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Aarbakke, Anne Staurland (Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 01-May-2007)[+][-]
Abstract: Images are commonly used on a daily basis for research, information and entertainment. The introduction of digital cameras and especially the incorporation of cameras in mobile phones makes people able to snap photos almost everywhere at any time since their mobile phone is almost always brought with them. The fast evolution in hardware enables users to store large image collection without high costs. Making use of these image collections requires efficient image retrieval techniques. Traditional image retrieval techniques like text-based image retrieval and content-based image retrieval techniques have shortcomings. New techniques or combination of existing techniques must be established to provide users with adequate image retrieval functionality. This thesis describes two systems enabling users to retrieve information such as images, textual information, WAP-links or videos using SMS or MMS. One of the services, M2S is meant for tourists to retrieve information about attractions in Lofoten. M2S uses content-based image retrieval to retrieve the information requested. This service is designed and implemented in cooperation with Telenor R&I. The other system, CAIR is meant for users who want to retrieve images from an image collection using SMS. CAIR uses a context-based image retrieval to retrieve images. This system is designed, but not yet implemented. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10037/1141 File(s) in this item: 1
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Hagen, Rune Blix (Chronicle; Kronikk, 18-Oct-2012)[+][-]
Abstract: Som institusjon, merkevare og kulturbærer er Mack Ølbryggeri ganske snart historie i Tromsø by. De meste av fabrikklokalet i sentrum av Tromsø er allerede demontert og flyttet ut av byen. De store lagertankene med Mackøl brygget i Tromsø er i ferd med å gå tom. Fra slutten av inneværende år vil både øl og mineralvann komme fra Macks nye og toppmoderne anlegg i Nordkjosbotn. Og dermed er det vel slutt med kommersiell ølbrygging i Tromsø? Slapp av, godt folk, det blir fortsatt ølbrygging i Tromsø! URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10037/4592 File(s) in this item: 1
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Falch, Birgit Margrethe (Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 15-Sep-2008)[+][-]
Abstract: Omhandler bruk av maggotterapi i behandlingen av behandlingsresistente sår og inflammerte sår.Gir en oversikt over maggotterapiens prinsipper,virkemåter og muligheter. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10037/1762 File(s) in this item: 1
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Evgenov, Natalia Victorovna (Doctoral thesis; Doktorgradsavhandling, 30-Aug-2012)[+][-]
Abstract: Transplanted insulin-producing cells can be safely monitored by magnetic resonance imaging Transplantation of insulin-producing cells can treat patients with diabetes. Unfortunately, the long-term effects of this treatment are poor due to non-survival of the majority of the transplanted cells. In our study, we found that magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can be safely used to trace survival of the transplanted cells. The thesis “Magnetic resonance imaging of islets transplantation” has been submitted in application for the Philosophiea Doctor degree at the Faculty of health sciences University of Tromsø. Although progress of the insulin-producing cell transplantation has been substantial, it remains an experimental procedure. The possibility to observe the cells after transplantation can help to overcome the challenges that limit the procedure’s widespread use. MRI is a safe and powerful imaging technology that is commonly used for visualizing different body parts. The insulin-producing cells are very small, and in order to be seen on MR images, they need to be labeled with a contrast agent. The main objective of the study was to explore the possibility of using MRI for real-time monitoring of insulin-producing cells after transplantation. We also have developed and assessed a technique to combine these cells with an MRI contrast agent. We labeled insulin-producing cells by an iron-containing contrast agent to distinguish them from the surrounding tissue on the MR images. We found that iron-labeling did not alter the cell vitality and the insulin-producing function. The labeled cells were transplanted into the liver or kidneys of laboratory animals (mice and baboons). By using different animal models, we created various types of environments for the transplanted cells. We performed MRIs on the animals at several points in time. On MR images the labeled cells appeared as dark spots. After death, the labeled cells spilled their contents, including iron, into the surrounding tissue. Various defense cells then cleared the spilled material from the area making the labeled insulin-producing cells invisible on MR images. By counting the amount of dark spots on MR images, we were able to monitor cell survival following transplantation in different conditions and various points in time. We concluded that MRI could greatly assist clinical management of patients with diabetes following transplantation of insulin-producing cells. Natalia V. Evgenov, M.D, was born in Arkhangelsk, Russia in 1971 and graduated from the Northern State Medical University in 1995. Research interests of Dr. Evgenov include developing new therapeutic modalities for diabetes and in vivo imaging of transplanted pancreatic islets. Contact information: Natalia V. Evgenov, M.D. Athinoula A. Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging Department of Radiology Massachusetts General Hospital Harvard Medical School Boston, Massachusetts, USA Phone: +1 978 239 9288 E-mail: natalia@nmr.mgh.harvard.edu Description: The papers of this thesis are not available in Munin:
