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The use of Electromagnetic (EM) methods to investigate the electrical resistivity structure of volcanic systems has increased in recent times. Resistivity is most sensitive to fluid distribution and hydrothermal alteration as compared to other geophysical methods. The application of EM methods ha... (1,988 characters more)

Fjarhjúkrun um síma (e.telenursing) er ein tegund fjarheilbrigðisþjónustu á Íslandi. Þjónustunni er ætlað að auðvelda almenningi aðgang að heilbrigðisstarfsmanni og sporna gegn óþarfa og rangri notkun á grunnþjónustu og kostnaðarsömum bráðadeildum. Tilgangur rannsóknarinnar er að varpa ljósi á in... (1,800 characters more)

Markmið þessarar forrannsóknar var að kanna algengi áfalla og einkenna áfallastreituröskunar meðal nema við Háskóla Íslands. Bæði var algengi áfalla á lífsleiðinni skoðað, sem og tíðni erfiðra upplifana í barnæsku. Einnig var kannað hvers konar áföll voru algengust meðal þátttakenda. Aflað var up... (2,039 characters more)

This thesis describes the design and prototype of an automated tool (or any other inventory for that matter) dispensing system. The system should allow users to borrow an inventory item and later return it while keeping track of the user and the time the inventory was used. The system could be u... (1,237 characters more)

The destination image of a place is an important factor that influences the consumers decision-making behavior as well as the experience of the consumer at the destination. A strong destination image is very important both for the success and the competitiveness of the destination, that’s why it’... (804 characters more)