Introduction: Antibiotic resistance is rising globally, increasing the demand on new antibacterial substances. Background: Studies suggest that lignin exhibits antibacterial properties, however this property is unexploited commercially. The valorization of lignin is difficult due to its complex and variable structure. Aims: This study aims therefore to fractionate lignosulfonate lignin (LSL) into

Electric road systems can be defined as a system transferring energy from a road to an electric vehicle while the vehicle is in motion, either to power the vehicle’s movement or to charge its batteries. This thesis aimed to investigate how this relatively new technology of electric road systems could be implemented in a port. The research was conducted by having a two-fold research purpose. Firstl

After Edward Snowden exposed the mass surveillance practices of the US intelligence services in 2013, personal data protection has taken a prominent position in the legal systems of various jurisdictions, including the European Union. The Safe Harbour agreement regulating the flows of personal data transfers between the US and the EU at that time was soon invalidated by a ruling of the European Co

Purpose: The purpose of the thesis is to investigate if deal completion probability is associated with the stock market’s initial reaction to the M&A announcement. Furthermore, the study aims to explore if other characteristics have a relationship with deal completion, and if they have a moderating effect on the relationship with deal completion and the stock market’s reaction. Methodology: We

Recently, the notion of omnichannel retailing and marketing attracted widespread interest in academia, complemented by miscellaneous efforts of retailers to establish omnichannel brand communication. Following these attempts, global retailers face the risks related to brand communication failure and misrepresentation of brand values. However, the research is still limited in terms of differences i

In this thesis we introduce the concept of a p-adic analytic pro-p group. To do so we discuss important theorems and concepts connected to more general types of groups, these include profinite groups, pro-p groups, powerful p-groups, powerful pro-p groups and uniform groups.

Neither did Hitler abhor the law, nor the legal profession. What Hitler abhorred was the law and legal profession that were not aligned to his worldview. So critical was the law, the legal order, the legal profession to Hitler that he himself, for instance, commenced to construct his regime thanks to the Article 48 of the Weimar Constitution. This work is both an examination and an interpretation

Inflationen har stigit kraftigt de senaste åren runt om hela jorden. Stigningen kom oväntat och överraskade både centralbanker och kapitalförvaltare. Detta har lett till kraftiga ränteökningar för att försöka dämpa inflationen till lägre nivåer. Kanske hade det gått att undvika dessa kraftiga ränteökningarna om man hade haft tillgång till estimat av inflation på förhand. Vi undersöker i detta exDifferent models were developed with the aim of nowcasting inflation at a daily basis with high frequency variables, while using real-time data to avoid look ahead bias. Both popular machine learning models such as Random Forest and XGBoost, and more traditional models such as UMIDAS and Almon distributed lag models were used to make the nowcasts. The MIDAS framework was utilized as a way of handl

The topic for this thesis is corruption as an obstacle for development. More specifically the research looks at how corruption affects one of our most important agents of change; the Civil Society Organizations (CSOs). The specific research question guiding the study is “How do civil society professionals perceive that corruption in their operational environment affects their ability to achieve th

For many cultures, architecture represents more than just physical structures. It signifies culture, affiliation, and ownership within a specific society. However, in many African contexts, various coercive and assimilative historical, socioeconomic, and cultural phenomena, such as colonialism, have caused a divergence between the people’s architecture, way of life, and culture. Furthermore, the i

Purpose: The main purpose of this research is to get a better understanding of how leadership influences individual perceptions of meaningful work. The interplay between leadership and individuals in meaningful work is also investigated. Methodology: This is a qualitative study following the abductive approach and interpretivism research philosophy. Data is collected through 12 semi-structured in

Bedwetting, also known as enuresis, is the second most common chronic health problem among children and it affects their everyday life negatively. A treatment option for enuresis is an alarm treatment that the patient tries for 6-8 weeks before a decision is made regarding if the treatment should continue. This treatment has been further developed by the company Pjama AB that, in addition to the a

Denna studie genomfördes i Sverige med syftet att erbjuda ett nytt perspektiv på ämnet turnover och hur olika faktorer påverkar beslutet att säga upp sig från jobbet eller stanna kvar. Med detta syfte undersökte studien de sex faktorerna lön och förmåner, miljö, karriärmöjligheter, kollegiala aspekter, meningsfullhet och balans mellan arbete och privatliv, som har ansetts vara några av de mest infThis study was conducted in Sweden with the motivation to provide a new perspective on the topic of turnover, specifically how different factors may affect turnover decision making. With this aim, the study examined the six factors salary and benefits, environment, career opportunities, collegial aspects, meaningfulness, and work/life balance, that have been regarded as some of the most influentia

The purpose of this paper is to explore the extent to which young Chinese consumers are making conspicuous consumption of fashion products. With China's increasingly rapid economic development, the income and consumption levels of the Chinese middle class are rising. Younger people, thanks to higher household income levels, also have more wealth at their disposal. Thus young Chinese are alloca

Abstract Background: The incidence of unplanned perioperative hypothermia among patients is high, it varies from 50 to 90 percent. This leads to several complications such as coagulation disorders, surgical site infections and also affects patient comfort negatively. Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the complications of unplanned hypothermia on adult patients during perioperative car

This study investigated how Swedish youth recreational centers can work in crime prevention. According to the NOA-group, The study is based on semi-structured interviews conducted with people who have worked or worked at youth recreational centers in areas that are classified as vulnerable areas (Nationella operativa avdelningen). We have analyzed the interviews using Hirschi's social bond the

A client group that is frequently seen in Swedish social services is parents with intellectual disabilities. One common method that is used when working with these parents is Parenting Young Children (PYC). The purpose of this study was to investigate how social workers view the treatment of parents with intellectual disabilities and the method PYC through a social constructivist perspective. Semi

Denna studie syftar till att undersöka hur användaren skapar värde i post-implementeringsfasen av ett verksamhetsstödjande affärssystem. I en litteraturgenomgång definieras framgångsfaktorer för framgång av ett affärssystem, samt en teoretisk uppställning av tidigare forskning gällande nytta av informationssystem. Teorin appliceras sedan på ett mindre företag. Empirin är insamlad genom en kvalitat

This thesis examines the integration of post-disaster recovery into urban renewal to foster a more sustainable district. The complex and multidimensional nature of post-disaster recovery necessitates a comprehensive understanding of various disciplines. Instead of focusing solely on physical reconstruction, this research seeks to enhance temporary living conditions by considering the entirety of t