This study explores why men's employment rates remain relatively stable after childbirth, in contrast to the significant changes often observed in women's employment. Despite progress in gender equality, cultural, economic, and structural factors continue to influence parental work patterns across European countries. Using survey data from the International Social Survey Programme (ISSP),

In today's rapidly evolving digital age, organizations are continually challenged to seam- lessly integrate digital systems into their operations and works. This thesis examines the criti- cal role of internal leadership communication in facilitating user adoption of digital systems within large international organizations, using IKEA as a case study. Grounded in transforma- tional leadership

This thesis investigates the development of the Philipps curve in the 21st century, with focus on Sweden in comparison to Germany and the USA. Using a VAR model with impulse response functions the study analyses if the classic inverse relationship between unemployment and inflation is accurate or has weakened over time. The findings suggest that the traditional negative relationship appears to hav

From the rise of the 60s and 70s human rights focused advocacy and the founding of Amnesty International in 1961, that pioneered the concept of a global membership, Amnesty International (AI) is today one of the largest and most well-known human rights organisations in the World. Advocacy human rights focused international NGOs like Amnesty International often position themselves as: impartial and

This study was performed as a digital survey directed towards social work students at Lunds University in Lund and Helsingborg. The selected students were students who had performed or at the moment were performing their social work internships, which means students in the last three semesters (5-7) of the social work education. A total of 85 answered surveys were collected. The purpose of the stu

Navigating conflicting interests in regards to land usage is an essential task in the field of urban planning. When the planner's task changes however to become a job of identifying the best available central location for new large scale infrastructure, the navigating instead turns into a question of who is to be displaced. This study examines a case study in Lund, Sweden, where a new generati

In an era where social media shapes public opinion and lifestyle choices, and issues such as global climate change are at the forefront of the public’s minds, green influencers emerged as promoters of sustainability and educators on environmental topics, especially among Gen Z. Despite the growing popularity and influence of green influencers, there is a lack of knowledge related to how Gen Z perc

"om den här ifrågasatta lagen skulle blifva antagen, skulle följden blifva oupphörliga rättegångar eller, såsom ordspråket säger, >>hand i hår och knif på strupe>> emellan de bofaste och lapparne." Så avslutar den Jämtländska riksdagsmannen Olof Nikolaus Wagenius sitt tal i andra kammaren 17 april 1886. Tonen är skarp men långt ifrån ett undantag i riksdagsdebatten kring renbeteslagen. "om den här ifrågasatta lagen skulle blifva antagen, skulle följden blifva oupphörliga rättegångar eller, såsom ordspråket säger, >>hand i hår och knif på strupe>> emellan de bofaste och lapparne." This is how the member of parliament from Jämtland Olof Nikolaus Wagenius ends his speech in the second chamber on April 17, 1886. The tone is sharp, but far from an exception in the parliame

This thesis examines the image of China in the German media after the full-blown Russian-Ukrainian war. Due to the increasing importance of China’s economic and political influence in Germany and Europe, the selection of the research sources will primarily focus on the economic and political aspects. In terms of research methodology, this thesis adopts a combination of thematic research, qualitati

Production of Hempseed oil results in large quantities of residual Hempseed Press Cake, which has historically been used for animal feed due its unpalatable high fibre content. Through pH extraction and precipitation, the protein contents can be isolated for use in foodstuffs. This project showcases the possibilities of utilizing lactic acid fermentation to aid the process and potentially improve

As interest in plant-based diets continues to grow, there is rising demand for tasty and nutritious alternatives to dairy products like cooking cream. This master's thesis explored creating a vegan cooking cream high in protein by utilizing faba beans (Vicia faba L.). Faba beans are an excellent source of plant protein, containing 26-33 % protein by weight with a favourable amino acid profile.

Syftet med denna studie var att undersöka om pedagogiken som används i Försvarsmaktens besättningschefsutbildning är relevant. Med en öppen frågeställning valdes tematisk kvalitativ analys som metod för studien. Initialt gjordes en översyn av de kursbeskrivningar och krav som ställs på en militär besättningschef, som sedan följdes upp med intervjuer och frågor till befälhavare och chefer med god k

The thesis explores the de-Russification process in Ukraine since the 2022 Russian invasion using the case study of P. I. Tchaikovsky and the Ukrainian National Tchaikovsky Academy of Music. Students, staff, and alumni have protested the inclusion of the Russian composer’s name, but the governing body of the conservatory has repeatedly kept the name. Each side of the debate references different hi

Due to drying trends in the tropical and subtropical areas there is a potential for significant vegetation loss. As this occurs previous literature has predicted significant increases in desert area, further exacerbated by vegetation-albedo feedback with radiation in climate change. This study analyses this phenomenon at a smaller local scale over an area of 100 x 100 km in the middle of Chad. The

This study aimed to explore the experiences of social workers in establishing and maintaining alliances with young clients placed in residential care homes (HVB) in Sweden. This research focuses on the dynamics of power, trust, and responsibility between social workers and their clients and is viewed through a qualitative lens by interviews with four social workers. The findings in this study reve

The study of stock market has always been a popular topic among researchers. In most common view, stock market are naturally noisy, non-parametric, non-linear, and deterministic chaotic systems that cannot be effectively predicted. However, many researchers are still trying to make more precise predictions in various ways. In China, these studies are mainly focus on main market, with fewer on GEM

This thesis aimed to examine how the government accomplishes governance of collaborative constellations of municipalities and the Public Employment Services in Swedish labor market policy following the reformation in 2022, coinciding with new guidelines for collaboration between the parties. This objective was approached with a theoretical framework based on Foucault’s theorization of governance.

This thesis attempts to describe how Right-Wing Populist Parties (RWPPs) adapt their populist rhetoric after reaching power. This research takes the case of Italy, where two RWPPs – Fratelli d’Italia (FdI) and Lega – formed a coalition government with the mainstream party Forza Italia after their alliance won the 2022 legislative elections. Through the holistic grading (a form of content analysis)