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• 2021

  A Robust Two-Stage Planning Model for the Charging Station Placement Problem Considering Road Traffic Uncertainty

  Deb, S., Tammi, K., Gao, X. Z., Kalita, K., Mahanta, P. & Cross, S., Mar 2021, (E-pub ahead of print) In: IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems. p. 1-15

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  • Planning
  • Electric vehicles
  • Critical currents
  • Fuzzy inference
  • Fossil fuels

• Business experimentation for sustainability

  Bocken, N. (ed.), Weissbrod, I. (ed.) & Antikainen, M. (ed.), 25 Jan 2021, In: Journal of Cleaner Production. 281

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Special issue (editor) › Scientific › peer-review

  • Experimentation
  • Sustainable development
  • sustainability
  • Sustainability
  • Industry

• Circular design, state of the art review: Technical design point of view

  Zeb, A. & Kortelainen, J., 13 Jan 2021, Espoo: VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland. 23 p. (VTT Research Report; No. VTT-R-01229-20).

  Research output: Book/Report › Report

  Open Access

  File

  • Product design
  • Recycling
  • Raw materials
  • Sustainable development
  • Industry
  64 Downloads (Pure)

• Creating a Circular City - An analysis of potential transportation, energy and food solutions in a case district

  Paiho, S., Wessberg, N., Pippuri-Mäkeläinen, J., Mäki, E., Sokka, L., Parviainen, T., Nikinmaa, M., Siikavirta, H., Paavola, M., Antikainen, M., Heikkilä, J., Hajduk, P. & Laurikko, J., Jan 2021, In: Sustainable Cities and Society. 64, 102529.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  • district
  • food
  • energy
  • demand
  • city
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• Energetic and economic evaluation of zero-waste fish co-stream processing

  Venslauskas, K., Navickas, K., Nappa, M., Kangas, P., Mozūraitytė, R., Šližytė, R. & Župerka, V., 28 Feb 2021, In: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 18, 5, p. 1-16 16 p., 2358.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  Open Access

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  • Fertilizers
  • Fish
  • Oils
  • Salmon
  • Fishes
  1 Downloads (Pure)

• Food Research and Innovation Strategy for Finland 2021-2035

  Sözer, N., Nordlund, E., Poutanen, K., Åkerman, M., Heinonen, M., Sandell, M., Kolehmainen, M., Maunuksela, L., Vilkki, J., Virtanen, S. & Yang, B., 2021, Espoo: VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland. 24 p.

  Research output: Book/Report › Report

  Open Access

  • food research
  • research planning
  • Finland
  • economic development
  • food production

• Harnessing Value From Circular Economy

  Kiviranta, K., Thomasson, T., Hirvonen, J. & Tähtinen, M., 4 Feb 2021, Proceedings of the 14th International Renewable Energy Storage Conference 2020 (IRES 2020). Droege, P., Stadler, I. & Trimborn, C. (eds.). Atlantis Press, p. 66-72 (Atlantis Highlights in Engineering, Vol. 6).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference article in proceedings › Scientific › peer-review

  Open Access

  • circular economy
  • alternative energy
  • material flow
  • linear programing
  • energy supply

• Neo-Carbon Food concept: A pilot-scale hybrid biological–inorganic system with direct air capture of carbon dioxide

  Ruuskanen, V., Givirovskiy, G., Elfving, J., Kokkonen, P., Karvinen, A., Järvinen, L., Sillman, J., Vainikka, M. & Ahola, J., 1 Jan 2021, In: Journal of Cleaner Production. 278, 123423.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Hybrid Systems
  • Hydrogen
  • Carbon Dioxide
  • Carbon
  • Hybrid systems

• NordAqua, a Nordic Center of Excellence to develop an algae-based photosynthetic production platform

  Allahverdiyeva, Y., Aro, E. M., van Bavel, B., Escudero, C., Funk, C., Heinonen, J., Herfindal, L., Lindblad, P., Mäkinen, S., Penttilä, M., Sivonen, K., Skogen Chauton, M., Skomedal, H. & Skjermo, J., 2021, (Accepted/In press) In: Physiologia Plantarum. p. 1-7 7 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  Open Access

  • circular economy
  • algae
  • Natural Resources
  • Waste Water
  • Cyanobacteria

• Simulation-based life cycle assessment of ferrochrome smelting technologies to determine environmental impacts

  Hamuyuni, J., Johto, H., Bunjaku, A., Vatanen, S., Pajula, T., Mäkelä, P. & Lindgren, M., 1 May 2021, In: Journal of Cleaner Production. 295, 126503.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  • GHG Emissions
  • Environmental Impact
  • Life Cycle Assessment
  • Electric arcs
  • Acidification

• Suomen ruokatutkimuksen ja -innovoinnin strategia 2021–2035

  Sözer, N., Nordlund, E., Poutanen, K., Åkerman, M., Heinonen, M., Sandell, M., Kolehmainen, M., Maunuksela, L., Vilkki, J., Virtanen, S. & Yang, B., 2021, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland. 25 p.

