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A comparative analysis of determinants of labor force participation and economic valuation of social security programs in: China, Colombia, Egypt and Sierra Leone
(Master thesis, 2015-05-28)Understanding labor market dynamics, especially in developing countries has become a central issue in light of the global financial crises of 2008. This study analyzed labor markets in four developing countries: China, ... -
A comparative analysis of lactic acid bacteria isolated from honeybee gut and flowers, with focus on phylogeny and plasmid profiling
(Master thesis, 2016-08-10)Apis mellifera (honeybee) are of huge value as they are the most important pollinator worldwide. Declines in honeybee populations have made the honeybee subject to much scientific research. Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) have ... -
A comparative analysis on phylogeny, genetics and selected phenotypes of lactic acid bacteria isolated from gut microbiota of honey bee versus flowers
(Master thesis, 2016-08-10)From the bee gut samples 190 bacteria isolates were obtained. Purified plasmid DNA extracts were screened for plasmids on an agarose gel by electrophoresis to determine their plasmid profiles. The purpose of the plasmid ... -
A comparative assessment of coastal mean dynamic topography in Norway by geodetic and ocean approaches
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A comparative case-study of national park management in Aoraki / Mt.Cook National Park (New Zealand) and Jotunheimen National Park (Norway)
(Master thesis, 2012-08-06)Abstract The new national tourism strategy “Destination Norway” (The Ministry of Trade and Industry 2012) signals a political movement toward increased tourism development based on large protected areas, but the question ... -
A comparative study of abundance of tiger prey base in Bardia-Katarniaghat (Khata) corridor and south-west corner of Bardia National Park, Nepal
(Master thesis, 2012-09-12)The current study was carried out in Bardia National Park and in the Bardia-Katarniaghat (Khata) corridor, which is one of five priority areas identified by Terai Arc Landscape Program (TAL) for habitat restoration due ... -
A comparative study of food values between the United States and Norway
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)We compare the food values in the USA and Norway using the best–worst scaling approach. The food values examined are aimed at capturing the main issues related to food consumption such as naturalness, taste, price, safety, ... -
A comparative study of macroinvertebrate biodiversity in highway stormwater ponds and natural ponds
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)The use of stormwater ponds along the highways is shown to be an effective alternative to conventional systems, which are usually sewers. These ponds have the potential to combine their primary function of pollution and ... -
A comparative study of soil temperature models, including machine learning models using two parameters
(Master thesis, 2024)This comparative study examines the efficacy of three established models for predicting soil temperatures at depths of 10cm and 20cm across four Norwegian regions: Innlandet, Østfold, Vestfold, and Trøndelag. To ensure ... -
A comparison between the immune response in macrophages when exposed to two different strains of Streptococcus agalactiae
(Student paper, others, 2019)Abstract of thesis Mastitis is the most common disease in the dairy industry today. In the mammary gland, macrophages play a leading role in the immune response as first line defence against invading udder pathogens. ... -
A comparison of bus passengers' and car drivers' valuation of casualty risk reductions in their routes
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018) -
A comparison of extended spectrum ?-lactamase producing Escherichia coli from clinical, recreational water and wastewater samples associated in time and location
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017) -
A comparison of extended spectrum β-lactamase producing Escherichia coli from clinical, recreational water and wastewater samples associated in time and location
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A comparison of manganese effects of semanox and manganese sulphate in relation to yield and development of oats
(Research report, 2001-12)The manganese of Semanox (about 54 per cent Mn as MnO) and manganese sulphate (MnSO4.H2O, 32,5 per senc Mn) where studied over a 4-year period in a pot experiment with a Mn-deficient sandy soil with pH (H2O) 7.8. Oats were ... -
A Comparison of Methods for Modelling Survival Time for Cancer Patients
(Master thesis, 2023)I denne oppgaven brukte vi tre typer overlevelsesanalysemodeller for å modellere overlevelsestiden til pasienter som lider av endetarmskreft og pasienter som lider av hode- og halskreft. Disse modellene var Cox-regresjon, ... -
A comparison of nonlinear mixed models and response to selection of tick-infestation on lambs
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Tick-borne fever (TBF) is stated as one of the main disease challenges in Norwegian sheep farming during the grazing season. TBF is caused by the bacterium Anaplasma phagocytophilum that is transmitted by the tick Ixodes ... -
A comparison of organic grass-clover silages from primary growth and regrowth in dairy cows
(PhD Thesis;2016:24, Doctoral thesis, 2017-12-06)The annual milk yield of Norwegian organic dairy cows increased by 18% in 2013 compared to 2007 levels. The increased milk yield in this period was achieved by increased levels of concentrate feed in the diet. Given that, ... -
A comparison of principal component regression and genomic REML for genomic prediction across populations
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)