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This study investigates the impact of the 2008 global financial crisis on adolescent mental health across 27 European countries using Health Behaviour in School aged Children (HBSC) survey data and a two-way fixed effects model. By examining five key symptoms, irritability, nervousness, feeling low, sleep difficulties, and body dissatisfaction, this study offers a detailed cross-national assessmen
This thesis explores the possible points of use for autonomous vehicles (AVs) in the last mile delivery context. Motivated by the growing demand for efficient, scalable and customer centric delivery solutions, this thesis identifies the pain points in last mile delivery and evaluates the AV features required for application in the last mile delivery. It employs a qualitative approach and incorpora
Denna studie undersöker hur det generativa AI-verktyget Gemini kan användas i gymnasieskolans engelskundervisning för att stödja elevers muntliga språkutveckling. Studien bygger på kvalitativ metod, med diskursanalys av samtal mellan elever och Gemini samt tematisk analys av semistrukturerade intervjuer. Resultaten visar att de flesta elever upplevde samtalen som positiva och att flera språkliga d
Flooding is a persistent problem in Rwanda due to a combination of intense rainfall, steep terrain, and increasing land use. Sebeya catchment, located in the northwestern part of the country, has especially experienced severe and deadly flooding in the past recent years. This study examines the socio-economic impacts of flooding in Sebeya catchment by combining geospatial analysis with qualitative
This study examines the immediate impact of the U.S. steel and aluminum tariff announcement on February 10, 2025, on the stock prices of publicly listed firms in the United States and Japan. Employing a dynamic Difference-in-Differences (DiD) framework, we compare cumulative weekly stock returns of firms in the steel and aluminum sectors (treatment group) with those in other metals and mining sect
The course of this thesis takes its starting point from a question inspired by the work of architect and artist Allan Wexler; How can one create a building that emanates from one’s subconscious? Wexler states that he aims to create buildings in the same manner as a potter throws a pot on a wheel, without hesitation, in a kind of stream of consciousness fashion. The question about the subconscious
In this thesis I analyze the official government report "En ny ordning för asylsökandes boende" (SOU 2022:64) together with three consultation reports. The aim of the study is to reveal assumed and naturalized presumptions about asylum as a concept, and the logic that lies behind the contemporary changes. Further the aim is to show a discursive change and contribute to knowledge about co
Second-hand consumption is promoted as a tool for achieving sustainability goals, yet its actual environmental impact remains insufficiently quantified. This thesis examines the potential of second-hand shops to contribute to carbon reduction, focusing on carla, a Vienna-based second-hand initiative. While second-hand goods are generally assumed to reduce the demand for new products, this benefit
Biodiversity Credits have received substantial attention as an innovative financial mechanism that can attract private financial capital towards biodiversity conservation and restoration. To explore this potential, the thesis examines how key market actors perceive the drivers and incentives (RQ1), as well as barriers and challenges (RQ2) of this emerging market. To answer these questions, a quali
In forensics, identifying and comparing DNA is common practice. One way to analyse DNA is through high-resolution DNA melting. When melting DNA experimentally, the rate of a given sequence of DNA denaturing from its double-helix form into two separate strands is measured as a function of temperature. In this thesis, the application of high-resolution DNA melting analysis to distinguish individual
Syfte: Syftet med denna studie är att undersöka hur tekniska och manuella kontrollåtgärder samverkar med mänsklig erfarenhet och professionella bedömningar i arbetet mot narkotikasmuggling i södra Sverige. Studien fokuserar på hur aktörer som Tullverket, Polisen och Kustbevakningen uppfattar och använder dessa verktyg i praktiken, samt hur deras beslutsfattande påverkas av kunskap, erfarenhet och
Acknowledging the role of cities in climate action, EU designed the mission “100 climate neutral and smart cities by 2030” or the Cities Mission. The Cities Mission aims to provide cities the opportunity to exchange knowledge and best practices, as well as to offer guidance with respect to achieving climate neutrality, including through governance innovations. Given the recent implementation of th
As climate change intensifies, coastal cities face increasing flooding risks that threaten housing markets and urban infrastructure. This thesis examines whether these risks are reflected in property prices in Malmö, Sweden – a city identified as highly vulnerable to future coastal flooding. Using a hedonic pricing model combining GIS data and detailed property sales data from 2024, we investigate
This study explores the integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) frameworks within public hospitals in Ghana, focusing on the institutional pressures influencing ESG adoption and their impact on healthcare professionals’ daily operations. It also considers the alignment of these practices with selected United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Addressing gaps in the li
Decarbonization within the maritime sector advances slowly, especially the adoption of zero- carbon technologies, despite increasing regulatory pressure and mounting climate change awareness. Ro-Pax ferry shipping, where vessels operate at high frequencies along designated routes with fixed schedules, functions as a key factor in regional European transport and produces significant greenhouse gas
Amidst a surge in global demand for materials driving the green transition, this thesis investigates how policymakers can best ensure sound environmental performance in the Swedish mining industry following unexpected mine closures. Current Swedish financial assurance mechanisms, intended to operationalize the Polluter Pays Principle, are hampered by unclear criteria and a focus on individual site
This study investigates the role of macroeconomic and financial market conditions at the time of entry and exit in shaping the performance of venture capital investments. Using a hand-collected dataset of 130 U.S.-based VC-backed deals from 2015 to 2024. The analysis links deal-level returns to contemporaneous macroeconomic indicators, including GDP growth, interest rates, NASDAQ returns, and IPO
Botswana’s reputation as a beacon of fiscal prudence in resource-rich economies faces new challenges. Yet recent pressures – rising debt, declining surpluses, and fiscal volatility – raise questions about the long-term sustainability of this model. This thesis examines how Botswana’s fiscal capacity has shaped its ability to manage natural resource wealth between 1990 and 2022. Drawing on a compos
Decarbonising hard-to-abate sectors such as the steel industry presents a major challenge for the European Union and its member states. These sectors must reduce emissions while maintaining global competitiveness, placing considerable pressure on both industry actors and policymakers. One proposed solution is the development of green lead markets, which aim to lower investment risks by enabling ma
