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Education and adherence to the Norwegian Dietary Recommendations. Insights from The Tromsø Study 2015-2016
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2023-05-14)Background: Socioeconomic differences are observed in health and diet, and higher education is associated with a healthier diet. The Norwegian dietary recommendations contain 13 recommendations for food, drinks, supplements, and physical activity. Aim: The aim was to investigate if the intake of food groups from – and adherence to - the dietary recommendations was different across educational ... -
«Lærere må gi innholdsrike tilbakemeldinger, slik at det ikke bare blir tomme ord uten en mening bak». Et førstepersons aksjonsforskningsprosjekt om egen utvikling som lærer, ved bruk av samtalegrep i tilbakemeldinger
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2024-05-14)Dette prosjektet har som formål å utvikle vår formative vurdering med hjelp av samtalegrep. Vi har gjennom prosjektet sett nærmere på hvordan samtalegrep kan hjelpe oss til å gi nyttige tilbakemeldinger. Vi har valgt å forske på egen praksis da vi har opplevd utfordringer ved å gi innholdsrike tilbakemeldinger i kroppsøvingsfaget. Prosjektet har en kvalitativ forskningsmetode, hvor forskningsdesignet ... -
"Seductores og turbatores": En analyse av hvordan kongemakten håndterte zionittene i Danmark-Norge på 1740-tallet
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2023-05-14)Denne masteroppgaven undersøker hvordan konventikkelplakaten og Christian den femtes norske lov av 1687 påvirket håndteringen av zionittene i det norske samfunnet på 1740-tallet. Zionittene var en radikalpietistisk vekkelsesbevegelse som oppsto i Drammensområdet på 1740-tallet. Bevegelsen, som ble ledet av den danske teologistudenten Søren Bølle, skapte betydelig uro og konflikt i Drammensområdet, ... -
«Det hadde vært artig om vi kunne lest iblant, for da får man litt avkobling fra å bruke skjerm». En kvantitativ og kvalitativ studie om leselyst og holdninger til lesing på mellomtrinnet
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2024-05-14)I denne masteravhandlingen har vi undersøkt holdninger til lesing og leselyst på mellomtrinnet. Dette er gjort med utgangspunkt i problemstillingen Hvilke holdninger har elever på mellomtrinnet til lesing og hva er elevenes tanker om hva som gir dem lyst til å lese? Bakgrunnen for denne forskningen begrunnes med våre praksiserfaringer om negative holdninger til lesing og lite leselyst blant elever ... -
Hypothetical target trial emulation assessing of combination pembrolizumab with chemotherapy in NSCLC with frail patients
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2024-05-14)Real-world data (RWE) may enable the investigation of patients who are ineligible for Randomized Controlled Trials (RCT) due to poor performance status, old age, or comorbidities. In addition, it permits research that may be impossible through prospective design due to ethics or feasibility. Hypothetical target trial emulation(hTTE) has emerged as a new method that uses RWD to evaluate new drugs' ... -
Mulighetsstudie på plusshus i arktisk klima
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2021-05-14)Globalt står byggesektoren for over en tredjedel av energibruken, og nesten 40 prosent av det totale CO2-utslippet. På bakgrunn av miljøpåvirkningen byggesektoren har, er fokus på mindre utslipp og mer energieffektive bygg viktige tema i det grønne skifte. Plusshus er en sterk pådriver i dette skifte og det er viktig å belyse mulighetene for denne type bygg. Denne mulighetsstudien har som hensikt ... -
Utvisning av utlendinger med barn i Norge. Barnets beste i forholdsmessighetsvurderingen
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2022-05-14)Avhandlingen gir en fremstilling av de regler som gjelder ved utvisning av utlendinger som har barn i Norge. Formålet med fremstillingen er å undersøke hvor tungtveiende barnets interesser må være for å trumfe de hensyn som tilsier at forelderen bør utvises. -
The Role of Ballasting, Seawater Viscosity and Oxygen-Dependent Remineralization for Export and Transfer Efficiencies in the Global Ocean
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2025-05-05)The particulate organic carbon (POC) flux from the euphotic zone to the deep ocean is central to the biological carbon pump. It is typically evaluated using “export efficiency” and “transfer efficiency,” which reflect POC formation and sinking and carbon sequestration efficiency in the ocean's interior, respectively. Since observations of these metrics are limited, biogeochemical models can elucidate ... -
Physical activity, endurance sport practice, atrial fibrillation, and prevention of adverse events: The Norwegian Exercise in Atrial Fibrillation Study (NEXAF)
(Doctoral thesis; Doktorgradsavhandling, 2025-05-27)Atrial fibrillation (AF), the most common arrhythmia worldwide, is associated with an increased risk of stroke and mortality. Low to moderate physical activity (PA) levels are associated with a reduced AF risk. Conversely, high PA is associated with an increased risk. Thus, it is unclear whether the beneficial effect of high PA is offset by an increased AF risk. Furthermore, the impact of PA on ... -
En analyse av avtl. § 36 som rettslig grunnlag for tilsidesettelse av ansvarsfraskrivelser i kommersielle kontraktsforhold
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2024-05-11)Oppgaven har til hensikt å analysere de ulike problemstillingene som oppstår når kommersielle parter inkluderer ansvarsfraskrivelser i avtaler de inngår. Sentralt i denne oppgaven er spenningen mellom avtalefriheten og de juridiske begrensningene som foreligger på rettsområdet. -
