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    • The Great Gatsby - flappers and philosophers in the upper secondary classroom. A historical-biographical reading, watching and studying of Fitzgerald's novel 

      Tennes, Ragnhild Seel (Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2018-11-16)
      This master's thesis tries out a historical-biographical approach to the challenge of teaching English literature in Norwegian upper secondary schools in three steps according to three curricular aims. In selecting The Great Gatsby for this purpose, I discover the opportunity to kill several birds with one stone when I enable my students to interpret and analyse the novel, compare to film versions, ...
    • Multiple faces of succinate beyond metabolism in blood 

      Grimolizzi, Franco; Arranz, Lorena (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2018-06-28)
      Succinate is an essential intermediate of the tricarboxylic acid cycle that exerts pleiotropic roles beyond metabolism in both physiological and pathological conditions. Recent evidence obtained in mouse models shows its essential role regulating blood cell function through various mechanisms that include pseudohypoxia responses by hypoxiainducible factor-1α activation, post-translational modifications ...
    • The Ethics of Proximity in Literature: An Ethical Reading of Immediacy in J.M. Coetzee's Age of Iron and Foe 

      Myklatun, Anne (Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2018-11-01)
      In this project, I present a reading of ethics and politics in John Maxwell Coetzee’s Foe (1986) and Age of Iron (1990) based on Emmanuel Levinas’ philosophy on proximity. By deploying the ethics of proximity into the ethical reading of the relationships between Mrs. Curren and Vercueil in Age of Iron and between Susan and Friday in Foe, a sense of resistance towards the political dimensions of ...
    • Fan Fiction and Authorship. Secondary Authors and Their Role in the Evolution of the Author Construct and Canonicity 

      Grødahl, Kristoffer (Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2018-10-30)
      This thesis explores the author role as a complex construct in relation to the notion of canonicity, investigating the relationship between authors, their original works, fan authors and fan authors’ works of fan fiction. Four major works have been chosen for analysis, Arthur Conan Doyle’s A Study In Scarlet (1887), J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (2007), Anthony Horowitz’ ...
    • Universality of Poisson-driven plasma fluctuations in the Alcator C-Mod scrape-off layer 

      Theodorsen, Audun; Garcia, Odd Erik; Kube, Ralph; LaBombard, Brian; Terry, James L. (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2018-12-18)
      Large-amplitude, intermittent fluctuations are ubiquitous in the boundary region of magnetically confined plasmas and lead to detrimental plasma-wall interactions in the nextgeneration, high duty cycle fusion power experiments. Using gas puff imaging data time series from the scrape-off layer in the Alcator C-Mod device, it is here demonstrated that the large-amplitude fluctuations can be described ...
    • This Word is (Not?) Very Exciting: Considering Intersectionality in Indigenous Studies 

      Olsen, Torjer Andreas (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2018-08-02)
      Gender and intersectional approaches can provide important insights and reflections for indigenous studies. Issues related to indigenous people and communities are broad and complex. Doing research within indigenous studies has to consist of more than simply discussing indigenous identity. I argue that intersectional approaches of varying kinds provide an opportunity to understand several aspects ...
    • Modelling gear and fishers size selection for escapees, discards, and landings: a case study in Mediterranean trawl fisheries 

      Mytilineou, Chryssi; Herrmann, Bent; Mantopoulou-Palouka, Danai; Sala, Antonello; Megalofonou, Persefoni (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2018-04-19)
      Gear selectivity and discards are important issues related to fisheries management but separately modelled. This work examines for the first time the overall size-selection pattern on the total amount of individuals of a species entering the trawl codend. An innovative approach was used based on modelling the escapement through the codend in the sea and the subsequently selection process by the ...
    • Geometric Construction of Some Lehmer Means 

      Høibakk, Ralph; Lukkassen, Dag; Meidell, Annette; Persson, Lars Erik (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2018-11-14)
      The main aim of this paper is to contribute to the recently initiated research concerning geometric constructions of means, where the variables are appearing as line segments. The present study shows that all Lehmer means of two variables for integer power k and for k = m 2 , where m is an integer, can be geometrically constructed, that Lehmer means for power k = 0,1 and 2 can be geometrically ...
    • In the wake of the wake. An investigation of the impact of the Storegga tsunami on the human settlement of inner Varangerfjord, northern Norway 

      Blankholm, Hans Peter (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2018-06-02)
      The Storegga tsunami (8175-8120 cal. BP, Bondevik et al., 2012) has often been described as a catastrophe spelling major disaster and demographic decline for the people in the danger zone. More nuance is needed if we are to understand the effects. Most studies have had a supra-regional or regional character; less effort seems to have put into studies at the sub-regional level. The Norwegian coast, ...
    • Effect of Wind Direction and Incidence Angle on Polarimetric SAR Observations of Slicked and Unslicked Sea Surfaces 

      Skrunes, Stine; Brekke, Camilla; Jones, Cathleen Elaine; Espeseth, Martine; Holt, Benjamin (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2018-05-12)
      The objective of this paper is to investigate the dependency of oil spill observations in polarimetric SAR data on imaging geometry, i.e., on incidence angle and look direction relative to the wind. The study is based on quad-polarization data acquired by the Uninhabited Aerial Vehicle Synthetic Aperture Radar over experimental oil slicks under relatively high winds of 10–12 m/s over an 8-hour period. ...
    • Action-associated modulation of visual event-related potentials evoked by abstract and ecological stimuli 

