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- Finnveden, Göran, et al.
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Discussion : What Enabled EPI in Practise?
- 2007
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In: Environmental policy integration in practice. - London : Earthscan Publications Ltd.. - 1844073939 - 9781844073931 ; , s. 137-161
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Book chapter (peer-reviewed)
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- Finnveden, Göran, 1961-
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Exergy as a measure ofresource use in LCA and other sustainability assessment methods
- 2012
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Conference paper (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Increased waste valorization should lead to savings of natural resources. But different types of valorization can lead to different types of savings and there may therefore be a need for comparing different types of resources uses. Exergy use has been suggested as a measure for resource use in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and other sustainability assessment methods. It is an interesting approach since it can describe both energetic resources as well as metal ores and other materials that have a chemical exergy in the same units. The aim of this paper is to contribute to the discussion on different approaches to measure the use of resources in LCA and other environmental systems analysis tools by illustrating the use of the thermodynamic approach in case studies and comparing the results with other approaches. We will also discuss advantages and disadvantages of different approaches. The results show that the different methods produce strikingly different results when applied to case studies. This indicates the need to further discuss methods for describing resource use. The study also demonstrates the feasibility of the thermodynamic approach. It is suggested that the results are reasonable and that the thermodynamic approach is developed from a solid scientific basis. When compared to other methods it is interesting to note that the exergy approach captures most resources that are considered important by other methods. When analysing the results it becomes apparent that the composition of the ores can have an influence of the results. It is thus of interest to develop more ore-specific data. It would also be of interest to further develop exergy use as a method for assessing a broader range of resources including land and water.
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- Frølich, W., et al.
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Minerals, phytate and dietary fibre in different fractions of oat-grain
- 1988
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In: Journal of Cereal Science. - 0733-5210. ; 7:1, s. 73-82
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- The content of minerals and dietary fibre in different fractions of oats was investigated. The oat kernel (pericarp, testa, germ, aleurone, endosperm), accounting for 70 % of the oat seed, had a dietary fibre content of 11·5 g/100 g (dry weight basis); of this 23 % was soluble fibre components, mainly β-glucans. In contrast to most other cereals the amount of soluble fibre was distributed throughout the whole kernel. The oat husk, accounting for the remaining 30 %, has a considerably higher dietary fibre content than the kernel, 83·9 g/100 g. Most of the fibre in the husk (~ 99 %) was insoluble polymers containing cellulose and considerable amounts of xylans and lignin. The minerals associated with the fibre complex in the husk were mostly (~ 97 %) present in the insoluble fibre fraction (50 % of the Si and 30 % of the K). On the other hand, most (~ 70%) of the minerals in the kernel, were associated with the soluble fibre components (〉 50% of the Ca, Fe, Mn and P), probably the β-glucans and/or the phytic acid. Fe and Cu were the only minerals that were found to any greater extent in the insoluble fibre fraction in the kernel (~ 20%). Most of the phytate (〉 90%) was found in the soluble fibre fraction.
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- Kälvemark Sporrong, Sofia, et al.
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Challenges in qualitative social pharmacy research : Reflections based on a conference workshop
- 2022
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In: Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy. - : Elsevier. - 1551-7411 .- 1934-8150. ; 18:1, s. 2254-2258
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- A methodological debate within social pharmacy is ongoing regarding how to apply a qualitative approach. This paper emanates from a workshop at the Nordic Social Pharmacy Conference in 2019, named 'How do we know it's good? A workshop on quality criteria in qualitative social and clinical pharmacy research', that addressed this debate. The aim of this paper is twofold (1) to present the main key points raised during the workshop and (2) based on these inputs to contribute to the ongoing discussion on qualitative methodology within social pharmacy research. This paper starts with what was discussed at the workshop and further elaborated are some of the challenges with conducting qualitative research within social pharmacy. These include methodological and disciplinary competence and insecurity, reflections on the consequences of that many social pharmacy researchers come from a natural science background and how this (possibly) shapes the practice of qualitative research within the field. For example, how concepts like transparency and saturation, together with checklists and quality criteria are understood and used. Finally, we make suggestions for the next step for qualitative research in social pharmacy.
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- Moberg, Roland
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Material with Linnaeus' hand in Linnémuseet
- 2010
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In: Svenska Linnésällskapets årsskrift. - Uppsala : Svenska Linnésällskapet. - 0375-2038. ; , s. 145-157
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Journal article (other academic/artistic)
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- Andersson, Eva Ingeborg Elisabeth, 1956, et al.
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Comparison of pulp-mill integrated hydrogen production from gasified black liquor with stand-alone production from gasified biomass
- 2005
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In: Proceedings of ECOS 2005. - 8251920418 ; 3, s. 1131-1138
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Conference paper (peer-reviewed)abstract
- When gasified black liquor is used for hydrogen production at a pulp mill site, significant amounts of biomass must be imported. This paper compares two alternative options for producing hydrogen from biomass: (A) pulp mill integrated hydrogen production from gasified back liquor; and (B) stand-alone production of hydrogen from gasified biomass. The comparison assumes that the same amount of biomass that is imported in alternative A is supplied to a stand-alone hydrogen production plant and that the gasified black liquor in alternative B is used in a BLGCC (Black Liquor Gasification Combined Cycle) CHP unit. The comparison is based upon equal amounts of black liquor fed to the gasifier, and identical steam and power requirements for the pulp mill. The potential for delivering low temperature excess heat to a district heating system is considered. The two systems are compared on the basis of total CO2 emission consequences, based upon different assumptions for the reference energy system that reflect different societal CO2 emissions reduction target levels. If the reference energy system includes electricity production in coal-fired power plants without CO2 sequestration and car engines that are 30% more efficient than todays , the best alternative is to use the biomass in a stand-alone hydrogen production unit. However, if electricity production has lower CO2 emissions , hydrogen produced with gasified black liquor integrated in the pulp mill can achieve the largest CO2 emissions reduction.
