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PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are a group of synthetically manufactured chemicals contributing to environmental pollution. The largest point source of PFAS in Sweden is the usage of firefighting foam, and at MSB (Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency) Revinge, firefighting foam has frequently been used. Moreover, PFAS is known to accumulate in plants, and a Salix plant cultivation has be
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) include a large group of chemicals that has been used for many decades because of their mechanical and chemical stability. They owe these unique features due to the strong C-F bonds in their molecules. PFAS can be fully or partly fluorinated and the more fluorinated they get, the more persistent they become. They have been used in several industries such
The current fast paced technological innovation demands major attention from businesses across the globe. AI dominates discussions one day, and the next it is all about quantum computing. To remain competitive companies must constantly be on the watch for trend shifts and technological advancements. In order to stay ahead of the curve companies can utilize technology scouting to monitor the techno
”As a thanks for the freedom we can now call ours”: the Swedish Youth Brigade (Švedska udarna brigada) in Yugoslavia in 1947. This paper examines the Swedish Youth Labour Brigade’s participation in the reconstruction work of post-war Yugoslavia in 1947, particularly their involvement on the Bosnian ”Youth Railway” (Omladinska pruga), linking Šamac with Sarajevo. With a microhistorical approach, th
Despite the significant advances in cancer genomics, identifying all cancer drivers (CDs) remains a challenge. Most of the existing approaches rely heavily on mutational data, while emerging research has started to put focus on epigenetic regulation in cancer development. This is why the OriGENE model —a convolutional neural network (CNN) was developed to classify CDs based on H3K4me3 histone modi
Betong är ett av världens mest använda byggnadsmaterial, men materialet har en stor klimatpåverkan i form av de koldioxidutsläpp som tillverkningen av det ingående cementet orsakar. Produktionen av cement står idag för mellan 5% och 7% av de globala utsläppen av koldioxid. För att minska betongens klimatpåverkan kan användandet av cement begränsas genom att ersätta delar av det med tillsatsmateriaConcrete is one of the most widely used construction materials in the world, but it has a significant environmental impact due to carbon dioxide emissions from the production of its main component, cement. Cement production accounts for 5% to 7% of the current global carbon dioxide emissions. To reduce the environmental impact of concrete the use of cement can be limited by replacing parts of it w
Decarbonising hard-to-abate sectors such as the steel industry presents a major challenge for the European Union and its member states. These sectors must reduce emissions while maintaining global competitiveness, placing considerable pressure on both industry actors and policymakers. One proposed solution is the development of green lead markets, which aim to lower investment risks by enabling ma
Sammanfattning Föreliggande uppsats utreder möjligheterna att införa ett förbud mot rasistiska organisationer i svensk rätt, med särskilt fokus på föreningsfrihetens rättsliga ställning i den svenska grundlagen samt Europeiska konventionen om skydd för de mänskliga rättigheterna och de grundläggande friheterna. Föreningsfri-heten har visserligen en stark ställning i den svenska grundlagen, men denSummary This thesis examines the possibility of introducing a prohibition on racist or-ganisations in Swedish law, focusing primarily on the legal status of the free-dom of association as protected by the Swedish Constitution as well as the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms. Although the freedom of association holds a strong position in the Swedish Constitution
Det svenska socialrättsliga systemet bygger på frivillighet, vilket innebär att socialtjänstens insatser som huvudregel kräver samtycke från både barnet och dess vårdnadshavare. Det kan skapa ett rättsligt mellanläge där barn riskerar att stå utan nödvändigt stöd, när kriterierna för tvångsvård enligt LVU inte är uppfyllda, samtidigt som samtycke till frivilliga insatser saknas. För att åtgärda deThe Swedish social welfare system is based on the principle of voluntariness, meaning that social services interventions generally require the consent of both the child and their guardians. This can create a legal gap where children risk being without necessary support, as the criteria for compulsory care under the Care of Young Persons Act (LVU) are not met, while consent for voluntary interventi
This study analyzes the implications of nature-based solutions (NBS) for women in the Gambia, in flood prone communities in the context of the Rural Integrated Climate Adaptation and Resilience (RICAR) project. Employing a mixed-methods approach, including surveys and focus group discussions, the thesis investigates gendered differences with the guiding research question “How do nature-based solut
Globally rising levels of economic inequality pose a serious threat to democracy, fostering support for authoritarian governance and eroding respect for democratic values. While substantial research has examined the relationship between economic inequality and democracy, Sub-Saharan Africa remains largely under-researched in this context. This thesis positions itself as an exploratory study aimed
This thesis explores the correlation between green transitions and green gentrification, using the case study of the Western Harbour in Malmö, Skåne. More specifically, through the lens of the Right to the City and Environmental Justice, this thesis looks into the accessibility to green spaces in the Western Harbour for different socio-economic groups. Expert interviews, qualitative surveys with r
The aim of this study is to explore social workers' experiences with work-related stress and coping, along with their attitudes towards holistic methods as tools for stress management. Since social workers are at high risk for burnout and work-related stress, it is of interest to explore whether a holistic approach can contribute to increasing sustainability among social workers. Through quali
Prioriteringar på den kliniska nivån inom hälso- och sjukvården avgör såväl vilka patienter som ska få behandling som vilken behandlingsmetod som ska användas i det enskilda fallet. Även om sådana prioriteringar i vissa fall kan få tämligen långtgående följder för den enskilde är det i dagsläget oklart om dessa kan bli föremål för överklagande. Syftet med denna uppsats är därför att undersöka hurClinical-level prioritizations in health care determine both which patients are to receive treatment and which treatment method is to be used in the individual case. Although such prioritizations may, in certain instances, have quite far-reaching consequences for the individual, it is currently unclear whether they may be subject to judicial review. The purpose of this thesis is therefore to exa
20-25% of semi-natural habitat per square-kilometre is required for the provision of local Nature’s Contributions to People. Farmers are key actors in reversing the severe habitat deficits in agricultural regions. Conceptually anchored in the Safe and Just Earth System Boundary Framework and the Tripartite Framework for Mitigation Pathways, this thesis combines a systematic literature review on ho
Mental health problems in Sweden are a growing concern, especially among children and young adults. Child and adolescent psychiatry services (BUP) in Sweden currently have more active cases than in previous years. Consequences of this include an increase in diagnoses of ADHD, a higher risk of suicide among children and young adults, and a growing number of involuntary hospitalisations. The purpose
Supplier performance has become increasingly important for industrial companies as suppliers play acriticalroleinoperationalefficiency,deliveryreliability,andlong-termcompetitiveness. Despite this, many organizations still lack structured systems for evaluating and monitoring supplier per- formance. This thesis addresses this challenge through a case study conducted at Sandvik Rock Processing, whe
