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This thesis examines and discusses the relationship between social capital and bullying in Swedish schools. The study is based on two hypotheses built on inspiration from the social capital scientists Robert D. Putnam and Bo Rothstein. Both hypotheses aim to explain how social capital is created, and may affect the level of bullying in school. The study is conducted through two separate comparativ

Tidigare studier har visat på att de geofysiska metoderna elektrisk resistivitet tomografi (ERT) och tidsdomän inducerad polarisation (IP) är användbara verktyg för att detektera non-aqueous phase liquids (NAPL). Rapsolja, som är en hydrofob organisk förening med lägre densitet än vatten, har använts i ett laboratorie-försök för att utvärdera användbarheten av ERT och IP för att detektera spridninPrevious studies have shown that the geophysical methods electrical resistivity tomography (ERT) and time domain induced polarization (IP) are appropriate tools to detect non-aqueous phase liquids (NAPL). Rapeseed oil, hydrophobic organic compound with a lower density than water, was used in a laboratory experiment to evalu-ate the usefulness of ERT and IP to detect NAPL-contaminants in the enviro

Energy security and climate change are prime political concerns in the European Union. The main instrument to combat climate change through reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the EU is the EUETS, a cap and trade system. This thesis investigates in a case study the question of how the EUETS potentially impacts European energy security. In order to analyze potential impacts, this study operational

Syftet med vår studie är att undersöka hur fyra sångpedagoger beskriver hur de förhåller sig till och arbetar med personligt uttryck, härmning och förebildning samt genrekunskap och hur deras syn påverkar samverkan mellan begreppen och metoderna. Studien är av kvalitativ art och vi har använt oss av semistrukturerade frågor för att fånga pedagogernas tankar och åsikter. Sångpedagogerna säger sigThe purpose of our study is to investigate how vocal teachers describe how they relate to and work with personal expression, imitation, demonstration, knowledge about genre and how their views affect the interaction between these concepts and methods. The study is qualitative in nature and we have used semi-structured questions to capture the teachers’ thoughts and opinions. The vocal teachers s

The purpose of this study is to investigate whether social work students experience a discrepancy between what they learned at the School of Social Studies and what they experienced in the practical field and, if so, how they describe this discrepancy and how they respond to it. The group of respondents considered of 5 students from Lund University. The study was based on qualitative interviews. T

Densification is used as a sustainable urban planning strategy in many municipalities in Sweden. This paper aims to investigate how officials at the urban planning office in Lund handles the social dimension of sustainable development in the planning process regarding densification, and the challenges and obstacles that they face. Theories of current planning ideology and norms together with theor

Over the past few years the EU has seen a surge in reports showing that analogical products of dual quality are being sold in different parts of the Union. An East – West divide has been noticed in the way that products of identical branding and packaging are of poorer quality in the Central and Eastern European shops, but not in the Western ones. The aim of the research is to investigate if the l

Lobbyism is a central term in Swedish contemporary politics, as it affects political decisions in distinct ways. Lobbyism is a well-known force, yet it is operating on different levels of power than regular politics, in public as well as in more discrete contexts. Therefore, I find this complex phenomenon to be an interesting case to investigate due to the fact that the effect it has on citizens a

The aim of this essay is to analyze how the preconditions for legal recognition of gender contribute to cis- and heteronormativity in Finland. The material used in the analysis consists of the final report of a working group which was given the assignment by the Finnish Ministry of Social Affairs and Health to investigate possible changes in the Act on Legal Recognition of Transexuals. As it stand

Kazuo Ishiguro's novel The Remains of the Day has garnered much discussion by literary theorists. Studies have primarily concerned themselves with the main character Mr Stevens and how he interacts with the complex situations around him. A frequent question is of his reliability, as there are indications that he does not give correct interpretations of events. This essay uses poststructuralist

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

In a society facing rising sea levels and the associated challenges, such as flooding, there is a growing need for climate adaptation measures. This thesis aims to examine climate adaptation efforts in the region of Skåne, Sweden, by exploring the role of insurance companies – an important stakeholder in the housing market as insurance is a requirement for most bank loans – in urban planning. Addi

Våtmarker är en egen kategori av naturens egna superhjältar. Våtmarker av olika slag erbjuder ökad biologisk mångfald, naturnära besöksplatser med unik flora och fauna samt möjligheter att lagra koldioxid i jorden. Men att hantera och skydda dessa områden är en utmaning, framförallt när det gäller att skapa en smart naturvårdspolitik. Denna studie ger oss en närmare titt på ett framgångsrikt exempWetlands are vital for biodiversity, socio-ecological systems, and carbon sequestration, but they present a complex challenge in crafting effective conservation policies. This study investigates a successful case of wetland conservation policy, focusing on the notable achievements of Kristianstad Vattenrike. Utilizing a comprehensive research approach, encompassing semi-structured interviews, surv

Cykeln är ett enkelt och effektivt transportsätt med flera trafiktekniska, miljömässiga och sociala fördelar. Trots det kan cykelinfrastrukturen i många fall vara eftersatt och bortprioriterad. De flesta dödsolyckor i cykeltrafiken sker vid kollision med motorfordon vilket gör interaktionen med motorfordon intressant. Främst kan cykelinfrastruktur i korsningar utformas integrerat där cyklister för

This study investigates how young adults (aged 19–22) in Malmö communicate about consent in the context of one-night stands. Adopting a sociology of law perspective, it examines the extent to which social and cultural factors shape such communication. Drawing on empirical material from ten in-depth qualitative interviews, the study provides rich insights into how young adults navigate consent in s

This thesis analyzes the legal challenges of inheritances within Colombia’s tax treaty network, specifically addressing the asymmetrical tax coverage that arises when Colombia applies Double Taxation Conventions on Income and Capital to cross-border inheritances. The core research question is whether inheritance taxes can be covered by the OECD Model Tax Convention on Income and Capital, as interp

Challenger parties are a popular topic of interest in political science. Prior research on challenger parties is predominantly regarding their characteristics and effects on the political climate. However, the transition from challenger to mainstream is less investigated. Moreover, prior research on challenger parties is, albeit not exclusively, heavily focused on right wing populist parties. This