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This paper examines how welfare recipients are portrayed in policy documents and communications surrounding the proposal for a subsidy cap presented in the Tidö Agreement (Tidöavtalet) and how this can be understood in a historical and contemporary context. Using Fairclough's critical discourse analysis, documents and press events presenting the proposal have been examined, focusing on identif

Baserat på den bristande forskningen om emotioner i fastighetsmäklarbranschen, avser denna studie att utifrån ett emotionssociologiskt perspektiv undersöka emotionellt arbete inom fastighetsmäklaryrket. Syftet med uppsatsen är att öka förståelsen för svenska fastighetsmäklares upplevelse av hur de hanterar de emotioner som uppstår i arbetet. Vidare är syftet att förstå hur svenska fastighetsmäklar

Abstract: The purpose of this study is to investigate how Russia communicates with their religious and ethnic minorities on the invasion of Ukraine. To do this I have studied the use of the words “shaytany”, “shaytanizatsia” and “desatanizatsia” describing Ukrainians and the invasion of Ukraine in Russian state-controlled media during 2022. My hypothesis was that these words are used in a narrativ

Vägskyltar används i stor utsträckning på trafikerade vägar för att vägleda trafikanter i rätt riktning. För att optimera materialåtgången och minska kostnaderna krävs effektiva dimensioneringsverktyg som kan effektivisera arbetet med att dimensionera de bärande konstruktionerna. Detta arbete syftar till att utveckla ett beräkningsverktyg för den bärande konstruktionen till vägskyltar. Den bärand

The escalating concerns surrounding climate change have intensified the focus on the renewable energy market, with initiatives aimed at energy security, CO2 emissions reduction, and sustainability. Wind turbines, considered a key component of renewable energy solutions, have seen significant investment growth globally. However, challenges persist, including the environmental impact of construction

Storytelling has been around for millennia, and it has been suggested that narratives form a paradigm through which humanity makes sense of the world. Limited research has been con-ducted to observe how different storytelling styles impact the narrative engagement of an audi-ence in destination marketing. In this study, a framework for determining and evaluating dif-ferent storytelling styles has

I denna uppsats undersöker jag hur jag som trummis kan använda mina erfarenheter från trumspel för att komponera musik. Genom att analysera och reflektera över mitt eget skapande, samt genom att studera andra trummisar som komponerar hoppas jag kunna identifiera strategier som kan användas för att använda inspiration från trumspel i en kompositionsprocess. Resultaten av denna uppsats visar olika sIn this thesis, I explore how I, as a drummer, can use my drumming experiences to compose music. By analyzing and reflecting on my own creative process, as well as studying other drummers who compose, I hope to identify strategies for incorporating drumming inspiration into the composition process. The results of this thesis demonstrate different ways to use elements such as figures and sounds fro

Currently, multiple environmental crises threaten to irreversibly alter the living conditions that humanity has enjoyed on Earth for millennia. One of the main activities that contribute to these worrying environmental issues is the production and consumption of meat, which also poses serious public health and ethical concerns. In order to tackle these issues, a strong case has been made for the n

Den uppsats undersöker hur varumärken som Gymshark och Tala använder behind-the- scenes (BTS) innehåll för att framstå som mer autentiska, vilket visar en övergång från en felfri varumärkesbild till genuint engagemang. Den analyserar BTS-innehållets roll i att avslöja ett varumärkes verkliga verksamhet och främja starkare konsumentrelaterade relationer genom igenkänningsfaktorer och sårbarhet. DesThis thesis examines how brands like Gymshark and Tala use behind-the-scenes (BTS) content to appear more authentic, showcasing a shift from polished marketing to genuine engagement. It analyses BTS-content's role in revealing a brand's true operations and fostering stronger consumer connections through relatability and vulnerability. Additionally, it applies Erving Goffman's Self-Pres

The relevance of the ICT sector and telecom operators is predicted to grow rapidly within the next decade, mainly around their direct environmental impacts because of the ongoing expansion of mobile and fixed networks and increasing data traffic. Therefore, it is necessary to explore telecom operators' direct environmental impacts, considering the currently available information in sustainabil

This master thesis investigates the evolving skills required for Information Systems Development (ISD) in the context of increasing integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, the study combines quantitative analysis of job advertisements with qualitative insights from interviews with ISD managers. The job advertisements, sourced from the Swedish market, focus

Syfte: Syftet med denna forskningsstudie är att få en större inblick i vad som motiverar konsulter inom företagsutveckling och IT till karriärutveckling i relation till välmående. Frågeställningar: • Hur upplever konsulter att de motiveras till att göra karriär? • Hur upplever konsulter att motivationen samspelar med deras välmående? Metod: En kvalitativ studie genomförd med fenomenologiska semist

Social media has become a powerful tool in modern society, influencing people's views, attitudes, and outlooks on life. This study looks at the importance of social media on the cultural identities of Somali immigrants in Sweden as well as it also looks at whether social media helps or hinders the integration process viewed from a first-person perspective. Participant's perceptions of cult

Världshälsoorganisationen har, med hänsyn till den världsomfattande urbaniseringen och åldrandet, föreslagit att tillgängliga grönområden i städers utomhusmiljöer är en viktig aspekt för det hälsofrämjande åldrande. Med anledning av att det främst är den äldre andelen av äldre som ökar globalt, fokuserar denna studie på att undersöka tillgängligheten av grönområden för de äldre som bor i boenden sThe World Health Organization, have due to the current worldwide urbanisation and ageing trends, proposed that having available Urban Green Spaces (UGS) is an important factor for ensuring healthy ageing in urban areas. Since it is particularly the oldest proportion of the older adults that are increasing in global population statistics, this study focused exclusively on available UGS based on old

There are around 200 000 children being witnessed and/or being exposed to domestic violence in Sweden. However, there is a low amount that leads to any sort of conviction. This study addresses challenges that child interrogators face during interrogations with children. How they navigate the challenges together with the revised NICHD protocol and how the interrogators discuss the emotional demands

This master thesis will explore the application and challenge of Intelligent Driving Assistance System (IDAS) within China’s New Energy Vehicle (NEV) industry, aiming to identify and address user experience challenges to enhance interaction with smart driving features. Quantatitive research method, by survey and its analysis, is utilized to underscore the importance of user-centric design in devel

Ökad urbanisering och klimatförändringar har ökat risken för pluviala översvämningar i våra tätorter. Det finns idag många olika tillvägagångssätt att kartlägga vår exponering till översvämningsrisker. Det här arbetet undersöker innovativa metoder att använda enklare översvämningsverktyg för att öka resurseffektiviteten. Studien adresserar användningen av upptryckningsvolymer från endimensionella

In aviation, pilots engage in safety critical activities in the cockpit to guarantee a safe flight. Throughout history these activities have been transformed by introducing new artifacts in the cockpit, such as rules and technology, changing thereby the way in which pilots try to achieve safe flight outcomes. The recent introduction of the iPad in the cockpit of airlines, as part of the process of

This thesis investigates the implementation and challenges of Smart Cities, focusing on how different elements affect the decisions and strategies for integrating smart technologies. The study is based on qualitative interviews with professionals involved in Smart City projects. It highlights the diverse definitions and interpretations of the Smart City concept, emphasizing the importance of trans