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Study purpose: The primary aim of this study is to explore the performance of different supply chain configurations made in response to various U.S. tariff rate conditions, particularly those impacting imports from China. Previous research has predominantly addressed this topic at the macro level, whereas this study employs a single-case firm, Nexus, to provide a more comprehensive analysis of the

Denna studie syftar till att undersöka hur den förväntade arbetsprestationen påverkas av medarbetarnas emotionella arbete i rollen som handläggare i den offentliga sektorn. Genom att analysera och förstå de emotionella utmaningarna och kraven som handläggare står inför, strävar studien efter att identifiera betydande teman och mönster som kan ge insikter om hur arbetsmiljön kan förbättras för att

I den semi-självbiografiska "À l’ami qui ne m’a pas sauvé la vie" skriver Hervé Guibert, som en av de första i Frankrike, offentligt om sin aids. Han avslöjar bland annat att filosofen Michel Foucault dog i sjukdomen. Guibert blev känd tack vare detta avslöjande men också på grund av sin mycket ärliga beskrivning av att leva med denna dödsdom. I undersökningen tittar jag närmare på hur GIn the semi-autobiographical "À l’ami qui ne m’a pas sauvé la vie" Hervé Guibert writes, as one of the first in France, publicly about his AIDS. He reveals, among other things, that the philosopher Michel Foucault died in the same disease. Guibert became famous for this betrayal but also due to. his very honest description of living with this death sentence. In the paper I look closer at

This research paper aims to identify the most effective algorithms for predicting electricity prices in the German day-ahead market, with a specific emphasis on how renewable energy sources, particularly wind and solar, influence hourly price pro- files. These profiles, or characteristic patterns, depict how prices fluctuate within a day. Different machine learning regression models and methods ar

Denna masteruppsats undersökte potentialen i att använda biobaserade akrylatmonomerer för att producera mer hållbara vattenbaserade golvlacker jämfört med de petroleumbaserade monomerer som nuvarande används. Dispersioner skapades genom emulsionspolymerisation och formulerades med koalecenter och vätningsmedel för att bilda lacker vid rumstemperatur. Den främsta utmaningen med biobaserade monoThis master thesis investigates the potential of using biobased acrylic monomers to produce more sustainable waterborne floor coatings compared to the petroleum-based monomers currently in use. Dispersions were created through emulsion polymerization and formulated with coalescent and a wetting agent to form films at room temperature. The primary challenge with biobased monomers is their highe

This study investigates preschool staff's experiences assessing the need for a report of concern, their knowledge of legislation and signs of child maltreatment, and their collaboration with social services. By examining these aspects, the study aims to identify obstacles and opportunities for improving collaboration between preschools and social services. Qualitative, semi-structured intervie

Syfte: Denna studie syftar till att fördjupa förståelsen för hur konsumenter påverkas av prisnedsättningar inom dagligvaruhandeln genom att analysera hur olika nivåer av prisnedsättningar påverkar sannolikheten att vilja köpa en vara. Frågeställning: Hur påverkar rabattens storlek konsumenternas attityder och köpbeslut inom dagligvaruhandeln? Metod: Studiens metodik är deduktiv och datainsam

This study aimed to investigate how health social workers who work in children and adolescent psychiatry relate to evidence-based methods. The research questions concerned how health social workers understand the concept of evidence-based practices and what opportunities and limitations they perceive with evidence-based methods in their work. A qualitative approach consisting of seven semi-structu

Background and Objectives: Volunteering is characterised by an obligation-free action that occurs typically in an organisational setting. Its goals are to improve the health and well-being of others. Volunteering has the possibility of increasing both mental and physical health of volunteers. Values are the guiding motivators to applying for volunteering activities. The thesis aimed to understand

The purpose of this study was to investigate the discourses regarding disability in eligibility group 1 § 3 LSS in rulings by the Supreme Administrative Court. A critical discourse analysis according to Norman Fairclough’s model was used. The study found that there were three overarching discourses which were: disability as a bodily problem; disability as an expert assessment; and disability as an

Detta examensarbete genomfördes i samarbete med Ekbacken Studios, ett företag som är specialiserat på tillverkning av hemmöbler tillverkade med 3D-printning av återvunnen plast. Begäran från företaget att lägga till hallmöbler till sin produktlinje resulterade i projektets omfattning. För att möta denna begäran genomfördes ett examensarbete för att utveckla ett koncept för hallmöbler, med särskild

Visualization of the molecular and morphological complexity of organs can be achieved through advanced imaging techniques. Imaging has increased our understanding of disease, pathology, and mechanisms. Classic 2D-imaging modalities provide detailed information at a microscopic scale and while valuable, it lacks the ability to explore the spatial resolution of disease mechanisms such as the locatio

The impact prostitution has on women's lives is complex and seldom positive. The purpose of this study is to broaden the knowledge of how women's identities are affected by prostitution. We have studied the life stories of four former prostitutes and their experiences from prostitution. The empirical data was collected from the women's autobiographies. Through narrative analysis of the

Sports have been shown to influence and shape humans in many ways. However, how sports background influences decision-making in early stage entrepreneurial ventures has not been examined closely. Hence, this thesis addressed this gap and explored how sports backgrounds influence decision-making in early-stage ventures. More specifically, it delved into how experience as an elite team sports athlet

This thesis investigates the impact that ESG-ratings have on valuation uncertainty. Because of the increased importance of sustainable investing, understanding the potential effect of a sustainability metric like ESG-ratings becomes increasingly important. This thesis uses an accounting-based valuation model to determine the valuation uncertainty. Using data from multiple ESG rating agencies a new

Ibland kan det vara komplicerat att hålla reda på alla regler och lagar som gäller i våra tjocka lagböcker. Det är inte ofta vi aktivt läser i den senaste upplagan av lagboken för att hålla oss uppdaterade. Trots det är alla i Sverige skyldiga att känna varenda lag och regel. Likaså gäller för företag, utöver all reglerande lagstiftning gäller även att känna till miljölagstiftning. För mindre verkTo sustain a good environment, it is crucial for businesses to be aware of the environmental laws and regulations. However, many smaller businesses and actors may struggle to comply with the complex regulations, which can lead to potential environmental harm. The aim of this study is to investigate the handling of hazardous waste by smaller businesses and if they have necessary knowledge about the

In the past decades different disciplines approached the study of media representation of immigrants. Within this field, the goal of this thesis is to examine the portrayal of Albanian immigrants in the newspaper La Repubblica during the first big arrival in March 1991. Drawing on Critical Discourse Analysis, and with the support of theories such as Social Representation, Othering, Politics of Bel

Detta examensarbete syftar till att utveckla en enkel mätmetod av flyktiga organiska föreningar (VOC) som frigörs från bitumen, en kritisk komponent i tillverkning av asfalt. Med tanke på att bitumen är en råoljeprodukt, särskilt vid uppvärmningen, är det viktigt att noggrant övervaka och kontrollera dess emissioner under bearbetning för att säkerställa en hållbar resurshantering. I detta arbete This thesis aims to develop and improve a simple measurement method for volatile organic compounds (VOC) released from bitumen, a critical component in asphalt manufacturing. Given that bitumen is a petroleum product, especially during heating, it is crucial to meticulously monitor and control its emissions during processing to ensure sustainable resource management. This work presents a straight

Kombucha contains a plethora of compounds that contribute to its health benefits apart from its probiotic effects. This project was conducted to determine the total polyphenolic content (TPC) and total antioxidant content (TAC) of kombucha prepared with black tea, oolong tea, and green tea as a function of fermentation time (day 0 to day 18). Amongst all the kombucha samples, green tea kombucha on