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- Lindahl, Marcus, 1973-, et al.
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The Ghosts of Shared Leadership: On Decision-Making and Subconscious Followership in the Death Zone of K2
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Ingår i: Extreme Leadership: Leaders, Teams and Situations Outside the Norm. - : Edward Elgar Publishing.
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Bokkapitel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Extreme environments are characterized in part by the romance and mystique ascribed to them, something that goes for leadership as well. Whereas the mystique of the former is connected to the perception of danger and risk, both have connections to transcending the mundane, heroism and the challenge and character of the self. Extreme environments would thus be highly likely to bring out extreme perceptions of leadership as well, including but not limited to attempted heroics and confusing risk-taking with leadership. In addition to this, ...
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- B. Forsberg, Petter, 1984-
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Collaboration in practice : A multiple case study on collaboration between small enterprises and university researchers
- 2018
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Doktorsavhandling (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- University-industry collaborations (UICs) have been hailed as key for Sweden's innovativeness and economic growth. Similarly, building research and innovation policies for the promotion of collaboration between universities and industry have become a cornerstone for many other European countries.In academic literature there has been an emphasis on efficiency, facilitation, effects and values obtained in UICs. They have been widely studied, both in terms of the reasons why they are formed, their structure and the effects they create, but not much in terms of how they work on a daily basis. There is less attention in the literature to analyse or problematise how UIC work is carried out when a connection has already been formed or is repeatedly enacted. Additionally, there is also a lack of studies looking at small firms UICs. Through identifying a lack of perspective in the UIC literature this thesis builds on the recent developments in practice theory in addressing some of the gaps found. It thus analyses these collaborations from a perspective not present in the literature in pursuit of how UICs are carried out.Through four embedded case studies between small enterprises and university researchers the thesis questions some of the assumptions made in the UIC literature and policy documents. First of all, through the practice theory lens, the thesis shows how the creation of a node/linchpin, a boundary object or a broker, between university and industry is instrumental in enabling collaboration work to take place. Secondly, being able to work together successfully does not equal outcomes sought after by policy organisations. Nevertheless, a general conclusion is that there were valuable outcomes for both the companies and the researchers, confirming previous research on UICs. But, these benefits were often difficult to put into clear numbers or metrics and appeared only after a very long time.The thesis argues that policy (and associated organisations) should promote the connection between a research site/practices and a company site/practices rather than pushing for a joint practice. In such a way UICs can be valuable for both researchers and companies.
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- Baraldi, Enrico, et al.
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A proactive approach to the utilization of academic research : The case of Uppsala University's AIMday
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Ingår i: Science and Public Policy. - : Oxford University Press (OUP). - 0302-3427 .- 1471-5430. ; 43:5, s. 613-621
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- While most research on university-industry interactions focuses on established collaborations, this paper focuses on those interactions that occur before the emergence of a concrete relationship. Uppsala University, Sweden, applies this 'proactive' approach, based on creating universityindustry cooperation platforms before, or irrespectively of, the creation of commercializable knowledge. This study aims to analyze the structure, processes and effects of proactive approaches to utilize academic research commercially. It focuses on a conference, Academy Industry Meeting day (AIMday) and addresses three main questions: first, how does this mechanism work? Second, why do different actors, such as researchers, small and large companies, participate? Third, what values and concrete effects do they obtain from it? Our case study reflects the perspectives of industry, academia and the administrative units organizing the event. We find that some reasons to participate and values are important to all participants, but that there are also considerable differences.
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- Brantnell, Anders, 1983-, et al.
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Testbed for Material and Additive Manufacturing : Needs Analysis and Benchmarking
- 2022
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Rapport (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- The manufacturing industry is facing a radical transformation due to digitization of production, demands on sustainable production, and possibilities of additive manufacturing (AM). AM, an alternative to mechanical manufacturing, provides several benefits such as rapid prototyping and low environmental impact. AM offers an opportunity for companies to improve their competitive conditions and value offerings while contributing to sustainable development. However, AM also poses challenges for companies, especially for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as these companies often lack the financial resources and expertise to use new manufacturing methods. Testbeds are one way to support companies and accelerate change towards AM. This report builds on previous investigations concerning testbeds and AM and explores the possibilities and conditions to establish a testbed with a focus on AM in the Uppsala Region. This report builds on site visits and interviews with ten existing testbeds and site visits and interviews with 14 companies. The testbeds were spread around the country, and the companies were centered on the Uppsala Region.The findings are divided into two clusters: companies and testbeds. Altogether, nine companies either manufactured AM components or AM powder. All 14 companies had experience using AM, which is a clear indication that all these companies are early adopters or potential early adopters of AM. The companies that did not use AM (non-adopters) considered AM to be a promising technology but believed that AM did not fit with their current operations. The non-adopters believed AM was best suited for R&D, where proof of concepts and prototypes are developed and explored, which implies low technical maturity. Most the companies saw AM as a possibility for their operations. Non-adopters perceived AM as a possible complement to traditional manufacturing. Several non-adopters noted that they would adopt AM if customers requested it. Many non-adopters had difficulties identifying a business case for AM. In total, seven of the 14 companies had no experience with testbeds. Many companies envisioned a physical facility placed preferably near Uppsala and considered that a testbed could be helpful with material development. Many of the companies preferred a pay per use price model for the testbed. Furthermore, many of the companies were not willing to invest in creation of a testbed, but they were interested in using a testbed if available.Of the ten testbeds investigated, six integrate AM in their operations. Irrespective of whether the testbeds used AM, the establishment of the testbeds can be seen as an incremental trial and error process, which takes time and often starts with common projects. The path to establishing a formal testbed varied across the testbeds, but all the testbeds were developed based on the needs of their stakeholders such as academia or industry. Most of the testbeds needed to secure financing. Many of the testbeds initially received public funding, and these funds were used to establish facilities and set up an organization. The main challenge lies in having long-term financing covering running costs of rent, maintenance, human resources, and continuous investments. In addition to pay per use fees, a base funding originating (e.g., from member organizations) is crucial for long-term survival. The testbeds had difficulties estimating capacity use of the facilities, but all concluded the use is not yet 100%, so there are possibilities to increase the use of the facilities. It is clear that the testbeds need to define the value of the testbeds from a user perspective. Many testbeds experience challenges attracting SMEs irrespective of whether they focus on AM.Based on the investigation, this report formulates one key recommendation: Create a joint testbed building on the existing AM competences and facilities in Uppsala by combining existing testbeds (AM@Ångström and U-PRINT) into one testbed.That is, it is not viable to establish a totally new physical testbed as this would require several years of development and high investment costs. There are three main opportunities concerning this recommendation: 1) added value for Uppsala University and external users; 2) new user groups, and 3) specialization on life sciences.
