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Mental simulation of the factual and the illusory in negation processing: evidence from anticipatory eye movements on a blank screen
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-02-03)How do comprehenders process negative statements such as The fish is not jumping out of the water? Opinions vary. Some argue for two steps, namely that processing starts off with the representation of the positive/illusory [fish jumping out of the water] and then shifts to the (f)actual. To test this idea, we measured fixations on the factual (fish not jumping) versus the illusory (fish jumping) ... -
Lexical and morphosyntactic variation in Persian heritage language outcomes
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2023-10-10)Individual variation in heritage language (HL) outcomes does not seem to be random. Instead, this variation can be related to the specific exposure and use patterns heritage speakers (HSs) have with their languages in the contexts they reside. In this study, we present data from 38 child HSs of Persian in English dominant contexts (in New Zealand and the UK), their mothers as well as a control group ... -
The Morung Express: Naganess, indigeneity and religion
(Doctoral thesis; Doktorgradsavhandling, 2024-03-22)This dissertation focuses on The Morung Express, a newspaper in Nagaland State, India, established by human rights activists in 2005. With a strong interest in indigenous issues, the newspaper presents itself as an alternative to mainstream media in India and claims to be guided by the historical experiences of the Naga people. This study examines a particular period in the newspaper’s life (2020-2023) ... -
Russia in Outer Space: A Shrinking Space Power in the Era of Global Change
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2023-08-03)Since 2014, the Russian space sector has handled institutional rearrangement and external economic pressure. On the one hand, the establishment of the State Space Corporation Roscosmos intended to renovate a critical segment and save an industry that is one of the jewels of the Soviet legacy. On the other hand, the Russian annexation of Crimea triggered waves of financial and economic sanctions that ... -
The Ethos of the Environment - A Metaphysics of Man and Nature for the Anthropocene
(Doctoral thesis; Doktorgradsavhandling, 2024-03-18)The Anthropocene is a new geological epoch suggested to replace the now 12,000-year-old running Holocene, in response to the growing awareness of anthropogenic impact on the Earth system. Since the introduction by Paul J. Crutzen in 2000, the geological term has also caught on as a major topic in the environmental humanities. By analyzing the way in which the Anthropocene have been interpreted by ... -
Ageing in Place and Autonomy: Is the ‘Age-Friendly’ City Initiative Too Elderly-Friendly?
(Chapter; Bokkapittel, 2023-05)This chapter discusses the ‘age-friendly cities’ initiative aimed at enhancing people’s opportunity to age in place. It presents an autonomy-based defence of the idea and examines the moral claim that the elderly can make in support of their ability to age in place. The chapter emphasizes, among other considerations, that ageing in place can have cognitive benefits through the routines and habits ... -
Hvordan skal Nord-Norge forsvares? En analyse av landmakten på NATOs nordflanke.
(Chapter; Bokkapittel, 2023-03-22)There is an ongoing debate about the future of Norwegian land power and the defence of the northern parts of the country, a crucial part of NATO’s Northern Flank. The debate emerged following the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2014, and the 2022 invasion changed key premises, not least by leading to Finland and Sweden applying for NATO membership. This chapter discusses key political, military ... -
Role of bilingualism in neurodegenerative disease II. Beyond Alzheimer's.
