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Stedet etter Naturen
Full text linkJeg foreslår i denne oppgaven at vi bør legge naturbegrepet på hylla til fordel for stedet. Jeg bruker Steven Vogels argumenter for å vise at naturbegrepet gjør mer skade enn gagn. Stedet forstår jeg som et rom som sentrerer praksis, tradisjon, og mening i kraft av kroppens utstrekning. Denne sentreringen forstår jeg i kraft av Albert Borgmanns teori om fokalitet. Jeg supplerer fokalitet med Norton og Hannons ide om stedsverdier. Lokale verdier som ikke er overførbare til monetære mengder. Jeg avgrenser også stedet i kraft av kroppen. Dette gjør jeg via Anniken Greves tanker rundt stedet. Resultatet er stedet som senter for mening for mennesket. Armert med denne forståelsen undersøker jeg hvordan forandring av steder er tilnærmet deres ødeleggelse, og jeg ser på hvordan steder kan beskyttes, og om de kan restaureres. Jeg finner at restaurering virker å avhenge av en tanke om at «alt var bedre før», noe stedstenkingen ikke nødvendigvis må si. Å gjøre steder mer fokale virker da å ikke være det samme som å skru tilbake klokken. Vi må heller vektlegge, og gjenkjenne, de praksisene som faktisk tidligere var mer fokale, da dette var en faktisk tendens. Denne tendensen forstår jeg i et teknologikritisk perspektiv. Avslutningsvis ser jeg på noen innvendinger mot å erstatte natur med sted, hvor den viktigste innsikten er at stedstenking ikke fører til isolasjon, og heller fører til en form for empati med andre steder. Dyrs rolle i denne alternative miljøetikken er fortsatt uklar, og presenterer et spennende tema for senere utforskning
Å skape rom for språk: Transspråking som pedagogisk praksis i flerspråklige klasserom
Full text linkDenne masteroppgaven undersøker hvordan et utvalg ungdomsskolelærere reflekterer rundt pedagogisk transspråking i flerspråklige klasserom. Studien har et særlig fokus på hvordan lærere oppfatter og erfarer det å aktivere elevers ulike språkressurser i undervisningen, og hvordan de forstår transspråking som pedagogisk tilnærming.
Undersøkelsen bygger på en kvalitativ, fenomenologisk tilnærming og baserer seg på en semistrukturert fokussamtale med tre norsklærere som hadde gjennomført et undervisningsopplegg inspirert av transspråklig pedagogikk. Dataene er analysert med utgangspunkt i informantenes egne beskrivelser og meningskonstruksjoner.
Funnene viser at lærerne i stor grad anerkjenner flerspråklighet som en ressurs og uttrykker positive holdninger til å inkludere flere språk i undervisningen. Samtidig peker lærerne på praktiske og strukturelle utfordringer knyttet til kompetanse og skolens rammer. Studien viser at det er behov for videre kompetanseutvikling og institusjonell forankring dersom transspråking skal kunne integreres som en reell pedagogisk praksis i skolen.This master's thesis investigates how a selection of lower secondary school teachers reflect on pedagogical translanguaging in multilingual classrooms. The study focuses specifically on how teachers perceive and experience activating students' various language resources in teaching, and how they understand translanguaging as a pedagogical approach.
The study is based on a qualitative, phenomenological approach and relies on a semi-structured focus group discussion with three Norwegian language teachers who had implemented a teaching plan inspired by translanguaging pedagogy. The data is analyzed based on the participants' own descriptions and constructions of meaning.
The findings show that the teachers largely recognize multilingualism as a resource and express positive attitudes towards including multiple languages in teaching. At the same time, the teachers point out practical and structural challenges related to time, competence, and the school's framework. The study demonstrates that further professional development and institutional anchoring are necessary if translanguaging is to be integrated as a genuine pedagogical practice in schools
Automated Data Analysis with Large Language Models for Warehouse Robotics Applications
No full textFull text not availableThe research develops two automated data analysis frameworks, ARMADA and FACTS, to tackle essential operational problems in warehouse robotics systems. Warehouse robotics environments encounter ongoing problems with maintenance optimization and technical documentation processing that negatively affect operational efficiency.
