In this discussion of security and democracy in the European Union two interrelated arguments are put forward about the use of normative power to address the security challenge. The article starts by discussing the European (security) Union within the context of over 15 years of European human security debates, and then reflects on the current conduct of the total war on terror as led by the USA.

Purpose: As social infrastructures, public libraries are increasingly recognised as providing more than access to books and information; librarians’ work is importantly centred around practices of care. However, the ways in which they provide care is poorly researched, let alone conceptualised. This paper explores how this important part of librarians’ daily work is practiced through the lens of i

I Sverige idag så är engelska ett språk som nästan hela befolkningen kan och har ett stort inflytande på det svenska språket. Inflytandet från engelska och blandningen av språken, code-switching, har skapat debatter om hur nyttigt detta är för det svenska språket. Syftet med denna uppsats är att ta reda på hur ungdomar i Sverige förhåller sig till engelska och vad de tycker om, och hur de använder

Abstract: This master's thesis has a focus on children’s and guardians perceived safety in regard to children traveling to and from school. By gaining an understanding of peoples perceived safety one can make improvements to infrastructure and take other measures to make people feel more secure on their travel routes, an increased perceived safety would in turn encourage active traveling to a

DGEM (Devlabs, Copenhagen) is a small IoT product for air quality management and can be equipped with various integrated low-cost small sensors and hardware interfaces and provides comprehensive data collection capabilities. A one-month field observation test was conducted with reference instruments at Hyltemossa research station from 6th Dec. 2023 to 10th Jan. 2024 to validate this sensor bef

By examining how pedagogues in the Archives think and work with the availability of archive material, the purpose of this master thesis is to analyze how teaching is planned and adapted to different students and student groups at upper secondary school. The study was conducted using a qualitative method with semi-structured questions. Eleven pedagogues in the Archives were interviewed and the resu

Article 102 TFEU has long been the legal framework for addressing dominant undertakings abusing their position. In the new digital era, these undertakings have been found to favour themselves through self-preferencing. Therefore, the European Commission proposed the Digital Markets Act to address the structural problems that Article 102 TFEU could not. The DMA targets gatekeepers, who often hold d

With the ambitious objectives of the European Green Deal, offshore wind energy is especially an important sector of Europe’s renewable energy strategy. This thesis aims to clarify the intricate legal and regulatory structures governing offshore wind projects, with a particular focus on the permitting process in Denmark and Sweden, and to what extent it is aligned with the Renewable Energy Directiv

Software applications are integral to various sectors, including manufacturing, commerce, transportation, healthcare, education, arts, and entertainment, with technological advancements, new applications continue to emerge, expanding the scope of software use. Open-source software (OSS) plays a crucial role in ensuring competition, promoting inclusiveness, and improving the digital environment, as

This thesis investigates fan fiction’s intellectual property issues, focusing on its legal status, copyright implications, and potential regulatory frameworks. The research explores the pathways for protecting the rights of original authors and fan fiction creators while fostering creative expression. Key topics include the definition and copyrightability of fan fiction, its potential for copyrigh

Det svenska vägnätet är uppdelat i allmänna vägar, kommunala gator och enskilda vägar. De allmänna vägarna sköts generellt av staten via Trafikverket. Ansvaret kan emellertid, om regeringen lämnat ett förordnande om det, överlämnas till den berörda kommunen. Förordnandet kan gälla för ett helt område, eller enskilda vägar. Kommunen är väghållare för de kommunala gatorna inom detaljplan med kommunaA municipality in Sweden has two different choices regarding how to plan and build transportational infrastructure such as roads. The most used way is to use the planning and building act and establish a detailed development plan, but the municipality could also establish a road plan according to the road act. This paper examines the connection between the two laws and how those apply on the munic

Denna studie syftar till att undersöka hur varumärkeskommunikation kan användas av offentliga organisationer för att påverka unga vuxnas beteendeintentioner, samt om varumärkeskommunikation på sociala medier kan bidra till att bygga positiva varumärkesattityder. Studien fokuserar på den svenska myndigheten Försvarsmakten och hur unga vuxnas attityder och intentioner att genomföra värnplikten påverThis thesis aims to investigate how brand communication can be used by public organizations to affect young adults’ behavioral intentions, and if brand communication on social media can contribute to building positive brand attitudes. The study focuses on the authority The Swedish Armed Forces and how young adult’s attitudes and intentions towards enrolling in Swedish Defense Conscription are affe

I den ständigt föränderliga marknadsföringslandskapet har framväxten av artificiell intelligens (AI) revolutionerat sättet varumärken engagerar sig med konsumenter. Den här studien undersöker artificiell intelligens genererat innehåll (AIGC) och dess påverkan på varumärkesuppfattning. Genom att utforska AI-genererat innehåll jämfört med mänskligt genererat innehåll (HGC), syftar forskningen till aIn the continuously evolving landscape of marketing, the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed the way brands engage with consumers. This study examines Artificial Intelligence Generated Content (AIGC) and its impact on brand perception. By exploring the nuances of AI-generated narratives compared to Human Generated Content (HGC), the research aims to reveal insights into the e

Våld i nära relation är ett globalt folkhälsoproblem. Genom åren har kunskapen om våld ökat vilket innebär att våld i nära relation som fenomen nyanserats mer. Familjerådgivning är en kommunal verksamhet som arbetar med stöd till människor som upplever svårigheter i sina relationer. I den här studien undersöktes vilka ställningstaganden som görs av sex familjerådgivare i Sverige när det gälleIntimate couple violence is a global health problem. Over the years, knowledge about violence has increased, which means that violence in intimate relationships as a phenomenon has become more nuanced. Family counseling is a municipal activity that offers support for people who experience difficulties in their relationships. This study examined which positions are taken by six family counselor

Den här avhandlingen undersöker kommunikationsstrategierna som använts av Socialdemokraterna under deras betydande omställning mot ett medlemskap i Nato under en sju månaders period, påverkad av Rysslands invasion av Ukraina den 24e Februari 2022. Studien fokuserar på två forskningsfrågor som undersöker hur den radikala förändringen diskursivt har rättfärdigats och inramats, samt hur tonen och inThis thesis investigates the communication strategies employed by the Social Democratic Party regarding their significant shift in stance on Nato membership over a seven-month period, influenced by Russia's invasion of Ukraine on February 24th, 2022. The two research questions examined are how this radical shift has been discursively justified and framed, as well as how the tone and content ha

Denna kvalitetssäkringsstudie har syftat till att a) beskriva patientkohorten med borderline personlighetssyndrom (BPD) som erhållit mentaliseringsbaserad terapi (MBT) vid vuxenpsykiatrimottagning Emotionell instabilitet i Malmö och att b) utvärdera behandlingseffekter. Datainsamlingen gjordes genom journalgenomgång för 86 patienter som fullföljt behandling åren 2011–2024. Patientkohorten utgjordeThe aims of this quality assurance study were to a) describe the cohort with borderline personality disorder (BPD) who underwent Mentalization-based Treatment (MBT) at the psychiatric out-patient unit Mottagning emotionell instabilitet in Malmö, and to b) evaluate treatment effects. Data were collected through systematic search of psychiatric medical records regarding 86 patients who completed tre