This thesis explores how climate change concern is polarised in Sweden, with the aim to increase the understanding to detect social impediments to successful progress on the issue, as well as to prevent conflictual divides. The thesis examines the distribution of climate attitudes through three different forms of polarisation: distributive opinion polarisation, group-based (opinion) polarisation,

This thesis examines how Kenyan Generation Z activists used social media, particularly X (Twitter) as a tool for resistance, mobilization, and political discourse during the 2024 protests against the Finance Bill. Drawing on a postcolonial Global Studies framework, the study situates Kenya’s digital protests within broader global systems of inequality, colonial legacy, and youth disenfranchisement

The purpose of this master’s thesis is to analyze the governance and administration of Sweden’s civil defense on the regional level in relation to domestic and international developments since February 2022, such as the structural reform of the civil defense and Sweden’s Accession to NATO. To analyze this issue, a case study is conducted on the Civil Defense Region West and its two County Administ

In 2024, the Lok Sabha Elections in India had unexpected results for the Bharatiya Janata Party. Many in the country expected a landslide victory, however due to the loss in a key state, Uttar Pradesh, the party failed to secure a majority in the Indian parliament. This thesis is an investigation into what could have happened in Uttar Pradesh by doing a qualitative content analysis, using NVIVO, t

For 75 years, the United Nations has focused on peacebuilding, with peacekeeping operations serving as the organization's most visible and significant representation. These operations are regarded as one of the most effective methods for helping a nation transition from conflict to peace. The peacekeeping operation has predominantly occurred in the Global South, where it has faced significant

Titel: Distansarbete eller distanserat arbete? En kvalitativ studie baserad på chefers upplevelser om hur distansarbete påverkar organisationskultur, värderingar, ledarskap och samhörighet Seminariedatum: 3 Juni 2025 Kurs: FEKH49, Examensarbete i organisation på kandidatnivå VT 2025, 15 högskolepoäng Författare: Lydia Molin, Oscar Polhage, Theo Pistora Handledare: Alexander Paulsson Nyckelord: s

The importance of Disaster Risk Management (DRM) is growing as global risks increase and more actors implement DRM strategies. However, the unpredictable and complex nature of disasters and other risks makes it difficult to train DRM skills in advance. Serious games, which are games designed for educational purposes, offer a promising way to build these skills by simulating real-world challenges i

Attitudes of Gen Z and their role in the workplace have been widely studied in the past decades. Even though Gen Z and Millennials have some similar workplace attitudes, the rapid change in technology experienced by Gen Z has inculcated some very unique working attitudes in the new generation, which in turn has impacted their expectations of middle management and their preference for such role

Modifierade virus ökar effektivitet i behandling av genetiska sjukdomar Det finns virus som är helt ofarliga för oss människor som forskare har insett att man kan utnyttja till vår fördel. Detta genom att placera en fungerande version av en trasig gen, som har orsakat en sjukdom, i ett ofarligt virus och injicera det i patienten. Viruset kan sedan transportera genen till cellerna och sjukdomen boAdeno-associated virus (AAV) is in gene therapy, a widely studied viral vector for delivering therapeutic genes to cure genetic diseases. A major limitation of the wild type AAV is its broad tissue tropism, which necessitates high viral doses to achieve therapeutic efficacy in target tissue. Despite its non-pathogenic profile, high doses can cause adverse immune responses. In this study, the capsi

Climate change and anthropogenic influences are significantly altering marine ecosystems in the Baltic Sea, posing substantial challenges for fisheries. The Bornholm Basin, located in the central Baltic Sea, is a crucial fishing area for the region and has been experiencing shifts in fish distribution and abundance due to changing oceanographic conditions. These changes affect not only fish migrat

This thesis conducts a comparative analysis of algorithmic management in the food delivery platform sector, focusing on platforms operating in the United Kingdom and Sweden. Drawing upon Institutional Theory, Labour Process Theory and Discourse Analysis, the study investigates how platforms such as Uber Eats, Deliveroo, Foodora and Wolt implement, regulate and communicate algorithmic control in di

Traditionally rooted in a linear economy model, the European food industry is now rapidly shifting towards circular supply chain systems. Compared to the previous model, this approach offers significant environmental and socio-economic benefits, including greater resource efficiency, waste reduction, and increased market competitiveness. Despite a clear theoretical framework based on the principle

Geospatial data is becoming increasingly important as artificial intelligence develops rapidly, creating new opportunities in the field of Geographic Information Systems. The thesis investigates the possibility of establishing a method to automatically calibrate a network camera’s geolocation and heading direction by using a camera view image and its corresponding satellite image. The aim is to lo

Sweden has seen a rise in firearm-related violence in recent years, and Malmö is one of three cities that has experienced a significant increase in these crimes. This study isolates the role of socioeconomic variables as determinants of firearm-related violence, exploring whether socioeconomic disadvantage independently influences the spatial distribution of these incidents in Malmö. The spatial c

Strategic decision-making (SDM) is a core function of managerial roles, often carried out under pressure, uncertainty, and cognitive limitations. This thesis explores how overconfidence bias affects strategic decision-making in organisational settings. While cognitive biases have been extensively studied in psychology and behavioural economics, the specific impact of overconfidence on business-rel

The phenomenon of cyclical female mentoring, defined as women’s engagement in same gender mentoring relationships both as a mentee and a mentor, has been underexplored in the mentoring literature. The purpose of this study is thus to understand how women experience cyclical female mentoring, with a specific focus on relational, gender-focused, and learning dimensions. To fulfil this purpose, the s

Digital platforms have become a crucial tool for career planning, especially for young people in the beginning of their careers. Today’s students must navigate numerous career options while adapting to new digital norms around personal branding and showcasing success. These platforms provide valuable opportunities for inspiration and building a professional identity, enhancing career planning. How

Peptidbaserade läkemedel utgör en växande del av läkemedelsindustrin, med behandlingsmöjligheter mot en bredd av sjukdomar. Det första peptidbaserade läkemedlet var insulin som introducerades under 1920-talet, sedan dess har applikationer av peptidläkemedel ökat, och tillverkningsmetoder utvecklats. Under 1960-talet introducerades fastfaspeptidsyntes (solid phase peptide synthesis, SPPS), där peptMethods for synthesis of peptides using solid phase peptide synthesis (SPPS) are hampered by relying on large amounts of hazardous substances such as dimethylformamide (DMF) as solvent for peptide assembly and trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) a per/polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) as reagent/solvent for side chain protecting group (PG) removal and peptide resin cleavage. Advances have been made towards

Denna studie undersöker utrymning genom inåtgående dörrar, något som bör undvikas enligt svenska byggregler när antalet personer i en lokal överstiger 30. Trots detta är de specifika utmaningarna och påverkande faktorerna, särskilt vad gäller personer med nedsatt rörelseförmåga, till stor del outforskade. För att belysa detta genomfördes en litteraturstudie samt utrymningsförsök med 36 deltagare (This study investigates evacuation through inward-opening doors, a practice discouraged by Swedish building regulations when occupant numbers exceed 30. Despite this, the specific challenges and influencing factors, particularly regarding individuals with movement impairments, remain largely unexplored. To address this gap, a literature review and eight evacuation scenarios involving 36 participan