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This paper aims to comprehensively examine the impact of global climate change, particularly how climate change and the natural disasters it triggers affect the insurance sector in Asia and Europe and the stock market performance of reinsurance companies in both Asia and Europe. Using an appropriate event study methodology, the study investigates the impact of two natural disasters in China and tw
Transgender individuals in Georgia face persistent stigma, violence, and limited institutional protections, yet little is known about how they cope with such hostility and what supports are available to them. Guided by Minority Stress Theory and coping research that distinguishes adaptive from maladaptive strategies, this study explored coping practices, social support, and mental health among tra
Within organizational families, listening between coworkers plays an essential role in enabling organizational success and the effective enactment of family dynamics. It allows information to circulate, collaboration to take place, and trusting relationships to develop. Yet, coworkers’ listening processes, agency and experiences in an organizational family continue to be overlooked by organization
In the recycling process of Tetra Pak packaging, the recycling and reuse of pure polyAl is not as explored as the rest of the materials. After the fiber has been removed from the recycled packages through repuling, the need to separate the polyAl from other polymers and better understand how this material behaves is crucial. In order to explain the material properties and investigate how the poly
This thesis conducts a comparative analysis of algorithmic management in the food delivery platform sector, focusing on platforms operating in the United Kingdom and Sweden. Drawing upon Institutional Theory, Labour Process Theory and Discourse Analysis, the study investigates how platforms such as Uber Eats, Deliveroo, Foodora and Wolt implement, regulate and communicate algorithmic control in di
Utvecklingen av autonoma fartyg (‘MASS’) innebär betydande utmaningar för det befintliga systemet för sjörättsligt ansvar. Culpabaserat ansvar och begreppet vårdslöshet är traditionellt uppbyggda kring bedömningen av mänskligt handlande, beslutsfattande och kontroll. Detta väcker frågor om huruvida vårdslöshet och culpa fortfarande är begreppsmässigt sammanhängande när operativa beslut fattas av aThe development of Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (‘MASS’) presents significant challenges to the existing framework of maritime liability law. Fault-based liability and the concept of negligence are traditionally structured around the assessment of human conduct, decision-making and control. This raises the question of whether negligence and fault remain conceptually coherent where operational
This thesis examines the regulatory framework governing Buy Now, Pay Later arrangements within the European Union, with a particular focus on consumer protection. Buy Now, Pay Later has rapidly emerged as a popular payment method in digital commerce, especially following the growth of online shopping during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. While the service provides consumers with accessible
In recent years, the issue of algorithmic bias in systems has gradually drawn the European Union’s attention to the relationship between data protection and non-discrimination principles. To detect and mitigate bias in high-risk AI systems, developers often need to process special categories of personal data such as information relating to race, gender or health. However, Article 9 of the GDPR pro
This thesis titled ‘Aesthetics, Emotions and Time in International law: Re-Reading Jurisdictional Immunities of the State (Germany v. Italy) through Objects, Affect, and Temporality’ investigates how the aesthetic, emotional, and temporal dimensions of international law shape its legitimacy, authority, and meaning. The central object of the analysis is the International Court of Justice’s 2012 jud
Religious schools in the Netherlands have long been a source of democratic tension. Religious education is protected in the constitution under Article 23, which means that schools can teach based on their own beliefs while receiving funding from the government. However, while some consider Article 23 as contributing to a diverse society, others argue that religious schools do not benefit social
South Sudan is one of the world's most conflict-ridden and climate-vulnerable countries, ranking 3rd in the Fragile States Index. The young nation gained independence from Sudan in 2011 and has since been plagued by instability. In December 2013, a civil war broke out when a split between President Salva Kiir and Vice President Riek Machar occurred. The conflict has had a reputation of being e
European agriculture is shaped by technical debates whose implications are deeply political. When the European Commission decides on the safety of an agricultural technique, it is settling a scientific question whilst also making a political choice: which knowledge matters, which risks deserve attention, and which futures are worth investing in. This thesis analyses the evolution of the European C
The 2020 presidential election in the United States received extensive attention worldwide. In particular, Republican presidential candidate and incumbent president Donald Trump was in the spotlight. His campaign was characterized by populist rhetoric, attacks on political opponents, and repeated claims of election fraud. On January 6, 2021, Trump supporters, many of them affiliated with the Chris
With the evolution of window design, the focus has shifted towards comfort and efficiency, prioritising measurable performance over experiential qualities. This often comes at the cost of authenticity, identity, and beauty, causing domestic spaces to feel superficial and anonymous. In order to create meaningful and life-enhancing environments that are loved and cared for, the fundamental role of t
Discussions surrounding Victorian author Sheridan Le Fanu’s Carmilla (1872) have explored many of the novella’s themes, including but not limited to the Gothic vampire, queer representation and historical significance. This thesis endeavours to expand the lesser developed discourse on the novella’s ending and narration by analysing Carmilla’s ending through the lens of the “bury your gays” trope,
In this episode, Stella Ebbersmeyer speaks to Prof. Suzanne Lalonde from the University of Montréal about climate change and Arctic shipping from a Canadian perspective. They cover topics such as the roles of indigenous peoples in the regulation of Arctic shipping, the International Maritime Organization’s Heavy Fuel Oil ban and Canada’s proposed Arctic Emission Control Area.
In this episode, we speak to Associate Professor Annalisa Savaresi about trends in human rights and climate change litigation. The conversation is based on the article she co-authored with Joana Setzer, entitled ‘Rights-based litigation in the climate emergency: mapping the landscape and new knowledge frontiers’, published in the Journal of Human Rights and the Environment.
Purpose This study assesses changes in speech production caused by altered auditory feedback provided through two bone conduction devices. The first device uses sidetone amplification through bone conduction headphones and the second device, called Forbrain®, applies a two-band equalizer filter to the voice signal and provides this altered auditory signal through bone conduction headphones. Togeth
The next generation wireless systems will face stringent new requirements, including ultra-low latency, high data rates and enhanced reliability. Large Intelligent Surfaces, is one proposed solution that has the potential to solve these high demands. The real-life deployment of such systems involves different design considerations with non-trivial trade-offs. This paper investigates the trade-off
The dietary supplement (DS) market, along with the topic of health optimization, is continuously growing. Simultaneously the time, money and health investments of consumers are increasing, which makes the motivations of the consumption a relevant topic to investigate. Research has not sufficiently explored the intersection of governmentality, DS, young women and the modern context they live in. Th
