The assessment of English as a lingua franca and the comprehensibility construct by Cooke, Sheryl

“…In response to these recommendations, the wider dissertation investigates comprehensibility through the literature, a review of how it is reflected in language tests and proficiency frameworks, and an empirical study. …”
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A secure OAuth 2.0 implementation model by Koponen, Ari-Pekka

“…The present research will take a form of a constructive research study. The aim is to construct a secure model for web developers implementing OAuth 2.0. …”
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A description of time lines in Finnish Sign Language by Kortesalo, Marko

“…Her work was chosen as the framework for this thesis and the findings from FinSL were compared to the time lines presented in her paper. …”
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The extended therapy room coming from an authentic place... : a phenomenological-hermeneutic study of my experiences as a psychotherapist in the Extended Therapy Room by Håkansson, Carina

“…By moving as a researcher between the naїve reading and the structural analysis within the framework of the hermeneutic circle seven main themes have emerged and together they constitute the results of the research: Being present, participating, being part of an ordinary context, meeting, taking personal responsibility, communicating and enabling. …”
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Second language learning and the creation of a sense of belonging : experiences of international PhD students in Finland by Weingärtner, Katharina Bettina

“…Embedded in the context of internationalization of Higher Education, the focus of this study is on the reciprocal relationship between the Finnish language learning process of international PhD students and the development of a sense of belonging. Based in the paradigmatic framework of Social Constructionism this study follows a qualitative approach. …”
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What Does it Take to Become a Top-Swimmer? : Perceptions of Success Factors in Finnish Swimming by Kurki, Laura

“…This thesis focuses on the social, environmental, and organizational factors that influence athletes’ success. As a framework, the SPLISS (Sport Policy Factors Leading to International Sporting Success) model 2.0 and its nine pillars were used. …”
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Selling the value of data with a customer-centric approach : case Vaisala by Laakkonen, Aki

“…This has enabled the emerge of a completely new business model: selling data products. …”
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The Significance and Function of Regulation in a Converging Media Landscape : Challenges in Audiovisual Regulation in Finland by Lind, Anne

“…Harmfulness is a key concept in legitimizing audiovisual regulation. …”
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Using cyber threat intelligence as a part of organisational cybersecurity by Matilainen, Juhani

“…Through content analysis, 14 documents were coded and analysed to form a preliminary framework for CTI usability in organisations. …”
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Utilizing business intelligence in management reporting in a fintech company by Tran, Phi

“…The research is conducted as a case study in a small Finnish company. The purpose of the research is to provide the case company with relevant framework to develop their BI and analytics capabilities to better meet the management accountants’ information needs in a rapidly changing business environment. …”
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Constructing i dentities in an Online Community of a Video Game by Shi, Qianlu

“…Findings showed that in The Witcher 3 forum, CTI as a multi-layered framework still applies in general. …”
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Environment discourse in the Guardian : a study of online news representation by Käki, Erin

“…Here, methods of critical discourse analysis were used to uncover which structures, word choices, voice, tone, and other textual elements created representation of the themes. The theoretical framework for CDA was based on Fairclough (1992, 1997), van Dijk (1988), as well as Pietikäinen and Mäntynen (2009), whereas the content analysis framework followed Stemler (2015), Huckin (2003), as well as Hsieh and Shannon (2005). …”
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Framing sustainable lifestyles : organic consumption in a women's magazine by Sarja, Sessa Milla

“…The study was conducted as a qualitative document analysis with a longitudinal approach. …”
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Antecedents in the adoption and implementation of a new marketing automation software by Aaltola, Max

“…Additionally, the researcher worked in the case company, a Finnish B2B logistic solution provider. To study the antecedents of MA, a framework by Muphy (2018) was adopted. …”
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Optimal portfolio allocation with real assets : a Finnish perspective by Parviainen, Teemu

“…The purpose of this study is to examine the potential benefits of including real investment assets, specifically timberland and real estate holdings, for a investor investing to either domestic or international markets. …”
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Consumers' attitudes toward mobile advertising : a rhetorical approach by Andersson, Sanna

“…Mobile advertising was experienced more positively in the role of a member of society than in the role of a customer. …”
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Impact assessment of a solar powered water treatment project by Mwakangale, Jacqueline C.D

“…The project used solar photovoltaic panels to trap solar energy, converted to mechanical power to treat water with the help of sterilization ultraviolet membrane. A comparative analysis was used as an assessment framework to study impacts of the project with respect to the quality of approach used during the project life cycle. …”
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Liminality in paradise : a study in utopianism at the Punta Mona community by Jokivirta, Lisa

“…The mission statement of Punta Mona is to show “sustainability” as a lived reality and to inspire individuals to return to mainstream society to enact change towards a more “eco-conscious” world. …”
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Strategic integration of a new technology for advancing sustainable mining by Puronaho, Laura Anna Elina

“…This master's thesis explores the strategic integration of a new technology, muon imaging, into Finland's mining sector. …”
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The future potential of gamification in a professional sports marketing context by Kunnas, Leena

“…The research provides a clear direction as to whether gamification can bring real value to a company and how it works. …”
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