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Ecocide Under Occupation and Conflict: The Cases of Palestine and Sudan

This thesis investigates ecocide as a form of environmental violence by state and non-state actors, reframing ecological destruction as a political and antagonistic act rather than an accidental byproduct of development. This research emphasises the active participation of state institutions in facilitating and perpetuating large-scale environmental harm while deterring efforts to legally frame ec

Investigation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) toxicity using a human dendritic cell model

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are persistent synthetic chemicals widely used in consumer and industrial products. Increasing evidence of their adverse health effects has intensified the need to understand their impact on human immune function. This study assessed PFAS toxicity using a human dendritic cell model by focusing on gene expression and surface marker modulation, as well as a

Sustainability Integration into Free Trade Agreements: A Comparative Analysis Between the European Union and Australia

This thesis provides a comparative analysis on sustainability chapters in free trade agreements (FTA) from the EU and Australia. It then evaluates the implication this comparison has in light of EU-Australia FTA negotiations. In addition to this, the text utilises a funnel approach by examining broader concepts in order to help answer the research question. This includes the definition of free tra

AI created music – copyright infringement or new creation?

Artificial Intelligence has existed for many years and keeps developing. AI has become better at generating new works, for example music, which raises a question of whether AI can potentially infringe on copyright. This thesis examines the legal framework regarding copyright and AI and whether AI used in music can constitute a copyright infringement. The question that is focused on is “To what ext

Assessing the Sufficiency of EU Competition Law in Addressing Algorithmic Collusion

This thesis examines whether the current EU competition law framework, particularly Articles 101 and 102 TFEU, is sufficient to regulate algorithmic collusion. As pricing algorithms become more autonomous and capable of producing supra-competitive outcomes without direct human input, concerns arise about whether such behaviour fits within existing legal categories like “concerted practice” or “abu

Debonding of Adhesively Bonded Rubber Gaskets From Metal Plates Through Immersion in Liquid Nitrogen

Målet med det här examensarbetet har varit att undersöka hur avlossningen av gummipackningar från metallplattor sker genom nedsänkning i flytande kväve. Arbetet utfördes hos Alfa Laval, ett företag som tillverkar packningsförsedda plattvärmeväxlare (GPHEs). Dessa består av metallplattor med en limmad gummipackning fäst på dem. Avlossningen av packningen är ett avgörande steg i rekonditioneringsproThe purpose of this thesis work was to investigate the debonding of rubber gaskets from metal plates through immersion in liquid nitrogen. The work was con- ducted at Alfa Laval, a company which produces Gasketed Plate Heat Exchangers (GPHEs), which consist of metal plates with adhesively bonded rubber gaskets. Gasket debonding is a key step in the reconditioning of GPHE plates, and un- derstandin

Estimating Forest Fire Risk Using Simple Fuzzy Modelling in Dalarna, Sweden (2018)

In recent years, forest fires have become more frequent and severe worldwide. Sweden experienced an extreme fire season in 2018, resulting in extensive burnt areas and challenges in fire suppression. With climate change such extreme fire seasons are likely to become more common, highlighting the urgent need for effective fire risk assessment tools. This study aimed to develop a simplified forest f

From Green to Grey: Vegetation Loss and Anthropogenic Expansion in the West Bank

This research studies vegetation dynamics in the West Bank under ongoing occupation using Sentinel-2 satellite imagery and the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI). Using annual NDVI composites from 2017 to 2024, the NDVI change across Area A, B and C, areas with different control established during the Oslo agreements, were studied. The results show broadly uniform NDVI patterns across t

Exploring the Nexus of Antimicrobial Resistance and Natural Hazards and Associated Disasters: A Scoping Approach

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and natural hazards and associated disasters both pose significant global threats, with potential for exacerbating intersections. Despite AMR’s growing international priority, the nexus of AMR and hazards/disasters remains underexplored. This thesis aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the nexus to inform future perspectives and highlight further investigation

Skolpersonals benägenhet att orosanmäla - En kvantitativ studie om faktorer som påverkar beslutet att fullfölja anmälningsskyldigheten

This study aimed to investigate factors affecting school personnel’s attitudes toward Sweden’s mandatory reporting obligation under chapter 14 § 1 Social Services Act (​​SFS 2001:453). The sample consisted of teaching staff from Swedish lower secondary schools, teaching grades 7-9. We chose this sample because we found that a study like this had not been performed where the children were not consi

