Information about the level of corruption is today widely used in research, by aid donors and as decision support for investments. A rising demand for information has led to several new organizations’ attempt at measuring it. This study examines the issues that might arise when using a particular index since the indices might differ. By studying correlations between the indices we find that depend

This paper tries to contribute to the research on governance in Swedish municipalities. The investigation compares the relationship between Civil Society Organizations representing two different social groups and the municipality. Schneider & Ingram´s theory on social construction of target groups and the concepts of dependents and advantaged is used as an analytical tool. It is hence a compar

This study researches why some countries are better than others in reaching compliance in the EU. The analysis is based on quantitative infringement data which is compared to six variables about the countries structural and political qualities. The results will be evaluated by two main theories, which are liberal intergovernmentalism and neofunktionalism. Compliance is hard to study due to its wea

The thesis aims to offer an insight into how is Serbian identity re-constituted in the post-conflict period and what role does the European Union play in the process of identity re-construction. Specifically, it aims to discuss the issue of how is Serbian identity being reproduced in relation to the prospect of EU membership. How is the possibility of joining the EU changing the discursive constru

In this thesis, issued by Axis Communications AB, a CMOS-type image sensor with a logarithmic response and wide dynamic range capabilities was evaluated and char- acterized with respect to signal response and noise characteristics. The evaluation was performed in the context of the need for wide dynamic range imaging in video surveillance. Noise characteristics were thoroughly evaluated with measu

Studies on teachable agents (TA) have repeatedly demonstrated their benefits in primary school pupils’ learning, but no study has yet been devised to investigate whether the same effects can be observed in preschoolers. Preschool age is an important time for development of executive functions (EF) and theory of mind (ToM), and it can be argued that preschoolers might not be able to pay enough atte

Asylum seekers and refugees are one of the most demonised and marginalised social groups in Europe. Ireland's current agenda for dealing with refugees and asylum seekers is inadequate. The government of Ireland is aware of the inadequacy of response and has proposed to make a number of changes that will improve the standard of living for those who chose to apply for inclusion in Ireland. Howev

The Swedish authority kriminalvården runs modern criminal institutions, focusing on correctional treatment and motivational work. This paper presents a qualitative study aiming at examine the possibility of rehabilitating criminals centring on the main question: What chance of success, in order to prevent the recurrence of violations, has the treatment offered by the authority of kriminalvården. T

Populärvetenskaplig sammanfattning: Är klimatforskningen skev? En central fråga är om vi kan lita på att vetenskapliga tidskrifter återger en rättvis bild av aktuella forskningsresultat? Dessutom bör vi fråga oss hur rapporteringen påverkas då betydande händelser sker inom vetenskapsvärlden. I november 2007 och senare 2009 skedde två viktiga företeelser inom klimatforskningen som potentiellt kanAbstract The declaration of a scientific consensus concerning anthropogenic causes for climate change by the IPCC in their fourth assessment report (AR4), published in 2007, initiated a heated debate. During this debate, experts within the IPCC were accused of selective reporting and the AR4 got strong source criticism by politicians, stakeholders and climate skeptics in general. The debate furth

In an increasing number of Organizations for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries, the quality of hospital care has been subject to various forms of health policies. Despite much research on the determinants of health care quality, there is no consensus on the underlying factors of health care quality. This thesis contributes to the previous works by analyzing the relationship be

Linguistic deterministic theory proposes that tensed complements structure and prepare children’s ability to understand that others can have beliefs that might not be true, a so-called Theory of Mind (ToM). Others found that training production of mental verbs advanced four-to-five year-olds’ ToM. In this pilot study 46 pre-schoolers completed a programme consisting of 16 intervention sessions, du

The focus of this thesis is to perform a comparative study between two noninvasive optical techniques: Photon Time-of-flight Spectroscopy (pTOFS) and a Continuous-wave NIRS system for measuring muscle tissue oxygen saturation. INVOS 5100C (Manufactured in 2011, Serial Number 11-10269, Produced by Somanetics Troy, MI 48084 USA) is such a CW-NIRS system that provides tissue oxygenation using continu

In the contemporary or so-called “post-2012” period of climate governance, the question of what a new future climate agreement might entail has arisen in conjunction with the initiation of negotiations on the Durban Platform on Enhanced Action in the climate regime. In parallel to this, larger states, industrial countries as well as developing countries are now dominating the UNFCCC process, seeki

Popular science Climate change impacts on water balance of the Mediterranean region Some regions and ecosystems are more sensitive than others in the face of a climate change. Mediterranean region which is the problematic of this thesis is one of those regions. Even now regions is showing differences on its hydrological pattern because of temperature rise. This study suggests more dramatical impacThe Mediterranean region is one of the most sensitive regions in the world in the face of climate change. Many studies name this region as a “hot spot”. It is essential to model the water balance of this region in order to better understand the impacts of climate change. The water balance expresses the net result of the flow of water from atmosphere to the surface and vice versa. It is one of the

The aim of the paper is to examine the Finnish economic transformation and the catch-up process from 1975 onwards. Moreover, this paper looks into the forces behind the rapid convergence. Finland, an example country, used to be a peripheral country that has only in the past decades transformed into an economy where innovation, technology and education have gained important roles. Given this ec

Scania Commercial Vehicle Aktiebolag, Scania CV AB, is a manufacturer of heavy vehicles, busses and engines for industry and marine environments. The comprehensive projects at Scania CV AB are led by a main office which coordinates work between different units. This case study was performed at the department for engine assembling at Scania, and consists of five project leaders who lead the engine

Detta arbete handlar om barnets möjligheter att komma till tals i situationer som regleras av den civilrättsliga lagstiftningen genom föräldrabalkens sjätte kapitel och av den socialrättsliga lagstiftningen genom lagen (1990:52) med särskilda bestämmelser om vård av unga. Sverige har sedan ingåendet av barnkonventionen 1990 fått göra successiva förändringar av den rådande lagstiftningen då skyddskThis paper focuses on the opportunity of a child to be heard in matters regulated by the Parental Code chapter 6, and by the Care of the Young Law. Since the ratification of the UNCRC in 1990 Sweden has been forced to make continuous judicial changes in order to meet the requirements set forth by the convention. The last 23 years of alterations in Swedish regulations have had major positive impact