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This thesis investigates the hydrosocial territory of Sicily through a political ecology lens, analysing how water insecurity is due to climate change, state absence, socio-political fragmentation. Although water is physically present on the island, its mismanagement, shaped by clientelism, infrastructural decay, and political dysfunction, produces a sense of insecurity, exacerbating social inequa
Title: Small Firms, Big Impact: Investigating ESG and Sustainability Strategy in SMEs Seminar Date: 2025-06-04 Course: BUSN09, Degree project in International Strategic Management Authors: Louise Christell & Daniel Lilja Supervisor: Merle Jacob Keywords: SME, Corporate sustainability, ESG, Strategy, Trade-off, Stakeholder management Purpose: The primary purpose of this study is to expl
This thesis explores the structure and potential future of public transport in Mainz, Germany, through the lens of the Foundational Economy. The Foundational Economy, a broad project developed by several European scholars, offers a critique of neoliberalism by advocating for renewed policy attention to essential goods and services—such as public transport. The Foundational Economy reorients public
An exploration of alternative approaches to addressing gender-based violence/harms (GBV/H) as a phenomenon in Ireland and the UK, often articulated as a formation of ‘rape culture’ in its normalisation of these forms of harm and power dynamics, manifesting in social, political and legal spheres. In an attempt to tackle the root causes of GBV/H, this research examines the specific harms through a
This study analyzes the implications of nature-based solutions (NBS) for women in the Gambia, in flood prone communities in the context of the Rural Integrated Climate Adaptation and Resilience (RICAR) project. Employing a mixed-methods approach, including surveys and focus group discussions, the thesis investigates gendered differences with the guiding research question “How do nature-based solut
Credit ratings play a crucial role in financial risk assessment, influencing borrowing costs, investment decisions, and overall market stability. As corporate financial data becomes more intricate, machine learning (ML) emerges as a promising tool to enhance traditional credit evaluation methods. This thesis investigates the predictive performance of six supervised ML algorithms—Support Vector Mac
This paper analyses the evolving nexus between personal data protection and antitrust law in the European Union’s digital economy, where personal data functions as a critical competitive resource. It explores how the German Fed-eral Cartel Office’s landmark 2019 decision against Facebook, which framed excessive data collection under non-compliant GDPR terms as an abuse of dominance, signalled a p
This thesis explores the way donor ideologies influence the structure and allocation of foreign aid for sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) in the Arab States region. Drawing on postcolonial theory and the humanitarian–development nexus, it investigates how socio-political shifts within traditional donor countries, specifically rising conservatism, affect both the overall size of the
With the growing integration of renewable energy sources into the power grid, new challenges for system stability have emerged. To address this, the European Union has introduced a regulation called Requirements for Generators (RfG). This regulation sets specific performance standards, one of which is a minimum critical clearing time related to faults. Some production facilities with low inertial
This thesis explores the migration experiences of privileged American women who have relocated to Spain, not as economic refugees or global elites, but as people navigating complex landscapes of physical, emotional, and existential insecurity. Drawing on feminist ethnography, emotional geographies, and theories of postnational belonging, the project analyzes how gender, autonomy, care, and politic
This thesis explores public librarians' views on and approaches to AI-generated fiction. The aim is to increase understanding of how the use of generative AI impacts the cultural sector from a library perspective. Generative AI is used to create text and image content, often through so-called large language models (LLMs), such as ChatGPT. The growing use of generative AI within the cultural se
This study investigated the effects of induced oxidative stress and inflammation on intestinal mucosal barrier function with specific objective to investigate counteracting potential of the proteolytic enzymes such as bromelain and papain using reconstructed human small intestinal 3D tissue model (SMI-100). Four physiological conditions were modeled: healthy conditions (intact, n=12), inflamed (IL
The Covid-19 outbreak in early 2020 clearly underscored the importance of societal preparedness and the need for reliable forecasting in managing public health crises. To support effective policies and timely interventions, governments and health authorities require accurate short-term forecasts. In 2022, researchers at Uppsala University evaluated various forecasting techniques using Covid-19-rel
Syftet med studien är att utforska de specifika upplevelser som uppstår för queera migranter i Malmö. Studien fokuserar på hur queera migranter påverkas av samhällets normer och sociala strukturer, hur deras självupplevelse och självförståelse ser ut, samt vilka strategier som finns för att skapa trygga platser och uppnå inkludering och tillhörighet. Detta görs med hjälp av teorier kring normativi
Fixed links across waterbodies, such as tunnels and bridges, can significantly reshape patterns of connectivity, accessibility, and regional integration, particularly in geographically isolated settings. The proposed Bornholmtunnel, a fixed link intended to connect the Danish island of Bornholm to mainland Sweden, has thus far mainly been studied regarding its technical and economic feasibility. T
Globally rising levels of economic inequality pose a serious threat to democracy, fostering support for authoritarian governance and eroding respect for democratic values. While substantial research has examined the relationship between economic inequality and democracy, Sub-Saharan Africa remains largely under-researched in this context. This thesis positions itself as an exploratory study aimed
In recent years, democratic backsliding (DB) has emerged as a pressing global concern, threatening the stability of established democracies and challenging democratic principles worldwide. As democratic backsliding evolves into a global trend, understanding its pace and underlying mechanisms, becomes essential for evaluating democratic resilience and shaping effective international responses. Henc
The use of public transport has an important role in today's society, in terms of meeting future climate goals. In order to encourage its increased use and to meet future challenges, the importance of human perspectives has increased. Planning for transport equity involves addressing inequalities, prioritizing the needs of vulnerable groups and working towards inclusive and sustainable mobilit
This master’s thesis explored how the incorporation of cricket flour into a seitan-based product affected the physical properties and sensory attributes, including taste, texture, smelll and appearance, based on consumer sentiment. The project aimed to develop a high protein, “Entomo-vegan” base-product in collaboration with the food company Eat:em, using crickets as a sustainable protein source.
