This study analyzes the evolution of a ‘protected label of origin’ cluster in France with a particularly homogeneous and explicit institutional framework, which has given birth to significant incremental and radical changes in recent decades. By providing insights into these change processes and their institutional preconditions, the study provides an operational framework that disentangles differ

The article presents a newly developed model for the description and classification of machinability, based on comparison with a reference material. The model illustrates critical machinability properties in a polar diagram with 5 axes and poles. Each axis represents a behaviour or property, i.e. abrasiveness or hardness. The total machinability profile of a work material can then be outlined by g

To improve testability of integrated circuits against manufacturing defects, and to better handle the complexity of modern designs during debugging and characterization, it is common to embed testing, debugging, configuration, and monitoring features (called on-chip instruments) within the chip. IEEE P1687 proposes a flexible network for accessing and operating such on-chip instruments from outsid

Unanticipated procurement costs due to changes in input factors’ market prices and exchange rates are an increasing issue for manufacturers. A popular strategy is transferring these price increases to the supply chain. Based on 12 interviews and a follow-up study, we identified the main enablers for manufacturers to do so.

Konkurrensrättsprocessen är inte rimlig. Kommissionen har för stor makt och domstolarnas begräsade överprövning är inte tillräcklig. Påföljderna är att betrakta som straffrättsliga. Tilltron till myndigheters agerande förhindrar en pseudostraffrättslig process. Det är orimligt att skapa ett administrativt/straffrättsligt ”light” förfarande. Krav måste ställas på separation av makt mellan organ och

New 1,2,1’ substituted bis(diphenylphoshino)ruthenocenes are described and used as ligands in cis-Pt(II) complexes. The new substances were also employed in Au(I) complexes, together with previously described ferrocene-based ligands. Examples of crystal structures are presented for the ligands, as well as for the platinum and gold complexes. The preliminary biological activity covering antitumour,

The sensation of dryness and irritation is essential in the sick building syndrome (SBS), and such symptoms are common in both office and hospital employees. In Scandinavia, the indoor relative humidity in well ventilated buildings is usually in the range 10-35% in winter. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of steam air humidification on SBS and perceived air quality during the heati