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  1. 1. Collaboration Strategies of Foundation-owned Business Bodies Influencing Innovation : Innovation in foundation-owned businesses. Multi-case study on the collaboration strategies of the foundation-owned business bodies and their influence on innovation.

    University essay from Jönköping University/Internationella Handelshögskolan

    Author : Victoria Resch; Madeleine Stapfer; [2023]
    Keywords : foundation-owned business; family business; ownership; innovation; collaboration strategiess;

    Abstract : Background: Ongoing business transformations, labour shortages, and lack of resources are perceived as some of the business’s biggest challenges. Since innovation is a key driver for growth and profitability, it is indispensable for the long-term survival of a business. READ MORE

  3. 2. Exploring Young Adults' Relationship to Forest Visits in Sweden: A Grounded Theory Study with Implications for Policy Planning

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Socialmedicin och global hälsa

    Author : Helena Gullberg; [2023]
    Keywords : Forest visits; Young adults; Adolescents; Outdoor recreation; Policy Planning; Policy Implementation; Mental Health; Medicine and Health Sciences;

    Abstract : Background: Mental illness is a significant public health issue among young adults in Sweden, who are also spending less time in nature despite its proven positive health effects. However, there is limited research on young adults’ relationship with forest visits from a mental health perspective. READ MORE

  4. 3. A Tale of Two Sets of Opportunities. An exploration of Inequality of Opportunity among natives and second-generation immigrants in Sweden

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

    Author : Irem Ucan; [2023]
    Keywords : Inequality of Opportunity; normative economics; Shapley decomposition; second-generation immigrants; income inequality; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : This paper examines the extent of income inequality that is attributed inherited circumstances such as social and family background, denoted as Inequality of Opportunity or IOp, for natives and second-generation immigrants in Sweden. The measurement of Inequality of Opportunity captures the between-type inequality, when individuals are grouped into types based on these predetermined circumstances, which involves parametrically estimating the average outcome of each type and comparing these averages between types. READ MORE

  5. 4. Perceived influences on diet and physical activity among women in socioeconomically disadvantaged neighbourhoods in Uppsala, Sweden: A qualitative study

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för kvinnors och barns hälsa

    Author : Liv Stenlund; [2023]
    Keywords : Global health; Public health; Sweden; diet; physical activity; women; influences; qualitative; type 2 diabetes;

    Abstract : Background: Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is of increasing public health concern in Sweden. Socioeconomically disadvantaged areas report a higher disease burden of T2D. T2D is highly preventable through health behaviour like eating a healthy diet and being physically active (PA). READ MORE

  6. 5. Readiness of school staff to implement an intervention to promote health in preschool class children in Sweden

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för kvinnors och barns hälsa

    Author : Pontus Danforth; [2022]
    Keywords : Implementation; research; obesity; readiness; acceptability; feasibility; overweight; children;

    Abstract : Background: A Healthy School Start (HSS) is an evidence-based family-support program in the school setting aiming to promote health-related behaviors and prevent childhood obesity. However, there is a research gap how to implement programs effectively and what indicators to use for evaluation of implementation success. READ MORE