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The effects of unemployment rates on employment of senior workers
(Master thesis, 2016-06)The unemployment rate that faces individuals in different industries can affect workers differently. In this paper we analyze how vulnerable the senior employees are to changes in the unemployment rate. By analyzing registry ... -
The effects of weather and storage shocks on natural gas price in the UK
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-HH/2015;, Master thesis, 2015-06)In this thesis we investigate the relationship between temperature deviations, storage level, and the price of natural gas in the United Kingdom. By applying these models we expect to obtain a better understanding of the ... -
The epistemological standpoint and motherhood in Norwegian society
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-IS/2015;, Master thesis, 2015-06-01)The overall theme of this master’s dissertation is the social constructivism of the concept of ‘good enough motherhood’ and what it takes to be a ‘good enough mother’ within Norwegian society. My aim was to explore social ... -
The etemic model of Gypsy Roma Traveller community vulnerability: is it time to rethink our understanding of vulnerability?
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016-08)Aims and objectives To present a new etemic model of vulnerability. Background Despite vulnerability being identified as a core consequence of health and health experiences, there has been little research exploring the ... -
The Ethics of Laying Hen Genetics
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-11)Despite societal concerns about the welfare of commercial laying hens, little attention has been paid to the welfare implications of the choices made by the genetics companies involved with their breeding. These choices ... -
The experiences of elderly care home (ECH)/( Bridhashram) life from residents` perspective: a qualitative study at Kathmandu, Nepal
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-IH/2014;, Master thesis, 2014-12-10)Numerous researches have been conducted on concerns of elderly people. However, no recent studies have addressed residents’ experiences of their lives in elderly care homes (ECH/BRIDDHASHRAM) in Kathmandu, as longevity and ... -
The future prospect on biohydrogen production and utilisation in Rogaland
(Master thesis, 2022)The current use of fossil energy is causing rapid changes to our environment. The transition into a carbon neutral society is heavily dependent on the development of new low-emission renewable energy technologies. Hydrogen ... -
The gastronomy city of Bergen, Norway in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic.
(Bachelor thesis, 2021)These findings suggest that managers and other stakeholders, such as government need to consider strategies that work in general and specific to different conditions or nature of the business in question. There is a need ... -
The GBA variant E326K is associated with Parkinson's disease and explains a genome-wide association signal
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017-09)Objective Coding variants in the GBA gene have been identified as the numerically most important genetic risk factors for Parkinson's disease (PD). In addition, genome-wide association studies (GWAS) have identified ... -
The global competition for wild fish resources between livestock and aquaculture
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2010-03)Aquaculture satisfies a growing global demand for fish but also consumes an increasing share of the world’s wild fish resources. This has led to a concern that increased aquaculture production poses a threat to the sustainability ... -
The Hallyu influences on travel motivation to Korea of Vietnamese Millennials and Generation Z: A case study on Korean dramas and movies
(Master thesis, 2022)Growth of affordable tourism and expansion of Korean pop-culture, also known as Korean wave or Hallyu, are seen as factors that especially impact consumer habits of Millennials and Generation Z. This dissertation analyses ... -
The Horror Within: An Analysis of Psychological Horror Films’ Representation of Trauma Through Focalisation
(Bachelor thesis, 2022)The purpose of this study was to explore the way the unique characteristics of psychological horror films could apply the concept of focalisation to represent the experience of trauma. To achieve this a comparative analysis ... -
The impact and perspectives of a capacitating culinary awareness program, in the knowledge development of culinary identity, nutrition, hygiene, meal planning and culinary techniques applications in the community “El Progreso” situated in Pedro Vicente Maldonado Province of Pichincha Ecuador
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-NHS/2017;, Master thesis, 2017-06)The purpose of this development project is to settle a Culinary Capacitating program along the community “El Progreso”, located in Pedro Vicente Maldonado, Province of Pichincha, Ecuador, in order to analyze the impact and ... -
The Impact of Change: Reorganization of Tools Norway [Region West Case Study]
(Master thesis, 2015-06)The awareness of change management is beginning to garner attention and respect within various fields of strategic organizational study. Change management is no longer the superficial strategic process of planning in how ... -
The Impact of External, Environmental, and Neighbourhood Factors on Housing Prices in Stavanger - A hedonic price model study
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-HH/2017;, Master thesis, 2017-06)A dwelling is made up of a bundle of attributes, all of which may affect its value. Hedonic pricing models are usually used in to estimate the value of these individual attributes. Few hedonic price studies however, have ... -
The Impact of feedback and incentive schemes on performance
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-HH/2015;, Master thesis, 2015-06-10)In this thesis we analyze how different feedback (objective and subjective), incentive schemes (fixed pay and performance pay), and the interaction between them impact performance. To answer our research question we conduct ... -
The impact of green industrial policy on the renewable energy transition: Solar and wind power In Norway
(Master thesis, 2022)Abstract In this master’s thesis I was interested in researching the role the state has in promoting renewable energy, and accelerating a transition to more renewable energy. Particularly I was interested in the ... -
The impact of hotel interiors on customer’s loyalty intentions
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-NHS/2015;, Master thesis, 2015-06-15)Purpose – The purpose of this master thesis is to examine the role of hotel interiors which are perceived by five atmospheric elements of color, lighting, layout, style, and furnishings on customer’s loyalty intentions ... -
The Impact of Oil Price Volatility on Statoil
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-HH/2017;, Master thesis, 2017-06-13)PROBLEM STATEMENT How do oil price movements impact Statoil ASA? RESEARCH QUESTIONS Do oil price fluctuations have an explainable effect on Statoil’s capital expenditures and operating expenditures? Do oil price ... -
The Impact of Service Quality on Customer Satisfaction
(Master thesis, 2022)Satisfying customers needs with good quality services have become the key ingredient in organizational strategy in today's business world. To achieve maximum advantage, an organization must provide high-quality services ...