Fakultet for naturvitenskap og teknologi: Recent submissions
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Event Based Dynamic Client Logging
(Master thesis, 2025)Enterprise Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems are increasingly challenged by the need to balance comprehensive log collection with the practical limitations of storage, network bandwidth, and operational overhead. This often results in selective logging strategies that, while resource-efficient, risk omitting critical contextual information necessary for effective security ... -
Cybersecurity in remote operations: Managing cyber risks to unmanned maritime autonomous surface ships
(Master thesis, 2025)As society moves towards increasing levels of digitalisation, the risk of cyber-attacks having potentially devastating impacts is increasing. In the maritime industry, the result of digitalisation is showing itself in the ongoing introduction of maritime autonomous surface ships (MASS) which can operate without crew on board. The increased reliance on technology introduces concerns regarding more ... -
A fuzzy system for detection of road slipperiness in Arctic snowy conditions using LiDAR
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2025-07-02)The advancement of self-driving cars has significantly improved transportation by enhancing safety, efficiency, and mobility. However, their operation in Arctic environments remains challenging due to snow, ice, and slush, which negatively impact traction and road surface perception. To address these challenges, this study integrates LiDAR-based reflected intensity measurements with environmental ... -
Optimizing pathology workflows: A practical deep learning approach for cell-level biomarker quantification
(Doctoral thesis; Doktorgradsavhandling, 2025-08-27)Computational pathology continues to advance through deep learning. However, interactive analysis of gigapixel whole slide images remains challenging due to high computational demands and long processing times. Variability in tissue morphology and staining quality further complicates automated cell detection and quantification in clinical workflows. In this study, we present an integrated and ... -
Diagenesis of hydrocarbon-seep carbonates: Common patterns, divergent pathways and conceptual pitfalls
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2025-07-04)Authigenic carbonates formed at marine hydrocarbon seeps are an important component of carbon cycling at continental margins. Ancient hydrocarbon-seep deposits serve as archives of the evolution of chemosynthesis-based ecosystems, past pore-water chemistry, and the tectonic architecture and geological history of their host sedimentary basins. However, while modern and ancient seep deposits share ... -
Samfunnsresiliens: En statlig oppgave eller et individualisert ansvar?
(Master thesis, 2025)Denne masteroppgaven undersøker hvordan resiliens fremstilles som et individuelt ansvar i norske regjeringsdokumenter, og hvordan dette reflekterer og påvirker forholdet mellom individ og stat innenfor samfunnssikkerhets- og beredskapspolitikken. Studien bygger på en kvalitativ dokumentanalyse av fire sentrale offentlige dokumenter: NOU 2000: 24 Et sårbart samfunn, Meld. St. 10 (2016–2017), NOU 2023: ... -
Western Greenland Ice Sheet-Land-Ocean Interactions: Near-Shore Dissolved Organic Carbon 14C Ages and Composition in Eastern Baffin Bay
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2025-07-11)Greenland's ongoing deglaciation and thawing permafrost, accompanied by an increase in ice sheet freshwater discharge and nutrient export, are significantly impacting the surrounding fjords and marine ecosystems. Understanding the geochemical linkages between ice, land, and marine environments is crucial for comprehending the effects of amplified cryosphere-biosphere interactions on marine ecosystems. ... -
Deep crustal deformation driven by reaction-induced weakening
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2025-07-11)Deep crustal shear zones, fundamental to the dynamics of terrestrial plate tectonics, exhibit complex processes of initiation and evolution that are yet to be comprehensively quantified across both long and short temporal scales. Conventionally, thermo–mechanical models posit that crustal rock behaviour is dominated by monomineralic aggregates undergoing processes like intracrystalline plastic ... -
Investigating the Correlation Between Training Data Influence and Memorization in AI Models
(Master thesis, 2025)This thesis explores the relationship between influence and memorization of training data in deep learning models. Influence metrics aim to quantify the impact of individual training examples on model predictions, while memorization scores assess how much specific data points are retained by the model. Understanding the connection between these two concepts is important for both interpretability and ... -
A Simple Linear Homomorphic Signature Protocol for the IoT
(Master thesis, 2025)Modern day systems increasingly rely on data-driven insights derived from IoT networks. However, the resource-constrained nature of IoT devices creates significant challenges when outsourcing computations to third-party services, particularly regarding data integrity. This thesis investigates the feasibility of combining a homomorphic signature protocol with a pairing delegation scheme to provide ... -
Designing a Group-Motivated Mobile Application for Type 2 Diabetes Self-Management in Norway
