Women human rights defenders are the center of the thesis (WHRDs). The thesis is based on my three years of professional experience as a human rights defender, which have given me a thorough awareness of the challenges WHRDs encounters and the knowledge I obtained through the postgraduate course. Considering that I was unfamiliar with the exact challenges WHRDs faced, I wanted to examine problems

Studiens syfte var att undersöka och jämföra sambandet mellan självkänsla, kroppsuppfattning och BMI hos unga vuxna i den svenska och makedonska kulturella kontexten. Dessutom undersökte studien köns- och åldersskillnader samt skillnader i utbildning gällande samtliga variabler i båda kontexter. Ett bekvämlighetsurval på 64 deltagare från Sverige respektive 65 deltagare från Nordmakedonien mellan The purpose of the study was to investigate and compare the relationship between self-esteem, body image, and BMI in young adults in the Swedish and Macedonian cultural context. In addition, the study investigated gender and age differences as well as differences in education regarding all variables in both contexts. A convenience sample of 64 participants from Sweden and 65 participants from Nort

This report presents our digital design flow for creating high speed very large scale integration circuits using a fifth generation disruptive beamforming control and data processing circuit as example. The flow consists of different stages. First, a design stage where a golden reference is created in Mathworks' Simulink using different HDL supported toolboxes like the DSP HDL toolbox. Testben

The median age for Swedish earth embankment dams is about 60 years. Due to its longevity, one of the major concerns is the internal erosion causing increased seepage through the dam, which ultimately may increases the risk for dam failure. To meet this challenge, there is a need for improved monitoring methods. This in turn requires sensors to be installed inside the earth embankment dams in order

How can small and medium cities absorb the world population growth in urban areas? This master’s thesis investigates possibilities for increasing population density and built density in cities, avoiding urban sprawl and population concentration in large metropolises. For this urban design investigation, the city of Kalmar, Sweden was chosen as the project site. The focus on a less populated city a

Abstract Purpose: The purpose is to explore how consumer attitude are influenced by the use of female empowerment as part of a company's brand building process. Methodology: A qualitative case study, using focus group interviews. The paper has directed its focus towards the online D2C brands Estrid and Stronger. The focus groups consisted of the brands’ main target group, women aged 20-25. F

Memory IPs are important components in SoC designs. Hence, making sure that the memory IPs are functioning as expected is crucial for any organization. In order to do so, memory IPs must be tested. In addition, the testing capabilities can be enhanced by integrating a processor to the memory test chip. In this project, an open-source PULPissimo platform based on RISC-V ISA(Instruction set architec

Purpose - The purpose of this study is to explore the phenomenon of event sponsorship and how it adds value to a brand. It aims to discuss various forms of sponsorship and outline how they differ from one another. The objective is to discover why a brand should choose to create an event instead of only sponsoring an existing event. Methodology - An explorative research approach was used for this p

In yet another alarming development in Syria, the waters of the Euphrates River have declined to critically low levels in 2021. The unprecedented low water levels of the Euphrates put nearly 5.5 million Syrians at risk as they depend on the Euphrates basin for drinking water and agricultural production. This study examines the phenomenon of water shortages in the Euphrates River whilst utilising t

Purpose: To explore the roles of brand culture, brand image and brand vision in the context of “green” corporate brands, and identify pitfalls when these elements are not aligned. Methodology: Qualitative research method using primary data (interviews with former and current employees) and secondary data. Findings: In this paper, there are several findings derived from an employee perspective and

Purpose: This paper aims to research how large corporations with diverse brand portfolios navigate their brand image and how they can avoid the brand overstretching issue. Design/methodology/approach: The methodology of this study implied qualitative case study analysis of three international brands imposed to the risk of brand overstretching, supported by the customer survey, as well as proposed

This study analyses millennial consumers' perceptions of luxury brands in order to help brand managers better leverage their brand heritage to develop brand strategies that are in line with market needs. A qualitative research design was used in order to understand the millennial cohort's understanding of heritage luxury brands. The main instrument for this study was the semi- structured i

Inflödet av textiler så som kläder och hemtextilier till Sverige 2014 var 128 000 ton och dessa textiler går främst till försäljning via handeln (Naturvårdsverket, 2015). Detta innebär att importen av nya textiler 2014 var 13,1 kilogram per person (Naturvårdsverket, 2015). Utav dessa slängs 8 kilogram i hushållsavfallet och går till energiutvinning genom förbränning (Naturvårdsverket, 2015). MängdThe Swedish consumers consumed in 2014 13.1 kilo textilies, of this 8 kilogram was dicarded via household waste and used for energy production. European Union’s waste hierarchy avocates a higher rate of reuse and recycling for a more sustainable textile flow. The Swedish goverment is, therefor, working toward new laws and guidelines which can lead to an expanded responsibility for the municipaliti

The intensification of forest management over the recent decades, in combination with the effects of a warming climate, leaves forestry and forest management with the challenging task of maintaining forest ecosystems’ further abilities to provide ecosystem services. By systematically reviewing peer- reviewed academic literature this study analyzes the concept of multifunctionality and its applicat

Even though animal farming is one of the leading causes of climate change and more people in the west are raising concerns over animal welfare, meat consumption here is high and expected to rise. This thesis examines the reasoning and tensions that arise when omnivores’ dietary choices clash with their love for animals by studying how the concept of the meat paradox and cognitive dissonance theory

The maturation of whisky is a long and complex process, the extremely long waiting time causes a large cost for new whisky distilleries, and without sufficient funding, it is hard to start a whisky business. To produce satisfying whisky products within the short term, accelerating the reaction during aging provides a promising approach. Various chemical reactions take place during this stage, this

This paper examines abnormal returns for sponsors of race-winning Formula 1 teams through an event study. Abnormal returns are analyzed from the hybrid era 2014-2021 for 12 different sponsors whose logo is on the car's chassis through an event study. Petronas, Mercedes' main sponsor, is the sponsor that won by far the most Formula 1 races during this period. The Constant Return Model gives

Purpose: This research analyzes the phenomenon of brand revitalization and brand nostalgia in order to understand their influence on brand image. Design/Methodology: This study is based on a qualitative approach. It involves two case studies, both of which are studied through secondary data and focus groups. Findings: This research found that nostalgia can have positive or negative effects when th

Spridning och etablering av invasiva främmande arter har en negativ inverkan på biologisk mångfald, människors hälsa och ekonomin. Jättebalsamin (Impatiens glandulifera) är en invasiv främmande växt som finns med på EU:s lista över invasiva främmande arter och ska bekämpas i Sverige. Flera studier har gjorts angående växtens egenskaper, spridning och påverkan på invaderade områden. Syftet med denThe spread of invasive alien species poses great risks for biodiversity, human health and economies. Impatiens glandulifera, an invasive alien plant which has been listed in The European list of Invasive Alien Species of Union concern, is widely spread in Sweden. Multiple studies have been made regarding the plant’s characteristics, spread and impacts on invaded areas. The purpose of this study i

Geography is the study of knowledge in a given location, and history is the study of knowledge over time. The combination of changes over time has always been challenging to visualize in maps. The main aim of this thesis was to analyze differences between various methods used to visualize spatio-temporal data with open-source web mapping technology. The methodology of this thesis has been split in