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3D printed concrete bridges : Opportunities, Challenges, and Conditions
2020
Master's thesis in Civil and structural engineering (BYG508)
Comparison of Different Construction Methods for Multi‐Storey Timber Buildings
2018
Master's Thesis Civil and Constructional Engineering BYG508 - University of Agder 2018 In this master thesis, different timber materials and construction methods are examined concern‐ing the application in multi‐storey timber buildings. Although wood as a construction material has many advantages, it is today only used very little for larger constructions, concrete and steel dominate the building industry. Planners and engi‐neers are often lacking necessary expertise to utilise timber in a modern, effective way. In order to promote the development of modern, efficient multi‐storey timber buildings, the goal of this master thesis is to contribute to a better understanding of the wood’s chara…
Comparison of two stabilizingsystems of steel structure including the effect of earthquake design
2020
Master's thesis in Civil and structural engineering (BYG508)
Enhancing strategy design and planning in public utilities through “dynamic” balanced scorecards: insights from a project in a city water company
2008
In the last decade there has been an increasing effort to provide public utilities managers with planning and control tools, to take into account not only operational but also strategic issues. Among them are customer satisfaction, internal business process efficiency, business image, and bargaining power against other counterparts (e.g., the municipal administration). Often, however, such an effort has been oriented to generate a large volume of data, focused only on financial indicators and on a static view of the relevant system. This paper shows how the use of “dynamic” balanced scorecards can significantly improve the planning process in a strategic learning perspective. Insights from …
Eiropas Savienības ekonomiskā attīstība: nozaru un reģionu dimensijas
2020
Šajā darbā tiek pētīta investīciju efektivitāte ražošanas nozarēs un ekonomiskās izaugsmes faktori Eiropas Savienībā NUTS2 reģionu līmenī laika posmā no 2002. līdz 2018. gadam. Autors izmanto DEA un SFA metodes, lai izpētītu bruto pamatkapitāla veidošanas izdevumu efektivitāti, kā arī BMA, lai atrastu ekonomiskas izaugsmei noteicošos faktorus. Rezultāti liecina, ka daži ES reģioni un valstis, ieskaitot Latviju, varētu uzlabot KPV uz vienu nodarbināto, paaugstinot resursu izmantošanas efektivitāti. Darbā arī tiek atrasta nosacītās konverģences esamība, kā arī ekonomikas izaugsmes noteicošie faktori: izglītības kvalitāte, angļu valodas prasme, ICT patentu skaits un lielāks rūpniecības nozares…
Søskenpar i toppidretten : Er det prestasjonsfremmende å være søskenpar på elitenivå i skiskyting?
2017
Masteroppgave idrettsvitenskap ME517 - Universitetet i Agder 2017 The purpose of this study was to acquire more knowledge of whether the sibling relationship can increase the chances of success in elite sport. The sample consists of two pairs of siblings where all four are former elite athletes in Biathlon and has achieved international titles at senior level. All four has been part of the national elite team of Norwegian Biathlon Association for several years. The collection of information done using qualitative research, and the interviews has taken part individually using an in-depth, semi-structured approach. Data from the interviews where analysed trough a phenomenological approach. St…
A novel device for intracolonoscopy cleansing of inadequately prepared colonoscopy patients: a feasibility study.
2019
Abstract Background The importance of high quality preprocedural bowel preparation is widely acknowledged, but suboptimal bowel cleansing still occurs in up to 20 % of all colonoscopy patients. The aim of this study was to evaluate the performance of a novel intraprocedural cleaning device for cleaning poorly prepared colons. Methods This multicenter feasibility study included patients aged 18 – 75 years who were referred for colonoscopy. Intraprocedural cleaning was performed in patients after a limited preprocedural bowel preparation regimen (2 days of dietary restrictions and 2 × 10 mg bisacodyl). The primary outcome was the proportion of adequately prepared patients (Boston Bowel Prepar…
The influence of social media use on body image concerns
2018
Internet-based media and especially social networking sites differ from traditional media in that they al- low individuals to interact with their friends in their networks. Moreover, Internet-based media are easi- ly available on devices such as smartphones or tablets. Previous research has demonstrated that mass media contribute powerfully to an individual’s body dissatisfaction. To date, research on the effects re- lated to exposure to ‘newer’ forms of media, in particular social media on the Internet, is scarce. The purpose of the current study is to review the extant body of research dealing with the influence of social media on body image concerns, especially among adolescents. Adolesc…
Closure of oroantral communication with buccal fat pad after removing bilateral failed zygomatic implants: a case report and 6-month follow-up
2015
The aim of this study was to assess the use of buccal fat pad (BFP) technique as an option to close oroantral communications (OAC) after removing failed zygomatic implants in a patient with a severely resorbed maxilla, and to determine the degree of patient satisfaction. A 64-year-old woman presented recurrent sinusitis and permanent oroantral communication caused by bilateral failed zygomatic implants, 3 years after prosthetic loading. Zygomatic implants were removed previous antibiotic treatment and the BFP flap technique was used to treat the OAC and maxillary defect. The degree of patient satisfaction after treatment was assessed through a visual analogue scale (VAS). At 6-months follow…
Closure of oroantral communications with Bichat´s buccal fat pad. Level of patient satisfaction
2015
Purpose: To report the closure of oroantral communications with the pedicled buccal fat pad in a series of patients, and to determine the level of patient satisfaction after the surgery. Study Design: A prospective study of patients diagnosed of unilateral or bilateral oroantral communication (OAC) closed using the buccal fat pad between May 2012 and January 2013 was performed. Data analysis extended to: age, sex, and cause, location and size of oroantral communication. Complications and success related to buccal fat pad surgery were evaluated. Also, patient satisfaction was assessed after six months of surgery. Results: Nine patients (3 men and 6 women) with a mean age of 50.5 years and 11…