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This thesis examines the rhetoric used on three anti corporate activist groups to draw visitors’ attention to their causes and support them and get them engaged and involved in their campaigns. In particular, global anti corporate activism is examined in this thesis, as an interesting yet not so much explored topic of research. Activists often share public relations goals, and they use more and mo

Abstrakt Bakgrund: Kvinnlig könsstympning definieras som delvis eller totalt avlägsnande av kvinnans könsdelar eller åsamkande av annan skada av icke-medicinska skäl. 2014 beräknades enligt WHO mer än 125 miljoner flickor och kvinnor vara könsstympade. I Sverige uppskattas det leva cirka 38 000 könsstympade kvinnor. Ingreppet kan medföra kronisk smärta, svårigheter i samband med miktion och meAbstract Background: Female genital mutilation (FGM) comprises all procedures that involve partial or total removal of the external female genitalia, or other injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons. According to WHO, 2014 more than 125 million women and girls were estimated to be cut. In Sweden, around 38 000 women are thought to have been victims of the procedure. Female g

Purpose: To explore whether the view on Business Models and Value Creation, can explain the lack of Venture Capital investments in green start-ups, by examining how green start-up Entrepreneurs, and Venture Capitalist investors, view these two factors. Theoretical framework: The aim of this thesis is to address some of the key knowledge gaps in research available today, regarding why there is a l

Diffuse reflectance Spectroscopy is a non-invasive and real-time technique used both in research and clinical studies for purposes such as identifying tumors and monitoring their response to therapy. Here, a compact, cost-effective and portable experimental setup is used in order to acquire the diffuse reflectance spectra from tissue-like liquid phantoms. Two fiber optic probes with different sour

Studien syfte var att undersöka upplevelser och självbilder kopplade till överskuldsättning hos överskuldsatta personer med psykisk ohälsa. Överskuldsättning, i studien definierat som en upplevelse av att inom överskådlig framtid inte kunna betala tillbaka sina skulder, är ett växande fenomen som uppvisar ett positivt samband med psykisk ohälsa. Studien baserades på intervjuer med nio respondenterThis study investigated experiences and self-images related to over-indebtedness among over-indebted individuals with mental health problems. Over-indebtedness is a growing phenomenon, here defined as the experience of not being able to pay one’s debts within a foreseeable future, that correlates positively with mental illness. The study was based on interviews with nine respondents and situated m

The question of secondary liability of internet intermediaries for illegal content online is closely linked to the enjoyment of freedom of expression that has to be guaranteed both online and offline. The provisions concerning internet service providers’ liability in Europe include ‘notice and take down’ procedure, blocking measures and injunctions against intermediaries, which are all well-desi

In developing countries across the world people are depending on rivers as a source of water for drinking, cooking and bathing. This is also the case in the Indonesian part of the island Borneo where this study was made. The largest river is the river Kapuas which, together with its tributaries, supplies the area with water. The hydrology of these rivers is changing and the quality of the water in

Abstract Today large amounts of macadam are being delivered for the production of asphalt. One of the requirements of the material that´s being used is the adhesion. The adhesion is essential for the performance of the coating. It minimizes the risk of stone chips and makes the construction of the pavement stronger etc. Several studies have been made using the Roller bottle method. The results sho

This work discusses the representation of ethnic diversity in contemporary stock photography imagery in the light of postcolonial critical theory. Departing from the Visual Content analysis of a random sample of stock photography retrieved from the Getty Images database, it attempts an interpretation of the empirical findings following the concepts of Whiteness and Self / Other dichotomy, both bel

Through hydrogenation of glucose to sorbitol followed by hydrogenolysis of sorbitol to glycerol a pathway to produce bio propane from lignocellulosic material has been confirmed. A wide range of catalyst was tested, in an autoclave batch reactor, to scout the activity of catalysts already proven active, according to previous literature, as well as catalysts not mentioned in literature for the spe

Den svenska migrationsrätten bygger på principen att en utlänning enbart får en chans att ansöka om uppehållstillstånd från Sverige. Om denna ansökan senare misslyckas så ska utlänningen enligt huvudregel meddelas ett av- eller utvisningsbeslut. När ett sådant beslut blir verkställbart kommer allt som vederbörande därefter anför till stöd för uppehållstillstånd prövas och handläggas utifrån utlänn

The aim of this paper is to contribute to the ongoing discussion about M&A performance and the impact pre-merger characteristics have on post-merger performance for the acquiring firm. The study is limited to acquisition deals that occurred in 2014 and the acquiring firm being located in the EU-15 area. Using the quantitative indicators method, econometric models were performed to measure the

The aim of this study was to understand the family law secretaries' perceived challenges in working with the issue of father-child contact when the child was in sheltered housing due to, many times unsolved, violent acts related to the father. The method used was qualitative interviews with four family law secretaries. The results showed that family law secretaries experienced several challeng

The aim of this study was to investigate how probation inspectors relate to the supportive and controlling role in the meeting with the client. We wanted to analyze what dilemmas arise with the dual roles of the probation inspector, how do probation inspectors view their own room for maneuver and what resources do probation inspectors have to deal with emotional stress. The method chosen for this

Respiratory tract infections (RTIs) are a major global health concern. Several studies indicate that most respiratory bacterial pathogens are capable of asymptomatic colonization and find their primary ecological niche within the nasopharynx of healthy individuals as harmless commensals that form biofilms. However, in response to external factors, such as concomitant virus infections, colonizing b

An increasing number of companies are now publicly committing to becoming carbon neutral or achieving net-zero emissions. While most organisations will focus on preventative measures to reach their targets, climate compensation will also make up part of a company’s carbon management strategy. Initial reports indicate that corporate investments in forestry-related initiatives have significantly inc

The thesis aimed to answer the research question: ‘What are the possible interventions measures to prevent child marriages in Nepal?’ by analyzing six in-depth semi structured interviews of people working for children’s rights. The earlier studies of child marriages and discussions of children and human rights has been used to analyse the data. Child marriage is a practice that occurs across regio

The energy issue has in recent years become a hot topic around the world. Discussions about how to reduce the greenhouse gases in a sustainable manner have been raised. Given that this is an emerging problem, and that many people lack knowledge regarding this subject, it is about time that they get the information needed to be able to contribute in some way. In general, the building sector represe

Ne bis in idem is an evolving and current topic of EU law where recent case law has affected its application. The Swedish tax system contains administrative proceedings that can result in fines that can thereafter be followed (or initiated) with a criminal offence proceeding. The ECtHR revised its view on the Ne bis in Idem in Zolothukin v Russia and concluded that the Identity of the facts was de

Studiens syfte var att undersöka de långsiktiga hälsoeffekterna av en skiftschemaförändring i på ett industriföretag, från ett snabbt framåtroterande schema till ett långsamt bakåtroterande schema. Undersökningen bygger på en studie som gjordes 2004 i samband med denna intervention. Data samlades in med hjälp av formulär som mätte subjektiv hälsa, sömn och trötthet, behov av återhämtning, obalans The purpose of this study was to examine the long term health effects of a shift change from a fast forward-rotating to a slowly backward-rotating schedule in an industrial company. The study is a follow-up of a study that was made in 2004 when this intervention was made. Data was collected using questionnaires covering subjective health, sleep and fatigue, need for recovery, work-family interface