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A 'green-on-green' paradox - Discursive struggles of what role windpower ought to have in the Norwegian electricity system
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-IMS/2019;, Master thesis, 2019-06)In 2010, Norway had a goal to attain 3 TWh of windpower that was not reached. Recent years, the Norwegian windpower generation has increased dramatically, with yet projects to be built. Whereas almost 4 TWh was produced ... -
A case study of a sustainable transport on Posten/Bring terminal as a part of Digerneset business park.
(Master thesis, 2021)The transition to decarbonized and sustainable transport in Norway is connected to electrification. In this context, renewable sources of energy can provide the clean energy needed for this process. This thesis explores ... -
A case study of the bonfires of Saint John celebration
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-NHS/2013;, Master thesis, 2013-06-17)It was Jose Maria Py who officially constituted the Bonfires of Saint John celebration many years back in 1928. Jose Maria Py made the initial efforts to organize a citywide party, thinking about the positive implications ... -
A Case Study On Changing Hydropower Norms and Hydropower in New Zealand: The Kaimai Hydropower Scheme
(Master thesis, 2023)The Kaimai Hydroelectric Power Scheme is an invaluable piece of New Zealand’s renewable energy infrastructure and key part of their plan to be carbon neutral by 2050. This is in spite of the reckless way it was built in ... -
A comparative analysis of Waldorf and public sustainability approaches in Norwegian kindergartens
(Master thesis, 2021)Sustainability, kindergarten, Waldorf and public approaches -
A comparision of employees’ perceived job situation among team members in virtual versus face-to-face teams
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-HH/2016;, Master thesis, 2016-05-17)The globalization and increased competition, in combination with pressure to quickly adapt and find good solutions in complex situations, has forced companies to change organizational structures. To organize in team, is ... -
A conceptual model on reintegration after prison in Norway.
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Many offenders struggle when attempting to reintegrate into society after release from prison, and the conditions they face after release often lead to reoffending. Internationally, there is limited understanding about how ... -
A consensus based template for reporting of pre-hospital major incident medical management
(Journal article, 2014-01)Background: Structured reporting of major incidents has been advocated to improve the care provided at future incidents. A systematic review identified ten existing templates for reporting major incident medical management, ... -
A content analysis of Norwegian cookbooks from 1920 to 2012
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-NHS/2013;, Master thesis, 2013-07-17)Cookbooks not only are instructional manuals for culinary arts but also representatives of the food culture of the society that has produced them. Apart from their gastronomic value, they reflect food habits, record ... -
A Critical Assessment of Outsourcing in the Oil & Gas Industry
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-HH/2016;, Master thesis, 2016-05-20)Outsourcing is a well-debated phenomenon and it seems there is a quite common opinion for a company to be successful; it has to follow the trend of outsourcing. Outsourcing is something most industries practice, and certainly ... -
A Critical History of Geothermal Energy Systems
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A cross-sectional study of self-reported general health, lifestyle factors, and disease: the Hordaland Health Study
(Journal article, 2014-10)Background. Information on self-reported health is important for health professionals, and the aim of this study was to examine associations between lifestyle factors and self-reported health and the mediating ... -
A cry for justice in orphanage tourism
(Bachelor thesis, 2022)Orphanage tourism remains a field lacking research. Several steps towards a more ethical practice have been made, including but not limited to, the Convention on the Rights of the Child, the United Nations Convention on ... -
A difference in differences analysis on how a change in employment affects motivation amongst temporary employees
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-HH/2017;, Master thesis, 2017-06)This master thesis investigates how temporary employees’ motivation changes when a company starts to hire more permanent employees. It is imperative to know how changes in the work situation affects the motivation of the ... -
A Discussion of Basel III Capital Regulations within Norwegian Banking Industry
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-HH/2016;, Master thesis, 2016-07)This study aims to investigate the developments in the Norwegian banking industry in the aftermath of stricter capital requirements and discuss the trends in funding costs, profitability and cost of intermediation within ... -
A Guide to a supplier development program for developing countries in Africa, with oil and gas resources
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-HH/2015;, Master thesis, 2015-06-11)In this thesis, we will create a guide to a supplier development program (SDP) for developing countries in Africa with oil and gas resources, and look at various participants’ incentives and contributions. Many African ... -
“A life more ordinary” Processes of 5-year recovery from substance abuse. Experiences of 30 recovered service users
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-09)Background: Studies investigating the subjective experiences of long-term recovery from substance use disorder are scarce. Particularly, functional and social factors have received little attention. Objectives: To investigate ... -
A longitudinal study of anxiety and cognitive decline in dementia with Lewy bodies and Alzheimer’ s disease
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016-01)Background Anxiety in dementia is common but not well studied. We studied the associations of anxiety longitudinally in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB). Methods In total, 194 patients ... -
A look at Norway's Energy Future: Can jobs be retained during the green transition?
(Master thesis, 2021)Norway along with the rest of the world is moving towards more low-carbon and renewable energy technologies. A large part of Norway's economy and job market relies on the oil and gas industry. This thesis investigates where ... -
A narrative approach to explore grief experiences and treatment adherence in people with chronic pain after participation in a pain-management program: a 6-year follow-up study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013-08)Objective: The aim of this study was to explore grief caused by chronic pain and treatment adherence, and how these experiences are integrated into ongoing life stories. Methods: A 6-year follow-up using a ...