Browsing Master’s theses (MINA) by Title
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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 ... -
Could alteration of cemetery soil with artifical sand contribute to better bodily decomposition? A study of physical and hydraulic properties of machine crushed sand and their potential to facilitate microbial decomposition
(Master thesis, 2024)På norske gravplasser er plassmangel et problem grunnet svært treg nedbrytning av menneskekropper som fremdeles kan være intakte etter flere tiår i en kistegrav. Ved etablering av nye gravfelt har masseutskifting med ... -
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 ... -
«Det lyser i hyttegrender av tindrande ljos kvar kveld»: Om lysbruk på norske fritidsbustadar i fjellet
(Master thesis, 2024)Lysforureining er uynskt eller overflødig kunstig lys. For å redusere effektane av lysforureining, er det viktig med forståing av menneske si åtferd som kan bidra til lysforureining og negative følgjer. I denne studien ... -
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 ... -
Determinants of domestic cat ocurrence in forests in southeastern Norway
(Master thesis, 2022)Domestic cats can pose a significant threat to local wildlife in urban and rural areas because of their high densities and proficiency as predators. However, few attempts have been made to quantify the impact of domestic ... -
Determinants of habitat utilization patterns of European lobsters (Homarus gammarus) in the Inner Oslo Fjord, Norway
(Master thesis, 2022)Habitat type and structure influences diversity body size, recruitment, population size structure and survival of species in marine communities. There is, however, inadequate empirical evidence on what substitutes ... -
Determinants of scent-marking behavior by Asiatic cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus venaticus) at camera traps in Iran
(Master thesis, 2021)Scent marking is a common behaviour in large carnivores and serves a multiple of ecological purposes. It functions as a method of communication, either to warn off intruders, attract mates or to mark territory. In surveys ... -
Determination of elements in snow and water samples on Jan Mayen
(Master thesis, 2022)Iceland is considered one of the greatest dust emission sources in the Arctic. Once the dust is deposited, it significantly affects snow and ice albedo. This hastens the glacier melting and leads to new accessible dust ... -
Development in phytoplankton assemblages, ecological status and purification effect in Teglverksdammen : a study of a pond the first two growth seasons following deculverting of an urban stream system in Oslo, Norway
(Master thesis, 2018)There is growing consensus that deculverting and restoration of buried urban streams may come with a range of ecological and socioeconomic benefits, including; reduced flood risks, improved water quality, facilitation of ...