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School abductions in Chibok and Zamfara, Nigeria : the nexus between gender, terror and official responses
(Master thesis, 2021)School abductions in Nigeria have received global attention since 2014. Although several studies exist on gender-based terrorism in Nigeria, none has sought to understand the relationship between gender, gender constructions, ... -
Science from below and to the left : a processualist understanding of the Zapatista movement's counter-hegemonic practices
(Master thesis, 2018)Norms in International Relations are often discussed from the perspective of the Global North, while focusing on the political relations of transnational organizations and nation-states at high levels of politics, but there ... -
Scientist-journalist interaction : investigating the relationship between the concept of objectivity and the constructed discourses on scientific knowledge, particularly on Arctic issues
(Master thesis, 2019)The Arctic represents a geographical region where political and economic interests of some countries conflict with global environmental concerns. However, the media are argued to misrepresent the complexity of Arctic issues. ... -
Seaside East : the urban software
(Master thesis, 2016)In less than 15 years, 40% of Norway's population will live along the Oslofjord. Population growth often means more urban development, which again puts pressure on our natural resources. Horten in Vestfold is one of the ... -
Seaside recreation in Oslo : bringing Bispevika closer to the city
(Master thesis, 2017)Oslo is a growing city. Instead of letting the city expand beyond its borders, the municipality wants to use sites by the Oslo fjord for urban growth. The planning agency of Oslo is currently working on redefining the ... -
Secular authorities and Muslim communities under Covid-19 : Oslo as a case study of post-secularity
(Master thesis, 2021)Despite processes of secularization of the cultural and political realms of societies, religious traditions and practices continue to suffuse in the life of many people around the world. In Norway increased international ... -
Securing blue-green qualities in urban projects- A qualitative case study of blue-green factor in Asplan Viak
(Master thesis, 2023)As the urban populations continue to grow and the demand for housing, commercial and public spaces rise, the competition for limited available spaces is becoming more intense. This has led to an increased pressure on urban ... -
Securitization of narcotraffic in Mexico
(Master thesis, 2016-08-19)The war on drugs has being a major issue for Mexico. In this thesis we follow how narcotraffic became to be an extraordinary threat for Mexico. How some of the presidential administrations have shifted the discourse on ... -
Securitization of Somali refugees : case study of Kenya
(Master thesis, 2018)In May 2016, the government of Kenya decided to close down all refugee camps in the country. This was due to an increase in the levels of insecurity in the country. But later on, the decision to close down Kakuma camp was ... -
Security narratives in Rocinha, Rio de Janeiro
(Master thesis, 2023)This master thesis explores and examines security narratives from Rocinha, the largest favela in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It employs a narrative approach to security in International Relations, mixing analytical insights ... -
The security of Muslim women in Western societies between the hammer of preserving the patriarchal values and the oaks of Islamophobia : the case of Syrian Muslim women in Norway
(Master thesis, 2022)Security of refugees is not achieved once states provide asylum to refugees, as these refugees need a secure environment to feel safe. In the case of Syrian refugees in Norway, Syrian refugees have met other types of threats ... -
Sedentarization in Filtu Woreda, Ethiopia: Impacts on health, ecology and society
(Master thesis, 2010-10-25)This thesis is about the sedentarization process in Filtu Woreda of the Somali Region in Ethiopia. Sedentarization is described as the transition from a more nomadic to a less nomadic or sedentary livelihood for pastoralists. ... -
Seed security for sustainable agricultural intensification in the northern region of Ghana
(Master thesis, 2018)For smallholder farmers (SHFs) in the savanna ecological zone of Ghana seeds are crucial for livelihood security. Access to quality seeds is a fundamental contribution to the yields farmers attain from their crop production. ... -
Seed security in theory and practice : a comparative study of seed security frameworks and their use
(Noragric report;86, Report, 2020)Seeds and planting material are fundamental assets in all crop production and thus at the heart of food system resilience. The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and the health policies meant to break chains of virus transmission ... -
Seksuell helse i Skandinavia
(Master thesis, 2023)Seksuell helse har de siste årene blitt en integrert del av folkehelsearbeidet. Dette har ført til at flere land har publisert offentlige strategier og retningslinjer som fastslår hvordan man skal arbeide med seksuell helse ... -
Self-help groups in Rajasthan : impact on microenterprises and empowerment of women
(Master thesis, 2019)There is still a great divide between men and women in the developing world, and the idea that a woman is lesser than a man is deep entrenched in the Indian culture and society even today. The traditional classification ... -
Selvbestemmelsesteorien kan gi en forståelse av sammenhengen mellom subjektive helseplager og tilfredshet med livet
(Master thesis, 2015-02-25)Bakgrunn: Subjektive helseplager er vanlige, og en av hovedårsakene til dagens sykefravær og uførhet. Plagene medfører negative konsekvenser for enkeltindividers helse og velvære, og er en utfordring både fra et ... -
Selvkjørende kjøretøy : muligheter og utfordringer for fremtidig byplanlegging
(Master thesis, 2019)Bakgrunnen for denne masteroppgaven er de nasjonale målsetningene om en omstilling mot en mer bærekraftig og miljøvennlig byutvikling, også kjent som "det grønne skiftet". Målsetningene ble satt som følge av at de fleste ... -
Selvrapportert funksjonsevne hos deltakere på fysisk aktivitet på resept : en studie med spesiell referanse til Oppland fylke i perioden 2006 til 2009
(Master thesis, 2014-08-19)Bakgrunn: Helsemyndighetene vektlegger at et viktig mål for flere gode leveår for befolkningen, er å forebygge utbredelsen av livsstilssykdommer og mulige negative helsekonsekvenser for den enkelte. Som en del av ... -
Selvstendig Rettsvernshevd
(Master thesis, 2022)