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Exploring populations view on thresholds and reasons for child protection intervention – comparing England, Norway, Poland and Romania
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)This explorative study examines citizens' views on restricting parental freedom to protect children's rights in England, Norway, Poland and Romania. Are there differences in popular views in these four welfare states with ... -
Exploring pre-service language teachers’ mindsets using a sorting activity
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Researching mindsets has become a topic of considerable interest in language learning. However, the majority of studies tend to focus on learners and their mindsets, with very little research examining the mindsets of ... -
Exploring protocol bias in airway microbiome studies: one versus two PCR steps and 16S rRNA gene region V3 V4 versus V4
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Background Studies on the airway microbiome have been performed using a wide range of laboratory protocols for high-throughput sequencing of the bacterial 16S ribosomal RNA (16S rRNA) gene. We sought to determine the ... -
Exploring seismic detection and resolution thresholds of fault zones and gas seeps in the shallow subsurface using seismic modelling
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Seismic resolution and illumination issues are sources of challenges in the detailed imaging and detection of subsurface fault architecture and fluid migration. Improved constraints on resolution can provide input into ... -
Exploring solar-terrestrial interactions via multiple imaging observers
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)How does solar wind energy flow through the Earth’s magnetosphere, how is it converted and distributed? is the question we want to address. We need to understand how geomagnetic storms and substorms start and grow, not ... -
Exploring spatio-temporal patterns of palynological changes in Asia during the Holocene
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023-05-05)Historical legacies influence present-day ecosystem composition and dynamics. It is therefore important to understand the long-term dynamics of ecosystems and their properties. Analysis of ecosystem properties during the ... -
Exploring stop signal reaction time over two sessions of the anticipatory response inhibition task
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Various behavioural tasks measure response inhibition encompassing the ability to cancel unwanted actions, evaluated via stop signal reaction time (SSRT). It is unclear whether SSRT is an unchangeable inherent measure of ... -
Exploring the coupled ocean and atmosphere system with a data science approach applied to observations from the Antarctic Circumnavigation Expedition
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)The Southern Ocean is a critical component of Earth's climate system, but its remoteness makes it challenging to develop a holistic understanding of its processes from the small scale to the large scale. As a result, our ... -
Exploring the effects of acute stress exposure on lumpfish plasma and liver biomarkers
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023-11-23)This study aimed to expand knowledge on lumpfish stress physiology by investigating the effects of acute stress on primary (i.e., cortisol) and secondary (e.g., metabolites) stress responses, as well as oxidative stress ... -
Exploring the effects of lifestyle on breast cancer risk, age at diagnosis, and survival: the EBBA-Life study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Purpose Whether an unfavorable lifestyle not only affects breast cancer risk, but also influences age at onset of breast cancer and survival, is under debate. Methods In a population-based cohort, the Energy Balance ... -
Exploring the Metaphysics of Hegel's Racism: The Teleology of the ‘Concept’ and the Taxonomy of Races
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)This article interprets Hegel's hierarchical theory of race as an application of his general views about the metaphysics of classification and explanation. We begin by offering a reconstruction of Hegel's hierarchical ... -
Exploring the Patient Perspective of Bone Sarcoma Survivors Who Have Undergone Particle Radiotherapy Abroad
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Background/Aim: Sarcoma patients’ experiences of their health-related quality of life and late effects following particle therapy are sparse. Such knowledge is essential to optimize treatment compliance and follow-up care ... -
Exploring the potential for music therapy to support 21st Century education goals: interviews with six Norwegian teachers
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)School engagement is a global crisis predicted to intensify in the context of COVID-19. As a consequence, education agendas have increasingly adopted whole-child and inclusive approaches, leading to new mandates and ... -
Exploring the relationship between extramural English, self-efficacy, gender, and learning outcomes: A mixed-methods study in a Norwegian upper-secondary school
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)This article reports on a mixed-methods study regarding the extent to which the extramural English (EE), external attributions, self-efficacy (concerning EFL reading, speaking, writing, and listening skills), and gender ... -
Exploring the role of snow metamorphism on the isotopic composition of the surface snow at EastGRIP
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Stable water isotopes from polar ice cores are invaluable high-resolution climate proxy records. Recent studies have aimed to improve our understanding of how the climate signal is stored in the stable water isotope record ... -
Exploring the temporal associations between avoidance behavior and cognitions during the course of cognitive behavioral therapy for clients with symptoms of social anxiety disorder
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Objectives In cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for social anxiety disorder (SAD), avoidance behavior (AB) and cognitions (COG) are two important targets of intervention, but so far no studies have directly examined their ... -
Exploring the use of nanofluids in pump-free systems for solar thermal applications
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)By using nanofluids as a working fluid in pump-free designs, thermal energy systems can become more efficient and have reduced maintenance costs, ultimately extending the system’s lifespan. In this paper, our goal is to ... -
Exploring uncertainty and use of real-world data in the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence single technology appraisals of targeted cancer therapy
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Objectives Dealing with uncertainty is one of the critical topics in health technology assessment. The greater decision uncertainty in appraisals, the less clear the clinical- and cost-effectiveness of the health technology. ... -
Exploring use of activity monitors for patients with obesity during weight-loss treatment - a qualitative study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Background Obesity is a major health concern in western countries. In Norway, patients with obesity can attend weight-loss programmes, which focus on changes in dietary and physical activity habits. Use of self-monitoring ... -
Exploring variables affecting sense of coherence and social support in recovery after colorectal cancer surgery among the oldest old
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Objective To explore the associations between sense of coherence, perceived social support, and demographic and clinical characteristics among survivors ≥80 years treated for curable colorectal cancer. Methods This ...