  Research output: Book/Report › Report

  Open Access

• Textile Recognition and Sorting for Recycling at an Automated Line Using Near Infrared Spectroscopy

  Cura, K., Rintala, N., Kamppuri, T., Saarimäki, E. & Heikkilä, P., Mar 2021, In: Recycling. 6, 1, p. 1-12 12 p., 11.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  Open Access

  File

  • Near infrared spectroscopy
  • infrared spectroscopy
  • sorting
  • Recycling
  • Textiles
  9 Downloads (Pure)

• Ultrasound irradiation as an effective tool in synthesis of the slag-based catalysts for carboxymethylation

  Kholkina, E., Kumar, N., Eränen, K., Peurla, M., Palonen, H., Salonen, J., Lehtonen, J. & Murzin, D. Y., May 2021, In: Ultrasonics Sonochemistry. 73, 105503.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  Open Access

  • methyl carbonate
  • slags
  • ultrasound
  • Irradiation
  • Slags

• What can be measured can be managed? A transdisciplinary study in sustainability assessment and management

  Pihkola, H., 19 Jan 2021, Turku: University of Turku. 90 p.

  Research output: Thesis › Dissertation › Collection of Articles

  Open Access

  • sustainability
  • life cycle
  • measuring
  • stakeholder
  • assessment method
• 2020

  A Circular Economy of Plastics: A vision of redesigning plastics value chains

  Tenhunen, A. (ed.) & Pöhler, H. (ed.), 2020, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland. 40 p. (VTT Discussion paper).

  Research output: Book/Report › Report

  Open Access

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  • circular economy
  • renewable raw material
  • recycling
  • plastic
  • product development
  143 Downloads (Pure)

• A life cycle environmental sustainability analysis of microbial protein production via power-to-food approaches

  Sillman, J., Uusitalo, V., Ruuskanen, V., Ojala, L., Kahiluoto, H., Soukka, R. & Ahola, J., Nov 2020, In: International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment. 25, 11, p. 2190-2203 14 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  Open Access

  • environmental sustainability
  • life cycle
  • protein
  • food
  • environmental impact
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Alkaline oxidation method for producing dissolving pulp for textile fibres

  Hörhammer, H., Määttänen, M., Vehviläinen, M. & Sirviö, J., 5 Feb 2020. 1 p.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference Abstract › Scientific

  • Textile fibers
  • Cellulose
  • Pulp
  • Oxidation
  • Fibers

• BlockEdge: Blockchain-Edge Framework for Industrial IoT Networks

  Kumar, T., Harjula, E., Ejaz, M., Manzoor, A., Porambage, P., Ahmad, I., Liyanage, M., Braeken, A. & Ylianttila, M., 2020, In: IEEE Access. 8, p. 154166 - 154185 20 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  Open Access

  File

  • Edge computing
  • Blockchain
  • Internet of things
  • Industry 4.0
  • Analog to digital conversion
  6 Citations (Scopus)

  12 Downloads (Pure)

• Bootcamps as Innovative Approach for Disseminating Remanufacturing in Circular Economy

  Ben Rejeb, H., Heikkilä, J., Palomäki, K., Peck, D., Azcarate Aguerre, J. & Zwolinski, P., 2020, The ISPIM Innovation Conference : Innovating in Times of Crisis. Lappeenranta University of Technology, 10 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference article in proceedings › Scientific

  • Circular Economy
  • Remanufacturing
  • Innovation
  • Stakeholders
  • Process Innovation

• Business experimentation for a circular economy: Learning in the front end of innovation

  Aminoff, A. & Pihlajamaa, M., 1 Dec 2020, In: Journal of Cleaner Production. 275, 124051.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  • circular economy
  • Front-end
  • Circular Economy
  • Experimentation
  • innovation

