The dexterity of the human hand depends largely on the ability to move the fingers independently, the execution of which requires the coordination of multiple muscles. How these muscle ensembles are recruited by the central nervous system is not clear. Therefore, the objective of this dissertation was to identify some of the neural mechanisms whereby certain hand muscles are recruited into func...

Vidar Hepsø BI Norwegian School of Management We present and discuss a historical reconstruction of the development of a Microsoft SharePoint eInfrastructure in NorthOil (2003 – 2008). The eInfrastructure was to support strategically emphasized work processes and open up a richer context of decision-making around production optimization. Specifically, the new eInfrastructure was to make it more...

In this paper we present an architecture for an information container that can support complex eGovernment procedures. Based on basic trends and a eGovernment scenario, we apply the research results gained in a project on electronic contracting on this eGovernment scenario. We argue, that eGovernment and eBusiness have structural similarities, that allow us to apply a generic contracting contai...

Large infrastructures become technologically more and more complex and interdependencies between different infrastructures increase. As a consequence complex infrastructures become more vulnerable to emergencies. The personnel in charge must be supported in the challenging task of identifying and assessing an emergency situation and in choosing an appropriate reaction. This calls for a system w...

Critical infrastructure Protection (CIP) includes ensuring the resilience of transportation infrastructures. This sector is considered vital worldwide due to its economic importance and due to the various interdependencies with other infrastructures and sectors. This paper aims at examining the current state in national policies and in research regarding the protection of transport infrastructu...

Reliable operation of complicated interdependent infrastructures, (including transportation, electric power, oil, gas, telecommunications and emergency services) is vital to developed economies. This paper develops a method to estimate the “time to recover” from a disruption in such interdependent infrastructures. It also develops a mathematical model and solution procedure to optimize investme...

Contracting for infrastructural maintenance has changed significantly over the last couple of decades from the wellknown ’regulatory’ contract towards more innovative and flexible agreements. Indeed these newer methods offer promising benefits: increased flexibility, better performance and consequently less cost. Nonetheless, these benefits are accompanied by higher levels of uncertainty and mo...

The establishment of trust relationships across multiple identifier domains in identity management architectures enables a service provider in a certain domain to trust the decisions of an identity provider located in a foreign identifier domain. As a result, users do not have to create new credentials for every identifier domain they communicate with. This trust relationship can be established...

The great challenge in handling the security and resilience in emergency situations is that threats will typically affect more than one infrastructure. A fire is not only a direct hazard for people but it will also short the electrical system, cutting off the lights and possibly the communications and sensor infrastructure and even create more fires. The Tsunami in Japan in 2011 flooded the nuc...