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Assessment of PV performance in Nordic conditions: Investigating the influence of spectral irradiance
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder;no. 520, Doctoral thesis, 2024)As PV becomes a significant part of the energy mix in the Nordics, it is important to investigate the factors affecting PV module performance in these conditions. This thesis aims to expand the knowledge on PV performance ... -
Elevperspektiver i kulturskolen
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder;no. 515, Doctoral thesis, 2024)The dissertation is a contribution to research on the Norwegian Municipal Schools of Music and Performing Arts (hereafter named: kulturskole) with a focus on the pupils' stories and narratives about their doings with the ... -
Teacher professionalism and Chapter 9 A. Factors of professional conduct in the enactment of a law on students' psychosocial environment
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder;, Doctoral thesis, 2024)The enactment of the revised Chapter 9 A of the Norwegian Education Act (2017) considerably strengthened students’ rights to a safe environment (Støen & Gutzwiller-Helfenfinger, 2023). The obligation to act that comes with ... -
Adaptive Performance and Conflict Management in Multicultural Teams
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder;no. 517, Doctoral thesis, 2024)This study delves into the paradigm shift ushered in by the knowledge economy and its profound impact on organizational performance in the 21st century. As organizations navigate an increasingly complex and dynamic work ... -
Uncovering the Social Fabric of Urban Governance : A Social Network Analysis of Actors in a Road Expansion Project in Kristiansand
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder;no. 514, Doctoral thesis, 2024)Urban development is a complex process that requires the participation of many stakeholders, such as government officials, developers, and community groups. These actors often have different interests and priorities, which ... -
Menneskerettsopplæring som faglig innhold i fagområdet nærmiljø og samfunn : En eksplorerende studie om samfunnsfagdidaktiske utfordringer som kan oppstå når menneskerettsopplæring skal tilpasses barnehager.
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder;no. 506, Doctoral thesis, 2024)The purpose of this social studies didactic project is to contribute with insight into human rights education in a social studies context and with tools for didactic discussions about working with human rights education. ... -
Tværsproglig bevidsthed. En komparativ caseanalyse af curriculum, undervisning og læremidler i tyskfaget på universiteter i Danmark og Norge
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder; no. 507, Doctoral thesis, 2024)Guided by the overall research question, ‘To what extent and in what way is crosslinguistic awareness integrated in language courses in upper secondary teacher training in German in Denmark and Norway?’, this PhD thesis ... -
Essay on financial inclusion: the case of informal savings groups
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder;no. 510, Doctoral thesis, 2024)This dissertation focuses on the financial inclusion of individuals in low-income countries. Financial inclusion covers a large range of services and tools such as savings, affordable credit, facilitated payment systems, ... -
Explainable Deep Learning for Human Behaviour Understanding: Sleep Monitoring, Human Activity Recognition, and Future Opportunities for Healthcare
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder;no. 511, Doctoral thesis, 2024)This Ph.D. thesis investigates the transformative potential of explainable deep learning in human behavior analysis, focusing on sleep monitoring and human activity recognition. The research addresses a critical need in ... -
Systematic Exercise in Older Adults : Integrating Resistance and Aerobic Exercise Insights to Inform Exercise Prescription Guidelines
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder;no. 512, Doctoral thesis, 2024)Background: Modern physical activity (PA) and exercise guidelines have evolved significantly, from early 20th-century physical education aimed at military preparedness to guidelines promoting PA for disease prevention and ... -
Å tenke gjennom affekt: Affektiv usikkerhet i politisk engasjert samtidsteater
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder;no. 347, Doctoral thesis, 2022)Denne avhandlingen undersøker det kritiske potensialet i tilskueropplevelser preget av affektiv usikkerhet. I prosjektet analyseres tre forestillinger som griper inn i sammensatte samfunnsutfordringer uten å tilby løsninger ... -
The Complex Antecedents of Bystander Intentions in Higher Education Bullying
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder;no. 504, Doctoral thesis, 2024)In higher education, relational bullying among students is a prevalent concern encompassing complex social processes and affecting not only bullies and their targets but also uninvolved bystanders. These witnesses to ... -
Den statlige styringen av barnehagen - konsekvenser for politikk, profesjon og pedagogikk.
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder;no. 503, Doctoral thesis, 2024)Denne avhandlingen utvikler mer kunnskap om norsk barnehagepolitikk på grunnlag av en analyse av den statlige styringen av barnehagens pedagogiske innhold. Avhandlingen er nærmere bestemt en studie av forskriftsprosessen ... -
Kvinnehelse og arbeid i et folkehelseperspektiv : Hva betyr kvinners helse for deltakelse i arbeidslivet?
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder;no. 513, Doctoral thesis, 2024)Bakgrunn Arbeidslivet er en viktig arena for å bedre folkehelse og levekår. Til tross for at Norge er et av verdens mest likestilte land, er arbeidslivet enda kjønnsdelt: Kvinner har lavere deltakelse i yrkeslivet enn ... -
Collaborate or Perish: Harnessing Strategic Drivers to Navigate the Circular Economy Transition
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder;no. 509, Doctoral thesis, 2024)In an era marked by burgeoning environmental concerns and resource depletion, integrating economic growth with sustainable development has become imperative. In response, this research project dwells on circular economy ... -
European Commission Battery Policy-Making
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder;no. 508, Doctoral thesis, 2024)Grand societal challenges necessitate cross-sectoral and cross-border policy solutions, highlighting the imperative for coordination and participation of public administrative bodies across sectors and levels. Thus, this ... -
Amplified Connections: Exploring Performative Co-Creation and Distributed Creativity in the Context of Accessible Music Creation Technologies
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder;no. 505, Doctoral thesis, 2024)In recent decades, interactive music systems have begun to be integrated into popular music performance. Advances in digital technology have enabled the inclusion of a large number of co-creators, encompassing even the ... -
Unge evangelikale i Norge
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder;no. 502, Doctoral thesis, 2024)Norwegian free churches and prayer houses have a historical connection to transnational revival movements, which also underlie the evangelical movement. The term "evangelical" is increasingly used in the Norwegian public ... -
From Asphalt to Algorithms: Digital Transformation in Road Construction
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder;no. 501, Doctoral thesis, 2024)This dissertation, "From Asphalt to Algorithms: Digital Transformation in Road Construction", explores the potential impact of digital transformation in the traditionally slow-to-adapt road construction sector. It aims to ... -
Artificial Intelligence - a Promethean Technology? Frames, Narratives and Arguments about AI in the EU and the Nordics 2016-2022
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder;no. 494, Doctoral thesis, 2024)Since the late-2010s, artificial intelligence (AI) has risen to prominence on the political agenda, at the same time as a surge in global investments in the technology. This dissertation examines how political organizations ...