• Wood smoke particles from different combustion phases induce similar pro-inflammatory effects in a co-culture of monocyte and pneumocyte cell lines 

      Bølling, Anette K; Totlandsdal, Annike I; Sallsten, Gerd; Braun, Artur; Westerholm, Roger; Bergvall, Christoffer; Boman, Johan; Dahlman, Hans J; Sehlstedt, Maria; Cassee, Flemming; Sandstrom, Thomas; Schwarze, Per E; Herseth, Jan I (Particle and Fibre Toxicology;9:45, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012-11-23)
      Background Exposure to particulate matter (PM) has been linked to several adverse cardiopulmonary effects, probably via biological mechanisms involving inflammation. The pro-inflammatory potential of PM depends on the ...
    • Wool wash: Technical performance and Consumer Habits 

      Laitala, Kirsi; Klepp, Ingun Grimstad (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016)
      This paper discusses consumers’ wool washing habits and the possibilities for improving the laundering process with the aim of reducing the total environmental impacts of clothing consumption. Wool has great potential when ...
    • Woolbed 

      Tobiasson, Tone Skårdal; Laitala, Kirsi; Klepp, Ingun Grimstad (Oppdragsrapport 2-2016, Report, 2016)
      Vi har undersøkt mulighetene for å gjeninnføre ull som sengetekstil. Barrierer for bruk av ull i nattøy og sengetøy blant norske og svenske forbrukere er analysert. Vi har undersøkt mulighetene for å gjeninnføre ull som ...
    • WOOLUME: Mapping the market for acoustic and sound absorbing products made of wool 

      Sigaard, Anna Schytte; Haugrønning, Vilde (Report;9-2021, Report, 2021)
      This report is the first deliverable from work package 2 of the WOOLUME project. The main goal of WOOLUME is to explore different ways of using wool from Polish Mountain Sheep to achieve better utilisation of resources and ...
    • WOOLUME: Potential new products from vacant wool 

      Sigaard, Anna Schytte; Berg, Lisbeth Løvbak; Klepp, Ingun Grimstad (Report;18-2021, Report, 2021)
      This report gives an overview of the market for alternative wool products with the perceived potential to be made using vacant wool. The work is based on a desktop study and interviews with manufacturers and distributors, ...
    • Word cloud visualisation of locative information 

      Tessem, Bjørnar; Bjørnestad, Solveig; Chen, Weiqin; Nyre, Lars (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015-12-22)
      This article describes an explorative study of a prototype for visualisation of locative information from Wikipedia. PediaCloud is a smartphone app that uses word clouds for graphical display of links to text and photos ...
    • Work Ability in the Year after Rehabilitation—Results from the RehabNytte Cohort 

      Skinnes, Mari Nilsen; Moe, Rikke Helene; Johansen, Thomas; Lyby, Peter Solvoll; Dahl, Kjersti; Eid, Idun; Fagertun, Tor Christian; Habberstad, Andreas Hanssønn; Johnsen, Tonje Jossie; Kjeken, Ingvild; Klokkerud, Mari; Linge, Anita Dyb; Lyken, Anne Dorte; Orpana, Anders; Rajalahti, Tarja; Wilkie, Ross; Uhlig, Till (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)
      Background: There is limited knowledge regarding the impact of rehabilitation on work ability. The aim of this study was to explore factors associated with work ability 12 months fol- lowing a multidisciplinary rehabilitation ...
    • Work and information: which workplace models still work in modern digital workplaces? 

      Byström, Katriina; Ruthven, Ian; Heinström, Jannica (Information Research;22(1), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)
      Introduction. In this paper, we outline some theoretical background for workplace studies in Information Science to facilitate an understanding of what is new in the phenomena and how early frameworks may inform us about ...
    • Work overload and leader–member exchange: The moderating role of psychological flexibility 

      Kopperud, Karoline; Buch, Robert; Skogen, Christina (Journal of General Management (JGM);Volume: 46, issue: 3, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-04-07)
      Due to the strong focus on dyadic relationships in leader–member exchange (LMX) theory, it is vital to investigate the predictors of the types of relationships that leaders and subordinates develop. This study explores the ...
    • Work participation in adults with rare genetic diseases - a scoping review 

      Velvin, Gry; Dammann, Brede; Haagensen, Trond; Johansen, Heidi; Strømme, Hilde; Geirdal, Amy Østertun; Bathen, Trine (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)
      Background Work participation is a crucial aspect of health outcome and an important part of life for most people with rare genetic diseases. Despite that work participation is a social determinant of health and seems ...
    • Work-Family Interference: Nurses in Norway and Finland 

