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The Amazon has always been a strategic region because of its rich variety in natural resources. Its global interest is spreading across levels and scales, influenced by the increasing demand for fossil fuels and biodiesel and the threat of climate change. Neoliberal practices continue privatizing and exploiting the Amazon´s resources regardless the Indigenous communities’ interests. These communit

Lag om tillfälliga begränsningar av möjligheten att få uppehållstillstånd i Sverige (benämns fortsättningsvis som den tidsbegränsade lagen) trädde i kraft 20 juli 2016 och innebär att möjligheten för alternativt skyddsbehövande att återförenas med sin familj i Sverige begränsas avsevärt. Familj till alternativt skyddsbehövande har endast rätt till uppehållstillstånd om nekandet av familjeåterförenThe temporary law of limitations regarding the possibility of being granted residence permit in Sweden (latterly known as the temporary law) took effect on July 20, 2016. It severely limits the possibility for persons eligible for subsidiary protection to be reunited with their family in Sweden. Family belonging to persons eligible for subsidiary protection only have the right to obtain a residenc

Under de senaste åren har lagstiftningen avseende allvarliga våldsbrott kommit att ändrats. Den 1 juli 2014 kom bestämmelsen i 3 kap. 1 § Brottsbalken (BrB) att skärpas på nytt och syftade till att fängelse på livstid i betydligt större utsträckning skulle utdömas. Lagtekniskt innebar ändringen att det i straffskalan för mord lades till att straffet för mord bör bestraffas med livstids fängelse ”oThe provision in the Swedish Penal Code Chapter 3 section 1, which regulates the penalty for murder, has been altered several times during the recent years. The latest alteration of the provision took place in July 2014 with the aim that life imprisonment should be the "average penalty". The provision was altered by adding the wording that the penalty for murder should be life imprisonme

Mäns våld mot kvinnor är ett utbrett problem i vårt samhälle, där våld i hemmet av någon närstående är överrepresenterat. Denna problematik har blivit allt mer aktuell att diskutera på senare år inom samtliga politiska partier, såväl inom Sverigedemokraterna. Sverigedemokraternas kvinnoförbund har därför skapat ett ”Åtgärdsprogram för kvinnors trygghet i vardagen”. Denna uppsats syftar till att k

Behavior and social interactions are key features to determine the phenotype of an organism. Observing behavioral manifestations give insides on a fundamental level of how inner mechanisms work. But how is it possible to predict behavior in a way, such that it can be quantify and analyzed? One traditional strategy is to annotate the behavior by hand. Observing the animals and making notes about th

To stay within our planet’s limits and reach the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals, there is an urgent need to rethink our current and dominant systems. This thesis focuses on the food system, in particular, and explores how an overarching turnaround in the way we produce and consume food has the potential to trigger and steer a greater transition towards sustainability. However, this

In recent years, corporate branding and its potential benefits on brand performance has become an increased area of interest for both researchers and communication professionals. This study aims to deepen and increase knowledge about the concept of corporate brand identity and its influence on brand performance in the communications sector and answer the research question; How do the dimensions of

The aim of this thesis has been to examine how marriage is weaved into the Swedish national identity in national speeches held by King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden and how one could understand it through the monarchy's disciplinary power. The study has been inspired by a number of theories about gender, sexuality, power and nationalism. Those theories have then with help from Laclau & Mouffe&

Title: A framework for understanding the cost of servicing customers when orders are at risk of late delivery – A case study at Tetra Pak Authors: Simon Lundqvist and Alexander Olsson Supervisors: Eva Berg, Division of Industrial Management and Logistics, Lund University Michael Hultberg, Global supply planning manager, Tetra Pak Examiner: Jan Olhager, Division of Industrial Management and Logisti

This study aims to investigate individuals' trust to informed valid consent on digital platforms and enlighten the relation between trust and communication. The research question of this study aims to answer what communicative elements an organization should take into account to communicate informed valid consent in a trustful manner. With a positivistic approach and through a variable-oriente

