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This study examines conference design preferences among Generation Z participants, with a particular focus on technology-related and sustainability-oriented attributes. As this generational cohort becomes increasingly influential within the business events sector, understanding their expectations is essential for the future development of conferences. Survey data were collected from 257 Generation Z respondents in Serbia, all of whom had prior conference attendance experience. Exploratory factor analysis was applied to identify the underlying dimensions of conference design preferences. The results reveal a four-factor structure comprising experiential and personalized learning, sustainability and social responsibility orientation, technology-enhanced conference interaction, and virtual participation and networking. The findings indicate that Generation Z strongly values interactive digital technologies that enable real-time engagement with speakers and flexible participation formats. In addition, sustainability-related practices, including environmentally responsible and socially conscious initiatives, emerge as a distinct and influential dimension shaping conference attractiveness. The study concludes that technology integration and sustainability are central determinants of conference appeal for Generation Z rather than peripheral features. These findings offer practical recommendations for conference organizers and destination stakeholders seeking to design future-oriented conferences that align with the expectations of this emerging and increasingly important market segment. Article history: Received (February 5, 2026); Revised (February 15, 2026); Accepted (February 22, 2026); Published online (February 27, 2026)

Background: Certain forms of media reporting on suicide, particularly those involving celebrity suicides, have been associated with an increase in imitative suicidal behavior. Aims: This research employs data science methodologies, including association rule mining, to identify patterns of nonadherence to reporting guidelines in Irish national media articles about suicide. Methods: This study analyses a dataset of 2,939 articles identified as noncompliant with Samaritans' reporting guidelines, using association rule mining to explore relationships among key categories of nonadherence. Initial analysis was conducted on the full dataset, followed by comparative analysis of celebrity-related and noncelebrity-related subsets to examine potential differences in reporting practices. Results: The most frequent recommendation not adhered to was the provision of helpline information, with higher nonadherence rates observed in celebrity-related articles and an increasing trend from 2019 to 2021. The second most common nonadherence involved the use of the term commit. Among those articles not adhering to two or more recommendations, association rule mining revealed co-occurrence patterns, which differed between celebrity-related media reports and noncelebrity-related reports. The top rules were linkage between nonadherences of the recommendations surrounding Graphic images and Methodology - Suicide Or Self-Harm within celebrity-related media, and linkage between nonadherences of the Methodology - Suicide Or Self-Harm and Location Details recommendations within noncelebrity-related media. Limitations: The dataset represents only 20% of guideline-breaking suicide articles, manually tagged with high inter-rater reliability, but excludes positive practices, full guideline coverage, and distinctions between ideation, attempt, or death. Conclusions: Results are discussed in terms of their implications for supporting journalists in adhering to principles of the responsible reporting of suicide within the media, and the need to address celebrity-related and noncelebrity-related reporting separately. Relevant challenges are also discussed.

Having a haematological condition can adversely affect the quality of life (QoL) of family members/partners of patients. It is important to measure this often ignored burden in order to implement appropriate supportive interventions. To measure current impact of haematological conditions on the QoL of family members/partners of patients, using the Family Reported Outcome Measure-16 (FROM-16). A cross-sectional study, recruited online through patient support groups, involved UK family members/partners of people with haematological conditions completing the FROM-16. 183 family members/partners (mean age = 60.5 years, SD = 13.2; females = 62.8%) of patients (mean age = 64.1, SD = 12.8; females = 46.4%) with 12 haematological conditions completed the FROM-16. The FROM-16 mean total score was 14.0 (SD = 7.2), meaning 'a moderate effect on QoL'. The mean FROM-16 scores of family members of people with multiple myeloma (mean = 15.8, SD = 6.3, n = 99) and other haematological malignancies (mean = 13.9, SD = 7.8, n = 29) were higher than of people with pernicious anaemia (mean = 10.7, SD = 7.5, n = 47) and other non-malignant conditions (mean = 11, SD = 7.4, n = 56, p < .01). Over one third (36.1%, n = 183) of family members experienced a 'very large effect' (FROM-16 score>16) on their quality of life. Haematological conditions, in particular those of malignant type, impact the QoL of family members/partners of patients. Healthcare professionals can now, using FROM-16, identify those most affected and should consider how to provide appropriate holistic support within routine practice.

