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A preliminary study on the potential of Nanopore MinION and Illumina MiSeq 16S rRNA gene sequencing to characterize building-dust microbiomes
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)There is a growing awareness of the importance of indoor microbiomes for human health. Given their complexity, these microbiomes can only be adequately surveyed using high throughput sequencing techniques. Oxford Nanopore's ... -
A process evaluation of the PREPARE intervention to promote healthy sexual practices among adolescents in Cape Town, South Africa.
(Master thesis, 2017)Background: An estimated 36.7 million people in the world were living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in 2015, with approximately 70% of these located in the region of sub-Saharan Africa. In the Western Cape, AIDS ... -
A Public Health initiative on hepatitis E virus epidemiology, safety and control in Portugal - study protocol
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016) -
A putative amino acid transporter determines sensitivity to the two-peptide bacteriocin plantaricin JK
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016) -
A puzzle with missing pieces : institutional analysis of irrigation schemes in Iringa Rural District, Tanzania
(Master thesis, 2015-05-13)Irrigation management has been internationally discussed and shapes national water policies, also in Tanzania. Yet, farmers in Iringa Rural district still suffer from too dry or flooded fields, while officials are blamed ... -
A qualitative study of adolescent girls’ experiences of menarche and menstruation in rural Tamil Nadu, India
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A quantitative analysis of organochlorine pesticides in Svalbard reindeer (Rangifer tarandus platyrhynchus)
(Master thesis, 2015-02-27)This study is a quantitative analysis targeting levels of selected organochlorine pesticides (OCP) located in muscle, liver, and fat of Svalbard reindeer (Rangifer tarandus platyrhynchus) in Svalbard (61 022 km2, 74-81°N, ... -
A quantitative genetic study on the proportion of males in tilapia
(PhD Thesis;2011:63, Doctoral thesis, 2011)Early sexual maturation is one the main constraints in Tilapia farming since early breeding causes stunted growth and large size variability. To circumvent this problem all-male populations are used commercially, and ... -
A recently introduced Dichelobacter nodosus strain caused an outbreak of footrot in Norway
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014) -
A reconnaissance-scale GIS-based multicriteria decision analysis to support sustainable biochar use: Poland as a case study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Although increasing numbers of research papers regarding biochar are being published worldwide, in some countries growing interest in biochar has only recently been observed; this is true of Poland. We analysed information ... -
A retrospective cohort study on fertility in the Norwegian coldblooded trotter after artificial insemination with cooled, shippedversus fresh extended semen
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015) -
A review of commercial biogas systems and lessons for Africa
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Many African countries have vast biomass resources that could serve as feedstock for methane production through the adoption of commercial biogas plants. However, due to many inhibiting factors, these resources are ... -
A review of dominant sustainable energy narratives
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)The global energy system is presently unsustainable and, even worse, is on a trajectory moving away from becoming sustainable. Thus, changing the present energy system is crucial, and importantly, it is also a prerequisite ... -
A Review of Endozoochorous Seed Dispersal by Herbivores and Its Potential Effect on Seed Germination
(Master thesis, 2016-04-05)Endozoochorous seed dispersal by large herbivores provides a possible aid for ecological restoration of plant communities. This review thesis determines and analyses seed dispersal and seed germination via sheep, cattle, ... -
A review of imaging methods for detection of photoluminescence in field-installed photovoltaic modules
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024) -
A Review of Intra- and Extracellular Antigen Delivery Systems for Virus Vaccines of Finfish
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015) -
A review of quantitative structure-activity relationship modelling approaches to predict the toxicity of mixtures
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022) -
A review of selected drinking water treatment plants delivered by Naandi foundation in Andhra Pradesh, India.
(Master thesis, 2012-06-01)This report is based on experiences from fieldtrips carried out in the period 25.06.10 24.08.10 in Andhra Pradesh, India. Together with Naandi foundation, several villages were visited to assess small-‐scale drinking ... -
A review of the immunological mechanisms following mucosal vaccination of finfish
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015)