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  1. 1. Political Participation of non-EU immigrants : Decoding Immigrants’ Electoral Involvement in Sweden

    University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Institutionen för kultur och samhälle

    Author : Theresa Marklund; [2024]
    Keywords : Political participation; non-EU immigrant; CVM; motivation; resources; networks;

    Abstract : This paper studies the political participation (electoral) among non-EU immigrants in Sweden, via various socio-demographic, motivational, and relational factors. The theoretical frame is based on Verba et al.'s Civic Voluntarism model and previous research. READ MORE

  3. 2. Humidity dependent conductivity of air in HVDC applications and the role of surfaces

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Fasta tillståndets fysik

    Author : Erik Svensson; [2023]
    Keywords : HVDC; humidity; air conductivity; thin films; HVDC; luftfuktighet; luftkonduktivitet; tunna filmer;

    Abstract : High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) bushings are insulated devices designed to facilitate the safe passage of electric current across an earthed barrier. Understanding air conductivity is of utmost importance in the design of HVDC components, which is determined by ion density and ion mobility. READ MORE

  4. 3. Taking Flight Towards a Greener Future: Steps Airlines Can Take to Reduce Emissions

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Trafikflyghögskolan

    Author : Rabin Kronold; Mikael Nyström; [2023]
    Keywords : Sustainability; Aviation; Management; Emissions; Carbon footprint; Ground and aircraft operation; Fuel consumption; Contrails; Aircraft-Induced Clouds; Greenhouse gas emissions; Sustainable Aviation Fuel; FLYL01; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Background: For decades, aviation has been an important part of society and with its growth comes the increased environmental impact and the challenge to reduce this adversary effect and move towards sustainability. Objective: Find out how airlines can reduce their emissions and become more sustainable. READ MORE

  5. 4. The impacts of a cancelled large-scale agricultural investment on smallholder farmers’ land use and access

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Philipp Erbach; [2023]
    Keywords : large-scale; agriculture; small-scale farming; power relations; knowledge; post-colonialism; land; Tanzania;

    Abstract : Large-scale agricultural investments have seen a rise in popularity over the years, promising economic growth, food security, and poverty eradication around the globe. Through the rising involvement of development aid agencies with private investors, the number of foreign large-scale investments in developing countries significantly increased. READ MORE

  6. 5. Corporate ownership and firm’s ESG performance : A study of Swedish listed firms.

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Erina Liao; Farjana Haque Jesmin; [2023]
    Keywords : Corporate Social Responsibility; Corporate governance; Ownership Concentration;

    Abstract : Growing public awareness of corporate social responsibility (CSR), particularly corporate involvement in environmental, social, and governmental (ESG) issues, has led to extensive discussions on the factors that may influence corporate ESG performance. Prior literature has pointed out that ownership structure can be a crucial factor regarding a firm’s attitude and engagement in ESG. READ MORE