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This thesis explores the potential of generative AI to recreate biological spatial systems, using termite mound structures as inspiration. Termite mounds, known for their unique internal networks and passive climate regulation, feature complex spatial logics that challenge traditional modeling techniques. This project investigates whether diffusion-based generative models can be trained to mimic s
In the face of a potential oncoming environmental collapse, in a time of increasing climate anxiety and activist disillusionment towards previous environmental efforts, I look at how a radical environmental activist group becomes and stays radical. By combining deviant and dramaturgical perspectives on social movements with Goffman’s classic work "The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life&quo
We perform a comprehensive cosmological analysis of stable scalar glueballs arising in pure SU(N) Yang-Mills theories focusing on N=3,4,5 which serve as natural candidates for models of self-interacting dark matter. The key characteristic of these theories is that they exhibit strong first-order confinement-deconfinement phase transitions which would give rise to a stochastic gravitational wave ba
Against the backdrop of the accelerated advancement of a new round of technological revolution and industrial transformation, the global economy is moving towards a development model driven by innovation as its core. Enterprises, as important carriers of technological progress and institutional innovation, are facing increasingly fierce market competition and transformational pressures. In this pr
The construction industry plays a vital role in societal development but faces increasing demands to reduce its environmental impact, particularly the high carbon footprint associated with concrete production. Among the most widely used structural elements in buildings are concrete slabs, which are fundamental for load transfer and spatial integrity. However, these elements could be overdesigned,
The Swedish forest is subject to significant pressure from the forestry industry. As a consequence, biodiversity is negatively affected. Sustainability reporting serves as a means for consumers and stakeholders to gain insight into companies' sustainability ef- forts. Reporting on biodiversity is relatively new compared to climate reporting and poses greater challenges in terms of quantificati
This paper compares and analyzes the government support mechanisms between China and the European Union in the new energy vehicle (NEV) industry. Research has found that China adopts a government led industrial policy, promoting rapid industrial development through fiscal subsidies, tax incentives, and administrative guidance; The EU, on the other hand, takes law as its core and supports the green
Abstract Title: How can ASSA ABLOY develop its M&A analysis with regard to supply chain synergies? Authors: Axel Johnsson and Erik Hellberg Supervisor: Andreas Norrman Examiner: Louise Bildsten Background: Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are majorly conducted with the ambition and endeavour of realizing synergies, thereby enabling the merged corporation to generate greater value compared
In recent years, forest fires have become more frequent and severe worldwide. Sweden experienced an extreme fire season in 2018, resulting in extensive burnt areas and challenges in fire suppression. With climate change such extreme fire seasons are likely to become more common, highlighting the urgent need for effective fire risk assessment tools. This study aimed to develop a simplified forest f
Public toilets are recognized by the United Nations as a basic human right, but the Swedish government is currently not fulfilling their duty to ensure right-holders’ equal and universal access to public toilets. Responsibility has then, by default, fallen to local authorities. In the case of Lund, this is the municipality. Adequate sanitation has been identified by some as a vital criteria for wh
This thesis explores how companies should manage their digital customer journey in a business-to-business context. In prior research, academic gaps related to diverse customers and internal capabilities’ influence on the digital customer journey have been identified. Thus, this thesis aims to explore how a case company should manage their digital customer journey and what internal capabilities, re
The public sector is responsible for 28 percent of the average Swedish citizen’s consumption-based greenhouse gas emissions (GHGe). Looking at purchasing categories with the highest GHGe, consumables – products like paper and single use items – play a significant role. The first step in becoming more circular and reducing waste is often to completely refrain from purchases when possible. However,
Centrala lägen av städerna vilka tidigare nyttjats för industri har genom ett förändrande samhälle och ekonomi kommit att lämnats orörda och i förfall. Detta medför att det idag finns attraktiva fastigheter med potentiella föroreningar i mark och byggnader vilka samhället nu önskar utnyttja för andra ändamål såsom bostäder, kontor och handel. Exploatering av dessa områden innebär stora kostnader oAttractive locations in cities, previously used for industry, have been left untouched and in disrepair due to changes in society and the economy. This situation has resulted in central properties with potentially contaminated land and buildings that society now wishes to redevelop for housing, offices and commerce. Developing these areas involves significant costs and uncertainties for potential
This thesis investigates ecocide as a form of environmental violence by state and non-state actors, reframing ecological destruction as a political and antagonistic act rather than an accidental byproduct of development. This research emphasises the active participation of state institutions in facilitating and perpetuating large-scale environmental harm while deterring efforts to legally frame ec
Målet med det här examensarbetet har varit att undersöka hur avlossningen av gummipackningar från metallplattor sker genom nedsänkning i flytande kväve. Arbetet utfördes hos Alfa Laval, ett företag som tillverkar packningsförsedda plattvärmeväxlare (GPHEs). Dessa består av metallplattor med en limmad gummipackning fäst på dem. Avlossningen av packningen är ett avgörande steg i rekonditioneringsproThe purpose of this thesis work was to investigate the debonding of rubber gaskets from metal plates through immersion in liquid nitrogen. The work was con- ducted at Alfa Laval, a company which produces Gasketed Plate Heat Exchangers (GPHEs), which consist of metal plates with adhesively bonded rubber gaskets. Gasket debonding is a key step in the reconditioning of GPHE plates, and un- derstandin
With antimicrobial resistance emerging, this project is part of a larger effort to design novel antibacterial substances combating bacterial infections. On the road towards this, sialic acids have become of large interest. Having a vital role within cell signalling, adhesion and recognition in the human body, these 9-carbon α-keto sugars have opened a door for bacterial survival. By the help of si
This research explores the emerging concept of care infrastructure in the urban periphery of Mexico City, specifically in Iztapalapa, through the lens of urban social sustainability. Based on over 35 semistructured interviews and participant observation, the study analyzes how access to services such as public laundries, take-away food services, and communal spaces contributes to the well-being of
