The escalating plastic waste crisis has increased the need for sustainable alternatives. Biodegradable plastics have emerged as a promising solution and are now frequently encountered at crime scenes. Although many studies have been published on the development of fingermarks on conventional plastics, …

In the face of increasingly complex societal challenges, the field of social design is being called upon to deepen its ability to create long-term, systemic impact. This project, conducted with five experienced social designers and one workshop in our ESConference in 2025, explored how systems thinking, …

This article explores the integration of a co-mentoring scheme within the participatory music practice of Meaningful Music in Healthcare (MiMiC) in Dutch medical hospitals. Building upon prior research that revealed a shared aspiration among MiMiC musicians and nurses to enhance collaborative efforts, …

The gram-positive bacterium Bacillus subtilis is widely used for enzyme production, especially due to its superior protein secretion capacity. In this study, we have investigated how efficient transcriptome analysis can identify general and protein-specific secretion stress. For this, we constructed …

In an age of intertwined crises and social transitions, education systems are increasingly called upon to support not just knowledge acquisition, but meaningful, resilient, and future-proof learning. This study explores ‘emergent-learning spaces’ as contexts where students and educators co-create learning …

As the European voice for the retail and wholesale sector, we are pleased to introduce the 2025 edition of the European E-commerce Report. This year’s report offers a comprehensive overview of the evolving digital commerce landscape across 38 European countries, with a particular focus on the EU-27. …

The mission of the UN's Principles for Responsible Management Education is to transform management education and align it explicitly with achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Despite progress, critical goals, such as No Poverty and Zero Hunger, remain inadequately addressed. Our intervention …

Higher education institutions (HEIs) are increasingly called upon to both respond to and drive societal change. To better understand how HEIs can enhance their ability to innovate, an integrative literature review was conducted, examining the concept of innovative capacity. Key resources, such as social …

The Academic Research and Professional Practice in Interaction Design (ARPPID) working conference is a new forum to explore the existing and possible connections between academic research and industrial practices in interaction design. This first ARPPID appointment aims at providing a platform for theoretical …

This paper investigates how visual cues—also known as nudges—can be systematically evaluated for their effectiveness in influencing player navigation within virtual reality (VR) environments. The research aims to establish a structured approach for testing and comparing visual nudges by observing player …