Universitetsbiblioteket: Recent submissions
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A social and ethical game-changer? An empirical ethics study of CRISPR in the salmon farming industry
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2023-12-08)The genome editing technology CRISPR is described as a technological game-changer because of its flexibility and precision, and as an ethical game-changer due to its ability to engineer traits in living organisms without crossing species, avoiding a significant objection to genetically modified organisms (GMOs). In salmon farming, applications of CRISPR in breeding hold the promise of handling ... -
Graph-based Forecasting with Missing Data through Spatiotemporal Downsampling
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel, 2024-04-16)Given a set of synchronous time series, each associated with a sensor-point in space and characterized by inter-series relationships, the problem of spatiotemporal forecasting consists of predicting future observations for each point. Spatiotemporal graph neural networks achieve striking results by representing the relationships across time series as a graph. Nonetheless, most existing methods rely ... -
Spousal bereavement and its effects on later life physical and cognitive capability: the Tromsø study
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-04-09)Spousal bereavement is associated with health declines and increased mortality risk, but its specific impact on physical and cognitive capabilities is less studied. A historical cohort study design was applied including married Tromsø study participants (N=5739) aged 50–70 years with baseline self-reported overall health and health-related factors and measured capability (grip strength, finger ... -
Weakened pelagic-benthic coupling on an Arctic outflow shelf (Northeast Greenland) suggested by benthic ecosystem changes
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel, 2024-01-24)Arctic marine ecosystems are becoming more boreal due to climate change. Predictions of ecosystem change focus mainly on Arctic inflow or interior shelves, with few comprehensive studies on Arctic outflow regions. During September–October 2017, soft-bottom communities were sampled and benthic ecosystem processes were quantified at 12 stations on the Northeast Greenland shelf (outflow shelf) and ... -
An analysis of training load in highly trained female football players
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel, 2024-03-28)This observational study aimed to analyze external training load in highly trained female football players, comparing starters and non-starters across various cycle lengths and training days. Method: External training load [duration, total distance [TD], high-speed running distance [HSRD], sprint distance [SpD], and acceleration- and deceleration distance [AccDecdist] from 100 female football players ... -
Optimising Energy Performance of buildings through Digital Twins and Machine Learning: Lessons learnt and future directions
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-05-31)In recent years, the energy efficiency of buildings has received increasing attention due to climate change mitigation goals, and higher energy costs. This paper explores the integration of 3D models, IoT sensors, Digital Twins (DT), data-driven modeling, and Artificial Intelligence (AI), particularly Machine Learning (ML) algorithms, to enhance energy performance prediction and optimisation in ... -
A large-scale multivariate soccer athlete health, performance, and position monitoring dataset
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-05-30)Data analysis for athletic performance optimization and injury prevention is of tremendous interest to sports teams and the scientific community. However, sports data are often sparse and hard to obtain due to legal restrictions, unwillingness to share, and lack of personnel resources to be assigned to the tedious process of data curation. These constraints make it difficult to develop automated ... -
Teaching and Learning Abstract Ideas via the Abstraction Ladder - A Phenomenological Invitation
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024)This paper 1) argues for the inclusion of a phenomenological form of academic textual evidence, 2) makes a case for James Moffett's abstraction ladder for teaching and learning, and 3) provides concrete examples of the abstraction ladder both as inspiration for practical application by teachers and to demonstrate how it may be used to broaden academic written discourse. These three aims are ... -
Editorial: The physiology of the female athlete—performance, health, and recovery
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-05-31)Females are historically underrepresented in sports science research, with relatively few studies investigating female physiology in relation to exercise and sports performance, health, and recovery. This knowledge gap also extends to training planning, periodization, and peaking, where previous research has predominantly focused on male participants. Consequently, female athletes and their ... -
Ekstraordinære arbeidstakere på ordinære arbeidsplasser – arbeidsvilkår, medvirkning, annengjøring og ableisme for arbeidstakere med utviklingshemming
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-04-26)I artikkelen utforsker jeg hvordan arbeidstakere med utviklingshemming opplever arbeidsvilkår og medvirkning i VTA-tiltak (varig tilrettelagt arbeid) på ordinær arbeidsplass. Arbeidstakerne opplever utfordringer med å finne arbeidsoppgaver, og noen opplever lave forventninger fra ledelsen. De beskriver å ha noe medvirkning, men at det stilles få krav til dem. Vilkårene de tilbys som arbeidstakere, ... -
