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Particle identification for the NNBAR experiment at ESS

The violation of baryon number, B, is a vital component of a process promoting the excess of matter over antimatter, as it is necessary to explain the baryon imbalance observed in the universe. Since experimental evidence for such an occurrence has yet to be discovered, the HIBEAM-NNBAR experiment, at the European Spallation Source facility, is a proposed two-stage program aimed at expanding the c

Gen Z’s Influence on Corporate Social Responsibility within Multinational Corporations

This thesis investigates the influence of Generation Z on the Corporate Social Responsibility strategies within multinational corporations led by top management from Generation X. It employed semi-structured interviews with eight top managers across six countries. The study explores how Gen Z's values and expectations impact CSR initiatives in organisations. The findings of our study have iden

Innovation Strategies in a VUCA World

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to provide an overview and understanding of what innovation strategies to thrive in a VUCA world are presented by research published from 2015-2024. As the characteristics and consequences of the VUCA world become increasingly evident and in today’s corporate environment, utilizing innovation strategies are one forwarded way in order for corporations to mainta

Exploring how employer branding and employee engagement interact: A case study in two organizations with different employer brand success

Employee engagement and employer branding are highly relevant in today's labor market, where employers no longer hold all the cards, but the employees assert their demands as well. Furthermore, there is a scarcity in research exploring the interaction between employee engagement and employer branding. This study investigates through a case study how employee engagement and employer branding in

Simulation of Screening ECG data for Training of ML-based AF Detectors

Simulerad patientdata och AI för förbättrad upptäckt av förmaksflimmer År 2030 förväntas upp emot 17 miljoner människor i Europa lida av förmaks-flimmer, en sjukdom med mycket allvarliga konsekvenser. Denna studie utforskar användningen av simulering och maskininlärning för att effektivisera diagnostiseringen, och därigenom potentiellt förebygga uppemot 20% av alla strokes. I Sverige uppskattas Atrial fibrillation (AF) is an arrhythmia distinguished by irregular heartbeats, which has seen a significant rise in prevalence globally. Due to the risk of strokes, the condition necessitates early detection and intervention to prevent severe complications, highlighting the critical role of early and precise detection techniques. To effectively train and validate machine learning (ML) models, ha

Leveraging Machine Learning Expertise for Healthcare Innovation: A Case Study in the Biomedical Market with Focus on Cervical Cancer Screening

AI för Livmoderhalscancerscreening: Nästa Kapitel i Sjukvårdens Utveckling? Svensk sjukvård möter idag stora utmaningar med hårt belastad personal och ökande hälsodata. Samtidigt växer den medicintekniska marknaden snabbt med nya innovationer som präglas av framfarten av artificiell intelligens (AI). Men vilket område inom sjukvården har störst potential för AI?The biomedical market is experiencing rapid growth, driven by the increasing volume of health data and the need for advanced technologies to manage and analyze this information. At the same time, the industry is facing additional challenges such as the shortage of healthcare professionals and an aging population. Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to become essential in this industry,

Agents of Change: Exploring Challenges of Implementing Change in Healthcare

This study aims to identify the main challenges faced by change agents in implementing change and understand how the change agents’ role is affected by these challenges in a healthcare setting, specifically exploring the case of implementing the ‘Competence and Employment Model’ in Region Skåne. The study employs a qualitative case study methodology to delve into the experiences of various change

Ethical Sustainability for Global Corporations: a study of Internal Sustainability Initiatives of a Scandinavian and an Italian Entreprise. Comparison between two Multinational Companies: Alfa Laval and Camozzi Automation Group

The study aims to understand how the national cultures influence the approaches of Alfa Laval and Camozzi Automation Group to ethical sustainability. It provides insights into the diverse strategies employed by companies in different cultural contexts. The purpose is to give actionable insights for businesses seeking to navigate the complex landscape of ethical responsibility.

