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A Fast-Forward Dilute-and-Shoot Multielement Method for Analysis of 33 Elements in Human Whole Blood, Serum, and Urine by Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry: A Streamlined Approach for Clinical Diagnostic and Biomonitoring
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Exploring Longitudinal Associations between Farmer Health and Wellbeing, and Dairy Herd Subclinical Mastitis Prevalence and Productivity: The HUNT Study, Norway
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Norwegian physical education teachers’ assessment after the introduction of a new curriculum–LK20
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Insect meal in aquafeeds: A sustainable path to enhanced mucosal immunity in fish
Get PDFThe mucosal surfaces of fish, including their intestines, gills, and skin, are constantly exposed to various environmental threats, such as water quality fluctuations, pollutants, and pathogens. However, various cells and microbiota closely associated with these surfaces work in tandem to create a functional protective barrier against these conditions. Recent research has shown that incorporating specific feed ingredients into fish diets can significantly boost their mucosal and general immune response. Among the various ingredients being investigated, insect meal has emerged as one of the most promising options, owing to its high protein content and immunomodulatory properties. By positively influencing the structure and function of mucosal surfaces, insect meal has the potential to enhance the overall immune status of fish. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the potential benefits of incorporating insect meal into aquafeed as a feed ingredient for augmenting the mucosal immune response of fish.publishedVersio
Preparedness Work In Schools. A Quantitative Study of School Staff's Knowledge of School Preparedness Work
Get PDFD. Lyng, S. Øien, T.J. Steiro, B.I. Kruke, G.E. Torgersen (2024) PREPAREDNESS WORK IN SCHOOLS. A QUANTITATIVE STUDY OF SCHOOL STAFF'S KNOWLEDGE OF SCHOOL PREPAREDNESS WORK, ICERI2024 Proceedings, pp. 6204-6210.publishedVersio
Implicit Versus Explicit Learning a Novel Skill for High School Students
Get PDFThe aim of the study was to compare the effects of implicit learning using dual task-paradigm, with explicit learning on learning a novel skill, and if the performance is maintained over a prolonged period of time. Twenty-six high school adolescents (n = 26, boys n = 15, girls n = 11, age: 16 ± 0.66 years) performed a four-week front-flip learning program, where participants underwent two hours front flip practice in total between the pre- and post-test session followed by two tests; three and six months after the post-test, in which the front-flip was not practiced. Performance was evaluated by two independent gymnastics judges. Both groups increased performance at the post test, with significantly higher scores in the explicit group compared with the implicit group. Probably benefiting from error correction to select positive action outcomes and avoid negative ones consciously. However, the explicit group was also the only group that significantly decreased performance again at first retention test, suggesting that their reliance on the retrieval of declarative knowledge from working memory was subject to decay. While it seems that performance learned via implicit learning may deteriorate more slowly, but also continuously throughout six months suggesting that the directly accumulated procedural knowledge may need for proper reinforcement and practice.publishedVersio
Moderne liv og fellesskap i en nordnorsk fiskerikommune. Hvordan er det å leve og bo i en kommune med nedgang i folketallet?
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Assessment of risks posed by import of live medicinal leeches to biodiversity in Norway
Get PDFImport of leeches for medical use and hobby keeping poses a low risk of negative effects on Norwegian biodiversity. The two species of leeches (Hirudo medicinalis and H. verbana) have in recent years become more commonly used in Western medicine for various procedures where maintaining good blood flow is important. Hirudo medicinalis is considered native to Norway and is found in scattered populations in southern Norway. There is uncertainty about the genetic impact on these populations if imported leeches were to be released into the wild. Hirudo verbana is not registered in Norway but may have been imported as H. medicinalis in the past. Both species are listed under Appendix I, List B of the Norwegian CITES regulations. Methods VKM reviewed scientific literature to uncover potential negative effects in light of the leeches’ ecology under Norwegian conditions. VKM also investigated how the trade in live leeches is conducted, where they originate from, and outlined possible risk-reducing measures. VKM assessed four factors of potential relevance for negative impacts on biodiversity and conducted risk assessments for each: Hybridisation or other negative genetic impacts on local populations Competition with other leech species Parasitism or predation on amphibian populations Transmission of diseases Additionally, VKM assessed the extent of such imports and the likelihood of imported leeches ending up in Norwegian nature. Results VKM concluded that it is moderately likely that H. medicinalis will genetically affect Norwegian populations, but this will have minimal negative effects. Hybridisation between H. verbana and H. medicinalis is considered unlikely and would have little effect if it occurs. ”The leeches already present in Norway mainly originate from leeches imported from Europe in the 1800s. The introduction of new genes from the same areas now will therefore have minimal impact. The risk is therefore low,” says Lawrence Kirkendall, the scientific leader of the work. For parasitism or predation, amphibians are the main species that could theoretically be negatively affected by the leeches. VKM concludes that such negative effects are very unlikely and would have little or minimal impact. This implies low risk. Regarding competition and disease transmission, VKM assesses that these factors have little or minimal effect on biodiversity and are very unlikely. "We assess that the effects on biodiversity in Norway, if imported leeches were to end up in an environment where they thrive, are very small. At the same time, it is very unlikely that leeches used for medical procedures will end up in nature. The overall assessment is therefore that both species are associated with low risk of negative impact on biodiversity," says Kirkendall. The risk assessment is approved by the VKM Panel for Biodiversity.Import of Live Leeches – Potential Risk to Norwegian BiodiversitypublishedVersio
Motivated volunteers, a case study on change management in Norwegian Search and Rescue Dogs
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