Comparison of resistance training using barbell half squats and trap bar deadlifts on maximal strength, power performance, and lean mass in recreationally active females: an eight week randomised trial
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-05-31)Background - The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of high load resistance training using barbell half squats compared with trap bar deadlifts on maximal strength, power performance, and lean mass in recreationally active females.<p> <p>Methods - Twenty-two recreationally active female participants (age: 26.9 ± 7.7 yrs.; height: 166.0 ± 5.1 cm; weight: 68.6 ± 9.9 kg) were randomly ... -
The land of pygmies and monsters - glimpses from the Arctic map collection at UiT
(Conference object; Konferansebidrag, 2024-05-15)During the 16th and 17th centuries, the very first Arctic explorations took place. The maps from that age not only express the mathematical and scientific knowledge of the time, they are also artistic artefacts with a rich symbolic language. Maps are often adorned with illustrations of indigenous peoples, exotic animals and mythological creatures, reflecting the mystique surrounding the Arctic. -
Urban Tunneling Risk Management: Ground Settlement Assessment through Proportional Hazards Modeling
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-02-13)Nowadays, tunnel excavation plays a major role in the development of countries. Due to the complex and challenging ground conditions, a comprehensive study and analysis must be done before, during, and after the excavation of tunnels. Hence, the importance of study and evaluation of ground settlement is dramatically increased since many tunnel projects are performed in urban areas, where there are ... -
Exploring active ageing in a community-based living environment: an ethnographic study in the Western Norway context
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-04-30)Background: Age-friendly environments intend to promote active ageing by facilitating social, mental, and physical participation. This could potentially delay the onset of chronic complex conditions, enabling people to live longer independently at home, and prevent loneliness. This study investigates a community-based living environment in Norway called Helgetun and aims to explore how it can ... -
Absorption and pharmacokinetics of bupivacaine after bilateral topical administration in tonsillar fossae for posttonsillectomy pain relief
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-04-10)No previous studies have investigated the systemic absorption of bupivacaine when used topically for posttonsillectomy pain. The present study was undertaken to investigate the pharmacokinetics of bupivacaine after administration by a swab in the tonsillar fossae over 4 min after tonsillectomy. Eleven adult patients undergoing elective tonsillectomy were recruited. After removal of both tonsils, ... -
Femoral Nailing in a Porcine Model Causes Bone Marrow Emboli in the Lungs and Systemic Emboli in the Heart and Brain
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-02-28)Background: Shaft fractures of the femur are commonly treated with intramedullary nailing, which can release bone marrow emboli into the bloodstream. Emboli can travel to the lungs, impairing gas exchange and causing inflammation. Occasionally, emboli traverse from the pulmonary to the systemic circulation, hindering perfusion and resulting in injuries such as heart and brain infarctions, known ... -
Cross-informant ratings on emotional and behavioral problems in Nepali adolescents: A comparison of adolescents' self-reports with parents' and teachers' reports
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-05-16)Background<p> <p>Studies on cross-informant agreement on adolescents’ emotional and behavioral problems (EBPs) are sparse in low- and middle-income countries. This study aimed to assess parent-adolescent and teacher-adolescent agreement on EBPs and associated factors in Nepal. <p>Methods <p>This cross-sectional survey included 1904 school-going adolescents aged 11–18, enrolled in government and ... -
Seabirds reveal mercury distribution across the North Atlantic
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-05-13)Mercury (Hg) is a heterogeneously distributed toxicant affecting wildlife and human health. Yet, the spatial distribution of Hg remains poorly documented, especially in food webs, even though this knowledge is essential to assess large-scale risk of toxicity for the biota and human populations. Here, we used seabirds to assess, at an unprecedented population and geographic magnitude and high resolution, ... -
Cross-sectional associations between accelerometer-measured physical activity and hip bone mineral density. The Tromsø study 2015–2016
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-05-06)Positive associations between physical activity and bone health have been found in population-based studies, however, mostly based on self-reported physical activity. Therefore, we investigated the association between accelerometer-measured physical activity, measured in steps per day and minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) per day, and total hip areal bone mineral density (aBMD) ... -
Time is money: general practitioners’ reflections on the fee-for-service system
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-04-15)Background Fee-for-service is a common payment model for remunerating general practitioners (GPs) in OECD countries. In Norway, GPs earn two-thirds of their income through fee-for-service, which is determined by the number of consultations and procedures they register as fees. In general, fee-for-service incentivises many and short consultations and is associated with high service provision. GPs ...