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In response to the emergency of climate change, green growth has emerged as an attractive pathway towards sustainable development. The environmental feasibility and economic consequences of green growth is a much debated topic among scholars. This thesis provides a panel data analysis of the relationship between green growth and economic performance in the industrial economies of Germany and Czech
This is a quantitative study that aims to investigate the labor market integration of foreign-born people. The purpose of the study is to analyze whether gender and class - based on the concepts of habitus, cultural and symbolic capital, and symbolic violence - are variables that affect how foreign-born people's qualifications and skills are utilized in the Swedish labor market, as well as the
This thesis investigates the open stormwater system in Augustenborg, Malmö, and aims to understand the past political goals and compare them with the present day structures, their current condition and how people interact with them. Drawing on planning documents and related sources from the time of the system’s development, the study explores the political and ecological goals that underpinned its
Green ammonia, produced from renewable hydrogen, is emerging as an important energy carrier and decarbonized fertilizer alternative. However, its production is highly energy-intensive, making process efficiency critical to its commercial viability. This study investigates how targeted heat integration can enhance the energy and cost efficiency of green ammonia production based on a 200 MW PEM elec
Consumer choices around plant-based diets are increasingly shaped by political values, yet most research has focused on health, environmental, or economic motives, largely overlooking the role of ideology. While political ideology and political consumerism is well-documented in European contexts, there is limited understanding of how broader ideological orientations influence sustainable food beha
Finished Goods Distribution Network (FGDN) design is an important aspect of Supply Chain Management (SCM), and companies are constantly working towards balancing cost, service level and product quality in the design. At the same time, sustainability has gained an increased focus by stakeholders which has led to both challenges and opportunities in the logistics industry. The FGDN optimization is e
Background In recent years, supply chains have faced major disruptions, including the Covid-19 pandemic, the Suez Canal blockage, and the Russia-Ukraine war, highlighting their vulnerability. As supply chains have become more global and interconnected, the complexity of supply chain networks has increased, leading to them being more exposed to risks. This has resulted in disruptions becoming more
The following thesis investigates the extent to which economic development influences the initiation and consolidation of democracy in Asia. Based on modernization theory and its critiques, the study conducts a quantitative panel data analysis covering 46 Asian countries from 1970 - 2019. Modernization theory suggests that rising income levels, urbanization, education, and social development foste
Immune check inhibitors (ICI) are promising tools in the fight against cancer, increasing the effect of Cytotoxic T Lymphocytes (CTL). However, their efficacy can be limited in tumors with poor CTL infiltration or priming, and strategies enhancing this is of great interest. Dual targeting of CD40 on APCs, and a tumor associated antigen (TAA), is one possible approach, promoting tumor-specific CTL
This thesis explores the architectural potential of compressed wool as a natural material capable of forming complex structures. From the beginning, the project combined two main directions: first, the exploration of natural, growth-based patterns such as differential growth and hyperbolic surfaces, and second, the investigation of material behavior through direct experimentation. These two paths
Rectal cancer is a common type of cancer, and the escalating prevalence is correlated to the western lifestyle. Most patients will undergo surgery, where the extent of the surgery correlates with the tumor stage. Determining the spread to neighboring lymph nodes is challenging, as certain evaluation requires biopsy of the resected tissue. Therefore, NanoEcho is currently developing a diagnostic to
The recent developments in stochastic and quantum thermodynamics has laid the foundation for developing highly efficient devices that utilizes quantum effects. One such device is a quantum dot heat engine, that consists of one or more quantum dots tunnel coupled to two leads. By tuning the energy levels of the quantum dots appropriately one can obtain a flow of electrons through the quantum dot sy
metamorphic /ˌmet.əˈmɔː.fɪk/ n. (of rock) changed into a new form and structure by very great heat and pressure. - Cambridge University Press. n.d. Metamorphic. In Cambridge Dictionary. The Ba Son complex was originally a shipyard built for constructing warships during the Nguyen Dynasty in the 1800s. Over time, it has undergone countless changes while witnessing significant historical events. O
Oat grains contain high levels of phytic acid, an anti-nutritional compound that reduces nutrient bioavailability, along with notably low phytase activity, the enzymatic mechanism responsible for phytic acid degradation. Malting of oats prior to human consumption is a recognized method to reduce phytic acid content by inducing phytase expression, thereby enhancing the nutritional value of oats. Th
Aquaporin 2 (AQP2) is a membrane channel protein that is in humans most importantly found at the end of the renal collecting duct. A lack of AQP2 in the apical membrane can lead to diabetes insipidus (DI), characterized by dehydration and dilute urine, making protein-protein interactions between AQP2 and other proteins an important field of study. In this study, the interaction between an AQP2 con
This paper examines the economic consequences of financial crises and the determinants of recovery duration through a structural-institutionalist perspective. Drawing on cross-country data from 160 countries (1950–2019) and using updated classifications of crisis episodes, it explores two central questions: how do different types of crises affect GDP per capita? and what factors explain variation
Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) are increasingly adopted as sustainable alternatives to shift fossil fuel reliance. However, because of battery dependence, their heating systems face significant efficiency losses due to frost formation on heat exchangers in cold climates. This study investigates a capacitance-based sensing approach to detect ice buildup on automotive heat exchangers, aiming to op
This thesis explores how gamification affects respondent engagement and data quality in online surveys. A between-subjects experiment with 203 participants compared a gamified survey featuring progress bars, rewards, feedback, and a storyline with a non-gamified version. The study was guided by the Technology Acceptance Model 2, Self-Determination Theory, and Flow Theory. Results showed that gamif
Accurate detection of player positions is essential for sports analysis. Traditional single-camera methods generally suffer from occlusion and diminishing resolution far away. This work proposes using multi-camera Bird's Eye View (BEV) detection to overcome these issues. Synthetically generated data was used to train and test the detection model, which uses images from six cameras placed aroun
This project explores how a beginner friendly music production device can lower the threshold for engaging with sound creation and rhythm making. Many existing tools rely on prior knowledge or technical skill, which discourages new users from experimenting in creative ways. This project instead focuses on quick feedback, clear interaction and a tactile experience that invites curiosity and play. T
