University of Jyväskylä

About: University of Jyväskylä is a education organization based out in Jyvaskyla, Finland. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Population & Context (language use). The organization has 8066 authors who have published 25168 publications receiving 725033 citations. The organization is also known as: Jyväskylän yliopisto & Kasvatusopillinen korkeakoulu.

Predicted very large thermoelectric effect in ferromagnet-superconductor junctions in the presence of a spin-splitting magnetic field.

Abstract: The work of F. S. B and A. O. has been supported by the Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness under Project No. FIS2011-28851-C02-02 and the Basque Government under UPV/EHU Project IT-756-13. The work of T. T. H. and P. V. has been supported by the Academy of Finland, the European Research Council (Grant No. 240362-Heattronics), and the EU-FP 7 INFERNOS (Grant No. 308850) program. The work of A. O. has also been supported by the CSIC and the European Social Fund under JAE-Predoc program and the EU-FP 7 MICROKELVIN project (Grant No. 228464).

Redefining creativity — analyzing definitions, collocations, and consequences.

Abstract: How holistically is human creativity defined, investigated, and understood? Until recently, most scientific research on creativity has focused on its positive side. However, creativity might not only be a desirable resource but also be a potential threat. In order to redefine creativity we need to analyze and understand definitions, collocations, and consequences of creativity. In this paper, we reviewed 42 explicit definitions and 120 collocations. The thematic analysis of our data reveals that the vast majority of creativity definitions do not emphasize the positive/negative aspects of the concept. Neither are the negative aspects of creativity emphasized in its numerous collocations. Thus, we propose a comprehensive definition of creativity and a three-dimensional analytical framework for investigating its consequences, positive and/or negative. Finally, we highlight the need to move to a new era of conscientious creativity, in which all humans are considered able and wise enough to create something ethical and constructive for everyone in society.

Scores for functional disability in patients with rheumatoid arthritis are correlated at higher levels with pain scores than with radiographic scores

Abstract: Objective To analyze correlations of functional disability scores with other measures of clinical status, in particular, Larsen radiographic scores and pain scores, in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Methods The functional capacity of 141 patients with RA (102 women, 39 men; median age 57 years; median disease duration 11.8 years; 83% rheumatoid factor positive) was assessed according to the Stanford Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ). Other variables studied included Larsen scores for radiographic damage of the small joints of the hands, wrists, and feet, pain scores by visual analog scale (VAS), Disease Activity Scores, general health scores by VAS, and Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) scores. Results The Spearman correlation coefficient comparing HAQ and Larsen scores was 0.277 (P = 0.001) and between HAQ and pain scores 0.652 (P < 0.001). In regression analysis, pain scores explained 41.4% of the variation in HAQ scores, normalized Larsen scores explained 7.3%, and BDI scores explained 5.5%; other variables were not significant in the model. Conclusion Functional capacity scores of patients with RA are correlated at higher levels with pain scores than with radiographic scores of small joints.