Micropollutants, such as pharmaceutical residues, are increasingly prevalent in water sources, posing significant risks to human and animal health while contributing to antimicrobial resistance. Despite high-standard wastewater treatment across the EU, the effective removal of micropollutants requires the adoption of more advanced treatment technologies, specifically quaternary treatment technolog

Världen idag är i ett stort behov av att byta ut fossila råvaror mot mer hållbara alternativ. Nya processer behöver utvecklas för att minska våra utsläpp, bland annat tillverkning av icke fossilbaserade plaster. Plasten polyetylenfuranoat (PEF) har visat stor potential som alternativ till PET, och kan tillverkas av 5-hydroymetylfurfural (HMF). HMF kan bland annat framställas från fruktos, vilket kThe demand for plastics is growing due to global population, economic growth and insufficient recycling, where new bio-based feedstocks must be investigated to meet future emission goals. 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) is a promising platform chemical that can produce Polyethylene furanoate (PEF) with similar characteristics to fossil-based polyethylene terephthalate (PET). The HMF can be produced

Purpose: This study aims to contribute to understanding how the manager's role in strategy implementation effectiveness has changed after transitioning to a hybrid work model. Theoretical perspective: The literature review consists of literature on the managerial role, the hybrid work model, and theory regarding how the manager's role influences the effectiveness of organisational strateg

Title: The Impact on Cultural Distance on CBM&A success: A Holistic Approach Course: BUSN79 Authors: Oliver Julius Brännström, Yannick Michael Grotenburg Purpose: The primary purpose of this study is to examine how cultural differences between U.S. acquiring companies and foreign targets influence the short-term value creation of CBM&As, using a more holistic and nuanced approach toward

The purpose of this paper is to investigate how the principle of the best interest of the child is applied in custody disputes. Since the principle has no distinct legal definition, the district court has room to interpret what they consider to be the best interest of the child in each individual case. A qualitative content analysis has been conducted to achieve the purpose of the study, which has

There is an increased demand for managing the complex hospital organisations in which healthcare personnel operate within, which is even more so evident from today's healthcare crisis in Sweden. Since the World Health Organisation (WHO) emphasised the importance of interprofessional collaboration in 2010, research on this area has increased. However, much of the research considers only one act

This master's thesis explores how organisations manage and measure performance through performance measurement systems. Though as performance management systems often relies on ad-hoc, informal methods, leading to inconsistencies and misalignment with organizational objectives. This study advocates for a systematic approach to performance management system implementation, aligning it with orga

This thesis investigates the value relevance of accounting metrics in the Nordic stock markets from 2018 to 2022, applying and extending the Ohlson equity valuation model. Given the increasing importance of intangible assets in modern economies, we also explore how traditional accounting metrics explain stock prices, particularly for companies with high intangible asset ratios. Using a deductive r

This study aims to explore the impact of capital structure on firm risk within China’s machinery industry, with a specific focus on the trade-off theory and equity financing preferences. Employing a quantitative methodology, the research analyzes financial data from 927 publicly listed machinery companies in China. Utilizing multiple linear regression models and statistical tests such as Pearson a

The aim of this paper is to examine the effect of maternal and neonatal health on economic growth in low- and middle-income countries between the years 2000-2019. Previous studies indicate that health has a positive effect on economic growth. To examine the effect of maternal and neonatal health on economic growth a multiple regression analysis with panel data has been used. The theoretical framew

Syftet med studien är att skapa en nyanserad förståelse för hur risken för påföljder och dess hantering påverkar revisionsmedarbetares komfort och motivation, samt att undersöka hur risken hanteras. Studien har en kvalitativ metod, med en abduktiv ansats och ett socialkonstruktionistiskt perspektiv. Semistrukturerade intervjuer med 8 revisionsmedarbetare från olika byråstorlekar har genomförts. RaThe purpose of the study is to provide a nuanced understanding of how the risk for litigation and sanctions, as well as their management, affect audit staff comfort and motivation, and how these risks are handled. The study has a qualitative method, with an abductive approach and a social constructionist perspective. Semi-structured interviews with 8 audit staff from different auditing firm sizes

The tention between culture and nature - The view on nature and Sápmi in Sveriges Natur 1910-1928 Nature has always been a topic of human conversation, and today's debate is usually about how we are going to stop climate change. In the early 20th century, the first laws that protected nature were established in Sweden, and one actor that especially worked for more conservation was Svenska Nat

Title: AI regulation within auditing? - The Implementation of the AI Act and its Effects in the Audit profession Seminar date: May 29, 2024 Course: BUSN79, Master thesis in Accounting and Finance, 15 hp Authors: Emilia Werner and Alva Tvede-Jensen Advisor: Liesel Klemcke Key words: Isomorphism, AI Act, sensemaking, AI, audit profession Research question: “How is the audit profession adapting to th

This thesis explores the effectiveness of internal whistleblowing mechanisms in a German company, focusing on their establishment, maintenance, and the influence of institutional pressures. This qualitative study employs a single case study methodology, gathering empirical data through semi-structured interviews with employees and compliance experts at a large German agricultural company. By analy

Beginning in 1982, the United States has run persistent current account deficits. This study examines the evolution of the United States current account from 1981 to 1999 to answer the question of whether the current account deterioration from 1982 to 1987 is determined by the same or similar underlying factors as the current account deterioration that took place from 1992 to 1999. The study uses

Program, universitet och kurs: Examensarbete för kandidatexamen (VT 24) SEMK65, 15 HP. På kandidatprogrammet Service Management med inriktning Retail Management på institutionen för tjänstevetenskap vid Lunds universitet. Författare: Matilda Brondin och Emilia Noreblad Handledare: Tullia Jack Problemområde: Matsvinn som fenomen är ett omfattande globalt problem vilket livsmedelsbutiker är en stor