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The aim of this article is to propose a method for creating a more coherent concept of norms – and to deliver a tentative and open suggestion on how to define norms in a way that might fit into the context of Sociology of Law (further on shortened, SoL). The idea is that the norm concept can be chiselled out through ontological analysis, and that this analysis can be conducted in a way that allow

The aim of the work presented in this thesis was to identify the ultrasound methods and ultrasound features that are most useful for the prediction of endometrial cancer in patients with postmenopausal bleeding and sonographic endometrial thickness 4.5 mm or more. The grey-scale ultrasound variable that best predicted malignancy was heterogeneous endometrial echogenicity (area under the receiver o

En proglacial miljö är en integrerad del av ett glacialt landskap, där smältvattensavlagrade landformer är vanligt förekommande. Deras utseende är beroende av ett antal olika faktorer, så som processer aktiva under transport och deposition samt ursprungsmaterialets karaktär. Denna artikel syftar till att undersöka två terrestra smältvattens-successioner från de terminala delarna av glaciären MyrdaProglacial environments are an integrated part of the glacier landscape, housing a variety of landforms fed by glacier meltwater. Their appearance is dependent on a number of factors, such as the variability of source material and processes active during the transportation and deposition. The present work aims to investigate two such terrestrial outwash successions from the terminus region of the

Did the West - USA, UK, France and West-Germany - overthrow the Shah of Iran year 1979? Many Iranians believe so. Therefore the purpose of this thesis is to examine the role of the West in the Iranian revolution. The question which will be answered is: what are the motives that talk for respectively against the statement that the West overthrew the Shah of Iran? The method used is motive analyzes

Despite being such an important factor for individual identity, Orthodox churches have not been sufficiently studied. In addition, the study of gender in these churches often seems formed by the impression that they do not change. This article therefore explores a seemingly static feature, the gendered seating in three Syriac Orthodox parishes in Sweden, from the point of view of space and agency:

This thesis focuses on the phenomenon of ethnic immigrant communities as diaspora and related issues like implications to ethnic and host identification, acculturation attitudes and self-esteem. Based on the characteristics of host society, previous experiences, myths and stereotypes, different ethnic groups form various kinds of ethnic communities. In this thesis I analyze small Lithuanian commun

This study examines the relationship between education and agricultural productivity through the Turkish phenomenon of Village Institutes (VIs). Having emerged as the fourth step of the agrarian reform in 1937, the VIs provided a 5 year secondary education and 3 optional years of higher education to successful graduates of 5 year elementary village schools. Based on the principles of “learning by

Purpose The purpose of the master thesis is to create a Six Sigma based project steering model for Fast Track Projects in order for Plan & Secure Capacity to be able to benefit from efficient project execution processes. Methodology The project is performed as a clinical research where workshops with project leaders have been held in order to test the model. The data collection is based on int

Since the end of the Cold War, several stateless diasporas residing in Western countries have been involved in separatist conflicts in their homelands. The aim of this thesis is to explore whether these diasporas tend to utilize a universalistic creed of liberalism for particularistic purposes. To fulfill this purpose, I will test the applicability of Maria Koinova’s theory on how diasporas tend t

Titel: Vad betyder tillgänglighet i tjänstesektorn? Empirisk undersökning av bankkunders uppfattningar Seminariedatum: 2013-05-30 Kurs: FEKN90 Examensarbete på Civilekonom-programmet, 30 HP Författare: Mimmie Andersson och Veronica Bjurhult Handledare: Matts Kärreman Fem nyckelord: Tillgänglighet, kundrelationer, bank, tjänstesektorn, teknologi Syfte: Utforska betydelsen av tillgänglighet i bankse

Morgondagens hållbarhetsproblem kräver ett kreativt förhållningssätt idag. Denna uppsats undersöker hur social mångfald skapar förutsättningar för att hantera miljömässig hållbarhet i framtiden. Jag utgår främst från social hållbarhet och intersektionalitet för att undersöka nationella strategier för jämställdhet och mångfald inom den svenska skogssektorn och se på hur dessa är relevanta och använThe sustainability problems of tomorrow require a creative approach today. This paper examines how social diversity offers opportunities for dealing with environmental sustainability in the future. It employs the approaches of social sustainability and intersectionality to examine the national strategies for equality and diversity within the Swedish forest sector and how these are relevant and use

Published Data from the European Investment Bank and the Audiovisual Observatory in EU implies that the U.S. made Audiovisuals has dragged down European Audiovisuals' market share in EU market. Apparently, the constant situation is rising up some concerns about the future of the industry and the cultural, social and economical externalities. Considering the double nature of Audiovisuals and th

Abstrakt A footballs club of Malmö FF´s size and ambition on field must show the same level of ambition off field. With a hundred of thousands visitors every year to their home games, all the involved actors must work together and communicate efficiently to be able to offer the costumers a good football experience. This essey investigates closer those problems that can accour with many actors invo

The retail industry is in an ongoing transformation with new customer behaviors. In an omni-channel environment, multiple channels are integrated and the customer has a more central role within retail. Customers in an omnichannel environment are in general well-informed, digitally mature and have high demands towards the retailers they interact with. Traditionally, retailers could differentiate th

This thesis focuses on understanding the role of Ibadi-Islam in the contemporary Omani society, by looking at how Ibadi traditions are present in the daily lives of young Omanis. Furthermore, it also examines the role of the religious authorities and the government in portraying the Ibadi traditions. The construction of modern-state Oman that began with Sultan Qaboos in 1970 changed the role of re