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Climate transition risk pricing in capital markets has emerged as a critical area of research. Using a comprehensive dataset of syndicated loans spanning the years 2010 to 2020, combined with greenhouse gas emission and financial data for borrowers and lenders from three different sources, we conduct an extensive cross-sectional regression analysis to assess how greenhouse gas emissions are priced

This thesis explores the implementation and acceptability of blanket (population-wide coverage of active case finding and prevention) Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) as a preventive measure for leprosy transmission in the Achham district of Sudurpaschim (Far-west) Province in Nepal. Leprosy remains a significant public health concern in Nepal, with persistent challenges in prevention and control e

Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects lots of people all around the world. It greatly impacts the health of those with it and places many demands on healthcare services. Early detection of diabetes can significantly improve treatment outcomes, lower the chances of future health issues, and help patients to have a better healthier life. In this study, I evaluated the reproducibility of the per

Climate change is not only a pressing global challenge but also a cross-border issue that has far-reaching impacts on communities and ecosystems worldwide. As nations grapple with the urgent need for climate action, it becomes crucial to consider the perspectives and voices of indigenous peoples who have longstanding relationships with their lands and possess valuable traditional knowledge. Indige

I uppsatsen görs en neo-aristotelisk och en ideologikritisk analys på Jimmie Åkesson sommartal i Almedalen 2022. Jimmie Åkesson väljer topiker som överensstämmer med den nationalistiska ideologi han företräder. Invandrarfientlighet, kriminalitet, lag och ordning, omvärldskriser, är de vanligaste topikerna han använder i sitt tal. Han använder sig av de klassiska bevismedlen för att vinna publikens

Title Digging Deep: Exploring Employees’ Perception of Gender Diversity Management within STEM Authors: Janisse Magnusson & Alizée Thibaud Supervisor: Anna Jonsson Course:BUSN49, Degree Project Managing People, Knowledge, and Change Research Question: How do male and female employees within a male-dominated industry perceive gender diversity management? Purpose: The purpose of this study is t

This study explores the acceptance of wearable technology among the elderly, utilizing the Smart Wearable Acceptance Model (SWAM) developed by Li et al. (2019) as the theoretical framework. Through qualitative research methods, key factors influencing acceptance were identified, including perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, facilitating conditions, social influence, and self-reported heal

Apartheid ended in 1994, yet the effects of this system of institutionalised segregation is still felt today throughout South Africa. In contemporary Pretoria-Tshwane segregation is maintained on race-class basis, with large portions of the population rendered immobile beyond their home township. This stems from the transport poverty phenomenon wherein lack of accessible and affordable means of tr

Global investment decisions are increasingly prioritizing sustainability, and this study examines how firm-level practices toward sustainability have the potential to attract foreign ownership. Focusing on the Eastern European and Central Asian (EECA) region, the interaction between foreign direct investment (FDI) and sustainable management practices within the context of middle- to upper-middle-i

Syftet med denna studie var att undersöka och hitta kompositionstekniker hur kontrabasen kan användas som ett melodiskt instrument. Jag genomförde kvalitativa intervjuer med två kompositörer om hur de har gått tillväga när de har komponerat musik för kontrabas. Efteråt gjorde jag en partituranalys av låtar respondenterna skrivit för att se hur de praktiskt utnyttjat det. Sedan använde jag deras svThe purpose of this study was to examine and find methods for composing music where the double bass is used as a melodic instrument. I implemented qualitative interviews with two composers about how they have written music for double bass. After that I made a score analysis of songs the respondents’ have written to see their practical use of bass melodies. Then I used their answers as a starting p

