• Improved Gauss law model and in-medium heavy quarkonium at finite density and velocity 

      Lafferty, David; Rothkopf, Alexander Karl (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020-03)
      We explore the in-medium properties of heavy-quarkonium states at finite baryochemical potential and finite transverse momentum based on a modern complex-valued potential model. Our starting point is a novel, rigorous ...
    • Improved long-span bridge modeling using data-driven identification of vehicle-induced vibrations 

      Cheynet, Etienne; Daniotti, Nicolo; Jakobsen, Jasna Bogunovic; Snæbjörnsson, Jonas Thor (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)
      The paper introduces a procedure to automatically identify key vehicle charac-teristics from vibrations data collected on a suspension bridge. The primarygoal is to apply a model of the dynamic displacement response of a ...
    • Improved long‐span bridge modeling using data‐driven identification of vehicle‐induced vibrations 

      Cheynet, Etienne; Daniotti, Nicolo; Jakobsen, Jasna Bogunovic; Snæbjörnsson, Jonas Thor (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020-06)
      The paper introduces a procedure to automatically identify key vehicle characteristics from vibrations data collected on a suspension bridge. The primary goal is to apply a model of the dynamic displacement response of a ...
    • Improved Machine Learning-Based Predictive Models for Breast Cancer Diagnosis 

      Rasool, Abdur; Bunterngchit, Chayut; Tiejian, Luo; Islam, Md Ruhul; Qu, Qiang; Jiang, Qingshan (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-03)
      Breast cancer death rates are higher than any other cancer in American women. Machine learning-based predictive models promise earlier detection techniques for breast cancer diagnosis. However, making an evaluation for ...
    • Improved pH-Responsive Release of Phenformin from Low-Defect Graphene Compared to Graphene Oxide 

      Alhourani, Abdelnour; Førde, Jan-Lukas; Eichacker, Lutz Andreas; Herfindal, Lars; Hagland, Hanne Røland (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-09)
      Graphene-based drug carriers provide a promising addition to current cancer drug delivery options. Increased accessibility of high-quality graphene made by plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PE-CVD) makes it an ...
    • Improvements for the workflow interoperability between BIM and FEM tools 

      Birkemo, Anders Sagvåg; Hjortland, Simen Christensen; Samarakoon, Mudiyansele Samindi Manjula K (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)
      Transferring models, developed using Building Information Modelling (BIM), to Finite Element Method (FEM) tools is an important task in the integration of structural engineering into the open BIM workflow. Such integration ...
    • Improving ambulance coverage in a mixed urban-rural region in Norway using mathematical modeling 

      van den Berg, Pieter L.; Fiskerstrand, Peter; Aardal, Karen; Einerkjær, Jørgen; Thoresen, Trond; Røislien, Jo (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019-04)
      Background Ambulance services play a crucial role in providing pre-hospital emergency care. In order to ensure quick responses, the location of the bases, and the distribution of available ambulances among these bases, ...
    • Improving collaboration between professionals supporting mentally ill offenders 

      Hean, Sarah; Ødegård, Atle; Willumsen, Elisabeth (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017-02)
      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 ...
    • Improving distribution system state estimation with synthetic measurements 

      Cano, Jose M.; Arboleya, Pablo; Rashad Ahmed, Mahmoud; Mojumdar, Md Rejwanur Rashid; A. Orcajo, Gonzalo (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)
      Distribution state estimation is a desired feature of modern power systems. The availability of measurements from smart meters has opened the door to extend the application of state estimation techniques down to end ...
    • Improving drilling hydraulics estimations ‑ a case study 

      Ashena, Rahman; Hekmatinia, Abdol-Azim; Galambor, Ali; Aadnøy, Bernt Sigve; Enget, Charissa; Rasouli, Vamegh (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-06)
      Accurate pressure drop estimation is important for drill string and bit nozzles design and optimized fluid circulations as well as identifying the drilling problems such as bit nozzle(s) washout or plugging. In this study, ...
    • Improving extreme anchor tension prediction of a 10-MW floating semi-submersible type wind turbine, using highly correlated surge motion record 

      Gaidai, Oleg; Xing, Yihan; Wang, Fang; Wang, Shuaishuai; Yan, Ping; Næss, Arvid (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-07)
      Extreme value prediction of the load-effect responses of complex offshore structures such as the floating wind turbine (FWT) is crucial in ultimate limit state (ULS) design. This paper considers two cases to understand the ...
    • Improving extreme offshore wind speed prediction by using deconvolution 

      Gaidai, Oleg; Xing, Yihan; Balakrishna, Rajiv; Xu, Jingxiang (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)
      This study proposes an innovative method for predicting extreme values in offshore engineering. This includes and is not limited to environmental loads due to offshore wind and waves and related structural reliability ...
    • Improving extreme response prediction of a subsea shuttle tanker hovering in ocean current using an alternative highly correlated response signal 

      Gaidai, Oleg; Xing, Yihan; Balakrishna, Rajiv (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022-09-02)
      A subsea shuttle tanker (SST) is a pioneering underwater submarine specifically designed to economically transport CO2 to smaller hydrocarbon fields. During loading and unloading of the CO2, the SST hovers over the well ...
    • Improving osteoarthritis management in primary healthcare: results from a quasi-experimental study 

