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Seminar date: 2026-06-02 Course: BUSN79 - Degree Project in Accounting and Finance Authors: Filippa Johnson & André Malmberg Advisor / Examiner: Reda Moursli / Elias Bengtsson Five keywords: Dividend Smoothing, Credit Rating, Fallen Angel, Investment-Grade, Speculative-Grade. Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to investigate the relationship between dividend smoothing and credit ratings, m
A large empirical literature relates corporate ESG performance to corporate financial performance, but the bulk of the evidence is drawn from return on assets and market value measures rather than from operating margin, and most studies estimate a single coefficient pooled across industries. This thesis examines whether year-over-year changes in ESG score are associated with subsequent operating p
Radiosonde observations represent one of the most reliable and relevant methods of vertical profile measurements of the upper air metrological observations. Despite its importance in Numerical weather prediction (NWP), radiosonde observations suffer from persistent data gaps resulting from sensor failure, critical environment conditions, and signal interference. Therefore, there is a growing need
Since the transnational emergence of anti-gender mobilizations, trans people’s rights and identities have been increasingly contested. While existing scholarship has shown how anti-gender actors mobilize around the abstract common enemy of ‘gender ideology’, less attention has been paid to recent convergences against trans rights, and to the construction of trans people as targets of mobilization.
Introduction: Accurate evaluation of lymphadenopathy requires a multidisciplinary approach integrating clinical, laboratory, and imaging data, particularly ultrasound, before and during fine-needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB). Historically, the lack of standardized reporting systems has limited the reproducibility and clinical acceptance of lymph node FNAB. This review focuses on lymph node cytopatho
Adult patients with inherited metabolic diseases are often overlooked. Limited data on this population hinder adequate planning of their clinical and social care. In this retrospective, observational, cross-sectional service evaluation study, we reviewed the electronic medical records of adult patients with inherited neurometabolic diseases (NIMD) managed at Skåne University Hospital between 2020
Armed conflict profoundly affects women’s sexual and reproductive health and rights, yet the pathways through which conflict shapes family planning and abortion uptake and decision-making remain insufficiently understood. This scoping review aimed to identify and map the available evidence on how armed conflict influences women’s use of, access to, and decisions about family planning and abortion
Social participation is an important aspect of both the quality of life of individuals and for democratic societies. However, there is a lack of a comprehensive understanding of the mechanisms that promote or limit different forms of social participation. This is particularly the case with regard to structural inequalities that may restrict the access to opportunities for social participation, suc
Background: Several cancer types have increased PFKFB3, a glycolytic enzyme for which potent inhibitors have been found. Inhibition of PFKFB3 impairs DNA repair after irradiation of cancer cells, making it a possible radiosensitization target. The SweBCG91RT trial, in which breast cancer patients were randomized to postoperative radiotherapy or not, was used to investigate PFKFB3 as a clinical mar
BACKGROUND: Treatment decisions in metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD), a rare life-threatening neurological disease, are challenging. Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation or autologous stem-cell-based gene therapy can be life-changing but come with uncertainties, risks, and high costs. To address this, the international MLD treatment eligibility panel was established in collaboration with the E
OBJECTIVES: Loneliness and social isolation are major public health concerns that contribute to numerous health consequences. While many interventions effectively reduce loneliness and social isolation, their cost-effectiveness remain unclear. This study aimed to evaluate and consolidate evidence on the cost-effectiveness of interventions addressing loneliness or social isolation.METHODS: We condu
Objective: To assess whether there is an association between total prescribed dosage of resistance exercise (volume, frequency, intensity, and duration) and change in pain and physical function in individuals with knee osteoarthritis (OA). Method: A systematic review with meta-regression was conducted, searching MEDLINE, Embase, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials until December
The rise of far-right anti-gender movements has become increasingly visible, particularly in Europe, with the surge of far-right actors in last elections. Additionally, we are witnessing the development of various global crises, including wars, genocide, and harshened migration policies in the Global North. This shift coalesces with a time when feminist, queer and anti-racist movements have gather
The planetary system K2-24 is composed of two transiting low-density Neptunians locked in an almost perfect 2:1 resonance and showing large transit time variations (TTVs), and it is an excellent laboratory to search for signatures of planetary migration. Previous studies performed with K2, Spitzer, and RV data tentatively claimed a significant non-zero eccentricity for one or both planets, possibl
Globalization and commodification trends in football negatively impact the climate in terms of greenhouse gas emissions from leagues and international tournaments. A significant share of these emissions stem from the flying of teams, staff and fans. Using Norway as a case study, we ask what a national football federation is doing and could be doing to reduce its ecological footprint from air trave
