Tag: University of Eastern Finland
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Criminal negligence is suspected in a deadly hostel fire in Finnish Lapland
According to the police spokesperson, the preliminary investigation is challenging because most of the parties to the case are foreigners and have left Finland. “The fire that claimed the lives of three people and destroyed the hostel has troubled the police for a long time,” the release says. The Silver Fox hostel burned down in…
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A Finnish study highlights the high risk of suicide in depressed patients after discharge from the hospital
The study highlights the critical importance of continuous care when transitioning from hospital to outpatient care. “Patients are often admitted to the hospital precisely because of the risk of suicide. Our results clearly show that the risk does not necessarily go away after the end of hospital treatment. The transition phase from hospital to outpatient…
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Kood/Sisu coding school in Kuopio attracts more than 1000 applicants from 23 nationalities
Inclusive education for a diverse student body Kood/Sisu's philosophy emphasizes accessibility and inclusiveness in technology education. Prospective students are not required to have previous experience or training in the field, which makes the school an attractive option for career changers and beginners. It is noteworthy that 40 percent of the applicants registered for the upcoming…
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Research reveals the impact of COVID-19 on Alzheimer's patients through olfactory membrane changes
Due to the dysfunction of the sense of smell observed in both COVID-19 and AD patients, the aim of the study was to investigate the olfactory mucosa – the interface between the external environment and the brain. The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether this tissue could serve as a possible route of…
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Finland’s interior minister admits a mistake when discussing the possible number of migrants
On Tuesday, Rantanen seemed to hint that even millions of illegal immigrants might flood into Finland from Russia. “Anyone can go online and see how many people there are in some African countries. The potential [number] is really high. It is also good to remember that according to estimates there are around 10 million illegal…
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Health, trees and beauty – the origin of Finnish words "Hey"
Researchers at the University of Eastern Finland have studied the origin of the word “moi” and several other Finnish greetings.
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The law should not determine what is true in history
This proposition implies that the law dictates a singular truth about a historical event that occurred in the distant past. This is not a matter for criminal lawyers, but for historians. Laymen may believe that history consists of indisputable facts, but in reality history is subjective, imprecise and contested, influenced by time, place and culture.…
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Suomen VR introduces a new price system that expands the range of ticket prices
The price of the trip is determined based not only on the route and the distance, but also on the basis of the forecasted demand for the booking time and travel days. The price can also change several times a day based on real-time fluctuations in customer demand, as the price system uses artificial intelligence…
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Marini’s border fence arouses laughter: “Hiha dog park fence”
However, the photo of the completed pilot section of the fence caused ridicule and confusion on Twitter, as the reality of the fence seemed to differ significantly from the conceptual images published last fall. Critics have hailed the structure as a “skirted kindergarten fence” and a “garden fence”, mocking the gap between the planned and…
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YLE finds a possible loophole in the rules regarding waiting times for political assistants
The waiting periods were introduced at the beginning of the just-ended election season, in 2017, to try to slow the revolving door – the movement of aides and civil servants into similar or related fields in the private sector with valuable contacts and sensitive information. The duration of the period is determined based on how…
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Sedentary Time May Enlarge Adolescents’ Hearts: Research
London [UK]April 20 (ANI): An article published in the Scandinavian Journal of MedicineScience in Sports claimed that sedentary time can increase heart size three times more than moderate to vigorous physical activity among young people. The study was carried out in collaboration between the University of Bristol in Great Britain, the University of Exeter in…
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HS: Anneli Auer’s children retract the evidence presented against their mother
The court found that crimes had been committed against all four of Auer’s children. Helsingin Sanomat reported on Friday that it had seen footage of the eldest child, who claims in an interview that no crimes have really taken place, which his three siblings have confirmed. The children said that they made up their stories…
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The best engineering and technology theses of the year selected
But these award-winning works go further and show that top research is being done at Finnish universities. With these awards, we want to present the talents of the future who would otherwise not receive media coverage. Congratulations to the winners”, says Juhani Nokeladirector of public administration, Academic Engineers and Architects in Finland TEK FM Mahafugur…
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The Karelian language society obliged to pay back 325,000 euros of misused state funds
The minority language has continued to be supported by the state with funding for the Karelian language and culture of the University of Eastern Finland.
