Browsing NTNU Open by Author "Halvorsen, Thomas"
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Association between pulmonary function and peak oxygen uptake in elderly: the Generation 100 study
Hassel, Erlend; Stensvold, Dorthe; Halvorsen, Thomas; Wisløff, Ulrik; Langhammer, Arnulf; Steinshamn, Sigurd Loe (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015)Background Although reduced function of the respiratory system limits peak oxygen uptake in diseases affecting the lungs or airways, the healthy respiratory system is thought to have a spare capacity for oxygen transport ... -
The association of change in peak oxygen uptake with use of psychotropics in community-dwelling older adults - The Generation 100 study
Carlsen, Trude; Stensvold, Dorthe; Wisløff, Ulrik; Ernstsen, Linda; Halvorsen, Thomas (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Background The use of psychotropics is high among the older population and may have detrimental effects on their physical and mental health. Cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) is a strong and modifiable measure of health ... -
Benzodiazepine use in COPD: empirical evidence from Norway
Halvorsen, Thomas; Martinussen, Pål Erling (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015)Background: The common comorbidities associated with COPD include, among others, anxiety, depression, and insomnia, for which the typical treatment involves the use of benzodiazepines (BZD). However, these medicines should ... -
Bærekraftig Knutepunktutvikling i Gjøvik Kommune: Veien mot Grønn Mobilitet og Samfunnsvekst
Åslund, Emil. (Master thesis, 2024)Statistikk viser at transport utgjør ca 1/3 av klimagassutslippene her i Norge. Og med flere folk som flytter til byene her i Norge, så er nasjonale myndigheter opptatt av en god bærekraftig byutvikling. Kompakt byutvikling ... -
Combining survey data, GIS and qualitative interviews in the analysis of health service access for persons with disabilities
Eide, Arne H.; Dyrstad, Karin; Munthali, Alister; Van Rooy, Gert; Braathen, Stine Hellum; Halvorsen, Thomas; Persendt, Frans; Mvula, Peter; Rød, Jan Ketil (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Background Equitable access to health services is a key ingredient in reaching health for persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups. So far, research on access to health services in low- and middle-income ... -
Do family and neighbourhood matter in secondary school completion? A multilevel study of determinants and their interactions in a life-course perspective
Myhr, Arnhild Ramberg; Lillefjell, Monica; Espnes, Geir Arild; Halvorsen, Thomas (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Background Completion of secondary education is important for individuals’ future health and health behaviour. The fundamental purpose of this study is to investigate the variation and clustering of school completion ... -
Evaluering av Oslo kommnes kriteriesystem
Halvorsen, Thomas; Nyhus, Ole Henning; Haraldsvik, Marianne; Dyrstad, Karin; Mandal, Roland; Borge, Lars-Erik (SINTEF Rapport;, Research report, 2015) -
Expiratory airflow in late adolescence and early adulthood in individuals born very preterm or with very low birthweight compared with controls born at term or with normal birthweight: a meta-analysis of individual participant data.
Doyle, Lex W.; Andersson, Sture; Bush, Andy; Cheong, Jeanie L.Y.; Clemm, Hege Synnøve Havstad; Evensen, Kari Anne Indredavik; Gough, Aisling; Halvorsen, Thomas; Hovi, Petteri; Kajantie, Eero Olavi; Lee, Katherine J.; McGarvey, Lorcan; Narang, Indra; Näsänen-Gilmore, Pieta; Steinshamn, Sigurd Loe; Vollsæter, Maria; Vrijlandt, Elianne J.L.E.; APIC, international network (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Maximal expiratory airflow peaks early in the third decade of life, then gradually declines with age. The pattern of airflow through adulthood for individuals born very preterm (at <32 weeks’ gestation) or ... -
Foreign direct investment in the USA: Location, competition, and policy from a sub-national perspective
Halvorsen, Thomas (Doktoravhandlinger ved NTNU, 1503-8181; 2011:160, Doctoral thesis, 2011) -
Forskjeller i reisevaner mellom foreldre og voksne uten barn i byområder
Kørner, Sven Martin (Master thesis, 2021)Foreldre med unge barn opplever ofte at de er avhengige av bilen for å rekke alle dagens gjøremål. Tidligere studier har vist at foreldre bruker bilen mer enn andre voksne uten barn, og overgangen til å bli foreldre er ... -
Geografiens status i samfunnsfaget: En studie av geografiens status blant samfunnsfagslærere på ungdomstrinnet
Dyrseth, Mathias (Master thesis, 2023)I samfunnsfaget på ungdomstrinnet inkluderes hovedsakelig tre fagdisipliner: Samfunnskunnskap, Geografi og Historie. Innføringen av nye læreplaner har historisk betydelig endret på hvordan fagdisiplinene i samfunnsfaget ... -
Geographical and temporal patterns of interstate security competition: Global and regional evidence
Jakobsen, Jo; Halvorsen, Thomas (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)This article tests what seems to be a reasonably widespread perception, namely, that the last few years have witnessed intensified interstate security competition in several of the world’s regions. Specifically, we investigate ... -
Grønn strøm med svart hale. Bærekraftig dekommisjonering i den norske havvindnæringen. En stiavhengighetsanalyse av implementeringen av sirkulærøkonomiske strategier.
