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1. THE INCONSISTENT WELFARE STANCES OF AN INCOHERENT PARTY FAMILY A statistical analysis of the effect of welfare salience on the welfare positions of radical right parties
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionenAbstract : The radical right is held together as a party family by their positions on sociocultural issues like immigration and law and order, while displaying a relatively large variation over time and across countries on socioeconomic issues. Since it is becoming more and more common for radical right parties in Western Europe to take part in government, it is however important to know what to expect from them in all policy areas and not just those that are at the core of their ideology. READ MORE
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2. A Hidden Voting Gap? : How the Interaction Between Income and Depression Affects Voting
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionenAbstract : Depression has only in recent years been explored within political science, despite its deeply political causes and consequences. Previous research has found significantly lower political participation among people with depression and has especially focused on its negative effect on voting. READ MORE
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3. THE ROLE OF DEMOCRACY IN THE SELECTION OF AID RECIPIENTS A Case Study Investigating the Decision-Making Process of the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida)
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionenAbstract : This thesis aims to explore how the level of democracy in recipient countries affects the decision-making process of the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) when determining whether to provide aid to state or non-state actors. While existing research has predominantly focused on donor motivations and interests based on aid allocation patterns, little attention has been given to the selection process employed by donor agencies and the factors that guide this process. READ MORE
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4. Customizable Contraction Hierarchies for Mixed Fleet Vehicle Routing : Fast weight customization when not adhering to triangle inequality
University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)Abstract : As the transport industry shifts towards Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) the need for accurate route planning rises. BEVs have reduced range compared to traditional fuel based vehicles, and the range can vary greatly depending on ambient conditions and vehicle load. READ MORE
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5. Targeting of Civilians in War : A discourse analysis on the international media coverage of the Mariupol Theatre Airstrike
University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)Abstract : This thesis investigates the portrayal of the Mariupol Theatre Airstrike withinthe Russo-Ukrainian War through a discourse analysis of news articles fromdiverse media outlets in Russia, Ukraine, France, Germany, the UK, and theUS. The study employs a qualitative comparative case study approach withinthe academic domain of targeting civilians in war. READ MORE
