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The cross-border region of Øresund is one of the areas in Northern Europe where the largest concentration of highly educated people reside. Other authors argue that the integration process of the region has seemingly come to a halt due to a lack of interest from the inhabitants. This thesis argues that the young citizens of Øresund offers a shift in tendency towards the region and does so by takin
Based on the perspective of LGBTI-activists, the aim of this study was to analyze the policy processes that frame homosexuality in Uganda, as well as to illuminate different powerful stakeholders involved in the debate with power in the policy process. In October 2009, Member of Parliament David Bahati tabled the Anti-homosexuality Bill in Uganda. The drafting of the Bill condemns people convicted
The purpose of the study was to see how professionals in social work, work with women who have suffered or are at risk of being subjected to violence and oppression. We have chosen to focus on women who are or at risk of honour-related violence, but we are aware that there are many young men who also are exposed to this. The study was conducted using a qualitative approach through interviews. The
Title: The use of art for branding purposes - A study of Louis Vuitton’s art collaborations Louis Vuitton’s creative director, Marc Jacobs, personally describes the fine arts as being higher up in the social hierarchy than fashion. After all, it is known as the ultimate luxury item. This essay will explore the way that the brand uses art in various ways as a means of branding. After extensive res
Den rådande marknaden har nått en punkt där teknisk innovation och tekniska egenskaper har blivit mindre viktiga konkurrensmedel, varför TechCo har insett vikten av tidig brukarinvolvering i innovationsprocessen. För att kunna dra fördel av brukarinvolvering så krävs det emellertid ett innovativt klimat och en effektiv FFE-process. Syftet med detta examensarbete är att undersöka hur pass förbereddAs the topical engineering industry has reached a point where technical innovation and technical features have become less important as means of competition, TechCo has realized the importance of user involvement in their early stages of development. However, in order to absorb this new input flow, certain prerequisites are needed namely an innovative climate and a proficient FFE. The purpose of t
The aim of this study was to examine the influence of the Bachelor of Science Programme in Social Work at Lund University on students’ levels of empathy. We used a self-measurement tool that was distributed to all students (173) from the first semester and all students (135) from the last semester of the Bachelor of Science Programme in Social Work at Lund University, in order to determine whether
Business Intelligence (BI) systems are becoming a common standard among organizations. Because of this, it is important to consider both the positive and the negative aspects regarding the phenomenon. Furthermore it is vital to analyze how companies utilize their BI systems and how it affects them. With this paper we strive to attain a deeper understanding of the practical implications of a BI sys
Product development in the automotive industry is characterized by a high demand on short lead times and efficient use of resources. This is no different for Volvo Bus Corporation, the second largest manufacturer of buses and bus chassis in the world, whose global product development organization is under pressure to find new ways to meet an increased amount of projects along with requirements on
Ungdomar befinner sig i en utsatt position på den europeiska arbetsmarknaden. De saknar av naturliga skäl ofta den kompetens och arbetslivserfarenhet som efterfrågas av arbetsgivaren, samtidigt som ungdomars anställningar – när de väl erhåller en – tenderar att vara mer otrygga än vad som är fallet för andra kategorier av arbetstagare. Finanskrisen år 2008 har i flera avseenden inneburit en förvärYoung workers are facing challenging times in the European labour market. Naturally, young workers often lack the skills and work experience required by employers, but to make matters worse, when young workers do find employment, it tends to be less stable compared to the older generation of more established workers. The 2008 financial crisis, which negative impact is still being felt in Europe as
In this thesis, a novel method for characterizing Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machines(PMSMs) based in the dynamic response of the analyzed motor is evaluated. The most significant motor characteristics -torque, flux and efficiency maps- are computed from the motor voltage, currents and rotor position data sampled during the experiment. This way of obtaining the characteristics of the motor is po
Issue of study Recent innovation measurement literature recognizes the need for uniqueness and suitability in a company’s innovation activities. Previous contributions construct a measurement framework with examples of metrics for the intended company to choose from. But recommendations are sparse on how to select which to use and how they will affect the organization. It is here a gap is identifi
Det allmänna preferenssystemet GSP är ett av EU: s viktigaste unilaterala handelsavtal som ingås med utvecklingsländer. För att gynnas av behandlingen måste länderna uppfylla särskilda kriterier. Ett av villkoren är ratificering och effektiv implementering av ett antal internationella konventioner om mänskliga rättigheter. Bland dessa ingår Internationella arbetsorganisationens (ILO) internationelThe Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP) is one of the EU’s most important unilateral trade measures which grants tariff preferences to developing countries. In order to receive this preferential treatment countries are required to fulfil specific criteria. One of the conditions is the ratification and effective implementation of a number of international human rights conventions. Among these,
Empowerment is a well-known slogan that symbolizes the struggle of marginalized groups against social injustices. This thesis is another contribution to the field of empowerment, addressing the issue of misusing public funds. Public Expenditure Tracking Survey, PETS, is a methodology that has been carried out in order to fight against this issue. In this study, the aim is to scrutinize whether PET
Social work as an occupation started in Russia at the beginning of the 1990s. Social pedagogue as a profession was created in the school system to provide assistance and guidance for children. As a relatively new, and quite unique occupation in schools, social pedagogues experience some difficulty concerning the ambiguity of their professional role. The purpose of this study was to examine how soc
This report will cover and explain the various stages it took to develop and design a new cleaning machine for the company HTC. HTC is a well-known company that specializes in manufacturing machines and tools used in the process of grinding floors, but it is their Twister™ pads that will be of interest for this project. Twister™ is an abrasive pad covered in millions of microscopic diamonds that
Given the increasing world population, prices and greenhouse gas emissions, there is a need to innovate agriculture in order to accelerate crop productivity sustainably. These issues are compounded in developing countries, which often face severe droughts, famine, and have limited access to drinking water. Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are the proposed solution to these concerns, with an i
