu...

Advanced biorefinery integration in kraft pulp mills: BECCS pathways, commercial failure analysis, and the carbon price threshold for subsidy-free viability

Kraft pulp mills are increasingly viewed as strategic platforms for decarbonization because they combine biogenic carbon flows, chemical recovery infrastructure, and opportunities for heat and material integration within a circular bioeconomy. However, prior reviews have focused...

Metoprolol in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease without Cardiovascular Disease

BACKGROUND: Beta-blockers may improve outcomes in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) without cardiovascular disease, but randomized trials have been inconclusive. METHODS: This was a multicenter, open-label, pragmatic, phase 4 randomized trial. Patients 40...

Movement of European freshwater mussels under simulated dewatering conditions

Freshwater ecosystems are exposed to altered hydrological regimes due to climate change and poor water management, resulting in frequent and intense dewatering events. Freshwater mussels (Unionida) are particularly vulnerable to rapid water-level declines. Dewatering can lead to...

Multi-year Assessment of Smolt Migrations in a Large, Fragmented River : Hydropower and the Remnant Wild Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar) of the River Dalälven

Anthropogenic river modifications can impede diadromous fish migration and passage success. We investigated downstream passage probabilities, migration speeds, and route selection of wild Atlantic salmon smolts in the lower 28 km of the river Dalälven, Sweden, where two hydroelec...

Detection of stuck pipe problems during drilling tripping operations using artificial intelligence approach

Abstract Stuck pipe remains a critical challenge in the petroleum industry, often leading to significant non-productive time (NPT) and operational losses. Traditional prevention methods are frequently ineffective due to the high sensitivity to parameter changes and the presence o...

Layered Defect-Filling co-Assembled Carbazole-Based SAMs Deliver 20% Organic Solar Cells and 17% Mini-Modules

Abstract Self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) are widely used as hole-transport layers (HTLs) in organic solar cells (OSCs), yet conventional single-component SAMs often form quasi-monolayers with incomplete coverage and interfacial defects that become increasingly detrimental upon d...

Evolution of the Surface Composition of Graphene Oxide Films During Laser-Induced Reduction

Graphene oxide (GO) and reduced graphene oxide (rGO) are widely studied two-dimensional carbon nanomaterials for optoelectronic devices. Because the oxygen content and degree of reduction govern the electronic structure of GO-derived films, controlling the reduction process is es...

Acceleration for Gifted Students in Inclusive Education: Finnish and Swedish Physics and Chemistry Teachers’ Experience

This exploratory survey study examines the use of accelerative practices among lower secondary physics and chemistry teachers in Finland and Sweden (N = 160), where a longstanding emphasis on educational equality and inclusion has limited attention to the needs of gifted students...