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This paper investigates how firms and financial markets respond to extreme weather events, using the flood in 2021 in Germany as a case study. An event study is used to assess short-term stock market reactions for listed firms in affected regions. The results show a significant and persistent decline in stock prices, suggesting that investors initially underreacted to the disaster. A difference-in
Denna studie undersökte möjligheten att använda icke-kontextuella mått på motivation: Tidsinvestering och Personlighet. Dessa icke-kontextuella mått utvärderades utifrån deras förmåga att predicera genomsnittligt betyg (GPA), ett vanligt använt mått på akademisk prestation och indikator för akademisk motivation. Resultaten analyserades via explorativ faktoranalys och multipel linjär regression basThis study investigated the possibility of using non-contextual measurements of motivation: Time-investment and Personality. These non-contextual measurements were evaluated based on their ability to predict Grade Point Average (GPA), a commonly used metric of academic performance and used tangible for academic motivation. Results were analysed through exploratory factor analyses (EFA) and multipl
This study assesses the effectiveness of post-classification change detection for monitoring land use and land cover (LULC) dynamics across West Africa between 2000 and 2013. Using publicly available maps from the USGS West Africa Land Cover dataset, the original 25-class scheme was reclassified into 8 generalized land cover categories to allow for a more interpretable change analysis. A pixel-wis
By 2050, 70% of the global population is projected to live in urban areas, with much of this growth occurring in developing countries where the demand for affordable and accessible housing is not met, resulting in a growing population residing in slums or areas of slum-like conditions. One of the many risks associated with living in slums or areas of slum-like conditions is fires, which are freque
In this thesis, algorithms have been developed for automated design of fully differential amplifiers. Given the amplifier specifications, the automated design flow generates netlists for the amplifier core as well as bias circuitry. The algorithms are independent of Process Design Kit (PDK) and can target all the currently available open-source PDKs. Using the automated flow, 280 amplifier netlist
This study investigates how brand trust is constructed, challenged, and redefined on dating applications, with a focus on the communicative strategies and lived experiences of female users. Adopting a qualitative approach grounded in thematic analysis, it draws on semi-structured interviews with 15 women residing in Sweden to examine how users negotiate trust in emotionally charged, algorithmicall
In communication and management research, employee voice has been widely acknowledged as a central component for organizations long term development and survival. With the increasing digitalization and need for flexibility, digital workplace meetings have become a common form of communication, demonstrating a new arena where employee voice is expressed and shaped. Thus, the aim of this study is to
Detta projekt avsåg att optimera ett automatiskt backspolande filter för emulsionspolymerer på the Dow Chemical Companys anläggning i Landskrona, samt att jämföra det med det befintliga påsfiltersystemet. Då filtret använder färdigprodukten för att backspola filtret fokuserade optimeringen på att minska mängden produkt som spolas ut, så kallat reject, då detta medför avfallskostnader och förlust aThis project aimed to optimize an automatic backwash filter for emulsion polymers at the Dow Chemical Company's facility in Landskrona, and to compare it with the existing cartridge filter system. Since the filter uses the finished product to backwash the filter, the optimization focused on reducing the amount of product that is flushed out, so-called reject, as this entails disposal costs and
As climate change presents a complex and urgent challenge, philanthropic actors are recognised as ‘change agents’ in driving responses. This study explores how Philea, a European network, guides its members' foundations and philanthropic organisations towards greener transitions. Building on the theory of polycentric governance and the concept of environmental philanthropy, this study addresse
Introduction: PARP14 is a member of the PARP superfamily of enzymes, which are responsible for the ADP-ribosylation of target proteins and nucleic acids. The enzyme performs mono-ADP-ribosylation of its targets and is involved in many cellular processes, including DNA repair, cellular differentiation and apoptosis. PARP14 is specifically regarded as a writer, reader, as well as an eraser of ADP-ri
This master thesis was done in collaboration with Assa Abloy Entrance Sys- tems, with the objective to find a standard lift solution for their overhead sectional door 1142. The current solution has a minimum required headroom of 900 mm, which means that there needs to be at least 900 mm between the lowest part of the door and the highest part of the whole structure when the door is open. While th