1. Evgenov NV, Medarova Z, Dai G, Bonner-Weir S and Moore A.: 'In vivo imaging of islet transplantation', Nature Medicine (2006) vol. 12, no. 1:144-148. Available at http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nm1316
2. Medarova Z, Evgenov NV, Dai G, Bonner-Weir S and Moore A.: 'In vivo multimodal imaging of transplanted pancreatic islets', Nature Protocols (2006) vol. 1, no. 1:429-435. Available at http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nprot.2006.63
3. Evgenov NV, Medarova Z, Pratt J, Pantazopoulos P, Leyting S, Bonner-Weir S and Moore A.: 'In vivo imaging of immune rejection in transplanted pancreatic islets', Diabetes (2006) vol. 55:2419-2428. Available at http://dx.doi.org/10.2337/db06-0484
4. Evgenov NV, Pratt J, Pantazopoulos P and Moore A.: 'Effects of glucose toxicity and islet purity on in vivo magnetic resonance imaging of transplanted pancreatic islets', Transplantation (2008) vol. 85, no. 8:1091-1098. Available at http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/TP.0b013e31816b183e
5. Medarova Z, Vallabhajosyula P, Tena A, Evgenov N, Pantazopoulos P, Tchipashvili V, Weir G, Sachs D and Moore A.: 'In vivo imaging of autologous islet grafts in the liver and under the kidney capsule in non-human primates', Transplantation (2009) vol. 87, no. 11:1659-1666. Available at http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/TP.0b013e3181a5cbc0URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10037/4474 File(s) in this item: 1
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Kosowski, Luc Alain (Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 29-May-2009)[+][-]
Abstract: Ce mémoire nous offre l’opportunité de nous évader dans un monde où le rêve se confond à la réalité. C’est le monde du roman policier. Avec l’aide de la silhouette réputée de Georges Simenon : l’inspecteur Maigret, nous découvrons le rôle de détective. Être aux côtés de Maigret tout au long de cette nouvelle enquête intitulée Maigret et le client du samedi nous permet de nous arrêter de temps en temps et d’illustrer avec l’aide de quelques exemples le métier de détective. Car l’enjeu est de pouvoir proposer un tel rôle à des élèves d’un collège. Alors nous suivons Maigret. Et nous enquêtons avec Maigret. Nous découvrons certaines facultés nécessaires pour le travail personnel du détective. Mais escorter l’inspecteur tout au long de son enquête permet aussi d’entrevoir ce rôle comme une entreprise collective. Nous découvrons l’importance des témoignages recueillis et surtout les avantages de la coopération avec ses collègues. Et Maigret le sait. Mais l’élève doit le comprendre. C’est en choisissant une méthode d’enseignement que l’enseignant peut attribuer ce rôle à ses élèves. Opter pour le travail en groupe et en partant de quelques principes liés au roman à énigme, l’enseignant assume aux apprenants le rôle d’élève/détective. Car comme Maigret, le détective à l’école a ses lacunes. Alors nous faisons appel aux camarades. Et avec eux nous atteignons ou non l’objectif que le maître a fixé. Cependant, Maigret est un professionnel. Par expérience, il reconnaît que la coopération est la source de la réussite. Seul un entrainement intensif peut amener l’élève/détective à l’admettre. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10037/2043 File(s) in this item: 1
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Shangina, Olga Alexandrovna (Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 23-May-2007)[+][-]
Abstract: Export–import relationships are very complex and are regulated by different legal instruments. Incoterms 2000 is one of the most important issues in the international seafood trade. Its use varies depending on business environments, countries and companies involved. The most common factors affecting the choice of delivery terms from Incoterms 2000 are volume/value of the consignment, control over delivery, common practice, legislation obstacles, etc. Countries participating in seafood trade have different practices in the use of terms of delivery that can be stipulated by various factors such as location of the country itself and its suppliers, economical and legal regulations, and others. Seafood importers in each country have a unique set of factors that are crucial for the choice of delivery terms. Accordingly, identifying these factors is important for understanding the relationships and the decision making processes in the exporter-importer dyads. Relationship quality may be also associated with the choice of Incoterms 2000, because it plays a significant role in decision making. This is especially important when the decisions concern risk distribution and risk transfer from the exporter to the importer in supply chains, in other words the choice of delivery terms. This paper deals with investigating the factors influencing the choice of terms of delivery in seafood export from Norway to Japan and Russia. Special attention is paid to the evaluation of the perceived relationship quality by the importers and the association of the relationship quality with its possible influence on the use of Incoterms 2000. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10037/969 File(s) in this item: 1
