The growing emphasis on sustainable packaging and increasing regulatory pressures on recyclability have driven the need for alternative barrier materials in multilayer beverage cartons. This study investigates the recycling behavior of a water-soluble polymer, polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH), used as a barrier layer in beverage cartons. A lab-scale experimental setup was designed to simulate industrial r

The current fast paced technological innovation demands major attention from businesses across the globe. AI dominates discussions one day, and the next it is all about quantum computing. To remain competitive companies must constantly be on the watch for trend shifts and technological advancements. In order to stay ahead of the curve companies can utilize technology scouting to monitor the techno

Då andelen äldre ökar globalt kommer allt fler personer vara i behov av medicinteknisk utrustning, såsom hygienstolar, för att genomföra olika basala hygienrelaterade aktiviteter. Kommodpannor är vanliga tillbehörsprodukter till hygienstolar som traditionellt har fästs under hygienstolens sitts med hjälp av skenor, en fästmetod som medför hygienproblem samt en klämrisk för vårdtagaren.This thesis project was completed in collaboration with Arjo, a MedTech company headquartered in Malmö, Sweden. Arjo’s product offering is largely centered around providing healthier outcomes for individuals with limited mobility and includes products for patient transfer, hygiene, disinfection, etc. One product type which is central to Arjo’s mission is the hygiene chair. This type of product is

This thesis examines how public discourse in Nigeria reflects the drivers behind Bitcoin adoption. Using thematic analysis of Nigerian newspaper articles from 2020 to 2025, the study identifies three key themes: economic instability, political resistance, and financial inclusion. Through the lens of Austrian economic theory, especially Hayek’s idea of currency competition, Bitcoin adoption is inte

The study investigates the relationship between drinking water quality and birth outcomes in Colombia, focusing on early neonatal mortality and low birth weight. Using nationally representative Demographic and Health Survey data, the study combines logistic, multilevel and spatial analysis to assess individual-level and geographic determinants of neonatal health. The results show that mothers expo

This thesis investigates the resilience of labour migration from Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan to Russia in the aftermath of the 2014-2015 rouble crisis, despite a significant deterioration in economic incentives. In addition to addressing this empirical puzzle, the study is motivated by the need for deeper theorization of migration persistence, employing an adapted version of Hein de Haa

This research aims to study the relationship between population, income and public assistance outcomes in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria. This is done through an event style approach using zip code level data and a fixed effects estimation strategy. Precise hurricane damage are used to evaluate variations of the effects of damage types. A positive association is found between income per capita

This thesis explores how operations-intensive organizations in logistics, manufacturing, and mining perceive Green Information Systems (Green IS) as tools to align profitability with envi-ronmental sustainability. Using a qualitative, interpretivist methodology, the study draws on semi-structured interviews with senior professionals within operations to examine how deci-sion-makers evaluate the st

Background In recent years, supply chains have faced major disruptions, including the Covid-19 pandemic, the Suez Canal blockage, and the Russia-Ukraine war, highlighting their vulnerability. As supply chains have become more global and interconnected, the complexity of supply chain networks has increased, leading to them being more exposed to risks. This has resulted in disruptions becoming more

Businesses today face significant challenges in sustaining themselves amidst intense competitive pressures. In this context, strategic positioning and differentiation strategies are fundamental for companies seeking to set themselves apart and gain a competitive edge. This study focuses on how consumer brands in highly competitive markets, leverage these strategies to achieve a Sustainable Competi

Den första lyckade organtransplantationen var av en njure år 1954, och sedan dess har njurtransplantationer förbättrat livet för de idag över 100 000 patienter globalt som varje år får en ny njure. Mycket av framgångarna är tack vare mediciner som hämmar det adaptiva immunförsvaret, och förhindrar att kroppen attackerar det främmande organet. Den fortsatta utvecklingen av dessa mediciner har lett Kidney transplants are the most common type of organ transplant globally. While immunosuppressants targeting the adaptive immune systems have been successful in improving short-term outcomes, the role of the innate immune system is relatively less studied, and has come under attention as a potential driver of the inflammation causing poor long-term outcomes. In this thesis, sparse statistical meth

