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This thesis investigates how the 2004 European Union enlargement influenced economic development in border regions of new member states. Using a synthetic difference-in-differences approach on panel data for NUTS 3 regions across all EU member states between 1995-2024, the analysis estimates the causal effect of EU accession on border regions relative to interior regions. The results show that lan
This project addresses the challenge of designing for permanence within a heavily gentrified and tourist-driven environment. It responds directly to local housing needs while integrating small-scale tourism and establishing clear spatial boundaries to safeguard local biodiversity. While housing constitutes the central focus of the proposal, the project also argues that permanence cannot be secur
Detta projekt utforskar en ny kategori av funktionella sportskor, anpassade för en av de snabbast växande sporterna idag - HY- ROX. Målet med projektet är att designa en tävlingsko för Hyrox som kombinerar egenskaper för löpning med funktionell träning. Projektet fokuserar både på de funktionella aspekterna i skon och att utrycka sportens identitet i designen. Förstudien inkluder- ar intervjuer meThis project explores a new area of performance shoes aimed for one of the fastest growing sports today - HYROX. The goal for this project is to design a Hyrox specific racing shoe that combine properties for running with functional training. The project focus on the performance aspects of the shoe as well as expressing the identity of the sport. Research involve interviews with high level Hyrox c
This study aimed to explore how social workers view nature-based therapy and how it can help people with mental health issues in a Swedish context. To better understand restorative social work using nature, we examined the limitations, benefits, and opportunities that social workers perceive when using nature-based therapy in their profession. We did this through semi-structured interviews with si
This degree project combines computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations with experimental validation using a Büchi B-290 spray dryer to study particle deposition patterns during spray drying of a glycerol-based solution. The CFD simulations were performed using ANSYS Fluent with a monophasic air model, where the liquid phase was represented as discrete inert particles injected via the Disc
Automated sorting and classification of scrap cemented carbide cutting inserts represent a critical technological frontier for sustainable industrial recycling. This master's thesis project successfully develops, evaluates, and methodologically deconstructs an artificial intelligence (AI)-based sensor framework utilizing Acoustic Emission (AE) signals to identify discrete material grades. The
Nyckelord: Bostadsrättsföreningar, redovisningsinformation, K3, K2, fastighetsmäklare, årsredovisning och bostadsmarknad. Forskningsfråga: Hur använder sig mäklarna av redovisningsinformation i förmedlingsprocessen? Hur påverkar övergången till K3 fastighetsmäklares tolkning och användning av bostadsrättsföreningars ekonomiska ställning i försäljningsprocessen? Syfte: Syftet med studiens är att
This study investigates the development of reinforced Hadfield steel composites aimed at improving hardness and wear resistance for applications subjected to serve impact and abrasion. Hadfield steel, although known for its excellent toughness and work hardening capability, exhibits relatively low initial hardness, which limits its performance in high wear environments. To address this limitation,
This study aimed to examine social work students' motives and motivation for choosing the social work programme, in relation to the challenging working conditions and societal perceptions of the profession. This study focuses on students in their first and second semesters. A qualitative method was used, and the empirical material was collected through two focus group interviews. The analysis
Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) is an aromatic herb with widespread use in food, medicine and herbal tea production. In Nepal, post-harvest losses of agricultural products remain a significant challenge, and solar drying has been identified as a practical and economical preservation method for small-scale farmers. This thesis investigates how indirect solar drying affects selected quality paramet
Introduction: Omega-3 fatty acid supplements are widely used as an alternative to eating oily fish. However the polyunsaturated oils they contain are highly susceptible to oxidation, which can lead to rancidity and possibly decreased quality of the supplement. Background: Despite the convenience of omega-3 supplementation, there is limited independent information on the oxidative quality of produ
This thesis investigates the consumer perceptions and social positioning of MUST Energy, a sustainable, carbonated caffeinated applemust, within a contemporary market divided be-tween the restorative fika culture of coffee and tea and the fast utility of industrial energy drinks. As cognitive load reaches a critical threshold for students and young professionals, the need for recovery strategies h
Studien syftade till att undersöka hur hudkvalitet påverkar upplevd attraktivitet, trovärdighet och expertis hos hudvårdsinfluencers samt hur dessa faktorer påverkar följares köpintention av hudvårdsprodukter. Studien utgick från halo-effekten och fokuserade särskilt på sambandet mellan hudkvalitet och sociala bedömningar av hudvårdsinfluencers. Två hypoteser formulerades: att influencers med bättThis study aimed to research how skin quality affects perceived attractivity, trustworthiness and expertise of a skincare influencer and how these factors affect followers' purchase intention of skincare. The study was based on the halo-effect and especially focused on the connection between skin quality and social assessments of skincare influencers. Two hypotheses were formed: that an influe
Long recognized as a global climate leader, Sweden has in recent years experienced significant regression across multiple areas of climate policy. Since taking office in 2022, the Swedish government has enacted policies that stand in stark contrast to its electoral pledges, employing strategies that raise questions about the underlying motives and objectives of its climate agenda. This study exami
In the last decades, there is growing concern about increasing delegation of life-and-death decisions to Autonomous Weapons Systems (AWS), powered by artificial intelligence (AI), which may undermine compliance with international legal principles and weaken accountability for unlawful harm. In particular, this thesis examines the impact of AWS on the protection of victims under International Human
Mellan praktik och disposition undersöker hur instrumentallärare på gymnasiet förhåller sig till övningsmetodik i sin undervisning. Via våra egna erfarenheter av instrumentundervisning och upplevelser av förhållandet mellan styrdokument och lärarens utformning av instrumentundervisning så har vi sett det som meningsfullt att kartlägga hur gymnasielärare på estetiska programmet förhåller sig till öBetween practice and disposition examines how upper secondary instrumental music teachers in Sweden relate to practice methodology in their teaching. Drawing on our own experiences of instrumental instruction, as well as our perceptions of the relationship between curriculum documents and teachers’ pedagogical design of instrumental education, we found it meaningful to investigate the aforemention
This work investigates image synthesis of two generative models: the Variational Autoencoder (VAE) and the Denoising Diffusion Probabilistic Model (DDPM). One approach for synthesis is to interpolate between real samples within the models' latent spaces. To understand how we can interpolate in the models' latent space, we derive the loss functions of the models. We trained the models on MN
This study investigates the effects of overfishing and sea-surface temperature changes on the distribution of Orcinus Orca in the North-east Atlantic and aims to evaluate which factors contribute the most to these shifts in orca presence. As apex predators, killer whales can have a great impact on ecosystems and food webs, and a migration to polar ecosystems could have big impacts on arctic system
Bakgrund: Suicid är ett globalt folkhälsoproblem där psykisk ohälsa utgör en central riskfaktor. Tidigare forskning visar att upplevelsen av mening i livet och deltagande i meningsfulla aktiviteter kan främja psykiskt välbefinnande, men arbetsterapins perspektiv inom suicidprevention är begränsat. Syfte: Att sammanställa forskning som beskriver sambandet mellan upplevd meningsfullhet och suic