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Fattah, Sabina; Krüger, Andreas J.; Andersen, Jan Einar; vigerust, trond; Rehn, Marius (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2012)[+][-]
Abstract: A major incident has occurred when the number of live casualties, severity, type of incident or location requires extraordinary resources. Major incident management is interdisciplinary and involves triage, treatment and transport of patients. We aimed to investigate experiences within major incident preparedness and management among Norwegian rescue workers. A questionnaire was answered by 918 rescue workers across Norway. Questions rated from 1 (doesn’t work) to 7 (works excellently) are presented as median and range. Health-care personnel constituted 34.1% of the participants, firefighters 54.1% and police 11.8%. Training for major incident response scored 5 (1, 7) among health-care workers and 4 (1, 7) among firefighters and police. Preparedness for major incident response scored 5 (1, 7) for all professions. Interdisciplinary cooperation scored 5 (3, 7) among health-care workers and police and 5 (1, 7) among firefighters. Among health-care workers, 77.5% answered that a system for major-incident triage exists; 56.3% had triage equipment available. The majority – 45.1% of health-care workers, 44.7% of firefighters and 60.4% of police – did not know how long it would take to get emergency stretchers to the scene. Rescue personnel find major incident preparedness and on-scene multidisciplinary cooperation to function well. Some shortcomings are reported with regard to systems for major incident triage, tagging equipment for triage and knowledge about access to emergency stretchers. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10037/4933 File(s) in this item: 1
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Brattland, Camilla (Doctoral thesis; Doktorgradsavhandling, 22-Jun-2012)[+][-]
Abstract: This thesis addresses the lack of knowledge production on impacts of new marine industries on coastal Sami culture in the Norwegian coastal zone. It asks how Sami culture matters in contemporary Norwegian marine governance, and discusses how ecosystem mapping practices facilitate knowledge production on Sami relations and use of the marine environment. This is done through five papers and a film, focusing on the Porsanger and Lyngen fjords in northern Norway, analyzing 1) the characteristics of Sami fisheries and seascapes, 2) how Sami fisheries are enacted through fisheries management and Sami rights mapping practices, and 3) how knowledge is produced about Sami culture and how it is represented in ecosystem governance. What can be observed in the period since 1989 is a diversification and polarization of the coastal small-scale fishing fleet ranging from the very small-scale to the full-fledged industrial coastal fishing vessel. Fisheries governance practices as well as Sami rights mapping practices however tend to enact an image of Sami culture as uniform and having the same needs and challenges independent of social and ecological contexts, which is materialized in universal solutions to the whole population in the Sami settlement area. Current ethno-ecological governance mapping practices offer an image of Sami culture as connected to vulnerable and valuable ethno-ecological spaces to be protected from environmental threats. This materializes ethno-ecological seascapes, but it does little to materialize cultural diversity and multiple knowledge products in the coastal zone. These are mainly the Marine Resource Act (2009), the Nature Diversity Act (2009) and the Planning and Building Act (2008), following the increased political influence of the Sami Parliament through the Consultation Agreement (2005). The thesis identifies alternative local knowledge production practices as remedial actions for increasing the knowledge base on how culture and coastal societies are impacted by new industries in the coastal zone. Description: The papers and the film of this thesis are not available in Munin:
1. Brattland, Camilla and Nilsen, Steinar: 'Reclaiming indigenous seascapes. Sami place names in Norwegian sea charts', Polar Geography (2011), vol. 34, no. 4:275-297. Available at http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/1088937X.2011.644871
2. Brattland, Camilla: 'Overfishing and cyborgization in Sami fisheries. A case study of the use of traditional knowledge in small-scale fisheries in Porsanger, Norway', (submitted manuscript to Maritime Studies (MAST)).
