The empirical analysis conducted in this study explores the determinants of leverage thus capital structure formation in the European banking sector from 2012 to 2023. Utilizing a panel data regression methodology, we analyze relationships among key financial factors and apply the theory of capital structure to the results presented, accounting for regulatory constraints. Our findings underscore t

Lymphatic metastasis is a critical determinant of poor prognosis in various human cancers, facilitating further dissemination through the vascular system. However, the absence of an appropriate murine model impedes the comprehensive study of lymphatic metastasis. To address this, the host laboratory employs the EO771 mouse mammary carcinoma model, which ectopically expresses the chemokine receptor

One way to reduce the growing workload for radiologists is to automate the trans- formation of 3D MR images of the brain into the AC-PC coordinate system. In this thesis, both non-deformable and deformable image registration methods were used to register images to a template in the desired space, the AC-PC coordinate system. First, three non-deformable transformations were used together with three

On January 1, 2022, the first requirement regarding climate declarations was introduced. This mandate specified that all new buildings must include climate declarations during the construction phase, encompassing modules A1-A5. In 2025, limit values are also planned to be added for the existing modules included in the 2022 climate declarations. These required values will be implemented as a signif

Since 2010 and the enactment of the primary care reform, accredited private providers have been allowed unrestricted establishment in Sweden. Today, this means that a large share of primary care in Sweden is provided by large corporations. However, despite the important role that primary care plays, research into how private ownership affects the care that is provided is very limited. Drawing from

Following the adoption of the "double carbon" policy in China, the concept of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) has gained considerable attention within the Chinese market, significantly impacting investor decision-making. This thesis examines the impacts of ESG principles on the overall financial performance of investment portfolios. Through the classification of Chinese A-lis

This thesis explores the causes contributing to the persistence of child slavery in the fishing industry in Ghana, focusing on Lake Volta, the world’s largest artificial reservoir. Although Ghana is often seen as a prime example of a stable democracy with legal frameworks for the protection of children, exploitative child labour practices remain widespread. The theoretical understanding of chi

Nowadays, archaeological museums are open to innovation with an ever-changing character in order to remain relevant to contemporary museology in terms of dissemination of knowledge. In that spirit, digital technologies have been used systematically by museums in an effort to move beyond their ocular-centric nature, resulting in the integration of multisensory practices within the exhibition space.

Inom forskningsfältet har autenticitet visat sig vara en viktig aspekt för välbefinnande, men det har genomförts få kvalitativa studier på fenomenet. Denna studies syfte var att ge en nyanserad beskrivning av och fördjupa förståelsen för svenska, manliga gymnasieungdomars upplevelse av autenticitet. Frågeställningarna undersöker hur autenticitet som tillstånd upplevs, upplevelsen av relationen melAuthenticity has been proven to be a significant component of well-being, but few studies with qualitative methodology have been conducted on the matter. The purpose of this study is to give a nuanced portrayal and an in-depth understanding of how state authenticity is experienced by Swedish, male high school students. We examine how state authenticity is experienced, the experience of the relatio

This study investigates the impacts of nuclear and renewable energy consumption on Sweden’s environmental quality from 1965 to 2022. The study employs an Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) approach combined with a Bounds test to examine the validity of the Environmental Kuznets Curve (EKC) and Load Capacity Curve (LCC) hypotheses simultaneously. This is conducted within the context of Sweden

Jubileumsparken is a park located in the upcoming neighborhood Frihamnen in Gothenburg and is the result of planners and the political will to develop urban green spaces for the residents in the area. In Jubileumsparken in Gothenburg, a method called platsbyggnad is being used by planners. The work is based on connecting citizens with the site during the planning of the new district in Frihamnen b

This paper aimed to gain an understanding of bullying and the impact it has on school absences among pupils. We also aimed to explore the extent of school absenteeism and the extent of different forms of bullying. This quantitative study was based on online surveys that were published on different Facebook groups and online forums with a focus on reaching guardians. In total, there were 306 respon

I takt med att fler strävar efter toppfysik och optimal hälsa, har proteinintagets roll i kost och träning hamnat i fokus. Denna studie undersöker hur gymbesökare förstår och hanterar sitt proteinintag i relation till deras träningsmål. Genom att använda enkäter och intervjuer med aktiva gymmedlemmar syftar arbetet att djupare utforska källorna till deras kunskap om protein, dess tillförlitlighet As the pursuit of optimal physical fitness and health gains popularity, the importance of protein intake in nutrition and exercise regimes has become a central concern. This investigation examines how gym attendees comprehend and manage their protein consumption in alignment with their training objective. By employing a combination of survey and interviews with active gym members, this study seeks

In this thesis, we first give an introduction to the framework of Chiral Perturbation Theory. Following this, we proceed to conduct a detailed two-loop order calculation within Chiral Perturbation Theory, aimed at analyzing pseudoscalar meson masses and decay constants while incorporating isospin breaking effects. Our calculations account for both quark mass and charge isospin breaking effects in

This thesis examines identity maintenance in the Kurdish diaspora, focusing on the ritual aspects of identity maintenance. While previous research has focused on processes of Kurdish diaspora formation and ethnic identity, this thesis will address existing discourses and consider the Newroz celebration as an important factor in the maintenance of Kurdish identity within the Kurdish diaspora in Swe

I dialog med Maurice Merleau-Pontys kroppsfenomenologi undersöker uppsatsen hur kroppen framställs i Jon Fosses roman Melancholia II. Genom att ta fasta på hur skildringen följer protagonisten Olines blick, samt hur det kroppsliga, orienterade och objektiva rummet skildras, visar utredningen hur hennes nuvarande åldrade kropp skrivs fram i romanen, men även hur den yngre kroppen framställs i henne

The aim of this study is to get a deeper understanding of the emotional processes, women living with intimate partner violence experience, by analyzing six autobiographies in a qualitative thematic analysis. By having an inductive approach, we identified the following theories to be relevant and applicable to the women's descriptions of their relationships: the normalization process, stigma an

This thesis explores the perception of climate activism in films and in the general debate. By focusing on scenes in which the spectator goes through an allegiance shift towards the character of the eco-villain, I highlight a link made between the cinematographic and the non cinematographic world. My aim is to analyze the relationship between the scenes of the chosen films and the non cinematograp

This thesis investigates the dynamics of power and knowledge within South Sudan’s inclusive education policy. Engaging with critical inclusive education literature, the thesis uses a conceptual framework inspired by the Intersectionality-Based Policy Analysis (IBPA) Framework to explore power, knowledge, coloniality, policy borrowing, and intersectionality within the policy process. The study exam

In 2022 and 2023, the prime minister and king of the Netherlands offered their official apologies on behalf of the Dutch state to the former Caribbean colonies for the injustices of slavery and colonialism. These apologies aimed to address both historical transgressions and the contemporary legacies of the injustices. This thesis studies how the apologies by the prime minister and king framed the