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Editorial: Urban energy poverty and positive energy districts.
(Journal article, 2022)Cities are important actors in low-carbon energy transitions. They matter as front-runners, trend-setters and decision-makers. They matter as daily settings for over half of humanity. As cities continue to evolve, urban ... -
The Evolutionary Origin(s) of the Umwelt
(Journal article, 2022)Although Jakob von Uexküll´s Umwelt theory is not mentioned in Jablonka and Ginsburg´s Target article, von Uexküll´s theory is clearly relevant in the context of the article, with the authors´ emphasis on the origin of ... -
New municipalism and the governance of urban transitions to sustainability
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Cities play increasingly recognised roles in global climate change responses: as change laboratories, spaces of opportunity, and as administrative and economic hubs that concentrate human and financial resources and needs. ... -
Recycling turbine blades: the Achilles heel for wind power: The frames used regarding the end-of-life management of wind turbines, solar photovoltaic panels and batteries in Germany
(Master thesis, 2023)The topic of climate change mitigation has garnered increased attention from societal and political actors, resulting in the Paris Agreement or the European Green Deal. In the case of Germany, the Energiewende is central ... -
Early bird or early worm? First-mover (dis)advantages and the success of web-based social enterprises
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Achieving the optimal market entry time is of immense strategic importance for entrepreneurs, especially in online markets, where web-based social entrepreneurial activity continues to grow. This raises the question of ... -
Corporate social responsibility: Does it really matter in the luxury context?
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)The impact of CSR in the luxury sector has been less investigated than in the non-luxury context, and the findings in the luxury context are not unidirectional. In recent years, researchers have begun exploring the link ... -
Studenters uttrykk for motstand i veiledningssamtaler
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Artikkelen handler om praksisstudenters uttrykk for motstand i veiledningssamtaler mellom sosionomstudenter og sosionomer som var praksisveiledere for studentene. Data ble innhentet gjennom delvis deltakende observasjon ... -
Gøy og lærerikt, men også vanskelig: Unge, enslige flyktningers perspektiver på deltakerbasert forskning
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Deltakelse er en universell rettighet for alle barn og unge. Både sosialt arbeid og deltakerbasert forskning har deltakelse som kjerneverdi. Vi har imidlertid begrenset kunnskap om hvordan barn og unge med fluktbakgrunn ... -
Psychosocial factors and safety in high-risk industries: a systematic literature review
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Most large-scale industrial catastrophes (like the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, or Fukushima-Daiichi nuclear disaster) result from a combination of faults in technical arrangements and neglected social structures featuring ... -
Cost-cutting actions, employment relations and workplace grievances: Lessons from the 2008 financial crisis
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Periods of economic recession are typically accompanied by the use of cost-cutting actions, such as wage cuts or freezes, increased workloads and reduced training expenditures. While such actions are expected to boost ... -
Consequences of personalized product recommendations and price promotions in online grocery shopping
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Shopping convenience can be turned into a competitive advantage for online grocery retailers. Consequently, we study how personalized product recommendations (recommendation agents) and price promotions (algorithmic pricing) ... -
Refusing to Tolerate Ongoing Prejudicial Behaviour toward Immigrants: Together We Can Object to Prejudicial Flag Displays
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Over recent years, immigrants have been met with unjust prejudiced behaviour instead of warm welcome. However, not all citizens of a nation endorse such behaviour, instead they try to oppose it through social mobilisation. ... -
The Role of Ethical Leadership in Psychological Capital and Job Satisfaction of Immigrant Workers: Evidence From the Hotel Industry of Cyprus
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)The goal of this research is to figure out the moderating act of ethical leadership on the effects of job satisfaction and psychological capital of employees. The Hotel industry in Northern Cyprus has been preferred with ... -
Doing good for society! How purchasing green technology stimulates consumers toward green behavior: A structural equation modeling–artificial neural network approach
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Many countries have recognized the urgent need to address environmental problems, such as air pollution, waste disposal, global warming, and natural resource depletion, through the application of green technology. ANT ... -
Temporal Development of Sense of Presence and Cybersickness during an Immersive VR Experience
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Following the advances in modern head-mounted displays, research exploring the human experience of virtual environments has seen a surge in interest. Researchers have examined how to promote individuals’ sense of presence, ... -
Mini-Grids at the Interface: The Deployment of Mini-Grids in Urbanizing Localities of the Global South
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Based on fieldwork conducted in Senegal, Tanzania, and India, this article argues for a territorialized approach to mini-grids. One of the most sought-after solutions to electrification and transition to renewable energies ... -
Establishing the Association Between Snus Use and Mental Health Problems: A Study of Norwegian College and University Students
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Introduction Smoking and mental health problems are public health concerns worldwide. Studies on smoke-free tobacco products, especially snus are scarce. Snus is considered less harmful than smoking and in the United ... -
Internal crisis communication and Nordic leadership: the importance of transparent and participative communication in times of crisis
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)This multiple case study investigates internal crisis communication in Finnish and Norwegian hotels and restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic, contributing a Nordic leadership perspective to the research area. Due to ... -
How to start a Focus Group: Using cartoons in adult focus groups to discuss consumers feedback expectations in food service settings.
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)This article tests a novel method for starting focus groups quickly while ensuring that respondents understand the topic of interest for the study. To kick start the focus groups, a cartoon style illustration was ... -
Green supply chain management in manufacturing firms: A resource-based viewpoint
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)As sustainability draws increasing attention due to the COVID-19 pandemic, interest in the green supply chain has likewise substantially increased. The present study contributes deeper insights into the logical integration ...