Previous research has linked hallucination-proneness and psychosis-like experiences to the personality traits of Neuroticism and Openness in non-clinical samples. However, specific assessment of auditory hallucinatory experiences remains underexplored. In response, the present study investigated the links between personality—at trait and facet levels—and the occurrence of conditioned auditory hall

This thesis examines the role of queer music as a form of counter-hegemonic cul tural capital and as a subaltern counterpublics in Lebanon, focusing on the Lebanese band Mashrou’ Leila. By analyzing the band’s lyrics and music through a multi modal critical discourse analysis, it is explored how their songs challenge dominant sociopolitical narratives and provide a voice for LGBTQ+ identities in

Sea ice is strongly impacted by global warming, and its decline further alters the global climate. Climate models are important tools for examining those future sea ice changes and the interaction of sea ice with other Earth system components such as the atmosphere and the ocean. Typically, these components are simulated with separate codes. The interaction between these components is typically mo

Syftet med denna studie var att undersöka sambanden mellan arbetsmotivation, uppfattad ledarskapskommunikation och arbetstillfredsställelse, samt att analysera ålderns självständiga betydelse för arbetstillfredsställelse. Studien inkluderade 127 deltagare, och data samlades in via en webbaserad enkät. Mätinstrumenten bestod av SWEIMS (A Shorter Form of Work Extrinsic and Intrinsic Motivation ScaleThe purpose of this study was to examine the relationships between work motivation, perceived leadership communication, and job satisfaction, as well as to analyze the independent effect of age on job satisfaction. The study included 127 participants, and data were collected through a web-based survey. The measurement instruments used were SWEIMS (A Shorter Form of Work Extrinsic and Intrinsic Mot

Family centers have undergone a strong expansion for families with children in Sweden and represent a large part of the health promotion and prevention work. At the same time, difficulties are described in reaching target groups such as foreign-born parents, parents with a lack of trust in social services, parents with mental illness, or disabilities, and co-parents. The purpose of this study was

Den svenska byggbranschen har de senaste åren varit dynamisk och präglad av en rad utmaningar och förändringar. Efter en lång period av högkonjunktur vände trenden mot lågkonjunktur 2021, med minskad efterfrågan på byggprojekt och färre investeringsmöjligheter. Byggbranschen har påverkats av faktorer som inflation, stigande räntor och geopolitiska händelser som bidragit till ökade byggkostnader ocIn recent years, the Swedish construction industry has been dynamic and characterized by a range of challenges and changes. After a long period of economic growth, the trend turned towards a recession in 2021, with decreased demand for development projects and less financing opportunities among investors. The construction industry has been affected by factors such as inflation, rising interest ra

This study examines the challenges Sweden faces in implementing legislation against human trafficking for sexual purposes, analyzing the issue through conflict theory and feminist perspectives. Employing qualitative content analysis, the research identifies and categorizes causes such as demand, misogyny, inadequate legislation, and socioeconomic vulnerability. The primary research questions addre

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into Military Combat Decision-Making Processes (MCDMP) has been capturing the attention of numerous nations and international organisations. This thesis explores the complex realm of military decision-making, often marked by high-stakes situations and time constraints, which can lead to cognitive biases and heuristic-driven errors. Adding new technol

In Sweden, a prevalent topic of discussion revolves around the challenges faced by immigrants when attempting to integrate into the Swedish labor market. The aim of this study was therefore to examine obstacles and opportunities that individuals with a foreign background face and how their actual identity is affected by the establishment and making a career. Employing a qualitative approach with a

The combined rise on the demand for electrical vehicles for road transportation, technological advancements for Lithium-Ion batteries, and limited availability of rare metals, create a need for sustainable solutions for Electric Vehicle Batteries (EVBs) at the end of their first life. This makes companies rethink on how to deal with the increased complexity generated by the exponential growth of E

En stor del av unga vuxnas liv kretsar kring kärleksrelationer. Monogami är fortsatt normen men det finns rum för andra relationsformer att växa fram såsom polyamori, vilket har blivit vanligare i samhället. Samtidigt som majoriteten av unga vuxna vill hitta någon form av kärleksrelation är också frihet en viktig sak i livet. Syftet med uppsatsen är att undersöka vilka idéer som unga vuxna har gäl

Purpose: The main purpose of the research is the overall exploration, evaluation and comparison of the usage and efficiency of corrugated fillers and molded paper packaging solutions in supply chains. Method: The research adopts a qualitative approach using a multiple case study approach using qualitative and quantitative data gathered through interviews, observations, literature, and documentatio

This study aims to explore and analyze the efforts of social workers to facilitate the integration of refugee youth within a municipality's labor market unit. With a mixed methods approach, consisting of semi-structured interviews and shadowing, this study has engaged in a meticulous exploration of the topic at hand. The selection of respondents has been crafted through a combination of conven

This study investigates the potential of urease-positive fungus strains to form calcium carbonate via urea hydrolysis. Besides, we compare the precipitation ability of living and dead biomass of fungus to determine which one has better strontium removal performance. The first hypothesis was that the Sr removal efficiency of living biomass of fungus cultivated without Ca was expected to be lower th

The climate change in northern Europe is not only leading to more extreme weather events but also causing long dry summers. This affects the moisture content of the ground and the vegetation. Causing an increased number of wildfires within Germany posing a risk to the environment, society, and firefighters. Surface fire spread in wildfires can be influenced by several environmental conditions and

I studien undersöks utmaningar och förbättringsförslag relaterade till arbetsmiljö, säkerhet och kommunikation inom byggindustrin för utländska arbetstagare, med extra fokus på länderna Polen och Litauen. Fri rörlighet för arbetstagare inom EU, som fastställs av artikel 45 i EUF-fördraget, möjliggör lika tillgång till både arbetsmöjligheter och behandling oavsett nationalitet. Syftet med studien The study examines challenges and improvement suggestions related to the work environment, safety, and communication within the construction industry for foreign workers, with a particular focus on Poland and Lithuania. The free movement of workers within the EU, as established by Article 45 of the treaty on the functioning of the European Union, ensures equal access to both employment opportuniti

In the face of global challenges such as regional conflicts, climate change and economic recession, the emergence of the Covid-19 pandemic added a unique dimension to the complex landscape that governments had to navigate. Unlike other challenges, the pandemic's solution was theoretically straightforward – the only way to stop it was mass vaccination. However, the issue of vaccine hesitancy by

This thesis explores the impact of preemptive patenting strategies on technological competition in the context of the US semiconductor industry. Employing publicly available patent data from 49 US based semiconductor firms, strategic patents serving preemptive purposes are identified through self-citations to prior art. Patent-level data is analyzed to determine whether strategic patents deter fut

In various consumption decisions, from what clothes to wear to what investments to make, individuals are influenced by the choices of others. Such peer effects sometimes lead to herd behavior in the form of, e.g., fads and financial bubbles. To understand these processes, it is crucial to understand the underlying mechanisms. The novel experimental design of this paper allows for a separation of p