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The future of our society is in need of changes to survive. Our cities are not sustainable the way they are today, nor the way we consume our resources. For those reasons, sustainable development has become fashion today. Eco-cities are being built all over the world to find new solutions to problems we face every day, such as too much traffic and waste. The topic for this master thesis is who ini
This thesis asks why the EU has expanded its military interventions in Somalia to a broad, multifaceted engagement. The thesis is a theoretically-informed, empirically-driven case study. The analysis rest on three theoretical concepts of global justice. I have formulated assumptions from these conceptions of global justice, which direct the analysis in answering the research question. The primary
I den här studien blir det kastat ljus på de mediepolitiska avtalen i Danmark och hur det kulturella ramverket för public service-mediet DR blir ändrat mellan dessa. Vi går från ett brett avtal till ett smalt, från allt till nischat och från multikultur till monokultur. Som titeln "Maktkampen om public service - ett DR drama i två episoder" antyder så kan det skönjas en ideologisk kamp m
Every year children are born with variations of sex characteristics that do not fit in the typical definitions for female or male bodies. Because of sex assignment procedures, intersex children are investigated, diagnosed and in many cases “treated” with surgical and hormonal interventions, sometimes irreversible and given without the individual’s consent. These procedures pinpoints the ambivalent
This study aims to examine social work with people that have experience from selling sex and/or sex trafficking, to show the impact of stigma in social work. The analysis is qualitative and based on semi-structured interviews with six people with experience from social work with this group. Our result showed that social work interventions can be found in three levels: community level, group level
Denna uppsats undersöker hur avtalsvillkorsdirektivet påverkar bedömningen av oskäliga avtalsvillkor i avtal mellan konsument och näringsidkare i svensk rätt. Direktivet består av artiklar som anger vad som ska utgöra ett oskäligt avtalsvillkor samt de konsekvenser som följer av ett sådant avtalsvillkor. Direktivets artiklar om oskäliga avtalsvillkor har införlivats i svensk rätt genom 36 § avtalsThe purpose of this essay is to examine how the Unfair Contract Terms Directive affects the assessment of unfair contract terms in an agreement between a seller or supplier and a consumer under Swedish law. The directive consists of articles prescribing what an unfair contract term is and the consequences of such a contract term. The articles of the directive regarding unfair contract terms have b
It is well documented that invasive species could have significant impacts on the native ecosystem in its introduced range. Recently the Baltic Sea has been invaded by the North American Harris mud crab, Rhithropanopeus harrisii (Gould 1841). This crab could potentially have big impacts on the ecosystem since there is a lack of crabs in the Baltic Sea. This study aimed to evaluate what impacts R.
Tax avoidance has never been fought this aggressively. The EU drafted ATAD to follow the BEPS work and they chose a minimum directive as the legislative instrument. Principle of subsidiarity and the reasoned opinions of the Malta and Sweden are analysed to support the findings of the research. The Directive goes further than the previous case law on abusive situations, and this will be analysed in
In mid 90’s, productivity growth rate started to accelerate in the USA. The sources of this resurgence were the IT-producing industry and the IT-using market services. Meanwhile, Europe was still suffering from the low level of productivity growth rates. This fact leads to pessimistic assessments about the economic future of Europe. However, this paper uncovers that productivity growth rate starte
The purpose of this master thesis is to examine in which way dividend policies are affected by managers strive for financial flexibility in listed Swedish firms. The underlying reason for the thesis is to attain a broader knowledge regarding dividend policies. Since present theories do not provide a satisfactory explanation or are not satisfactory tested, we find it relevant to perform a study wit
Det akuta behovet av att mildra klimatförändringarna har lett till utvecklingen av strategier för att minska utsläppen av växthusgaser. Carbon Capture and Utilization (CCU) har vuxit fram som en lovande teknik som inte bara syftar till att fånga upp koldioxidutsläpp (CO2) utan också använder den infångade koldioxide för att skapa produkter, och därigenom tillhandahålla en potentiell väg mot hållbaThe urgent need to mitigate climate change has prompted researchers to investigate novel strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. One promising technology that might ease the way for sustainable and circular economies is carbon capture and utilization (CCU), which not only captures CO2 emissions but also uses them to produce valuable products. This thesis investigates the potential of CCU i
Atherosclerosis, the formation of inflammatory plaques in the arterial walls, is the most common underlying cause behind cardiovascular disease (CVD). The risk of atherosclerosis has been shown to increase following immune checkpoint inhibitor therapies such as anti-PD1. Anti-PD1 therapy has revolutionized cancer treatment as it blocks the immune checkpoint receptor PD1, preventing T cell exhausti
In order to meet its carbon targets, the UK must address the decarbonisation of the currently fossil-fuel dependent system of heating. Buildings and heat strategy at the national level has been insufficient in combatting this issue, and it is increasingly suggested that more local and regional approaches will be needed to accelerate the transition to low carbon heating. There is scope for furt
Användningen av persondata har blivit ett allt vanligare fenomen och utnyttjandet av data spelar en mer central roll i ekonomin. Data är en värdefull resurs men det har blivit svårare för konsumenter att kontrollera hur data om dem samlas in och delas eller säljs vidare. Många aktörer är ofta involverade i datautvinningsprocessen utan att det framgår vilken roll de spelar och till vilket ändamål d
More than half of the world's population today lives in urban areas, and the relationship between the city and the sea has always played a central role. Studies show that access to waterfront environments in port cities historically been limited, but as urban development progresses, the coastline is gaining increasing significance in the urban context. This presents both opportunities and chal
This paper analyzes Chinese aid allocation from 2013 to 2021 and compares it to traditional as well as emerging donors. In 2013, China launched the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) which is considered one of China’s most ambitious development initiatives in the 21st century. To explore how the BRI reshaped China’s motives for aid allocation, I employ a two-part model to explain not only which countr
Fueled by rapid advancements and widespread adoption, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming how Design Thinking (DT) is applied in entrepreneurship. While DT is a well-established human-centered innovation framework, the integration of AI in its practical application, along with the emerging challenges and adaptive strategies, remains underexplored. To address this gap, a qualitative resear
Abstract: The Philippines stands as a global outlier, alongside the Vatican City, to still prohibit divorce, while conversely allowing the dissolution of marriage. In such a unique contemporary setting, this research aims to explore how women navigate themselves within the dichotomous private and public spheres. Specifically, how their career trajectories are shaped by cultural norms and strict le
This thesis examines the extent to which Indigenous and local communities are able to meaningfully participate in the governance of the Oxapampa-Ashaninka-Yanesha Biosphere Reserve (BIOAY). Peru is a mega-diverse country and has eight Biosphere Reserves, which operate through a multilevel governance model that prioritizes Indigenous and local participation for successful sustainable development ou
