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Mountain areas all around the world are extremely vulnerable to climate change. In Europe, local livelihoods are closely linked to tourism, which will not only be strongly affected by climate change, but will also contribute to these changes. Based on twenty-three interviews, this thesis uses Actor Network Theory to define the tourism system and to analyze destination adaptation in the Mont Blanc

This experiment studied the performance of two closely related C4 grass species, Eragrostis minor and E. multicaulis. Both species are non-native to Sweden but have colonised the city of Malmö at different times over the last century. Multiple vegetative and reproductive performance traits were compared across four temperature regimes ranging from 19 to 40°C. The two species were found to have sig

Studien syftar till att bidra till en nyanserad bild av värdet av varumärkeskommunikation på digitala plattformar inom offentlig sektor. Forskningsfrågorna är centrerade kring hur varumärkets mening förhandlas på olika digitala plattformar och hur förtroende konstrueras i varumärkeskommunikationen för offentliga myndigheter. Studien utgår från ett konstruktivistiskt epistemologiskt perspektiv och The study aims to contribute to a nuanced understanding of the value of brand communication on digital platforms in the public sector. The research questions are centered on how brand meaning is negotiated on different digital platforms and how trust is constructed in brand communication for public authorities. The study is based on a constructivist epistemological perspective and a social constru

Den snabba utvecklingen av artificiell intelligens (AI) har de senaste åren gjort stora avtryck i samhället och detta kan komma att ha konsekvenser för musikundervisning. Syftet med studien är att undersöka vilka AI-baserade verktyg som kan komma att vara användbara för musiklärare och på vilka sätt dessa verktyg potentiellt kan användas inom ramen för kursen Instrument eller sång 1 på gymnasiet.

Perceptions of human-Nature relations (HNRs) have been long theorised to be one of the factors causing global warming and environmental degradation. While individuals in Western societies have been increasingly recognising intrinsic values in Nature, ‘Mastery over Nature’, considered as prompting harmful interactions with Nature, is still prevalent at the social level. Social movements, such as De

Bakgrund: Postoperativt delirium (POD) är en allvarlig komplikation som kan uppstå efter en operation och drabbar oftare den äldre populationen i samhället (>60år). POD ger en tillfällig kognitiv svikt och finns i tre olika varianter, hypoaktiv, hyperaktiv och mixad. Gemensamt för dem som drabbas är att det kan skapa ett stort lidande både under och efter förloppets gång. POD ökar även risken för

Färdigskurna bladgrönsaker erbjuder ett tilltalande sätt att inkludera lite grönt i måltider. Tyvärr kan dessa bladgrönsaker bli kontaminerade med humana patogener som Salmonella och shiga toxin producerande Escherichia coli (STEC) i tillverkningskedjan, vilket kan leda till allvarliga livsmedelsburna sjukdomar. För närvarande finns det ingen enskild åtgärd I produktionen eller bearbetningen av deReady-to-eat (RTE) leafy greens offer an appealing way to integrate leafy greens into meals. Unfortunately, these leafy greens can get contaminated with human pathogens such as Salmonella, and Shiga toxin producing Escherichia coli (STEC) at any stage along the manufacturing chain, potentially leading to serious foodborne diseases. Currently, there is no single step in the production and processin

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

Denna studie syftar till att undersöka hur en cyberattackkris påverkar allmänhetens attityder gentemot en organisation samt organisationens rykte. Studien utforskar teorin Situational Crisis Communication Theorys (SCCT) offerkategorisering av en cyberattackkris i en svensk kontext. Vidare undersöks hur individers kunskap om cyberattacker, tillskrivning av krisansvar och nyttjande av olika responssThis study aims to examine how a cyber attack crisis affects public attitudes toward an organization and the organization’s reputation. The study explores the Situational Crisis Communication Theory’s (SCCT) victim categorization of a cyber attack crisis in a Swedish context. Further, it examines how individuals’ knowledge about cyber attacks, attribution of crisis responsibility, and response str

This research presents a quest for the definition of “foreign direct investment” under the EU framework for FDI screening by the Member States, established by Regulation 2019/452 based on public policy and security. This Thesis argues that the scope of the current Regulation, excluding “indirect” FDI made by foreign investors via an EU subsidiary, coupled with the lenient, non-compulsory nature of

