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  • Digital tool makes radiotherapy more understandable for women with breast cancer


    Being diagnosed with breast cancer is a major life transition - both emotionally and practically. During this time, patients need to absorb extensive information and prepare for treatment, which can be difficult when anxiety is high. A new doctoral thesis at Jönköping University shows how digital tools can contribute to increased security, understanding and participation in care.

  • Negative emotions an asset for entrepreneurs


    Negative emotions such as frustration, anxiety and disappointment do not have to be an obstacle for entrepreneurs – they can actually become a driving force. This is shown in a new doctoral thesis from Jönköping International Business School at Jönköping University (JU).“We tend to see negative emotions as something that slows down development, but my research shows that in certain contexts they can create energy and drive – especially when resources are limited,” says Rida Ijaz, who recently defended her thesis at JU.

  • Sweden's alcohol policy – when state control weakens


    Sweden's alcohol policy has long been regarded as an expression of a strong welfare state with strict rules to protect public health. But a new study from Jönköping University shows that this image does not fully hold true. In fact, the state's ability to control the alcohol sector has gradually weakened, despite its ambition to steer the sector’s evolution.“There is a perception that the state has had a firm grip on alcohol policy, but our research shows that control has been limited and has gradually decreased over time,” says Luigi Servadio, Assistant Professor Business Administration at Jönköping International Business School.

  • Patient perspective drives improvement


    The different perspectives of patients, professionals, organization and knowledge-based practice interact in the development of healthcare. This is shown by research from Sofia Persson, who defended her PhD at the School of Health and Welfare, Jönköping University (JU) on 3 October. The studies show that structured approaches to including patients have provided a lot of knowledge that has led to improvement work over time.

  • JU researchers modernise environmental assessment process


    Sweden faces a crucial challenge: enabling rapid and sustainable development of critical infrastructure without compromising environmental protection. The process of environmental assessment is central to this work – but it is often slow, complex and difficult to predict. Now, researchers from the School of Engineering at Jönköping University (JU) are developing a digital platform to increase transparency, predictability and access to environmental data.