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Det dialogiske rommet : Sosialsemiotiske tekststudier av mellompersonlig mening på kristne trossamfunns nettsider
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder;no. 491, Doctoral thesis, 2024)This thesis examines Christian churches’ official web representations, using social semiotics and systemic functional linguistics (SFL) as theoretical frameworks. Communication about faith, practice, and community is, and ... -
A resilience framework for managing cyber risks in digital supply chains in the Norwegian power industry
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder;no. 495, Doctoral thesis, 2024)In today’s interconnected society, the complexity of digital supply chains complicates management. These digital supply chains consist of actors interconnected through digital infrastructure to generate value. Digitalisation ... -
Gården som alternativ læringsarena for elever på ungdomstrinnet
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder;no. 497, Doctoral thesis, 2024)Den overordnede problemstillingen som jeg svarer på i mitt avhandlingsarbeid er: Hvordan erfarer elever på 9. og 10. trinn, skoleansatte og gårdbrukere, gård– skole-tilbud? Enkelte elever som har utfordringer med ... -
The Personal Encounter with World Politics : An attempt at criticizing and manifesting an alternative to global capitalism’s way of functioning through research-based performance
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder; no. 492, Doctoral thesis, 2024)1. Performance series: A Reversed Crime Story Background: On Christmas Eve 2015, in Rio de Janeiro, Edy Poppy, Julian Blaue, and their six-month-old son are assaulted and robbed by two men, wielding a large knife, from a ... -
DNA damage and repair in colorectal cancer patients : Long-term host response and dietary intervention after curative treatment
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder;no. 493, Doctoral thesis, 2024)Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer worldwide, with Norway ranking among the highest in incidence rate. Treatment strategies include surgical removal of the tumour, and frequently chemotherapy and ... -
Exploring freshwater challenges for conservation efforts : Insights into threatened and invasive fish species using environmental DNA
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder; no. 490, Doctoral thesis, 2024)Ferskvannsøkosystemer trues av habitatendringer, menneskeskapte barrierer, fremmede arter, forurensning, overfiske og klimaendringer. Selv om internasjonale lover og forskrifter støtter bevaring, kreves det fortsatt betydelig ... -
Towards New Avenues for Regional Industries: A Study on Regional Industrial Restructuring
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder;no. 486, Doctoral thesis, 2024)The point of departure for this dissertation is the need for many regional industries to change to cope with grand societal challenges. Such industrial restructuring includes changes within existing industries as well as ... -
Interpersonal communication during preoperative handover. Status of current practices and the effect of a desktop virtual reality intervention for learning handover skills in nursing education
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder; no. 489, Doctoral thesis, 2024)Background: When a patient undergoes surgery, a substantial exchange of information occurs among healthcare providers. Structured communication emerges as a crucial skill for healthcare professionals during patient transfers. ... -
Smart Sensing and Communications for UAVs/Drones
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder; no 485, Doctoral thesis, 2024)Reliable sensing and energy-efficient communication are an integral part of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)-based applications. However, it is challenging to ensure reliable sensing under all weather conditions. Furthermore, ... -
Personality of sea trout : A case study on ecology, conservation and dynamics in coastal Skagerrak
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder;no. 228, Doctoral thesis, 2019)Variation in fish behaviour seems to be an important part of species’ lifehistory and adaptation to environmental change. Interestingly, variation occurs not only in response to environmental cues, but can also be consistently ... -
Seascape ecology of Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) in coastal Skagerrak: population structure, connectivity, and role in fish assemblage
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder;no. 294, Doctoral thesis, 2020)Atlantic cod populations along the Norwegian Skagerrak coast consist of two known ecotypes. During the last decade, there has been a dramatic decline of larger cod and other piscivorous fish species in eastern Skagerrak. ... -
Spectrum Surveying for Machine Learning-Assisted UAV Communications
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder; no. 488, Doctoral thesis, 2024)The use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) has become widespread, spanning applications from surveillance to wireless communications infrastructure. Remarkably, it has been proposed that UAVs can be utilized as aerial base ... -
A Simulation-Based Framework for the Design of Direction-Independent Human Activity Recognition Systems Using Radar Sensors
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder;no. 487, Doctoral thesis, 2024)Human activity recognition (HAR) systems play an important role in understanding and interpreting human movements across various domains, with applications ranging from automobiles to smart homes and health. This dissertation ... -
Predicting the fatigue damage evolution in welded steel joints
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder; no. 484, Doctoral thesis, 2024)The present thesis is investigating the fatigue damage evolution in welded steel joints subjected to dynamic repetitive loading. The work embraces various joint geometries and loading modes. The focus is on the fatigue ... -
Reading difficulties and bilingualism: Can decoding difficulties be identified in a second language?
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder; No. 483, Doctoral thesis, 2024)The aim of this thesis was to generate new knowledge about reading difficulties in sequential bilingual adults and to investigate whether decoding difficulties can be successfully identified in a second language (Norwegian). ... -
Navigating the Dark Side of Projectification: Strategies and Resources Shaping the Overall Well-being of Project Workers
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder; No. 474, Doctoral thesis, 2024)This dissertation comprises three interconnected studies that delve into the intricate dynamics of project work and their potential detrimental implications for individual project workers. Study 1 systematically reviews ... -
Managing Coopetitive R&D and Innovation: A Project-Level Perspective
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder;no. 345, Doctoral thesis, 2021)High technological convergence, shorter product lifecycles and rising research and development (R&D) costs have increased R&D and innovation collaboration between competitors in mature manufacturing industries. Scholars ... -
Students’ mathematical modelling with the aid of digital technologies: An Activity and Affordance Theory perspective
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder;;481, Doctoral thesis, 2024)Digital technologies in mathematical modelling activities are receiving increased attention in curriculum and policy documents in Norway and internationally. An important point arising from diverse interests in technology ... -
Lexicogrammatical meaning-making in German as a foreign language: An investigation of Norwegian upper secondary school learners’ texts
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Evaluation of mitigation measures for Atlantic salmon and brown trout at hydropower plants and their prospect as selective agents
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder;no. 314, Doctoral thesis, 2021)Renewable energy contributes towards the world`s growing energy demands and urgent need for mitigating climate change. However, these renewable sources of energy may have localized, detrimental environmental effects. For ...
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