3. Brattland, Camilla: 'Mapping rights in coastal Sami seascapes', in Arctic Review of Law and Politics (2010) vol. 1 no. 1:28-53. Available at http://lawlib.wlu.edu/CLJC/index.aspx?mainid=1724&issuedate=2011-05-09
4. Brattland, Camilla: 'Fish farming, politics and monster cod. The production of fishers‘ knowledge in the coastal zone', (forthcomming manuscript in Acta Borealia).
5. Brattland, Camilla: 'Sami fishing grounds and the missing layers of the marine environment', (manuscript submitted to Norsk Geografisk Tidsskrift – Norwegian Journal of Geography).
Ethnographic film: Wright, Reni and Brattland, Camilla: 'Learning hoavda‘s seascape' (2012), (10:36 min). Norwegian title: 'Hoavda og skårungene'. Wright kunnskapsformidling and Visual Cultural Studies, Department of Archaeology and Social Anthropology, University of Tromsø. Available at the University Library of Tromsø and Center for Sami Studies, University of Tromsø.URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10037/4267 File(s) in this item: 1
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Nervold, Gunhild Garte (Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 05-Jun-2008)[+][-]
Abstract: Formålet med denne oppgaven var å se på kvantitative endringer av makroalge- og lavsamfunnet i littoralsonen på fem lokaliteter i Troms, langs en eksponeringsgradient fra fjord til kyst. Ofte finner man samfunnsendringer innover i fjordene som er nært korrelert med forandringer i substratets stabilitet, tekstur og lokaltopografiske forhold i fjæra (helning) (pers. med. Tor Eiliv Lein). Artsdiversiteten og mengdeforholdene av makroalger og lav ble derfor sammenliknet med endringer i disse miljøfaktorene. I tillegg ble resultatene sammenliknet med 25 år gamle undersøkelsene fra de samme lokalitetene. Her ble også enkeltarters plassering i littoralsonen og eventuelle endringer mellom undersøkelsesårene sammenliknet med de samme miljøfaktorene. Tre av stasjonene (Elvebakken, Kvaløyvågen og Småvær) ble hentet fra Lein og Oug sine littoralsamfunnsundersøkelser i Troms i 1982 (upubl. data), mens de resterende to stasjonene (Hamna og Holt) er blitt brukt som overvåkingsområder ved flere resipientundersøkelser de siste 30 årene av Norsk institutt for vannforskning (NIVA) og Akvaplan-niva (Holte et al., 1992, Oug et al., 1985, Velvin et al., 2003). For at sammenlikningen skulle være holdbar ble metoden gjort så identisk som overhode mulig etter beskrivelse fra NIVA-rapporten ”Basisundersøkelse i Tromsøsund og Nordbotn 1983” (Oug et al., 1985). URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10037/1837 File(s) in this item: 1
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Thesen, Terje; Woje, Jostein Klungsøyr (Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2008)[+][-]
Abstract: Background: Malaria is a parasitic disease which kills somewhere between 0.5 to 3.0 million people each year, 75% of these are children under the age of five. The most affected region is sub-Saharan Africa. Our aim was to study malaria in children admitted at Haydom Lutheran Hospital (HLH), which is remotely situated in the Mbulu district in northern Tanzania. The hospital covers an area with around 440 000 people and malaria is endemic in this area. Material and methods: We conducted a follow up study in a period from 27.06.06 to 17.07.06 where we registered all patients below five years of age who were admitted with fever or other possible symptoms of malaria, and all children treated with quinine. The following data were registered: age, sex, length of admission, blood slide, fever, Hb, treatment and symptoms and outcome. Results/Discussion: 191 patients were included during the 3 week study period. The median age of the patients was 8 months and median admission length was 5 days. 12 of 191 patients died (6% mortality). 72 children received a final clinical diagnosis of malaria, before considering the results of the blood slide. However, only 14 of 72 (19 %) had a positive malaria blood slide. 119 patients received different non-malaria diagnoses, but 7 (6 %) of these also had positive blood slide. There are significantly more positive blood slides in the group with the final clinical diagnosis of malaria compared to the rest of the patients (p <0.001), indicating that clinicians may recognize malaria clinically in 2/3 of all blood slide positive cases. 