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

LAB Focus

29.5.2023 - 09.53

Interregional cooperation for energy transition in SMEs

Energy efficiency is now a more urgent topic than ever. In March 2023, the provisional agreement on the EU Energy Efficiency Directive reform, established energy savings of 11.7% by 2030 mandatory in the EU countries. Besides the public sector, also companies will be stimulated to become more energy efficient. (European Commission 2023.) In most cases, […] The post Interregional cooperation for energy transition in SMEs appeared first on LAB Focus.

29.5.2023 - 08.58

Circularity communications can easily make us trip

As researchers, educators and students, many of us are very familiar with the concept of circular economy. In fact, we are often knee-deep in making it happen; we may be working on ways to create textile fibers that last longer and are more easily recyclable or developing ways to make biogas processes more efficient. It’s […] The post Circularity communications can easily make us trip appeared first on LAB Focus.

26.5.2023 - 11.28

Social robots supporting elderly persons’ well-being

As the global population ages, ensuring the mental well-being of elderly individuals becomes increasingly essential. Good mental health enables individuals to function effectively, maintain positive relationships, and experience a sense of fulfilment also in a high age. Good mental health is an essential aspect of overall well-being and involves finding a balance in emotions, thoughts, […] The post Social robots supporting elderly persons’ well-being appeared first on LAB Focus.

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