Research on the link between childhood emotional maltreatment and adult romantic relationship functioning

Emosjonell mishandling i barndommen har vist seg å være den mest hyppige form av barnemishandling. Dette fordi det forekommer alene og sammen med andre former for mishandling. Konsekvensene av dette har vist seg å være lik andre former for mishandling. Romantiske forhold i voksenlivet har spesielt vist seg å være utsatt for konsekvensene av et dårlig foreldre-barn forhold, enda er forskningen rundt dette noe begrenset. Denne master oppgaven tar for seg empirisk forskning utgitt mellom 2012 og 2021 som dekker linken mellom emosjonell mishandling i barndommen og romantiske forhold i voksen livet. 10 artikler representerer dataene presentert i oppgaven etter å ha møtt inklusjon og eksklusjonskriterier. Målet med denne oppgaven var å samle den tilgjengelige kunnskapen om hvordan emosjonell mishandling påvirker senere romantiske forhold, samt å finne eventuelle hull i litteraturen. Denne oppgaven viser at individer med en barndom preget av emosjonell mishandling har større risiko for å ha dysfunksjonelle romantiske forhold senere i livet. Flere mediatorer ble identifisert. Indre personlige konflikter som maladaptive skjemaer, emosjonsregulering, problematisk kommunikasjon av følelser og usikker tilknytning har vist seg å øke sjansene for konflikter og kommunikasjonsproblemer i romantiske forhold. Konflikter og svak kommunikasjon, sammen med mangel på gode ønsker for partneren kan føre til dysfunksjonelle forhold med lav kvalitet og tilfredshet. Denne oppgaven presenterer hovedsakelig forskjellige mediatorer mellom emosjonell mishandling og dysfunksjonelle romantiske forhold, samt at den presenterer bakgrunns forskning om begge temaer. Begrensninger på dataen og implikasjoner for videre forskning er diskutert.Masteroppgave i barnevernMABARN351MAPS-BAR

Seasonal CO2 exchange in a coastal heathland in western Norway – effects of drought and bryophyte removal

Climate models project that Western Norway will experience warmer temperatures with more frequent and extreme drought periods during the 21st century. Such climatic changes are likely to alter many vital ecosystem processes, such as plant CO2 sequestration and soil carbon storage, which ultimately may lead to a shift in ecosystem function. In Western Norway, coastal heathlands contain relatively large amounts of soil carbon due to their cold and wet climate, resulting in low microbial decomposition rates relative to plant productivity. In a warmer and drier climate, the carbon balance of coastal heathlands could be particularly vulnerable to changes, potentially shifting these ecosystems from being net sinks of atmospheric carbon to net sources. Here, we measured seasonal variation in ecosystem CO2 fluxes from above- and belowground sources in a coastal heathland site near Lygra/Bergen, Norhordland. To investigate how extreme drought events may affect future carbon dynamics in this ecosystem, we constructed an experimental drought gradient, manipulating rainfall inputs by 0, 50, and 90% using rainout shelters. Bryophytes constitute a major functional group in coastal heathlands and bryophyte water holding capacity and soil insulation properties could potentially mediate effects of drought stress on ecosystem carbon balance. To investigate the role of bryophytes in a drier climate, we also removed bryophyte cover in a factorial setup within our drought gradient. Results show limited response to treatment where an effect could only be detected statistically for net ecosystem exchange. Ecosystem respiration, gross ecosystem production and soil respiration showed no significance to either bryophyte removal or drought treatment. Ultimately the results from this study will be part of increased understanding of drought effects on the coastal heathlands but also to piecing apart how carbon storage in other similar ecosystems will react to projected changesMasteroppgåve i biologiBIO399MAMN-BI

Developing a Data Model and an Architecture for a Dental Implant Quality Registry

