Blar i Master’s theses (MINA) på tittel
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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 ... -
A comparative analysis of interlinkages between national forest and climate policies in Norway, Finland and France within the European Union policy framework
(Master thesis, 2021)I arbeidet med å finne effektive løsninger som kan bidra til å nå de ambisiøse utslippsreduksjonsmålene i Parisavtalen, synes det å være et økende søkelys på den viktige rollen skogen og skogsektoren kan spille i ... -
Comparative assessment of a decentralized blackwater and organic household waste treatment system using LCA : Campus Ås showcase
(Master thesis, 2021-08-16)This study evaluates the environmental performance of blackwater and organic household waste treatment in Campus Ås Showcase, located at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences, in Ås municipality, Norway. The Campus Ås ... -
Comparing distribution of willow psyllids (Cacopsylla spp.) on Salix lapponum in 2018 with 1995 along an alpine altitudinal gradient
(Master thesis, 2019)The psyllid (Cacopsylla spp.) population on Salix lapponum in the alpine areas of southern Norway, in an altitudinal gradient between Haugastøl and Finse, were thoroughly studied in 1995. The results were presented and ... -
Comparison of EIQ and PRIMET models to assaee the impact of pesticide use of smallholder cocoa production in western Ghana
(Master thesis, 2017)Risk assessments of agricultural systems in Ghana are often performed to ascertain the level of risk posed by agrochemicals released during application. In this thesis two risk assessment models EIQ and PRIMET are compared ... -
Comparison of treatment and fouling mitigation efficiency of organic and inorganic coagulants in biofilm membrane bioreactor
(Master thesis, 2019)Membrane bioreactors is an exemplary practice of sustainable wastewater treatment. Novel methods and approaches incorporating MBR allow not only treat wastewater with excellent efficiency, but also recover nutrients, recycle ... -
Concentration ratios for radionuclides and stable analogues in Rogaland, Norway
(Master thesis, 2018)Norway may be exposed to radioactive deposition from several potential sources due to the country`s geographical location and meteorological conditions (Bartnicki et al., 2016; Klein & Bartnicki, 2018) and it has been ... -
Condensed tannins in senesced foliage and soil organic layer in response to fertilization in boreal forest ecosystem
(Master thesis, 2021)Anthropogenic nitrogen deposition rate in boreal forests increased over the last century and significantly impacted many parts of these ecosystems. Boreal forests contain a large amount of carbon (C), and nitrogen (N) is ... -
Constraints for carbon degradation in subarctic thawing peatland permafrost in Northern Scandinavia
(Master thesis, 2021)Permafrost soils are globally under pressure and subject to climate change induced permafrost thawing. Peat plateaus are found in peatlands with discontinuous permafrost and store large quantities of carbon (C). They are ... -
Consumer flexibility in the power market
(Master thesis, 2023)Tradisjonelt sett har kraftproduksjonen vært tilpasset kraftforbruket, men i en tid med økende elektrifisering, underskudd på kraft og økende kraftpriser er det viktig med forskning og kunnskap om metoder for å kunne møte ... -
Coupling between nitrate input and phosphorus retention in lake sediments : a case study from Lake Årungen
(Master thesis, 2018)Cultural eutrophication represents one of the greatest threats to freshwater systems, with lowland streams and lakes being especially vulnerable in areas that receive an increased supply of nutrients from human activity. ... -
CRISPR-mediated human germline editing : benefits, risks, and why a ban is unethical
(Master thesis, 2021)CRISPR/Cas gene technology provides a versatile system for site-specific gene editing in virtually any cell and has made it possible to cure and prevent genetic diseases and defects. Many genetic diseases, such as Tay Sachs ... -
Current treatment performance and rehabilitation of the decentralized wastewater treatment systems in Frøya
(Master thesis, 2018)Frøya Kommune is the westernmost and one of several coastal kommunes of the Fosen region in Trøndelag County, Norway. Frøya relies on the onsite facilities, mainly septic tanks, for the treatment of wastewater. ... -
Den menneskelege dimensjonen i verneområdeforvaltninga : fjellvandrarars verdisyn og åtferdsintensjonar ovanfor sårbart vilt
(Master thesis, 2022)Natur og spesielt verna naturområde er i aukande grad attraktive for rekreasjon og naturbaserte aktivitetar. Denne auka attraktiviteten kjem med utfordringar for forvaltninga som må balansere negative innverknader på natur ... -
Deponering och rotupptag av 238U, 232Th, 226Ra och 228Ra i bär och tillhörande bladverk från områden med förhöjda nivåer av naturligt förekommande radioaktivitet
(Master thesis, 2021)Naturliga radionuklider förekommer med varierande koncentrationer i jordmånen och kan överföras till vegetation genom rotupptag eller deponering. Överföringen estimeras vanligen genom transferfaktorn, en väletablerad ... -
Depreciative tourist behaviour in a protected birdwatching site : a qualitative study of birdwatchers on Hornøya, Northern Norway
(Master thesis, 2019)Wildlife watching tourism is a growing industry and can become eco-friendly if sufficient conservation measures are actively included in the operative tourism strategies. Research on visitor behaviour is necessary to ... -
Detection and quantification of arsenolipids in human breast milk by HPLC-ICP-MS and HPLC-ESI-MS : method optimization to enable quantification of six arsenolipids at low concentration levels
(Master thesis, 2018)Recent research has shown that some arsenic containing lipids, common components of seafood, are highly cytotoxic and have the potential to cross the blood-brain barrier. Infants, in particular, are especially sensitive ... -
Detection of root and butt rot in Norway Spruce (Picea Abies) using airborne hyperspectral images and laser scanning
(Master thesis, 2020)The forest is an important renewable resource in a sustainable bioeconomy. Yearly, fungal decay causes economical losses that exceed 100 million NOK within the Norwegian forest sector. Root and butt rots are the main ... -
Detection of tire and road wear particles in duck mussels (Anodonta anatina) from a road-near lake in Norway using various analytical techniques
(Master thesis, 2022)Microplastic particles (MP) in the environment are an emerging problem, and the environmental impacts are still to be completely understood. It is known that small plastic particles have been in the environment for a long ... -
Deteksjon av pionertrær i tregrenseøkotonen ved bruk av tredimensjonale punktskyer fra bildematching
(Master thesis, 2019)Tregrenseøkotonen (overgangssonen mellom skog og treløst alpint område) har alltid vært i endring. I en periode med økning i gjennomsnittstemperatur og en endring i arealbruken, er tregrenseøkotonen forventet å etablere ...