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Investigating opportunities for learning number concepts and operations in mathematics that are provided in upper primary textbooks in Malawi.
(Masteroppgave/UIS-HF-IGIS/2020;, Master thesis, 2020-06-12)Abstract This study investigated the opportunities for learning number concepts and operations in mathematics that are available to learners in upper primary classes in Malawi. Learners’ textbooks for grade 5 to grade 8 ... -
Investigating opportunities for teacher learning in Lesson Study when promoting geometric reasoning in a Malawi secondary school classroom
(Master thesis, 2023)Teacher learning in lesson study has been the focus of recent research by many authors. The current study considered teacher learning as a change in teachers’ noticing of their teaching-both on their students' learning and ... -
Investigating phosphate release from EBPR sludge and associated possibility of controlled struvite precipitation at SNJ wastewater treatment plant
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IKBM/2018;, Master thesis, 2018-06)The main treatment stage at SNJ Wastewater Treatment Plant was recently upgraded from chemical treatment to mechanical-biological treatment with Enhanced Biological Phosphorous Removal (EBPR). The implementation of EBPR ... -
INVESTIGATING PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS TEACHING CALCULATION STRATEGIES OF THE NATIONAL NUMERACY CURRICULUM IN MALAWI
(Master thesis, 2023)In Malawi, the current performance of students in early-grade mathematics is low due to lack of focus on developing number concepts, as well as the reliance on rote learning in the existing OBE curriculum. To address these ... -
Investigating responses to object-labels in the domestic dog (Canis familiaris)
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Since the dawn of comparative cognitive research, dogs were suspected to possess some capacity for responding to human spoken language. Neuroimaging studies have supported the existence of relevant mechanisms, but convincing ... -
Investigating slow tourism: A case study of selected areas in the range of Rhodope mountains in Bulgaria
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-NHS/2018;, Master thesis, 2018-06)Slow tourism is a new movement that is competing in the tourism industry. Slow tourism differs from slow travel because it embraces all aspects of tourism, including accommodation, activities, transportation, and food. The ... -
Investigating successfulness in the CBR implementation for ConocoPhillips Norway
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IØRP/2010;, Master thesis, 2010)The objective of this thesis is to investigate successfulness in implementation of a project tool called the Contingency Breakdown Report (CBR), which is a key document for project approvals at ConocoPhillips. The CBR ... -
Investigating the concept of sustainability in Norwegian companies
(Master thesis, 2022)This research examined how the concept of sustainability was framed in ESG reports by large Norwegian companies and how knowledge of the topic could increase their sustainable performance. The research applied relevant ... -
Investigating the Effect of Injection Rate and Oil Viscosity on Oil Recovery during Waterflooding
(Master thesis, 2021)For over a century, waterflooding of oil reservoirs have been performed to improve oil recovery for two reasons: to provide pressure support to the reservoir and to displace the oil entrapped in the pores of the rock. ... -
Investigating the effect of Molybdenum on Pitting Corrosion Resistance of type AISI 316L Stainless Steel in Seawater
(Master thesis, 2021)This master thesis focuses on how long it is possible to expose AISI 316L stainless steel to seawater before pitting corrosion occurs. Exposure time is of interest because seawater ingress can cause pitting corrosion in ... -
Investigating the Growth Potential of Norway's Photovoltaic Market: Based on Bass Diffusion Model
(Master thesis, 2022)he solar photovoltaic (PV) of Norway has been estimated by Norwegian research facilities to have a potential of 7-11TW in 2040. The market forecast displays a substantial growth from decreased fixed costs, decentralization ... -
Investigating the Growth Potential of Norway's Photovoltaic Market: Based on The Bass Diffusion Model
(Master thesis, 2022)The solar photovoltaic (PV) of Norway has been estimated by Norwegian research facilities to have a potential of 7-11TW in 2040. The market forecast displays a substantial growth from decreased fixed costs, decentralization ... -
Investigating the impact of Favoritism on Work engagement in the Hospitality Industry: An examination of the Psychological Capital as a Mediating Factor
(Master thesis, 2023)The main aim of this study is to examine the effects of favouritism in the hospitality industry on employee work engagement. The primary objective of this study is to gain a comprehensive understanding of the underlying ... -
Investigating the impact of human and organizational factors on complex industrial project
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IØRP/2016;, Master thesis, 2016-06-14)Most of the projects letdowns are encountered in production industries such as oil and gas Production industries are attributed to human factors; at the same time repercussions related to such incompetence consistently ... -
Investigating the impact of solvent salinity on the viscometric functions of IOR polymers
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IEP/2018;, Master thesis, 2018-06)One of the promising methods of enhanced oil recovery (EOR) is injection of polymers dissolved in low salinity water. This leads to a dramatic increase in the sweep efficiency due to increased apparent viscosity. It is ... -
Investigating the implementation of the safety-diagnosability principle to support defence-in-depth in the nuclear industry: A Fukushima Daiichi accident case study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-05)‘Defence in depth’ (DID) is a fundamental safety principle applied in several industries, including nuclear. The key is to protect safety critical systems by employing multiple layers of protection, i.e. barriers. The ... -
Investigating the introduction of algebra in primary schools in Malawi: A case study of three teachers in standard 5
(Masteroppgave/UIS-HF-IGIS/2020;, Master thesis, 2020-06-12)Students in Malawi perform very poorly in secondary school mathematics, and algebra in particular. This has prompted the government of Malawi to introduce algebra as topics in the upper primary school curriculum. The aim ... -
Investigating the Leadership Competencies Challenges of New Leaders from the Perspective of General Managers in the Norwegian Hotel Industry
(Master thesis, 2022)The aim of this thesis was to gain an understanding of the leadership challenges and the essential skills needed for new leaders based on the leadership competencies in the Norwegian hotel industry. We specifically focused ... -
Investigating the Leadership Competencies Challenges of New Leaders from the Perspective of General Managers in the Norwegian Hotel Industry
(Master thesis, 2022)The aim of this thesis was to gain an understanding of the leadership challenges and the essential skills needed for new leaders based on the leadership competencies in the Norwegian hotel industry. We specifically focused ... -
Investigating the Links of Social-Emotional Competencies: Emotional Well-being and Academic Engagement among Adolescents
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-01)This cross-sectional study examined the links of social-emotional competencies (SECs: emotional regulation, relationship skills, and planning of schoolwork) with emotional well-being (EWB) and academic engagement (behavioral ...