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Pollution from tire wear particles (TWPs) is a growing concern in environmental and health sciences due to their widespread release and potential toxicity. Even though TWPs are recognized as a major source of environmental pollution, knowledge about their interactions with biological systems and impact on health remains limited. Lab-generated particles allow studies of particle characteristics suc
As awareness of the environmental and health issues associated with PFAS materials production, the EU has encouraged industries to search for alternatives to traditional PTFE coatings. This thesis, conducted in collaboration with Tetra Pak as a part of PFAS free project, investigates surface engineering treatments for stainless steel used in cheese processing equipment. The goal is to identify rep
Trots att Sverige ofta beskrivs som ett av världens mest jämställda länder kvarstår fortfarande stora skillnader i vem som innehar en maktposition, i synnerhet inom arbetslivet. Under år 2025 är kvinnor fortfarande underrepresenterade i chefsroller och verkställande direktörposter. Denna paradox väcker frågor om varför denna struktur kvarstår. En möjlig förklaring kan finnas i djupt rotade könsnor
Global biodiversity loss threatens ecological stability and human well-being. Biodiversity credits(biocredits) have emerged to address the funding gap for conservation, but may overlook local values and uses of nature, which are vital for sustaining cultural identities, livelihoods, and long-term stewardship of ecosystems. This thesis, grounded in the Plural Valuation of Nature framework, explores
With unrest prominent in the entire world, cybersecurity is more important than ever before. With this, the need for education and strengthening practices within critical infrastructure and organisations is growing. This master’s thesis is done in collaboration with the Swedish Defense Research Agency (FOI) and aims to create a new Graphical User Interface (GUI) for their cybersecurity tool Scanni
Den snabba utvecklingen av artificiell intelligens (AI) skapar nya möjligheter för effektivisering inom offentlig sektor, men innebär samtidigt utmaningar kopplade till dataskydd och regelefterlevnad. Denna kandidatuppsats undersöker hur svenska regioner arbetar med att säkerställa efterlevnad av dataskyddsförordningen (GDPR) vid användning av AI. Studien bygger på en kvalitativ metod och baseras
Climate change is one of the defining challenges of our time. The EU has recognised the need to limit global warming to 1.5°C to avoid catastrophic environmental, societal, and economic consequences. This political ambition is anchored in legal obligations. Article 11 TFEU requires that environmental protection be integrated into all EU policies and activities. However, despite this constitutional
This study explores how short-term innovation training, particularly in design thinking (DT), influences intrapreneurial competencies among public sector employees. Focusing on a case study within Stockholm Stad’s Department of Elderly Care, the research compares employees who participated in a structured DT workshop with those who did not. Using a qualitative, comparative case study design and th
Syftet med uppsatsen är att undersöka hur olika spelelement inom gamification påverkar användares engagemang och upplevelse på sociala medier. Studien använder sig av ramverket Octalysis Framework och fokuserar på tolv vanligt förekommande spelelement, såsom poängsystem, återkoppling, topplistor och tidsmanipulation. För att besvara uppsatsens forskningsfråga har en enkätundersökning genomförts me
This thesis explores the long-term viability of integrating Boat-to-Grid (B2G) systems into electric marine vessels, considering technical reliability, environmental impact, and economic feasibility. Through degradation modeling, simulation-based analysis, lifecycle assessment, and financial modeling within the context of Göteborg, Sweden, this work offers a framework to understand how electric bo
Given the existential risk climate change poses to the natural and human world, transnational policies seeking to reduce anthropogenic emissions are beginning to gain prominence, including, notably, the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). This thesis quantitatively investigates whether the distribution of CBAM risk across countries aligns with the principle of Common But Differentiated
Trots ökad medvetenhet om digitala hot är svaga lösenord och lösenordsåteranvändning fortsatt vanliga, vilket äventyrar informationssäkerheten. Integrerade lösenordshanterare, som de inbyggda i webbläsare och operativsystem, erbjuder ett potentiellt verktyg för att stärka säkerhetsbeteenden, men användningen varierar kraftigt. Denna kvantitativa studie syftar till att undersöka hur dessa verktyg p
Denna avhandling analyserar utvecklingen av det rättsliga ramverket för företagsgruppers ansvar inom Europeiska unionens konkurrensrätt, med fokus på doktrinen om den ekonomiska enheten enligt artikel 101 i fördraget om Europeiska unionens funktionssätt. Studien undersöker hur ansvar för konkurrensöverträdelser kan sträcka sig bortom det traditionella moder- och dotterbolagsförhållandet till att oThis thesis investigates the evolving framework of corporate group liability in EU competition law, with a focus on the economic unit doctrine under Article 101 TFEU. It analyses how competition liability can extend beyond traditional parent-subsidiary relationships to include various entities within a corporate group. Central to this analysis is the Akzo Nobel presumption, which assumes that a pa
Denna kandidatuppsats undersöker hur digitala lärverktyg används i teknikundervisning i mellanstadiet (årskurs 4–6), med fokus på lärares upplevda för- och nackdelar. Utifrån kvalitativ data baserat på semistrukturerade intervjuer med fyra mellanstadielärare som undervisar i teknik utforskar studien både hur digitala lärverktyg används i praktiken i klassrummet och hur organisatoriska förutsättnin
Minimalist Branding has become popular as a branding technique in a time of visual overload and growing customer distrust. With an emphasis on cultural and age differences, this study investigates whether minimalist branding increases or decreases consumer trust. Using a qualitative research design built upon constructivism and interpretivism, this study conducted five focus group discussions invo
Six silos stand as surreal monolithic objects amongst the newly developed housing area in Limhamn, Malmö. They are one of the last reminders of the district’s cement manufacturing history and have a controversial presence in their central urban position with plans to convert their plot into a mixed-use housing development. This thesis project centers around these underutilized voids in the city an
Increased emphasis on sustainable practices and reducing the global warming potential (GWP) kg CO2 equivalent emissions of buildings and construction processes to mitigate climate change has led to a growing interest in refurbishment and transformation of existing buildings. However, balancing daylight provision with environmental impact targets can be challenging, especially in high-latitude Nord
Adoption of people analytics (PA) tools in human resources (HR) remains limited, despite increasing efforts to democratize data across organizations. This thesis examined how three change management facilitators, namely leadership support, training programs, and “What’s In It For Me” campaigns, relate to HR professionals’ use of PA dashboards. Using the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) as a frame
The future in a world of climate change is yet to be written. In this study I explore how climate change and its consequences can be framed in dystopian and apocalyptic visions of the future. This is done by studying a Swedish radio podcast called P3 Dystopia. I also research what views the listeners of the podcast express regarding climate change and through which discourses these views can be un
Människor i hjälpande roller upplever i stor utsträckning arbetsrelaterad stress, vilket för många resulterar i utbrändhet eller annan psykisk ohälsa. Utvecklandet av självmedkänsla kan enligt forskare ha en skyddande effekt mot bland annat utbrändhet. Korta compassionfokuserade interventioner har i tidigare studier visats bidra till just ökad självmedkänsla och minskad stress. Syftet med den aktuPeople in helping professions experience a great deal of work-related stress, which for many result in burnout or other mental health issues. Developing self-compassion can, according to researchers, have a protective effect against burnout, among other things. Previous studies on brief compassion focused interventions have shown an improvement in self-compassion and reduced stress. The purpose of
