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Evaluation of the InDUCKtion project at UCL [PDF]

, 2014
Executive summary: There is evidence that a good induction to university life can help with student retention; however, there is also a danger of overwhelming students during the intense period of fresher’s week.
Dale, V,H,M,, Dewitt, J., Vogel, M., Walker, P.J.   +3 more
core  

What Constitutes an Attractive Product‐as‐a‐Service Offer? Examining Consumer Preferences for (Circular) Business Patterns

Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Little is known about consumer preferences for combinations of circular business model patterns, despite their potential to benefit the design of product services. This study examines consumer preferences for product‐as‐a‐service offers, combined with circular product attributes, across Sweden and the Netherlands.
Steven Sarasini, Aemiro Melkamu Daniel, Katherine Whalen, Nancy Bocken, Agnieszka Hunka, Tarlan Ahmadov   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effect of a 14-Day Mindfulness Intervention on Daily Desire Experiences and Desire Regulation [PDF]

, 2019
A growing body of research suggests that mindfulness, a receptive attentiveness to one’s present moment experiences, has the potential to adaptively regulate habitual behaviors.
Jahan, Nabila Farhin
core   +2 more sources

From Awareness to Action: Consumer Behaviour, Attitudes and Business Strategy in Sustainable and Circular Electronic Devices

Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Technological change and the increasing use of electronic devices have made electronic waste one of the fastest‐growing waste streams worldwide, posing significant environmental and social challenges. Thus, understanding consumer behaviour regarding the purchase, use and disposal of electronic products is key to developing effective circular ...
Idiano D'Adamo, Steven De Meester, Simone Di Leo, Massimo Gastaldi, Domiziana Lunadei   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Photogrammetric Reconstruction of 3D Human Anatomical Structures and Augmented Reality via Smartphone Technology

Clinical Anatomy, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Limited access to cadavers necessitates the availability of digital resources for anatomy education. Smartphone‐based photogrammetry offers a promising solution for creating three‐dimensional (3D) and augmented reality (AR) models. This study compared two mobile photogrammetry applications (Qlone and Polycam) that have been used in modern ...
Sarita Phukwantong, Paphawarin Ma‐imjai, Benrita Jitaree, Athinan Prommahom   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Consumer Behavior Toward Health‐Related Mobile Applications: A Hybrid Review and Future Agenda

Journal of Consumer Behaviour, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Mobile health (MH) has the potential to address many consumer challenges, but consumer responses to it remain varied. In this regard, the consumer's perspective on MH is becoming increasingly attractive to academia and business. This review aims to synthesize and analyze 103 studies from 2010 to 2024 using the Scientific Procedures and ...
Omer Faruk Celebi, Ebru Tumer, Nilsah Cavdar Aksoy, Alev Kocak Alan   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

The mediating effect of attentional impulsivity between mindfulness and problematic smartphone use

BMC Psychiatry
Objective Problematic smartphone use has been linked to lower levels of mindfulness, impaired attentional function, and higher impulsivity. This study aimed to identify the psychological mechanisms of problematic smartphone use by exploring the ...
Minjung Kim, Goeun Seong, Min-Jeong Jeon, Young-Chul Jung, Deokjong Lee   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Executive function in adolescents with problematic smartphone use

International Journal of Adolescence and Youth
Adolescence is a crucial stage for prefrontal cortex development, a brain area responsible for control goal-oriented behaviours, known as executive functioning (EF). Consequently, adolescents have a greater risk of problematic smartphone use (PSU). The current study aimed to examine the EF in adolescents with and without PSU.
Irene Tauste-Garcia, Ana Nieto-Ruiz, Maria Moreno-Padilla, Ignacio Martin-Tamayo, Maria Jose Fernandez-Serrano   +4 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Synergies and Trade‐Offs in Circular Economy and Community Development Nexus: Pathways to Local Sustainability

Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Recent scholarship shows growing interest in the circular economy (CE) approach, which promotes resource‐efficient, community‐friendly activities. However, scientific evidence is still needed on the synergies and trade‐offs between CE and community development (CD).
Michael Odei Erdiaw‐Kwasie, Matthew Abunyewah, Kerstin Zander, Patrick Arhin, Amila Kasun Sampath Udage Kankanamge, Walter Leal Filho, Khorshed Alam   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Promoting psychological resources for coping with problematic media use: Development and evaluation of a training intervention

Computers in Human Behavior Reports
Digital media have become an integral part of everyday life, education and work. However, intensive and problematic media use, and in particular problematic smartphone use has been shown to reliably predict reduced well-being and increased stress ...
Cynthia Sende, Roman Soucek, Katharina Ebner   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source