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The aim of this project is to analyse planetary boundary layer height (BLH) measurements from the Hyltemossa research station and find their dependence on seasonality, time of day, and air temperature. Further, investigation was made into the correlation between mass concentration of particulate matter with equivalent diameter<1μm (PM1) and black carbon (BC) aerosol and the BLH and how this varies
This thesis revolves around how the truthfulness of the asylum claim is constructed within the process of refugee status determination in Sweden by focusing on the role of interpretation. The study asks what role interpretation plays in the formation of truth within the credibility assessment of asylum claims. The thesis employs semi-structured interviews with asylum-seekers, lawyers, and interpre
Due to the climate crisis, more developing and emerging economies are considering to implement climate policies. However, since economic development remains high on their respective agendas, understanding economic consequences of such policies is crucial. The Porter hypothesis suggests in this respect that climate policy could benefit growth under certain circumstances by encouraging innovation, t
Title: The Impact of Board Gender Diversity on the Profitability of Insider Trading Seminar Date: June 3, 2020 Course: BUSN79 Business Administration: Degree Project in Accounting and Finance Authors: Jakob Muhr & Frida-Maria Wallgren Advisor: Reda M. Moursli Keywords: Insider Trading, Board Gender Diversity, Corporate Governance, Asymmetric Information, Abnormal Returns Purpose: This st
Biohydrogen is increasingly being explored as part of strategies to achieve deep emission reductions. While much research has focused on the technical dimension of biohydrogen, fewer efforts have positioned it in larger contexts. Using literature and expert interviews, this study applies the multi-level perspective to explore an introduction of biohydrogen to the Swedish energy system. The finding
Money laundering is the act of concealing the origin of illegal proceeds and it occurs due to deregulated economies and insufficient legal security. The European Union has recognized the importance of combating this crime by developing Directive (EU) 2015/849 on antimoney laundering and counter-terrorist financing, which applies to financial and credit institutions. They are obligated to work prev
I examine the climate-smart agricultural (CSA) practices of intercropping, inorganic fertilizer application and improved seeds use for their effects on crop yields in Uganda. Based on panel data from the Uganda National Panel Surveys (UNPS), I use a correlated random effects model and propensity score matching to explore the general effectiveness of CSA, the changing effects of CSA with climatolog
The combined threat of poor air quality, physical inactivity, and climate change is a major sustainability challenge for the transport sector. Numerous policy interventions may address this, yet technological improvement measures, including the isolated introduction of Emissions Zones, are currently over-emphasised. There is a lack of policy mix evaluations in the literature, particularly those in
The TRPV1 receptor (transient receptor potential vanilloid 1) is a nonspecific membrane-bound cation channel, which plays an important role in nociception and pain transmission, the nerve-response to possibly dangerous stimuli. It is known that TRPV1 can be modulated by a variety of stimuli, amongst which heat, protons and chemical compounds, such as capsaicin, are the most known activators. This
Coastal erosion is one of the side effects of global climate change induced sea level rise and communities have different approaches to assess coastal erosion. This study shows how three municipalities in Scania (Sweden) are affected by coastal erosion and investigates measures that are appropriate to prevent coastal erosion. The study consists of a literature study and an interview study with off
The purpose of this study was to examine how turning points manifest themselves during the life course of people that have substance abuse. We collected our data through a qualitative method, by reading four autobiographies written by authors who describe in detail how they encountered substances, and how they managed to turn their life around for the better. The chosen material was written in Swe
On a global scale, the energy system is the biggest contributor to anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions, which accelerate the processes of global warming and climate change. The sustainability transition of energy systems is fundamental if the Paris Agreement goal of keeping the increase in global average temperature to below 2˚C compared to preindustrial levels is to be achieved. Transitions ar
This essay complements the monetary literature by estimation and simulation of a New-Keynesian macro model featuring financial market frictions and long bond portfolio policy. The model is an extended version of the canonical three-equation New-Keynesian model with segmented financial markets distinguishing the short-term money market from the long-term bond market. Our data is U.S. quarterly data
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been increasingly recognized as a key enabler in discovering scientific knowledge. Due to the current momentum, researchers from various fields try to incorporate AI to their research work. However, research to be truly identified as scientific research it requires to bring in new knowledge adhering to a scientific method. This study attempts to explore how AI affe
Peatlands store substantial amounts of carbon. When drainage of these areas occurs in order to use for practices such as forestry, greenhouse gases (GHG) will be emitted which will enhance climate change. The aim of this study was to explore whether rewetting of drained forest covered peatlands can reduce its impact on climate and which conflicts with forestry this can lead to. As a case study, th
There are around 80, 000 polluted areas in Sweden, of which 1, 000 are classified as very high-risk areas and in need of decontamination. From the Gullspångs Elektrokemiska Fabrik AB in Sweden there is a great risk of metals, aliphatic and molybdenum spreading to the Gullspångs River. The river is a Natura 2000-area and in the river the so called Gullspång salmon is found, which is protected. Her
In Sweden, it is every municipality’s responsibility to identify and risk evaluate disused landfills located within the municipality. The purpose of this study is to risk evaluate four disused landfills in Åstorps kommun, Scania, for which a risk evaluation hasn’t previously been done. In this study, the risk evaluation has been done by using a revised version of MIFO (Method of Surveying Contamin
En trend i världen är att fler och fler av oss bosätter oss i städer eller i andra urbana områden. Detta leder till fler människor på mindre yta och att mer varor och gods konsumeras på andra ställen än där de produceras. Sammantaget leder detta till att fler transporter sker till och från urbana områden vilket har gjort att transporter som service fått en större betydelse i marknadsekonomin. Tran
Problemformulering: Forskningsfältet inom reserelaterade risker, specifikt gällande smittsamma sjukdomar, uppvisar ett samförstånd kring att individer tenderar att undvika resor vid tillfällen då risk för smitta anses vara stor. Under den rådande covid-19-pandemin är det relevant att bidra till befintlig forskning genom att erbjuda en ögonblicksbild och därmed öka förståelsen för individers förhål
Was the romance between David and Jonathan more than brotherly affection? There is an erotic tension between David and Jonathan as described in 1 Sam 20:18 to 2 Sam 1:26, and this thesis aims to examine their relationship using an ideology-critical method. With this method, the analysis will notice prominent ideology behind, in and in front of the biblical text. Many times, the two men's stor
