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KLINISK-Klinisk forskning

The Prescription Peer Academic Detailing (Rx-PAD) study. A cluster-randomized educational intervention to improve GPs' prescription practice

The study will be employed as a cluster randomized study targeting 80 general practice (GP) continuous medical education (CME) groups (about 500 GPs) which will be randomized to recieve one out of two interventions - being controls for the other. Furtherm ore, an extended control group comprised ...

Tildelt: kr 4,3 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2008-2013

Sted: Oslo

SIP-Strategiske instituttprogram

Samordningens muligheter og begrensninger - utfordringer i og omkring transportsektoren

SIPets overordnede formål er at TØI bygger opp en kunnskapsbase som gjør det mulig å sette samordning på den forskningsmessige dagsorden. Gjennom det vil vi bidra til at politikk og forvaltning får et bedre kunnskapsgrunnlag for å vurdere samordningens mu ligheter og begrensninger i samferdsels-,...

Tildelt: kr 3,1 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2008-2010

Sted: Oslo

HAVKYST-Havet og kysten

Economic Effects of marine fishing tourism - the case of coastal regions in Norway

The Norwegian fisheries authorities have stated that the lack of research-based knowledge on marine fishing tourism overall makes it difficult to decide on future management measures to secure a sustainable management and an economically viable distributi on of coastal fish resources between mari...

Tildelt: kr 3,7 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2008-2010

Sted: Troms - Romsa - Tromssa

HAVBRUKS-Havbruk - en næring i vekst

Investigate mechanisms of bone development in craniofacial structures of cod through pathways regulated by prostaglandins and retinoic acid

Abstract The development of craniofacial deformities is still a problem in the production of Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) and several studies show a link between the quality of the diet and the rate of these deformities. In particular has the levels vitam in A or retinoic acid and eicosapentaenoi...

Tildelt: kr 8,0 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2008-2012

Sted: Vestland

HAVBRUKS-Havbruk - en næring i vekst

Improving scallop (Pecten maximus L.) spat production: Metamorphosis-inducing cues enhancing settling success.

In Europe an aquaculture production of scallops must rely on an intensive production of spat in hatcheries since the collection of spat from nature has been unreliable. Spat supply is still one of the major limiting factors in the development of a commerc ial scallop industry. Previous research ...

Tildelt: kr 4,5 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2008-2011

Sted: Vestland

HAVBRUKS-Havbruk - en næring i vekst

Restriction of lipid deposition in the liver of cod by use of bioactive substances in salmon oil and vegetable feed ingredients.

Use of high-energy feeds has been of major importance for the development of cost effective farming of fast growing salmonids. High energy diets contain high levels of lipids, and such diets cause development of a large fatty liver in cod. More than 80% o f total body lipids in cod are in fact fo...

Tildelt: kr 4,5 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2008-2011

Sted: Troms - Romsa - Tromssa

KLINISK-Klinisk forskning

Is beta cell rest by insulin treatment beneficial in preserving beta cell function in latent autoimmune diabetes of the adult ( LADA)?

Latent Autoimmune Diabetes LADA) er en hyppig form av diabetes. Det er vist at mellom 5 og 10 % av alle pasienter med diabetes har LADA. Selv om denne formen av diabetes altså er hyppig er mye mindre kjent om hva som er beste behandling enn hva som er kjent for type2 diabetes (aldersdiabetes) ell...

Tildelt: kr 3,0 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2008-2015

Sted: Trøndelag - Trööndelage

VAM-Velferd, arbeid og migrasjon

Arbeidsmarkedsmobilitet i de nordiske velferdsstatene og betydningen av de institusjonelle reguleringene på arbeidsmarkedet

Prosjektet skal muliggjøre norsk deltakelse i et nordisk samarbeidsprosjekt som skal sammenligne mobiliteten på arbeidsmarkedene i de nordiske landene (Danmark, Finland, Norge og Sverige). Fire former for mobilitet vil bli viet særlig oppmerksomhet i sama rbeidsprosjektet: Bevegelser inn og ut av...

Tildelt: kr 1,4 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2008-2011

Sted: Oslo

OST-Øst-Europa-programmene

Emerging persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in the high North and North-Western Russia

The aim of the proposed initiative is to develop a mutual scientific exchange program within environmental chemistry based upon transfer of scientific knowledge, MSc, PhD students and personnel. The main activity will be medium-term research visits (3-12 months; 6 months in average) of M.Sc., Ph....

Tildelt: kr 3,0 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2008-2011

Sted: Svalbard

MATPROG-Matprogrammet: Norsk mat fra sjø og land

Influence of polysaccharide based dietary fibre on gut microflora and human health-INFIGUT

This project aims at generating new knowledge about the influence of dietary fibres on the gut microflora and to document effects on the human health. The knowledge can be utilized as basis for dietary recommendations and form a basis for development of n ew, health promoting foods. The intesti...

