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Implementing renewable energy technologies in buildings: impacts of local-specific conditions, intermittency and volatile power markets
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2024-05-31)Increased implementations of small-scale renewable energy technologies in buildings can potentially save costs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The aim of this thesis is to analyse the total costs and climatic impact of implementations in major cities in Norway. Basing the analysis in data of hourly resolutions captures effects of how intermittency and volatility in the power market ... -
Seasonal Thermal Energy Storage Using Sand Batteries: Feasibility and Economic Analysis in Northern Norway
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2024-05-31)The global shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources necessitates effective energy storage solutions to address the intermittent nature of renewable power. This thesis investigates the feasibility and economic viability of using sand batteries for seasonal thermal energy storage in Northern Norway. Sand batteries leverage the high heat capacity of sand to store excess thermal energy during ... -
Assessing ice rate and ice load at Davvi wind farm using WRF model with wind turbine scheme
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2024-05-31)Wind farms located in cold climates are exposed to temperatures under the design limit and icing conditions, where the main challenges are production losses and mechanical failures. The goal of this thesis is to investigate the impact related to icing on the location of Davvi wind farm using Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) model. The thesis have investigated the icing intensity and production ... -
Factors influencing life satisfaction of Norwegian adolescents: A cross-sectional study from Ungdata.
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2023-07-30)Background: Life satisfaction, an integral part of subjective well-being, is based on our cognitive assessment of our life's aim and achievement (1, 2). Previous studies have assessed life satisfaction primarily among adults, but there is a paucity of studies among adolescents (3-5). Also, research among adults involves factors such as job satisfaction, workplace ties, married life, and having ... -
I hele Nord Norge var det kanskje to statsautoriserte oppmøtetolker En kvalitativ studie om Hvordan ulike hindringer påvirker de ansattes tolkepraksis i voksenopplæringen og flyktningetjenesten i møter med minoritetskvinner i sårbare situasjoner?
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2024-05-15)Formålet med oppgaven er å undersøke tolkepraksis blant ansatte på voksenopplæringen og flyktningetjenesten, ut i fra deres perspektiv. Problemstillingen er: Hvordan påvirker ulike hindringer de ansattes tolkepraksis i voksenopplæringen og flyktningetjenesten i møter med minoritetskvinner i sårbare situasjoner? Jeg har utforsket hindringer i tolkepraksisen gjennom en detaljert tematisk analyse ... -
Hvordan opplever ansatte i politiet samarbeidet med helsevesenet knyttet til arbeidet rundt personer med psykiske lidelser?
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2024-05-15)Gjennom kvalitative intervjuer undersøker denne oppgaven hvordan ansatte i politiet opplever samarbeidet med helsevesenet knyttet til arbeidet rundt psykisk syke personer. Oppgaven undersøker også hvordan jobben som politi kan påvirke den enkelte ansatte. Analysen er gjennomført ved bruk av forstående teori og diskuteres gjennom benyttelse av utvalgt relevant sekundærdata. Forskningen ... -
Er det et særskilt behov for utdanningstiltak gjennom NAV i Finnmark?
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2024-05-11)Dette forskningsprosjektet omhandler primært hvordan NAV-ansatte i Finnmark forstår behovet for utdanningstiltak gjennom NAV i fylket. Det eksisterer allerede forskning på bruken av utdanningstiltak i NAV, men Finnmark utgjør på utdanningsområdet både en historisk og nåværende unik kontekst, som fortjener en nærmere undersøkelse. Forskningsprosjektet baserer seg på en sosialkonstruksjonistisk ... -
På hvilken måte anvendes kulturkompetanse ved ivaretakelse av samiske barns rettigheter i barnevernet?
