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This thesis aimed to analyze how the Taiwanese government narrates the Russo-Ukrainian war and why, regarding their foreign policy efforts and the articulation of a Taiwanese national identity. Twenty-nine articles from the Taiwanese Office of the President published between January and August 2022 were examined. In its discourse, Taiwan drew a parallel with the situation in Ukraine, portraying bo
This master thesis investigates the legal foundations for training of artificial intelligence (AI) models using personal data, with an emphasis on compliance with the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The core issue addressed is the lack of clear legal basis for AI training processes that involve the collection and use of personal data (gathered directly or indirectly thr
Purpose: This investigation was designed to examine the effects of self-monitored training combined with the use of delayed auditory feedback (DAF), on the accuracy of articulation in acquired apraxia of speech (AOS). Background: The increased number of stroke survivors leads to higher societal costs when it comes to e.g., rehabilitation. Speech and language deficits post stroke can be diminished
Forests are vital ecosystems that support biodiversity, regulate climate, and provide economic and social value. Their resilience is strongly influenced by harvesting methods, with selective cutting and rotation forestry having noticeably different impacts on carbon dynamics. Understanding these effects requires accurate data on the number and location of felled trees. Although modern harvesters c
This study investigates the potential for sustainable building practices in the sub-Saharan regional context, using small- and medium-scale sandcrete block production in Tanzania as a case study. The research combines a literature review on sustainability challenges in the region with insights from two semi-structured interviews. One with a local practitioner who regularly collaborates with small-
This thesis examines the Energy Charter Treaty's (ECT) Fair and Equitable Treatment (FET) standard, how it was modernized in 2024, and how this modernization affects the legal position of developing and energy-exporting nations, especially those in the Caspian Sea region. The goal is to determine whether modernization broadens states' regulatory latitude to pursue the energy transition and
In the centre of Malmö, Caroli Church stands in quiet suspension—its doors closed, its future uncertain. Neither abandoned nor alive, it occupies a space between preservation and possibility. In a society where churches are increasingly disconnected from their original function, the question lingers: what becomes of the sacred when it no longer serves the ritual? And who, ultimately, decides what
Sweden's rural landscape faces significant challenges as contemporary planning practices increasingly favor urban development, leaving villages and small settlements underserved. This thesis investigates how supplementary planning documents can support sustainable rural development in southern Sweden, specifically examining the potential of Village Guides as participatory planning tools. The
Uppvärmning av byggnader är en betydande del av Sveriges energianvändning, vilket gör värmepumpar till en viktig lösning för att minska både energibehov och klimatpåverkan. Prestandan beror dock på byggnadens utformning, isoleringsnivå och lokalt klimat. Tillverkares COP och SCOP värden är baserade på standardiserade test förhållanden som skiljer från svenska klimatet, vilket kan leda till överskaHeating of buildings is a substantial part of Swedens energy use, making heat pumps an important solution for reducing both energy demand and climate impact. However performance depends on building design, insulation and local climate. Manufacturer COP and SCOP values are based on standardized test conditions that differ from Swedish climates which may lead to overestimated efficiency. This thesi
Allt fler kommuner utformar och använder digitala tvillingar eller 3D stadsmodeller för att tillgodose sina behov inom bl.a. stadsplanering och bygglov. Inom byggbranschen så ökar användningen av byggnadsinformationsmodellering (BIM) i framförallt planering- och projekteringsstadiet. Frågan är hur man kan utbyta denna digitala information från respektive bransch i bygglovsprövningar. I nuläget såAn increasing number of cities are modelling their built environment in three-dimensional (3D) city models to plan their cities more efficiently. In parallel, the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry are increasingly relying on Building Information Models (BIM) when designing, constructing and managing facilities such as buildings. These new means of storing, presenting and ex