1/3 of the patients with positive blood slide did not receive a malaria diagnosis, still all of them received antimalaria treatment. In total 21 out of 185 patients had positive blood slide, which is lower than expected in an endemic area. However the registration was done in the dry season when the prevalence malaria in this area is fairly low. Many of the children were very young, and because of immunity due to maternal transfer of malaria antibodies they are not highly susceptible to get malaria. Despite the outcome of the lab results, the clinical state of the child was the most important criteria for starting treatment. The time from admission and start of treatment to the lab results arriving at the ward varied much and did not influence the anti malaria treatment. Since the decision was made to treat with antimalaria based on the clinical state of the child, it is correct to finish the treatment even if lab results later could not confirm the malaria diagnose. 29 patients without the malaria diagnose got antimalaria treatment. This suggests that the use of quinine was liberal at HLH. Over treatment with antimalarias can cause drug resistance and it is considered a major problem in Africa. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10037/1415 File(s) in this item: 1
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Medhaug, Endre (Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, Jun-2005)[+][-]
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Yohannes, Felegeselam (Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 02-Jun-2003)[+][-]
Abstract: This study has been conducted in the northern most Rift Valley lake fishery – lake Ziway. Catch & effort and economic data have been used to analyze its fishery. The aim of the analysis was to review the present management situation of the lake and to apply bioeconomic theory to estimate the maximum and economic yields of the lake. The Schaefer’s surplus production model has been employed to estimate the maximum sustainable yield, effort that takes the maximum sustainable yield and maximum economic yield together with EMEY. The values of MSY, EMSY, MEY, and EMEY are 3537 t/yr, 2660 boats/yr, 1011 t/yr, and 412 boats/yr respectively. Lake Ziway is the 3rd biggest rift valley lake next to lake Abaya and Chamo. It has a potential yield of about 15% of the country’s major lakes potential and it contributes also about 24% of the yield of all major lakes. Its socio-economic importance is found to be the highest in the region where it is situated. The analysis shows also that lake Ziway produces double fold of the yield of the biggest lake in the country. All years written as EC are equivalent to GC – 7 and/or 8 years. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10037/296 File(s) in this item: 1
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Ulvevadet, Birgitte (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2008)[+][-]
Abstract: Many governments have come to realize that the best way to manage natural resources is to include the resource users in order to increase legitimacy for governance. For the Sami reindeer industry, the Norwegian government has implemented two different management models in order to meet this challenge. On the one hand, there is a corporative management model where a few democratically elected reindeer owners represent the whole industry in the annual negotiations with the government. On the other hand, there is a co-management model where reindeer owners are represented in boards at the local, regional and national levels where the government has delegated a number of management functions. In addition, there is also a hierarchical administrative management system, with only public officials as employees. Nevertheless, through media, surveys and interviews, there has been observed some dissatisfaction among reindeer owners; they claim that the system is not inclusive. I argue that the election of reindeer owners to the different co-management boards and the election of reindeer owners to the corporative units have been challenging because it is difficult to establish systems of representation that are fair for everyone. I also argue that it is complicated to make such comprehensive systems work in practice, as initially planned on paper. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10037/1705 File(s) in this item: 1
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Falk-Petersen, Jannike (Doctoral thesis; Doktorgradsavhandling, 12-Jun-2012)[+][-]
