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Microcredit is often regarded as the best tool for poverty alleviation and women's empowerment. The literature agrees that microcredit impacts positively different aspects of women’s lives. However, there are some aspects, including patriarchal norms and culture, that may obstacle to the success of those programs. Hence, the thesis analyzes the effect of microfinance and women’s empowerment in
Moderskapet har under det senaste decenniet stått i centrum i en rad litterära verk i såväl Sverige som Danmark. Uppsatsens syfte är därför att undersöka hur moderskapet gestaltas i fyra samtida romaner, varav Olga Ravns Mit arbejde (2020) utgör analysens huvudfokus. De tre övriga romanerna som dras in i analysen är Maja Lucas Mor. En historie om blodet (2016), Anna Axfors En dag i öknen (2022) sa
AI-modellen ChatGPT har blivit omåttligt populär på kort tid och används dagligen av miljontals människor. Genom att analysera stora mängder data bestående av offentlig information utför AI-modellen tjänster som CVskrivande, diktkomponerande och besvarande av frågor om allt från vetenskap, till kultur och historia. ChatGPT används i mycket stor utsträckning, trots att den genererade informationen The AI model ChatGPT has become immensely popular in a short time and is used daily by millions of people. By analyzing large amounts of data consisting of public information, the AI model performs services such as CV writing, composing poems and answering questions about everything from science, to culture and history. ChatGPT is used to a very large extent, despite the fact that the generate
Syftet med denna uppsats är att undersöka hur media, här stormedia samt plattformen TikTok, framställde genren gangsterrap samt gangsterrappare i relation till gängkriminalitet under december månad 2022. Detta med grund i hur gangsterrappen skapat stor debatt i media, vilket bland annat inkluderat förslag om censurering av genren. Uppsatsen förutsätter att medias rapportering hjälper att forma all
This study focused on examining the governance of the Gambia, with a specific emphasis on Gambian citizens’ perception of the government as the primary service provider in terms of accountability. To achieve this, it examined governance theory, which emphasizes the importance of non-state actors such as NGOs in providing public services. The findings of the study revealed a stark contrast in ratin
The media has considerable power in informing, shaping, or skewing foreign policy debates through salience and framing. While it is quite challenging to make accurate predictions about the future of India’s non-alignment policy, it is feasible to examine perspectives and concerns about India’s policy of non-alignment in the increasingly polarized world stemming from the Russia-Ukraine war. Thus, b
Research on the determinants of the size premium, i.e. that small stocks on average outperform large stocks, has traditionally focused on financial and macroeconomic factors. However, recent academic studies shed light on the influence of behavioral factors on the size premium, specifically investor sentiment. In line with this research, our study analyzes the influence of investor sentiment measu
The main aim of this master project is to find out whether strain Geobacillus 7349 can produce biosurfactant during their growth by extraction and characterization of the product. The other goal is to optimize the cultivation condition of the strain. This work presents an evaluation of batch and fed-batch cultivation techniques for production of Geobacillus 7349 in shake flask, using DRM medium. T
The circular economy (CE) brings a shift in business operations that could increase societal well-being and reduce environmental costs, making regionalization and circular supply chains crucial to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Industrial Symbiosis (IS) is a strategy to enhance the circularity of industry by exchanging resources and knowledge sharing between different actors in an industrial sys
Tidigt under åren i arkitektskolan lär vi oss att forma och utforska våra egna kreativa processer. Dessa blir djupt personliga, och i detta projekt vill jag försöka formulera och utforska mitt sätt att arbeta. Under min studietid har jag upplevt att de största problemen jag haft under designprocessen varit att jag tenderat att bli för självkritisk i ett tidigt skede, vilket har resulterat i låsnin
Change is the only constant; yet, as we step into the brave new world of taxing the digital economy, it might seem like the need and development of principles and rules for adequate profit allocation has only begun. This thesis discusses the profit allocation rules under the Unified Approach of the OECD Pillar One Proposal Amount A in relation to three identified principles of law in international
Calcium is essential for the human body as it has functions in the nervous system, bones and formation of teeth. Deficiency in this important nutrient can be detrimental to health and cause life-long issues. Calcium can be found in various foods, like dairy products, but certain plant-based alternatives to milk needs to be fortified with calcium. One of the complications with calcium supplements i
Sweden has an almost three-century-long tradition of openness, whose principles are enshrined in the state’s fundamental laws. When the revolution of the Internet was in full bloom at the turn of the century, with new forms of mass communication innovating the media landscape, Sweden saw the opportunity to strengthen freedom of expression and information, as one of the main pillars of openness. Th
This research paper uses an explanatory sequential mixed method design to examine the factors influencing students' decision-making regarding their future and the impact of Brexit on these choices. The study aims to understand the interplay between various factors and Brexit's role in shaping students' decisions. Initially, quantitative analysis of the 2017 CPC-ONS-UUK SoGIS survey dat
The aim of this master thesis project is the study and evaluation of the design of cavity beam position monitors (BPM) for the International Linear Collider (ILC) project. The state-of-the-art of BPMs is investigated to determine the most appropriate existing BPM design for the requirements of the ILC. The theoretical background on resonant cavities, including the beam coupling to the BPM, is exam
Pekskärmar är en typ av inmatningsenhet som möjliggör en interaktion mellan en användare och en elektronisk enhet. Interaktionen sker genom att låta användaren röra med en eller flera fingrar eller en stylus-penna på skärmen. Pekskärmar används idag till en rad olika elektroniska produkter som till exempel mobiltelefoner, surfplattor, datorer och även bankomater. På grund av sitt breda användningsTouchscreens are a type of input device that facilitate interaction between a user and an electronic device. This interaction is enabled by the user touching the screen with one or more fingers or a stylus pen. Today, touchscreens are implemented in a wide range of electronic products for example mobile phones, tablets, computers, and even ATMs. Due to their wide range of applications, touchscreen
While some individuals experience romantic relationships as overwhelming and intense, others experience their relationship as more secure and stable. Previous research has shown that individual differences in attachment account for various characteristics of romantic relationships. The present study (N = 280) investigates why romantic relationships are experienced differently, proposing infatuatio
The Covid-19 pandemic had a global effect on both the world as well as Swedish healthcare. For example, new guidelines for wearing protective equipment were required. However, the protective equipment created several barriers to communication. The purpose of this thesis is to understand healthcare counselors’ views on and experience of establishing relationships and how Covid-19, as well as how th
In recent years, the focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors has grown substantially from investors and the society overall. This successive switch to more sustainable practices has created a new interesting conversation regarding the impact of ESG on companies’ financial performances. This study will deep dive into this new problem statement, investigating the role of ESG both
