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Alignment behavior of states provides an interesting and observable approach to International Politics. This theory testing thesis examines the ways external and internal threats give impact on the alignment behavior of states. Traditional alignment theory, such as Steven Walts Balance-of-Threat, predicts that states balance against their primary external threat by aligning a secondary threat. Ste
In light of the current situation in the EU, after the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing war in Ukraine, Europe is undoubtedly facing a critical situation. This thesis conducts an exploratory analysis of ontological (in)security in Czechia and Slovakia to investigate a region where very few academics have analyzed it from an ontological security perspective. By using a mixed method multiple case s
The purpose of this study is to examine how social workers in Sweden engage in policy practice to influence policies, guidelines and methods that contradict their professional values. Based on Hirschman’s theory of exit, voice and loyalty, we analyse social workers’ strategies for change. The study problematizes some challenges social workers face in order raise their voices, but focuses on possib
Accessibility today has a contradictory character. One the one hand, people with disabilities are welcomed and included, with ambitious promises in policies and declarations. On the other hand, they are still excluded in everyday practices. This volume explores this contradiction in three areas: city and transport, knowledge and education, and law, institutions and history. Sweden is the primary cAccessibility today has a contradictory character. One the one hand, people with disabilities are welcomed and included, with ambitious promises in policies and declarations. On the other hand, they are still excluded in everyday practices. This volume explores this contradiction in three areas: city and transport, knowledge and education, and law, institutions and history. Sweden is the primary c
STUDY QUESTION: Is the chance of childbirth, and risk of infertility, pregnancy loss and need for assisted reproduction different for women with asthma compared to women without asthma?SUMMARY ANSWER: Women with asthma had comparable chances of giving birth compared to the reference population, however, their risk of both infertility and pregnancy loss, as well their need for medically assisted re
Moving into a nursing home is a significant transition for older people which can be emotional and stressful. The literature on the decision to move and subsequent residential stress focuses on the time after admission; however, there is less understanding of older people’s management of the process. To fully understand and possibly reduce negative consequences and health-related risks, the aim ofMoving into a nursing home is a significant transition for older people which can be emotional and stressful. The literature on the decision to move and subsequent residential stress focuses on the time after admission; however, there is less understanding of older people’s management of the process. To fully understand and possibly reduce negative consequences and health-related risks, the aim of
This thesis aims to take a closer look into the 1994 EU-referendum in Sweden. More precisely to analyse the arguments used by the political campaigns run by the organisations “Folkrörelsen nej till Europa” (The peoples movement against Europe) and “Ja till Europa” (Yes to Europe) in the run-up to the referendum. The analysis focuses on the debate between the two sides which aired on the 11th of No
The purpose of this essay was to examine how normative perceptions regarding sexuality, behavior, looks and “being a good girl” can differ regarding which context the bearer of these normative perceptions reside in. There is a clear authorial discourse regarding young women and mental problems which could cause problems for these young women. For instance, there could be a risk that young women be
ABSTRACT SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTRAINTS TO THE IRRIGATION WATER CONSERVATION MEASURES IN EGYPT Thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements of the Degree of Master of Science at Lund University, Sweden Nino Malashkhia Email: nino.malashkhia.052@student.lu.se November 2003 Supervised by Dr. Per Hillbur Malmö University, Sweden E-mail: Per.Hillbur@ts.mah.se ABSTRACT The present
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A Ph.D. Interview with Alexandra Gabriela Barros Ferreira Alexandra Gabriela Barros Ferreira, a Ph.D. student at Lund University, is set to defend her thesis on Friday, 17 November 2023. Alexandra’s pursuit of scientific discovery has led her to focus on developing innovative strategies to combat cancer. Her research involves direct reprogramming approaches, which function like a Trojan horse, ena
https://www.stemcellcenter.lu.se/phd-interview-alexandra-ferreira - 2026-06-29
Microsoft Word - 715dff8c-1b6f-407e-8913-51a613cde790_in_for_PDF_printing.doc United Nations E/CN.15/2015/10* Economic and Social Council Distr.: General 2 March 2015 Original: English V.15-01419 (E) 240315 250315 *1501419* Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Twenty-fourth session Vienna, 18-22 May 2015* Item 5 (e) of the provisional agenda** Integration and coordination of efforts
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Ambitions and obstacles for evidence-based municipal primary healthcare – a mixed- methods study Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy ISSN: (Print) (Online) Journal homepage: www.tandfonline.com/journals/iocc20 Ambitions and obstacles for evidence-based municipal primary healthcare – a mixed- methods study Monica Gustafsson, Magnus Zingmark, Susanne Iwarsson & Lisa Ekstam To cite this arti
Report of the Lund University Extractivism Research Group to the Faculty of Social Science 2025 1 Report of the Lund University Extractivism Research Network (ERN) Consolidating research on extractivism & development through internationalisation Prepared for the Faculty of Social Science by Vasna Ramasar and Maria Andrea Nardi December 2025 1. Introduction This report presents a summary of the act
Maria Johansson – Page 7 – The Alumni Network Blog Skip to content Home About this blog About the Alumni Network Search Search Close Menu Menu The Alumni Network Blog The latest from the Alumni Network at Lund University Maria Johansson Page 7 / 14 2020-08-21 | Maria Johansson A quick hello from the Alumni Office Our office has reopened again after the summer vacation. But it’s not really business
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Background: Data from 1998 showed that CT represents about 10% of all the diagnostic X-ray examinations and almost 70% of the total radiation dose from medical diagnostic examinations in Sweden. Because of this there is a strong need to minimize the radiation dose and adapt the dose to each patient’s examination area and anatomy. Today practically all-modern CT systems are delivered with automatic
