Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) are increasingly recognized as strategic contributors to a sustainable society. Although sustainable procurement is widely acknowledged as a key mechanism for advancing sustainability goals, many HEIs encounter persistent barriers to its effective implementation. …

In recent years, care for people with severe mental illnesses (SMI) has shifted from institutional to recovery-based treatment in which informal caregivers often have an important role. However, their increased involvement has elevated issues such as role strain or burden of care, which indicates that …

BACKGROUND/AIMS Malnutrition is a common clinical problem causing poor outcomes, including longer hospital stays, complications, functional decline, and mortality. Oral nutritional supplements (ONS) are a key component of medical nutrition therapy for patients who cannot meet their nutritional needs …

Background: The Health-Enhancing Physical Activity (HEPA) Europe network was established in 2005 to promote physical activity (PA) related research, policy, and practice across the World Health Organization (WHO) European Region. It was founded on early recognition of the essential role of regular PA …

This study addresses the growing need for ethical guidelines for artificial intelligence (AI) in education research by testing and refining procedures for responsible experimentation with AI in educational settings. The researchers engaged 21 Dutch Institutional Review Board (IRB) members across two …

The tourism industry is a major economic sector worldwide, significantly contributing to job creation and GDP growth. However, the rapid expansion of this industry, along with rising environmental and social concerns, underscores the critical need for sustainable strategies. This paper presents a novel …

Road markings play a crucial role in road safety by guiding traffic and ensuring visibility. As markings deteriorate over time, their effectiveness diminishes, necessitating timely maintenance. This paper studies two methods to classify road-marking damage from recorded images, in accordance with the …

This report presents a validated workflow that shows how digital platforms such as FMaaS can facilitate the development of new multimodal freight corridors. We interviewed six logistics managers and found three critical requirements that shippers won't compromise on. First, the platform needs to be run …

Digital services are becoming the default way to access public information, pursue an education, get healthcare, and engage in civic life. Yet for millions of people, these services remain frustrating to use or completely inaccessible. Legal frameworks such as the European Accessibility Act (EAA) and …

Background Reprocessing single-use medical devices (SUDs) is a common procedure worldwide. However, standardized guidelines are needed to ensure the quality and safety of reprocessed SUDs. Aim This study aimed to examine the factors associated with SUD reprocessing in Taiwanese medical settings. Methods A …