The purpose of this study was to understand how problem gambling among clients with other primary issues was identified and managed by social secretaries in their utilization of standardized assessment tools and their professional discretion. The study was based on semi-structured interviews, with the participant group consisting of social workers who were involved in assessments of clients with g

The aim of this study was to enhance my understanding of the effects of digitalization within the Swedish social service department for social assistance, as perceived by social workers. Additionally, the study aimed to explore the ways in which social workers believe that the ongoing digitalization impacts their interactions with individuals receiving social assistance. The two questions addresse

The publication of the Tidöagreement composed by Sweden's government and the Swedish democrats has encouraged a deep-rooted concern in which ways Swedish society and vulnerable groups will be affected by the said document. Increased knowledge of the Tidöagreement and the way it is composed is vital for understanding the way in which social work will be affected and how vulnerable groups can be

This study was conducted using a qualitative method, where we interviewed 6 young individuals at a youth center in southern Sweden, with the aim of investigating what attitudes young people hold towards social services as an institution and identifying potential factors that may influence these attitudes, including whether prior experiences with the authority made any difference in their attitudes

The aim of this study is to better understand the goals and tasks of municipal activation workers, inquire into their perceived ability to establish their clients on the labor market, and examine their handling of hard-to-activate clients. The data was gathered through individual interviews with six activation workers who were all part of the same municipality. Four of them worked with youths and

This study examines the influence of online ESG sentiment on credit market price movement in the banking sector. By employing a panel regression model with fixed effect for firms and time, the study’s findings indicate an inverse relationship between online ESG sentiment and CDS spread in accordance, to some extent, with previous literature. Additionally, the study investigates the impact througho

The primary objective of this investigation entailed examining the sexual knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of young adults aged 18-29 who were enrolled at Lund University. Additionally, the study sought to determine whether a statistical relationship exists between knowledge, attitudes, and practices. Data collection employed a web-based survey method, sent out to a randomized sample of 1,000 s

The emergence of the refugee gang subculture has changed its focus from being a regional to a worldwide problem, drawing on the findings of previous studies. Many past studies suggest that the massive influx of Rohingya refugees from Myanmar has not only amplified existing socioeconomic challenges but has also fueled concerns within the host population in Bangladesh regarding organized gang violen

Tramways are a sustainable and accessible mode for public transport. They promote urban development and contribute to a more attractive city. Light rail, but also public transport as a whole, is an important part of society as it is accessible to everyone and reduces the amount of cars needed. The two tramlines in Norrköping account for two thirds of public transport travel in the city. The purpos

Narratives play a crucial role both in people’s lives and in various areas of the social, cultural and political realms. This thesis, drawing from an understanding of judicial sentences as a type of narrative, explores the complex domain of rape justice within the Spanish legal system. The aim is to discover the underpinning cultural meanings and constructions of rape in court sentences, by conduc

This study investigates the validity of the Permanent Income Hypothesis (PIH) across seven countries from 1970 to 2021. Using Hall's random-walk model and Campbell and Mankiw’s IV model, I investigate if the consumption patterns align with the implications of the PIH and if there are differences between the countries studied. The analysis suggests evidence against the PIH, revealing deviat

Recent decades have witnessed an innovation in genetics and biomedical practices, shifting the practice from treatment to prevention. Testing healthy individuals for genetic inherited diseases has now become increasingly common, preventing potential disease by offering early screenings, medication, or potentially surgery, reducing the genetic risk from developing into disease. Though, social scien

Extreme weather events, such as heatwaves and cold spells, are predicted to increase under climate change, which can have significant negative effects on fitness and survival of wildlife. If such variations are timed during development, they can affect growth and subsequent performance in birds, with influence over long-term temperature tolerance. Developmental temperature can also have direct eff

Sniffing out friends and foes: Bark beetle larvae and fungal scents. A tiny but destructive force is threatening Eurasian forest habitats – the Eurasian spruce bark beetle, Ips typographus. The larvae of this beetle species develop under the bark of conifers and feed on tree tissue. This leads to tree death and thus widespread devastation in wooded landscapes. The beetles live in partnership wit

Samverkande proteiner vid syrebrist under inflytande av inhibitorn PT2385 i hjärntumörceller från barn DIPG är en typ av hjärncancer hos barn som är placerad i övre delen av nacken vilket gör den svår att operera. Ledsamt nog finns ingen behandling för denna sjukdom, och patienter behandlas ofta med strålning för att förlänga livet med några enstaka månader. Hos den typiska patienten så överlevePurpose: The HIF-2α inhibitor PT2385 inhibits complex formation between HIF-2a and ARNT1 and thereby blocks HIF-2a transcriptional activation. It has been proven to extend survival in renal cancer, while its effects in pediatric brain cancer are unknown. This study is to investigate the effect of PT2385 in diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) cells, as well as to investigate HIF-2a interaction

Emotionellt arbete är ett begrepp som innebär den känsloreglering en individ gör för att leva upp till olika situationers förväntade beteenden och uttryck. Sker detta inom en yrkesroll så är det ett emotionellt lönearbete. Forskning har visat att denna känsloreglering, som innebär både att förstärka vissa känslor och förtrycka andra, kan vara skadligt för en individ som utövar detta under en längr

Investigating the Mechanism of Action of DNA Damage Response Inhibitors Cancer is a complex, heterogenous, systemic disease. It is considered to be a leading cause of death worldwide. Currently, there is limited treatment for this disease and the field of oncology presents the highest percentage of failed trials (32%) for drugs in phase II and phase III, mainly due to lack of efficacy or safety.

Glucose transporters, known as Gluts, play an important role in facilitating the transport of sugar across the cell membrane. Of these, 14 types are known, one of which is Glut3, which is highly expressed in the brain, testicles and nervous system. Its importance lies in the fact that it is responsible for the uptake of glucose in cells with high sugar requirements, such as neurons. Glucose uptake

Cracking the Code: Why Cancer Cells Struggle to Transform into Antigen-Presenting Dendritic Cells Since cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, the possibility of converting cancer cells into other cell types represents an interesting approach to fighting cancer. Transforming cancer cells into immune cells by reprogramming their cell identity into immune cells could be a smart way