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A standardized process assessing off-grid PV-system investments in developing countries - Multi-horizon stochastic programming for valuing projects with high uncertainty
(Master thesis, 2017)This thesis is written in cooperation with SunTap, as a step towards their goal of becoming an important actor in the market for electrification of Uganda using solar technology. More than 80\% of the population in Uganda ... -
A Stochastic Capacity Expansion Model for the European Power System - Using a Distributed Progressive Hedging Approach to Handle Long-Term Uncertainty
(Master thesis, 2018)In an attempt to limit the adverse effects of human-generated greenhouse gas emissions, the EU has set ambitious targets to reduce its domestic CO2-emissions by more than 80 percent from 1990 to 2050. The European power ... -
A Stochastic Dynamic Programming Approach to the Bidding Problem in the Intraday Electricity Market
(Master thesis, 2018)The purpose of this thesis is to provide flexible market participants decision support in Elbas, in such a manner that they can take advantage of energy surpluses or deficits in the market after the spot clearing. A ... -
A Stochastic Programming Approach to Daily Surgery Scheduling Under Uncertainty at a Norwegian Hospital
(Master thesis, 2016)This thesis proposes two mathematical stochastic optimisation models handling two different aspects of uncertainty in the daily problem of deciding start times for a set of surgeries in a single operating room. The uncertainty ... -
A Stochastic Programming Approach to Optimal Operation of Low-Temperature District Heating
(Master thesis, 2020)Den økende energietterspørselen i verden sammen med økende utfordringer knyttet til klimaendringer har ført til en omstilling av dagens energisystemer mot fornybar energi og smarte energisystemer. I dag blir en stor andel ... -
A Strategic Tool for Competence Building within the Health Sector: With the Use of Nurse Rerostering
(Master thesis, 2012)Implementing a model of competence building in the XpressMP and building a case based on a simplified version of a hospital gave room for computational studies. A lower amount of nurse rotation lead to lower cost of external ... -
A Study of Effectual Behavior Among Student Entrepreneurs - How do student entrepreneurs in a Venture Creation Program behave in a situation of uncertainty?
(Master thesis, 2018)Deciding to start a new venture is undoubtedly a risky decision. In fact, around 90 per cent of all startups fail. This high failure rate is explained by the fact that entrepreneurs launching a new venture find themselves ... -
A study of experience feedback from reported unwanted occurrences in a construction company
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)An interview study in a major Norwegian construction company was conducted to analyse learning from reports of unwanted occurrences (RUO). Systems for reporting unwanted occurrences are on of the most important tools in ... -
A Study of Internet Search Volume's Contribution to Day-Ahead Volatility Forecasts
(Master thesis, 2016)We investigate whether day-ahead forecasts of individual stocks' volatility can be improved with Internet search volume data. We extend Heterogenous Autoregressive models of Realized Volatility (HAR-RV models) with past ... -
A STUDY OF TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER AT CERN: WHY DO INVENTORS CHOOSE TO (NOT) DISCLOSE TECHNOLOGY?
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A study of the adverse and beneficial influences of GDPR
(Master thesis, 2023)Små og mellomstore bedrifter er en store bidragsytere til den globale økonomien og står for to tredjedeler av alle arbeidsplasser i EU. På grunn av sin størrelse sammenlignet med større enheter er de ofte mer skjøre for ... -
A Study of the Performance of Value-At-Risk Averaging and Expected Shortfall Averaging in the Nordic Power Futures Market
(Master thesis, 2019)I denne oppgaven undersøker vi hvordan kjente univariate risikomodeller brukt til Value-at-Risk(VaR) og Expected Shortfall(ES) presterer i det meget volatile markedet for fremtidskontrakter på strøm, for deretter å undersøke ... -
A Study of the Performance of Value-at-Risk Averaging and Expected Shortfall Averaging in the Nordic Power Futures Market
(Master thesis, 2019)I denne oppgaven undersøker vi hvordan kjente univariate risikomodeller brukt til Value-at-Risk(VaR) og Expected Shortfall(ES) presterer i det meget volatile markedet for fremtidskontrakter på strøm, for deretter å undersøke ... -
A study on blockchain technology as a resource for competitive advantage.
(Master thesis, 2017)The blockchain innovation is still in its nascent stage, but among its characteristics is the potential to eliminate the need for third parties to act as a level of trust. In a literature review, it was found that the link ... -
A study on how Ghana can develop and implement a strategy for renewable energy in the perspective of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Climate Agreement.
(Master thesis, 2016)ABSTRACT Ghana is far from having a sustainable and independent energy system. The current energy mix in the country is: traditional biomass (66.7%); crude oil ̸petroleum products (26.2%); and electricity (7.1%) is mainly ... -
A study on no-code technology as a resource for competitive advantage
(Master thesis, 2023)Denne masteroppgaven undersøker hvilken rolle no-code teknologi kan ha i å forme bedrifters konkurransefortrinn og bryter ned den komplekse beslut- ningsprosessen bak adopsjonen av no-code. Ved hjelp av en kvalitativ forskn- ... -
A Successful Implementation of PMO
(Master thesis, 2011)The concept of project management office is not new (Well, 1999), and it has a lot of attention lately. The idea of project office is old but many scientists recognized that project management office has a potential to ... -
A supplier selection decision model using multi-criteria decision analysis in a small manufacturing company
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Industry 4.0 and digitalization increasingly requires managers to make decisions in shorter time frames and at a higher level of accuracy. Among the many decision-making tools to help managers are multi-criteria decision-making ... -
A survey on maritime fleet size and mix problems
(Journal article, 2013)This paper presents a literature survey on the fleet size and mix problem in maritime transportation. Fluctuations in the shipping market and frequent mismatches between fleet capacities and demands highlight the relevance ... -
A Systemic Approach to Diversity Management - Creation of Alternatives Through Reflective Practice
(Master thesis, 2021)Formålet med denne oppgaven er å utvikle en metodikk som tar for seg operasjonalisering av empirisk forskning og praksis for mangfoldsledelse som søker å skape endring. Metodikken bygger på prinsipper fra aksjonsforsknin ...