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A positive association between nutritional risk and the incidence of surgical site infections: A hospital-based register study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Surgical site infections (SSI) are amongst the most common health care-associated infections and have adverse effects for patient health and for hospital resources. Although surgery guidelines recognize poor nutritional ... -
A predictive model for the spectral "bioalbedo" of snow
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)We present the first physical model for the spectral “bioalbedo” of snow, which predicts the spectral reflectance of snowpacks contaminated with variable concentrations of red snow algae with varying diameters and pigment ... -
A Quantitative Analysis of the Impact of a CT Simulation Tool on Radiography Students’ Learning
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A Quarterthiophene-Based Dye as an Efficient Interface Modifier for Hybrid Titanium Dioxide/Poly(3-hexylthiophene)(P3HT) Solar Cells
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)This work focused on studying the influence of dyes, including a thiophene derivative dye with a cyanoacrylic acid group ((E)-2-cyano-3-(3′,3′′,3′′′-trihexyl-[2,2′:5′,2′′:5′′,2′′′- quaterthiophene]-5-yl) acrylicacid)(4T), ... -
A relational perspective on social support between bereaved and their networks after terror: A qualitative study.
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)The aim of this study is to increase the understanding of social network support after traumatic deaths and, by demonstrating the complexities of such encounters, to highlight whether such support may be totally beneficial. ... -
A retrospective review of how nonconformities are expressed and finalized in external inspections of health-care facilities
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015)Background: External inspections are widely used in health care as a means of improving the quality of care. However, the way external inspections affect the involved organization is poorly understood. A better understanding ... -
A Review on the Classifications of Organic/Inorganic/Carbonaceous Hole Transporting Materials for Perovskite Solar Cell Application
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)The rapid increase in the efficiency of perovskite solar cells (PSCs) in last few decades have made them very attractive to the photovoltaic (PV) community. However, the serious challenge is related to the stability under ... -
A Sanitization Approach to Secure Shared Data in an IoT Environment
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Internet of Things (IoT) supports high flexibility and convenience in several applications because the IoT devices continuously transfer, share, and exchange data without human intervention. During shared or exchanged ... -
A simple method to detect spontaneous CP violation in multi-Higgs models
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A study protocol of Older Person's Exercise and Nutrition Study (OPEN) - A sit-to-stand activity combined with oral protein supplement - Effects on physical function and independence: A cluster randomized clinical trial
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Background Poor nutrition and age per see add to the development of sarcopenia, i.e. loss of muscle mass and strength, which contributes to increased risk of impaired activities of daily living (ADL) and reduced independence. ... -
A Study to Explore Male and Female Involvement in Reproductive health and early childhood care in Norway and Zambia
(Student paper, others, 2013)The impact of male involvement in reproductive health and early childhood care in European countries including Norway has shown to yield great benefits for both the mother and child and the man himself. It has demonstrated ... -
A Survey on Urban Traffic Anomalies Detection Algorithms
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)This paper reviews the use of outlier detection approaches in urban traffic analysis. We divide existing solutions into two main categories: flow outlier detection and trajectory outlier detection. The first category groups ... -
A Systematic Review of Intuition – A way of knowing in clinical nursing?
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016)The aim of this systematic review was to illuminate intuition in clinical nursing. Frequently described as a defining characteristic of professional expertise, intuition is gaining acceptance as a legitimate form of ... -
A systematic review of quality of life research in medicine and health sciences
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Purpose Quality of life (QOL) is an important concept in the field of health and medicine. QOL is a complex concept that is interpreted and defined differently within and between disciplines, including the fields of health ... -
A systematic review of reviews: exploring the relationship between obesity, weight loss and health-related quality of life
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)This is the first systematic review of reviews to assess the effect of obesity and weight loss on health‐related quality of life (HRQoL). We identified 12 meta‐analyses/systematic reviews published between January 2001 and ... -
A Theoretical Positioning of Self and Social Identities as Antecedents in Cultural Experiential Tourism
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Museums are often regarded as a cultural destination, however they stand distinct from other purveyors of culture in that they consciously attempt at a less pronounced social and cognitive dissonance among the audience it ... -
A tool for the convergence of multilevel modelling approaches
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Multilevel Modelling is a powerful paradigm that can improve the way we create and use models. The community and approaches related to Multilevel Modelling have been constantly growing, and the need to agree on some basic ...