University of Agder

ERGA-BGE reference genome of the bladderpod Alyssoides utriculata (L.) Medik. (Brassicaceae), a yellow-flowering shrub native to Switzerland

We present the chromosome-level genome assembly for bladderrpod, Alyssoides utriculata (Brassicales: Brassicaceae), the only currently accepted species in the genus Alyssoides. The phased assembly comprises two haplotypes with total lengths of 1.01 Gb and 0.98 Gb, respectively. F...

Predicting Bilingual Performance: Effects of Subjective and Objective Measures of Bilingual Profile

Aims and objectives: This study seeks to test the inferential properties of self-reported measures of language profile on performance. We hypothesise that well-powered dimension reduction techniques (in this study, principal component analysis or PCA) will perform well in predict...

Device-Measured Physical Activity, Sedentary Time, and Cardiometabolic Risk Markers in Youth

Importance The evidence for benefits of higher physical activity and lower sedentary time on the cardiometabolic risk profile in youth is based on cross-sectional and small prospective studies. Objective To determine the prospective associations between device-measured physical a...

No CRAB Today! Identifying the Correlates of Individuals’ Climate-Related Abstinence Behavior (CRAB)

Abstract: Considering the ongoing climate crisis, climate-related abstinence behavior (CRAB), defined as an individual’s voluntary tendency to abstain from climate-unfriendly behavior, is pivotal – along with other approaches – to reduce CO 2 emissions. The current study assesses...

Prevalence of meeting aerobic physical activity and resistance training guidelines in advanced prostate cancer: a descriptive study of racial and regional disparities in the IRONMAN registry

Abstract Purpose To estimate guideline-based aerobic physical activity and resistance training participation in an international population of people with newly diagnosed metastatic hormone-sensitive or castration-resistant prostate cancer, and to assess racial and regional diffe...

How Do Savings Groups Respond to Agricultural Shocks?

ABSTRACT Negative aggregate shocks lead to persistent rural poverty. Access to credit and insurance can help, but is often lacking. How do informal financial institutions, dependent on locally sourced capital, respond to shocks? We study the response of savings groups—locally run...

The role of LinkedIn ambassadors in advancing B2B SME performance

Purpose Recent studies of LinkedIn – a professional social platform associated with various business activities – have explored its potential contribution to firms’ marketing strategies. Yet attention has mostly focused on drivers and external benefits of using LinkedIn, and less...

Personal Narrative Assessment to Guide Clinical Practices in the Assessment and Support of Children With Developmental Language Disorder: A Tutorial

Purpose: This tutorial demonstrates how personal narratives elicited using the Global TALES (Talking About Lived Experiences in Stories) protocol can be analyzed using the four components of the Linguistic Underpinnings of Narrative in Aphasia (LUNA) framework for discourse analy...

Hydrogen Discourse in the MENA Region: Storylines and Constructions of Opportunities and Risks in the Media

Abstract This article examines how nine Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) states construct the hydrogen economy in their government-aligned media discourse. Analysing 177 media articles published between 2020 and 2023 across Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Sau...

Evidence-Based Insights for the Development and Talent Promotion of Young Athletes in a National Sports Context

Abstract The development of young athletes continues to be a key concern for sports organizations, coaches and policy makers. In Sweden, the public debate on the balance between early talent promotion programs and more inclusive, long-term athlete development models has recently...

Signals of strategic intent: the impact of the disclosure of intended use of proceeds on equity crowdfunding investors’ decision-making

Abstract The use-of-proceeds disclosure in fundraising activities plays a crucial role in shaping investor decision-making by providing transparency regarding capital allocation strategies. While traditionally associated with initial public offerings, we examine whether use-of-pr...

Deterring Greenwashing in Travel: A Multistakeholder Action Framework

Extant research has identified positive and negative consequences of greenwashing, creating a paradox because the phenomenon is inherently deceptive and detrimental to environmental and societal well-being. This study examines these paradoxical consequences across micro-, meso-,...

Applying Bjørk’s model as a framework for practical skill performances in nursing education placement: a qualitative content analysis of students’ reflection notes

Abstract Background As many newly graduated nurses lack proficiency in practical nursing skills, understanding their development during education and placements is important for delivering high-quality patient care. This study explored first-year nursing students’ reflections on...

Professional Education and Training in Clinical Sexology in Europe

Objectives The aim of this study was to describe characteristics of professional education programs in clinical sexology, including organizers, academic affiliations, target groups, program levels, admission criteria, and jurisdictional recognition of sexology as a profession in...

SC-DAC: a robust partially and fully access control mechanism for secure cloud data in outsourced environments

Cloud computing has revolutionized data storage and processing, yet it poses significant security challenges, necessitating robust access control mechanisms. This research introduces a novel approach to secure cloud data access control through the Robust Mechanism for Secure Clou...

Screen Use and Children’s Language Development From Ages 5 to 7 Years

Importance Concerns about screen use and early language development are widespread, and prior research has reported mixed findings. Many studies have not distinguished baseline differences from developmental change, leaving uncertainty about whether screen use is associated with...

Adult support and its role in the association between childhood adversity and quality of life in a population-based study

Abstract Background Childhood adversities can have long-term impacts on quality of life (QoL), health, and well-being. We surveyed an adult population to assess the prevalence of three common adverse childhood experiences (ACEs): parental alcohol problems, parental mental illness...

Medication transitions and predictors of illicit substance use during opioid agonist treatment: a three-year follow-up study

Abstract Background For opioid use disorder (OUD), pharmacological therapy using methadone or buprenorphine, plus psychosocial support, is the most effective opioid agonist treatment (OAT). Long-acting injectable buprenorphine (LAIB) is the newest buprenorphine formulation. This...

Evaluating patient-controlled admissions in adolescent psychiatric care: a quantitative study

BACKGROUND: An agreement on Patient-Controlled Admissions (PCA) is enabling patients to initiate at brief inpatient stay, on their own initiative, outside the existing referral system, at a well-known ward. PCA has mostly been studied in adult psychiatry, and the purpose of the c...

Sustainability in offshore wind development: a systematic review of sustainability concepts and development tensions

Abstract Background Offshore wind energy is widely recognised as a key contributor to the green energy transition and sustainable development. However, as offshore wind development accelerates across the globe with plans for larger offshore wind farms, concerns are being raised a...