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Inland port expansion requires immense investment costs often resulting in dredging and creating a new physical space for production and especially when handling Ultra Large Container Vessels (ULCVs). A floating container terminal (FCT) is an innovation that sets out to change the landscape within what is required to handle ULCV’s. The structure can be placed out at sea where no dredging is requir

Title: The Irreverent Paradox: Young adult consumers' perceptions of an irreverent tone on brands' social media Seminar date: May 30th 2024 Course: FEKH29, Degree Project Undergraduate level in marketing, 15 UPC Authors: Joel Baumann & Douglas Cederlund Advisor/s: Nikos Macheridis Key words: Social media marketing; Tone of voice; Irreverence; Consumer experiences; Authenticity Research

This thesis examines the interplay between gender and the perception of impoliteness in the Japanese workplace. Firstly, impoliteness is an area in sociolinguistics that discusses face-threatening acts, perceived in situations modified by different aspects, e.g. context and the gender of the interlocutors. Secondly, gendered language is another area within sociolinguistics which gained popularity

This thesis explores the implications of Chinese Resource-for-Infrastructure (RFI) loans on Angola's economic transformation and catch-up through the lens of social capabilities theory. Initiated in 2004, the "Angola Model" involved RFI loans primarily supported by oil exports to China in return for infrastructure construction. Despite substantial infrastructure inputs, the expected

The use of biofuel has been used a long time and its consumption keeps increasing. Depending on where the fuel comes from, the chemical composition can be very different. There have been incidents of ashes generating flammable gases, but also the ashes itself have been seen in dust explosion incidents. The risk must be understood and evaluated properly. This paper aims to investigate how explosive

Vid dimensionering av plattramsbroar, som är en av Sveriges vanligaste brotyper, utgör det ökade jordtrycket mot rambenet på grund av horisontella laster en viktig faktor i dimensioneringsprocessen. Dagens regelverk framtaget av Trafikverket innebär en process som är tidskrävande för konstruktören samt underskattar jordens horisontella stabiliserande effekt. Detta kan leda till en låg utnyttjandegPortal frame bridges are one of the most popular types of bridges in Sweden. These bridges consists of a framework structure that mitigates the use of bearing supports and expansion joints which in turn makes them economically viable, efficient and robust. The structure makes use of having vertical surfaces such as abutment walls that are in contact with soils, meaning that braking forces, thermal

Sweden is experiencing a decline in governmental funding to the CSOs. This research looks deeper into that relationship and investigates the dynamics between the two actors when it comes to policy processes. The decline in funds leads to the organizations having to prioritize their work, which risks a lowered democratic participation from these civil society experts in the political sphere. To bet

I denna uppsats genomförs en publikstudie med sex deltagare som medverkar vid en kvalitativ intervju och närmare bestämt en fokusgruppsintervju. Syftet är att söka förståelse för hur deltagarna upplever ett avsnitt av serien Poliserna i Våldsvågen. Det här görs utifrån teman om reality-tv-genren, underhållning och autenticitet. Studien tillämpar Ervin Goffmans dramaturgiska teori och hans teoretis

The interplay between ESG scores and stock performance continues to captivate investors and researchers alike, yet consensus remains elusive, highlighting the need for further academic endeavour. This thesis investigates the impact of a company's ESG score on its stock performance in terms of expected returns. Specifically, it examines disparities in this relationship between two case countrie

The ever-increasing digitalization of the world sees the emergence of new threats that result in increasingly high demands on nations regarding the maintenance of national cybersecurity. Meanwhile, recent conflicts in Europe have placed Sweden in a new political security situation where, since March 2024, Swedish NATO membership is now a reality. Despite the significance of national security issue

Studiens syfte är att undersöka hur konsumenters varumärkesattityd påverkades för de företag som samarbetade med Margaux Dietz fram till skandalen 2022. Strävan är att kartlägga denna process och bidra med fördjupad kunskap om hur varumärkesambassadörer kan påverka konsumenters attityder, vilket är av intresse för företag som vill göra effektiva marknadsföringssatsningar. Studien har utgått från e

This study investigates the consequences of stocks being included in an index, in terms of returns, risk, and pricing efficiency. We examine the European stock market, utilizing the broad STOXX Europe 600 index, which, to a large extent, has been overseen by previous research. Over the recent period 2013-2023, we document all additions to the index and collect fund ownership data, classified as in

AI-verktyget ChatGPT, som efter användarens instruktioner snabbt kan generera väldisponerade, sammanhängande och mer eller mindre korrekta texter, har förändrat förutsättningarna för att producera text i grunden. Detta gäller inte minst elever i skolan. Skolverket (2024c) har med hänsyn till AI:s utveckling gått ut med nya, stränga, rekommendationer där de avråder lärare att använda sig av inlämniChatGPT, the artificial intelligent chat robot known for its ability to qickly create well-structured, coherent, and reasonably accurate texts based on user input, has fundamenally changed the landscape of text production. This is particularly evident among students in school. In response to AI advancements, the Swedish National Agency for Education (2024c) has issued new, more strict guidelines a

I takt med att den globala energianvändningen ökar, inte minst i Sverige som är ett av de länder som använder mest energi per person, har även elpriserna ökat de senaste åren. Den största delen av energin i bostäder går åt till uppvärmningen där ventilationssystemen har inverkan. Ett typhus som vi tidigare ritat användes som referens för att undersöka om det är kostnadseffektivt att installera

In today's climate of frequent global mobility and heightened competition for skilled migrants, this paper investigates how recent socio-political changes in Sweden, such as rising crime rates, heightened terrorism threats, tighter immigration policies and economic challenges have impacted the decision-making process of skilled migrants considering relocation to the country. Through qualita

In today's climate of frequent global mobility and heightened competition for skilled migrants, this paper investigates how recent socio-political changes in Sweden, such as rising crime rates, heightened terrorism threats, tighter immigration policies and economic challenges have impacted the decision-making process of skilled migrants considering relocation to the country. Through qualitativ

Hyresgästen i ett lokalhyresförhållande har ett indirekt besittningsskydd. Detta skydd innebär bland annat att hyresgästen i vissa fall kan ha rätt till ersättning när hyresvärden säger upp hyresavtalet för villkorsändring. Hyresvärdens uppsägning för villkorsändring innebär att hyresvärden vill att det sker en förlängning av hyresavtalet, förutsatt att hyresgästen går med på att ändra av-talets vA tenant who leases a premise in Sweden has an indirect intent protected tenancy, which can give the tenant a right to compensation of damages when a notice of removal is given. A lease termination letter given by the landlord can be combined with a suggestion of extending the lease agreement but on other terms. In that case, it is required that the proposed contract terms are precisely stated. If

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.

The cultural significance of dairy milk in Sweden is deeply ingrained, with dairy products being a staple at the breakfast table. However, the past decade has witnessed a formidable challenge to the traditional Swedish dairy industry, with the rise of plant-based milk alternatives. The emergence of new preferences has spurred the ascent of brands like Oatly. The Swedish oat drink producer Oatly, w