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This study examines the paradoxical public support for President Rodrigo Duterte's War on Drugs (WOD) in the Philippines (2016-2022) despite widespread evidence of human rights violations and extrajudicial killings (EJKs). Through a socio-legal lens and employing Stanley Cohen's "States of Denial" framework, this research analyzes how Duterte's public rhetoric justified, norm
The purpose of this research was to explore the relationship between war and media in the context of the Israel-Hamas war, which broke out after Hamas attacked Israel on October 7th, 2023. The textual news content of two sources were selected for analysis, CNN, in the first three months of conflict, and IRNA, in the first week of conflict. An exploratory mixed methods research was devised for unde
This thesis investigated the possibilities to automate the manual RTL power estimation flow for digital ASICs in Ericsson. The goal being to detect whether predefined power test cases that run with a single randomization seed are sufficient or if a multitude of seeds in an automated power flow could be used to detect scenarios with even higher activity. In order to automate the power estimation fl
Constipation and irregular bowel movements are a daily challenge in elderly care, especially among patients with dementia who struggle to report their own toilet habits. This thesis investigates the possibility of using millimeter-wave pulsed coherent radar to passively monitor toilet visits and estimate both stool consistency and excreted quantity of urine and feces. This involved constructing a
Klimakteriet eller kvinnors övergångsålder, är ett ämne som fått stor uppmärksamhet i svensk media under de senaste fem åren och för närvarande hävdas att 1,3 miljoner svenska kvinnor berörs av klimakteriet. Klimakteriet beskrivs i media som ett fenomen, som inte bara påverkar kroppen, men även känslolivet. Syftet med uppsatsen är därför att undersöka vilka diskurser om som förekommer om klimakter
This study investigated the associations between acculturation orientation and perceived social support on mental health outcomes specifically anxiety and depression among international students in Sweden. Grounded in acculturation theory, the research aimed to assess whether different acculturation orientations (assimilation, integration, separation, marginalization) significantly associate with
Denna avhandling undersöker konceptet Rolling Magnet Energy Harvester (RMEH), en kinetisk energifångare, baserad på principerna för elektromagnetisk induktion. RMEH är utformad med fraktcontainrar i åtanke och utnyttjar energin från fordonets rörelser för att driva potentiella sensorer ombord. Det långsiktiga målet är att förbättra logistiken genom att tillhandahålla en enkel, hållbar och underhålThis thesis investigates the concept of a Rolling Magnet Energy Harvester (RMEH), a kinetic energy harvester based on the principles of electromagnetic induction. Designed with shipping containers in mind, the RMEH harnesses energy from the rolling motion of vehicles to power potential onboard sensors. The long term objective is to enhance logistics by providing a simple, sustainable, and maintena
This study provides a simulation-based comparison of two energy storage alternatives, lithium-ion battery storage and a timer controlled domestic hot water (DHW) tank, within a Swedish residential context. The timer strategy explores the use of low-cost thermal storage to reduce electricity costs, especially in light of changing photovoltaic (PV) incentives. Different scenarios are modelled to com
The purpose of this thesis is to cover the definition and basic properties of the Hausdorff measure and treat the proofs of Davies and Cordoba of the Kakeya conjecture in R^2. The conjecture states that any compact set in R^2 containing a line in every direction has Hausdorff dimension 2. Using mainly basic measure theory we construct the Hausdorff measure and develop relevant theorems, such as Ma
5-Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) is a versatile bio-based platform chemical that can substitute fossil-derived intermediates in polymers, solvents, and fuels, thereby contributing to a fossil-free chemical industry. While first-generation feedstocks such as high-fructose corn syrup have been widely studied, their use raises concerns about competition with food supply. In contrast, second-generation r
With the rapid evolution of semiconductor technology and the growing demand for high-performance, low-power System-on-Chip solutions, the design of efficient and scalable on-chip interconnect architectures has become a critical challenge in modern ASIC development. This thesis focuses on design space exploration of replacing multiple ARM CoreLink NIC-400 crossbar-based interconnects with a unified
This project explores how design can humanize the act of sound recording by shifting focus away from performance- and technology oriented design solutions. Through user research and an in-depth analysis of the current market, human-centered design principles were identified, highlighting the importance of intuitive controls and direct feedback in handheld audio devices. The findings highlight a gr
This paper explores identity, personhood and sickness through a postcolonial lens in regards to the literary pop-cultural zombie in the 21st century. The zombie figure is studied in regards to theories of "the other" and "othering" as well as sociological and literary theories about illness, the paper thus falls within the field of medical humanities. Questions about identity,
Power amplifiers play a crucial role in wireless communication systems. However, they can achieve high efficiency only when operating in the nonlinear region. To maintain linear output while operating in this region, several techniques have been developed, among which digital pre-distortion (DPD) is one of the most widely used. In this thesis, we designed and analyzed a digital predistortion (DPD)
This study examines the perception, implementation, and challenges of sustainable supply chain practices among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria's retail sector. The retail industry in emerging economies like Nigeria, is dominated by SMEs, are crucial for economic growth and employment but often face significant barriers to adopting sustainability. Using a qualitative metho
There is scientific consensus today on the importance of local climate work. Many studies have investigated the mechanisms behind effective climate work and what makes some cities and large municipalities the frontrunners in driving progressive climate agendas. While this area of local climate work is well researched there is little research about how climate work looks like in small (non-rural) m
Non-typeable Haemophilus influenzae (NTHi) is a commensal with opportunistic tendencies that reside in the human nasopharynx. Since the implementation of the H. influenzae serotype b vaccine, NTHi infection has significantly increased worldwide and is of particular concern to society’s most vulnerable such as young children, elders and immunocompromised individuals. Diseases associated with NTHi a
Denna uppsats närmar sig svenskt plein-air måleri i Fontainebleau och inom konstnärskolonin Grèz-sur-Loing från slutet av 1800-talet genom längtans lins. Med utgångspunkt i temat nostalgi och apodemialgi – längtan hem och längtan att bort – undersöks landskapsmåleriet och hur det visualiserar teman om natur och modernitet. Denna tid av exil är en viktig punkt i svensk konsthistoria eftersom den haThis thesis examines late 19th-century Swedish plein-air painting in Fontainebleau and within the artists’ colony Grèz-sur-Loing through the lens of longing. Drawing on the theme of nostalgia and apodemialgia—longing for home and the longing to leave—it investigates how landscape painting visualizes themes of nature and modernity. This time of exile is an important point in Swedish art history as
