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Coordinated Power Management and Control of Standalone PV-Hybrid System with Modified IWO-Based MPPT
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020-09-14)To augment the photovoltaic (PV) power generation conversion, a maximum power point tracking (MPPT) technique plays a very significant role. This article introduces a hybrid MPPT algorithm integrating modified invasive weed optimization (MIWO) and perturb and observe (P&O) technique under the rapid weather change and partial shading scenarios for the efficient extraction of the maximum power from ... -
Viktigheten av søvn og utfordringer med stress hos idrettsutøvere
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Preoperativ Sykepleie
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2020-05-04)Helsetjenesteassosierte infeksjoner er et stort problem for pasientsikkerheten. Pasientene belastes med lengre sykehusopphold, langtidsbehandling med antibiotika, re-operasjoner, smerter og alvorlig komplikasjoner som sepsis, tap av funksjon og i verste fall liv. I Norge opereres over ti tusen pasienter med innsetting eller utskifting av et kunstig hofteledd (leddprotese) på grunn av sykdom i leddet. ... -
Hjelperens sårbarhet - Sykepleieres egne fortellinger om opplevelser med utfordrende atferd hos pasienter som har demenssykdom i skjermede sykehjemsavdelinger
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2020-05-04)80% av alle sykehjemsbeboere har en demenslidelse. Med en demenslidelse følger det ofte utfordrende atferd i form av aggressive handlinger, både fysisk, psykisk, seksuelt og verbalt. Det har fremkommet i media at det blir utført aggressive handlinger daglig, rettet fra pasient mot pleiere i skjermede sykehjemsavdelinger. Med den forventede økende forekomsten av demenssykdom vi har i vente, tenker ... -
Barrierer og strategier for kommunikasjon med barn som har kommunikasjonsvansker i sykehuset
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2020-05-03)SAMMENDRAG Bakgrunn: Som barnesykepleier kan man møte barn i sykehuset som ikke har et verbalt språk og som krever at man kan kommunisere med andre metoder for å forstå barnet eller at barnet skal forstå barnesykepleieren, forskning viser at barn ønsker å bli pratet med direkte, samtidig viser forskning at alternative kommunikasjonsmetoder i liten grad blir brukt i sykehuset. Formål: Hensikten ... -
Morgendagens nyfødtomsorg: Hvordan erfares bruk av telemedisin i oppfølgningen av premature nyfødte som reiser tidlig hjem fra sykehus?
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2020-05-01)Å få et prematurt barn kan bety lange sykehusopphold, noe som kan ha negativ innvirkning på både foreldre og barn. For å korte ned opphold i sykehus, tilbyr mange sykehus en nyfødtambulerende tjeneste, der sykepleiere fra avdelingen kommer hjem til familiene flere ganger i uken. Dette er et godt tilbud for mange familier, men på sykehus som dekker store geografiske områder lar ikke dette seg gjøre. ... -
Behandling for barneleukemi gir vektøkning
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2020-04-28)Bakgrunn og hensikt: Barn som er under behandling for akutt lymfoblastisk leukemi (ALL) er utsatt for behandling som både kan redusere og øke vekten, samt hindre høydevekst. Lav vekt er forbundet med flere og mer alvorlige bivirkninger, og høy vekt er forbundet med dårligere sosial funksjon og depresjon. Det var et behov for å finne ut hvordan behandlingen påvirker barns vekst. Forskningsspørsmålet ... -
Shallow Gas Hydrate Accumulations at a Nigerian Deepwater Pockmark—Quantities and Dynamics
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020-08-06)The evolution of submarine pockmarks is often related to the ascent of fluid from the subsurface. For pockmarks located within the gas hydrate stability zone, methane oversaturation can result in the formation of gas hydrates in the sediment. An ~600 m‐wide sea floor depression in deep waters offshore Nigeria, Pockmark A, was investigated for distributions and quantities of shallow gas hydrates, ... -
Associations Between Sleep Patterns and Performance Development Among Norwegian Chess Players
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020-07-28)An inherent part of elite-level chess are high emotional and cognitive stress loads related to performance development. Sleep is a crucial recovery strategy, previously implicated in athletic performance. The main purpose of the current study was to investigate the associations between performance development and objectively measured sleep in a sample of 14 Norwegian chess players over a period of ... -
Impairments in spatial navigation during walking in patients 70 years or younger with mild stroke
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020-04-21)<p><i>Background:</i> Spatial navigation, the ability to determine and maintain a route from one place to another, is needed for independence in everyday life. Knowledge about impairments in spatial navigation in people with mild stroke is scarce. <p><i>Objectives:</i> To explore impairments in spatial navigation in patients ≤70 years after first-ever mild ischemic stroke (NIHSS≤3) and to explore ... -
A Review of Hydrological Models Applied in the Permafrost-Dominated Arctic Region
