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The Experiences of Elderly People Living at Home Related to Their Receiving Meals Distributed by a Municipality in Sweden
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012)The purpose of the study was to describe the experiences of elderly people, living at home who receive hot meals that are distributed by their municipality. Qualitative content analysis was used to analyse the (n=13) ... -
The Fall of the Queen of Nordic Skiing: A comparative analysis of the Swedish and Norwegian media coverage of the Therese Johaug scandal
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)In 2016, Norwegian cross-country skier Therese Johaug made her positive doping test public. We compare how the Norwegian and Swedish media covered the ensuing scandal with the aim of discovering how constructions of ... -
The Feasibility of Three Prediction Techniques of the Artificial Neural Network, Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System, and Hybrid Particle Swarm Optimization for Assessing the Safety Factor of Cohesive Slopes
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)In this paper, a neuro particle-based optimization of the artificial neural network (ANN) is investigated for slope stability calculation. The results are also compared to another artificial intelligence technique of a ... -
The forest as a classroom: Preparing for mental health practice
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016)Background Positive effects of physical activity, health promotion and disease prevention, in treatment of mental illnesses are well documented. Mental health practice for nursing students highlights the important connection ... -
The function of ability, benevolence, and integrity-based trust in innovation networks
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)This study contributes to the understanding of how trust based on perceived ability, benevolence, and integrity functions in networks. It adopts a mixed-method approach with quantitative and qualitative data from five ... -
The function of scent marking in beaver (Castor fiber) territorial defence
(Doctoral thesis; Peer reviewed, 2001)This thesis examines how scent marking in Eurasian beaver (Castor fiber) functions in territorial defence. Beavers usually deposit scent (castoreum and/or anal gland secretion (AGS)) onto small piles of mud and debris, and ... -
The gap between legal protection, good intentions and political restrictions. Unaccompanied minors in Norway
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The Glutamine Transporter Slc38a1 Regulates GABAergic Neurotransmission and Synaptic Plasticity
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)GABA signaling sustains fundamental brain functions, from nervous system development to the synchronization of population activity and synaptic plasticity. Despite these pivotal features, molecular determinants underscoring ... -
The Good Gain method for simple experimental tuning of PI controllers
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012)A novel experimental method { here denoted the Good Gain method { for tuning PI controllers is proposed. The method can be regarded as an alternative to the famous Ziegler-Nichols' Ultimate Gain method. The approach taken ... -
The growth and phenology patterns of herb Paris (Paris quadrifolia L., Trilliaceae): relation to soil and air temperatures
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2003)The phenology and development of Paris quadrifolia L. has been related to variations in soil and air temperatures during four seasons (1997-2000). Its emergence appeared to be strongly dependant on soil temperature. Plants ... -
The Hardangervidda wild reindeer herd: a problematic management history
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)The unique and internationally important wild reindeer Rangifer tarandus herd on the Hardangervidda plateau of southern Norway has shown frequent and extreme fluctuations in harvest numbers for the past 60 years, despite ... -
The healthy body image (HBI) intervention: Effects of a school-based cluster-randomized controlled trial with 12-months follow-up
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)We examined the effects of the Healthy Body Image (HBI) intervention on positive embodiment and health-related quality of life among Norwegian high school students. The intervention comprised three interactive workshops, ... -
The history syllabus in post-genocide Rwanda: Implications for teacher education
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)This case study examined the questions: How are relations between Hutus and Tutsis portrayed in recent History syllabi in post-genocide Rwanda, and how may the narrative about these relations affect efforts towards educating ... -
The hydrogeological and cultural background for two sacred springs, Bø, Telemark County, Norway
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015-05-14)Of the many sacred springs in Norway, most dedicated to St. Olav, several have disappeared. Two of the sacred springs that still exist are located in Bø in Telemark, Southern Norway, and have been surveyed for their ... -
The Impact of a New Pedagogical Intervention on Nursing Students’ Knowledge Acquisition in Simulation-Based Learning: A Quasi-Experimental Study.
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Simulation-based learning is an effective technique for teaching nursing students’ skills and knowledge related to patient deterioration. This study examined students’ acquisition of theoretical knowledge about symptoms, ... -
The impact of area on BAW resonator performance and an approach to device miniaturization
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)The dependence of the performance of thin film bulk acoustic resonator (FBAR) and solidly mounted resonator (SMR), on their areas is studied with the aid of finite element method (FEM) software. Dual step frame method is ... -
The impact of family CEO’s ownership and the moderating effect of the second largest owner in private family firms
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016)This study explores two ownership issues in private family firms. First, we investigate the relationship between the ownership of family CEOs and firm performance, and postulate that this relationship in private family ... -
The impact of gender, culture and sexuality on Mauritian nursing: Nursing as a non-gendered occupational identity or masculine field?
(Journal article, 2014)Abstract Background International studies have generally defined nursing as a female-dominated occupation. The almost absence of male nurses seems universal, except as a privileged minority occupying positions within ... -
The impact of gender, culture, and sexuality on Mauritian nursing: Nursing as a non-gendered occupational identity or masculine field? Qualitative study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)Background International studies have generally defined nursing as a female-dominated occupation. The almost absence of male nurses seems universal, except as a privileged minority occupying positions within nursing ... -
The impact of individual motivations on idea submission and future motivation to participate in an organization's virtual idea campaign
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)We used time-lagged survey data to investigate the effects of various types of motivation on idea submission and future motivation to participate in a virtual idea campaign (VIC). We also used qualitative data to illuminate ...