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Water scarcity is an increasing global challenge, driven by growing population, economic development, agriculture, and climate variability. Reusing greywater offers a sustainable alternative water source for non-potable applications, reducing the demand for freshwater. Proper treatment is essential to ensure safety and prevent environmental pollution. Biological treatment, utilizing microorganisms
This thesis examines the transformation of livelihood strategies and cultural landscapes of the Maniq ethnic group, the only Negrito indigenous community in Thailand who live a nomadic lifestyle based on hunting and gathering in the Banthat mountain range, Phatthalung Province. Drawing on qualitative fieldwork, the study analyzes the impacts of state development policies, environmental change, and
This thesis investigates the changing debate over legitimacy in digital platform governance using the well-publicized case of Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter (rebranded as X) and the European Union's reaction via the Digital Services Act (DSA), public statements and enforcement efforts. The question of who rules digital platforms, and how, has become critical as they progressively impac
This thesis compares how China and the European Union (EU) regulate the abuse of market dominance in the platform economy. As digital platforms increasingly shape economic activity, both jurisdictions face challenges in curbing anti-competitive practices by dominant firms. The central research question asks what the similarities and differences in their regulatory approaches reveal about their bro
RQ: What is the relationship between organizational structure and its sustainability efforts, and how do perceptions of sustainability efforts vary across different job functions within a company? Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to better understand the current state of sustainability efforts in large organizations. Especially to recognize how the structure of the company might pose issues
This thesis examines the extent to which Indigenous and local communities are able to meaningfully participate in the governance of the Oxapampa-Ashaninka-Yanesha Biosphere Reserve (BIOAY). Peru is a mega-diverse country and has eight Biosphere Reserves, which operate through a multilevel governance model that prioritizes Indigenous and local participation for successful sustainable development ou
This research explores the emerging concept of care infrastructure in the urban periphery of Mexico City, specifically in Iztapalapa, through the lens of urban social sustainability. Based on over 35 semistructured interviews and participant observation, the study analyzes how access to services such as public laundries, take-away food services, and communal spaces contributes to the well-being of
This thesis explores how Lund University students perceive and respond to behavioural nudges in the Mecenat discount app. Using a mixed-methods approach it examines the influence of persuasive design features linked to present bias and loss aversion. While few students reported acting impulsively, many believed the app encourages such behaviour, revealing a perception gap between stated control an
Uppsatsen syftar till att undersöka hur miljöförsvarare kan skyddas inom EUrätten i utövandet av civil olydnad. Syftet baseras till stor del på- och inspireras av Guidelines on Peaceful Environmental Protest and Civil Disobedience som Specialrapportören för miljöförsvarare under Århuskonventionens nyligen har publicerat. Vidare bygger uppsatsen på ett antal internationella konventioner för att undThis graduate thesis aims to examine possible avenues for protection for environmental defenders exercising civil disobedience within the EU legal framework. The aim is based on and inspired by the Guidelines on Peaceful Environmental Protest and Civil Disobedience published in 2025 by the Special Rapporteur on Environmental Defenders under the Aarhus Convention. Further, the graduate thesis buil
Introduction: Enzyme-based approaches have shown promise in a more targeted alternative for treating oral diseases such as caries. Given the high global prevalence of caries, and ecological complexity of the oral microbiome, investigating selective treatment strategies is of significant interest. Background: The oral microbiome is a dynamic, polymicrobial community, dependent on ecological balance
The digitalisation of the economy has fundamentally challenged the application of the European Union’s (EU) value added taxation (VAT) law, regarding the classification of transactions involving multiple elements. Digital platforms frequently combine content delivery, payment processing, platform access and intermediation into integrated offerings, making it difficult to determine whether a transa
Women’s access to essential medicines is restricted by intersecting barriers such as economic dependence, reproductive health stigma, information gaps, and pharmaceutical R&D priorities that overlook their needs. Access to medicines is simultaneously shaped by international intellectual property law, particularly patent protection under the TRIPS Agreement, which has been criticised for restri
This thesis examines Directive (EU) 2024/2831 on improving working conditions in platform work (PWD) and its implications for both worker protection and regulatory clarity for platform companies within the European Union. The rapid expansion of the platform economy has challenged traditional distinctions between employment and self-employment, where work is organised through digital infrastructure
In post-conflict societies, transitional justice processes must navigate the tension between victimhood and perpetratorhood in relation to child soldiers. This study examines how the Sierra Leone Truth and Reconciliation Commission constructs and negotiates this relationship in its representations of child soldiers. One chapter of the Commission’s Final Report is analyzed through three dimensions
This study investigates the effects of overfishing and sea-surface temperature changes on the distribution of Orcinus Orca in the North-east Atlantic and aims to evaluate which factors contribute the most to these shifts in orca presence. As apex predators, killer whales can have a great impact on ecosystems and food webs, and a migration to polar ecosystems could have big impacts on arctic system
This study investigates the combustion and emission characteristics of a two-stroke, direct-injection ammonia/diesel dual-fuel compression-ignition engine under low-load conditions relevant to large marine engines. Although ammonia is carbon-free and can reduce direct CO2 emissions, its low reactivity, strong evaporation cooling, and nitrogen chemistry may cause incomplete combustion, NH3 slip, an
During Chávez’s presidency (1999-2013), Venezuela experienced an increase in lethal violence, becoming one of the most violent countries in the world. In contrast, Ecuador saw a significant decline in homicide rates during the presidency of Correa (2007-2017). This thesis examines why two countries with similar conditions such as oil dependency, socialist governments and geographical locations, ex
Porphyrins are versatile aromatic building blocks that act as chiral probes, able to sense and amplify the chiral information given by a proper environment. Their ability to form chiral architectures makes them ideal candidates for designing smart devices for the stereospecific recognition. In this work, bile salts (BS), unconventional chiral surfactant with a peculiar facial amphiphilicity, are u
