Essays about: "Østfold"

Found 3 essays containing the word Østfold.

  1. 1. Hanging by a thread : A metaphorical analysis of Viking Age tapestries

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för arkeologi och antik historia

    Author : Simone Liw de Bernardi; [2023]
    Keywords : Viking Age; conceptual metaphor; metaphorical approach; textiles; tapestries; Oseberg; Vestfold; Rolvsøy; Østfold; Överhogdal; Jämtland; ship burial; chamber grave; Viking Age art; Old Norse mythology; Vikingatid; konseptuell metafor; textil; Oseberg; Rolvsøy; Överhogdal; båtgrav; krammargrav; vikingatida konst; fornnordisk mytologi;

    Abstract : Viking Age tapestries are rare, with only a few examples known. Previous interpretations of figurative depictions from the Viking Age have mainly focused on what mythical or legendary gods and heroes these images might depict. READ MORE

  3. 2. Wildfire Hazard Mapping using GIS-MCDA and Frequency Ratio Models : A Case Study in Eight Counties of Norway

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för datavetenskap och samhällsbyggnad

    Author : Walelegn Mengist Zeleke; [2019]
    Keywords : Wildfire; GIS; MCDA; Frequency Ratio; Hazard Map; Constraint Criteria; Factor Criteria; AUC;

    Abstract : Abstract A wildfire is an uncontrollable fire in an area of combustible fuel that occurs in the wild or countryside area. Wildfires are becoming a deadly and frequent event in Europe due to extreme weather conditions. In 2018, wildfires profoundly affected Sweden, Finland, and Norway, which were not big news before. READ MORE

  4. 3. Are patient satisfaction surveys tools for quality improvement or mere symbolism? : The case of Østfold Hospital Trust in Norway

    University essay from Nordiska ministerrådet/Nordic School of Public Health NHV

    Author : Famara Alieu Sanyang; [2006]
    Keywords : Patient Satisfaction Surveys; Quality Improvement; Symbol; Hospitals; Rational Choice instrumental Theory; Institutional Theory; Process.; pasienttilfredshetsundersøkelser; kvalitetsforbedring; symbol; sykehus; ”rational choice” instrumentell teori; institusjonsteori;

    Abstract : In 1997 and 2002 the Østfold Hospital Trust conducted patient satisfaction surveys. This study presented the results of the 2002 survey and compares them with the 1997 results. This is done to ascertain if there are any changes with regards to the dimensions the hospital scored poorly on in 1997. READ MORE