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Improving oral health of children in four Balkan countries: a qualitative study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Data from the WHO show that the oral health situation for children in the Balkan region of Europe is poor. This study aims to identify obstacles that prevent the implementation of an effective oral health program for ... -
Improving Outcomes of Antipsychotic Treatment in Schizophrenia
(Doctoral thesis, 2024-05-31)Bakgrunn/Formål: Den farmakologiske behandlingen av schizofreni gir langt fra optimale resultater, i forhold til både positive og negative symptomer. Denne avhandlingen hadde som hensikt å undersøke utfall i form av respons ... -
Improving pancreas surgery over time: Performance factors related to transition of care and patient volume
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016-06-29)Background: Pancreas surgery has evolved with better diagnostic imaging, changing indications, and improved patient selection. Outside high-volume tertiary centers, the documented effect of evolution in care and volumes ... -
Improving Parallel Sparse Matrix-vector Multiplication
(Master thesis, 2013-12-19)Sparse Matrix-vector Multiplication (SMvM) is a mathematical technique encountered in many programs and computations and is often heavily used. Solving SMvM in parallel allows for bigger instances to be solved, and problems ... -
Improving photon and proton radiotherapy of locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer
(Doctoral thesis, 2024-03-19)Pasienter med lokalavansert ikke-småcellet lungekreft (LA-NSCLC) har svulster som er store, vokser inn i andre strukturer i brystkassen, og/eller har spredt seg til regionale lymfeknuter. Disse pasientene er som oftest ... -
Improving Potable Water Accessibility And Sustainability Through Efficient Management Of Pipe Water Supply System
(Master thesis, 2015-06-03)This paper discusses how to improve potable water accessibility and sustainability through efficient management of pipe water supply system a case study of Uganda, Kampala region. Kampala the capital city of Uganda still ... -
Improving public cancer care by implementing precision medicine in Norway: IMPRESS-Norway
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Background Matching treatment based on tumour molecular characteristics has revolutionized the treatment of some cancers and has given hope to many patients. Although personalized cancer care is an old concept, renewed ... -
Improving quality of care through payment for performance: examining effects on the availability and stock-out of essential medical commodities in Tanzania
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2017-01)Objective: To evaluate the effects of payment for performance (P4P) on the availability and stockout rate of reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health (RMNCH) medical commodities in Tanzania and assess the distributional ... -
Improving Radar-Based Precipitation Nowcasts with Machine Learning Using an Approach Based on Random Forest
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)A binary classification model is trained by random forest using data from 41 stations in Norway to predict the precipitation in a given hour. The predictors consist of results from radar nowcasts and numerical weather ... -
Improving response to progestin treatment of low-grade endometrial cancer
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Objectives This review examines how response rates to progestin treatment of low-grade endometrial cancer can be improved. In addition to providing a brief overview of the pathogenesis of low-grade endometrial cancer, ... -
Improving Salmonid Monitoring by Nocturnal Counting in Rivers
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Accurate abundance estimates are crucial for evidence-based fisheries management. In rivers, drift dive counting and electrofishing are commonly used for quantifying fish abundance. However, the likelihood that fish are ... -
Improving Sequential Decisions – Efficiently Accounting for Future Learning
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)In sequential field development planning, past decisions not only directly affect the maximum achievable expected NPV but also influence the future information that can be used to reduce geological uncertainty. To act ... -
Improving size selection in the Norwegian red king crab (Paralithodes camtschaticus) fishery through modification to pot design and soak time
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Red king crab (Paralithodes camtschaticus) represent a valuable inshore fisheries resource for communities in northern Norway. The fishery is regulated east of the 26th meridian by vessel quotas and a minimum landing size ... -
Improving social network support for partners facing spousal cancer while caring for minors. A randomized controlled trial
(Doctoral thesis, 2017-05-31)This is a study of the impact of a psycho-educational social support intervention on partners’ social support and well-being in the face of spousal cancer. The study is part of the larger Cancer-PEPSONE study conducted at ... -
Improving Stability of Tree-Based Models
(Master thesis, 2023-06-01)Motivated by the instability of tree-based methods experienced by the insurance industry, this thesis provides innovative and novel methods for updating regression trees in a stable manner. All methods are shown to increase ... -
Improving students learning process in a small class setting ‐ chemistry course in spectroscopy
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Improving surgery and prognostication in right-sided colon cancer
(Doctoral thesis, 2024-06-14)Bakgrunn Kreft i tykktarm er blant de vanligste kreftformene i Norge. Kirurgi er viktigste behandling for tykktarmskreft uten spredning, men har ikke gjennomgått samme forbedringer som behandling for endetarmskreft. En ... -
Improving the error rates of the Begg and Mazumdar test for publication bias in fixed effects meta-analysis
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2014-09-22)Background: The rank correlation test introduced by Begg and Mazumdar is extensively used in meta-analysis to test for publication bias in clinical and epidemiological studies. It is based on correlating the standardized ... -
Improving the evidence on health inequities in migrant construction workers preparing for big sporting events
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)