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2024-05-14)Sammendrag Bakgrunn/tema: Studien fokuserer på hvordan ansatte i barnevernet bruker kulturell kompetanse i møtet med samiske barn. Samene er anerkjent som urfolk i Norge av både lovgivende og utøvende myndigheter, samt av domstolene og internasjonale organer. Derfor har norske myndigheter tydelige nasjonale og internasjonale forpliktelser overfor samene. Problemstilling: På hvilken måte anvendes ... -
Å stemme seg inn på omgivelsene – en studie av urbane hager
(Doctoral thesis; Doktorgradsavhandling, 2024-08-22)Urbane hager har i økende grad blitt en del av by- og stedsutvikling. Under paraplyen urbant landbruk har flere norske kommuner begynt å støtte ulike former for hageprosjekter og urban matproduksjon. Denne avhandlinga undersøker ulike relasjoner mellom mennesker, planter og dyr i urbane hager ved å ta utgangspunkt i det hverdagslige arbeidet i tre ulike hager, i Bodø og Tromsø. Gjennom deltakende ... -
User Satisfaction in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services: Validating the Norwegian version of the Experience of Service Questionnaire and investigating predictors and associations. A conceptual model of user satisfaction in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services
(Doctoral thesis; Doktorgradsavhandling, 2024-08-15)The primary aim of this thesis is to address the knowledge gap concerning user satisfaction with Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) from the perspectives of young people and their parents. The objectives are threefold: (1) establish the construct validity of the Experience of Service Questionnaire (ESQ) (Paper I), assess the predictors of user satisfaction (Paper II), and explore ... -
User satisfaction with child and adolescent mental health services: the association between user satisfaction and clinical outcomes
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel, 2024-04-15)<p><i>Background - </i>This study aimed to examine the association between user satisfaction and clinical outcomes with child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) from the perspective of young people and their parents. The evidence bases for CAMHS user satisfaction measures are limited, with few studies investigating the link between user satisfaction and clinical outcomes. In particular, ... -
Real-time application of grid-forming converters in smart distribution network
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2023-05-21)As the world faces the urgent need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change, renewable sources of energy have emerged as a viable solution. However, integrating renewable energy into existing power grids poses unique challenges. The availability of solar power depends on sunlight, wind power on wind speed, and this variability can cause instability and fluctuations in the grid, ... -
Robust visual inertial odometry for agile flight sensor fusion
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2024-07-05)This thesis presents the development and validation of a robust Visual-Inertial Odometry (VIO) system tailored for agile unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) operating in GPS-denied environments. These environments often challenge traditional navigation systems due to their inherent limitations in urban canyons, indoors, or densely forested areas. The study introduces a novel visual odometry (VO) algorithm ... -
Ytelsesevaluering av utvalgte minirenseanlegg i Narvik kommune
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2024-06-13)Denne masteroppgaven undersøker effektiviteten av minirenseanlegg i Narvik kommune for å fjerne forurensninger fra avløpsvann. Studien er basert på analyser av laboratorie- og feltdata for å evaluere anleggenes ytelse og deres potensielle innvirkning på folkehelsen og miljøet. Fokusområdene inkluderer sammenligning av laboratorie- og feltdata, påvirkningen av geografiske forhold på infiltrasjonsprosessen, ... -
Optimization of freeze-thaw durability testing for low-carbon concrete with VPI
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2024-06-04)Concrete, the most widely used building material, significantly impacts the environment, with cement production contributing up to 8% of global CO2 emissions. To address this, low-carbon concrete (LCC) mixes with supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) have been developed. Fly ash (FA) is a well-established SCM, but with the decline of coal-fired power plants, alternatives like volcanic pozzolans ... -
Kardiorespiratorisk form og risiko for hjerneslag blant kvinner og menn. Tromsøundersøkelsen 1994-2021
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2024-05-29)Bakgrunn: Hjerneslag er en av de ledende dødsårsakene i verden. Tidligere forskning har vist at kardiorespiratorisk form (KRF) kan være en prediktiv faktor for hjerte- og karsykdommer. Dette kan være en viktig faktor for den generelle folkehelsen i Norge og på verdensbasis. Det er derimot lite forskning som ser på den spesifikke sammenhengen mellom KRF og hjerneslag, spesielt blant kvinner. Hensikt: ... -
International students’ affectual development in Arctic nature - A story driven study
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2024-05-28)There is increasing international interest in the impact of outdoor education and experiential learning on personal development. Recent research has primarily focused on short-term experiences in outdoor activities and its effects on well-being. The deeper sense of development from more frequent and sustained engagement is mentioned but regarded as underrepresented. This growing interest highlights ... -
Electric Load Forecasting of Residential Building
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2024-05-15)As global energy consumption continues to rise relevant energy sectors and communities must accurately forecast future electricity needs. This foresight is critical for effective planning, preserving the stability of the electricity grid, and avoiding blackouts. Accurate forecasting methodologies are critical in guiding decision-making processes correlated to resource allocation, infrastructure ... -
Virtual inertia to the AC Microgrid to improving the ROCOF and frequency Nadir in a Hybrid AC/DC Microgrid.
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2024-05-15)To move the global energy away from fossil fuels towards renewable energy leads toward a more complex grid, after experiencing a reduction of inertia when integrating large renewable energy sources (RES). With an increased pace of RES penetration into the grid and along a growing demand of electrical power, the challenge to maintain the system frequency as close as possible to the nominal range ... -
Application of Change Point Detection Algorithms in Adaptable Symbolic Music Segmentation Task Using MIDI Representation
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2024-05-15)This thesis studies the application of Change Point Detection (CPD) algorithms to the segmentation of symbolic music using MIDI representations. This study focuses on the use of two primary CPD algorithms, PELT and Binary Segmen- tation, to analyze and detect transitions within the Lakh MIDI dataset, which is known for its diversity in musical genres and styles. The main focus of the thesis is on ...