Denne studien analyserer potensielle fusjoner mellom nettselskaper i Nord-Norge, for å undersøke hvordan fusjonene påvirker konkurransedyktigheten til de gitte selskapene i NVEs reguleringsmodell. For å danne fusjonspartnere blir forholdstall mellom input- og outputvariablene brukt, med mål om å finne partnere som i stor grad er ulike. Datagrunnlaget for analysen er hentet fra beregningen av ...

Past ecosystem dynamics provide valuable information to inform current and future management. Ancient DNA has rapidly become a powerful tool in uncovering these lost environments. We demonstrate the ecological inferences made possible by metabarcoding analysis on sedimentary ancient DNA by investigating the role climate and glacial activity have had on a catchment’s vegetation community. We identified ...

A decolonial approach is needed to fulfil IASC’s (International Conference on Arctic Research Planning) commitment to recognizing that Traditional Knowledge, Indigenous Knowledge and academic scientific knowledge are co-equal and complementary knowledge systems that all can and should inform its work (website ICARP IV, 2023).<p> <p>This document summarizes key recommendations for actions regarding ...

This dissertation stands at the intersection of finance and machine learning to empirically delve into the intricate relation between media sentiment and market volatility, covering various aspects of this dynamic. Through three research papers, the thesis presents a detailed investigation into how media—ranging from traditional news to social media platforms—shapes market behaviors and sentiments, ...

Over the years, international elite sport has developed into an 'arms race' with the success of national elite sport systems becoming a symbol of regime superiority. During the Cold War, the Eastern and Western Blocs battled for success in various sports disciplines. The former nations were dominating in terms of medals, symbolising the force of the socialist autocratic system. However, because of ...

This article investigates the impact of a business simulator in an online economics course, focusing on the relationship between student engagement and reflections on learning. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, our study analyzes responses from 328 students who used the "Hubro Business Simulator" in a flexible online bachelor's program in economics and administration. Students provided reflections ...

Collaborative approaches to destination design require conscious and reflexive stakeholder involvement in activities and decision making. Design science studies such participatory processes by observing design teams in practice. From these observations, scientists have identified design strategies and processes that design teams use to support their work in identifying problems and developing ...

This study aimed to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis evaluating the inclusion of β-glucan in aquaculture animal diets and its impact on their health outcomes. Relevant studies were identified from Scopus and Web of Science databases. A total of 82 primary studies published between 1996 and 2024 were reviewed, of which 70 were included in the meta-analysis. The results revealed that ...

<ol> <li>Predator–prey interactions in time and space determine stock productivity, making them an important consideration when managing marine resources, rebuilding stocks or considering reopening a fishery.</li><p> <li> We analysed fine-scale diet data from surveys conducted in 2009–2010 and 2018–2019 in three fjords in northern Norway with geostatistical models investigating how predation varied ...