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The 5-HTTLPR rs25531 LALA-genotype increases the risk of insomnia symptoms among shift workers
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Background Previous studies indicate that shift work tolerance may be associated with individual factors including genetic variability in the gene encoding the serotonin transporter 5-HTT (SLC6A4). The present study aimed ... -
A brief intervention for PTSD versus treatment as usual: Study protocol for a non-inferiority randomized controlled trial
(Master thesis, 2020)Til tross for at eksisterende behandlingsmetoder for PTSD har vist seg å være effektive, finnes det flere behandlingsbarrierer som potensielt kan føre til at pasienter ikke oppsøker hjelp eller avbryter terapi prematurt, ... -
A Frontoparietal Network Underlies both the Standard and an Auditory Adaptation of the WCST
(Master thesis, 2019-06-13)De eksekutive funksjoner er avgjørende for en gjennomtenkt livsførsel som nennsomt ivaretar både ens egne og ens omgivelsers hensyn. Flere av de vanligste mentale lidelser forstyrrer eksekutive funksjoner. For å utvikle ... -
A qualitative approach to examining how digital twins impact users’ mental models
(Master thesis, 2020-06-26)Digitalisering har ført til at flere industrier introduserer ny teknologi på arbeidsplassen, med intensjon om å øke sikkerhet og effektivitet. Hensikten med denne studien var å identifisere hvordan implementeringen av en ... -
A thriving informal drug market: The case of Roxy market in Abidjan, Ivory Coast
(Master thesis, 2019-06-18)In the last decade, the informal drug market (IDM) in sub-Saharan Africa has been growing exponentially, including in Ivory Coast. This growth of the informal market could be partly attributed to the failure by states in ... -
Aberrant resting-state oscillatory brain activity in Parkinson's disease patients with visual hallucinations: An MEG source-space study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)To gain insight into possible underlying mechanism(s) of visual hallucinations (VH) in Parkinson's disease (PD), we explored changes in local oscillatory activity in different frequency bands with source-space magnetoenc ... -
Abnormal phasic activity in saliency network, motor areas, and basal ganglia in Parkinson's disease during rhythm perception
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Behavioral studies indicate that persons with Parkinson's disease have complexity dependent problems with the discrimination of auditory rhythms. Furthermore, neuroimaging studies show that rhythm processing activates many ... -
Accommodating trauma in police interviews. An exploration of rapport in investigative interviews of traumatized victims
(Doctoral thesis, 2017-09-08)In the investigation of a criminal offense, the investigative interview is one of the most important methods used by the police. In interviews, the police investigator may encounter suspects, witnesses or victims who ... -
Active and passive forms of destructive leadership in a military context: a systematic review and meta-analysis
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Since the turn of the millennium, a growing academic interest has emerged regarding the dark side of leadership, both in general and specific contexts. Characteristics of military organisations may either reduce or exaggerate ... -
Adaptation and health in extreme and isolated environments: From 78ºN to 75ºS
(Doctoral thesis, 2011-06-07)The main purpose of this thesis was to explore the variation in health, diurnal cortisol rhythm, and performance related to working and living in extreme and isolated environments. The thesis consists of three papers that ... -
Adaptiv læring i matematikk: empirisk rapport om Multi Smart Øving i grunnskolen
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Adaptive Learning in Mathematics: Situating Multi Smart Øving in the Landscape of Digital Technologies for Mathematics Education
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ADHD hos barn sett i lys av sosial representasjonsteori
(Master thesis, 2011-04-15)ADHD is the most common psychiatric disorder among Norwegian children. As more children are diagnosed there has been an increase in both the use of medication and media attention related to the disorder. The dominant ... -
Adolescents living with HIV in Botswana: What contributes to an HIV positive adolescent thriving?
(Master thesis, 2012-05-16)Background: HIV positive adolescents' well-being is becoming an increasingly important issue, as antiretroviral medications are contributing to more HIV positive children surviving into adolescence and adulthood. Sub-Saharan ... -
Adopsjon som barneverntiltak
(Master thesis, 2009-11-24)Årlig plasseres mange barnevernsbarn i fosterhjem. Mange av disse fosterbarna flytter aldri hjem til sine biologiske familier igjen. Barna får dermed fosterfamilien som sin nye omsorgsbase med ny tilknytning og tilhørighet. ... -
Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Beyond the Core Symptoms of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
(Doctoral thesis, 2018-02-06)Background/Introduction: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a prevalent condition in both children (estimated prevalence of about 5%) and adults (estimated prevalence of about 3%). ADHD is characterized by ... -
Advancing our understanding of the link between statistical learning and language acquisition: The need for longitudinal data
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2012-08-31)Mastery of language can be a struggle for some children. Amongst those that succeed in achieving this feat there is variability in proficiency. Cognitive scientists remain intrigued by this variation. A now substantial ... -
Advocating for increment in the number of women in public office in Ghana: from independence to 2008
(Master thesis, 2009-05-29)The 1950s were a period of great hope and promise for Ghana. Ghana became the first country south of the Sahara to become independent. Though the independence struggle was led by men they were aided by women. Women played ... -
The aetiology and trajectory of anabolic-androgenic steroid use initiation: a systematic review and synthesis of qualitative research
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2014-07-02)Background: To our knowledge, there has never been a systematic review and synthesis of the qualitative literature on the trajectory and aetiology of nonmedical anabolic-androgenic steroid (AAS) use. Methods: We systematically ...