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Investigation of new orexin 2 receptor modulators using in silico and in vitro methods
(2018)The neuropeptides, orexin A and orexin B (also known as hypocretins), are produced in hypothalamic neurons and belong to ligands for orphan G protein-coupled receptors. Generally, the primary role of orexins is to act as ... -
Investigation of Theoretical Models for the Elastic Stiffness of Nanoparticle-Modified Polymer Composites
(2015)Mathematical models are investigated and suggested for the calculation of the elastic stiffness of polymer nanocomposites. Particular emphasis is placed on the effect on the elastic stiffness from agglomerates and the ... -
Investment cost escalation – an overview of the literature and revised estimates
(2016)This article presents an overview of literature and previous estimates of defence specific investment cost escalation (ICE). ICE, the cost increase between two generations of a weapon system, can place a heavy strain on ... -
(Invited) Changes in Thermal Stability of Cyclic Aged Commercial Lithium-Ion Cells
(2019)Thermal stability is one of several factors affecting the safety properties of lithium-ion cells. The thermal stability for uncycled cells is well-documented, but the effect of cyclic ageing on thermal stability is far ... -
Ionosfæreforskning
(Forsvarets forskningsinstitutt, 2005)Studier av ionosfæren har lange tradisjoner i Norge, først og fremst knyttet til nordlyset. Det var Leiv Harang som ledet denne forskningen ved Nordlysobservatoriet i Tromsø. Etter at Forsvarets forskningsinstitutt (FFI) ... -
Ionospheric influence on X-band radio signals
(2003)We systematically study the possible effects of the ionosphere on radiowave propagation in the X-band. The quiet ionosphere and various types of ionosphere disturbance are considered. We place special emphasis on high ... -
Irak og terrortrusselen - eit oversyn over terrorgrupper med tilknyting til det irakiske regimet
(2003)The present report assesses the terrorist threats emanating from the current conflict in Iraq, focusing on terrorist organisations with past and/or present links to the Iraqi regime. Over the years, Bagdad has supported a ... -
Irans kjernefysiske program : for kraftproduksjon eller kjernevåpen
(2008)Denne rapporten omhandler Irans utvikling av kjernefysisk infrastruktur, og det foretas vurderinger knyttet til hvilket potensiale denne infrastrukturen i nær framtid vil kunne gi Iran til å produsere kjernekraft og/eller ... -
The Iraq hostage crisis : abductions in Iraq, April-August 2004
(2004)This report provides a brief and preliminary overview of the phenomenon of abductions of foreigners in Iraq between 1 April and 31 August 2004. Having reconstructed a timeline which includes 63 abduction incidents (159 ... -
Iridium Certus 700 IP Performance Testing
(2021-06-07)In the last years there have been increased military and civilian activity in the Arctic. Earlier studies from the Norwegian Defence Research Establishment (FFI) have concluded that a non-geostationary satellite system is ... -
Iridium Certus IP performance in the Arctic - data analysis
(2020-04-24)In the last years, there has been an increased military and civilian activity in the Arctic areas. Earlier studies from the Norwegian Defence Research Establishment (FFI) have concluded that a non-geostationary satellite ... -
Iron Cannot Fight - The Role of Technology in Current Russian Military Theory
(2011)Contemporary Russian military theory is dominated by three schools of thought: the ‘traditionalists’, the ‘modernists’ and the ‘revolutionaries’. On the role of technology in future warfare, the traditionalists argue for ... -
Is established knowledge about cross-cultural differences in individualism–collectivism not applicable to the military? A multi-method study of cross-cultural differences in behavior.
(2017)Preparing for international military collaboration includes raising knowledge about cultural differences. The differences in individualism–collectivism between countries are among the most central aspects likely to impact ... -
Is it Possible to Increase the Share of Military Women in the Norwegian Armed Forces?
(2014)Ever since Norway introduced general conscription for men in 1897, the participation of women in the Norwegian Armed Forces (NorAF) has been an issue for discussion. In 1984 the NorAF introduced occupational equality ... -
Is Norwegian long term defence planning risk based?
(2013-02-01)The central and unavoidable challenge to defence planning is how to cope with uncertainty. As a strategic defence planner, the aim is to contribute to a long term defence plan which is a foundation for a viable national ... -
Islamic Jihad Union - al-Qaida´s key to the Turkic world
(2009)The Turkic peoples have assumed a relatively marginal role in global jihadism. The group Islamic Jihad Union (IJU) appears to have changed this. It broke off from the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan in 2002, after the ... -
The Islamic state after the caliphate
(2019-10-14)Following the Islamic State loss of most of its territorial control and the fall of its self-declared Caliphate, many have warned that it is too early to declare that the group is defeated. The group has previously been ... -
Islamic State and Technology – A Literature Review
(2017)This article offers an overview of the literature on how the Islamic State has used different technologies, primarily within the fields of drone technology, CBRN and communication technology. The author argues that the ... -
Islamic State Nasheeds As Messaging Tools
(2016)Although jihadi nasheeds play an important role in the Islamic State's propaganda, there is scant literature on the topic. This article is an exploratory study on seventeen Islamic State nasheeds released between December ... -
Islamist insurgencies, diasporic support networks, and their host states - the case of the Algerian GIA in Europe 1993-2000
(2001)Globalisation and transnational migration have increased the impact of insurgencies overseas on European security. The presence of a significant Muslim diaspora in Europe, and the emergence of Islamist support networks ...