Berryman, Maren. (Master thesis, 2023)Havet og de naturgitte fortrinn har spilt en sentral rolle i utviklingen av den norske velferdsstaten. Ved hjelp av innovasjon og ny teknologi, har vi vært i stand til å utnytte og forbruke ressurser i havet, fra ... -
Havbruksnæringen på Hitra
Kvam, Sander Horghagen (Bachelor thesis, 2023)Et innblikk i havbruksnæringen på Hitra -
Helsehjelp til barn i barnevernet - Behov, barrierer og helsetjenestebruk
Ådnanes, Marian; Westby, Lena Catherine Lossius; Kaspersen, Silje Lill; Krane, Vibeke; Sommer, Mona; Kaasbøll, Jannike; Bruteig, Rebekka; Halvorsen, Thomas; Thoresen, Stian; Paulsen, Veronika (SINTEF AS (ISBN starter med 978-82-14-);, Research report, 2024)Hovedmålet med rapporten er å undersøke om barn og unge som enten er i barnevernsinstitusjon, i fosterhjem eller som får tiltak i hjemmet, får den helsehjelpen de trenger. Dette undersøkes i tre delprosjekter. I rapportens ... -
Hvordan utnytter Kina den demokratiske friheten i Taiwan for å spre propaganda og desinformasjon?
Asmervik, Anna Sørli (Bachelor thesis, 2023)Kina og Taiwan har et turbulent forhold. Kinas ønske om en gjenforening med Taiwan blir ikke møtt med aksept fra det demokratiske fremskrittspartiets (DPP) regjering. Mens Fastlands-Kina har et autoritært kommunistisk styre ... -
Internationalisation of Twente
Scholten, Anne-Lou (Master thesis, 2020)Twente is a top economic region in the Netherlands, yet, many talented people, including internationals, move out of the area to other parts of the country. The percentage of international people in the Twente population ... -
Lung function parameters improve prediction of VO2peak in an elderly population: The Generation 100 study.
Hassel, Erlend; Stensvold, Dorthe; Halvorsen, Thomas; Wisløff, Ulrik; Langhammer, Arnulf; Steinshamn, Sigurd Loe (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Peak oxygen uptake (VO2peak) is an indicator of cardiovascular health and a useful tool for risk stratification. Direct measurement of VO2peak is resource-demanding and may be contraindicated. There exist several non-exercise ... -
Non-completion of secondary education and early disability in Norway: Geographic patterns, individual and community risks
Myhr, Arnhild Ramberg; Haugan, Tommy; Lillefjell, Monica; Halvorsen, Thomas (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Background School non-completion and early work disability is a great public health challenge in Norway, as in most western countries. This study aims to investigate how medically based disability pension (DP) among young ... -
Opinions of Ghanaians on the management of petroleum revenue in Ghana
Ogbe, Michael; Rød, Jan Ketil; Halvorsen, Thomas (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Scholars of natural resource governance argue that national and local governments must engage ordinary community members. When ordinary community members access information about the utilization of natural resource revenue ...