New methods and theoretical approaches to the study ofSamizdat - self-publishing and autonomous circulation of textsin the Soviet Union - have been challenging the traditionalviews that portray it as a mere form of dissident activity.Recently, a study by Historian Ann Komaromi classified it as anextra Gutenberg culture, distinct from “print culture” becauseit lacks its characteristics of standardi

Vi är omgivna av stora mängder data. Data kan lagras i stora datablock, så kallade matriser. Om mängden data är väldigt stor, blir dessa datablock svårahanterliga. Singulärvärdesfaktorisering är en metod som tillämpas på matriser för att göra datan de representerar mer lätthanterlig. Den här uppsatsen diskuterar metoden.This BSc thesis looks into the Golub-Kahan method for computing Singular Value Decompositions (SVD). Computing an SVD is expensive but can be worth it in some cases. This decomposition shows any near rank deficiency that might cause problems when solving Least Squares problems. The Golub-Kahan algorithm exploits the implicit symmetric QR algorithm to efficiently compute an SVD. A matrix is first b

ObjectiveSputum cultures can guide antibiotic therapy, particularly in severe pneumonia or when resistant pathogens are suspected. However, data on how prior and ongoing antibiotic exposure affects microbial detection are limited. This study aimed to evaluate this impact, stratified by timing and route of administration.MethodsIn- and outpatients from nine hospitals in Skåne, Sweden, who submitted

Klimatförändringar och en växande befolkning bidrar till att översvämningar i samband med kraftiga skyfall blir allt vanligare, i exempelvis städer som Malmö. Fastighetsägare står inför utmaningen att identifiera och prioritera de objekt där skyfallsåtgärder ger störst nytta. Syftet med detta examensarbete är att ta fram en metod som kan hjälpa kommuner i deras arbete med att prioritera fastighete

Title: Exploring the scope of optimizing the supply chain network - A case study on an Indian automotive company Author: Arvind Vikram Devendran Supervisor: Louise Bildsten - senior lecturer at the division of engineering logistics & program director of logistics and supply chain management Purpose: The purpose of this thesis is to investigate and propose an optimal solution for the current su

De senaste åren har fastighetsbolagen fått hantera ett stigande ränteläge från historiskt låga nivåer. Ökningen av styrräntan började under 2022 och sen dess har många fastighetsbolag haft en utmanande period, inte minst på världens börser. I media har det skrivits om att många fastighetsbolag har haft svårt att hantera de ökade räntekostnaderna. Fastighetsbolag bygger ofta på en relativt hög belåFor the past few years, the commercial real estate companies in Sweden have been affected by rising interest rates from previously low levels. The interest rates started to rise at the beginning of 2022, a challenging period for most of the commercial real estate companies. This can not only be seen in the companies financial data but also on the stock market. The media has written about the chall

I en tid av lågt bostadsbyggande, med svårigheter att få byggprojekt att gå ihop ekonomiskt, finns anledning att hitta nya lösningar för att sänka produktionskostnader vid byggandet av nya bostäder. Ett alternativ som diskuterats flitigt under de senaste åren på beslutsfattande nivå är om rådande tillgänglighetskrav ger upphov till onödiga produktionskostnader, trots att de inte fyller någon funktIn a time of low housing construction, with difficulties in making construction projects financially viable, there is reason to find new solutions to lower production costs in the construction of new housing. An alternative that has been widely discussed in recent years at a decision-making level is whether current accessibility requirements give rise to unnecessary production costs, even though t

Climate change and socio-economic developments are projected to intensify land use pressures in northern latitudes, potentially driving agricultural expansion into Arctic and boreal ecosystems. This thesis examines the consequences of future climate and land use change on ecosystem services in the European Arctic, focusing on vegetation dynamics, carbon storage, crop productivity, and biophysical

In the United States, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is central to a highly publicized public lands dispute. The proposed Twin Metals project seeks to mine the largest undeveloped sulfide mineral deposit in the country, located just kilometers from the Boundary Waters, America’s most visited Wilderness area. Advocates assert that sulfide pollution poses an irreversible threat to a regio

I takt med att hållbarhetsrapportering blivit ett obligatoriskt inslag i företagsstyrning genom regelverk som CSRD hade det blivit centralt att förstå hur social hållbarhet konstrueras i näringslivets kommunikation. Denna uppsats undersöker hur revisionsbolagen Deloitte, PwC, EY och KPMG, ofta kallade The Big Four, kommunicerar och konstruerar begreppet social hållbarhet i sina ESG-rapporter. Gen

Family reunification lies at the intersection of humanitarian values, national identity, and gender politics, making it one of the most complex and debated areas of immigration policy. This thesis examines how nationalism and gender inequality, individually and together, shape family reunification policies across 27 European countries. Grounded in the theoretical frameworks of femonationalism, int

Policy implementation in large organisations can be viewed as a complex endeavour, especially concerning human rights and recruitment fairness. While Malmö municipality adopts a human rights policy, the challenge of translating these principles into daily operations, especially within the recruitment process, remains a critical area for research. This study analyses how HR-practitioners in Malmö m

Author: Frida Nordborg Title: “So, did you get consent this weekend?” - A qualitative interview study on how heterosexual men talk about sex and consent. Master’s thesis, CCRM20, Cultural Criminology, 30 credits Supervisor: Terese Anving Examiner: David Wästerfors Department of Sociology, spring 2025 This thesis examines how heterosexual men in their thirties experience and discuss sex and sexual

With growing concern over organised crime in Sweden, increased attention has been directed towards children's involvement in escalating violence. Children are portrayed both as victims of coercion and as voluntary participants, reflecting a dual approach in governmental policy. This study investigates how the issue of children's involvement in criminal activities is problematised in three

Complicated colonic diverticulitis remains a frequent cause of hospital admissions in Western countries, associated with significant morbidity and health care utilization. Complications include abscess formation, perforation, sepsis, fistulas, and colonic stenosis, which may be present at initial presentation or develop during the disease course. Approximately 10%-20% of hospitalized diverticuliti

This thesis evaluates three interest rate models the HW1F, HW2F, and CIR++ from a risk management perspective. Through simulation, we examine their ability to generate realistic yield curves, as well as their impact on exposure metrics and CVA in different market environments. The CIR++ model consistently produces the highest and most conservative PFE estimates while also maintaining calibration

We envision a future in which multi-antenna technology effectively exploits the spatial domain as a set of non-interfering orthogonal resources, allowing for flexible resource allocation and efficient modulation/demodulation. We may refer to this paradigm as orthogonal space-division multiplexing (OSDM). On the other hand, reconfigurable intelligent surface (RIS) has emerged as a promising technol

Production and use of growing media involve a trade-off between sustainability and public health. We claim that a paradigm shift is needed, focusing on properties supporting environmental sustainability and human health, with a holistic approach involving One Health expertise. We use Legionella in growing media, soil, and gardening as an example to highlight key knowledge gaps.

Our research aims to develop an intelligent control system for optimizing the operation of lighting systems for a jogging track in the countryside by using adaptive control methods, and optimization of built-in lighting control. Through this, lighting systems will be optimized, energy consumption will be minimized and the lighting system will be adapted to be able to handle a larger amount of loca

Premature ovarian failure (POF) is a perplexing condition in women characterized by cessation of oocyte production in the ovaries. Despite numerous proposed causes for the development of POF, the actual cause of the most POF cases remains unknown. Given that POF significantly affects fertility and is a devastating diagnosis for women, there is an urgent need for the development of new therapies ai