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Why understanding the post-truth condition is crucial in the fight against climate change
(Bachelor thesis, 2023)In an era characterized by information overload and polarized perspectives, the discourse surrounding climate action has become deeply entwined with the phenomenon of post-truth. This thesis focuses on how current approaches ... -
Why use component-based methods in sensory science?
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)This paper discusses the advantages of using so-called component-based methods in sensory science. For instance, principal component analysis (PCA) and partial least squares (PLS) regression are used widely in the field; ... -
Why we need a European focus on foodborne parasites.
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Foodborne parasites (FBP) are recognized as being a neglected pathogen group, often associated with marginalized or disadvantaged populations, especially those living in regions where water supply or sanitation are inadequate. ... -
Why Women Are Poorer than Men : The Study of Socio-Economic Opportunities of Women and Men in Goaso, Ghana
(Master thesis, 2012-10-19)This study explores why women are poorer than men. It discusses the socio-economic opportunities of women and men in Goaso, Ghana. Feminist theories - liberal, radical and socialist – form the theoretical background for ... -
Wicked problems og framtidige planutfordringer : bærekraftig stedsutvikling i rammen av Regional plan for areal og transport i Oslo og Akershus
(Master thesis, 2020)Regional plan for areal og transport i Oslo og Akershus ble vedtatt i 2015, som et føringsdokument der kommuner og fylker må samarbeide om en regional omstilling, med et fokus på bærekraftig utvikling. Planen legger til ... -
Widening evaluative space for ecosystem services: a taxonomy of plural values and valuation methods
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Wild boar rooting in a northern coniferous forest - minor silviculture impact
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The wild boar Sus scrofa in northern Eurasia: a review of range expansion history, current distribution, factors affecting the northern distributional limit, and management strategies
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)1. The wild boar Sus scrofa is one of the most widely distributed large mammal species in the world, existing on all continents except Antarctica. In the late 20th Century, its geographical range expanded naturally and ... -
Wild Reindeer (Rangifer tarandus tarandus) and Mountain Hiking : a study of human activity and potential reindeer avoidance in Setesdal-Ryfylke.
(Master thesis, 2015-02-25)The studied effects of human activities on wildlife provide necessary knowledge for management authorities to better understand and predict the consequences of increased wildlife habitat fragmentation. Human outdoor ... -
Wildlife damages, mitigation measures and livelihood issues around Chitwan National Park, Nepal
(Master thesis, 2014-02-13)Human-wildlife conflict is closely associated with the economics and social well being of the local people. It occurs worldwide and its frequency and severity have been rising annually, especially in Chitwan National Park. ... -
Wildlife in a Politically Divided World: Insularism Inflates Estimates of Brown Bear Abundance
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016)Political borders dictate how biological diversity is monitored and managed, yet wild animals often move freely between jurisdictions. We quantified bias in brown bear (Ursus arctos) abundance estimates introduced when ... -
Wildlife in a politically divided world: insularism inflates estimates of brown bear abundance
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015)Political borders dictate how biological diversity is monitored and managed, yet wild animals often move freely between jurisdictions. We quantified bias in brown bear (Ursus arctos) abundance estimates introduced when ... -
Wildlife use of private gardens in south-eastern Norway
(Master thesis, 2020)Urbanisation typically results in a reduction in biodiversity. Studies of urban wildlife have shown that the increase in extinction risk tends to be higher with increasing urban areas. Yet, in urban environments, private ... -
The wildlife watching tourist guide : a case study on the role of wildlife watching guides in Norway
(Master thesis, 2022)Denne oppgaven undersøker rollene til viltkikkingsturisme guider som fokuserer på store rovdyr og store klovdyr i Norge. Videre undersøker den komponentene i rollen til guiden og mulige forskjeller mellom de to gruppene. ... -
Will people prefer future travel with battery-powered airplanes?
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Various small battery-powered airplane models have been developed over the last years and are approaching the stage of being included in commercial flights. However, there are relatively few studies on potential customers’ ... -
Will Phosphorite incorporate negative externalities into its market price as it becomes scarcer?
(Master thesis, 2022)The increasing scarcity of Phosphorite poses a real threat to the world's food production. Global fertilizer production needs a steady phosphorus supply to cater to the global demand. Without Phosphorite, a new source of ... -
Will the introduction of a resource rent tax lead to development of more wind power? - A study of the effects of the new resource rent tax on Norwegian municipalities’ acceptance for land-based wind power
(Master thesis, 2023)The amount of energy produced by land-based wind power in Norway has increased significantly the last couple of years. Despite this, estimates from NVE show that Norway could have an energy deficit by 2027. Thus, the country ... -
Willingness to adopt improved shrimp aquaculture practices in Vietnam
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)The shrimp industry plays a leading role in aquaculture development in Vietnam. Currently, the government is running a credit subsidy program to support farmers investing in improved production methods. This paper aimed ... -
Willingness to pay for quality in experimental auction markets and stated choice surveys
(Dr.scient.;2003:1, Doctoral thesis, 2003)The principal objective of this thesis is to investigate the willingness to pay for quality. The thesis consists of four papers exploring Norwegian consumer preferences for imported and hormone-treated beef. The first paper ... -
Willingness to pay for solar home systems in off-grid areas in Kilifi County, Kenya
(Master thesis, 2020)The issue of energy access remains a concern in most countries, especially developing ones. This study aims to contribute to the demand dynamics of energy access by determining the willingness to pay and the factors affecting ...