Currently there are 61 quality registries related to healthcare in Norway, contributing to better quality in the care that is provided within the vari- ous areas of healthcare they cover. None of these registries cover fields within the discipline of dentistry. This snapshot of the situation in Norway is mirrored in what is found globally. Whereas quality registries are con- sidered as important systems supporting good research and development of national policies within most areas of healthcare in most countries – clinical research within dentistry most often is based on smaller data sets, whereas policy making has to be based on systematic review articles. With scientific knowledge on how to develop quality registries within den- tal care being absent, this thesis aim at developing an artifact for a dental implant quality registry that can be used within a larger research project to build experience and knowledge in how to develop such a quality reg- istry. First, the needs and requirements for a dental implant quality registry is discussed. Then, an artifact was developed using the design science methodology. By investigating other registries and going through several iterations where the artifact was evaluated by domain experts, the data model was developed. The architecture of existing registries and modern design patterns for web applications were explored and used to design the architecture and the API for the artifact. The availability and reliability of the artifact were tested with success, whereas evaluations were done throughout the development process, with a final evaluation done through a semi-structured interview. Finally, suggestions for future improvements are presented.Currently there are 61 quality registries related to healthcare in Norway, contributing to better quality in the care that is provided within the vari- ous areas of healthcare they cover. None of these registries cover fields within the discipline of dentistry. This snapshot of the situation in Norway is mirrored in what is found globally. Whereas quality registries are con- sidered as important systems supporting good research and development of national policies within most areas of healthcare in most countries – clinical research within dentistry most often is based on smaller data sets, whereas policy making has to be based on systematic review articles. With scientific knowledge on how to develop quality registries within den- tal care being absent, this thesis aim at developing an artifact for a dental implant quality registry that can be used within a larger research project to build experience and knowledge in how to develop such a quality reg- istry. First, the needs and requirements for a dental implant quality registry is discussed. Then, an artifact was developed using the design science methodology. By investigating other registries and going through several iterations where the artifact was evaluated by domain experts, the data model was developed. The architecture of existing registries and modern design patterns for web applications were explored and used to design the architecture and the API for the artifact. The availability and reliability of the artifact were tested with success, whereas evaluations were done throughout the development process, with a final evaluation done through a semi-structured interview. Finally, suggestions for future improvements are presented.Masteroppgave i Programutvikling samarbeid med HVLPROG399MAMN-PRO

Developing a Pilot Case and Modelling the Development of a Large European CO₂ Transport Infrastructure -The GATEWAY H2020 Project

The H2020 GATEWAY project aims to develop a comprehensive model Pilot Case which, intentionally, will pave the ground for CCS deployment in Europe. It will result from the assessment of, technical, commercial, judicial and societal issues related to a future CO2 transport infrastructure. The Pilot Case derived on this basis, will emphasize a gateway for CO2 transport in the North Sea Basin. Four potential pilot cases have been evaluated through a combination of techno-economic modelling of the individual cases and evaluation against more qualitative criteria. The chosen Pilot Case, Rotterdam Nucleus, will be refined and developed during the remaining period of the GATEWAY project. To maximise impact, the GATEWAY project adapts its work to lay the foundation for a future application to a European ‘Project of Common Interest’ (PCI). Continuous dialogue with the most relevant stakeholders is an important part of GATEWAY, as a Coordination and Support Action (CSA) H2020 project

Zoonotic endoparasites in dogs and cats in mainland Norway

Hovedformålet med denne oppgaven har vært å samle informasjon om de zoonotiske endoparasittene vi finner hos hund og katt i fastlands-Norge i ett informativt oppslagsverk. Et stort antall mennesker her i landet lever med eller tett på hund og katt i hverdagen og risikerer derfor å komme i kontakt med disse parasittene. Svært få har derimot kunnskap om disse parasittene, hvordan de arter seg, og hvordan de smitter. I oppgaven tar vi derfor for oss parasittene Giardia duodenalis, Cryptosporidium canis og Cryptosporidium felis, Toxoplasma gondii og Toxocara canis og Toxocara cati. For hver av de listede parasittene har vi med informasjon om parasittens forekomst i Norge, dens livssyklus, morfologi, diagnostikk, kliniske symptomer, behandling, smitteoverføring og smitteforebyggende tiltak. I tillegg til parasittene nevnt ovenfor tar oppgaven også for seg noen viktige punkter om Echinococcus multilocularis og Echinococcus granulosus grunnet deres zoonotiske rolle. Oppslagsverket skal kunne fungere som ett hjelpemiddel for både dyrehelsepersonell og dyreeiere som ønsker mer informasjon om de aktuelle parasittene

Cruise report Hywind Tampen 13 to 28 March 2023 - Cruise no. 2023001004 G.O. Sars

