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Finding a non-intrusive way of detecting human presence and counting the number of people in a room poses a challenging problem. This thesis presents a solution to said problem, utilizing ultrasound signals. Analysis of the echo and reverberation of ultrasound signals provides acoustic information about the surrounding environment, which is altered by potential occupants. By employing such a techn
Uppsatsen syftar till att återge rättsläget kring lojalitetsplikten, som är en allmän rättsprincip, i avtal om arbete. Med utgångspunkt i det traditionella arbetsrättsliga förhållandet mellan arbetsgivare och arbetstagare har vi undersökt hur lojalitetsplikten kan ges uttryck. Detta har sedan satts i relation till den lojalitetsplikt som omfattar konsulter och inhyrd personal. Lojalitetsplikten f
In the light of the importance of different methods for obtaining intelligence on criminal activity, a need for in-depth knowledge concerning confidential informants emerges. The following essay accordingly explored the relationship between confidential informants and their handlers, through a comparative case study. The field concerning confidential informant research is considered limited, in te
Intimate partner violence is a widespread problem both globally and in Sweden. A method called Intimate partner violence intervention (IPVI) was developed in the United States and has been introduced in Sweden, where it is currently being implemented in Malmö. Therefore, this study aimed to explore the implementation of the project Trygg relation - fri från våld in Malmö stad. The chosen method fo
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has estimated that around 120 million people are forcibly displaced around the world and about 32 million of them are refugees. Our aim with this study was to examine and demonstrate the process of forced migration from people's home countries based on a refugee perspective. The method used was a qualitative text analysis of autobiograp
Bakgrund: Småbarnsföräldrar står inför en komplex utmaning i att balansera familjeansvar med sina egna behov där nya rutiner skapas, prioriteringar förändras och rollen som förälder intas. Att hitta en balans mellan vardagens aktiviteter blir en viktig del för upplevd god hälsa och välbefinnande. Syfte: Syftet var att kartlägga kunskapsläget om småbarnsföräldrars subjektiva upplevelse av aktiviteBackground: Parents of young children face challenges in balancing family responsibilities and personal needs, as routines and priorities shift when parenthood is assumed. Achieving balance in daily activities becomes vital for perceived health. Aim: The aim was to chart the current state of knowledge regarding the subjective experiences of occupational balance among parents of young children. Met
Bakgrund Smärta och värk är vanliga problem bland professionella musiker och utgör en betydande utmaning för deras hälsa och yrkesutövning. Musiker lägger ofta många timmar varje vecka på att spela sitt instrument och somliga har gjort detta i merparten av sina liv. Många instrument kräver långvariga obekväma arbetsställningar och det är svårare att avbryta spelandet eller byta arbetsuppgifter som
Bakgrund Ridsport är en av Sveriges största sporter med en stor variation av discipliner och utövare i alla åldrar. Trots att prevalensen för ländryggssmärta inom ridsporten misstänks vara hög så saknas kartläggning av problematiken, dess orsaker, konsekvenser och åtgärder. Syfte/frågeställningar Syftet med studien var att kartlägga prevalensen av ländryggssmärta och smärtans påverkan på det dagli
The study “What is the meaning of unity, injustice and jihad?” examines the meaning-making of the famous preacher and later al-Qaeda member, Anwar al-Awlaki. The study focuses on three central themes: unity, injustice and jihad, and applies thematic narrative analysis with a theory-consuming approach to explore how the themes are constructed and function. The thesis is based on earlier works on na
Bakgrund I styrkelyft kan knäböj delas in i två huvudtekniker: den med låg stångplacering och den med hög stångplacering. Dessa två tekniker har undersökts i tidigare studier och tillskrivits olika egenskaper gällande biomekanik och muskelaktivering. Mer eller mindre modifierbara faktorer som en individ besitter, såsom antropometri och styrka, skulle också kunna vara bidragande faktorer till val a
This research aims to analyze the development of activation policies in Sweden from the 1990s to the present, with a particular focus on how legislative proposals and public inquiries (SOU) have redefined the perception of welfare recipients. The study investigates how recipients have been described in policy documents and how their rights and obligations have evolved. By examining these changes,
Bakgrund: Stroke omfattar cerebrovaskulära tillstånd som orsakar akuta neurologiska symtom till följd av syrebrist i drabbade hjärnområden, vilket leder till celldöd. I Sverige drabbas årligen 25 000– 30 000 personer av stroke, med en medelålder på 75 år vid insjuknande. Stroke resulterar ofta i motoriska, sensoriska och kognitiva funktionsnedsättningar som påverkar vardagslivet. Många överlevare
The Second World War (WW2) started in September 1939, by Germany invading Poland. Soon after, the Soviet Union attacked Finland, followed by the German invasion of Denmark and Norway in April 1940, thus Sweden found itself surrounded by war. As Sweden held a policy of neutrality during the war, it had to find ways of gathering information to maintain this policy and secure the country from espiona
Bakgrund Muskelaktivering och muskelkraft i quadriceps påverkas av bland annat knävinkeln. Sambandet mellan dessa är inte fastställt. Elektromyografi (EMG) används för att undersöka muskelaktivering och ge information om muskelaktivering och muskeltrötthet. Vridmomentet beräknas genom kraft multiplicerat med hävarm. Syfte Syftet med denna studie var att undersöka aktivering av de ytliga quadriceps
There is an abandoned island in the center of Norrköping. It lays in the river Motala Ström and its future is constantly debated in the local press. People are longing for something to happen here. Historically, it has been a vivid place with small cafés, restaurants and small stages. During the 19th century it became a popular meeting point for the bourgeoise population in Norrköping which at the
The aim of this study was to understand, through interview-format podcasts, how individuals who have committed criminal acts from a young age described their pathway into crime and their process of desistance. Our study was based on a qualitative approach in the form of a thematic analysis of eight podcast episodes. We analyzed the empirical data using Howard S. Becker’s labeling theory (2006) and
This study examines Russia’s nuclear doctrine 2024 in the context of the evolving security landscape, particularly following the outbreak of the war in Ukraine in 2022. By utilizing discourse analysis and the process of securitization on governmental documents and statements, the study aims to answer the research question How can Russia’s nuclear doctrine be understood as an intention to construct
This essay examines the motives among personnel employed by the Swedish and American defense sectors who have unlawfully collected and shared classified information. A narrative text analysis is employed, based on constructivist theory. A text-analytical framework was developed to study two Swedish and two American cases to explore how these can be understood. The study reveals commonalities with
This study explores the involvement of five women in criminal networks, focusing on their pathways to crime, actions and motives. The method of choice was a qualitative content analysis with a comparative case study design. The cases were analysed with a theoretical framework consisting of gender perspectives and criminological theories, alongside a review of prior research and official reports. T
