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Purpose: The purpose of this thesis is to describe different types of relations between ERP vendors and consultants and analyze how these relationships affect the role of the consultant in ERP implementation. Methodology: Primarily, a qualitative method has been undertaken in the collection of empirical data. This was performed through multiple case studies with six case companies, which provide

In this study the question is raised of how environmental inspections can improve the way excavated materials are handled, from the beginning to the end. The goal of this study is to see how regulatory authorities can contribute to make sure that the excavated materials end up where it is supposed to and to see if they are possible to re-use excavated soil. The Swedish Environmental Protection Age

This essay examines especially Russia`s role in the civil war in Syria that started on 15 March year 2011. External actors` political views, their cooperation with Russia and their interests in Syria have also been processed in this paper. My methodology consists of qualitative text analysis. An open approach was used when I have practiced my textual analysis. This means that the investigation is

Syfte: Uppsatsen ämnar ge svar på om det idag har skett ett ompositionering av modemagasinens ställning på marknaden med hänsyn till modebloggarnas utbredning - i ljuset av den digitalisering som i dagsläget påverkar branschen. Metod: I denna uppsats återfinns både kvalitativ och kvantitativ metod. Kvalitativ metod i form av intervjuer med personer aktiva inom modeindustrin för att skapa en större

Freedom of expression and freedom of assembly are an integral part of a democratic society and of paramount importance to demonstrations and Non-governmental organisations (NGO). Both demonstrations and NGO:s are a very important sort of social capital and are part of horizontal organisations. Russia today is characterized by dominant vertical relations, even if there is a sufficient amount of hor

The inflow of foreign direct investments (FDI) is considered as a major stimulus to economic growth in developing countries since it helps to overcome obstacles like shortages of financial resources, skills and technology. Sound institutions promoting growth and development are often considered as necessary in order to create a friendly investment climate. In many developing countries institutions

The aim of our study was to investigate conceptions about gender, gender expression and sexuality among social work students. We did this by asking what differences in conceptions about gender, gender expression and sexuality are noticeable among the students. We also asked how the students’ experience that these conceptions appear throughout the educational program, and what importance they give

Technology is often used as a method in memory intervention but there is a gap between what we know about memory processes and the interaction with technology tools (Topo, 2009; Dascal & Dror, 2005; Hjälmedelsinstitutet, 2011). This study aims to investigate how human use our memory in a real world setting and how we valuate a technological memory tool developed to support mild memory decline.

This paper seeks to examine trends in Chinese household consumption. It is comprised of a two-fold study, which undertakes both an exploratory and an explanatory approach. First, an analysis into the nature of household consumption examines trends in purchasing habits. Specifically, data on the consumption and prevalence of durable household goods and major food commodities is gathered to establis

Alignment behavior of states provides an interesting and observable approach to International Politics. This theory testing thesis examines the ways external and internal threats give impact on the alignment behavior of states. Traditional alignment theory, such as Steven Walts Balance-of-Threat, predicts that states balance against their primary external threat by aligning a secondary threat. Ste

Isälvsstråket Djurkälla-Flädemo strax norr om Motala har undersökts med avseende på materialsammansättning, volym, täktverksamhet och motstående intressen till täkt. Naturvårdslagens betydelse för täktverksamhet och naturvårdshänsyn har diskuterats i perspektivet igår, idag, imorgon. Det undersökta isälvsstråket kommer att ingå i en översiktlig länsomfattande inventering av naturgrus och alternat

This paper examines the potential decrease in Swedish green house gas emissions as a result of a more ecologically sustainable household consumption. The consumption changes modelled are; a vegan diet, reduced household electricity use and changed private traveling patterns. To do this, the Swedish version of the software programme Resource and Energy Analysis Program (REAP Sweden) is being use

Nuvarande äktenskapsbalk togs i bruk 1987. Bodelning med anledning av skilsmässa ska ske enligt dess 9 kap 1 §. Reglerna kring förfarandet är dock knapphändiga. Denna uppsats ämnar med rättsdogmatisk metod undersöka avvägningen mellan skyddslagstiftning och fri avtalsrätt i bodelningsregleringen. Finns det ett behov av utökat skydd för svagare part i processen? Frågeställningarna sker utifrån ett The current Marriage Code came into force in 1987. Partition of joint property due to divorce shall take place in accordance with its Chapter 9, Section 1. However, the rules of procedure are meager. This essay intends with a legal dogmatic method to examine the balance between protection legislation and free contract law in the partition of joint property regulation. Is there a need for increased

