Collaborative dynamics in environmental R&D alliances

Author's accepted version (postprint).This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Elsevier in Journal of Cleaner Production on 04/12/2018.Available online: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0959652618336886acceptedVersio

Mo Industripark - et industrielt økosystem?

Masteroppgave i bedriftsøkonomi - Høgskolen i Bodø, 201

Chapter 13: Drivers and barriers for industrial symbiosis: the case of Mo Industrial Park

Innovation is a key enabler for industrial symbiosis (IS) between actors in a system, in which the waste from one actor can be used as input in another actor’s production and thereby create mutual benefits for each actor and the system as a whole. However, developing IS might be challenging for firms, as it requires capital investments, regulatory incentives and cooperation. To increase our knowledge of the development of IS, this chapter identifies IS drivers and barriers between firms in Mo Industrial Park over the course of a decade. We find that developing a circular industry is a long-term process that requires open innovation efforts where academic institutions are essential in mobilizing firms towards circularity. The main barrier for IS development, both in 2010 and 2020, is the economy, where firms lack access to risk capital to invest in research-based circular solutions. Due to limited research and development (R & D) and innovation experience, firms also experience an initiative overload where they find it challenging to choose relevant initiatives in which to invest resources.Publishe

Chapter 18: Salmon farming firms moving towards resource circularity: a typology of resource loop innovations

The transition towards resource circularity requires firms to use resources that circulate in sustainable resource loops instead of adapting the ‘take-make-use-dispose’ approach. Resource circularity asks for innovative resource loop solutions within and between firms. Through an abductive study of innovation projects developed by Norwegian salmon farming firms, this chapter offers a typology matrix consisting of seven types of resource loop innovations. We propose that firms develop resource loop innovations to reconfigure resource services of inbound, inhouse, and outbound resources, minimize the use of unproductive resources of inbound and outbound resources, and expand the range of resource services of inhouse resources. Through these resource loop innovations, negative externalities are minimized and underutilized resources re-used, which leads to increased resource circularity and more sustainable industries.Publishe

Supporting High Achievement in History : Conclusions of the NAGTY History Think Tank 28 / 29 November 2005

Matrix of relevant BCTs for intervention functions. Table outlining frequently used BCTS for each intervention function. Used for data analysis linking BCTs identified back to intervention functions. From Michie et al. [36] (PDF 62 kb

Open innovation and the adoption of environmental process innovations: information source and proximity to partner types

This research set out to understand the role of sources of information and the proximity of types of partners in the relationship between the firm’s use of open innovation practices and the adoption of environmental process innovations. We test our hypotheses using data from the European Manufacturing Survey of Dutch manufacturing firms. The results show that firms that use more open innovation practices, more external information sources or cooperate with international science-based partners also adopt more environmental process innovations. No support was found for the synergy effects of firms using all of these three practices. These results imply open innovation practices appear to affect environmental process innovation, but that using external sources of information and working with science-based partners are more important complements. The results offer firms more options to choose from and point governments to incentives for firms to invest in these practices to facilitate the transition to a circular economy

Additional file 1: of Bridging the gap between pragmatic intervention design and theory: using behavioural science tools to modify an existing quality improvement programme to implement “Sepsis Six”

Focus group/interview topic guide. (DOCX 46 kb

Real-world data of a digitally enabled, time-restricted eating weight management program in public sector workers living with overweight and obesity in the United Kingdom: A service evaluation of the Roczen program.

IntroductionThe health of the United Kingdom workforce is key; approximately 186 million days are lost to sickness each year. Obesity and type 2 diabetes (T2D) remain major global health challenges. The aim of this retrospective service evaluation was to assess the impact of a digitally enabled, time-restricted eating (TRE) intervention (Roczen Program, Reset Health Ltd) on weight and other health-related outcomes.MethodsThis service evaluation was conducted in people living with overweight/obesity, with 89% referred from public sector employers. Participants were placed on a TRE, low-carbohydrate, moderate protein plan delivered by clinicians and mentors with regular follow up, dietary guidance, goal setting, feedback, and social support.ResultsA total of 660 members enrolled and retention was 41% at 12 months. The majority were female (73.2%), 58.9% were of White ethnicity, with a mean (SD) age of 47.5 years (10.1), and a body mass index of 35.0 kg/m2 (5.7). Data were available for 82 members at 12-month. At 12-month, members mean actual and percentage weight loss was -9.0 kg (7.0; p p p p = 0.012). Binge eating score significantly reduced (-4.4 [7.0] p = 0.006), despite cognitive restraint increasing (0.37 [0.6] p = 0.006).ConclusionOur service evaluation showed that the Roczen program led to clinically meaningful improvements in body weight, health-related outcomes and eating behaviors that were sustained at 12-month

Additional file 5: of Bridging the gap between pragmatic intervention design and theory: using behavioural science tools to modify an existing quality improvement programme to implement “Sepsis Six”

“Sepsis Six” modified intervention protocol. (DOCX 47 kb

Feasibility and Impact of a Combined Supervised Exercise and Nutritional-Behavioral Intervention following Bariatric Surgery: A Pilot Study

Background. Lifestyle intervention programs after bariatric surgery have been suggested to maximise health outcomes. This pilot study aimed to investigate the feasibility and impact of an 8-week combined supervised exercise with nutritional-behavioral intervention following Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy. Methods. Eight female patients (44 ± 8 years old, BMI = 38.5 ± 7.2 kgm−2) completed the program. Before and after intervention, anthropometric measures, six-minute walk test (6MWT), physical activity level, eating behavior, and quality of life (QoL) were assessed. Percentage weight loss (%WL) outcomes were compared with a historical matched control group. Results. The program significantly improved functional capacity (mean increment in 6MWT was 127 ± 107 meters, p=0.043), increased strenuous intensity exercise (44 ± 49 min/week, p=0.043), increased consumption of fruits and vegetables (p=0.034), reduced consumption of ready meals (p=0.034), and improved “Change in Health” in QoL domain (p=0.039). The intervention group exhibited greater %WL in the 3–12-month postsurgery period compared to historical controls, 12.2 ± 7.5% versus 5.1 ± 5.4%, respectively (p=0.027). Conclusions. Lifestyle intervention program following bariatric surgery is feasible and resulted in several beneficial outcomes. A large randomised control trial is now warranted