Tildelt: kr 3,9 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2008-2011

Sted: Troms - Romsa - Tromssa

MATPROG-Matprogrammet: Norsk mat fra sjø og land

Identification of plant foods and drinks available in the Norwegian marked that reduce oxidative stress and dampen inflammation

Oxidative stress is intimately involved in pathophysiology many chronic degenerative diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cataract as well as neurodegenerative diseases. Oxidative stress is also central to the theory of aging. We ar e therefore investigating the role of die...

Tildelt: kr 2,2 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2008-2011

Sted: Oslo

HAVBRUKS-Havbruk - en næring i vekst

The effect of dietary carbohydrates on muscle metabolism, connective tissue composition and fillet quality in cod (Gadus morhua L).

Post mortem softening of fish muscle and occurrence of gaping are major problems for the fish industry. Muscular connective tissue provides mechanical integrity, rigidity, and elasticity to skeletal muscles. Extracellular matrix (ECM) represents an import ant part of the connective tissue, and ch...

Tildelt: kr 4,0 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2008-2012

Sted: Troms - Romsa - Tromssa

RENERGI-Fremtidens rene energisystemer

STACK TECHNOLOGY FOR CERAMIC PROTON CONDUCTORS

High temperature ceramic proton conductors (HTPC) are in principle superior to PEM and standard SOFC conductors for use in steam electrolysers and hydrogen fuel cells because of the water-free transport of protons; the steam used or formed is associated w ith the oxygen/air side, and thus, dry hy...

Tildelt: kr 16,3 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2008-2012

Sted: Oslo

RENERGI-Fremtidens rene energisystemer

Multiple instruments and the design and implementation of effective energy and climate policy

This project analyses the economic consequences of using multiple instruments towards energy and climate policy targets. The project studies the main political causes for deviating from the simple cost efficient recommendations. A key objective of the pro ject is to identify effective policy meas...

Tildelt: kr 5,1 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2008-2011

Sted: Oslo

RENERGI-Fremtidens rene energisystemer

Detailed studies on biomass gasification in a TGA coupled with advanced gas analysis

Conversion of biomass to a producer gas has many advantages. A gas is easier to handle and transport, it can be cleaned before combustion (i.e. compact cleaning), and it can then be used directly in e.g. engines, gas turbines and fuel cells for electricit y generation. Alternatively, it can be pr...

Tildelt: kr 3,9 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2008-2012

Sted: Trøndelag - Trööndelage

MILPAAHEL-Miljøpåvirkning og helse

Hearing loss and tinnitus: genetic and environmental effects

Depending on the criteria used 1/3 - 1/6 of the population experience hearing impairment. Tinnitus is defined as the sensation of sound without any outer sound stimulus present. Environmental risk factors such as noise exposure are frequently described fo r both the diseases. A genetic component ...

Tildelt: kr 2,3 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2008-2015

Sted: Oslo

HAVBRUKS-Havbruk - en næring i vekst

FARMED COD SPAWNING IN NET PENS: OFFSPRING RECRUITMENT UNDER NATURAL CONDITIONS AND INTERBREEDING WITH WILD LOCAL STOCK

Escapes of farmed fish from the aquaculture industry as well as large-scale stock enhancement/ranching activities are regarded as a risk factor for negative genetic impacts on native gene pools. The Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua L.) is now the most interesti ng new marine species for large-scale far...

Tildelt: kr 4,5 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2008-2011

Sted: Vestland

PETROSAM-Samfunnsvitenskapelig petroleumsforskning

Russian and Caspian energy developments and their implications for Norway and Norwegian actors

Russian and Caspian energy is a source of opportunity and risk for policy makers and businesspeople across the globe, not least in Norway, both a neighbour to Russia and a key player in the same industry - oil and gas. In the programme we want to expand o ur understanding of the long-term outlook...

Tildelt: kr 22,5 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2008-2012

Sted: Akershus

ENERGIX-Stort program energi

Advanced MOFs for Hydrogen Storage in Cryo-adsorption Tanks

The following work tasks have been defined in the Norwegian part of the project: 1. Measurement and development of models for predicting the basic material quantities. Of particular interest to the Norwegian group are the thermophysical and flow related properties (e.g effective thermal conducti...

Tildelt: kr 2,8 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2008-2013

Sted: Trøndelag - Trööndelage

RENERGI-Fremtidens rene energisystemer

General competence of CRT

CRT is first a hydropower machine which consist of two machines, the turbine and the generator integrated into one cohesive construction. In addition is the machine built with the two contra rotating stages integrated into one hydro dynamical optimal turb ine concept. This construction gives man...