Vägen tillbaka till skolan - En kvalitativ studie om skolkuratorers förståelse av skolans arbete med problematisk skolfrånvaro

Problematic school absenteeism signals students’ need for support and is a growing social issue that challenges schools' efforts to promote attendance. The purpose of this study was, therefore, to explore school counselors’ understanding of problematic absenteeism, as well as the school's remedial and preventive work to promote attendance. The study employed a qualitative approach and cons

Fuelling resistance: A critical discourse analysis of hegemonic masculinities in Germany’s climate discourse on the mobility transition

Amid an escalating climate crisis, Germany faces growing political polarisation and declining support for climate policy. The mobility transition has emerged as a symbolic and emotionally charged ‘cultural battleground’, where debates around fossil-fuel dependency are deeply entangled with identities and power structures. This study examines the role of hegemonic masculinities in shaping socio-pol

Market Gardens as Agroecological Lighthouses: A Case Study in Sweden with the Tool for Agroecological Performance Evaluation (TAPE)

Global agri-food systems are in urgent need of a sustainability transformation guided by best practices of agroecology. The study used the Tool for Agroecological Performance Evaluation (TAPE) to assess the performance of seven market gardens in southern Sweden in comparison to the Swedish horticultural sector. The findings indicate that all participating market gardens could be considered agroeco

From Snapshots to VR: Evaluating 3D Gaussian Splatting for Accessible 3D Reconstruction

3D Gaussian Splatting (3DGS) has emerged as the latest breakthrough in 3D reconstruction since it can provide photorealistic 3D reconstruction with real-time rendering. Despite its increasing popularity, it lacks an accessible and clear end-to-end workflow, and the use for it in interactive and immersive applications remains largely unexplored. Furthermore, with the constant development of new 3DG

Proteomics and Phosphoproteomics of High-Grade Serous Ovarian Carcinoma Models Investigating Ferroptosis Induction and MTDH-SND1 Inhibition

High-grade serous ovarian carcinoma (HGSOC) is the most common subtype of ovarian cancer, often discovered in advanced stages and linked to poor survival. Due to high mortality rates, there is a need for novel treatment strategies. A promising new strategy is induction of ferroptosis, which has recently been shown to synergistically induce cell death in HGSOCs in combination with MTDH-SND1 protein

Microenvironment profiling of high-grade serous ovarian cancer

Ovarian cancer is among the most lethal gynecological malignancies, with high-grade serous ovarian cancer (HGSOC) being the most aggressive and prevalent subtype. This heterogeneous disease is typically diagnosed at an advanced stage and is associated with high relapse rates. Increasing attention is being directed toward the tumor microenvironment (TME), a complex and dynamic network of non-cancer

I Do It My Way : A Holistic Study on Female Shoe Shiners' Mobility in La Paz

This study examines the everyday life and mobility patterns of shoe shiners in La Paz and focuses in particular on the perspective of female shoe shiners. Shoe shining is a stigmatized profession in La Paz. Based on Lefebvre’s theory of the right to the city, the study investigates the means through which shoe shiners are able to access and use public space—especially through the payment of patent

Progress for all or privilege for some? An analysis of the urban rehabilitation of Budapest-Józsefváros, Hungary

Urban greening is increasingly promoted as a strategy for sustainable city development, yet it often carries hidden social costs. This thesis explores the green rehabilitation of Budapest’s 8th district, Józsefváros, a historically diverse neighbourhood undergoing significant change. Using critical urban theory, the right to the city, and feminist urbanism, this study examines how sustainable urba

Beyond ownership: understanding and supporting scaling of Libraries of Things. Case study of Circle Centre Library of Things in Lund, Sweden

In light of escalating environmental and social challenges, Libraries of Things (LoTs) offer a promising alternative to the unsustainable consumption model. Using a case study of Circle Centre, Library of Things in Lund, Sweden, this paper examines the socio-cultural and organisational dynamics in LoTs and their impact on the scalability potential of share-based organisation. Interviews with LoT b

pARanormal Collaboration: Split AR Avatar Representation for Dissimilar Spaces

Although remote video communications are prevalent, they lack some natural aspects of usual human interactions. To an extent, these aspects can be reintroduced by immersive technologies and human digital representations, the avatars. A commonly occurring challenge faced by such Extended Reality applications is communication between dissimilar spaces, i.e. spaces with different layouts. In such la