Adult hobby musicians, well-being and motivation : a qualitative survey by Kauppi, Anu

“…Also, some information about music making as a hobby, definitions of hobby musicians and some previous knowledge about the motivation are included. …”
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Elites in Finnish energy policy and biogas as a motor vehicle fuel by McDermott, Liisa

“…The intent of this research was to find out what is the state of Finnish energy policy when reviewing it from the vantage point of biogas as a motor vehicle fuel. It seemed, according to previous research, that Finnish energy policy is lead by an elite and that there was a lack in transparency of energy policy. …”
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Creating the theory of virtual learning environments : an example of a language forum by Rakhmankulova, Elena

“…This research is conducted qualitatively in the framework of grounded theory. Data from previous research on VLEs and second language learning and second language acquisition theory (SLL/SLA), available information about virtual environments and worlds, and observation of the area, i.e. the forum are analyzed to build a description of VLEs. …”
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Haasteet ja edellytykset tuotevetoiselle kasvulle SaaS-liiketoiminnassa by Puumala, Petteri

“…The theoretical framework used in the study is the Lean Canvas model for defining business models, which can be used by companies using a product-led growth strategy to create a business model that works for them. …”
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Ethical challenges in utilizing Artificial Intelligence in banking operations: A systematic review by Wijethilake, Chandhi

“…Based on the synthesized evidence, this study proposes a novel conceptual framework promoting ethical AI adoption in banking. …”
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Measuring corporate sustainability maturity : a case study of Valmet Automotive's personnel by Merikallio, Minna

“…This prompts the question of how one can assess the extent of sustainability maturity within a company. The primary objective of this Master’s Thesis is to develop a viable sustainability maturity framework tailored to a specific company. …”
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Parental autonomy vs. ability : attendance in a low-income elementary school by Holt, Charlotta

“…Examining the data with this new theoretical framework encouraged a more genuine examination of family dynamics and parental decision-making. …”
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Use of ecolabels by Finnish circular economy forerunner companies : a current perspective by Saarinen, Iina

“…Transitioning towards sustainability and adopting a new circular economic model can provide solutions for the present issues. …”
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A critical discourse analysis of language hierarchies in the Aragonese primary school curriculum by Sardi i Wangüemert, Pablo

“…The Critical Discourse Analysis was guided by a data analysis framework, composed by different literature on language policies, multilingual approaches to education, language hierarchies and linguistic rights. …”
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Evaluating laptop replacement cycles: A multi-factor analysis for It-intensive organizations by Maltamo, Pete

“…The thesis contributes to both academic and practical discussions by offering a framework for evaluating replacement cycles and highlighting the conditions under which lifecycle extension supports sustainable and efficient IT operations. …”
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Mapping the customer journey through experiences : a Finnish case company study by Nolvi, Marianna

“…The objective of this research is to investigate and gain an understanding of journey mapping through customer experiences and examine the process behind its creation. Alongside a framework created based on the existing literature of the theme, the research is executed in the context of a Finnish case company and utilizes qualitative methods to untangle customer experiences and ultimately build a coherent journey map based on customers’ own narrations. …”
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Towards coaching leadership : a study of leadership style transformation in the city of Pudasjärvi by Kolmonen, Mira

“…The main focus of the theoretical framework is on coaching leadership, the tools it provides, leadership training, and, above all, the coaching work atmosphere. …”
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Aftermarket strategy and business networks : case study of a hydraulic motor firm by Rosal, Janaleh

“…The theoretical background of this thesis is a multidisciplinary framework including concepts from organizational strategy, market segmentation, international business and business network literature. …”
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Digital transformation, innovation and economic performance : a comparative study of Finland and India by Chitnis, Aditi

“…Transformations in the information and communication technologies has had a profound effect on innovation and in turn the economic growth within countries. …”
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Copenhagen failure : a rhetorical treatise of how speeches unite and divide mankind by Kortetmäki, Teea

“…I combine these in my analysis using a revised version of Malone's argument family classification tool putting it into Burke's theoretical framework. …”
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Developing a User Interface for an Interactive Evolutionary Multiobjective Optimization Method in DESDEO by Valtonen, Perttu

“…This study focuses on developing a user interface specifically for the interactive extension of the Reference Vector-guided Evolutionary Algorithm method within the DESDEO software framework. …”
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A technological approach towards integrated solid waste management in developing countries by Lozano Garcia, Ana Maria

“…The main aim of this thesis, was to study the concept of ISWM from the technology point of view, and proceed with the adjustment of “Compendium of Sanitation Systems and Technologies (CSST) 2nd revised edition” (Tilley et al., 2014) within the framework of ISWM. CSST is a well-known planning tool in the field of sanitation for developing countries to manage waterwaste and excreta. …”
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Exploring the relationships between flow, mindfulness, & self-talk : a correlational study by Bervoets, Joachim

“…The interconnectivity of these three key variables of interest is illustrated and explained in a proposed overarching theoretical framework. …”
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Early involvement and pathway specialization : a dropout track in cross-country skiing? by Więclaw, Grzegorz

“…This study adopted a retrospective follow-up design. The sample consisted of 152 skiers who raced competitively in the 2009/2010 season. …”
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Now they're talking : testing oral proficiency in a language laboratory by Saleva, Maija

“…The test has a contextual communicative frame and consists of six parts: warming up, reading aloud a letter, interpreting the Finnish part of a dialogue into English, conveying a Finnish newspaper story in English, reporting on the Finnish school system, and coping with everyday situations and expressing opinions. …”
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