Abstract: The red king crab (Paralithodes camtschaticus) is a highly valuable resource that also represents a potential threat since it is an alien invasive species in the Barents Sea ecosystem. This thesis explores the use of different interdisciplinary frameworks to analyse how ecological, social and economic concerns could be accounted for in deciding on how the king crab should be managed in the Norwegian part of the Barents Sea. Clarification of terminology used in invasion biology and systematisation of ecological information in order to establish the ecological knowledge base for management forms the basis for further analysis. Bio-economic modelling and discourse analysis are used to explore how uncertainty and the range of services the ecosystem provides can be incorporated in management. Finally the use of ecosystem service frameworks to integrate ecosystem and social science research in ecosystem based management is discussed. The ecological review revealed numerous knowledge gaps in our understanding of how the king crab interacts with native biota. It also identified negative impacts on benthic ecosystems that provide supporting services, and on provisioning services through predation on eggs of commercial fish. Bio-economic analysis illustrated the need to identify the correct relationship between crab stock size and ecosystem damage. It also showed that optimal harvest of king crab cannot be reconciled with the Barents Sea management goal of securing the ecosystem structure. The discourse analysis showed that people recognise both positive and negative impacts of the crab on supporting, provisioning and cultural services. In addition the impacts on ecosystem services we do not have the knowledge to value today, or option values, were important in forming people’s perception on how the crab should be managed. This thesis demonstrates that while the natural sciences have a clear role to play in establishing the ecological knowledge base, uncertainty and the need to account for stakeholder concerns calls for integration of social science research in the management process. Ecosystem service frameworks can be useful tools for identification, integration and evaluation of such information. Description: The papers of this thesis are not available in Munin:
1. Falk-Petersen, J, Bøhn, T. and Sandlund, O.T.: 'On the numerous concepts in invasion biology', Biological Invasions (2006), 8: 1409-1424. Available at http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10530-005-0710-6
2. Armstrong, C.W. and Falk-Petersen, J.: Habitat-fisheries interactions : a missing link?', ICES Journal of Marine Science (2008), 65: 817-821. Available at http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/icesjms/fsn092
3. Falk-Petersen, J., Renaud, P. and Anisimova, N.: 'Establishment and ecosystem effects of the alien invasive red king crab in the Barents Sea', ICES Journal of Marine Science (2011), 68 (3): 479-488. Available at http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/icesjms/fsq192
4. Falk-Petersen, J. and Armstrong, C.: 'To have one’s cake and eat it : managing the alien invasive red king crab stock' (submitted manuscript).
5. Falk-Petersen, J.: 'Option lost or opportunity gained? Perceptions on the Barents Sea red king crab invasion', (submitted manuscript).URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10037/4236 File(s) in this item: 1
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Makhortov, Ivan Nikolaevich (Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 14-Sep-2006)[+][-]
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Clark, Derek J.; Michalsen, Anita (Working paper; Arbeidsnotat, 27-Mar-2008)[+][-]
Abstract: This paper studies how a separation of ownership and management affects a firm’s incentives to transfer knowledge about technology to a rival in a Cournot duopoly. We consider a three-stage strategic delegation game, where there are two technologies available; one with increasing returns to scale and the other with constant returns to scale. Whilst the former is known to both firms, only the more advanced firm has initially access to the latter type of technology. This firm is assumed to be managerial, not only with respect to product market decisions, but also regarding the choice of whether or not to transfer technology to the rival firm. We show that strategic management will not necessarily affect the decision to transfer technology to a rival, but we identify conditions under which it changes the technology choice of the managerial firm. Welfare implications of this are considered. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10037/1811 File(s) in this item: 1
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Sorokina, Ljudmila (Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 29-May-2012)[+][-]
