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Title: Impact of Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions on Mutual Fund Performance: An Empirical Analysis Across Europe and Asia Seminar Date: 30 May, 2024 Course: BUSN79, Degree Project in Accounting and Finance Authors: Rafenomanjato Alix, Thanigaivelu Abinaya Purpose: The thesis aims to explore how Hofstede's cultural dimensions influence mutual fund performance, examining the impact of cultura
The global need for recombinant proteins is continually growing. The world protein market was valued at 1.75 billion USD in 2021, with an expected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.00% between 2022 and 2030. Recombinant proteins have proven indispensable in numerous fields. Their versatility and effectiveness have positioned them as key components in developing innovative therapies, sustain
Breast cancer is the most prevalent type of cancer and is the leading cause of cancer-related mortality among women. Although there have been significant advances in early screening and diagnostic strategies, the global incidence and mortality of breast cancer are expected to continue to increase. While there are many risk factors involved in the onset of the disease, family history is considered
The proliferation of plastic waste poses a significant contemporary challenge, driven by global population growth and the subsequent surge in plastic consumption. PE alone accounts for roughly 50-60% of the plastic waste stream. Its formidable resistance to enzymatic degradation, owing to its stable carbon-carbon (C-C) backbone and carbon-hydrogen (C-H) bonds, further exacerbates the issue. This s
In times of climate change, climate-related disaster displacement is becoming a growing issue. While the vast majority of disaster displaced people move within their country or to a neighbouring country (within a region), there are also people who move between regions and to Europe (interregional). However, there is currently no global legally binding framework that regulates the protection of the
Digital financial services have long been known as key tools in increasing women's financial inclusion, independence, and social mobility. However, the exact method in how these services should be most effectively deployed is still up for debate. Women have continuously been excluded from the financial sector, in large part due to restrictive cultural and gender norms inhibiting their independ
Globalization has led to an increase in competition between places in hopes of attracting mobile capital and investments as well as new inhabitants and tourists. Nature-based tourism has become one of the most steadily growing markets for tourism in Europe. In order for a place to be attractive it has to have a brand that can be constructed depending what sort of resources a place has. A place is
Food production is a critical component of global livelihoods and economic revenue. However, storing harvested food presents challenges in minimizing post-harvest losses. Among various methods, food drying has emerged as a popular technique for preserving food during off-seasons. The Solar Food project aims to design an affordable solar-powered food dryer that enhances the drying process and main
Food production is a critical component of global livelihoods and economic revenue. However, storing harvested food presents challenges in minimizing post-harvest losses. Among various methods, food drying has emerged as a popular technique for preserving food during off-seasons. The Solar Food project aims to design an affordable solar-powered food dryer that enhances the drying process and main
Digital financial services have long been known as key tools in increasing women's financial inclusion, independence, and social mobility. However, the exact method in how these services should be most effectively deployed is still up for debate. Women have continuously been excluded from the financial sector, in large part due to restrictive cultural and gender norms inhibiting their independ
Ecotourism has been touted globally as a tool that promotes sustainable development. Yet ecotourism and sustainable development are neither simple to define, nor straightforward in regards to their implementation. The aim of this thesis is to critically investigate ecotourism’s relationship to sustainable development. In doing so it develops its own conceptual framework on the sustainability goals
The corporate accelerator phenomenon is increasing in popularity and is a common vehicle of external innovation for large organizations. But many initiatives fail, and what characterizes the programs that have had longevity, has not been addressed in existing research. This includes their adherence to operating models of corporate accelerators; accelerating strategic fit between startups and the c
Title: The Swedish Container Shipping Industry: An Analysis of the Service Quality Perception and its Measurement Purpose of the paper: The aim of this research paper is to gain a greater understanding of the container shipping industry. This way the notion of service quality can be brought to the given industry and acknowledge the perceptions of various actors regarding the aspects of quality in
Recently, the notion of omnichannel retailing and marketing attracted widespread interest in academia, complemented by miscellaneous efforts of retailers to establish omnichannel brand communication. Following these attempts, global retailers face the risks related to brand communication failure and misrepresentation of brand values. However, the research is still limited in terms of differences i
To form a building adapted to the environment and at the same time preserve land, water and other resources in a long term it has to fulfill some requirements. Requirements are set by international and national governing authorities. In order for a regular consumer, property owner or entrepreneur to be guided towards sustainable construction, there are also several environmental certification syst
The technological field can be seen as a huge advance for mankind before it emerged employers had to hire experts located in the same geographical area as the company. This changed with the introduction of information and communication technologies. Because of this, the labor market was able to become more global, meaning that employers do not need to hire employees who are physically close to the
