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This thesis investigates the empathic relation between the audience, as the experiencing subject, and narrative characters of a fictional story, by introducing the concept of narrative empathy. A part from elaborating this concept, the thesis seeks to empirically investigate how two different media, film and novel, modulate this relationship and which narrative categories (perspective, direct spee
Forskning har visat att kyrkans funktion inte endast är religiös. Sekularisering har påverkat olika samhällen och länder på olika sätt, i Sverige har dock sekularisering lett till att kyrkan har allt mindre betydelse som en religiös institution. Med denna bakgrund är syftet med denna uppsats att undersöka motivationen bakom ungas engagemang i Svenska kyrkan. För att undersöka detta ställs frågestä
This dissertation investigates the reliability boundaries of optical photothermal infrared spectroscopy (O-PTIR) for semi-quantitative β-sheet analysis and its application to the detection of Parkinson’s disease (PD)-related skin biomarkers. The work is divided into two sub-projects. Sub-project I used atomic force microscopy–infrared spectroscopy (AFM-IR) as a reference technique to systematical
Wheat straw is known for its complex lignocellulosic structure when it comes to its conversion to biogas using anaerobic digestion (AD). This limitation comes from the restriction of microbial hydrolysis, which results in low methane yields. For this reason, pretreatments have been studied for the purpose of enhancement of biodegradability of straw before proceeding with anaerobic digestion. This
This qualitative study investigates ecological, socioeconomic and governance-related factors that need to be accounted for in order for artificial coral reefs to be perceived as successful. The study is conducted through semi-structured interviews with local stakeholders in Zamboanguita and Dauin in the Philippines with non-profit organizations, representatives of the municipality of Zamboanguita,
Parvalbumin (PV) interneurons are specialised inhibitory neurons that help regulate the timing and balance of neural circuits. Generating PV-like interneurons through direct glia-to-neuron reprogramming is therefore relevant for disease modelling and future regenerative strategies, but efficient acquisition of a specific PV-associated fate remains challenging. This thesis builds on a human glia-to
The internal structure of the scalar meson f0 (980) remains an open question, with competing interpretations as a conventional qq ̄ state, a tetraquark, or a loosely bound K +K − hadronic molecule. This thesis investigates the molecular hypothesis through a Monte Carlo coalescence calculation applied to proton–proton collisions at √ s = 5.02 TeV. Kaon phase-space distributions are generated with P
Purpose: This study investigates whether a novel 'Human-made, AI-enhanced' label preserves consumer trust in generative AI advertising under EU AI Act transparency requirements. By comparing this hybrid phrasing to standard disclosures, the research examines how signaling human effort preserves consumer trust. Theoretical Perspective: This study is grounded in effort heuristic theory, exa
Studien ämnar undersöka hur konspirationsteorier konstrueras, omformas och upprätthålls genom interaktioner på onlineforumet Reddit med inriktning på diskursen kring Jeffrey Epstein. Vidare är syftet att undersöka hur konspirationsteorier interaktionellt utvecklas genom plattformens användare. Studien utgår från ett interaktionistiskt och kunskapssociologiskt perspektiv där konspirationsteorier fö
Reliable ankle torque measurements are important in rehabilitation, where strength assessments are used to evaluate recovery and guide treatment. Isokinetic dynamometers, such as the Biodex system, are commonly used to provide controlled measurements of joint torque. However, these measurements rely on the ankle being held in a stable and reproducible position. Mechanical play in the ankle-attachm
Future sixth-generation (6G) wireless systems are expected to support extreme data rates, massive connectivity, and high energy efficiency. Largescale Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MIMO) combined with Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) is a key enabling technology to meet these demands. However, OFDM signals exhibit a high Peakto- Average Power Ratio (PAPR), which forces power amp
This thesis investigates the applicability of using machine learning for demand forecasting at HMS Networks. Using the design science research methodology, multiple forecasting artifacts were developed and tested iteratively, using historical sales data. Four tree-based models; Decision Tree, Random Forest, LightGBM and XGBoost, were tested with different pre-processing and feature engineering tec
With approximately 94 percent of traffic accidents being caused by human error, improving driver behaviour has the potential to save lives. To encourage safer driving, Volvo Cars is developing a Safety Coach feature for their mobile application. However, pilot studies of a minimum viable product (MVP) indicated low user retention, suggesting the need for design elements that better support user en
This thesis presents the evolution, design, and test of an Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) based radar system. The application of this research question involves the implementation of an Integrated Sensing and Communication (ISAC) radar system that can be seamlessly integrated into existing wireless communication networks. The primary objective of this thesis project is to integr
What does the EU’s emerging outbound review architecture reveal about the future limits of Article 63 TFEU in third-country capital relations? This thesis argues that the outbound investment screening agenda of EU is best understood as a constitutional stress test for external dimension of the Article 63 TFEU. While the potential outbound screening framework still relies on a soft-law review and r
Wearable devices increasingly issue algorithmic verdicts on the body's recovery and readi-ness claims that may contradict what an athlete directly feels. This study examines how ama-teur endurance athletes make sense of the embodied rupture: the moment at which a weara-ble's recovery assessment conflicts with their own somatic knowledge. While Information Systems research has theorised how
As climate change threatens the balance in the arctic and adjacent regions, ecosystems face a multifaceted wave of change. In areas like Scandinavia, extensive glacial retreat has been observed, onset by warming temperatures. Simultaneously as plant-life responds to a changing climate, noticeable shifts have occurred in the spatial distribution of vegetation. Thus, with deglaciation revealing new
Bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) is the most common congenital valvu- lar disease and is associated with an increased risk of ascending aortic dilation, a known precursor to life-threatening complications such as aor- tic dissection. Current clinical decision-making is primarily based on threshold-derived diameter measurements, although diameter alone has proven insufficient for comprehensive risk stra
Den 1 juli 2026 förväntas Kriminalvården stå klara med barn- och ungdomsavdelningar för unga lagöverträdare i åldern 13–17 år. Syftet med denna studie är således att undersöka kriminalpolitiska dokument vad gäller unga lagöverträdare och inrättandet av ungdomsfängelser i Sverige. Studien ämnar att belysa, genom en kritisk diskursanalys i linje med Faircloughs (2012 & 2018) tredimensionella mod
Malaria remains a major public health concern in Sudan, where transmission is influenced by climate variability, environmental conditions, population displacement, conflict, and disruptions to healthcare services. Using ERA5 climate data, a Climate Suitability Index (CSI) was developed to evaluate the climatic suitability for Plasmodium falciparum transmission in Sudan between 2000 and 2024. Annua