I denna uppsats undersöks rätten till jämlik tillgång till en effektiv asylprocess för asylsökande med PTSD enligt Europakonventionen. Asylprocessen ställer upp vissa kriterier för att avgöra trovärdigheten i den asylsökandes asylberättelse. En asylsökande med funktionsnedsättningen PTSD har försämrade förutsättningar att tillmötesgå dessa kriterier. Genom användning av en internationell rättsdogmThis essay examines the equal right to access to an effective asylum process for asylum seekers with PTSD under the European Convention on Human Rights. In the asylum process, certain criteria are set out for determining the credibility of the asylum story. PTSD is a disability that makes it difficult for the asylum seeker to meet these criteria. Using an international legal dogmatic method focuse

Finding a solution to automatically identify tree crowns in has been a well discussed topic in the academic community. Different ideas have been put to practice, with researches mainly targeting coniferous forests. In a global context, papers concerning deciduous trees are rare and their results differ in relation to their respective study zone. Segmentation-based methodologies are a newcomer in t

In this thesis the aim is to investigate linguistic strategies of blame avoidance in two parliamentary debates about LSS (The Swedish Act concerning Support for Persons with Certain Functional Impairments). Focus lies upon how representatives from the government parties use linguistic strategies to avoid being made responsible for the many cases of decreased and withdrawn assistance. This is analy

Modern healthcare strive for efficiency by implementing fast-track programmes to optimize postoperative recovery. When forming new health care interventions, it is important to consider the patient perspective. Breast cancer patients in Sweden are treated according to a standardized care plan to optimize postoperative recovery. Previous studies indicate that women of different age groups experienc

Young people with intellectual disabilities in Indonesia face difficulties living up to the financial and social independence criteria of social adulthood. Many will need care- and livelihood support throughout their adult lives. This case study aims to examine how formal and informal social protection for persons with intellectual disabilities is organized in a semi-urban city in Central Java. So

The purpose of this study was to investigate how professionals view the Special Team in the city of Landskrona and their way of working with people with dementia. In the study, five interviews were conducted – one with the unit manager for the Special Team, one interview each with two of the assistant nurses for the Special Team, one interview with a social secretary from the city of Malmö and one

This thesis explores the increased electricity access between 2003 and 2019 in Afghanistan by employing two main explanatory variables – solar power and international involvement. The models are based on logistic regressions, investigating urban and rural areas, as well as a sample of the whole population. The data is survey data collected annually, by the Asia Foundation, throughout the country.

Den här studien undersöker de sociala och legala normerna kring poliser som har blivit utsatta för hot och våldsbrott i tjänsten. Studien är baserad på tre olika data material bestående av intervjuer med svenska poliser, dokumentanalys av rättsfall från svenska tingsrätter samt dokument från Brottsoffermyndigheten. Genom att modifiera Nils Christies teori om det ideala offret till att passa bildenThis study researches the social and legal norms surrounding police officers who have become victims for threat and violence crimes in the line of duty. It is based on three different data materials consisting of interviews with swedish police officers, documentanalyze of Swedish court documents and documents from The Swedish Crime Victim Compensation and Support Authority. By modifying Nils Chris

Den här studien undersöker de sociala och legala normerna kring poliser som har blivit utsatta för hot och våldsbrott i tjänsten. Studien är baserad på tre olika data material bestående av intervjuer med svenska poliser, dokumentanalys av rättsfall från svenska tingsrätter samt dokument från Brottsoffermyndigheten. Genom att modifiera Nils Christies teori om det ideala offret till att passa bildenThis study researches the social and legal norms surrounding police officers who have become victims for threat and violence crimes in the line of duty. It is based on three different data materials consisting of interviews with swedish police officers, documentanalyze of Swedish court documents and documents from The Swedish Crime Victim Compensation and Support Authority. By modifying Nils Chris