The Flemish Performance-based Research Funding System: A Unique Variant of the Norwegian Model

The BOF-key is the performance-based research funding system that is used in Flanders, Belgium. In this paper we describe the historical background of the system, its current design and organization, as well as its effects on the Flemish higher education landscape. The BOFkey in its current form relies on three bibliometric parameters: publications in Web of Science, citations in Web of Science, and publications in a comprehensive regional database for SSH publications. Taken together, the BOF-key forms a unique variant of the Norwegian model: while the system to a large extent relies on a commercial database, it avoids the problem of inadequate coverage of the SSH. Because the bibliometric parameters of the BOF-key are reused in other funding allocation schemes, their overall importance to the Flemish universities is substantial.

The Norwegian Model in Norway

The "Norwegian Model" attempts to comprehensively cover all the peer-reviewed scholarly literatures in all areas of research in one single weighted indicator. Thereby, scientific production is made comparable across departments and faculties within and between research institutions, and the indicator may serve institutional evaluation and funding. This article describes the motivation for creating the model in Norway, how it was designed, organized and implemented, as well as the effects and experiences with the model. The article ends with an overview of a new type of bibliometric studies that are based on the type of comprehensive national publication data that the Norwegian Model provides.

Performance-based Research Funding in Denmark: The Adoption and Translation of the Norwegian Model

Purpose: The main goal of this study is to outline and analyze the Danish adoption and translation of the Norwegian Publication Indicator. Design/methodology/approach: The study takes the form of a policy analysis mainly drawing on document analysis of policy papers, previously published studies and grey literature. Findings: The study highlights a number of crucial factors that relate both to the Danish process and to the final Danish result underscoring that the Danish BFI model is indeed a quite different system than its Norwegian counterpart. One consequence of these process-and design differences is the fact that the broader legitimacy of the Danish BFI today appears to be quite poor. Reasons for this include: unclear and shifting objectives throughout the process; limited willingness to take ownership of the model among stakeholders; lack of communication throughout the implementation process and an apparent underestimation of the challenges associated with the use of bibliometric indicators. Research limitation: The conclusions of the study are based on the authors' interpretation of a long drawn and complex process with many different stakeholders involved. The format of this article does not allow for a detailed documentation of all elements, but further details can be provided upon request. Practical implications: The analysis may feed into current policy discussions on the future of the Danish BFI. Originality/value: Some elements of the present analysis have previously been published in Danish outlets, but this article represents the first publication on this issue targeting a broader international audience.

Taking Comfort in Points:The Appeal of the Norwegian Model in Sweden

Purpose: The "Norwegian model" has become widely used for assessment and resource allocation purposes. This paper investigates why this model has becomes so widespread and influential. Approach: A theoretical background is outlined in which the reduction of "uncertainty" is highlighted as a key feature of performance measurement systems. These theories are then drawn upon when revisiting previous studies of the Norwegian model, its use, and reactions to it, in Sweden.Findings: The empirical examples, which concern more formal use on the level of universities as well as responses from individual researchers, shows how particular parts—especially the "publication indicator"—are employed in Swedish academia. The discussion posits that the attractiveness of the Norwegian model largely can be explained by its ability to reduce complexity and uncertainty, even in fields where traditional bibliometric measurement is less applicable. Research limitations: The findings presented should be regarded as examples that can be used for discussion, but one should be careful to interpret these as representative for broader sentiments and trends.Implications: The sheer popularity of the Norwegian model, leading to its application in contexts for which it was not designed, can be seen as a major challenge for the future.Originality: This paper offers a novel perspective on the Norwegian model by focusing on its general "appeal", rather than on its design, use or(mis)-use.

