This study investigates the activist engagement strategies of U.S.-domiciled hedge funds when engaging with Japanese firms. The study forms a comparison of the engagement strategies both before Japan’s 2015 Corporate Governance Code and after. To create this comparison, two campaigns were examined. First, the U.S.-domiciled hedge fund Steel Partners and its campaign against Japanese firm Bull-Dog

Vombsänkan är en av Sveriges största grundvattenförekomster, den sträcker sig från utkanten av Lunds kommun i norr till kusträckan längs med Ystad kommun i söder. Med anledning av att grundvattentillgången är god i Vombsänkan, utgör detta magasin en samhällsviktig resurs i syfte att förse stora delar av Skånes befolkning med dricksvatten. Grundvattnet förser även jordbrukare med bevattningsmöjlighVombsänkan is one of the largest groundwater aquifers in Sweden, it can be divided into a southeastern part with a limestone aquifer and a northwestern part with an aquifer in soil. The limestone aquifer is confined, since it’s overlain by low-permeability soils. All wells for irrigation and municipal purposes are drilled into the limestone rock. The goal is to establish a hydraulic groundwater mo

This thesis explores the influence of national culture on the management of mega-events, with particular focus on the Olympic Games and their role as a tool for nation branding. While various political, economic and environmental factors contribute to the planning and execution of such events, this study highlights the often-overlooked impact of cultural values on a nation’s image and reputation.

The rapid development of generative AI systems such as large language models (LLMs) and image generators have revealed critical tensions between technological innovation and existing data protection frameworks. This thesis examines the practical challenges related to the right to erasure established in Article 17 of the GDPR, commonly known as the "right to be forgotten" in the context o

”Evighetskemikalierna” PFAS har uppmärksammats mer och mer de senaste åren och behovet för reningstekniker är viktigare är någonsin. Uppgiften är dock utmanande, bland annat på grund av att PFAS är svåra att bryta ner och har spridits över stora områden. Denna studie har undersökt möjligheten att rena PFAS-förorenade områden genom växter, med utgångspunkt i hur väl en växtodling på MSB Revinge utaPFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are a group of synthetically manufactured chemicals contributing to environmental pollution. The largest point source of PFAS in Sweden is the usage of firefighting foam, and at MSB (Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency) Revinge, firefighting foam has frequently been used. Moreover, PFAS is known to accumulate in plants, and a Salix plant cultivation has be

Elbehovet ökar och landbaserad solkraft lyfts fram som en lösning för att snabbt möta elektrifieringen, men när solparker planeras på jordbruksmark väcks debatten: mat eller el? En möjlig väg framåt är att upprätta solparker på lågproduktiv jordbruksmark och förvalta den som gräsmark för att främja kolinlagring. I den planerade solparken Kogshult, i Sjöbo kommun, undersöker denna studie solsambrukAs pressure on land-use increase due to climate change and a transition to fossil-free energy sources, there is a growing interest in the potential to combine agricultural activities with ground-mounted solar energy parks. While claiming agricultural land for energy production sparks a lot of debate, a potential compromise may lie in utilizing depleted agricultural land for solar farms, purposely

Modern medicine is rapidly evolving toward personalized treatments, where therapies are tailored to an individual’s genetic profile. This shift is driven by the promise of pharmacogenomics, which aims to match patients with the most effective medications based on their unique biological makeup. As a result, biotherapeutics made from biological sources like proteins, peptides, and antibodies are be

This study investigates the mechanisms driving flocculation in potato-based milk analogues, a critical quality defect arising during long-term storage. Initial hypotheses implicated starch retrogradation as the primary destabilization mechanism, given its well-documented role in plant-based systems. However, enzymatic treatment with α-amylase successfully hydrolyzed amylose (confirmed via iodine s

In today's world, marked by frequent and diverse disruptions, supply chain resilience has become a key consideration in strategic planning. This is particularly true in the automotive industry, where lean practices, globalization, and complex supplier networks increase vulnerability. This thesis explores how three major automakers - Toyota, Volkswagen, and General Motors - navigated significan

En korrekt och skyndsam informationsgivning av insiderinformation är grundläggande för aktiemarknadens integritet och upprätthållandet av all-mänhetens förtroende. I denna uppsats studeras de rättsliga förutsättningarna för när insiderinformation ska offentliggöras enligt Europaparlamentets och rådets förordning (EU) nr 596/2014 om marknadsmissbruk (MAR) och hur reglerna tillämpats i Sverige. EnliProviding accurate and timely disclosure of inside information is fundamental to ensuring the integrity of the stock market and maintaining the public’s confidence. This thesis examines the legal framework governing when inside information must be disclosed under Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 on Market Abuse (MAR) and its application in Sweden. Article 17.1 MAR mandates that inside information direc