• Carbon footprint and land use of oat and faba bean protein concentrates using a life cycle assessment approach

  Heusala, H., Sinkko, T., Sözer, N., Hytönen, E., Mogensen, L. & Knudsen, M. T., 1 Jan 2020, In: Journal of Cleaner Production. 242, 118376.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Bean
  • Life Cycle Assessment
  • Carbon Footprint
  • Carbon footprint
  • Land use
  11 Citations (Scopus)

• Concepts and type building for carbon neutral construction in arctic Finland based on tradition

  Vares, S., Savolainen, P., Häkkinen, T., Shemeikka, J., Huttunen, M. & Zubillaga, L., 20 Nov 2020, In: IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science. 588, 2, 022032.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article in a proceedings journal › Scientific › peer-review

  Open Access

  • carbon
  • life cycle
  • vernacular architecture
  • solar collector
  • demolition

• Connecting circular economy and energy industry: A techno-economic study for the Åland Islands

  Kiviranta, K., Thomasson, T., Hirvonen, J. & Tähtinen, M., 1 Dec 2020, In: Applied Energy. 279, 115883.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  Open Access

  File

  • circular economy
  • energy industry
  • District heating
  • alternative energy
  • Economics
  4 Downloads (Pure)

• Consumers in Circular Economy: Focus Group Method as a Way to Understand Consumer Acceptance of New Business Model Innovation

  Lammi, M. & Antikainen, M., 16 Jun 2020, Proceedings 5th International Online Conference on New Business Models, NBM 2020. Jonker, J. & Faber, N. (eds.). p. 178-182

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference article in proceedings › Scientific › peer-review

  • acceptance
  • innovation
  • economy
  • Group
  • market

• Economic potential and environmental impacts of reused steel structures

  Vares, S., Hradil, P., Sansom, M. & Ungureanu, V., 2 Apr 2020, In: Structure and Infrastructure Engineering. 16, 4, p. 750-761 12 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  • steel structure
  • Steel structures
  • Environmental impact
  • waste legislation
  • environmental impact
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Efficiency analysis of 50 kWe SOFC systems fueled with biogas from waste water

  Langnickel, H., Rautanen, M., Gandiglio, M., Santarelli, M., Hakala, T., Acri, M. & Kiviaho, J., 1 Apr 2020, In: Journal of Power Sources Advances. 2, 100009.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  Open Access

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  • fuel cell
  • biogas
  • waste water
  • oxide
  • electricity
  53 Downloads (Pure)

• Efficiency of Chemical and Biological Leaching of Copper Slag for the Recovery of Metals and Valorisation of the Leach Residue as Raw Material in Cement Production

  Kinnunen, P., Mäkinen, J., Salo, M., Soth, R. & Komnitsas, K., 23 Jul 2020, In: Minerals. 10, 8, 19 p., 654.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  Open Access

  File

  • valorization
  • Leaching
  • Slags
  • slag
  • Raw materials
  1 Citation (Scopus)

  12 Downloads (Pure)

• Erratum to “The role of context in residential energy interventions: A meta review” (Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews (2017) 77 (1146–1168), (S1364032116308310), (10.1016/j.rser.2016.11.044))

  Šćepanović, S., Warnier, M. & Nurminen, J. K., Mar 2020, In: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. 119, 109079.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific

  • Concretes
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Impact assessment of rural PPP MaaS pilots

  Eckhardt, J., Lauhkonen, A. & Aapaoja, A., 2020, In: European Transport Research Review. 12, 1, 49.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  Open Access

  File

  • Industry
  • rural area
  • call center
  • savings
  • customer
  2 Citations (Scopus)

  7 Downloads (Pure)

• Impact of circular economy on asset management: lifecycle management perspective

  Hanski, J. & Valkokari, P., 18 Aug 2020, Engineering Assets and Public Infrastructures in the Age of Digitalization - Proceedings of the 13th World Congress on Engineering Asset Management, WCEAM 2018: Proceedings of the 13th World Congress on Engineering Asset Management. Liyanage, J. P., Amadi-Echendu, J. & Mathew, J. (eds.). Springer, p. 156-163 8 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference article in proceedings › Scientific › peer-review

  • Life Cycle Management
  • Circular Economy
  • Asset Management
  • Life Cycle
  • Sustainability

• Making the circular economy online: a hyperlink analysis of the articulation of nutrient recycling in Finland

