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The area of direct taxation is, as a consequence of the limited harmonisation within the EU, an area surrounded by several interests that have appeared to be hard to unite. On one hand the EU Member States have the competence in the area of direct taxation to legislate in conformity with their own political considerations. On the other hand the EU law demands conformity with the freedoms regulated
This work has performed a visual discourse analysis over the Swedish armed forces latest commercial campaign, called “What are you going to do?” from 2021, which was aimed at young women. The aim of this paper is to analyze how the Swedish armed forces portray women in their commercial campaign. By doing this, it is possible to make out the organization’s view on gender and women in their ranks. T
The global food industry is the second main contributor to climate change whilst climate change also poses threats to future food security (Ritchie & Roser, 2020). One of the suggestions to decrease the environmental footprint of consumption and increase the resilience of food systems, is the shift to local production and consumption (Stein & Santini, 2021; Van Gameren et al., 2015). Howev
As cities keep densifying, essential resources such as daylight access become increasingly restricted. Therefore, prioritizing energy efficiency and enhancing the energy performance of our buildings is required for obtaining a sustainable urban environment. The challenges of implementing these ideas have triggered efforts to make cities smarter, for example, by using 3D city models for solar energ
Enligt 51 § lagen (1960:729) om upphovsrätt till litterära och konstnärliga verk (URL) har domstol rätt att förbjuda offentliga återgivanden av litterära eller konstnärliga verk som kränker den andliga odlingens intressen. Uppsatsen syftar till att undersöka vilka ageranden som omfattas av det så kallade klassikerskyddet, hur regeln har utvecklats sedan lagen infördes, samt till att problematiseraAccording to § 51 of the Swedish Copyright Act, the court has the authority to prohibit any public renditions of literary or artistic works that offends the interests of spiritual cultivation. This thesis aims to examine which actions are comprised by this so called ’protection of classics’, how the rule has de-veloped since its establishment, and it problematizes the rule’s function in the cultur
In contemporary tourism, technology enables travelers to make travel arrangements in various ways, for example they can reserve tickets directly from airlines company’s website or purchase products from online travel agencies. Considering that travelers have many alternatives but insist in making transactions with traditional travel agencies, there must be something that makes traditional travel a
The aim of this thesis is to study and analyze from an archivists point of view how the function of the municipal archives relates to the aspects of the professional position and, work situation and education of those who work in archives, and to the laws and regulations. Our discussion is framed by the notions of democracy and transparency and their significance for archival practices in a munici
The investing industry has historically been built around the sole purpose to bring superior financial returns to investors. Due to the rising concern towards global social and environmental issues, investments promoting sustainable development have grown popular. Centring sustainable investments debate is the strategy impact investing. The strategy originates from more traditional ethical investm
This Bachelors thesis in Sociology is the result of a 10 weeks Minor Field Study (MFS) in Brazil, financed by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency, SIDA carried out March-May 2011. The thesis is a qualitative case study of two non-governmental cultural organisations working with social extended school projects in Salvador, Bahia. The overarching purpose of this study and the th
Adaptation of modern Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) and multispectral sensor technology in agriculture can enhance the capacity to accurately monitor crops. But these technologies come with its own set of challenges. The major challenge is the understanding of radiometric distortions, which is particularly important while comparing data over different lighting conditions. The study developed and as
Title: Managing service innovation in small-medium sized enterprises: a resource based view Date of Seminar: 3rd June 2014 Course: Master Corporate Entrepreneurship and Innovation Internship and Degree Project (Master Thesis 15 ECTS) Authors: Elida Cimic and Junjie Ren Supervisor: Joakim Winborg Keywords: Service Innovation, Small and Medium sized Enterprises, Resource Based View, Innovation Strat
Introduction: Genetic technologies advance rapidly. It is possible to undergo genetic carrier screening before pregnancy to examine genetic risks to future offspring. We aimed to investigate parents’ interest and motives towards preconception genetic carrier screening (PCS) as well as factors associated with interest in PCS. Material and methods: Our study sample consists of 777 parent couples wit
A reliable serological marker of acute cellular rejection (ACR) after small bowel transplantation (SBTx) is still missing. Plasma citrulline level (PCL) reflects the functional integrity of intestinal mucosa which is partially lost during ACR. The aim of our study was to investigate the role of PCL as marker of ACR after SBTx. Eighteen German landrace pigs were used and divided into three groups.
Huntington's disease (HD) is caused by an expanded polyglutamine tract in the protein huntingtin (htt). Although HD has historically been viewed as a brain-specific disease, htt is expressed ubiquitously, and recent studies indicate that mutant htt might cause changes to the immune system that could contribute to pathogenesis. Monocytes from HD patients and mouse models are hyperactive in response
Hagastaden is a urban construction project for housing and workplaces, divided between the municipalities Solna stad and Stockholms stad, in Sweden. The building started in 2017 and will be finished in 2025. The project involves many actors including the municipalities. Hagastaden is supposed to be a very densified area, which is stated by the Stockholm municipality it self will lead to a smaller
This essay investigates Swedish labour law concerning the rules of priority and their relation to the parts of labour market. The study focuses on the requirements that both parts have to take in consideration regarding dismissals upon redundancy. From an employer’s point of view it is obligations according to the law, but also the privileges that a position of an employer provides. In relation to
The company Victoria Milan provides an online dating service aimed at persons who are already within a committed relationship. Their marketing campaign and their slogan make your life more living, have an affair! has led to a record in amount of complaints from the public to the Swedish advertising ombudsman. Our purpose was to explore how the rhetorical construction of infidelity is characterized
