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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
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Improving the Methodology for Assessing Cognitive Impairment in People with Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders
(Doctoral thesis, 2022-05-20)Cognitive dysfunctions in patients with schizophrenia disorders are common, have prognostic value, informs treatment planning and rehabilitation, and provide a basis for targeted cognitive remediation. Consequently, current ... -
Improving the procedural safety and efficacy of radiofrequency catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation. Studies with special focus on non-paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
(Doctoral thesis, 2015-01-30)Introduction: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained arrhythmia, and it is responsible for increased mortality and a reduced quality of life. Its prevalence is rapidly increasing. Catheter ablation has emerged ... -
Improving the quality of the fracture liaison service through the implementation of a structured health record
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Objective According to the best practice framework for secondary fracture prevention, all patients aged ≥50 years with a fracture should be assessed for osteoporosis within the fracture liaison service (FLS). The framework ... -
Improving the reliability of cohesion policy databases
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)In this contribution, we present an innovative data-driven model to reconstruct a reliable temporal pattern for time-lagged statistical monetary figures. Our research cuts across several domains regarding the production ... -
Improving the Usability of Refactoring Tools for Software Change Tasks
(Doctoral thesis, 2021-12-22)All successful software gets changed. Developers undertake software change tasks by editing the software’s source code to meet new demands. Often, the edits they make are aligned with refactorings and can be performed ... -
Improving translational research in sex-specific effects of comorbidities and risk factors in ischaemic heart disease and cardioprotection: Position paper and recommendations of the ESC Working Group on Cellular Biology of the Heart
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Ischaemic heart disease (IHD) is a complex disorder and a leading cause of death and morbidity in both men and women. Sex, however, affects several aspects of IHD, including pathophysiology, incidence, clinical presentation, ... -
Improving Tuberculosis Control in Ethiopia: performance of TB control programme, community DOTS and its cost-effectiveness
(Doctoral thesis, 2011-02-04)World Health Organization (WHO) recommends directly observed treatment short course (DOTS) strategy to control tuberculosis (TB). It aims to detect 70% of new smear-positive cases and cure 85% of them. Implementing the ... -
Improving usefulness and ease of use for a prototype tool for journalists
(Master thesis, 2018-06-21)This thesis presents the work done on making a prototype tool for journalists more useful and easier to use through continuous improvements and evaluations. The work builds on the thesis News Hunter: a semantic news ... -
Improving user experience in StateCraft
(Master thesis, 2010-06-01)User experience is an important aspect of game development, and techniques in Artificial Intelligence have been proved to increase the agent performance and have the potential to affect user experience in games. In this ...