I skuggan av den eskalerande brottsligheten kopplad till kriminella nätverk i Sverige har en intensiv debatt förts om hur man bäst ska bekämpa organiserad brottslighet. Ett av de mest diskuterade förslagen har varit införandet av visitationszoner, även kända som säkerhetszoner. Med bakgrund i lagändringar som tillåter avlyssning utan brottsmisstanke och ett ökat politiskt intresse för strängare åtIn the shadow of escalating crime linked to criminal networks in Sweden, an intense debate has been waged on how best to combat organized crime. One of the most discussed proposals has been the introduction of stop-and-search zones, also known as security zones. Against the backdrop of legislative changes that allow wiretapping without suspicion of crime and an increased political interest in stri

Terrorism och bekämpningen av den är ett alltid lika relevant ämne. Efter den 11 september 2001 var det en stor uppslutning bland det internationella samfundet och det slöts flera överenskommelser både i Förenta nationerna och senare även på EU-nivå. Det är dessa överenskommelser som lade grunden till den svenska lagstiftningen mot terrorism. De senaste åren har Sverige valt en ny metod i kampen mTerrorism and the struggle against it are always relevant topics. After the terror attacks on the 11th of September 2001 the international community rallied together against international terrorism. Both the United Nations and the European Union came to several agreements among themselves to fight terrorism. These agreements and conventions laid the groundwork for the Swedish legislation on the su

How do countries become democratic? By employing process tracing this comparative case study strives to test the sufficiency of Jean Grugel’s alternative theoretical framework for explaining democratic transition and consolidation. The framework explains democratization as the result of interacting mechanisms within three different dimensions of society; the state, the civil society and the global

Barnets bästa är en central princip som har sin grund i barnkonventionen. Be- stämmelsen är intagen i såväl UtlL som LVU men dock med skilda formule- ringar. Barnets bästa ska beaktas och väga tungt i utvisningsärenden men vara avgörande i LVU-ärenden. Uppsatsens syftar till att beskriva vad principen barnets bästa innebär enligt gällande rätt, men också genom en empirisk undersökning av såväl LVUThe best interest of the child is a fundamental principle rooted in the Conven- tion on the Rights of the Child. This provision is included in both UtlL and LVU, although with different formulations. The best interest of the child should be considered and carry significant weight in deportation cases but be decisive in LVU cases. The aim of the essay is to describe what the principle of the best i

In 2018, the European Union (EU) adopted a revised version of the Renewable Energy Directive (RED 2). The directive introduced new objectives for the EU’s renewable energy sector and aimed to support the provision of renewable energy in the EU. After its adoption, the directive would be implemented in each EU member state. This thesis analyzes Sweden’s implementation of the RED 2 and applies a the

Miljöförstöringar har identifierats av Förenta nationerna (FN) som ett bety-dande hot mot internationell fred och säkerhet, vilket innefattar risker för både mänskligheten och miljön. I denna uppsats utforskas begreppet ekocid, all-mänt förstått som massförstörelse och skadegörelse av ekosystem, allvarlig skada på naturen som är utbredd eller långvarig, och dess potentiella inklude-ring som ett inEnvironmental degradation is identified by the United Nations as a significant threat to international peace and security and poses profound risks to both humanity and the environment, encompassing every aspect of our existence. This thesis explores the concept of ecocide, broadly understood as mass dam-age and destruction of ecosystems, severe harm to nature which is widespread or long-term, and

To become a member of the European Union, the applicant country must meet the accession criteria established in the Copenhagen Declaration, commonly referred to as the Copenhagen criteria. While these criteria serve as formal guidelines, previous research has shown that they alone cannot explain when and how a country will join the union. Instead, it is argued that the justification and discursive

Previously the majority of tv-shows about crime have had male protagonists. But lately, more tv-shows have been portraying female criminal protagonists. Simultaneously there has been an increasing interest in women who participate in drug trafficking from the media and the Swedish government. The aim of this thesis is therefore to investigate how women are portrayed within tv-shows when participat

The aim of this thesis is to examine the difference in expression of affective polarization in opinion pieces between traditional media and new media. Specifically through studying articles and posts made by elite actors as through parliament commissioners in the Swedish parliament. This is studied through the political field of immigration as it is a central field in the political dimension of cu