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Nya byggnormer – smartare tunnlar? Cut-and-Cover-tunnlar är vanliga vid grund anläggningsnivå i svensk infrastruktur. Dessa betongkonstruktioner utsätts för konstant vattentryck, vilket ställer krav på sprickkontroll. Sprickor uppstår ofta på grund av tvångslaster, exempelvis från temperaturvariationer och krympning, när dessa deformationer hindras av omgivningen. För att begränsa sprickbildning dTunnel structures play an important role in Sweden’s infrastructure. At shallow depths, a common construction method is the so-called “Cut-and-Cover” tunnel, where the tunnel placement is excavated, cast in concrete on-site, and then backfilled. Such tunnels are typically subjected to constant water pressure, which yields high demands on crack control. Cracking in elongated concrete structures oft

The extreme volatility and pronounced non-stationarity of cryptocurrency prices challenge traditional time-series models and motivate the use of deep learning. This thesis addresses three focused research questions: (i) Do gated recurrent neural networks (GRNNs) produce more accurate one-day-ahead Bitcoin return predictions than feedforward neural networks and linear benchmarks? (ii) Can a GRNN ba

Making buildings more sustainable and energy efficient, increases the importance of interoperability of Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Building Energy Modelling (BEM) in the design process. The increasing use of these software calls for finding more efficient ways to work between BIM and BEM. This paper explored different workflow methodologies between BIM and BEM software focused on tim

The global industrial sector is a highly polluting and greenhouse gas-emitting sector. As industries increasingly explore Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance operational efficiency and drive innovation, questions emerge regarding its alignment with sustainability objectives. While AI is often positioned as a key enabler of digital transformation, its sustainable integration into industrial ope

When discussing urban planning and design, the focus often shifts toward large, overcrowded cities that require continuous improvements to remain competitive on the global economic map. However, smaller cities, while not classified as major metropolises, also play a significant role in urban development. These cities accommodate thousands of residents and have maintained their stability over the y

While women comprise the majority of employees in Chinese Environmental NGOs (ENGOs), little is understood about how they navigate leadership within gendered and politically constrained organisational structures. The gap in understanding gendered dynamics in environmental organisations persists, particularly in non-Western contexts such as China. This study focuses on female leaders in Chinese ENG

The objective of this thesis is to investigate the feasibility of constructing temporary warehouse halls using glulam (glued laminated timber) frames, as well as to explore alternative solutions to PVC fabric for roofing and walls. The background is an increasing demand for temporary and flexible ware- house structures across several industries, along with a growing interest in environmentally fr

This thesis examens lobbying strategies by corporations within the context of the European Union’s regulatory framework. The example used is fast fashion company Shein, who is affected by EU legislation as they enter the EU market. The research focuses on access points and constraints when corporations lobby the EU and explain why Shein won’t be successful. Evidence collected through Process Trac

Deforestation is one of the most significant environmental challenges, with close links to global issues such as biodiversity loss and climate change. The European Union Deforestation-free Products Regulation (EUDR) introduces rigorous due diligence obligations for companies placing forest-risk commodities and derived products on the European market, intending to halt global deforestation. Despite

Lignin is a biopolymer naturally found in the cell walls of plants and can be valorized in various applications including coatings, resins, slow-release fertilizers, etc., due to its favorable properties such as biodegradability and high carbon content. This thesis explores the properties and the use of biorefinery lignin as a coating material for slow-release fertilizer formulations. Various pre-

The aim of this thesis was to analyze and compare the effects of various types of speed-reducing measures (speed humps, raised pedestrian and cycle crossings, dynamic speed bumps, and combined solutions) on vehicle speeds and traffic safety on selected streets in Helsingborg, Sweden. The study focused on residential streets, school zones, and main roads with different traffic environments. The met

Urban wildness refers to natural ecosystems within built-up areas that are subject to minimal human interference. It can provide huge social benefits and contribute to more liveable towns and cities. It can provide places for active recreation, aesthetic enjoyment, and interactions with nature that are otherwise unavailable in urban environments. It can improve health and wellbeing by encouraging

Climate change is intensifying globally, leading to rising temperatures. The Arctic being a vulnerable and extreme environment faces an enhanced warming effect, referred to as the Arctic amplification. In this rapidly changing environment, high amounts of carbon (1,460 – 1,600 Pg C) are stored in permafrost. This is four times the amount of carbon being emitted by humans in modern times. Increasin

Sweden has long cultivated an international identity as a “moral authority” by promoting democracy, international law and human rights. However, its foreign policy toward authoritarian regimes has shown inconsistencies with these core values. This thesis investigates this discrepancy through a comparative case study of Sweden’s bilateral relations with Iran and Saudi Arabia. These two countrie

Sammanfattning Titel: Styrningens betydelse för hållbarhet - En paneldataanalys av bolagsstyrningens påverkan på ESG-betyg bland svenska börsnoterade företag Seminariedatum: 05-06-2025 Kurs: FEKH89 - Examensarbete i finansiering på kandidatnivå, 15 högskolepoäng Författare: Ludwig Bauer, Tim Stoltz, Theodor Abrahamson Handledare: Zahida Sarwary Nyckelord: ESG, Bolagsstyrning, Agentteorin, Int

Föreliggande uppsats har som övergripande syfte att fördjupa förståelsen för hur elever i en mångkulturell skolkontext språkligt positionerar sig inom ramen för svenskundervisningen. Särskilt fokus riktas mot hur gymnasieelever navigerar mellan förortssvenska och andra språkliga varieteter i relation till skolans språkliga normer, samt hur dessa språkpraktiker påverkar elevernas upplevelser av ideThis thesis aims to deepen the understanding of how students in a multicultural school context linguistically position themselves within the framework of Swedish language education. Particular attention is given to how students navigate between suburban Swedish and different linguistic varieties — in relation to dominant language norms in the classroom, and how these practices shape their experien

In 2023, Russia invaded Ukraine and began an occupation of large parts of the country. This invasion sparked concern in many nations and led to an increased interest in defence issues, thereby triggering a narrative of rearmament. A major focus within this rearmament narrative is the drone, which, in the midst of the war, became a game changer for both the Russians and the Ukrainians. The drone is