Browsing Doctoral Dissertations by Title
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Laboratory-based study of viscoelastic, viscoplastic and fatigue damage of asphalt concrete
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder; no. 466, Doctoral thesis, 2024)Asphalt concrete is one of the most important road building materials worldwide. This material exhibits unique chemical, physical and mechanical properties. The most well-known mechanical properties are the viscoelastic, ... -
Learning and teaching functions and the transition from lower secondary to upper secondary school
(Doktoravhandlinger ved Universitet i Agder;78, Doctoral thesis; Peer reviewed, 2013) -
Learning and teaching functions and the transition from lower secondary to upper secondary school
(Doktoravhandlinger ved Universitet i Agder;78, Doctoral thesis; Peer reviewed, 2013) -
Learning Dynamic Connectivities and Signal Recovery over Graphs
(Doctoral dissertations at the University of Agder; no. 363, Doctoral thesis, 2023)The ever increasing rate of acquisition of real-world data sets including customer consumption data, social networks activities, financial data, temperature data from different regions, and brain-computer interface ... -
The learning way to production performance : An evolutionary perspective on company-specific production systems (XPS)
(Doctoral Dissertations at the University of Agder; no. 331, Doctoral thesis, 2021)Manufacturing companies (MCs) implement “best-practice” concepts such as Lean and the Toyota Production System (TPS) for enhanced production improvement. However, 30 years of research have shown that very few succeed in ... -
Learning with Mobiles. A Developing Country Perspective on Mobile Technologies use in Learning for Livelihood Support
(Doctoral Dissertations at the University of Agder; no. 344, Doctoral thesis, 2021)This doctoral thesis focuses on understanding the role of mobile technologies as tools to enhance learning for livelihood support. To date, the body of knowledge on the use of mobile technologies for development is growing, ... -
Levende håp : En praktisk-teologisk analyse av 51 presters forkynnelse ved gravferd
(Doktoravhandlinger ved Universitetet i Agder;36, Doctoral thesis; Peer reviewed, 2011) -
Lidelse på TV : En undersøkelse av audiovisuelle fortellergrep og narrative strukturer i NRK TV-aksjonen
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder;, Doctoral thesis, 2016) -
Life situation when your partner has substance use problems : Quality of life and everyday experiences
(Doctoral dissertations at the University of Agder; no. 237, Doctoral thesis, 2019)Substance use problems (SUPs) in a family member have a highly negative impact on both the person experiencing such problems and his or her relatives. An estimated 10 – 30% of people are affected by SUPs in a close family ... -
Listening to Teachers’ Needs: Human-centred Design for Mobile Technology in Higher Education
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder;, Doctoral thesis, 2017)Technology is developing fast. Especially mobile and wearable technology is on the rise. Educational technology has seen considerable developments in different technological areas recently. However, the vast development ... -
Litteraturundervisning og litterære tekstpraksiser i grunnskoletilbud for voksne innvandrere
(Doctoral Dissertations at the University of Agder;no. 370, Doctoral thesis, 2022)This study investigates literature didactics issues related to literary practices and literature teaching in a specific type of second language classroom; primary and lower secondary education for adult immigrants. The ... -
Local knowledge in mathematics teaching : A product of professional action
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Long term stability of silicide based thermoelectric materials and modules
(Doctoral Dissertations at the University of Agder; no. 412, Doctoral thesis, 2023)Silicide-based thermoelectric generators are potential candidates for waste heat recovery at temperatures below 500 C. For the last two decades, the conversion efficiency of modules based on n-type magnesium silicides and ... -
Lovens lange arm? : En studie av politibetjenters rolle som rettshåndhevere i den norske demokratiske rettsstaten
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Machine Learning Applications for Load Predictions in Electrical Energy Network
(Doctoral Dissertations at the University of Agder; no. 376, Doctoral thesis, 2022)In this work collected operational data of typical urban and rural energy network are analysed for predictions of energy consumption, as well as for selected region of Nordpool electricity markets. The regression techniques ... -
Machine Learning for Signal Reconstruction from Streaming Time-series Data
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder; 456, Doctoral thesis, 2024)Nowadays, deploying cyber-physical networked systems generates tremendous streams of data, with data rates increasing as time goes by. This trend is especially noticeable in several fairly automated sectors, such as energy ... -
Machine Learning Tools for Radio Map Estimation in Fading-Impaired Channels
(Doctoral Dissertations at the University of Agder; no. 297, Doctoral thesis, 2020)In spectrum cartography, also known as radio map estimation, one constructs maps that provide the value of a given channel metric such as as the received power, power spectral density (PSD), electromagnetic absorption, or ... -
Managing Collaborative Arrangements : Challenges associated with managing secondary structures
(Doctoral Dissertations at the University of Agder; no. 292, Doctoral thesis, 2020)There is a widespread consensus that collaborative arrangements do not replace but instead add one or more layers of structural complexity to traditional organizations. In response to the challenges confronting contemporary ... -
Managing data and information quality in construction engineering : a system design approach
(Doctoral dissertations at the University of Agder; no. 79, Doctoral thesis, 2014)Following the ADR method made it possible not only to develop a tool, but also to formulate design principles and abstract the findings to a generalizable level. This study contributes to knowledge and practice in several ... -
Manikins Mediate Lifelong Learning Skills in Nursing Education: A Qualitative Exploration of How Manikins Influence Nursing Students’ Learning
(Doctoral Dissertations at the University of Agder;469, Doctoral thesis, 2024)Background: In today’s healthcare system, nurses face considerable demands, necessitating adaptability, situational awareness, decision-making, and critical thinking. The transition from student to newly qualified nurse ...