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Självhushållning på landsbygden, möjligheter och hinder från ett fastighetsrättsligt perspektiv med inslag av teknik

Examensarbetets uppgift är att studera vad som krävs för att kunna vara självförsörjande på landsbygden för att i sin tur undersöka vad som är möjligt med dagens fastighetsrättsliga lagstiftning och annan lagstiftning som berör området. En primitiv självförsörjningsgrad har valts i syfte att undersöka lagstiftningen så grundligt som möjligt. I studien har det lagts fram förslag, för att underlättaAbstract The task of the thesis is to study what is required to be self-sufficient in the countryside in order to in turn see what is possible with today's real estate legislation and other legislation that affects the area. A primitive degree of self-sufficiency is chosen in order to examine the legislation as thoroughly as possible. The study puts forward proposals, in order to facilitate se

A Critical Discourse Analysis of the Birds Aren’t Real Satire Conspiracy Theory

This case study of the satire conspiracy theory phenomenon Birds aren’t real, aims to contribute to the academic field of conspiracy theories. Conspiracy theories have seen a rising interest in academia in the last decade. Negative outcomes of the rapid spread of conspiracy theories and misinformation are a threat to democratic struc-tures, institutions, and values. Although the societal importanc

A plant-based milk powder that functions as a substitution for regular milk powder

This project tested the potential of plant based milk powders to function as an animal-based milk powder by testing them on multiple characteristics. The powders were produced using spray drying techniques, obtained using formulations differentiating in protein amount, ratio of maltodextrin:sucrose and two different protein sources. The different ratios were 100% sucrose; 100% maltodextrin; 50% ma

Feedback Linearization for Model Agnostic Aircraft Simulation Control

This thesis presents a method, based on feedback linearization, for controlling a general 3-degree-of-freedom simulation model of an aircraft. Only aircraft models that utilize Taylor approximations of the aerodynamic coefficients are considered. The intent is to be able to simulate the same mission with different aircraft models without having to tune the control system specifically for each mode

Competition between managed honeybees and wild bumblebees - Quantifying dietary overlap in semi-natural grasslands

Under de senaste årtiondena har bin, såsom humlor, minskat i både antal arter och populationsmängder. Detta är ett stort problem för vårt samhälle då både jordbruket och naturliga ekosystem till stor del är beroende av dessa pollinatörer. Det är speciellt problematiskt att humlor minskar då de har förmågan att utföra en speciell sorts pollinering (buzz-pollination) som några av våra vanligaste gröThe decline of bees, such as bumblebees, over the last decades raises concerns as they are key pollinators in both agricultural and natural ecosystems. One proposed cause for the decline of wild bees is competition for food resources with managed honeybees. Detrimental effects of competition can result where co-existing species exhibit a high degree of shared resource use (i.e., niche overlap). Th

Exploring vulnerability to weather extremes: Heat waves and extreme rainfall

Weather extremes, such as extreme heat and precipitation, are expected to increase in both intensity and duration due to climate change. Previous research suggests members of the acute homeless population are particularly vulnerable to such climatic extreme events. However, this has not been studied earlier in the context of Sweden. In this thesis, I merge the two persistent global problems, weath

Power generation and stability of the Swedish electricity system 2045

På grund av energiomställningen, Sveriges mål om att ha en fossilfri elproduktion 2040 samt målet om nettonollutsläpp av växthusgaser 2045 förväntas en omfattande utbyggnad av förnybara energikällor ske. I denna rapport har därför elbehovet, potentialen för elproduktion, möjliga framtida systemproblem samt lösningar undersökts. Efter en omfattande litteraturstudie har det framkommit att elbehove

Investigation of Milled Wood Lignin Extraction Using Enzymatic Hydrolysis for Application in Hydrophobic Barriers in the Food Packaging Industry

Utvärdering av extraktionsmetoder för lignin från malt trä med hjälp av enzymatisk hydrolys för användning som vattenbarriär i förpackningsindustrin. I en värld där klimatkrisen blir allt mer akut är det viktigt att ständigt vara på jakt efter nya, klimatsmarta lösningar som kan ersätta de gamla. Ett exempel är i förpackningsindustrin där plast spelar en viktig roll i att hålla produkterna säkra oThe objective of this report is twofold: to optimise the extraction method of lignin from spruce altering a few process parameters and to investigate the use of lignin as a hydrophobic barrier in food applications. The process used was STEX (steam explosion) pretreatment followed by enzymatic hydrolysis and MWL (milled wood lignin) extraction using a mixture of dioxane-water. The lignin was then c

Socio-technical imaginaries of the energy transition in Iceland, potential consequences for future conservation efforts

In 2021, the Icelandic government stated that Iceland will implement an energy transition plan with the goal of becoming a 100% carbon neutral and fossil free nation by 2040, furthermore, that a doubling in renewable energy production was needed to reach that goal. This led to an upsurge of a discourse among stakeholders and concerned citizens about the future of Iceland. This thesis is an attempt

