The study examines social workers' viewpoints regarding the SKAPA tool within the Labor Market Administration's strategies, particularly about its use to support economically vulnerable individuals and their labor market integration. We conducted semi-structured interviews with social workers working with the SKAPA tool, whom we recruited through personal contacts as well as by telephone a

In this study, we have explored the viability of using machine learning models to predict the outcomes of Premier League football matches. Especially we have evaluated the effectiveness with the Kelly Criterion as a betting strategy. We processed a comprehensive dataset to develop six distinct predictive models, each designed to forecast the probability of three possible match outcomes: a home win

Denna rapport utforskar konceptet undvikna utsläpp, även kallat Scope 4-utsläpp, som en del av företags hållbarhetsrapportering- och kommunikation. Med fokus på PowerCell Group, en leverantör av vätgasdrivna bränsleceller, undersöker studien hur Scope 4-utsläpp kan integreras i hållbarhetsrapportering och vilka möjligheter och utmaningar detta innebär. Undvikna utsläpp refererar till de minskningThis thesis explores the concept of Scope 4 emissions, also known as avoided emissions, within corporate sustainability reporting. With a focus on PowerCell Group, a provider of hydrogen fuel cell solutions, this study investigates the integration of avoided emissions reporting, assessing both the potential benefits and the challenges associated with this practice. Avoided emissions refer to redu

This thesis examines current international human rights frameworks, current legal research, and reports from experts, to determine the efficacy of current children’s rights protections in the field of online child sexual exploitation and abuse (OCSEA hereafter). The research question addresses the extent to which children’s rights are protected against OCSEA and the argumentation centres on the in

Syftet med denna studie var att undersöka attraktionen till personer med Dark Triad-drag jämfört med personer med motsatta (reverserade) Dark Triad-egenskaper. Vidare undersökte vi om det finns könsskillnader i attraktion till de två personlighetstyperna. Studien använde en experimentell design, där deltagarna (n=430) slumpmässigt tilldelades en av två vinjetter; den ena som beskrev en individ medThe aim of this study was to investigate attraction to people with Dark Triad traits as compared to people with the opposite to (reversed) Dark Triad traits. Furthermore, we explored if there are gender differences in attraction to the two personality types. The study employed experimental design, where participants (n=430) were randomly assigned one out of two vignettes; one describing an individ

This essay describes and discusses the discount rate from an economic and a philosophical perspective. After a thorough discussion of the underlying economic and philosophical theories follows a description of the famous debate between Stern and Nordhaus, and their respective positions (the “ethicist” and the “positive” positions) are further analyzed. The final chapter summarizes the key points a

Impacts of disasters are felt acutely at community level, as a consequence communities in the Philippines are among the most affected by the increase in disaster risks. This realization led to an increase of community-based approaches, such as community-based disaster risk management (CBDRM). However, literature acknowledges a recurring failure of projects to be sustainable long-term, attribut

This study explores the role of research and development (R&D) in China's pursuit of increased economic growth and technological leadership. By examining China's initiative "Made in China 2025" (MIC 2025), we analyse how increased investment in R&D can impact the country's long-term economic progress. Our analysis indicates a significant increase in China's R&

One of the main qualities of life in Icelandic society is the earth’s heat that has been harnessed and fed into the homes of the citizens. The swimming pool is the clearest and most visible manifestation of these qualities of life. Bathhouses are a regular part of many people’s daily lives, and human life in the pools is a fascinating part of Icelandic society. Architecture plays a key role there,

The Israel-Palestine conflict is one of the most globally debated conflicts of our time. In the aftermath of October 7th and in light of the severity of Israel’s military campaign in Gaza there has been a growing internationalization of the Palestinian cause. In Germany, this resulted in a clash between Palestinian activism among civil society and a political elite that pledged unwavering solidari

