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This research paper uses an explanatory sequential mixed method design to examine the factors influencing students' decision-making regarding their future and the impact of Brexit on these choices. The study aims to understand the interplay between various factors and Brexit's role in shaping students' decisions. Initially, quantitative analysis of the 2017 CPC-ONS-UUK SoGIS survey dat
It is apparent that climate change is progressing, increasing the frequency of heavy rainfall events. In coastal areas, halocline formation caused by increased freshwater inflow can inhibit vertical mixing, reducing oxygen concentration in the bottom layer. The Ariake Sea, an inner bay in Japan with a large tidal range, has faced serious issues such as red tides and hypoxia. Previous studies
This thesis is a theory-testing analysis of the free-market commercial neo-liberal welfare-regime convergence hypothesis, stating that welfare regimes in a globalized international economy will converge towards the liberal welfare regime. Given the structural settings of the EU context, the cases of Denmark, Finland and Sweden, i.e. the social-democratic welfare regime within EU, constitute ?most
The objective of this study is to analyze whether environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investments generate different abnormal excess returns depending on preferences towards ESG assets in the United States. We aim to verify whether these results are consistent with the previously exposed theories explaining the relationships between ESG preferences and excess returns. To measure investor p
Detta examensarbete utvärderar effekterna av vägbelysning på cykling på supercykelvägen mellan Lund och Dalby, med särskilt fokus på en landsbygdsmiljö. Syftet är att undersöka hur belysning påverkar cyklisters framkomlighet, upplevd trafiksäkerhet och trygghet. Studien tillämpar en kombinerad metodansats som kombinerar clock-change-metoden, videobaserade hastighetsmätningar och semistrukturerade This thesis evaluates the effects of road lighting on cycling on the super cycleway between Lund and Dalby, with a focus on a rural environment. The aim is to assess how lighting influences cyclists’ mobility, perceived traffic safety, and perceived safety. The study applies a mixed-method approach, combining the clock-change method to analyze cycling volumes, video-based speed measurements, and s
Climate change is affecting all regions of the globe, causing a shift of temperature distributions. As species try to track their optimal thermal conditions, they are also potentially met with new photic environments. Photoperiod is the main cue for synchronizing migratory birds' circannual rhythms, affecting both their physiology and migration. Thus, their ability to incorporate and adjust to
Three different processing methods of raw oat okara were used in order to determine which method will have the highest impact in eliminating unwanted microorganisms and making the okara acceptable for human consumption. Processed okara was also fermented to determine the impact of processing technique on its fermenting capabilities and to develop a starting material for a sustainable and functiona
The white stork (Ciconia ciconia), a once common species in southern Sweden, went extinct in the 1950s due to changes in agricultural practices, and is now listed as “Endangered” according to the Swedish Red List, since the population is too small to be viable on its own. Thanks to the ongoing reintroduction programme, there are now 70 breeding pairs in southern Sweden. This study aimed to verify
As globalization increasingly shapes modern workplaces, multicultural teams have become a standard feature. While such teams bring diverse perspectives and enhance problem-solving capabilities, they also face persistent challenges in communication, trust, and collaboration. Leadership plays a decisive role in determining whether diversity fosters synergy or results in fragmentation. This study exa
In the reality of Israel’s educational system, it is highly unlikely that Arab and Jewish students will ever meet at school. Within this state-segregated context, bilingual multicultural education, while having the potential to act as a catalyst for change and promote intercultural dialogue, remains on the brim of academic interests. The purpose of this thesis is to examine the complex interplay o
Attracting tourists from all over the world throughout the year, the flourishing of mass tourism in Bali has been perpetual for the last few decades. As both domestic and international tourists increase over time, the demand for built-up areas increases accordingly, which has caused urban expansion exploiting vegetated areas, especially agricultural lands. Consequently, this tourism-led urbanizati
Over the past few decades, mobile and wireless technologies have been evolving rapidly which has influenced household income, wealth, and consumption levels, especially in developing countries. Specifically, this paper estimates the impact of digital technology on household economic status in Nigeria, the largest economy and mobile market in Africa. The analysis exploits a unique data set in 2018
Bumblebees are essential pollinators for a wide range of plant species and thus essential for global ecosystems and food security. However, recent declines in their populations have made understanding their underlying causes necessary. One of those causes is the application of pesticides in agricultural landscapes. The toxicity of these pesticides is commonly assessed in isolation, which oftentime
The enactment of the new Swedish foreign direct investment law, "Lag (2023:560) om granskning av utländska direktinvesteringar", is a major step taken by the Swedish government in order to safeguard its strategic interests against foreign investors. This thesis will evaluate the legal challenges and compliance issues that foreign investors and Swedish sellers face under the new law. The
E-waste is one of the largest environmental hazards of the modern era. As more products are thrown away, more hazardous chemicals and pollutants are put into both the landfills and water systems, some of which is drinking water for not just people but also animals and plants. Repairing these devices allows them to have a longer lifespan which minimises e-waste. The RtR movement has sought to make
The climate on our planet is changing, and with it the conditions for its people. As the need for housing grows, the construction sector will have to balance increasing environmental requirements with a continuous need for construction. In order to do so, Sweden has a national roadmap with set goals for climate neutrality. But the question of how to work toward the set up goals remain as there is
I present a theoretical model for competitive interaction between schools and grade inflation. To test the model, I estimate the effect of competition on grade inflation in Swedish upper secondary schools using data from all schools in the years 2012-2015. To solve the endogeneity problem of competition, I use Instrumental Variable estimation with Fixed Effects. I use the sudden shutdown of 17 sch
