This thesis explores the intersection between Andrei Tarkovsky’s cinematic aesthetics and surrealist theory, focusing on his film The Mirror (1975). By analyzing Tarkovsky’s depiction of time and memory, the study investigates how surrealist principles such as non-linear narrative, symbolic imagery, and dream-like sequences are employed to create a deeply introspective cinematic experience. Drawi

Syftet med denna studie var att undersöka skillnader i svenska arbetstagares förväntningar gentemot deras arbetsgivare med hänsyn till deras generation, kön, etnicitet och utbildningsnivå. Studiens frågeställningar var 1) Finns det skillnader bland svenska arbetstagares upplevda förväntningar på arbetsgivare med avseende på a) generation b) kön c) etnicitet och d) utbildningsnivå? Och 2) Finns detThe purpose of this study was to investigate differences in Swedish employees’ expectations of employers with regard to their age, gender, ethnicity and level of education. The study’s questions were 1) Are there differences among Swedish employees’ perceived expectations of employers with regard to a) generation, b) gender, c) ethnicity, and d) level of education? And 2) Are there interactions be

Reco Port AB is a company that builds folding garage doors and is a part of the ASSA ABLOY group. Reco uses Styrofoam as insulation in their doors and their current solution of cutting the Styrofoam is using a plunge saw and a custom built table to hold the Styrofoam in place. The solution is not ergonomic and spreads a lot of debris of Styrofoam around the workstation. Due to this it was requeste

This thesis examines the silence as phenomenon in the Gospel of Mark. The study aims to demonstrate how the author uses deliberate rhetorical device to convey the Gospel's message. The study examine three different pericopes: Mark 3:4, Mark 15:15 and Mark 16:8 through a narrative analysis employing a rhetorical approach. By examining the Gospel's discourse, characters, and theological them

This study examines the role of HR in managing the COVID-19 crisis within Sweden´s public sector. Using semi-structured interviews with HR professionals from various organizations, it explores their experiences, the challenges they faced and the lessons learned to improve future crisis management. The research highlights how HR played an important role in supporting employees well being while also

Bakgrund: För en sjuksköterska finns risken att en patient oväntat dör under ett arbetspass. Tidigare forskning har visat att oväntade dödsfall har stor inverkan på sjuksköterskan. Syfte: Att beskriva sjuksköterskans upplevelser och erfarenheter av oväntade dödsfall inom somatisk slutenvård samt hur dessa händelser bearbetades. Metod: Icke-systematisk litteraturstudie med integrerad analys av åtta

Detection and extraction of vibrating objects and their frequencies can be critical in monitoring and maintenance of mechanical tools and machines. This often involves multiple contact-based equipment that require manual tampering and calibration. However, due to the availability of low-cost and low-energy consumption radars, a novel way of extracting positioning and frequency content of one or mu

I denna uppsats utförs en författarskapsanalys på tre böcker i Camilla Läckbergs Fjällbacka-serie. Mot bakgrund av tidigare anklagelser riktade mot Läckberg angående spökskrivning, ämnar uppsatsen att besvara ifall misstankarna är berättigade. Med utgångspunkt från forensisk lingvistik anammas en rättslingvistisk metod, och till följd analyseras tre språkliga drag som är bevisat betydelsefulla för

Denna uppsats undersöker studenters beskrivna läsupplevelser och de känslomässiga reaktioner som uppstår under läsning, med särskilt fokus på hur dessa varierar utifrån kön, tidigare erfarenheter och kulturellt kapital. Studien strävar efter att bidra till en djupare förståelse för emotionellt engagemang vid läsning för nöje och hur detta påverkas av socialisation, kulturellt kapital och könsstere

Title: Leveraging Parent Company Resources in the Construction Industry: A Comparative Study of Internal Corporate Ventures and Independent Ventures Seminar date: 14 january, 2025 Course: FEKH99, Bachelor Degree Project in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management, Business administration, Undergraduate level, 15 University Credit Points Authors: Noah Malmgren and Oscar Larsson Advisor/s: Joakim

Denna studie syftar till att undersöka de ackulturativa utmaningar som svenskar med annan religiös, etnisk, ras- eller kulturell bakgrund möter, med fokus på hur dessa erfarenheter relaterar tillens självkänsla. Vidare undersöker vi sambandet mellan ackulturativ stress och självkänsla samt hur ens copingstrategier relaterar till hanteringen och upplevelsen av dessa stressorer. Genom att använda enThis study explores the acculturative challenges faced by Swedes with diverse religious, ethnic, racial, or cultural backgrounds, focusing on how these experiences relate to self-esteem. It examines the relationship between acculturative stress and self-esteem and investigates how coping strategies shape the experience and management of these stressors. Using a mixed method approach, we assess the

Previous research has linked hallucination-proneness and psychosis-like experiences to the personality traits of Neuroticism and Openness in non-clinical samples. However, specific assessment of auditory hallucinatory experiences remains underexplored. In response, the present study investigated the links between personality—at trait and facet levels—and the occurrence of conditioned auditory hall

This thesis examines the role of queer music as a form of counter-hegemonic cul tural capital and as a subaltern counterpublics in Lebanon, focusing on the Lebanese band Mashrou’ Leila. By analyzing the band’s lyrics and music through a multi modal critical discourse analysis, it is explored how their songs challenge dominant sociopolitical narratives and provide a voice for LGBTQ+ identities in

Sea ice is strongly impacted by global warming, and its decline further alters the global climate. Climate models are important tools for examining those future sea ice changes and the interaction of sea ice with other Earth system components such as the atmosphere and the ocean. Typically, these components are simulated with separate codes. The interaction between these components is typically mo

Syftet med denna studie var att undersöka sambanden mellan arbetsmotivation, uppfattad ledarskapskommunikation och arbetstillfredsställelse, samt att analysera ålderns självständiga betydelse för arbetstillfredsställelse. Studien inkluderade 127 deltagare, och data samlades in via en webbaserad enkät. Mätinstrumenten bestod av SWEIMS (A Shorter Form of Work Extrinsic and Intrinsic Motivation ScaleThe purpose of this study was to examine the relationships between work motivation, perceived leadership communication, and job satisfaction, as well as to analyze the independent effect of age on job satisfaction. The study included 127 participants, and data were collected through a web-based survey. The measurement instruments used were SWEIMS (A Shorter Form of Work Extrinsic and Intrinsic Mot

Family centers have undergone a strong expansion for families with children in Sweden and represent a large part of the health promotion and prevention work. At the same time, difficulties are described in reaching target groups such as foreign-born parents, parents with a lack of trust in social services, parents with mental illness, or disabilities, and co-parents. The purpose of this study was

Den svenska byggbranschen har de senaste åren varit dynamisk och präglad av en rad utmaningar och förändringar. Efter en lång period av högkonjunktur vände trenden mot lågkonjunktur 2021, med minskad efterfrågan på byggprojekt och färre investeringsmöjligheter. Byggbranschen har påverkats av faktorer som inflation, stigande räntor och geopolitiska händelser som bidragit till ökade byggkostnader ocIn recent years, the Swedish construction industry has been dynamic and characterized by a range of challenges and changes. After a long period of economic growth, the trend turned towards a recession in 2021, with decreased demand for development projects and less financing opportunities among investors. The construction industry has been affected by factors such as inflation, rising interest ra

This study examines the challenges Sweden faces in implementing legislation against human trafficking for sexual purposes, analyzing the issue through conflict theory and feminist perspectives. Employing qualitative content analysis, the research identifies and categorizes causes such as demand, misogyny, inadequate legislation, and socioeconomic vulnerability. The primary research questions addre