• Exploring the role of the multiple sclerosis susceptibility gene CLEC16A in T cells 

      Eriksson, Anna Maria; Leikfoss, Ingvild Sørum; Abrahamsen, Greger; Sundvold, Vibeke; Isom, Martine Mesel; Keshari, Pankaj; Rognes, Torbjørn; Landsverk, Ole J. B.; Bos, Steffan Daniel; Harbo, Hanne Flinstad; Spurkland, Anne; Berge, Tone (Scandinavian Journal of Immunology;, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-05-02)
      C-type lectin-like domain family 16 member A (CLEC16A) is associated with autoimmune disorders, including multiple sclerosis (MS), but its functional relevance is not completely understood. CLEC16A is expressed in several ...
    • Exploring the statistical practices in classroom: STEM teachers’ experiences using dynamic data analysis technology 

      Yabas, Defne; Örene, Batın; Corlu, M. Sencer (CERME Proceedings Series;Proceedings of the Twelfth Congress of the European Society for Research in Mathematics Education, Conference object, 2022)
      In the 21st century, schools have been increasingly expected to raise students prepared for a world of quantities and uncertainty. As statistical practices become an important skill for every individual, researchers and ...
    • Exploring the theory-practice dimension of social work- perceptions of children in the field of child welfare 

      Vindegg, Jorunn (Outlines: Critical Social Studies;Vol. 22 No. 1 (2021): Activist research in the global quest for social justice, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-12-23)
      This article presents and discusses how theories inform social work practice and what impact this has on the professional-client relation, specifically how social work professionals perceive children and interpret their ...
    • Exploring the Usability of the LCH Color Model for Web Designers 

      Sandnes, Frode Eika (Lecture Notes in Computer Science;, Chapter; Peer reviewed; Conference object; Journal article, 2023)
      Although the LCH color models have been around for many years, it has just recently been included in web specifications and is currently being implemented by browser vendors. Several voices argue that the LCH color model ...
    • Exploring the Use of Virtual Characters (Avatars), Live Animation, and Augmented Reality to Teach Social Skills to Individuals with Autism 

      Kellems, Ryan; Charlton, Cade; Kversøy, Kjartan Skogly; Miklós, Gyori (Multimodal Technologies and Interaction;Volume 4, Issue 3, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020-08-11)
      Individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities struggle to acquire and appropriately use social skills to improve the quality of their lives. These critical skills can be difficult to teach because they are ...
    • Exploring the User Experience of an AI-based Smartphone Navigation Assistant for People with Visual Impairments 

      Kuriakose, Bineeth; Shrestha, Raju; Sandnes, Frode Eika (Chapter; Conference object, 2023)
      Advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), computer vision, and smartphone technology have spurred the development of naviga- tion assistants aiming to improve the independent mobility experi- ence of people with visual ...
    • Exploring use of coercion in the Norwegian ambulance service – a qualitative study 

      Thorvaldsen, Nina Øye; Husum, Tonje Lossius; Sollid, Stephen J. M. (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)
      Background Healthcare laws allow for exceptions from the consent requirement when patients are not competent to consent or pose a danger to themselves or others. In these cases, the use of coercion may be an alternative ...
    • Exploring value dilemmas of brain monitoring technology through speculative design scenarios 

      Risnes, Martha; Thorstensen, Erik; Mirtaheri, Peyman; Berg, Arild Skarsfjord (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)
      In the field of brain monitoring, the advancement of more user-friendly wearable and non-invasive devices is introducing new opportunities for application outside the lab and clinical use. Despite the growing importance ...
    • Exploring Vulnerability Indicators: Tourist Impact on Cultural Heritage Sites in High Arctic Svalbard 

      Flyen, Anne Cathrine; Flyen, Cecilie; Hegnes, Atle Wehn (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)
      This article reports findings from two research projects that aimed to understand the vulnerabilities of cultural heritage sites in Svalbard and investigated factors that influence tourism- induced pressures and site ...
    • Exploring women’s self-reported health problems in pregnancy in the UK and Norway 

      Nilsen, Anne Britt Vika; Eri, Tine Schauer; Downe, Soo; Fredriksen, Eva Haukeland (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-01-04)
      Women usually conceptualize pregnancy as a normal physiological state. In contrast, formal maternity care provision tends to be focused on pathology and risk. The authors aim to explore the extent to which childbearing ...
    • Exposure assessment of plastics, phthalate plasticizers and their transformation products in diverse bio-based fertilizers 

