This thesis examines the impact of asexual identification on individuals in Japan. It deploys Identity Process Theory to analyze self-identification processes and argues that the unique experience of asexual individuals requires divergence as a supplementary process. In addition, it examines the threats that self-identified asexual individuals face in their environment and the strategies that they

The purpose of this study was to investigate when human error is deemed to be culpable in a context of aviation and Just Culture. The study was conducted through a literature review together with a qualitative interview study with stakeholders in Swedish airlines and relevant authorities. For a long time there has been a tendency to see humans as faulty and blameworthy, while safety scholars sugge

I takt med att organisationer blir alltmer datadrivna ökar beroendet av tillförlitlig information för att kunna fatta välgrundade beslut. Särskilt kritisk är datakvaliteten när det gäller master-data, dvs. stabil och affärskritisk information om exempelvis produkter, kunder eller material, som används tvärs över system, avdelningar och affärsprocesser. Syftet med denna studie är därmed att undersö

Heat-health early warning systems are increasingly adopted as adaptation measures to reduce the health impact of heatwaves. Styria was the first Austrian state to implement such a system in 2011, but its effectiveness had remained unassessed. This study employs a difference-in-differences approach to quantitatively evaluate the impact of the Styrian heat early warning system on all-cause mortality

This thesis examines the adoption of LLM-powered chatbots in Nordic insurance companies, comparing them to traditional rule-based systems. While LLMs enable flexible, human-like interactions, their use in regulated industries remains cautious. Using the Technology-Organization-Environment (TOE) framework and five interviews with industry professionals, the study identifies legal accountability, pr

Syftet med denna studie var att undersöka hur anställda på en skatte- och revisionsbyrå upplever organisatoriska förändringar samt hur organisationens kommunikation kan påverka dessa upplevelser och tilliten till organisationen. Studien genomfördes som en kvalitativ intervjustudie med semistrukturerade intervjuer med nio anställda i olika roller på en skatte- och revisionsbyrå i Sverige. Urvalet vThe purpose of this study was to examine how employees at a tax and audit firm experience organizational changes and how the organization's communication can influence these experiences and trust in the organization. The study was conducted as a qualitative interview study using semi-structured interviews with nine employees in various roles within a tax and audit firm in Sweden. The sample wa

Monitoring of human motion classification provides several opportunities to aid the process of rehabilitation, exercise logging and much more. In this thesis, Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) devices positioned on different body parts are used to collect accelerometer and gyroscope data. This data is then combined to predict what gym exercise is being performed by the user. Different architectures

Work passion is increasingly regarded as essential for both organizational success and individual well-being, yet its antecedents and underlying mechanisms remain underexplored. This study investigates how workplace factors (job autonomy, procedural justice, and leader– member exchange) relate to harmonious and obsessive passion through the mediating role of psychological need satisfaction. A cros

Efter det att ett offentligt uppköpserbjudande lämnats och accepterats av ägarna till över 90 % av aktierna (men inte samtliga) uppstår ett berättigat intresse för budgivaren att ta över resterande aktier. Syftet är ofta att effektivisera bolagsstyrningen, exempelvis att möjliggöra hållandet av en per capsulam-stämma istället för en administrativt betungande ordinarie stämma. Den kvarvarande minorFollowing a public takeover bid that has been accepted by more than 90% of the shareholders (though not all), the bidder acquires a legitimate interest in gaining full control of the target company. This is often motivated by a desire to streamline corporate governance and, for example, avoid the administrative burden of summoning a remaining minority to general meetings. However, the minority may

Shame represents a serious concern among LGBTQ+ individuals, which is often related to minority stressors such as traumatic experiences, peer and family rejection, and societal or religious stigma. This experience of shame is often associated with negative mental health outcomes such as depression and anxiety. This systematic review and metaanalysis evaluated the effectiveness of psychological int

This study investigated the relationship between cognitive load, emotional arousal, and gaze aversion using a within subject eye tracking design. 22 participants completed a dual-task paradigm involving a modified Sternberg memory task of varying difficulty while viewing different levels of arousing images from the IAPS database. Gaze aversion, the behavior of looking away from a stimulus, was ope

The primary aim of the present study was to investigate and explore both the interaction and independent relationship between self-efficacy, developmental leadership, teamwork and motivation in relation to individual performance, to gain a deeper understanding of the practical implications within private sector organisations. The present study is built upon the theoretical gap that was observed in

Adoption of people analytics (PA) tools in human resources (HR) remains limited, despite increasing efforts to democratize data across organizations. This thesis examined how three change management facilitators, namely leadership support, training programs, and “What’s In It For Me” campaigns, relate to HR professionals’ use of PA dashboards. Using the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) as a frame

The expanding market for psychometric tests faces challenges due to the spread of unvalidated tools. The adoption of popular but scientifically unsupported assessment tools can lead to ineffective hiring and misinformed decisions. This thesis aimed to evaluate and conduct a psychometric analysis of a commercially accessible forced-choice personality test - HumanGuide. Archival data (supplied by Hu

This thesis investigates the creation and assessment of a Federated Learning (FL) system which improves real-time object recognition for visually-impaired applications through embedded AI and edge computing. The research divides into two distinct sections. The initial phase of the FL validation used a CNN trained on the MNIST dataset to allow controlled testing of model updates and communication b

The present study examined the relationship between identity leadership and employee well-being. Given the limited empirical evidence on the relationship between the specific identity leadership dimensions (prototypicality, advancement, entrepreneurship and impresarioship) and employee well-being, the current study aimed to explore these relationships. The study was conducted with a digital questi

Palm recognition is a biometric authentication method that uses the unique patterns of the palm for identification. The system requires users to position their hands accurately for biometric data to be captured. This thesis aimed to design an interface that supports accurate hand placement. The design process was conducted in three iterations, each including needs assessment, idea generation, prot

I takt med att chatbottar blir allt vanligare inom digital kommunikation blir det avgörande att förstå hur deras kommunikationsstil påverkar användarupplevelsen. Denna studie undersöker hur olika kommunikationsstilar, formell, vardaglig, och opromptad, påverkar användarnas uppfattning om mänsklighet och förtroende för AI-genererade chatbottsvar. Med en within-participants undersökningsdesign fick As chatbots become increasingly prevalent in digital communication, understanding how their communication style affects user experience is critical. This study investigates how different communication styles, formal, casual, and unprompted, affect users’ perceptions of humanness and trust in AI-generated chatbot responses. Using a within-participants survey design, 42 participants rated 30 AI-gene

Syftet med denna studie var att undersöka effekterna av flotation-REST (Restricted Environmental Stimulation Therapy, en sensoriskt reducerad avslappningsmetod) jämfört med passiv vila med lugnande musik på den subjektiva upplevelsen av fysisk ansträngning, mätt direkt efter högintensiv fysisk aktivitet. Fyrtiofyra deltagare (18 idrottare och 26 icke-idrottare) genomgick båda återhämtningsmetodernThis study aimed to examine the effects of flotation-REST (Restricted Environmental Stimulation Therapy) as sensory-reduced relaxation method in comparison to passive rest with relaxing music, on the subjective experience of perceived physical exertion measured immediately after high-intensity exercise. Forty-four participants (18 athletes and 26 non-athletes) experienced both recovery methods in