Worker exploitation in the case of food delivery platforms in China

This thesis investigates labor exploitation within China's food delivery industry, focusing on dominant platforms such as Meituan and Eleme amid the rapid growth of the digital economy. The study is motivated by concerns about the working conditions of delivery workers, who often lack formal contracts and protections, leaving them vulnerable to exploitation, especially through the use of algor

The Great Fear? AI Systems and Their Emotional Impact on HR Departments of Swedish Banks

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become an important part of today's business operations as technology advances. As a result of these developments, significant adjustments are taking place in the labor market. Such as employment structures and ways of working, due to AI's ability to replace and, in many cases, even perform human work responsibilities better than humans. Given the role of a

Beyond Compliance: Managing the Practical Implications of the European Union’s Digital Product Passport on Companies

As the importance of sustainability grows, the necessity for authentic and transparent information in relation to this subject is becoming increasingly important. In light of this, the European Union's Digital Product Passport, surface as a timely tool to provide stakeholders with accessible and transparent information about the environmental impact of a product. Yet, due to the novelty of the

Diverse Dimensions: Exploring Top Management Team Diversity and its Impact on M&A Performance

This thesis addresses the research problem of the importance for contextualized understanding of diversity's impact on organizational performance, particularly within top management teams (TMTs) during mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activities. Focusing on publicly traded companies in the technology and financial services sectors in the United States, the research aims to investigate how T

Uncovering the Limitations of the ESG Framework: A Multiple Case Study of Food Product and Packaging Startups in Sweden

This study investigated the limitations and possible introduction of missing pillars in the current ESG framework, wherein a richer definition and exploration towards holistic sustainability was a key aim. Through an exploratory approach using the Gioia Methodology, six startups were interviewed, intended to present current lessons and challenges of integrating the ESG dimensions. All companies be

Motivation in Diverse Work Environments: Perspectives from Managers and Team Members

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, marked by the rise of hybrid and remote work models, there is a need to explore innovative approaches to sustaining work motivation with less on-site presence. This study employed a multi-method approach to examine whether the motivational strategies managers found effective were aligned with team members' perceptions across in-office, hybrid

Brottslighet och övervakning: Uppfattningar hos yrkesverksamma inom det brottsförebyggande fältet

Med en ökad acceptans för övervakning i samhället (Lyon, 2013: 560-569) och att vissa forskare menar att vi lever i ett övervakningssamhälle (Greenwald 2015: 170), är övervakning ett centralt samhällsfenomen som intresserar många. Syftet med denna studie är att få en förståelse av uppfattningar om kameraövervakning som brottsförebyggande metod hos yrkesverksamma inom det brottsförebyggande fältet.

Än dansas rumban – En analys av det andra skiftets genus- och klassmässiga dimensioner i 2000-talets Europa

A. R. Hochschild’s investigation into the gendered division of housework in the US during the 1980’s established the term ‘The Second Shift’ within the sociological scientific field and beyond, as a way of describing the housework done at home, mostly by women, in addition to the paid working day. This Bachelor’s thesis examines the relationship between the gendered division of household labour in

Absurd Sounds : What if we applied the principles behind conspiracy theories — absurd premises followed by logical developments — to sound art?

Absurd (derived from surdus, or deaf, in Latin): that which cannot be heard or is contradictory to reason.This artistic research project questions the ways we work with sound, using a methodology derived from the absurd as a tool for innovation. The scientific roots of sound as a physical phenomenon are rarely disputed, whether by sound artists, sound designers, sound technicians, or even composer

Energieffektivisering av äldre småhus avseende tekniska åtgärder och brukarbeteende

Syftet med denna studie är att undersöka hur olika energieffektiva renoveringsåtgärder kan påverka energiprestandan i äldre småhus. Studien omfattar en genomgång av tidigare forskning och en fallstudie av ett småhus byggt 1919, och undersöker effekten av tekniska åtgärder och olika användarbeteenden på energiprestanda. Fallstudien genomfördes med hjälp av simuleringsprogrammet IDA ICE. Det innebarThe purpose of this study is to investigate how different energy-efficient renovation measures may affect the energy performance of older detached houses. The study involves a review of previous research and a case study of one detached house built in 1919, and investigates the impact of technical measures and different user behaviors on energy performance. The case study was conducted by using th