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This study investigates the effect on consumer trust for companies in the fashion industry as a result of working with transparent supply chains. Specifically, it investigates if increased traceability and transparency results in increased consumer trust. This research further investigates the potential of blockchain technology as an enabler to increase traceability and transparency. Previous rese
This project’s objective was to gather knowledge of ways to mechanically increase speech intelligibility and decrease wind noise through the design of microphone ports. The project focused on ports that would be applied in outdoor intercom products. The project used experimental testing through the development method Robust Design to investigate different parameters that could be changed in a
Social networking sites have become platforms of strategic importance to brand communication. However, to date, little is known about how brands should communicate with overstimulated digital natives on these platforms, especially concerning the language style they should use. In light of the phenomenon of brands increasingly adjusting to a human style of communication, this qualitative study take
Hur ofta reflekterar du över varifrån ditt dricksvatten kommer, vad det kostar och vad som krävs för att det ska nå hem till just dig? Det enkla svaret är: förmodligen nästan aldrig. Att förändra invanda beteendemönster är svårt. Framför allt när det inte tycks finnas tillräckligt med incitament för det. Men det finns faktiskt flertalet viktiga anledningar att vi bör bli bättre på att hushålla mClimate change will likely cause future water crises in many parts of the world, making it crucial for humanity to adapt to a life in which sustainable water use behaviors are key. To achieve this, organizations managing drinking water need increased knowledge on how to communicate conservation messages that will lead to behavior changes. This study used the framework the Behavior Change Wheel (B
The demand for higher education is quickly rising in the Sub-Saharan Africa region and the question of giving access to all members of society often comes down to financing. Many countries, including Tanzania, have opted for cost-sharing policies where the cost of education is split between the state and the individuals - leaving many without the possibility of attending higher education. This mas
Att vissa plaster kan brytas ned med hjälp av mikroorganismer och deras enzymer i jord, kompost och andra biologiskt aktiva miljöer är det långt ifrån alla som vet. Dessa plaster, en del av de så kallade biopolymererna, kan brytas ned till väldigt små delar som organismerna sedan kan dra nytta av genom att de får i sig bland annat energi och kolväten för att fortsätta leva, växa och förökas. I denThe use of biopolymers instead of traditional fossil fuel based and non-biodegradable polymers is seen as a positive step forward towards a more environmentally friendly future. This project investigates a granule product that is used in a dishwashing system with the aim of gaining knowledge about how it is affected by the storage in between uses and its biodegradability. The product is based on a
PolyAl, the material composed of laminated polyethylene (PE) films and aluminum (Al) in carton, is a challenge in recycling due to the strong adhesion of the layers and the low value of the end products. In Europe, recent efforts to improve the circularity of carton packages include the chemical separation of PolyAl, in order to obtain higher values of the PE and Al separately. However, an undiagn
The purpose of this thesis is to examine how criticism of the Broadway musical Hamilton is received and argued about when it comes to the representation of certain characters. The overall research question is How are discursive productions of historical retelling and identification created by the musical Hamilton? and it will be answered by dividing the question to How does the debate surrounding
En social och ekologisk hållbar trafikplanering innebär inte enbart att utveckla hållbara färdmedel, utan även att optimera alla typer av färdmedel för att minimera dess miljöpåverkan. I dagens samhälle utvecklas ständigt nya åtgärder som främjar den hållbara trafikplaneringen. En nyutvecklad teknik, så kallad fordonsdata återfinns i ett urval nyare bilmärken, där RSI (Road Surface Information) ärSustainable traffic planning means to not only developing sustainable means of conveyance, but also to optimize all types of means of transport to minimize their environmental impact. New and innovative ideas are constantly being developed where the measures are to promote sustainable traffic planning. Two newly developed technologies vehicle data and RSI (Road Surface Information) are used in a s
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Syftet med uppsatsen var att utforska den levda erfarenheten av och reaktionerna på mikroaggressioner hos personer som identifierar sig som homosexuella, bisexuella, transpersoner, queera och andra minoritetsgrupper som bryter mot normer som rör kön, sexualitet eller relationer (hbtq+-personer). Mikroaggressioner är en subtil och ofta omedveten form av diskriminering som förmedlar nedsättande budsThe aim of this study was to explore the lived experience of and reactions to microaggressions among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and other sexual and gender minorities (LGBTQ+) people. Microaggressions are subtle and often unconscious forms of discrimination that communicate hostile or derogatory messages to marginalized social groups. The study was conducted through a qualitative
Clusters, agglomerations of companies in related industries, are a phenomenon which have been widely accepted to increase the productivity of its constituent companies. Many scholars hold the view that companies should utilise these favourable conditions and interact with clusters. Nevertheless, there exists limited literature on the topic how companies can interact with clusters outside of their
Plastic waste has brought a severe pollution problem that demands immediate attention. Promoted by policymakers, academia, and corporations alike, the circular economy model presents a viable path to sustainable development. Likewise, the emergence of disruptive technologies promises a profound and imminent socio-technical transformation. This thesis qualitatively explores the role, barriers, an
This work reports the research and findings concerning the processes of groundwater flow and distribution to lake Bolmen in the Småland region, Sweden. The watershed of Bolmen is of high interest since it provides water for drinking and energy purposes, representing a resource of notable importance for the society of southern Sweden. Among the main objectives there is the estimation of the water b
Under 2017 återaktiverades totalförsvarsplikten för alla svenska medborgare. Situationen startade igång diskussioner kring jämställdhetsintegrering eftersom Sverige porträtterar sig själva som en modern, jämställd, nation. Utöver detta är Sverige en medlemsstat av Förenta Nationerna (FN) och måste förhålla sig till FN:s säkerhetsrådsresolutioner. Därmed behöver staten nationellt implementera ResolDuring 2017 the conscription for all Swedish citizens was reactivated. This situation triggered discussions surrounding gender mainstreaming since Sweden portrays itself as a modern, equal, nation. In addition, Sweden is a member state of the United Nations and has to adapt to their Security Council resolutions. Therefore the Resolution 1325 on women, peace, and security (2000) also has to be impl
Little is known about the labor market impacts of climate policies in emerging economies. This paper therefore analyzes the labor market impacts of eight regional Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) pilots that were implemented in different parts of China between 2013 to 2016. Applying a difference-in-differences strategy, results indicate that the policy hurt jobs by reducing working hours and employme
With the rise of international fractionalization of production, global value chain (GVC) integration has become an important pillar of economic growth strategies, especially in low- and middle-income countries during the past decades. Differentiating between backward and forward GVC integration, economic growth and upgrading potentials are well-defined, but to be sustainable growth through GVC int
Through ten semi-structured interviews, with people identified as women and air pressure stimulator users, this study examines lived experiences of using air pressure stimulators. The stimulators serve as a prism to explore the gendered relationship between human, technology and sexual pleasure. Judith Butler’s (2007) heterosexual matrix, Gayle Rubin’s (1998 [1984]) sex hierarchy and Donna Haraway
In January 2017, amidst the ongoing social strife in Venezuela, the Peruvian government enacted a working permit “Permiso Temporal de Permanencia” endowing Venezuelan migrants with the right to work and with access to health and education services. Given the spatial concentration of Venezuelan migrants in Peru and the clear temporal cut I unfold a difference-in-differences methodology to exploit t
Following the increasing sustainability trend and awareness, investors now look beyond only financial considerations when purchasing stocks. This paper analyzes the relationship between Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) scores and stock performance, measured by returns. It investigates if splitting the sample period would result in a different magnitude of abnormal returns. This study furthe
