Tail Wagging Cats: Veterinary Implications of AI Generated Video

Virtual reality as an empirical research tool — Exploring user experience in a real building and a corresponding virtual model

This study aims to investigate the key factors influencing user experience in the design of virtual interactive platforms for the preservation of industrial heritage within the context of digitalization. In the literature review, this paper introduces a theoretical model comprising five latent variables: cultural identity, functional clarity, scenario interactivity, narrative quality, and user experience. To construct and validate the model, the author employed structural equation modeling (SEM) to analyze data from 323 valid questionnaires collected in China. The validation of the SEM model led to conclusions regarding the impact of each latent variable on user experience. The results indicate that cultural identity, functional clarity, scene interactivity, and narrative quality significantly affect user experience and play a critical role in enhancing user experience on virtual platforms. To validate this theoretical framework, the study employs the virtual interactive platform of Hanyang Ironworks as a case study, examining how these factors manifest in practical scenarios and their specific impact on platform design. The findings reveal that a strong sense of cultural identity, clear functional design, interactive scenes, and a well-structured narrative are the core factors that enhance user experience on virtual industrial heritage platforms. This research provides both theoretical support for the digital preservation of industrial heritage and practical insights for the design of virtual platforms. The study improves virtual interactions with industrial heritage and informs future research and applications.

This paper explores the usability and efficiency of the LeanBuild project management software; an innovative solution rooted in Lean Construction 4.0 principles.Through collaboration with the University of Wolverhampton UK, Kingston University UK, and London South Bank University UK, the LeanBuild Limited project presents a promising innovation in the construction industry.The integration of usability evaluations and user recommendations in software development is limited, despite the importance of usability testing.Even with limited adoption of construction project management software, Target Value Delivery principles are often overlooked.The study employs a mixed-methods approach, incorporating focus groups, questionnaires, and interviews to assess the software's usability.Recommendations gathered from industry practitioners, academics, and IT professionals emphasize the need for improvements such as financial reporting, critical path display, resource assignment features, simultaneous file uploads, BIM integration, enhanced security, and E-Tendering and Marketplace integration.The paper concludes that despite requiring further enhancements from its minimum viable product, LeanBuild is an effective solution, endorsed by users as a viable and scalable innovation with global applicability for efficient project delivery.This study highlights the importance of post-development usability checks and positions LeanBuild as a significant breakthrough in the construction software landscape.

We present a study of user gains from their participation in a participatory design (PD) project at Danish primary schools. We explore user experiences and reported gains from the project in relation to the multiple aims of PD, based on a series of interviews with pupils, teachers, administrators, and consultants, conducted approximately three years after the end of the project. In particular, we reflect on how the PD initiatives were sustained after the project had ended. We propose that not only are ideas and initiatives disseminated directly within the organization, but also through networked relationships among people, stretching across organizations and project groups. Moreover, we demonstrate how users' gains related to their acting within these networks. These results suggest a heightened focus on the indirect and distributed channels through which the long-term impact of PD emerges.

As digital interfaces grow more prevalent in daily interactions, particularly during the Fourth Industrial Revolution (IR4.0), the choice between dark and light modes has received significant attention. This study addresses the research problem of understanding the impact of different interface modes on user experience in educational contexts, particularly in alignment with Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4), which aims to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education. The objectives are to investigate the influence of dark and light mode interfaces on user experience, evaluate student preferences and effects, and identify any gender-specific preferences. Through qualitative interviews with 5 to 10 Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Shah Alam students, initial findings reveal a strong preference for dark mode, associated with comfort and reduced eye strain, particularly in dimly lit areas. Conversely, light mode is preferred for tasks requiring good readability and sustained concentration. The study also identifies gender-specific preferences that influence overall user experience. These findings underscore the significance of user-centred design in digital interface selection, highlighting the necessity to adapt digital environments to user needs to enhance educational outcomes and user satisfaction.

