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The development journey of an artificial intestinal model predicting oral drug absorption: the mucus-PVPA model
(Doctoral thesis; Doktorgradsavhandling, 2021-04-23)Oral drug administration is the most convenient route to systemically deliver drugs because of its cost-effectiveness, ease of administration and high patient compliance. However, when a drug is orally administered it will be exposed to the different physiological processes and environments found along the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, which will determine its ability of being absorbed and reach the ... -
Predicting oral absorption of fenofibrate in lipid-based drug delivery systems by combining in vitro lipolysis with the mucus-PVPA permeability model
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020-09-08)The aim of this work was to develop a new in vitro lipolysis-permeation model to predict the in vivo absorption of fenofibrate in self-nanoemulsifying drug delivery systems (SNEDDSs). More specifically, the in vitro intestinal lipolysis model was combined with the mucus-PVPA (Phospholipid Vesicle-based Permeation Assay) in vitro permeability model. Biosimilar mucus (BM) was added to the surface of ... -
We Ran a Hospital. The Norwegian Nurses efforts During the Korean War and the Impact of their Experiences on Norwegian Nursing and Theatre Nursing
(Doctoral thesis; Doktorgradsavhandling, 2021-04-23)<p>During the Korean War (1951-53), Norway operated and staffed a surgical field hospital at the front along the 38th parallel. The Norwegian Mobile Army Surgical Hospital – NORMASH – was a part of the United Nations peace-enforcing force to stop aggression from North-Korea towards South-Korea. <p>NORMASH was staffed only with civilian volunteers. Without any training as a military group or in war ... -
Primary care use and cardiovascular disease risk in Russian 40–69 year olds: a cross-sectional study
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020-05-04)<i>Background</i> - The Russian Federation has very high cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality rates compared with countries of similar economic development. This cross-sectional study compares the characteristics of CVD-free participants with and without recent primary care contact to ascertain their CVD risk and health status.<br><br> <i>Methods</i> - A total of 2774 participants aged 40–69 ... -
SAR oil spill imaging, interpretation and information retrieval techniques
(Chapter; Bokkapittel, 2020-11)This chapter addresses the physical mechanisms behind SAR imaging of oil spills in the open ocean and proceeds with a discussion on the emerging SAR information retrieval techniques for detecting and characterizing these slicks. Section 9.1 covers oil spill information items possibly derived from SAR and limitations of existing methods. Challenges and trade-offs faced by operational service providers ... -
Utfordrende atferd hos personer med demens i forsterket enhet på sykehjem-sykepleieres erfaringer
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020-02)<p>Bakgrunn og hensikt: Utfordrende atferd er hyppig forekommende på sykehjem. Hensikten med studien er å få kunnskap om sykepleieres erfaringer med utfordrende atferd hos personer med demens i forsterket skjermet enhet på sykehjem. <p>Metode: Dette er en kvalitativ studie der data er samlet inn ved hjelp av fire semi-strukturerte forskningsintervju. Data er analysert ved å bruke systematisk ... -
User-Friendly MES Interfaces: Recommendations for an AI-Based Chatbot Assistance in Industry 4.0 Shop Floors
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020-03-04)The purpose of this paper is to study an Industry 4.0 scenario of ‘technical assistance’ and use manufacturing execution systems (MES) to address the need for easy information extraction on the shop floor. We identify specific requirements for a user-friendly MES interface to develop (and test) an approach for technical assistance and introduce a chatbot with a prediction system as an interface layer ... -
Examining the Incredible Years Teacher Classroom Management Program in a Regular Norwegian School Setting: Teacher-Reported Behavior Management Practice, Problem Behavior in Classroom and School Environment, Teacher Self- and Collective Efficacy, and Classroom Climate
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020-05-29)In the present study, the Incredible Years Teacher Classroom Management (IY TCM) program was implemented as a universal preventive intervention in a regular, lower primary school setting. Outcomes for teacher’s behavior management practice, problem behavior in the classroom and the school environment, teacher self- and collective efficacy, and classroom climate were examined. Using a quasi-experimental ... -
Trajectories of recall memory as predictive of hearing impairment: A longitudinal cohort study
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020-06-18)<i>Objectives</i> - Accumulating evidence points to a relationship between hearing function and cognitive ability in later life. However, the exact mechanisms of this relationship are still unclear. This study aimed to characterise latent cognitive trajectories in recall memory and identify their association with subsequent risk of hearing impairment.<p> <p><i>Methods</i> - We analysed data from ... -
Changes in the Sensitivity to Language-Specific Orthographic Patterns With Age
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020-07-14)How do bilingual readers of languages that have similar scripts identify a language switch? Recent behavioral and electroencephalographic results suggest that they rely on orthotactic cues to recognize the language of the words they read in ambiguous contexts. Previous research has shown that marked words with language-specific letter sequences (i.e., letter sequences that are illegal in one of the ... -
