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Effect of Ascaris Lumbricoides specific IgE ontuberculin skin test responses in children in a high-burdensetting: a cross-sectional community-based study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2012-09-11)Background: M.tuberculosis (M.tb) is associated with enhanced T helper cell type 1 (Th1) immune responses while helminth infection is associated with T helper cell type 2 (Th2) immune responses. Our aim was to investigate ... -
The effect of audio on the experience in virtual reality: a scoping review
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)The use of virtual reality (VR) has seen significant recent growth and presents opportunities for use in many domain areas. The use of head-mounted displays (HMDs) also presents unique opportunities for the implementation ... -
EFFECT OF AUTOGENOUS BONE GRAFT SITE ON DENTAL IMPLANT SURVIVAL AND DONOR SITE COMPLICATIONS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Objectives This systematic review and meta-analysis was undertaken to answer the following focus questions: Is the implant survival in augmented bone utilizing iliac crest bone grafts the same as while using intraoral ... -
Effect of aversive stimuli on frontal alpha asymmetry during sleep
(Master thesis, 2009-05-12)The aim of this project was to find measurable physiological responses linked to the human experience of distress in a non-communicative state. A distress-related response has consistently been reported in healthy awake ... -
Effect of Bednets and Indoor Residual Spraying on Spatio-Temporal Clustering of Malaria in a Village in South Ethiopia: A Longitudinal Study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2012-10-12)Background: Understanding the spatio-temporal pattern of malaria transmission where prevention and control measures are in place will help to fine-tune strategies. The objective of this study was to assess the effect of ... -
The Effect of Biological Treatment on Fatigue in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Background: Fatigue is a frequent complaint in patients with inflammatory bowel disease. Biological drugs have demonstrated beneficial effects on some extraintestinal manifestations, but the effect on fatigue is not ... -
The effect of blood protein adsorption on cellular uptake of anatase TiO2 nanoparticles
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015-01-19)Protein adsorption onto nanoparticles (NPs) in biological fluids has emerged as an important factor when testing biological responses to NPs, as this may influence both uptake and subsequent toxicity. The aim of the present ... -
Effect of breastfeeding promotion on early childhood caries and breastfeeding duration among 5 year old children in Eastern Uganda: A cluster randomized trial
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015-05-04)Background: Although several studies have shown short term health benefits of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF), its long term consequences have not been studied extensively in low-income contexts. This study assessed the ... -
The effect of bright light on rest-activity rhythms and behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia
(Doctoral thesis, 2022-12-12)De fleste som lever med demens har også atferdsmessige- og psykologiske symptomer ved demens (APSD) som for eksempel depresjon, angst, agitasjon, og søvnforstyrrelser. APSD påvirker livskvalitet og pleiebehov. Aktivitetsrytmen ... -
The effect of bright light on sleep in nursing home patients with dementia
(Doctoral thesis, 2021-01-29)Background: Up to 70% of nursing home patients with dementia suffer from disrupted sleep, often characterized by multiple awakenings at night and excessive daytime sleep. Sleep disruption may have negative effects on the ... -
The effect of calcite minerale on hydrate stability and CO2 adsorption
(Master thesis, 2011-06-01)The background for conducting this study are the huge unused possibilities for storage of large quantities of the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide in old or depleted oil reservoirs or deep brackish aquifers. The method of ... -
Effect of carcass contamination on necrophagous invertebrate performance
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Background The breakdown of dead organic matter is driven by a diverse array of organisms and is an important process increasingly impacted by a range of contaminants. While many studies have documented how contaminants ... -
Effect of cementation techniques on fracture load of monolithic zirconia crowns
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of cement on the fracture load of monolithic zirconia crowns with different yttria content (3 and 5mol%). A total of 62 monolithic zirconia crowns, 40 3Y-zirconia crowns ... -
Effect of changing threat conditions on police and military commanders’ preferences for urgent and offensive actions: An analysis of decision making at the operational level of war
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)A simulation was conducted to examine the decision making of 102 high-ranking police and military commanders (male/female = 88/12, mean years of employment = 22.15) engaged in a simulated hybrid attack on Norway. Four 2 × 3 ... -
The effect of climate variation and food availability on breeding success in Atlantic puffins at Hjelmsøya, Northern Norway
(Master thesis, 2016-05-27)The colony of Atlantic puffins (Fratercula arctica) at Hjelmsøya, in Northern Norway has experienced extensive annual fluctuations in breeding success. To investigate how climate variability affects the population dynamics ... -
The effect of CO2, total ammonia nitrogen and pH on growth of juvenile lumpfish (Cyclopterus lumpus)
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)The objective of this study was to examine the effects of CO2, total ammonia nitrogen (TAN: nitrogen bound as either NH3 or NH4+) and pH on the growth and survival of juvenile lumpfish in a two-month growth study. The ... -
Effect of cod residual protein supplementation on markers of glucose regulation in lean adults: A randomized double-blind study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Large quantities of protein-rich cod residuals, which are currently discarded, could be utilized for human consumption. Although fish fillet intake is related to beneficial health effects, little is known about the potential ... -
Effect of Combined Low Salinity and Surfactant Injection on Oil Recovery in Aged Bentheimer Sandstones at Different Temperatures
(Master thesis, 2012-06-01)A moderate increase in crude oil recovery by reduction in salinity of the injection brine has been observed for numerous laboratory core flood experiments. The underlying mechanisms behind increased recovery by low salinity ...