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- Carlsson, Raul, et al.
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Testing metrics for measuring the circularity while metrics are being standardized - TRACE CERTAINTY TRAnsitioning to a Circular Economy via CERTificAtion in INdusTrY : PROJECT FINAL REPORT Reference Number 2020-04410
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Rapport (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- This report describes the results and the learnings of a project that had the aim to develop a protocol for measuring circularity for products. The project was centered around an assessment of the real-world example of a lubrication cleaning and recirculation system by SKF RecondOil. The process of assessment required that the team match circularity in principle (how circularity can be measured in theory) with circularity in practice (how circularity can be measured in a real system). In the process, the team identified different ways to measure circularity based on drafted circularity principles (from ongoing ISO work on circularity). In the end, these alternatives were to be practically verifiable and certifiable. Learnings are to be fed into ongoing work on developing international standards (ISO) for assessing circularity. In the progress of the work, a framework for understanding and measuring circularity for the system at hand was developed including: a heuristic (diagram) describing a system of interest and a list of chosen circular economy principles see Figure 3. It is thought that the heuristic and list of principles could be used to guide an entity in the process of first, creating their system model, and then, making sense of and applying principles.
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- Carlsson, Raul, et al.
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TRACE CERTAINTY - TRAnsitioning to a Circular Economy via CERTificAtion in INdusTrY : Testing metrics for measuring the circularity while metrics are being standardized: PROJECT FINAL REPORT Reference Number 2020-04410
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Rapport (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- This report describes the results and the learnings of a project that had the aim to develop a protocol for measuring circularity for products. The project was centered around an assessment of the real-world example of a lubrication cleaning and recirculation system by SKF RecondOil. The process of assessment required that the team match circularity in principle (how circularity can be measured in theory) with circularity in practice (how circularity can be measured in a real system). In the process, the team identified different ways to measure circularity based on drafted circularity principles (from ongoing ISO work on circularity). In the end, these alternatives were to be practically verifiable and certifiable. Learnings are to be fed into ongoing work on developing international standards (ISO) for assessing circularity. In the progress of the work, a framework for understanding and measuring circularity for the system at hand was developed including: a heuristic (diagram) describing a system of interest and a list of chosen circular economy principles see Figure 3. It is thought that the heuristic and list of principles could be used to guide an entity in the process of first, creating their system model, and then, making sense of and applying principles.
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- Eggers, Kai M., 1962-, et al.
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Clinical and prognostic implications of C-reactive protein levels in myocardial infarction with nonobstructive coronary arteries
- 2021
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Ingår i: Clinical Cardiology. - : John Wiley & Sons. - 0160-9289 .- 1932-8737. ; 44:7, s. 1019-1027
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Background Myocardial infarction with nonobstructive coronary arteries (MINOCA) is a heterogeneous condition. Recent studies suggest that MINOCA patients may have a proinflammatory disposition. The role of inflammation in MINOCA may thus be distinct to myocardial infarction with significant coronary artery disease (MI-CAD). Hypothesis We hypothesized that inflammation reflected by C-reactive protein (CRP) levels might carry unique clinical information in MINOCA. Methods This retrospective registry-based cohort study (SWEDEHEART) included 9916 patients with MINOCA and 97 970 MI-CAD patients, used for comparisons. Multivariable-adjusted regressions were applied to investigate the associations of CRP levels with clinical variables, all-cause mortality and major cardiovascular events (MACE) during a median follow-up of up to 5.3 years. Results Median admission CRP levels in patients with MINOCA and MI-CAD were 5.0 (interquartile range 2.0-9.0) mg/dl and 5.0 (interquartile range 2.1-10.0 mg/dl), respectively. CRP levels in MINOCA exhibited independent associations with various cardiovascular risk factors, comorbidities and estimates of myocardial damage. The association of CRP with peripheral artery disease tended to be stronger compared to MI-CAD. The associations with female sex, renal dysfunction and myocardial damage were stronger in MI-CAD. CRP independently predicted all-cause mortality in MINOCA (hazard ratio 1.22 [95% confidence interval 1.17-1.26]), similar to MI-CAD (p interaction = 0.904). CRP also predicted MACE (hazard ratio 1.08 [95% confidence interval 1.04-1.12]) but this association was weaker compared to MI-CAD (p interaction<.001). Conclusions We found no evidence indicating the presence of a specific inflammatory pattern in acute MINOCA compared to MI-CAD. However, CRP levels were independently, albeit moderately associated with adverse outcome.
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