Psychotropic medicines are essential in managing mental illness but are associated with complex challenges, including off-label use, polypharmacy, drug interactions, adverse effects, and diverse safety profiles. Effective decision-making requires access to reliable, evidence-based, and context-specific medicines information. Medicines Information (MI) services, particularly those led by pharmacists, provide tailored, evidence-informed advice that supports safe prescribing and optimises patient outcomes. This study aimed to evaluate the Psychotropic Drug Advisory Service (PDAS) at Alfred Health, a statewide pharmacist-led clinical advisory service. The evaluation sought to (a) determine the impact of advice on patient care, clinical outcomes, and medication safety; (b) assess the usefulness of advice and its uptake by enquirers; and (c) explore user experiences and satisfaction to inform future service development. A mixed-methods service evaluation was conducted. Quantitative data were collected through a retrospective audit of all enquiries recorded over a 12-month period (January–December 2024). Qualitative data were obtained through semi-structured interviews conducted between March and August 2025 with a total of 17 clinicians, consumers, and carers who had accessed PDAS during the evaluation period. Interviews explored perceptions of service utility, impact on clinical decision-making, and areas for improvement, and were thematically analysed. PDAS responded to 266 enquiries over the 12-month evaluation period, with enquiries originating from a broad range of clinicians, consumers, and carers across primary, secondary, and community care. Enquiries frequently involved complex psychotropic decision-making; most commonly relating to administration and dosage, choice of medication, adverse effects, drug–drug interactions, and antipsychotic or antidepressant use. Most enquiries were addressed promptly, with the majority receiving an initial response within one hour. Qualitative analysis identified four key themes: enhancing confidence in clinical decision-making , improving access to specialist psychotropic advice , facilitating collaborative problem solving , and delivering credible , evidence-based guidance; highlighting PDAS’s role as a trusted, accessible, and specialist support service within complex mental health settings. These findings support the utility of a statewide, pharmacist-led psychotropic medicines information service as an important component of contemporary mental health systems, particularly in settings characterised by clinical complexity and/or limited access to specialist expertise.

Bullying remains a pervasive issue in educational settings, where bystanders play a critical role in either mitigating or perpetuating its impact. As a result, there is a growing need for effective training tools that can elicit emotional engagement and support motivation to intervene in bullying situations. Immersive virtual reality (IVR) has emerged as a promising medium for anti-bullying interventions, enabling experiential learning and heightened emotional involvement.The present study evaluates a newly developed 360° IVR-based tool designed to support anti-bullying interventions targeting prospective educators who may act as bystanders in future bullying situations. To assess the added value of immersion, the IVR experience was compared to a traditional 2D video. Using a within-subjects experimental design, 38 young adults, primarily prospective educators, were exposed to both presentation modalities. User experience (engagement and social presence), emotional responses, and willingness to intervene were assessed using self-report measures and physiological indicators (heart rate).Results showed that the IVR-based tool significantly enhanced engagement and social presence relative to the 2D video condition. IVR also elicited stronger emotional responses, reflected in higher self-reported guilt and shame and increased heart rate. However, willingness to intervene did not significantly differ between conditions.These findings suggest that IVR is an effective tool for intensifying emotional and experiential aspects of anti-bullying training for prospective bystanders. While heightened emotional engagement alone may not be sufficient to immediately translate into behavioural intentions, IVR shows potential as a component of broader, longitudinal anti-bullying programs aimed at educators in their role as future bystanders.

Immersive technologies in Education: Exploring user experience and engagement in building energy simulations through AR and VR

This preliminary study explores key variables influencing user experience and absorptive capacity in mobile application interfaces. Previous studies emphasize user experience; however, little is known about how absorptive capacity and minimalist design might enhance usability. Using a qualitative exploratory design, small-scale interviews were conducted with three participants to gather early insights. Findings from the interviews showed that users generally responded positively to the dimensions of user experience, especially ease of use, navigation, and error prevention. Minimalism received neutral responses, as some users liked the simplicity while others felt it was too plain. Feedback on absorptive capacity was mixed, suggesting that users had different levels of understanding and ability to process application content. These results helped confirm that the study’s variables are relevant and can be used for further research involving a larger sample and deeper analysis.

BackgroundAdherence to tuberculosis(TB) preventive treatment (TPT) remains a significant challenge in high-TB burden countries like Bangladesh, where approximately 44 million people are infected with latent tuberculosis.Methods/DesignThis study protocol describes a mixed-methods observational study to evaluate “iDOTS,” a locally developed digital adherence technology adapted from 99DOTS, for monitoring and improving TPT adherence among adult household contacts of bacteriologically confirmed pulmonary TB patients. The study will be conducted in two districts in Bangladesh with similar geographical and societal characteristics, with Narsingdi as the intervention site and Manikganj as the control site. Applying the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT), we will assess technology acceptance, implementation challenges, and effectiveness through quantitative and qualitative approaches. The mixed method approach will compare TPT adherence between iDOTS users and non-users, and will explore user experiences and attitudes among healthcare providers and patients. Adherence will be verified through a combination of digital records, self-reports, and random isoniazid urine testing.DiscussionWith an estimated sample size of 422 patients and 77 healthcare providers, this study aims to generate evidence that if digital adherence technologies can strengthen TPT implementation in resource-limited settings. The findings will address critical gaps in the TPT cascade and inform strategies for scaling up TPT nationally, ultimately supporting global efforts to reduce the TB disease burden through effective preventive measures.Trial registration'Not applicable'.Supplementary InformationThe online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12889-025-24368-7.

