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Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) has been a contentious disorder for years and incorrect beliefs and assumptions about the disorder are still common both in the medical community and the public’s perception. Previous research has exemplified this by demonstrating that the representation of ADHD in traditional mass media consists of few depictions and homogenous stereotypes. In recent
When a fuel cell stack is assembled it is compressed to ensure gas tightness, and as a consequence, the Gas Diffusion Layer (GDL) will intrude into the channels of the Bipolar Plate (BPP). In this work, the GDL is studied in compression tests and through intrusion measurements. Based on the collected data from the measurements, an approximative method is developed to calculate the intruded profile
The internet brings a multitude of opportunities for information access, communication, and mobilization. Many studies point to the democratizing effect of the internet in that it increases political participation among citizens. However, much of this evidence is produced on a Western context where the penetration of the internet is well-established. This thesis examines the effect of internet use
This thesis examines how the European Parliament portrays weaponized migration, a phenomenon in which states mobilize migrants against another state to force concessions. Furthermore, the thesis analyses how instances of weaponized migration impact European identity. The theory of ontological security is applied to analyse the threat constructions and changes in self-perception these incidents
This thesis analyses the effect of the Covid-19 pandemic on the life satisfaction of students in Germany one year after the start of the pandemic. The motivation for this thesis is the lack of studies to date that analyse the long-term effect of the Covid-19 pandemic on life satisfaction. In a difference-in-difference design, I compare the development of German students who were in their first yea
Thesis Purpose: The purpose of this study is to outline the relationship between football fans and their respective clubs. The seemingly unbreakable consumer loyalty a football team enjoys is arguably unique in the corporate world, and we aim to examine this loyalty and its influence on the brand-consumer relationship. Theory: The theory used in this thesis is centred around brand loyalty and con
Title: Spheres of Influence - Exploring the impact of different ownership structures on the cost of debt. Purpose: The purpose of this study is to investigate whether sphere ownership influences the cost of debt for Swedish firms, and if the effect can be explained by different types of sphere ownership, such as family, institutional, or bank-affiliated spheres. Methodology: To investigate the r
Human activities accelerate climate variations which cause effects all over the world. The IPCC's Sixth Assessment report, which was released in 2021, shows that human activities have already warmed up the planet significantly. The report reveal that the climate has already increased by approximately 1.1 °C since the period 1850-1900 and the average temperature is predicted to exceed 1.5 °C wi
This thesis examines the integration and impact of Generative AI (GenAI) on UX design, emphasizing human-AI collaboration and task complexity. Utilizing AI Sensemaking and Actor-network Theory (ANT), the study reveals that GenAI tools have transitioned from experimental aids to essential components in the design process, significantly enhancing productivity, particularly in prototyping and idea ge
As the importance of sustainability grows, the necessity for authentic and transparent information in relation to this subject is becoming increasingly important. In light of this, the European Union's Digital Product Passport, surface as a timely tool to provide stakeholders with accessible and transparent information about the environmental impact of a product. Yet, due to the novelty of the
Cash transfer programmes have been adopted by various countries across the Global South to alleviate extreme levels of poverty and deprivation. To increase the reach and quality of the programmes, international development organisations have suggested incorporating market-based solutions into national social protection schemes. This thesis aims to examine these efforts by analysing the impact of p
Dissolved inorganic carbon (DIC) is a pivotal component of the carbon cycle and is sensitive to environmental disturbances. In the context of the Tibetan Plateau, its spatial and temporal variations in DIC concentrations and flux have substantial implications for regional and global carbon cycles, which, however, remains poorly understood. This study harmonized a large database of riverine DIC obs
The construction of episodic memory is an automatic process. Event segmentation theory proposed that segmentation of the continuous perceptual stream into separate memory events occurs when changes in external boundaries lead to changes in internal perceptual and conceptual boundaries. The influence of perceptual and conceptual boundaries on episodic memory encoding has been the subject of intensi
Data protection regulations mandating explicit user consent for personal data collection have spurred the development of cookie consent interfaces. This study explores the factors influencing user experience with these interfaces and their impact on data privacy choices. Through qualitative analysis of semi-structured interviews with university students, several key factors emerged that shape user
This thesis, "The Impact of Government Policies on the COVID-19 Pandemic in Scandinavia: A Machine Learning Approach," examines the effects of governmental policies on COVID-19 outcomes in Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden. These countries, while similar in many aspects, adopted varied public health measures in response to the pandemic. Using data pre-processing techniques and machin
In Italy, all aborted fetuses are required to be buried. However, when thousands of fetuses graves were found displaying a cross with the name of the person who had aborted, the practice was contested. The aim of this study is to examine the justifications behind the mobilization of the pro-life and pro-choice movements in Italy around the practice of the burial of aborted fetuses. Through the ana
Digital communication, and particularly social media, has radically altered the way we build and sustain relationships and thus, our sense of self. At the same time as social media platforms have provided a place that is fully designed around its users, they have also brought a new manner of portraying and making sense of oneself. Social media, in particular, has intensified this trend by fosterin
Brazilian jeitinho is a widespread informal practice that seeks to solve a problem without necessarily considering the rules. The aim of this thesis is to investigate how individuals who relate in different ways with state laws perceive this practice. In this context of informality, Ehlich's living law was applied to analyse the jeitinho as a Brazilian type of norm of conduct. Hertogh's le
Second generation immigrant women face an earnings disadvantage in the labor market in Sweden. The socioeconomic position of the parents has been shown to matter more than ethnicity. This study examines the effect of the immigrant parents’ education, as a measure for socioeconomic status, on their daughter’s earnings. In addition, the effect of parental education when both parents have the same ed