Evolution of the North Atlantic Current and Barents Ice Sheet as revealed by grain size populations in the northern Norwegian Sea during the last 60 ka

The grain size distribution of bulk sediment samples was decomposed in a core to reconstruct paleoceanographic evolution over the past 60 ka in the northern Norwegian Sea.The results show that sediments consisted of 3–4 grain populations derived from the North Atlantic Current(NAC)and Barents Ice Sheet(BIS).The grain size data suggest three palaeoceanographic evolution stages:(1)an environment affected by BIS and NAC and changed with the interstadial/stadial transition in phase with the Greenland ice-core record at 60–31 ka BP,during which discharge of icebergs and the content of the coarsest population containing ice-rafted debris(IRD)in the sediments increased significantly during stadial,while the fine silt population containing volcanic glasses increased with the enhancement of NAC during the interstadial;(2)an extreme environment controlled by BIS at31–13 ka BP.BIS reached to its maximum at about 31 ka BP and the turbid plumes that formed at the leading edge of BIS contributed to a significant increase in the clayey population in sediments.Icebergs drained into the northern Norwegian Sea with periodical calving of the BIS at 31–19 ka BP.Subsequently,the ablation of the BIS discharged massive floods with clayey sediments and icebergs into the Norwegian Sea at 19–13 ka BP,resulting in a constant increase in clay and IRD in sediments;and(3)a marine environment similar to the present one under the strong influence of NAC following the complete melting of the BIS after 13 ka BP,NAC is the dominant transport agent and no IRD occurred in sediments.The fine silt populations containing volcanic glasses transported by NAC significantly increased.

The marine environmental evolution in the northern Norwegian Sea revealed by foraminifera during the last 60 ka

Both planktonic and benthic foraminifera were identified in a sediment core collected from the northern Norwegian Sea to reconstruct the paleoceanographic evolution since the last glaciation.The assemblages and distribution patterns of dominant foraminiferal species with special habitat preferences indicated that three marine environments occurred in the northern Norwegian Sea since 62 ka BP:(1)an environment controlled by the circulation of the North Atlantic Current(NAC);(2)by polynya-related sinking of brines and upwelling of intermediate water surrounding the polynya;(3)by melt-water from Barents Sea Ice Sheet(BSIS).At 62-52.5 ka BP,a period with the highest summer insolation during the last glaciatial period,intensification of the NAC led to higher absolute abundances and higher diversity of foraminiferal faunas.The higher abundance of benthic species Cibicidoides wuellerstorfi indicates bottom water conditions that were well-ventilated with an adequate food supply;however,higher abundances of polar planktonic foraminiferal species Neogloboquadrina pachyderma(sin.)indicate that the near-surface temperatures were still low.During mid-late Marine Isotope Stage(MIS)3(52.5-29 ka BP),the marine environment of the northern Norwegian Sea alternately changed among the above mentioned three environments.At 29-17ka BP during the last glacial maximum,the dominant benthic species Bolivina arctica from the Arctic Ocean indicates an extreme cold bottom environment.The BSIS expanded to its maximum extent during this period,and vast polynya formed at the edge of the ice sheet.The sinking of brines from the formation of sea ice in the polynyas caused upwelling,indicated by the upwelling adapted planktonic species Globigerinita glutinata.At 17-10 ka BP,the northern Norwegian Sea was controlled by melt-water.With the ablation of BSIS,massive amounts of melt water discharged into the Norwegian Sea,resulting in strong water column stratification,poor ventilation,and an oligotrophic bottom condition,which ledto a drastic decline in the abundance and diversity of foraminifera.At 10-0 ka BP,the marine environment was transformed again by the control of the NAC,which continues to modern day.The abrupt decrease in relative abundance of Neogloboquadrina pachyderma(sin.)indicates a rise in near-surface temperature with the strengthening of the NAC and without the influence of the BSIS.

The operation of the Norwegian NOX Fund and its inspiration

Norway has a well-established legal system and advanced environmental science and technology in environmental protection.In 2007,the country introduced a tax on the emissions of NOx(nitrogen oxide)in order to control the emission,and it has achieved remarkable result in reducing NOx emission afterwards with the support of NOx Fund and realized the emission reduction target for 2020 under Gothenburg Protocol in 2016 in advance.The NOx Fund has achieved a balance between emission reduction and the development of new technology,which is worth learning from.

