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Synkronisert bevegelseskontroll : synkronisert bevegelseskontroll av hydrauliske sylindere for borerørhåndtering
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Miljø i byggenæringen : miljøkompetanse, miljøholdninger og motivasjon hos byggevirksomheter i Vest-Agder og Aust-Agder
(Master thesis, 2012)Denne undersøkelsen tok sikte på å finne sammenhengen mellom miljøkompetanse, miljøholdninger og motivasjon og miljøatferd hos byggevirksomheter i Vest- Agder og Aust- Agder. Undersøkelsen avdekker at det eksisterer en ... -
Assessing the impact of state-civil society synergy for sustainable natural resource management: the case of Bobiri Forest Ghana
(Master thesis, 2012)The emphasis on fostering state-civil society synergy for improving human well-being and sustainable development has been recognized in development circles and especially in Third World countries. This recognition to some ... -
Elever på yrkesfag og matematikk : en studie av elever på Bygg og Anlegg sine oppfatninger av matematikkfagets relevans for eget yrke
(Master thesis, 2012)In this thesis I want to study what kind of perceptions students within the study programme ”Bygg og Anlegg” have as regards the theme mathematics and its relevance for their profession. I also want to study the mathematics ... -
Kyss meg, nokon! : kjønn og identitet i Ingelin Røsslands forfatterskap
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Evolve or perish: A theoretical propositon for development of Bildung concept
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012)The contemporary idea of Bildung is in danger of becoming a concept of mere historical significance as its content is poorly elaborated upon in terms of underlying processes. The main aims of the present paper are to (1) ... -
Diversifikasjon på Oslo Børs : i perioden 2002-2011
(Master thesis, 2012)I denne oppgaven har jeg tatt for meg utviklingen i den usystematiske risikoen pa Oslo Bors i perioden 2002 til og med 2011. Vi sa en kraftig oppgang i den estimerte usystematiske risikoen under krisen som rammet verdens ... -
A hierarchical learning scheme for solving the Stochastic Point Location problem
(Lecture Notes in Computer Science;7345, Chapter; Peer reviewed, 2012)This paper deals with the Stochastic-Point Location (SPL) problem. It presents a solution which is novel in both philosophy and strategy to all the reported related learning algorithms. The SPL problem concerns the task ... -
Hvordan driftssette et ERP-prosjekt? : en casestudie i Forsvaret
(Master thesis, 2012)Denne studien handler om overgangen fra prosjekt til drift ved innføring av SAP ERP. Studien er gjennomført som en kvalitativ case-studie i konteksten rundt organisasjonene som implementerer, drifter og videreutvikler ... -
The saga of the returnee: exploring the implication of involuntary return migration, for development. A case study of the reintegration process for ghanaian migrant workers from Libya
(Master thesis, 2012)This thesis presents findings from a study that investigated the reintegration experiences of the returned Ghanaian migrants from Libya. The study, which was conducted in four communities employed qualitative methods to ... -
Utvikling av styresystem, metoder og utstyr for testing av produkter til fritidsbåter
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Freedom in interpretation and Piano sonata no. 7 by Sergei Prokofiev : a comparison of two approaches to piano interpretation
(Master thesis, 2012)This thesis is an exploration in the field of music interpretation. In it, two different performances of Piano Sonata No. 7 by Sergei Prokofiev are compared and analysed. The discussion of findings is conducted in a ... -
Managing disorganization in a disaster case
(Master thesis, 2012)This thesis has five main goals. The first goal is to attempt to replicate the system dynamics model “The essence of transformation in a selforganizing team“ by Tu et al, with the modelling tool Vensim. “The essence of ... -
