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he historical legacy of colonialism worldwide has created challenges for Indigenous peoples, including racial discrimination and marginalization. This is reflected in, inter alia, the overrepresentation of Indigenous children in child welfare systems, even in countries performing comparably high in human right advancements otherwise. While there may be a broad spectrum of reasons for this issue, t

I detta examensarbete studerar vi hur nyanställda upplever organisationers kommunikation vid introduktionsprocessen och vad deras upplevelser säger om särskilt lyssnandets betydelse. Introduktionsprocessen är en avgörande fas för nya medarbetare, där kommunikationen spelar en betydande roll för hur upplevelsen av trygghet, delaktighet och engagemang formas. Trots detta har lyssnandets roll i intro

Medical imaging plays a vital role in modern diagnostics, enabling accurate disease detection and treatment planning. In recent years, deep learning-especially using convolutional neural networks (CNNs) has revolutionized medical image segmentation. One prominent CNN architecture is U-net, developed specifically for biomedical image segmentation. Its structure with symmetric encoder-decoder layers

The purpose of this master’s thesis is to analyze the governance and administration of Sweden’s civil defense on the regional level in relation to domestic and international developments since February 2022, such as the structural reform of the civil defense and Sweden’s Accession to NATO. To analyze this issue, a case study is conducted on the Civil Defense Region West and its two County Administ

Abstract Title: The Impact of Digital Transformation on Accounting Professionals in Non-Governmental Organizations - A case study of an international NGO in Vietnam Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to examine the challenges and obstacles that NGOs need to address throughout the digitization process, particularly in the context of accounting. This research will look into how digital transform

Studien undersöker sambandet mellan investerares uppmärksamhet, via google sökvolym och graden av underprissättning på den nordiska aktiemarknaden under perioden 2020-2022. Resultaten påvisar ett signifikant positivt samband mellan sökvolym mätt genom Abnormal Search Volume Index (ASVI) och underprissättning, vilket indikerar att informationssökande beteende inför en börsintroduktion kan fungera s

Syftet med denna uppsats är att bättre förstå komplexiteten i hur ”sex mot ersättning” adresseras i Sverige. Utifrån Sveriges sexköpslag, som är utformad för att skydda kvinnor mot ett patriarkalt förtryck, är det av intresse att undersöka diskussionen om sex mot ersättning och hur stöd- och skyddsåtgärder utformas. Analysen fokuserar på de diskurser som används av aktörer som på olika sätt arbeta

This study delves into the role of films, particularly animated films, in shaping and reshaping international audiences’ perceptions and tourist intention of a destination.Data were collected qualitatively through semi-structured interviews with multicultural participants studying at Lund University, both before and after watching the movie.Movie attributes model (Place-Performance-Personality mod

This thesis examines how Poland’s abortion law affects access to pregnancy termination, using feminist ethics, human rights framework, and the concept of secondary violence. Although abortion is legally allowed in limited situations, the study shows that in practice, access is often blocked by institutional barriers and doctors’ refusal to act. The research analyses documented cases in which abort

This thesis explores how Swedish foreign aid, delivered through Public-Private Development Partnerships (PPDPs), generates motives for engagement and creates business opportunities for Swedish Multinational Enterprises (MNEs). As Sweden increasingly aligns its foreign aid policy with national interests by increasing the involvement of domestic firms, it becomes important to understand why these fi

This thesis investigates how organizational structures shape Global Health Partnerships (GHP) between Rigshospitalet, a Danish public hospital, and partners in the Global South. Through semi-structured interviews and thematic analysis, it examines how power-dynamics, decision-making, and resource access are experienced and navigated by involved actors. Findings reveal that while GHPs are seen as c

Title: Constructing the Feeling of Luxury on Social Media: How Traditional Luxury brands, within the luxury goods sector, use Multimodal Communication to maintain Exclusivity on Instagram and TikTok Date of Seminar: June 4, 2025 Course: BUSN39 - Degree Project in Global Marketing Authors: Elvira Andersson and Hanna Nilsson Supervisor: Ulf Johansson Key words: Luxury Branding, Multimodal Comm

This thesis aims to identify current applications of artificial intelligence in airline pilot training, review existing research, evaluate potential improvements, and examine associated limitations. A literary study was conducted to achieve this. Open research was found to be limited but broad, showing a wide range of potential uses. A few airlines and training providers were found to be currently

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

I detta examensarbete testades och jämfördes olika instuderingsmetoder under en begränsad period. Syftet var att hitta nya verktyg samt öka förståelsen för de faktorer som leder till effektiv inlärning. Förhoppningen var att minska frustration. Teknikerna som provades var slowing, chunking och separation och musiken som studerades var tre satser ur Galliards Sonater 1–3. För att lättare bedömaIn this thesis, different study techniques were tested over a limited period of time. The purpose was both to find new tools and to increase the knowledge of the different factors involved in effective learning, with the goal of diminishing practice frustration. Three techniques were used; slowing, chunking and separation. The music selected was three movements from Galliard’s Sonata 1-3. In o

The Philippines is highly vulnerable to natural disasters, particularly flooding due to extreme climatic events, therefore efforts in reducing and managing associated risks are crucial. A case study for a flooding risk assessment based in Region III, Central Luzon was conducted through an exposure, damage, and risk analysis of economic and social factors for three different return periods with the

This thesis investigates how the concept of naturdannelse, a nature-oriented Bildung process can be realised through udeskole, curriculum-based teaching outside the classroom, in primary school Language and Science education. Through a qualitative, practice-based intervention co-developed with two teachers, the study explores how five pathways to naturdannelse; experiential, emotional, cognitive,

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

As global industries face increasing pressure to adopt circular economy principles and comply with sustainability regulations, packaging has emerged as an important strategic driver. This thesis explores the case of a global industrial manufacturer and how it can enhance its packaging innovation capabilities and align with upcoming regulatory frameworks, such as the Corporate Sustainability Re