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Karst caves are known to buffer external climatic variability and track annual temperature and humidity means, yet little is understood about how this buffering extends beyond cave interiors or whether it influences vegetation patterns at cave entrances. This pilot study investigates microclimate (temperature, relative humidity and derived vapour pressure deficit) and vegetation patterns (Shannon
The last two decades have seen considerable advancements in biometric technology, and consequently its use as a surveillance measure during occupation. The increasingly invasive and omniscient nature of biometric surveillance technologies means they constitute a considerable infringement on the private sphere of occupied populations, and consequently an interference with their right to privacy. Th
In recent years, sand-based thermal energy storage (TES) has attracted research interest in high temperature energy storage applications due to its low cost, material availability, and more importantly, thermal stability at high temperatures. The present thesis investigates both the discharging and charging sides of the sand battery developed by Solstice Storage. The numerical study was conducte
Tuberculosis and nontuberculous mycobacterial infections remain a major global health challenge due to rising antimicrobial resistance, prolonged treatment regimens, and the complex, poorly permeable structure of the mycobacterial cell envelope. This envelope limits antibiotic penetration and contributes to intrinsic drug tolerance. Bacteriophage-derived lytic enzymes, including Lysin A (LysA) and
Urban form strongly influences sunlight access, a critical factor for well‐being in Nordic cities where low solar altitude and short winter days limit natural light. Despite its importance, solar access is often secondary in planning, as street layouts are typically shaped by topography, traffic, and existing infrastructure. Although analytical tools and historical examples highlight deliberate or
This thesis examines spiritual reading practices among Catholic monastics and asks the question what characterises spiritual reading and makes it different from “regular” reading. A qualitative method is used to answer the research questions through semi-structured interviews with six respondents who belong to Catholic monasticism, and a comparative analysis of three works of spiritual literature.
This thesis aims to clarify the risk that a confined aquifer can be contaminated from a spill of chlorinated solvents from a former dry-cleaning facility. This was investigated by conducting a case study at a former dry-cleaning facility in Bjärred that used PCE as a cleaning agent. The facility was active between the 1940s and 1970s, the spill from the process has had severe consequences with an
The aim of this study has been to explore which driving forces and hindrances shape the development of solar energy in the Swedish region of Scania, but also how the development of solar energy has changed the energy system in Scania. This has been undertaken through a thematic analysis grounded in a socio-technical perspective. The thematic analysis has been applied to documents that contained st
Kriminalpolitik har under de senaste decennierna fått en central roll i svensk politik, där frågor om brott, trygghet och samhällsordning blivit framträdande i den offentliga debatten. Samtidigt visar forskning att kriminalitet inte enbart kan förstås utifrån faktiska brottsnivåer, utan också som ett resultat av sociala och politiska processer där problem definieras och ges mening. Mot denna bakgr
Klimatförändringarna påverkar i allt större utsträckning både samhällen och fastighetsmarknaden. Även i Sverige väntas högre temperaturer och ökad nederbörd leda till större risk för klimatrelaterade skador på fastigheter och infrastruktur. Ett tydligt exempel är översvämningarna i Gävle 2021, som orsakade omfattande ekonomiska konsekvenser för fastighetsägare och försäkringsbolag. Fysiska klimatClimate change is increasingly affecting both societies and the real estate market. In Sweden as well, higher temperatures and increased precipitation are expected to lead to a greater risk of climate-related damage to properties and infrastructure. A clear example is the floods in Gävle in 2021, which caused extensive financial consequences for property owners and insurance companies. Physical c
This essay aims to analyse new roads that have been proposed in Rosengård, Malmö by using Bill Hillier’s configuration theory and by extension space syntax. The way in which the roads are justified, the conflicts that may arise and the way space syntax may be used in planning are analysed and applied by making new road proposals as well as looking at the existing ones. To do this document analysis
This thesis examines how contemporary artificial intelligence (AI) systems challenge the protection of the right to privacy under international human rights law, particularly Article 17 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights. It argues that privacy should not be understood only as protection against unlawful access to pe
This master thesis investigates the role of automatic doors within future smart buildings, with a particular focus on how data from doors can create value in the real estate industry. The study aims to understand the current relationship between automatic doors and building systems, identify functional needs and technical requirements, and analyze how ASSA ABLOY can differentiate its offering. The
Degradable dextran microspheres (DDMs) are promising materials with potential applications in drug delivery and medical devices due to their biocompatibility, biodegradability and versatile properties. DDMs are produced through a water-in-oil emulsion in which an aqueous dextran solution is dispersed in an organic solvent containing an emulsifier. Addition of a crosslinker, such as epichlorohydrin
Indigenous Peoples' Lands (IPL) cover approximately one quarter of the Earth’s land surface and play a potentially significant role in sustaining terrestrial moisture flows (TMF). Yet, understanding of how they contribute to regional hydrological cycles remains limited. Building on a global-scale study suggesting a buffering role of IPL in West African precipitation during the dry season, this
Denna uppsats undersöker hur svensk identitet kan uttryckas genom en byggnad och dess arkitektur. Den utforskar uppförandet av Svenska Victoriaförsamlingens i Berlin byggnader mellan 1951 och 1959, med ett särskilt fokus på den kreativa processen och de sätt på vilka identitet skapas, förhandlas och reproduceras i brevväxlingen. Primärmaterialet består av korrespondens mellan kyrkoherde Heribert J
Denna uppsats undersöker förutsättningarna för att tillämpa artikel 102 FEUF – särskilt doktrinen om strukturellt missbruk – som ett tillsynsverktyg i efterhand (ex post) för icke-anmälningspliktiga strategiska förvärv på digitala plattformsmarknader. Uppsatsens syfte är att kritiskt utvärdera hur unionsrätten balanserar principen om ändamålsenlig verkan (effet utile) mot transaktionsmarknadens krThis thesis examines the conditions for applying Article 102 TFEU – specifically the doctrine of structural abuse – as an ex post enforcement tool for non-notifiable strategic acquisitions in digital platform markets. The purpose is to critically evaluate how EU law balances the principle of effectiveness (effet utile) against the M&A market's need for legal certainty and predictability.
