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Stadsträdens resiliens under ett förändrat klimat En fallstudie i Malmö stad

Solen skiner, det är tidigt på morgonen och det känns redan varmt i staden. En sådan dag är det många som söker svalkan, men vart ska de gå i städerna? Stadsmiljön domineras ofta av bebyggelse, gator och andra hårdgjorda ytor som kan upplevas väldigt varma. Många söker sig till områden i städer där de kan svalka sig och undkomma värmen, vilket blir allt viktigare för invånare i urbana områden och Recent years of reoccurring heatwaves in urban areas have led to an awareness of the negative effect heat can have on people and ecosystems. Trees play an important role in cooling urban areas but need to maintain their vitality to do so. Therefore, this paper aims to investigate the resilience of the tree community in Malmö from the perspective of an increased mean annual temperature (MAT). In th

Does the Gender-Equality-Personality-Paradox Depend on the Scoring Method? The Implications of Measurement Invariance

With increasing country-level gender equality, country-level gender differences in personality are found to increase. This is known as the Gender-Equality-Personality-Paradox (GEPP). Possibly, the GEPP is a methodological artefact. So far, the personality trait scoring method has not been investigated as a potential source of the GEPP. Three kinds of scores were investigated in the present study:

Accounting for Partial Measurement Invariance in Score Computation: Does it Matter for Diagnostic Personality Assessment in Europe?

A lack of full scalar measurement invariance (MI) across groups of test takers is widely assumed to render sum scores incomparable between groups. Computing factor scores from partial-scalar-MI models has been proposed as a remedy. To what extent this scoring method affects personality assessment in diagnostic contexts has yet not been investigated. The present master thesis explored this question

EMV vs A-Brands - Kampen om den bästa placeringen

Titel: ‘’EMV vs. A-brands - kampen om den bästa placeringen’’ - en studie om hur produktplaceringar påverkar detaljister och leverantörer samt hur utvecklingen av EMV håller på att förändra livsmedelsbranschen. Universitet: Lunds Universitet, Campus Helsingborg, Institutionen för Service Management. Kurs: SEMK65 Examensarbete för kandidatexamen (VT24). Författare: Elsa Mebius & William Langmar

Improving the Efficiency of a Pulp Bleaching Plant through Data-Based Modeling

The kraft pulp bleaching process presents significant operational challenges due to its inherent non-linear reactions and unpredictable delays, complicating effective control and optimization. This thesis aims to improve the efficiency of the process through modeling it, and lays the groundwork for a new and improved automatic model-based control system. It explores a way of handling the varying d

On the advantages of heterogeneity in the bidirectional control of platoons

The control of large and complex systems is a difficult but important topic. In applications, centralized control, in which all measurements about a system are used to compute control actions, is often preferable, since it allows for a better overview of the system and more precise control. However, in large networks, where the complexity of implementing a centralized controller becomes too diffic

Long-term IPO performance in Sweden: A Two-Decade Analysis

This study examines the long-term performance of Swedish Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) from 2000 to 2023. Employing Cumulative Abnormal Returns (CAR) and Buy-and-Hold Abnormal Returns (BHAR) methodologies, this study analyze the impact of market cycles on IPO returns. The findings reveal overperformance of Swedish IPOs during a three year period. Additionally, the research analyzes the influence

'Would You Mend?'

Motivated by the textile industry pollution and its responsiblity for 10% of the worlds CO2 emissions, the project set out to explore solutions to textile waste patterns from an industrial designers point of view. Through research, system design, user journey design, material mechanics innovation and product design - three outcomes were generated. 1. An imagined system solution that proposes texti

The backlash of the Inzko amendment to law – a discourse analysis of Serbian nationalistic rhetoric

The fall of Yugoslavia in the 1990s led to a series of political upheavals, culminating in the 1992 referendum in Bosnia and Herzegovina. This referendum triggered the Bosnian War, which was finally ended by the Dayton Peace Agreement signed on December 14, 1995. The Dayton Peace Agreement aimed to stabilize the country by establishing a power-sharing arrangement among its three ethnic groups - Bo

Hur skriver man texter till personer som lever i våldsamma relationer? En textanalys av texter om våld i nära relationer

