AbstractIn this theory-testing case study I will analyze and discuss the Gulf War which took place in the Middle East in 1990-1991 and has become an important topic for discussion among IR scholars in the post-Cold War era. The events that led up to the Gulf War, as well as the war itself, will be analyzed from two different perspectives; Realism and Liberalism. Within these differing theoretical frameworks I have chosen to use elements from, on the one hand, Classical and Structural Realism, and on the other hand, Idealism and Liberal Institutionalism. Focusing on these specific schools of thought I aim to derive essential, ?key?, concepts that will then be tested against empirical fact.The overall purpose of this study is to try to logically explain, through detailed analysis, the actions of the actors involved in the Gulf War and, in addition, why this war ever occurred.

Denna litteraturstudies ansats a?r att beskriva hur det sociala klimatet i skolan sta?r i relation till mobbning.Med mobbning menas a?terkommande beteende/ha?ndelser da?r en part blir drabbad, fysiskt eller psykiskt/socialt av en eller flera individers handlande.Med socialt klimat menas huvudsakligen hur relationerna ter sig mellan dem som befinner sig i skolmiljo?n, fra?mst la?rare och elever. Bakgrundsfaktorer sa?som socioekonomisk status, etnicitet och ko?n pa?verkar det sociala klimatet, liksom faktorer ba?de pa? individ-, klassrums- och skolniva?.I studien konstateras att forskning till stor del saknas, som belyser effekter av olika insatser fo?r fo?ra?ndring av det sociala klimatet med ma?let att minska mobbning (kausalstudier). Da?remot finns det en ma?ngd forskningsunderlag som belyser korrelationer mellan olika aspekter pa? det sociala klimatet och hur dessa faktorer korrelerar med mobbningsniva?n pa? respektive skola.Huvuddragen av studiens resultat: Skolklimatet spelar sto?rre roll fo?r flickors beteende a?n fo?r pojkars.

This report describes a new foundation method and compares it with a traditional founding of concrete. This new method is called the Koljern technique and uses cellular glass which is called Foamglas. The Foamglas is compounded to founding elements by lightweight steel beams. Foamglas is an insulation material with high compressive strength, and is rot, insect, vermin and acid proof. The cellular glass is also fire proof and watertight, which makes it a very good construction material.The report contains a study of a number of cases for which the Koljern technique is compared with a foundation of concrete.

The purpose of the study was to investigate, using data from the sacerdotal culture, t h espouses of five priests. The main questions were: How does the priestly calling affect thespouse? Do the spouses involve themselves with voluntary work? Do the spouses feel thecongregation have expectations? Do the female and male answers differ?The sacerdotal culture has consisted of several elements. The main element is the priest?scalling for his work.

This essay shows how the concept of virtue can deepen our understanding considering processes of empowerment. A virtue is understood as a trait of character, manifested in habitual action, that it is good for person a to have. Virtues are interpreted as socially constructed. Empowerment is presented as a process toward self-confidence and self-determination where recourses and freedom propels the development toward power for the individual, the household and the community. Why does the concept of virtue deepen our understanding? It is argued that our theoretical perceptive of empowerment needs to better encompass values, norms and practise.

Through qualitative interviews with five teachers from three schools, two public schools within the same school management and a Waldorf school, the purpose of this study is to find out teachers' views on the phenomenon of life skills in the lower classes in school. What is the subject, how do teachers work with life skills, and should it be seen as a separate subject or integrated in all school subjects?The results show that the definition of life skills is a term with many interpretations. Two concepts that can be seen as the common denominators in the educators' views on the subject, however is, social and emotional skills. This is something that educators believe develop self-awareness and empathy in children and sees that as important as learning other subjects.

Vomb meadows is an area well knows for its rich bird life. During the 19:thcentury until mid 20:th century, the meadows were flooded annually in order toincrease the hay yield. The river Klingavälsån situated along the west side of themeadows, used to be a shallow river, meandering across the landscape. In the1940?s the river was straightened and made deeper.