The ARMADA(Anomaly Recognition for Maintenance and Diagnostic Applications) system implements Context-Augmented Anomaly Detection through a method that unites statistical modeling with operational context awareness. The analysis of operational states and temporal sensor data patterns by ARMADA resulted in a 43.5\% improvement in precision and a 13.7\% decrease in false positive occurrences. The system reduces operational costs substantially because it minimizes unneeded maintenance stoppages while preserving computational efficiency for systems with limited \#
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The FACTS (Factual Assessment and Content Trustworthiness System) uses layout-aware processing and hierarchical verification to tackle document understanding challenges. Through its multi-stage pipeline, which combined computer vision with language model reasoning when processing complex technical documentation, FACTS achieved a 37.2\% better information extraction accuracy and reduced verification errors by 29.8\%.
The frameworks underwent complete empirical testing through both experimental simulations and operational field implementations. The mathematical frameworks establish flexible methods to merge context-sensitive multimodal processing with LLM functionality for industrial applications, showing how AI can improve warehouse operations through smarter automated systems
Just Culture at a crossroads: The Widerøe Case - A study of reporting behavior in Norwegian aviation post Helge Ingstad case
Full text linkAt 04:01 on November 8th, 2018, the Norwegian frigate HNoMS Helge Ingstad collided with the tanker Sola TS near the Sture Terminal in the Hjeltefjord, eventually sinking. Of the 137 crew members, seven sustained minor injuries. While initial media attention focused on the collision, it later shifted to the legal proceedings. A single individual was convicted, with findings from the Accident Investigation Board Norway's report frequently cited, despite the report explicitly stating it should not be used to assign blame but to improve safety. This practice has been argued to undermine safety and reporting cultures in aviation, rail, heavy transport, and maritime industries.
This study explores this issue through the research question:
“How has reporting in Widerøe developed in recent years, and how may the Helge Ingstad accident and subsequent trial have affected it?”
A mixed-method approach was used. Quantitative analysis examined Widerøe's reporting statistics from January 2018 to January 2025, while qualitative interviews with pilots explored factors influencing reporting practices.
Findings showed an increase in reporting, particularly voluntary reports, but interviews revealed concerns about maintaining the principles of just culture. Pilots familiar with the Helge Ingstad case reported providing less detail and downplaying mistakes. The accident was perceived to have reduced report detail, heightened awareness of legal risks, and raised concerns about external threats to just culture from police and prosecution authorities. While a high level of just culture was seen within Widerøe, trust in external authorities was diminished, posing challenges to reporting
Polar Weather Modelling with Graph Neural Networks
Full text linkAccurately predicting wind speed is essential for assessing the viability of new offshore wind farm locations. However, forecasting wind patterns in regions such as the Norwegian Arctic presents significant challenges due to complex terrain and variable atmospheric conditions. Graph Neural Networks (GNNs), which are well-suited for learning from spatially structured and interconnected data, offer a promising alternative to traditional modeling approaches in wind resource assessment. This project continues the exploration of GNNs for offshore wind forecasting by integrating high-resolution Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) data from Sentinel-1 with the Copernicus Arctic Regional Reanalysis (CARRA) dataset. A previously developed GNN architecture was adapted and evaluated for its ability to model wind fields. Building on this foundation, a new and more sophisticated GNN architecture was designed to further enhance performance, with particular attention to capturing the spatial variability present in SAR observations. The results demonstrate encouraging progress toward the integration of GNN-based models in offshore wind resource analysis, although there is still room for improvement
From rice bowl to sustainable future: Analysing policy constraints and agritourism opportunities in Vietnam's Mekong Delta
Full text linkThis thesis delves into the complex development paradox at the heart of Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, a region long hailed as the nation’s “rice bowl” and a cornerstone of its food security efforts. For decades, rice-focused policies have played a critical role in stabilising the national economy and ensuring food availability, particularly during global disruptions like the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet, this narrow emphasis on rice production has created systemic limitations that now pose significant challenges to the region’s long-term sustainability. Using documentary analysis and thematic interpretation, the study sheds light on the unintended consequences of these legacy policies. It explores how rigid land-use controls and an overdependence on rice farming have led to economic inefficiencies, social strain, and environmental degradation, issues that continue to stifle the Delta’s broader development potential.
