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  • Research will strengthen support for children after fatal domestic violence


    Every year, between 20 and 30 children in Sweden lose a parent due to fatal violence within a close relationship – a tragedy that impacts both families and society at large. Despite the far-reaching effects, there is limited research on how these children are affected in the short and long term. A new research project, funded by the Swedish Crime Victim Authority, now aims to help fill this gap in knowledge.

  • The risk of developing gaming addiction – significant gender differences among young people


    A new study from Jönköping University (JU) and Region Jönköping County shows that nearly 30 per cent of Swedish young people are at risk of developing gaming addiction, with a marked difference between the sexes.“The results show that long gaming sessions are the strongest common risk factor for both girls and boys in developing gaming addiction, but that is where the similarities end,” says Gunilla Björling, professor at the School of Health and Welfare in Jönköping and one of the researchers behind the study.

  • Meet the researcher: Mikko Ranta


    Professor Ranta’s research centers on the intersection of finance, sustainability, and digital transformation, with a strong emphasis on how emerging technologies reshape decision-making and reporting practices in organizations. His work explores how artificial intelligence, machine learning, and big data analytics can be leveraged to enhance transparency, performance, and strategic control in an era of rapid digitalization.