Vår hemgalax vintergatan är inte lika platt som ofta är trott. Dess form är mycket likt en disk där mitten är tätt fylld med stjärnor och antalet stjärnor avtar desto längre bort från mitten man kommer. Sen 1950-talet har vi också vetat att två motsatta ändar i disken är böjda åt olika håll medans mitten av disken är relativt platt. Senare forskning har även visat på att många andra galaxer är böjContext: The Milky Way disc, like the discs of many other spiral galaxies, has been shown to be warped. The growing astrometric data set for stars produced by the Gaia mission allows for more detailed studies of the stellar disc's warp. Aims: We use a full 6-dimensional phase space sample of stars from Gaia DR3 to study the kinematic signature of the Milky Way warp as a function of position i

In this paper, I strove to connect the dots between gender gaps in human development, the advancement of social capabilities, and resilience to shrinkage. To analyse this, I developed an extended and improved version of the United Nation’s Gender Development Index in which I broadened the economic opportunity aspect and provided 20 years of additional data. By applying this analysis to Chile, Mexi

A light pulse that travels through a narrow spectral window, i.e. a frequency range of low absorption, within a strongly absorbing frequency range will be delayed due to strong dispersion. If however, the absorbing structure is inverted, such that it is amplifying instead, one will see that a pulse travelling through this window will have its pulse peak come out of the material before it is sent i

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is the most common form of violence against women globally, with high prevalence rates among refugee communities. Previous literature indicates its relation to negative mental health outcomes such as depression and the potential help of social protective factors. The current study investigated the protective role of perceived social support (PSS) and cognitive socia

Indigenous populations often bore the brunt of Christian settler colonization resulting in marginalization, assimilation, Christianization, and cultural elimination. Most perpetrators of colonial injustices go unpunished and wrongdoings unacknowledged, barring the possibility of genuine international and national reconciliation for indigenous peoples. Major settler colonizer states have dark colon

Emerging markets are becoming increasingly important in the global tourism sector, accounting for a significant portion of international tourist arrivals. Because of the constant changes that occur in emerging markets, their tourist behaviour and decision-making process vary from that of tourists from more established markets. In order to achieve tourism growth and face its challenges, the United

I detta examensarbete görs en utvärdering av ankomstprognoser för tåg för att se hur de olika prediktionskällorna står sig mot varandra och hur pass väl dessa efterspeglar verkligheten. Vidare är detta examensarbete en sprint av ett forskningsprojekt som genomförs och bedrivs på Lunds Tekniska Högskola på uppdrag av Trafikverket. Till skillnad från forskningsprojektet bygger detta examensarbetIn this master thesis, an evaluation of arrival forecasts for trains is made to see how various prediction sources compare to each other and how well these reflect reality. Furthermore, this thesis is a sprint of a research project that is carried out and conducted at Lund University of Technology on behalf of the Swedish Transport Administration. Unlike the research project, this thesis is based

This project, presented as a lecture recital is about my experimentation and discoveries of the benefits of learning classical music by ear and performing by memory. The focus of this topic is to learn a variety of audition orchestra excerpts and solo pieces common in the bassoon repertoire by ear, and reflect on whether my music performance anxiety is reduced by performing from memory and from th

This Bachelor’s degree project investigates how precious fresh-cut flowers self sustainably can be arranged to be fully showcased and make them come into their own. Inspired by nature’s organic shapes and emphasising functionality, the project concludes a series of carefully designed modular vases. The different concepts have one thing in common: the focus to make the most out of the flowers. Thes

The production of eggs, meat, and dairy products in the EU indirectly contributes to deforestation and ecosystem conversion (DEC) in Latin America due to extensive imports of soy for animal feed. This thesis explores under which preconditions the mandatory European Sustainability Reporting Standards for the agriculture and farming sector can increase transparency in the opaque soy supply chains an

Hur uppfattar svenska elever, från grundskolan till gymnasiet, storlek och skala i rymden? Det ska projektet Storlek och skala, som drivs vid Nationellt Resurscentrum för fysik (NRCF) vid Lunds universitet. Sedan 2020 har data samlats in via en webbenkät som getts ut till lärare och deras elever runt om i Sverige. Studier om elevers uppfattningar om rymden är ett stort område i internationell forThis study aims to investigate how students in Swedish upper secondary school conceptualize sizes and distances of some astronomical objects, such as planets and stars, as well as the students’ general knowledge of the objects themselves. The study uses a constructivist framework and explores how well the students’ conceptions match the scientific facts and definitions, and what misconceptions and

