The underrepresentation of women in national legislatures is a major setback to consolidating democracy in most countries across the world. Yet, only a handful of countries have vigorously implemented Affirmative Action measures to address the problem. Although most countries, including Ghana, have ratified the Convention on the Elimination of All forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), and

This thesis is a comparison analysis of two Nordic monastic sites -Naantali, located in Finland and Skriðuklaustur, located in Iceland- and three medieval herbals -Läkebok nr 4, Läkebok nr5 and AM 434a 12mo- from the same region. The objective is to examine the interlink between medicinal plants found in the different sources. To provide context to the analysis, the thesis first discussed medieval

The transition to sustainable energy sources is a critical challenge facing Europe as it aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. This master thesis explores the potential role of fusion energy in the future European energy market, focusing on Novatron Fusion Group's strategic positioning within this evolving landscape. The study uses a mixed methods approach, combining both

Öland är Sveriges andra största ö och har med sina kalkrika hällar, öppna landskap och höga naturvärden lockat flera besökare till Ölands båda kommuner, Mörbylånga och Borgholm. Ölands natur och landskap är hem till unik biologisk mångfald, vilket har inom naturvården bidragit till ett flertal skyddade områden. Intresset för friluftsliv och naturturism växer i Sverige, vilket har satt sina spår påBiodiversity-, and ecosystems face the risk of being lost due to human impact through land exploitation, and transport emissions from tourism, but also from the negative impacts of climate change. Öland has several protected areas with its unique landscapes, and high natural values. Which has attracted several visitors to the island. This study presents a comprehensive investigation on which confl

This master thesis exploratively investigates the customer value provided by innovative GenAI solutions, such as the studied Lightbringer tool, in the patent application process. The research primarily examines how different customer segments; IP firms, small-scale innovative firms, and large-scale innovative firms perceive the usefulness of GenAI technologies. Through a combination of semistructu

In just the last decade, the popularity of Korean cultural exports has skyrocketed, and fans are to be found everywhere from Seoul to Sweden. While the K-phenomenon is often conceptualized as a global force, engagement tends to be personal and emotionally charged. As such, involvement is closely interlinked with the process of self-realization. This paper visualizes consumption of Hallyu as the co

Syftet med detta arbete är att se hur lean kan implementeras med hjälp av personalens utökade förståelse för leanverktygens fördelar vid användning, för ökad produktivitet utan utökade resurser. Projektet utfördes i ett företag med begränsning till två avdelningar. Litteratur och revisionen gav en bild av personalens kunskapsläge av lean vid projektstart. Med den kunskapen påbörjades ett projekt The purpose of this work is to explore how lean can be implemented through the staff´s enhanced understanding, for increased productivity without additional resources. This was carried out through a project in a company limited to two departments. Literature and review provided an overview of the staff's knowledge level of lean. With the gained knowledge, a project was initiated focusing on t

This report investigates the multi-label classification problem of expense-related documents, aiming to be classified into nine distinct types of categories. Various machine learning methods including Naive Bayes, Logistic Regression, Support Vector Machines, Linear Discriminant Ana- lysis, k-Nearest Neighbors, Decision Trees, Random Forest, Gradient Boosting, and Recurrent Neural Networks were em

This study explores the perceptions of graphic designers regarding the impact of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) on their profession. It aims to highlight practical examples of how GenAI is integrated into the work of graphic designers. To achieve this, qualitative data was collected through semi-structured interviews with six professional graphic designers. The findings reveal that the

The present study investigates the perceptions and concerns of Lund University students as it pertains to their future employment amidst the rapid development of Artificial Intelligence (AI), which is speculated to have a progressive integration in the labor market. Recent studies project both partial and total task substitution in the coming years, which will have a displacement effect on employm

In this thesis, the effective Hamiltonian formalism is studied and applied to two-photon Rabi oscillations in hydrogen. The process occurs when two photons are absorbed or emitted simultaneously. There exist various approaches to model two-photon transitions. In this thesis, we single out essential quantum states using the projection operator technique and solve for the exact dynamics in this ess

