This study examines whether aid policies aimed at promoting national interests are more effective at generating economic growth in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) than traditional aid policies. Compared to traditional aid, these policies rely heavily on trade, as the effectiveness of foreign aid has long been under scrutiny. We assess the effectiveness of these aid policies by empirically investi

In recent years, the interrelation between neurodivergent conditions such as ADHD and entrepreneurial activities has received increased attention within academic research. While several studies indicate that individuals displaying ADHD symptoms show elevated levels of entrepreneurial intention and action, other studies found that these do not necessarily translate into entrepreneurial success. Whi

The thesis provides an in-depth dive into the phenomena of artivism (combination of art and activism) in the context of Kenya for its utilization as a means of communication and social capital in addressing existing inequalities. The respective main research question narrates the study of how is artivism an opportunity for social justice, accompanied by three sub-questions to contextualize it. A c

Data protection regulations mandating explicit user consent for personal data collection have spurred the development of cookie consent interfaces. This study explores the factors influencing user experience with these interfaces and their impact on data privacy choices. Through qualitative analysis of semi-structured interviews with university students, several key factors emerged that shape user

Detta examensarbete fokuserar på PLC-programmering av en loggningsfunktion med structured text för HKM-robot. Syftet var att skapa en förbättrad och användarvänlig lösning för loggning av meddelanden på olika nivåer, inklusive trace, debug, info, error och warn för att underlätta övervakning och felsökning av PLC-program för HKM-robot. Genom en systematisk metodik och analys av befintliga loggfunkThis thesis focuses on the PLC programming of a logger function using structured text for the HKM robot. The aim was to create an improved and user-friendly solution for logging messages of various levels, including trace, debug, info, error and warn, to facilitate monitoring and debugging of PLC programs for the HKM robot. Through a systematic methodology and analysis of existing logging function

Autonomous Vehicles (AV) are destinated to revolutionise people transportation bringing huge benefits in personal safety and environmental sustainability. In particular, Society Automotive Engineers (SAE) level 4 and level 5 cars are expected to reduce 90% of car accidents and the level of ecological print. However, to achieve those improve- ments an elevated acceptance level is necessary, which m

Arenas and large entertainment venues host significant crowds during events, presenting challenges in evacuation safety management, particularly during emergencies such as fires or terrorist threats. In this study, critical aspects of arena evacuation are investigated, with a focus on methodology to identify local densities in key three-dimensional arena spaces where merging flows occur during eme

The construction industry has shown a significant interest in timber due to its sustainability, leading to widespread use. However, choosing the ideal material can be challenging due to the varying performance of different types of wood, especially considering its combustible nature. Besides, the joints in the timber structure are considered the weakest part of the structure. The physical separati

This paper explores the complex dynamics of color trademarks, with a particular focus on the legal environment of "Tiffany Blue." This study examines the symbolic significance of this iconic color and compares the legal frameworks for color trademark protection in the United States, the European Union, and China. The main research questions relate to the challenges and controversies surr

Sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus) communicate with one another using an intricate language made up of sequences of clicks. Recent studies have begun to dig deeper into the structure and content of these vocalisations in an effort to detect and extract significant patterns and features. Whether or not the results of such research will eventually allow us to translate sperm whale speech into som

Studien undersöker på vilket sätt pedagoger och barn i förskolan kommunicerar kring musik. Syftet med undersökningen är att ta reda på vilka ord och begrepp som används i musikarbetet på förskolan och primärt i sångsamlingen och hur sångsamlingen organiseras. Genomförandet av studien utgår från två olika sätt att samla in data, observationer och kvalitativa intervjuer. Sångsamlingarna på förskolanThe study investigates how educators and children in preschool communicate about music. The purpose of the survey is to find out what kind of language and which words are used in the music work at the preschool, primarily when they sing together in Singing time and how Singing time is organized. The implementation of the study is based on two different ways of collecting data, observations and qua

I rådande klimat och omvärldsläge har energianvändning fått ett allt större fokus än vad det hade för en 5 – 10 år sedan. Företag och regioner har blivit alltmer medvetna om energikostnaderna där en av de största punkterna är uppvärmning och nedkylning av lokaler. Ett sätt att minska energianvändningen är att kyla ner visa zoner i stället för hela lokalen. Detta lämpar sig i lokaler med höga krav In current times due to climate change and the geopolitical environment, more emphasis has been placed on energy usage compared to 5 – 10 years ago. Companies and Counties have become more aware of the energy costs, where one of the biggest posts are heating and cooling indoor spaces. One way of lowering the energy usage of buildings is that instead of cooling the whole indoor space only certain z

Abstract (Swedish) Syfte: Syftet med rapporten är att undersöka hur väl olika försvarsstrategier förhindrar fientliga uppköp och påverkar budpremien i Sverige respektive Norge. Metod: I studien tillämpas en kvantitativ metod med deduktiv ansats. Datainsamlingen utförs med datan från Orbis som kompletteras med offentlig data från OMX Stockholm samt Oslobörsen. Datan analyseras med hjälp av relevPurpose: The purpose of the report is to examine how effective various defence strategies prevent hostile takeovers and influence bid premiums in Sweden and Norway. Methodology: This study employs a quantitative method with a deductive approach. Data collection is conducted using data from Orbis, supplemented with public data from OMX Stockholm and Oslo Stock Exchange. The data is analysed using

Sexual health has been proven to be a considerable part of an individual's overall health, both mentally and physically. Therefore organizations such as WHO (The World Health Organization) have declared that all work relating to an individual's health and wellbeing should adopt a holistic approach. Despite this, research has shown that a large number of professionals consider the subject o

This study investigates how women in contemporary Sweden experience contraceptives through the lens of biopolitics and biopower. Using qualitative methods, the study explores the paradox of freedom that contraceptives represent for women. While providing sexual liberation and control over reproduction, contraceptives also impose societal expectations and self-surveillance. Women navigate between t

This thesis investigates and compares the risk-adjusted returns of Swedish investment companies and small-cap mutual funds to determine which investment option is more advantageous for Swedish private investors. The study also examines whether diversification of assets can provide additional benefits. Using data from a fifteen-year period (2009-2023) and applying modern portfolio theories and fina

The purpose of the essay was to identify, illuminate, and analyze discourses about children's rights and to show, from a childhood sociological perspective, how children's position was made visible in the preparatory works, which led to the new act SFS 2024:79. The selection of texts has included relevant documents related to the preparatory works and legislative history. By combining crit

Syftet med denna studie var att undersöka hur fitness influencers på plattformen Instagram använder sig av erfarenheter kring mental- och fysisk ohälsa för att skildra sig själva som autentiska individer. Dessa motgångar antogs leda till upprättandet av emotionella band med deras följare, och därmed ett stärkande av influencernas varumärkesidentiteter. Tidigare forskning visar att autenticitet spe