University of Stavanger

Verification and calibration of volume forecasts in petroleum exploration: insights from the Norwegian Continental Shelf

Exploration decisions rely on pre-drill volume estimates that shape drilling choices, portfolio ranking, and economic appraisal. This study evaluates the reliability and accuracy of such forecasts and tests whether simple calibration can improve them. Using prospect-level forecas...

Dynamic response analysis of a semi-submersible wind turbine with power cable under swell conditions at intermediate water depth

Swell waves generated by distant wind systems are characterized by long wave periods that can induce significant motion responses in floating offshore wind turbines (FOWTs). Semi-submersible platforms are particularly vulnerable to these conditions because their natural periods i...

The Youth Leader as a Midwife for Resilient Faith

Abstract This article investigates how youth leaders act as “midwives” for the “birth” and “growth” of a resilient Christian faith. Drawing on a mixed-methods study of Norwegian adults with long-term involvement in youth ministry, we show that authenticity, integrity, and reliabi...

The Relationship Between 3D Printing Technology and STEM Education Outcomes: The Moderating Role of Institutional Infrastructure in Ethiopian Secondary Schools

The integration of 3D printing technology (3DPT) into STEM education has transformed teaching and learning through experiential and design-based approaches. However, the effectiveness of this technology is largely shaped by the institutional environment in which it is implemented...

Pedagogisk bruk av digital teknologi som tema i barnehagelærerutdanningen: Hvordan integrerer faglærerne temaet, og hvorfor?

Digital teknologi har blitt en del av barns hverdag, også i barnehagen. For å kunne møte dette på en profesjonsfaglig god måte er det viktig at barnehagelærerstudenter får kunnskap om og erfaring med hvordan digital teknologi kan brukes sammen med barn, i løpet av utdanningen. Fo...

Simulation in Teacher Education: Fostering Critical Thinking and Professional Suitability

Critical thinking is a core competence in teacher education, essential for navigating complex classroom realities and making informed pedagogical decisions. This study explores the potential of simulation as a pedagogical method to enhance critical thinking among pre-service teac...

Fatigue strength evaluation of flush-ground butt welded S355 girth welds in close proximity

The fatigue performance of welded tubular structures is a critical consideration in offshore and structural steel applications subjected to cyclic loading. While flush-ground one-sided butt welds are known to improve fatigue life, current design standards primarily provide guidan...

Low‐level light therapy for dry eye disease and meibomian gland dysfunction: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

Abstract A healthy tear film is vital for ocular surface integrity and relies on the coordinated function of the lacrimal glands, meibomian glands and conjunctival goblet cells. Dysfunction in any of these elements can lead to dry eye disease (DED). This systematic review and met...

Validation of diagnostic artificial intelligence models for prostate pathology in a Middle Eastern cohort

Abstract Artificial intelligence (AI) for pathology is accelerating cancer diagnostics. For global adoption, studies in currently under-represented populations – where the potential gains from AI may also be greatest – are needed. We present the first external validation study in...

Demand for online teaching – evidence from a survey experiment

Online courses and programs provide higher education institutions with cost-effective approaches to serve many students at once. We use data from a vignette experiment conducted within a large-scale survey in Norway to explore how the prospect of more online instruction affects s...

A Meta-Organizational Perspective on Membership Logics in Transnational Municipal Networks

Abstract Much of the literature on Transnational Municipal Networks (TMNs) emphasizes that such networks are established to address shared challenges and to resolve collective action problems. This literature often implicitly assumes that the same rationale also explains sustaine...

Political Advantage, Political Risk: The Nascent Stage of Statoil’s International Expansion, 1978–1999

This article analyses how the dynamics between the Norwegian national oil company Statoil and its government owner gradually changed during the 1980s and 1990s, as Statoil invested in politically risky business environments outside its domicile. Yet, despite this seemingly profit...

Quantum statistical learning theory: concepts, regimes, and open problems

Statistical learning theory provides the mathematical foundations for understanding generalization from finite data. As quantum computing and quantum machine learning continue to develop, there is increasing interest in whether analogous principles can be formulated for learning...

The conceptualization of life skills in Norwegian curriculum policy

Education systems worldwide are increasingly embedding skills and competencies into their curricula to equip children and young people for a rapidly changing society. In Norway, this emphasis is reflected in the LK20 curriculum reform, where life skills are included as part of th...

Discursive dispossession in the green transition: News media narratives on the wind-turbines on Fovsen, Norwegian Saepmie

This article examines how Norwegian and Saami news media reported on the wind-turbine development on Fovsen from 2006 to 2023. Drawing on discourse theory, the analysis identifies four dominant narratives: economic incentives for municipalities, an ‘impending’ energy crisis and t...

Raman Spectroscopic Characterization of the Benzene:Acetonitrile (3:1) Cocrystal Relevant to Titan, Saturn’s Moon

Abstract Titan, Saturn’s largest moon, hosts active organic chemistry and surface environments where small molecules are expected to crystallize as molecular minerals. Benzene and acetonitrile, both predicted to be present on Titan, were shown to form a thermodynamically stable b...

PATIENCE AND THE SOCIAL DISCOUNT RATE

Abstract Several governments set the social discount rate using a Ramsey Rule that treats pure time preference as a separate parameter. Standard arguments for declining discount rates rest on uncertainty about growth or preferences, or on aggregation across people who disagree ab...

Turbulence characterization in near-coastal environment using triple short-range lidars and mast anemometry

Single- and two-point turbulence spectra derived from wind velocity measurements at a near-coastal site in northern Germany are analysed across a wide range of atmospheric-stability conditions. Spectral estimates are obtained from sonic and cup anemometer data, as well as from ve...

Incidence and epidemiology of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in Upper Austria

Summary Objective To determine the incidence and epidemiology of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) with resuscitation attempts by emergency physician teams in Upper Austria. Methods This multicenter, retrospective study included all OHCA cases attended by all 22 physician-sta...

Desire for group supremacy: the role of social dominance orientation for social policy attitudes

Abstract A key concern in the social policy literature is to understand the causes of support for – but also opposition to – egalitarian and inclusive policies and for political parties that champion such policies. While objective socio-economic factors such as class and gender h...