Currently, smart campuses represent the main development trend for higher education in Taiwan. The campus is transitioning toward digitization and dataization, which are key factors and important parameters for campus technology improvement. At the s...
Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being) aims to ‘ensure healthy lives and promote well-being at all ages’. Therefore, in today’s world, shaping children’s sustainable and healthy eating choices is cr...
Promoting the Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG 3) of Good Health and Well-being of all people requires an approach that ensures that health systems are strengthened with comprehensive social support mechanisms. This interrelation has gained increa...
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly disrupted many countries’ economic, social, and political systems. The health and well-being sector has been particularly affected, necessitating unprecedented measures from governments globally. These me...
Background: The decline in physical activity during the transition to early adolescence poses a significant threat to lifelong health and well-being, directly impacting the targets of Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG 3). To design effective preven...
Energy poverty (EP) is a complex socio-economic phenomenon of growing importance in European Union (EU) countries. The level of EP, along with the health of the population and the level of perceived well-being (H&W), is a fundamental element of s...
Behavioral economics (BE) is a relatively new field within economics that incorporates insights from psychology that can be harnessed to improve economic decision making with the potential to enhance good health and well-being of individuals and soci...
The article discusses issues related to the effectiveness of implementing sustainable development in the African Sahel region, with a particular focus on the third goal of this concept: good health and well-being. The study analyzes indicators charac...
17 January 2023
Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is a chronic disease requiring medical adherence. However, among adolescents, non-adherence rates may reach up to 75%. Satisfaction or frustration with psychological needs is a crucial factor in the motivation and management of...
Climate action represents the most comprehensive of the 2015 United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in that climate change impacts all other goals. Urban overpopulation is a primary cause, as energy consumption is a significant source...
Maternal wellbeing during pregnancy is an important component of maternal mental health and has implications for both maternal and child outcomes. Although psychological resources such as self-control and social support are generally assumed to promo...
Understanding the alignment and contributions of scientific research to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is essential for guiding global progress toward these critical targets. In this context, the study focuses on SDG 3 (Good Health and Well...
Background: Sleep quality plays an essential role in cognitive performance, memory consolidation, learning efficiency, and overall wellbeing. University students are particularly vulnerable to sleep disturbances because of academic stress, irregular...
Against the backdrop of rapid population aging, investigating the intersection and impacts among lifestyle, cognitive health, and retirement holds significant academic value and great practical significance for advancing the achievement of the sustai...
As universities strive to create sustainable and comfortable learning environments, understanding the factors that influence student well-being is crucial for promoting good health and well-being (SDG 3) and fostering sustainable communities (SDG 11)...
The ongoing changes in natural and urban ecosystems, driven by climate change, population growth, and other anthropogenic factors, necessitate the implementation of green infrastructure, such as green roofs and walls. The functional value of these sy...
This study investigated the long-term trends in human parainfluenza virus (HPIV) types 1, 2, and 3 in Korea by year, age group, and season. A total of 23,284 nasopharyngeal swabs collected from patients with respiratory symptoms at a tertiary hospita...
In recent years, frequent floods caused by heavy rainfall and persistent precipitation have greatly affected changes in groundwater levels. This has not only caused huge economic losses and human casualties, but also had a significant impact on the e...
29 April 2021
This paper aims to measure disparities among the variables associated with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3 defined by the United Nations (UN) in the least developed countries (LDCs) of Asia. In the terms of the UN Conference on Trade and Develop...
Background/Objectives: Miscarriage (spontaneous abortion) can precipitate post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In Peru, post-loss mental healthcare is limited. We aimed to identify factors associated with PTSD symptoms persisting ≥ 3 months amon...
31 January 2026
Background/Objectives: Effective use of health services is essential for universal health coverage, yet many adults in Peru still forgo formal care despite illness. Evidence describing national trends and determinants of non-use of formal health serv...
Background/Objectives: Acute respiratory infections (ARIs) remain a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in children under five in low- and middle-income countries. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of caregiver-reported ARI symptoms an...
Cardiovascular exercise strengthens the heart and improves circulation, but most people struggle to fit regular workouts into their day. Short bursts of vigorous activity, sometimes called exercise snacks, can raise the heart rate and deliver meaning...
7 June 2026
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a rising public health concern in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), with urban populations disproportionately affected. In Bangladesh, particularly in Dhaka, dialysis services have become essential for CKD mana...
Background: Mitigation of systemic inflammation may support the achievement of healthy lives and well-being. The American Heart Association recently proposed “Life’s Essential 8” (LE8) lifestyle metric for evaluating cardiovascular...
Fermentation has been a crucial process in the preparation of foods and beverages for consumption, especially for the purpose of adding value to nutrients and bioactive compounds; however, conventional approaches have certain drawbacks such as not be...