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YLE: The decades-long growth of Finland’s forests is slowing down and threatening climate goals
Luke stated a year ago, the growth has slowed down to 103.5 million cubic meters per year, which is a drop of a couple of percent from its previous estimate. Statistics Finland, on the other hand, revealed earlier this year that land use, land use change and forestry seem to have become a source of…
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EU sanctions do not target ordinary Russians, the European Commission tells HS
Helsingin Sanomat asked the European Commission whether the bloc of 27 countries could make a joint decision to suspend the issuance of tourist visas to Russia, which has recently received a lot of support in Finland. Many Finns have complained that Russians can travel to Finland and other parts of Europe while Russia continues its…
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Analyzes of the relationship between human mobility and the spread of SARS-CoV-2 revealed three groups of countries
“A pandemic has begun for more than two years that has changed the lives of many of us. Current developments in the spread of SARS-CoV-2 suggest that this chapter in history, called COVID-19, may hopefully fade to an end. However, much remains to be learned. Reflecting on our response to the pandemic could help us…
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Follow-up research confirms the health benefits of the Nordic diet
A recent follow-up study has confirmed that a regular Nordic diet reduces health risks, including type 2 diabetes and heart disease, according to the researcher. Hanna-Mari Tertsunen, University of Eastern Finland. A separate previous study highlighted the effectiveness of the Nordic diet in preventing strokes. The study examined the links between good health and the…
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Survey: One-third of Russian-speaking Finns believe Russia has violated Ukraine’s sovereignty
Slightly more than a third of Russian-speakers in Finland said they believed that Russia had violated Ukraine’s sovereignty by attacking the country. This is evident from Yle’s recent study on the attitudes of Russian speakers in Economic Research. According to the survey office, 33 percent of Russian-speakers living in Finland believe that Russia’s attack on…
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Eating problems are common among elderly home care clients
The study is part of the University of Eastern Finland’s Nutrition, Oral Health and Medication (NutOrMed) study, the results of which were reported in the Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dental Research. The study sample included 250 home care clients aged 75 and over living in Eastern Finland. Participants were interviewed at their home by…
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TS: Gang members are looking for work as prison guards
Members of the criminal gang have tried to infiltrate the Finnish prison staff, says Turku Sanomat. Dozens of people who took part in organized criminal groups have applied for jobs in penitentiaries, it says. It is still unclear whether they have succeeded. The Criminal Sanctions Agency (Rise), which manages 26 prisons, relies on background checks…
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Start-up entrepreneurship became a goal in post-Nokia Finland: In the dissertation
In recent years, startups have become familiar to Finns thanks to the Slush startup event and successful Finnish companies such as Rovio, Supercell and Wolt. Startup entrepreneurship seems to many to be a passionate, creative technology entrepreneur who is renewing the Finnish economy and entrepreneurship. However, Henri Koskinen’s dissertation in the field of sociology shows…
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Finland wants to expel Wolt’s courier "earn too much"
The Finnish Immigration Service refused to apply for a residence permit from private contractor Muhammad Musah this spring because his income as a food courier was not "credible." According to the agency, Musah’s Wolt earnings were suspiciously high, with his average monthly turnover as a self-employed food courier last year averaging € 5,632. Musah, a…
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The Finnish THL is extending the recommendation to the fourth vaccination
THL on Thursday said The fourth injection, which can be given no earlier than three months after the third, is an attempt to increase and extend the level of protection against severe forms of coronavirus disease, especially fatal ones. Just over half (51%) of those aged 80 and over have received four doses and 87.5%…
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Monday’s newspapers: Finland’s NATO Dating, school strike and brown fat
Finland’s security policy debate is advancing at an accelerating pace, and in recent weeks high-level figures have risen in favor of NATO membership. The opposition Finns’ council announced its accession to NATO over the weekend, but Iltalehti has a bigger bucket. Paper reports that president Sauli Niinistö May 12 approves Finland’s NATO membership. Niinistö has…
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Finnish universities are static in global rankings
According to the latest Center for World University Rankings (CWUR), the University of Helsinki is the 120th best university in the world. Out of 100 possible points, the institution received 81. Ranking has the top 2,000 universities in the world, but a total of about 20,000 universities are included in the ranking. The evaluation criteria…