Extended Reality (XR) technologies—including virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR)—offer transformative opportunities for education by enabling immersive and interactive learning experiences. In this study, we employed a mixed-methods approach that combined systematic desk …

Summary Introduction Daily oral care for older people is important, to obtain and maintain good functional oral health. Nursing staff is involved in the daily oral care and/ or the monitoring of oral health and hygiene, depending on the level of care support that older people need. Yet, the oral health …

Slovakia is in political turmoil since the conservative populist and Putin-versteher Robert Fico won the 2023 elections. Following the authoritarian playbook, the new government has targeted cultural organisations, especially those associated with LGBTQ+-communities, with a series of repressive laws …

Met employer branding (EB) proberen bedrijven hun organisatienormen af te stemmen op de normen van hun huidige en toekomstige werknemers en communiceren ze expliciet over de normen van het bedrijf. Communicatie heeft echter verschillende betekenissen, afhankelijk van de context waarin men opereert. Ook …

Background: Despite trends towards greater professionalisation of the nursing profession and an improved public image in certain countries, studies also show that large proportions of the public still do not fully appreciate nurses’ competencies. Mapping differences in the societal and professional recognition …

Chronische pijn is een complex probleem met meerdere gevolgen voor het individu. Psychologische en sociale factoren spelen een belangrijke rol bij het in stand houden van deze klachten. Het biomedisch model blijkt onvoldoende effectief, waardoor een biopsychosociale aanpak wordt aanbevolen. Deze studie …

Pregnancy and early parenthood mark a transformative period where women become caregivers and assume a new role with new responsibilities. While often portrayed positively, the transition to motherhood can be overwhelming. This is especially true for women living in adverse circumstances, presenting …

Individuals with sexual offense histories are subject to heightened public stigma, which significantly hinders their reintegration and rehabilitation. This social support, thereby increasing the risk of recidivism. The present study investigated the extent to which empathy and knowledge predict public …

lorio, the newly opened restaurant at The Charles Hotel in Munich, is currently faced with the challenge of not meeting its targeted average spend per guest. As a result of a drastic reduction in seating capacity – from 35 to 16 tables – due to a complete restaurant design, management is under pressure …

"The energy transition will only succeed if organizations invest in human capital as much as in technology. This article examines the organizational challenges of training and reskilling in a fast-changing technological and regulatory environment. Drawing on recent European projects in the port sector, …