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Alpine tre- og skoggrenseendringer. Indikator på klimaforandringer eller endret arealbruk? En studie i Bergsdalen Vaksdal kommune
(Master thesis, 2006)I denne oppgaven er endringer i tre- og skoggrensene i Bergsdalen, Vaksdal kommune, kartlagt i tidsrommet 1972-1993, og kartleggingen viser at skogdekket areal har gått fra 93 ha i 1972, til 136 ha i 1993. GIS-analysen ... -
An Experimental Study to Analyze the Behavior of Students from Multidisciplinary Groups Towards Education Loans
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Analysis of Traffic in Mexico City: Mapping of the System’s Dynamic Structure and Policy Recommendation
(Master thesis, 2018-07-07)This thesis documents a System Dynamics study in which the problem of vehicle traffic in Mexico’s City is analysed. The document explored the System Dynamic methodology that was used, the results of the dynamic model and ... -
Anatomy of a Catastrophe: Reconstructing the 1936 Rock Fall and Tsunami Event in Lake Lovatnet, Western Norway
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Rock falls and landslides plunging into lakes or small reservoirs can result in tsunamis with extreme wave run-ups. The occurrence of these natural hazards in populated areas have encouraged a recent sharp increase of ... -
Anchovy powder enrichment in brown rice-based instant cereal: a process optimization study using Response Surface Methodology (RSM)
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)There is a need for expanding the utilization of small fish as they constitute an undervalued and important source of protein and micronutrients in many developing countries suffering from micronutrient deficiencies. One ... -
Application of the Malaria Management Model to the Analysis of Costs and Benefits of DDT versus Non-DDT Malaria Control
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2011-11-30)Introduction: DDT is considered to be the most cost-effective insecticide for combating malaria. However, it is also the mostenvironmentally persistent and can pose risks to human health when sprayed indoors. Therefore, ... -
Applying a systems perspective to understand the mechanisms of the European School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Background For the past two decades, the percentage of European children who consume fruit daily has remained at around 40%, despite numerous school-based policy efforts and interventions. This study aimed to apply a ... -
Approaches to develop marine fishing tourism in a Norway and Chinese regions. Marine fishing tourism competitiveness comparison between North Cape and Wenzhou
(Master thesis, 2012-05-15)Approaches to develop marine fishing tourism in a Norway and Chinese regions -
Are smart city projects catalyzing urban energy sustainability?
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)The purpose of this paper is to investigate the links between smart cities and urban energy sustainability. Because achieving a “smart city” is a wide agenda rather than a specific set of interventions, smartness itself ... -
Assessing Landscape Change in a Mining Area of the Peruvian Andes. A Case Study in The Yanacocha Mine, Cajamarca
(Master thesis, 2006)This study examines physical and perceived landscape change in a mining area innorthern Peru. Mining conflicts between companies and local people have intensified;this highlights the necessity of a better understanding of ... -
Assessing the Potential Replacement of Laurel Forest by a Novel Ecosystem in the Steep Terrain of an Oceanic Island
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Biological invasions are a major global threat to biodiversity and often affect ecosystem services negatively. They are particularly problematic on oceanic islands where there are many narrow-ranged endemic species, and ... -
Associations between social media, adolescent mental health, and diet: A systematic review
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Social media use is integral to many adolescents' lives. It brings benefits but can also have detrimental effects on both physical and mental health. We conducted a systematic review examining associations between social ... -
Attain and sustain competitive advantage: A system dynamics model of customer-based brand equity
(Master thesis, 2012-06-27)Using Vensim® I developed a simulation model of customer based brand equity based on the theoretical framework of Aaker (1991) incorporating the two way linkages of the elements of brand equity and market performance of ... -
Automated classification of debris-covered glaciers combining optical, SAR and topographic data in an object-based environment
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015-12)Satellite imagery is increasingly used to monitor glacier area changes and create glacier inventories. Robust and efficient pixel-based band ratios have proven to be accurate for automatically delineating clean glacier ... -
Automated detection of rock glaciers using deep learning and object-based image analysis
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Rock glaciers are an important component of the cryosphere and are one of the most visible manifestations of permafrost. While the significance of rock glacier contribution to streamflow remains uncertain, the contribution ... -
Automated Model Conceptualization and Interactive Modeling Environment: A Software Prototype
(Master thesis, 2019-08-14)In system dynamics modeling process, modelers retrieve information from various sources to come up with a model that is able to reproduce a problematic behavior, then based on the model, policies are designed to alleviate ... -
Automatisering av jordbruket: en casestudie av teknologi-implementering med eksempler fra jordbruket på Vestlandet
(Master thesis, 2022-11-18)Things are happening on the farm today! There is enormous potential for innovation found in improvements of sensors and advanced digital networks. These technologies enable the entry of robotic smart systems on the farm ... -
Backpacker hotspots: Cultural and social change of place and identity. A study from Taganga, Colombia
(Master thesis, 2010-02-01)This study examines the social and cultural impacts of backpacker tourism in a small coastalColombian village. The national security in Colombia has improved much the last decade andTaganga has hence been established as a ... -
Befolkningsframskrivinger - usikre, men "det beste vi har" En analyse av hvordan befolkningsvekst håndteres som et strategisk spørsmål i planlegging i Ås kommune og i den regionale planen for areal og transport i Oslo og Akershus
(Master thesis, 2023-06-02)Befolkningsveksten i Norge er sentralisert i og rundt de store byene. I byregioner med stort press på boligmarkedet, kan kommuner påvirke egen befolkningsutviklingen gjennom å velge hvor mye boligbygging de legger til rette ...