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Born into the context of tense geopolitical competition, the Global Gateway Initiative has shown the motivation of the European Union to take on a more ambitious role as a global actor. A trend in the academic literature hints at a shift towards a more pragmatic and geopolitically oriented paradigm in the EU´s foreign policy. In order to investigate how the EU envisions its own role, this pap
Climate adaptation policies in Nepal have previously depicted women as vulnerable victims. Policy-makers have described women as a weak and voiceless group that needs “saving” in environmental politics. Several studies have emphasized that these simplistic representations perpetuate gender stereotypes and omit proactive roles in climate action. Recent developments in feminist academia recognize th
This Master’s thesis concerns librarians and community work in Zimbabwe, and investigates the ways in which librarians may be seen as agents of change. The focus areas are five public and community libraries in Matabeleland, southern Zimbabwe, where the first language is Ndebele. The libraries are situated in the city of Bulawayo, in suburbs, in a town and at rural sites. The study investigates wh
To Speak or Not to Speak: A Study of Upward Critical Feedback from the Perspective of Employees in Non-Managerial Positions. The existence of critical feedback that flows from subordinates and is directed to first-order managers constitutes an insightful source of information about potential internal issues that affect an organization’s overall outcome. Therefore, the presence of a two-way dialogu
Timber structures are increasingly growing in importance and utilization. A contributing factor to this trend is the introduction of cross-laminated timber (CLT). CLT is an engineered wood product comprising layers of wood made up of multiple boards, alternately referred to as "lamellae". Each layer is positioned perpendicular to the next and bonded together with adhesives. CLT is mostly
This research aims to analyze the development of activation policies in Sweden from the 1990s to the present, with a particular focus on how legislative proposals and public inquiries (SOU) have redefined the perception of welfare recipients. The study investigates how recipients have been described in policy documents and how their rights and obligations have evolved. By examining these changes,
En stigande global temperatur rubbar den naturliga hydrologiska cykeln, något som resulterar i alltmer frekventa och extrema översvämningar, men också längre perioder av torka och vattenbrist. I Kigali, Rwanda, leder klimatförändringarna till stora utmaningar i stadsutveckling och allmän säkerhet. Som svar på problemet, har Rwandas regering skapat projektet Green City Kigali, med syfte att utvecklRising global temperatures are disrupting the natural hydrological cycle, leading to both increased frequency and severity of flooding events, as well as prolonged periods of water scarcity. In Kigali, Rwanda, these shifts pose substantial challenges to urban development and public safety. In response, the Government of Rwanda is pursuing further development of Kigali through the Green City Kigali
Wetlands play a vital role globally in protecting biodiversity, purifying water, and mitigating floods. In Kigali, Rwanda’s capital, five natural wetlands are located in the city center. This master’s thesis aimed to evaluate the water quality of these wetlands and identify key pollution sources. The aim was also to analyse changes in water quality over time with respect to changes in demographics
Against a backdrop of social and political crises, the indigenous Nasa peoples from north and eastern Cauca engage in a strategy of resistance, which I argue is blossoming into an example of the pluriverse. Pluriversal politics revolve around the imperative and the options for alternatives to development which transform global hegemonic systems. Through a reflexive and attempted decolonial methodo
The landscape of strategic communication has undergone significant transformations in recent years, driven by progressive societal trends and changing consumer expectations. One increasingly prominent trend is a greater emphasis on diversity in brand communication strategies. A challenge lies in incorporating diversity into branding strategies while authentically appealing to myriad stakeholder gr
In this study the yeast S. pombe is used to try to find genes which can (potentially in the future) be targeted in cancer cells to stop the cells from growing. WEE1 is a kinase important for proper cell-cycle progression, as it inhibits cyclin-dependent kinases activity. It is overexpressed in many cancers and many studies are being done researching how WEE1 inhibitors can be used as a cancer trea
The ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) framework has been extensively explored and used in the business sector in the past decade. However, rather than bringing about genuine change, the framework has been questioned for perhaps using ESG to legitimize the capitalist system. The purpose of this thesis is to examine how PTT Public Company Limited, Thailand's biggest energy company, use
This thesis examines the legal constraints imposed by EU and EEA law on the design and implementation of sector-specific resource taxation, using the aquaculture regimes of Iceland and Norway as reference models. Focusing on direct taxation, the analysis assesses compatibility with internal market freedoms and the State aid prohibition under Articles 28, 49, 63, and 107 TFEU and their EEA counterp
This thesis investigates the changing debate over legitimacy in digital platform governance using the well-publicized case of Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter (rebranded as X) and the European Union's reaction via the Digital Services Act (DSA), public statements and enforcement efforts. The question of who rules digital platforms, and how, has become critical as they progressively impac
The study describes and analyses the legal requirements under EU law (General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the European Health Data Space (EHDS)) for artificial intelligence (AI) processing (primary use) of data concerning health within the healthcare sector. Under the GDPR, processing data concerning health, a special category of personal data, requires a legal basis (Article 6 GDPR) and
In this dissertation, the extent to which predictors linked to preference for the Sweden Democrats was tested to see if they could be associated with Moderate Party and Christian Democratic party preference quantitatively, in order to inquire on supporters’ shared stances. Specifically, sentiments regarding immigration, sentiments toward LGB (Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual) groups, authoritarian value
This thesis estimates how Mexico’s 2013 electricity reform and post-reform build- up of utility-scale wind and solar (WS) power affected accessibility-based household energy poverty. Using eight INEGI (2022) biennial survey waves from 2008 to 2022, I construct four household energy poverty (HEP) indices: subsistence ap- pliances, participation devices, clean cooking and ventilation in hot states.
The Indian leopard is a species that frequently comes into conflict with humans due to their adaptability and wide habitat range, allowing them to persist around urban landscapes like Bengaluru. While the surrounding landscape naturally supports leopards, human factors have driven them to frequent urban areas. Increased leopard sightings have led to more translocations, but relocating animals base
Climate change and environmental degradation are some of the most pressing crises of our time, however action is lacking. In order to create system transformation, the inner dimensions of sustainability need to be addressed: values, worldviews and qualities on an individual, collective and system level. Ecovillages seem to be spaces where the integration of internal and external sustainability occ
