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Lower through Middle Ordovician strata are described with respect to sedimentology and carbon isotope stratigraphy from two areas, viz. two outcrops at Slemmestad in the Oslo-Asker district of southern Norway and a core section from the Brunflo area in Jämtland, central Sweden. The strata at these locations are compared and further correlation is done with the Tingskullen core section from Öland,
What are the obstacles and possibilities in implementation of innovation in constructioncompanies? The purpose of the study is to highlight the barriers and possibilities that exist in implementation of innovations in a construction company. This rapport is a preliminary study to more profound innovation studies to gain a deeper understanding of the development of innovation, and the current innov
The aim of this report is to investigate how and if FDS simulations performed by experienced fire protection consultants varies in result, and how different Swedish fire protection companies works with quality assurance of calculations carried out by FDS. This was examined by allowing eight fire protection consultants from different companies simulate a specific scenario with FDS 5, without prior
Nanowires have shown great promise in the research field, however, it seems quite a challenge to get them incorporated into the silicon industry and entering the commercial field. One step towards this is to substitute the gold which is used for the catalyst particle for a different material, compatible with the silicon industry. In this project, the possibility of using in-situ nucleation inside
In this thesis I explore the relationship between the transition movement and social and ecological justice. Through a case study of Transition Guelph (TG), a transition town in Ontario, Canada, I discuss how TG creates a language based on binary concepts embedded in unequal power relations, and how this language informs their actions and activism. I also discuss how language affects their own org
This thesis provides a brief introduction of the concepts “Post-normal Science (PNS)”, “Extended Peer Community (EPC)” and “Environmental Decision Making (EDM)”. PNS is applicable when uncertainties in the interface between science and decision making are too great for traditional science and EPC is a method which is an important part of PNS. EDM is a system that tries to assist the decision maker
A Credit Default Swap spread is a reliable measure of credit risk as it is the compensation demanded by a party to bear this risk. Officially, credit risk is denoted as credit ratings announced by credit rating agencies. Since rating announcements contain information regarding credit risk, the market should incorporate this new information into the CDS spread. The aim of this study is to investiga
The aim of this study has been to investigate the technical, economical and psychological barriers for the market introduction of battery electric vehicles (BEV) in Sweden. The current situation as well as future possibilities for battery electric vehicles in Sweden has also been central to this study. The study is of a qualitative nature, and is largely based on interviews with experts from the b
Syftet med rapporten är att utvärdera hur säkerheten vid schaktarbeten kan förbättras och vilka hjälpmedel som finns för att skapa bättre förutsättningar samt bedöma påverkan ett sådant hjälpmedel skulle ha på framdriften. Genom litteraturstudier belysa risker med schaktningsarbetet och hur planeringen går till för att skapa rätt förutsättningar. Genom dokumentstudier, observationer och intervjue
By recirculating exhaust gases to the gas turbine inlet a temperature rise and hence, a density reduction, is achieved at the compressor inlet. For a constant volume flow this results in a reduced mass flow, ultimately affecting the temperature of the flame, and the emissions, at part load. This study is conducted by creating a model of the Siemens twin shaft gas turbine SGT-750 in the software IP
A common approach to treat respiratory diseases is with adhesive powder mixtures. These are dispersed into an aerosol upon inhalation. It has been found that the performance of such mixtures can be improved by adding fine particle lactose, but exactly why is yet to be established. Several theories have been proposed by previous studies, but the fundamental mechanism is still unknown. This study w
The main focus of this thesis was to evaluate the possibility of establishing a wastewater treatment model for the main COD removal parts in the water line of Sjölunda Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) located in Malmö, in southern Sweden. The finalised model was used to simulate an increased load of on average 5,000 population equivalents (P.E.) per year due to population growth in Malmö. The aim
Esta investigación está centrada en el uso de los verbos españoles ser/estar por parte de estudiantes suecos del bachillerato. El objetivo es comprender los factores que inciden en la producción de usos alejados de la pauta nativa, particularmente en situaciones de carácter de permanencia o transitoriedad a través de dichos verbos. Se aplicaron cuestionarios a alumnos suecos que estudian español c
Syftet med den här studien är att utifrån ett maktperspektiv studera hur försäkringsutredarna på Försäkringskassan förbereder sig när de ska ringa en kund. Hur förhåller de sig till kunden utifrån de förkunskaper om kunden de redan har beroende på ålder, kön, nationell bakgrund och psykisk hälsa? Hur påverkar förkunskapen om kunden hur försäkringsutredaren kategoriserar och i förlängningen tillskr
Kvinnojourerna uppkom för att stötta kvinnor som utsattes för våld i nära relation. Aktivister ansåg inte att myndigheter kunde tillgodose det behovet och därför startades det på deras eget bevåg ideella organisationer som drevs av ideellt aktiva kvinnor för att hjälpa och stötta dessa kvinnor. En förändring i en samhällelig diskurs bidrog till en förskjutning av våld i nära relation från att ha vThe emergence of women’s crisis centres in Sweden occurred when women activists recognised the need to offer shelter and support to women who were being subjected to intimate partner violence. The activists realised the authorities were unequipped and unwilling to offer support to victims of abuse and therefore started independently a movement of volunteer organisations who aimed to enact the supp
Försäkringar är allmänt förekommande i vårt samhälle och de tecknas för att människor vill skydda sig mot oförutsedda händelser som innebär en ekonomisk risk. Försäkringar fyller en viktig social funktion genom att ge en ekonomisk trygghet till försäkringstagarna, men de ger också försäkringsbolagen en ekonomisk vinst vilket är samhällsekonomiskt viktigt. Den 1 januari 2006 trädde den nya FörsäkrInsurance is an important part in our society since most people want to protect themselves against unforeseen incidents that might come with a financial risk. Insurance fulfills an important social function by providing financial security, but they also give insurers an economic profit, which is socioeconomically important. On 1 January 2006, the new Insurance Contracts Act (FAL) was introduced an
