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One of the central assumptions of modernity is that the problems faced by society are best resolved through the use of scientific knowledge. Indeed, during the past century, the professions have both become certified and expected to base their work on this form of knowledge. In contemporary social work, this assumption is embedded in the notion of evidence-based practice, which has become the lead
Popular Abstract in English You may have never heard of gas turbine engines, but they are used in all kinds of un¬expected places. For example, many of the helicopters you see, a lot of s¬maller power plants and even the military vehicle use gas turbines. A gas turbine consists of a compressor, a combustion chamber and a turbine. Air is taken into the compressor and mechanically compressed. It iIn gas turbine engine, nickel base alloy, such as Alloy 718, accounts for almost half of the total material requirement. Nickel-base superalloys are used for gas turbine components mainly because of their outstanding strength and resistance to oxidation at high temperatures (> 550°C). The massive cost involved with the machining of nickel alloys has driven continued research and development of cut
This study aims to contribute one piece to the puzzle on why industry plants in the U.S. choose to comply with environmental laws under seemingly low incentives i.e., few inspections and low fines. This study investigates private enforcement, specifically citizen suits, as a possible determinant of plants' compliance behavior. Empirically, the study focuses on compliance with the Clean Water
The New Economic Partnership for Africa’s Development constitutes a new initiative to development, created by the African states themselves with an ultimate goal to be more integrated in the global economy on more equal terms and thereby reduce poverty within the continent. NEPAD sees democracy, good governance and human rights as necessary for sustainable development. This thesis examines the ass
Abstract This study aims to study the policies and measures adopted in order to attract FDIs to the extractive industry and to maximize their effects on the Albanian economy. Emphasis is put on fiscal policy and the allocation of tax revenues received from FDIs in the extractive industry. To conduct the study I have used theories explaining the reason behind FDI decisions and the mainstream theori
24 november 2026 09:00 till 17:00 | Konferens It is time for Lund University Conference on Teaching and Learning (LUTL). The conference is organised by the faculties and the Department of Higher Education Development (AHU). This year, Lund University School of Economics and Management (LUSEM) is hosting the conference and hereby invites academic staff and students to submit papers for the conferen
https://www.medarbetarwebben.lu.se/evenemang/lund-university-conference-teaching-and-learning-lutl - 2026-07-18
This study examines the economic and political impact of China's Belt and Road Initiative on Sri Lanka and Kenya with the intention of discussing its implications for the states’ independence and political sovereignty. By applying a realistic international political economy (IPE) with particular emphasis on Robert Gilpin's approach within realist IPE, the study considers connections betwee
24 november 2026 09:00 till 17:00 | Konferens It is time for Lund University Conference on Teaching and Learning (LUTL). The conference is organised by the faculties and the Department of Higher Education Development (AHU). This year, Lund University School of Economics and Management (LUSEM) is hosting the conference and hereby invites academic staff and students to submit papers for the conferen
https://www.lu.se/evenemang/lund-university-conference-teaching-and-learning-lutl - 2026-07-18
The main goal of this thesis is to show how operational risk can be measured if even the use of standard extreme value theory fails to explain single catastrophic events in the tail of the distribution. Against the background of regulatory requirements imposed by the Basel Accords, an Advanced Measurement Approach (AMA) is developed for a dataset of operational losses occurred in US businesses bet
Climate change poses a significant threat to humanity, with devastating consequences already occurring. Transitioning to a low-carbon economy is crucial for mitigating the effects of climate change. High per capita energy consumption and emissions make this transition an urgency for Luxembourg. This study focuses on the sustainable energy transition in Luxembourg, examining challenges and opportun
Thesis title: The Navigation Test: When Bureaucratic and Normative Control Intersect at Sea Seminar date: 03/05/25 Subject/course: FEKH49, Degree project in organization at bachelor level in Business Administration, 15 credits. Authors: Amanda Gunnarson, Daniel Hansson and Mattias Karhi. Supervisor: Olof Hallonsten Keywords: Control, bureaucracy, normative, growth, brand culture. Research question
This study examined the acculturation strategies of immigrant adolescents in Sweden and their relation to the mental health symptoms. The participants were 101 immigrant adolescents and 52 Swedish adolescents 15 to 19 years old. ‘Immigration paradox’ was examined comparing the mental health of first and second generation of immigrants and the native Swedes. Youth Self Report was used to assess men
Popular Abstract in English Buildings account for almost 30% of global CO2 emissions. According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), buildings can be made 75% more efficient by using better design. Globally, every year about half of all new buildings are built in China. In addition, the current lack of comfort level in indoor environments indicates that a large increase in enerThe assumption underlying this thesis is that both technological development and institutional and structural change are required to achieve a more sustainable building sector in China. Earlier literature has taken an approach based on the technological innovation system (TIS) to evaluate and understand the dynamics of technology development and change processes. However, fewer studies have examin
Humanekologiska avdelningenAndreas Malm "Fossil Capital: The Rise of Steam-Power in the British Cotton Industry, c. 1825-1848, and the Roots of Global Warming" Presentation: PhD-thesis defence: 15th February 2014. The more we know about the catastrophic implications of climate change, the more fossil fuels are burnt in the world. How did we get caught up in this mess? This thesis returns to a
https://www.keg.lu.se/forskning/forskningsprojekt/avslutade-avhandlingsprojekt/2014-avslutade-avhandlingsprojekt - 2026-07-17
Max HjärtströmCompetition Law's Market Failure Paradox: Economic Efficiency, Consumer Welfare and Public Policy in EU Antitrust and State Aid LawDatum för disputationen: 18 december Fakultetsopponent: Professor Chris Townley, King`s collegeÄmne: civilrättAbstractContemporary markets grapple with pressing challenges to secure socially and economically outcomes. Against this backdrop, market failu
https://www.jur.lu.se/forskning/disputationer/disputationer-2023 - 2026-07-17
Introduction: In conventional medical linear accelerators, the flattening filter is introduced in the photon beam line to provide a uniform lateral dose profile at a specified depth in water. For some radiotherapy treatments, e.g. intensity modulated radiotherapy, a flat radiation field is not necessary and the flattening filter could be removed. Several studies have shown that removal of the filt