Tradisjonalisme og faktaorientering blant historielærere? : uvelgelsesprosesser for læreverk i historie i videregående skole: en pilotundersøkelse
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012)Denne artikkelen rapporterer fra en pilotstudie av utvelgelsesprosesser og kriterier som benyttes i valg av læreverk i historie i videregående skole. Problemstillingene som belyses er følgende: Hvilke prosesser settes i ... -
Model-driven and Compositional Service Creation in the Internet of Services
(Doctoral dissertations at the University of Agder;45, Doctoral thesis; Peer reviewed, 2012)In the Future Internet, billions of devices will be connected to the Internet. Devices at any levels of hierarchy provide software functionality that can be used by others. We can call the device’s functionality a service, ... -
Boligbygging og konjukturer i Norge 1980-2011
(Master thesis, 2012)Formålet med denne masteroppgaven er å se på sammenhengen mellom boligbygging og konjunktursvingninger i Norge, i årene 1980 – 2011. Oppgaven begynner med en presentasjon av teori om boligmarkedet og hvordan boligens ... -
"The Second step program vs. the Be Together program" : a comparative analysis on the second step program and the pilot program Be Together
(Master thesis, 2012)Background. The Second Step program has been around since 2001. In 2011 a new program was introduced to a selective number of kindergartens in West and East Agder in the South of Norway, the Be Together program. The two ... -
Lærernes oppfatning av innagerende og utagerende atferdsvansker blant jenter : en kvantitativ undersøkelse
(Master thesis, 2012)I dagens skole er det mange elever som strever med atferdsvansker og AD/HD problematikk. Lærerens jobb består blant annet av å hjelpe disse elevene på en best mulig måte. Nyere forskning antyder at jenter er en undervurdert ... -
Forbedret prosjektgjennomføring hos Aker MH : med fokus på bemanningsplanlegging og porteføljestyring
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Fornyelse i motbakke : Det andre Vatikankonsil 50 år etter
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012)Det andre Vatikankonsil brakte en fornyelse som særlig omfattet Den katolske kirkes selvforståelse, synet på andre kirkesamfunn og religioner, samt holdningen til den moderne verden. Slik framstår det som en av 1900-tallets ... -
Fylkespolitikeren- passiv aktør eller aktiv støttespiller? : en studie blant fylkeskommunalt mellomledere om hvordan de opplever den politiske støtten i sitt arbeid med å nå vedtatte mål
(Master thesis, 2012)I denne masteroppgaven har jeg vært opptatt av å få holdbare data som sier noe om forholdet mellom politiker og fylkeskommunale mellomledere. Jeg ville undersøke om mellomlederne opplever politikerne som støttespillere ... -
Performance evaluation of channel aggregation strategies in cognitive radio networks with queues
(Master thesis, 2012)With the growing usage of wireless communication devices, demand for the spectrum access is rapidly increasing. Therefore, an efficient spectrum management and spectrum access techniques are necessary and critical. However, ... -
Cloud computing: slutten for tradisjonell IT outsourcing?
(Master thesis, 2012)I de siste årene har en ny trend innen IT verden, Cloud Computing inntatt IT markedet verden over. Cloud Computings tjenesteorienterte løsning har det ført til hete debatter blant eksperter om at skytjenester vil komme til ... -
Semiactive control methodologies for suspension control with magnetorheological dampers
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012)Suspension systems are one of the most critical components of transportation vehicles. They are designed to provide comfort to the passengers to protect the chassis and the freight. Suspension systems are normally provided ... -
Integration process in Norway : how do highly educated expatriates define and experience "integration" in international companies in Norway?
