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This thesis investigates the construction of collectiveness amongst Scandinavian white supremacist men. The research questions for the study set out to answer how their collective narrative is constructed, and how they use narrative to communicate their social problems in contemporary society. Previous research on cultural trauma, victim narratives, anti semitism, and masculinity show that there i

Our study found new interpretations of the term ESG, and the interconnectedness of some interpretations that have not been established before. Furthermore, our findings reveal that ESG consultants learn on the job and share knowledge through their Communities of Practice, because they have a lack of knowledge of the term ESG, interpreting that they cannot be an expert. Besides, we add to previous

This paper aims to contribute to the growing literature on leadership by presenting an empirical (nurse’s) view of leadership interpretation in the health sector. Furthermore, the nurse’s view on leadership will be compared to the presented transformational leadership (TL) in change models. Ultimately, this will result in the presentation of matches and mismatches between the reality of the nurse’

In the face of an expected double demand for electricity by 2045 while also reaching the goal of being a net zero emission country, Sweden needs to expand the production capacity of low-emission electricity. As the right-wing government strives to facilitate new investments in nuclear power, this paper aims to examine the profitability of nuclear power in comparison to land-based wind power. Throu

This thesis investigates how the cinematographic techniques implemented during eating and sex scenes in movies involving queer characters affect the feelings of the spectator. In more detail, it proposes to elaborate on the emphasis placed on carnal pleasure and the corporeal sensation of queer characters with a specific focus on the corporeal reaction provoked in the viewer. The elaboration is bu

This paper analyses data from a Swedish bank combined with macroeconomic indicators to forecast revenues for individual customers over the course of four years. Separate models are created for recurring customers and customers who have just joined the bank. XGBoost is shown to outperform linear regression, random forest, neural network and support vector regression when comparing both mean absolut

Foreign direct investment (FDI) is a crucial element of globalization; knowledge spillovers, increasing employment, and technology transfer through inward FDI promote economic growth. Egypt is the top FDI recipient in Africa, and empirical literature finds a positive correlation between FDI and economic growth in the country; however, there are limited academic discourses on the channels through w

Syftet med den här uppsatsen är att undersöka vilken roll konstnärliga uttryck spelar i uppmärksammandet av mänskliga rättigheter hos fyra icke-statliga organisationer, vilka är Lunds Fontänhus, Rädda Barnen Lund, Amnesty International Sverige och Human Rights Watch Sverige. Det här syftet undersöks med hjälp av fyra semistrukturerade intervjuer med fem intervjupersoner som arbetar hos eller samarThe aim of this thesis is to examine the role that artistic expressions play in drawing attention to human rights at four non-governmental organizations, which are Lunds Fontänhus, Rädda Barnen Lund, Amnesty International Sweden and Human Rights Watch Sweden. This purpose is examined by using four semistructured interviews with five interviewees who work at or collaborate with the non-governmental

Umbrella organizations of grassroot innovations can play important roles in facilitating sustainability transitions. This thesis examines such roles by studying national and regional umbrella organizations of energy cooperatives and community-supported agriculture in Europe. Embedded in the Multi-Level Perspective, it applies frameworks on Intermediary Roles, Intermediary Levels and Collective Dif

I en kontext där allt mer uppmärksamhet riktas mot brottsligheten är det viktigt att förstå vad som motiverar individer att lämna en kriminell livsstil, för att effektivt kunna få ner återfallsrisken. Syftet med denna studie är att generera kunskap om exitprocessen och de viktigaste vändpunkterna som leder till att en individ lämnar en långvarig kriminell karriär. Vidare studerades hur socialt stö

The advancement of global warming and climate change are viewed as catalysts for the energy transition, which is not only technological, but also embedded in broader socio-ecological and political dynamics. Decarbonizing Kosovo, a country heavily reliant on coal production, presents major challenges. Using qualitative interviews with stakeholders of the energy transition, this thesis examines the

Denna uppsats utgörs av en kvalitativ intervju studie, som med utgångspunkt i Polismyndighetens strategi för arbete i utsatta områden (Polismyndigheten, PM 2018:26) utforskar hur anställda inom Polismyndigheten beskriver och uppfattar samspelet mellan relationsskapande och gränssättande arbete i socioekonomiskt utsatta områden. Vidare syftar undersökningen till att analysera hur intervjuade polise

The sustained continued rapid evolution of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionised various sectors, including software development. This qualitative study employs a thematic analysis approach to investigate the views of individuals participating professionally and personally in software development, focusing on the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies in the field. The res

During the last decades, new types of alternative interventions in social work to improve people's well-being have been discovered. A type of nature-based therapy that is on the uprise internationally but not in Sweden yet is surf therapy. This study aims to understand how surf therapy, in social work, can be experienced to create meaning and change in people based on experiences of the therap

This thesis discusses the legality of the solidarity contribution relative to Article 1 of Protocol 1 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). As such, this paper aims to provide an answer to the question “Does the solidarity contribution under the Council Regulation (EU) 2022/1854 on an emergency intervention to address high energy prices infringe Article 1 of Protocol 1 of the ECHR.”

This thesis argues that the European Convention on Human Rights should apply extra-territorially during the active phase of hostilities to protect victims of the armed conflict. In this regard, three main issues are discussed separately. Firstly, the applicability of the Convention in the hostilities and norm conflict with International Humanitarian Law. Secondly, the issue of extraterritoriality.

Bakgrund: Äldres psykiska ohälsa är ett ökande folkhälsoproblem som inte lyfts i tillräcklig utsträckning med konsekvensen av en minskad livskvalitet. Trots behovet av insatser för att främja psykisk hälsa för äldre så genomförs insatser som främjar en meningsfull vardag som även inkluderar fritidsaktiviteter i låg utsträckning. Det finns tidigare forskning som tyder på att sådana insatser kan fräBackground: Mental health issues among older people is a growing public health challenge that is not sufficiently considered, with the consequence of a lower quality of life. Despite the need for more efforts to promote mental health among older people, there are few interventions that contribute to a meaningful life through leisure activities. Existing research indicates that such health-promotin

Sustainability and sustainable development are concepts that often appear today in several societal perspectives. Today, companies have increasingly high demands on themselves to promote sustainable business. This has increased awareness of sustainability and something that is currently being debated is how to promote sustainable development through sustainable investments. This essay aimed to inv

Batteries and renewable energy sources are key to the green energy transition and decarbonization. The EU has plans for green energy transitions and to mitigate climate change, but it is still largely dependent on imported fossil fuels. China dominates resources, materials and technologies for green energy transitions. With the recent energy crisis and Russian invasion of Ukraine, energy security