      Østerås, Nina; Blaker, Irma Brandeggen; Hjortland, Tore; Cottrell, Elizabeth; Quicke, Jonathan G.; Dziedzic, Krysia S.; Blackburn, Steven; Paulsen, Aksel (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)
      Background To improve quality of care for patients with hip and knee osteoarthritis (OA), general practitioners (GPs) and physiotherapists (PTs) in a Norwegian municipality initiated an intervention. The intervention aimed ...
    • Improving Prediction of Springback in Sheet Metal Forming Using Multilayer Perceptron-Based Genetic Algorithm 

      Trzepiecinski, Thomasz; Lemu, Hirpa G. (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)
      This paper presents the results of predictions of springback of cold-rolled anisotropic steel sheets using an approach based on a multilayer perceptron-based artificial neural network (ANN) coupled with a genetic algorithm ...
    • Improving public cancer care by implementing precision medicine in Norway: IMPRESS-Norway 

      Helland, Åslaug; Russnes, Hege Elisabeth Giercksky; Fagereng, Gro Live; Al-Shibli, Khalid Ibrahim; Andersson, Yvonne; Berg, Thomas; Bjørge, Line; Blix, Egil Støre; Bjerkehagen, Bodil; Brabrand, Sigmund; CAMERON, MARTE; Dalhaug, Astrid; Dietzel, Dalia; Dønnem, Tom; Enerly, Espen; Flobak, Åsmund; Fluge, Sverre; Gilje, Bjørnar; Gjertsen, Bjørn Tore; Grønberg, Bjørn Henning; Grønås, Kari; Guren, Tormod Kyrre; Hamre, Hanne Mari; Haug, Åse; Heinrich, Daniel; Hjortland, Geir Olav; Hovig, Eivind; Hovland, Randi; Iversen, Ann-Charlotte; Janssen, Emiel; Kyte, Jon A; Gythfeldt, Hedda; Lothe, Ragnhild Adelheid; Lund, Jo-Åsmund; Meza, Leonardo Zepeda; Munthe-Kaas, Monica Cheng; Nguyen, Olav Toai Duc; Niehusmann, Pitt; Nilsen, Hilde; Puco, Katarina; Ree, Anne Hansen; Riste, Tonje Bøyum; Semb, Karin; Steinskog, Eli Sihn Samdal; Stensvold, Andreas; Suhrke, Pål; Tennøe, Øyvind Krohn; Tjønnfjord, Geir Erland; Vassbotn, Liv Jorunn; Aas, Eline; Aasebø, Kristine Øverås; Tasken, Kjetil; Smeland, Sigbjørn (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)
      Background Matching treatment based on tumour molecular characteristics has revolutionized the treatment of some cancers and has given hope to many patients. Although personalized cancer care is an old concept, renewed ...
    • Improving quality and safety in nursing homes and home care: the study protocol of a mixed-methods research design to implement a leadership intervention 

      Wiig, Siri; Ree, Eline; Johannessen, Terese; Strømme, Torunn; Storm, Marianne; Aase, Ingunn; Ullebust, Berit; Holen-Rabbersvik, Elisabeth; Hurup Thomsen, Line; Sandvik Pedersen, Anne Torhild; van de Bovenkamp, Hester; Bal, Roland; Aase, Karina (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-02)
      Introduction Nursing homes and home care face challenges across different countries as people are living longer, often with chronic conditions. There is a lack of knowledge regarding implementation and impact of quality ...
    • Improving quality in clinical placement studies in nursing homes (QUALinCLINstud):the study protocol of a participatory mixed methods multiple case study design 

      Laugaland, Kristin Alstveit; Gonzalez, Marianne Thorsen; McCormack, Brendan; Skovdahl, Kirsti-Iren; Slettebø, Åshild; Billett, Stephen; Akerjordet, Kristin (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)
      Introduction Improved quality in clinical supervision and assessment of student nurses in nursing home clinical placements is vitally important to effective recruitment and preparation for this healthcare sector. Knowledge ...
    • Improving the decision-making basis by strengthening the risk assessments of unexploded ordnance and explosive remnants of war 

      Novik, Geir Petter; Abrahamsen, Eirik Bjorheim; Sommer, Morten (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023-04)
      For many countries, the legacy of armed conflict in the form of unexploded ordnance has a severe impact on society and daily life, as millions of tonnes of explosive remnants of war represent a grave threat to both the ...
    • Improving the quality of the fracture liaison service through the implementation of a structured health record 

      Djuv, Ane; Harboe, Knut; Nysted, Hege; Kirkhus, Toril Kristin; Horpestad, Oda; Birkeland, Fredrik Holten; Mehl, Birgitte Wågsæther; Johnsen, Erlend; Paulsen, Aksel (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)
      Objective According to the best practice framework for secondary fracture prevention, all patients aged ≥50 years with a fracture should be assessed for osteoporosis within the fracture liaison service (FLS). The framework ...