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Investigation, further development, and optimization of LRS scrolling Machine
(Master thesis, 2022)Additive manufacturing (AM) is a transformative approach to industrial production that permits the production of parts and can bring flexibility and efficiency to the manufacturing process. It uses CAD software or 3D object ... -
Investigations into the cellular localization of the mismatch repair protein MutH
(Master thesis, 2014-02-11)The semiconservative replication of DNA in Escherichia coli (E. coli) gives rise to hemimetylated GATC sites behind the replication forks. Three proteins have been shown to bind to such sites; the negative regulator of ... -
Investigations of Crustal Loading Effects on Vertical GPS Time Series in the Hardangervidda Region: A Comparative Analysis
(Master thesis, 2023)This master's thesis seeks to ascertain if the vertical seasonal variations observed at permanent GPS stations (PGS) can be attributed to mass load deformations. The study focuses on seven PGSs in or around a highland ... -
Investigations of hydrological contributions to terrestrial gravity measurements
(PhD Thesis;2023:29, Doctoral thesis, 2023)This thesis discusses the hydrological gravity signal in gravity time series from two different perspectives. The two perspectives are how we reduce the influence of hydrological dynamics and how we isolate hydrological ... -
Investigations of surface loads of the Earth - geometrical deformations and gravity changes
(PhD Thesis;2009:25, Doctoral thesis, 2009)This thesis addresses deformations and gravity changes due to surface loads like the ocean tides, hydrology and glaciers. These phenomena are discussed in light of height and gravity observations collected by GPS and ... -
Investigations on Cryptosporidium and Giardia in Tigray, Ethiopia from a One Health Perspective
(PhD Thesis;2022:54, Doctoral thesis, 2022)Enteric protozoans Cryptosporidium spp. and Giardia duodenalis are among the leading causes of diarrhoea in children. These parasites have particular impact in lowand middle-income countries. In these countries, people ... -
Investing in alternative energy companies : an analysis of risk, return, and the price drivers for solar, wind, hydro and nuclear power companies through exchange traded funds
(Master thesis, 2017)Increasing new investment in alternative energy suggests that investors increase their share of holdings that promote cleaner energy and fewer emissions. This paper examines the performance of six exchange-traded funds ... -
Investing in Asian Stock Markets, 1993 - 2010 : An Analysis of Performance in Periods of Extreme Volatility, Risk Attribution and Portfolio Optimization
(Master thesis, 2010-12-01)The Asian stock markets are emerging, which make them interesting to foreign investors who may see a potential future in these markets. We assume the position of an investor reporting results in US Dollars and analyze the ... -
An investment perspective on data quality in data usage
(Master thesis, 2021)Today, businesses must be aware of the value in their data to optimize their business operations and maximize profits. Therefore, it would be beneficial to understand how data quality affects the organization’s ability ... -
Investment strategies in the crude oil futures market : an empirical analysis of its return and its causes
(Master thesis, 2012-06-01)We show that while a passive investment strategy going long in WTI oil futures yields an annual excess return of 8.1% between January 1985 and June 2010, an active but very simple investment strategy going long in backwardation ... -
Investments in emerging markets : alpha and the benefits of active portfolio management
(Master thesis, 2015-08-06)In this thesis, I investigate whether investments in emerging market stocks can generate a higher risk-adjusted portfolio return than investments in developed markets. To investigate the possibilities of abnormal performances, ... -
Investments in European Securitized Real Estate - Performance Evaluation through Factor-Mimicking Portfolios
(Master thesis, 2010-12-01)This thesis applies factor models in explaining common variations in returns within the European securitized real estate sector. The three risk factors suggested by Fama & French (1993), the market, size and B/M ratio, ... -
Investments in Wind Power - Profitability Analysis of the NBT II Windmill Park in Sindh, Pakistan
(Master thesis, 2015-07-08)This paper investigates the profitability of the NBT II windmill farm in Sindh, Pakistan and the possible financial outcomes of the investment. Wind power investments are characterized by high initial capital expenditure ... -
Investor disclosure as policy response to climate change : exploring the French case of mandatory climate disclosure for institutional investors
(Master thesis, 2017)The purpose of this thesis is to contribute to the academic and political debate on climate-related disclosures as a policy response to climate changes. Specifically, the study provides empirical evidence from a qualitative ... -
Investors sinnsstemning og finansielle beslutninger
(Master thesis, 2015-08-03)Temaet for denne avhandlingen er sinnsstemningens effekt på finansielle beslutninger, og formålet er å avdekke hvorvidt investorer i positiv og negativ sinnsstemning tar ulike finansielle beslutninger. Tidligere forskning ... -
Invisible Spheres of Urban Nature - The Role of Microbial Ecology for Landscape Architecture
(Master thesis, 2023)This thesis explores the role of microbial ecology for landscape architecture. The first chapter contains the theoretical framework of this thesis with an introduction to the world of microorganisms and the state of knowledge ... -
Invited review: Genetics and claw health: opportunities to enhance claw health by genetic selection
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Invited review: Opportunities for genetic improvement of metabolic diseases.
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016) -
Invited review: Overview of new traits and phenotyping strategies in dairy cattle with a focus on functional traits
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Inviterende byrom i Kvadraturen, Oslo
(Master thesis, 2013-08-30)SAMMENDRAG Denne oppgaven undersøker hva inviterende offentlige byrom innebærer i relasjon til kvadraturen i Oslo sentrum. Bylivet i deler av Kvadraturen blir omtalt som begrenset både i tidspenn og variasjon. Denne oppgaven ...