E-commerce is transforming urban freight systems and creating challenges for last-mile delivery due to fragmented demand, high stop density, and diverse delivery models. This study examines last-mile e-commerce delivery in five cities, primarily focusing on parcel deliveries, and analyzes how the state …

Introduction: Despite the growing interest in complementary healthcare, limited data are available about professionals’ perceptions of collaboration with complementary healthcare providers in mental healthcare. This study aims to gain insight into the feasibility of collaboration between general practitioners …

Crime scene investigations require rapid decision-making under complex conditions, often without the opportunity for revision. Task-relevant information from similar cases can support Scene of Crime Officers (SoCOs) in making these decisions. Decision support can reduce human error and subjectivity, …

The individual variation in depositing DNA traces, historically termed “shedder status,” represents a critical variable in forensic activity level evaluations. However, the integration of this concept into casework is currently hindered by inconsistent terminology, a lack of standardized definitions, …

Manufacturing firms are increasingly adopting AI to improve inspection, maintenance, scheduling, robotics, digital twins, knowledge management, and supply chain coordination. However, these applications do not automatically create human-centered progress. Without deliberate organizational maturity, AI …

OBJECTIVE: Telehealth is increasingly used to expand access to healthcare, but rapid digitalization risks exacerbating exclusion among frail older adults, who often face intersecting limitations related to health, resources, and digital competence. As this group frequently has complex care needs, mapping …

Zhang Xuefeng (1984–2026) was a prominent Chinese education entrepreneur, lecturer, social-media influencer, and education consultant known for offering blunt, employment-oriented advice on university choice, major selection, and career planning. His public influence made visible a broader social problem: …

Background: Socioemotional competencies (SEC) are essential for nurses to provide quality care and to maintain their own health. Historically underrepresented, nursing programs are changing their curricula to incorporate SEC development more strongly. Although it is recommended to practice SEC during …

De Volksgezondheid Toekomst Verkenning (VTV) geeft inzicht in de belangrijkste toekomstige ontwikkelingen en maatschappelijke opgaven op het gebied van volksgezondheid en zorg in Nederland. Dit artikel beschrijft de opzet en belangrijkste bevindingen van de VTV-2024 ‘Kiezen voor een gezonde toekomst’ …

Determining the time of death is a critical factor in forensic death investigations. Currently, the most widely used method is rectal temperature measurement. However, there are many, often unknown, factors influencing the results of this method and furthermore it has the limitation that it can only …