Alatieteittäin

Alatieteittäin is a Finnish adverb meaning “by subfields” or “disaggregated by subdisciplines.” The term is formed from ala- (sub-, under-), tiede (science) and the adverbial suffix -ittäin, producing a phrase used to describe classification, analysis, or presentation that is organized according to subdisciplines within a broader field.

The expression is common in Finnish academic and research contexts. It is used when reporting data or results in a way that highlights differences between subfields, for example in bibliometric analyses, institutional statistics, or research reporting. A typical usage would be: “Tulokset on esitetty alatieteittäin,” meaning that the results are broken down by subfields such as biotieteet, tekniset tieteet, yhteiskuntatieteet, or humanistiset tieteet. The construction helps to emphasize disciplinary distinctions inside a larger science or study area.

Related terms include tieteenalat (scientific disciplines), ala (subfield), and alatieteellinen (subdisciplinary) as an adjective. The closely related adverbial form alatieteellisesti can also be used to modify verbs in a similar context. While the term facilitates precision in data presentation, it may not capture fluid interdisciplinary work that crosses traditional subfield boundaries.

In summary, alatieteittäin denotes a method of organizing or presenting information according to subfields within a broader discipline, reflecting structured approaches to complex academic data.