  Humalisto, N., Åkerman, M. & Valve, H., 6 Sep 2020, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Environmental Politics.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  • circular economy
  • recycling
  • publicity
  • Finland
  • nutrient
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Material politics in the circular economy: The complicated journey from manure surplus to resource

  Åkerman, M., Humalisto, N. & Pitzen, S., Nov 2020, In: Geoforum. 116, p. 73-80 8 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  • economy
  • politics
  • resources
  • Transition economies
  • energy production
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Membrane concept for valorization of bicarbonate in sulfate-reduced effluent

  Kyllönen, H., Järvelä, E., Torvinen, O. & Grönroos, A., Dec 2020, In: Desalination and Water Treatment. 208, p. 117-124 8 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  • valorization
  • Effluents
  • Sulfates
  • bicarbonate
  • Membranes

• Mining tailings as a raw material for glass-bonded thermally sprayed ceramic coatings: Microstructure and properties

  Karhu, M., Lagerbom, J., Honkanen, M., Huttunen-Saarivirta, E., Kiilakoski, J., Vuoristo, P., Solismaa, S. & Kivikytö-Reponen, P., Sep 2020, In: Journal of the European Ceramic Society. 40, 12, p. 4111-4121 11 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  • spinell
  • Ceramic coatings
  • Tailings
  • Sprayed coatings
  • Raw materials

• Near-zero-waste processing of low-grade, complex primary ores and secondary raw materials in Europe: technology development trends

  Spooren, J., Binnemans, K., Björkmalm, J., Breemersch, K., Dams, Y., Folens, K., González-moya, M., Horckmans, L., Komnitsas, K., Kurylak, W., Lopez, M., Mäkinen, J., Onisei, S., Oorts, K., Peys, A., Pietek, G., Pontikes, Y., Snellings, R., Tripiana, M., Varia, J. & 3 others, Willquist, K., Yurramendi, L. & Kinnunen, P., 22 May 2020, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Resources, Conservation and Recycling. 160, 104919.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  File

  • Secondary Raw Material
  • technological development
  • Minerals
  • Technology Development
  • raw material
  7 Citations (Scopus)

  147 Downloads (Pure)

• Nickel Metal Hydride Battery Waste: Mechano-hydrometallurgical Experimental Study on Recycling Aspects

  Porvali, A., Ojanen, S., Wilson, B. P., Serna-Guerrero, R. & Lundström, M., 1 Mar 2020, In: Journal of Sustainable Metallurgy. 6, 1, p. 78-90 13 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Nickel metal hydride batteries
  • battery
  • Recycling
  • nickel
  • Sieves
  5 Citations (Scopus)

• NONTOX – Behind the scenes of WEEE, ELV and CDW waste mapping exercise to support circular economy of plastics

  Tenhunen, A., 23 Nov 2020

  Research output: Other contribution › Marketing material › Professional

  Open Access

  File
  4 Downloads (Pure)

• Policy Instruments and Incentives for Circular Economy - Final report

  Uusitalo, T., Huttunen-Saarivirta, E., Hanski, J., Lima-Toivanen, M., Myllyoja, J. & Valkokari, P., 16 Jan 2020, 0.9 ed. EIT RawMaterials. 59 p.

  Research output: Book/Report › Report

  Open Access

  • circular economy
  • policy instrument
  • incentive
  • project
  • type of business

• Potential to reduce GHG emissions and land use by substituting animal-based proteins by foods containing oat protein concentrate

  Mogensen, L., Heusale, H., Sinkko, T., Poutanen, K., Sözer, N., Hermansen, J. E. & Knudsen, M. T., 20 Nov 2020, In: Journal of Cleaner Production. 274, 122914.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  • GHG Emissions
  • Land use
  • Land Use
  • Animals
  • Proteins
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Printed and hybrid integrated electronics using bio-based and recycled materials—increasing sustainability with greener materials and technologies

  Välimäki, M. K., Sokka, L. I., Peltola, H. B., Ihme, S. S., Rokkonen, T. M. J., Kurkela, T. J., Ollila, J. T., Korhonen, A. T. & Hast, J. T., Nov 2020, In: International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology. 111, p. 325–339 15 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Polyethylene terephthalates
  • Sustainable development
  • Electronic equipment
  • Carbon footprint
  • Silver
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Process simulation and gate-to-gate life cycle assessment of hydrometallurgical refractory gold concentrate processing

