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  1. 16. Covid-19 & Swedish exceptionalism : A critical qualitative content analysis on the international print media discourses of Sweden’s Covid-19 strategy

    University essay from Karlstads universitet/Institutionen för geografi, medier och kommunikation (from 2013)

    Author : Rianne Kippersluis; [2022]
    Keywords : Swedish Covid-19 strategy; international print media discourse; Qualitative Content Analysis QCA ; international image of Sweden; Critical Discourse Analysis CDA ; news values; Swedish exceptionalism; media landscapes; media coverage of pandemics; Covid-19 in media; language in the media; linguistic devices; stereotyping and bias; Anders Tegnell; trust; strategy; image of Sweden and Swedes; ideologies; Dutch media; English media; American media; Sweden;

    Abstract : In 2020, the year the Covid-19 pandemic struck, the Swedish Covid-19 response differed radically from the general policy of total lockdown and strict enforcement of Covid-measures and regulations recommended by the WHO. Instead, Sweden strove early on to achieve herd immunity, with no mandatory measures to limit numbers in shopping malls, buses, and other public events, nor mask requirements. READ MORE

  3. 17. Innovation in Swedish Space Industry : A case study on how to attract new actors in the space sector

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Mohamed Sakr; Martin Åkesson; [2022]
    Keywords : Space; Space industry; New space; Old space; Innovation; Ecosystem; Motivation; Platforms;  Stakeholder; Opportunity forming; Swedish Space Industry; Kvarken Space Center; Institutions; Academia; Incubators;

    Abstract : Abstract Space has always pushed humanity further to acknowledge its existence and what was once mere speculation through observation, today we have reached a climax in fully understanding its reach and its potential for society. Through the utilization of technological advancements, people, countries, and organizations are starting to understand the capacity in utilizing our resources to create and develop fundamental applications that can create positive effects in our environment, society, and economy. READ MORE

  4. 18. Black in the Ivory Tower: The Subversiveness of Black Women at Lund University

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för etnologi

    Author : Elsa Mertala; [2022]
    Keywords : Academia; Black women; labour; subversiveness; Lund University; Swedish Exceptionalism; Akademin; svarta kvinnor; arbete; subversiv; Lund universitet; svensk exceptionalism; Cultural Sciences; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : In Sweden the research about Black people’s experiences in academia is quite limited, because of a self-image that is colourblind which prevents the acknowledgement of Black existence (practice, thought, bodies). This thesis is a cultural analytical attempt to contribute and widen the research field of critical studies in Swedish academia, through exploring Black female’s emotional and body experiences in the spatiotemporal space of Lund University. READ MORE

  5. 19. Supporting SMEs in the Circular Economy Transition : Perspectives from Swedish Intermediaries

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Linn Forsander; [2022]
    Keywords : Sustainable Development; Circular Economy; Small and medium-sized enterprises SME ; Circular Transition; Circular Business Model Innovation; Intermediaries;

    Abstract : There’s increasing evidence that activities from humans are affecting the earth system to a degree that is crossing the planetary boundaries. During the last decade, Circular Economy has gained attention from both academia, companies, and policymakers and is seen as one way to address economical and sustainability issues. READ MORE

  6. 20. An Exploration of Real Estate Dreamers : Designing for non-conventional users of online marketplaces

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Ella Johnston; [2022]
    Keywords : User design; User Experience; Online Marketplace; Non-conventional user; Real estate; Use; Användardesign; Användarupplevelse; Onlinemarknad; Icke-konventionella användare; Fastighetsportal; Användning;

    Abstract : Online marketplaces exist in many different industries and are a part of daily life for a vast number of people, taking up their time and energy, and affecting their mood. The real estate market has an abundance of marketplaces and each of these have a significant number of users. READ MORE