Bicycle-sharing programs are a new trend in urban transportation. The main difference of a bicycle-sharing program with a regular bicycle rental is that is possible to get a bicycle in one station and return it in any other station. There are many models of bicycle sharing, each model with its pros and cons. This study analyzes the bicycle-sharing models in order to build a proposal of a bicycle-sharing program suitable for Brazilian median cities. The study begins with an overview of bicycle transportation, followed by the analysis of different bicycle-sharing programs. The last chapter formulates a proposal of a bicycle-sharing program suitable for Brazilian median cities. This study uses both quantitative and qualitative methods. The analysis includes a case study on the bicycle-sharing program in Stockholm. This case study is based on interviews with the manager of the program in the company in charge, and with the responsible official in Stockholm municipality. A questionnaire was moreover handed out to users of the program. This case study is complemented with a questionnaire sent by email to managers of bicycle-sharing programs in some cities around the world, this in order to provide more examples on how bicycle sharing can be organized. Finally, another case study was carried out in a Brazilian median city in order to evaluate the local awareness concerning bicycle transport, and the possibility of implementing a bicycle-sharing program there. A questionnaire was handed out to a sample of the local population and an interview was made with the local transport authority. The analysis of all data results in a proposal for a bicycle-sharing program suitable for the Brazilian context. The proposal comprises the choices of bicycles, stations, equipment related to the hiring process and service vehicle. It includes a complete financial appraisal with the necessary capital for implementing and managing the program. It shows that it is possible to build an affordable bicycle-sharing program adapted to Brazilian median cities. The program will create job opportunities and can contribute to a changed view of bicycle transportation in these cities. The proposal could also be applied in countries with the same characteristics as Brazil. / www.ima.kth.se

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Sveriges fastighetsbolag använder sig av flertalet olika strategier när det kommer till underhåll av sina byggnader. Strategierna som anammas kommer påverka hyresgästerna, byggnadernas livslängd och ekonomin i företaget. Orsaken till underhållet kan vara i förebyggande syfte, för akuta åtgärder, periodiskt planerade eller tillståndsbaserat underhåll. Beroende på skicket på fastigheterna kan det göra att akuta problem uppstår allt oftare vilket gör det svårare för företagen att planera hur de ska ta sig an de fel som förekommer. För att företagen inte ska förlora allt för mycket resurser och pengar på byggnaderna har man insett hur viktigt det är med en välplanerad underhållsstrategi. Fastighetsbolagen har även ändrat uppfattning om hur viktigt underhåll egentligen är, de har uppmärksammat att det inte endast är en kostnad utan något som kommer leda till en stark marknadsnärvaro och positiva resultat.     Syftet var att besvara hur företagens underhållsstrategi påverkar lönsamhet och kundnöjdhet. Vi gick tillväga genom att använda oss av en kvalitativ intervjustudie av tre fastighetsbolag kompletterat med en dokumentstudie av deras årsredovisningar för att få så bred inblick som möjligt. Studien begränsas till Sveriges fastighetsmarknad och företag delvis verksamma inom miljonprogrammen.   Studien tar upp de olika underhålls strategierna som tillämpas inom miljonprogrammen för att se om det finns likheter och skillnader mellan företagen. Studien tar även upp den brist av kunskap man haft angående underhåll och övergången från att underhåll har ansetts som en kostnadsdrivande faktor till en vinstdrivande.

