University of Gävle

Addressing Parental Mental Health Problems in Swedish Child Welfare Services: A National Study of Current Practices

Abstract Parental mental health problems can co-occur with child abuse, repeated child protection reports, and adverse child outcomes. Still, limited knowledge exists regarding how child welfare services (CWS) identify and respond to such problems in caregivers . This study exami...

Beyond regulation: adaptive responses of nonregulated SMEs to mandatory CSR reporting

Purpose This study aims to examine whether mandatory sustainability/corporate social responsibility (CSR) disclosure generates spillover effects beyond firms directly subject to regulation. While prior research focuses mainly on direct compliance effects, little is known about wh...

Experiences from a language development intervention in nursing homes from the perspective of first-line managers, language advocates and care staff: a qualitative study

Abstract Background An increase in foreign-born workers in nursing homes (NHs) has challenged first-line managers to implement language initiatives for their staff. Evidence regarding foreign-born care workers’ experiences of language support initiatives is still scarce. Thus, th...

Whole genome sequencing reveals a specific microbiota in subglottic stenosis C. acnes may contribute to inflammation

PURPOSE: Subglottic stenosis (SGS) progressively reduces the airway below the vocal folds. The cause is not known and there is a recurrent need of surgical treatment. Including all phenotypes, SGS affects 1/400 000/yr, with a female dominance. Previous studies have revealed a pos...

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...

Clinical Blindness to Eating Disorders in Older Adults: A Qualitative Study of Primary Care Nurses’ Perspectives

Background/Objectives: Eating disorders (EDs) have historically been associated with young women, and their presence in older adults remains poorly recognized despite evidence that they can persist, recur, or emerge in later life. Primary care nurses are strategically positioned...

Exergy and environmental sustainability assessment of PV integrated greenhouse cucumber production

Abstract This study examines the thermodynamic and environmental performance of cucumber produced under greenhouse conditions in Türkiye with a holistic approach. The analysis, conducted in the provinces of Kırklareli and Konya, calculated cumulative energy consumption (CEnC), cu...

A conceptual model for the initiation of the manufacturing relocation process

Purpose There is a knowledge gap in the literature on how firms initiate the manufacturing relocation process and how decision-makers can adopt a more proactive approach to relocation. This paper aims to address these gaps by presenting a conceptual model for the initiation of th...

Nano-enhanced PCM-assisted solar stills: A systematic review of performance, economics, and sustainability

Abstract Freshwater scarcity is an escalating global challenge, particularly in arid, remote, and off-grid regions where conventional desalination technologies remain energy-intensive and costly. Solar stills provide a simple and sustainable desalination option; however, their br...

The influence of age on emotion-regulatory strategies, emotional work demands, and health/work outcomes: a systematic PRISMA literature review with narrative synthesis

BACKGROUND: An increasing age of the workforce necessitates a better understanding of age-related differences in emotions at work to inform age-inclusive workplace policies and practices. This review critically evaluates how age relates to emotion-regulatory strategies at work (e...