This study follows cycling as an experienced symbolic activity during the 1890s in Sweden. The period has been framed in both Swedish and international research as pivotal for the activity in the western world. Cycling and the object itself were seen as emblematic of modernity and social status; the symbolism it had was lost due to the introduction of the car and the increased prevalence of bikes,

Forskning inom elektromagnetiska fenomen kan betraktas som en av de viktigaste vetenskapliga fälten, då en betydande del av modern teknologi och infrastruktur bygger på principer som har utvecklats från detta område. Att förstå det fysikaliska ursprunget av magnetiska effekter och deras tillämpningar är av stort intresse inom fasta tillståndets fysik. På senare år har teoretisk forskning förutspAltermagnetism is an emerging field within condensed matter physics. This new magnetic phase was first theoretically considered and later experimentally observed. The physical properties of altermagnets are speculated to make them appealing candidates for applications within fields such as spintronics and superconductivity. To determine which materials exhibit altermagnetism, numerical considerati

Background Companies are increasingly realizing that efficient distribution can contribute to gaining a competitive advantage in the market. By efficiently routing vehicles, the optimal balance between customer service and costs can be achieved. Consequently, the vehicle routing problem is one of the most critical challenges logistics companies face today. However, previous research on vehicle rou

Bakgrund: Sensoriska integrationssvårigheter kan påverka ungdomars dagliga aktiviteter, inklusive skolarbete. Bedömningsinstrumentet SPM-2, som syftar till att identifiera sådana svårigheter hos ungdomar, har nyligen översatts från den ursprungliga engelska versionen från USA. Den har dock ännu inte undersökts vad gäller användbarhet ur ett semantiskt och kulturellt perspektiv i den svenska skolmBackground: Sensory integration difficulties can impact adolescents' daily activities, including schoolwork. The assessment tool SPM-2, which aims to identify such difficulties among adolescents, has recently been translated from the original English version from the USA. However, it has not yet been examined for its validity from a semantic and cultural perspective in the Swedish school envi

Research question: How do social relationships and social interactions shape the behavior of young consumers on Social Media and Communication Apps? Purpose: The purpose of this study is to enhance the understanding of how the Social Customer Journey influences the purchasing behavior of young consumers on Social Media and Communication Apps. Furthermore, the study aims to explore the dynamics o

Urban green infrastructure (UGI) is gaining popularity for disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation in urban contexts, but dense development obstructs the realisation of large-scale greening measures. This thesis investigates the potential of small-scale, site-specific urban greening in a residential area in Cologne, Germany, to improve ecosystem service supply. The objective is to as

During installation of firmware updates over the air, servers will usually collect data with statuscodes and information about the installation and update process. Given a large dataset with multiple installation steps, errors might occur occasionally dependant on outside factors such as internet connection, limited storage space or other issues that are not directly related to the stability of th

Vad kostar det om ett exploateringsprojekt stöter på oförutsedda problem kopplade till naturvärden som man måste ta hänsyn till vid en markexploatering? Hur kan naturvärden egentligen påverka den ekonomiska kalkylen i ett projekt om de dyker upp som en överraskning under projektutvecklingen? Intressant är även att undersöka om det med träffsäkerhet går att identifiera, men också att prissätta och What is the cost if a development project encounters unforeseen difficulties related to values in nature that must be considered during a land development? How can natural values affect the balance sheet of a project if they appear as a surprise during project development? It is also interesting to investigate whether it is possible or not to identify and price risks related to nature in the proje

Svenska kommuner befinner sig just nu i en ansträngd ekonomisk situation med både brist på ekonomiska resurser och personal. Samtidigt råder det en efterfrågan på bostäder och i 180 av 290 svenska kommuner råder det ett underskott på bostadsmarknaden. Till följd av den begränsade resurstillgången måste kommunerna därmed prioritera vilket innebär att de måste fördela sina resurser till det som anseSwedish municipalities are currently in a constrained economic situation with a shortage of both financial resources and personnel. The municipalities hold a zoning monopoly, and due to the limited financial resources they have to prioritize within their physical planning to ensure they allocate their resources on what is most important. The aim of this thesis is to create an understanding of how