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- Bernberg, Evelina, 1981, et al.
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Repeated exposure to stressors do not accelerate atherosclerosis in ApoE-/- mice
- 2009
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In: Atherosclerosis. - : Elsevier BV. - 0021-9150 .- 1879-1484. ; 204:1, s. 90-95
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Psychosocial stress is suggested to play a significant role in development of cardiovascular disease. To evaluate the effects of repeated exposure to stress on atherosclerosis in atherosclerosis-prone ApoE(-/-) mice we used five different stressors. We further sought to determine whether stress combined with high salt diet induces dysfunctional neurohormonal regulation and impaired salt excretion, thus amplifying the atherogenic potential of salt. The five stressors were evaluated in male C57BL/6 mice and ApoE(-/-) mice (studies I and II) and then used in female ApoE(-/-) mice to study their effect on atherosclerosis (study III). The mice in study III received standard or high salt diet (8%) alone or in combination with stress for 12 weeks. Urine and plasma were collected for corticosterone and lipid analysis, respectively. Acute blood pressure (BP) and heart rate (HR) responses to stress were measured using telemetry. Plaque burden was assessed in the thoracic aorta and aortic root. Plaque morphology was investigated regarding macrophages and collagen content. Urinary corticosterone chronically increased in stressed mice (P<0.05 control vs. stress, P<0.05 control salt vs. stress salt). BP and HR increased acutely during all stressors (P<0.05). Body weight gain decreased significantly in the stress group (P<0.05 vs. control). However, stress did not alter plasma lipid levels, plaque area or plaque morphology. Increased BP and HR suggest an acute stress-related response in ApoE(-/-) mice. Furthermore, stress chronically decreased body weight gain and increased urinary corticosterone levels. Notably, despite an apparent stress effect, stress affected neither atherogenesis nor plaque morphology.
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- Bokrantz, Jon, 1988
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Smart Maintenance - maintenance in digitalised manufacturing
- 2019
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Doctoral thesis (other academic/artistic)abstract
- What does digitalised manufacturing entail for maintenance organizations? This is a pressing question for practitioners and scholars within industrial maintenance management who are trying to figure out the best ways for responding to the rapid advancement of digital technologies. As technology moves faster than ever before, this is an urgent matter of uttermost importance. Specifically, in order to secure the success of highly automated, intelligent, connected and responsive production systems, industrial maintenance organizations need to transform to become leading enablers of high performance manufacturing in digitalised environments. In this thesis, this transformation is referred to as “Smart Maintenance”. The purpose of this thesis is to ensure high performance manufacturing in digitalised environments by enabling the adoption of Smart Maintenance. In order to stimulate adoption, a holistic understanding of Smart Maintenance is needed. Therefore, the aim of this thesis is to describe future scenarios for maintenance in digitalised manufacturing as well as to conceptualize and operationalize Smart Maintenance. The holistic understanding has been achieved through a phenomenon-driven research approach consisting of three empirical studies using multiple methods. Potential changes for maintenance organizations in digitalised manufacturing are described in 34 projections for the year 2030. From these projections, eight probable scenarios are developed that describe the most probable future for maintenance organizations. In addition, three wildcard scenarios describe eventualities that are less probable, but which could have large impacts. These scenarios serve as input to the long-term strategic development of maintenance organizations. Smart Maintenance is defined as “an organizational design for managing maintenance of manufacturing plants in environments with pervasive digital technologies” and has four core dimensions: data-driven decision-making, human capital resource, internal integration and external integration. Manufacturing plants adopting Smart Maintenance are likely to face implementation issues related to change, investments and interfaces, but the rewards are improved performance along multiple dimensions when internal and external fit have been achieved. Smart Maintenance is operationalized by means of an empirical measurement instrument. The instrument consists of a set of questionnaire items that measure the four dimensions of Smart Maintenance. It can be used by practitioners to assess, benchmark and longitudinally evaluate Smart Maintenance in their organization, and it can be used by researchers to study how Smart Maintenance impacts performance. This thesis has the potential to have a profound impact on the practice of industrial maintenance management. The scenarios described allow managers to see the bigger picture of digitalisation and consider changes that they might otherwise ignore. The rich, understandable, and action-inspiring conceptualization of Smart Maintenance brings clarity to practitioners and policy-makers, supporting them in developing implementation strategies and initiatives to elevate the use of Smart Maintenance. The measurement instrument makes it possible to measure the adoption of Smart Maintenance in manufacturing plants, which serves to develop evidence-based strategies for successful implementation. Taken together, the holistic understanding achieved in this thesis enables the adoption of Smart Maintenance, thereby ensuring high performance manufacturing in digitalised environments.
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