Målet med denna studie var att undersöka riskerna för koboltbrist och hur dess miljöeffekter kan se ut i framtiden. Detta gjordes genom att skapa tre scenarier baserade på olika framtidsprognoser gällande kobolt till år 2050. Business as usual (Scenario I), Recycling Rate Improvements (Scenario II) och Technological Advancements (Scenario III). Scenario III hade lägst koboltanvändning, 3,68 megatoThe aim of this study was to investigate future scarcity and environmental effects of cobalt. This was done by creating three scenarios based on different prognoses concerning the future use of cobalt up to the year 2050, Business as usual (Scenario I), Recycling Rate Improvements (Scenario II) and Technological Advancements (Scenario III). Regarding scarcity, Scenario III had the lowest overall c

Endometrios är en sjukdom som innebär att livmoderslemhinna befinner sig utanför livmodern vilket kan resultera i smärtor och infertilitet. En vanlig förklaring till uppkomsten av endometrios är att delar av livmoderslemhinnan pressas ut ur livmodern, exempelvis till äggstockarna, under menstruation. När detta sker känner kroppens immunförsvar inte igen vävnaden utan ser den som något främmande soEndometriosis is a benign gynecological disease affecting approximately 10% of women of reproductive age today. Emerging evidence shows that women suffering from endometriosis have an increased risk of developing endometriosis-associated ovarian cancer (EAOC). Today, ovarian cancer is treated by cytoreductive surgery followed by chemotherapy. However, recurrence and platinum resistance occur in pa

What incentives do Swedish University students have to pursue higher education? If and how are these incentives affected by the COVID-19 pandemic? This study aims to investigate incentives of Swedish university students and possible influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on said incentives. This research is based on a qualitative survey and interviews that will contribute with nuanced reflections of t

The identification of a permanent establishment is the principle used by the Member States of the European Union to determine whether a company is subject to the tax jurisdiction of a State. In the digital context, the notion of permanent establishment is often questioned by States, as companies can provide services remotely without having any physical presence in the territory of a State. This th

This thesis analyzes how the Communist Party of China (CPC) has used the Covid-19 pandemic to enhance its identity as a global actor. This builds upon theories of soft power and demonstrates the advantages of using strategic narratives to analyze soft power in the current global system. I analyzed articles on the subject published in the English online version of the CPC’s offical party journal Qi

This thesis examines how local residents in rural Japan navigate the phenomenon of vacant houses (akiya), to understand the impact it has on their sense of place. The study is based on fieldwork conducted in Kochi prefecture, and relies on data from interviews, documents, photographs, and participant observation. The theoretical framework consists of sense of place theory and ideas of non-human ag

Gluten-free products have gained great attention in the last few years due to the growing incidence of celiac disease and the intolerance to gluten. The project is aimed to investigate the effects of adding PromOat, a good source of B-glucan to increase the fiber content and Guar-Gum to overcome the textural deformities in the gluten-free wheat starch Pan bread. Different levels of beta-glucan and

This study aimed to examine if there are gender differences in health that vary by education after midlife (age 50 years) across 17 different European countries. Using data from the Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe in 2015, the study applied multilevel linear regression models to investigate gender differences in frailty index. The results showed that the protective effect of educ

This paper presents a novel approach to dynamic asset allocation using regime-based modeling and a diverse set of features. The objective of this study is to select the most important features that reflect the state of the market, apply an effective method for detecting market regimes using the selected features, and design an effective trading strategy that leverages the identified sequence of ma

CellaVision’s digital hematology systems are designed to analyze blood and pre-classify different types of blood cells. Some abnormal white blood cells are rare, which can cause imbalanced datasets. This can lead to a decrease in pre- classification performance and a need to carry out more time-consuming data gathering. The aim of this thesis is to investigate the possibility of using deep learnin

This master thesis project has been conducted in cooperation with Lantmännen AB who are producers of PromOat® - an oat β-glucan powder concentrate. The main objective of this thesis was to investigate the properties of emulsions containing PromOat® oat β-glucan, focusing on the viscosity, stability, and molecular weight before and after high pressure homogenization (HPH) at pressures of 100, 150 a

