Att bevara den biologiska mångfalden och därigenom stödja våra ekosystem som tillgodogör oss med livsviktiga ekosystemtjänster är av största vikt. En stor rik mångfald av arter ger ekosystemen egen resiliens och livskraft samtidigt som det har en positiv påverkan på andra ekosystem när de interagerar med varandra. Flera av världens ekosystem och dess arter är under hot av att utrotas. Detta i sinThis literature study aims to investigate prior knowledge of the effects of heavy metals on amphibians in freshwater environments. The methodological approach for the study is based on extensive searches in the database called Web of Science. These searches then gets narrowed down with the help of with strategic search words for the subject at spotlight. The final combination of searched words, to

Sverige är ett land rikt på vattenkraft, både från inlandssjöar men även från våra många vattendrag. Det har därför sedan länge varit en naturlig del av vår nationella kraftförsörjning, och innan elektriciteten var det ett av våra bästa verktyg när det kom till tunga arbetsuppgifter som att driva benstampar eller mala säd till mjöl. Våra vattendrag är därför fulla av gamla vattenkvarnar och dammarThis thesis investigates the complex challenges arising from the recent reviews of permits for dams in Sweden, focusing on the crucial aspect of water resource disposition and its implications for property rights. By examining relevant literature, legal cases, and conducting interviews with professionals, this study uncovers patterns and potential solutions to address the issues at hand. The findi

South Africa is one of the most unequal countries in the world, and that shows in the distribution of opportunities amongst South Africans. In the face of political failures to deliver improvements for unemployed youth NGO projects become more important avenues for young people to acquire resources needed to improve their lives. This essay aims to centre the perspectives of the unemployed youth th

The research examines the effect of tonality on cross-border mergers and acquisitions (M&A) based on press release announcements. The impact of effective communication, tonality, and positive and negative words on the investor's behaviour and firm performance will be analysed to understand the impact on internal and external stakeholders. A comprehensive database of Swedish companies'

This master’s thesis explores the sustainability and the circularity of industrial packaging of components for complex electronic products. The research aims to gain insight into the structure of the packaging system between the suppliers and the manufacturers (EMS) and evaluate its circularity to identify the opportunities and challenges for future improvement. The study examines the packaging fo

Sverige har som mål att öka produktionen av förnybar och fossilfri el. Den billigaste fossilfria energikällan är vindkraft och därav investeras det mer i vindkraft än tidigare. Storleken på vindkraftverken har ökat de senaste åren vilket höjt kraven på fundamenten. I denna studie analyserades ett cylinderformat bergförankrat vindkraftverksfundament. Fundamentet består av tre väsentliga komponenter

Ekosystemtjänster är en vital del av människans välfärd och hälsa. Samspelet mellan naturen och människan är kritiskt för hela vår existens. En av de största ekosystemtjänsterna som naturen förser oss med är matproduktion, mycket av den kommer från jordbruket. Matproduktionen från jordbruket är beroende av ett flertal andra, stödjande, ekosystemtjänster. Till följd av en ökande efterfrågan på mEcosystem services are a crucial part of humankind’s well-being and health. They are especially important in agriculture; without them the production of food would come to a halt. The intensification of agriculture has led to a deterioration of the soil health, which in turn has had negative consequences on the ecosystem services that agricultural ecosystems deliver. The aim of this study was to r

This thesis proposes a collaborative, actor-centred social design approach to addressing the societal problem of involuntary loneliness (Swedish Government, 2023a). The strategy focuses on creating inclusive environments, enhancing social interactions, and promoting the formation of communities through the use of technology and the establishment of third places. The proposed design, named The

The increasing frequency, duration and intensity of climate hazards is causing organisations and their assets to become more exposed and vulnerable to climate change. Numerous regulations, legislations and policies have emerged, mandating that organisations include climate risk and vulnerability assessments into their business operations. In response, various methodologies have emerged from the co

Title: Motherhood Means Business: a motivational factor in entrepreneurship Seminar date: 1 June 2023 Course: FEKH99, Bachelor Degree Project in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management, Business administration, 15 University Credit Points Authors: Molly Eklund, Isa Stinger & Stina Svensson Advisor: Ziad El-Awad Keywords: Mother entrepreneurship; motivational factors; Push and Pull theory; O

This report addresses power losses in an electric motor arising from various sources. The choice of motor control strategy can decrease efficiency if not implemented correctly or if the motor model in the control loop is overly simplified. BorgWarner, a key manufacturer of automotive components, experienced a significant increase in energy losses and reduced performance when switching their BLDC m

En svag korrelation identifierades mellan hållbart beteende och TPB-modellen, där positiva attityder inte motsvarade faktiska handlingar. Dessutom prioriterar konsumenter bekvämlighet över hållbarhet, vilket kan förklaras genom TPB-modellen och en tendens att fokusera på egna behov framför samhällsproblem

Since 1956, the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) has become one of the most popular entertainment events in the world. Each year, countries across Europe compete in a competition with original songs. While the majority of the entries includes a notion of European or national identity, there have been various performers from minority communities throughout the years. This thesis aimed to study the per

Majoriteten av flerbostadshus i Sverige uppförs idag i betong. Genom uppförande i trä kan en reducering av koldioxidekvivalenter under byggprocessen och byggindustrins utsläpp av växthusgaser uppnås. Träkonstruktioner ger dock i högre utsträckning upphov till störande vibrationer vilket minskar byggnadernas attraktivitet. Det är därför av intresse att undersöka för vilka situationer respektive byg

Nepal is one of the largest recipients of remittances compared to the size of the economy, reaching 30,1% of GDP in 2018. This makes understanding them, their effects, and how to positively impact that an important policy tool. Additionally, remittances outpace both Official Development Aid and Foreign Direct Investments for Low- and Middle-Income countries. It has become increasingly apparent

How can passionate love and burning hatred exist within the same social context, and how can fellowship and belongingness lead to violence between supporters? This study identified a lack of academic knowledge regarding a supporter perspective on the connection between fellowship within supporter culture and soccer related violence. Thus the purpose of this study was to explore why some supporters

Research Question: How has diversity impacted performance in the Asian, European and American divisions of Education First? Methodology: A qualitative case study using an abductive approach, aiming to detect how national corporate diversity impacts performance. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 13 senior managers of Education First, providing empirical findings that were triangulated

Då man producerar cement släpps koldioxid ut från både förbränningen av bränslet och kalcineringen av kalksten för att bilda bränd kalk. En del av koldioxiden, motsvarande den som släpps ut vid kalcineringen, kommer kunna absorberas av den härdade betongen. Denna process kallas karbonatisering och rör sig som en front från betongens yta och inåt. Ett sätt som ibland används för att bygga miljövänlWhen producing cement, carbon dioxide is released from both the combustion of the fuel and the calcination of limestone to form quicklime. Part of this carbon dioxide, corresponding to that released during calcination, can be absorbed by the hardened concrete by a process called carbonation that moves like a front from the surface of the concrete inwards. One way that is sometimes used to build mo