BackgroundThe FROM-16 is a generic family quality of life (QoL) instrument that measures the QoL impact of patients’ disease on their family members/partners. The study aimed to assess the responsiveness of FROM-16 to change and determine Minimal Important Change (MIC).MethodsResponsiveness and MIC for FROM-16 were assessed prospectively with patients and their family members recruited from outpatient departments of the University Hospital Wales and University Hospital Llandough, Cardiff, United Kingdom. Patients completed the EQ-5D-3L and a global severity question (GSQ) online at baseline and at 3-month follow-up. Family members completed FROM-16 at baseline and a Global Rating of Change (GRC) in addition to FROM-16 at follow-up. Responsiveness was assessed using the distribution-based (effect size-ES, standardized response mean -SRM) and anchor-based (area under the receiver operating characteristics curve ROC-AUC) approaches and by testing hypotheses on expected correlation strength between FROM-16 change score and patient assessment tools (GSQ and EQ-5D). Cohen’s criteria were used for assessing ES. The AUC ≥ 0.7 was considered a good measure of responsiveness. MIC was calculated using anchor-based (ROC analysis and adjusted predictive modelling) and distribution methods based on standard deviation (SD) and standard error of the measurement (SEM).ResultsEighty-three patients with 15 different health conditions and their relatives completed baseline and follow-up questionnaires and were included in the responsiveness analysis. The mean FROM-16 change over 3 months = 1.43 (SD = 4.98). The mean patient EQ-5D change over 3 months = −0.059 (SD = 0.14). The responsiveness analysis showed that the FROM-16 was responsive to change (ES = 0.2, SRM = 0.3; p < 0.01). The ES and SRM of FROM-16 change score ranged from small (ES = 0.2; SRM = 0.3) for the distribution-based method to large (ES = 0.8, SRM = 0.85) for anchor-based methods. The AUC value was above 0.7, indicating good responsiveness. There was a significant positive correlation between the FROM-16 change scores and the patient’s disease severity change scores (p < 0.001). The MIC analysis was based on data from 100 family members of 100 patients. The MIC value of 4 was suggested for FROM-16.ConclusionsThe results of this study confirm the longitudinal validity of FROM-16 which refers to the degree to which an instrument is able to measure change in the construct to be measured. The results yield a MIC value of 4 for FROM-16. These psychometric attributes of the FROM-16 instrument are useful in both clinical research as well as clinical practice.

Abstract The purpose of this study was to compare polyethylene wear of vitamin E-diffused highly cross-linked polyethylene (HXLPE) and 2-methacryloyloxyethyl phosphorylcholine (MPC)-grafted HXLPE in cementless total hip arthroplasty (THA). Thirty-six THAs with vitamin E-diffused HXLPE (VEPE) and 143 THAs with MPC-grafted HXLPE were evaluated. The Merle d’Aubigné and Postel scores were administered. Kaplan-Meier survivorship was analyzed. Annual radiographs were analyzed using computerized method and linear steady-state wear rate was measured. The mean duration of follow-up was 9 years (range, 6–11 years) in VEPE group and 8 years (range, 5–10 years) in MPC group (p &lt; 0.001). The mean Merle d'Aubigné and Postel scores improved postoperatively in both groups. Kaplan-Meier survivorship with endpoint of revision was 100% (95% confidence interval [CI], 100–100%) in VEPE group and 98% (95% CI, 94–99%) in MPC group at 9 years (p = 0.083). The mean steady-state wear rate was 0.004 mm/year in VEPE group and 0.007 mm/year in MPC group (p = 0.972). The clinical results of both groups were good and wear rates of both liners were very low.

