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Rock climbing, risk, and recognition
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)As extreme sports gain popularity – so does the public appreciation of such sports. Mass media are full of panegyric appraisals of these self-driven, individualistic athletes that dare to “live life to the fullest.” ... -
The role of analytics in data-driven business models of multi-sided platforms: An exploration in the food industry
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)The collection and use of data play an increasingly important role in the growth and success of today’s digital multi-sided platforms (MSPs). However, many aspiring MSPs lack effective strategies for using data to ... -
The role of champions in the implementation of technology in healthcare services: a systematic mixed studies review
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Background: Champions play a critical role in implementing technology within healthcare services. While prior studies have explored the presence and characteristics of champions, this review delves into the experiences of ... -
The Role of Citizens’ Familiarity, Privacy Concerns, and Trust on Adoption of Smart Services
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Smart city solutions and applications are considered as a strategic means to cope with multiple global and local challenges such as pollution, energy expenditure and digitalization to name a few. Although these solutions ... -
The Role of Fiber in Energy Balance
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Excessive energy intake is linked with obesity and subsequent diet-related health problems, and it is therefore a major nutritional challenge. Compared with the digestible carbohydrates starch and sugars, fiber has a low ... -
The Role of Incidental Objects in ‘Making Things Work’: An Example from Assisted Living Facilities for Young Adults
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)This article studies material practices in assisted living facilities (ALF) for young adults, building on empirical data from fieldwork and on analytical resources from the research field of science and technology studies ... -
The role of occupational meaningfulness and citizenship as mediators between occupational status and recovery: a cross-sectional study among residents with co-occurring problems
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Purpose: Engagement in meaningful occupations and being included as full citizens of the community, is essential in everyday life, and may be of considerable relevance for recovery and quality of life. However, persons ... -
Role of self-efficacy and social support in short-term recovery after total hip replacement: a prospective cohort study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Background Despite the overall success of total hip replacement (THR) in patients with symptomatic osteoarthritis (OA), up to one-quarter of patients report suboptimal recovery. The aim of this study was to determine whether ... -
Role of stem cells in regenerative treatment of dry eye disease caused by lacrimal gland dysfunction
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)An ageing population and increased screen use in younger people have contributed to a rise in incidence of dry eye disease (DED). Quality of life can be significantly affected by DED, with patients experiencing eye dryness, ... -
The role of sustainable development in maritime technical management.
(Master thesis, 2017)The Technical Superintendent position in technical management team is the link between sea staff and office. As a middleman, he faces pressure from different directions, resulting in conflicting goals. To decide according ... -
Role of the immune system in autism spectrum disorders (ASD)
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Background: The evidence based supports that multifactorial and complex immune interactions play a role in autism spectrum disorders (ASD), but contradictory findings are also reported. Objective: The aim of this selective ... -
The Role of the Popular Movement Tradition in Shaping Civil Society Leadership Education in Sweden
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)This article explains the role of noncredit-based leadership education in, or aimed at, civil society in Sweden, and it discusses the extent to which this role has changed over the last 100 years. Working from previous ... -
The Role of the Weaver in the Encounter with Life and Death
(Chapter; Peer reviewed, 2022)I weave ritual textiles for funerals, loss, and sorrow. Weaving in relation to death is a topic in myths, literature, and storytelling, where the weft, woven row by row, resonates with human life lived day by day. So does ... -
The role of working environment and employee engagement in person-centred processes for older adults in long-term care services
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Background: Assuring high-quality, person-centred practice in long-term care organisations requires attention to the wellbeing of the staff who deliver it – a factor sometimes overlooked amid the increasing challenges such ... -
The roles of patients' authenticity and accepting external influence, and clinicians' treatment styles in predicting patients' dental anxiety and avoidance of dental appointments
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)A substantial proportion of adults suffer from high dental anxiety, which is related to poor oral health and functioning. Using authenticity theory and self-determination theory, we applied a model testing two moderated ... -
Roll-out of model based control with application to paper machines
(Doctoral theses at NTNU;2003:31, Doctoral thesis; Peer reviewed, 2003)A mechanistic nonlinear model of the wet end of paper machine 6 (PM6) at Norske Skog Saugbrugs, Norway has been developed, and used in an MPC application. The MPC provides reduced variability in many key variables, and ... -
Roller og relasjoner. PP-rådgiveren mellom sakkyndig ekspert og skoleutvikler
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)I artikkelen drøftes forholdet mellom PP-rådgivernes oppgaver som sakkyndig utreder av enkeltsaker og som organisasjons- og kompetanseutvikler av skole og barnehage. Vi bruker en aktivitetsteoretisk tilnærming for å drøfte ... -
Rollespill i gudenes verden: Resepsjon av gresk religion i Dungeons and Dragons: Mythic Odysseys of Theros
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Mytene om antikkens guder har alltid vært populære innen mange populærkulturelle uttrykk, særlig film, litteratur og spill. Denne artikkelen ser nærmere på resepsjon av antikk gresk religion i en del av populærkulturen som ... -
Rom for leselyst gjennom skolebiblioteket
(Master thesis, 2023)Denne studien undersøker hva som påvirker elevers leselyst og hva et skolebibliotek bør inneholde for at leselysten deres skal bli stimulert. Gjennom tre gruppeintervjuer med elever fra 4.-7. trinn har jeg fått kjennskap ... -
Rom for pedagogisk resonnering : en studie av erfarne barnehagelæreres muntlige fagspråk
(Master thesis, 2014)Utgangspunktet for denne studien er et ønske om å synliggjøre hva barnehageprofesjonens faglighet kan bestå av, i en tid da denne profesjonen er under press fra ulike hold i samfunnet. Vi har et ønske om styrke barnehagelærernes ...