This report uses highly detailed data from Statcast from the 2015–2023 seasons to explore and identify the key factors influencing on-base percentage in the American top league, Major League Baseball. On-base percentage is simply the percentage of times a player gets on base, and can be achieved in multiple ways. It is an important metric in baseball, as without getting on base, you cannot score.

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This project combines the theory of vital materialism by Jane Bennett with a perspective of minimalist lifestyle. The aim is to explore whether this approach of ’vital minimalism’ may offer a new, potentially more sustainable, way of designing residential architecture. A brief overview of the concept of minimalism in architecture and some of the origins of an ascetic or minimalist lifestyle shows

Examensarbetet undersöker hur passagerare med större föremål påverkar på- och avstigningstider på Öresundståg vid Lund C. Resultaten visar att tiden blir längre om det finns minst en belastad passagerare i flödet som stiger på eller av tåget. Påstigningen blir då i genomsnitt 1,43 sekunder och för avstigning 1,40 sekunder. Om man jämför detta med tiderna det tar för obelastade passagerare, som harThe thesis investigates how passengers with larger items affect boarding and alighting times on Öresundståg at Lund C. The results show that the time increases when there is at least one loaded passenger in the flow boarding or alighting the train. The average boarding time is then 1.43 seconds, and the average alighting time is 1.40 seconds. Compared to the times for unloaded passengers, who take

The number of connected IoT devices increases rapidly and so do cyber threats against them. In contrast to high-end computers, IoT devices are extra vulnerable to threats since they many times don’t have the same defense mechanisms because of their limited resources. Intrusion detection systems (IDS) are typically used to monitor IoT devices externally on a server/client setup. The purpose of this

Denna kvalitativa studie lyfter fram hur unga kvinnor som läser en eftergymnasial utbildning tänker och resonerar inför sitt framtida yrkesliv, samt hur sociala medier formar tankar kring karriär, med utgångspunkt utifrån trender som förespråkar att inte jobba. I dagens samhälle exponeras unga kvinnor för förväntningar och normer kring arbetsliv, kön och karriär som ibland ter sig motsägelsefulla.Young women are exposed to expectations and norms surrounding work, gender, and career that can often seem contradictory. This qualitative study explores how women navigate these expectations and how their thoughts on future careers as well as gender norms are influenced by social media, using semi-structured interviews. The study focuses on their perceptions of success and how societal norms shap

High-performance mobile GPUs (Graphics Processing Units) handle complex graphics workloads, significantly benefiting the development of mobile gaming. However, the growing demand for enhanced GPU performance presents a major challenge in controlling power consumption, where memory usage plays a critical role. This thesis focuses on exploring methods to reduce power consumption in GPU Tile Buffer m

6G technology is set to revolutionize wireless communication, advancing far beyond speed enhancements to reshape how we interact with technology. A key factor in this evolution is the efficient use of the radio spectrum, particularly in the centimetre-wave (FR3) bands, ranging from 7 GHz to 24 GHz. This thesis investigates strategies for adapting FR2 transceivers to operate in FR3 frequencies thro

This project presents the design and development of “Breathe Right,” a wearable AI-powered device and app aimed at promoting a regulated and healthy breathing pattern. Our breathing pattern plays a significant role in both our physical and mental health. Even if we don’t realize it, there are proper and improper ways to breathe, and an unregulated breathing pattern can unconsciously harm our healt

China has established itself as the most important partner of many African countries. However, it is often labelled as a purely self-interested actor, who helps authoritarians stay in power. This thesis aims to enhance our understanding of the nature of China’s development finance through a two-step analysis. First, I investigate the allocation of Chinese aid to African countries, examining its re

In November 2015, during the height of the ‘[European] refugee crisis’, Sweden repositioned itself among the EU member states through its introduction of a swiftly drafted immigration law, the Temporary Alien’s Act. Met with concern, criticism and enthusiasm alike, the Temporary Act marked a distinct shift from the country’s previous immigration legislation, characterized by generous family reunif

Under de senaste åren har byggbranschens behov ökat i många länder, i takt med ökande krav och utvecklingar, som beror på olika faktorer som till exempel tillväxt av befolknings urbanisering, ekonomisk, och investeringar i Fastighetsutveckling. En av dessa utvecklingar är att använda digitala verktyg inom byggprocesserna. Digitala metoder är en av dessa viktiga utvecklingar som företagen har börja

This thesis explores the local identity of Pori, a middle-sized city on Finland’s western coast, through visual representations. The research aims to form a solid base to describe the local identity by answering two questions: ‘What are the main elements building the local identity in the city of Pori?’ and ‘How the visual materials can reveal these elements of identity?’ The research material of

Kolmården Wildlife Park have for some time wished for a device to visualize the sonar of their dolphins during public presentations at their dolphinarium. The purpose of this device would be both educational for the audience, and to act as an environmental enrichment for the dolphins. This would be accomplished by throwing the device into the water, and having the dolphins retrieve it. The dolphin

The purpose of this study was to investigate the staff’s perspective when working with young criminals using the methods of MultifunC as a treatment process. The method used was qualitative and the empirical material was collected through semi-structured interviews with four persons holding different positions within the organisation. For the analysis the theoretical approaches of Systems Theory a

This thesis explores the intertwinement between the commoning practices of an urban permaculture community garden and more-than-human relations through multispecies ethnography in Copenhagen, Denmark. By centering the lived experiences and practices of gardeners, this study learns from and illuminates real-life practices and perspectives on what it means to be entangled in the ecosystems. Through

This mixed-method study focuses on risk factors that children in foster care bring into the placements, the negative effects the risk factors have on the children´s development and health and the need for them to be treated professionally. Factors included are, among others, experiences from maltreatment, attachment problems, various forms of abuse, drug use, criminality, or mental illness. Our ai

In Tanzania, there has been a notable increase in the importation and sale of secondhand clothing, popularly referred to as Mitumba, with a significant focus on low-income populations. This growth has been driven by the affordability and accessibility of these garments, which have become a staple in the wardrobes of many Tanzanians. However, with all of this growth, there are now urgent concerns a

Fisken som simmar i våra vattendrag är en väsentlig del av ekosystemet. Där bidrar de med allt från att driva näringskretsloppet till att stötta lokala ekonomier genom fiske och rekreation. Men dessa akvatiska ekosystem är under hot från en rad olika mänskliga aktiviteter, till exempel jordbruk, urbanisering, anläggandet och upprätthållandet av dammar. Under de senaste årtiondena så har det gjortsIn the face of accelerating environmental and climatic changes, understanding the impacts on freshwater ecosystems has become increasingly critical. In Scania, Sweden, extensive restoration efforts have been implemented to mitigate the effects of habitat fragmentation and biodiversity loss in riverine systems. This study investigates the population dynamics of stream fish in Scania, Sweden, focusi

Lake Victoria is Africa’s largest freshwater lake by area shared by three countries: Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania. The lake supports the economic development of the region through transport and fishing as well as recreational and tourism activities in the three countries. The main ports on the lake are Kisumu, Mwanza, Bukoba, Entebbe, Portbell, and Jinja served by several train ferry services for b