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Beginning in the late 20th century, public libraries in Sweden have been offering its patrons the opportunity to check out films just as they would books. Taking place over the last decade, however, the methods by which we predominantly consume films have gone through major changes – mainly caused by our increased digital presence and, more importantly, the extensive development of popular streami

I studien undersöktes associativ språkinlärning via Virtual Reality (VR) och jämfördes sedan med en mer traditionell ordinlärning via en datorskärm, för att se om det förekom någon skillnad i inlärningen mellan dessa. Syfte. Studien syftade till att undersöka om inlärning av ett nytt språk gynnas av associativ inlärning med flera av våra sinnen genom VR. Vår hypotes var att språkinlärning kan gynThe study examined associative language learning through Virtual Reality (VR) and then compared it to more traditional word learning through a computer screen, in order to see if there was any difference in learning between these two. Purpose. The aim of this study to investigate whether learning a new language benefits from associative learning, with several of our senses, through VR. Our hypoth

There is a growing demand for environmentally friendly food packaging. Studies and trends show that the modern consumers are willing to pay more money for food products if the packaging has lower carbon footprint. Furthermore, to be competitive, food packaging must be both visually striking and user friendly. It needs to differentiate from other multipacks and have enough shelf impact to stand out

Behovet av avancerad rening genom till exempel ozonering eller aktivt kol på avloppsrenings-verk blir tydligare i världen som följd av höga uppmätta nivåer av läkemedelsrester i recipienter. I länder som Schweiz är implementeringen redan idag lagstadgad och också i Sverige förväntas inom en överskådlig framtid krav införas på avlägsning av organiska mikroföreoreningar från avloppsvatten. I dagslägThe need for advanced wastewater treatment using for example ozonation or activated carbon is becoming exceedingly apparent because of high measured concentrations of pharmaceutical res-idues in recipients all over the world. In Switzerland for example there is legal requirements for the implementation of advanced treatment and within the foreseeable future also in Sweden the demands on the remova

Bakgrund: Manligt kön och hög ålder har visat sig utgöra riskfaktorer att återinläggas på IVA. Att implementera uppföljande verksamhet efter utskrivning, såsom PIG-team, kan bidra till att identifiera patienter som riskerar att försämras i sitt sjukdomstillstånd eller återinläggas på IVA. Tillämpandet av bedömningsinstrumentet NEWS har visat sig kunna identifiera patienter som löper risk för oplanBackground: Male sex and older age have been described as risk factors for readmission to the Intensive Care Unit [ICU]. The implementation of PIG-team can help to identify patients who are at risk for clinical deterioration or being readmitted to the Intensive Care Unit. The usage of National Early Warning Score [NEWS] has been proven to effectively discriminate patients who are at risk for unpla

Turbo systems have long been implemented into vehicles to increase the specific power. Increasing the pressure for conventional vehicles decreases the mass of the engine and increases the efficiency. Conventional vehicles do however produce carbon dioxide emissions which have become an increasing issue that needs a solution. One possible solution is the fuel cell utilizing hydrogen as fuel. This r

Society relies on the continued operation of software systems, from healthcare to social media platforms. These systems can be engineered to be highly reliable, but complexity assures surprise. People have the ability to manage this complexity, filling gaps in design by recognizing, diagnosing and correcting anomalies. Rarely can surprises be managed by individuals alone. When engaged in anomaly r

In this master's thesis I will study library space in its practical use in relation to the professionals working in it daily, i.e. the library staff. It seems that this profession should have a unique knowledge base around how the library is used and how space can be organised to benefit the users, the staff and the collections. The library is closely connected to and affected by society and s

This auto-ethnographic study explores the impacts of evangelical purity culture (EPC) on women’s relationship with their body, gender identity, sexuality, and sexual experiences, and the underlying mechanisms that drive these impacts. This work aims to bridge the significant gap in academic literature on women’s lived experiences in EPC. It encourages a thoughtful examination of this culture while

De allmänna va-ledningarna tillhandahålls av landets kommuner, som har ansvaret att förse fastighetsägarna med vatten och avlopp inom verksamhetsområden. Det ingår även ett ansvar att skydda ledningarna och den information som finns tillgänglig. Kommunerna kan välja att organisera arbetet i kommunalägda bolag, bilda kommunalförbund eller driva verksamheten i egen regi. Den som har hand om kommuThe supply of public drinking water and wastewater management in settled areas falls under the responsibility of local municipalities. This responsibility may be further allocated to a municipality owned company or organisation. In the occurrence of public water distribution lines and wastewater pipes crossing private property, the municipality or company must secure their rights to install, maint