Forskningsfråga: Skiljer sig startupbolags relativa värden mellan olika geografiska områden i Sverige och om så är fallet, kan innovationskraften och tillgången till riskkapital i områdena förklara denna skillnad? Syfte: Studien ämnar att härleda huruvida de relativa värdena på startupbolag skiljer sig mellan olika geografiska områden i Sverige, samt att undersöka om områdenas innovationskraft ocResearch question: Do the relative valuations of startup companies differ across different geographical regions in Sweden, and if so, can the innovation capacity and access to venture capital in these areas explain this difference? Purpose: The study aims to determine whether the relative valuations of startups differ across different geographical regions in Sweden and to investigate whether the

Byggproduktion idag, innebär bland annat en hög energianvändning, utsläpp av växthusgaser, användning av miljöfarliga ämnen samt stora mängder avfall som måste hanteras. Detta är aspekter som samtliga behöver minskas för att reducera branschens stora miljöpåverkan. Inom byggsektorn har klimatarbetet fått en alltmer ökad uppmärksamhet med införandet av olika klimatkrav på nationell och EU-nivå. I oCarbon offsets, essential in climate-related aspirations for governments and businesses, entail reducing, avoiding, or extracting greenhouse gases from the atmosphere, even if not contemporaneous with emissions. They include, among others, energy-efficient solutions and renewable energy investments. These compensations, voluntary or regulated, must meet reliability criteria. Actions, such as Carbo

Sexual health is an important and permanent component in an individual’s life, particularly during the early stages. Swedish youth tend to frequently visit their local youth guidance center with questions regarding sexual health, which therefore requires the social worker to be competent in this area of work. Therefore the study aimed to investigate how counselors working at youth guidance centers

”Konstnärligt uttryck: En kvalitativ studie om hur lärare uppfattar och undervisar i konstnärligt uttryck” Timmie Flygare & Oliver Svan Hall Denna studie grundar sig i hur lärare definierar, undervisar och bedömer konstnärligt uttryck i kursen instrument eller sång 2. Vi har upplevt och fått uppfattningen att betygskriteriet är svårtolkat och som blivande pedagoger är vi nyfikna på hur det k”Artistic expression: A qualitative study of how teachers perceive and teach artistic expression” Timmie Flygare & Oliver Svan Hall This study is based on how teachers define, teach and assess artistic expression in the course instrument or singing 2. We have experienced and gained the impression that the grade criterion is difficult to interpret and as future educators we are curious about h

Research question: What are the prerequisites and influential factors that determine an inclusive planning and implementation process of Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans (SUMPs)? Purpose: The purpose of this study is to provide a more holistic understanding of SUMPs. Therefore, the aim is to explore the prerequisites and influential factors that determine the inclusive planning and implementation

The fashion industry is one of the largest industries in the world, a multibillion dollar industry on the manufacturing and selling of clothes. With the rise of social media and digitalization of fashion, meaning that brands are carrying over to digital means of showcasing their products like social media, fashion trends have never been more accessible to the general market than ever. However, the

Energifrågan gällande tillgång, kapacitet och kostnad för el har under de senaste åren blivit en aktualitet i det svenska men även europeiska samhället. Bakgrunden till att energifrågor har blivit angelägna i nuläget är främst en ökad elektrifiering av samhället, ökade kostnader på grund av kriget i Ukraina 2022 och kapaciteten som inte har motsvarat efterfrågan. I samband med en osäkrare omvärld,The purpose of this study was to investigate whether a single-family house can, in the event of a possible crisis when electricity is not available, manage the heating of a house during the worst week of the year when the house is off-grid. Furthermore, to calculate the potential climate impact for the house's energy demand during that week. Thus, three different heating scenarios have been ch

Title: The Search for Synergies - An exploration of differences in challenges and opportunities in managing sustainable activities across developed and emerging markets Seminar Date: 2024-05-30 Course: BUSN09, Degree project in International Strategic Management Authors: Adam Fornell and Clarissa Nadya Supervisor: Magnus Johansson Keywords: Multinational Corporations, Sustainable Valu