UiT The Arctic University of Norway

Exploring the Nexus of Metal Additive Manufacturing Adoption Readiness, Alternatives, and Strategic Goals

Background: Small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can benefit from the flexibility of metal additive manufacturing (MAM) for producing a wide variety of products in small quantities. Selecting among MAM technologies requires a holistic evaluation of a company’s readiness and...

Statistical properties of internal modulation in pulsating aurora

Abstract. We statistically investigated the occurrence characteristics of internal modulation (IM), a rapid intensity modulation of a few hertz embedded in pulsating aurora (PsA), using high-speed ground-based optical data obtained with qCMOS cameras. For datasets acquired at Kir...

Transfer of verb placement in L3 French: Evidence from self-paced reading

The role of metalinguistic knowledge in transfer patterns in L3 is unclear. Although several recent studies have provided data on learners’ transfer patterns from L1 versus L2 in L3 French, these largely come from off-line tasks which may rely on metalinguistic knowledge. Thus, l...

The overlooked role of food and cultural dimensions in recreational fisheries

Our study examines the diversity of values within a superficially homogeneous recreational fishery and its relationship to angler diversity. We collected data on fishing preferences, behaviors, catch usage, and sociodemographics from 443 shore anglers across 10 cities in the lowe...

Lifetime assessment and failure rate characterization of hard disk drives using large-scale data

As an indispensable modern electronic device, the hard disk drive (HDD) has been hyped with life as long as 2.5 million h, equivalent to about 285 years. However, drive failure occurs in our everyday use, casting big doubts on these claims. By analyzing a large amount of drive fa...

Nicotinamide Riboside for Patients With Early-Stage Parkinson Disease

Importance Nicotinamide riboside, a nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide precursor, has been proposed as a potential disease-modifying therapy for Parkinson disease based on preclinical and early studies. Whether prolonged oral nicotinamide riboside improves clinical outcomes in Par...

Preventable in-hospital deaths due to adverse events: a retrospective case record review study

Abstract Background There is no single parameter that describes the level of patient safety in hospitals. Among options, retrospective case record review (RCRR) is an established method for analysing in-hospital deaths to determine the percentage that were preventable. The assess...

Merkel Cell Polyomavirus and DNA Damage Response

Cellular DNA is constantly exposed to endogenous and exogenous genotoxic factors causing mutations. Therefore, safeguarding the integrity of the human genome is a conditio sine qua non for normal cell function. To maintain genomic integrity, complex multiprotein networks, known a...

Upcoming novel treatments for hidradenitis suppurativa: An overview of the pipeline

Abstract Recent developments in hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) have focused on targeting key inflammatory pathways implicated in the pathogenesis of the disease, including interleukin (IL)‐17, IL‐1, tumour necrosis factor (TNF), Janus kinase (JAK) and tyrosine kinase 2 (TYK2) sign...

A comprehensive review of an artificial intelligence-based framework for classifying and solving modified heat partial differential equations

Partial differential equations (PDEs) fundamentally describe the dynamic relationships among physical quantities and therefore play an essential role in modelling physical processes such as heat transfer, fluid flow, population dynamics, and material behavior, unlike purely algeb...

Early-onset neonatal sepsis and neonatal antibiotic exposure in Hungary a nationwide population-based study

Abstract Neonatal sepsis remains a challenge in perinatal medicine. We aimed to estimate incidence of culture positive early-onset sepsis (CP-EOS), causative pathogens and overall antibiotic exposure in newborn infants in Hungary. Retrospective national registry analysis (2020–20...

Balancing novelty and familiarity: a person-centered approach to openness to change and conservation values in tourism

Understanding how personal values shape preference formation is a central concern in personality and social psychology, and increasingly relevant to tourism research. This study examines how openness to change (self-direction, stimulation, and hedonism) and conservation values (c...

Use of traditional and complementary medicines among first- and second-generation Norwegian Pakistanis: a cross-sectional survey

Abstract Background Traditional and complementary medicine (T&CM) is widely used in Pakistan for health maintenance and illness management, and Pakistani immigrants continue using T&CM after migration. Although various T&CM modalities have been identified, their prevalence and re...

No impact of parity on global gene expression levels in breast cancer tissue and normal breast tissue – a nested case-control study in the Norwegian Women and Cancer study

Abstract Background We have previously demonstrated that the linear decrease in postmenopausal breast cancer incidence with increasing parity is linked to expression changes in hundreds of genes in the peripheral blood cells of healthy women. However, these changes are not observ...

Spoilt for choice? dynamics of settlement patterns in early farming societies (c. 5400–4300 BCE) in Northwestern Bavaria and North Rhine-Westfalia, Germany

Settlement patterns of early farming communities are closely related to specific environmental parameters. However, these patterns change over time and vary regionally. To gain a deeper understanding of these dynamics, this study examines regional and diachronic differences in th...

Regulation of the Biosynthesis of Phenolic Compounds in Vaccinium Berries

Abstract Vaccinium berries are among the food ingredients with the highest levels and most diverse compositions of phenolic compounds, including anthocyanins, proanthocyanidins, and flavonols along with hydroxycinnamic acids. The biosynthesis of these compounds through the phenyl...

The Responsibility–Power–Justice Nexus: A Framework for Reorienting Behavioral Science Toward Power and Justice

Behavioral science has achieved remarkable policy influence, yet the problems it addresses, such as climate change, health inequality, and financial precarity, have worsened. We argue this is no coincidence. The field suffers from systematic power-blindness: it treats individuals...

Betti Numbers and Higher Weight Spectra of Reed–Muller Codes \({\textrm{RM}}_{{q}}{(2,2)}\)

Abstract. We determine all the Betti numbers of the [Formula: see text]-ary second order Reed–Muller codes of length [Formula: see text], and also of the elongations of matroids associated to these codes. We then use it to determine the higher weight spectra of these codes. As a...

Consistent drivers of coastal biodiversity across the tree of life

Coastal ecosystems are threatened by global change but remain understudied despite their importance for biodiversity and human society. For instance, most coastal studies and monitoring programs focus on a few groups of organisms owing to methodological limitations. However, high...

Reindeer health and supplementary feeding practices – a survey among herders in Norway and Sweden

Abstract Background The well-being, health and nutrition of reindeer ( Rangifer tarandus tarandus ) and the practice of reindeer husbandry in Fennoscandia are strongly affected by climate change and the loss and fragmentation of pastures. Supplementary feeding has become increasi...