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Currently, there is no direct support for storing simulation output within semantic 3D city models (CityGML). This master thesis explores a potential methodology for this purpose, with a focus on using appearances of 3D geometries instead of creating generic city objects and attributes or adding an Application Domain Extension (ADE). The caveat with the last two methods is that they require addit
Globally, climate change is exacerbating natural hazard frequencies and intensities. The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030 places a high priority on the strengthening of understanding of disaster risk, primarily through strengthening access to disaster risk information. This priority is further affirmed in the Nepali National Disaster Risk Reduction Strategic Plan of Action 20
This study aimed to investigate how counselors in primary care address the topic of suicide in conversations with patients. The intention was to examine whether the patient’s gender or age influenced how healthcare counselors inquire about suicide or address mental health issues. The method chosen for this study was qualitative interviews with seven counselors working in primary care in Sweden. In
Mass migrations are a phenomenon of all times. Notably, following the Second World War, there have been huge migration movements and decolonisation processes, particularly by the Germans and the Jews, but also by Roma and other groups. Parallel to that, in 1963, Protocol No. 4 to the Convention was signed, with Article 4 prohibiting the collective expulsion of aliens. In 2020, 3,6% of the populati
Med en ökad acceptans för övervakning i samhället (Lyon, 2013: 560-569) och att vissa forskare menar att vi lever i ett övervakningssamhälle (Greenwald 2015: 170), är övervakning ett centralt samhällsfenomen som intresserar många. Syftet med denna studie är att få en förståelse av uppfattningar om kameraövervakning som brottsförebyggande metod hos yrkesverksamma inom det brottsförebyggande fältet.
This paper is a systematic literature review with the aim to build a foundation for future research on leadership in aircrews focusing on the characteristics of ad hoc teams and multiteam systems. Research questions are: How is leadership performed in an ad hoc multiteam system-aircrew? And, how can a leader of an aircrew mitigate the challenges of leading an ad hoc multiteam system-aircrew? Twelv
Keywords: Brand Disengagement From Social Media, Consumer Brand Engagement, Brand Equity, Consumer Perception, Consumer- Brand Relationship Research questions: How do consumers perceive a brand’s disengagement from social media?; How does a brand's disengagement from social media shape the consumer-brand relationship? Purpose: The purpose of this research is to investigate how consumers perc
This thesis investigates the conflict surrounding the expansion of wind-turbines at Østerild test-centre in Denmark, analysing narratives from two local groups actively opposing the expansion in relation to the state narrative proposing the test-centre expansion. Utilising an environmental governmentality lens and Foucault’s concept of counter-conduct, the study explores how local groups' oppo
Thanks to the ever-increasing computational power, machine learning has become a staple in computer science. Many computer vision methods have become so reliable that their implementation in the surveillance industry is now the de facto standard for many object detection and classification tasks. The use of machine learning for surveillance is not confined to images and videos, however, it is also
Cash transfer programmes have been adopted by various countries across the Global South to alleviate extreme levels of poverty and deprivation. To increase the reach and quality of the programmes, international development organisations have suggested incorporating market-based solutions into national social protection schemes. This thesis aims to examine these efforts by analysing the impact of p
The rapidly evolving landscape of influencer marketing, particularly within the cosmetics industry, underscores the need to dissect the dynamics between influencer credibility and parasocial relationships. This thesis explores the multifaceted nature of influencer credibility— comprising attractiveness, expertise, trustworthiness, and similarity—and its role in cultivating strong parasocial relati
Tendons connect muscle to bone and assist in joint motion. To be able to do this, they must withstand large forces and be able to alter their structure under load. If a tendon experiences too high or sudden forces, it will start to tear and eventually rupture. To examine how this happens and how the tendon behaves before rupture, mechanical testing is done. This study focuses on how to combine mec
The thesis explores the decision-making process of sustainable entrepreneurs for securing external funds by adopting the “triple bottom line” research perspective (Hall et al., 2010; Sarango-Lalangui, 2018). It delves into how sustainable entrepreneurs assess and exploit funding opportunities while balancing their economic and non-economic goals. The research addresses two primary questions: what
This paper investigates whether increased economic inequality leads to higher household indebtedness, a factor often associated with economic risk and instability. Utilizing data on income and wealth distribution, domestic credit, and variables controlling for credit expansion across 16 OECD countries from 1980 to 2016, a series of panel data regressions were performed. The results negate the posi
This study investigates the effectiveness of financial derivatives in managing interest rate risk for non-financial firms in China and analyzes the moderating role of market conditions in this relationship. Through an empirical analysis of panel data from non-financial firms listed on the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock markets between 2017 and 2022, the study finds that the use of financial derivativ
Abstract Purpose: This study investigates the impact of social influence on consumer preferences for product recommendations made by an AI or a human within the cosmetics industry, specifically in light of hedonic or utilitarian goals. Methodology: This quantitative research follows a deductive approach, using an online self-completion survey for data collection. A total of 659 valid responses w
Exoplanetary research has flourished since the landmark discovery of the first exoplanet detection in 1992 (Wolszczan & Frail, 1992), with over 5500 confirmed exoplanets expanding our understanding of planetary systems beyond our solar system. Population-level analyses have revealed a diverse array of exoplanetary systems, including hot Jupiters—gas giants orbiting close to their host stars (M
This thesis aims to study the long-term impact of extractive institutions structured around colonial sugar cultivation on economic development in Java. A spatial district-level model is used in combination with a panel data approach. Two different indicators of colonial sugar cultivation are analysed: one measuring the Cultivation System and one measuring the Liberal Period. The findings suggest t
The large number of women, many of whom are mothers, migrating for work across the globe have caused disruptions in the so-called “global care chains”, as coined by Hochschild (2000). These disruptions are referred to as “care drain”, “care deficits” or “care gaps” (Dumitru, 2014). In response to these care gaps, families across the world have had to reconfigure care arrangements. The implications
