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This study examines how client-facing social workers experience work-related stress and how it affects their motivation and engagement in their jobs. Social work often includes high demands, emotional challenges, and limited resources, which can lead to stress and exhaustion. At the same time, many social workers remain motivated and committed to their work, which makes it important to understand
This research investigates the legal framework of the European Union (EU) in addressing trade-based sanctions evasion, with a specific focus on the role of private sector actors, specifically financial institutions and shipping companies. Trade misrepresentation — a rising method for moving illicit funds through techniques such as under-invoicing, over-invoicing, phantom shipments, complex corpora
This study employs large-scale Chinese pre-trained language models (BERT series) and the Fill-Mask Association Test (FMAT) to systematically measure gender- and age-based, as well as class-based, heterogeneity in marital status stereotypes embedded in natural language. Four sub-studies were designed to examine the effects of age (22–40 years), residence (urban vs. rural), and education (high vs. l
Denna studie undersöker hur svenska kommuner förbereder sig för implementeringen av NIS2-direktivet, med särskilt fokus på övergången från NIS1 till NIS2. Genom en kvalitativ metod med semistrukturerade intervjuer analyseras organisatoriska, tekniska och strategiska anpassningar i kommunernas cybersäkerhetsarbete. Studien identifierar nyckelområden såsom ledningens ansvar, styrmodeller, samarbete
This thesis investigates how Nordic companies are preparing for and implementing the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), a transformative shift in sustainability regulation within the European Union. With a focus on strategy, challenges, and opportunities, the research explores how firms interpret and adapt to the CSRD’s legally binding and standardized reporting requirements. Usi
The primary aim of the present study was to investigate and explore both the interaction and independent relationship between self-efficacy, developmental leadership, teamwork and motivation in relation to individual performance, to gain a deeper understanding of the practical implications within private sector organisations. The present study is built upon the theoretical gap that was observed in
Destructive fishing methods using bombs and cyanide in Kapoposang Island have destroyed coral reefs, threatening both ecosystem health and local livelihoods. To restore the ecosystem, the Indonesian government encourages local community participation, including through a coral adoption program. This thesis examines community engagement in coral restoration activities. It is based on 28 interviews,
Plastpåsar i haven eller avgaser från stora fabriker, det är ofta vad som dyker upp i huvudet när man tänker på miljöföroreningar. Men faktum är att det finns en mindre omtalad bov, som dessutom utgör en enorm andel av dessa miljöföroreningar, nämligen däck. Varje gång en bil rullar över asfalten nöts däcken och släpper ifrån sig små partiklar. Dessa partiklar kan vara både synliga för ögat och såPollution from tire wear particles (TWPs) is a growing concern in environmental and health sciences due to their widespread release and potential toxicity. Even though TWPs are recognized as a major source of environmental pollution, knowledge about their interactions with biological systems and impact on health remains limited. Lab-generated particles allow studies of particle characteristics suc
As awareness of the environmental and health issues associated with PFAS materials production, the EU has encouraged industries to search for alternatives to traditional PTFE coatings. This thesis, conducted in collaboration with Tetra Pak as a part of PFAS free project, investigates surface engineering treatments for stainless steel used in cheese processing equipment. The goal is to identify rep
Trots att Sverige ofta beskrivs som ett av världens mest jämställda länder kvarstår fortfarande stora skillnader i vem som innehar en maktposition, i synnerhet inom arbetslivet. Under år 2025 är kvinnor fortfarande underrepresenterade i chefsroller och verkställande direktörposter. Denna paradox väcker frågor om varför denna struktur kvarstår. En möjlig förklaring kan finnas i djupt rotade könsnor
Global biodiversity loss threatens ecological stability and human well-being. Biodiversity credits(biocredits) have emerged to address the funding gap for conservation, but may overlook local values and uses of nature, which are vital for sustaining cultural identities, livelihoods, and long-term stewardship of ecosystems. This thesis, grounded in the Plural Valuation of Nature framework, explores
With unrest prominent in the entire world, cybersecurity is more important than ever before. With this, the need for education and strengthening practices within critical infrastructure and organisations is growing. This master’s thesis is done in collaboration with the Swedish Defense Research Agency (FOI) and aims to create a new Graphical User Interface (GUI) for their cybersecurity tool Scanni
Den snabba utvecklingen av artificiell intelligens (AI) skapar nya möjligheter för effektivisering inom offentlig sektor, men innebär samtidigt utmaningar kopplade till dataskydd och regelefterlevnad. Denna kandidatuppsats undersöker hur svenska regioner arbetar med att säkerställa efterlevnad av dataskyddsförordningen (GDPR) vid användning av AI. Studien bygger på en kvalitativ metod och baseras
Climate change is one of the defining challenges of our time. The EU has recognised the need to limit global warming to 1.5°C to avoid catastrophic environmental, societal, and economic consequences. This political ambition is anchored in legal obligations. Article 11 TFEU requires that environmental protection be integrated into all EU policies and activities. However, despite this constitutional
This study explores how short-term innovation training, particularly in design thinking (DT), influences intrapreneurial competencies among public sector employees. Focusing on a case study within Stockholm Stad’s Department of Elderly Care, the research compares employees who participated in a structured DT workshop with those who did not. Using a qualitative, comparative case study design and th
Syftet med uppsatsen är att undersöka hur olika spelelement inom gamification påverkar användares engagemang och upplevelse på sociala medier. Studien använder sig av ramverket Octalysis Framework och fokuserar på tolv vanligt förekommande spelelement, såsom poängsystem, återkoppling, topplistor och tidsmanipulation. För att besvara uppsatsens forskningsfråga har en enkätundersökning genomförts me
This thesis explores the long-term viability of integrating Boat-to-Grid (B2G) systems into electric marine vessels, considering technical reliability, environmental impact, and economic feasibility. Through degradation modeling, simulation-based analysis, lifecycle assessment, and financial modeling within the context of Göteborg, Sweden, this work offers a framework to understand how electric bo
Given the existential risk climate change poses to the natural and human world, transnational policies seeking to reduce anthropogenic emissions are beginning to gain prominence, including, notably, the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). This thesis quantitatively investigates whether the distribution of CBAM risk across countries aligns with the principle of Common But Differentiated
Trots ökad medvetenhet om digitala hot är svaga lösenord och lösenordsåteranvändning fortsatt vanliga, vilket äventyrar informationssäkerheten. Integrerade lösenordshanterare, som de inbyggda i webbläsare och operativsystem, erbjuder ett potentiellt verktyg för att stärka säkerhetsbeteenden, men användningen varierar kraftigt. Denna kvantitativa studie syftar till att undersöka hur dessa verktyg p
Denna avhandling analyserar utvecklingen av det rättsliga ramverket för företagsgruppers ansvar inom Europeiska unionens konkurrensrätt, med fokus på doktrinen om den ekonomiska enheten enligt artikel 101 i fördraget om Europeiska unionens funktionssätt. Studien undersöker hur ansvar för konkurrensöverträdelser kan sträcka sig bortom det traditionella moder- och dotterbolagsförhållandet till att oThis thesis investigates the evolving framework of corporate group liability in EU competition law, with a focus on the economic unit doctrine under Article 101 TFEU. It analyses how competition liability can extend beyond traditional parent-subsidiary relationships to include various entities within a corporate group. Central to this analysis is the Akzo Nobel presumption, which assumes that a pa
