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Use of evidential reasoning for eliciting bayesian subjective probabilities in human reliability analysis: A maritime case
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Modelling the interdependencies among the factors influencing human error (e.g. the common performance conditions (CPCs) in Cognitive Reliability Error Analysis Method (CREAM)) stimulates the use of Bayesian Networks (BNs) ... -
The Use of Expectancy and Empathy When Communicating With Patients With Advanced Breast Cancer; an Observational Study of Clinician–Patient Consultations
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Background: Information provision about prognosis, treatments, and side-effects is important in advanced cancer, yet also associated with impaired patient well-being. To counter potential detrimental effects, communication ... -
Use of experimental bait sites by wolverines
(Master thesis, 2016-01-18)This study investigates the visitation frequency and rate of wolverines (Gulo gulo) at experimental bait sites originally designed for brown bears (Ursus arctos) in Dalarna, Gävleborg, and Västerbotten counties, Sweden, ... -
Use of ionizing radiation in a Norwegian cohort of children with congenital heart disease: imaging frequency and radiation dose for the Health Effects of Cardiac Fluoroscopy and Modern Radiotherapy in Pediatrics (HARMONIC) study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Background: The European-funded Health Effects of Cardiac Fluoroscopy and Modern Radiotherapy in Pediatrics (HARMONIC) project is a multicenter cohort study assessing the long-term effects of ionizing radiation in patients ... -
Use of linear and areal habitat models to establish and distribute beaver Castor fiber harvest quotas in Norway
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)In Norway the Eurasian beaver Castor fiber harvest is quota-regulated. Once the annual quota for each municipality has been determined it is distributed to landowner-organized beaver management units. Municipal wildlife ... -
Use of marking trees by roe deer
(Master thesis, 2023)Scent marking and chemical communication play an important role in the behavioural ecology of many species. Scent marking is a form of olfactory communication used by an animal that deposits its odor in specific places to ... -
Use of Orthogonal Collocation Method for a Dynamic Model of the Flow in a Prismatic Open Channel: For Estimation Purposes
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)The modeling and simulation of free surface flows are complex and challenging. Especially, the open channel hydraulics are often modeled by the well–known and efficient Saint–Venant equations. The possibility of efficiently ... -
The use of post-exam feedback in oral radiology: A survey study of dental and dental hygienist schools in Europe
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Introduction: A combination of summative assessments and post-exam feedback can create a formative environment to support student learning. It remains unknown to what extent feedback sessions are conducted after exams in ... -
Use of Process Analytical Technology (PAT) as on-line measurement technique for pipe erosion due to particle impact
(Master thesis, 2018)Solid particle impact is getting enormous attention due to rapid progress and development in coal conversion plant, where flows of solid particles are sky-scraping at various equipments of plant. Such particles flow can ... -
Use of pudendal nerve block among midwives in Norway: A national cross-sectional study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Introduction: Pudendal nerve block (PNB) is an effective analgesic during the second stage of labor and for suturing. With the introduction of epidural and spinal analgesia, PNB use decreased considerably. Most midwives ... -
Use of recycled materials as mid layer in three layered structures-new possibility in design for recycling
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Challenges of using recycled polymer materials in food packaging are related both to the properties of the material and demanding safety issues for food contact materials. The aim of this research was to detect possible ... -
Use of research in undergraduate nursing students' theses: A mixed methods study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Background: Health care personnel are expected to be familiar with evidence-based practice (EBP). Asking clinical questions, conducting systematic literature searches and conducting critical appraisal of research findings ... -
Use of social media for COVID-19-related information and associated factors among health professionals in Northwest Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Background: Social media has become an alternative platform for communication during medical crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aimed to assess social media usage for COVID-19-related information among health ... -
Use of space and movement patterns in monogamous adult Eurasian beavers (Castor fiber)
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2004)Monogamy in mammals is characterized by reduced sexual dimorphism in morphology and behaviour. Ten pairs of Eurasian beaver Castor fiber were radio-tracked to test how far this concept can be applied to movement behaviour ... -
Usefulness of pedagogical design features of a digital educational resource into nursing home placement: A qualitative study of nurse educators’ experiences.
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Background: The rapid advancement of technology-enhanced learning opportunities has resulted in requests of applying improved pedagogical design features of digital educational resources into nursing education. Digital ... -
User Sentiments Towards Smart Grid Flexibility - A survey of early adopters' attitude towards allowing third parties to control electricity use in households
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)In this paper, we present the findings from a pilot survey on attitudes towards incentives for allowing third parties to control electricity use in households as part of the change to smart, green, and sustainable power ... -
A User-Centered Approach to an Evidence-Based Electronic Health Pain Management Intervention for People With Chronic Pain: Design and Development of EPIO
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Background: Chronic pain conditions are complicated and challenging to live with. Electronic health (eHealth) interventions show promise in helping people cope with chronic illness, including pain. The success of these ... -
User-centered Data Driven Approach to Enhance Information Exploration, Communication and Traceability in a Complex Systems Engineering Environment
(Chapter, 2022)Organizations working on complex engineering projects have data scattered across many different systems. The data is often disconnected, and its potential remain largely untapped. Enterprises large and small find it difficult ... -
User-Friendly Cybersecurity: A review of Integrating usability and cognitive cost in SSDLC
(Master thesis, 2023)This thesis investigates the cognitive cost of cybersecurity, an increasingly expanding issue in the modern digital landscape, through the lens of end-users. Employing a mixed-methods approach comprising online surveys and ... -
User-involvement in the development of a culturally sensitive intervention in the safe pregnancy study to prevent intimate partner violence
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Intimate partner violence (IPV) during pregnancy has negative health impacts on the woman and the fetus. There is a lack of evidence supporting effective interventions to prevent IPV during pregnancy. This user-involvement ...