Carbon nanomaterials have attracted researchers in pharmaceutical applications due to their outstanding properties and flexible dimensional structures. Carbon nanomaterials (CNMs) have electrical properties, high thermal surface area, and high cellul...
Air pollution and climate change are risk factors for noncommunicable diseases of paramount importance and of major concern in a population. Their complex interaction suggests the need for an integrated and participatory approach by health profession...
The development of conducting polymer incorporated with carbon materials-based electrochemical biosensors has been intensively studied due to their excellent electrical, optical, thermal, physical and chemical properties. In this work, a label-free e...
Sleep and circadian rhythm disturbance are predictors of poor physical and mental health, including dementia. Long-term digital technology-enabled monitoring of sleep and circadian rhythms in the community has great potential for early diagnosis, mon...
Pasture-based production systems are predominant in major beef-producing countries; however, these systems lack validated protocols to assess animal welfare under commercial conditions. The objective of this study was to test the feasibility of the p...
Background/Objectives: Spermatogenesis is a key process in male reproduction that, if it does not happen correctly, can lead to infertility, with diabetes being one of the most prevalent causes of spermatogenesis disruption. Currently, there is a lac...
Natural pigments extracted from plant species are used in foods, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. This study evaluates the comprehensive biological activities of anthocyanins isolated from Andean blueberry (Vaccinium floribundum Kunth) and Andean blac...
This study explores the role of willingness and membership in global environmental engagement, focusing on how these factors influence environmental action across diverse global populations. Using a combination of latent class analysis and logistic r...
Anthocyanins, widely recognized for their antioxidant properties and potential health benefits, are highly susceptible to degradation due to environmental factors such as light, temperature, and pH leading to reduced bioavailability and efficacy. Mic...
The Hippo signaling pathway is recognized for its significant role in cell differentiation, proliferation, survival, and tissue regeneration. Recently, the Hippo signaling pathway was also found to be associated with oxidative stress and reactive oxy...
Background/Objectives: This paper proposes a method for managing gait imbalances by integrating the Internet of Things (IoT) and machine learning technologies. Ankle–foot orthosis (AFO) devices are crucial medical braces that align the lower le...
Skin cancer is the most common cancer worldwide, for which early detection is crucial to improve survival rates. Visual inspection and biopsies have limitations, including being error-prone, costly, and time-consuming. Although several deep learning...
With the aim of promoting biological, social and psychological well-being, a multi-institutional and multidisciplinary action-research process was developed for the regeneration of a large residential complex in Rome, Italy. A methodology with a comm...
Objective: The aim of this study is to identify clinical and obstetric factors associated with acute postoperative pain in pregnant women undergoing primary elective cesarean section and, in particular, to investigate the relationship between intraop...
Background/Objectives: Intraoral radiographs acquired using photostimulable phosphor (PSP) plates are inherently susceptible to a wide spectrum of artifacts that can compromise diagnostic reliability and lead to unnecessary repeat exposures. Although...
Introduction: Long-term heart failure and mortality after catheter ablation for premature ventricular contraction (PVC) remain underexplored. Methods: We retrospectively analyzed 4195 adults who underwent PVC ablation in a nationwide claims database....
HSV-1 is associated with oral lesions and non-sexual transmission; HSV-2 is primarily transmitted through sexual contact and causes genital infections. Understanding the epidemiological dynamics of both viruses is essential for guiding targeted publi...
Jordan’s aging population faces a critical challenge: a strong cultural preference for aging at home, rooted in Islamic ethics of familial care (birr al-wālidayn), conflicts with housing stock that is largely unsafe and inaccessible. This...
Background: Glucose intolerance (GI) is a metabolic disorder that is a consequence of hyperglycemia. Glucose intolerance can, under some conditions, progress to type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D), where insulin is insufficiently utilized. As a result of...
This article investigates the revolutionary potential of AI-powered virtual assistants in augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) environments, concentrating primarily on their impact on special needs schooling. We investigate the complex cha...
Cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) have attracted growing interest in optics and electronics, extending beyond their traditional applications. They are considered key materials due to their fast computing, sensing adhesion, and emission of circularly pola...
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are important contributors to indoor and occupational air pollution, such as environments involving the extensive use of paints and solvents. The routine measurement of VOCs is often limited by resource constraints,...
In the elderly population, falling is an important cause of severe injuries like hip injuries. Injury- or unconsciousness-related immobility implies that the affected are unable to seek assistance. Building fall detection systems is essential since i...
Tire and road wear particles (TRWPs) are generated unintentionally while driving vehicles. The generated TRWPs move to various environments by environmental and mechanical action, and they are present in fresh water, river, and ocean and may cause pr...
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