Publications

​Publishing at LAB University of Applied Sciences aims to improve and enhance knowledge sharing in multi-disciplinary research and development as well as innovation. LAB is committed to the principles of open access publishing.

LAB Open

LAB Open is an open access publishing platform which publishes articles and audiovisual materials by the staff, students and partners of the LAB University of Applied Sciences. The platform hosts two individual journals which are published continuously. Both journals accept and publish articles also in English.

LAB Focus Blogs

The blogs of LAB's four focus areas bring forth each focus area’s RDI and education activities.

Publication series

The LAB publication series publishes reports, monographs and compilations based on the RDI and higher education teaching activities at LAB.

All publications in the series are available online via Theseus.

About publishing in LAB

You can read more about LAB’s publishing activities from the LAB Guide to publishing and open science. The guide also offers information about open science, how to evaluate scholarly publications, and how to promote your research.

For any additional information or questions, please contact julkaisutatlab [dot] fi (julkaisut[at]lab[dot]fi)

Latest articles 

LAB Open

Brain breaks: teaching students to maintain their brain health

Cognitive abilities for studying and accepting new knowledge vary from student to student. Each student also has their own learning strategies that help them study in the most effective way. However, even the most prepared and savvy students have moments when they find it difficult to focus or perceive new information. Quite often these moments can be explained by too intensive study period, where brains were used at their maximum capacity. Avoiding such overwhelming moments is not always possible, however adapting functioning strategies for releasing tension from brains is something that any students should learn to do. This article talks about the importance and practical implementation of brain breaks during contact and online lessons with university students. Source

Regenerative Tourism as a Living Classroom: Passing Traditions to Youth

Could tourism be more than just an economic activity? Could it actively help young members of indigenous communities to carry forward their traditions? What would it look like if every visitor experience also became a learning opportunity for the next generation of indigenous youth? Source

The Evaluation of Seasonal Content in Search Engines

Seasonal industries face unique visibility challenges as search engines require time to crawl and interpret new content, even when demand peaks are brief. While research rarely addresses how search engines evaluate seasonal content, evidence shows that clear structure, strong technical signals, and early preparation help search engines understand and rank seasonal pages within limited timeframes. Source

LAB Focus

Give up giving up! The importance of consistent content marketing

Many entrepreneurs abandon content marketing too early, missing out on its long-term benefits. This blog encourages small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and entrepreneurs to give up giving up and embrace a smart marketing strategy that supports steady business and grows their customer base organically. At LAB, we want to support small businesses by sharing research […] The post Give up giving up! The importance of consistent content marketing appeared first on LAB Focus.

Emotional resilience in the face of uncertainty

Entrepreneurship is an emotional rollercoaster, and the difference between entrepreneurs who thrive and those who burn out often comes down to resilience. Cultivating emotional resilience can become an entrepreneur’s strongest asset during uncertain times. Taking inspiration from research and real-life examples, let’s explore how resilience (i.e., the ability to bounce back from setbacks, adapt, and […] The post Emotional resilience in the face of uncertainty appeared first on LAB Focus.

Remote, hybrid, resilient: insights from LAB’s seminar on the future of work

On 19 November 2025, LAB University of Applied Sciences hosted the seminar “Remote, Hybrid, Resilient – Shaping the Future of Work and Business” at the Lahti campus. The event brought together people from six countries sharing the interest in how work is changing, and what this change, particularly remote or hybrid work, means for people, […] The post Remote, hybrid, resilient: insights from LAB’s seminar on the future of work appeared first on LAB Focus.