Gender Differences in Hope and Its Relevance to Depression Symptoms among Norwegian Adolescents

Introduction: Several studies indicate that the number of individuals experiencing depression symptoms is growing. There is a prevailing consensus in the literature that while depression is represented among both genders, it is consistently reported that females are more exposed to depression compared to males both in frequency and severity. Studies suggest that as many as 15 - 20 percent of adolescents in Norway exhibit depression or depression like symptoms. Furthermore, several studies indicate that the number of individuals experiencing depression symptoms is growing. There is a prevailing consensus in the literature that while depression is represented among both genders, it is consistently reported that females are more exposed to depression compared to males both in frequency and severity. Methods: All data utilized in this study were extracted from the Norwegian Ungdata survey conducted in 2014 among adolescents in Norway. The sample consists of 46,374 observations. Conclusions: The finding of significant differences in prevalence of self-diagnosed depression symptoms among Norwegian adolescents, showed females are more exposed. Furthermore, as hypothesized, there is a strong and significant relation between hope and depression, where hope is proxied through expectations regarding the individuals’ future education, happiness and wealth. Based on these findings, we apply hope as an instrument for addressing depression symptoms. Results from this analysis indicate that males are significantly less optimistic for the future.

Of Pigs, Princesses and Pancakes——Norwegian folk tales fascinate Chinese schoolchildren

It＇s all about determination and persistence against the odds, befieves Zhang Ke. ＂You can realize your dreams as long as you persist,＂ says the 11-year-old. ＂You see, if the youngest brother had run away like his elder brothers on that night, he would never have married the beautiful princess,＂ says the fifth-grader from Run＇an Public School in China＇s eastern Anhui Province.

Luo Haocai Meets Norwegian Guests

Luo Haocai, Vice-Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People＇s Political Consultative Conference （CPPCC） and President of China Society for Human Rights Studies （CSHRS）, met with Professor Hans Petter Graver, Board Chairman of the Norwegian Center for Human Rights （NCHR）, University of Oslo on the afternoon of September 3. CSHRS Vice President and Secretary-general Dong Yunhu was present at the meeting.

Using parallel corpora in contrastive studies:Cross-linguistic contrast of future referring expressions in English and Norwegian

Multilingual corpora have well been recognised as a valuable resource in contrastive and translation studies.This article investigates the development and use of multilingual corpora with a focus on work done in Scandinavia with the purpose of showing how parallel corpora can be useful within different fields of language descriptions:lexis,grammar and discourse.It also presents a case study that demonstrates how a parallel corpus can be used in comparing two seemingly equivalent future-referring expressions cross-linguistically,namely the English 'be going to' and the Norwegian 'kommer til '('come to').

挪威红牛改良荷斯坦奶牛的妊娠率分析

[目的]研究现存混养的条件下挪威红牛配种荷斯坦奶牛后的妊娠优势,以提高荷斯坦奶牛的繁殖力。[方法]以荷斯坦奶牛作为母本,进口挪威红牛冻精为父本,进行杂交改良(挪威红牛♂×荷斯坦奶牛♀),培育杂种牛,统计不同月份、不同年龄段的配种数、妊娠数、妊娠率。[结果]杂交种牛相比于荷斯坦牛,自然发情配种的妊娠率提高36.41百分点;同期处理配种,妊娠率提高30.24百分点;青年牛配种,妊娠率提高47.64百分点;群体年度配种,妊娠率提高了36.83百分点,杂交牛场配种妊娠率显著高于荷斯坦牛场。[结论]杂交牛场经过挪威红牛乳肉兼用型牛的品种改良,明显提高了牛场群体繁育率。

村上春树文学研究的轨迹与趋势——基于1993—2023年文献的可视化分析

我国对村上春树作品的研究始于20世纪80年代末期,经历从发端、涨潮、高潮再到退潮的过程。30年来,从对《挪威的森林》的文学批评开始,村上春树研究的轨迹从后现代主义到文明批判、跨文化传播等不断发展和变化。近年来,随着数字化技术的快速发展,村上春树的作品也被运用到了新的研究领域。文章以CNKI中国学术文献网络出版总库以及万方数据库收录的村上春树研究文章为样本,以村上春树为关键词,对1993-2023年国内村上春树文学研究进行梳理、统计和可视化分析。剖析村上春树研究的动态轨迹和变化趋势,以期全面展示村上春树研究领域的发展全貌。