In seeking alternatives, the thesis turns its attention to agritourism as a possible avenue for shifting the region’s developmental path. Drawing insights from global literature and Vietnam’s policy framework, it argues that, with careful design and sensitivity to local contexts, agritourism could help diversify the Delta’s economy, foster cultural vitality, and support environmental goals. However, the study also warns against viewing tourism as a catch-all solution. Instead, it advocates for a more coordinated approach, one that involves policy reform, meaningful community engagement, and a gradual, thoughtful integration of tourism alongside traditional livelihoods. The aim is not to replace rice farming, but to supplement it with initiatives that offer more inclusive and resilient growth.
By framing the Mekong Delta’s experience within larger global debates on sustainability, this research contributes to both academic and policy-level discussions about how to balance national priorities with regional needs. Eventually, it calls for a transition away from agricultural monocultures and toward a more flexible, multi-sector economy, one where agritourism could play a supporting, yet significant, role in shaping a fairer, more sustainable future for the region
Human Factors and Their Impact on Situational Awareness in HEMS and HSAR Personnel: Liveware-Centered Perspectives from Norwegian Air Rescue and Medical Operations
Full text linkLoss of or absent situational awareness has previously been found to be a frequent cause in aviation accidents classified as Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT). The research literature indicate a gap in the studies of human factors and situational awareness in helicopters, specifically in Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) and Helicopter Search and Rescue (HSAR). This formed the incentive for this thesis.
This thesis explores operators in the sharp end of HEMS and HSAR missions. It specifically explores how human factors influence their ability to establish and maintain situational awareness on missions, and how safety barriers support and protect them from situational awareness failure. Three guiding research questions were developed to fully answer the main research question. 9 semi-structured interviews with informants from both services in Norway were conducted, using an interview guide with 24 premade questions. The theoretical framework primarily applies Endsley’s (1995) three-level model of situational awareness; SHELL (Software, Hardware, Liveware, Liveware), and different perspectives of safety barriers and human error to understand, describe, explain and discuss the findings.
This study concludes the findings based on the main research question: How do human factors influence the ability of operators to establish and maintain situational awareness, and how can safety barriers mitigate the negative effects of human factors to prevent situational awareness failure in helicopter rescue and medical missions? Human factors like stress, fatigue, communication issues, distractions, pressure, complacency, cognitive workload and weather conditions, including low visibility, have been found to significantly influence HEMS and HSAR operator’s cognitive performance, workload management, communication and decision-making, being threats to their perception, comprehension and projection abilities during missions. Hard safety barriers like TAWS, TCAS, autopilot, auto-hover and FDM, along with soft safety barriers like SOP’s, checklists, briefings, standardized communication, training and exercise, knowledge and experience play essential roles in supporting the operators. However, it was also found that automated systems may induce complacency if over relied upon, and SOP’s might degrade knowledge-based solutions if they are too rigid. These safety barriers mitigate the negative effects of human factors which allows operators to maintain perception of the environment, also reducing cognitive workload, and improving coordination and decision-making – thereby protecting the operators from situational awareness failure triggered by human factors
Resilient food security in a time of climate change: A scenario analysis of ASKO NORD’s food supply chain management
Full text linkIn an era of accelerating climate change, this thesis explores how Northern Norway´s food supply chain can strengthen its resilience through strategic scenario planning and adaptive measures. The study investigates both the short-term (10-year) and long-term (30-year) impacts of climate change on regional food logistics, using ASKO NORD as a case study. Drawing on resilience theory, the research integrates concepts from supply chain management and climate adaptation to evaluate vulnerabilities in governance, infrastructure, and operational continuity.
