Three-dimensional (3D) reconstruction has become a fundamental technology in applications ranging from cultural heritage preservation and robotics to forensics and virtual reality. As these applications grow in complexity and realism, the quality of the reconstructed models becomes increasingly critical. …

Urbanisation and climate change intensify urban heat stress, threatening public health, urban liveability, and equity (IPCC, 2022; Ebi et al., 2021; Böcker & Thorsson, 2014). Vulnerable populations—such as those with limited mobility, low incomes, or health conditions increasing heat stress susceptibility—bear …

Higher education, as a catalyst for social progress and talent development, holds a unique position to foster mutual learning across sectors, disciplines, life-spheres and communities. By nurturing critical thinking and creativity, education can empower students to drive and take societal and environmental …

Metropolitan Cebu, the third largest agglomeration in the Philippines with a population of approximately 3 million, faces significant challenges in managing domestic wastewater and solid waste. This mismanagement has led to the pollution of its water bodies, including the Mahiga Creek and the Butuanon …

This report documents the progress and interim outcomes of Work Package 1.1 within the Cool Cities project under the Interreg North Sea Region programme. WP1.1 focuses on developing Local Context Summary Memos for each partner city, providing a shared evidence base on urban heat risks, vulnerabilities, …

Children with intellectual disabilities experience unique developmental, social, and environmental challenges that intersect with adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and positive childhood experiences (PCEs), shaping their psychosocial outcomes. While prior research has mainly examined single adversities …

The antibiotic streptomycin is an integral part of cell culture medium. Because streptomycin inhibits bacterial protein synthesis, streptomycin might also have off-target effects on muscle cell function. Here, we studied the effect of streptomycin on C2C12 myoblasts, myofiber growth, and metabolism. …

Emergency medical service nurses worldwide face continuous high-stress situations caused by critical incidents that can overwhelm them emotionally and affect their daily functioning and sustainable employability. Repeated exposure to these incidents negatively impacts their mental health. The COVID-19 …

In this presented study, we measured in situ the uplink duty cycles of a smartphone for 5G NR and 4G LTE for a total of six use cases covering voice, video, and data applications. The duty cycles were assessed at ten positions near a 4G and 5G base-station site in Belgium. For Twitch, VoLTE, and WhatsApp, …

This Plan of Approach outlines how Work Package 1 (WP1) of the Interreg NSR Cool Cities project will support eight partner cities in the governance and planning of urban heat adaptation. It is written for urban professionals, project partners, and urban planners involved in the co-creation of adaptation …