Apartheid ended in 1994, yet the effects of this system of institutionalised segregation is still felt today throughout South Africa. In contemporary Pretoria-Tshwane segregation is maintained on race-class basis, with large portions of the population rendered immobile beyond their home township. This stems from the transport poverty phenomenon wherein lack of accessible and affordable means of tr

Global investment decisions are increasingly prioritizing sustainability, and this study examines how firm-level practices toward sustainability have the potential to attract foreign ownership. Focusing on the Eastern European and Central Asian (EECA) region, the interaction between foreign direct investment (FDI) and sustainable management practices within the context of middle- to upper-middle-i

Syftet med denna studie var att undersöka och hitta kompositionstekniker hur kontrabasen kan användas som ett melodiskt instrument. Jag genomförde kvalitativa intervjuer med två kompositörer om hur de har gått tillväga när de har komponerat musik för kontrabas. Efteråt gjorde jag en partituranalys av låtar respondenterna skrivit för att se hur de praktiskt utnyttjat det. Sedan använde jag deras svThe purpose of this study was to examine and find methods for composing music where the double bass is used as a melodic instrument. I implemented qualitative interviews with two composers about how they have written music for double bass. After that I made a score analysis of songs the respondents’ have written to see their practical use of bass melodies. Then I used their answers as a starting p

Gated communities är ett ovanligt boendekoncept i Sverige men har börjat få fotfäste i svensk stadsplanering. Syftet med denna uppsats är att genom en fallstudie undersöka varför Staffanstorps kommun väljer att initiera gated communities som en boendeform i sin stadsplanering, trots kritik från forskningen. Frågeställningarna som väglett studien är: vilka är de huvudsakliga drivkrafterna och faktoGated communities are an uncommon housing concept in Sweden but have begun to gain traction in Swedish urban planning. The purpose of this thesis is to investigate, through a case study, why the municipality of Staffanstorp chooses to initiate gated communities as a housing form in its urban planning, despite criticism from research. Through interviews, surveys, and document analysis, the study ha

In this thesis, the impact that sustainability ratings have on risk adjusted performance metrics such as the Sharpe and Treynor ratio will be evaluated. The authors employ the use of Morningstar's sustainability ratings, ranging from one to five “globes” in their measure of sustainability. An array of different types of funds will be used, these include equity, mutual, index and interest funds

This thesis examines how artificial intelligence is portrayed in the short story “Verde rojo anaranjado” by Mariana Enríquez. Using literary analysis grounded in David Roas's theory of the fantastic and Bernardo Kastrup's philosophy of Analytical Idealism, this study explores the narrative strategies used to create a dystopian and unsettling atmosphere, focusing on how these fantastical el

Social media workers have become an important communication profession within the organisational context. However, workers behind organisational social media accounts remain understudied. This study problematises the limited emphasis of existing research on the self-perceptions of communication practitioners and introduces the perspective of social media workers. The purpose of this study is to ex

Generative AI (Gen AI) is rapidly transforming communication within organizations. While existing research delves into the ethical considerations and productivity impacts of Gen AI, a critical gap remains: how communication specialists, who play a vital role in organizational sensemaking, experience this change. This study addresses this gap by investigating how communication specialists from medi

Studien har haft som avsikt att synliggöra betydelsen av relationer och dess påverkan för lärande, kontinuitet och kompetens inom vården. Syftet med studien blev att undersöka och synliggöra den betydande rollen mellanmänskliga relationer har inom hemtjänsten. För att kunna göra det valdes en kvalitativ metod i form av semistrukturerade intervjuer med undersköterskor. Resultatet från den insamlade

Every year, approximately 2.2 million people are diagnosed with lung cancer worldwide, and 1.7 million die as a result of the disease. This thesis employs machine learning to predict mean per-capita lung cancer mortality rates in US counties, using a dataset consisting of a wide array of demographic, socio-economic, educational, and healthcare-related variables. The primary objective is to compare

This study examines whether aid policies aimed at promoting national interests are more effective at generating economic growth in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) than traditional aid policies. Compared to traditional aid, these policies rely heavily on trade, as the effectiveness of foreign aid has long been under scrutiny. We assess the effectiveness of these aid policies by empirically investi

In recent years, the interrelation between neurodivergent conditions such as ADHD and entrepreneurial activities has received increased attention within academic research. While several studies indicate that individuals displaying ADHD symptoms show elevated levels of entrepreneurial intention and action, other studies found that these do not necessarily translate into entrepreneurial success. Whi

The thesis provides an in-depth dive into the phenomena of artivism (combination of art and activism) in the context of Kenya for its utilization as a means of communication and social capital in addressing existing inequalities. The respective main research question narrates the study of how is artivism an opportunity for social justice, accompanied by three sub-questions to contextualize it. A c

Data protection regulations mandating explicit user consent for personal data collection have spurred the development of cookie consent interfaces. This study explores the factors influencing user experience with these interfaces and their impact on data privacy choices. Through qualitative analysis of semi-structured interviews with university students, several key factors emerged that shape user

Detta examensarbete fokuserar på PLC-programmering av en loggningsfunktion med structured text för HKM-robot. Syftet var att skapa en förbättrad och användarvänlig lösning för loggning av meddelanden på olika nivåer, inklusive trace, debug, info, error och warn för att underlätta övervakning och felsökning av PLC-program för HKM-robot. Genom en systematisk metodik och analys av befintliga loggfunkThis thesis focuses on the PLC programming of a logger function using structured text for the HKM robot. The aim was to create an improved and user-friendly solution for logging messages of various levels, including trace, debug, info, error and warn, to facilitate monitoring and debugging of PLC programs for the HKM robot. Through a systematic methodology and analysis of existing logging function

Autonomous Vehicles (AV) are destinated to revolutionise people transportation bringing huge benefits in personal safety and environmental sustainability. In particular, Society Automotive Engineers (SAE) level 4 and level 5 cars are expected to reduce 90% of car accidents and the level of ecological print. However, to achieve those improve- ments an elevated acceptance level is necessary, which m

Arenas and large entertainment venues host significant crowds during events, presenting challenges in evacuation safety management, particularly during emergencies such as fires or terrorist threats. In this study, critical aspects of arena evacuation are investigated, with a focus on methodology to identify local densities in key three-dimensional arena spaces where merging flows occur during eme

The construction industry has shown a significant interest in timber due to its sustainability, leading to widespread use. However, choosing the ideal material can be challenging due to the varying performance of different types of wood, especially considering its combustible nature. Besides, the joints in the timber structure are considered the weakest part of the structure. The physical separati

This paper explores the complex dynamics of color trademarks, with a particular focus on the legal environment of "Tiffany Blue." This study examines the symbolic significance of this iconic color and compares the legal frameworks for color trademark protection in the United States, the European Union, and China. The main research questions relate to the challenges and controversies surr