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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 ... -
A national survey on how sexual activity is perceived to be associated with sleep
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-12)There is a paucity of studies investigating how sexual activity is perceived to influence sleep, despite conceptions about significant gender differences regarding this issue. In all, 4000 persons, aged between 18 and 55 ... -
A Psychoanalytic Approach to Fieldwork
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012-12)This article focuses on what both psychoanalysis and anthropology have in common: the emphasis on the researcher’s own experience. An ethnographic fieldwork will be used to illustrate how a psychoanalytical approach unfolds ... -
A qualitative study exploring how social norms and empowerment influence female leaders related to represent organizations externally
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-NHS/2012;, Master thesis, 2012)Qualitative methods; seven in depth interviews among leaders in an chosen organization and two focus groups were chosen for this research to get as profoundly insight as possible when it comes to their perceptions of female ... -
A qualitative study of corporate environmental reporting through the reporting software, Synergi Life
(Master thesis, 2022)The term sustainability is infiltrating every corner of the society these days, and the corporate world is no exception. The focus among stakeholders and the society at large is on corporations’ responsibility towards ... -
A qualitative study of how young leaders in the service industry work to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace and how they handle reported incidents.
(Master thesis, 2023)Leaders play a crucial role in preventing sexual harassment in the workplace. Their commitment and efforts are essential in creating a safe and healthy work environment. Young leadership can result in challenges based on ... -
"A qualitative study on how individuals with ethnic minority backgrounds experience domestic violence, and what they do in order to survive and escape a violent relationship"
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-IS/2011;, Master thesis, 2011)The study has explored “how individuals with ethnic minority backgrounds experience domestic violence, and what they do in order to survive and escape a violent relationship”. From this issue, the following research questions ... -
A qualitative study regarding the importance of marketing communication for international expansion among Norwegian entrepreneurial companies
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-HH/2016;, Master thesis, 2016-06)According to EU’s Innovation Union Scoreboard from 2015, Norway is a moderate innovator performing below the EU average for most dimensions and most indicators of innovation. Furthermore, according to research conducted ... -
A retrospective observational study of medical incident command and decision-making in the 2011 Oslo bombing
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015)Background: A core task for commanders in charge of an emergency response operation is to make decisions. The purposes of the study were to describe what critical decisions the ambulance commander and the medical ... -
A smarter home, the smarter choice?
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-HH/2016;, Master thesis, 2016-06-13)In a world of expanding connected products, home automation has shown itself as one of the biggest trends to follow. Home automation is the automation of the home via highly advanced systems that control multiple functions ... -
A Spice Story; Indian & Pakistani food in Norway (Customer perceptions and attitudes towards Indian/Pakistani Food)
(Master thesis, 2017-06-15)Food is an integral part of any culture and changes occurring in food culture can indicate changes in the cultural environment of the society. The main purpose of the study was to understand behavior and perception of the ...