Achieving the dual goals of increasing visual comfort and well-being in the built environment while minimizing resource demand is a significant challenge. Since 2023, Subtask D “Case Studies” of IEA SHC Task 70 / EBC Annex 90 “Low Carbon, High Comfort Integrated Lighting,” has been addressing this challenge head-on. Subtask D aims to advance the wide-scale adoption of environmentally performing da

Purpose:The purpose is to identify factors influencing the environmental sustainability of e-commerce packaging across its lifecycle.Design/methodology/approach:A systematic literature review captured 45 articles. To categorise the literature, a conceptual framework based on a lifecycle perspective was developed. An actor perspective analysed their influence and responsibilities.Findings:Five fact

This study aims to investigate the factors influencing teachers’ intentions to integrate Virtual Reality (VR) technology into their educational practices, utilising the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT-2) framework. The research involved adapting and validating the ‘Acceptance of Mobile Immersive Virtual Reality in Secondary Education Teachers’ scale to the Turkish context

The accelerating impacts of climate change are seen worldwide but are particularly critical in Africa, showing the importance of the UN Agenda 2030 for sustainable development. As part of this agenda, energy transition is vital. Kenya offers ideal conditions for solar photovoltaic systems, making solar energy a compelling solution for its growing electricity needs. The purpose of the thesis is to

Whilst the global transport sector undergoes its seventh revolution, driven by electrification, decarbonization and advancements in mobility services, Kenya stands at a pivotal moment in its transition toward sustainable urban development, facing challenges such as unreliable electricity, high costs, and limited infrastructure. With transport responsible for nearly a quarter of global emissions, s

Background: The world is facing immense challenges regarding resource depletion, sustainable development and climate change. The European Union has made a commitment to being the first climate neutral continent with the initiative The European Green Deal. One of the regulations in the Green deal is the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation. A key component is the Digital Product Passport (

Europas flygbransch står inför stora utmaningar och förändringar, präglade av tilltagande miljökrav, geopolitisk osäkerhet, konjunktursvängningar och förändrade resmönster. Samtidigt kvarstår effekter från tidigare kriser, såsom Covid-19 pandemin. I ljuset av den förändrade marknadsdynamiken växer ett nytt segment fram, där modellen ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, Insurance), blir alltmer centr

South Korea’s veterinary market has shown strong growth over the recent years. The key drivers of this growth include: Increasing pet ownership, urbanisation and a shifting societal view on pets as family members. This shifted view is what’s called a humanisation of pets. The purpose of this thesis is to analyse and describe the potential market demand for a service offering aimed at supporting ve

The rapid advancements of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in recent years have reshaped markets globally, urging companies to keep up with the development to maintain competitiveness and capture first-mover advantages. Although AI adoption is increasing across sectors, it has been found that Swedish companies lag behind other countries, such as the US and China. A key challenge identified is the lack

Background: Change is something all organizations experience, and in the fast-paced business-world that is today, the ability to change needs to be higher than ever. The problem is, individuals hate change, it is in our genes to resist it, which complicates how organizations can navigate the change-landscape. To solve this, new ways to work with change arise every day and the latest trend: change

My thesis examines police practices used to suppress social protests in Argentina from the restoration of democracy in 1983 to the present, with a focus on crimes committed by law enforcement in the context of protest repression and the state of accountability for those crimes. This research seeks to contribute by providing a structured legal analysis of protest repression, illustrated through the

This thesis explores the electrification of DB Schenker’s collection and distribution (CoDi) fleet at a Swedish terminal, referred to as The Terminal. The purpose is to identify the challenges involved in electrifying the CoDi-fleet at The Terminal and to suggest solutions focused on two critical areas: charging management systems (CMS) and physical charging infrastructure (CI). The end goal is to

Victim-blaming discourse is not merely a superficial issue, it is a deeply entrenched issue that has its roots in Cambodian society as a whole. The patterns of blame culture not only reinforce cycles of normalizing gender-based violence and prevent victims from accessing justice but also systematically undermine faith in the justice system. This thesis aims to address significant barriers that hin

The European Commission is tightening its sustainability regulations to ensure businesses contribute to environmental and social responsibility throughout their value chains. The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) is an upcoming regulation which mandates large companies to identify, prevent and mitigate adverse human rights and environmental impacts. Although small and medium

Choosing the right discrete-event simulation (DES) software is a challenging and important task. Given the announcement that sales and support of AFRY’s primary DES software, AutoMod, will be discontinued by December 31, 2026, and the lack of a recent review of the current market offerings, it is a essential for AFRY to explore new alternatives. The aim of the thesis is to help AFRY analyze and se

This master thesis investigates the Service Design concept in connection to the Employee-driven Innovation (EDI) field. The Service Design concept entails both a mindset and a toolbox, involving principles such as human-centricity, collaboration and holistic understanding. Previous research has called for more structured approaches to the bottom-up innovation and the EDI process. Furthermore, rese

This thesis explores how companies should manage their digital customer journey in a business-to-business context. In prior research, academic gaps related to diverse customers and internal capabilities’ influence on the digital customer journey have been identified. Thus, this thesis aims to explore how a case company should manage their digital customer journey and what internal capabilities, re

Menstrual health is essential for people who menstruate to fully participate in daily life and social activities. It is also a fundamental human right that closely impacts the realization of other rights such as right to non-discrimination and education. In recent years, there has been increasing attention to menstrual health on both the international and national levels. However, significant barr

An increasing amount of people living under the control of armed groups begged the question on the human rights obligations by armed groups in situation of protracted armed conflict. Traditionally, international human rights treaties only impose obligations on states. This raises concerns about the protection vacuum as well as accountability of the armed groups. A new phenomenon also emerged where