(Master thesis, 2012)Key words: Expatriate, expatriate integration, definition of integration, experience, expatriates in Norway, Norwegian culture, cultural difference, cultural distance, language. Background: In the globalization era, the ... -
Exploring the link between ICT intervention and human development through a social capital lens : The case study of a wireless project in the mountain region of Nepal
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder;46, Doctoral thesis, 2012)While it is generally accepted that information and communication technology (ICT) can lead to development, the process through which this may happen remains unclear. At the core of this debate is the very definition ... -
Landsskytterstevnets suksesskriterier og suksessfaktorer
(Master thesis, 2012)Utgangspunktet for denne oppgaven er å se på hvordan Landsskytterstevnet planlegges og gjennomføres. Oppgaven har som mål å finne ut hva som bidar til at arrangementet blir en suksess og derfor kunne si noe om hva arrangører ... -
Dynamic business process management
(Master thesis, 2012)Open e-PRIOR is an open source e-Procurement system developed by the European Commission. Currently Open e-PRIOR system is handling simple choreographies based on the exchange of a single main object. However, these different ... -
Cross cultural influences on female apparel selection : a comparison of Norway and Pakistan
(Master thesis, 2012)The objective of this study was to investigate and compare the impacts rendered on the consumer choices and selection behavior cross culturally, specifically for the casual wear among well educated female consumers of ... -
Organisering av HMS arbeid og gjennomføring av sikkerhetstiltak på offshore installasjoner
(Master thesis, 2012)Myndighetenes forventninger til oljeindustrien er at den skal være verdensledende på helse-, miljø-, og sikkerhet. Trepartssamarbeid i Sikkerhetsforum, Regelverksforum og Samarbeid for sikkerhet er viktige arenaer hvor ... -
Overcoming barriers for successfully building an open source community : a case study of Open e-PRIOR, an e-procurement software project at the European Commission
(Master thesis, 2012)In 2009, the European Commission (EC) released an e-Procurement platform named e-PRIOR (electronic PRocurement Invoicing and Ordering). To support the objectives defined in 2010 e-Government action plan, an open source-version ... -
Geographical distance, country of orgin and ethnocentrism : evidence from Nepali ready-made garments market
(Master thesis, 2012)This study uses three important constructs in international management; country of origin, geographical distance and ethnocentrism, to test the relationships among them by applying to three different geographical contexts ... -
How to become successful in Brazil: a study of the Norwegian oil service industry on the Brazilian shelf
(Master thesis, 2012)Key concepts Culture, cultural friction, foreign entry, oil service industry, Brazil Background After more than 40 years of an economy based on the black gold of the North Sea, a substantial supplier industry has gotten ... -
Indigenous livelihood and wellbeing : the consequence of ecosystem degradation in indigenous territories. A case study of the Guaraní of the Tarija region, Bolivia
(Master thesis, 2012)Economic development is prevailing over safeguarding environment and social capital in many developing countries today. Natural resource extraction and poor conservational measures are causing widespread ecosystem degradation. ... -
The Rise of European Administrative Space. Lessons learned
(ISL Working Papers;no 2, 2012, Working paper, 2012)Despite advances in contemporary research on the European administrative space (EAS), no widespread understanding about its meaning, mechanisms and significance yet exists. This research agenda paper offers a comprehensive ... -
To-faktor prisingsmodell : kan Fama-French faktorene, SMB og HML, erstattes av bare én enkel faktor?
(Master thesis, 2012)Stattman (1980) og Rosenberg, Reid og Lanstein (1985) dokumenterte at det fantes en verdipremie knyttet til selskaper med høy bokført verdi relativt til markedsverdi. Banz (1981) og Reinganum (1981) dokumenterte at det ... -
Med ryggen mot veggen : den katolske kirke under pave Benedict XVI
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"Politiker 2.0?" : en studie av lokalpolitikeres deltakelse på Facebook
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Innsatsstyrt finansiering- kun et finansieringssystem eller også et insentivsystem?
