Utopias beyond development : a qualitative study exploring connectedness of Finnish transition movements to post-development Tekijä Soikkeli, Jenna

“…To explore perceptions of societal alternatives the thesis utilizes the conceptual framework of utopia as a method. The research is rooted in a social constructionist approach to qualitative reflective research. …”
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English proficiency vs. professionalism : a case study of perceived management of linguistic diversity in an international organization Tekijä Kalenius, Netta

“…and 2) How is linguistic diversity approached and managed in a multilingual work place? The data consists of four interviews conducted with employees of an international start-up company located in Finland. …”
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The empowerment of young girls and women through sport and physical activity participation : a case study in Ethiopia Tekijä Alemu, Betelihem

“…As a consequence of gender-role socialization, women across the world are still facing unfair perceptions and treatments. …”
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Stakeholder's involvement in municipal solid waste management : a case study of Nairobi city county- Kenya Tekijä Muthoni, Paul

“…After the research, the principle cause for the continued rise in unsustainable SWM in Nairobi was found to be basic social factors such as trust, responsibility, communication and commitment breakdown amongst the stakeholders This paper proposes a policy framework for SWM system and urges a decentralized approach for SWM to be applied to the condition prevalent in Nairobi. …”
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Effectiveness of interventions to promote physical activity in overweight adults in the health care setting : a systematic review Tekijä Nuojua, Sohvi Katariina

“…Overweight and obese individuals are at a significant risk for developing cardiovascular disease and other health concerns. …”
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Navigating the competing narratives in social media : a study of Chinese transnationals’ cultural identity work in Finland Tekijä Li, Ruixing

“…As for the cultural identity work, Chinese transnationals tend to pre-sent multiple levels of identities: besides a strong Chinese identity, they also manifest identities of being a local as well as being a transnational in-betweener. …”
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A comparison of non-linear and linear approaches in developing goal scoring skills in elite youth football Tekijä Goyal, Rohan

“…Player’s goal-scoring abilities were measured both before and after a nine-week intervention training phase. An observational framework was developed to serve as a reliable tool for observing player actions during the skill test. …”
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The role of internal branding in employee brand knowledge, brand commitment and brand endorsement : a case study Tekijä Kemppi, Mari

“…A research model was formed based on theoretical framework and the measurement constructs were adopted from previous academic research. …”
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ISO 27001 information security management standard’s implementation in software development environment : a case study Tekijä Ojalainen, Anniina

“…The research questions were observed in the software development unit through a contextualisation framework and research themes that revolved around changes in target unit’s information security culture and practices, process of ISO 27001 implementation and employees’ experiences of the process and changes. …”
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Estimating prediction error variances of a plant breeding hybrid model using Monte Carlo sampling Tekijä Heikkilä, Antero

“…Overall, the thesis demonstrates that all the methods work in a hybrid model framework when the MC sample size is large enough. …”
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GAP-analysis and needed actions to reach compliance to NIS2 directive in a global industrial manufacturing company Tekijä Lämsä, Markus

“…The research process combines a literature review that establishes the theoretical framework with qualitative data gathered from interviews with key stakeholders. …”
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Analysis of urban sustainable development perceptions in the City of Jyväskylä : a qualitative case study on Resource Wisdom concept Tekijä Sohlman, Margarita

“…The research results suggest that both organizations seek to maintain communication and collaboration advantages in order to reach a set of sustainability targets. The conceptual framework supported the findings, even though the urban resilience and smart city concepts were mostly absent in the analyzed data. …”
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National development discourses within the global development hegemony : a case study of the post-2015 consultations in Tanzania Tekijä Maijala, Lotta

“…In contrast to previous global development frameworks, we are now facing a universal agenda that sees development as a shared concern between the global North and South. …”
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Digital transformation through e commerce in Finnish small and medium sized enterprises : a multi-case study Tekijä Peltola, Olli

“…Digital transformation through e-commerce has been a popular topic for over a decade now. The recent Covid-19 pandemic accelerated the e-commerce development of many companies, as they were forced to go online to stay afloat during the restrictions caused by the pandemic. …”
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Combining Differentiated Instruction with practices from Intercultural Education : an exploratory case study from a Finnish classroom Tekijä Nanou, Vereniki

“…This exploratory case study investigates these implementations in a Finnish classroom through a blended DI and IE framework. …”
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Learning Project for Improving Principals’ Understanding of Authentic Leadership : A Case Study of Chinese Principals Studying in Finland Tekijä Xu, Yuxing

“…Having one of the best education (Ruzzi, 2005; Tilastokeskus, 2019), Finland became a popular destination for international education stakeholders. …”
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The role of university sports federations in enhancing student sports : a comparative case study between Portugal and Finland Tekijä Yandjou, Patrick

“…However as young people enter higher education, member-states face a problem with a natural withdrawal in participation. …”
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Immigration to Finland as an underaged ice hockey player : experiencing the first steps of an athletic career in a foreign country Tekijä Pohjoisvirta, Johanna

“…The dream of becoming a professional athlete is pursued by many, but only a few make it to the top. …”
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The story of Pitkis-Sport in Satakunnan kansa : content analysis of newspaper articles on a children and youth sports camp Tekijä Rantamäki, Pekko-Joonas

“…This study examines the media publicity of Pitkis-Sport, a children and youth sports camp, in Satakunnan Kansa, a regional newspaper. …”
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Tracking the Finnish social and health care reform : issue arena analysis in a major online news medium Tekijä Sohlo, Pirjo

“…The approach of issue arenas provides a theoretical framework for monitoring the debate. …”
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