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Medan autonom AI och AI-agenter inte är en ny idé är dess konsekvenser på längre sikt okända utifrån påverkan på företag och människors arbete. Trots framtidens inbyggda osäkerhet ökar trycket på företagsledare att redan idag besluta om AI-investeringar samtidigt som ledande narrativ inom ämnet ofta har en utopisk eller dystopisk lutning. Syftet med denna studie är att analysera hur AI-agenter pre
Peptide therapeutics offer advantages in specificity and affinity, yet the potential propensity to self-associate and aggregate poses a challenge for the development of stable oral formulations. This master’s thesis evaluates the utility of the fluorescent dye Thioflavin T as a structural probe to monitor the aggregation of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists, specifically Liraglutide and Se
Brookfield viscometers are widely used in industrial quality control because they are simple and practical, but the viscosity values obtained are relative to the instrument, spindle, container geometry, and measurement procedure. In contrast, rotational rheometers such as the Anton Paar RheolabQC provide more defined rheological data under controlled shear conditions. This thesis developed and eva
Monitoring insect populations and diversity are important to assess ecosystem health. Traditional trapping and manual identification methods are slow and labor-intensive. Entomological lidar offers an automated alternative for monitoring insects in flight, but classifying species remains a challenge. Building empirical databases through catch-and-release methods is impractical due to the enormous
Betong är ett mycket vanligt förekommande byggmaterial som har flera styrkor, men också några svagheter. En av de väsentligaste svagheterna är de betydande koldioxidutsläpp som uppstår vid tillverkningen av det nödvändiga bindemedlet portlandcement. Att ersätta delar av portlandcementet med alternativa bindemedel är den mest effektiva och snabbaste insatsen för att minska betongens klimatpåverConcrete is one of the most widely used construction materials, offering several advantages but also presenting certain limitations. One of its most significant drawbacks is the substantial carbon dioxide emissions associated with the production of Portland cement, the essential binder in concrete. Replacing portions of Portland cement with alternative binders is considered the most effective
Diabetes, characterized by high blood glucose due to β-cell dysfunction, remains one of the most common chronic diseases in the world. A promising method for diabetes research is nanoelectroporation using nanostraws and nanopores, which enables controlled delivery of molecular cargo into β-cells for genetic and epigenetic manipulation. However, most studies rely on 2D β-cell cultures, which limits
Trots att jobbannonser ofta utgör det första intrycket av en organisation, används de sällan som ett strategiskt kommunikationsverktyg. Tidigare forskning har till största del fokuserat på kandidaters uppfattning kring organisationers attraktivitet, medan den här studien intar ett avsändarperspektiv och undersöker spänningen mellan organisationers strategiska employer branding och LinkedIns plattfAlthough job advertisements often provide the first impression of an organization, they are rarely treated as a strategic communication tool. Previous research has largely focused on the candidates’ perception of how attractive organizations are, while this study takes on a sender perspective and examines the tension between organizations’ strategic employer branding and LinkedIn’s platform logic
Studien undersökte sambandet mellan upplevt grupptryck i arbetsrelaterade sammanhang och arbetstagande studenters benägenhet att uttrycka avvikande åsikter. En kvantitativ tvärsnittsdesign tillämpades med en online-enkät som empirisk datainsamlingsmetod. Urvalet bestod av arbetstagande universitetsstudenter i Sverige, och datainsamlingen genererade 116 svar. Resultatet indikerade en positiv signifThe study explored peer pressure in an organizational context, and how it relates to the individual's tendency to express deviant opinions. The correlation was examined using a quantitative cross-sectional design, along with a digital survey to gather data. The sample consisted of employed university students in Sweden, and the survey generated 116 responses. The results implied a significant
The purpose of this thesis is to explore how digital transformation (DT) and its rapid development have affected corporations’ experience of horizontal organizational resistance to digital change. The study builds on qualitative semi-structured interviews and applies an abductive approach and a social constructionist perspective. The findings suggest horizontal resistance is prominently affecting
Research question: How do employees adapt to, negotiate, and work around digital monitoring systems in their everyday work practices? Purpose: The purpose of this study is to investigate how hourly employees within a fitness organization perceive and respond to digital surveillance and algorithmic management, specifically analyzing how these systems shape experiences of autonomy, stress, and c
Generative AI (GenAI) tools have seen rapid adoption in software development teams, yet research has focused almost exclusively on individual-level outcomes such as productivity and task completion speed. The consequences for how teams coordinate expertise remain unexplored. This study examines what the affordances and constraints of GenAI tools are for software development teams and how they inte
This thesis examines how ordinary users on Zhihu, a Chinese question-and-answer platform, debate whether wearing Japanese kimono is appropriate in Nanjing, a city marked by the memory of the 1937 Nanjing Massacre. Based on qualitative content analysis of 200 answers and mixed-method reply network analysis of 4,570 comments on Zhihu, the thesis makes two main arguments. First, the dispute is not on
Municipalities play a key role in the transition towards sustainable mobility, yet they are expected to reduce transport-related emissions while maintaining accessibility, urban growth and mobility. This study examines how sustainable mobility is problematized in municipal planning and explores the goal conflicts that emerge in the transition towards a more sustainable transport system. Through a
This qualitative study investigates ecological, socioeconomic and governance-related factors that need to be accounted for in order for artificial coral reefs to be perceived as successful. The study is conducted through semi-structured interviews with local stakeholders in Zamboanguita and Dauin in the Philippines with non-profit organizations, representatives of the municipality of Zamboanguita,
In this study, six Swedish high school textbooks have been analysed based on how gender is represented within them. Earlier research done both inside and outside of Sweden suggests there is an underrepresentation of women among physics textbooks, and that this underrepresentation may deter them from furthering their careers within physics. The study was done with mixed methods, both a quantitative
As a result of global warming, the hydrological cycle is expected to intensify. With this follows an increase in precipitation, which is predicted to cause a growing frequency and level of pluvial flooding. Urban settlements will likely be affected the most, and with the continuing growth of cities, more people will be at risk of endangerment. Thus, it is of immense importance for cities to streng
The impoundment of hydroelectric reservoirs is associated with significant emissions of green house gases. In addition, the loss of the pre-flooded landscape is a substantial factor in the long-term carbon footprint of hydroelectric reservoirs. The Paix-des-Braves reservoir in Québec was one of the first reservoirs to be studied in regards of its total carbon footprint, combining pre- and post-imp
This thesis examines how non-binary people are challenged by gendered expectations in their families. From the perspective of standpoint feminism the experiences of six non-binary people are given voice to through qualitative group interviews. Aiming for a gentler approach to knowledge production, a reciprocal interview design was chosen, incorporating group exercises where participants where able
This research examines the consequences of disciplinary time, for the workers at Foxconn in China, based on the monograph “Dying for an iPhone” and poetry by former Foxconn worker Xu Lizhi. Grounded in Fouacauldin disciplinary theory, this research will exhibit what the apparatus of discipline looks like at Foxconn. It will focus on how physical and mental pain occurs when capitalism uses time as
Leaning on feminist abolitionist theory and Transformative Justice practice(s) this thesis seeks to contribute to practical knowledge on how to solve conflict and violence in communities, without the use of carceral logics, state punishment and police. Laying ground for the purpose of the thesis, I bring up central theory on carcerality, abolition and feminism to show the contested relationship be