A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining qualitative interviews with key stakeholders and a quantitative survey targeting municipal officials and logistics professionals. The findings reveal that extreme weather events are increasingly disrupting transport routes, exposing systemic weaknesses in existing logistics infrastructure. While ASKO NORD demonstrates a degree of operational flexibility, major challenges persist—particularly in relation to regulatory rigidity, infrastructure limitations, and insufficient coordination between public and private actors.
The discussion emphasizes the need for decentralized decision-making, real-time risk assessment tools, and a more diversified import strategy. From a long-term perspective, strengthening local food production, enhancing national and Nordic cooperation, and investing in climate-resilient infrastructure are critical for ensuring regional food security. This thesis contributes a region-specific resilience framework that may be applicable to other Arctic and remote regions facing similar climate-induced supply chain risks
Kritisk infrastruktur i en usikker tid: organisasjoners respons på sammensatte trusler
Full text linkI møte med økt geopolitisk spenning, klimaendringer og et mer sammensatt trusselbilde har samfunnets kritiske infrastrukturer fått en tydeligere og forsterket betydning. Nordområdene har blitt særlig aktualisert, hvor det sikkerhetspolitiske fokuset er økende og kritisk infrastruktur som Ofotbanen fremstår som strategisk viktig og derav sårbar. Dette kommer tydelig frem i nasjonale trusselvurderinger som fremhever økt kartlegging, etterretning og sabotasje rettet mot norsk infrastruktur. Ofotbanen fremstår som et knutepunkt for både forsyningssikkerhet og forsvarsberedskap. Tilgangen til den isfrie havnen i Narvik og forbindelsen til Sverige og Finland gjør strekningen til en sentral del av NATO-logistikken, noe som forsterker både dens betydning og sårbarhet. I denne studien rettes oppmerksomheten mot hvordan infrastrukturer påvirkes av sammensatte trusler og et endret trusselbilde.
Studien er gjennomført som en kvalitativ casestudie. Datainnsamlingen omfatter ti semistrukturerte intervjuer med sentrale aktører knyttet til Ofotbanen og ti offentlige dokumenter som belyser studiens tematikk. Studien tar utgangspunkt i tre forskningsspørsmål som besvarer følgende problemstilling: Hvordan håndterer organisasjoner som forvalter kritisk infrastruktur et endret trusselbilde preget av sammensatte trusler og økt sårbarhet?
Funnene viser at aktørene som forvalter Ofotbanen er bevisst et tilspisset trusselbilde, men at håndteringen i stor grad er forankret i klassiske scenarier. Selv om trusler som cyberangrep, jamming og sabotasje i økende grad anerkjennes som relevante, er det fortsatt i mindre grad integrert i risikovurderinger og beredskapsplanverk. Situasjonsforståelsen preges av operative erfaringer, organisatoriske rammer og sikkerhetspolitiske føringer, men svekkes av fragmentert begrepsbruk, ulik sanntidskapasitet og varierende innsikt mellom nivåer og sektorer. Dette utfordrer muligheten for felles forståelse og koordinert respons. Samtidig viser funnene at lokalt samarbeid og tillit fungerer godt, med initiativer som peker mot en proaktiv og resilient tilnærming. Likevel fremstår dagens beredskap som utilstrekkelig tilpasset sammensatte truslers tverrsektorielle og uforutsigbare natur
Ulovlige utdelinger ifra aksjeselskap med vekt på betydningen av skatterettslig klassifisering
Full text linkAvhandlingen tar for seg hvilken betydning skatterettslig klassifisering har for rettens vurdering av faktum i saker om ulovlig utdeling etter aksjeloven § 3-6, hvor bevistemaet er om det forelå en utdeling eller en annen, lovlig overføring. I forlengelsen oppstår også spørsmålet om den skatterettslige klassifiseringen kan gi grunnlag for å oppstille retningslinjer for rettens bevisbedømmelse i slike tilfeller, for eksempel ved at klassifiseringen tillegges en bestemt bevisverdi