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Macro-qualitative comparison - Grounded theory and the comparative case of Norwegian and Danish food industries since the 1990s transformations
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019-07-10)This article examines macro-qualitative methodology specified for studies in comparative economic sociology. It elaborates a qualitative approach to comparative theory development. An examination of the socio-philosophical ... -
Macroeconomic Influences on Recycling in Europe: An Econometric Investigation
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024-10-10)While the circular economy has garnered significant attention over the last two decades, few studies have explored the relationship between recycling and macroeconomic conditions. This paper aims to elucidate how macroeconomic ... -
Mandatory periodic training for professional drivers: A Norwegian study of implementation and effects
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Maritime safety culture and safety behaviours in Greece and Norway: Comparing professional seafarers and private leisure boat users
(Chapter, 2018-06-15)The present study compares professional seafarers and private leisure boat users in Norway and Greece. The aims of the present study are to examine the safety behaviours related to personal injuries and accidents among ... -
Market access and seaport efficiency: the case of container handling in Norway
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023-04-10)Comprehensive studies on the impact of market access on port efficiency are scarce, and the problem that market access indicators are potentially endogenous lacks treatment in maritime economics. This paper offers both ... -
“Maybe I Will Just Send a Quick Text…” – An Examination of Drivers’ Distractions, Causes, and Potential Interventions
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017-11-17)Many people use cars all over the world. This is, however, not done without risk, as traffic accidents are one of the most common causes of death for adolescents worldwide. The number of deaths has steadily decreased, both ... -
Mechanisms behind COVID-19 scepticism among socially marginalised individuals in Europe
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023-05-08)Homeless and materially disadvantaged people are considered particularly vulnerable to COVID-19 infection. So far, there is no systematic knowledge about how the homeless and materially disadvantaged people perceive the ... -
Metal requirements for road-based electromobility transitions in Sweden
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022-12-16)This research investigated the metal requirements for electrifying Swedish cars and heavy-duty trucks and refueling infrastructure. We assessed vehicle and infrastructure metal use given four cornerstone scenarios: battery ... -
Methodological challenges in modelling the choice of mode for a new travel alternative using binary stated choice data - The case of high speed rail in Norway
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015-07-04)Binary stated choices between traveller’s current travel mode and a not-yet-existing mode might be used to build a forecasting model with all (current and future) travel alternatives. One challenge with this approach is ... -
Methodological guidelines for developing accident modification functions
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015-04-04)This paper proposes methodological guidelines for developing accident modification functions. An accident modification function is a mathematical function describing systematic variation in the effects of road safety ... -
Micromobility and Urban Space
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Micromobility – Regulatory Challenges and Opportunities
(Chapter, 2020-08-13)Shared, dockless micromobility is causing concern across the globe. The phenomenon started with shared bikes and e-bikes. More recently, e-scooters (or electric kickbikes), the focus of this chapter, have flooded cities ... -
Microplastics in road dust – characteristics, pathways and measures
(NIVA-rapport, Research report, 2019)The expected main contributors to road dust-associated microplastic particles (RAMP) are rubber compounds in tyre treads, polymers used to strengthen the bitumen used in road pavement and thermoplastic elastomers used in ... -
Microplastics in road dust – characteristics, pathways and measures
(NIVA-rapport;, Research report, 2020)The expected main contributors to road dust-associated microplastic particles (RAMP) are rubber compounds in tyre treads, polymers used to strengthen the bitumen used in road pavement and thermoplastic elastomers used in ... -
Mimisbrunnr Climate Park - a network for heritage learning, tourism development, and climate consciousness
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015-09-18)Increased ice melting revealed in 2006–2007 many reminiscences of ancient human activity around ice patches near Mt Galdhøpiggen, Norway's highest mountain peak. The public limited company “Klimapark 2469 AS” was established ... -
A minute of your time: The impact of survey recruitment method and interview location on the value of travel time
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022-05-26)Web-based stated preference (SP) surveys are widely used to estimate values of travel time (VTT) for cost–benefit analysis, often with internet panels as the source of recruitment. The recruitment method could potentially ... -
Mitigating simultaneity bias in seaport efficiency measurement
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024-12-09)Seaport efficiency measurement is one of the most popular topics in maritime economics. Studies within this research area have not paid attention to the well-known simultaneity bias in productivity and efficiency measurement ... -
Mobility, Out-of-Home Activity Participation and Needs Fulfilment in Later Life
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-12-14)Using nationally representative survey of 4723 people aged 67 or older living in Norway, this paper explores the link between wellbeing, out-of-home activity participation and mobility in old age. A basic assumption of ... -
Modal accessibility disparities and transport poverty in the Oslo region
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022-01-15)Sufficient accessibility to opportunities, with different transport modes, is an important factor in order to avoid transport-related social exclusion and transport poverty. This paper investigates the social and geographical ... -
Modelling the interaction between the energy system and road freight in Norway
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022-12-21)By soft-linking models for transport demand, vehicle turnover and energy generation and use, we show how such models can complement each other and become more relevant and reliable policy support tools. A freight demand ...