Browsing PhD theses in Engineering and Sciences by Title
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Identification of Nonlinear Causality in Multivariate Systems by Designing Interpretable Machine Learning Models
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder; no. 499, Doctoral thesis, 2024)The study focusing on inference and data analysis within networks has become increasingly important. This is due to the growing number of interconnected systems and the vast amounts of data they produce. Many of these ... -
Improving Energy Efficiency and Motion Control in Load-Carrying Applications using Self-Contained Cylinders
(Doctoral Dissertations at the University of Agder; no. 283, Doctoral thesis, 2020)Because of an increasing focus on environmental impact, including CO2 emissions and fluid spill pollution, inefficient hydraulic systems are being replaced by more environmentally friendly alternatives in several industries. ... -
Industrial Perception of a Human World : A Hitchhiker's Guide to Autonomy
(Doctoral Dissertations at the University of Agder; nr. 341, Doctoral thesis, 2021)For several decades, industrial automation has helped companies save money and increase workplace safety so that many repetitive and dangerous tasks may be performed in a cost-efficient and secure manner. These systems ... -
Information and Communication Technologies for Integrated Operations of Ships
(Doctoral dissertations at the University of Agder;74, Doctoral thesis, 2013)Over the past three decades, information and communication technologies have filled our daily life with great comfort and convenience. As the technology keeps evolving, user expectations for more challenging cases that ... -
Intelligent Learning Automata-based Strategies Applied to Personalized Service Provisioning in Pervasive Environments
(Doctoral dissertations at the University of Agder;43, Doctoral thesis, 2011) -
Interpretable Architectures and Algorithms for Natural Language Processing
(Doctoral Dissertations at the University of Agder; no. 388, Doctoral thesis, 2022)This thesis has two parts: Firstly, we introduce the human level-interpretable models using Tsetlin Machine (TM) for NLP tasks. Secondly, we present an interpretable model using DNNs. The first part combines several ... -
Laboratory-based study of viscoelastic, viscoplastic and fatigue damage of asphalt concrete
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder; no. 466, Doctoral thesis, 2024)Asphalt concrete is one of the most important road building materials worldwide. This material exhibits unique chemical, physical and mechanical properties. The most well-known mechanical properties are the viscoelastic, ... -
Learning and teaching functions and the transition from lower secondary to upper secondary school
(Doktoravhandlinger ved Universitet i Agder;78, Doctoral thesis; Peer reviewed, 2013) -
Learning Dynamic Connectivities and Signal Recovery over Graphs
(Doctoral dissertations at the University of Agder; no. 363, Doctoral thesis, 2023)The ever increasing rate of acquisition of real-world data sets including customer consumption data, social networks activities, financial data, temperature data from different regions, and brain-computer interface ... -
Listening to Teachers’ Needs: Human-centred Design for Mobile Technology in Higher Education
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder;, Doctoral thesis, 2017)Technology is developing fast. Especially mobile and wearable technology is on the rise. Educational technology has seen considerable developments in different technological areas recently. However, the vast development ... -
Local knowledge in mathematics teaching : A product of professional action
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Long term stability of silicide based thermoelectric materials and modules
(Doctoral Dissertations at the University of Agder; no. 412, Doctoral thesis, 2023)Silicide-based thermoelectric generators are potential candidates for waste heat recovery at temperatures below 500 C. For the last two decades, the conversion efficiency of modules based on n-type magnesium silicides and ... -
Machine Learning Applications for Load Predictions in Electrical Energy Network
(Doctoral Dissertations at the University of Agder; no. 376, Doctoral thesis, 2022)In this work collected operational data of typical urban and rural energy network are analysed for predictions of energy consumption, as well as for selected region of Nordpool electricity markets. The regression techniques ... -
Machine Learning Tools for Radio Map Estimation in Fading-Impaired Channels
(Doctoral Dissertations at the University of Agder; no. 297, Doctoral thesis, 2020)In spectrum cartography, also known as radio map estimation, one constructs maps that provide the value of a given channel metric such as as the received power, power spectral density (PSD), electromagnetic absorption, or ... -
Matematisk innhold og matematiske metoder i lærebøker brukt på ungdomstrinnet i Norge : Gullgruve eller fallgruve for utvikling av matematisk kompetanse i problemløsning og algebra?
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Mathematical Modelling and Analysis of Vehicle Frontal Crash using Lumped Parameters Models
(Doctoral Dissertation at the University of Agder; no. 261, Doctoral thesis, 2020)A full-scale crash test is conventionally used for vehicle crashworthiness analysis. However, this approach is expensive and time-consuming. Vehicle crash reconstructions using different numerical modelling approaches can ... -
Mathematics Teachers' Interpretation of the Curriculum Reform, L97, in Norway
(Doctoral thesis, 2007)