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This qualitative study is an investigation in how affective po- larisation and social identity is formed in individuals who are part of a political organisation. This is to find patterns in how being part of a political group affects one’s view of people with other political ideologies. The gap in the current rese- arch field are qualitative studies in countries with multi-party systems as well as
Various devices rely on invasive biometric identifiers, such as voice and facial recognition, raising privacy concerns. Acoustic handclap control presents a privacy-preserving alternative for interaction with computers, as it does not capture speech or visual data. An analysis of the original implementation suggested that existing classifiers were influenced by environmental bias. With the objecti
A frequency-reconfigurable antenna enables a single wearable device to operate across multiple wireless communication bands while maintaining a compact and highly integrated system design. Recent advancements in wireless body area networks (WBANs) make the implementation of such adaptive antenna systems increasingly feasible. However, conventional reconfigurable approaches typically rely on extern
The purpose of this thesis is to explore how digital transformation (DT) and its rapid development have affected corporations’ experience of horizontal organizational resistance to digital change. The study builds on qualitative semi-structured interviews and applies an abductive approach and a social constructionist perspective. The findings suggest horizontal resistance is prominently affecting
Denna studie undersöker hur anpassningsprocessen och de strategiska besluten ser ut när originaltillverkare inom läkemedelsindustrin ställer om produktion, lagerhållning och distribution vid patentutgång. Tidigare forskning har behandlat patentstupet som ett marknads- och intäktsfenomen, men i begränsad utsträckning belyst hur omställningen genomförs i praktiken inom originaltillverkarens försörjn
Denna studie undersöker hur beslutsfattare i privata organisationer uppfattar och hanterar risken för vendor lock-in vid strategiska IT-beslut. Studien är influerad av en kvalitativ ansats och bygger på semistrukturerade intervjuer med fem respondenter med erfarenhet av IT- beslut, systemförvaltning och leverantörsrelationer. Resultatet visar att vendor lock-in inte enbart handlar om tekniska elle
The International Olympic Committee has taken a range of measures to improve the safeguarding of Olympic values and the role of sport in society. This included several human rights commitments, one of which was to include a human rights clause in the Olympic Host Contract which governs the organisation of the Olympic Games. Because of the negative impact the Olympic Games have had on human rights
Research question: How do employees adapt to, negotiate, and work around digital monitoring systems in their everyday work practices? Purpose: The purpose of this study is to investigate how hourly employees within a fitness organization perceive and respond to digital surveillance and algorithmic management, specifically analyzing how these systems shape experiences of autonomy, stress, and c
Heavy rainfall and cloudbursts are expected to increase as a result of climate change, putting greater demands on sustainable stormwater management. This study investigated the possibilities and challenges perceived by Swedish municipalities and water and wastewater utilities in the implementation of sustainable stormwater solutions. Additionally, the study examines how the proposed expansion of t
Biodiversity is a fundamental component of healthy and functioning ecosystems, supporting ecological processes that sustain life on Earth. Diversity of ecosystems is important for creating sustainable structures adapting to environmental changes. In the context of forestry, biodiversity contributes to forest health, productivity and resistance to biotic and abiotic disturbances. Today’s intensifie
Att åldras och upprätthålla en god hälsa innebär att kunna hantera en mängd olika stressfyllda livshändelser och vardagliga påfrestningar, vilket gör coping till en central psykologisk funktion i högre ålder. En tvärsnittsstudie genomfördes inom den pågående longitudinella kohortstudien Gott åldrande i Skåne för att undersöka ålders- och könsskillnader i coping bland äldre. Urvalet (N = 2722) bestAs individuals age, maintaining health involves managing a range of stressful life events and daily hassles, making coping a key psychological function in older adulthood. A cross-sectional design was employed within the ongoing longitudinal cohort study Good Aging in Skåne (GÅS) to examine age and gender differences in coping among older adults. The study sample (N = 2722) consisted of randomly s
When ultrashort pulses propagate through common optical elements, such as gratings and thick lenses, they inevitably acquire spatiotemporal couplings (STCs), which are nonseparable chromatic aberrations. This phenomenon fundamentally stems from the broad spectral bandwidth inherent to ultrashort pulses. STCs can significantly reduce peak intensity, enlarge the focal spot, and thus limit the optima
Background: Personalization has become an essential tool of video streaming platforms, influencing how users discover and consume content. In highly saturated streaming markets, characterized by extensive content libraries and low switching barriers, personalization systems gain increasing relevance in enhancing customers’ experiences and satisfaction. Purpose: This study aims to explore how per
The study reveals that Gen Z consumers construct nostalgia for unlived eras through four interconnected processes: platform and algorithmic exposure, aesthetic simplification, collective validation, and identity reconstruction. Nostalgic content becomes meaningful when platforms make selected versions of the past visible, when aesthetic cues such as music, filters, fashion, and visual styles make
Extreme short-duration rainfall is an important challenge for urban drainage systems, especially during maintenance work and temporary operational changes where parts of the system may have reduced capacity. This project estimates seasonal return levels for short-duration rainfall in Malmö using tipping-bucket observations from four VA SYD stations. The main focus is on 10-minute and 60-minute rai
As a result of global warming, the hydrological cycle is expected to intensify. With this follows an increase in precipitation, which is predicted to cause a growing frequency and level of pluvial flooding. Urban settlements will likely be affected the most, and with the continuing growth of cities, more people will be at risk of endangerment. Thus, it is of immense importance for cities to streng
This study examines the defense modernization efforts of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Vision 2030, together with the institutional architecture of GAMI and SAMI, sets an ambitious target of 50% defense localization by 2030. While official reports assert steady progress in upstream industrial capabilities, this study asks whether these efforts have been as successful as claimed. The research
The impoundment of hydroelectric reservoirs is associated with significant emissions of green house gases. In addition, the loss of the pre-flooded landscape is a substantial factor in the long-term carbon footprint of hydroelectric reservoirs. The Paix-des-Braves reservoir in Québec was one of the first reservoirs to be studied in regards of its total carbon footprint, combining pre- and post-imp
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a health condition that forms clots in the body, ranking among the three most common diseases that cause death. Anticoagulants are prescribed as a therapy for three to six months, depending on the patient’s risk factors. However, some incidents of VTE are described as unprovoked, where there is no risk factor. In these cases, it is assumed that there is a genetic pr
