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Higher circulating plasma polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in fit and lean children: The European youth heart study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Background Lipophilic compounds such as polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are primarily stored in adipose tissue, but exercise-induced lipolysis is able to release PCBs from the adipose tissue into the circulation. The ... -
The Art of Caring in Selected Norwegian Nursing Homes: A Qualitative Approach
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Background: Caring in nursing includes reflection as well as healthcare personnel’s attitudes and their intentions. However, without blending the art of caring into patient care, healthcare personnel are unable to meet ... -
Using a multi-stakeholder experience-based design process to co-develop the Creating Active Schools Framework
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Background UK and global policies recommend whole-school approaches to improve childrens’ inadequate physical activity (PA) levels. Yet, recent meta-analyses establish current interventions as ineffective due to suboptimal ... -
Differential expansion of circulating human MDSC subsets in patients with cancer, infection and inflammation
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Background Myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSC) are a functional myeloid cell subset that includes myeloid cells with immune suppressive properties. The presence of MDSC has been reported in the peripheral blood of ... -
How much synthetic oxytocin is infused during labour? A review and analysis of regimens used in 12 countries
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Objective To compare synthetic oxytocin infusion regimens used during labour, calculate the International Units (IU) escalation rate and total amount of IU infused over eight hours. Design Observational study Set ... -
Cumbersome but desirable—Breaking the code of everyday cycling
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Introduction Cycling for transport could integrate physical activity (PA) into daily routines and potentially increase total PA levels. However, for parents with young children, most factors affecting transport mode choice ... -
Functional analysis and exterior calculus on mixed-dimensional geometries
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)We are interested in differential forms on mixed-dimensional geometries, in the sense of a domain containing sets of d-dimensional manifolds, structured hierarchically so that each d-dimensional manifold is contained in ... -
Effects of Including Sprints in One Weekly Low-Intensity Training Session During the Transition Period of Elite Cyclists
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of including 30-s sprints in one weekly low-intensity training (LIT) session during a 3-week transition period in elite cyclists. Sixteen male elite cyclists (maximal ... -
The association between shift work and immunological biomarkers in nurses
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Objectives: Shift work is associated with several negative health effects. The underlying pathophysiological mechanisms are unclear, but low-grade inflammation has been suggested to play a role. This project aimed to ... -
A load balance multi-scheduling model for OpenCL kernel tasks in an integrated cluster
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Nowadays, embedded systems are comprised of heterogeneous multi-core architectures, i.e., CPUs and GPUs. If the application is mapped to an appropriate processing core, then these architectures provide many performance ... -
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 ... -
From Environmental Activism to Environmental Education A historical overview, evaluations and a suggestion for a path forward for the religious institutions as partners for a global green shift
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)In this article, the author shows how all the major world religions have engaged in climate and environmental activism by developing theology and practical projects for more than fifty years. Using metadata from the European ... -
Epidural analgesia for labour pain in nulliparous women in Norway in relation to maternal country of birth and migration related factors
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Objective To investigate associations between maternal country of birth and other migration related factors (length of residence, reason for migration, paternal origin) and epidural analgesia for labour pain in nulliparous ... -
Vortex interaction in the wake of a two- and three-bladed wind turbine
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)The vortex interaction in the wake behind a two- and three-bladed model scale wind turbine is investigated. The two rotors have equal solidity, and produce similar power and thrust at the design tip speed ratio. Phase-averaged ... -
Geographies of transition—From topical concerns to theoretical engagement: A comment on the transitions research agenda
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)This viewpoint takes stock with the ‘geography of sustainability transitions’ (GOST) as it is presented in the transitions research agenda. GOST has been a relatively recent addition to transition theorizing, addressing ... -
Quality of care and job satisfaction in a Hospital Trust before and after The Coordination Reform in Norway
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Aims: To study the impact of organizational changes on the quality of health services and on health professionals' job satisfaction in specialist health services. Design: A repeated cross-sectional study, including 5 years ... -
«For de er jo tross alt oppvokst med det digitale mellom fingrene»: Matematikklæreres oppfatninger om handlingsmuligheter med digitale verktøy i undervisning og læring av matematikk
(Master thesis, 2020)Fra høsten 2020 iverksettes en fornyet versjon av læreplanverket for kunnskapsløftet. I lys av samfunnets teknologiske utvikling, skal opplæringen bidra til å styrke elevers digitale ferdigheter - et kompetanseområde som ... -
The Child in the Book. A comparative analysis of Peter Pan and Harry Potter and the Philosopher´s Stone
(Master thesis, 2020)I hver barnebok eksisterer det et barn. Det kan enten være i tilretteleggingen av implisert barneleser, sentrale tematikker i det litterære verket, eller konkrete fremstillinger av barndom konstruert i en litterær karakter. ... -
Fostering Intercultural Competence through Picturebooks: Exploring Narratives of Migration, Identity and Power Relations
(Master thesis, 2020)Masteropppgavens hovedfokus er å utforske fortellinger om migrasjon, identitet og maktrelasjoner i tre utvalgte bildebøker med temaet, immigrasjon: «The Name Jar» av Yangsook Choi, «Ali’s Story: A real-life account of his ... -
New weird ethics: A study of values and nature in the language of the Southern Reach trilogy
(Master thesis, 2020)Mange av dagens barn og unge er bekymret for klima og miljø, og uttrykker frustrasjon, sinne og motløshet i demonstrasjoner for å få på plass en tydeligere klimapolitikk. Denne oppgaven utforsker konvergenser av verdier ...