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  2. 1. Boards and governance in SMEs: An inquiry into boards’ contribution to firm performance

    Author : Jonas Gabrielsson; CIRCLE; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Företagsledning; management; Management of enterprises; stakeholders; SMEs; firm performance; governance; contingencies; Boards of directors; board working style;

    Abstract : The board of directors is often described as a valuable resource for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can contribute to the direction and performance of the firm. Mainstream research and literature on boards and governance has however mainly been concerned with how the board of directors best can monitor and restrain managerial action in large widely held corporations, and there is not much guidance for individuals interested in how boards can be effective instruments of governance in privately held SMEs. READ MORE

  4. 2. Managing Product Architectures, A Study of Oganizational and Strategic Aspects

    Author : Maximilian Pasche; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; product development; product architecture; organization; modularization; contingencies; product platform;

    Abstract : Product modularization and product platforms constitute two major approaches to product architecture management. These concepts are applied to enable firms to cost-efficientlyprovide a high degree of product variety and to achieve a high level of strategic flexibility. READ MORE

  5. 3. On the Move : Science and Development Behind Learning Sensorimotor Contingencies in the Mobile Paradigm

    Author : Umay Sen; Gustaf Gredebäck; Pär Nyström; Philippe Rochat; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; sensorimotor contingencies; mobile paradigm; scientific crisis; response differentiation; Psychology; Psykologi;

    Abstract : Exploring the body and environment is essential for development. Detecting and learning contingent relationships between one’s own actions and their consequences instantiates such exploration. Furthermore, it facilitates the development of sense of agency, body awareness, and consciousness. READ MORE

  6. 4. Decision Support for Emergency Response to Multiple Natural Hazards : CHALLENGES AND NEEDS

    Author : Viktor Sköld Gustafsson; Tobias Andersson Granberg; Mattias Hjerpe; Martin Waldemarsson; Margaret Mcnamee; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Global warming exceeding 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels will very likely lead to unavoidable increases of several climate hazards in the coming decades. Climate change phenomena can increase the risk of several extreme weather events, leading to risks of what is commonly considered as natural hazards, for instance landslides and forest fires. READ MORE

  7. 5. Environmental factors selecting for predation resistant and potentially pathogenic bacteria in aquatic environments

    Author : Peter Mathisen; Agneta Andersson; Johanna Thelaus; Mats Forsman; Anders Sjöstedt; Tron Frede Thingstad; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Eutrophication; productivity; predation pressure; predation-resistant bacteria; pathogens; Francisella tularensis; adaptation; biomarker; oligotyping;

    Abstract : The long history of co-existence of bacteria and their protozoan predators in aquatic environments has led to evolution of protozoa resistant bacteria (PRB). Many of these bacteria are also pathogenic to humans. READ MORE