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020-10-06)The Arctic region is the most sensitive region to climate change. Hydrological models are fundamental tools for climate change impact assessment. However, due to the extreme weather conditions, specific hydrological process, and data acquisition challenges in the Arctic, it is crucial to select suitable hydrological model(s) for this region. In this paper, a comprehensive review and comparison of ... -
The Arabidopsis (ASHH2) CW domain binds monomethylated K4 of the histone H3 tail through conformational selection
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020-02-21)Chromatin post‐translational modifications are thought to be important for epigenetic effects on gene expression. Methylation of histone N‐terminal tail lysine residues constitutes one of many such modifications, executed by families of histone lysine methyltransferase (HKMTase). One such protein is ASHH2 from the flowering plant <i>Arabidopsis thaliana</i>, equipped with the interaction domain, CW, ... -
Ocular Histopathological Findings in Semi-Domesticated Eurasian Tundra Reindeer (Rangifer tarandus tarandus) with Infectious Keratoconjunctivitis after Experimental Inoculation with Cervid Herpesvirus 2
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020-09-09)Infectious keratoconjunctivitis (IKC) is a common transmissible ocular disease in semi-domesticated Eurasian tundra reindeer (<i>Rangifer tarandus tarandus</i>). In large outbreaks, IKC may affect tens of animals in a herd, with the most severe cases often requiring euthanasia due to the destruction of the affected eyes and permanent blindness. An experimental inoculation with cervid herpesvirus 2 ... -
Microbial eukaryotes and their functional importance in the Arctic. A Svalbardian perspective
(Doctoral thesis; Doktorgradsavhandling, 2020-11-06)<p>Microbial eukaryotes, including protists and fungi, play diverse functions in virtually all ecosystems. In the High Arctic, their high biomass and diversity reflects crucial ecological importance and the performance of key ecological processes. Protists are the main primary producers in arctic seas, whereas fungi are an important group of decomposers and symbiotic partners of plants in terrestrial ... -
Sexual function and lifestyle behavior among lymphoma survivors after high dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell transplantation
(Doctoral thesis; Doktorgradsavhandling, 2020-10-22)<p><i>Background/Aims:</i> Lymphoma is one of the most prevalent malignancies among young persons. The survival rate is high, though comes with a risk of late effects including secondary cancer, cardiovascular disease (CVD) and chronic fatigue (CF). Some lymphoma patients require especially intensive treatment, high dose chemotherapy with autologous stem-cell transplantation (auto-SCT), to achieve ... -
Use of artificial illumination to reduce Pacific halibut bycatch in a U.S. West Coast groundfish Bottom trawl
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020-10-05)In the U.S. West Coast groundfish bottom trawl fishery, Pacific halibut (<i>Hippoglossus stenolepis</i>) bycatch can impact some fishers’ ability to fully utilize their quota shares of groundfishes. In this study, we compared the catch efficiency for Pacific halibut and four commercially important groundfish species between an illuminated and non-illuminated trawl. The illuminated trawl caught ... -
Introducing Soft Option-Critic for Blood Glucose Control in Type 1 Diabetes : Exploiting Abstraction of Actions for Automated Insulin Administration
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2020-07-15)Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) is an autoimmune disease where the insulin-producing cells are damaged and unable to produce sufficient amounts of insulin, causing an inability to regulate the body's blood sugar levels. Administrating insulin is necessary for blood glucose regulation, requiring diligent and continuous care from the patient to avoid critical health risks. The dynamics governing insulin-glucose ... -
Foraging behaviour of humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae): Automatic detection of feeding lunges from two-dimensional data
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2020-09-10)Rorqual whales (Family Balaenopteridae) forage almost exclusively by performing so-called feeding lunges. It is difficult to study rorqual foraging behaviour through direct observation because most of the lunges are carried out deep in the water column. The introduction of high-resolution digital tags recording three-dimensional (3D) acceleration has allowed for the collection of complex movement ... -
Effekt av primærforebyggende tiltak mot stress og belastninger for yrkesaktive
(Research report; Forskningsrapport, 2015-11)Kunnskapssenteret ved Seksjon for velferdstjenester fikk i oppdrag fra Helsedi-rektoratet å utføre et systematisk litteratursøk med påfølgende sortering av mu-lig relevante publikasjoner. Oppdraget var å finne forskning om effekt av pri-mærforebyggende tiltak for å hindre stress og belastninger blant yrkesaktive. -
Geometric Modeling- and Sensor Technology Applications for Engineering Problems
(Doctoral thesis; Doktorgradsavhandling, 2020-10-20)In applications for technical problems, Geometric modeling and sensor technology are key in both scientific and industrial development. Simulations and visualization techniques are the next step after defining geometry models and data types. This thesis attempts to combine different aspects of geometric modeling and sensor technology as well as to facilitate simulation and visualization. It includes ...