Kvantitativ perfusion - framtidens metod för att mäta hjärtats syresättning Hur vet man om hjärtat får tillräckligt med syre? Det räcker inte alltid med en bild, vi vill ha siffror. Med kvantitativ perfusionsanalys ges möjlighet att mäta blodflödet i hjärtmuskeln med hög precision, vilket kan förbättra diagnostiken och rädda liv. Ischemisk hjärtsjukdom, alltså när syretillförseln till hjärtmuskeIschemic heart disease is the leading cause of mortality and morbidity in the world. Studying the left ventricular myocardial perfusion using cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging is a validated method to assess and diagnose the disease. Quantitative assessment of perfusion has advantages compared to qualitative evaluation, still, no regulatory approved software exist. In this project, a
Student Brand Ambassadorship: The Influence of Identification with the University on Student Advocacy in Higher Education Institutions This study investigates how students’ identification with the university influences their willingness to engage in brand-supporting behaviors, conceptualized as student brand ambassadorship. This study argues for a differentiation between university as organizatio
Sammanfattning Det är viktigt för stora företag som Bosch att ligga i framkant när det gäller teknisk utveckling. En central del av detta innebär att bevaka trender på marknaden genom att söka på internet efter nyheter som kan vara av intresse, vilket ger dem stora mängder information. Ett problem är dock att de får information om väldigt många olika områden i många olika regioner, vilket gör detAbstract It is important for a large company like Bosch to be at the forefront of technological development, and a central part of this entails scouting for trends in the market. To achieve this, they search the Internet for news articles that could be of interest, providing them with vast amounts of information. A problem, however, is that they receive information about very many different area
Syftet med detta examensarbete är att undersöka hur regenerativa principer kan tillämpas för att transformera post-industriområde till en hållbar stadsdel. Studien avser att identifiera strategier och lösningar som inte bara minskar områdets klimatpåverkan, utan även bidrar till att regenerera ekosystem, stärka den biologiska mångfalden och skapa en inkluderande och socialt hållbar miljö för männiThe purpose of this thesis is to investigate how regenerative principles can be applied to transform post-industrial areas into a sustainable urban area. The study intends to identify strategies and solutions that not only reduce the area's climate impact, but also contribute to regenerating ecosystems, strengthening biodiversity and creating an inclusive and socially sustainable environment f
CIP systems are critical for ensuring hygienic integrity in ultra-high temperature (UHT) food processing. However, conventional cleaning cycles are often rigidly timed and overdesigned, leading to unnecessary water, energy, and chemical use. This thesis presents a data-driven framework to evaluate and optimize the prerinse phase of UHT CIP cycles using pressure drop behavior as an alternative for
As Climate Change increases the frequency and severity of wildfires in British Columbia, communities at the Wildland Urban Interface face escalating risks. This thesis explores the challenges and opportunities of community engagement in wildfire management in the city of Kamloops, one of the most fire-prone urban areas in British Columbia. Employing a single-case study design, the research is base
Överföringen av logiska program från äldre styrsystem till nyare är ett omfattande arbete som, oavsett teknisk utveckling, fortfarande är en betydande manuell börda. Visserligen finns det verktyg som kan göra en automat-konvertering, men dessa tenderar att genomföra en 1:1-konvertering, vilket innebär att den nya logiken behåller samma föråldrade struktur och inte drar nytta av moderna funktioner The transfer of control logic and system implementations from older to newer control systems is a substantial undertaking that, despite technological advancements, remains largely a manual effort. While there are tools available that perform automatic conversions, these tend to apply a one-to-one conversion strategy. This means that the structure of the logic remains outdated and does not take adv
This thesis presents a case study on the redesign of an electric percolator with the aim of adapting it to a circular economy. The primary objective was to en- hance the percolator’s design in accordance with a Slowing the Loop strategy, focusing on longer product life and resistance toward obsolescence. A literature study was performed to identify sets of Design for X (DfX) rules for this purpose
Elnätet står inför stora utmaningar de kommande åren med frågor såsom decentraliserad produktion, planerad nybyggnation och ett mer elektrifierat samhälle. Detta lyfter frågan om vad som kan göras idag för att använda elnätet mer effektivt och med vilka metoder elnätsbolag kan bedöma hur mycket kapacitet som finns tillgänglig i nätet. Arbetet bygger på kunddata från ca 4 500 kunder under en fördel\addcontentsline{toc}{section}{Abstract} \section*{\Large \textbf{Abstract}} The power grid needs to develop substantially the next few years to accommodate decentralized production, planned expansions and a more electricity dependent society. This raises the question of what can be done today to use the existing grid more efficiently and which methods the distribution system operator (DSO) can
