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Predicting football tables by a maximally parsimonious model
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018)This paper presents some useful mathematical results concerned with football table prediction. In addition, some empirical results indicate that an alternative methodology for football table prediction may produce high ... -
Preventing environmental disasters from grounding accidents : a case study of tugboat positioning along the Norwegian coast
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018)An important task of operators in Norwegian vessel traffic services (VTS) centres is to cleverly position tugboats before potential vessel distress calls. Here, we formulate a non-linear binary-integer program, integrated ... -
Women's experiences when unsure about whether or not to have an abortion in the first trimester
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018)Abortion during the first trimester is legal in most Western countries. However, deciding to terminate a pregnancy is a challenging process, and some women arrive at the abortion clinic still not absolutely certain. We ... -
Large scale integration of wireless sensor network technologies for air quality monitoring at a logistics shipping base
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018)The future of logistics shipping bases will be to seek efficient flows of materials to meet the needs of business partners. Supply chain and operations managers of supply bases will need to integrate technologies that allow ... -
Nutrition and physical performance in older people—effects of marine protein hydrolysates to prevent decline in physical performance: a randomised controlled trial protocol
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018)Introduction Age-related loss of muscle mass, muscle strength and muscle function (sarcopenia) leads to a decline in physical performance, loss of independence and reduced quality of life. Nutritional supplements may delay ... -
Walking on a tightrope : caring for ambivalent woman considering abortions in the first trimester
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018)Aims and objectives To improve the understanding and competence of health personnel when caring for ambivalent pregnant women, the aim of this study is to explore the experiences of encountering women who are unsure whether ... -
Perceived barriers and facilitators in providing palliative care for people with severe dementia : the healthcare professionals' experiences
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018)Background Dementia has become a major public health issue worldwide due to its rapidly increasing prevalence and an increasing number of dementia-related deaths in long-term care facilities. The aim of this study was to ... -
Seafood export as a relationship-oriented supply network : evidence from Norwegian seafood exporters
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018)Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to examine the role of relationships and networking in the international flow of seafood products through export processes and practices using empirical case examples. Design/methodo ... -
Robust optimization for a maritime inventory routing problem
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018)We consider a single product maritime inventory routing problem in which the production and consumption rates are constant over the planning horizon. The problem involves a heterogeneous fleet and multiple production and ... -
Targeted interdisciplinary model for evaluation and treatment of neuropsychiatric symptoms : a cluster randomized controlled trial
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018)Objective To determine the effectiveness of the Targeted Interdisciplinary Model for Evaluation and Treatment of Neuropsychiatric Symptoms (TIME) for treatment of moderate to severe agitation in people with dementia. Methods ... -
Disease-specific clinical pathways : are they feasible in primary care? : a mixed-methods study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018)Objective: To explore the feasibility of disease-specific clinical pathways when used in primary care. Design: A mixed-method sequential exploratory design was used. First, merging and exploring quality interview data ... -
Intercontinental variations of the import trade pattern of Norway : applications to best linear unbiased estimable functions of hierarchical econometric model,
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2017)This paper’s main purpose is an analysis of the intercontinental variations of Norwegian import expenditures based on yearly import data from 1988 to 2014. We estimate functions for the best linear unbiased estimator (BLUE) ... -
Heuristics for the robust vehicle routing problem with time windows
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2017)Uncertainty is frequently present in logistics and transportation, where vehicle routing problems play a crucial role. However, due to the complexity inherent in dealing with uncertainty, most research has been devoted to ... -
Reliability of forearm oxygen uptake during handgrip exercise : assessment by ultrasonography and venous blood gas
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018)Assessment of forearm oxygen uptake (O2) during handgrip exercise is a keenly investigated concept for observing small muscle mass metabolism. Although a combination of Doppler ultrasound measurements of brachial artery ... -
Improving collaboration between professionals supporting mentally ill offenders
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2017)Purpose Interprofessional collaboration is necessary when supporting mentally ill offenders but little is understood of these interactions. This paper explores prison officers’ perceptions of current and desirable levels ... -
The dynamic role of small- and medium-sized multinationals in global production networks : Norwegian maritime firms in the Greater Shanghai Region in China
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018)This article examines the role of small- and medium-sized multinational enterprises (MNEs) in the dynamic development of global production networks (GPNs) in the maritime industry. It studies the dynamism between subsidiaries ... -
Making sense of interactions between mental health and criminal justice services : the utility of cultural historical activity systems theory
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018)Purpose Effective collaboration between mental health (MHS) and criminal justice services (CJS) impacts on mental illness and reduces reoffending rates. This paper proposes the Change Laboratory Model (CLM) of workplace ... -
Practicing interprofessional team communication and collaboration in a smart virtual university hospital
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018)A smart university must utilize different technical solutions to offer its students varied and innovative learning environments optimizing the core learning activities. Contact with patients is at the core of medical and ... -
Meaning in family caregiving for people with dementia : a narrative study about relationships, values, and motivation and how day care influences these factors
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2017)Background: In addition to care-related burdens, most caregivers of a person with dementia perceive a variety of positive and satisfying experiences, such as feeling needed and useful in their family caregiving role. ... -
A painful experience of limited understanding : healthcare professionals’ experiences with palliative care of people with severe dementia in Norwegian nursing homes
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018)Background: People dying with dementia have significant healthcare needs, and palliative care, with its focus on comfort and quality of life, should be made available to these patients. The aim of this study was to explore ...