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Secondary organic aerosol (SOA) plays a significant role in climate change by altering the global atmospheric radiation budget. Biogenic volatile organic compounds (BVOCs) are major sources for the formation of SOA. Their relationship is critical to understand the continental biosphere-aerosol-cloud-climate (COBACC) feedback mechanism but receives less attention in previous studies. In this study,
Exposure of combined pollutants is as of today not a very well-researched field of environmental science due to the complex interactions that may occur. Nanoplastic particles (NP) in particular are lacking studies due to the relatively new interest in the subject. In this study, a small experiment in a lab environment was performed that observed the combined effects of polysterene NP and 17α-ethin
The current study explores the process of how tongzhi, namely the homosexual men in China, who works for the party-state negotiates homosexuality with the family and the party-state in China. Under the background of the individualization of Chinese society, tongzhi has been pursuing to liberate homosexuality while encountering oppression from the family and the party-state. By analyzing the interv
Organisms must aim to find suitable places to settle and reproduce, and this choice varies according to environmental and individual features. The choice of an adequate place can have crucial repercussions on the reproductive success and thus, animal fitness. In many species natal dispersal is a key process accounting for crucial implications for a species spatial distribution. Hence, natal disper
This thesis evaluates the political focus of the Swedish and Finnish green parties by examining their election manifestoes since year 2000. This is investigated through a content analysis with a coding scheme based on theories and previous research about post-materialism and post-material political issues. The theory of Inglehart regarding post-material value change, from material focus to post-ma
This master’s thesis is performed in collaboration with the Research Institute of Sweden. The purpose of the study was to investigate food neophobia, or an aversion to trying new foods, in the Swedish population and see if it correlates with the country's low and undiversified seafood consumption. The topic of the study stems not only from consumers consuming less seafood than is recommended,
The Paradox of Employee Engagement and How Managers are Aiming to Control This. Purpose: The aim of this study is to produce new knowledge of the phenomenon of employee engagement from a managerial perspective. More specifically, the authors want to address how managers are navigating the paradox of employee engagement and control; thus, how they are navigating through the challenges of engaging t
Background: Recent research has begun to challenge the traditional view of conscientiousness as solely beneficial, suggesting a potential reverse-U-shaped relationship with subjective well-being (SWB). Yet, while some studies have found this curvilinear association, overall findings remain inconsistent. This study proposes the limited conceptualization and measurement of conscientiousness within
Antibiotic resistance is a global concern and is promoted by various types of bacterial efflux systems. One known efflux system expressed by the Acinetobacter genus is the chromosomally encoded AdeABC pump which works in conjunction with the regulatory system AdeRS. Recently, plasmid encoded variants of the adeRS and adeABC have been identified and it is thought that these may pose similar or high
The international framework for the regulation of outer space activities that has been in place since the 1960s has come under increasing pressure in recent years. Concerns over the weaponization and militarization of outer space have grown more vocal and attempts to introduce new international agreements have fallen short. Within this context, the present study analyzes Chinese media discourse on
The rapidly evolving landscape of influencer marketing, particularly within the cosmetics industry, underscores the need to dissect the dynamics between influencer credibility and parasocial relationships. This thesis explores the multifaceted nature of influencer credibility— comprising attractiveness, expertise, trustworthiness, and similarity—and its role in cultivating strong parasocial relati
The aim of the thesis is to understand the Fijian land issue and relate it to the ethnical tensions that dominate the society. To theoretically understand the problem, Horowitz's theoretical tools are used together with Fijian scholar work, such as Ratuva's assessment on the Fijian understanding of land. Out in the field, material was gathered to enlighten the situation on a micro perspect
China and India are two countries that had been in the positions of ally and rival in modern history. After the Cold War, there was a change in the relationship between China and India. India, being one of the important neighboring countries of China, its diplomatic and military strategy holds the key to China's security in its western border and has great impact on China's foreign policy.
In order to become a high performing organisation and to certify as an "Investor In People", the Museum in this study wants to develop a shared definition of good and effective management. Hence, ten senior managers were interviewed using a qualitative and semi structured approach. The management situation at the museum was analysed using four leadership paradigms; Classical, Transaction
Mediators are often thought to be more effective if they are unbiased or have no preferences over the issue in dispute. In addition, impartiality is a traditional feature attributed to the mediator. This study presents comparative analysis of small state and great power mediation which highlights a contrary logic. With the help of a contingency approach, combined with a model of mediation drawn on
An energy service company (ESCO) is an example of an atypical business concept that generates greater positive externalities as its business grows. The basic business concept of an ESCO is a company that installs energy efficient improvements in their customers' buildings, such as new lighting and ventilation systems, and then recovers expenditures and gains profits by splitting the resulting
This thesis investigates the innovation of solutions promoting increased energy efficiency in the building sector in Sweden and Denmark using an innovation systems perspective. On the basis of a research matrix focused on key pre-requisites for innovation, namely, access to knowledge, access to resources, and the formation of markets, the dynamics of innovation in the building sector is examined.
The present study investigated the effects of three factors on the level of realism in frequency judgements. These factors were: Instruction (No correction for guessing/Correction for guessing), Format (whether the frequency judgements were made in terms of absolute numbers or in percent) and Difficulty level (easy/hard set of questions). All three factors were found to have a significant effect o
The creation of an internal market is one of the objectives of the EC Treaty, and the Competition provisions are crucial to the achievement of this goal. Article 81(1) EC Treaty prohibits agreements which may distort trade between the Member States. The consequence of violating such a prohibition is given by the Treaty itself in Article 81(2): voidness. However, the consequences of such voidness a