This thesis presents the analysis and design of a three-stage pipelined loop-unrolled successive approximation register (Lu-SAR) analog-to-digital converter (ADC) implemented in 65 nm CMOS technology. The ADC is designed to achieve high speed and good linearity under low supply voltage and limited power, targeting wireless communication and high-speed data acquisition applications. At the system
Syftet med detta arbete är att undersöka om rullande bärighetsmätningar RWD är ett alternativ till fallviktsmätningar FWD i arbetet kring vägbärighet i vägprojekt. Bärighet beskrivs av Trafikverket som ” Den högsta last, enstaka eller ackumulerad, som kan accepteras med hänsyn till uppkomst av sprickor eller deformationer”. Det vill säga hur tunga fordon en väg eller en bro kan belastas med s
The phasing out of fossil fuels continues to be of great importance if our society is to complete the green transition. One of the most interesting alternatives to fossil fuels is bio-fuels but these have not been shown to outperform fossil fuels in all areas, as of yet. This is especially true in applications that require high performance and have high safety standars, such as the aviation indust
Det övergripande syftet med denna undersökning har varit att bredda bilden av Jon Fosse som dramatiker, genom att pröva hans pjäser mot ett perspektiv från den kritiska teorin – nämligen det utopiska, såsom det formulerats av Theodor W. Adorno och Ruth Levitas. Mer specifikt handlar det om att utforska negationen och dess utopiska potential i följande fem teaterstycken av Jon Fosse: Nokon kjem tilA general purpose of this study has been to refine the image of Jon Fosse as a playwright. The way to approach this has been to examine his plays from a perspective from critical theory – namely the utopian, as formulated by Theodor W. Adorno and Ruth Levitas. More specifically, the task has been to explore the negation and its utopian potential in the following five plays by Jon Fosse: Nokon kjem
Detta examensarbete utfört på uppdrag av och i samarbete med Vossloh Nordic Switch Systems AB i syfte att ta fram ett pressverktyg för montering av fjäderbefästningar (s.k. pandrolfjädrar) vilka används vid installation av järnvägsväxlar. Det verktyg som huvudsakligen används idag har inte kunnat brukas till hela produktportfolion av växlar på grund av verktygets storlek som inte tillåter åtkomst This master thesis work was carried out on behalf of and in collaboration with Vossloh Nordic Switch Systems AB with the aim of developing a pressing tool for the assembly of spring fasteners (so-called Pandrol e-clips) used in the installation of railway switches. The tool primarily used today has not been able to be used for the entire product portfolio of switches due to the tool’s size, which
This thesis examined the impact of the COVID-19 lockdown on Athenian air quality from March 23rd to May 5th, 2020. The Attica Ground Measuring Network was used to measure the concentrations of NO, NO₂, SO₂, CO, PM₁₀, PM₂.₅, and O₃ for the 2020 lockdown and for the same time period from 2005 to 2019 as reference. Nitric oxide (NO) and nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) concentrations decreased by up to 75% an
The global energy transition and the growing adoption of electric vehicles drives an ever-increasing demand for more efficient electrical machines. A key improvement area is understanding and reducing iron losses in machine magnetic materials, such as those caused by Pulse Width Modulation (PWM). This thesis investigates the effects of PWM on magnetic hysteresis and the resulting iron losses in Fe
Syftet med denna uppsats är belysa hur utrikesfödda kvinnors etableringsprocess ser ut på den svenska arbetsmarknaden, med särskilt fokus på hur integration, inkludering och hur stereotypa föreställningar påverkar deras möjligheter att etablera sig på den svenska arbetsmarknaden. Studien avgränsas till kvinnor födda utanför Europa. Genom ett intersektionellt teoretiskt ramverk, med fokus på kön, e
This thesis explores how femininity is constructed within the soft girl trend, using Butler’s theoretical framework of the heterosexual matrix and theory of (gender) performativity. By combining digital ethnography, multimodal critical discourse analysis, and a critical feminist perspective, this study aims to contribute to a deeper understanding of how femininity is expressed, reproduced and aest
