Despite previous studies extensively focusing on the domestic aspects of the Thai radical and left-wing movement, Thai left-wing publications, and its cultural politics, little is known about the comparative and transnational perspectives. This thesis examines the Thai Leftist Movement and its articulations from the 1970s to the early 1980s in Thailand and Europe, demonstrating how translation pla

Understanding the effect and partition of metals in wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) can aid in designing processes to reduce metal emissions. This study focused on the effects of cadmium and lead, exposed alone (Cd or Pb) and in combination (Cd + Pb), on the enhanced biological phosphorus removal (EBPR) process at lab-scale. Parameters related to the metabolism of propionate, phosphorus (P), p

The objective of this work was to produce a gluten-containing food matrix (pasta) rich in dietary fiber (DF), polyphenols, and antioxidant activity, through partial substitution with a dry flour from decocted Hibiscus sabdariffa L. calyces. The food matrix was made by mixing semolina (75%) and decocted calyces flour (25%) (S75–HF25), and its proximate composition, polyphenols content, antioxidant

This thesis investigates the value relevance of accounting metrics in the Nordic stock markets from 2018 to 2022, applying and extending the Ohlson equity valuation model. Given the increasing importance of intangible assets in modern economies, we also explore how traditional accounting metrics explain stock prices, particularly for companies with high intangible asset ratios. Using a deductive r

Purpose: To investigate whether a firm's hedging activities have an impact on the cost of debt. Moreover, the study aims to investigate any differences between the three categories of risk: foreign exchange rate risks (FX), interest rate risks (IR) and commodity price risks (CM) as well as the sources of benefit from hedging. Methodology: The study is conducted on a panel data set, and the ut

Purpose: This study aims to investigate the impact of M&A adviser reputation on acquirer’s deal performance on the Swedish Market. We also investigate if top-tier financial advisors can have a positive influence in more complex deal situations, like cross-border and diversification transactions. Methodology: This study uses regression models with robust standard errors to test our hypotheses.

In recent years, the focus that LGBTQ+ rights have been receiving internationally has led to the reconsideration of their status, in both national and international contexts. Among many examples, this shift has been significant in Israel, where political discourse has made LGBTQ+ rights more and more visible. This study aims to present the processes of how Israeli politicians have incorporated LGB

Title: The Impact on Cultural Distance on CBM&A success: A Holistic Approach Course: BUSN79 Authors: Oliver Julius Brännström, Yannick Michael Grotenburg Purpose: The primary purpose of this study is to examine how cultural differences between U.S. acquiring companies and foreign targets influence the short-term value creation of CBM&As, using a more holistic and nuanced approach toward

This study examines the sustainability reporting practices of firms in Italy (mandatory disclosure) and China (voluntary disclosure). Using a qualitative descriptive design and content analysis with NVivo, the sustainability reports of large manufacturing companies with high ESG ratings from both countries are analyzed based on GRI guidelines. Institutional theory is applied to understand the infl

The purpose of this study is to examine the influence of family ownership, the CEO's role, and the chairman's position on ESG decoupling in Swedish firms during the years 2016-2022. The study aims to provide insights into the complexities of ESG decoupling within family-owned companies and contribute to the understanding of sustainability efforts in these specific ownership structures.

Purpose: This study examines how policies rewarding sustainable initiatives affect ESG scores in European firms and how these dynamics are influenced by a nation's Environmental Performance Index (EPI). It aims to contribute to the ongoing dialogue on sustainable and responsible business practices in Europe and beyond. Methodology: The study employs Fixed-effects Ordinary Least Squares (OLS)

This study aims to explore the impact of capital structure on firm risk within China’s machinery industry, with a specific focus on the trade-off theory and equity financing preferences. Employing a quantitative methodology, the research analyzes financial data from 927 publicly listed machinery companies in China. Utilizing multiple linear regression models and statistical tests such as Pearson a

Purpose: To investigate whether the issuance of green bonds has a positive impact on corporate value. Methodology: Utilizing a comprehensive dataset of 1684 non-financial A-share listed companies from 2014 to 2022, the study employs a multi-period difference-in-difference model, parallel testing, heterogeneity analysis, and mechanism testing. Tobin’s Q is used as dependent variable, post*treat is

The 2008 financial crisis exposed significant weaknesses within the global financial system which were mostly attributed to the practices of financialization. This thesis explores the potential of Islamic finance principles to prevent financial crises while offering a more stable and equitable financial framework. A qualitative approach was used in order to conduct interviews with various professi

Our thesis, The Valley Of Trust, attempts to build upon current literature on cultural diversity and its effect on trust by answering the question; How does cultural diversity affect trust within an international team? With the purpose of giving a more nuanced understanding of the role of cultural diversity and its impact on trust within international teams, we build upon the current literature an

This paper aims to uncover how stock liquidity and analyst coverage, as indicators of information asymmetry, influence the capital structure decisions of companies during market distress, such as the recent COVID-19 pandemic. This assumption is mainly based on the theoretical framework of Pecking Order theory (Myers & Majluf, 1984) and previous empirical research on capital structure and infor

The aim of this thesis is to determine what drives the return in cross-border buy-and-build (B&B) strategies, and if the drivers and the return generated in cross-border B&B strategies differ from those in domestic strategies. Drawing upon prior research of B&B strategies and cross-border M&A, the thesis provides an overview of the current studies on value drivers in private equity

The relationship between capital structure and firm performance has been a recurring topic of discussion. Within this context, frameworks such as the Modigliani and Miller, Trade-Off, Market Timing, Pecking Order, Agency theories have been widely examined by researchers, offering diverse viewpoints on how capital structure decisions impact corporate performance in distinct industrial, regional and

This thesis investigates the impact of dynamic capabilities (DC) on multinational enterprises' (MNE) ability to maintain and recover performance amidst shock, which is defined as profit resilience in this paper. In a world where exogenous shocks are increasing in frequency, research that explores the driving forces behind tackling disruption is more relevant than ever. This paper focuses on th

Det övergripande syftet med avhandlingen är att utforska alliansbildning och allianshantering i en regional miljö, genom att analysera hur det ryska hotet i Östersjöregionen bemöttes under åren 2014-2020. Studien utvecklar i synnerhet begreppet ”informellt allierad” och belyser alliansbildning ur ett småstatsperspektiv. I linje med ett realistiskt tillvägagångssätt tar studien det internationella The overall aim of this thesis is to explore alliance formation and management in a regional setting, by analyzing responses to the Russian threat in the Baltic Sea region during the years 2014-2020. In particular, the study develops the concept of an informal ally and sheds lights on alliance formation from a small state perspective. In line with a realist approach, the study takes the impact of