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The sport of disc golf has grown rapidly during the last five years, meaning a rapid increase in production of discs, and therefore also in the use of virgin plastics. The discs are usually produced with thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) or thermoplastic elastane (TPE). The disc golf market is dominated by a handfull of brands that all have one thing in common, their work on sustainability is eithe
Every summer the Swedish Department of Agriculture publishes a forecast of the national harvest of 13 key cereal and oilseed crops. The yield of each crop in each region is modeled individually based on weather observations using linear regression and empirically known relationships. This thesis investigates and improves these models. First, the forecasts are replicated along with simulation-based
This thesis investigates the strategies and challenges related to the gender wage gap within Sweden’s white-collar sector, exploring how cultural norms and institutional policies impact wage disparities. With a qualitative approach, semi-structured interviews were conducted with professionals across various sector branches to gather diverse perspectives on the gender wage gap. The research aimed t
Design-forward portable lighting was introduced during the 2010’s, and has since solidified its presence and popularity. Made visible through restaurants and hotels it has grown into an attractive section of the lighting market. Through the flexibility of the cordless lamp, new creative design solutions have been achieved, and most design-forward companies include them in their range. Lighting d
The aggregation of amyloid β in the brain is considered to be the main cause of the currently incurable Alzheimer’s disease. Research investigating fibrils is being conducted continuously. Despite this, there is an incredibly large knowledge gap in what we know about the aggregation process. This study aims to investigate the temperature influence on the Aβ40 aggregation process using differential
Sand and dust storms (SDS) represent a significant and widespread obstacle to sustainable development, affecting its economic, social, and environmental dimensions. SDS pose severe challenges to achieving several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including the eradication of poverty, the achievement of zero hunger, the improvement of health and well-being, the provision of clean water and sani
Väldigt lite forskning har gjorts om TikTok-användning och uppmärksamhetsförmåga. Denna experimentella studie syftade till att undersöka om TikTok-användning är relaterad till uppmärksamhet mätt både genom självskattning och genom ett prestationsbaserat test, samt om ett kortsiktigt orsakssamband kunde påvisas. Den syftade även till att undersöka sambandet mellan självskattning och prestationstestNot much research has been published on the subject of TikTok use and attentional abilities. This experimental study aimed to investigate whether TikTok use is related to attention, measured with both self-assessment and a performance-based test, as well as whether a short-term causal relationship could be found. The study also aimed to examine the relationship between self-assessment and the perf
The purpose of this study was to understand healthcare counselors' experiences with and attitudes toward working with mindfulness in primary care. Counselors who currently or previously worked with mindfulness shared their perspectives through semi-structured individual interviews. The study reached several main conclusions. Counselors applied mindfulness to a wider range of target groups than
This paper examines the impact of COVID-19 on total net FDI inflows in Lithuania. More specifically, the aim is to fill in the gap that exists in previous research by focusing on the critical assessment of finding explanations behind the deviation of the net FDI inflow patterns during the pandemic. To study the relationship, the quarterly data is collected and a time series analysis has been imple
Spray drying is a widely utilized method for producing protein pharmaceutical powders due to its cost-effectiveness, efficiency, ability to extend shelf life and tailor particle characteristics. These advantages make spray drying an optimal option to produce dry powders suitable for inhalation. Dry powders are extensively used in treating lung diseases primarily due to their increased stability, t
På grund av den framfart som generativ AI visar, ser företag möjligheter att utveckla hela sin marknadsföringsprocess. Den tidigare forskningen poängterar hur stora aktörer möts av olika möjligheter, utmaningar och risker när de använder denna nya teknik. Samtidigt visar forskningen på en positiv framtid för generativ AI i utvecklandet av stora företags marknadsföring. Tidigare forskningslitteratu
This thesis presents an iconographical and comparative study of the “fishing Erotes” motif in Roman mosaics. Previous scholars have overlooked this scene despite its prevalence, and it has not been subjected to a comprehensive investigation. A selection of 15 mosaics from several Mediterranean locations were analyzed using the semiotic model as a theoretical framework and a qualitative approach. T
Uppsatsen ämnar undersöka den svenska asylrättsprocessens förhållande till förbjudna diskretionskrav, förbud som återfinns i svensk och internat-ionell rätt. Detta görs genom ett fokus på rättsfall med förekomst av diskretionsfall samt gällande rätt, utifrån en rättsdogmatisk och rättsanalytisk metod. I Sverige har migration reglerats i egen separat lagstiftning sedan 1914. Som asylsökande har maThis essay aims to examine the relationship between the Swedish asylum process and the absolute prohibition of discretion requirements, prohibitions that are found in Swedish and international law. This is done by focusing on case law where discretion requirements are present and applicable law, using a legal dogmatic and legal analytical method. In Sweden, migration has been regulated by separate
This study explored the lived experience of sexual satisfaction among eleven queer women, recognizing its multifaceted nature and the challenges in defining and measuring it. Through qualitative methodology, the research investigated factors such as sexual desire and satisfaction, self-esteem, body image, sexual identity, relational influences, consent, and negative experiences. The study involved
The link between organizational dehumanization, burnout and organizational factors has not yet been thoroughly explored. The study’s aim was to evaluate the relationship between burnout, organizational factors such as workload and work control, and organizational dehumanization in Germany’s private sector. The present study used a quantitative approach and included translating a newly established
Syftet med denna studie är att undersöka fritidsgårdars brottsförebyggande potential i socioekonomiskt utsatta områden. Det empiriska materialet har samlats in genom kvalitativa intervjuer med sex fritidsledare från tre olika fritidsgårdar i Malmö. För att analysera det empiriska materialet har vi använt Hirschis teori om sociala band, som säger att nära och varma relationer till andra binder ungd
The aim of this study is to analyze how professionals in swedish substance abuse care relate to gender and sexuality in their work. The aim was furthermore to explore how they experience their competence regarding these issues as well as how it affects their treatment and work. The empirical material consists of six semi-structured interviews with professionals of health and rehabilitation clinics
Swedish social workers are generalists and on the broad field of work are often employed with different titles. The profession of social workers is therefore considerably difficult to define. What does this mean for the social workers’ professional identity at large? The aim of this study was to give account to how newly graduated social workers experience and reason about their professional ident
The purpose of this thesis is to examine if Swedish sustainable funds, which invest in Swedish companies and are registered in Sweden, have a higher risk-adjusted return than Swedish traditional funds. The main purpose is to evaluate the risk-adjusted return during the pandemic Covid-19 and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. We construct two different portfolios; one sustainable and one traditional p