Metodik för framtagande av konsekvenskartor för klimatanpassad dagvattenplanering

Vilka konsekvenser uppstår till följd av översvämningar och var riskerar de att bli som störst? Det är två frågor som vi bör ställa oss i arbetet med att minimera de negativa effekterna på samhället. De senaste åren har nyheterna om extremväder runt om i världen avlöst varandra. I samband med det förändrade klimatet förväntas både fler skyfall och perioder av torka att bli vanligare. Under sommarThe extreme short-term precipitation in Sweden is expected to increase due to climate change. This means that there will be an increased risk of floodings in urban areas. Several cloudbursts during the past decade have caused major damage to communities all over Sweden with high restoration costs as a result. To prevent further damage, solutions for managing increased amounts of water are needed.

Rolling with Pain – A Sociological Investigation Into the Meaning-Making of Physical Pain

In this thesis, I investigate the experience of physical pain. Through an analysis and assessment of the data in the form of qualitative interviews collected for this thesis, the aim has been to show that meaning-making is fundamental to our experience of (physical) pain. At its core, this thesis contends that physical pain can not be reduced to physiological stimuli and that an investigation must

Low-power Acceleration of Convolutional Neural Networks using Near Memory Computing on a RISC-V SoC

The recent peak in interest for artificial intelligence, partly fueled by language models such as ChatGPT, is pushing the demand for machine learning and data processing in everyday applications, such as self-driving cars, where low latency is crucial and typically achieved through edge computing. The vast amount of data processing required intensifies the existing performance bottleneck of the da

Investing in Emerging Markets: Environmental Performance and its Effect on Risk Profile

Debt has gained paramount importance for policy makers, stakeholders, and investors due to its far-reaching implications on economic stability, growth prospects, and financial resilience. Meanwhile, environmental conditions are increasing in importance when assessing credit risk. This study examines the relationship between environmental risk, environmental progress, and credit default swap (CDS)

Movie-ing Forward: Climate Change Narratives and Imaginaries in Children’s Animated Films

Children primarily learn about climate change (CC) through media, including children’s films. Films can influence emotions, shaping perceptions and actions regarding CC. However, research focusing on media narratives consumed by children is lacking, leaving a significant knowledge gap. To bridge this gap, this study employed narrative analysis, examining CC depictions in six children's animate

The European pressurized-water reactor between narratives and policies: exploring the French nuclear reactor design with a feasibility framework to assess wider implications for France and the EU

With fossil fuel-dependencies affecting energy generation, and renewables being contextually limited by intermittency and dispatchability issues, this work explores European Pressurized-water Reactors (EPRs) as a nuclear-based climate mitigation measure in France and in the EU. Through its conceptual framework, this paper evaluates the technical potential of EPRs through the gate-keeping effect of

E-handelföretagens arbete med agil marknadsföring och värdesamskapande under inflationstider i skönhetsbranschen

Denna studie undersöker hur e-handelsföretag har upplevt och påverkats av inflation vilka marknadsföringsstrategier de använder samt hur de har arbetat med värdesamskapande under inflationen mellan åren 2020 till 2023. Studien fokuserar på inflationstider men bidrar till forskningen om kriser. Studien har värdesamkapande, agil marknadsföring, integrerad marknadskommunikation och varumärkeskännedom

Mellan samhälle och natur

Examensarbetet Mellan samhälle och natur undersöker arkitekturens möjlighet att tillgängliggöra natur och rekreation. Studien tar avstamp i den svenska friluftslivstraditionen, dess historia och utveckling samt i rurala platsers möjligheter och utmaningar. Hur kan fler människor välkomnas i naturen och kan ett gestaltat tillägg i denna miljö tillgodose olika behov och brukargrupper? Hur kan ett ruBetween society and nature is a thesis project that investigates the possibilities to make nature and recreational areas more available with help of architecture. The study is based on Swedish outdoor tradition, its history and development as well as rural opportunities and challenges. How can we make more people feel welcome in nature and is it possible for a designed space in this environment to

Miljöanpassade krav och kriterier i offentliga upphandlingar av anläggningsprojekt

Problemet som studien ska undersöka är hur krav och tilldelningskriterium kopplade till klimat och miljö används och värderas i offentlig upphandling av. De primära frågorna som studien avser att besvara är följande: Vilka krav och tilldelningskriterium ställs idag kopplat till miljö och klimat vid offentlig upphandling av byggprojekt? Hur utvärderas och formuleras krav och tilldelningskriterium kThe problem that the study will investigate is how requirements and award criteria linked to climate and the environment are used and valued in public procurement of civil engineering projects. The primary questions that the study intends to answer are the following: What requirements and award criteria are set today linked to the environment and climate in public procurement of construction proje