      Csifcsak, Gabor; Balla, Viktoria Roxana; Dalos, Vera Daniella; Kilencz, Tunde; Biro, Edit Magdolna; Urban, Gabor; Szaloki, Szilvia (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel, 2018-09-19)
      This study investigated the influence of action‐associated predictive processes on visual ERPs. In two experiments, we sought evidence for sensory attenuation (SA) indexed by ERP amplitude reductions for self‐induced stimuli when compared to passive viewing of the same images. We assessed if SA is (a) present for both ecological and abstract stimuli (pictures depicting hands or checkerboards), (b) ...
    • Bycatch reduction in the Norwegian deep-water shrimp (Pandalus borealis) fishery with a double grid selection system 

      Larsen, Roger B.; Herrmann, Bent; Sistiaga, Manu Berrondo; Brinkhof, Jesse; Grimaldo, Eduardo (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2018-08-25)
      Trawlers targeting Deep-water Shrimp (<i>Pandalus borealis</i>) in the North Atlantic use a Nordmøre sorting grid ahead of a small-meshed codend. Based on experimental fishing, the effect of adding a 9 mm spaced release grid behind the mandatory 19 mm spaced Nordmøre sorting grid, was determined. The performance in terms of size selection of the release grid and the two grids combined were assessed ...
    • Assessing the impact of buffer towing on the quality of Northeast Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) caught with a bottom trawl 

      Brinkhof, Jesse; Larsen, Roger B.; Herrmann, Bent; Olsen, Stein Harris (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2018-05-28)
      The dense aggregations of Northeast Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) in the Barents Sea have led to a new fishing practice termed “buffer towing.” In this fishery, many trawlers redeploy the trawl directly after taking the catch onboard in an attempt to secure a continuous supply of fish and avoid any unnecessary stops during processing. If the approximate desired amount of fish is caught or exceeded ...
    • Excess body weight, weight gain and obesity-related cancer risk in women in Norway: the Norwegian Women and Cancer study 

      da Silva, Marisa Eleonor; Weiderpass, Elisabete; Licaj, Idlir; Lissner, Lauren; Rylander, Charlotta (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel, 2018-09-11)
      <p><i>Background</i>: Excess body weight and weight gain have been reported to independently increase the risk of several cancers. There are few published studies in nationally representative populations of women on specific, ‘obesity-related’ cancers in relation to prior weight change and relevant confounders.</p> <p><i>Methods</i>: Based on self-reported anthropometry, we prospectively assessed ...
    • Family caregivers’ involvement in decision-making processes regarding admission of persons with dementia to nursing homes 

      Larsen, Lill Sverresdatter; Blix, Bodil Hansen; Hamran, Torunn (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2018-11-23)
      The current Western health policy of ageing in place relies on a triad collaboration among patients, healthcare service providers and family caregivers. Such collaborations presuppose involvement in a vague juridical landscape. This article explores family caregivers’ experiences with involvement in and influence on nursing home decision-making processes for persons with dementia. The data consist ...
    • Hippocampal Subfields in Adolescent Anorexia Nervosa 

      Myrvang, Anna Dahl; Vangberg, Torgil Riise; Stedal, Kristin; Rø, Øyvind; Endestad, Tor; Rosenvinge, Jan H; Aslaksen, Per M (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2018-10-25)
      Patients with anorexia nervosa (AN) exhibit volume reduction in cerebral gray matter (GM), and several studies report reduced hippocampus volume. The hippocampal subfields (HS) are functionally and structurally distinct, and appear to respond differently to neuropathology. The aim of this study was to investigate HS volumes in adolescent females with restrictive AN compared to a healthy age-matched ...
    • On Context, Issues, and Pitfalls of Expert Judgement Process in Risk Assessment of Arctic Offshore Installations and Operations 

      Naseri, Masoud; Barabadi, Abbas (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2018)
      Decisions to be made in the Arctic offshore operations rely extensively on risk assessment outputs, which require a great deal of historical data and information. However, at the current stage of operating in the Arctic offshore – compared to normal-climate regions – such data is scarce due to the limited industrial activities to date. Lack of data on the probability of the occurrence of an unwanted ...
    • Can oxytocin augmentation modify the risk of epidural analgesia by maternal age in cesarean sections? 

      Rossen, Janne; Klungsøyr, Kari; Albrechtsen, Susanne; Løkkegård, Ellen; Rasmussen, Steen; Bergholt, Thomas; Skjeldestad, Finn Egil (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2018-03-07)
      <p><i>Introduction</i>: Maternal age is an established risk factor for cesarean section; epidural analgesia and oxytocin augmentation may modify this association. We investigated the effects and interactions of oxytocin augmentation, epidural analgesia and maternal age on the risk of cesarean section.</p> <p><i>Material and methods</i>: In all, 416 386 nulliparous women with spontaneous onset of ...
    • Health related quality of life of people with non-epileptic seizures: The role of socio-demographic characteristics and stigma 

      Robson, Catherine; Myers, Lorna; Pretorius, Chrisma; Lian, Olaug S; Reuber, Marcus (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2018-01-12)
      <p><i>Purpose</i>: People with non-epileptic seizures (NES) consistently report poorer Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) than people with epilepsy. Yet, unlike in epilepsy, knowledge of how social factors influence the HRQoL of adults with NES is limited. To add to the evidence base, this study explores the relationship between HRQoL and perceived stigma among adults with NES, and the role of ...
    • Decreasing trends in number of depot medroxyprogesterone acetate starters in Norway - a cross-sectional study 

      Roksvaag, Ingvild; Skjeldestad, Finn Egil (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2017-11-20)
      <i>Introduction - </i>In this study, we examined changes in depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) prescriptions over a time‐period when new professions started prescribing, and when the method gained some negative media attention.<br><br> <i>Material and methods - </i>The Norwegian Prescription Database provided data on hormonal contraception from 2006 through 2012. We estimated the annual number ...