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Arctic marine microbial eukaryotes–Spatiotemporal drivers of community structure and ecological impacts of Atlantification
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder;no. 543, Doctoral thesis, 2025)Microbial eukaryotes serve not only as primary producers but also occupy other trophic modes in the marine food web. In the European Arctic, microbial eukaryotic community dynamics are threatened by the increasing inflow ... -
It’s A Jungle Out There: Social Norms, Waste, and the Complex Challenge of Fostering Sustainable Household Behaviors in Multi-Family Dwellings
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder;no. 545, Doctoral thesis, 2025)Household waste behaviors play a crucial role in the sustainable transformation of society but remain underexplored in behavioral research, especially in multifamily contexts – an oversight that is becoming increasingly ... -
Modular and Scalable Deep Learning Architectures for Edge-Distributed Autonomous Navigation
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder;no. 534, Doctoral thesis, 2025)This thesis addresses the critical challenges in autonomous navigation by developing modular, flexible, and scalable deep learning architectures tailored for edge computing environments. Autonomous systems, such as Unmanned ... -
The functional role of marine vertebrates in the ocean carbon cycle
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder;no. 536, Doctoral thesis, 2025)The ocean carbon cycle is increasingly recognized for its importance in absorbing greenhouse gases emitted by human activities and thereby delaying or reducing the severity of the impacts of climate change on land. The ... -
Sexual health communication in gynecological cancer follow-up care. Gynecological cancer survivors’ and nurses’ experiences with sexual health communication and its impact on sexual health related outcomes
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder; no. 541, Doctoral thesis, 2025)Background: Gynecological cancer and its treatment modalities can significantly impact sexual health and diminish quality of life. Cancer treatments, such as surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation, may lead to both physical, ... -
The Jobs-Environment Dilemma: Fights Over Work and Nature in an Arctic Community
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder;no. 542, Doctoral thesis, 2025)Denne avhandlingen tar for seg diskusjonene som oppstår i et lokalsamfunn når hensynet til arbeidsplasser og hensynet til naturen kolliderer. I etableringen av nye industriprosjekter fristes kommunepolitikere og innbyggere ... -
Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence: Design Principles for Public Services
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder;no. 537, Doctoral thesis, 2025)Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies increasingly integrate into all areas of everyday life, including healthcare, employment, and public services. But as much as AI is lauded as a great white hope for enabling humans ... -
Handling Pesticides in Horticulture : Norwegian Horticulturists’ Perception of and Praxis with Chemical Plant Protection Products, 1945–2021
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder;no. 535, Doctoral thesis, 2025)It has been customary to use chemical plant protection products in conventional Norwegian horticulture since World War II. The foundation for this praxis was established by the end of the 1800s, however it was first in the ... -
Oppslukt i betydningsfulle øyeblikk : Undersøkelser av deltakeropplevelser og skapende prosesser i psykodrama
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder;no. 538, Doctoral thesis, 2025)The dissertation Immersed in meaningful moments investigates participant experiences, creative processes, and significant moments in psychodrama practice. The overarching goal is to advance knowledge about psychodrama ... -
Essays on Global Virtual Teams: Diversity and Inclusiveness
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder;no. 540, Doctoral thesis, 2025)This dissertation aims to explore different aspects of factors that affect the inclusiveness in global virtual teams (GVTs) and comprises three studies with one literature review (Study 1), and two empirical studies (Study ... -
Exploring and Evaluating Strategies to Improve Outcomes in Outpatient Treatment of Substance Use Disorders in Norway
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder;no. 533, Doctoral thesis, 2025)Background Substance use disorder (SUD) is thought of as a chronic disorder with a high relapse tendency; and affected individuals constitute a diverse population with complex needs in various life domains. Traditionally, ... -
Data-Driven Approaches for Improving Control Loop Performance Monitoring: Oscillation Detection and Characterization
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder;no. 530, Doctoral thesis, 2025)In the era of Industry 4.0, where automation and digitalisation are transforming industrial landscapes, maintaining optimal control performance in industrial control systems (ICSs) is paramount. These systems are the ... -
Data visualizations in journalistic media studied from the perspectives of visual-numeric literacy, everyday mathematics and mathematization as a social process
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder;no. 525, Doctoral thesis, 2025)Data visualizations (DVs) are visual representations of quantitative data, which are used to convey information. The aim of my PhD research was to better understand the implications for readers of the use of DVs in ... -
A route to active mobility: Evaluating the public health impact of e-bike subsidies on mode share and physical activity levels.
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder;no. 532, Doctoral thesis, 2025)Regular physical activity is essential for good health. However, in Norway, one in four adults falls short of meeting minimum activity recommendations, and only 30 per cent reach the levels necessary to offset the risks ... -
Framing or Being Framed? A qualitative study of the use of feature films in confirmation teaching within the Church of Norway.
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder;no. 529, Doctoral thesis, 2025)In an increasingly media-saturated world, understanding how popular media influence (young) people’s engagement with religion and religious faith, including within formal religious education such as formal faith education, ... -
Development and Evaluation of the FUEL Program : A Sports Nutrition Intervention for Female Endurance Athletes at Risk of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs)
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder;no. 531, Doctoral thesis, 2025)Det kan være utfordrende for kvinnelige utholdenhetsutøvere å få i seg nok energi fra mat til å støtte deres helse og prestasjon, noe som kan føre til en tilstand kjent som relativ energimangel i idrett (REDs). Denne ... -
Great expectations and even greater societal responsibility? A study on academic work and societal responsibility in Norwegian higher education
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder;no. 527, Doctoral thesis, 2024)This dissertation examines how expectations for professors and associate professors in Norwegian public universities have evolved between 2000 and 2020. It explores the changing nature of academic roles and the extent to ... -
Institutional transitions related to mathematics in economics education: from school to university and from mathematics to economics
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder;no. 526, Doctoral thesis, 2025)This thesis addresses the international problem of high drop-out and failure rates in the service mathematics course for economics education. The problem is addressed by investigating the institutional transitions students ... -
Supporting first-year nursing students’ learning experiences in nursing home placement – a qualitative study
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder;no. 528, Doctoral thesis, 2025)Bakgrunn: Praksisstudier utgjør en kritisk del av sykepleierutdanningen. I praksisstudier gis sykepleierstudenter muligheter til å anvende og integrere teoretisk kunnskap, praktiske ferdigheter, klinisk vurdering og etisk ... -
What it really means to Belong. Mapping the emotional landscape between the psychological significance of the Need to Belong and a Sense-of-Belongingness
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder; no. 524, Doctoral thesis, 2025)Denne avhandlingen undersøker hvordan de universelle NTB-ene som rammer inn den menneskelige organismen, kan skilles empirisk og teoretisk i forhold til de komplekse indikatorene på individers emosjonelle vurderinger og ...