Prostaglandin insert dinoprostone versus trans-cervical balloon catheter for outpatient labour induction: A randomised controlled trial of feasibility (PROBIT-F)
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020-08-15)<i>Background</i> - The aim was to assess the feasibility of conducting a randomised controlled trial (RCT) of induction of labour comparing use of two methods in the outpatient setting.<p> <p><i>Methods</i> - An open-label feasibility RCT was conducted in two UK maternity units from October 2017 to March 2019. Women aged ≥ 16 years, undergoing induction of labour (IOL) at term, with intact ... -
Frequency Support of Fast-Multi-Energy Storage Systems in Low Rotational Inertia Scenarios
(Peer reviewed; Chapter, 2020-11-10)Modern power systems are increasing the connection of power electronic converters (PECs), and new inertia-less technologies displace the synchronous generation units. Therefore, the total rotational system inertia is reduced, creating new problems related to the system frequency control and stability. Several mechanisms to enable the PECs with frequency sensible control loops have been proposed in ... -
Patients’experiences of the caringencounter in health promotion practice: aqualitative study in Swedish primary healthcare
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020-11-11)<i>Background</i> - Previous studies have reported that organizational structures and cultures in primary health care are obstacles to district nurses doing successful work in health promotion practice (HPP). Because organizational structures are not easily changed, Jean Watson’s Attending Nurse Caring Model (ANCM) was introduced and piloted at a primary health care center in Sweden, aiming to ... -
Proactive Learning for Intelligent Maintenance in Industry 4.0
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020-01-03)Manufacturing companies require efficient maintenance practices in order to improve business performance, ensure equipment availability and reduce process downtime. With the advent of new technology, manufacturing processes are evolving from the traditional ways into digitalized manufacturing. This transformation enables systems and machines to be connected in complex networks as a collaborative ... -
Solving the Location Problem of Printers in a University Campus Using p-Median Location Model and AnyLogic Simulation
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020-01-03)The location decision on service facilities is of significant importance in determining the accessibility of the service provided. Due to this reason, it has been extensively focused over the past decades by both researchers and practitioners. This paper investigates a novel two-phase hybrid method combining both optimization model and agent-based simulation in order to solve the location problem ... -
A Stochastic Closed-Loop Supply Chain Network Optimization Problem Considering Flexible Network Capacity
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020-01-03)Nowadays, due to the concern of environmental challenges, global warming and climate change, companies across the globe have increasingly focused on the sustainable operations and management of their supply chains. Closed-loop supply chain (CLSC) is a new concept and practice, which combines both traditional forward supply chain and reverse logistics in order to simultaneously maximize the utilization ... -
An Introduction of the Role of Virtual Technologies and Digital Twin in Industry 4.0
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020-01-03)It is inevitable that technological improvements have affected human’s life in any aspect to a large extent. Automation, artificial intelligence, robotics, etc., are some advances contributed to the fourth industrial revolution: Industry 4.0. Despite there are still many arguments, Internet of Things (IoT) and Cyber Physical Systems (CPS) have been widely acknowledged as the main fundaments of ... -
Adults’ dental treatment in 2001–2013 in Finnish public dental service
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020-04-21)<i>Background</i> - All adults over 17 years of age have access to the Public Dental Service after the Finnish Dental Care Reform in 2001–2002. This study aimed to survey the treatment needs and treatment measures provided for adult patients and changes in these during the period 2001–2013.<p> <p><i>Methods</i> - Sing each person’s unique identifier, demographic data on dental visits during the ... -
Activity Game Avatar: A interactive exergame for people with intellectual disabilities.
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2021-03-01)Statistics from the World Health Organization (WHO) show clear indications that some groups in society have more significant struggles than others getting the recommended amount of physical activity. One of these groups is people with intellectual disabilities, which have different functioning resulting in different needs in terms of facilitation, accessibility, and usability. Many within this group ... -
Administration of watermelon rind powder to Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) culture under biofloc system: Effect on growth performance, innate immune response, and disease resistance
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020-06-07)An eight-week experiment was performed to assess the effectiveness of watermelon rind powder (WMRP) on growth efficiency, immunity, and disease resistance of Nile tilapia, <i>O. niloticus</i>. Three hundred fish (17.14 ± 0.12 g) were fed five diets; 0 (Diet 1- control), 20 g kg<sup>−1</sup> WMRP (Diet 2), 40 g kg<sup>−1</sup> WMRP (Diet 3), 80 g kg<sup>−1</sup> WMRP (Diet 4), and 160 g kg<sup>−1</sup> ...