      Abrahamsen, Bente; Holte, Kari Anne; Laine, Marjukka (Professions and Professionalism;2 (1), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012)
      The aim of the study is to investigate the level of work–family inter-ference (WFI) for part-time nurses in Norway and Finland. Part-time work is usually cited as a desirable way in which to facilitate work and family ...
    • Work-from-home impacts on software project: A global study on software development practices and stakeholder perceptions 

      Nguyen, Anh Duc; Khanna, Dron; Le, Giang Huong; Greer, Des; Wang, Xiaofeng; Zaina, Luciana Martinez; Matturro, Gerardo; Melegati, Jorge; Guerra, Eduardo; Kettunen, Petri; Hyrynsalmi, Sami; Edison, Henry; Sales, Afonso; Chanin, Rafael; Rutitis, Didzis; Kemell, Kai-Kristian; Aldaeej, Abdullah; Mikkonen, Tommi; Garbajosa, Juan; Abrahamsson, Pekka (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)
      Context: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a disruptive impact on how people work and collaborate across all global economic sectors, including software business. While remote working is not new for software engineers, forced ...
    • Work-related moderators of the relationship between organizational change and sickness absence: a longitudinal multilevel study 

      Grønstad, Anniken; Kjekshus, Lars Erik; Tjerbo, Trond; Bernstrøm, Vilde Hoff (BMC Public Health;20, Article number: 1218 (2020), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-08-08)
      A sizeable body of research has demonstrated a relationship between organizational change and increased sickness absence. However, fewer studies have investigated what factors might mitigate this relationship. The aim of ...
    • Work-Related Satisfaction among Clinicians Working at Inpatient Treatment Facilities for Substance Use Disorder: The Role of Recovery Orientation 

      Johannessen, Dagny Adriaenssen; Nordfjærn, Trond; Geirdal, Amy Østertun (International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (IJERPH);Volume 18 / Issue 14, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-07-12)
      Several psychosocial factors have been suggested as facilitators of change among inpatients treated for substance use disorder (SUD). Research suggests that staff members are also influenced by the practice in which they ...
    • Worker collectivity in child welfare: Mobilising action and commitment through team meetings 

      Skotte, Pernille Stornæss (Qualitative Social Work;, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-04-09)
      The burdens of working in the frontline of the child welfare and protection services are well documented. Studies have identified individual and organisational indicators that lead to burnout, turnover and retention. In ...
    • Workers’ Education Programme on Social Dialogue - Social Dialoge and Youth Employment 

      Salomon, Robert; Løvdal, Helge; Osmundsen, Else Marie (AFI FoU-resultat, Research report, 2007)
      The ILO Bureau for Workers’ Activities (ACTRAV) has carried out an evaluation of Social Dialogue component of the ILO-Norway Framework Agreement. This evaluation deals with two phases of the Agreement. Phase one “Workers ...
    • Working Together: Cooperation or Collaboration? 

      Kvellestad, Randi Veiteberg; Stana, Ingeborg; Vatn, Gunhild (FormAkademisk - Forskningstidsskriftet for design og designdidaktikk;Vol 14 Nr. 4 (2021): Norwegian papers from the the Academy for Design Innovation Management Conference – ADIM 2019. Special Issue, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-12-29)
      Teamwork involves different types of interactions—specifically cooperation and collaboration—that are necessary in education and many other professions. The differences between cooperation and collaboration underline the ...
    • Working with alcohol prevention in occupational health services: "Knowing how" is more important than "knowing that" - the WIRUS OHS study 

      Thørrisen, Mikkel Magnus; Sadeghi, Talieh; Bonsaksen, Tore; Graham, Ian D.; Aas, Randi Wågø (Addiction science & clinical practice;17, Article number: 54 (2022), Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-10-01)
      Background: Alcohol consumption is a major public health challenge; the majority of employees consume alcohol regularly and a considerable proportion of employees can be characterized as risky drinkers in need of interventions. ...
    • Working with Farmers in Upper Nile State, South Sudan for farmers to adopt Multi-cropping practice in Nakdiar and Doleep Payams 

      Joak, James Gatbel (MAYP;2012, Master thesis, 2012)
      This Thesis is presenting an action research carried out and conducted in the Republic of South Sudan in 2011. It tried to interrogate and investigate mono-cropping practices by farmers in South Sudan and Upper Nile ...
    • Working with Individual Plans: users' perspectives on the challenges and conflicts of users' needs in health and social services 

      Langhammer, Birgitta; Madsen, Vigdis Helén; Hellem, Elisabet; Bruusgaard, Kari A.; Alve, Grete; Slettebø, Åshild (Scandinavian Journal of Disability Research;, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013-05-23)
      In Norway, an Individual Plan (IP) is a statutory right and a tool for cooperation between the client in need of long-term, coordinated services and the public services. This study analyses the explicit needs of users, how ...