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This thesis examines how the European Court of Human Rights has applied Article 3 of the European Convention on Human Rights at Europe’s land borders in cases where states rely on the logic of the fiction of non-entry, that is, the legal technique through which states treat individuals who are physically present at the border as if they have not yet legally entered the territory. Through a doctrin
GROWTH. reconsiders the notion of growth in architecture, not as a process of continuous expansion, but as a cyclical condition of emergence, stabilization, decay, and regeneration observed in natural ecosystems. Positioned between regenerative agriculture, computational design, and material-driven architectural practice, the thesis investigates how the growth cycles of biotic materials can become
Drinking water distribution systems directly affect the quality of life, public health, and the reliability of essential water services. This study evaluates the hydraulic performance and operational efficiency of the Kirke Eskilstrup drinking water distribution network in Denmark using hydraulic modelling in MIKE+. Furthermore, a stakeholder value analysis was included to identify how the modelli
The following study examines how Viktor Orbán’s illiberal democracy has influenced political development and democratic competition in Hungary, as well as how the opposition party Tisza positions itself in relation to the political system established under Fidesz rule. The study is situated within the broader discussion on democratic backsliding and illiberal democracy in Central and Eastern Europ
Bakgrund: Byggprojekt i täta, urbana och aktiva miljöer ställer höga krav på logistisk koordinering, planering och hantering av materialflöden. Ökad projektkomplexitet, begränsade ytor på byggarbetsplatsen och pågående verksamheter i omgivningen skapar stora utmaningar för leveranser i byggprojekt. Dessa utmaningar inkluderar begränsad lagringskapacitet, transportrelaterade svårigheter samt behovBackground: Construction projects in dense urban and operational environments place high demands on logistics integration, planning, and material flow management. Increased project complexity, limited site space, and ongoing surrounding operations create major delivery challenges in construction projects. These challenges include limited storage capacity, transportation difficulties, and the need
As global populations age at an unprecedented rate, cities are increasingly becoming the primary environments where later life unfolds. This thesis explores how urban design can better respond to the everyday needs of older adults, focusing on the concept of ageing in place - the ability to live independently, safely, and meaningfully within one’s own home and neighborhood. While ageing in place i
This study aimed to examine how social workers facilitate children's participation in investigations and decision-making processes concerning children whose parents have ongoing alcohol misuse, and identify factors influencing opportunities for participation. The study was based on a qualitative research design using semi-structured interviews with social workers working within child welfare s
The purpose of this thesis is to examine the extend of cybersecurity obligations imposed on healthcare providers under EU law. To achieve this, the research questions focus on selected parts of the NIS 2 Directive and the Cybersecurity Act. Particular attention is afforded cybersecurity risk-management measures required under Article 21 of the NIS 2 Directive, as well as the role of certification
Sweden restructured its asylum reception system in 2025, shifting from a model that allowed asylum seekers to arrange their own accommodation towards one that encourages residence in centrally managed facilities operated by the Swedish Migration Agency. This study examines how the location of eleven reception centres operating after the reform affects asylum seekers’ well-being and integration out
Degrowth has emerged as a critical framework challenging the dominant assumption that continuous economic growth is necessary for human progress and well-being. While degrowth offers important critiques of capitalist accumulation, ecological destruction, and growth-oriented development, the field has largely been shaped by Western intellectual traditions and policy discourses. It has also yet to e
This thesis explores the transformative potential of degrowth-aligned initiatives in Malmö and examines the extent to which they can be understood as alternatives to growth-oriented systems. Grounded in degrowth theory, diverse economies, and socio-ecological transformation literature, the study investigates how localized initiatives negotiate ecological limits, social relations, and institutional
Society is increasingly affected by air pollution. Therefore, particulate matter and its effects on the environment and human health is important to study. One important group of organic compounds that are present in particulate matter is polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). These are formed during combustion and are known to have carcinogenic properties. An efficient extraction method is impo
This thesis interrogates Rome’s housing cooperative sector, focusing on the challenges and opportunities housing cooperatives face in providing affordable housing for their members. It analyses Rome’s housing regime to present the housing context in which housing cooperatives operate. The thesis explores what housing affordability means within the eternal city, moving beyond a simple income ratio
Värmeböljor förväntas bli vanligare och mer intensiva till följd av klimatförändringar vilket ökar behovet av geografiska analyser av värmesårbarhet i urbana miljöer som är särskilt värmeutsatta. Denna studie undersöker hur olika metoder för konstruktion av värmesårbarhetsindex påverkar identifieringen av sårbara områden i Malmö. Två etablerade metoder jämförs: ett additivt, oviktat index och ett Heatwaves are expected to become more frequent and intense because of climate change, increasing the need for geographical analyses of heat vulnerability, particularly in heat-exposed urban environments. This study examines how different methods for constructing heat vulnerability indices affect the identification of vulnerable areas in Malmö. Two established methods are compared: an additive, unw
In early 2026, the European Union (EU) adopted the Omnibus I proposal to simplify the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) by reducing reporting burdens and enhancing competitiveness. However, it has been criticised for weakening sustainability ambitions and increasing uncertainty about future sustainability reporting. This thesis examines how sustainability professionals percei
Firearm-related crime presents a significant challenge in forensic investigations, particularly when in court indirect contact is invoked as an alternative explanation for the presence of DNA on a weapon. This study aimed to characterise location-specific DNA distribution patterns from different firearm handling scenarios and to assess whether these patterns can support activity-level evaluation i
Fifth-Generation New Radio (5G NR) base stations produce detailed scheduling logs that record per-slot decisions, channel measurements, and Hybrid Automatic Repeat Request (HARQ) feedback at sub-millisecond granularity. Diagnosing anomalies in these logs currently requires domain experts to spend approximately one hour of manual inspection per file, and no standardised tooling exists for automated
Early Warning Systems (EWS) are crucial for safeguarding communities, but are vulnerable to failure due to a technocratic focus that excludes local communities. This thesis closes the gap between normative participatory principles and practical implementation by exploring the entry points or challenges that affect community participation. Adopting a complexity theory lens, the study conducts a qua
This thesis presents the development of a prototype for a concealed power strip integrated into the underside of a sofa. The aim is to improve accessibility to electrical outlets while maintaining a clean and unobtrusive appearance in the living environment. The solution is designed to both hide cables and allow convenient access to power when seated, while ensuring sufficient ground clearance for
