During recent decades there has been a rapid growth of volunteer tourism whose nature and impact are increasingly questioned in both literature and media. This study aims to critically compare the intended positive impacts with the potential negative consequences of volunteer tourism. The objective is to gain insight into possible contradictions and harm of the practice. Furthermore, by applying a

På en arbetsmarknad där det blir svårare och svårare för företag att rekrytera rätt kandidater har organisationskulturen blivit en konkurrenskraftig faktor för att attrahera rätt typ av personer. Syftet med denna uppsats är att undersöka vad en sådan organisationskultur kan bestå i: Hur beskriver anställda en god företagskultur och hur upprätthålls den? Forskningen på området förklarar ofta organi

Minoriteter har i alla tider blivit utsatta för att vara annorlunda majoriteten. Samer är ett sådant exempel. Den här studien utforskar hur denna olikhet har kommit att presenteras i svenska video- och filmklipp från 1930- och 1940-tal. Det som står i fokus är hur samerna (minoriteten) har föreställts av svenskar (majoriteten). Detta görs med hjälp av ett antal analytiska begrepp. Rasism, rasifier

This study has been made to further our understanding of which types of horses were sacrificed in Röekillorna, Skedemosse and Stanstorp. But also, to get an idea on how the horses skeletal parts were handled and through that information try to understand the true importance of sacrificing a horse during the iron age, with a main focus on Röekillorna. By studying the osteological material from Röek

The research seeks to answer the research question of How do we interpret the life experiences of the left-behind rural elderly in relation to extended family? And particularly, it inquiries about that: in their family life, what kind of strategies do they apply to navigate the balance between individual and family interests? To answer the question, the research combined neo-familism and life cour

Despite the many use cases for machine learning, it sees minimal usage in Sweden’s public sector today. It is important that the public sector in particular utilizes the most efficient tools available. For this reason, the Department of Employment and Social Services in Malmö has started a project to explore the viability of introducing machine learning to their work. This thesis corresponds to ro

The thesis consists of four chapters, each focused on developing the knowledge and drawing new connections with the p-adic numbers and the notions that are well known from the usual analysis on the real topology. In the first chapter, we introduce the basic structure of the $p$-adics, in connection to the conergent series and field axioms. Following that, in chapter two we focus on the defining t

Green parties are increasing in popularity in many Western European countries. In light of the planet's environmental challenge, this research analyses the performance of Green Parties while in governing positions and what variables impact their support in national elections. By looking at election data for Green parties in 18 European countries from Grant (2021) and mitigation policies from t

Populärvetenskaplig sammanfattning Kolhydrater är för våra kroppar, minst sagt, ovärderliga molekyler. Dessa sockerarter, som vår kropp även kan syntetisera, skall inte enbart förse oss med energi, utan de besitter även en rad andra viktiga egenskaper, allt ifrån exempelvis cellulär uppbyggnad, till att vara involverade i kommunikationen mellan celler. Kolhydrater blir byggstenar till allehanda biAbstract The glycosaminoglycan dermatan sulfate plays a crucial role in the process of tumorigenesis, due to increased flexibility in the polysaccharide chain, when glucuronic acid, in the glycan chondroitin sulfate, epimerizes into iduronic acid. The conversion facilitates a change in the interaction with certain proteins such as growth factors, angiogenic factors, and cytokines. The enzyme invol

The meat sector is a known contributor to pressing environmental and public health problems such as climate change and antimicrobial resistance. Despite this, efforts to encourage changes in meat consumption face multiple barriers. One such obstacle is the fact that the meat industry engages in lobbying efforts to influence public opinion and delay policy formation. This study aimed to identify wh

In the last twenty-five years, the influence of climate change over the lives of the world’s citizens has become a central topic of discussion within multilateral organisations such as the United Nations. The topic of policy and decision- making capacity, as well as representation of developing nations such as Small Island Developing States (SIDS) is also constant. This research is conducted as a

Camping is a popular form of outdoor recreation practiced worldwide, with different individuals and groups utilizing various transportation, equipment, and values. This report aims to identify the diverse types of campers and their needs, with the goal of finding a solution that can fit into Thule‘s product portfolio. The report considers factors such as the intended location, transportation, pu

We interact with products constantly. It is, in many ways, in- escapable. But what defines those experiences, that dispari- ty, between us and things? By working extensively with text and with various explorative user tests, my ambition was to define that meeting of human and object, and imagine a different way of designing user experience. After writing and testing, I found that disparity wa

The Thesis examines issues of European Corporate Tax Law and specifically the notion of the Marks & Spencer doctrine, with respect to non-resident permanent establishments. The doctrine entails the possibility for a resident company to deduct losses that were incurred by a PE, situated in another Member State. There is an ongoing debate among writers and scholars of European Tax Law concerning

Abstract The thesis explores the effects of economic development indicators on biodiversity in Latin America and Europe. Economic data from the World Development Indicators (World Bank, 2023) and FAOSTAT (FAO, 2023), as well as Klein Goldewijk’s biodiversity index database (2015) are used. Through panel linear regression models, the analysis reveals a clear correlation between factors, but the eff

Payments for ecosystem services (PES), a mechanism of incentives or compensation to landowners for provision of ecosystem services, have grown as a tool for meeting conservation goals. The Costa Rican payments for ecosystem services (PSA) program is one of the best-known examples because of being one of the most established. Despite this, the PSA program and many other PES programs do not monitor

As permafrost thaws, diverse experts converge, creating space for onto-epistemological collaborations. On a local level, permafrost thaw compounds risks for human and non-human communities in the Circumpolar North and at high altitudes. Panning out, permafrost thaw holds the potential for immense greenhouse gas release as once-latent microbes feed on thawed organic matter. Faced with interwoven lo

This project explored the usage and effectiveness of a natural water filtration system using xylem from Picea Abies, or Norway Spruce. The project is concentrated on the region of southeast and south Asia where people suffer from water contamination, providing a concept of a water filter with comprehensive protection against waterborne diseases. The study implemented secondary research on product

Over the past years, there has been a boom of children’s books on environ- mental topics in Germany reflecting the prominence of sustainability discussions in society. These children’s books are influential in shaping the worldview and behavior of the children, which will most likely be affected by increasing environmental and social challenges in the future. From an ecocritical and ecopedagogical