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The drought prone Eastern Province of Rwanda has experienced rapid growth in agriculture and population over the past decade. This thesis used the Lower Akagera catchment as a case study to determine the current and historical water demand for domestic and agricultural sectors and identify the factors driving these changes. Based on collected field data, a water use model was trained to estimate d
Fermentation has played a vital role in human history, offering solutions for food preservation, culinary diversity, and the creation of diverse and flavorful foods and beverages. Its importance continues today, both in traditional practices and in modern industrial applications. This report outlines the outcomes of an investigation into and the optimization of the solid-state fermentation proces
This thesis aims to examine how university-educated members of Generation Z in Sweden explain their decision to delay parenthood. As declining fertility rates across the globe risk to strain the global economy, this topic has never been more relevant. Sweden and the Noridcs have served as examples on which other nations have based their fertility strategies, but as the region has seen a sudden, an
This master thesis aims to use eco feminist theory to examine how the patriarchal and anthropocentric western society have impacted the modern man's relationship to the non-human world and the Christian tradition. Is there a connection between the systematic oppression of women and minorities in the patriarchal ideological system and man's relationship to domesticated animals and the human
Denna artikel utforskar hur ledande beslutsfattare navigerar förhållandet mellan mänskligt omdöme och dataanalys i sina beslutsprocesser. Genom kvalitativa metoder, inklusive intervjuer med beslutsfattare från olika organisationer, avslöjar studien balansen mellan mänsklig intuition och datadrivna beslut. Resultaten belyser den fortsatta betydelsen av mänskligt omdöme bredvid teknologiska framsteg
In the last decade, technological innovations have become an integral part of the human life experience. Today’s youth spend many hours on social media and use it in multiple ways. During this time attitudes in Sweden have shifted towards a more liberal view on drugs and national drug legislation. The purpose of this study is to examine how three professionals working with youth substance abuse tr
Society relies on the continued operation of software systems, from healthcare to social media platforms. These systems can be engineered to be highly reliable, but complexity assures surprise. People have the ability to manage this complexity, filling gaps in design by recognizing, diagnosing and correcting anomalies. Rarely can surprises be managed by individuals alone. When engaged in anomaly r
The popularity of the Netflix series ‘Drive To Survive’ has almost doubled the amount of Formula 1 (F1) fans thanks to its great storytelling and compelling narratives about the drivers, teams, the rivalries between them and challenges they tackle. The first season aired in 2019 and it is estimated that more than 6.8 million people have watched the show. As a result, the F1 brand is stronger than
Bakgrund: Schizofreni är en psykossjukdom som ger en förändrad verklighetsuppfattning och nedsatt funktion på ett eller flera områden. Stereotyper som existerar i samhället om personer med schizofreni är att de är farliga, våldsamma och har multipla personligheter jämfört med andra människor. Genom att undersöka sjuksköterskors attityder mot patienter med schizofreni ökar förståelsen för den upple
Denna studie undersöker hur arrangering och transkription fungerar som arbetsmetoder för gitarrlärare på gymnasiet samt hur gitarrelever upplever metoderna i gitarrundervisning. Undersökningen jämför hur arrangering och transkription använts av musiker historiskt, hur genrer påverkar arbetssättet och hur det presenteras i pedagogiska sammanhang. Studien har använt sig av forskningsmetoden aktionsfThis study examines how arranging and transcribing performs as teaching methods for guitar teachers in upper secondary studies and how guitar students experience the methods during guitar lessons. The survey compares how arranging and transcribing have been used by musicians historically, how different genres affect work processes and how it is presented in educational contexts. This study is base
The ISM Code requires companies to establish a safety management system and verify its effectiveness through internal safety audits done by internal auditors. The Code is replete with words that are open to interpretation. The ISM code conveys what its objectives are and what it intends to achieve by the language in the code. The interpretation of the meaning of the words is crucial to understandi
When humans are involved, things can go wrong. This is a statement as factually true and yet dramatically undefined and dangerously ambiguous as any. No matter the industry or domain, where humans interact with other humans, perfect predictability is impossible and a focus on negative outcomes can seem natural. When outcomes are anything less than ideal and when these events and outcomes are made
In 2022, the Government of Lithuania approved the new Crisis Management and Civil Safety law to establish the National Crisis Management Centre (NCMC). This thesis was written during the initial phase of the NCMC creation process. The purpose of this thesis is to analyse the Lithuanian governance capacity and legitimacy within the emergency and crisis management (CM) system and investigate the foc
Market leader Unilever Wall’s has been enjoying its position unchallenged for years in Indonesia, until the Chinese contender Aice joined the competition in 2015 followed by Joyday. The two challenger brands sell extremely low-priced products, gaining market share from Unilever at a fast pace. The clock is ticking and Unilever's management needs to make a decision quickly if they want to recov
Drunk Elephant, a skincare brand known for its clean ingredients and cheerful branding, has experienced a surge in popularity driven by Gen Alpha's unexpected adoption on social media. While this newfound audience has boosted sales, concerns are mounting regarding the impact of early exposure to beauty standards and consumption habits on young children. This business case explores the challeng
The knee menisci distribute and dampen mechanical loads. Vulnerability to injury and disease of the meniscus is a global issue, particularly concerning osteoarthritis. The connection between the breakdown of meniscal tissue and its mechanical response is not entirely understood. This thesis seeks to contribute to filling this knowledge gap by developing and implementing a digital volume correlatio
The aim of this thesis is to explain the widely different opinions about the Catholic Professor of Christian Ethics Germain Grisez's (1929-2018) ethics. While some commentators see his ethics as legalistic and deontologic, others think that it’s anti-legalistic and eudaimonic. The Aristotelian and Kantian positions are drawn upon as frames of reference. The focus of the thesis is Grisez's