Denna studies syfte ?r att unders?ka f?rskoll?rares arbete med genus och k?nsnormer genom b?cker och boksamtal, och eventuella skillnader i det arbetet i ett m?ngkulturellt respektive ett monokulturellt omr?de. Detta var av intresse f?r att se hur v?rdegrunden efterf?ljs och om de olika utmaningar de tv? omr?dena har p?verkar det normkritiska genusarbetet. Fr?gest?llningarna som var studiens utg?ngspunkt syftade till att f?nga in hur genus och k?nsnormer uppm?rksammas i arbete genom barnb?cker och boksamtal, hur arbetet skiljer sig inom olika omr?den och vilka utmaningar samt m?jligheter som kan tr?da fram i arbetet med genus och k?nsnormer inom f?rskolan.

The purpose of this Bachelor?s thesis is twofold. Firstly it aims to make a contribution to the understanding of how five Swedish Diocesan libraries have carried out the digitizing of their rare book and manuscript collections. Problem areas related to this activity are also investigated. Secondly, it aims to examine the relative guidelines and standardization norms, which have been formulated on a national basis.

The aim of this Master?s thesis is to examine how Ranma ½, one of the most popular Japanese Manga series, reflects the gender system in society. We have chosen to make use of two different gender theorists to determine if Ranma ½ follows the gender norms of society or not. The theoretical framework is based primarily on Yvonne Hirdman's theory of the two basic principles: the principle of dichotomy and the principle of hierarchy. Judith Butler's theory of performative gender is used as a complement.

This thesis is an addition to pictures and animation that has been developed using CATIA V5. The animation and the images are a market basis to test whether the product is of interest in the Nordic market. The thesis is structured with elements of the Fredy Olsson method. In this thesis there is also a short presentation of the company Tylö AB, which been chosen to market test the product. A product definition with the sub-headings; ?Description and use of product?, ?Environmentand users?, ?Economy? and ?Product inquiry?, are the basis for the product.

Det ha?r examensarbetet tar upp Suzukiundervisning pa? klarinett. Syfte var att fa? fo?rdjupad kunskap i varfo?r klarinett inte a?r ett officiellt Suzukiinstrument.Tidigare forskning visar pa? det gynnsamma i att inha?mta kunskap i unga a?r. Tidig start a?r en av byggstenarna i Suzukipedagogiken, men hur fungerar egentligen klarinettundervisning i unga a?r? Det finns en stor ma?ngd litteratur som bero?r Suzukiundervisning pa? olika sa?tt.

With inspiration from Bitzers situational analysis a phenomenografic method has been used, influenced by Brown & Levinsons´s theory of politeness, to find perceptions concerning constraints (in Bitzer´s sense in his model of the rhetorical situation) in Internet-based communication. Based on three qualitative interviews, this essay has found that the perceptions are closely linked to views of what constitutes formal and informal contexts, varying due to the gender or age of the informant. Netspeak is not considered appropriate, with some exceptions, in any formal situation. However, the perceptions regarding decorum in informal situations differ in nature, based mainly on what kinds of associations and connotations are produced by elements found in netspeak. Since perceptions regarding informal situations vary, there is a large risk of misunderstanding, which this essay aims to survey..

Uppsalahem, Uppsalas municipal renting company, builds about 250 new apartments every year. Mjölnaren in Kungsängen is a project which contributes with about 130 new renting apartments finished in 2010/2011. This report has lead up to a proposal. Focus lies on how to create a courtyard on beam joists where shape, style and different types of functions are important elements. The report also brings up ground materials, details, plants, availability and built up plantings. All these aspects together are what create a well functioning and pleasant courtyard. All through the work with this report I have taken part of the meetings concerning the project.

This paper examines and summarizes rules, guidelines and methods for how an e-commerce site should be designed, which elements it should contain and where these should be placed. Our approach consists of two phases. First we comprise relevant research within the target area. This is then divided into logical themes and is used as a foundation for an interview guide, which will be used in the second phase. After this, in the second phase, we conduct qualitative interviews with designers that are actively working with design of e--?commerce  sites.