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- Bäckman, Lisa, et al.
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Effects of internet-based enhanced acceptance and commitment therapy integrating interoceptive exposure for panic disorder and the association between working alliance and outcome: A randomized controlled trial
- 2024
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Ingår i: Sweesrii 2024.
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Konferensbidrag (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- This study investigated the effectiveness of an improved internet-based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (iACT) adapted for individuals with Panic Disorder (PD) and concurrent agoraphobia (AF), incorporating interoceptive exposure for better customization. The treatment, spanning eight modules over 10 weeks, demonstrated significant symptom reduction in the primary outcome Panic Disorder Severity Scale (PDSS-SR), with a large effect size (d=0.92) in a randomized controlled trial involving a wait-list control group (n=79). However, no significant impact was observed on the secondary outcome, Brunnsviken Brief Quality of Life Inventory (BBQ). Notably, 43% of of the assessed participants in the treatment group were diagnosed free from panic disorder. Utilizing weekly ratings of therapist-client working alliance (WAI-SR-T/C) and PDSS-SE, we explored their connection throughout the treatment and its association with the final outcome. We found a relation between therapist working alliance and the reduction of panic symptoms during treatment. However, there was no significant relationship observed for client-rated working alliance or with the final treatment outcome. This study suggests that this enhanced iACT can be an effective method for treating panic disorder and shows promise for use, particularly in cases where panic disorder is accompanied by agoraphobia. It is also shedding light on the role of alliance in internet-based treatments, however, here it is important to acknowledge that the sample size was small.
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- Häggström, Ida, et al.
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The influence of time sampling scheme on kinetic parameters obtained from compartmental modeling of a dynamic PET study : a Monte Carlo study
- 2012
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Ingår i: IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium Conference Record. - Anaheim : IEEE conference proceedings. - 9781467320306 ; , s. 3101-3107
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- Compartmental modeling of dynamic PET data enables quantification of tracer kinetics in vivo, through the obtained model parameters. The dynamic data is sorted into frames during or after the acquisition, with a sampling interval usually ranging from 10 s to 300 s. In this study we wanted to investigate the effect of the chosen sampling interval on kinetic parameters obtained from a 2-tissue model, in terms of bias and standard deviation, using a complete Monte Carlo simulated dynamic F-18-FLT PET study. The results show that the bias and standard deviation in parameter K-1 is small regardless of sampling scheme or noise in the time-activity curves (TACs), and that the bias and standard deviation in k(4) is large for all cases. The bias in V-a is clearly dependent on sampling scheme, increasing for increased sampling interval. In general, a too short sampling interval results in very noisy images and a large bias of the parameter estimate, and a too long sampling interval also increases bias. Noise in the TACs is the largest source of bias.
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- Johansson, Björn, et al.
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Impacts of RPA on employees skill variety
- 2020
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Ingår i: AMCIS 2020 PROCEEDINGS. - : ASSOC INFORMATION SYSTEMS. - 9781733632546
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- In this paper we present a literature review on automation and robotic process automation (RPA). The review is developed into a conceptual framework that is grounded in a job characteristics model. The framework is used for analyzing empirical data from eleven semi-structured interviews in organizations that has adopted RPA. The research question explored is: How do employees perceive changes that Robotic Process Automation (RPA) has on their job characteristics? From the empirical data some conclusions can be drawn; the main conclusion being that the use of RPA has generated effects for the job characteristic "skill variety". In line with the literature, this conclusion suggests that RPA results in an upskilling, and that employees perceive an increased level of job enlargement, as well as job satisfaction, due to these changes.
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- Johansson, Ida, et al.
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Energy Efficiency Networks for SMEs - Program Theory and Ongoing Evaluation
- 2017
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Konferensbidrag (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- It is well known from literature and experienced by practitioners that various barriers are hindering energy management practices and energy efficiency improvements in (industrial) SMEs. With relatively low-cost shares for energy end-use and other priorities, energy management and energy efficiency measures seldom become an area for attention or investments. Consequently, large cost-effective energy efficiency potentials are left untapped. The situation is not pleasing given the European 2020 strategy for "smart, sustainable and inclusive growth", in which energy efficiency is to form a centerpiece with its abilities to provide multiple benefits that goes beyond energy cost savings.There are good practice examples where SMEs take part in networks and thereby join forces and cooperate to build energy management capacities. For the first time formalized and applied, on a regional level in Sweden, an Industrial Energy Efficiency Network (IEEN) model currently operates with the aim to attract the participation of at least 80 SMEs in ten local networks. An ongoing evaluation approach has been initiated with the main intention to review key activities in project implementation and make proposals for improvements.As a joint analysis between the project management and the external evaluator, this paper aims to outline characteristics of the particular IEEN model, present intermediate results from implementation and provide further insights from the evaluation. To our awareness, program theory and ongoing evaluation has so far not been applied to IEENs. Our results show that it clarifies the change process and helps to identify unique intermediate results and challenges faced in different phases of implementation. These are important lessons with potential to enhance understanding and improve knowledge dissemination within the community of industrial energy efficiency policy analysts, project developers and evaluators in the Asian-Pacific region.
