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The effect of the colour red in 20 years of Olympic taekwondo
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)The objectives of this study were (1) to analyse the relationship between the colour of the protectors and the outcome of 895 matches in the six Olympic Games in which taekwondo has been included, and (2) to analyse the ... -
Effect of Two Different Training Programs with the Same Workload on Soccer Overhead Throwing Velocity
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2009)Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine whether two throwing programs, based upon velocity or resistance with the same workload, would enhance soccer overhead throwing velocity. Methods: Sports science students ... -
The effect of web-based preoperative information on parents of children who are going through elective ambulatory surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Objective To evaluate the effect of preoperative web-based information to parents of children undergoing elective ambulatory surgery performed with anesthesia. Outcome measures were parental anxiety, knowledge, and ... -
An Effective Approach for the Diverse Group Stock Portfolio Optimization Using Grouping Genetic Algorithm
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Finding useful portfolios that could be a portfolio of trading strategy or a stock portfolio from financial datasets is always an attractive research topic due to the nature of financial markets. Because investors always ... -
Effective Fuzzy System for Qualifying the Characteristics of Stocks by Random Trading
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Trading strategies can be divided into two categories; i.e., those with momentum characteristic and those that appear contrarian. The characteristics of trading strategies have been widely studied; however, there has been ... -
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 collaborative care in reducing suicidal ideation: An individual participant data meta-analysis.
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Objective To assess whether CC is more effective at reducing suicidal ideation in people with depression compared with usual care, and whether study and patient factors moderate treatment effects. Method We searched ... -
Effectiveness of Interventions to Enhance the Sense of Coherence in the Life Course
(Chapter, 2022)This chapter provides an overview of the effectiveness of programs and interventions that aim to strengthen the sense of coherence (SOC) throughout the life span. The authors report on more than 40 studies investigating ... -
Effectiveness of the Polar Code Training of Cruise Liner Crew for Evacuation in the Arctic and Antarctic
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)In the past decades, we have seen a prolific increase in Polar Cruise Tourism, and thereby, more humans are able to visit the Polar Regions. As a result of this, the IMO implemented the Polar Code in 2017 to better prepare ... -
Effects and location of coplanar and noncoplanar PCB in a lipid bilayer: a solid-state NMR study
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The Effects of 10 Weeks Hangboard Training on Climbing Specific Maximal Strength, Explosive Strength, and Finger Endurance
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of 10 weeks of hangboard training (HBT) on climbing-specific maximal strength, explosive strength, and muscular endurance. In total, 35 intermediate- to advanced-level ... -
Effects of a COPD self-management support intervention: a randomized controlled trial
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Background: This study examines the effects of the COPD-specific health promoting self-management intervention “Better living with COPD” on different self-management-related domains, self-efficacy, and sense of coherence ... -
Effects of a Lifestyle Intervention on Bone Turnover in Persons with Type 2 Diabetes: A Post Hoc Analysis of the U-TURN Trial
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Introduction/Purpose The increased risk of fractures with type 2 diabetes (T2D) is suggested to be caused by decreased bone turnover. Current international guidelines recommend lifestyle modifications, including exercise, ... -
Effects of a new bridge on an intertidal mudflat in the Outer Barsnesfjord, Western Norway
(Bachelor thesis, 2014)A new bridge is going to be built in Sogndal (west-Norway) over the sill of Barsnesfjord which is a part of the Sognefjord due to the fact that the current bridge is no longer safe nor able to deal with the increasing ... -
Effects of a physical activity intervention on schoolchildren's health-related quality of life: The active smarter kids (ASK) cluster-randomized controlled trial
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-11-07)We investigated whether a seven-month (November 2014 to June 2015), school-based cluster-randomized controlled physical activity intervention improved health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in 10-year old children. The ... -
Effects of a physical activity program from diagnosis on cardiorespiratory fitness in children with cancer: a national non-randomized controlled trial
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Background Children with cancer experience impaired cardiorespiratory fitness and physical function during and after treatment restricting their possibilities to engage in social activities including sport, leisure ... -
Effects of a school-based intervention on levels of anxiety and depression: a cluster-randomized controlled trial of the MindPower program in ten high schools in Norway
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Background The previous decades have shown increased symptoms of depression and anxiety among adolescents. To promote mental health and reduce mental illness, the government of Norway has, as in other countries, pledged ... -
Effects of a school-based physical activity intervention on academic performance in 14-year old adolescents: a cluster randomized controlled trial – the School in Motion study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Background School-based physical activity interventions evaluating the effect on academic performance usually includes children. We aimed to investigate the effect of a nine-month, school-based physical activity intervention ...