(Chapter; Bokkapittel, 2023)Over the past decades, bilingualism has emerged as a potential factor having a significant impact on cognition and brain structure. Such research typically examines the effects of bilingualism in healthy children and adults. Conversely, the body of literature examining bilingualism effects in ageing populations remains comparatively small. This holds especially true with regards to effects of ... -
Defining bilingualism as a continuum: Some tools and consequences for the study of bilingual mind and brain effects
(Chapter; Bokkapittel, 2023)Prior to the early 1960s, the idea that children in bilingual contexts were somehow disadvantaged for linguistic and cognitive development was popularly held. Without consideration of socio-economic inequalities across groups, often co-occurring with ethnic/racial minority status, it was argued that simultaneous language exposure resulted in confusion, delaying the process of language acquisition ... -
Islam and Gender Violence: Exploring Spousal Abuse in Kumasi Zongo
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2023-10-25)The discourse on gender-based violence has taken a central stage in global advocacy on gender equality, human rights, affirmative action, and other issues pertaining to gender discrimination. Gender-based violence (GBV), or Sexual and Gender-based violence (SGBV) is a harmful act of sexual, physical, psychological, mental, and emotional abuse that is perpetrated against a person’s will. It is usually ... -
Child Labour, Structural Violence and Education Exploring the impacts of psychosocial techniques in child labourers
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2023-10-31)This thesis investigates the impact of the "Educame Primero" program on working children in post-conflict Colombia. Through a mixed-methods approach from a Peace Perspective, it explores how educational interventions with a focus on play and psychosocial support can influence children's mental health and resilience. Findings reveal that such programs significantly enhance psychological well-being ... -
Arbeid med sennagress - samisk tradisjonell kunnskap i naturfag
(Chapter; Bokkapittel, 2023)Samisk tradisjonell kunnskap er i dag etterspurt både i lærerutdanningen og i skolen. Denne studien belyser hvordan naturfagstudenter på en grunnskolelærerutdanning tilegnet seg kompetanser i samisk tradisjonell kunnskap, naturfag og bærekraftig utvikling ved å jobbe med sennagress. Studentenes opplevelser av dette arbeidet ble også undersøkt. -
Bør vi snakke om porno i barneskolen? En studie om undervisning tilknyttet seksualitet og pornografi på mellomtrinnet
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-02-19)Selv om pornografi har eksistert i årtusener har innholdet og tilgjengeligheten de siste tiårene utviklet seg i en eksplosiv fart. Barn og unge i Norge i dag har stor tilgang til digitale verktøy, og det er en økning i andelen som eksponeres for pornografisk innhold på nett. Denne studien har undersøkt hvordan denne nye hverdagen blir behandlet i barneskolen. Lærere i naturfag og samfunnsfag har ... -
Kilder og metoder for å identifisere byfolk på tidlig 1900-tall
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2023-06-23)Denne artikkelen er skrevet med tre hovedformål. For det første tar den for første gang i bruk den transkriberte utgaven med åpne individdata fra folketellinga 1920 i forskning. Arkivverket gjør denne kilden tilgjengelig i komplett versjon i 2023, noe som gir nye muligheter til å studere en rekke aspekter ved norsk befolknings- og sosialhistorie på tidlig 1900-tall, blant annet detaljert innsikt i ... -
Full Transfer Potential in L3/Ln Acquisition Crosslinguistic Influence as a Property-by-Property Process
(Chapter; Bokkapittel, 2023-07-13)This chapter discusses L3/Ln acquisition as a step-by-step acquisition process, where crosslinguistic influence is considered to be the result of co-activation of lexical items and syntactic structures of the previously acquired languages in processing. That is, as argued by the Linguistic Proximity Model and the Scalpel Model, L3/Ln acquisition is learning by parsing/processing. The main focus of ... -
Conflict Coverage in India and Pakistan of the Taliban Takeover in 2021 A Study of English-language Newspapers’ Reporting in Light of the Security Competition between India and Pakistan and the Enduring Rivalry at its Core
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2023-11-01)After twenty years of war, in August 2021, the United States withdrew from Afghanistan, the Afghan forces surrendered, and the Taliban regained power over Afghanistan (Yousaf and Jab-arkhail 2021, 1). The resulting security risks extend beyond the borders of Afghanistan (Verma 2022, 152). Consequently, the events received extensive attention in the media outlets in the region. This research analyses ... -
Between Self-determination and Secession: An Assessment of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Agitations for the Independence of Southeast Nigeria
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2023-10-31)This thesis assesses the conflict between the Nigerian state and an ethnic-based organization called the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The Nigerian-IPOB conflict stems from the Nigerian Civil War of 1967 - 1970, which was caused by a secessionist attempt by the eastern region of Nigeria, historically referred to as The Biafra War. Amid claims of marginalization and the adoption of indigenousness ... -
Exploring helpers' perspectives about Mental Health and Psychological Support (MHPSS) offered to refugees in Mozambique
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2023-10-31)Civil wars have the potential to produced devastating impacts, including increasing the number of people seeking asylum abroad. Forcibly displaced people usually carry vulnerabilities and are at greater risk of developing common and severe mental health disorders, due to stress and traumatic situations experienced prior to their flight or even after arriving at the host country, all of that combined ... -
Nourishing Culture and Community: Exploring Food Sovereignty in Qualicum First Nations on Vancouver Island
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2023-11-02)Although increasing urbanization has benefitted the west through economic growth, improved service provision, technological advancements, and increased access to education, it has had negative consequences for many other aspects of western society, including air and water quality, health, and food sovereignty. Food sovereignty is defined as the right of people to have culturally appropriate and ... -
The legitimacy of local government in the Australian federation
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-02-16)Australian local government does not enjoy the status of its counterparts in comparable democracies and has long sought acknowledgment in the federal constitution. As these campaigns have consistently failed, this study considers how, and in which forms, local government obtains its own political legitimacy within a governance system centered on the citizen–state relationship, in addition to evaluating ...