Publications

2025:

• Fric, U.,  Levnajić, Z., Modic, D. & B Rončević (2025) “Industrial symbiosis networks supporting circularity: Understanding complexity, cyclicality and resilience” Environmental Technology & Innovation 37, 104026
• Molden, L., Modic, D., Rasmussen, E., Jakobsen S., & Vanhaverbeke, W., (2025) “Harnessing innovation for advancing a circular bioeconomy” in Research Handbook for Innovation in the Circular Bioeconomy. Edward Elgar Publishing. 
• Molden, L., &  P. Khanal (2025) “Establishing a circular economy-based livestock sector using alternative feeding resources requires a broader collaboration between local and global partners” in Research Handbook for Innovation in the Circular Bioeconomy. Edward Elgar Publishing.
• Håpnes, LB, Molden, L. & F.Kjærland (Forthcoming) “When governments own firms: Towards a more nuanced understanding of the influence of state ownership on firm performance”. Corporate Governance

2024:

• Clausen, T. & Molden, L. (2024) “Managerial ties, external resources, and business model innovation: Interplay and mediation analysis” Journal of Small Business Management, 62 (6) pp, 3164-3190.
• Molden, L., Vakulenko, M., & T.H. Clausen (2024) “Innovation at the project-level: the role of organisational innovation capabilities”. International Journal of Technology Management Vol. 97, No. 1
• Choi, TM, Damij, N, Cross, J,  Levnajic, Z,  Liu, J, Modic, D, Mor, RS & J Suklan (2024) “Editorial rethinking information technologies and information systems—From informing pandemic preparedness to managing business disruptions and endemic responses” IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management 71, 13975-13982
• Damij, N,  Levnajic, Z,  Modic, D, & J Suklan (2024) “Challenges and limitations of pandemic information systems: A literature review” IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management 71, 13345-13361

2022:

2021:

• Molden, L. and T.H. Clausen (2021) “Playing 3D chess – Firms thriving under complexity: The mediating role of innovation capabilities in utilization of innovation input”. Journal of Business Research 125 (2021), 113
• Bjørnstad, E. and Grande (2021). Exploring the entrepreneurial landscape for Circular Business Models. Eds Jakobsen S., Lauvås, T. Quatraro, F. Rasmussen E. and Steinmo M. Research Handbook of Innovation for a Circular Economy. Edward Elgar 
• Aspelund, A., Olsen, M. F., & Michelsen, O. (2021). Simultaneous adoption of circular innovations: a challenge for rapid growth of the circular economy. In Research Handbook of Innovation for a Circular Economy. Edward Elgar Publishing.
• Hermundsdottir, F., Eide, A. E., & Aspelund, A. (2021). Sustainability innovations in the manufacturing industry: a comparison of circular and climate innovation initiatives. In Research Handbook of Innovation for a Circular Economy. Edward Elgar Publishing.
• Sørheim, R., Aadland, T., Alsos, G. A., Aspelund, A., Clausen, T. H., Eide, A. E., … & Steinmo, M. (2021). Innovasjon i krisetider.
• Hermundsdottir, F., & Aspelund, A. (2021). Sustainability innovations and firm competitiveness: A review. Journal of Cleaner Production, 280, 124715.
• Aspelund, A., Bjørgum, Ø., & Saether, E. A. (2021). Entering a brave new world: Market entry assessments into a born global industry. In Advanced perspectives on global industry transitions and business opportunities (pp. 111-134). IGI Global.
• Bjerke-Busch, L. S., & Aspelund, A. (2021). Identifying Barriers for Digital Transformation in the Public Sector. In Digitalization (pp. 277-290). Springer, Cham.
• Bjerke, L. S., & Aspelund, A. (2021). Beam me up Scotty!-Dynamic leadership for a digital future. In ISPIM Conference Proceedings (pp. 1-15). The International Society for Professional Innovation Management (ISPIM).

2020:

• Grande, J., & Carlsson, E. (2020). The support system’s influence on nature-based business start-ups in a rural context. In Research Handbook on Start-Up Incubation Ecosystems. Edward Elgar Publishing.
• Wigren-Kristofersen, C., Korsgaard, S., Brundin, E., Hellerstedt, K., Alsos, G.A., & Grande, J. (2019). Entrepreneurship and embeddedness: dynamic, processual and multi-layered perspectives. Call Entrepreneurship and Regional Development.
• Sörensson, A. Dahlgren, C., Grande, J. og Carlsson, E. (2018) “Entreprenørskap i naturbaserte næringer – faktorer som fremmer og hemmer idéutvikling og sysselsetting” Søkelys på arbeidslivet, 35 (3), pp, 52-68.
• Vannebo, B.I. and Grande, J. (2018). Social Entrepreneurship and Embedded Ties – a Comparative Case Study of Social Entrepreneurship Norway. Int. Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Vol.33, No. 3, pp. 417-448.
• Hermundsdottir, F., & Aspelund, A. (2020). Sustainability strategies’ and sustainability innovations’ influence on perceived firm performance. In ISPIM Conference Proceedings (pp. 1-21). The International Society for Professional Innovation Management (ISPIM).
• Azari, M. J., Aspelund, A., & Eide, A. E. (2020). Knowledge integration in international SMEs–The effects on firm innovation and performance. Cogent Business & Management, 7(1), 1849890.
• Eide, A. E., Saether, E. A., & Aspelund, A. (2020). An investigation of leaders’ motivation, intellectual leadership, and sustainability strategy in relation to Norwegian manufacturers’ performance. Journal of Cleaner Production, 254, 120053.