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This thesis explores the causes contributing to the persistence of child slavery in the fishing industry in Ghana, focusing on Lake Volta, the world’s largest artificial reservoir. Although Ghana is often seen as a prime example of a stable democracy with legal frameworks for the protection of children, exploitative child labour practices remain widespread. The theoretical understanding of chi

Nowadays, archaeological museums are open to innovation with an ever-changing character in order to remain relevant to contemporary museology in terms of dissemination of knowledge. In that spirit, digital technologies have been used systematically by museums in an effort to move beyond their ocular-centric nature, resulting in the integration of multisensory practices within the exhibition space.

Inom forskningsfältet har autenticitet visat sig vara en viktig aspekt för välbefinnande, men det har genomförts få kvalitativa studier på fenomenet. Denna studies syfte var att ge en nyanserad beskrivning av och fördjupa förståelsen för svenska, manliga gymnasieungdomars upplevelse av autenticitet. Frågeställningarna undersöker hur autenticitet som tillstånd upplevs, upplevelsen av relationen melAuthenticity has been proven to be a significant component of well-being, but few studies with qualitative methodology have been conducted on the matter. The purpose of this study is to give a nuanced portrayal and an in-depth understanding of how state authenticity is experienced by Swedish, male high school students. We examine how state authenticity is experienced, the experience of the relatio

This study investigates the impacts of nuclear and renewable energy consumption on Sweden’s environmental quality from 1965 to 2022. The study employs an Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) approach combined with a Bounds test to examine the validity of the Environmental Kuznets Curve (EKC) and Load Capacity Curve (LCC) hypotheses simultaneously. This is conducted within the context of Sweden

Jubileumsparken is a park located in the upcoming neighborhood Frihamnen in Gothenburg and is the result of planners and the political will to develop urban green spaces for the residents in the area. In Jubileumsparken in Gothenburg, a method called platsbyggnad is being used by planners. The work is based on connecting citizens with the site during the planning of the new district in Frihamnen b

This paper aimed to gain an understanding of bullying and the impact it has on school absences among pupils. We also aimed to explore the extent of school absenteeism and the extent of different forms of bullying. This quantitative study was based on online surveys that were published on different Facebook groups and online forums with a focus on reaching guardians. In total, there were 306 respon

I takt med att fler strävar efter toppfysik och optimal hälsa, har proteinintagets roll i kost och träning hamnat i fokus. Denna studie undersöker hur gymbesökare förstår och hanterar sitt proteinintag i relation till deras träningsmål. Genom att använda enkäter och intervjuer med aktiva gymmedlemmar syftar arbetet att djupare utforska källorna till deras kunskap om protein, dess tillförlitlighet As the pursuit of optimal physical fitness and health gains popularity, the importance of protein intake in nutrition and exercise regimes has become a central concern. This investigation examines how gym attendees comprehend and manage their protein consumption in alignment with their training objective. By employing a combination of survey and interviews with active gym members, this study seeks

In this thesis, we first give an introduction to the framework of Chiral Perturbation Theory. Following this, we proceed to conduct a detailed two-loop order calculation within Chiral Perturbation Theory, aimed at analyzing pseudoscalar meson masses and decay constants while incorporating isospin breaking effects. Our calculations account for both quark mass and charge isospin breaking effects in

This thesis examines identity maintenance in the Kurdish diaspora, focusing on the ritual aspects of identity maintenance. While previous research has focused on processes of Kurdish diaspora formation and ethnic identity, this thesis will address existing discourses and consider the Newroz celebration as an important factor in the maintenance of Kurdish identity within the Kurdish diaspora in Swe

I dialog med Maurice Merleau-Pontys kroppsfenomenologi undersöker uppsatsen hur kroppen framställs i Jon Fosses roman Melancholia II. Genom att ta fasta på hur skildringen följer protagonisten Olines blick, samt hur det kroppsliga, orienterade och objektiva rummet skildras, visar utredningen hur hennes nuvarande åldrade kropp skrivs fram i romanen, men även hur den yngre kroppen framställs i henne

The aim of this study is to get a deeper understanding of the emotional processes, women living with intimate partner violence experience, by analyzing six autobiographies in a qualitative thematic analysis. By having an inductive approach, we identified the following theories to be relevant and applicable to the women's descriptions of their relationships: the normalization process, stigma an

This thesis explores the perception of climate activism in films and in the general debate. By focusing on scenes in which the spectator goes through an allegiance shift towards the character of the eco-villain, I highlight a link made between the cinematographic and the non cinematographic world. My aim is to analyze the relationship between the scenes of the chosen films and the non cinematograp

This thesis investigates the dynamics of power and knowledge within South Sudan’s inclusive education policy. Engaging with critical inclusive education literature, the thesis uses a conceptual framework inspired by the Intersectionality-Based Policy Analysis (IBPA) Framework to explore power, knowledge, coloniality, policy borrowing, and intersectionality within the policy process. The study exam

In 2022 and 2023, the prime minister and king of the Netherlands offered their official apologies on behalf of the Dutch state to the former Caribbean colonies for the injustices of slavery and colonialism. These apologies aimed to address both historical transgressions and the contemporary legacies of the injustices. This thesis studies how the apologies by the prime minister and king framed the

This paper addresses the urgent need for industrial companies to take action to transition towards sustainable development. More specifically, companies must include practices aimed at reducing social inequalities along the supply chain as well as reducing their corporate footprint actively counteracting climate change, thereby adhering to regulatory environments. In this context, to transition to

Immigration and its impact on education is a highly discussed and debated topic. Particularly, regarding how the presence of immigrant students influences academic performance, labor market outcomes and integration into the host country. This paper investigates the impact of immigrant students on the educational outcome of their peers in Australian schools. We use data from the PISA surveys for th

In the face of an increasingly volatile business environment driven by rapid technological advancements wherein existing processes are rendered ineffective and demand for current offerings plummet, the firm’s ability to innovate becomes imperative to the sustainability of a competitive advantage and firm survival. Previous research within the International Business and Innovation domain as delimit

The underrepresentation of women in national legislatures is a major setback to consolidating democracy in most countries across the world. Yet, only a handful of countries have vigorously implemented Affirmative Action measures to address the problem. Although most countries, including Ghana, have ratified the Convention on the Elimination of All forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), and

This thesis is a comparison analysis of two Nordic monastic sites -Naantali, located in Finland and Skriðuklaustur, located in Iceland- and three medieval herbals -Läkebok nr 4, Läkebok nr5 and AM 434a 12mo- from the same region. The objective is to examine the interlink between medicinal plants found in the different sources. To provide context to the analysis, the thesis first discussed medieval

The transition to sustainable energy sources is a critical challenge facing Europe as it aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. This master thesis explores the potential role of fusion energy in the future European energy market, focusing on Novatron Fusion Group's strategic positioning within this evolving landscape. The study uses a mixed methods approach, combining both