This study unravels discursive formulations of lobbying and transparency in the aftermath of Qatargate to better understand the relationship between lobbyists, corruption scandals, and transparency frameworks in the European Union. Using Foucault’s interpretive analytics operationalized by CDA and semi-structured interviews with Public Affairs practitioners and MEPs in Brussels, this inquiry argue

The foster care system in Antananarivo, Madagascar is currently transforming, as it reformulates the traditional Malagasy system; ‘Taiza’ into a structural social service. The system faces significant challenges, particularly in gaining public recognition and acceptance. I have explored how social workers in Antananarivo navigate the complexities of child placement decisions in a context where pov

This study examines the legal and ethical dilemmas within compulsory institutional care at the Swedish National Board of Institutional Care (SiS). The research problem is based on the extensive criticism directed at SiS institutions, where deficiencies in legal certainty, treatment methods, and the rights of youths have been identified. The study focuses on how the exercise of power affects both s

This thesis investigates the association between traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) of varying severities and the subsequent risk of developing malignant brain and other central nervous system (CNS) tumors. Utilizing a retrospective study design, medical records involving 34,004 adult patients who suffered TBIs between January 2nd, 2000, and March 1st, 2023, were analyzed. The study employed survival

Autenticitet är ett begrepp som sedan länge har varit relevant inom filosofin och senare även psykologin. Det utgör ett ideal i vår samtid och är förknippat med psykologisk hälsa. Samtidigt råder det oenighet inom det psykologiska forskningsfältet om hur begreppet bör förstås och konceptualiseras. Denna kvalitativa studie syftade till att öka förståelsen för autenticitet, mer specifikt vad det innAuthenticity is a concept that since a long time has been of relevance within philosophy and later also psychology. It constitutes an ideal in our time and is associated with psychological health. At the same time, there is disagreement within the research field of psychology about how the concept should be understood and conceptualized. This qualitative study aimed to increase the understanding o

This paper aims to examine whether instances of climate injustice faced by the Sami community are acknowledged and given priority in Sweden's efforts to mitigate climate change. The study centers on mining, which has a complex relationship spanning both current issues and historical tensions between Sami interests and governmental ambitions. The paper will take a postcolonial approach, with a

Varmt, varmare, varmast i mätningshistorien. Året 2023 blev det varmaste som någonsin har uppmätts på jorden. Denna värmerekordsättande utveckling beskrivs samtidigt som det nya vanliga, vilket innebär att kommande byggnader måste utformas med hänsyn till denna nya extremvädernormalitet. Utvecklingen medför vidare ökande behov av svalka, vilka behöver tillgodoses åtminstone delvis på andra sätt änWarm, warmer, warmest average temperatures on record. The year of 2023 was the hottest ever recorded on Earth. This heat record breaking development is described as “the new normal”, which means that future buildings must be designed with this new extreme weather normality in mind. The rising heat brings increased demands for space cooling, which must be at least partially met in other ways than t

This study aimed to investigate whether and in what way gender roles are reproduced through the conversation regarding masculine and feminine energies among Swedish TikTok users. Former research shows that youth's lives increasingly revolve around social media. There are online forums where gendered stereotypes are reproduced and alleged messages are being spread about a decreasing privilege f

Introduction Illicit maritime activities frequently involve "dark" vessels that disable or manipulate their Automatic Identification System (AIS) signals to evade detection. This study evaluates the effectiveness of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and Optical imagery for vessel detection using both “manual” and automated Deep Learning (DL) methods while integrating AIS data to validate, i

I takt med ökad nederbörd och urbanisering ökar risken för pluviala översvämningar i våra urbana miljöer som följd av den ökade effekten av klimatförändringar. En allvarlig konsekvens som följd av alltmer kraftiga nederbörd och skyfall är att den hydrauliska kapaciteten i ett befintligt dagvattenledningssystem är överbelastad, vilket kan leda till översvämning. Detta arbete syftade att belysa hur The number of flooding incidents in our urban cities and communities has increased drastically as a result of the increased effect of global warming in recent years. The probability of occurrence for heavy rainfalls and cloudburst events is higher, increasing the risks of pluvial flooding in urban areas. As a result of more frequent flooding, the hydraulic capacity of existing stormwater pipe syst

Potthål är ett återkommande problem som påverkar väginfrastrukturen, orsakar trafikstörningar och leder till höga underhållskostnader. Examensarbetet undersöker de faktorer som påverkar potthålens uppkomst, utveckling och påverkan, samt identifierar möjliga lösningar för att minska deras förekomst. Arbetet kombinerar data från Malmö stad och Trafikverkets vägväderinformationssystem (VViS) med intePotholes are a recurring issue that affects road infrastructure, causes traffic disruptions, and leads to high maintenance costs. This thesis investigates the factors influencing the formation, development, and impact of potholes while identifying potential solutions to reduce their occurrence. The study combines data from the City of Malmö and the Swedish Transport Administration’s (Trafikverket)

Purpose: To focus on sustainability projects in cities – how a big project is created, managed,and marketed to increase focus on and awareness of sustainable cities for urban stakeholders. Research Questions: How can projects and project management be used to develop and increase awareness and involvement surrounding sustainable cities for urban stakeholders? What are the views and attitudes surr

As of 2019 Swedish health care social work has received authorization and its effect has since been discussed. To become an authorized healthcare social worker today you are expected to complete a one-year academic specialization on top of your Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, which has been met by a mainly positive yet mixed reception. This study aims to understand the authorization's impact

Hur påverkas storkar av stökiga grannar och grannfejder? Som många arter påverkas även vit stork (Ciconia ciconia) av förändringar i deras levnadsmiljö som leder till färre födo- och boplatser. Men det sker även förändringar på de mindre skalorna, inom regionala populationer och lokala kolonier. Vem storkarna bor granne med kan påverka deras häckningsframgång, alltså hur många ägg de lägger underThe white stork (Ciconia ciconia), a once common species in southern Sweden, went extinct in the 1950s due to changes in agricultural practices, and is now listed as “Endangered” according to the Swedish Red List, since the population is too small to be viable on its own. Thanks to the ongoing reintroduction programme, there are now 70 breeding pairs in southern Sweden. This study aimed to verify

Insects exhibit exceptional navigational abilities utilizing a compartment of their brain known as the central complex (CX). The CX comprises four distinct neuropils. These include the protocerebral bridge (PB), the fan-shaped body (FB), the ellipsoid body (EB) and the noduli (NO). Functionally, the CX has been implicated in encoding the insects current heading, its goal heading, and in instructin

This study aimed to investigate how a belief in a just world and gender affect victim blaming in a dynamical context, while controlling for age as a background variable. A total of 60 participants were included in the study, gathered through a convenience sample. The study was conducted as a survey with a dynamically evolving scenario of a sexual assault, where participants attributed blame to bot

The date is October 8th, 2022 in Herzogenaurach, Germany. You are a board member of Adidas, a world renowned sportswear brand - a brand which has seen an immense growth over the past decade, growth which has also translated into a record valuation for the company in the stock market. But today is not a day which calls for celebration. One of your key collaborators, a person which you could attribu

Eating disorders are a common psychiatric issue, with women aged 19-24 at the highest risk of becoming ill. Research indicates that one of the primary causes of this illness is media usage, driven by the content of media platforms. Although it has been established through research that media content contributes to young women's critical perception of their body image, the publication of an est