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is part of everyday life in various ways. This thesis focuses on the connection between disability and ICT among pupils with intellectual disabilities and on ways for researcher to study human and technology. The aim has been to study how ICT, agency and disability become constructed in a collective made up by actors such as humans (pupils with intellectual disabilities) and non-humans (computers, mobile phones, policy-documents).Two studies at two schools (totally the studies included nine classes) in the Norrbotten area in Sweden were conducted as a way to disentangle the aim and research questions. The studies which underlie this thesis are based on observations and interviews among six pupils in three classes in their everyday schooldays. Additionally an analysis of Bill 2004/05:175 was conducted.The thesis presents reviews of theoretical and methodological resources from disability studies, feminist studies and science and technology studies, Actor-Network Theory in particular, as well as an analysis of selected empirical material from the classes and Bill 2004/05:175. The analysis was conducted through themes, namely the following: introducing the classes, the schooldays and the school setting, the pupils' everyday life in school, the policy and understanding about intellectual disability among pupils, using ICT during the schooldays, ICT in everyday life, the youths' views of the computer, the ICT policies in Sweden and a sustainable ICT society for all.The main findings present how pupils with intellectual disability live disability, how the pupils regard disability and technology (express disability and technology to be). The thesis additionally explores how the pupils talk about themselves as users and how this in turn also relates to policy practices (more specifically, on the expressions in various statements in the bill and its focus on use, user and access). Another concern is how disability becomes intertwined with technology. Moreover, the thesis explores how actors in a form of collective bear effects on the body and its intertwining with disability and technology. Additionally, it examines the ways the pupils see themselves and how they act. The study shows that forms of unity as well as differences regarding access and users of ICT are found in the practice of policy-making as well as in the pupils' practices. The thesis additionally disentangles how one as a researcher can give voice to human and technology interaction when researching disabled pupils' agency and subjectivity. Thus, the thesis explores ways for researchers to study human and technology without relying on boundaries between them while at the same time being responsible in her/his claims. Here the work draws upon work from feminist studies; an inspirational source is Donna Haraway and more specifically her concept of situated knowledge.

As a result of Climate Change (CC) being one of the most urgent problems facing the twenty-first century, the adoption of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) is receiving international attention in the Global Development studies as a sustainable way to mitigate the negative effects of CC. However, there is a lack of grounded information on their effectiveness and efficiency, particularly in the Global South.  By focussing on Zambia to exemplify a country in the Global South, this study seeks to understand the relevance of adopting NbS towards combating effects of CC on human livelihoods (eliminating societal challenges) and fostering country-specific developmental objectives. The study primarily uses semi-structured interviews with stakeholders from projects involved in the implementation of NbS activities inclined to the preservation, conservation, restoration, management, or replication of natural ecosystems as ideal CC solutions. Firstly, the study adopts the DIFD-SLF to explore the most pressing challenges that people face, and to reveal the livelihood strategies implored by NbS project implementers to achieve the desired Livelihood outcomes within the communities of their influence (landscapes). Secondly, the study uses the development tenets of the two policy documents - Agenda 2030 and Zambia's 8NDP – for assessing the relevance of NbS towards the actualisation of both global and a country-specific developmental objectives, respectively.  The findings reveal that two livelihood strategies – Livelihood diversification and Agriculture Intensification/Extension – are being promoted by the projects to eliminate societal challenges, inspire economic growth, and environmental protection. Additionally, the study demonstrates how developing countries like Zambia can record progress towards achieving their country-specific development goals by leveraging on activities promoted through NbS adoption.

Seeking a more nuanced and reflexive treatment of criminality and deviance, this paper’s aim has been to demonstrate how ‘the other’ and ‘the other life’ is constituted discursively and how such constituting can be conceptualized in relation to the constructs of normalcy, respectability and functionality. The material consists of 8 life history interviews, from a total of 5 participants, who have all lived ‘the other life’. Employing a narrative analysis, it was examined how the narrators positioned themselves in their biographies in relation to the discursive conceptions surrounding the desired life and ‘the other (life)’. The findings demonstrate how their narratives unfold against the backdrop of middle-class and normative conceptions of how life should be lived. When positioned as ‘the other’, the narrators could be discursively rendered as abnormal and pathological, inappropriate, unworthy and abject, dysfunctional and ‘un-abled’. While such notions were oftentimes internalized in the narratives, the narrators also negotiated and resisted these connotations. Thus, through rejecting normativity, ‘the other (life)’ could be ‘queered’, and in so doing, chisel out new avenues of knowledge. Key words: The other, The other life, Normalcy, Respectability, Functionality, Queer theory, Life schedules, Life course criminology

