This study aims to problematise food assistance mechanisms in Lithuania in response to rising food insecurity, challenging the prevailing discourse surrounding food (in)security. Using interviews and document analysis within a case study methodology, the research addresses three main questions: How is food insecurity problematised in the Lithuanian state and charity discourse? How does this proble

Det här examensarbetet har handlat om att ta fram en IoT-lösning för Eltech Automations HiFlex-system, som är en standardprodukt med robot, PLC och HMI i samma produkt. Målet med arbetet var att ta fram en lösning för att kunna skicka data från PLC, via en gateway, till en molntjänst för att sedan kunna hämtas och ses av operatörer eller andra användare av HiFlex på en webbsida. Datan som skulle v

This thesis project aims to research the opportunities and challenges of development projects that integrate climate change adaptation (CCA) with youth empowerment in the rural community of Rangtse, Haa Dzongkhag in Bhutan. A vulnerability assessment was conducted by analyzing the exposure, sensitivity, and resilience of the Rangtse area to climate change through the dimensions of Gross National H

This study attempts to unravel the stock market participation puzzle. It approaches the puzzle with the idea that access to information reduces entry costs and, hence, encourages stock market participation. The literature suggests that information dissemination occurs through social interaction. Therefore, higher social engagement increases the odds of stock market participation. This study questi

Purpose: To investigate the relationship between ESG-linked executive compensation and the performance of Nordic publicly listed companies in terms of both ESG and financial metrics. Methodology: The econometric approach utilized in this study involves fixed effects panel regressions. The regressions use ESG scores and financial performance metrics as dependent variables, with ESG-linked executiv

This bachelor's thesis explores how users engage with political content on TikTok concerning monetized filters to the benefit of Palestine. It also investigates the role TikTok may play in facilitating political mobilization and advocacy, as well as how users leverage the platform to organize, collaborate, and amplify their voices around political issues. The two main methods of research are n

Replacing fossil fuels with renewable energy sources, such as offshore wind, is crucial to mitigating climate change. The ambitious federal targets on offshore wind set by the United States’s (US) Biden Administration will, however, increasingly impact the 129 million citizens living within local communities in coastal regions. Achieving social acceptance is therefore critical to reaching the US’

This text is a qualitative study based on six interviews with women who have been surrogates in Denmark under the legal altruistic surrogacy model, which means that women may not receive money for being surrogates and that surrogacy may only take place through the so-called nærhedsprincip, where the parties must be in close relationships (family, close friends, etc.). Their experience of being sur

This thesis investigates the time-varying relationship between inflation and money supply using a state space model. We use an extensive dataset with data over the years 1870-2023 and analyze the countries Sweden, the United States, and the United Kingdom. The results show that the link between money supply and inflation seems to depend on the underlying inflationary and monetary regime. During pe

Forests which form a central part in climate change mitigation strategy of Sweden and as precipitation patterns shift and temperatures rise, understanding the responses of forests to these shifts becomes of paramount importance. Automatic high resolution dendrometers have allowed for the continuous measurement of tree radial stem growth and water dynamics, allowing for the forcings of meteorologic

This paper explores the role of the Swedish central bank in relation to the profitability of commercial banks. Utilizing local projection analysis, we examine the effect of policy rate and quantitative easing shocks from 2000 to 2023. Our study yields nuanced findings compared to the existing literature. In contrast to earlier studies, our findings indicate a negative effect of the policy rate on

Titel: Avknoppningar och kapitalallokering Seminariedatum: 31/05/24 Kurs: Företagsekonomi: Examensarbete i finansiering på kandidatnivå - FEKH89 Författare: Arvid Johansson, Benjamin Middleton, Viking Svensson Handledare: Anamaria Cociorva Nyckelord: Kapitalallokering, ROIC, kapitalomsättningshastighet, NOPAT-marginal, Stordriftsfördelar, Fritt kassaflödesproblem, Corporate focus Syfte: Stud

Östersjön har många stressfaktorer som påverkar den, såsom övergödning, syrebrist i vattnet och föroreningar. Stressfaktorerna skapas av eller förstärkas av antropogen påverkan. Sedan industrialiseringen har den antropogena påverkan påskyndats och ökat många av stressfaktorerna. Intresseområdet för detta arbete är Bornholmsgattet, det är vattenområdet mellan Sverige och ön Bornholm. Anledningen tiMultiple stressors affect the Baltic Sea, such as eutrophication, deoxygenated water and pollution. Almost all stres- sors are heightened or caused by anthropogenic impact. The stressors effect has increased since the beginning of the industrialisation and increased many of the stressors. The area of interest for this thesis is Bornholmsgattet, an area located between Sweden and the Island of Bor

Stjärnströmmar är strömmar av stjärnor som har blivit ryckta ur antingen klotformiga stjärnhopar eller dvärggalaxer, som är i omloppsbana rund mer massiva galaxer. Forskare har hittat dessa stjärnströmmar runt vår galax Vintergatan. Exempelvis Sagittarius strömmen, som formas från dvärggalaxen Sagittarius, och Palomar 5 strömmen, som bildas av en klotformig stjärnhop. Strömmarna har också observerStellar streams are probes of the properties of their host potentials, giving clues about the host's shape, mass and substructure. There are several observed stellar streams both around the Milky Way and around external galaxies, and they are studied thoroughly. However, the impact of (i) the properties of the progenitor cluster or dwarf galaxy that form the streams, of (ii) the streams' o

The environmental and social impacts from the textile value chain have resulted in increased interest and involvement from various stakeholders, one of which being local government. As a means to address the negative impacts of the textile industry, circular economy theory has been adopted by many stakeholders, often using the term ‘circular fashion.’ A critical component of circular fashion is a

Sammanfattning Titel: Snögubben vaknar till liv Arbetet problematiserar och belyser mitt arbetssätt inför min gestaltning som ”Snögubben” (Snowman) i Rusty Magees musikalopera ”Vinteryra” (Flurry tale). Arbetet problematiserar framför allt den klassiska sångarens utmaning i att gestalta roller inom andra genrers än opera. Med hjälp av källor i form av egna intervjuer och inspelade historiska Title: The snowman comes to life This lecture recital problematizes and explores my approach in Rusty Magees musical opera “Flurry tale”. The lecture recital primarily problematizes challenges for the classically trained singers performing roles outside of the opera genre. By the help of sources such as conducted interviews and historical recordings I present vocal approaches to performing in

Ammonia combustion in gas turbines is emerging as a carbon-free solution for the power-generation sector. The challenges associated with using ammonia as a fuel include its combustion characteristics, which can lead to instability, and the emission of NOx due to the presence of nitrogen atoms. This study examines the diffusion flames of partially cracked ammonia at low cracking degrees and the air

This study examines the relationship between the German yield curve and stock market performance in Germany, the Netherlands, and Switzerland by extending the Fama-French Five Factor Model with Carhart's Momentum factor and a yield curve factor. Three hypotheses are tested: the positive relationship between changes in the yield curve and excess stock returns, the lagged effect of yield curve c

The focus of this paper is linguistic imperialism and coloniality. This was researched by investigating the language attitudes of students and alumni in the language teacher programs and their professors at Lund University. The control group consisted of students at Lund University who had not studied language or linguistics. The research was conducted through a questionnaire and deeper interviews