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This thesis presents a topology optimization framework for anisotropic elastoplastic structures based on the deformation theory of plasticity. Traditional methods often assume linear elasticity and isotropic material behavior, which limits their ability to model real-world materials that exhibit anisotropy and undergo plastic deformation. Although incremental elastoplastic models can accurately ca
Sudan har sedan april 2023 präglats av ett brutalt inbördeskrig mellan Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) och Rapid Support Forces (RSF), vilket resulterat i en statlig kollaps och omfattande civil fördrivning. I detta sammanhang har konfliktrelaterat sexuellt våld (CRSV) blivit särskilt framträdande. Denna uppsats analyserar hur CRSV konstrueras i tre centrala internationella rapporter från FN:s högkommSince April 2023, Sudan has been engulfed in a brutal civil war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The conflict has triggered the collapse of state institutions and forced the displacement of millions. Amid this humanitarian crisis, conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) has emerged as a defining and deeply troubling feature. This thesis explores how CRSV
Denna studie undersöker hur business controllers uppfattar förändringar i sin yrkesroll i samband med att generativ AI (GenAI) införs i ekonomistyrningen. Syftet är att förstå hur arbetsuppgifter, professionell identitet, attityder till tekniken samt emotionella och organisatoriska förutsättningar påverkas av denna teknologiska omställning. Studien utgår från rollteori, Technology Acceptance Model
Klimatförändringen är en av vår tids stora ödesfrågor med globala mål satta om att minska utsläppen av växthusgaser. Vårt samhälle är idag byggt runt fossila bränslen och transportsektorn är inget undantag. Medan det på personbilsidan skett en utveckling där elbilar idag utgör en växande del av personbilsflottan så har utvecklingen varit trögare för tyngre kommersiella fordon som lastbilar. En av The transport system of the future needs to be separated from the use of fossil fuels and when it comes to freight trucks, the transition to an electric vehicle fleet appears as the main option. This thesis presents a model that estimates the demand of charging infrastructure of truck fleets based on real-world driving patterns. The model builds on the open-source Multi-Agent Transport Simulation
A rapid increase in renewable energy in response to climate change often generates local conflicts. To achieve a just transition to renewable energy, it is crucial to embed justice into its development processes. I examined the case of solar development in Kushiro, Japan. By combining the theories of multispecies justice and procedural justice, this thesis analyzed how local stakeholders perceive
Chiral C3-symmetric molecules are an important class of compounds with applications in asymmetric catalysis and drug discovery. Few synthetic methods exist to synthesize this class of molecules in a step-economic and concise manner. This work explores a range of chemical transformations to functionalize the D3-symmetric (a,e,i)tribenzo(5,6,11,12,17,18) hexadehydro[12]annulene into C3-symmetric pla
Sifting through complex software logs for the root cause of errors can be a daunting and time-consuming task. This thesis explores a novel approach using knowledge graphs and GraphRAG to empower Large Language Models (LLMs) for more efficient and accurate analysis. The methodology involves utilizing log template mining and a CMake-generated file dependency tree to build the knowledge graph, which
This thesis examines how investor nationality influences market reactions in Seasoned Equity Offerings (SEOs). Using a sample of 146 SEOs from 106 unique firms between 2005 and 2024, we analyze whether foreign investor versus domestic investor participation systematically affects market reactions. Foreign-backed SEOs are initially found to generate less negative abnormal returns than domestic offe
Seminar Date: 2025-06-02 Course: BUSN79, Degree Project in Accounting and Finance Supervisor & Examiner: Diem Nguyen & Reda Moursli Authors: Märta Eklöf & Ebba Svensson Five Key Words: M&A Deal Premium, Aggregate Funding Conditions, Target Operational Performance, Financial Constraints, Bargaining Power Purpose: The purpose of this study is to test whether aggregate funding co
This project explores audio technology, beginning with research into sound and loudspeaker principles. Initial inspiration was drawn from exciter speakers, with an attempt to enhance their audio by incorporating design elements from acoustic instruments. However, this concept was abandoned in favor of developing a functional loudspeaker prototype prioritizing high sound quality and a flat-pack des
This thesis explores how female international students at Lund University engage with social media platforms and perceive the growing presence of AI-generated content. The study aims to understand how past digital experiences- particularly negative ones such as online bullying, judgment, or privacy violations, influence current usage patterns, coping strategies, and interactions with algorithmic s
In this literature review, chaotropic additives in supercritical fluid chromatography (SFC) were investigated. Due to the usage of CO2 as mobile phase in supercritical fluid chromatography, the technique was assumed to only be appliable to non-polar analytes. Polar modifiers were able extend the range to include polar analytes. Though it’s still insufficient to separate some sets of polar comp
This study investigates how early exposure to maternal mental distress shapes offspring’s long‐ term socioeconomic pathways by leveraging the 1970 British Cohort Study. Maternal distress was measured when the cohort members were aged 5, 10, and 16 years via the 24-item Malaise Inventory. Structural Equation Modeling is employed to estimate (1) the direct effect of maternal malaise on offspring’s a
Gemera Junior is a project developed in collaboration with Koenigsegg. The project focuses on creating a child car seat specifically designed for the Koenigsegg Gemera, a groundbreaking hypercar that uniquely accommodates four passengers. The aim is to extend Koenigsegg’s uncompromising design language, innovation and performance-driven philosophy into a product that allows parents to safely sha
In today’s fast-paced society, working parents face increasing challenges in providing young children with engaging, developmentally beneficial activities while balancing their responsibilities and limited time. As a result, many parents rely on screens beyond recommended guidelines as a convenient way to occupy their children. However, research shows that excessive screen use is not ideal for chi
This study investigates whether downside risk, captured through downside beta, is a priced risk factor in the Swedish stock market. Using monthly data from 1990 to 2019, the study sorts portfolios of Swedish stocks into quintiles by downside beta. These portfolios are then evaluated using standard asset pricing models, along with extensions that incorporate low-beta strategies such as the inclusio
Betong är ett av världens mest använda byggnadsmaterial, men materialet har en stor klimatpåverkan i form av de koldioxidutsläpp som tillverkningen av det ingående cementet orsakar. Produktionen av cement står idag för mellan 5% och 7% av de globala utsläppen av koldioxid. För att minska betongens klimatpåverkan kan användandet av cement begränsas genom att ersätta delar av det med tillsatsmateriaConcrete is one of the most widely used construction materials in the world, but it has a significant environmental impact due to carbon dioxide emissions from the production of its main component, cement. Cement production accounts for 5% to 7% of the current global carbon dioxide emissions. To reduce the environmental impact of concrete the use of cement can be limited by replacing parts of it w