(Master thesis, 2012)I 2011 utgjorde Norges utgifter til helsesektoren 10 % av statsbudsjettet, noe som tilsvarer ca. 250 milliarder kroner. Av dette var 100 milliarder kroner utgifter til spesialisthelsetjenesten, det vil si sykehussektoren. ... -
Fault-reconstruction-based cascaded sliding mode observers for descriptor linear systems
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012)This paper develops a cascaded sliding mode observer method to reconstruct actuator faults for a class of descriptor linear systems. Based on a new canonical form, a novel design method is presented to discuss the existence ... -
Traumets visualiseringer : en tematisk analyse av Min Kamp 1 (2009) av Karl Ove Knausgård
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Bruk av nevrofeedback i rusbehandling : en studie av nytte og gjennomførbarhet på et lite klinisk utvalg
(Master thesis, 2012)Mål: Hensikten med studien var å evaluere bruken av det nystartede nevrofeedbackprogrammet på en gruppe pasienter med komorbid rusdiagnose og posttraumatisk stresslidelse (PTSD) på ruspoliklinikken ved Avdeling for rus ... -
Discretized Bayesian pursuit – A new scheme for reinforcement learning
(Lecture Notes in Computer Science;7345, Chapter; Peer reviewed, 2012)The success of Learning Automata (LA)-based estimator algorithms over the classical, Linear Reward-Inaction ( L RI )-like schemes, can be explained by their ability to pursue the actions with the highest reward probability ... -
Utvikling av inquirybasert matematikkundervisning : en kasusstudie av læreres tolkning og bruk av en inquiryinspirert læringsfilosofi formidlet gjennom longitudinelt utviklingsprosjekt
(Master thesis, 2012)The development project LBM – Learning Better Mathematics – took place in schools and kindergartens in Vest-Agder from 2007 to 2010. Two years after its end, I investigate the practice and the beliefs about learning and ... -
"Det gjør noe med meg at hun ikke kommer" : en kvalitativ studie av hvordan enkeltelever med høyt fravær, eller andre personlige problemer, kan påvirke en kontaktlærer i en travel skolehverdag, samtidig som eksamen stadig kommer nærmere...
(Master thesis, 2012)Bakgrunn: Det eksisterer en bekymring i Norge knyttet til det høye antallet elever i videregående skole som ikke fullfører skolen på normert tid. Disse elevene betegnes ofte både i dagspressen, i faglitteratur og i ... -
Design of wideband MIMO car-to-car channel models based on the geometrical street scattering model
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012)We propose a wideband multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) car-to-car (C2C) channel model based on the geometrical street scattering model. Starting from the geometrical model, a MIMO reference channel model is derived ... -
Comparing 15D and SF-6D performance in fragility wrist and hip fracture patients in a two-year follow-up case-control study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012)Objectives To examine and compare the two utility and health-related quality-of-life (HRQOL) measures 15D and (SF-6D) in fragility wrist and hip fracture patients and controls, study the responsiveness of 15D and SF-6D, ... -
Norsk litteraturkritikk i mellomkrigstiden : med hovedvekt på Eugenia Kielland og Sigurd Hoel
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Elektronisk kommunikasjon av bilder, røntgenbilder og video i tannhelsetjenesten
(Master thesis, 2012)Innføring av Norsk Helsenett muliggjør nye arbeidsformer i tannhelsetjenesten, blant annet gjennom elektronisk kommunikasjon av bilder, røntgenbilder og video. Dette kan ha stor potensiell verdi for både tannhelsepersonellet ... -
"Jeg vil leve mitt liv med å være meg selv" : om selvhevdelse i psykisk helsearbeid
(Master thesis, 2012)Kommunene har til oppgave å tilby lokalsamfunnet et virkningsfullt psykisk helsearbeid slik at den enkelte innbygger som har behov for det skal få tilbud om best mulig hjelp til å fungere i et krevende samfunn sammen med ... -
Test-retest reliability and construct validity of the ENERGY-parent questionnaire on parenting practices, energy balance-related behaviours and their potential behavioural determinants: The ENERGY-project
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012)Background: Insight in parental energy balance-related behaviours, their determinants and parenting practices are important to inform childhood obesity prevention. Therefore, reliable and valid tools to measure these ... -
Discrete-time multioverlapping controller design for structural vibration control of tall buildings under seismic excitation
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012)In this paper, a computationally effective strategy to obtain multioverlapping controllers via the Inclusion Principle is applied to design discrete-time state-feedback multioverlapping LQR con- trollers for seismic ... -
Lærernes vurdering - et spørsmål om identitet eller rasjonelt anliggende?