Recent social developments have led to an increased interest in borders. Today, borders are understood as highly dynamic phenomena, that are subject to political-territorial and socio-symbolic interaction. The emergence of new interdisciplinary border studies, as well as advances in technological tools, provide an opportunity for archaeology to examine the cultural phenomenon of boundary marking s

The aim of this thesis is to determine what drives the return in cross-border buy-and-build (B&B) strategies, and if the drivers and the return generated in cross-border B&B strategies differ from those in domestic strategies. Drawing upon prior research of B&B strategies and cross-border M&A, the thesis provides an overview of the current studies on value drivers in private equity

Denna studie undersöker markvattenkoncentrationerna av tre metaller (Cu, Pb, Zn) i jord som behandlats med biokol. Fältförsök har utförts av Statens geotekniska institut sedan 2019 eftersom deras projekt BALANCE undersöker den långsiktiga effekten av biokol i PAH- och metallförorenade jordar. Det långsiktiga målet med studierna är att undersöka om biokol är en effektiv saneringsmetod för förorenadThis study investigates concentrations of three metals (Cu, Pb, Zn) in the soil water of biochar remediated soil. Field trials have been conducted by the Swedish Geotechnical Institution since 2019 as their project BALANCE is exploring the long-term effect of biochar in PAH- and metal contaminated soils. The long-term aim of the studies is to investigate whether biochar amendment is an affective r

Climate transition risk pricing in capital markets has emerged as a critical area of research. Using a comprehensive dataset of syndicated loans spanning the years 2010 to 2020, combined with greenhouse gas emission and financial data for borrowers and lenders from three different sources, we conduct an extensive cross-sectional regression analysis to assess how greenhouse gas emissions are priced

This thesis explores the implementation and acceptability of blanket (population-wide coverage of active case finding and prevention) Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) as a preventive measure for leprosy transmission in the Achham district of Sudurpaschim (Far-west) Province in Nepal. Leprosy remains a significant public health concern in Nepal, with persistent challenges in prevention and control e

Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects lots of people all around the world. It greatly impacts the health of those with it and places many demands on healthcare services. Early detection of diabetes can significantly improve treatment outcomes, lower the chances of future health issues, and help patients to have a better healthier life. In this study, I evaluated the reproducibility of the per

Climate change is not only a pressing global challenge but also a cross-border issue that has far-reaching impacts on communities and ecosystems worldwide. As nations grapple with the urgent need for climate action, it becomes crucial to consider the perspectives and voices of indigenous peoples who have longstanding relationships with their lands and possess valuable traditional knowledge. Indige

Hypertyreos är en sköldkörtelsjukdom där sköldkörteln är överaktiv och producerar för mycket hormoner. Tillståndet kan orsaka symptom som är jobbiga att leva med i vardagen, till exempel hjärtklappning, svettningar, yrsel och illamående. En utav de behandlingar som används mot hypertyreos är radiojodbehandling. Vid radiojodbehandling utnyttjar man sköldkörtelns egenskap att absorbera jod från den Aim: The aim was to estimate the uncertainty of various factors, influencing the radioiodine uptake (RAIU) at clinical measurements of hyperthyroid patients. Furthermore, to evaluate the estimation of thyroid volume from nuclear medicine scintigraphic images. Another aim was to investigate in what extent these uncertainties may influence the eventual therapeutic radioiodine activity, and thereby t

Varje år diagnostiseras ungefär 1600 personer i Sverige med huvud- och halscancer. De flesta av dessa patienter behandlas med strålbehandling, men tyvärr är prognosen för många ganska dålig. Forskning pågår för att förbättra behandlingen och utveckla mer effektiva sätt att döda tumören, samtidigt som man strävar efter att minimera biverkningarna. Ett sätt att göra detta är att använda avancerade bDiffusion magnetic resonance imaging (dMRI) in radiotherapy has the potential to facilitate the identification of treatment resistant regions within tumours, such as areas with insufficient oxygen supply. This is particularly interesting in head and neck (H&N) tumours with poor prognosis correlated with unidentified hypoxic areas. However, dMRI is sensitivive to the magnetic susceptibility dif