Browsing 2 Doktoravhandlinger ved Universitetet i Sørøst-Norge by Title
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Ecology of Alpine Lichen Heaths: Relationships Between Vegetation, Soil Temperature, and Edaphic Factors in Southern Norway
(Doctoral dissertations at the University of South-Eastern Norway;29, Doctoral thesis, 2019-03-01)Alpine lichen heaths are found on nutrient-poor and deep soils in the mountain plateaus in southern Norway. These are generally characterized by terricolous or so-called “mat-forming” lichens dominated by those in the ... -
The ecology of phytoplankton with focus on cyanobacteria and of aquatic macrophytes in selected lakes and reservoirs in Myanmar
(Doctoral dissertations at the University of South-Eastern Norway;153, Doctoral thesis, 2023-02-23)Myanmar’s freshwater systems are increasingly subjected to degradation, eutrophication, and anthropogenic impacts. The most visible effects of eutrophication in lakes and rivers are dense blooms of noxious, foul-smelling ... -
The effect of selected genetic variants, age, sex and training methods on physical activity, capability and trainability
(Doctoral thesis, 2021-02-12)The main objectives of this thesis were to investigate the role of selected genetic variants on physical activity (PA), capacity and trainability in homogenous cohorts from South-Eastern Norway. Two of the cohorts (Papers ... -
The effects of diet and metabolism on the life history of an omnivorous carnivore
(Doctoral dissertations at the University of South-Eastern Norway;209, Doctoral thesis, 2024-11-01)Many ecological principles are built on relationships which connect an organism’s diet, space-use, and fitness. However, actualizing these theoretical relationships into reality is complicated, because an organism’s fitness ... -
The effects of social, familial, and anthropogenic factors on dispersal-related space use and movement behavior in Scandinavian brown bear (Ursus arctos)
(Doctoral dissertations at the University of South-Eastern Norway;150, Doctoral thesis, 2023-01-19)Among mammals, dispersal is one of the most critical life phases whose outcomes have enormous consequences for survival and reproduction. However, there are several unknowns regarding dispersal and settlement decisions, ... -
Effects of training, age, gender and selected genes on aerobic endurance performance in cross-country skiing
(Doctoral dissertations at the University of South-Eastern Norway;91, Doctoral thesis, 2021-04-22)The main objective of this thesis was to investigate the effects of training, age, gender and selected genetic variants on aerobic endurance performance and training adaptations in well-trained cross-country skiers. The ... -
Electrochemical Unit Integration with Biogas Production Processes
(Doctoral dissertations at the University of South-Eastern Norway;62, Doctoral thesis, 2020-03-27)Power to Gas (PtG) is being viewed as systemic innovation in terms of integrating renewable electricity systems and wastewater treatment systems to provide renewable transport fuel. The highly varied nature of the sun and ... -
Empirical modeling, state estimation, and process control with real-life applications to the Czochralski crystallization process
((Doctoral dissertations at TUC;2012:1, Doctoral thesis; Peer reviewed, 2012-05-24)This PhD thesis presents research work within the field of systems and control engineering, with emphasis on applications to real-life processes, the Czochralski (CZ) crystallization process in particular. During the PhD ... -
En samtaleanalytisk studie av fagsamtalen under muntlig eksamen i norsk
(Doktoravhandlinger ved Universitetet i Sørøst-Norge;171, Doctoral thesis, 2023)Avhandlingen utforsker muntlig eksamen som interaksjonell samhandling. Avhandlingen består av tre artikler, som bruker samtaleanalyse til å utforske videoopptak av fagsamtalen under muntlig eksamen. I den første artikkelen ... -
Encapsulation of implantable microsensors
(Doctoral thesis, 2015)Heart function monitoring by attaching an accelerometer directly to the heart ventricle has been established as an effective way of diagnosing ischemia. The method holds a number of advantages over conventional monitoring ... -
Engagement in health and health in engagement: Examining the antecedents and outcomes of work engagement among nursing home staff
(Doctoral dissertations at the University of South-Eastern Norway;197, Doctoral thesis, 2024)Background: An organisational imperative in healthcare worldwide, but especially in the West, is how to meet the needs of an elderly cohort, which rapidly increases in both population proportion and absolute numbers. In ... -
Enhanced Electrochemical CO2 Reduction through Nanostructuring and Light Element Modification
(Doctoral dissertations at the University of South-Eastern Norway;184, Doctoral thesis, 2024)The rising levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere present a significant challenge to modern society due to its profound impact on the climate. It is therefore crucial to develop and employ carbon-neutral renewable ... -
Entusiasme og ubehag: Barns navigering av religion i barnehagen
(Doktoravhandlinger ved Universitetet i Sørøst-Norge;195, Doctoral thesis, 2024)Denne avhandlingen undersøker hvordan barn navigerer religion i en religiøst- og livssynsmangfoldig barnehage, og hvordan den institusjonelle konteksten påvirker barnas navigering. Jeg anlegger et levd religion-perspektiv ... -
Environmental microorganisms: microsystem approaches to separation and analysis
(Doctoral dissertations at the University College of Southeast Norway;16, Doctoral thesis, 2017)Three technologies were tested in this PhD project, all of which have potential for use in micro systems for environmental analyses: The Trilobite® technology for particle separation and purification, the analysis technique ... -
Estetisk potensial i multimodale narrative apper
(Doctoral thesis, 2022)I denne avhandlingen undersøker jeg en type multimodale tekster som kan kalles narrative apper. Målet med og motivasjonen for dette prosjektet er å komme fram til ny kunnskap om de estetiske sidene ved disse tekstene. I ... -
Estimation of the energy-mix proportion for the secure operation of converter dominated power system
(Doctoral dissertations at the University of South-Eastern Norway;186, Doctoral thesis, 2024-04-18)The modern power system has undergone significant transformations driven by the necessary for environmental sustainability, technological progress, and evolving energy demands. A notable distinction between the modern power ... -
Evaluation of Metallurgical Bonding for Ultrasound Transducers
(Doctoral dissertations at the University of South-Eastern Norway;188, Doctoral thesis, 2024)Common ultrasound transducers use a piezoelectric element to convert between electrical and mechanical energy. The piezoelectric layer is sandwiched between acoustic matching and backing layers to maximize energy transfer ... -
Evaluation of resolution enhancement in shifted superimposed projection displays: Simulations and experiments
(Doctoral dissertations at the University of South-Eastern Norway;60, Doctoral thesis, 2020)Spatial resolution is one of the key performance parameters of a projected display, and the projector industry continuously aims to increase it. Projector resolution is traditionally based on the resolution of the spatial ... -
Experimental and theoretical studies of rapid phase transitions in CO2
(Doctoral dissertations at the University of South-Eastern Norway;13, Doctoral thesis, 2018-10-19)Rapid depressurization and evaporation of a pressurized liquefied gas are phenomena of relevance to hazard identification and risk analysis in the process industry. Tank explosions and pipeline ruptures are accident scenarios ... -
Experimental Study of Deflagration to Detonation Transition in Hydrogen-Air Mixtures
(Doctoral dissertations at TUC;2015:1, Doctoral thesis; Peer reviewed, 2015-04-29)Gas explosions in a square channel have been investigated with a main focus on the deflagration to detonation transition (DDT). The gas mixtures were hydrogen and air at different concentrations. This work have been motivated ...