While research on the ramifications of automated decision-making (ADM) for welfare organisations is growing rapidly, less attention has been paid to elucidating the role and experiences of clients in the ADM process. This paper draws attention to how the performance of ADM policy in social assistance organisations working from an activation perspective is not merely a passive way of processing cli

This report examines the evolving political discourse in Ireland in the lead-up to the 2024 local, general and European elections, focusing on the potential rise of far-right populism. Traditionally dominated by centrist parties, and with an increasingly progressive trajectory of referendums, Ireland has long been viewed as an exception to the European trend of far-right mobilisation. However, rec

This thesis explores the long-term viability of integrating Boat-to-Grid (B2G) systems into electric marine vessels, considering technical reliability, environmental impact, and economic feasibility. Through degradation modeling, simulation-based analysis, lifecycle assessment, and financial modeling within the context of Göteborg, Sweden, this work offers a framework to understand how electric bo

This thesis investigates the financial viability of green hydrogen production for mobility applications across four European countries: Germany, Norway, Denmark and Spain. Given the rising importance of hydrogen in hard-to-electrify sectors such as (heavy-duty) transport, the study focuses on understanding how system design and local energy conditions influence the Levelised Cost of Hydrogen (LCOH

In this work, we present the design, fabrication, and characterization of InAs-based nanowire heterostructures with epitaxially defined InP and GaAs potential barrier segments, aimed at understanding and demonstrating the functionality of a double-barrier nanowire heterostructure as a hot-carrier photovoltaic, in which InP and GaAs barriers encapsulate an InAs absorber region, where hot carriers a

This thesis examines how different fleet ownership models, most notably wet-leasing, have an effect on European airlines' safety performance. Aircraft leasing has expanded significantly across the modern aviation sector, offering operational flexibility at the same time as adding complexity to the management of safety issues. A mixed-methods approach was adopted, combining quantitative analysi

The study of the isomeric states of No-254 and No-255 was performed with the SuperHeavy element RECoil detector (SHREC) at the focal plane of the Berkeley Gas-filled Separator (BGS) at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL), Berkeley, USA. The Pb-208(Ca-48,xn)No-(256-x) fusion-evaporation reaction was utilised to produce both nobelium isotopes with beam energies of 230 MeV and 225 MeV, respe

Photovoltaic (PV) technology will be a crucial part of shifting the energy sector towards more sustainable electricity production. However, conventional ground- mounted PV systems often compete for arable land, leading to land-use conflicts between the energy sector and the agricultural food sector. Agrivoltaics (APV), can bridge this conflict by integrating solar energy production with farming on

This thesis explores the feasibility of using regenerative spectral hole burning (SHB) in cryogenically cooled Tm³⁺:LaF₃ crystals as a laser frequency reference for Ultrasound Optical Tomography (UOT) systems. UOT is an imaging technique that combines the deep penetration of ultrasound with the high contrast of near-infrared light, offering significant potential for biomedical imaging. A major cha

This study investigates how expiration dates and dynamic shelf life labels influence consumer preferences and willingness to pay (WTP) for fresh chicken products. Using a discrete choice experiment (DCE), the research evaluates the impact of shelf life duration, price, and the presence of a real-time freshness indicator on consumer decision-making. A sample of fresh chicken consumers in Lund, Swed

Fjärrvärme utgör en central del av Sveriges energiinfrastruktur. Över hälften av landets byggnader värms idag med fjärrvärme, och i 250 av Sveriges 290 kommuner är det den dominerande uppvärmningsformen. Det är ett system som historiskt har betraktats som robust och tillförlitligt. Denna stabilitet har bidragit till att det inte har ansetts finnas några behov att upprätta lagkrav på en viss leveraDespite being the dominant form of heating in Sweden and playing a critical role in the functioning of society, there are currently no regulatory requirements for district heating companies to maintain heat supply during crises or wartime. As supply preparedness has once again come into focus, questions arise regarding how the district heating sector identifies and manages risks and vulnerabilitie

Hur mycket energi och vatten förbrukas när en student använder Generativ AI? Du är ute och äter lunch med din kompis. Efter att ha snackat ett tag säger du något som din kompis inte håller med om. Du tar fram din mobil och går in på ChatGPT och skriver in ditt påstående. Efter några sekunder har chatboten genererat ett svar som visar på att du har rätt och du visar din kompis. Du lägger ner mobileIn recent years, Generative AI has experienced a rapid increase in society and is now used all over the world. The purpose of this study is to find out how much energy and water a student in Lund, as well as all students in Lund, consumes when utilizing Generative AI. The method consists of a quantitative survey study that targeted students in Lund and was placed around Lund campus. The collected

Vad styr valet av värmesystem i nybyggda bostadshus? Är det teknikens effektivitet, klimatpåverkan eller något annat? I vårt examensarbete har vi granskat en ofta bortglömd men kraftfull påverkansfaktor: lagstiftningen. Mer specifikt undersöker vi hur Boverkets byggregler (BBR) och dess energikrav påverkar vilka uppvärmningslösningar som väljs i nyproduktion av flerbostadshus. Bakgrunden till arbeThe purpose of this study is to examine how the Swedish National Board of Housing, Building and Planning’s (Boverket) building regulations (BBR), particularly energy performance requirements, influence the choice of heating systems in newly constructed multi-family buildings. Through a combination of literature review, statistical analysis, and interviews with property sector representatives, the

This thesis investigates superconductivity in novel planar Josephson junctions fabricated from a hybrid Al/EuS/2DEG (InGaAs/InAs/InGaAs) heterostructure. Using electron-beam lithography, selective etching, and atomic layer deposition, Josephson junction devices, constrictions, and SQUID geometries were fabricated and a selection of the devices were characterized at millikelvin temperatures. The me

Modellering av naturliga bakgrundskoncentrationer av suspenderat sediment: En studie av Rødsand lagun Fehmarnbelttunneln står färdig 2029 och kommer minska tågrestiden till kontinenten med 2,5 timme. Det omfattande byggnadsprojektet innefattar bland annat tillverkning av betongtunnelsegment och muddring av havsbottnen. Modellering av sedimentspill vid muddring är en viktig del i arbetet för attAnthropogenic coastal and marine activities, like dredging of the seabed, can affect ecosystems through increased turbidity by raising the level of suspended sediment concentrations (SSC). To accurately validate spilled sediment, simulations of background concentrations are essential as both spilled and natural sediment is included in measurements. This thesis aims to improve the representation of

Sveriges tillväxt i förhållande till utvecklingen i vår omvärld uppvisar tre faser under de senaste 170 åren. Från 1890 till 1950 hade Sverige högre tillväxt än jämförbara länder. Sedan följde en fas med eftersläpning till omkring sekelskiftet 2000. Marknadshämmande regleringar av det finansiella systemet var en huvudorsak till eftersläpningen. Efter den finansiella avregleringen börjar en tredje