Keyword: Dissertation

Doctoral dissertation research investigated how the family environment in childhood affects health in midlife. The study showed that only children have a more unfavourable profile of risk factors for cardiovascular disease throughout their lives. Furthermore, exposure to parental smoking had a negative impact on cardiovascular health and cognitive performance even in middle age.

People with disabilities continue to face major barriers when seeking oral health care, according to new research that explored the perspectives of patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals in different countries. The study highlights the need for enhanced training for health care professionals, more accessible services, and stronger support systems to improve equity in dental care for people with disabilities. 

The growing demand for sustainable and energy-efficient technologies has increased interest in smart materials that can perform more than one function at the same time. In his doctoral dissertation, MSc Sachin Kochrekar developed materials that can both change colour and store electrical energy. In the future, this technology could be used, for example, in energy-storing, self-tinting smart windows.

Quantum computing is widely regarded as a major technological breakthrough, yet its implications for creative fields such as games and interactive storytelling have so far been little explored. In her doctoral dissertation, Natasha Skult examines how emerging quantum technologies may transform the design of interactive media and the player experience.

Thin-film all-solid-state batteries are particularly well suited as power sources for small electronic devices. Compared to conventional lithium-ion batteries, they offer improved durability and safety. However, challenges related to manufacturing have so far limited their wider adoption. In M.Sc. Arman Hasani’s doctoral research, thermal spray and laser post-processing techniques were investigated as potential manufacturing routes for these next-generation batteries.

A new doctoral dissertation shows that gambling disorder is linked to brain networks involved in self-control and brain reward functions. By combining several brain imaging methods, the research provides new biological insight into the disorder and may point to promising directions for treatment development.

A new evaluation framework promises to capture the full value of security technology systems across their lifecycle, meeting stakeholder needs and driving innovation

Text and data mining is an automated technique for analyzing large amounts of digital data. It is now indispensable for scientific research, technological innovation, and the development of artificial intelligence. “Yet the regulatory framework governing TDM requires targeted amendments,” says Maryna Manteghi from the University of Turku, who has researched the topic.

Future crime spots or potential perpetrators can be predicted with forecasts that are based on algorithms. Postdoctoral Researcher Carlo Gatti from the University of Turku in Finland studied the legitimacy and use of predictive policing in his home country Italy.

A doctoral dissertation from the University of Turku explored how oral health is integrated into healthcare policies worldwide and demonstrated the importance of integrating dental care into primary health services.