      Estoppey, Nicolas; Varela, Gabriela Castro; Slinde, Gøril Aasen; Hansen, Caroline Berge; Løseth, Mari Engvig; Krahn, Katinka Muri; Demmer, Viona; Svenni, Jørgen; Tran, Teresa-Van-Anh Thi; Asimakopoulos, Alexandros; Arp, Hans Peter Heinrich; Cornelissen, Gerard (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)
      Bio-based fertilizers (BBFs) produced from organic waste have the potential to reduce societal dependence on limited and energy-intensive mineral fertilizers. BBFs, thereby, contribute to a circular economy for ...
    • Exposure to traumatic events and use of over-the-counter analgesics in adolescents: cross-sectional findings from the Young-HUNT study 

      Baumann-Larsen, Monica; Dyb, Grete Anita; Wentzel-Larsen, Tore; Zwart, John Anker Henrik; Storheim, Kjersti; Stensland, Synne Øien Blixt (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)
      Objective Frequent and increasing use of over-the- counter analgesics (OTCA) among adolescents is a public health concern. Prior research indicates that adolescents exposed to traumatic events may be at increased risk of ...
    • Expressed willingness of STEM teachers to teach engineering 

      Doganca Kucuk, Zerrin; Genek, S. E.; Bozoglu, H. S.; Corlu, M. Sencer (Journal of Pre-College Engineering Education Research (J-PEER);, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)
      Teaching engineering at the middle and high school levels has been a topic of discussion among scholars regarding the challenges it creates. One of the most critical challenges at the school level is identifying qualified ...
    • Expression Analysis in Atlantic Salmon Liver Reveals miRNAs Associated with Smoltification and Seawater Adaptation 

      Shwe, Alice; Krasnov, Aleksei; Visnovska, Martina; Ramberg, Sigmund; Tone-Kari, Østbye; Andreassen, Rune (Biology (Basel);Volume 11 / Issue 5, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-04-30)
      Smoltification is a developmental process that preadapts Atlantic salmon for a life in seawater. Suboptimal smoltification and poor timing of transfer to seawater is associated with increased mortality. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) ...
    • Expression of ANK3 moderates the association between childhood trauma and affective traits in severe mental disorders 

      Aas, Monica; Andreassen, Ole; Gjerstad, Johannes; Rødevand, Linn; Hjell, Gabriela; Johansen, Ingrid Torp; Lunding, Synve Hoffart; Ormerod, Monica Bettina E. Greenwood; Lagerberg, Trine Vik; Steen, Nils Eiel; Djurovic, Srdjan; Akkouh, Ibrahim Ahmed (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)
      Exposure to early life trauma increases the risk of psychopathology later in life. Here we investigated if ANK3 mRNA levels influence the relationship between childhood trauma experiences and clinical characteristics in ...
    • Extending the LRM Model to Integrating Resources 

      Aalberg, Trond; O´Neill, Ed; Zumer, Maja (Cataloging & Classification Quarterly;Volume 59, 2021 - Issue 1, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)
      Integrating resources are distinct in that they change over time in such a way that their previous content is replaced with updated content. This study examines how integrating resources can be modeled using the entities ...
    • The Extension of Sovereign Rights Beyond 200 Nautical Miles 

      Jensen, Øystein; Magnusson, Bjarni Mar (Chapter; Peer reviewed, 2023)
      This chapter examines legal aspects related to the extension of coastal states’ sovereign rights beyond 200 nautical miles, focusing on the legal framework of the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. The ...
    • Extracellular vesicles and renal fibrosis: An odyssey toward a new therapeutic approach 

      Kosanovic, Maja; Llorente, Alicia; Glamočlija, Sofija; Valdivielso, Jose M.; Bozic, Milica (International Journal of Molecular Sciences;Volume 22, Issue 8, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-04-09)
      Renal fibrosis is a complex disorder characterized by the destruction of kidney parenchyma. There is currently no cure for this devastating condition. Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are membranous vesicles released from cells ...
    • Extracellular vesicles as a source of prostate cancer biomarkers in liquid biopsies: a decade of research 

      Ramirez-Garrastacho, Manuel; Bajo-Santos, Cristina; Line, Aija; Martens-Uzunova, Elena S.; de la Fuente, Jesus Martinez; Moros, Maria; Soekmadji, Carolina; Tasken, Kristin Austlid; Llorente, Alicia (British Journal of Cancer;126 (2022), Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-11-22)
      Prostate cancer is a global cancer burden and considerable effort has been made through the years to identify biomarkers for the disease. Approximately a decade ago, the potential of analysing extracellular vesicles in ...
    • Extracellular Vesicles as Novel Players in Kidney Disease 

      Blijdorp, Charles J.; Burger, Dylan; Llorente, Alicia; Martens-Uzunova, Elena S.; Erdbrügger, Uta (Journal of the American Society of Nephrology;Vol. 33, Issue 3, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-02-28)
      “Urine can provide us day by day, month by month, and year by year with a serial story of the major events within the kidney.” Dr. Thomas Addis, pioneer in renal physiology, came to this conclusion in 1948. The discovery ...