The product space conditions the process through which economies become complex and develop. Does it also condition aid effectiveness? This thesis examines the relationship between technical cooperation (TC) and economic complexity and brings a novel perspective by documenting that the complexity opportunity index (COI) significantly enhances the association. Employing fixed effects panel regressi

This thesis explores how Lund University students perceive and respond to behavioural nudges in the Mecenat discount app. Using a mixed-methods approach it examines the influence of persuasive design features linked to present bias and loss aversion. While few students reported acting impulsively, many believed the app encourages such behaviour, revealing a perception gap between stated control an

International mobility programs have long served as tools to achieve economic and diplomatic objectives. In alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), there is an increasing emphasis on scholarship programs and education as means to build capacity and reduce poverty. The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) reflects this shift through several bilateral resea

In response to the emergency of climate change, green growth has emerged as an attractive pathway towards sustainable development. The environmental feasibility and economic consequences of green growth is a much debated topic among scholars. This thesis provides a panel data analysis of the relationship between green growth and economic performance in the industrial economies of Germany and Czech

The last century has been a turbulent period in Cambodia, yet in the recent decades it has emerged from conflicts and humanitarian crises and become one of the world’s fastest-growing economies. This transformation was enabled in large part by foreign aid (ODA) and foreign direct investment (FDI). This thesis analyses the mechanisms by which ODA and FDI influenced the economy individually and in c

Cirkulärt byggande har blivit en allt viktigare del av klimatomställningen inom bygg- och fastighetssektorn. I takt med att klimatpåverkan från nyproduktion uppmärksammas, riktas fokus mot återbruk av byggmaterial som ett sätt att minska utsläpp och resursanvändning. Denna studie undersöker hur återbruk tillämpas i svenska kontorsombyggnationer, vilka material som återbrukas, vilka ekonomiska och Circular construction is becoming an increasingly vital part of the climate transition within the building and real estate sector. As the environmental impact of new construction gains more attention, focus shifts toward the reuse of building materials as a means to reduce emissions and resource consumption. This study investigates how reuse is applied in office renovations in Sweden, what types o

In this research, the geomorphology of the southern part of the Ares Vallis region on Mars was investigated, combining a classification of dominant land-shaping processes with the detailed morphometrical analysis for specific landforms individuated within the study area. Situated close to the Martian equator, Ares Vallis is one of the most well-preserved outflow channels on the planet. Its origin

Increased emphasis on sustainable practices and reducing the global warming potential (GWP) kg CO2 equivalent emissions of buildings and construction processes to mitigate climate change has led to a growing interest in refurbishment and transformation of existing buildings. However, balancing daylight provision with environmental impact targets can be challenging, especially in high-latitude Nord

Sedan införandet av EU:s GMO‑lagstiftning år 2001 har användningen av nya genomiska tekniker (NGT) inom genmodifiering av växter ökat markant inom EU. NGT:er skiljer sig från vedertagna genomiska tekniker genom att de utför mer precisa förändringar i en organisms genom. Uppsatsens fokus ligger på växter som framställts med NGT:erna riktad mutagenes, cisgenes och intragenes. Cisgenes och intragenesSince the introduction of the GMO-legislation in 2001, the EU has seen an increased use of new genomic techniques (NGTs) in the field of plant gene modification. NGTs differ from established genomic techniques by performing more precise changes in an organism’s genome. The thesis focuses on plants produced with the NGTs targeted mutagenesis, cisgenesis and intragenesis. Cisgenesis and intragenesis

Denna uppsats behandlar det straffrättsliga begreppet vilseledande i kontexten av brottet svindleri enligt 9 kap. 9 § brottsbalken, med särskilt fokus på tillämpningen i det uppmärksammade rättsfallet mot Birgitte Bonnesen, tidigare verkställande direktör för Swedbank. Trots svindleribrottets långa existens i svensk rätt och dess potentiella samhällspåverkan, har rättspraxis varit förhållandevis bThis thesis addresses the criminal law concept of misleading in the context of the offence of fraudulent conduct (Swedish; svindleri) under Chapter 9, Paragraph 9 of the Swedish Penal Code, with a particular focus on its application in the high-profile legal case against Birgitte Bonnesen, former CEO of Swedbank. Despite the longstanding existence of the offence of fraudulent conduct in Swedish la

