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Syfte Syftet med föreliggande studie var att undersökte om det finns en skillnad i upplevd rösthälsa i åldersgrupperna 65-70, 71-75 och 76-80, och ett samband mellan upplevd rösthälsa och omfattning och upplevelse av social delaktighet bland individer mellan 65 och 80 år. Metod En webbenkät avseende upplevd rösthälsa och social delaktighet skapades för allmänt friska deltagare som för närvarande Purpose The aim of this study was to examine whether there was a difference in subjective vocal health in age groups 65-70, 71-75 and 76-80, and an association between subjective vocal health and the extent and experience of social participation among individuals aged 65 to 80 years. Method An online questionnaire regarding subjective vocal health and social participation was distributed to subj

Circular economy has recently become a central part of European policy, bridging the environmental and economic policy domains closer than ever in an attempt to fulfil enhanced environmental ambitions. As economic operators seek to adopt innovative solutions, the issue of how established legal frameworks hamper or facilitate them becomes central. This thesis examines this point in relation to on

Denna masteruppsats baseras på en jämförande undersökning beträffande egennamn och benämningar i den norska och den svenska översättningen av J. K. Rowlings Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (1997). Syftet med denna uppsats är att undersöka skillnaderna i översättningsval mellan språken vad gäller kategorierna egennamn och benämningar samt om valen varierar beroende på kategori. Uppsatsen b

Transylvania’s countryside, characterized by a mostly agrarian society with a rich multicultural heritage is being threatened by Romania’s tendencies of chaotic modernization and rapid urbanization. This research aims to find a viable solution for sustaining the cultural, natural, and social environment in rural Transylvania, by analysing the potential of tourism development. Integrated Rural Tour

Bakgrund: Kontroll av gastrisk residualvolym (GRV) via aspiration sker på intensivvårdsavdelningar med syfte att säkerställa tillräcklig nutritionstillförsel och utvärdera risken för komplikationer relaterade till enteral nutrition (EN). Studier visar på oenighet huruvida stor GRV faktiskt ökar risken för negativa effekter, dessutom varierar rutiner för GRV-mätning gällande teknik, frekvens och mBackground: Checking gastric residual volumes (GRV) by aspiration is a method practiced on intensive care units with the purpose of lowering the risk of complications due to enteral nutrition (EN) as well as to ensure adequate delivery of EN. Studies have shown disagreement whether large GRVs increase the risk of negative effects, also the methods of measuring vary by technique, frequency and amou

This study seeks to explore the ways Syrian-Armenian migrants in Armenia perceive and narrate homeland, home, and belonging in their post-migration setting. Through the personal stories and experiences of the participants, this study aims to contest and deconstruct the assumptions about the fixed nature of homeland, home, and belonging. While doing so, this thesis relies upon the contemporary theo

States or regions conclude IIAs to protect and promote foreign investments, among other things, by prohibiting states’ from ‘taking’ or adopting measures equivalent to ‘taking’ the foreign investors’ property, known as expropriation. However, the state needs regulatory space, but how much is unclear and controversial. The newly concluded EU and Singapore FTA and IPA are taking a new approach to th

For decades international research has shown that children in out-of-home care have poor dental health compared to their peers. Although new and more rigorous health regulations have been introduced to the Swedish child welfare authority system, this has not been enough to solve the problem. The aim of this study was to examine how child welfare secretaries relate to regulations concerning their r

Studiens syfte är att analysera och skapa en förståelse för hur fenomenet arbetsgemenskap påverkats när arbetet förskjutits till distans hemifrån under Covid-19 pandemin. För att få en nyanserad förståelse för valt forskningsfenomen har anställda både från privat- och offentlig sektor inkluderats. Studien utgår från en kvalitativ metod med semistrukturerade djupintervjuer för att fånga individers

This thesis addresses the role of the corporate purpose in strategic financial communication from the perspective of investor relations professionals (IRPs) with particular reference to their sensemaking process. Strategic financial communication increasingly includes intangible assets that contribute to the value of the company. At the same time, more and more companies are publishing corpora

Schools and libraries in Sweden strive to be inclusive of all groups in society, particularly people with disabilities. Both actors are responsible for making knowledge available to all, as knowledge is a necessary precondition for a democratic society that is both inclusive and well-functional. This study was carried out on behalf of the Svane and Hedda schools in Lund, which will be co-located

Digitaliseringen har ökat konkurrensrättsliga utmaningarna på digitala marknader. Digitala plattformars missbruk av dominerande ställning har gett upphov till nya konkurrensrättsliga problem exempelvis i samband med användning av andra plattformarnas kunddata och jämförelsetjänster. Syftet med uppsatsen är att analysera och beskriva några av de konkurrensrättsliga utmaningarna i form av missbruk aDigitalisation has increased the competition law challenges in digital markets. The abuse of a dominant position by digital platforms has created new competition law problems, related to for example the usage of other platforms data and comparison services. The purpose of the thesis is to analyze and describe some of the competition law challenges in the form of abuse of a dominant position that i

Juvenile delinquency has become a recurring issue of debate in Sweden, which has led to an increased severity in penalties. SOU 2021:68 recently presented a legislative proposal suggesting the involvement of young people in criminal activity should be criminalized from July 2023. By examining how the need of the legislation is motivated, a main objective of this study is to gain a greater understa

According to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), there are “equivalent adequate” (Article 45), “appropriate safeguards” (Article 46), “derogations” (Article 49) as options to perform the cross- border data transfer. Privacy Shield, together with its predecessor Safe Harbor, was introduced with the purpose to facilitate the data transfer between EU and the United States in compliance with EU

The study has a dual purpose, which is to study what is required for a legislation to have a norm-changing effect. And what conditions a crown witness system has beyond the legal to give the intended effect in Sweden. With a qualitative approach these matters have been studied. Material was collected through two systematic literature reviews regarding a basic picture of what is required for a chan

The South African government has since its democratisation launched Integrated Development Plans (IDPs) to engage institutions and communities in shaping local development. These IDPs have yielded mixed results, especially in relation to participation and institutional integration. The discipline of development studies has struggled to address the social networks which enable development. This in

Although online communities are numerous on social media platforms like Facebook, the communication strategies can be very different. The current research analyses a single case study and its online community. Sounders is an Italian start-up focused on creating a recognized and academic path for whoever wants to undertake a DJ career. Moreover, by sharing values such as sharing and willingness, So

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to identify possible trends over time in the use of verbal Accounts in CEO-letters for firms with negative profit growth. Further, if such trends are found, potential explanations will be explored. Theoretical perspectives: Account theory with an Account typology based on Sandell & Svensson (2016; 2017) Methodology: The sample included firms listed on the

The aim of this study was to investigate the living situation of undocumented migrants in Sweden from a civil society perspective. The study also aimed to study how representatives from the civil society describe their work with undocumented migrants. The method used for the study was based on a qualitative approach where we conducted eight semi-structured interviews with representatives from diff

Syfte: Syftet med studien är att studera hållbarhet och hållbart HRM inom en hotellverksamhet och hur ledningen går tillväga med att kommunicera ut detta till sin personal. Studien ska bidra med en ökad förståelse för hållbarhet, hur man skapar socialt värde inom hotell och vilka utmaningar som finns med att förhålla sig till hållbarhet när gästerna är sensations- och nöjessökande. Frågeställning