The aim of this research is to explore motivators and barriers that customers balance when it comes to co-creation in marketing activities undertaken by brands on social media. A qualitative research strategy was decided, with semi-structured interviews as the research method. The coding was thematic, and eight different themes of motivators and barriers to co-creation were found. Furthermore, the

Uttrycket av en biomarkör i mantelcellslymfom och dess biologiska betydelse Nästan alla känner någon som har diagnostiserats med cancer. Det är en sjukdom med komplexa och svårbehandlade subtyper, varav mantelcellslymfom är ett exempel. Mantelcellslymfom är en typ av cancer som angriper våra immunceller och drabbar framförallt män över 65 år. Konventionella behandlingsstrategier är ofta generalisMantle cell lymphoma (MCL) is an aggressive B-cell lymphoma with poor response to generalized treatment regimens. Tools for stratifying patients based on molecular profiles of the tumor, such as the expression level of a biomarker, are needed to enable more targeted therapies. A potential biomarker for MCL patient stratification is the surface protein CD25. This study aimed to assess the frequency

Purpose: The purpose of this thesis is to address the research gap in the field of brewer spent grains’ (BSG) contribution to value creation, specifically around sustainability in the market for plant-based beverages. As a result, it seeks to ascertain if BSG as a beverage may contribute to the growth of a more sustainable, circular, and efficient economy that would benefit not just the brewery in

The field of entrepreneurship is widely regarded as a primary catalyst for addressing fundamental environmental and social issues. This study investigates the internal motivations of entrepreneurs leading to sustainable venture creation and highlights the external influences on the business model and its innovation. Based on in-depth interviews with founders of sustainable ventures, the research s

This research examines how stereotypes, heteronormativity och homonormativity are reproduced in documents used by the Swedish Migration Agency in the LGBT+ asylum process. The material consists of two supporting documents that are used in order to determine the sufficiency and credibility of each individual asylum case. Using a qualitative approach, the study analyzes these two documents through A

This thesis investigated how the short video sharing application Douyin produces an effect on city tourist images’ construction and dissemination in China, taking the Internet-famous city of Xi’an as a case study. Based on the semiotic theory and “5W” communication theory, the author collected 30 Xi’an-related short videos on Douyin as samples and recorded the relevant data manually for analysis.

Smart Tourism följs av många utmaningar där några är att hitta en unison förståelse för begreppet, överkomma den kunskapsbrist som finns inom digitalisering och att veta när digitaliseringen är fördelaktig för såväl besökare som aktör. Möjligheter inom Smart Tourism är att skapa förutsättningar för aktörer att komma i kontakt med besökare och sedan inspirera dem till att boka. En annan möjlighet ä

Spänningsmätningar och laserdiagnostik lär oss om brandsäkerhet i batterier. Som du förmodligen känner till är användningen av fossila bränslen som drivmedel till bilar skadlig för både människor och miljö. Istället är elbilar en lösning som många biltillverkare satsar på idag. Volvo Cars har till exempel beslutat att alla bilar som säljs år 2030 ska vara helt eldrivna. Utvecklingen av elbilsbatDue to the environmental impact of fossil fuels, there has been a growing interest in lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles. However, safety concerns have arisen regarding potential fire hazards associated with the vent gases of these batteries. This work aims to investigate the role of electrical discharge as a proposed ignition source of battery vent gases. A set of research questions for

Andelen äldre vuxna växer stadigt världen över. År 2030 beräknas en av sex personer i världen att vara 60 år eller äldre. Denna demografiska förändring innebär stora utmaningar för många länder. Bland annat att säkerställa att dagens snabbt växande tekniska utveckling tillgodoser behoven hos äldre vuxna. Flygindustrin är en av de industrier där det går att se en ökning av äldre vuxna bland passageThe demographic group of older adults is growing significantly worldwide. It is predicted that by 2030, one in six people in the world will be aged 60 years or older. This demographic shift presents major challenges for many countries to ensure that the fast-growing technology developments are ready to fulfil the needs of older adults. The flight industry is one of the industries that experience a