In this Master’s thesis we examine why public libraries, in different municipalities in the same city region, have chosen to make different decisions regarding the libraries accessibility during the covid-19 pandemic. These institutions are forced to show evidence of adaptability and competence to handle a situation of an unpredictable crisis with rapid turns and major consequences as a result. Th

This research focuses on universal basic income (UBI) and what potential societal effects an implementation of such a benefit could have. While many opinionated papers circulate within the academic debate, this thesis tries to systematically bring together, interpret and critically evaluate the scientific publications that are relevant to the analysis of the implementation of UBI. This in combinat

Dagens bil- och lastbilsindustri upplevs ha komplexa produktionssystem med relativt höga tillverkningskostnader, varav en stor del kan kopplas till arbetskostnader vars arbetsmoment utgörs av komplexa och icke ergonomiska monteringsuppgifter. Genom att automatisera sådana uppgifter kan produktiviteten öka samtidigt som arbetskostnader och sjukfrånvaro minskar. Många produkter och monteringsoperatiToday's car and truck industries are perceived as having complex production systems and relatively high manufacturing expenses, such as labour cost, which is usually combined with complex and unergonomic assembling tasks. A shift towards automation is one solution to eliminate such tasks while increasing productivity and lowering labour costs. Many products and assembly operations are designe

In the early 1980s, during the darkest years of Pinochet’s dictatorship, an apparently innocuous but radical decision was made: to implement an old-age pension system based on individual accounts mandatorily administered by private for-profit entities called ‘pension fund administrators’ (‘AFPs’, by its acronym in Castilian), in which the workers’ social security regarding old-age pensions was in

Produktion av sterilt vatten är en energikrävande men essentiell process inom läkemedelsindustrin. Idag finns tre metoder för framställningen av sterilt vatten, nämligen flerstegsdestillation, mekanisk ångkompression och membranfiltrering. Syftet med denna rapport är att undersöka en ny teknik, termisk ångkompression, på uppdrag av Aqua-Nova AB. Den nya tekniken innefattar en ejektor som integreraProduction of sterile water is an energy demanding but essential process within the pharmaceutical industry. Today there are three methods for production of water for injection, these are multi effect distillation, mechanical steam compression and membrane filtration. The purpose of this report is to investigate a new technique, thermal steam compression, a mission given by Aqua-Nova AB. This new

Resource consumption is becoming increasingly scarce with an increase in the global population. Due to the increased resource consumption, the current linear economy model is unsustainable in the way it operates. The limitations of the linear economic model have been at the forefront to aspire circular economy in practice. Numerous factors have identified the need for the circular economy to emerg

I det här arbetet har överlåtelser i två byar, Lilla Beddinge och Lilla Jordberga i Trelleborgs kommun, undersökts. Undersökningen har utgått ifrån huvudsakligen husförhörslängder som material och överlåtelserna har sammanställts utifrån typ av överlåtelse; arv, konservering eller byte utom familjen. Dessa sammanställningar har därefter diskuterats med hjälp av tidigare forskning, utifrån det anal

Thesis Purpose: This study aims to deepen the understanding of green identity construction and expression among female Gen Z consumers in relation to second-hand clothing. Theoretical Perspective: By applying a sociological and a consumer perspective, identity construction and sustainability act as two research domains in which this study is positioned. The Processual Theory of Identity (PTI) by

The increase of electric vehicles in the market demands the automotive industries to search for better brake disc material with high wear resistance, corrosion resistance, and longer service life. The GCI brake discs, a traditionally used material that has less wear and corrosion resistance. So, the innovative solution to overcome the problem is Ferritic Nitrocarburizing (FNC) treatment on the GCI

Monetary policy has been suggested to show a fading impact on domestic inflation. Based on this, the study tests whether this has occurred with Swedish monetary policy over the period January 2000 – January 2020. This is done by studying the impact of monetary policy on consumer price inflation and real estate prices in Sweden, comparing the results to the United States. The used method consists o

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to comprehend female millennial consumers’ perceptions towards lingerie brands that are categorised as ‘Brand Activist Aspirants’ compared to ‘Authentic Brand Activists’. Methodology: As this research focuses on studying consumers’ perceptions, a subjective social constructionist view was taken. By using an abductive approach, an exploratory qualitative resear

Due to COVID-19, many organisations have switched to a predominantly remote working environment. Whereas formal meetings have quickly been integrated, informal commu-nication appears to be more difficult online. Despite the importance of informal commu-nication and several positive outcomes of informal communication on employees, this aspect has largely been neglected in organisational communicati

For someone who has undergone an amputation, it is important to be able to decide what the prosthesis should look like. Since many people today choose to have some sort of cover on their prosthesis, either to fill the void or to regain the feeling of a leg, it is very important that it is something that the user feels comfortable with. To go through an amputation is often a very shocking event

In majority of academic literature related to BDSM (bondage-discipline, dominance-submission, and sadism-masochism) the focus is often centred on men and their experiences within the community. The limited focus on women and their motivations to engage in BDSM dynamics has been a driving force in this thesis. Therefore, this research aims to address this gap and explore female BDSM practitioners&#

Like a squirrel that slowly collects nuts for the winter, this thesis emphasizes the importance of small acts in the collective struggle for a just world. Currently, oppressive norms confine certain ways of being. Therefore, this feminist study addresses means to counteract these norms by analyzing activist discourse in ten environmental conflicts regarding food. Furthermore, I statistically exami

The Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA) is a space borne gravitational wave detec- tor set to launch in 2034, with the objective of detecting and studying the Gravitational Waves (GWs) of our universe. So far, ground-based detectors such as the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) have been successful in detecting GWs, but the limitations of ground based detectors is wh

This study aimed to determine the protective effects of three main lyoprotectants (sucrose, maltodextrin, GOS) and two sub-lyoprotectants (mono sodium glutamate, sodium ascorbate) and their effectiveness on the survival of probiotics Lactobacillus reuteri after freeze drying and during storage. The objective of the freeze-drying method with the formulation is to enhance the storage stability of La

With the growing development and general interest of smart living, made possible through Internet-of-Things, a need for the exploration and studies of how smart homes can be made more accessible has been increasingly more evident. This master’s thesis examines how the interaction with smart home technology can be improved via high accessibility and usability, regardless of any end-users technical

With recent developments and advancements of technology in the 21st century, the copper industry faces challenges in lowering the lead content in copper alloy scraps due to stricter regulation for the usage of lead. Lead is added to brass and bronze to increase the machinability and to reduce wear. Lead is a significant concern to the environment, and it is categorized as a hazardous material. Lea

I den här uppsatsen kommer jag fram till att det går att se en korrolation mellan medial logik och övergripande mediekultur. Detta sett till tidigare forskning och en kvalitativ empirisk undersökning i svensk dagspress kring två nationella folkomröstningar i Sverige som ämnesbas.