Browsing Doctoral Dissertations by Subject "VDP::Technology: 500::Information and communication technology: 550"
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Articulations of Queering Straightness : An Analysis of Contemporary Norwegian Pop
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder;, Doctoral thesis, 2017) -
Channel Access and Reliability Performance in Cognitive Radio Networks:Modeling and Performance Analysis
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder;, Doctoral thesis; Peer reviewed, 2016)According to the facts and figures published by the international telecommunication union (ITU) regarding information and communication technology (ICT) industry, it is estimated that over 3.2 billion people have access ... -
Cryptographic Enforcement of Attribute-based Authentication
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder;, Doctoral thesis; Peer reviewed, 2016)This dissertation investigates on the cryptographic enforcement about attributebased authentication (ABA) schemes. ABA is an approach to authenticate users via attributes, which are properties of users to be authenticated, ... -
Design of Mobile Radio Channel Simulators Using the Iterative Nonlinear Least Square Approximation Method with Applications in Vehicle-to-X Communications
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder;104, Doctoral thesis, 2015)Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication systems are expected to provide tremendous benefits associated with the safety and traffic efficiency on roads. The successful deployment of emerging technologies like V2X requires channel ... -
Design of Mobile Radio Channel Simulators Using the Iterative Nonlinear Least Square Approximation Method with Applications in Vehicle-to-X Communications
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder;104, Doctoral thesis, 2015)Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication systems are expected to provide tremendous benefits associated with the safety and traffic efficiency on roads. The successful deployment of emerging technologies like V2X requires channel ... -
Digital collaboration in the wood-based construction industry: deployment of Building Information Modeling
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder;84, Doctoral thesis; Peer reviewed, 2014)Building Information Modeling (BIM) is intended to promote efficiency in building design and serves as a design space where multiple actors engage in collaborative work. BIM is both a new technology and a new way of working, ... -
Energy Efficiency inWireless Sensor Networks: Transmission Protocols and Performance Evaluation
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder;, Doctoral thesis; Peer reviewed, 2016)Energy efficiency is one of the major goals for achieving green wireless communications. The recent growth in ubiquitous wireless connections and multimedia applications demands higher energy efficiency for wireless ... -
Engineering students approaching the mathematics textbook as a potential learning tool – opportunities and constraints
(;124, Doctoral thesis, 2016)It is usually assumed that the students at tertiary level work intensively and individually with the new mathematical concepts (Wood, 2001). In this context the mathematics textbook might be an important learning tool. ... -
ERP system implementation in small and medium-sized enterprises
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder;51, Doctoral thesis; Peer reviewed, 2012)This thesis presents a study of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system implementation in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Compared to large enterprises, SMEs represent fundamentally different environments, ... -
ERP system implementation in small and medium-sized enterprises
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder;51, Doctoral thesis, 2012)This thesis presents a study of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system implementation in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Compared to large enterprises, SMEs represent fundamentally different environments, ... -
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; Peer reviewed, 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 ... -
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 ... -
Grid Interaction Performance Evaluation of BIPV and Analysis with Energy Storage on Distributed Network Power Management
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder;154, Doctoral thesis, 2017)This research focuses on analysis of photovoltaic (PV) based active generator in microgrid and its utilization in not only for operational planning of the power system but also for instantaneous power flow management in ... -
Industrial Robot Collision Handling in Harsh Environments
(;87, Doctoral thesis; Peer reviewed, 2014)The focus in this thesis is on robot collision handling systems, mainly collision detection and collision avoidance for industrial robots operating in harsh environments (e.g. potentially explosive atmospheres found in ... -
Lidelse på TV : En undersøkelse av audiovisuelle fortellergrep og narrative strukturer i NRK TV-aksjonen
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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 ... -
Model based design of electro-hydraulic motion control systems for offshore pipe handling equipment
(85;, Doctoral thesis; Peer reviewed, 2014)Despite the fact that hydraulics, in general, is considered a mature technology, design of hydraulic systems still offers a number of challenges for both component suppliers and manufacturers of hydraulically actuated ... -
Modelling and Analysis of Non-Stationary Mobile Fading Channels Using Brownian Random Trajectory Models
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder;, Doctoral thesis; Peer reviewed, 2014)The demanding mobility features of communication technologies call for the need to advance channel models (among other needs), in which non-stationary aspects of the channel are carefully taken into consideration. Owing ... -
Offshore Wind Data Integration
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder;, Doctoral thesis; Peer reviewed, 2014)Using renewable energy to meet the future electricity consumption and to reduce environmental impact is a significant target of many countries around the world. Wind power is one of the most promising renewable energy ... -
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 ...