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Suprathreshold contrast response in normal and anomalous trichromats
(Journal article, 2020)Maximum likelihood difference scaling was used to measure suprathreshold contrast response difference scales for low-frequency Gabor patterns, modulated along luminance and L–M color directions in normal, protanomalous, ... -
The surface albedo of three lichen species (Flavocetraria nivalis, Cladonia stellaris, Cetraria islandica) and crowberry (Empetrum nigrum), and the influence of zenith angle, clouds and aspect
(Master thesis, 2020)The surface albedo of vegetated surfaces can influence the climate through the fraction of the solar radiation that is reflected back to the atmosphere. In this study, I have measured the surface albedo of three lichen ... -
Surface plasmonics analysis and photoelectrochemical properties of Au/TiO2 nanosystems
(Doctoral dissertations at the University of South-Eastern Norway;2, Doctoral thesis, 2018)This thesis focuses on investigation of photoelectric and photoeletrochemical (PEC) performance of TiO2 nanotube based photoelectrodes. Surface plasmonic resonance (SPR) have been studied by theoretical analysis, fabrication ... -
Surface tension of alkanolamine solutions: an experimentally based review
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Surfing & miljøbevidsthed. En analyse af norske surferes forhold til miljø og forurening
(Master thesis, 2018)Hovedformålet med undersøgelsen Surfing & miljøbevidsthed, er at afdække norske padlesurferes selvopfattelse, deres holdninger til miljø og forurening, deres konkrete handlinger i et miljøperspektiv og hvilke kulturelle ... -
Surrogate and Hybrid Models for Control
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)With access to fast computers and efficient machine learning tools, it is of interest to use machine learning to develop surrogate models from complex physics-based models. Next, a hybrid model is a combination model where ... -
Surveillance system for drainage pumps with the use of machine learning
(Master thesis, 2023)Bergene Holm AS, Avd. Kvelde is a planer factory, surrounded by vast fields that are susceptible to flooding. This thesis looks into the possibilities of building upon the Tokyo Amesh system. The objective is to investigate ... -
Survey of referrals and medical reports in optometric practices in Norway: Midterm findings from a 3-year prospective internet-based study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Purpose: The increasing demand for primary eye care due to an aging population implicates an enhanced role of optometrists in the communities. The primary objective of this study was to investigate the rate of referrals ... -
A Survey on Smart Cities, Big Data, Analytics, and Smart Decision-making. Towards an analytical framework for decision-making in smart cities
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Smart decision making is based on data combined with analytics to improve decision-making. This paper examines several application areas of smart cities, and related data sources used for decision-making. Further, we present ... -
Survival Trends of Right- and Left-Sided Colon Cancer across Four Decades: A Norwegian Population-Based Study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Background: Patients with right-sided colon cancer (RCC) and left-sided colon cancer (LCC) differ clinically and molecularly. The main objective was to investigate stage-stratified survival and recurrence of RCC and LCC ... -
Surviving depressive ill-health: A qualitative systematic review of older persons' narratives
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)The aim of this qualitative systematic review was to report a comprehensive literature synthesis of older persons' narratives about what they need in order to survive when suffering from depression. Their survival strategies ... -
Suspects’ opportunities to claim their legal rights in police investigative interviews
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)When interviewed by the police, suspects are to be informed that they have the right to remain silent and the right to obtain the assistance of a defence counsel. This article presents a conversation analytic study of how ... -
Sustainability analysis and simulation of a Polymer Electrolyte Membrane (PEM) electrolyser for green hydrogen production
(Master thesis, 2023)In recent years, green hydrogen has emerged as one of the energy carriers for the future sustainable development of our society. Due to its non-emission of pollutants during its generation and use, hydrogen is seen as a ... -
Sustainability analysis and simulation of a Polymer Electrolyte Membrane (PEM) electrolyser for green hydrogen production
(Chapter, 2023)In recent years, green hydrogen has emerged as an important energy carrier for future sustainable development. Due to the possibility of not emitting CO2 during its generation and use, hydrogen is considered a perfect ... -
Sustainability Awareness through STEAM+
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Innovative technology enterprises have been working closely with OECD countries to address issues related to sustainability. There are many acronyms associated with STEM, e.g. STEM+, incorporating the humanities, community ... -
Sustainability of economic measures in romania during Covid 19 crisis
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)An overview of economic aid measures adopted by Romanian Government during the Covid 19 pandemic is presented. Measures implemented by Government Ordinance 130 issued in 2020 are analyzed in detail with an emphasis on ... -
Sustainable Behavior with Respect to Managing E-Wastes: Factors Influencing E-Waste Management among Young Consumers
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)With the proliferation of technological tools and the advancement in electronic devices and accessories, consumers across the world are changing and upgrading their electronic devices at an alarming rate. However, these ... -
Sustainable procurement and corporate social responsibility in the maritime network
(Master thesis, 2023)With a deductive approach and the use of a questionnaire, this study collected empirical data from managers who engage in the maritime industry. The results indicate that the general intensity of sustainable initiative ... -
A sustainable smart mobility? Opportunities and challenges from a big data use perspective
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)This paper discusses the recent insights on the Big Data role in the sustainability of smart mobility. Systematic Literature Review is applied to scientific publications web repositories retrieving 2,000+ records (years ... -
Sustainable Use of Ecological Concepts in Educational Science
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)In this article, the authors discuss the use of ecological concepts (ecology, boundary, niche) in educational research to understand if and how these concepts from one field of science (ecology) can bring a new understanding ...