老年挪威疥一例

挪威疥是疥疮中罕见且严重的一种变异类型,本文报道一例老年男性挪威疥。患者一般状况差,合并帕金森和糖尿病。患者全身散在红斑、丘疹,伴弥漫性厚层白色鳞屑、结痂2个月余。取皮屑镜检见疥螨,诊断为挪威疥。

《挪威的森林》的现代性书写

在小说《挪威的森林》中,人物对自我身份迷失和追寻的过程体现出鲜明的现代性反思。渡边既想拯救消极悲观的直子,又无法舍弃阳光洒脱的小林绿子。在双线平行的叙事结构中,小说一方面将渡边的精神世界进行细致呈现,另一方面把性格殊异的直子、绿子进行相互对照。村上春树聚焦小说人物在个性与共性、妥协与对抗冲突中的不同表现,书写了20世纪60年代日本现代性的丰富内涵。小说对荒诞世界的书写,表达了反讽的立场,而小说人物理想与现实的巨大差距也为反思日本20世纪60年代文化提供了新的启发。

从《挪威的森林》《海边的卡夫卡》看村上文学的转变——以人称的变化为中心

基于《挪威的森林》《海边的卡夫卡》审视村上文学的转变,既有助于从多个维度对两部作品的创作内容进行对比,又能够从宏观视角把握作家村上春树的创作历程。文章以人称的变化为中心,分析人称的灵活切换对村上春树文学创作的影响,并围绕村上文学青春叙事转变、自我救赎转变、世界观转变三方面展开全面研究。

Misdiagnosed Norwegian scabies in a patient with systemic sclerosis:a case report

Introduction Norwegian scabies is a rare and severe skin disorder caused by scabies mites.Severe public health problems resulted from Norwegian scabies outbreak,had been reported due to the highly contagious characteristics[1-2].Also,severe complications such as secondary bacterial infections,severe water and electrolytic disorders,which could lead to fetal outcome,were reported recently in severe Norwegian scabies cases[3].Early diagnose may prevent scabies outbreak and longtime adverse events.However,crusted scabies may be misdiagnosed due to its various and atypical skin lesions.Here,we shared our experience on diagnosis of a patient with Norwegian scabies,who was misdiagnosed as psoriasis and eczema and treated with long term of oral prednisone and methotrexate.

主权财富基金投资策略探析——比较挪威政府全球养老基金与中国投资有限责任公司

进入二十一世纪后,伴随主权财富投资理念的演进,世界各国相继成立各种规模的主权财富投资基金,主权财富基金日益成为国际金融市场上一股重要力量,挪威政府全球养老基金作为全球最大的主权财富基金,在其投资模式和基准组合的构建上有其丰富的经验和优势,本文对挪威政府全球养老基金和中国投资有限责任公司的投资模式进行了梳理,并对它们的投资策略和基准组合的构建进行了比较分析,从中寻找值得中国养老金借鉴的经验。

挪威海畸形波波形特征研究

畸形波波形与其所处海况特征密切相关。在线性、窄谱假定下,最可能出现的畸形波波形服从“新波”理论,即最大波位于波群中间且其前后相邻波浪对称。然而,实际海浪谱通常是包含多种频率成分的宽谱。目前对实测畸形波及其附近波面形态特征仍缺乏系统认知,对其影响因素尚不明确。本文基于挪威海气象观测站共112个畸形波序列,分析实测畸形波波形及影响因素。研究表明,只有52%的畸形波在波群中间,其余畸形波在波群前侧的概率更高。此外,畸形波前后相邻波浪并不完全对称,其中位于后侧的波幅普遍更大。通过定量分析实测畸形波的平均波形与“新波”理论结果,发现谱宽是影响畸形波波形的关键参数。随谱宽增加,畸形波的平均波形与“新波”理论得到的波面序列误差呈指数增加。