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Exploring the information needs of patients with unexplained chest pain
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013-09)Background: Unexplained chest pain is a common condition. Despite negative findings, a large number of these patients will continue to suffer from chest pain after being investigated at cardiac outpatient clinics. Unexplained ... -
Exploring the nature of adaptive capacity for resilience in healthcare across different healthcare contexts; a metasynthesis of narratives
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022-05-27)Adaptive capacity has been described as instrumental for the development of resilience in healthcare. Yet, our theoretical understanding of adaptive capacity remains relatively underdeveloped. This research therefore aims ... -
Exploring the need for a CERT for the Norwegian Construction Sector
(Chapter, 2023)This paper presents an empirical study on the need for sector-specific CERT capacity in the Norwegian construction sector. Findings from the interviews demonstrate a need for developing competence in ICT security in this ... -
Exploring the Pedagogical Potential of Contemporary Fantasy Literature for Promoting Critical Literacy in the EFL Classroom
(Master thesis, 2023)This master’s thesis analyzes and discusses the potential of three contemporary fantasy novels, Children of Blood and Bone (2018), Skin of the Sea (2021), and Nevermoor (2017), for promoting critical literacy through the ... -
Exploring the perception of Covid19 vaccine benefit/risk, with a focus on a specific context (e.g., Norway)
(Master thesis, 2022)This study aims to identify the patterns that influence the risk perception of the COVID-19 vaccine uptake. Secondly, to explore the main factors influencing the COVID-19 vaccine uptake in Norway. Lastly, to provide ... -
Exploring the Potential use of Convolutional Neural Networks for Clinically Significant Prostate Cancer Detection through the lens of age
(Bachelor thesis, 2023)Prostate Cancer (PCa) represents a significant public health challenge in developed nations, with over 5,000 men being diagnosed with the disease annually in Norway alone, rendering it the most frequently occurring cancer ... -
Exploring the Practical Impacts of Research Engagement on English Language Teaching: Insights from an Online Community of Practice
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Practitioner research has been gaining prominence as a means for professional development (PD) since it provides teachers with opportunities to reflect on, comprehend, and transform their practices. However, there is a ... -
Exploring the rationale of the process behind corporate sponsorships
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-NHS/2012;, Master thesis, 2012)The purpose of this thesis was to examine and identify the process behind the delegation of corporate sponsorships in a Norwegian context. Corporate sponsorships are presently the third largest corporate communication ... -
Exploring The Role of Aesthetics in Beautiful and Sustainable Cities: The Case of the NEB-STAR Project in the City of Stavanger
(Master thesis, 2023)This thesis takes an exploratory approach to investigate the role of aesthetics in the case of NEB-STAR, one of the newly appointed New European Bauhaus lighthouse projects based in the city of Stavanger in Norway. The New ... -
Exploring the role of cultural differences in Norwegian-Brazilian business relationships
(Masteroppgave/UIS-HH/2019;, Master thesis, 2019-06)In order to be successful in an international market, it is important to build and maintain a good business relationship. One of the key challenges of international business relationships is the cultural differences that ... -
Exploring the role of leaders in enabling adaptive capacity in hospital teams – a multiple case study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-07)Background Resilient healthcare research studies how healthcare systems and stakeholders adapt and cope with challenges and changes to enable high quality care. Team leaders are seen as central in coordinating clinical ... -
Exploring the role of managers in quality and safety work in nursing homes and homecare services: A multiple case study
(PhD thesis UiS;, Doctoral thesis, 2022)Introduction: Working on quality and safety in nursing home and homecare services is difficult. Ever-increasing demands from an ageing population and political pressure to keep patients at home are among the challenges ... -
Exploring the Spatial Reach of Co-publication Partnerships of Multinational Enterprises: To What Extent Does Geographical Proximity Matter?
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-05)There is an increasing interest in defining the determinants of university-industry collaborations (UICs). One recent tendency is to embrace the proximity approach while explaining the process of coordination in UICs. Most ... -
Exploring the strategic impact of service employees' tacit knowledge : the development of an indicator for forecasting economic performance of hotel companies
(PhD thesis UiS;77, Doctoral thesis, 2009-10-02)Background: The concept of knowledge management (KM) and the role of tacit knowledge as a strategic asset for building competitive advantage through KM strategies and activities have become increasingly popular over the ... -
Exploring the Travel Behavior and Experiences of Norwegian Surfers: Cold- Versus Warm-Water Surfing
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)More affordable travel opportunities have facilitated a swift rise in surf tourism, which is a growing multibillion dollar global business niche within the broader sport tourism industry. It is argued that a growing number ... -
Exploring the Use of Non-target Languages in English Language Classrooms in Norway
(Master thesis, 2021)This thesis enquires into what teachers do in accordance with using non-target languages in an English classroom in Norwegian upper secondary schools. A further aspiration is to learn how teachers understand the New Knowledge ... -
Exploring variables affecting sense of coherence and social support in recovery after colorectal cancer surgery among the oldest old
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Objective To explore the associations between sense of coherence, perceived social support, and demographic and clinical characteristics among survivors ≥80 years treated for curable colorectal cancer. Methods This ... -
Exploring Waste Management in the Circular Economy Concept Trough a Literature Review and a Case Study
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-IMS/2019;, Master thesis, 2019-07-11)This thesis explores the relationship between Waste Management (WM) and Circular Economy (CE) through a literature review and case analysis. The main focus is on the role of WM in developing the CE concepts. Both concepts ... -
Exploring Waste Management in the Circular Economy Concept Trough a Literature Review and a Case Study
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-IS/2019;, Master thesis, 2019-07-11)This thesis explores the relationship between Waste Management (WM) and Circular Economy (CE) through a literature review and case analysis. The main focus is on the role of WM in developing the CE concepts. Both concepts ... -
Exploring Youths’ Willingness to Engage with Civil Society and Public Sector Institutions: The Untapped Potential of Religious Communities in Preventing Violent Extremism
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-07)Research on preventing violent extremism is still in its infancy concerning the question of who the target audiences might be willing to talk to if they need help. To explore this question, we utilized the “Young in Oslo” ...