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- Johansson, Ida, et al.
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Non-energy benefits in energy audit and energy efficiency network policy programs for industrial SMEs
- 2019
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Ingår i: ECEEE 2019 Summer Study Proceedings. - 9789198387858 - 9789198387841 ; , s. 225-233
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- Improved energy efficiency is a key component towards sustainable and climate-neutral industrial energy systems. The potential for industrial energy efficiency varies between sectors and processes but is stated to be high. Implementation of energy efficiency measures and activities could also result in benefits in addition to energy cost savings, benefits that are more difficult to quantify in economic terms. Research shows that additional gains from investments are underestimated as non-energy benefits (NEBs) are often neglected when the financial attractiveness of energy efficiency investments are evaluated. In the literature, great attention has been given to realise industrial energy efficiency potential through industrial energy policies and programs, in order to promote investments and implementation of new, more efficient technologies and processes. The most internationally common industrial energy policies for industrial SMEs are energy audit programs, but energy efficiency networks have also received increased attention from policymakers. However, there is a scarcity of studies exploring NEBs in relation to industrial SME energy audits and energy efficiency network policy programs. The aim of this study was to identify and compare NEBs from two key energy efficiency policies: energy audit and energy efficiency network programs. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with executives at two groups of industrial companies: companies that participated in the regional Swedish energy efficiency network policy program, and participants from the national energy audit program, Swedish Energy Audit Program (SEAP). The overall most commonly mentioned NEBs were related to production, such as increased lifetime of equipment and more reliable production. However, while participants from the energy audit program related these NEBs mainly to technical installations, network participants also saw these types of NEBs from energy management practices. If NEBs were to be included in energy audit programs the benefit of the audits could be increased, but will then particularly affect the technical installations. NEBs in terms of network participation were shown to lead to an increase in the general benefits of the networks, and for network companies NEBs are also linked to measures related to operation and maintenance, i.e., energy management practices. One difference between the two groups was that NEB improved the company’s environmental image. Two of the companies participating in the network policy program had presented their participation on their public webpage perceiving this as a very important benefit, while respondents from the energy audit program could not relate their company image to their energy audit. One additional NEB that was found, not previously mentioned in the scientific literature on NEBs, was that among the network participants, establishing contacts with other companies in the region was considered of great importance, and further contacts that would not have been established outside of the network. Results even found new customer relationships as a result of the network. This finding is of a general nature, thus apart from the other commonly known NEBs, an additional NEB that primarily relates to participation in energy efficiency networks that this study found is establishing new relationships with other companies in the region.
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- Johansson, Ida, et al.
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Review of regional energy efficiency policies towards industrial SMEs from within Europe
- 2020
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Ingår i: Eceee Industrial Summer Study Proceedings. - 9789198387865 ; , s. 15-22
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- Industrial SMEs represent 99 % or more of the total number of companies in most countries, and one-third of the total industrial energy use. Despite this, industrial SMEs have not received much attention both in terms of research and policies. The scientific papers published in the field covers national energy efficiency policy programs and evaluations of these, while scientific studies of regional policy programs are few. SMEs in general have a low capacity to work on improved energy efficiency, and the term SME is generally too vague to provide any guidance on how to design public policy programs. Administrative policies might be a sound approach for medium-sized enterprises but for small-sized enterprises the administrative policies could be less effective. For medium-sized and energy-intensive industrial SMEs, economic and/or regulatory incentives are important, while for small-sized and non-energy intensive industrial SMEs there is a need for a more supportive approach. The aim of this paper is to provide an overview of existing regional energy efficiency policies targeting industrial SMEs in seven selected EU member states. This overview also provides an insight of the type of policy approach (informative, economic or administrative) that is most commonly used in regional policy activities.
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