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Miniaturisation of weapons and other tools is a phenomenon seen throughout the Viking Age in Scandinavia. Predominantly using the theory of semiotics, previous publications on miniature weapons have reached similar conclusions as to the functions of these objects. Three main interpretational threads can be seen repeated throughout the previous research; miniature weapons as symbolic objects, minia
The aim of this study was to explore the potential of using existing environmental moni-toring data as a basis for environmental certification of farms within primary agricultural production. Three research questions guided the work: which indicators of agricultural environmental impact can be identified in available monitoring data, which criteria these data must meet to be applicable in a certif
The LVU campaign refers to a wave of criticism and disinformation in Swedish and international media between 2021 and 2024 claiming that Sweden’s social services systematically remove children primarily from Muslim families without legitimate reasons. This study examines how Swedish media constructed stories about the campaign and its key actors. The purpose of this study is to identify central t
The EU Taxonomy is one of the most mature and comprehensive classification systems for sustainable activities. It aims to increase information transparency, reduce corporate greenwashing, and direct capital flows toward environmentally sustainable economic activities. Starting in 2022, companies have been required to disclose the share of their economic activities that align with the Taxonomy. Thi
This study uses McDonald's gender equity theory as its core framework, combined with gender revolution theory, to explore the impact of gender role attitudes on short-term fertility intentions and the moderating role of institutional contexts. Using GGS data from Sweden and Hungary, gender attitude dimensions were extracted through principal component analysis and Varimax rotation. The results
This thesis investigates how members of the Danish Naturalisation Committee navigate, exer-cise, and justify their discretionary power in exemption cases, and what this reveal about the intersection of law, politics, and affect in the governance of citizenship. While most countries treat naturalisation as an administrative procedure, Denmark stands out: citizenship is granted by parliamentary law,
Fairy tales have long captivated audiences with their timeless narratives and symbolic depth. Inspired by these stories, this thesis explores how the abstract concepts embedded within fairy tales can be translated into tangible, functional designs. While constructing a narrative may seem straightforward, the real challenge lies in transforming these intangible ideas into physical objects that not
The Moon’s origin is an exciting topic that many scientists believe started with a colossal collision between early Earth and a Mars-sized body. In this study, we examine the possibility that Theia, a body known to have existed, may have formed in a stable orbit between Earth and Mars, and eventually collided with our planet due to orbital changes over time. To explore this event, we use the REBOU
This thesis used the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) framework with the Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) methodology to evaluate the environmental performance of packaged fresh chicken. The study compared three modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) configurations, with the difference in their tray: a baseline tray and two mono-material alternatives. The LCA, with PEF guidelines where applicable, fo
The following paper analyses public participation and its form and changes in planning processes that shift from phases of temporary urban adaptations to permanent spatial transformations. Aiming to gain a deeper understanding of both the potential and practical implementation of public participation throughout such processes, a theoretical framework was created based on theories of temporary urba
Norr om Gotland ligger Fårö, en ö känd för dess säregna naturlandskap. Det är en lantlig miljö präglad av jordbruk, men också ett populärt sommarresmål för turister på grund av det vackra landskapet och den pittoreska arkitekturen. Denna popularitet kommer dock med ett högt pris. Kulturarvet köps upp och byggs om, höjda bostadspriser orsakar en befolkningsminskning samtidigt som fritidshus byggs i
Residential sprinkler systems have been mandatory in newly built Swedish care homes for the elderly and group homes for people with disabilities since 2012. The regulation was introduced on the assumption that sprinklers are a cost-effective life-safety measure for a highly vulnerable population. This thesis re-examines that assumption through a three-part study: (i) a review of international stud
The Swedish needle exchange program is the result of public health policy - a policy with certain aims. Selling syringes is illegal in Sweden. The only way to acquire such paraphernalia is through one of the Swedish needle exchange programs and, by extension, be made subject to the aims and requirements of this policy. Such aims and requirements include being able to identify oneself, give blood s
BastuBaћar is a public sauna experience carved into the limestone coast of Sliema, Malta - a reimagining of the long-lost Chalet, once a beloved landmark of leisure and gathering. This project introduces an unfamiliar, experimental ritual to the Maltese Islands - a guided sauna and bathing experience open to all. A synthesis of the Swedish word for sauna and the Maltese word for sea, the project
Situated in the ambiguous position as agents of both care and control, train hosts find themselves constantly engaging in balancing acts related to their professional role as frontline workers. This dynamic is especially relevant in cross-border regions where train hosts arguably assume the role of unofficial border agents. This thesis explores the professional practices and personal dispositions
This thesis examines social workers’ experiences of collaboration with schools and the police in preventing youth crime within the SSPF framework. A qualitative approach was applied, with data collected through six semi-structured video-call interviews. Participants were recruited through purposive and snowball sampling, and thematic analysis identified key themes related to resources, communicati
Det aktuella arbetet undersöker narrativa förmågor hos 15 flerspråkiga förskolebarn (3–5 år gamla) med arabiska som modersmål och svenska som andraspråk. Syftet är att analysera både makro- och mikrostrukturella aspekter i barns berättelser på båda språken, samt att undersöka utveckling över tid och samband med ålder vid introduktion till svenska. Datainsamlingen genomfördes vid två tillfällen med
Transition metal-pnictides are a select field of crystalline materials which allows property modification of common d-block metals through alloying with pnictides. Among them, Nickel-based pnictides have been gaining attention due to their earth abundance and low cost. Ni-As and Ni-Sb have both demonstrated the use as catalyst materials for the hydrogen- and oxygen evolution reactions where contro
