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Face-to-face promotive interaction leading to successful cooperative learning:Review study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)The article presents a review of 34 studies conducted from 1995 to 2017 focusing on face-to-face promotive interaction (FtFPI) factors that may lead to successful cooperative learning (CL) in small groups, as guided by the ... -
Facebook and local newspapers’ effect on local politicians’ popularity
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2017)While there has been much research on how national politicians’ popularity is related to their participation in both traditional and social media, less research has been undertaken in order to understand the role of media ... -
Facebook as an arena for professional cooperation: English language teachers’ work with educational resources
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Digitalization has led to an enormous increase in the teaching and learning materials that teachers have at their disposal. This article aims to shed light on the ways in which teachers make use of a professional online ... -
Facebook Ergo Sum
(Master thesis, 2012)I avhandlingen har vi sett nærmere på forbrukeres relasjon til merker de har tatt et aktivt valg om å følge på Facebook, samt omstendighetene rundt hvorfor de følger merket. Vi har videre undersøkt hva som skjer med en ... -
Facebook i lokalmiljøet - mange små biter av det lokale fellesskapet
(Master thesis, 2021)Det finnes en rekke facebookgrupper og -sider i landet som er ment for ulike lokalsamfunn. Hovedproblemstillingen i denne oppgaven er: Hva kjennetegner lokale facebookgrupper og -sider og hvilken rolle kan de spille i ... -
Facile synthesis of NFL-ZnWO4 for pseudocapacitor applications
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)In this report, NFL-ZnWO4 was synthesized by a hydrothermal route and investigated for application in supercapacitors for the first time. The physical and chemical characterizations of the prepared nanomaterial were analyzed ... -
Facilitating Change, the Decision-maker’s Views of Municipality Organized Food Distribution to Elderly People Living at Home and Suggestions for Development – A Participatory Action Research Study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012)This study is the final part of a larger project with an action research approach focusing on food distribution (FD)within municipal service and care for elderly persons, living at home (≥ 65 years), from various perspectives. ... -
Facilitating learning and startup formation in experience-based courses—A team-centered model
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Context: This full research paper presents an experience-based course designed around a semester-long external Innovation Bootcamp. Objective: We evaluated the impact of the Innovation Bootcamp on students’ learning and ... -
‘Facilitator-coordinators’ or ‘umbilical cords’: Staff experiences of supporting desistance following release from prison
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)While research on supported desistance is increasing, little is known about practitioners’ experiences of facilitating change following release in Norway. This article seeks to expand this knowledge through the perspectives ... -
Facilitators and barriers to communication in rehabilitation services across healthcare levels: A qualitative case study in a Norwegian context
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Background: People with problems in functioning following severe injury or illness often need multiple and combined interventions in their rehabilitation processes. In these processes, communication and collaboration between ... -
Factors affecting scent-marking behavior in Eurasian beaver (Castor fiber)
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 1997)We tested the hypothesis that a main function of territory marking in Eurasian beaver (Castor fiber) is defense of the territory. The results showed that. (1) beaver colonies with close neighbors scent-mark more often than ... -
Factors associated with the level of physical activity in a multi‑ethnic pregnant population – a cross‑sectional study at the time of diagnosis with gestational diabetes
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Background: Regular physical activity during pregnancy can prevent several adverse health outcomes during this period of a woman’s life. Previous studies have shown that many women do not meet national recommendations for ... -
Factors determining parasite abundance in European perch, Perca fluviatilis, European whitefish, Coregonus lavaretus, and Arctic charr, Salvelinus alpinus, in an oligotrophic lake, southern Norway
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Temporal and spatial variations in macroparasite status were investigated in European perch, Perca fluviatilis, European whitefish, Coregonus lavaretus, and Arctic charr, Salvelinus alpinus in Lake Norsjø (Southern Norway), ... -
Factors influencing household demand-side flexibility: The case of the StrømFleks pilot project
(Master thesis, 2024)Household demand-side flexibility plays a crucial role in integrating renewable energy to transit away from fossil fuels. The study investigates household behaviour and acceptance of demand-side flexibility using the ... -
Factors Influencing Running Velocity at Lactate Threshold in Male and Female Runners at Different Levels of Performance
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Background: The primary aim was to examine the relationship between lactate threshold (LT) expressed as percentage of maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) and running velocity at LT (LTV). A secondary aim was to investigate to ... -
Factors influencing the intention to purchase health insurance: a study of Indian tobacco and alcohol consumers
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Introduction: This study empirically investigates the attitude of tobacco and alcohol consumers towards health insurance purchase in India. The study aims to determine the factors which plays a significant role in determining ... -
Factors influencing the performance of technology transfer offices: The case of the european consortium of innovative universities
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Technology transfer offices (TTOs) play an important role in innovation ecosystems. There is a global strive to make these offices more efficient and improve their performance. This study aims to reason the key factors ... -
Factors that influence social dignity in persons with aphasia in their contact with healthcare professionals: a systematic literature review of qualitative studies
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Background: Persons living with aphasia have unique needs and challenges that would benefit from greater understanding among all health professionals. Aim: To explore which factors influence social dignity in persons with ... -
Factors that influence the Health of older widows and widowers-A systematic review of quantitative research
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Abstract Aim: To examine factors that influence the health of older widows and widowers. The review question was: What is the evidence of the relationship between widowhood and health in older adults? Design: Systematic ... -
Faecal spectroscopy: a practical tool to assess diet quality in an opportunistic omnivore
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012)Faecal indices of dietary quality can provide useful knowledge about the general ecology of a species, but only if the measurements are accurate and the results are interpreted with caution. In this article, we evaluated ...