This research presents a quest for the definition of “foreign direct investment” under the EU framework for FDI screening by the Member States, established by Regulation 2019/452 based on public policy and security. This Thesis argues that the scope of the current Regulation, excluding “indirect” FDI made by foreign investors via an EU subsidiary, coupled with the lenient, non-compulsory nature of

This thesis quantifies and examines the exposure of Swedish banks to climate risks by implementing multivariate GJR- and DCC-GARCH models to dynamically estimate climate beta and assess climate risk. The study focuses on the four largest Swedish banks, which collectively manage approximately 75% of the total assets in the Swedish banking sector, and evaluates their sensitivity to transition risks a

This study investigates the impact of industrial growth on housing affordability in Skellefteå, Sweden, utilizing a combination of quantitative and qualitative data sources. The analysis encompasses data from Statistics Sweden, interviews, and surveys to explore the complex relationship between industrial expansion, population dynamics, and housing affordability. The findings reveal a substantial

I och med införandet av ICD-11, 2018, tillkom diagnosen Komplex PTSD (C- PTSD) i den internationella klassifikationen av sjukdomar och Socialstyrelsen arbetar just nu med den svenska översättningen som förväntas publiceras någon gång under 2025 på WHO:s plattform. Syftet med denna studie var att undersöka hur kunskapsläget bland behandlare med lägst steg 1-kompetens såg ut inom vuxenpsykiatrin. DeSince the introduction of ICD-11 in 2018, C-PTSD has been a diagnosis in the international classification of diseases. Socialstyrelsen is currently working on the Swedish translation, which is expected to be published sometime in 2025. However, C-PTSD as a concept, has been around longer than that. The aim of this study has been to examine the level of knowledge regarding C-PTSD among clinicians,

The thesis compares the differences between the European Union and China in terms of legal regulation of bad faith in trademark registration. The study aims to provide a detailed comparison of the similarities and differences between the two in legislative and judicial handling of trademark bad faith behavior. Additionally, the thesis addresses the challenges faced by the two jurisdictions in the

Many animals have biological and circadian rhythms with periods of more and less activity. Fan worms (Polychaeta: Sabellidae) possess radiolar crowns used for feeding and respiration. These crowns can be retracted into the tube in which the animal lives, or displayed in the water, indicating inactivity or activity. Here, activity patterns based on crown status were studied in the fan worm species

This MA thesis introduces Europeana and information science principles to the field of museology. Its aim is to identify challenges in digital cultural heritage metadata management within an international context. To do this, this thesis focuses on specific aspects: the European Data Model, international cooperation, and the metadata management process specific to Europeana. The study is designed

Att under sin uppväxt bli utsatt för mobbning av jämnåriga kan innebära långtgående negativa konsekvenser för hälsa och mående för den utsatta. Fortfarande är det många barns vardag att vara utsatta för mobbning. Mobbningen sker idag inte enbart i skolmiljö utan även på nätet. Syftet med studien var att undersöka föräldrars syn på deras möjlighet att agera vid sitt eget barns utsatthet för skol- eDuring childhood and adolescence, being subjected to bullying by peers can have far-reaching negative consequences for the health and well-being of the victim. Unfortunately, many children continue to experience bullying, which now occurs not only in school environments but also online. The purpose of this study was to explore parents' perspectives on their ability to respond when their own ch

This study explores the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and cross-border transactions within international trade law, focusing on the associated legal challenges and regulatory considerations. Through an extensive review of academic literature, policy documents, and industry reports, the research identifies primary obstacles such as jurisdictional conflicts, liability frameworks, and data

Terapeutens anknytningsmönster, ett nytt fokus som visat vikten av att förstå hur aktuell terapeutegenskap påverkar i den terapeutiska situationen. Studiens syfte var att undersöka hur erfarna psykodynamiskt inriktade psykoterapeuter såg på sitt eget anknytningsmönster och dess betydelse i psykoterapier. Studien ämnade också undersöka på vilket sätt psykoterapeuternas anknytningsmönster spelade enThe therapist's attachment pattern, a new focus that has shown the importance of understanding how current therapist characteristics affect the therapeutic situation. The purpose of the study was to investigate how experienced psychodynamically oriented psychotherapists viewed their own attachment pattern and its importance in psychotherapies. The study also aimed to investigate how the psycho

The relationship between capital structure and firm performance has been a recurring topic of discussion. Within this context, frameworks such as the Modigliani and Miller, Trade-Off, Market Timing, Pecking Order, Agency theories have been widely examined by researchers, offering diverse viewpoints on how capital structure decisions impact corporate performance in distinct industrial, regional and

The success of mRNA vaccines against the SARS-CoV-2 virus during the pandemic highlighted the potential of the technology and opened the door for applications beyond vaccines. However, the low degree of immune response observed in some individuals necessitates continued improvement in the technology. One promising approach is to target the vaccine delivery to specific cells involved in the immune

This research delves into the burgeoning field of incorporating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria into investment strategies, spurred by a growing interest in sustainability and the demonstrated influence of ESG-related events on stock prices. Sanctify Financial Technologies is at the forefront of quantifying firms’ ESG performance, which plays a pivotal role in this study. Vari

The Nile, a significant river flowing northward for 4,132 miles and spanning eleven countries in northeastern Africa, holds immense importance. A key focal point is Tuti Island in Sudan, where the convergence of the White Nile and the Blue Nile forms the mighty Nile River, presenting both blessings and challenges for the local community. These rivers provide fertile soil, turning the island into a

Bakgrund: Anestesisjuksköterskan arbetar i en högteknologisk och komplex arbetsmiljö och ansvarar för att upprätthålla patientens vitala funktioner. En mängd störningar och distraktioner förekommer perioperativt, vilket kan beskrivas som turbulence in nursing. Störningar är förknippade med en sämre arbetsmiljö och en större risk för vårdskador. Syfte: Utifrån aktuell vetenskaplig litteratur besk

Bakgrund: Barnmorskans dagliga arbete innefattar psykosociala aspekter där empati utgör en central del. Det finns lite forskning kring påverkan på barnmorskor när de arbetar utifrån ett empatiskt förhållningssätt. Empatitrötthet innebär minskad förmåga att ge fysiskt, psykiskt och emotionellt stöd. Empatitrötthet kommer ofta smygande och kan få stora konsekvenser för barnmorskan såsom utbrändhet,

Regularly described as hotspots for marine life, seamounts are important foraging grounds for marine predators. In surface waters over seamounts, diel vertically migrating organisms can be aggregated, making seamounts potentially attractive and profitable food sources for predators such as seabirds. Still, the potential association between seabirds and seamounts has seldom been described and littl

Phytoplankton and zooplankton interactions are vital in regulating nutrient cycles and productivity in aquatic ecosystems. Nevertheless, zooplankton account for the majority of phytoplankton mortality in the ocean. Due to predation pressures, phytoplankton have evolved several defensive traits, many of them being inducible defenses such as toxin production, colony size alterations, swimming behavi

United Airlines is a major American airline company founded in 1926, which operates both domestic and international routes. They have experienced past reputational damage, and have suffered a loss in legitimacy as critics have questioned their practices. Using the Legitimacy Theory and Situational Crisis Communication Theory (SCCT) as basis, a thematic content analysis (specifically template analy