Nowadays, there is a growing interest in mental health screening tools which can be attributed to a rising adoption of digital health technologies. In our research, we developed BrainBoost5, a non-medical assessment tool which focuses on mental health and cognitive function with the purpose to better understand and support mental well-being for both users and stakeholders. Our tool integrates privacy-preserving techniques to securely share assessment results while safeguarding personal data. We utilized anonymization techniques specifically pseudonymization, generalization and suppression to protect the confidentiality of individual’s data. To evaluate our proposed solution, we undertake a user study to explore our tool's usability, accessibility, and anonymization techniques when sharing results. Additionally, we conduct an analysis of our tool’s accessible features, complexity, and a comparative study with other existing solutions.

BackgroundOne of the most successful modes of record-keeping and data collection is the use of health management information systems, where patient information and management plans are uniformly entered into a database to streamline the information and for ease of further patient management. For mental healthcare, a Mental Health Information System (MHIS) has been found most successful since a properly established and operational MHIS is helpful for developing equitable and appropriate mental health care systems. Until 2010, the system of keeping patient records and information in the Accra Psychiatric Hospital of Ghana was old and outdated. In light of this and other factors, a complete reforming of the mental health information systems in three psychiatric hospitals in Ghana was undertaken in 2010. Four years after its implementation, we explored user experiences with the new system, and report here the challenges that were identified with use of the new MHIS.MethodsIndividual semi-structured interviews were conducted with nine clinical and administrative staff of the Accra Psychiatric Hospital to examine their experiences with the new MHIS. Participants in the study were in three categories: clinical staff, administrator, and records clerk. Participants’ knowledge of the system and its use, as well as the challenges they had experienced in its use were explored using an interpretative phenomenological approach.ResultsThe data suggest that optimal use of the current MHIS had faced significant implementation challenges in a number of areas. Central challenges reported by users included increased workload, poor staff involvement and training, and absence of logistic support to keep the system running.ConclusionsSetting up a new system does not guarantee its success. As important as it is to have a mental health information system, its usefulness is largely dependent on proper implementation and maintenance. Further, the system can facilitate policy transformation only when the place of mental health in district, regional and national health discourse improves.

This study investigates awareness and usage of management information systems (MIS) and decision support systems (DSS) in government agencies in Abuja, Nigeria. The population of the study includes all the staff at Level 7 and above in all the listed ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) below with a total number of 850 employees across all selected MDAs. Data was collected using a questionnaire. It was found that respondents have minimal knowledge of management information systems but moderate knowledge of decision support systems, with significant differences in their perceived effects on improving data management, decision-making speed, and reducing corruption. The findings also suggested limited acquaintance with both MIS and DSS, possibly due to low computer literacy or managerial transparency issues. While familiarity with MIS/DSS was evident, actual usage remained low, emphasising the need for improvement, particularly in finance, budgeting, and inter-agency services. MIS positively impacted data accuracy, record-keeping, and decision-making speed, while DSS enhanced decision-making efficiency and reduced operational costs. However, gaps in explaining these disparities call for further investigation, possibly employing experimental design studies. The recommendations stress tailored strategies, comprehensive training, and transparent communication, with leadership support crucial for successful integration. Future research should explore user experiences, decision-making implications, and policy impact, aiming to enhance MIS and DSS utilisation within government agencies and guide effective policy implementation.

