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Local self-determination, process-focus and subordination of environmental concerns
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016-04-21)Globalization and region enlargement has increased the emphasis of local authorities on being competitive for inward investment and taxpayers. This can lead to a subordination of environmental concerns. In order to secure ... -
A logistics cost function with explicit transport costs
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019-07-01)With a view to construct a new framework to assess the benefits of freight transport improvements, an Economic Order Quantity model with uncertain lead time demand is equipped with detailed transport costs. The problem is ... -
Logistics costs in Norway: comparing industry survey results against calculations based on a freight transport model
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014-03-25)This paper presents estimates of logistics costs in Norway. Two different methodological approaches are taken: (i) use of the national freight transport model for Norway, in which logistics costs as a share of gross domestic ... -
Logistikkmodellen i nasjonal godstransportmodell
(Chapter, 2020-10-07)Nasjonal godstransportmodell er et planleggingsverktøy som er utviklet for å kunne beregne effekten på godstransporten av ulike tiltak som for eksempel endringer i vegsystemer, endringer i jernbaneterminaler eller ... -
Long-term effects of noise reduction measures on noise annoyance and sleep disturbance: The Norwegian facade insulation study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013-06-05)The Norwegian facade insulation study includes one pre-intervention and two post-intervention surveys. The facade-insulating measures reduced indoor noise levels by 7 dB on average. Before the intervention, 43% of the ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ...