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Is integration of Uncertainty Management and The Last Planner System a good idea?
(Chapter, 2018)The Last Planner System (LPS) is a tool for project planning and control, and is an important contribution from Lean Construction. LPS focuses on scheduling, task coordination and time management. Uncertainty Management ... -
Is interspecific gene flow and speciation in peatmosses (Sphagnum) constrained by phylogenetic relationship and life-history traits?
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Peatmosses are interesting for studies of speciation processes not only because of their frequent hybridization and recent diversification, but also their phenotypic diversity, ecological importance and ancient history. ... -
Is intracranial volume a risk factor for IDH-mutant low-grade glioma? A case-control study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Purpose Risk of cancer has been associated with body or organ size in several studies. We sought to investigate the relationship between intracranial volume (ICV) (as a proxy for lifetime maximum brain size) and risk of ... -
Is it cognitive effort you measure? Comparing three task paradigms to the Need for Cognition scale
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Measuring individual differences in cognitive effort can be elusive as effort is a function of motivation and ability. We report six studies (N = 663) investigating the relationship of Need for Cognition and working memory ... -
IS IT EASY BEING GREEN? The Role of Venture Capital Investors in Green Venture Financing
(Doctoral theses at NTNU;2022:80, Doctoral thesis, 2022)This dissertation examines and explains the role of venture capital investors when financing green ventures. Venture capital, early equity invested in high-growth ventures, has proven to be a valuable tool that stimulates ... -
Is it impolite, or is it just Norwegian? A study of email etiquette in staff-student correspondence.
(Master thesis, 2023)Målet for dette forskningsprosjektet var, først of fremst, å undersøke hvorvidt hvordan det å skrive eposter på engelsk i Norge var av noen betydning og, i så fall, for hvem. Problemstillingen for dette prosjektet er ... -
Is it possible to detect an improvement in cancer pain management? A comparison of two Norwegian cross-sectional studies conducted 5 years apart.
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016)Purpose: Cancer pain (CP) management is challenging. In recent years, efforts were undertaken to achieve better CP management, e.g. clinical research, new treatment modalities, development of guidelines, education, and ... -
Is it possible to escape from a crocodile attack? Review of human and saltwater crocodile conflict in Asia in Australia
(Master thesis, 2022)Human and saltwater crocodile conflict has been increasing yearly in crocodile-inhabited countries in Asia and Australia. This study was conducted to foster the safety of humans and the wellbeing of saltwater crocodiles, ... -
Is it possible to estimate the magnitude of uplift and erosion by the use of check-shot data and average velocity?
(Master thesis, 2017)This work investigates a new method in quantifying the magnitude of net erosion or net exhumation by using average velocity profiles derived from check-shot data. The fundamental principle is based on finding the same ... -
Is it possible to measure the tensile strength and fracture toughness simultaneously using flattened Brazilian disk?
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)The Flattened Brazilian Disk test was designed for measuring both the tensile strength and fracture toughness of rocks. Using cohesive zone modelling, we found that the method is practically not suitable for extracting the ... -
Is It Possible to Supply Norwegian Apartment Blocks with 4th Generation District Heating?
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Direct electricity is widely used for heating purposes in Norway, leading to significant strain on the electricity grid during the heating season. Conversion to 4th generation district heating (4GDH) is an effective method ... -
Is knowing how a natural kind?
(Chapter, 2023)Many philosophers think propositional attitudes like beliefs, desires, and states of knowledge that can only be properly attributed to language-using creatures and that explaining behaviour in terms of them is answerable ... -
Is literature data useful for identifying enzyme catalysts for new substrates? A case study on reduction of 1-aryl-2-alkanoates
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)The use of literature data to identify catalysts for a novel transformation is a commonly used approach. Herein, we have evaluated if this is a viable strategy in enzyme catalysis, using asymmetric reduction of 1-aryl-2-alkanoates ... -
Is local always best? Social acceptance of small hydropower projects in Norway
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Small-scale development of renewable energy has been identified as one possible solution to meet future energy needs and is well aligned with the general European trend towards further development of community energy ... -
Is long-bout sedentary behaviour associated with long-Term glucose levels 3 months after acute ischaemic stroke? A prospective observational cohort study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Background and purpose Sedentary behaviour is a risk factor for vascular disease and stroke patients are more sedentary than their age-matched peers. The association with glucose levels, as a potential mediator, is unclear, ... -
Is mental regulation related to self-esteem? Testing a basic metacognitive model
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Individual differences in global self-esteem are associated with general psychological functioning and well-being, and lower self-esteem could be a target for prevention and treatment interventions. Traditionally, self-esteem ... -
Is meta-worry relevant to interpersonal problems? Testing the metacognitive model of generalized anxiety disorder in an analogue- and a clinical sample of GAD
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Interpersonal problems are common in individuals with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and improved interpersonal functioning is an important goal in treatment. In the metacognitive model of worry and generalized anxiety ... -
Is more data always better? A simulation study of benefits and limitations of integrated distribution models
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Species distribution models are popular and widely applied ecological tools. Recent increases in data availability have led to opportunities and challenges for species distribution modelling. Each data source has different ... -
Is more frequent physical therapy associated with increased gross motor improvement in children with cerebral palsy? A national prospective cohort study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Purpose: To investigate the association between physical therapy frequency and gross motor improvement in children with cerebral palsy (CP). Materials and methods: This is a prospective cohort study of 442 children aged ... -
Is Motivation always the Key? – Antecedents of Employee-Driven Digital Innovation
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)