BackgroundPatients receiving chemotherapy require ongoing symptom monitoring and management to optimize their outcomes. In recent years, digital remote monitoring interventions have emerged to provide enhanced cancer care delivery experiences to patients and clinicians. However, patient and clinician experiential evaluations of these technologies are rare. Therefore, we explored user experiences and perceptions of one such intervention—Advanced Symptom Management System (ASyMS)—after its scaled deployment in the context of the Electronic Symptom Management System Remote Technology (eSMART) trial. The eSMART trial was a large, multicenter randomized controlled trial to evaluate the efficacy of ASyMS in 12 clinical sites in 5 European countries.ObjectiveIn this qualitative study, both patients’ and clinicians’ experiences of using ASyMS for up to 6 cycles of chemotherapy were explored to understand the impact of ASyMS on patients’ experiences, clinical practice, and supportive care delivery.MethodsFor this analysis, individual, semistructured, one-to-one interviews with 29 patients with breast, colorectal, and hematological cancers and 18 clinicians from Austria, Greece, Ireland, Norway, and the United Kingdom were conducted. Interviews focused on patients’ and clinicians’ experiences of using ASyMS, care organization and changes in practice following the introduction of ASyMS, perceived changes in care associated with the use of ASyMS, and its potential for future integration into routine chemotherapy care pathways.ResultsThematic analysis identified several themes that describe patients’ and clinicians’ experiences using ASyMS. One central orienting theme—ASyMS as a facilitator of change—was supported by 5 key themes associated with human and technology monitoring: reassurance, enhanced communications and relationships, knowing what is “normal” and what is to be expected, enhancing cancer care experiences, and informing future cancer care.ConclusionsThis study is the first to evaluate both patients’ and clinicians’ experiences of using a digital health intervention to remotely monitor chemotherapy symptoms across 5 countries. Experiences with ASyMS were positive from both patients’ and clinicians’ perspectives, although some improvements to support the wider-scale rollout and sustained implementation were identified. Overall, this study demonstrates that real-time remote monitoring systems can help patients feel more reassured during their chemotherapy treatments and can help clinicians provide the right care, at the right time, and in the right place.Trial RegistrationClinicalTrials.gov NCT02356081; https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT02356081International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)RR2-10.1136/bmjopen-2016-015016

BACKGROUND In Mexico, the maternal and child population continues to face a high burden of malnutrition, posing a persisted public health challenge. The healthcare system plays a crucial role, not only in addressing existing cases but also in preventing and detecting malnutrition early. Mobile health (mHealth) technologies have the potential to strengthen maternal and child health services by improving the quality, accessibility, and timeliness of nutritional care. OBJECTIVE The aim was to develop and validate the design and content of a mobile application—CANMI (Calidad de la Atención Nutricional Materno Infantil, by its Spanish acronym) — to monitor the quality of maternal and child nutritional care in primary health care units in Mexico. METHODS The framework of the CANMI app was based on the 16 validated indicators designed to assess the quality of nutritional care during the preconception, pregnancy, postpartum, early childhood, and preschool stages. The application was developed for both iOS and Android systems using a user-centered design approach. Following development, a pilot usability study was conducted in a randomized sample of 18 primary health care units in Guanajuato, Mexico. Trained nutritionists implemented the app and collected usability data at the end of the initial usage period and again six weeks later. To further explore user experience, semi-structured online interviews were conducted to identify barriers, facilitators, and overall satisfaction with the app. RESULTS The CANMI app allows the systematic registration of key indicators to assess the quality of nutritional care in primary health care settings. Users described the app as simple, intuitive, and visually appealing. Overall usability was rated positively, with a mean score of 71.13 on the System Usability Scale (SUS) indicating good acceptability. The app’s offline functionality, streamlined interface, and efficiency in data collection were identified as key facilitators of use. Reported benefits included reduced time for data entry and perceived improvements in the quality of nutritional care. Identified barriers to integration included the need to use personal devices, user fatigue due to prolonged screen time, inconsistent clinical records, and limited time to incorporate the app into routine workflows. Importantly, the app encouraged promoted improvements in documentation practices and heightened awareness among health personnel regarding the precision and clarity of their nutritional recommendations. CONCLUSIONS The CANMI app provides a feasible and effective solution for monitoring the quality of maternal and child nutritional care in primary health settings. Its high usability and offline capabilities make it particularly suitable for low-connectivity environments. Beyond facilitating data collection, the app contributed to improved clinical documentation practices and enhanced provider awareness of care quality. As such, the application can represent a promising digital tool to support the implementation evidence-based, user-centered strategies aimed at strengthening maternal and child health services in resource- limited contexts. CLINICALTRIAL The study protocol was reviewed and approved by the Research Ethics Committee of the Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico City (172/2022).