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Forskare Kontaktinformation E-post: zhanzhang [dot] cai [at] mgeo [dot] lu [dot] seOrganisation Miljö- och geovetenskapliga institutionen (MGeo) Hämtställe: 16 WebbplatsZhanzhang Cais profil i Lunds universitets forskningsportalAndra roller Gästforskare Avdelningen för Teknisk vattenresurslära Publikationer Visar av publikationer. Sorterade efter år och sen titel. Filtrera efter typ AllaArtikel i

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Recent studies have shed light on how media platform justify their algorithms, highlighting characteristics such as efficiency or neutrality. However, while these contributions are significant, they still need to analyze how platform owners discuss algorithms. In this research I argue that we can gain insights into algorithms’ social power by exploring Elon Musk’s tweets about his media platform X

This thesis investigates the intricacies of sustainable fashion, focussing on value-creation business models within Instagram thrift stores in India. Fundamentally, it argues that sustainable fashion is a dynamic socio-ecological process, mediated by the changing communication and technological landscape. There is much debate about what sustainable fashion ought to be, thus making it a “concept in

Eating disorders are highly prevalent and serious mental illnesses, that are embedded in wider social structures of inequalities and oppression. While social isolation is a key triggering and perpetuating factor, social support emerges as a gateway towards recovery. The online sphere holds great potential to connect eating disorder individuals, creating a space for social support towards recovery.

Vid 1900-talets början så såg världskartan mycket annorlunda ut jämfört med idag. Stora delar av världens befolkning stod under ett främmande, ofta europeiskt, styre och saknade inom ramen för detta system en möjlighet att påverka sin regim. Detta förändrades drastiskt under andra halvan av 1900-talet där nya organisationer, som Förenta nationerna, fick allt större inflytande och spelrum. Detta leDuring the 20th century the world changed drastically. In the first half of the century, large areas of the world were under, usually, European rule and the people living there lacked the ability to govern themselves. This changed radically under the second half and with new organizations, such as the United Nations, the global campaign for decolonization started. This was done under the banner of

This thesis seeks to investigate the contemporary discourse on environmental activism in Sweden on a political elite level. This is done by analyzing statements by politicians behind “Tidöavtalet” using a method of Critical Discourse Analysis combined with a theoretical departure in Post-Politics. The findings point towards a discourse where environmental activists are depoliticized and constructe

This thesis reviews Colombia's waste management policies, decrees, and laws to scrutinize the country's discourses on waste management and their potential impact on waste pickers. Employing critical discourse analysis and Bacchi's What's the Problem Represented to be? (WPR) approach, the study critically examines these discourses. It identifies the prevailing discourse of free comp

Reducing CO2 emissions is crucial in combating climate change, with clean energy technologies playing a key role. Lithium is a vital component in such technologies but has extensive environmental and social impacts, including Indigenous oppression. This thesis examines how lithium mining in Western Australia is discursively legitimised and how the discourses interact with Western Australia's s

Cities today globally face significant problems in the context of the climate crisis. Firstly, in terms of resilience in enduring future challenges – urban heat islands, increasingly frequent flooding, supply chain disruptions, sea level rise among others. Secondly, in terms of contributing to said crisis, through carbon emissions, the erosion of biodiversity through sprawl, overconsumption, and c

Following decolonisation and a transformation towards democracy, voting in African countries have been considered a practice based on ethnical alignments and clientelism. This study uses the framework of economic voting, the idea that voters consider the economic performance of an incumbent leader to either punish or reward them, to investigate the vote choice in Ghana. Economic voting theory has

Currently, multiple environmental crises threaten to irreversibly alter the living conditions that humanity has enjoyed on Earth for millennia. One of the main activities that contribute to these worrying environmental issues is the production and consumption of meat, which also poses serious public health and ethical concerns. In order to tackle these issues, a strong case has been made for the n

This meta-analysis reviewed the literature on the relationship between confidence and accuracy in episodic memory, specifically focusing on crime- relevant event memory in free and cued recall. Despite extensive research in this area, an apparent gap was identified within memory research, as no prior meta-analysis has addressed the relationship between confidence and accuracy in the context of fre

This thesis explores the discursive depiction of life in Portugual from the perspective of lifestyle migrants and digital nomads on TikTok. The aim of this thesis is to uncover the motivations of foreigners to live in Portugal, lifestyle migrants’ integration into Portuguese society, and their acknowledgement of the growing gentrification issues in Portugal. The method used in this study is Norman

This study investigates the experiences of individuals who have left a criminal lifestyle and the factors influencing their journey. Through interviews with both individuals active in a criminal lifestyle and those who have successfully transitioned to a law-abiding life, this research explores the motivations for leaving a criminal lifestyle and the challenges faced during this process. Key findi

As the frequency of natural disasters increases, marked by hotter summers and abnormal ecological changes, climate issues have become impossible to ignore. People are taking to the streets, not only demanding greater awareness but also pushing for meaningful policy changes. This research investigates the relationship between protest events and policymaking within the EU between July 2018 and Decem

In November 2015, during the height of the ‘[European] refugee crisis’, Sweden repositioned itself among the EU member states through its introduction of a swiftly drafted immigration law, the Temporary Alien’s Act. Met with concern, criticism and enthusiasm alike, the Temporary Act marked a distinct shift from the country’s previous immigration legislation, characterized by generous family reunif

This master thesis analyses the future electricity mix in Sweden with a focus on 2035, 2045, and 2050. The study is done with regards to reaching the climate goals in Sweden, and to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045, and thereafter have negative emissions. The thesis analyses political, economical, social, and technological aspects in a PEST-analyse for the power sources in the curre

Kemira Kemia AB produces a water treatment chemical named ”PIX-Sulfate”, where “PI” stands for “poly iron x”, and the “x” represents a conjugate ion, such as chloride or sulfate, in this case, sulfate. The main process for producing PIX Sulfate at Kemira’s plants today is to dissolve magnetite in diluted sulfuric acid and to oxidize the resulting liquid using oxygen. Currently, this process is car

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to analyze the effect woke marketing has on the consumer and the effect it has on the brand’s identity Methodology: The research paper uses a qualitative approach, including both primary and secondary data collection. The primary data was collected through six semi-structured interviews examining brand identity, woke culture and brand versus market orientation