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Volunteer tourism is an alternative form of tourism that is constantly increasing. The increase can be considered related to trends about social participation, environmental awareness and moral demands. Volunteering in developing countries has previously been associated with altruism and social responsibility, but more recently volunteer organizations have used personal development as part of thei

Predicting the stock market has been a longstanding topic of interest in financial research. It is regarded as a highly challenging but important task given the vital role the financial markets play in shaping the global economies. In this thesis, the goal is to predict the movement of the S&P 500 Index using machine learning methods. To this end, we apply two machine learning algorithms, rand

This paper suggests that dystopian fiction should receive more attention within the environmental advocacy space. Despite the genre’s ability to provoke the reader, it is rarely interpreted in an environmental context. This paper aims to fill this research gap through an ecocritical analysis of two of the most famous dystopian novels: George Orwell’s Nineteen Eighty-four and Aldous Huxley’s Brave

In recent years, III-V semiconductor materials have received increasing attention due to their admirable electronic properties like direct tunable bandgaps and high charge carrier mobility. Indium Antimonide (InSb) possesses the largest electron mobility among III-V materials and is promising for infrared detectors, high-speed field effect transistors, and spintronics. Incorporation of bismuth (Bi

This thesis is a case study exploring opportunity spaces in path development for offshore wind power in Skåne, Sweden, from 2000 to March, 2023. By exploring interactions between policies and actors in the region, it contributes to path development literature with a more complex interpretation of agency in opportunity spaces for development. The thesis outlines how actors strategically adapt their

This thesis investigates the dynamics between firms’ shifting motives for engaging in foreign direct investments (FDIs) and the experiential knowledge acquired from increased experience and establishment in foreign markets. An embedded case study was performed on the multinational company Duni Group, drawing upon insights from semi-structured interviews with representatives from the case company.

The conservation value of sandy habitats for a flora and fauna adapted to open, light, dry, warm, and often nutrient-poor conditions, is well recognized. Today this environment is threatened by lack of disturbance, fragmentation and exploitation, acidification and increased levels of nitrogen and phosphorus. Traditional management such as mowing and grazing have proven unsuitable for restoring pop

The European daylight standard EN 17037 was first introduced in 2018 with the aim of encouraging building designers to evaluate and ensure adequate daylight provision in buildings. However, experience has shown that the standard’s criteria are generally perceived to be too challenging to achieve. Therefore, to suggest a more balanced threshold, this master’s thesis aims to investigate compliance r

Digitalization has in recent years transformed the music industry and how people consume music. Simultaneously, the social media app TikTok has emerged as a major player in marketing, using its unique algorithmic structure and user-generated content to become a powerful marketing tool for musicians and record labels alike. Therefore, this paper investigates the effect of TikTok on music consumptio

There is significant evidence to suggest that diets that include high levels of meat consumption have negative effects on both the environment and human health. As a result, efforts are being made to identify and characterize more plant-based proteins, such as those found in rapeseed. Rapeseed is the second-largest oilseed crop worldwide and is primarily used to produce edible oils through mechani

Introduction: Antibiotic resistance is rising globally, increasing the demand on new antibacterial substances. Background: Studies suggest that lignin exhibits antibacterial properties, however this property is unexploited commercially. The valorization of lignin is difficult due to its complex and variable structure. Aims: This study aims therefore to fractionate lignosulfonate lignin (LSL) into

In Sweden the discourse around heightened penalties and a stricter approach to combat criminality has intensified, notably highlighted by the cross-party shift and the right-wing block's victory in the 2022 elections. This trend reflects a growing societal interest in criminal policy, particularly among young voters. This study investigates the opinions of young individuals on criminal policy

BACKGROUND: Obesity has been increasing in both developed and developing countries. One of the prevention strategies is controlling energy intake. The objective of this research was to examine the effects of four designed whole grain products, i.e. WG 100, WG 50/50, WG 50/50 + RS and KWWB, on colonic fermentation and appetite variables in healthy subjects. METHODS: The determination of dietary fib

While democracies have existed in various forms for quite some time, e-democracies have only recently begun to surface all around the world. While „democracy‟ is still at the core, exactly what e-democracies entail is to some extent uncertain. In this thesis I explore e-democracies by applying a theoretical model on two cases, Eskilstuna and Malmö. By constructing a model with inspirations from so

Uppsatsen undersöker domstolarnas bemötande i brottmål ur ett rättssäkerhets- och effektivitetsperspektiv. Att delta i en rättegång kan vara en stor händelse i en persons liv och bemötandet under huvudförhandling kan ha en avgörande betydelse för dennas möjligheter att presentera sin berättelse på ett tillfredställande sätt. Syftet med uppsatsen är därför att ge en fördjupad kunskap om domstolarnaTo take part in criminal trial can be an important experience for both of the parties. In this perspective the court’s treatment of the participants can be of great influence for their experience and the ability to present their statements in a complete and correct way. The thesis examines how the court treats the participants during the main hearing in the criminal procedure. The issue is dealt w

Background The Nordic headquarter at Campbell Soup has been commissioned by the management to review their inventories and to asses’ optimal inventory levels under the prerequisite to still achieve agreed customer service levels and not get higher total costs. The capital tied is believed to be too high, therefore Campbell Soup wants to lower their inventory levels. Purpose The purpose of this stu

During the last few years, crowding effects on the physics of proteins has become an increasingly popular topic of research. This is is because most biological processes involving proteins naturally take place in a crowded environment, e.g. in the cellular environment where macromolecules may occupy 30% of the volume. One such biological process would be the formation of amyloid aggregates, which