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  1. 1. BROKEN BRIDGES Trust in National Governments and NATO Among the Russian Minority in the Baltic States after the Russian Invasion of Ukraine

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Jon Nicholas Beliveau; [2023-10-20]
    Keywords : Baltic States; North Atlantic Treaty Organisation; Russia;

    Abstract : This study analyses to what degree trust changed among the Russian minorities in the Baltic states in regard to their national governments and NATO following the war in Ukraine. Constructivism lays the theoretical framework, which is aided by conceptualisations of hybrid warfare and trust. READ MORE

  3. 2. The Challenges of Social Enterprises in Balancing Economic, Social, and Environmental Tradeoffs: Comparative Case Study of Hybrid Organizing- Swedish Context.

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Teame Gebremedhn Gebrai; [2023-07-18]
    Keywords : hybrid organizing; long-term collaboration; creating shared values; common initiatives; socioeconomic vulnerable; societal transformation; co-creation of values; cross-sector functional teams; inclusive and circular models;

    Abstract : Purpose -This master thesis is to investigate the challenges of sustainability and to understand how massive effort of collaborative hybrid organizing, involving multiple stakeholders from private, public, and civil societies balance or aligns the activities that generate economic, social, and environmental impacts. And to analyze the effects of competition between the investors interested in the joint collaborative initiatives. READ MORE

  4. 3. Economic Complexity and Income Inequality Across Countries and Regions

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

    Author : Johanna Marie Fredrich; [2023]
    Keywords : Economics; Economic Complexity; Income Inequality; Industrial Policy; OECD; Spain; Regional Economics; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : This thesis provides a comprehensive empirical study of the association between economic complexity and income inequality from a multilevel macro perspective. It explores the relationship between economic complexity and income inequality across the countries and regions of the OECD, with a particular focus on regional income inequality in Spain. READ MORE

  5. 4. Adapting to Extreme Weather Events : - Addressing Flood Risks Through Planning and Policy in Namibia

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för fysisk planering

    Author : Tim Licke; [2023]
    Keywords : Spatial planning; strategical spatial planning; planning; adaptation; climate; resilience; floods; town planning; Namibia; Efundja; Implementation; climate change; extreme weather; policy; mitigation; Fysisk planering; strategisk fysisk planering; planering; anpassning; klimat; motståndskraft; översvämningar; stadsplanering; Namibia; Efundja; Implementering; klimatförändringar; extremväder; policy;

    Abstract : This master thesis investigates planning initiatives to address extreme weather events' impacts, specifically focusing on floods in Namibia. The study highlights the significance of such events in the context of global climate change, emphasising their adverse effects on livelihoods, particularly in rural communities and informal settlements. READ MORE

  6. 5. Load-velocity profiles as a predictor of performance level in swimming : What differentiates international elite swimmers from national elite – force capacity or efficiency?

    University essay from Gymnastik- och idrottshögskolan, GIH/Institutionen för fysiologi, nutrition och biomekanik

    Author : Maria Vitazka; [2023]
    Keywords : Load-Velocity; Force-Velocity; Force Capacity; Swimming; Biomechanics; Performance indicators; International elite; swimming performance; 1080 Sprint; 1080 Motion; Semi-tethered force measurements; tethered force measurements; maximum velocity; load; force; swimming efficiency;

    Abstract : Aim  The purposes of this study were to investigate if the load-velocity (L-V) profile parameters – force capacity and efficiency - differ between swimmers of different performance level, and to investigate if efficiency is the key performance indicator between international elite and national elite level swimmers.  Method  Fifty-four swimmers (27 female and 27 male) of either regional level, national elite or international elite level, participated in this study. READ MORE