Abstract: Norway and Russia are partners and neighbours with a rich history of cooperation. Many different cooperation projects are being conducted between the two countries nowadays. The level of contact is also diverse: between ordinary people, business partners, politicians, scholars, etc. However, the existence of stereotypes affects both parties in the communication process. Stereotypical thinking leads to erroneous judgments and formation of incorrect ideas about a social group. Often stereotypical thinking creates barriers for effective cooperation and communication. It causes misunderstanding, unpleasant experiences, distrust, disagreements, conflicts, and even hostility. This arises from the fact that stereotypes shape behavior; they form prejudices and opinions that are difficult to change. In this study I have investigated the phenomena of stereotyping and cross-cultural understanding. I have chosen to focus on the stereotypes about Russians in Northern Norway. I have examined cooperation as a tool for reducing the influence of stereotypes on formation of impressions about people. I have chosen the Barents Regional Youth Programme as a concrete example of the Norwegian-Russian cooperation. Establishment of contacts among youth is prioritized by the Barents Regional Council, because the youth are the future of the region and their good relations are crucial for the stability in the region. Cross-cultural understanding is an integral basis for fruitful cooperation. The conception of this project has been motivated by my scholar interest to combine knowledge about stereotypes, cross-cultural understanding and cooperation and to test their effects in the context of the Norwegian-Russian Barents Cooperation. This research can help us get a deeper understanding of this issue, and develop ideas on how to make people not judge others on the bases of stereotypes. It will expand our insight on possible ways to understand other cultures. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10037/4348 File(s) in this item: 1
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Paulsen, Geir Arne (Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 14-May-2008)[+][-]
Abstract: Har du noen gang opplevd å tenke på noen, og like etterpå tilfeldigvis møtt den samme personen? Eller har du midt i en samtale oppdaget at den du snakker med står og forteller deg akkurat det du selv tenkte på for et øyeblikk siden, uten at du fortalte det på forhånd? Man kan undres over hvordan slike hendelser henger sammen. Ofte oppleves disse hendelsene som påfallende og uforklarlige, til forskjell fra hendelser der vi kan se en klar sammenheng. De klare sammenhengene er årsaksbestemte og kan kalles kausale sammenhenger, mens de merkelige, påfallende hendelsene er akausale. Den sistnevnte typen sammenhenger krever en annen måte å oppfatte virkeligheten på enn det som er alminnelig i dag for å kunne forklares. I denne oppgaven presenterer jeg alternative måter å forklare virkeligheten på, som f.eks. tanken om det holografiske universet, der hver enkelt ting i verden inneholder informasjon om resten av universet. Jeg tar også for meg klassisk gresk elementlære som alternativ til forståelse av virkelighetens struktur for å kunne forklare akausale sammenhenger. Mot slutten av oppgaven reflekterer jeg over Sung-dynastiets kinesiske filosofi for ca. 1000 år siden og funderer over muligheten for at alle forbindelser mellom alle ting og hendelser i universet henger sammen i det jeg kaller for det udifferensierte, enten disse sammenhengene er årsaksbestemte (kausale) eller ikke (akausale). Til sist ser jeg på hvordan mangfoldigheten av ting i universet gjenspeiler en enhet - en ytterste sammenheng - mellom de værende ting. Slik fullfører jeg i denne oppgaven min refleksjon over muligheten for det udifferensierte som de værende tings bindeledd og mangfoldighetens enhet. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10037/1514 File(s) in this item: 1
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Solberg, Ane Rebekka (Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 01-Jun-2009)[+][-]
Abstract: Fellesskap versus individ: Hvordan påvirker mangfoldet i klassen elevenes rett til tilpasset opplæring, og hvilke krav til kompetanse stiller dette til læreren? Jeg har i denne forbindelse sett på skolehistorie og forskning om den inkluderende skole, tilpasset opplæring og spesialundervisning, samt tatt utgangspunkt i noen pedagogiske og spesialpedagogiske problemområder som kan finnes i en skoleklasse. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10037/1942 File(s) in this item: 1
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Nesheim, Olaug Hana (Doctoral thesis; Doktorgradsavhandling, 1999)[+][-]
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