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Agricultural production and food insecurity in Ethiopia: System dynamics approch
(Master thesis, 2013-06-10)Agriculture has been the main economic activity of many Ethiopians for centuries, and it has employed around 80 % of the population. Despite the involvement of a large proportion of population in the food production, food ... -
The AIDS Epidemic in Tanzania: A System Dynamics Approach for Policy Development
(Master thesis, 2008-08-28)Despite all the efforts made by the government and other agencies, the AIDS epidemic in Tanzania still remains a major challenge. Over the last two decades the numbers of people living with HIV/AIDS and the deaths caused ... -
Alleviation of energy poverty through transitions to low-carbon energy infrastructure
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)With Green Deals and a competitive techno-economic basis for low-carbon energy transitions, energy infrastructural change is intensifying. This is matched by rapid growth in scholarship on sociotechnical transitions and ... -
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 ... -
Analysing the distribution of strictly protected areas toward the EU2030 target
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Protecting global biodiversity is one of the most urgent tasks for the coming decades. Area-based conservation is a pillar for preserving ecosystems and species. Strictly protected areas specifically preserve biodiversity ... -
Analysis of dynamic models by optimization
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Decision-makers use system dynamics models to understand how model structure causes problematic behaviors, and how the structure should be changed to improve performance. However, understanding problem behavior and designing ... -
Analysis of Environmental Conflicts and their Impacts: A case study of Oil and Gas Refining in Africa
(Master thesis, 2024-06-03)Energy demand has been rapidly increasing over time and this has led to an increase in energy production. Subsequently, the increase in energy production has led to a rise in exploitation and refining operations of oil and ... -
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 ... -
Analyzing Rapid EV Adoption and End-of-Life Battery in Norway's Circular Economy
(Master thesis, 2024-06-03)The transport emission sector increased at an average annual rate of 1.7 percent from 1990 to 2022. Passenger vehicle emissions in Europe account for 16 percent of total transport emissions. This significant share has ... -
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 Combinations of Landsat, Sentinel-2 and Sentinel-1 Time series for Detecting Bark Beetle Infestations
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Bark beetle infestations are among the most substantial forest disturbance agents worldwide. Moreover, as a consequence of global climate change, they have increased in frequency and in the size and number of affected ... -
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 ... -
Assessing the Targeting of Cash-Based Aid in Conflict Zones A System Dynamics Model with a Case Study in Sudan
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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 ...