(Master thesis, 2025)Background: In Norway, there are estimated to be 250,000 people with type 2 diabetes. According to Folkehelseinstituttet, there are around 14,000 to 18,000 new diagnoses of type 2 diabetes every year in Norway. Type 2 diabetes is considered to be a lifestyle disease, and there are steps someone with type 2 diabetes can take to manage their condition, like changing their diet and exercise. Mobile ... -
Det utfordrende tverrseksjonelle samarbeidet: Nødetatene i Tromsø kommune
(Master thesis, 2025)Denne masteroppgaven undersøker hvordan samhandling mellom politiet, brann- og redningsvesenet og ambulansetjenesten i Tromsø kommune påvirker organisasjons-læringsprosessen på tvers. Oppgaven kartlegger hvilke læringsarenaer og samhandlingsformer som preger samarbeide, hvordan læringsprosessene fungerer, og hvilke forhold som påvirker disse. Studien bygger på et kvalitativt forskningsdesign med ... -
Towards more accurate and label-efficient Left Ventricle Automatic Measurements
(Doctoral thesis; Doktorgradsavhandling, 2025-08-21)<p>Accurate left ventricular (LV) linear measurements are critical for cardiac function assessment in echocardiography. However, manual measurements are time-consuming and prone to variability due to anatomical complexity and operator dependency. While deep learning (DL) models have automated landmark detection, existing fully automated B-mode approaches often produce inaccurate predictions caused ... -
Uncertainty and Representation Learning in Image Recognition: Advancing Deep Learning for Microfossil Analysis
(Doctoral thesis; Doktorgradsavhandling, 2025-08-20)Alongside the rapid development of deep learning, image recognition has achieved significant advances, with particularly promise within the supervised learning paradigm. While current models demonstrate strong predictive performance on benchmark datasets, deep neural networks often lack robustness, exhibiting unpredictable failures in operation. Challenges such as out-of-distribution data from unseen ... -
Towards general and effective antifouling surfaces – covalent surface attachment of antimicrobial peptides
(Doctoral thesis; Doktorgradsavhandling, 2025-08-26)<p>Healthcare-associated infections are of grave concern in healthcare facilities as these acquired infections pose a significant threat to the quality of life across the globe. Healthcare-associated infections are often related to the use of medical devices like catheters, joint prostheses, and implants. Medical devices are especially prone to bacterial growth, which can result in possible ... -
Antifouling Efficacy on S. epidermidis of Nano-Au Surfaces Functionalized with Polyethylene Glycol (PEG)-Tethered Antimicrobial Peptides
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel, 2025-05-15)Cationic antimicrobial peptides (cAMPs) kill bacteria in solution by membrane lysis; however, translating cAMPs into a covalently attached antibacterial coating is challenging since it remains unclear how the specifics of the conjugation impact the antifouling efficacy. Furthermore, studies have typically assessed cAMP coatings with a high and homogeneous surface coverage, although this may be ... -
Constraining the environmental and biological controls on the geochemical composition of Neogloboquadrina pachyderma: Towards developing robust proxies for reconstructing polar surface ocean hydrography
(Doctoral thesis; Doktorgradsavhandling, 2025-08-13)<p>Rapid ongoing climate change includes warmer sea surface temperatures, salinity changes, reduced sea ice cover, and melting ice sheets in the polar regions. This has consequences for climate and society regionally and globally. However, there are large knowledge gaps regarding the sensitivity of these systems. Records of past changes in polar climate and ocean-cryosphere interactions can provide ... -
Evaluating the Feasibility of a Real-Time Fire Detection System on i.MX RT1064
(Master thesis, 2025)With the increasing frequency of wildfires due to climate change, early and accurate fire detection systems are critical to minimizing damage and ensuring public safety. This thesis explores the feasibility of deploying a real-time fire detection system on a resource-constrained Micro Controller Unit (MCU) integrated into power line monitoring units. In collaboration with AVJU, a Norwegian power ... -
Developing General Guidelines for the Public Procurement of Artificial Intelligence in Digital Health Services in Norway: Addressing Legal and Practical Challenges
(Master thesis, 2025)Abstract Background – Norwegian health trusts face significant challenges translating complex regulatory requirements from GDPR, the Medical Devices Regulation, the AI Act, NIS2, and public procurement law into concrete technical specifications for AI procurement. Current "one-size-fits-all" templates and prescriptive specifications often stifle innovation, overlook algorithmic risks, and expose ... -
Cyberspace og ekstremisme: Sårbarheter, fellesskap og forebygging
(Master thesis, 2025)Nasjonal trusselvurdering 2025 konstaterer at det er en økt bekymring rundt hvordan bruken av informasjons- og kommunikasjonsteknologi påvirker det sikkerhetspolitiske trusselbildet (PST, 2025). Det digitale skiftet har gitt opphav til et eget domene nemlig, cyberspace, hvor både samfunnsnyttige og skadelige aktiviteter finner sted. Cyberspace må derfor ikke bare forstås som teknologisk infrastruktur, ...