Browsing by Author "Malmborg, Carl"

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Jämställdhetens isberg. Den djupgående könsklyftan för experter i media
(2024-02-28) Dahlberg, Alva; Hammargren, Michelle; Malmborg, Carl; University of Gothenburg/Department of Journalism, Media and Communication; Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för journalistik, medier och kommunikation; University of Gothenburg/Department of Journalism, Media and Communication; Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för journalistik, medier och kommunikation
This study investigates gender disparities in media representation, specifically focusing on the space given to male and female experts in Swedish newspapers. Despite a population evenly split between genders, other studies reveal a notable underrepresentation of female experts in the media. Aligned with Sweden's commitment to Agenda 2030 and its goal to achieve gender equality, this study aims to explore the extent of representation for experts of different genders in news articles and possible variations across newspapers and news genres. Through a quantitative content analysis, the study examines the space given to male and female experts, measured in number of characters, image frequency, and placement. The research questions aim to uncover differences in representation within newspapers and across various news topics. Results indicate that, overall, female experts are less frequently featured and receive slightly less space compared to male experts. Västerbottens-Kuriren stands out for its commitment to gender equality, providing a more balanced representation and space allocation for experts of different genders, although they too show a slight bias towards male experts. Aftonbladet, on the other hand, exhibits a significant imbalance, with female experts receiving less space and lower visibility in articles with multiple experts. Göteborgs-Posten shows some variation in space allocation, with female experts receiving almost equal space but generally less in articles with multiple experts. Svenska Dagbladet reveals an imbalance, with female experts often receiving less space, especially when they are the sole expert, but on the other hand, female experts are more often included in pictures. In conclusion, the study emphasizes the persistent gender disparities in media representation, stressing the need for continued efforts to address these imbalances. The findings underscore the importance of promoting equal visibility and opportunities for both male and female experts in the media, aligning with broader societal goals of achieving gender equality, but also because of the fairness of equal opportunity.
Mapping of Quaternary Geomorphology in Southern Dalarna: a LiDAR Study
(2023-01-09) Malmborg, Carl; University of Gothenburg/Department of Earth Sciences; Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper
The Quaternary has been a period that has seen a fluctuation in glaciation, in Sweden, for 2.5 million years, with the last glaciation vanishing around 9.6 cal kyr BP. Left behind are glacial landforms that can help us understand the behavior of the ice and the processes which shape our landscape. Earlier works has set out to map these landforms and to determine the history of the ice. Since the advent of LiDAR, mapping these features has become easier and more precise, and they can be used to make detailed maps. Since it is a relatively new tool, the extent of mapped features is limited. The purpose of this study is to map glacial landforms in southern Dalarna, central Sweden, where no LiDAR mapping has been done before, and to further connect what is found to earlier works. What glacial landforms are prominent in the area and what are their extent? To find out, mapping was undertaken in QGIS using LiDAR data; where shapefiles (lines and polygons) came to represent the mapped landforms. Lineations, meltwater channels, eskers and murtoos fields became the four feature categories which were mapped. The extent of the mapped features, is used to draw conclusions regarding their quantity and extent and to further connect them to earlier works, such as an ice-margin map over the deglaciation of Fennoscandia. Meltwater channels are abundant but their spread was limited to a few areas. Eskers have a high spread but were few in number, while sometimes being very large in regards to their length. Murtoos fields are few in number but are prone to cover large areas in the few places where they appear. The most mapped feature is glacial lineations, which were spread out in almost every part of the study area and were high in quantity. Using the general orientation of the lineations, a comparison could be drawn between the lineations and the ice-margin map over the deglaciation of Fennoscandia. The comparison showed that the ice-margin map agreed with the mapped lineations. The landforms found also tells of a rapid deglaciation and the ice being warm bottomed.