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Over the last 40 years, the concept of resilience has made a journey from the fields of ecology and psychology into the social sciences. By now, it has become a term commonly used in the international climate change adaptation and development spheres, describing the ability of an individual or a community to cope with or recover from harmful events. Critics have raised concerns about this spread,

In recent years the emergence and increase of new psychoactive substances (NPS) has confounded countries worldwide. One of the main characteristics of NPS is its avoidance of legislation and the use of internet as a resource to discuss and trade the substances. These substances are considered a threat to the safety of individuals and the general public health. Due to these circumstances, different

Detecting gene targets of glucocorticoids in pancreatic beta cells by bioinformatics approaches The pancreatic beta cells (β-cells) are the cells that synthesize and secrete insulin, the hormone that is responsible for controlling the blood sugar levels in the body. Studies have revealed that a certain group of drugs, called glucocorticoids (GCs), despite being widely prescribed against various p

Abstract This composition is an analysis of the British writer Jeanette Winterson's novel Sexing the Cherry. My interpretation originates from the tradition of feminist literary criticism and my purpose is to read the novel against the queer theorist Judith Butler to reach an understanding of the characters queer selves. Judith Butler's theory of performative gender and her notion of sex

The aim of this paper is to conclude with a new definition of oppression. The project is descriptive and analytical; the ambition is to construct a definition that correctly captures the social structures involved and that the definition can be of help in the emancipatory struggle of oppressed groups. The theories on oppression by Ann Cudd, Marilyn Frye and Alison Bailey have been my starting poi

One of the basic principles of Swedish law is that everyone is entitled to have his/her claims determined by a court and that the judgment should be given after a hearing. The main rule is that the plaintiff can claim whatever he/she wants, even if it seems absurd. This is a right also given by the European Convention of the human rights article 6:1, which says that everyone is entitled to a publi

The purpose of this essay was to examine social worker´s opinion about the causes of homelessness and it´s consequences for children (11-18 years old), from a social worker´s point of view. More specifically; what are the reasons for children to become homeless and what does it mean for the child´s daily life to be homeless? We also wanted to know what consequences the child´s homelessness can get

This work is about creating a uniform language for Formidabel. At Formidabel, a panel of seven people was selected for sensory tests. One of the selected sensory tests was an identification test. The purpose of this test is to teach a new panel to detect aromas. The panel tested mashed potatoes containing different kinds of spices for each test. They were also tested with an identification thresho

The project has been developed from a proposal made by RegionService (technical real estate for Region Skåne) and based on the replacement of light fixtures from fluorescent lamps to white LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) in some hallways in Helsingborgs Lasarett (The Hospital in Helsingborg). The results turned out to be positive and further replacement were made in nearby buildings as well. My part

Thermal comfort is a topic that for the last century has interested designers and researchers. European and International standards have given guidelines for assessment of thermal comfort in typical indoor environments for long occupancy, however the transitory spaces and semi-external spaces have not been addressed. Available literature was reviewed and summarize to find appropriate methods for a

In recent years the rate of fraudulent crime has increased in Sweden. Swedish media has flagged up this development in part by publishing articles focusing on such crimes particularly against the elderly. Elderly victims of fraud are often described as especially vulnerable, not only because of their physical weakness but also because of their gullibility. This description of elderly victims of fr

Uppsatsen syftade till att skapa och testa ett enkelt verktyg att använda inom organisationer för att öka anställdas välbefinnande och förbättra upplevelsen av psykologiska, sociala och organisatoriska arbetsförhållanden. Med teoretisk utgångspunkt i positiv psykologi skapades en tre veckor lång arbetsplatsintervention. De 32 deltagarna var administrativ personal hos en politisk organisation indelThe aim of this study was to create and test a simple tool to use within organizations to increase employee well-being and improve the experience of psychological, social and organizational working conditions. With help of theory from positive psychology, a three week workplace intervention was created. The 32 participants were administrative employees of a political organization, divided into one

Den här studien syftar till att undersöka hur begreppet hållbarhet konstrueras i Stockholmshems projekt Hållbara Hökarängen. Projektet handlar om Stockholmsförorten Hökarängens utveckling mot en mer socialt, ekologiskt och ekonomiskt hållbar stadsdel. Studien utgår från ett sändarperspektiv och analysen guidas av Foucaults diskursanalytiska perspektiv där vi identifierar de styrtekniker som liggerThis study intends to increase the understanding of how the term sustainability takes form in the project Hållbara Hökarängen initiated by Stockholmshem. The project concerns the Stockholm suburb Hökarängen and it’s development towards social, ecologic and economic sustainability. The study is performed with a transmitter perspective and the analysis is guided by Foucault’s method for dis-course a

Loot Boxes in video games are a controversial phenomenon that has gotten more and more attention from the gaming community and legislation bodies in recent years. The cause of this controversy is its apparent similarities to gambling and therefore the increased risks of problem gambling amongst gamers, which has in turn drawn the attention of governments around the world. The purpose of this study

The working conditions of freelancers are widely debated as the flexibilization of labor markets has resulted in more insecure labor. On one side of the debate, flexibilization of the labor market in the cultural industries is seen as an important driver of economic growth. This optimistic perspective emphasizes that individuals can develop themselves in creative and autonomous careers. The other

The way of working of social work administrators assessing the needs of intervention for people with physical or mental disabilities was examined, in two middle-sized Swedish municipal settings. Also their opinions about the organization´s need to stay efficient and cost-effective was examined. Aim: Their mindset towards the (LSS) law was studied, how they interpret and apply it´s purposes in the

Objectives: Multi-stakeholder partnership is garnering greater attention worldwide as a means of tackling global wicked problems, implementing sustainable development and leveraging development cooperation. By adopting meta-governance approach, this study investigates the case study of Hoi An - A Green Destination partnership in the waste management context of Hoi An city, Vietnam to understand ho

The purpose of this study was to gain deeper knowledge about men’s violence against women and how women comprehended violent incidents in their relationships, and how they made violence understandable for themselves. Our intention was to gain a deeper understanding of the reasons women gave for staying in violent relationships. The method chosen for this study was a thematic analysis, using five d

The purpose of this study was to get a better understanding of how students within the BSc. program in social work at Lund University perceive the phenomena of compassion fatigue and self-compassion in relation to themselves and their preparedness to entering the labor market. Using semi-structured group interviews, this study first compiled the students’ perception and then analyzed it thematical