Potentialen av tillräcklighet för hållbar proteinkonsumtion Det går att leva ett rikt liv och samtidigt bidra till sänkta växthusgasutsläpp. Genom att fokusera på tillräcklighet kan grundläggande behov uppfyllas samtidigt som tid, energi och pengar kan läggas på sådant som får en att må bra. Vanligen associeras principer om tillräcklighet med minskad materiell konsumtion, men det går också att tilOne measure required to reduce greenhouse gas emissions is changed consumption behaviours in affluent contexts. This might be motivated by sufficiency, and while the concept is often related to reduced material consumption, its practical implications regarding food consumption have not been explored to the same extent. To investigate how the literature on sufficient consumption may offer new insig

Det finns cirka 85 000 identifierade platser i Sverige där antingen miljöfarlig verksamhet pågår eller har pågått och där det kan förekomma förorenade områden. Världen över finns det olika metoder som används för riskklassning av förorenade områden. I Sverige används Metodik för Inventering av Förorenade Områden (MIFO) som Naturvårdsverket tagit fram och publicerat i rapport 4918. MIFO används somIndustrial activities, mining and waste management have resulted in extensive contamination of soil, surface water and groundwater all over the world. Around the world, there are different methods used to classify contaminated sites into different risk classes. In Sweden, the method for the inventory of contaminated sites (MIFO) is used. Naturvårdsverket developed it in 1999. MIFO is divided into

The purpose of this thesis is to apply Value Network Theory (VNT) to the understanding of customer integration and co-creation in Public Transport Authorities (PTAs). It aims to identify key challenges and opportunities in this shift, and to provide deeper insights into how PTAs, such as Skånetrafiken and SL, can strategically transition from a traditional value chain model to a more customer-incl

A look into what makes a community resilient and what kind of tools can be applied to develop one.

Carried interest har varit omdebatterat inom skatterätten under merparten av 2000-talet. Företeelsen vilken är en del av de avgifter som tillfaller ett riskkapitalbolag vid förvaltande av en riskkapitalfond innebär en asymmetrisk avkastning för vissa nyckelpersoner. Frågan om hur denna ersättning ska beskattas hos mottagaren har debatterats och är i skrivande stund fortfarande aktuell. Vad gäller Carried interest has been debated in tax law for most of the 2000s. This concept, which forms part of the fees allocated to a private equity firm for managing a private equity fund, results in asymmetric returns for certain key individuals. The question of how this compensation should be taxed for the recipient has been debated and, at the time of writing, remains a current issue. In the Swedish i

Likt RB präglas LSF av normer som fördelar ansvaret mellan skiljenämnden och parterna. En fundamental princip inom civilprocessrätten är dispositionsprincipen, vilken främst kommer till uttryck genom 17 kap. 3 § RB. Av paragrafens andra mening framgår att domstolen i dispositiva tvistemål inte får grunda sitt avgörande på en omständighet som inte åberopats av rätt part. Regeln har preciserats i räAs with the SCJP, the SAA is characterized by norms that allocate responsibility between the arbitral tribunal and the parties. A fundamental principle of civil procedure law is the principle of party disposition, primarily expressed in Chapter 17, Section 3 of the SCJP. The second sentence of this section provides that a court may not, in disputes amenable to settlement, base its judgment on a ci

The transition to a circular economy is increasingly recognized as a strategic pathway toward sustainability and resilience. However, implementation remains complex due to geopolitical uncertainty and conflicting institutional logics. This thesis explores how European companies that supply sustainable packaging solutions to the hotels, restaurants, and catering sector navigate the tensions between

Entrepreneurship plays an important role in enhancing economic growth, innovation, and social development. Although entrepreneurial success is often linked to individual initiative and risk-taking, knowledge management and networking are recognized as critical components for fostering successful entrepreneurial ventures. The contribution of knowledge hubs in facilitating these elements remains une