Tampere University

Business and Value Chain Logics for Reusable Structural Components

Abstract The transition to a circular economy, and consequently the reuse of materials, is a prerequisite for reducing the environmental impacts of the built environment. Design for Disassembly (DfD) offers a promising pathway by enabling components to be dismantled and reused, b...

Translation, cultural adaptation and psychometric validation of the Shoulder Pain and Disability Index into Finnish

Shoulder pain is a leading cause of disability, often resulting in functional limitations and reduced quality of life. Valid, culturally adapted patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) are essential for assessing symptoms and treatment outcomes across populations. The Shoulder...

Diabetes mellitus and the risk of sudden cardiac death in patients with and without coronary artery disease

Abstract Background Diabetes is associated with sudden cardiac death (SCD), but evidence in patients without coronary artery disease (CAD) remains limited. SCD risk may vary by revascularisation strategy in diabetic patients with CAD. Methods We retrospectively analysed 22,395 co...

Expanding the cardiac phenotype of homozygous PPA2 variants: insights from a large Finnish family

Abstract Background Cardiomyopathies in children associate with significant morbidity and mortality. PPA2 deficiency is a rare mitochondrial disorder linked to sudden cardiac death in children and adolescents. Most reported cases are post-mortem, with limited data on surviving in...

Meeting quality and employee well-being: determinants of meeting satisfaction, engagement and strain

Purpose Workplace meetings are integral to collaboration and performance in organizations, and the quality of these meetings significantly affects meeting satisfaction and attendees’ well-being. Although meeting research has identified key quality factors – such as design, time m...

Laparoscopic approach for emergency colon resection: a retrospective propensity score-matched study

Abstract Background Despite its routine use in elective procedures, the role of laparoscopy in emergency colorectal surgery remains debated due to limited evidence. This study compared laparoscopic and open surgery regarding complications, mortality, and hospital stay following e...

Sustainability Knowledge and Students' Selection of Employers: Self‐Determination Theory Approach

ABSTRACT This study uses self‐determination theory (SDT) to examine the connection between sustainability knowledge and employer attractiveness in the northern European context. We aim to examine whether prior sustainability knowledge influences students' employer choices, and to...

Dataset of workers physiological signals during assembly tasks

<ns5:p>Workers in manufacturing environments are frequently exposed to demanding working conditions that can affect both their performance and overall well-being. However, due to the challenges associated with collecting high-quality physiological data in real industrial settings...

Long-term type 2 diabetes risk prediction using machine learning with childhood, adolescent, and genetic factors

Abstract Late diagnosis of type 2 diabetes increases patient morbidity and healthcare burden, yet current prediction models use adult risk factors to estimate 5–10-year risk. In this manuscript, we evaluate long-term prediction of type 2 diabetes over 38 years using childhood fac...

Game-based learning for ethics: benefits, challenges, and dilemmas

Abstract Ethics is recognized as a foundational element of human decision-making and a critical competency across educational disciplines, especially in STEM, where solving authentic, complex problems is essential. Traditional methods of ethics instruction often fail to provide t...

Acoustic–phonetic characterization of affect in spontaneous Finnish

Earlier studies of affect in spoken Finnish have largely been based on acted emotional expression, a relatively small number of speakers, and a narrow linguistic scope paired with predefined emotional categories. While previous studies have reported consistent findings related to...