Forest carbon sinks are becoming increasingly important as a climate change mitigation tool. To date, New Zealand is the only country that has fully incorporated forestry into its emission trading framework. This study seeks to understand if and how that has impacted forest management practices and carbon sink enhancement. Furthermore, this study seeks to understand to what extent the practices in

This paper studies the impact derivative hedging has on firm value and whether the relationship is affected by differences in cash holdings. We use hand-collected data for 171 Swedish firms from various industries during the period 2016-2021 to examine the relationship. Using a multivariate regression approach with Tobin’s Q as a proxy for firm value, we find that firms using derivatives are assoc

Detta examensarbete handlar om de problem relaterade till kabelskador som uppstår idag i samband med kabelutsättning vid grävarbeten inom järnväg. Kabelutsättning utförs vanligtvis av en underhållsentreprenör, som utförs genom att markera markytan där kabel under marken kan tänkas finnas. Instrument som används för att lokalisera kabel fungerar relativt bra men kan störas av spänningsförande anlägThis thesis addresses the problem related to cable damages that arise today during cable exposure in railway excavation works. Cable exposure is typically carried out by a maintenance contractor, marking the ground surface where underground cables are located. The instruments used for cable localization functions relatively well but can be disrupted by nearby electrical infrastructure. Consequen

In this essay I will examine whether H. P. Lovecraft’s alien species are more evolved and more intelligent than humans. The three races that will be examined are Mi-Go from The whisperer in Darkness (1931), The Deep Ones from The Shadow over Innsmouth (1936), and The Great Race from The Shadow Out of Time (1936). These races will be analyzed with the help of the post-humanistic theory, which focus

Examensarbetets titel: Från “Svensson” till Premium - En fallstudie av Volvo Cars sinnesmarknadsföring Seminariedatum: 1 juni 2023 Ämne/kurs: FEKH29, Examensarbete i Marknadsföring på kandidatnivå, 15 hp Författare: Johanna Hahlin, Theodor Nilsson, Ebba Skillius Handledare: Clara Gustafsson Fem nyckelord: Sinnesmarknadsföring, Semiotisk analys, Sinnesupplevelse, Volvo, Servicelandskap ForsknTitle: From “Svensson” to Premium - A case study of Volvo Cars sensory marketing Seminar date: June 1st 2023 Course: FEKH29, Business Administration: Bachelor’s Degree Project in Marketing, Undergraduate level, 15 ECTS Authors: Johanna Hahlin, Theodor Nilsson, Ebba Skillius Advisor: Clara Gustafsson Key words: Sensory marketing, Semiotic analysis, Sensory experience, Volvo, Servicescape Rese

Koncessionsmineral är ämnen som är viktiga för samhället, de behövs för att bygga bilar, telefoner, infrastruktur och mycket mer. Ämnena är även viktiga för att verkställa en grön energiomställning och för uppfyllelse av de nationella miljömålen. För att utvinna dessa ämnen behövs någon form av gruvbrytning, vilket kan ske i underjordsgruvor eller dagbrott. Gruvbrytning är en verksamhet som tar stMetals and minerals are prerequisites for a modern and climate-neutral society. Domestic mining facilities are also an essential part of the Swedish national economy. Sweden has a unique bedrock and is one of Europe's largest producers. However, the willingness to invest in the Swedish mining industry has dropped over the last decade. The main reason for this is the complication and uncertaint

Den globala uppvärmningen medför att sannolikheten för extrema värmeböljor ökar i ett framtida klimat. Sommaren 2018 var en ögonöppnare för många i Sverige då den långvariga värmen medförde extrem torka och ett flertal skogsbränder. De mest sårbara i samhället drabbad av värmen, så som äldre, vuxna med kroniska sjukdomar och små barn, och ca 750 fler människor dog än vad som normalt förväntas undeThe summer of 2018 was a reality check for many when several heat waves made the temperature rise above normal in Sweden. Especially in urban areas, where heat can be stored more easily in the building materials, the temperature was extreme due to the creation of urban heat islands. Today these areas can be detected with a tool for mapping urban heat islands. The aim of this study is to examine h

Coral reefs are essential for providing ecosystem services to humans, including coastal protection, nutrition, and income opportunities for coastal communities. However, coral reefs worldwide have suffered severe damage due to anthropogenic factors, leading to their rapid degradation. Thus, next to preventative actions, coral reef restoration efforts are necessary to avoid complete degradation. In