• Block Diagonal Dominance-Based Model Reduction Method Applied to MMC Asymmetric Stability Analysis 

      Zong, Haoxiang; Zhang, Chen; Lyu, Jing; Cai, Xu; Molinas Cabrera, Maria Marta (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)
      Frequency-domain model reduction is a crucial concern in applying the prevailing impedance method for the stability analysis of complex systems, e.g., the modular multilevel converter (MMC). Recently, it has been shown ...
    • Block factorization of step response model predictive control problems 

      Kufoalor, D. Kwame Minde; Frison, Gianluca; Imsland, Lars Struen; Johansen, Tor Arne; Jørgensen, JB (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)
      By introducing a stage-wise prediction formulation that enables the use of highly efficient quadratic programming (QP) solution methods, this paper expands the computational toolbox for solving step response MPC problems. ...
    • Block scheduling at magnetic resonance imaging labs 

      Gullhav, Anders N.; Christiansen, Marielle; Nygreen, Bjørn; Aarlott, Mats Mathisen; Medhus, Jon Erik; Skomsvoll, Johan Fredrik; Østbyhaug, Per Olav (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)
      This paper considers a tactical block scheduling problem at a major Norwegian hospital. Here, specific patient groups are reserved time blocks for scanning at a heterogeneous set of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) labs. ...
    • Block vs. Traditional Periodization of HIT: Two Different Paths to Success for the World’s Best Cross-Country Skier 

      Solli, Guro Strøm; Espen, Tønnessen; Sandbakk, Øyvind (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)
      In short-term studies, block periodization of high-intensity training (HIT) has been shown to be an effective strategy that enhances performance and related physiological factors. However, long-term studies and detailed ...
    • Blockage Correction and Reynolds Number Dependency of an Alpine Skier: A Comparison Between Two Closed-Section Wind Tunnels. 

      Elfmark, Ola; Reid, Robert Cortas; Bardal, Lars Morten (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)
      The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of blockage effect and Reynolds Number dependency by comparing measurements of an alpine skier in standardized positions between two wind tunnels with varying blockage ...
    • Blockchain and IoT Technology in Transformation of Education Sector 

      Agarwal, Parul; Sheikh, Mohammad Idrees; Obaid, Ahmed J. (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)
    • Blockchain and Sustainability: A Systematic Mapping Study 

      Lund, Eirik Harald; Jaccheri, Maria Letizia; Li, Jingyue; Cico, Orges; Bai, Xiaoying (Chapter, 2019)
      Sustainability is a topic of increasing interest. The United Nations has released a list of 17 goals for sustainable development for the global community. Blockchain is a recent technological innovation that shows great ...
    • Blockchain and Sustainability: A Tertiary Study 

      Jiang, Shanshan; Jakobsen, Kine Charlotte; Jaccheri, Maria Letizia; Li, Jingyue (Chapter, 2021)
      Blockchain is an emerging technology with potential to address issues related to sustainability. Literature reviews on blockchain and sustain ability exist, but there is a need to consolidate existing results, in particular, ...
    • Blockchain as Loose Organizations. A New Institutional Perspective on New Technologies in Higher Education Institutions 

      Haugsbakken, Halvdan; Langseth, Inger Dagrun (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)
      Does the novel technology blockchain conceal properties of an organization that we do not see? This paper suggests that this may be the case. The paper sets out to substantiate a claim that we might be observing the emergence ...
    • Blockchain consensus mechanisms comparison in fog computing: A systematic review 

      Alzoubi, Yehia Ibrahim; Mishra, Alok (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)
      Numerous consensus mechanisms have been suggested to cater to the specific characteristics of fog computing. To comprehensively understand their unique features, performance, and applications in fog computing, it is crucial ...
    • Blockchain Dividing Based on Node Community Clustering in Intelligent Manufacturing CPS 

      Li, Suisheng; Xiao, Hong; Wang, Hao; Wang, Tao; Qiao, Jingwei; Liu, Shaofeng (Chapter, 2019)
      The blockchain technology becomes a key facilitator for Intelligent Manufacturing as it enables intelligent nodes to participate in global manufacturing networks with secure ledgers and smart contracts features. However, ...
    • Blockchain for increased trust in virtual health care: Proof-of-concept study 

      Hasselgren, Anton; Rensaa, Jens-Andreas Hanssen; Kralevska, Katina; Gligoroski, Danilo; Faxvaag, Arild (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)
      Background: Health care systems are currently undergoing a digital transformation that has been primarily triggered by emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, 5G, blockchain, and the ...
    • Blockchain in healthcare and health sciences—A scoping review 

      Hasselgren, Anton; Kralevska, Katina; Gligoroski, Danilo; Pedersen, Sindre Andre; Faxvaag, Arild (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)
      Background Blockchain can be described as an immutable ledger, logging data entries in a decentralized manner. This new technology has been suggested to disrupt a wide range of data-driven domains, including the health ...
    • Blockchain state channels with compact states through the use of RSA accumulators 

      Negka, Lydia; Katsika, Angeliki; Spathoulas, Georgios; Plagianakos, Vassilis (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)
      One of the major concerns regarding currently proposed public blockchain systems relates to the feasible transaction processing rate. It is common for such systems to limit this rate to maintain the required levels of ...
    • Blockchain State Channels: A State of the Art 

      Negka, Lydia; Spathoulas, Georgios (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)
      Blockchain technology has been quite popular during recent years and it finally seems to present a significant rise with respect to its use for real-world applications. This advancement has brought up a critical challenge ...
    • Blockchain Support For Time-Critical Self-Healing In Smart Distribution Grids 

      Gebraselase, Befekadu; Adrah, Charles Mawutor; Zerihun, Tesfaye Amare; Helvik, Bjarne Emil; Heegaard, Poul Einar (Chapter, 2022)
      Smart distribution grids have new protection concepts known as fault self-healing whereby Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs) can automatically reconfigure the power circuits to isolate faults and restore power to the ...
    • Blockchain technology needs for sustainable mineral supply chains: A framework for responsible sourcing of Cobalt 

      Mugurusi, Godfrey; Ahishakiye, Emmanuel (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)
      Blockchain technology has recently become the go-to solution for companies and industries that seek to enhance value chain traceability of their products, and transparency in their supply chains. Because of these benefits, ...
    • Blockchain-based data privacy management with Nudge theory in open banking 

      Wang, Hao; Ma, Shenglan; Dai, Hong-Ning; Imran, Muhammad; Wang, Tongsen (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)
      Open banking brings both opportunities and challenges to banks all over the world especially in data management. A blockchain as a continuously growing list of records managed by a peer-to-peer network is widely used in ...
    • Blockchain-based digital contact tracing apps for COVID-19 pandemic management: Issues, challenges, solutions, and future directions 

      Sheikh, Mohammad Idrees; Nowostawski, Mariusz; Jameel, Roshan (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)
      The COVID-19 pandemic has caused substantial global disturbance by affecting more than 42 million people (as of the end of October 2020). Since there is no medication or vaccine available, the only way to combat it is to ...
    • Blockchain-Based Power Energy Trading Management 

      Wang, Hao; Ma, Shenglan; Guo, Chaonian; Wu, Yulei; Dai, Hong-Ning; Wu, Di (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)
      Distributed peer-to-peer power energy markets are emerging quickly. Due to central governance and lack of effective information aggregation mechanisms, energy trading cannot be efficiently scheduled and tracked. We devise ...