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Novel Nature-Inspired Hybrids of Neural Computing for Estimating Soil Shear Strength
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)This paper focuses on the prediction of soil shear strength (SSS), which is one of the most fundamental parameters in geotechnical engineering. Consisting of 12 influential factors, namely depth of sample, percentage of ... -
A novel semantic segmentation approach based on U-Net, WU-Net, and U-Net++ deep learning for predicting areas sensitive to pluvial flood at tropical area
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Floods remain one of the most devastating weather-induced disasters worldwide, resulting in numerous fatalities each year and severely impacting socio-economic development and the environment. Therefore, the ability to ... -
Novel terrestrial haul-out behaviour by ringed seals (Pusa hispida) in Svalbard, in association with harbour seals (Phoca vitulina)
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Ringed seals ( Pusa hispida ) are the most ice-associated of all Arctic pinnipeds. In the Svalbard area, this species has always given birth, moulted and rested on sea ice. In addition, much of their food has been comprised ... -
Numerical modeling of the calcination process in a cement kiln system
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)The calcium carbonate decomposition into calcium oxide and carbon dioxide is a key process step in a cement kiln. The reaction requires thermal energy input, and pulverized coal is the fuel typically used for this purpose ... -
Numerical optimization of ultrasound transducers by the linearity of the phase spectrum
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)New ultrasound imaging and therapeutic modalities may require transducer designs that are not easily facilitated by conventional design guidelines and analytical expressions. This motivates the investigation of numerical ... -
Numerical solution of the Saint Venant equation for Non-Newtonian fluid
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)Non-Newtonian fluid flow through a Venturi channel is studied using the Saint Venant equation. The nonlinear hyperbolic equation is numerically tricky to solve, therefore in this study, we consider the finite volume method ... -
Numerical study of premixed gas explosion in a 1-m channel partly filled with 18650 cell-like cylinders with experiments
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Abused and defective Li-ion cells can cause a catastrophic failure of a Li-ion battery (LIB), leading to severe fires and explosions. In recent years, several numerical and experimental studies have been conducted on the ... -
Nurse's Evaluation of a Pain Management Algorithm in Intensive Care Units
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Background: Many patients have memories of pain during intensive care unit stay. To improve pain management, practice guidelines recommend that pain management should be guided by routine pain assessment and suggest an ... -
A nurse-based intervention for improving medication adherence in cardiovascular patients: an evaluation of a randomized controlled trial
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Background: Poor medication adherence is a limitation in the secondary prevention of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and leads to increased morbidity, mortality, and costs. Purpose: To examine the process and effect of a ... -
Nurses striving to provide caregiver with excellent support and care at a distance: a qualitative study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Background In Norway, changes in life expectancy have led to increased attention to older people who are ageing at home, by means of home care services, adapted technology and informal caregivers. The caring situation ... -
Nurses ’ and care workers ’ experiences of spiritual needs in residents with dementia in nursing homes: a qualitative study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)Background: The aim of the study was to investigate nurses ’ and care workers ’ experiences of spiritual needs among residents with dementia in nursing homes. Nurses claim to practice holistic nursing. Nevertheless, ... -
Nurses' activities and time management during home healthcare visits
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Aim To describe nurses’ activities and time management during HHC visits from the perspective of master’s‐level nursing students. Background The shift from community‐based hospitals to home‐based, person‐centred ... -
Nurses' Experiences of Caring for Older Persons in Transition to Receive Homecare: Being Somewhere in between Competing Values
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013-04-25)Older persons in transition to need professional care in their homes will constitute a large group in municipalities in the future. The aim of this study was to obtain insight into nurses’ experiences and perceptions of ... -
Nurses’ Readiness for Emergencies and Public Health Challenges—The Case of Saudi Arabia
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)This study was aimed at assessing the readiness of 200 emergency nurses in the southern part of Saudi Arabia in the management of public health emergencies, major incidents, and disasters by using quantitative research ... -
Nursing staff interactions during the older residents' transition into long-term care facility in a nursing home in rural Norway: An ethnographic study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015-03-29)Background Future challenges in many countries are the recruitment of competent staff in long-term care facilities, and the use of unlicensed staff. Our study describes and explores staff interactions in a long-term care ... -
Nursing staff's actions during older residents' transition into long-term care facility in a nursing home in rural Norway
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014-10-08)Working in long-term care units poses particular staff challenges as these facilities are expected to provide services for seriously ill residents and give help in a homelike atmosphere. Licensed and unlicensed personnel ... -
Nursing staff’s evaluation of facilitators and barriers during implementation of wireless nurse call systems in residential care facilities. A cross-sectional study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Background Traditional nurse call systems used in residential care facilities rely on patients to summon assistance for routine or emergency needs. Wireless nurse call systems (WNCS) offer new affordances for persons ... -
Nursing staff’s responses to thematic content of patients’ expressed worries: observing communication in home care visits
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Background The aim of the study was to explore the thematic content of older persons’ expressed worries in home care visits, and how nursing staff respond to different thematic contents. Methods The study had a ... -
Nursing Students' Clinical Learning Environment in Norwegian Nursing Homes: Lack of Innovative Teaching and Learning Strategies
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Background: Nursing students hesitate to choose aged care as a career, and the aged care sectors are on an edge regarding nursing positions. Clinical learning environments may influence nursing students’ career choices. ... -
Nursing students' perspectives on telenursing in patient care after simulation
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015-04-01)Background: This article presents the perspectives of undergraduate nursing students on telenursing in patient care after simulating three telenursing scenarios using real-time video and audio technology. Methods: An ...