High-speed Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADCs) play an important role in mod- ern electronic systems, especially those systems that require high data rates and low power consumption. These converters are essential components in various applications, including telecommunications, medical imaging, radar systems, and wireless communication. This thesis explores four different dynamic comparators to en

The dirt and miasma of the city: Medical knowledge and the prevention of cholera on a regional and national level during the cholera outbreaks of the 1850s The dirt and miasma of the city: Medical knowledge and the prevention of cholera on a regional and national level during the cholera outbreaks of the 1850s. This thesis aims to analyze and understand the relation between medical knowledge rega

The main aim of this study was to investigate how individual differences in second language linguistic factors affect cognitive control subcomponents based on controlling for non-linguistic factors. More specifically, while controlling cultural background, age and educational level, this study examined how the age of second language acquisition, second language proficiency, second language usage,

In 2015 Sweden received a substantial amount of refugees from the Middle East compared to other European countries, which caused debate concerning Sweden's refugee politics. Some political parties wanted to focus on helping in the nearby area instead of the refugees coming to Sweden. When Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022 refugees fled to Sweden again. The discussions throughout the society at th

The main drivers of the alarming biodiversity decline are land use and land use change, primarily due to agriculture. It is therefore important to assess the impact on biodiversity caused by production of food and to do so, life cycle assessment (LCA) is a method widely used. Since the UNEP-SETAC provisionally recommended the method by Chaudhary et al. (2015, updated 2018) for impact assessments o

I dagsläget är automatisering något som intresserar företag världen över då det möjliggör en snabbare och mer effektiv produktion. Detta examensarbete har gjorts i samarbete med företaget Aimpoint, som tillhör en av de förenämnda företag som är intresserade av automation och hur det kan hjälpa deras produktion. Aimpoint är ett ledande företag inom rödpunktssiktes sektorn och deras grundare, Arne ECurrently, automation is of interest to companies worldwide as it enables faster and more efficient production. This thesis has been conducted in collaboration with the company Aimpoint, which is among the aforementioned companies interested in automation and how it can benefit their production. Aimpoints is a leading company in the red dot sight sector, and its founder, Arne Ekstrand, was also th

Generally regarded as a sustainable country, Costa Rica faces the future challenge of maintaining their renewable energy performance amidst climate change impacts and the need to integrate intermittent renewables. This thesis explores the opportunities and barriers for Costa Rica to achieve 100% renewable electricity while maintaining energy security, despite its developing nation status. Through

Detta arbete handlar om transformation. Med utgångspunkt i de kulturhistoriskt värdefulla Lokstallarna i Malmö fick jag i uppdrag att varsamt anpassa och förän- dra denna plats till något jag ansåg skulle öka områdets värde och ge något positivt till Malmö stad i helhet. Något jag personligen alltid älskat med Malmö är hur staden värnar om och uppmuntrar kreativitet och skapelse. Utöver detta har

This thesis investigates the role of organizational culture, structure, and processes in the implementation of IT governance (ITG) within small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). In the context of rapidly evolving technological landscapes and regulatory environments, effective ITG is crucial for enhancing organizational capabilities and performance. The research addresses the gap in understandin

Ireland has experienced a rise in populism and social issues in recent years. By analysing the linkages between voting behaviour and social exclusion, critical underlying features of this shift may be identified. In this thesis, I investigate whether social exclusion has increased over time and whether this increase is associated with more support for Sinn Féin. I carry out this analysis using 10

I dagens samhälle präglas vår samtid av nyheter om krigsdrabbade områden och naturkatastrofer, vilket är två orsaker till att migrationen runt om i världen ökar. Människor förlorar sina hem och vissa är på ständig flykt. Detta är ett fruktansvärt öde som också bidrar till spridningen av sjukdomar som tidigare varit begränsade till vissa kontinenter. Chagas sjukdom, även känd som amerikansk trypaChagas disease, also known as American Trypanosomiasis, is a parasitic infection caused by the triatomine bugs, commonly referred to as kissing bugs. It is the deadliest parasitic disease in South America but has spread beyond this region due to migration and climate change. Approximately 70 million people are at risk of infection, and there is no cure for the chronic phase of the disease. In prev