Research blog | Arcada

The impact of transformational leadership on job satisfaction and organisational commitment

Based on research findings from a master thesis (Kurki, 2025), this blog post explores the impact of transformational leadership on nurses' job satisfaction and organisational commitment.

Category: Publication

Authenticity as the New Professional Currency: Performing the “Real Self” Online

Authenticity has become one of the most valuable — and paradoxical — skills in modern working life. On LinkedIn and TikTok, young professionals are urged to “be real,” yet every post demands calculation, awareness, and polish.

Category: Publication

Are consumers using AI applications to search for information about products before making a purchase?

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being used to help consumers in various situations. In this blog post, we discuss the results of a survey on consumer use of various sources of information (including generative AI applications) to search for product information for different types of products.

Category: Publication

Shedding light on the rebound effects of sustainable consumption

Sustainability has become a major concern in recent years. As the world faces growing environmental challenges, many consumers are trying to make more responsible choices. Governments, companies, and researchers have responded by encouraging greener consumption. However, even well-intentioned behaviour can have unexpected effects.

Category: Publication

Unlocking the design freedom: The development of a gyroscopic cup holder

A novel gyroscopic cup holder is designed and developed using a 3D printing technology. The gyroscopic cup holder provides a stability for the cups, thus avoids possible spillage. The critical component of the mounting system is analysed to understand the influences of 3D the printing parameters.

Category: Publication

The need for master's education in rehabilitation in Tanzania and Kenya—the AfroRehab partnership

Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) hold a responsibility in contributing to global development. Introducing a master's-level education in rehabilitation is essential to build local expertise, improve quality of rehabilitation, and support health system development in Kenya and Tanzania.

Category: Publication

Valuing migrant workers – Lessons learned in the EASWork project

In an increasingly interconnected world, industry has the power to drive positive change towards more diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The EASWork project (Equal Access and Support in the Workforce for migrants and refugees) has worked with companies supporting them to develop their working environment.

Category: Publication

Countering pro-change bias in digital services by shedding light on non-adoption

Non-adoption of new digital services is an underinvestigated topic. Research suggests that many consumers are reluctant to even try new services, for reasons that studies into technology acceptance or adoption of new services cannot reveal. This blog post elaborates on non-adoption and provides an example from online grocery shopping.

Category: Publication

Healthcare Leadership in 2024 – a summary of master’s thesis topics

In an era characterised by the continuously evolving demands and challenges within the healthcare sector, healthcare leadership roles encounter increasingly multifaceted issues that calls for proficient and qualified leadership (Lysfjord & Skarstein, 2024).

Category: Publication