On the appetites of small copepods and nematodes in the Arctic Barents Sea and Nansen Basin: In situ trophic interactions revealed by brute force prey metabarcoding
(Doctoral thesis; Doktorgradsavhandling, 2025-05-26)Small invertebrates (≤ 2 mm) are key members of the Arctic marine ecosystem, yet their trophic interactions have rarely been researched due to methodological challenges. In this thesis, a novel brute force approach to prey metabarcoding was developed and applied to characterize the trophic interactions of small pelagic copepods and benthic nematodes over four seasons in the Barents Sea and Nansen ... -
Synthesis of linear and cyclic proline-rich analogues of the marine, antimicrobial peptides Hyasin 1 and Arasin 1. Impact of antimicrobial peptide modifications on bioactivity and toxicity
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2022-05-13)Since the introduction of antimicrobial agents in the 1940s, antimicrobial resistance has increasingly become a major concern. New resistance mechanisms have emerged and threatened our ability to treat common infections. Currently, antimicrobial resistance is rising to higher levels in all parts of the world and the need of novel therapeutics is increasing. As a contribution to antimicrobial drug ... -
The potential of ChatGPT as a learning tool. A randomized controlled trial of pharmacy students in Tromsø
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2024-05-12)Background: Pharmacy education is evolving with technological advances and changing student needs, incorporating digital tools alongside traditional methods. Artificial intelligence (AI), particularly large language models like ChatGPT, offers interactive learning and real-time feedback, shifting from passive to active learning. However, there is a notable lack of research-based evidence on ChatGPT’s ... -
Understanding how community pharmacist play a role in self-medication with antibiotics in Kumasi, Ghana.
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2024-05-15)Background: Non-prescription antibiotic dispensing is a widespread phenomenon observed predominantly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) and low-income countries (LICs). This practice is associated with inappropriate sale and usage of antibiotics, contributing significantly to the global challenge of antibiotic resistance. Aim: The aim of the study is to investigate how the pharmacist ... -
Patient selection in target trial emulation using data from Cancer registry of Norway
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2024-05-15)Background: Breast cancer is a significant public health challenge with diverse treatment outcomes. This underscores the need for better patient selection in clinical trials to improve representativeness and treatment efficacy. This thesis uses data from the Cancer Registry of Norway (CRN) to assess how modifications to eligibility criteria, as outlined in the PALOMA-II randomized controlled trial, ... -
Retur av legemidler til apotek i Tromsø
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2024-05-14)BAKGRUNN: Befolkningsvekst, utvikling av legemidler og helsetjenester, flere eldre og kronisk syke har blant annet ført til økt bruk av legemidler. Som følge av dette øker også mengden legemiddelavfall. Legemidler er avgjørende for mennesker og dyr sin helse, men de utgjør også en bekymring dersom de havner i miljøet. Studier har vist at den finansielle verdien av returnerte legemidler til apotek ... -
Exploring the viability of using liposomes and bacterial extracellular vesicles (bEVs) in interaction studies by calorimetric methods
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2024-05-14)The increasing level of AMR require an increase in new antimicrobial drug candidates. By proving that bEVs are a suitable model for the bacterial membrane, it can be applied to the development of new drug candidates. Potentially making the development of new candidates more efficient and reducing cost. To further examine the potential of bEVs, we isolated bEVs from E. coli, a gram-negative bacteria. ... -
Expression and characterization of recombinant mouse and human DUSP2 protein
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2023-09-15)Background: This master's thesis focuses on the DUSP2 phosphatase protein. This protein plays a vital role in regulating cellular signaling pathways, including MAPK signaling involving JNK1, p38α, and ERK2. By better understanding DUSP2's physiological role within these pathways, we can gain a deeper understanding of cellular mechanisms, disease mechanisms, and perhaps even pave the way for new drugs ... -
Phenotypic and genotypic characterization of biofilm formation in clinical Escherichia Coli isolates from Norwegian hospitals.
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2023-09-15)Biofilm is an extracellular matrix that allows bacteria to attach themselves to surfaces and to each other. Biofilm formation among E. coli causes diseases, and the majority of urinary tract infections (UTI) are caused by biofilm producing E. coli. The biofilm layer among E. coli also play a role in bloodstream infections (BSI). Biofilms adhere to surfaces as indwelling medical devices and increase ... -
Morphology and Holocene activity of a high-latitude canyon – channel system: The proximal Lofoten Basin channel system (Norwegian Sea)
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2025-04-30)Canyon – channel systems have the potential to be biological and marine litter “hotspots”, and they can act as important carbon sinks. However, knowledge about the modern (Holocene) activity of many of these systems remains poor. This includes the high-latitude Andøya Canyon - Lofoten Basin Channel located in the Norwegian Sea (∼69oN). This study focuses on the proximal Lofoten Basin Channel and ...