(Master thesis, 2012)Lærernes vurdering – et spørsmål om identitet eller rasjonelt anliggende? er en kvalitativ studie av tre lærere om deres erfaring med vurdering av egen praksis. Jeg forstår lærernes vurdering av egen praksis som en ... -
Demokratiforståelse og intensjoner i demokratioppdragelsen. Norske læreplaner mellom 1974 og 2010
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012)A democracy requires politically educated citizens who are capable of actively participating in the democracy. The school has played, and plays an important role in this context. This article contains an examination of ... -
Dynamic characterization for the dielectric electroactive polymer fundamental sheet
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012)A study into the appropriateness of characterizing the dynamics of the dielectric electroactive polymer (DEAP) fundamental sheet has been performed. Whereby a model describing the dynamics of the DEAP fundamental sheet is ... -
Vilje til vekst? : en casestudie av byutvikling i Flekkefjord kommune
(Master thesis, 2012)Målet med denne masteroppgaven er å undersøke hvordan ulike aktører virker inn på ulike beslutningsprosesser i Flekkefjord kommune når det kommer til byutvikling, og hvem det er som sitter med makt. Problemstillingen jeg ... -
Robust H∞ dynamic output feedback control synthesis with pole placement constraints for offshore wind turbine systems
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012)The problem of robust ∞ dynamic output feedback control design with pole placement constraints is studied for a linear parameter-varying model of a floating wind turbine. A nonlinear model is obtained and linearized using ... -
A novel identification method for generalized T-S fuzzy systems
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012)In order to approximate any nonlinear system, not just affine nonlinear systems, generalized T-S fuzzy systems, where the control variables and the state variables, are all premise variables are introduced in the paper. ... -
What are the consequences of overfishing in West-Africa, and how can sustainable and flourishing fisheries be promoted?
(Master thesis, 2012)Overfishing is a worldwide phenomenon and an issue at global scale. It is a problem that cannot be solved alone by the efforts of a single country, but it requires a substantial amount of efforts from both countries and ... -
A critical view on temperature modelling for application in weather derivatives markets
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012)In this paper we present a stochastic model for daily average temperature. The model contains seasonality, a low-order autoregressive component and a variance describing the heteroskedastic residuals. The model is estimated ... -
Lean orientert effektivisering av verdikjeden for rørproduksjon og -installasjon hos Nymo
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The interpretation of J.S. Bach's Sonata no.1 in G minor for solo violin
(Master thesis, 2012)This master thesis explores different aspects of the performance of the Sonata No.1 in G-minor BWV 1001 by Johann Sebastian Bach. The research is divided in two parts, each using different methods of research. The first ... -
"Nå er jeg ikke bare en boms, jeg er en boms med et formål" : Axel Honneths teori om anerkjennelse som motivasjon til selvrealisering blant hjemløse og sosialt utsatte
(Master thesis, 2012)This text is an ethnographic study of recognition as motivation to self-realization among the homeless and socially vulnerable. It is based on Axel Honneth's theory of recognition, where an interaction in the recognition ... -
Nærværsfaktorer i to attføringsbedrifter : en komparativ undersøkelse
(Master thesis, 2012)Vi er to studenter som tar mastergrad i erfaringsbasert ledelse med spesialisering i personalledelse og kompetanseutvikling ved Universitet i Agder. Medlemmene i gruppen har grunnutdanninger som sykepleier og sosionom. I ... -
«Men for oss er det én Gud, Faderen» : et kritisk blikk på Richard Bauckhams kristologi
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012)The article consists of two parts: Part one seeks to demonstrate (contra Bauckham) that Jewish monotheism in the Second Temple period was of a flexible character. It argues that Jewish writers in this period could attribute ... -
The use of lightweight expanded clay aggregate (LECA) as sorbent for PAHs removal from water
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012)Lightweight expanded clay aggregate (LECA) has been explored as a sorbent for the removal of PAHs (phenanthrene, fluoranthene and pyrene) from water. The efficacy of LECA as a sorbent for PAHs was assessed using contact ... -
Striden om tiden : en studie av debatten om arbeidstidsordninger i helse- og omsorgssektoren
(Master thesis, 2012)Oppgavens fokus er den offentlige debatten om helgevakter for sykepleiere i helse- og omsorgssektoren i Norge. Hovedspørsmålet i denne debatten er om dagens praksis, hvor sykepleierne normalt ikke skal overskride tredje ... -
