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The Swedish needle exchange program is the result of public health policy - a policy with certain aims. Selling syringes is illegal in Sweden. The only way to acquire such paraphernalia is through one of the Swedish needle exchange programs and, by extension, be made subject to the aims and requirements of this policy. Such aims and requirements include being able to identify oneself, give blood s
BastuBaћar is a public sauna experience carved into the limestone coast of Sliema, Malta - a reimagining of the long-lost Chalet, once a beloved landmark of leisure and gathering. This project introduces an unfamiliar, experimental ritual to the Maltese Islands - a guided sauna and bathing experience open to all. A synthesis of the Swedish word for sauna and the Maltese word for sea, the project
Situated in the ambiguous position as agents of both care and control, train hosts find themselves constantly engaging in balancing acts related to their professional role as frontline workers. This dynamic is especially relevant in cross-border regions where train hosts arguably assume the role of unofficial border agents. This thesis explores the professional practices and personal dispositions
This thesis examines social workers’ experiences of collaboration with schools and the police in preventing youth crime within the SSPF framework. A qualitative approach was applied, with data collected through six semi-structured video-call interviews. Participants were recruited through purposive and snowball sampling, and thematic analysis identified key themes related to resources, communicati
Det aktuella arbetet undersöker narrativa förmågor hos 15 flerspråkiga förskolebarn (3–5 år gamla) med arabiska som modersmål och svenska som andraspråk. Syftet är att analysera både makro- och mikrostrukturella aspekter i barns berättelser på båda språken, samt att undersöka utveckling över tid och samband med ålder vid introduktion till svenska. Datainsamlingen genomfördes vid två tillfällen med
Transition metal-pnictides are a select field of crystalline materials which allows property modification of common d-block metals through alloying with pnictides. Among them, Nickel-based pnictides have been gaining attention due to their earth abundance and low cost. Ni-As and Ni-Sb have both demonstrated the use as catalyst materials for the hydrogen- and oxygen evolution reactions where contro
This study examines how individuals with experience in gang-related criminality perceive and describe their transformation after leaving this lifestyle. The study investigates how their past experiences shape their prospects for social integration and identifies factors that facilitate or hinder this transition. Five semi-structured interviews were conducted with former gang members. The findings
Abstract This thesis aims to examine the development cooperation between Sweden and Kenya, focusing on how aid is used, the norms and values Sweden seeks to promote, and the potential consequences for Kenya’s political and institutional independence. Using a qualitative research design, the study is based on secondary sources, including academic literature, government reports, and reliable databa
This master thesis is written in the scientific field of library and information science. The purpose of the study was to investigate how the newly started preschool libraries in the municipality of Karlskrona, Sweden, have changed how the preschool teachers work with reading promoting activities. The Swedish government are enabling more funds towards preschool libraries, and I wanted to know if t
This paper analyzes Chinese aid allocation from 2013 to 2021 and compares it to traditional as well as emerging donors. In 2013, China launched the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) which is considered one of China’s most ambitious development initiatives in the 21st century. To explore how the BRI reshaped China’s motives for aid allocation, I employ a two-part model to explain not only which countr
This study shed light on, and deepen the understanding of, how artists’ personal archives are acquired and evaluated within the collecting practices of five Swedish institutions. Using the studio materials of Swedish artist Carl Johan De Geer (b. 1938) as a point of departure, interviews were conducted to identify the factors influencing potential acquisition, as well as how different types of mat
This paper examines the effectiveness of corporate derivative hedging during crises and its impact on firm value. The study uses all 500 publicly listed companies in the S&P 500 Index from 2019 to 2024 as the sample, covering the COVID-19 pandemic shock in 2020–2021. This paper uses multiple regression analysis with HC1 heteroskedasticity-robust standard errors to test whether the pandemic sho
This thesis explores how Chinese students in Sweden navigate and reconfigure the practice of eating together in transnational and digital contexts. Drawing on the theoretical framework of commensality, community, and conviviality, it examines how students sustain shared eating practices amidst cultural differences, spatial constraints, and technological mediation. Through qualitative methods inclu
This study examines how corporate governance relates to firms’ sustainability as measured by ESG performance. I operationalize sustainability using the Bloomberg ESG Performance Score and its E/S/G pillars; all effects are therefore interpreted as changes in ESG-measured sustainability. I begin with firm-fixed-effects and year-fixed-effects panel regressions that link within-firm changes in CEO eq
The purpose of this study is to explore and visualize individuals’ personal experiences of the social work carried out by the social services. We have examined individuals’ opinions and feelings based on their experiences and contact with the social services. Through six qualitative interviews based on the Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis, we have analyzed the empirical data by applying Char
Chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs) are a group of incurable conditions, among which the most common, such as COPD and asthma, have significant negative impacts on patients’ mental health and economic productivity. Understanding of the causes and affected populations of CRDs is continuously evolving, with air pollution now recognized as an important etiological factor alongside smoking, receiving
Enligt kursplanen är syftet med detta projekt att närma sig och ta sig an arkitektoniska gestaltningsfrågor mot bakgrund av ett föränderligt och komplext samhälle. Grundinställningen är att arkitektur gör skillnad, och att den gör det därför att den är del av ett sammanhang som är större än sig självt. För att förstå hur dessa sammanhang verkar, tillämpar kursen ett processperspektiv på arkitektur
This study investigates the impacts of rural tourism on the livelihoods of communities in the Sigiriya region of Sri Lanka, a UNESCO World Heritage site celebrated for its cultural and natural heritage. Adopting a qualitative case study approach, it integrates the Sustainable Livelihoods Framework (SLF) and Dependency Theory to examine both the developmental opportunities and structural constraint
Mötet mellan gammalt och nytt är en central fråga vid urbana infillprojekt. Bostadsbristen i Stockholm gör förtätningen till ett faktum, samtidigt som vi befinner oss i en klimatkris och ser ett behov att utöka användningen av miljövänliga material. I arbetet undersöker jag olika möten för ett infillprojekt på en kulturhistorisk fastighet på Södermalm för att se hur narrativet av kvarteret kan for