I den här studien analyseras texter som riktar sig till personer som är utsatta för eller utövar våld i nära relationer. Syftet med studien är att ta reda på hur språket kan påverka relationen till läsarna i texterna. Materialet i studien består av sex webbtexter, där tre texter riktar sig till våldsutsatta och tre texter till våldsutövare. Materialet analyseras med utgångspunkt i systemisk-funkti

Simulation, Control and Analysis of a 3-phase 3-level NPC Converter in Grid-Connected Systems

The integration of renewable energy sources into modern power grids necessitates the use of power electronic converters capable of handling high voltages. Multilevel converters offer advantages compared to traditional 2-level converters by provid- ing multiple voltage levels, improved efficiency, and better power quality. However, maintaining balanced DC link voltages presents additional complexit

STRAINING ISSUES

This project is focusing on one of the underlying issues within the plumbing industry (called “Värme Ventilation Sanitet” in Sweden). Strain injuries was the focus of this project to find a solution and discover the reasons to why these injuries keeps happening. The project then goes into a suggestion of which direction the industry might need to take to become better. Getting a solution to the in

High-pressure frame design for gasketed plate heat exchangers: Enhanced engineering design for manufacturability, distribution, and maintenance

Alfa Laval är marknadsledande på teknologin packningsförsedda plattvärmeväxlare (GPHE). För att behålla sin position som marknadsledare inom GPHE-sektorn så utför Alfa Laval regelbundet designstudier. Designstudierna utförs för att undersöka nya lösningar och få inspiration till nya möjliga funktioner. Alfa Laval strävar alltid efter att förbättra sina produkter med avseende på många faktorer, exeAlfa Laval is the market leader within gasketed plate heat exchanger (GPHE) technology. To remain the leader of the GPHE sector, Alfa Laval regularly performs design studies to investigate new solutions and find inspiration for possible functions. Alfa Laval always work to improve their products, regarding many aspects, such as manufacturability, distribution, and maintenance as well as sustainabi

Food for Alternative Thoughts: An investigation into the practices and challenges of alternative food initiatives

In the capitalist system, there is a need to envision alternatives that advocate for a more just and sustainable world. Alternative scholarships, such as degrowth, aim to counter the hegemonic narrative of food commodification by promoting practices that put social and environmental well-being at the forefront. This ethnographic research outlines the alternative strategies of tackling food waste a

Physics-Informed Reinforcement Learning Feasibility Study for Building Energy Optimization

Buildings worldwide account for 30% of energy consumption and Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) represent roughly 38% of a building’s consumption. Therefore, energy savings are crucial for sustainability. The complexity of buildings, with diverse physical domains and large-scale components, presents challenges to achieving energy-efficient operation. Implementing high-performance co

Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) for an Ultra-light Electric Vehicle

The aim of this thesis was to investigate, develop and implement an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) feature for an ultra-light electric vehicle, focusing specifically on an Automatic Emergency Brake (AEB). The fundamental requirements, for an ultra-light electric vehicle, were found and investigated through experiments. A person detection algorithm with camera and LiDAR was developed with

Governing Through Aid: A Biopolitical Analysis of Swedish Development Policy

This paper employs a biopolitical framework to critically analyse Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency’s (Sida) development and humanitarian policies, focusing on how these align with broader biopolitical strategies aimed to shape the lives of populations in recipient countries. Through a critical discourse analysis of four key policy documents, the study addresses the central ques

Producentansvar i byggbranschen

The construction and demolition industry are annually responsible for 40% of the total amount of waste generated in Sweden. The problem facing the industry is that a very large portion of the waste is disposed of in landfills, and only a very small portion is recycled and reused. The purpose of this study is to investigate how the construction industry can become more circular and sustainable over

Hope is Not Enough : Examining the Role of Spirituality in Encounters with Climate Emotions: A Case-Study of Danish Green Churches

This research builds on the assertion that spirituality can be beneficial to human-wellbeing and in creating nature-connection. Applying that notion within the historical context of Christianity and its ties to the work-ethics of capitalism, the paper presents a case-study of the Threeclover Church, a Protestant Green Church in Denmark’s capital region. The aim is to gain further understanding of