Mellom marked og hierarki
(Master thesis, 2012)Temaet for denne oppgaven er samarbeid mellom organisasjoner og virksomheter. Samarbeid og nettverk er fenomener som har økt og stadig øker i omfang, både i Norge og internasjonalt. I dagens samfunn er det ingen virksomheter ... -
Struggles for recognition: a content analysis of messages posted on the Internet
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012)Background: The Internet has enlarged the possibilities of human communication and opened new ways of exploring perceptions of mental health. This study is part of a research project aiming to explore, describe, and analyze ... -
Micro-level economic factors and incentives in children's energy balance related behaviours: Findings from the ENERGY European cross-section questionnaire survey
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012)Background To date, most research on obesogenic environments facing school children has focused on physical and socio-cultural environments. The role of economic factors has been investigated to a much lesser extent. Our ... -
Modes of innovation and differentiated responses to globalisation - a case study of innovation modes in the Agder region, Norway
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012)The main argument of this paper is that firms and industries are dominated by different innovation modes and that they therefore respond differently to challenges of globalisation. The paper differentiates between three ... -
Iris : a solution for executing handwritten code
(Master thesis, 2012)This paper presents a novel approach to executing handwritten code, the solution coined Iris. My research falls within the field of mobile app development, handwriting recognition, optical and intelligent character recognition ... -
Testing av mekanisk påkjenning på solcelle
(Master thesis, 2012)Solenergi industrien er den raskest voksende fornybar energi-sektoren over hele verden; reduksjon av silisium wafer tykkelse uten å øke wafer styrke kan føre til en høy brudd-prosent under påfølgende håndtering og prosessings ... -
Child consumption of fruit and vegetables : the roles of child cognitions and parental feeding practices
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012)Objective: To examine the roles of child cognitions and parental feeding practices in explaining child intentions and behaviour regarding fruit and vegetable consumption. Design: Cross-sectional surveys among pre-adolescent ... -
Diet and behavioral problems at school in Norwegian adolescents
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012)Background: Discussion about dietary factors in relation to behavioral problems in children and adolescents has been going on for a long time. Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the cross-sectional ... -
Does high sugar consumption exacerbate cardiometabolic risk factors and increase the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease?
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012)Consumption of sugar has been relatively high in the Nordic countries; the impact of sugar intake on metabolic risk factors and related diseases has been debated. The objectives were to assess the effect of sugar intake ... -
Evaluation of a short food frequency questionnaire used among Norwegian children
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012)Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate a short food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) against a four-day precoded food diary (PFD) with regard to frequency of food intake among Norwegian 9- and 13-year-olds. Subjects ... -
Utfordringer ved å ta i bruk IS i prosjektvirksomheter : en utforskende casestudie
(Master thesis, 2012)Formålet med denne masteroppgaven har vært å kartlegge og forstå prosjektstyrings-prosessene i en bedriftssetting, og hvilke informasjonssystemer (IS) som kan benyttes til dette formålet. Gjennom en casestudie er det ... -
Concurrent engineering : en mulighet for fritidsbåtprodusenter og leverandører på Sørlandet
(Master thesis, 2012)Fritidsbåtindustrien på Sørlandet er en industri som har røtter tilbake til forrige århundre, og bærer preg av å være en håndverksindustri. Dette betyr at mange av de prosessene som fører til ferdige produkter baserer seg ... -
Vi har det ganske bra, hver for oss : en casestudie av konflikt i baptistmenigheter
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Rasjonalitet på markedet for innskuddsboliger
(Master thesis, 2012)Hensikten med denne oppgaven er å undersøke om markedet for andelsleiligheter fungerer rasjonelt når det gjelder fellesgjeld og innskuddspris. For å gjøre dette har jeg sammenliknet to forskjellige metoder, utviklet av ... -
Reaching out to people struggling with their lives: a discourse analysis of answers from Internet-based services in Norway and Sweden
