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Sub Saharan African (SSA) countries are facing severe economic challenges such as high trade costs, poor trade performance and low growth levels. As a result development assistance is needed to overcome these difficulties. SSA countries receive the highest share of Aid for Trade (AfT) and therefore it is important to assess the effects of AfT. This study investigates the trade effect of AfT on tra
A method is presented for the determination of complex-valued compression and shear elastic moduli of polymers for ultrasound applications. The resulting values, which are scarcely reported in the literature, are found with uncertainties typically around 1% (real part) and 6% (imaginary part). The method involves a setup consisting of a cm-radius, mm-thick polymer ring glued concentrically to a di
This paper analyzes if patients’ demand for Direct-to-Consumer Telemedicine (DCT) providers is affected by a change in patient fees. The paper utilizes a natural experiment when the patient fee increased for patients in Region Stockholm using one DCT provider but remained unchanged for other DCT providers. By using DCT visits per month for all other regions as control, the effect on the demand for
The combined global emergence of a sustainable development discourse and Swedish policies requiring municipalities to rapidly build new housing have led Lund to develop Brunnshög. This pioneering megaproject balances urban expansion with high sustainability ambitions. Through the lens of urban political ecology, this thesis aims at analysing Brunnshög’s dominant sustainability narrative as told by
The ability to hear is essential for receiving auditory signals, which serve as warnings and alerts in many situations, including fire evacuation. However, people with hearing impairments may miss out such signals and can be exposed to dangerous situations. This is particularly relevant in scenarios where audible alarms are the primary form of alert, such as in fire scenarios, natural hazards, or
ADHD is a common neurodevelopmental disorder that is defined by a pattern of hyperactivity and/or inattention that negatively affects an individual’s ability to function in everyday life. There are a multitude of challenges in correctly diagnosing ADHD. Symptoms are primarily behavior based and there are not any good biomarkers that can be used to help clinicians to diagnose the disorder correctly
This thesis is inspired by the lack of academic discourse on human rights aspects of human space settlement. It builds on the ever-growing literature on colonizing Mars and the ongoing public debate on the benefits versus disadvantages thereof. Taking on a critical approach, this thesis opens up a conversation on power, universalism, and legitimacy within space exploration, questioning both the on
A prototype of a novel 10B-based neutron detector called the Multi-Grid detector has been constructed, tested and commissioned for the European Spallation Source (ESS). The detector is constructed after the specifications set by the CSPEC instrument at ESS and is therefore called the CSPEC Multi-Grid detector. The detector uses multiple layers of solid coating containing 10B4C on the edges of a vo
The median age for Swedish earth embankment dams is about 60 years. Due to its longevity, one of the major concerns is the internal erosion causing increased seepage through the dam, which ultimately may increases the risk for dam failure. To meet this challenge, there is a need for improved monitoring methods. This in turn requires sensors to be installed inside the earth embankment dams in order
Almost 30 years have passed since the dismantling of South Africa’s apartheid system, putting an end to the long history of racial segregation, discrimination, and oppression. But has it really changed? This research highlights the emergence of Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) as an affirmative policy instrument to advance land reform and rectify the enduring inequalities in the country’s agricult
The geology of Vombsänkan is characterized by a complex sequence of Quaternary deposits overlying the Paleozoic sedimentary bedrock. The area is 759 km2 and has recorded several ice advances followed by glacial retreats and ice melting. The glacial history of Vombsänkan, which is controlled by sequential geological events such as active ice-margin and stagnant ice, formation of dead ice as well as
With aging populations, unequal access to care, and shortages of staff, healthcare systems today are facing many challenges. Technology advancements, with artificial intelligence (AI) in particular, have been one of the main drivers of innovation in multiple industries. Although the healthcare sector is moving slower compared to other industries, there is great potential for relieving healthcare w
Virtual Reality (VR) shooting simulators have gained popularity as effective training and entertainment tools. GAIM is a Swedish company specializing in VR shooting simulators, offering VR headsets with physical dummy guns and rifles. These dummy weapons contain complex electronics that are prone to compilations, especially because the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) is fitted in very compact spaces i
This paper critically examines Rwanda’s Gender Strategy for the Mining Sector through the lenses of Bacchi’s What is the Problem Represented to be (WPR) approach and feminist political ecology (FPE) concepts. Against the backdrop of Rwanda’s post-genocide development journey, the study investigates how gender (in)equality is problematised, (re)presented, and promoted within the context of res
Ecosocialist theorists increasingly call for nationalisation programmes to nationalise fossil fuel industry giants in order to orchestrate a just transition on a timetable compatible with pulling the emergency brake on climate collapse. Yet few such programmes exist. Synthesising utopian- and eco-socialist theoretical frameworks, this thesis uses class conflict informed participatory backcasting t
This thesis investigates the possibility of leveraging eBPF to audit containerized workloads to produce data equivalent to AppArmor auditing, with the goal of later using that data to automatically generate AppArmor profiles to protect those workloads. The report presents several challenges posed by the restrictive nature of eBPF as well as how these challenges were addressed in the implementation
This thesis studies organizational change in the peacebuilding organization the School for Peace. It asks the question: What shapes organizational change in the School for Peace? Being located in Israel’s only peace bubble, the School for Peace presents as an unusual case of peacebuilding in unique conditions. To understand reasons for change and evolvement of the organization’s practice – as well
This thesis investigates the narratives Icelandic politicians use to discuss crime, particularly focusing on themes of cultural purity and danger. The study aims to understand how these narratives influence public perception and policy. Politicians often frame crime as a significant threat to societal norms and values, using various rhetorical strategies to evoke emotions such as fear and urgency.
Previous research has shown that conducting scientific research aimed at studying human behavior in a virtual environment in the context of safety is feasible. However, most applications of this kind are done with a primary focus on the visual aspects of the virtual environment. This study investigates if (a) a visual and auditory recreation of a real-world environment in Virtual Reality (VR) for