Uppsatsen visar de svårigheter och framgångsfaktorer som handläggarna inom Polismyndighetens underrättelsetjänst beskriver i letandet efter ensamagerande gärningsmän. I uppsatsen intervjuas fem handläggare som arbetar inom eller med polismyndighetens underrättelsetjänst. Uppsatsen använder en tematisk ansats och analysmetod. I empirin framträder framgångsfaktorerna med att använda sammansatta team och att använda riskreducerande insatser för att förhindra brott. Min analys bekräftar och visar på vikten av att i förberedelsefasen utbilda handläggarna. Detta stöds av krishanteringsteorin och rikshanteringsteorin. Anledningen till att det är viktigt med utbildning är att handläggarna ska vara redo att förhindra attacker men även att hantera de attacker som inte går att stoppa.

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This thesis serves as an introductory phase to a research project that aims to explore the intersectional dimensions of urban green spaces in the Holma neighborhood of Malmo, Sweden. By adopting a multi-faceted approach, the study delves into various interconnected themes, including intersectionality, spatial justice, neoliberal planning, the right to the city, green spaces, sensory ethnography, and the potential of community mapping. Through this comprehensive analysis, the research endeavors to offer a nuanced understanding of the challenges faced by vulnerable populations in the context of urban renewal. Drawing upon the foundational works of scholars in urban studies and social theory, the research underscores the significance of spatial considerations in the manifestation of social inequalities. It acknowledges the role of intersecting social identities and experiences, highlighting how these factors collectively shape the lives of individuals residing in marginalized neighborhoods. Utilizing a mixed-method methodology, the study combines interviews, observations, and sensory ethnography to capture the diverse perspectives and experiences of residents within the selected community. Acknowledging the limitations imposed by time constraints and available resources, the thesis approaches its findings with a critical awareness of potential partial representations. The research outcomes shed light on the multifaceted dimensions of spatial inequalities, particularly concerning the availability of green spaces, access to adequate housing, and opportunities for meaningful participation in decision-making processes. Central to the thesis is the conceptual framework of the right to the city, advocating for the empowerment of marginalized communities to actively shape their urban environments and participate in the planning processes that affect them. Additionally, the thesis proposes community mapping as a promising avenue for future research endeavors. By involving community members in the planning process, this methodology seeks to amplify the voices of residents and engender more inclusive and equitable urban development. In conclusion, this thesis stands as a critical exploration of the intricate dynamics between urban transformation and marginalized communities. It advocates for transformative urban planning practices that prioritize spatial justice, recognizing the intersecting complexities that define urban experiences. By promoting inclusivity, sustainability, and participatory approaches, the research endeavors to contribute to the creation of urban spaces where every resident can assert their right to the city, accessing its resources and opportunities equitably. This study serves as a pilot initiative for a broader project with a profound mission: advocating for people's inherent right to urban green spaces. It lays the foundation for an expansive endeavor centered on community mapping, a powerful tool to illuminate and preserve the significance of these vital spaces within the fabric of urban life. By portraying these green areas as they are experienced and cherished by residents in their daily lives, the project seeks to prevent a recurrence of the situation witnessed in Rosengård, where these spaces were unjustly left unmapped and overlooked. 2 The larger project aspires to give voice to the community, emphasizing the invaluable role of these green spaces in shaping their identity, fostering connections, and enhancing their overall well-being. Through the lens of community mapping, these areas will be depicted with the authenticity they deserve, ensuring that their presence is acknowledged, understood, and integrated into urban planning and development initiatives. This effort is not just about mapping spaces; it's about asserting the rights of residents to access and enjoy the benefits of green spaces, promoting a more equitable and vibrant urban environment.

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