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Survival of lactic acid bacteria from fermented milks in an in vitro digestion model exploiting sequential incubation in human gastric and duodenum juice
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Susceptibility of different apple cultivars to Codling moth (Cydia pomonella) and the factors that influence the infestation level
(Master thesis, 2021)Apple is the most cultivated fruit tree in Norway. However, due to many challenges, apple production is insufficient regarding the consumption requirements. Codling moth (Cydia pomonella) is one of these challenges, a ... -
Susceptibility of different apple cultivars to European canker
(Master thesis, 2021)European canker, caused by Neonectria ditissima, is a severe economic problem for apple producers in northern Europe. The fungus can cause dieback in mature and young trees. Apple cultivars vary in their level of susceptibility ... -
Sustainability Analysis of Sheep Farming in Norway Using the Sustainability Monitoring and Assessment RouTine (SMART)
(Master thesis, 2023)Sheep production systems in Norway present complexity in the same way as other systems partaking in the climate challenges. Sustainability of these systems cannot be defined through single-impact indicators; hence a broader ... -
Sustainability aspects of applying GMOs in aquaculture
(Master thesis, 2012-05-18)Genetic modification technology has been suggested as a way to address challenges in aquaculture and other industries. For instance, the demand for fishmeal and fish oil in aquaculture industry is expected to increase ... -
SUSTAINABILITY ASSESSMENT AND CHALLENGES OF TOURISM DEVELOPMENT IN ANDAMAN AND NICOBAR ISLANDS: A CASE STUDY OF MAHATMA GANDHI MARINE NATIONAL PARK (MGMNP) AND WANDOOR BEACH
(Master thesis, 2023)Tourism has become a significant source of income for the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, leading to a notable rise in local involvement in tourism-related endeavors. This transition from traditional livelihoods has led to ... -
Sustainability in agriculture : a qualitative study of how agtech startups in Norway contribute
(Master thesis, 2020)The purpose of this study is to analyse the contributions to sustainable agriculture from the agtech companies on the rise in Norway. Agtech is a growing sector in agriculture focusing on innovative technology to improve ... -
Sustainability of a Decentralized Wastewater Treatment System in Kathmandu Valley, Nepal - Technical and social Challenges
(Master thesis, 2012-04-20)In Southern Asia the proportion of the population without access to improved sanitation facilities (sanitation facilities that “ensure hygienic separation of human excreta from human contact”) is below 50 % (WHO & UNICEF ... -
Sustainability of community water supply system managed by water user committee : a case study of rural water supply system in Nepal.
(Master thesis, 2015-02-25)Many Nepalese rural communities are suffering from lack of safe drinking water. One of the reasons is that approximately one third to one half of all drinking water supply systems fail shortly after the construction. The ... -
Sustainability of Improved Crop Varieties and Agricultural Practices: A Case Study in the Central Rift Valley of Ethiopia
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018) -
Sustainability of pond and cage fish farming systems in the Ashanti, Bono, Eastern and Volta regions in Ghana
(Master thesis, 2022)I used conceptual frameworks of vulnerability (the PAR system by Wisner et al.2014) and food systems adapted from HLPE (2017) and Hasselberg et al. (2020) to assess the sustainability of Ghana's pond and cage fish farming ... -
Sustainability reporting : a catalyst of change? : a qualitative study investigating the utilization and integration of nonfinancial information in five Norwegian SMEs
(Master thesis, 2020)Background: Existing literature point to sustainability reporting as a tool to improve sustainable profitability and claim that promoting the availability and utilization of non-financial information to decision makers, ... -
Sustainability: A Wicked Problem Needing New Perspectives
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Sustainable adaptation to a changing climate? : a case study of the relief and development initiatives by the Ethiopian government and Afar Pastoralist Development Association in Afar Region, Ethiopia
(Master thesis, 2015-08-05)This thesis examines how the Ethiopian government and the Afar Pastoralist Development Association (APDA) work in practice to reduce people’s vulnerability and whether they contribute to ‘sustainable climate change adaptation’ ... -
Sustainable computational science: The ReScience Initiative
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017) -
Sustainable development in circular agriculture: An illustrative bee↺legume↺poultry example
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Sustainable development in higher education : the long road to achieving the impossible
(Master thesis, 2013-09-20)This thesis addresses the importance of sustainability in higher education. In addition, it reveals to the reader the extreme complexity of the term "sustainable development". -
Sustainable foraging of wild edible plants in Norway : a biocultural approach
(Master thesis, 2020)Globally, the role of wild edible plants (WEPs) in providing culturally appropriate nutrition and food security, added economic value, and ecological benefits, is now well recognized. In Europe, the use of WEPs appears ... -
Sustainable Forestry in Norway: Analysing the Norwegian Forest Governance, with a focus on public and private forest owners.
(Master thesis, 2023)The study delves into the intricacies of Norwegian forest governance, encompassing policies, measures, and instruments for sustainable forest management. It addresses the conflicting practices of logging and conservation, ... -
Sustainable fungal biorefineries : optimizing production of valuable metabolites in oleaginous Mucoromycota
(PhD Thesis;2021:25, Doctoral thesis, 2021)Fungal biorefineries are important players in the emerging global bioeconomy and contribute to the transition from the traditional fossil-based production to a renewable, sustainable and environment-friendly bio-production. ...