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Exploring the potential for augmented reality to assist dynamic positioning operators. What operations has potential and what information is needed
(Master thesis, 2022)Technology has quickly become a vital part of the everyday of a mariner on board a vessel. A major part of using the full potential of a vessel was the introduction of the dynamic positioning system (DP), a computer-based ... -
Exploring the Practical Impacts of Research Engagement on English Language Teaching: Insights from an Online Community of Practice
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Practitioner research has been gaining prominence as a means for professional development (PD) since it provides teachers with opportunities to reflect on, comprehend, and transform their practices. However, there is a ... -
Exploring the relationship between Airbnb and traditional accommodation for regional variations of tourism markets
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)The relationship between Airbnb-based and traditional accommodation is mainly documented for key tourist destinations with a large tourism sector, while there is almost no evidence on this for other destinations. This ... -
Exploring the relationship between co-creation (DART), brand experience strength, and brand satisfaction: a brand engagement perspective
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Although a few studies have examined the influences of the co-creation elements of dialogue, access, risk assessment, and transparency (DART), little is known about the mechanisms underlying these influences. In this ... -
Exploring the relationship between extramural English, self-efficacy, gender, and learning outcomes: A mixed-methods study in a Norwegian upper-secondary school
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)This article reports on a mixed-methods study regarding the extent to which the extramural English (EE), external attributions, self-efficacy (concerning EFL reading, speaking, writing, and listening skills), and gender ... -
“Exploring the role of Digital Marketing – A case of Maritime Industry in Norway”
(Master thesis, 2018)A major research gap exists in the area of maritime management and digital marketing. Various past studies have been conducted on the issue of marketing and its correlation with maritime industry, however, no research has ... -
Exploring the transpersonal phenomena of spiritual love relations: A naturalistic observation study of soulmate experiences shared in a New Age Facebook group
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)This paper explores varieties of spiritual experiences and transpersonal phenomena that empirically occur in spiritual love relations, which respondents define as soulmates. Soulmate mythologies exist in many traditions ... -
Exploring the Use of Role-Playing as a Viable Teaching Method in EFL Education: A Practical Investigation of Dungeons & Dragons in Norwegian 7th Grade Classrooms
(Master thesis, 2024)This master thesis investigates the use of role-playing games (RPGs), specifically Dungeons & Dragons (D&D), as a teaching method for English as a Foreign Language (EFL) within the Norwegian LK20 curriculum framework. The ... -
Exploring the Use of Stakeholder Analysis Methodology in the Establishment of a Living Lab
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)This article explores how to conduct a cost-effective stakeholder analysis to investigate opportunities and interest in establishing a living lab for an autonomous ferry connection. Using an action research approach, we ... -
Exploring work engagement in the context of person-centred practices: a qualitative study in municipal long-term care facilities for older people
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Background: To provide high-quality and cost-effective person-centred care, organisations need employees who are committed to perform at their best. Employee work engagement, defined as a positive, fulfilling approach to ... -
Exploring workplace climate and culture in relation to food environment related factors in Norwegian kindergartens. The BRA-Study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Background Kindergartens represent an important arena for promoting vegetable intake when it is essential to establish healthy dietary behaviours early in life. To develop and implement successful interventions targeting ... -
Explosion characteristics for Li-ion battery electrolytes at elevated temperatures
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Li-ion batteries are used in electronic devices and electric cars, yet they create safety concerns due to the possibility of the release of combustible materials. The electrolyte, one of the main components in a Li-ion ... -
Exposure-Based Cash Flow at Risk : An application to the downstream divisions of Norsk Hydro ASA
(Master thesis, 2018)The topic of this thesis is Exposure-Based Cash flow at Risk; a model developed to measure and explore the scenery of risk exposures associated with large firms exposed to various risks. The influence of different risk ... -
Expression of NDRG2 is down-regulated in high-risk adenomas and colorectal carcinoma
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2007-10-12)BACKGROUND: It has recently been shown that NDRG2 mRNA is down-regulated or undetectable in several human cancers and cancer cell-lines. Although the function of NDRG2 is unknown, high NDRG2 expression correlates with ... -
Extended editorial
(Others, 2022)There is a global challenge to educate future generations for workplace practices and jobs that do not yet exist (OECD, 2017). According to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD, 2017) and the ... -
Extended editorial: Special issue on Teacher professional digital competence in Norwegian Teacher Education
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)There is a global challenge to educate future generations for workplace practices and jobs that do not yet exist (OECD, 2017). According to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD, 2017) and the ... -
Extended Reality (XR) in maritime education
(Master thesis, 2021)Abstract Simulators have for decades been used in maritime education enabling trainees to train and learn, in realistic scenarios in a safe, reliable, and cost-effective way. The software and hardware technology for these ... -
Extended Reality Inspection (XRI)
(Bachelor thesis, 2020)The interest in Mixed Reality Head Mounted Displays (MR HMDs) is rapidly expanding across medical and industrial settings. The main objective of this project was to evaluate the possibility of improving workflow, efficiency ... -
Extending the dialogic space: developing interprofessional expertise through a student-created podcast
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Teachers must relate to practitioners from a range of professions, which represent different, sometimes conflicting, perspectives on teaching and learning. Thus, student teachers must develop the expertise to understand, ... -
Extra pair copulation in the Eurasian beaver (Castor fiber)?
(Master thesis, 2016)In mammalian species, primarily in rodents, primates and canids, social monogamy is found in only 3-5% species and genetic monogamy appears to be rare. There is compelling evidence that the beavers (genus Castor) are a ...