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A systems theory perspective on the relationship between practice and research in the making disciplines
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)This article discusses the relationship between practice and research in the making disciplines. The discussion is based on a systems theory with reference to the German sociologist Niklas Luhmann (2007) and the way ... -
A tale of two glaciers from the Jostedal Ice Cap: Impacts, challenges, and outlook for tourism and beyond
(Master thesis, 2023)Norway is famous for its glaciers which are often utilized for recreational and tourist activities. The companies that run tourist activities on glaciers, therefore, must deal with the consequences of glacial retreat from ... -
A test of the dear enemy phenomenon in the Eurasian beaver
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2002)We tested the hypothesis that Eurasian beavers, Castor fiber, display the dear enemy phenomenon; that is, they respond less aggressively to intrusions by their territorial neighbours than intrusions by nonterritorial ... -
A Variable Depth Search Algorithm for Binary Constraint Satisfaction Problems
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015)The constraint satisfaction problem (CSP) is a popular used paradigm to model a wide spectrum of optimization problems in artificial intelligence. This paper presents a fast metaheuristic for solving binary constraint ... -
A Wearable Haptic System for the Health Monitoring of Elderly People in Smart Cities
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)A sensor-fusion wearable health-monitoring system with integrated haptic feedback was previously introduced by our research group. The system's components are the following: a chest-worn device with an embedded controller ... -
A-endelser og lokal indeks blant ungdommer i flerspråklige miljøer i Oslo
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Artikkelen viser hvordan unge språkbrukere i flerspråklige miljøer i Oslo bruker tradisjonelle talemålstrekk som utrykk for lokal identitet og tilhørighet, og at lokale språktrekk også får ny og utvida betydning når de ... -
Abandoned ideas and the energies of failure
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Our academic life is ripe with failures and things abandoned, with hurt and feelings of defeat and despair. Already as students, we learn how to hide and tuck away such experiences and the impact they have on us. As a ... -
ABC og lesebok : noen sentrale trekk ved utviklingen av innholdet
(Journal article, 1992)Når vi betrakter historien og abc-er og lesebøker fra omkring 1780 og fram til omtrent 1980, kan vi grovt skille mellom tre faser i utviklingen. Pietisme og opplysning, 1870-1880. Lesestoff om Norge og arbeidsskolepedagogikk, ... -
ABCD before E-verything else—Intensive care nurses' knowledge and experience of pressure injury and moisture-associated skin damage
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Patients in intensive care units are at high risk of developing pressure injuries and moisture-associated skin damages. Prevention and care rely much on intensive care nurses' competency and attitudes. This study explored ... -
Abortion and The Society: An Argumentation for How Sociology Can Contribute to Human Rights Discourse, Using Abortion as a Case Study
(Master thesis, 2021)This paper aims to provide deeper insight on the case of self- determined abortion. As ‘the Right to Life’ of the unborn child is a question within Human Rights, and more specifically in reference to Article 6 in The ... -
Abortsøkende kvinners møte med helsevesenet. Om et utvalg kvinner sitt møte med helsevesenet og informasjonene som ble gitt i forkant av abort
(Master thesis, 2023)Selv om mange tusen kvinner hvert år møter på sykehuset for å vurdere eller gjennomføre en abort, er det gjort lite forskning omkring kvinnenes erfaringer og opplevelser fra disse møtene. Hensikten med studien var derfor ... -
Abrupt high-latitude climate events and decoupled seasonal trends during the Eemian
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)The Eemian (the Last Interglacial; ca. 129–116 thousand years ago) presents a testbed for assessing environmental responses and climate feedbacks under warmer-than-present boundary conditions. However, climate syntheses ... -
Absenteeism and the new 10% ruling in Norway: A case study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)This study considers the issue of absenteeism in Norwegian high schools with a particular focus on the new controversial 10% ceiling, which began in August 2016. Data was obtained through documentary sources and participant ... -
Absorption and Desorption Study of Alkylamine Promoted DEEA Solvents for CO2 Capture
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Three primary and two secondary mono-alkylamines, and a di-alkylamine (3-(Methylamino)propylamine, MAPA) were investigated in blend with a tertiary amine (2-(Diethylamino)ethanol, DEEA). The aim of the study was to ... -
Acceptance and adjustment: A qualitative study of experiences of hearing and vision impairments and daily life among oldest old recipients of home care
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Abstract Introduction The severity of age‐related hearing and vision impairments increases with age. Such sensory impairments are risk factors for functional decline, reduced social participation, withdrawal, depression ... -
The Acceptance of Digital Surveillance in an Age of Big Data
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)News media companies and human rights organizations have been increasingly warning about the rise of the surveillance state that builds on distrust and mass surveillance of its citizens. The COVID-19 pandemic is fostering ... -
Accidental release of liquid CO₂ from transport and storage
(Doctoral dissertations at the University of South-Eastern Norway;174, Doctoral thesis, 2023-11-09)An unintended release of liquid CO2 during transport by tanks or pipelines could result in instantaneous depressurization and rapid phase transition with explosive evaporation. Under certain conditions, it could lead to a ... -
The 'Accurate' Deeds of Our Fathers: The 'Authentic' Narrative of Early Norway
(Chapter, 2021)Since the end of the Second World War, Norwegian medievalism has changed in both expression and content from a narrative of heroic fathers of the nation to the experiences of history of the common man. This chapter will ... -
ACE I/D and ACTN3 R577X polymorphisms in the Norwegian population:Do ACE I/D and ACTN3 R577X polymorphisms influence self-reported physical activity levels?
(Master thesis, 2016-01-18)Physical inactivity is a global challenge as physical activity (PA) levels are lower than ever before in human history, and burden of non-communicable diseases continue to increase worldwide. PA is a complex behaviour, and ... -
Achieving agility and quality in product development -an empirical study of hardware startups
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Context: Startups aim at scaling their business, often by developing innovative products with limited hu- man and financial resources. The development of software products in the startup context is known as opportunistic, ...