There is very little knowledge related to how floating windfarms effect the marine environment as this is such a new “product”. Thus, the data that we gathered on this cruise will be novel in that sense. The aim of the cruise was to look at possible effects of the windfarm on the marine environment. Based on limited cruise time and tough weather conditions around Hywind Tampen we had to be selective related to topics for this first cruise, and we choose to focus on the following: 1) Measuring noise from the turbine. This we did by deploying a hydrophone mooring within the windfarm. 2) Measuring current to track possible changes in current and wake effect. We did this by deploying ADCP’s within and around the windfarm, and by conducting CTD transects around and within the windfarm. 3) Look at possible effects on pelagic fish distribution, by conducting acoustics transects with RV G.O. Sars's multi-frequency acoustics, within and around the windfarm. As the RV G.O. Sars is not allowed closer then 500m to the turbines, we conducted acoustic transects with an acoustic kayak-drone within the 500 m range to the wind turbines. The kayak being allowed as close as 15-20m to the turbines. To able ground truthing of acoustic findings we trawled with an open trawl equipped with a camera (DeepVision) and we took eDNA samples along the transects. 4) Effect of bottom structure on the benthic fauna. This was studied by ROV transects filming fauna around 3 suction anchors and the adjacent chains connecting the turbines to the anchor. ROV control transects were conducted from the very same suction anchors, but on a line moving away from the windfarm. This cruise was conducted in collaboration with the NFR-funded WindSys project.Cruise report Hywind Tampen 13 to 28 March 2023 - Cruise no. 2023001004 G.O. SarspublishedVersio

Cruise report Hywind Tampen 13 to 28 March 2023 - Cruise no. 2023001004 G.O. Sars

Source at https://www.hi.no/hi.There is very little knowledge related to how floating windfarms effect the marine environment as this is such a new “product”. Thus, the data that we gathered on this cruise will be novel in that sense. The aim of the cruise was to look at possible effects of the windfarm on the marine environment. Based on limited cruise time and tough weather conditions around Hywind Tampen we had to be selective related to topics for this first cruise, and we choose to focus on the following: 1) Measuring noise from the turbine. This we did by deploying a hydrophone mooring within the windfarm. 2) Measuring current to track possible changes in current and wake effect. We did this by deploying ADCP’s within and around the windfarm, and by conducting CTD transects around and within the windfarm. 3) Look at possible effects on pelagic fish distribution, by conducting acoustics transects with RV G.O. Sars's multi-frequency acoustics, within and around the windfarm. As the RV G.O. Sars is not allowed closer then 500m to the turbines, we conducted acoustic transects with an acoustic kayak-drone within the 500 m range to the wind turbines. The kayak being allowed as close as 15-20m to the turbines. To able ground truthing of acoustic findings we trawled with an open trawl equipped with a camera (DeepVision) and we took eDNA samples along the transects. 4) Effect of bottom structure on the benthic fauna. This was studied by ROV transects filming fauna around 3 suction anchors and the adjacent chains connecting the turbines to the anchor. ROV control transects were conducted from the very same suction anchors, but on a line moving away from the windfarm. This cruise was conducted in collaboration with the NFR-funded WindSys project

Hot Vents Beneath an Icy Ocean: The Aurora Vent Field, Gakkel Ridge, Revealed

Evidence of hydrothermal venting on the ultra-slow spreading Gakkel Ridge in the Central Arctic Ocean has been available since 2001, with first visual evidence of black smokers on the Aurora Vent Field obtained in 2014. But it was not until 2021 that the first ever remotely operated vehicle (ROV) dives to hydrothermal vents under permanent ice cover in the Arctic were conducted, enabling the collection of vent fluids, rocks, microbes, and fauna. In this paper, we present the methods employed for deep-sea ROV operations under drifting ice. We also provide the first description of the Aurora Vent Field, which includes three actively venting black smokers and diffuse flow on the Aurora mound at ~3,888 m depth on the southern part of the Gakkel Ridge (82.5°N). The biological communities are dominated by a new species of cocculinid limpet, two small gastropods, and a melitid amphipod. The ongoing analyses of Aurora Vent Field samples will contribute to positioning the Gakkel Ridge hydrothermal vents in the global biogeographic puzzle of hydrothermal vents

Чувствительность детекторов ионизирующего излучения на основе наноструктурной керамики Al2O3

Работа выполнена при финансовой поддержке Минобрнауки РФ (договор №14.125.13.4696-МК – грант Президента РФ)