University of Eastern Finland

Beyond AI Literacy: Exploring Pre-Service Teachers’ Pedagogical and Ethical Reasoning in Generative AI Integration in Education

Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) offers opportunities for innovative teaching but also raises ethical concerns. While pre-service teachers are expected to integrate GenAI responsibly, little is known about how they engage in reasoning processes that guide such integrati...

Energy Crop Cultivation of Miscanthus × giganteus on Biochar‐Amended Marginal Soils With Conventional and Waste‐Derived Fertilization: Biomass Allocation and Nutrient Dynamics Toward Closing Nutrient Loops

ABSTRACT Sustainable production of lignocellulosic biomass on marginal lands requires strategies that enhance yield while minimizing nutrient losses and supporting circular resource use. In this study, a two‐year (2023–2024) greenhouse meso‐scale experiment was conducted using Mi...

Depolarization ratio of smoke and volcanic ash aerosol particles at 1565 nm using a HALO Doppler lidar

Abstract. Particle linear depolarization ratio is a widely used parameter in lidar research to distinguish different aerosol types and the thermodynamic phase of water. It is most frequently measured at ultraviolet and visible wavelengths (355 and 532 nm), yet multi-wavelength ob...

PLCG2 downregulation impairs synaptic function and increases Alzheimer’s disease hallmarks in neuronal cultures

We developed a high-content screening to investigate how Alzheimer’s disease (AD) genetic risk factors may affect synaptic mechanisms in rat primary neuronal cultures. Of the target genes identified, we found that Plcg2 downregulation in mouse dentate gyrus neurons consistently d...

Seeing Inequalities: Self-Reported Visual Difficulty and Eye Care Utilization Among Women in Malawi, a Secondary Analysis of the 2024 Demographic and Health Survey Data

Background: This study aimed to identify the factors associated with self-reported visual difficulty and uptake of spectacle/contact lens correction among women of reproductive age in Malawi. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional secondary analysis of the 2024 Malawi Demographi...

The change process and implementation of the First-line Therapies model as experienced by nurses - a qualitative interview study

The First-line Therapies model is a national Finnish initiative designed to improve access to mental health services. It comprises a regionally adapted stepped approach to psychosocial treatment, digital tools to support treatment matching and needs assessment, and training for f...

Shotgun Metagenomic Analysis Reveals Taxonomic and Functional Transitions in the Salivary Microbiome During Periodontal Disease Progression

ABSTRACT Aim To characterise multi‐kingdom salivary microbiome profiles across clinically defined periodontal states and identify stage‐specific taxonomic and functional alterations using shotgun metagenomic sequencing. Materials and Methods In this cross‐sectional study, 204 adu...

The Incidence of Sensorineural Hearing Loss Diagnoses in People with and without Parkinson's Disease

Abstract Background Parkinson's disease (PD) and sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) are both prevalent conditions among older adults. Although increasing number of studies have investigated SNHL as a risk factor for PD, it is not well known how diagnosed PD affects the likelihood...

Patients’ experiences of living with the risk of Alzheimer’s disease – a multicentre qualitative study

Aims and objectives To explore the experiences of receiving and living with a diagnosis of prodromal Alzheimer’s disease. Background Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive dementia disorder, with pathology potentially developing years before clinical symptoms. Evidence concerning p...

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...

Soil–plant interactions during early vegetation growth govern HONO, NO and N2O emissions through moisture, temperature, and mineral N pools in boreal agricultural soils

Abstract Background and aims Reactive nitrogen gases (HONO, NO, N 2 O) are key to atmospheric chemistry and climate forcing, yet their simultaneous in-situ emissions from boreal agricultural soils are poorly known. We aimed to quantify these gases during early crop growth, a peri...

Nurses’ and nurse leaders’ perceived expectations and obstacles: an interview study

Nurses are increasingly expected to lead themselves in order to ensure high-quality care, cope with workplace challenges, and sustain their own well-being in a rapidly changing healthcare environment. Effective self-leadership, however, requires reflection, support, and appropria...

Nurse leaders’ perceptions of integrating the nurse practitioner role in Finland’s wellbeing services counties: A qualitative study

Background In Finland, Nurse Practitioner (NP) role integration remains fragmented amid ongoing health and social care reform. Leadership is a key determinant of role development, yet evidence on how nurse leaders advance NP role integration remains limited. Purpose To examine nu...

MILESTONES AND MILLSTONES OF COMPARATIVE EFFECTIVENESS RESEARCH IN THE NIGERIAN CONTEXT

Background: The relevance of empirical evidence in healthcare decision making is well acknowledged. Within any setting constrained by a lean resource base, stronger premium should be placed on evidence which informs policy; as ever so often in such climes, multiplicity of healthc...