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The purpose of this thesis was to find out how different actors in nation branding, the Japanese embassies in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and in US under this research, could promote different nation brand images. These two embassies both practice public diplomacy and promote Japan’s image. This thesis argues that both embassies promote the different images because of their respective audien
The purpose of the study has been to investigate social workers' experience of working with and supporting women who have been exposed to domestic violence by men during covid-19. We were also interested in how the social workers reasoned about how covid-19 affected this group. The study has a qualitative approach, and eight semi-structured interviews were conducted with social workers at vari
The publishing landscape has undergone significant transformation in the last years facing and implementing open science policies, including principles for open access (OA). However, certain challenges have been identified in OA-publishing for different scientific fields, such as the humanities, depending on the norms and traditions for how to conduct research and how to publish. The topic of this
The aim of this study was to explore how personal stories describe social norms when speaking of sexuality. Data was collected through a qualitative thematic analysis of the book Flickan och skammen written by Katarina Wennstam. The book contains six personal stories of women who have been exposed to sexual violence at some point in their life. The results of the study show that social norms have
This thesis addresses the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) in the context of two case studies on HEXPOL AB and Nolato AB. Findings suggest that companies with an advanced approach to sustainability usually have already implemented the SBTi. Therefore, for these companies, implementation of this initiative does not result in major internal or external changes. The interviews suggest that imp
The aim of the study is to understand how social workers perceive causes and consequences of men who have been subjects of honor violence. Furthermore, the study aims to outline the inputs that the clients receive from the social services. The investigation was a series of semi structured interviews with social workers currently operating in the field of domestic violence. The output of the interv
Urban pluvial flooding is a growing climate-related risk in Nordic cities, where short-duration rainfall extremes interact with aging drainage infrastructure and urban form. This study analyses 17 years (2006–2023) of property-level basement flooding reports from Trelleborg, a coastal municipality in southern Sweden, to identify empirical rainfall thresholds and infrastructural conditions associat
In 1997 Tetra Brik Packaging Systems (TBPS) introduced the Prisma family into the portfolio. The family, which contains four volumes: X ml, 330 ml, 1000 ml and 2000 ml, is characterised by having eight panels at mid height. The new shape of the packages has forced TBPS to make modifications in the equipment and alterations in the distribution chain, from producers to consumers. This master's
This paper focuses on the connection between priests in the Church of Sweden and the psychological condition of burnout. There is evidence that shows that as a society goes through major changes there is an increase of burnout-related issues and problems. Personal factors for this state include stress induced by work – or family situations as well as genetics and personality. In Sweden, women are
Syfte: Syftet med uppsatsen är att skapa ökad förståelse för hur nya image- och varumärkesbyggande aktiviteter initialt påverkar statliga arbetsgivares rekryteringsförutsättningar. Metod: En kvalitativ tvärsnittsstudie har genomförts med ett hermeneutiskt förhållningssätt. Forskningsansatsen i uppsatsen är främst deduktiv och baseras på relevant teori. Analys och slutsatser underbyggs av primärdaPurpose: The purpose of this thesis is to build knowledge regarding how new image activities and branding activities initially influence public employers’ recruiting conditions. Methodology: A qualitative cross-sectional study was carried out with a hermeneutic approach. The research in this paper is mainly deductive and based on relevant theory. Analysis and conclusions are supported by primary
The analysis of the virtues of Jesus in the Gospels has not gained a lot of interest in New Testament studies. Some scholars hesitate to use the term “virtue” in reference to Jesus, emphasizing the difference between the NT and the Greek philosophical tradition. Other scholars suggest that the Gospels are not concerned with the character of Jesus, but with his identity as Messiah and Son of God. B
The impact climate and land-use changes have on the hydrological conditions in peat bogs and lakes is often complex, but of great importance for the carbon budget and biodiversity in these ecosystems. Links and feedbacks between raised bog water table depth, lake level, net precipitation, hydrometeorological indices, and radial tree growth have been studied and identified in the Rėkyva wetland com
Background and Purpose-Hematoma volume is an important determinant of clinical outcome in spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). We performed a genome-wide association study (GWAS) of hematoma volume with the aim of identifying novel biological pathways involved in the pathophysiology of primary brain injury in ICH. Methods-We conducted a 2-stage (discovery and replication) case-only genome-w
BACKGROUND: The role of coagulase-negative staphylococci (CNS) in bacteremias continues to be controversial. Until the 1970s, CNS were mostly recognized as contaminants, being part of the cutaneous flora. Since then, several studies have reported increasing incidence and severity of infections due to CNS.PURPOSE: To review the literature concerning the epidemiology of CNS bacteremia in the United
European Spallation Source ERIC (ESS ERIC) is a legal entity established by the European Commission based on a European Union regulation (the ERIC Regulation). It is co-hosted by Sweden and Denmark and has its statutory seat in Lund, Sweden. This means that, according to the ERIC Regulation, ESS ERIC is a legal subject of both EU law and Swedish national law. In terms of hierarchical interplay bet
The COVID-19 accelerated shift towards hybrid workspaces places major pressure onworkplace communities and culture. This study explores the emergence of a collaborative academic workspace, which is still in the real estate development phase. The aim is to establish preconditions for community building, and the relationship between the community and the physical space. The study employs a qualitati
Background: Neck- and back- pain are highly prevalent conditions in Sweden and world-wide. Such pain often has consequences on everyday activities, work- and personal life. One consequence is work absence and decreased productivity at work. Adding a workplace dialogue to structured physiotherapy was recently found to lead to increased workability, i.e., not being on sick leave during the 12th mont
The brain systems of episodic memory and oculomotor control are tightly linked, suggesting a crucial role of eye movements in memory. But little is known about the neural mechanisms of memory formation across eye movements in unrestricted viewing behavior. Here, we leverage simultaneous eye tracking and EEG recording to examine episodic memory formation in free viewing. Participants memorized mult
Background: Ultra-high field (UHF) 7 Tesla magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) offers significant improvements in signal-to-noise ratio and spatial resolution. However, it also presents challenges such as increased acoustic noise, peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS), and various potential physiological and perceptual effects. Therefore, from a human response perspective, it is crucial to consider both
Reliable building performance management involves reducing energy use and peak demand while maintaining indoor comfort and operational safety. Achieving these objectives requires effective strategies across the building life cycle, from early-stage design to operation. However, the availability, quality, and structure of building data vary considerably between life cycle stages. Buildings in opera
