As the use of digital and open educational resources becomes more prominent in higher education, lecturers are increasingly expected to curate resources in pedagogically meaningful and contextually relevant ways. However, little is known about how this is done in practice. Through interviews with twenty-three …

Introduction: The course of low back pain (LBP) may be influenced by comorbidities, including lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). This study aimed to explore the impact of the coexistence of LBP and LUTS on physical functioning, quality of life, sleep quality, comorbidities and symptoms of depression, …

This study evaluates the effect of gamification on the engagement and performance of first-year students in the International Supply Chain Management course at a University of Applied Sciences. Several students were exposed to the pilot of The Fresh Connection compact, a simulation game which was implemented …

Background/Objectives: Adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with cancer often begin their careers later in life and are at risk of negative work-related outcomes. Research into and tailored support programs for AYAs diagnosed during higher education remain limited. An improved understanding of AYAs' experiences …

This chapter “Sustainable City Logistics” explores how cities are transitioning toward more efficient, low-emission, and multimodal logistics systems. Traditional urban freight has long depended on vans and trucks, which, while essential, contribute significantly to congestion, emissions, and noise. …

De aandacht voor diversiteit en inclusie in het hoger onderwijs is de afgelopen jaren toegenomen. Diversiteit in de studentenpopulatie, ongelijke kansen op studentsucces en maatschappelijke en wereldwijde ontwikkelingen liggen hieraan ten grondslag. Ondanks deze aandacht voelen niet alle docenten zich …

Zoos play a crucial role in public education and wildlife engagement, yet traditional visits often lack interactive elements that foster meaningful connections between visitors and animals. In this paper, we introduce ZooWear, a head-mounted wearable featuring cartoon-style animal ears that provides …

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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 …

Introduction Over time, surrogacy has become more broadly available to a variety of people (e.g. male same-sex couples or transgender women). Whether the wider public supports surrogacy, and what contributes to such support remains unclear. This study investigated what demographic and surrogacy arrangement-based …