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- Bruckmeier, Karl, 1952, et al.
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Findings from the case studies in the Baltic Sea reconciliation in practice : The seal conflict and its mitigation in Sweden and Finland
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Rapport (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- This chapter presents the results of case studies on human wildlife conflicts conducted in Sweden and Finland. In both cases the model conflict is between the conservation of the grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) and small-scale coastal fishing. The cases are presented together because of the many similarities and the close interaction of the stakeholders in the seal management. Some of the similarities are, in fact, commonalities, the most important of them being the shared grey seal population and the existence of joint protection programmes (from HELCOM and EU) for the grey seal. The characteristics of the conflict between grey seal protection and fishery can be shown by way of systematic comparison between the two countries and model regions as done here. Thus one can also better see what can be learned from the comparison of the cases and use the knowledge gained for suggestions for the further management of the conflict. In future, additional conflict mitigation measurements to those currently practiced will be required. The main messages from both case studies in the Baltic Sea are formulated with regard to the significance of coastal fishery (as resource manager, not only resource user), with regard to single conflict mitigation measures, such as seal hunting and technical solutions to the conflict, and with regard to a combination of measures and overall approaches to conflict management, all of which converge to the conclusion that it is much more that can be learned from the management of the seal conflict than the resolution of that specific conflict: one by one the lessons learned turn out to be steps of a more encompassing strategy of sustainable resource management in the coastal zone.
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- Fjälling, Arne, et al.
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Acoustic Harassment Devices (AHD) for salmon trap nets in the Baltic Sea
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Ingår i: ICES Journal of Marine Science. - : Oxford University Press (OUP). - 1054-3139 .- 1095-9289. ; 63:9, s. 1751-1758
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Acoustic harassment devices (AHDs) were deployed at salmon-trap nets in the Baltic Sea to reduce gear and catch damage by grey seals (Halichoerus grypus). The AHDs emitted pulses of 250-500-ms duration, worked at a frequency of 15 kHz, and a source level of 179 dB re 1 μPa rms at 1 m. AHDs were deployed during three consecutive fishing seasons. Catches were significantly higher in traps with AHDs (25.5 kg d-1) than in controls (12.0 kg d-1), and catch damage was less (3.5 vs. 6.7 kg d-1). These results persisted over and between fishing seasons, but late in the season damage to the catches was common also in traps with AHDs. This study shows that the AHD may be a complementary mitigation tool in the seal-fishery conflict in certain types of fisheries, even though it is technically demanding, and for environmental reasons should be used with great care.
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- Parida, Vinit, et al.
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How do small firms use ICT for business purposes? A study of Swedish technology-based firms
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Ingår i: International Journal of Electronic Business. - 1470-6067 .- 1741-5063. ; 7:5, s. 536-550
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- This study examines the extent to which Information and Communication Technology (ICT) capability is possessed and utilised by technology-based small firms and investigates the contingent effect of firm size and age on ICT capability. The empirical base is a survey with data from 291 technology-based small Swedish firms. The result suggests that technology-based small firms are high users of ICT in several areas. Regarding contingency effects, firm size was related to significant differences in the utilisation of ICT. Although the smallest firms as a whole use ICT less, a substantial part of them are high users.
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- Parida, Vinit, et al.
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Importance of ICT for technology-based small firm's networking
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Ingår i: Collaboration and the Knowledge Economy. - : IOS Press. - 9781586039240
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- Modern ICT is widely understood as important for enabling a more effective communication, collaboration and internal operational efficiency in today's businesses. For small firms with limited in-house resources, and especially for technology-based small firms, ICT is expected to play a vital role. The empirical evidence supporting such an understanding are however rare. This paper elaborates on the extent to which ICT capability is employed by technology-based small firms and investigates the influence of ICT capability on network configuration and networking capability. The results provide some new evidence on how ICT may enable more effective networking in this specific category of small firms, and indicates e.g. that technology-based small firms are high users of ICT for gaining flexibility in working hours, accessing vital information, maintaining collaboration with existing business partners, enable a better handling communication within the firm and providing superior customer service. ICT capability was also found to influence small firms networking configuration. Particularly, there is a clear link between higher ICT use for collaboration and more extensive partnership networking, and a higher ICT use for communication and more extensive customer networking. Furthermore, we also found support for a strong relation between ICT capability and networking capability.
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- Westerberg, Mats, et al.
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Samverkan i mindre företag i Sverige
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Ingår i: Ledning i småföretag. - Lund : Studentlitteratur AB. - 9144045301 ; , s. 273-297
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Bokkapitel (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)
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- Westerberg, Mats, et al.
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Samverkan mellan samhälle och universitet i småföretag : mönster och effekter
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- Småföretag, d v s företag med mindre än 50 anställda, har av tradition inte setts som någon naturlig partner då samhälle och akademi skall samverka med näringslivet. Småföretagens ökande betydelse för sysselsättning och välfärd har dock under senare år delvis förändrat denna bild. En intressant fråga är hur pass vanlig olika former av samverkan med samhälle och universitet/högskolor är bland dagens svenska småföretag. Den här studien presenterar resultat och analyser baserade på data om hur svenska småföretag samverkar med andra aktörer, och vilken betydelse samverkan i olika former kan ha för innovativitet och framtidstro. Resultaten baseras i huvudsak på en större enkätstudie som Tilläxtverket/NUTEK tillsammans med SCB genomförde i småföretag i Sverige hösten/vintern 2007-2008. I denna studie ingår data från 6 758 företag med mellan 5 och 49 anställda fördelade på olika branscher/verksamheter. Av studiens resultat framgår bl a att samverkan med samhälle och akademi inte är ovanligt bland svenska småföretag. Mer än vart annat småföretag har utvecklad samverkan med minst en aktör i denna grupp. När det gäller effekterna av samverkan finns det positiva kopplingar till samverkan med universitet och nationella myndigheter, medan en negativ koppling finns till samverkan med gymnasieskolan.
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