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Nature-based solutions (NbS) are gaining popularity as tools to address societal challenges while providing social, economic, and environmental benefits. Given that NbS is a relatively new concept, there is a lack of guidance on how NbS in urban areas can be adapted to fit their socio-spatial context and provide benefits. This research uses an exploratory comparative case study between Rotterdam,
Effectively utilizing Big Data can be a challenge for many companies. Due to its volume, many aspects of the data processing pipeline such as storage, retrieval and usage may quickly become problematic. For example, it could be difficult identifying the relevant metrics when analyzing a service failure. Visualizing and deriving insights from the data could also prove to be quite onerous. Immersive
Knowing whether a riding facility requires a building permit or not is not always straightforward. Neither is it easy to understand how a riding facility compares to a sports field or sports facility. The aim of this thesis is therefore to define the differences between the definitions and understand how the duty of permit is affected by the definition of the riding facility. It is also investigat
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to investigate the existence of information asymmetry displayed in the initial return, and post-IPO financing. Additionally, how sponsor certification influences IPOs and in the post-IPO financing as a means to reduce information asymmetry. Methodology: The study was conducted based on a quantitative research method, followed by a deductive approach, which in
Sverige är ett land rikt på vattenkraft, både från inlandssjöar men även från våra många vattendrag. Det har därför sedan länge varit en naturlig del av vår nationella kraftförsörjning, och innan elektriciteten var det ett av våra bästa verktyg när det kom till tunga arbetsuppgifter som att driva benstampar eller mala säd till mjöl. Våra vattendrag är därför fulla av gamla vattenkvarnar och dammar
Ecosystem services are a crucial part of humankind’s well-being and health. They are especially important in agriculture; without them the production of food would come to a halt. The intensification of agriculture has led to a deterioration of the soil health, which in turn has had negative consequences on the ecosystem services that agricultural ecosystems deliver. The aim of this study was to r
The aim of this study was to examine which factors influence the willingness to receive personalized communication based on personal information on streaming services. This was achieved using the Privacy Calculus Model (PCM), which includes the factors of perceived benefits and risks. In addition to investigating the significance of the original PCM parameters, the intention was to reveal whether
Våld i nära relation är ett globalt folkhälsoproblem. Genom åren har kunskapen om våld ökat vilket innebär att våld i nära relation som fenomen nyanserats mer. Familjerådgivning är en kommunal verksamhet som arbetar med stöd till människor som upplever svårigheter i sina relationer. I den här studien undersöktes vilka ställningstaganden som görs av sex familjerådgivare i Sverige när det gälleIntimate couple violence is a global health problem. Over the years, knowledge about violence has increased, which means that violence in intimate relationships as a phenomenon has become more nuanced. Family counseling is a municipal activity that offers support for people who experience difficulties in their relationships. This study examined which positions are taken by six family counselor
Syftet med studien var att undersöka ungdomars upplevelse av samtalskontakt med kurator på Ungdomsmottagningarna (UM) i Skåne. Deltagarna var ungdomar 12-23 år. Undersökningen gjordes genom sammanställning och analys av enkätsvar som samlats in av verksamheten genom intervjuformuläret UngDOK som använts av samtliga kuratorer i UM Skåne under perioden januari 2023 till februari 2024. Studiens ansat
Den politiska kommunikationen är av central betydelse för partiers valkampanjer och utgör ett betydande verktyg för politiska aktörer att nå ut till sina väljare. De senaste två decennierna har tillväxten av sociala medieplattformar inneburit att politiska partier och dess representanter blivit allt mer närvarande på dessa digitala plattformar. Samtidigt har observerats hur flertalet länder världePolitical communication plays a pivotal role in election campaigns, constituting a significant tool for political actors to reach out to their electors. Over the past two decades, the development of social media platforms has led political parties and their representatives to utilise these platforms in order to engage with the public. Simultaneously, an expanding trust for populist leaders and par
In recent years, there has been significant research on walkability, focusing on examining the built environment's influence on walking behavior. However, while these studies have focused on defining walkability using mainly physical and social aspects, there have been limited attempts to explore the spatial dimension of walkability. This thesis aimed to study the spatiality of walkability usi
