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Exploring the academic libraries' readiness for research data management: cases from Hungary and Estonia
(Master thesis, 2015)The aim of this thesis was to examine the academic libraries readiness for research data management in countries where this issue is only getting recognised. Therefore, eight academic libraries from Estonia and Hungary has ... -
Exploring the black box of practical skill learning in the clinical skills center
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015-08-28)Background: Learning in skills centers has a long tradition in nursing education. Nurse educators struggle to substantiate their opinions on the efficacy of simulation technologies over traditional methods of instruction ... -
Exploring the consequences of decentralization: has privatization of health services been the perceived effect of decentralization in Khartoum locality, Sudan?
(BMC Health Services Research;20, Article number: 669 (2020), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-07-20)Background: The health system of Sudan has experienced several forms of decentralization, as well as, a radical reform. Authority and governance of secondary and tertiary health facilities have been shifted from federal ... -
Exploring the design of mousetraps
(Chapter; Peer reviewed, 2013)Based on a case study of a collection of a couple of hundred mousetraps this paper presents a systematic categorisation of their principles of technical construction, material consistence and principles of function. This ... -
Exploring the Evolution of the Mousetrap
(Peer reviewed; Chapter, 2014)This paper contributes to a pedagogical approach to teaching design related to social development by presenting and discussing the technical-solution and design evolution of a simple, everyday product. There is a need to ... -
Exploring the Expectations of Learning Analytics: A Study of Student Expectations and Usability Learning Analytics
(Master thesis, 2023)In the field of Learning Analytics (LA), studies include LA methodology, techniques, tools, and its usability to stakeholders such as students, teachers, and institutions. However, to get a full understanding of how the ... -
Exploring the futures hedging possibilities for the Norwegian lumber market, using the U.S. market as a proxy. Testing the effectiveness of different minimum variance hedge ratio approaches
(Master thesis, 2022)This paper explores the possibility for a cabin producer to manage lumber price volatility by hedging with futures contracts. Our intention is to explore if the introduction of a futures market for lumber will provide ... -
Exploring the Impact of ESG Scores on Stock Risk and Returns: A Comparative Study on the Nordic Countries' Stock Markets
(Master thesis, 2023)This study investigates environmental, social, and governance (ESG) scores' relationship to the risk and return of stocks in the Nordic countries. Data on Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Finland stock markets is from Refinitiv ... -
Exploring the impact of ethno-religious and political activities on the socio-economic development in Ghana
(Master thesis, 2023)This thesis explores and analyses the intricate relationship between ethnoreligious mechanisms, political activities, and their mutual impact on the socio-economic development of Ghana. Against the backdrop of the diverse ... -
Exploring the Interactivity Issues of the Stereoscopic 3D Systems for Design Education
(Lecture Notes in Computer Science;9177, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015-07-18)Stereoscopic 3D displays have been used by some research groups to present learning contents for education. However, in the highly interactive situations, the intertwined depth cues may result in symptoms that hamper the ... -
Exploring the minority–majority gap in sport participation: different patterns for boys and girls?
(Sport in Society;, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017-11-15)This paper examines the participation of minority and majority youth in organized sport based on the Young in Oslo 2015 survey (response rate: 72%, N = 9.774). Four possible explanations of the minority–majority gap are ... -
Exploring the perceived learning of ‘students as researchers’ through two theoretical lenses
(Journal of Curriculum Studies;Volume 53, 2021 - Issue 6, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-02-09)This study investigates how students and teachers perceive learning outcomes when employing an inquiry-based learning approach, and how this relates to two conflicting perspectives on teaching and learning in the Norwegian ... -
Exploring the predictors of environmental performance: Evidence from Oslo Municipality
(Master thesis, 2023)The main objective of the current study is to look into the role of first line (operations) employee’s green creativity behavior, innovation drivers, towards the environmental performance. The present study collects the ... -
Exploring the relationship between trust and participatory processes: Participation in urban development in Oslo, Madrid and Melbourne
(Journal article, 2021)Few government participation initiatives allow real influence on decision making in urban development. Participation mostly remains a method of collecting information with the aim of improving public services. Some research ... -
Exploring the role of network diversity and resources in relationship to generalized trust in Norway
(Social Networks;Volume 66, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-02-23)Several studies suggest a positive relationship between social capital and generalized trust. Employing a network understanding of social capital (Lin, 2001), this study questions which aspects of social networks may be ... -
Exploring the role of sexual attitude reassessment and restructuring (SAR) in current sexology education: for whom, how and why?
(Sex Education : Sexuality, Society and Learning;Volume 22, 2022 - Issue 6, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-01-13)As concerns about sexual and reproductive health and rights become integrated into public health policies, the demand for higher education in sexology rises. There is a need therefore to evaluate established pedagogical ... -
Exploring the role of the multiple sclerosis susceptibility gene CLEC16A in T cells
(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
(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
(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
(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 ...