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This thesis investigates how sampling strategies influence the predictive accuracy and interpretability of bankruptcy models. Using financial data from U.S. publicly listed firms (2009 to 2023), it compares logistic regression and random forest classifiers trained under three sampling setups: no resampling, random undersampling (RUS), and SMOTE. Models are trained to predict one-year-ahead bankrup
This thesis project was completed in collaboration with Arjo, a MedTech company headquartered in Malmö, Sweden. Arjo’s product offering is largely centered around providing healthier outcomes for individuals with limited mobility and includes products for patient transfer, hygiene, disinfection, etc. One product type which is central to Arjo’s mission is the hygiene chair. This type of product is
Introduction: Side-stream residue, oat okara, from the oat-milk production contains valuable nutrients but possesses a high risk of microbial spoilage. Valorisation of oat okara is therefore important to make sure that the oat beverage production stays sustainable. In this project, High-pressure processing (HPP), heat treatment and Lactobacillus fermentation have been evaluated for their microbial
Distributed control systems, förkortat DCS, är ett komplett automationssystem som har stora användningsområde inom dagens processindustri. På grund av sin skalbarhet, driftsäkerhet och redundansmöjligheter är dessa system idag vanligt förekommande. DCS är oftast väldigt stora och komplex system som kräver mycket tid och arbete för att starta igång. Detta resulterar i att uppstartstiden för projekt
This thesis explores the configurability of IPs for ASICs by looking into the design of SPI_S, an IP used for communication between ASICs and peripheral devices. Configurability is explored to reduce manual labor when requirements set on the IP change between projects. The thesis looks into the challenges of developing a configurable IP, including architecture, design, and verification. In additio
The purpose of this thesis is to apply Value Network Theory (VNT) to the understanding of customer integration and co-creation in Public Transport Authorities (PTAs). It aims to identify key challenges and opportunities in this shift, and to provide deeper insights into how PTAs, such as Skånetrafiken and SL, can strategically transition from a traditional value chain model to a more customer-incl
This thesis investigates how young women navigate flexibilization and informalization in the Taiwanese labor market, their motivations guiding the transition from formal to informal sector, and generational differences in terms of motivations and interpretation of informality. A qualitative approach was adopted, entailing thematic analysis based on a corpus of different data, including participant
This thesis investigates gender image in Sichuan based TV dramas supplemented with interviews with women from the region. This research focuses on the region of cultural Sichuan including Chongqing municipality and its perceived differing regional gender hierarchy. It utilizes Feminist Critical Discourse Analysis and Visual Analysis to examine the representation of Gender in two television dramas,
This master’s thesis investigates the feasibility of alternative actuation methods for the BorgWarner electric Torque Vectoring with Disconnect (eTVD) system. Currently employed in several car models, the existing eTVD system performs admirably. However, BorgWarner’s commitment to technological improvement and the desire to attract potential customers to this unique technique serve as the impetus
Quantum devices often operate with extremely weak microwave signals, necessitating highly efficient methods for microwave photon detection and emission. In this thesis, we investigate a device consisting of an InAs nanowire double quantum dot (DQD) coupled to a high impedance (2kΩ) SQUID array resonator. A high resonator impedance is expected to enhance the light-matter interactions between the re
This study examines the 1988 criminalization of personal drug use in Sweden by analyzing the developments in youth drug use between 1971 and 2024 and drug-related mortality between 1969 and 2017. Using a descriptive time-series approach and indexed graphs, it explores how these two indicators developed over time and whether their trajectories reflect the policy’s stated aim of reducing both use an
A case study of Ukrainian backlash towards Amnesty International’s report that raises a higher question of decentralization of communication in international NGOs The study contributes to the application and development of crisis communication response strategies during major communication scandals. It focuses on global NGOs with localized international representation. Local branches are identifi
This thesis takes Pop Mart as a representative to study how emerging Chinese brands participate in the construction of global identity through visual and emotional narratives. Under the guidance of postcolonial theory, this study analyzes how Pop Mart strikes a balance between cultural expression and global appeal by designing hybrid characters that integrate East Asian aesthetics with global visu
Access to reliable and affordable electricity remains a significant challenge in many rural regions of Sub-Saharan Africa. This thesis presents a feasibility study for the implementation of a solar-powered mini-grid in Linga Linga, a rural village in the Inhambane province of Mozambique. Conducted in collaboration with the non-governmental organization Project Vita, the study focuses on Section B