  Elomaa, H., Sinisalo, P., Rintala, L., Aromaa, J. & Lundström, M., 1 Mar 2020, In: International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment. 25, 3, p. 456-477 22 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  Open Access

  • halogen
  • gold
  • life cycle
  • cyanide
  • leaching
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• Process simulation based life cycle assessment of cyanide-free refractory gold concentrate processing – Case study: Cupric chloride leaching

  Elomaa, H., Rintala, L., Aromaa, J. & Lundström, M., 1 Oct 2020, In: Minerals Engineering. 157, 12 p., 106559.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  Open Access

  • cupric chloride
  • Cyanides
  • Leaching
  • cyanide
  • Refractory materials

• Pyrolysis of plastic waste: Opportunities and challenges

  Qureshi, M. S., Oasmaa, A., Pihkola, H., Deviatkin, I., Tenhunen, A., Mannila, J., Minkkinen, H., Pohjakallio, M. & Laine-Ylijoki, J., Nov 2020, In: Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis. 152, 104804.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  • Pyrolysis
  • Recycling
  • Plastics
  • Feedstocks
  • Incineration
  34 Citations (Scopus)

• Reducing the climate change impacts of lithium-ion batteries by their cautious management through integration of stress factors and life cycle assessment

  Jenu, S., Deviatkin, I., Hentunen, A., Myllysilta, M., Viik, S. & Pihlatie, M., Feb 2020, In: Journal of Energy Storage. 27, 15 p., 101023.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Climate change
  • Lithium-ion batteries
  • Life cycle
  • Carbon
  • Electricity
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• SDN Enhanced Resource Orchestration of Containerized Edge Applications for Industrial IoT

  Okwuibe, J., Haavisto, J., Harjula, E., Ahmad, I. & Ylianttila, M., Dec 2020, In: IEEE Access. 8, p. 229117-229131 15 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  Open Access

  File

  • Software defined networking
  • Virtualization
  • Containers
  • Internet of things
  • Electric power utilization
  6 Downloads (Pure)

• Sensing solutions for intelligent packaging supporting circular economy and IoT

  Hakola, L. & Smolander, M., 2020, In: OPE Journal. 2 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific

• Sustainability of port operations: The European ports’ attempts to reduce negative environmental impacts

  Hinkka, V., Mäkinen, R., Eckhardt, J. & Lastusilta, T., 27 Apr 2020, Proceedings of TRA2020,the 8th Transport Research Arena: Rethinking transport – towards cleanand inclusive mobility. Lusikka, T. (ed.). Finnish Transport Agency, (Traficom Research Reports; No. 7/2020).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference abstract in proceedings › Scientific

  Open Access

  File

  • Environmental Impact
  • Sustainability
  • Container Port
  • EU Transport Policy
  • Sustainable Operations
  113 Downloads (Pure)

• Sustainable circular economy value propositions in clothing as a service -model

  Antikainen, M., Heikkilä, J., Knuutila, H., Nurmi, P., Petänen, P. & Heikkilä, P., 7 Jun 2020, The ISPIM Innovation Conference : Innovating in Times of Crisis. Lappeenranta University of Technology, 19 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference article in proceedings › Scientific

  • Circular Economy
  • Stakeholders
  • Value Proposition
  • Business Model
  • Circularity

• Sustainable materials and processes for electronics, photonics and diagnostics

  Hakola, L., Immonen, K., Sokka, L., Välimäki, M., Smolander, M., Mantysalo, M., Tanninen, P., Lyytikäinen, J., Leminen, V., Naji Nassajfar, M., Horttanainen, M. & Venetjoki, P., Sep 2020, Proceedings of the Electronics Goes Green 2020+. Stuttgart: Fraunhofer Verlag, p. 45-52 7 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference article in proceedings › Scientific › peer-review

  • Photonics
  • Diagnostic products
  • Sustainable development
  • Electronic equipment
  • Substrates

• The digital patient journey solution for patients undergoing elective hip and knee arthroplasty: Protocol for a pragmatic randomized controlled trial

  Jansson, M., Vuorinen, A. L., Harjumaa, M., Similä, H., Koivisto, J., Puhto, A. P., Vesty, G. & Pikkarainen, M., 1 Jun 2020, In: Journal of Advanced Nursing. 76, 6, p. 1436-1448 13 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Knee Replacement Arthroplasties
  • Hip
  • Randomized Controlled Trials
  • Hospital Costs
  • Insurance Benefits