This thesis investigates the evolving legal status of Sports Governing Bod-ies (SGBs) like UEFA and FIFA under EU law. It specifically questions whether their regulatory frameworks and practices align with EU competi-tion law and free movement principles. The research heavily relies on the analysis of recent pivotal court decisions, including the December Rulings and Diarra. The thesis begins by

Denna uppsats granskar kritiskt det svenska straffsystemet utifrån teorin responsibility without blame (RWB). Syftet är att bidra till ett humant och försoningsinriktat straffsystem. Utgångspunkten i teorin RWB är att hålla människor ansvariga för brott utan klander som är fördömande och stigmatiserande, så kallat affektivt klander, vilket ofta motverkar rehabilitering, återanpassning och minskad This paper critically examines the Swedish criminal justice system based on the theory responsibility without blame (RWB). The aim is to contribute to a humane and reconciliation-oriented criminal justice system. RWB holds that individuals should be held responsible for criminal wrongdoing without blame that is condemning and stigmatising, so-called affective blame, which often undermines rehabili

Detta examensarbete undersöker miljöorganisationers rätt att överklaga beslut i Sverige, med särskilt fokus på samspelet mellan Århuskonventionen, EU:s MKB-direktiv och den svenska miljöbalken. Syftet är att kartlägga hur denna rätt har utvecklats sedan miljöbalkens införande 1999 och att analysera innebörden av den kommande lagändringen som träder i kraft den 1 augusti 2025. Bakgrunden är att SveThis thesis examines environmental organisations’ right to appeal decisions in Sweden, with a particular focus on the interplay between the Aarhus Con- vention, the EU’s Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Directive, and the Swedish Environmental Code. The aim is to map how this right has developed since the Environmental Code entered into force in 1999 and to analyse the implications of the upc

Genom Europarättens inflytande har domstolarnas konstitutionella ställning i Sverige stärkts i flera viktiga avseenden. Europarätten har inneburit en ny rättsordning att förhålla sig till i vilken domstolarna har en central roll. Det gäller både genomförandet av EU-rätten och bevakningen av rättighetsskyddet enligt Europakonventionen. Det har lett till en utvidgning av rätten till domstolsprövningThe constitutional position of the courts in Sweden have increased in a significant way through the influence of the European law. The European law have established a new legal order in which the court have a vital role. That includes both the implementation of EU law and the monitoring of the European Convention on Human Rights. This have led to an increased right to judicial review, which have c

I denna uppsats undersöks i vilken utsträckning upphandlande myndigheter enligt LOU kan genomföra entreprenadrättsliga ändrings-, tilläggs- och avgående arbeten (s.k. ÄTA-arbeten) inom ramen för redan upphandlade kontrakt. Frågeställningen aktualiseras särskilt av att ÄTA-begreppet enligt AB 04 är branschpraxis inom byggentreprenader, men inte nödvändigtvis överensstämmer med de krav som upphandliThis thesis examines the extent to which contracting authorities, under the Swedish Public Procurement Act (LOU), may implement contractual changes, additions, and deductions (so called ÄTA works) within the scope of already awarded construction contracts. The issue is particularly relevant since the concept of ÄTA, as defined in the standard contract AB 04, is well-established in the construction

Insect populations have decreased dramatically the past decades, with one reason being unintentional pressure from pesticides. Insecticides such as neonicotinoids can cause sub-lethal effects in insects, such as altered metabolic regulation, which can be studied using targeted metabolomics. Although commonly studied using High-Performance Liquid Chromatography tandem Mass Spectrometry (HPLC-MS/MS)

Julius Tröger first synthesised ‘C17H18N2’ as an unknown product from the condensation of anilines with formaldehyde. From that point on, the history of Tröger’s base (TB) has widely evolved as new applications for its characteristic rigid, chiral framework easy to functionalise. It is in the field of supramolecular chemistry that TB has gathered the most attention these last years. This work is f

The call for climate justice becomes increasingly urgent as environmental degradation and social injustices grow even more intertwined, with their compounded impacts disproportionately affecting communities in the Global South. This thesis critically examines how the European Green Deal (EGD), as a climate policy, perpetuates neo-colonial power structures under the guise of sustainability, using t

Stormwater runoffs have increasingly become a significant issue in urban infrastructure design and environmental management due to problems related to flooding, freshwater stress, and pollutant loading to receiving water bodies. This project investigated the lab-scale performance of silicon carbide (SiC) MF membranes in treating stormwater runoffs from the Värpinge wetland in the western part of t

Reverse electrodialysis is a membrane-based technology that utilizes the salinity gradient between two solutions (e.g. river water and seawater) to generate sustainable energy. A critical component of RED systems is the spacer, which ensures effective flow distribution and ion exchange through the membranes. Conventional spacers suffer from the shadow effect, which limits ion transport and reduces