Den 1 januari 2014 infördes de svenska reglerna om forskning och utveckl-ing. Reglerna infördes mot bakgrund av den positiva effekten innovation en-ligt nationalekonomisk teori anses ha på tillväxt, och att ett skattemässigt inci-tament förväntas leda till ökade investeringar i FoU. Det svenska FoU-avdraget är idag utformat som en direkt nedsättning av ar-betsgivaravgifterna och den allmänna löneThe Swedish rules on research and development were introduced on January 1, 2014, against the backdrop of the positive impact that innovation according to economic theory is considered to have on growth, and the expectation that a tax incentive would lead to increased investments in R&D. The Swedish R&D tax credit is designed as a direct reduction of employer’s social security contribution

ABSTRACT Raising temperatures and climate variability have intensified extreme weather events worldwide. These extremes can enhance and trigger possible pest outbreaks. Bark beetle attacks have become a major concern in regions with extensive spruce forest areas. Southeastern Sweden has faced repeated outbreaks resulting in widespread tree loss. By observing historic climate data for the main coun

Mental illness is a growing social problem that has to be understood in order to counteract it. People with mental illness often need some kind of treatment to deal with their problems and finding this treatment is an important part of the rehabilitation process. This process is not always easy and sometime it leads to the person not getting help at all. In this analysis we discuss different ways

The aim of this study was to examine service user involvement in planning for economic selfsufficiency in the social services economic aid department. More specifically the aim was to find out what experiences social workers have of service user involvement during planning, since they are responsible of maintaining the plan. Four semi-structured interviews were made with social workers in a Swedis

Since the first methadone program was introduced in Sweden during the late 60s, it has been a controversial method of treating opiate addiction. The aim of this study was to, by doing a discourse analysis, come to an understanding how the Swedish maintenance program for opiate addiction was constructed and debated in three big Swedish newspapers during the 2000s. More specifically the aim was to r

Få grepp om hjärnan Området i hjärnan som styr händerna och uppfattar känsel i dem är väldigt stort jämfört med andra områden. Skador i den delen av hjärnan, som kan bero på sjukdomar eller olyckor, orsakar ofta problem med att utföra vardagliga handrörelser. Problemen kan minska mycket med hjälp av specifik rörelseträning, men vi vet än idag inte hur vi på bästa sätt ska utforma rörelseträningenTraumatic brain injury and diseases causing cortical damage is a global problem. Despite their vast extent, their pathophysiology is poorly understood. It is however known that the loss of motor functions can be regained thanks to adaptive properties of the neuronal system. Early task specific motor training is proven to be critical for rehabilitation. We set out to better understand how the CNS c

I 40 år hade Sverige en lagstiftning som möjliggjorde sterilisering utan samtycke av de som saknade rättskapacitet. 62.888 operationer utfördes under dessa år, närmare bestämt mellan 1935–1975. Frågan jag ställde mig var huruvida samtliga ingrepp genomförts som ett resultat av myndighetstvång eller ifall det även förekom frivillig sterilisering. Mellan 1935–1941 var frivillig sterilisering inte mö

I Sveriges olycksstatistik är män tydligt överrepresenterade och detta syns främst i olyckor inom trafiken och förgiftningsolyckor. Bland trafikolyckor är ca 75 % av de som omkommer män och främst unga män i åldrarna 18 - 25. Detta samband mellan genus och olyckor kan vara av intresse för Sveriges trafiksäkerhetsarbete för att i längden uppnå Nollvisionen. Frågan är vad som skulle kunna göras och During decades men, and especially young adults, have been overrepresented in statistics for traffic accidents. It is known that this trend is linked to men’s riskier behaviour when driving. Sweden has a zero vision (Nollvisionen), which states that no one should die or be seriously injured in traffic and is applied for all road safety work. Therefore, it is of interest to work to prevent risk beh

The purpose of this thesis is to answer the question: is it possible to outperform the OMXS30 index by using an investment strategy based on the Black Swan theory? With increased globalization and technological development, the world has become more and more complex and economic models and theories cannot capture all the sources to risk. There are also several limitations to the human mind which m