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Effect of yoga in the treatment of eating disorders: A single-blinded randomized controlled trial with 6-months follow-up.
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Aim of the Study: The aim of this study is to examine the effect of yoga treatment of eating disorders (EDs). Methods: Adult females meeting the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual-IV criteria for bulimia nervosa or ED ... -
Effective information provision about the side effects of treatment for malignant lymphoma: Protocol of a randomized controlled trial using video vignettes
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Background: Informing patients with cancer about the possible implications of prospective treatment is a crucial yet challenging task. Unfortunately, patients’ recall of medical information is generally poor and their ... -
Effectiveness of a resistance training program on physical function, muscle strength, and body composition in community-dwelling older adults receiving home care: A cluster-randomized controlled trial
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Background: Aging is associated with reduced muscle mass and strength leading to impaired physical function. Resistance training programs incorporated into older adults’ real-life settings may have the potential to counteract ... -
Effectiveness of Crankcase-Oil Mist Detectors
(Master thesis, 2016)Oil mist detection system is one of commonly used safety aids to monitor and detect engine’s critical conditions in early stages, to protect engines from serious damages and to prevent catastrophic consequence like ... -
Effectiveness of predator odors as gray squirrel repellents
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2001)The ability of gray squirrels (Sciurus carolinensis) to discriminate between different predator odors and the use of predator odors to deter gray squirrels from foraging on plants have not been previously investigated. To ... -
The Effectiveness of the Capacity Building and Mentorship Program in Improving Evidence-Based Decision-making in the Amhara Region, Northwest Ethiopia: Difference-in-Differences Study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Background: Weak health information systems (HISs) hobble countries’ abilities to effectively manage and distribute their resources to match the burden of disease. The Capacity Building and Mentorship Program (CBMP) was ... -
Effectiveness of the online Acceptance and Commitment Therapy intervention "Embrace Pain" for cancer survivors with chronic painful chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Background: About 30% of cancer survivors suffer from chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) ≥6 months after completion of chemotherapy. This condition, for which treatment options are scarce, comes with limitations ... -
Effectiveness of VR Head Mounted Displays in Professional Training: A Systematic Review
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Over the past decade, virtual reality (VR) has re-emerged as a popular technology trend. This is mainly due to the recent investments from technology companies that are improving VR systems while increasing consumer access ... -
Effects of a Proactive Interdisciplinary Self-Management (PRISMA) program on medication adherence in patients with type 2 diabetes in primary care: a randomized controlled trial
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Purpose: The present study aims to investigate the effect of the group-based Proactive Interdisciplinary Self-Management (PRISMA) training program on medication adherence in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) treated in ... -
The effects of a psycho-educational intervention to improve pain management after day surgery: A randomised clinical trial
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Aims and objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness of a psycho-educational intervention for shoulder and breast day surgery patients in decreasing pain intensity and pain interference with function and strengthening adherence ... -
Effects of barefoot vs. shod walking during indoor and outdoor conditions in younger and older adults
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Background: Gait stability and variability measures in barefoot and shod locomotion are frequently investigated in younger but rarely in older adults. Moreover, most studies examine gait measures in laboratory settings ... -
Effects of boreal forest wildfire on levels of metal and PAH in lacustrine sediments
(Master thesis, 2018)Entire catchments rich in acidic peatland, ponds, streams and lakes burned during a large boreal forest wildfire in Mykland (South-Eastern Norway) in 2008. Wildfire liberates accumulated metals, while incomplete combustion ... -
Effects of explant size on epithelial outgrowth, thickness, stratification, ultrastructure and phenotype of cultured limbal epithelial cells
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Purpose Transplantation of limbal stem cells is a promising therapy for limbal stem cell deficiency. Limbal cells can be harvested from either a healthy part of the patient’s eye or the eye of a donor. Small explants are ... -
Effects of fertilizer and glyphosate on soil microbial diversity and pathogens in two soil types in Telemark
(Master thesis, 2021)The occurrence of microorganisms in the soil depends on numerous physical and chemical factors. Microorganisms play a central role in the environment and plant growth. New molecular techniques are currently being used for ... -
Effects of high-intensity aerobic exercise on psychotic symptoms and neurocognition in outpatients with schizophrenia: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015)Background: The focus in recent years on physical inactivity and metabolic disturbances in individuals with schizophrenia raises the question of potential effects of physical activity. Physical activity has shown beneficial ... -
Effects of immersive virtual nature on nature connectedness: A systematic review protocol
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Objective: Nature Connectedness, an individual’s cognitive, affective, and behavioral connection with the natural world, has been linked to various health and well-being outcomes. As Nature Connectedness can be elicited ... -
Effects of individual changes in training distribution on maximal aerobic capacity in well-trained cross-country skiers: A follow-up study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)The purpose of this study was to evaluate individual changes in training distribution and the subsequent effects on maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max). The participants were well-trained cross-country skiers who had performed ... -
Effects of Industrial Organization Perspective and Resource-Based View on Firm Performance: The Moderating Role of Industry Characteristics
(Master thesis, 2014)To what degree do PIO and RBV predictions explain firm performance, and how do an industry’s resource characteristics moderate this relationship? To examine this research question, we developed a survey that was distributed ... -
Effects of initial molecular weight on removal rate of dextran in biofilms
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2006-05)Degradation kinetics of different size dextrans in a biofilm reactor were evaluated. Degradation rates of dextran standards, measured as time series of oxygen utilisation rates (OUR), decreased with increasing initial ... -
Effects of market orientation on business performance : Environmental moderators, effectiveness and efficiency mediators and the role of firm capabilities
(Master thesis, 2012)Market orientation, centered at the very heart of marketing management literature, is argued to influence a firm’s performance, and this relationship has received considerable research attention. It is, however, argued ...