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Happy Tirivangasi

Dissertation: Afrocentric Knowledge Reframes Climate Adaptation (Tirivangasi)

Tirivangasi examines climate change adaptation among the Ndau Indigenous people of Chimanimani District in eastern Zimbabwe.

Nature-based interventions can promote the well-being of young people in precarious situations

MA James Obeng’s doctoral dissertation examines how nature-based interventions can enhance the well-being of young people in precarious situations.

Tiina Paananen

Dissertation: Being absorbed in online shopping can help you relax – these tips will help you avoid unhealthy behavior patterns when shopping online

Immersion in online shopping, can help you relax and make informed decisions, but it can also cause anxiety if it continues for too long.

Joni Heikkinen

Doctoral dissertation: ECB communication has reflected asymmetric preferences over inflation deviations from the price stability target

In his doctoral dissertation in Economics at JSBE, M.Sc. (Econ.) Joni Heikkinen examines household expectations and the role of communication in macroeconomics.

Dissertation: Public sector IT projects often fail due to structural problems – modular systems and increased transparency are the solution

The problems encountered in public sector IT projects are not due to a lack of technical expertise, but rather to structural problems in administration

Henkilö tekee ohjattua lihaskuntoharjoitusta

Long-term physical activity protects against metabolic syndrome – but increasing activity later in life is beneficial too

A new Finnish study shows that adults who remain physically active throughout adulthood have a markedly lower prevalence of metabolic syndrome at the age of 61 than those whose leisure-time physical activity remains low.

University of Jyväskylä received nearly 300,000 euros for two projects supporting cognitive security and crisis resilience

University of Jyväskylä received nearly 300,000 euros for two projects supporting societal crisis resilience and cognitive security.

Uusi vuorovaikutusmalli

Machine Learning Model predict protein binding on gold nanoclusters - Opens doors for next-generation biomedical nanomaterials

Researchers at the Nanoscience Center of the University of Jyväskylä develop the first generalisable model to predict protein binding on gold nanoclusters, opening new possibilities for designing next-generation biomedical nanomaterials.

Alfredo Ruiz Egea

Young people with cerebral palsy need more than physical capacity to be active – social support and motivation matter

In his doctoral dissertation, Alfredo Ruiz Egea examines how beliefs, social expectations, and motivation shape physical activity engagement among Finnish youth with cerebral palsy.

Kaksi vanhempaa henkilöä kävelyllä

Walking difficulties do not prevent activity – even slow walking can feel strenuous for older adults

Slow walking can feel strenuous for older adults, even if this is not reflected in activity monitors. Walking difficulties are primarily associated with slower walking speed, but they do not necessarily shorten walking duration.

Dissertation: AI analysis of brainwave tests helps detect Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease

AI analysis of short, non-invasive brainwave recordings (EEG) can help detect Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease earlier and more efficiently.

Hirvi Suomen metsässä

Good social relations among hunters promote sustainable wildlife management

Sustainable moose population management is based on a carefully planned, multi-level and adaptive management system. However, the implementation of these plans requires strong support from the grassroots level: from hunters and hunting groups.