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The aim of this empirical study was to find out which characteristics, behaviors, and drives high-performing women have in common in order to illuminate why they have become successful in their work. The aim also included getting insights into some of the challenges that these women meet. Participants were fifteen high-performing women who work in business and academia in Sweden. Semi-structured,
This thesis discusses a rather contentious issue of how copyright law possesses musical works nowadays. It is essentially argued in the thesis that current copyright law appears to be too restrictive, leaving not enough space for creativity in the musical world. In this regard, the issue related to musical works are mainly analysed through the prism of the idea-expression dichotomy. One of the gen
In adaptive deep brain stimulation, a treatment for motor symptoms in Parkinson’s disease, the target of the stimulus is usually in the sub-thalamic nucleus or the globus pallidus. In this thesis, a new stimulus target called reticular thalamus is investigated in a rat model of Parkinson’s disease. The responses to the stimulus were recorded from both local field potentials and action potentials f
The nuclear reaction 10B(n,alpha)7Li* was utilised to develop a neutron detection system. This system has the purpose of being used to detect the thermal neutron radiation emitted by spent nuclear fuel, before it is transported to a final repository. This to investigate the content of the fuel-containing capsules, primarily to ensure non-proliferation of radioactive materials in the nuclear waste
Bakgrund: Developmental Coordination Disorder [DCD] är en motorisk funktionsnedsättning som påverkar förmågan att utföra vardagliga aktiviteter, vilket kan leda till aktivitetsbegränsningar och delaktighetsinskränkningar. Cognitive Orientation to Daily Occupational Performance [CO-OP] är en arbetsterapeutisk, uppgiftsorienterad intervention med fokus på kognitiva strategier för ett förbättrat akti
Cancer is a widespread and commonly fatal disease in constant need of new treatments. Traditionally, new pharmaceuticals have been tested in 2D models. This is not ideal, as 2D environments do not reflect the in vivo milieu of the cells. Instead, it has been increasingly suggested to implement 3D models, which are thought to be more predictive of in vivo responses to treatment. It has been shown t
Climate change will likely cause future water crises in many parts of the world, making it crucial for humanity to adapt to a life in which sustainable water use behaviors are key. To achieve this, organizations managing drinking water need increased knowledge on how to communicate conservation messages that will lead to behavior changes. This study used the framework the Behavior Change Wheel (B
Det sen-Triassiska massutdöendet (STM) som inträffade för omkring 201 miljoner år sedan är känt som ett av ”de fem stora” massutdöendena under Fanerozoisk tid. Massutdöendet påverkade främst marina ekosystem, vilket resulterade i en global minskning av ryggradslösa djur och utdöendet av konodonterna. Orsaken till STM kan anknytas till utbrotten av den Central-Atlantiska magmatiska provinsen (CAMP)The end-Triassic mass extinction (ETME) which occurred around 201 Ma is known as one of “the big five” mass extinction events of the Phanerozoic eon. Its effects were most severe on marine ecosystems, resulting in a global decline of invertebrate taxa and the complete extinction of the conodonts. The cause of the ETME can be attributed to the volcanic activity of the Central Atlantic magmatic prov
Background: environmental impact from health care contribute to a substantial part of the public sector’s consumption based emission of greenhouse gases in Sweden. An issue, recognized by the health care sector itself, is the increasing use of single-use products. Objective: to compare environmental impact and cost differences between a single-use, ResposableTM, and mixed setup of the surgical in
This study aims to determine the operational feasibility of utilizing banana cultivation by-products as an alternative raw material in bioplastic production, replacing bio-based feedstock that is otherwise used as food in Thailand. By following the exploratory qualitative research approach, a combination of secondary sources of information together with interviews with the identified stakeholders
Children’s rights are affected by climate change in numerous ways but few research studies on the subject have been conducted in Swedish municipalities. The objectives of this study have therefore been to assess the impact on children’s rights due to climate change in Sweden and the influence of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) on climate policies and measures in Swe
The relevance of grassroots innovations for higher citizen participation in the sustainability transition of electricity systems has been progressively increasing. Renewable energy cooperatives are grassroots innovations that envision an electricity system where citizens become producers and consumers of electricity from renewable sources instead of being dominated by big energy companies dependen
Freevalve AB develops camless valvetrains for internal combustion engines using pneumatic and hydraulic systems. An air compressor is used to generate pressure in the pneumatic system. To further increase efficiency of the Freevalve system, a new compressor tailored to its purpose, is being developed in house. This thesis is part of the development of this compressor, which is a reciprocating pis
Psykiatriska diagnoser leder till längre sjukskrivningar än de flesta andra sjukdomar och sjukfallslängden har ökat över tid. En av de främsta orsakerna till detta är utmattningssyndrom [UMS]. UMS kännetecknas bland annat av social isolering. Gemenskaper på internet för individer som lider av utmattningssyndrom är dock välbesökta. Med netnografisk explorativ ansats undersöktes en privat Facebookg
This research is based on the hypothesis that the EU water legislation establish river basin management rules which are based on better scientific knowledge and available technologies than the existing national policy and legal framework supporting water management in Uganda. It is however acknowledged that the requirements of the existing EU water policies are hardly often directly applied to the
Soft power and public diplomacy compose the new reality shaping the dynamics of contemporary international relations. Strategic narratives represent an essential means for political actors to extend their influence, gain the public opinion’s support for their actions and fulfill their foreign policy goals. The thesis focused on the Chinese Party state’s construction of strategic narratives targete
Den ökade tillgängligheten av kommersiella laserskärare har utvidgat användningen av laserskärningsteknik till nya marknader och öppnat upp nya möjligheter för mindre företag att finna innovativa lösningar inom sina områden. Denna examensarbeterapport ämnar att undersöka användningen av laserskärningsteknik i samband med att skapa vikbara 3D-strukturer för brädspel, och den resulterande produktutvThe proliferation of commercial laser cutters has expanded the use of laser cutting technology to new markets, opening up new possibilities for small companies to innovate in their fields. This thesis aims to examine the use of laser cutting technology in the context of creating foldable 3D structures for board games and the resulting product development of these structures within a board game sys
Hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) are recognized for their ability to self-renew and create more stem cells while also being able to differentiate into all different types of blood cells. Stem cells can do symmetric or asymmetric divisions but the biological relevance of different types of divisions is still unclear. Steady state HSCs have been found to perform both symmetric and asymmetric division
There is an increased awareness among engineering consulting firms in Sweden that the sector’s main contribution to greenhouse gas emissions stems from their consulting projects. Due to this fact, WSP Sweden has initiated an internal project to monitor and reduce indirect emissions from their consulting projects. Methods of sustainability work are however not easy to implement or manage and can in