This thesis quantifies and examines the exposure of Swedish banks to climate risks by implementing multivariate GJR- and DCC-GARCH models to dynamically estimate climate beta and assess climate risk. The study focuses on the four largest Swedish banks, which collectively manage approximately 75% of the total assets in the Swedish banking sector, and evaluates their sensitivity to transition risks a

This study investigates the impact of industrial growth on housing affordability in Skellefteå, Sweden, utilizing a combination of quantitative and qualitative data sources. The analysis encompasses data from Statistics Sweden, interviews, and surveys to explore the complex relationship between industrial expansion, population dynamics, and housing affordability. The findings reveal a substantial

I och med införandet av ICD-11, 2018, tillkom diagnosen Komplex PTSD (C- PTSD) i den internationella klassifikationen av sjukdomar och Socialstyrelsen arbetar just nu med den svenska översättningen som förväntas publiceras någon gång under 2025 på WHO:s plattform. Syftet med denna studie var att undersöka hur kunskapsläget bland behandlare med lägst steg 1-kompetens såg ut inom vuxenpsykiatrin. DeSince the introduction of ICD-11 in 2018, C-PTSD has been a diagnosis in the international classification of diseases. Socialstyrelsen is currently working on the Swedish translation, which is expected to be published sometime in 2025. However, C-PTSD as a concept, has been around longer than that. The aim of this study has been to examine the level of knowledge regarding C-PTSD among clinicians,

The thesis compares the differences between the European Union and China in terms of legal regulation of bad faith in trademark registration. The study aims to provide a detailed comparison of the similarities and differences between the two in legislative and judicial handling of trademark bad faith behavior. Additionally, the thesis addresses the challenges faced by the two jurisdictions in the

Many animals have biological and circadian rhythms with periods of more and less activity. Fan worms (Polychaeta: Sabellidae) possess radiolar crowns used for feeding and respiration. These crowns can be retracted into the tube in which the animal lives, or displayed in the water, indicating inactivity or activity. Here, activity patterns based on crown status were studied in the fan worm species

This MA thesis introduces Europeana and information science principles to the field of museology. Its aim is to identify challenges in digital cultural heritage metadata management within an international context. To do this, this thesis focuses on specific aspects: the European Data Model, international cooperation, and the metadata management process specific to Europeana. The study is designed

Att under sin uppväxt bli utsatt för mobbning av jämnåriga kan innebära långtgående negativa konsekvenser för hälsa och mående för den utsatta. Fortfarande är det många barns vardag att vara utsatta för mobbning. Mobbningen sker idag inte enbart i skolmiljö utan även på nätet. Syftet med studien var att undersöka föräldrars syn på deras möjlighet att agera vid sitt eget barns utsatthet för skol- eDuring childhood and adolescence, being subjected to bullying by peers can have far-reaching negative consequences for the health and well-being of the victim. Unfortunately, many children continue to experience bullying, which now occurs not only in school environments but also online. The purpose of this study was to explore parents' perspectives on their ability to respond when their own ch

This study explores the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and cross-border transactions within international trade law, focusing on the associated legal challenges and regulatory considerations. Through an extensive review of academic literature, policy documents, and industry reports, the research identifies primary obstacles such as jurisdictional conflicts, liability frameworks, and data

Terapeutens anknytningsmönster, ett nytt fokus som visat vikten av att förstå hur aktuell terapeutegenskap påverkar i den terapeutiska situationen. Studiens syfte var att undersöka hur erfarna psykodynamiskt inriktade psykoterapeuter såg på sitt eget anknytningsmönster och dess betydelse i psykoterapier. Studien ämnade också undersöka på vilket sätt psykoterapeuternas anknytningsmönster spelade enThe therapist's attachment pattern, a new focus that has shown the importance of understanding how current therapist characteristics affect the therapeutic situation. The purpose of the study was to investigate how experienced psychodynamically oriented psychotherapists viewed their own attachment pattern and its importance in psychotherapies. The study also aimed to investigate how the psycho

The relationship between capital structure and firm performance has been a recurring topic of discussion. Within this context, frameworks such as the Modigliani and Miller, Trade-Off, Market Timing, Pecking Order, Agency theories have been widely examined by researchers, offering diverse viewpoints on how capital structure decisions impact corporate performance in distinct industrial, regional and