Effective nutrition education for primary schools should be practice-oriented, repeated but realistically scheduled, and designed using persuasive design elements such as practice, reduction, social learning and simulation. Feasibility depends primarily on time, resources and organisational support. …

This thesis investigates the development of internal shear stresses in stiffened-core deep composite pile foundations, with particular focus on the FUNDEX Combi Pile system. These piles are widely used in urban environments due to their vibration-free installation and ability to perform under challenging …

The Medical Research Council (MRC) framework offers a valuable guide for developing, evaluating and implementing complex interventions, to facilitate integration of research into practice. There is limited knowledge of how researchers design, evaluate and implement psychosocial intervention studies in …

Futsal has become a prominent research focus, both as an individual sport and due to its unique potential for coaches enhancing football Talent Development (TD). This paper explores connections between game formats and the potential benefits of futsal to football through semi-structured interviews with …

**Background** Dietary support among residents by nursing home nurses can enhance quality of life and mitigate risks. The extent to which this support is provided may be influenced by determinants that shape professional behaviour, such as skills, knowledge, professional role perception, emotions, attitude, …

Muscle health, encompassing muscle mass, composition, strength, physical performance and patient-reported outcomes, is a key determinant of clinical outcomes across the life course and a wide range of disease states. Despite growing recognition of its importance, muscle health remains insufficiently …

How designers can contribute to responsible AI in the clinic

Objectives Mindfulness meditation is widely recognized for its individual psychological benefits, yet its interpersonal effects remain underexplored. This daily diary study examined whether and how mindfulness practice by one romantic partner influences the emotional well-being of their non-meditating …

Intercultural literature often treats ethnocentrism and ethnorelativism as opposite ends of a single continuum. This paper challenges that assumption by adapting Herzberg’s two-factor theory to propose a dual-spectrum model: (1) a “hygiene” axis (ethnocentrism ↔ absence of ethnocentrism) that prevents …

Recent debates in rural development suggest a growing interest in integrating landscape-based knowledge into participatory decision-making. This study contributes to this discussion by examining how landscape—understood as the interplay between human actions, natural processes, and soil systems—can be …