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The low levels of workforce participation achieved by Sweden’s immigrants is an issue that has challenged policymakers for over 35 years. Recently, the significance of this issue in the minds of Swedish voters has been made clear, as Sweden elected the first far-right anti-immigration party into parliament in almost 20 years. In late 2010, in an effort to combat the ongoing issue, the government i
Because societies, companies and people are different, there are different views on corporations' roles and responsibilities. The purpose of this study is to understand what, why and how some business organizations benefit and create business cases from corporate responsibilities and sustainability. It investigates which aspects motivates three companies, IKEA, Skanska and Trelleborg AB, using
Political analyses of the reform period China are plentiful, and for each analysis, there seems to be another version of a “China Model” or “Beijing Consensus” for economic and social development. This paper argues that these vague conceptualizations need to be rooted in empirical observations; they need to be products of induction rather than deductive processes that reiterate the preconceptions
A combination of acoustic trapping and impedance spectroscopy for micrometer-sized objects is here presented for the first time. Acoustic trapping has proven to be a well-functioning method for non-contact immobilization and positioning of particles or cells in microfluidic channels. The combination with impedance spectroscopy allows for simultaneous electrical measurements on the trapped objects.
This thesis investigates the practical and conceptual interplay between authoritarian and green ecological governance within China’s Ecological Civilization system, post- 2013. Through a qualitative analysis of official policy documents and semi-structured interviews, the study explores how China navigates the spectrum between the ‘Green State’ and ‘Authoritarian Environmentalism’. Findings sugges
Prominent female figures engaging in the societal debate, such as journalists and activists, tend to be targeted for online hate speech and threats disproportionally. At the same time, people in Sweden depend on an online presence to function as individuals. Feminist security studies have yet to incorporate the gendered online dimensions of hate speech and threats. This paper examines how the femi
The start-up company LEVTEK is launching a new ultralight electric utility vehicle called the LEVKART. The Levkart uses a combination of robotics and AI-technology to offer semi-autonomous or autonomous riding and usage. The purpose of the vehicle is to serve as an alternative to cargo bikes and electric scooters designed for easy usage and as a more sustainable option to fossil-based transport. T
Intergovernmental organizations can be found in all regions around the world, but in the Middle East they are a rare phenomenon. SESAME is a synchrotron light radiation facility located in Jordan governed by its eight member states: Cyprus, Egypt, Iran, Israel, Jordan, Pakistan, Palestine, and Turkey. It has been promised as a project of science diplomacy, producing not only research, but also inc
Guatemala is a democratic country in Central America characterized by many social inequalities which limits the quality of democracy in the country. This thesis is based on field research in Monterrico, on a local community in Guatemala, to investigate democratic participation on a local level, from an inclusivity perspective. This topic is investigated in relation to local development processes w
Due to various political and economic crises around the world, the displacement of large populations has constituted one of the most important contemporary social problems; causing social tensions and conflicts between the “newcomers” (Them) and the local community (Us). In this context, media has played an important role in the construction of narratives that, in most cases, present immigrants in
After the Russian invasion of Ukraine, an opportunity arose to study the preceding period of inter-state conflict, shedding light on the processes in the escalation of conflict to war. Previous research of the conflict revealed an ongoing debate between the scholars Marlene Laruelle and Taras Kuzio. With Laruelle contending that the Russian state both facilitates and suppresses Russian nationalist
Seeing how climate change disproportionately affects women and children, the voices of young people and women are vital to incorporate into discussions and decision-making processes regarding climate change. This thesis explores the experiences of young women in the climate movement who have participated at the COP climate conferences between 2015-2023. By drawing on the theoretical framework of f
Climate change is not only a pressing global challenge but also a cross-border issue that has far-reaching impacts on communities and ecosystems worldwide. As nations grapple with the urgent need for climate action, it becomes crucial to consider the perspectives and voices of indigenous peoples who have longstanding relationships with their lands and possess valuable traditional knowledge. Indige
Euroscepticism is an old, but nevertheless still dangerous, phenomena for the European Union and for further European integration. Now more than ever, in the wake of Brexit and other crises of the 2000th century, public Euroscepticism is on the rise throughout the European Union member states. Notably, it has been determined that the rise is particularly large within rural areas. The residents of
The blue economy emerged as sustainable, inclusive and equitable alternative to traditional oceans economy. However, the current paradigm of oceans as development spaces has led to an acceleration of competing uses of marine resources causing ecosystem deterioration and human rights abuses that disproportionately affect vulnerable small-scale fisheries. Blue justice movements seek to reconcile env
Initiation of construction of apartments has increased by 26% from 2014 to 2015 in Sweden. This has meant more building permits to treat. Several tasks done by a building inspector has been identified through active observation of the building permit department in Helsingborg. Some of the tasks are review of cases, technical consultation, and visits at building places, final consultation, supervis
To increase productivity in the rail industry, the Swedish Transport Administration (Trafikverket) has decided to increase the percentage of projects procured as turnkey projects. Two recent projects, a railway switch exchange and a track replacement has been contracted as turnkey projects and the purpose of this project is to conduct an experience feedback of them. The goal is to find and enlight
This study aims to highlight and evaluate current energy policy instruments for supervising the work on energy verification of buildings. The verification is directed to be performed by each municipality. Energy verification is aimed to present a buildings real energy use. It will also confirm or deny that the building meets the requirements in the National Board of Housing’s building regulations
The current refugee crisis can be said to have affected not only actual borders, but also borders within subjectivities. With a poststructuralist and deconstructive approach, subjectivities are recognized as constructed through language and within discourse, and in turn, induced through policy. Thus, in order to examine the discursive construction of subjectivities, this thesis critically engage w
The purpose with this thesis is to give the reader a holistic view of the 3D-print technology and how it can come to use in the construction industry. The purpose is also to spread knowledge about the technology. During the evaluation of the technology examines four aspects that an innovation needs to establish on the market, the aspects are: geographical resources, economical, law and social impa