Abstract In Sahel countries in West Africa malaria remains a public health scourge. To strengthen the fight against malaria, weaknesses, and solutions must be identified before programs implementation. This study reports experiences gained from collaborations between decision-makers and researchers. This project was undertaken in the framework of the regional World Bank funded project titled: Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases in the Sahel (SM/NTD). The objectives of this World Bank program are to identifying bottlenecks in program implementation as well as the related research questions they enticed. National malaria control program managers and prioritization workshops were used as working method to identify research questions. These identified priority research questions were implemented in selected countries. The results of this study showed that priority issues were related to prevention, governance, drugs, monitoring, and evaluation of programs. The first five priority questions were related to (1) factors of compliance with drug doses for the second and third days during the seasonal chemoprevention (SMC) campaigns, (2) the contribution of community-based distributors to the management of severe cases of malaria in under 5 years-old children, (3) the SMC efficacy, (4) artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACTs) tolerance and efficacy according to existing guidelines, and (5) the quality of malaria control at all levels of the health system. In conclusion, this work showed the effectiveness of collaboration between implementers, programs managers, and researchers in identifying research questions. Furthermore, the results of this study will contribute to improve the implementation of malaria control programs across African countries.

Abstract Malaria, a parasitic infection, still a major public health threat and hence a heavy economic burden that hampers the development of countries especially in West Africa. Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) altogether are now the third leading cause of death in ECOWAS region with 77% of deaths in children under 5 years due to malaria. Countries and partners set ambitious goals for reducing the burden and eliminating malaria by 2030. To achieve these goals, West African countries program managers and researchers are engaged in a series of activities to address practical bottlenecks. This article aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a collaboration between malaria program implementation and research needs in West African countries, related to malaria. It describes the crucial role and process managers and researchers can play in these countries, in assuring the identification of research related program implementation issues as well as solutions to those barriers in order to alleviate the burden. Identifying research questions pertaining to each program through an implementation science approach, integrating health delivery and innovative approach to bottlenecks, and decision support to promote joint optimization of activities for malaria elimination. Managers and researcher discussed together programs difficulties being encountered and highlighted key research questions to be addressed.

The aim of the research is to develop sustainable peace education in Ciantir and Badegur Coastal tourism, Banten, Indonesia based on sustainable tourism, and responding to the statement of the Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy. This study is essential in addressing the conflict over space: social, environmental, and territorial, because it’s become the basis for sustainable peace education. This study found: Ciantir coast is the most potential in developing sustainable peace; and Badegur coast is potential in developing sustainable peace. The main points that would be enhanced is strengthening the basis for sustainable peace education: Firstly, political will of the local government need to be enhanced in the future to improve the performance of sustainable peace; and Secondly, cross-cultural interaction and form interaction would be improved as well. However, these interactions stimulate dialogue and exchange, break down cultural barriers and promote the values of tolerance, and mutual understanding and respect. The values espoused by the tourists are integral to building a future more peaceful and tolerant.

We studied the dependencies of material properties on several types of average molecular weight for a recycled high density polyethylene that was obtained from PET-bottle caps. We discussed the correlations of the average molecular weights with the density, melt index, high load melt index, yield stress, and elongation at break. We concluded that these material properties of the recycled HDPE are similar to those of the virgin HDPE with the identical average molecular weight.

This paper describes the design, simulation and fabrication of a 3-DOF (degree of freedom) micro accelerometer with wireless readout system. The fabricated accelerometer has dimensions of 1000μm×1000μm×500μm (Length×Width×Thickness) and can detect three components of linear acceleration simultaneously. The sensitivities to X-axis, Y-axis and Z-axis are 30μV/g, 30μV/g and 23μV/g, respectively. A three input-channels wireless transceiver system has been developed and integrated with the sensing element to form a sensor node. The antenna has been designed to transmit the signal from sensor node to a server at a communication frequency of 2.4GHz over a distance of 20m. Three output signals, i.e. X-axis, Y-axis and Z-axis, from the accelerometer are transmitted to the server by time division multiplexing protocol. This allows our wireless sensor system to detect three components of acceleration independently.