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The thesis intends to answer the question whether the author Selma Lagerlöfs novels were perceived differently in literary reviews (in Swedish newspapers), before and after her being awarded with the Nobel prize in literature. Any difference observed will go through analyses based on the theoretical framework of Pierre Bourdieu's theory of the “literary field”. To closely examine the text of t
There are indications that state repression against environmental activism is increasing on a global scale. Meanwhile, there is a knowledge gap concerning this phenomenon in Sweden. This thesis studies why state repression occurs in Sweden. By conducting semi-structured interviews with environmental activists, and a literature review, state repression against environmental activists is explored. T
The aim of this study is to research the journalism industry of today and explore which skills and knowledge are desirable, or required, for a journalist to possess in order to make it in the profession. This is analyzed with a conceptual framework of media evolution theory which explains the ways in which the industry has changed over the years and what the main contributing factors are to the ch
Geographic Profiling (GP) may be used when searching for an unknown offender by applying mathematical algorithms to geographical information. This thesis aimed to contribute to improvement of the efficiacy of GP’s produced by law enforcement by evaluating a the new Spaulding/Morris Centrographic (SMC)-method of GP that claims to counteract two of the main difficulties when constructing a GP in a r
Uppsatsen “Maktlekar i Digital Dräkt” utför en fallstudie i form av en kvalitativ innehållsanalys för att utforska hur maktlekar har omformulerats och anpassats till det digitala medielandskapet genom TikTok-utmaningar (challenges). Genom att analysera diskussioner från forum som Flashback och Reddit samt riskfyllda TikTok-utmaningar som Skull-breaker challenge och Blackout challenge, undersöker a
Drawing upon previous studies in the fields of organisational theory and intelligence failure, this paper examines the efforts of the Swedish intelligence community in connection to two major crises: the submarine issue of the 1980s and early 1990s as well as the tsunami disaster of 2004. Firstly, when studying its performance in both instances, the paper finds that the intelligence community fail
Subkulturer har länge varit ett ämne av intresse för samhällsvetenskapen. I takt med medialiseringen förflyttades stora delar av socialt umgänge till det digitala landskapet, vilket möjliggjort för nya moderna subkulturer att växa fram inom den digitala världen. I samband med samhällets utveckling har det blivit lämpligt att undersöka huruvida tidigare traditionell forskning och definition om subk
The aim of this thesis is to analyze the use of creative techniques in documentary: Dear Zachary through visual storytelling. As well as analyze how the use of visual storytelling in Dear Zachary relates to theoretical boundaries within documentary filmmaking and the concerns from the journalistic field. The documentary: Dear Zachary is an inspiring story about grief, love and perseverance. This c
This thesis has examined how reflexive messages can be influenced by embedded functions on social media platforms. The purpose of the study has been to understand if, and how social media platforms can facilitate various kinds of reflexive control through their embedded functions. The study was conducted through comparing two social media platforms, Facebook and TikTok using a constructed framewor
Bakgrund: Trots att infertilitet är ett växande globalt folkhälsoproblem visar aktuellt forskningsläge på att män och kvinnor ofta saknar medvetenhet om faktorer som påverkar deras förmåga att bli gravida. Genom att öka medvetenheten om fertilitet och relaterade riskfaktorer kan människor genom medvetna val minska förekomsten av ofrivillig barnlöshet samt optimera utfall av graviditeter och hälsan
Bakgrund - Barn som genomgår dagkirurgiska ingrepp upplever svår smärta i hemmet efteråt. För att minska risken för kronisk postoperativ smärta krävs en adekvat smärtlindring av den akuta postoperativa smärtan. Föräldrar har visat sig göra en bristfällig skattning av sina barns postoperativa smärta i hemmet. Syfte - Att undersöka barns, i åldern 8 till 17 år, postoperativa självskattade smärta i h
In Sweden, one of SÄPO’s tasks is counterespionage. Once a suspect has been arrested for a crime in chapter 19 of the Criminal Code, crimes against Sweden security, they are the ones conducting the interrogations. These interrogations may be the difference between a guilty spy walking free or not. It’s also a situation where information of the extent of damages to national security as well as clue
Espionage against individuals within a diaspora in Sweden can be seen as a serious threat to the democratic values and processes, and of course, a direct threat to those who are exposed. With that insight as a starting point this study has the ambition to enlighten the reader about the problems and consequences that occurs when foreign countries try to control and threaten dissidents outside their
Denna uppsats undersöker hur studenter vid Lunds universitet använder Facebook som en plattform för bostadskontrakt. Den undersöker hur Facebooks affordances underlättar eller hindrar processen för både studenter och hyresvärdar, och hur de använder dessa möjligheter för att välja boende och hyresgäster. Studien identifierar framgångsrika strategier för att utnyttja Facebooks affordances för att sThis thesis examines how students at Lund university use Facebook as a platform for housing contracts. It explores how the affordances of Facebook facilitate or hinder the process for both students and landlords, and how they use these affordances to select accommodations and tenants. The study identifies successful strategies in leveraging Facebook's affordances to secure favorable housing co
The spread and societal dependence on the internet has increased the threat posed by criminal hackers. While often thought of as lone wolfs, hackers often exist in communities and a widespread subculture. Due to the nature of hacker activity, these communities are often situated online, such as in forums, which provide an excellent opportunity for observation and study. An increased threat level
Housing crises have become a global phenomenon, including in South Africa. Neither the South African government nor the market have been able to sufficiently address the growing housing deficit across the nation, especially not in the affordable rental sector. Social entrepreneurship within the South African small-scale rental sector – higher-quality brick and mortar backyard rental units that are
The trend towards greater globalisation brings the matter of cultural identity to the foreground. Transnational corporations or business networks are culturally diverse places where cultural othering – simply put, the assumption that someone is fundamentally different from you based on the cultural identity projected on- or associated with them – can significantly impact operations across the hier
The easter riots in Sweden 2022 occurred as Rasmus Paludan and his political party Stram Kurs embarked on their pre-election tour across several Swedish cities. These riots sparked a debate as to whether the burning of holy scriptures was to be considered protected under the right of expression or not. The riots in of themselves showcased violence and destruction rarely seen in Sweden and also hig
In this paper the concept of trust is examined in the context of insider acts, defined as actions performed by individuals misusing information they access through employment. A comparative case study of four Swedish cases of infiltration resulting in indictment is carried out, in which a thematic narrative analysis of witness testimonies is conducted. All said testimonies are open-source material
This thesis is part of the MISK-project, Musik, Interaktiv design, Sinnesstimulering och Kvalitet (Music, Interactive design, Sensory stimulation and Quality). The MISK-project is a collaborative project between Certec at LTH, Furuboda Folkhögskola and Eldorado Resurscenter, developing musical instruments for children and young adults with mental and physical disabilities. The goal of the thesis i
