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The importance of a good therapeutic alliance in promoting exercise motivation in a group of older Norwegians in the subacute phase of hip fracture; a qualitative study
(BMC Geriatrics;20, Article number: 118 (2020), Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020-03-30)Background: Hip fractures represent a global public health issue that demands high cost both from the patient and from the society. Functional exercise in the subacute phase of a hip fracture is essential in reducing these ... -
The Importance of Authentic Workplace-Based Assessment: A Study From VET Teacher Education
(International Journal for Research in Vocational Education and Training;Vol. 7 No. 3 (2020), Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020-11-11)Context: This article is based on a pragmatic theoretical perspective on education, in which theoretical and practical competences are developed through experiences and participation in real-world teaching contexts. Previous ... -
The Importance of Consumer Authorities for the Production and Maintenance of Trust and Social Capital in Consumer Markets
(Journal of Consumer Policy;Volume 45, issue 3, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-07-04)Trust is a valuable resource that varies between countries. This paper suggests that consumers’ trust in retailers and service providers, facilitating interactions and transactions between sellers and buyers in impersonal ... -
The Importance of Moisture Transport Properties of Wall Finishings on the Hygrothermal Performance of Masonry Walls for Current and Future Climates
(Applied Sciences;, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)A render is the first protective layer of exterior walls against the outdoor climate, which, due to its constitution, aims to gradually slow down the liquid moisture penetration to prevent it from reaching the wall inner ... -
The importance of relevance: Factors influencing upper secondary vocational students’ engagement in L2 English language teaching
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)While student engagement is important for meaningful learning experiences in school, vocational students are known to perceive general subjects, such as languages, as irrelevant and unengaging. For this reason, general ... -
Improved fuzzy AHP based game-theoretic model for shipyard selection
(Ocean Engineering;Volume 233, 1 August 2021, 109060, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-06-02)Shipowners face the challenge of selecting shipyards to build a new ship, as shipyards are highly similar in terms of capacity and capability but highly heterogeneous with a variety of incentives to shipowners. Building a ... -
Improving building occupant comfort through a digital twin approach: A Bayesian network model and predictive maintenance method
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)This study introduces a Bayesian network model to evaluate the comfort levels of occupants of two non-residential Norwegian buildings based on data collected from satisfaction surveys and building performance parameters. ... -
Improving Health for People Living With Heart Failure: Focus Group Study of Preconditions for Co-Production of Health and Care
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Background: Co-production of health and care involving patients, families of patients, and professionals in care processes can create joint learning about how to meet patients’ needs. Although barriers and facilitators to ... -
Improving interprofessional collaboration in schools: A cluster-randomized study evaluating the effectiveness of the LOG model on collaboration practices
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Although interprofessional collaboration is emphasized as important in schools, little is known about how it should be organized. We analyzed the effects of an organizational model of interprofessional collaboration, the ... -
Improving Numeracy Skills in First Graders with low performance in early numeracy: A Randomized Controlled Trial
(Remedial and special education;, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-07-04)Children with low performance in early numeracy are at risk of facing learning difficulties in mathematics, but few trials have examined how this can be ameliorated. A total of 120 first-grade children (Mage = 6.4 years) ... -
Improving Phishing Detection with the Grey Wolf Optimizer
(International Conference on Electronics, Information, and Communication (ICEIC);2022 International Conference on Electronics, Information, and Communication (ICEIC), Conference object, 2022-04-11)With the recent epidemic of COVID-19-themed scam and phishing, the efficient automated detection of such attacks is crucial. Although many anti-phishing solutions, such as lists and similarity and heuristic-based approaches ... -
Improving student engagement in online courses through interactive and user-centered course design: Practical strategies
(Nordic Journal of Digital Literacy;, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)The COVID-19 pandemic forced many teachers in higher education to move their courses online. Recent research on online teaching indicates that students and teachers experience challenges with the online mode. Students ... -
Improving the Diversity of Bootstrapped DQN by Replacing Priors With Noise
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Q-learning is one of the most well-known Reinforcement Learning algorithms. There have been tremendous efforts to develop this algorithm using neural networks. Bootstrapped Deep Q-Learning Network is amongst them. It ... -
Improving vehicle localization with two low-cost GPS receivers
(Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems;Volume 393, Conference object, 2021)A primary concern of intelligent traffic management systems (ITMS) is to collect necessary traffic data. Vehicle position is one of the most important data types to manage traffic effectively. Most current approaches to ... -
Improving Vehicle Localization with Two Low-Cost GPS Receivers
(Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems;393, Conference object, 2021-01-01)A primary concern of Intelligent Traffic Management Systems (ITMSs) is to collect the required traffic data. Vehicle position is one of the most important data types to manage traffic effectively. In this regard, Global ... -
Impulsivity in Parkinson’s disease patients treated with subthalamic nucleus deep brain stimulation—An exploratory study
(PLOS ONE;16(3): e0248568, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-03-12)Background: Deep brain stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus (STN-DBS) is a recognized treatment in Parkinson’s disease (PD). Knowledge is still limited regarding the possible impact of STN-DBS on personality traits and ... -
In the Footsteps of an Observer – Looking at Edvard Munch in Åsgårdstrand
(Nordic Journal of Art and Research (A & R);Volume 10, Nr 2 (2021), Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-05-10)This article presents an arts based approach to some of the motifs that Edvard Munch painted during his many stays in the Norwegian town of Åsgårdstrand. The author examines the relationship between Munch’s and her own ... -
'In the Next Moment I Answer, it is Not Possible.' Professionals’ Experiences from Transition Planning for Young People.
(Scandinavian Journal of Disability Research;Volume 23 - Issue 1, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-12-10)In this article, we explore dilemmas professionals experience in the planning for the transition to adulthood for young people with disabilities. Five group interviews with a total of 16 professionals working in the ... -
In Their Own Best Interest. Is There a Paternalistic Case for Welfare Conditionality?
(Journal of Social Policy;Volume 51, Issue 1, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-02-05)This paper examines paternalism as a justification for welfare reforms making benefits conditional on participation in activation programs. We clarify different types of what we denote ‘throffer paternalism’ – a paternalism ... -
In Vivo Analysis of a Biodegradable Magnesium Alloy Implant in an Animal Model Using Near-Infrared Spectroscopy
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Biodegradable magnesium-based implants offer mechanical properties similar to natural bone, making them advantageous over nonbiodegradable metallic implants. However, monitoring the interaction between magnesium and tissue ...