Tildelt: kr 1,6 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2008-2009

Sted: Trøndelag - Trööndelage

TJENESTER-Helse- og omsorgstjenester

Arbeidsseminar om samhandling mellom nivåer i helsetjenesten og konsekvenser for utvikling av bygg og infrastruktur i helsevesenet

SINTEF Helse søker om støtte fra NFR for gjennomføring av et arbeidsseminar over 2 dager med norske og internasjonale innledere og deltakere. Seminaret skal bidra til økt kunnskap om og forståelse for sammenhenger mellom leveranse av helsetjenester på flere nivåer i helsevesenet og de fysiske ...

Tildelt: kr 99 999

Prosjektperiode: 2008-2009

Sted: Trøndelag - Trööndelage

RUSMIDDEL-Rusmiddelforskning

Biological bases of addiction: investigating norepinephrine and brain stress systems using PET in abstinent alcoholics

This project constitutes progress toward the specific goal of solving the complex biomedical problem of addictive behaviors. It will finance a Norwegian post. doc. (the project manager) to take part in an interdisciplinary research consortium at Yale Univ ersity on stress, self control and addict...

Tildelt: kr 2,6 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2008-2010

Sted: Oslo

ESRF-ESRF – Program for synkrotronforskning

Synchrotron-based X-ray studies of sea ice

The goal of the present project is to utilize modern technology and interdisciplinary work to close a fundamental gap in the description of the medium sea ice. We will for the first time apply synchrotron-based X-ray computed micro-tomography (XMT) to obt ain a three-dimensional description of th...

Tildelt: kr 0,40 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2008-2010

Sted: Vestland

NORGLOBAL-Norge - Global partner

Going Home to Fight? Explaining Refugee Return and Violence

This project examines why some returning refugees come to destabilize the peace process in their home country. Despite considerable literature on refugee warriorism in exile, there is no analysis of their role upon return. Likewise, the challenge of rein tegrating refugee warriors does not figur...

Tildelt: kr 3,0 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2008-2017

Sted: Oslo

NORGLOBAL-Norge - Global partner

Unravelling the Vicious Circle: Poverty Alleviation and Sustainable Livelihoods in Small-scale Fisheries

In this project we question how poverty can be alleviated through ecosystem-based management of natural resources. Alleviating poverty sometimes requires strategies which are inherently in conflict. This is particularly the case in economies based on natu ral resources. As one seeks to reduce pov...

Tildelt: kr 4,1 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2008-2017

Sted: Troms - Romsa - Tromssa

NORGLOBAL-Norge - Global partner

Flammable Societies: The Role of Oil and Gas Industry in the Promotion of Poverty Reduction and Social Volatility

Through the development of a series of comparative case studies in present-day Latin America, Africa, Europe and the former Soviet Union we propose to explore the way in which the current concerns for social responsibility in the international oil and gas industry are transferred into concrete s...

Tildelt: kr 4,6 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2008-2017

Sted: Vestland

NORGLOBAL-Norge - Global partner

Decentralization as a strategy for resolving conflict?

For several decades governments in developing countries have placed spatial decentralization of responsibilities and resources to lower levels of government high on their political agenda. The principal objectives of decentralization have been down-sizing of central governments, responsive servi...

Tildelt: kr 3,6 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2008-2017

Sted: Oslo

NORGLOBAL-Norge - Global partner

Rights, power and civic action: Comparative analyses of human rights-based approaches and civic struggle in development contexts

The purpose of this research is to improve our understanding of the interrelationships between human rights-based development and poverty reduction, on the one hand, and the forms and uses of power in developing societies on the other. It has a particular focus on how the empowerment of communit...

Tildelt: kr 4,5 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2008-2017

Sted: Oslo

NORGLOBAL-Norge - Global partner

The Payoff of Promises: Articulating, Negotiating and Implementing Wealth Sharing

Peace agreements offer an opportunity for poverty alleviation. Wealth-sharing is often part of the negotiations to end civil wars, but the outcome often disappoints, both the aggrieved who had placed their hopes in rebellion and the international sponsors of the settlement. This study focuses o...

Tildelt: kr 4,0 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2008-2017

Sted: Oslo

MATPROG-Matprogrammet: Norsk mat fra sjø og land

Lavtemperatur frysing (Superfrysing) og distribusjon av sjømat

Lakseslakteriet Nova Sea ønsker å satse på innfrysing av laks, og i samarbeid med forskningsmiljøene SINTEF, Matforsk og Norner ønsker de i prosjektet å etablere kunnskap og teknologi for lavtemperatur frysing (superfrysing). Prosjektet tar sikte på å do kumentere effekten av superfrysing (innfr...

Tildelt: kr 3,3 mill.

Prosjektperiode: 2008-2009

Sted: Nordland - Nordlánnda