Browsing Faculty of Environmental Sciences and Natural Resource Management (MINA) by Title
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Changes in the abundance, species composition and distribution of the Barents Sea euphausiids (krill) : with focus on the expansion and reproduction of Meganyctiphanes norvegica
(Master thesis, 2018)Euphausiids (krill) play a key role in the Barents Sea ecosystem, being an important prey for a number of species, and thereby transferring energy from primary producers to higher trophic levels. An unprecedented warming ... -
Characterization of pesticide hazard and risk to freshwater algae under ecologically relevant exposure conditions in Norway
(Master thesis, 2017)Balansen i det akvatiske økosystemet er under konstant press fra menneskelig påvirkning, og store mengder forurensende stoffer slippes ut i vannforekomster i hele verden. Blant disse er pesticider en stor kilde til utslipp, ... -
Characterization of radioactive particle exposure using micro and nano-focused X-ray techniques
(PhD Thesis;2021:95, Doctoral thesis, 2021)Radionuclides may be introduced into the environment from a variety of sources both naturally occurring, such as weathering from ore deposits, and anthropogenic, such as releases associated with the nuclear weapons and ... -
Characterization of workplace aerosols in the manganese alloy production industry by X-ray diffraction, inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry, and anion chromatography
(Master thesis, 2015-07-28)Workers in the manganese (Mn) alloy industry are exposed to a variety of Mn com- pounds, which may lead to a neurological condition called manganism. To better assess health effects due to Mn exposore, it is important to ... -
Characterizing and reversing the salmonid depression-like state profile
(Master thesis, 2020)Depressive or anxious symptoms are typically connected to chronic and unpredictable high-stress situations or otherwise adverse experiences. In aquaculture, hierarchical disputes and confrontations between individuals in ... -
Characterizing individual tree biomass for improved biomass estimation in Norwegian forests
(PhD Thesis;2015:60, Doctoral thesis, 2020-11-10)Accurate estimates of tree biomass are necessary in order to realize climate change mitigation strategies such as large-scale carbon accounts of sources and sinks through time and biomass stocks for bioenergy. Biomass is ... -
The charcoal record of small spruce (Picea abies) -swamps in Southeastern Norway : a study of local fire history and fine scale spatial variation
(Master thesis, 2021)The local fire history of a Norway spruce (Picea abies) forest with a high present-day biodiversity has been investigated to explore the spatiotemporal fire dynamics of a delimited part of Trillemarka Nature Reserve in ... -
Chemical work environment when managing and recycling waste electrical and electronic equipment
(Master thesis, 2015-08-03)Norway generates the most WEEE per capita in the world, the bulk of which is treated in Norway. Several of the processes involved are manual and there is a potential for occupational exposure to the hazardous substances ... -
Choice of technology in less industrialized countries with particular reference to forestry and sawmilling
(Rapport (Norges landbrukshøgskole. Institutt for skogøkonomi);1988:3, Doctoral thesis, 1988)An overview is given of existing works regarding choice of technology in less industrialized countries (LIC), with special emphasis on forestry and forest industry projects. Some omportant theoretical aspects regarding the ... -
Chromatin accessibility after inhibition of enhancer of zeste homolog 2 (Ezh2) in zebrafish embryos
(Master thesis, 2018)The thesis is a part of a Centre of Excellence Centre for Environmental Radioactivity (CoE CERAD) project, focusing on trans-generational studies of low-dose gamma-irradiation using zebrafish as a model organism. As a part ... -
Chronicling the rise and fall of the invasive species Elodea canadensis in a eutrophic lake using paleolimnological methods
(Master thesis, 2015-05-08)The history of the introduction and disappearance of the invasive aquatic plant Elodea canadensis (E. canadensis) in lake Årungen, a eutrophic, disturbed lake, was studied using paleolimnological techniques to investigate ... -
Cleaning Schedule based on Soiling Effects on Photovoltaics in Kalkbult, South Africa
(Master thesis, 2017)Scatec Solar’s solar photovoltaic power plant in Kalkbult, South Africa, is in an area with excellent properties for harvesting solar energy. Vast areas with little or no conflict with agriculture and high irradiance. This ... -
Climate change impacts on natural forest disturbances : bark beetle damage potential and management adaptations
(PhD Thesis;2024:27, Doctoral thesis, 2024)Across the world, forests offer essential resources for humans and many other species, but they are now threatened by increasing wind damages, wildfires, droughts, and insect outbreaks due to climate change. This thesis ... -
Climate related alterations in Norwegian and Swedish hydropower production and the resulting impact on the Nordic power market in 2050
(Master thesis, 2017)As a result of climate change, global precipitation patterns are predicted to change. For the hydropower nations Norway and Sweden, predictions of increased precipitation levels are expected to result in increased energy ... -
Climatic adaptations in Norwegian populations of beech (Fagus sylvatica)
(Master thesis, 2015-06-02)This study on Norwegian populations of beech was investigating different environmental factors influencing the winter dormancy stage and bud burst time, as the first known phenological study on these populations. Bud burst ... -
Closing the nutrient loop with ecological sanitation in Nepal
(Master thesis, 2020)Unsafe sanitation is one of the world’s largest health and environmental problems. Many countries face great challenges to provide adequate sanitation while leaving their people at risk of water, sanitation, and health ... -
Coastal Habitat Use in Sea Trout (Salmo trutta) from the Inner Parts of Oslo Fjord: a One-Year Acoustic Telemetry Study
(Master thesis, 2014-08-28)Fish have a wide variety of feeding habitats and feeding patterns, making them a good experimental model for the study of feeding behaviour. Recent studies show that fish forage actively when perceived risk is low, but ... -
Cod on the dive : investigating Atlantic cod of the Inner Oslofjord during population decline
(Master thesis, 2021)The Atlantic Cod population of the Inner Oslofjord is in the midst of a collapse and a catch ban has been in effect since 2019. This project was designed to study demography, population size and migration in the Atlantic ... -
Colonisation and growth of benthic algae in a recently deculverted urban stream
(Master thesis, 2017)Stream restoration by the process of deculverting is a comprehensive form of restoration which aims to improve morphological, chemical and ecological condition through the re-creation of a naturalized stream from a piped ...