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Explaining landscape preference heterogeneity using machine learning-based survey analysis
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)We conducted a national survey on a high-quality internet panel to study landscape preferences in Norway, using photos as stimuli. We examined preference heterogeneity with respect to socio-demographic characteristics and ... -
Explaining public acceptance of congestion charging: The role of geographical variation in the Bergen case
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Controversial policies introduced to improve public goods - such as the environment, mobility and public health - have shown patterns of initial opposition followed by broad acceptance once the public experiences positive ... -
Explanatory models and help-seeking for symptoms of PTSD and depression among Syrian refugees
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Objective This study investigates how Syrian refugees explain and prefer to seek help for symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression. Methods We conducted five semi-structured focus group interviews ... -
Explanatory models of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression among Afghan refugees in Norway
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022-01-04)Background: The current situation in Afghanistan makes it likely that we are facing a new wave of Afghan refugees, warranting more knowledge about how to deal with mental health problems among them. This study aims to gain ... -
Explicit tracking of CO2-flow at the core scale using micro-Positron Emission Tomography (μPET)
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Safe subsurface sequestration of carbon dioxide (CO2) is becoming increasingly important to meet climate goals and curb atmospheric CO2 concentrations. The world-wide CO2 storage capacity in carbonate formations is ... -
Exploiting the potential of commercial digital holographic microscopy by combining it with 3D matrix cell culture assays
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)3D cell culture assays are becoming increasingly popular due to their higher resemblance to tissue environment. These provide an increased complexity compared to the growth on 2D surface and therefore allow studies of ... -
Exploration of jet substructure using iterative declustering in pp and Pb–Pb collisions at LHC energies
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)The ALICE collaboration at the CERN LHC reports novel measurements of jet substructure in pp collisions at √s = 7 TeV and central Pb–Pb collisions at √sNN = 2.76 TeV. Jet substructure of track-based jets is explored via ... -
Exploratory analyses on the effect of time since last meal on concentrations of amino acids, lipids, one-carbon metabolites, and vitamins in the Hordaland Health Study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Purpose Dietary intake may have pronounced effects on circulating biomarker concentrations. Therefore, the aim was to provide a descriptive overview of serum metabolite concentrations in relation to time since last meal, ... -
An exploratory assessment of the management of pediatric traumatic brain injury in three centers in Africa
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022-08-17)Purpose: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Hospital care practices of pediatric TBI patients in LMICs are unknown. Our objective was to ... -
An Exploratory Investigation of Goal Management Training in Adults With ADHD: Improvements in Inhibition and Everyday Functioning
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Background: Adults with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are predominantly treated with medication. However, there is also a need for effective, psychologically based interventions. As ADHD is strongly ... -
Exploring Attitudes Toward “Sugar Relationships” Across 87 Countries: A Global Perspective on Exchanges of Resources for Sex and Companionship
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)The current study investigates attitudes toward one form of sex for resources: the so-called sugar relationships, which often involve exchanges of resources for sex and/or companionship. The present study examined associations ... -
Exploring avoidance of dental care due to dental fear and economic burden- a cross sectional study in a national sample of younger adults in Norway
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Aim To assess the prevalence of dental avoidance due to dental fear and economic burden and its distribution by utilization of dental care and socio-behavioural characteristics. Method A sample of 9052 Norwegian adults ... -
Exploring balanced harvesting by using an Atlantis ecosystem model for the Nordic and Barents seas
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)“Balanced Harvesting” (BH) has been suggested as a possible strategy to meet the objectives of the Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries, ensuring a high sustainable yield while maintaining ecosystem structure and function. BH ... -
Exploring codon adjustment strategies towards Escherichia coli-based production of viral proteins encoded by HTH1, a novel prophage of the marine bacterium Hypnocyclicus thermotrophus
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Marine viral sequence space is immense and presents a promising resource for the discovery of new enzymes interesting for research and biotechnology. However, bottlenecks in the functional annotation of viral genes and ... -
Exploring factors influencing nurses’ attitudes towards their role in dental care
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Background The burden of oral disease requires collaboration between health care professionals. Nurses are frequently exposed to patients and can play a vital role in prevention of oral diseases. This study aimed to ... -
Exploring hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL) of digested sewage sludge (DSS) at 5.3 L and 0.025 L bench scale using experimental design
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)A common perspective within the prospect of a greener future is utilising our waste materials. One waste material of which the world has abundant resources, and where we will keep having resources, is sewage sludge. This ... -
Exploring L2 English Proficiency and Translation of Academic English Vocabulary
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Knowledge of academic English vocabulary is essential for upper secondary L2 English learners preparing for university studies, yet previous research suggests students in Scandinavian settings may need support to acquire ... -
Exploring L2 English students' knowledge and conceptions of academic vocabulary
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Parallel language use is widespread in universities today and refers to the use of English language course materials with lectures and classroom activities conducted in a majority language other than English. Concerns have ... -
Exploring life-space in the nursing home. An observational longitudinal study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Background Traditional performance-based measurements of mobility fail to recognize the interaction between the individual and their environment. Life-space (LS) forms a central element in the broader context of mobility ...