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012)The Internet has enlarged the scope of human communication, opening new avenues for connecting with people who are struggling with their lives. This article presents a discourse analysis of 101 responses to 98 questions ... -
Morphology-based explanation of modal auxiliary syntax in present-day English
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Lived experiences of self-care among older, home-dwelling individulas identified to be at risk of undernutrition
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012)Introduction: In a society where most older people live in their own homes, it may be expected of older individuals to exercise their potential to take care of themselves in daily life. Nutrition is a central aspect of ... -
A critical view on temperature modelling for application in weather derivatives markets
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On the optimal exercise of swing options in electricity markets
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"Tyver under tukt" : en studie av straffepraksis ved Kristiansand tukthus i perioden 1789-1862
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Elektronisk pasientjournal i en norsk kommune - gevinster og årsaker
(Master thesis, 2012)Dette er en masteroppgave som er gjennomført ved instituttet for informasjonssystemer ved UiA, vårsemesteret 2012. Det har i flere av kommunene i Norge blitt implementert elektroniske pasientjournal-systemer (EPJ). Foruten ... -
Short-term forecasting of electricity consumption using Gaussian processes
(Master thesis, 2012)Although state-of-the-art models like linear regression and neural networks have been widely used for electricity consumption forecasting, the demand for improved prediction accuracy is still very high. A small improvement ... -
ICTs and development: assessing internet and mobile phone use among the urban poor in Kawempe division, Kampala district
(Master thesis, 2012)This study set out to understand and assess internet and mobile phone uses among the urban poor in Kawempe division in Kampala district, Uganda. As the internet and mobile phones are rapidly diffusing through communities ... -
The possibility for developing a sustainable strategy to solve the conflict between local people and elephants in Hambantota District, Sri Lanka
(Master thesis, 2012)The emphasis on fostering state-community synergy for improving human well-being and sustainable development has been recognized in development circles and especially in Third World countries. This recognition is apparent ... -
Defining the IT artefact in social media for eparticipation : An ensemble view
(Chapter; Peer reviewed, 2012)Social media has become a popular outlet for various eParticipation activities, such as online campaigning by political parties. Much research on this topic is currently being undertaken, and so far research has shown that ... -
Changes in beverage consumption in Norwegian children from 2001 to 2008
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012)Objective: To analyse (i) differences in beverage pattern among Norwegian children in 2001 and 2008; (ii) beverage intake related to gender, parental education and family composition; and (iii) potential disparities in ... -
Virtual PhD courses – A new mode of PhD education?
(Chapter; Peer reviewed, 2012)This paper presents experiences from a joint virtual PhD course for doctoral students at a Norwegian and a US university. Based on an experiential learning approach, the course focused on practices for virtual research ... -
'Du torkar pannan med en ros och rekommenderar dess törnen.' Nordisk blomsterdiktning på 2000-tallet
(Modernisme i nordisk lyrikk;5, Chapter; Peer reviewed, 2012)Artikkelen handler om hvordan behov for systematikk er uttrykt i dikt med blomstermotiv hos Pia Paulina Nykänen, Fredrik Nyberg og Øyvind Rimbereid. Diktsamlingene tolkes i lys av botanikkens systematiseringsarbeid og Inger ... -
Fra smertespråk til lykkenormativitet : Kjønn, seksualitet og religiøs identitet i et performativitetsperspektiv
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder;65, Doctoral thesis; Peer reviewed, 2013)Avhandlingen analyserer noen syn på kjønn, seksualitet og religiøs identitet som kom fram i norsk offentlighet i forbindelse med at norsk ekteskapslov ble "kjønnsnøytral". De fire analysekapitlene i avhandlingen tar for ... -
Privacy-enhanced network monitoring
(Doctoral dissertations at the University of Agder;83, Doctoral thesis; Peer reviewed, 2013)This PhD dissertation investigates two necessary means that are required for building privacy-enhanced network monitoring systems: a policy-based privacy or confidentiality enforcement technology; and metrics measuring ... -
Clinical evaluation of a wireless ECG sensor system for arrhythmia diagnostic purposes
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)In a clinical study, a novel wireless electrocardiogram (ECG) recorder has been evaluated with regard to its ability to perform arrhythmia diagnostics. As the ECG recorder will detect a "non-standard" ECG signal, it has ...