Purpose and research question: The purpose of the study is to examine the effect ESG disclosure exerts on a firm’s propensity towards public or private debt. Methodology: For the panel data, pooled OLS and fixed effects models are applied. A quadratic term is introduced to test for non-linearity between bond debt ratios and ESG disclosure scores. An instrumental variable approach and a sharp regre

The developed tie-gradient representing the tie-strength-continuum along which multiple relationship-clusters can be allotted through comparison, provides a more nuanced view on tie strength. During idea generation, weak(er) ties are predominantly consulted, which does not preclude the inclusion of other tie strengths. During idea evaluation, we discovered a tie-cascade indicating that within a pr

Following the introduction of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) by the European Commission, the complexity of sustainability reporting increased significantly concerning a vast number of companies. The lack of consideration in the literature on the implications it will have on the business strategy can create negative perceptions of the directive’s integration process for the

Syfte:Syftet med studien är att undersöka om det finns ett samband mellan VD:ns aktieinnehav i sitt eget bolag och bolagets prestation, mätt som Tobin’s Q och ROA. Metod:Studien antar en kvantitativ metod och deduktiv ansats. De empiriska resultaten kommer från multipel panelregression och analysen sker utifrån relevanta teorier samt jämförs med tidigare studier. Teoretiskt ramverk:Studiens teo

This study examines the long-run impact of air pollution exposure at the month of birth and during pregnancy on labour outcomes in Germany. I match air pollution levels on a federal-state level to a longitudinal survey sample on individuals born in Germany. The study focuses on individuals born between 1985 to 1992, as this time period relates to consistent economic growth in Germany. The main ide

The transition towards renewable energy and electrification is expected to accelerate in the coming decades. This change is being studied by several actors, in Sweden most notably by Svenska kraft- nät, the Swedish TSO. They have recently constructed four different scenarios, two of which explore a future with a doubling of electricity consumption from year 2022 to year 2045. These two scenarios h

When it comes to predicting biological outcomes, be they single adaptations, or whole ecosystem shifts, we have still to build many bridges in our understanding of how each level of life is connected. Though exceedingly complex, analysing communities is vital in comprehending how single species, or ecosystems, may fare in this changing world. This study aims to answer questions about plant-pollina

Syftet med uppsatsen är att studera begreppet existentiell hälsa ur ett antropologiskt, teoretiskt och genealogiskt perspektiv. Hur förstås och används begreppet i den svenska kontexten, i till exempel tidningar, studiegrupper etc. Uppsatsen innehåller dessutom en begränsad intervjustudie om hur några individer i olika åldrar, situationer och med olika utbildningar förstår begreppet existentiell hThe purpose of this thesis is to study the concept of existentiel helth (Swedish: Existentiell hälsa) from an anthropological, theoretical and genealogical perspective, including when and where the concept came to be in Sweden. I will also investigate how understood and used the concept is in today´s Swedish society, through both litterature review and in-depth interviews. The main research questi

Zhejiang Village of Beijing is a unique migrant community in China, it used to be famous for its messy environment and the prosperous clothing wholesale cities. In recent years, there has been huge changes in the Zhejiang Village, but only little research and report on it. This thesis will seek the changes and the socio-econmic impacts of the clothing cities there, discuss how the floating populat

The purpose of this study is to examine how innovation project managers enact boundary work to facilitate knowledge sharing and development in multi-actor cross-sectoral collaboration projects. A specific focus is thereby dedicated to the investigation of micro- processes of managerial boundary work happening within the project space. The theoretical ground for our research is provided by literatu

Härma historien och rör om i sanden! En mångfald av arter och livsmiljöer skapar förutsättningar för mer än vi kanske tänker på i det dagliga livet. Grödor anpassade till olika klimat och jordmån, naturlig bekämpning av skadedjur genom rovlevande skalbaggar och andra insekter samt baljväxter och svampar som hjälper växternas näringsupptag på traven ger förutsättningar för en effektivare och långsThe conservation value of sandy habitats for a flora and fauna adapted to open, light, dry, warm, and often nutrient-poor conditions, is well recognized. Today this environment is threatened by lack of disturbance, fragmentation and exploitation, acidification and increased levels of nitrogen and phosphorus. Traditional management such as mowing and grazing have proven unsuitable for restoring pop

Introduktion: Posttraumatiskt stressyndrom (PTSD) drabbar var femte patient som vårdas på intensivvårdsavdelning. Länge ansågs överlevnad efter intensivvård avgöra hur vårdkvaliteten var, men på senare år har ett skifte har skett där fokus ligger på “Health-related Quality of Life” efter intensivvård som måttstock. Syftet med denna litteraturstudie var att beskriva effekten av icke-farmakologiska

Systemic risk can be defined as the risk to the whole financial system. Financial institutions may contribute more or less to this risk, and measuring the systemic risk contributions of institutions is of central importance for regulators. This is important since it makes it possible to determine to what extent different institutions contribute to the overall systemic risk of the financial system

Poly (ADP-Ribose) Polymerase 14 (PARP14) is an ADP-ribosyltransferase, an enzyme whose catalytic activity is to transfer ADP ribose (ADPr) to a target molecule, utilizing its substrate NAD+. PARP14 has been discovered to partake in the development of different kinds of cancers such as multiple myeloma, B-cell lymphoma and sarcoma, which has led to the interest of using PARP14 as a drug target for

Abstract Background: Caring for tracheostomized patients in the intensive care unit is a common practice, and there are many advantages to having an endotracheal tube. It is for example easier to wean from a ventilator, facilitates oral hygiene and intake, and leads to earlier use of speaking valves while still needing respiratory assistance. Specialist nurses are invaluable in terms of patient

Title: Improved Methods for Assessing Logistics Carbon Footprint Supervisors: Jan Olhager, Department of Industrial Management and Logistics, Lund University and Magnus Gille, Senior solution Architect, Scania CV AB Problem definition: Sustainability and carbon footprint assessment have gained importance, driven by customer demand and supply chain transparency. However, the involvement of multip

Killer acquisitions pose a significant concern in antitrust law as they threaten the existence of innovative startups, which are vital for driving growth and introducing new products and services in industries. When dominant incumbents acquire these competitor, their potential for innovation is snuffed out before it can be realised. Preserving competition is crucial for antitrust law especially in

Title: HR Analytics for Competitive Advantage: Bringing organisational value while empowering the HR profession Authors: Elin Engsfelt & Louise Rosén Fång Supervisor: Rikard Larsson Problem definition: The HR profession has throughout history, and still has, a legitimacy problem, where the HR department typically becomes administrative support, rather than a strategic business partner. Purp