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Outdoor climate has considerable impact on the indoor climate and it is therefore important to adapt the buildings to the climate. This thesis shows how to improve indoor climate in a climate which it is hot, dry in the summer and cold in the winter. My investigative unit is a middle class house in the town Baalbek in Lebanon and the purpose of the study is to come up with proposals on possible so
Neoliberalism, as a loosely defined set of political beliefs, calls for more individual freedom and autonomy, resulting in increased responsibility for each person to address major societal issues. ‘Individualization’ is the process by which responsibility for addressing major environmental issues such as climate change is placed on individuals. In this thesis I investigate whether individualizati
Shale gas extraction commonly known as fracking had support from the UK government with their ‘all out for shale’ policy. Despite this industry has struggled to establish itself mainly due to strong opposition from communities concerned about environmental and health impacts. Most research into the impacts of fracking is concerned with either environmental degradation or physical health impacts wh
Sustainability researchers are facing increasing pressure to improve their scientific communication and to achieve impacts in wider society with their research. Knowledge mobilisation (KMB) is a key component of both challenges, as it relates to efforts undertaken by researchers to achieve impacts with their research. This study seeks to identify some of the KMB practices being undertaken by exper
The initial purpose of this study is to investigate and clarify the function and debate in Swedish policy on cybersecurity and cyber defense. How does it work and what threats does the development of digitalisation pose when it comes to both societal functions and everyday services? Cyber security and cyber defense is a relatively new area of research compared with many other study objects wit
Abstract Purpose: The purpose of this study is to firstly identify and illustrate the problems within a selected warehouse. This dissertation is based on the 5s lean tool and also aims to develop solutions in order the warehouse to work in a more efficient way. Methodology: For this thesis, the observation method has been chosen as the most suitable way of gathering the necessary data. For 50 da
This is a thesis project, analysing data from high-resolution imaging observations, specifically speckle imaging, as a follow up study of exoplanet host stars observed with K2, the second operational phase of the space telescope Kepler. The project was accomplished at NASA Ames research center under the guidance of Rachel A. Matson, during an internship in collaboration with the Swedish National S
The combined rise on the demand for electrical vehicles for road transportation, technological advancements for Lithium-Ion batteries, and limited availability of rare metals, create a need for sustainable solutions for Electric Vehicle Batteries (EVBs) at the end of their first life. This makes companies rethink on how to deal with the increased complexity generated by the exponential growth of E
This degree project focuses primarily on the requirements related to energy and the environment that are associated with buildings. As a small contribution towards a more sustainable society, piping insulation used for insulating heating or cooling systems has been studied. During the lifetime of a building, these systems can result in large energy losses that cause significant environmental impac
ABSTRACT Title: Coffee but not cake- auditors independence by other services than auditing and especially capital contribution to clients Seminar date: eight of June 2007 Course: FEK591 Master thesis in Business Administration, 10 Swedish credits (15 ECTS) Authors: Maja Dragicevic and Negra Savic Advisor/s: Anne Loft och Pernilla Broberg Key words: Auditor, independence, consolation, capital contr
Title: Why are managers curious about Corporate Social Responsibility? A case study at Gambro Seminar date: 31 May 2012 Course: FEKN90, Master thesis in business administration, 30 University Credit Points (30 ECTS) Authors: Kubilay Orman and Philip Hedestad Advisor: Thomas Kalling Five key words: Corporate Social Responsibility, curiosity, fashion, leadership, management Purpose: The purpose of t
This study aims to examine the challenges and practices of staff working at accommodations regulated by the Swedish Act concerning support and service for persons with certain functional impairments (LSS) when working with women with disabilities who have suffered from violence. Previous research shows that women with disabilities are at a greater risk of being victims of violence. Despite this kn
The emergence of artificial intelligence, especially machine-learning methods, challenges the set of legal guarantees put in place in Europe to combat discrimination and ensure equal treatment. This paper will focus on cases of algorithmic discrimination in the context of recruitment as a business practice. Particular in the field of recruitment of workers, which has always been a field where EU n
This thesis investigates the social dynamics of the Chin refugee group which currently faces great challenges in Malaysia, the host country. Modes of organisation and coping mechanisms are examined in relation to the specific legal and socio-political context. The theoretical concept of “diaspora” is used to make sense of processes of identity (re)construction and collective action. In addition, f
As online services such as e-commerce and mobile applications keeps growing, the need of optimizing the user experience does as well. By conducting Online Controlled Experiments, companies can get an insight to which features, design choices and implementations that users enjoy the most. This projects explores two areas in relation to Return on Investment (ROI) calculations for Online Controlled E
I takt med att chatbottar blir allt vanligare inom digital kommunikation blir det avgörande att förstå hur deras kommunikationsstil påverkar användarupplevelsen. Denna studie undersöker hur olika kommunikationsstilar, formell, vardaglig, och opromptad, påverkar användarnas uppfattning om mänsklighet och förtroende för AI-genererade chatbottsvar. Med en within-participants undersökningsdesign fick
5-Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) is a versatile bio-based platform chemical that can substitute fossil-derived intermediates in polymers, solvents, and fuels, thereby contributing to a fossil-free chemical industry. While first-generation feedstocks such as high-fructose corn syrup have been widely studied, their use raises concerns about competition with food supply. In contrast, second-generation r
The pulmonary route has emerged as a promising strategy for delivering protein therapeutics, particularly for patients suffering from respiratory diseases such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and pulmonary infections. This project investigated the effect of operating parameters of a laboratory spray dryer on the characteristics of powders composed of Bovine Serum Albumin