En arbetsgivare som har anställda som arbetar med forskning och utveckling (FoU) kan få sätta ned sina arbetsgivaravgifter. Möjligheten infördes 2014 och kallas för FoU-avdrag. Syftet med lagstiftningens införande var att underlätta för företag att investera i FoU eftersom det bidrar till en positiv samhällsekonomisk utveckling. Avdraget har kritiserats för att vara svårtillämpligt. I januari 2025An employer who has employees working with research and development (R&D) are eligible for a deduction in employer social security contribu-tions. This possibility, referred to as research deductions, was introduced in 2014. The purpose of the introduction was to make it easier for companies to invest in R&D since it contributes to positive socioeconomic develop-ment. The deduction has bee

Denna uppsats undersöker det framväxande förhållandet mellan geografiska beteckningar (Geographical Indications, GI) och varumärken inom EU-lagstiftningen, med särskilt fokus på den rättsliga utvecklingen som mynnat ut i förordning 2024/1143. Även om både GI och varumärken utgör immate-riella rättigheter, tjänar de olika syften. Varumärken skyddar främst privata kommersiella intressen och företagsThis thesis explores the evolving relationship between geographical indica-tions (GIs) and trademarks within European Union (EU) law, with a particu-lar focus on the legal developments culminating in Regulation 2024/1143. While both GIs and trademarks are forms of intellectual property, they serve different purposes. Trademarks primarily protect commercial brand identity, while GIs are recognised

The purpose of this study was to investigate whether there is a difference in what individuals consider important when making moral judgments. This was examined through two research questions. The first concerned whether individuals value different underlying factors of morality depending on whether the statement concerns themselves or someone else. The second research question explored whether em

Studiens syfte var att undersöka hur individer tolkar villkorssatser för symptom och sjukdom, framförallt när dessa beskrivs som “Om sjukdom, så symptom”, och sekundärt vid det omvända: “Om symptom så sjukdom”. Även sambandet mellan need for cognition och korrektheten i dessa tolkningar undersöktes. En kvantitativ studie genomfördes, där 50 deltagare svarade på en enkät. Utifrån båda villkorsformeThe aim of this study was to investigate how individuals interpret conditional statements about symptoms and disease, primarily when these are phrased as “If disease, then symptoms”, secondarily also in the reversed form: “If symptoms, then disease”. Apart from this was the correlation between need for cognition and the accuracy of these interpretations, also examined. A quantitative study was con

Denna studien syftar till att undersöka om könsidentitet och stereotyper är relaterade till hur svenska medborgare med B-körkort bedömer sin egen kompetens inom bil- och trafikkunskaper, samt om dessa variabler ger upphov till överkonfidens inom det valda ämnet. Tidigare forskning visar att det existerar föreställningar och stereotyper om att män är bättre bilförare än kvinnor, men också att dettaThis study aims to examine whether gender identity and stereotypes has an impact on how Swedish citizens with class B driving licence self-assess their competence regarding driving knowledge, as well as if these variables contribute to overconfidence within the chosen subject. Earlier research has found that stereotypes, that men have better driving knowledge than women, exists. This further leads

Följande studie undersökte hur självförtroende påverkar risken för att drabbas av choking under press i lagidrott, samt vilka strategier idrottare använder för att hantera sådana situationer. Semistrukturerade intervjuer genomfördes med fem aktiva kvinnliga rugbyspelare på elitnivå. Datamaterialet analyserades tematiskt för att undersöka idrottarnas subjektiva upplevelser av press, självförtroendeThe present study examined how confidence influences the risk of choking under pressure in team sports, and what strategies athletes use to cope with such situations. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with five elite female rugby players. The data were analysed thematically to explore athletes' subjective experiences of pressure, confidence, and performance. Four main themes were ident

Neurala strålningsfält möjliggör fotorealistisk 3D-scenrepresentation men saknar semantisk förståelse för objektnivåsegmentering i komplexa inomhusmiljöer. Detta arbete adresserar utmaningar inom 3D-objektsegmentering i inomhusscener genom att integrera 3D Gaussian Splatting med 2D-segmenteringsmasker. Jag analyserar befintliga segmenteringsmetoder utifrån dimensionerna visuell kvalitet, noggrannhNeural radiance fields enable photorealistic 3D scene representation but lack semantic understanding for object-level segmentation in complex indoor environments. This work addresses 3D object segmentation challenges in indoor scenes by integrating 3D Gaussian Splatting with 2D segmentation masks. I analyze existing segmentation methods across visual quality, accuracy, and efficiency dimensions, t

Denna studie undersöker hur svenska kommuner förbereder sig för implementeringen av NIS2-direktivet, med särskilt fokus på övergången från NIS1 till NIS2. Genom en kvalitativ metod med semistrukturerade intervjuer analyseras organisatoriska, tekniska och strategiska anpassningar i kommunernas cybersäkerhetsarbete. Studien identifierar nyckelområden såsom ledningens ansvar, styrmodeller, samarbete