Feminist foreign policy initiatives have since they first appeared weathered criticism when put in relation to an active weapons export often to non-democratic states violating women’s rights. This paper then examines the Swedish case by using argumentation analysis as method to test the moral commitments of Sweden’s foreign policy initiative against recent arms deals. It was made to explore the p

Det snabba skiftet inom bilindustrin mot elektiska fordon sätter stor press på inte bara biltillverkare, utan på hela försörjningskedjan för elbilar. Detta innefattar litiumjonbattericeller som är det mest moderna sättet att lagra energi i elbilar. Den tekniska utvecklingen av litiumjonceller drivs i stor utsträckning av behoven från biltillverkare. Under det senaste årtiondet har det inneburit atThe rapid transformation of the automotive industry to electric vehicles is putting immense pressure on not just vehicle manufacturers (OEMs), but the entire battery electric vehicle (BEV) supply chain. This includes lithium-ion battery cells, the current state-of-the-art technology for energy storage in BEVs. The technological development within lithium-ion battery cells, which is greatly driven

Denna uppsats ämnar undersöka om och i vilken utsträckning blivande mödrar har möjlighet att begära att förlösas med hjälp av kejsarsnitt då det inte föreligger någon medicinsk indikation. Uppsatsen undersöker hur kvinnors begäran om kejsarsnitt hanteras i praktiken av de nationella vårdinrättningarna. Vidare undersöker uppsatsen vilken lagstadgad rätt blivande mödrar har att välja förlossningsmetThis thesis investigates whether and to what extent expectant mothers have the opportunity, to request to be delivered by caesarean section when there is no medical indication. The thesis examines how women’s request for a caesarean section is handled in practice, by the national health care institutions. Furthermore, the thesis examines which statutory right expectant mothers have to choose the m

I Sverige är straffbarhetsåldern 15 år vilket innebär att barn under 15 år kan begå brott men inte lagföras. En förundersökning kan då inte inledas. I stället kan en så kallad § 31 – utredning inledas vid de grövsta våldsbrotten. Till skillnad från vid en förundersökning saknas det idag rättsliga förutsättningar för målsägande att få juridiskt biträde vid en § 31 – utredningen. I utredningen ”FörbIn Sweden, the age of criminal responsibility is 15, which means that children under 15 can commit crimes but not be prosecuted. When this happens, a preliminary investigation, should not be held, but a so-called § 31 investigation can be held for the most severe crimes of violence. Unlike in the case of a preliminary investigation, there are currently no legal conditions for the injured party to

Cancer är en av de vanligaste dödsorsakerna och står bakom 10 miljoner dödsfall varje år. De vanligaste och mest studerade behandlingarna av cancer inkluderar kemoterapi och cellgifter, men det finns även andra sätt att behandla cancer. Ponera att kroppen själv kunde ta hand om cancer. Människans immunförsvar kan besegra både virus och bakterier, så intuitivt borde det inte vara mycket svårare föAccounting for 10 million deaths and 20 million new cases every year, cancer is one of the most common causes of death. The interest in trying to understand this lethal disease using mathematical models has increased steadily for many decades. Methods for boosting the immune system to better fight cancer (immunotherapy) have also been long present. However, the full potential of immunotherapy me

Allteftersom stora framsteg görs i datorernas värld och inom artificiell intelligens ser samhället en allt större implementering av artificiell intelligence-teknologi i människors vardag. En sådan implementering är autonoma, självkörande, fordon. Detta är en teknologi som lovar stora framsteg inom fordonssäkerhet, lägre utsläpp till följd av mindre köbildning och en rad andra samhällsvinster. Det As progress is rapidly made in the spheres of computation and artificial intelligence the implementation of new artificial intelligence technologies becomes a more and more significant part of our everyday lives. One application that garners a lot of attention, making promises in the forms of lessened congestion, increased safety and a line of other benefits to society is the autonomous car. While