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The social acceptability of wind farms has been researched for several decades now, with the first research tracing back to the 1980s. This paper aims to deliver a literature review within the structural framework proposed by the paper of variables i...

Walking groups are often enjoyed by postnatal women, but little is known about what makes them an acceptable activity to this group. This study aimed to investigate the acceptability of a postnatal walking group using the Theoretical Framework of Acc...

Background/Objectives: Cancer-related cognitive impairment (CRCI) is a prevalent survivorship concern associated with functional limitations and reduced quality of life. Although cognitive rehabilitation shows beneficial effects, implementation depen...

Immersive virtual reality (IVR) is increasingly investigated in stroke rehabilitation. However, its clinical implementation remains limited by the absence of standardized, theory-driven instruments assessing acceptability from both patient and therap...

Background/Objectives: Weight gain is frequently observed during and following breast cancer therapy. Women with overweight/obesity have poorer breast cancer prognoses and are more likely to develop comorbidities. The present study describes the deve...

Background/Objectives: 40 Hz sensory stimulation is being explored for cognitive health applications, but sustained use may be constrained by the listenability of simple 40 Hz auditory stimuli. We examined user-perceived acceptability and implementat...

Background: The family environment plays a crucial role in child physical activity (PA). Wearable activity trackers (wearables) show potential for increasing children’s PA; however, few studies have explored families’ acceptance of wearab...

The pedagogical efficacy of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in education heavily depends on cultural, technological, and cognitive contexts. Prior studies examined AI-driven learning outcomes without accounting for cultural variability or s...

Background/objectives: Maternal adiposity is a known risk factor for adverse pregnancy outcomes, yet routine antenatal care primarily relies on body mass index (BMI), which has limitations. This study aimed to explore the acceptability of incorporati...

Training interoceptive sensitivity (IS) might be a first step in effectively promoting intuitive eating (IE). A dyadic interoception-based pilot randomized controlled trial was conducted to increase IE among couples aged 50+. The training consisted o...

Objectives: COVID-19 infection control measures have been recommended for dental practices worldwide. This qualitative study explored barriers and enablers for the implementation of these measures in German dental practices. Methods: Semi-structured...

With the rapid development of generative artificial intelligence (AI), AI agents are evolving into “intelligent partners” integrated into various consumer scenarios, posing new challenges to conventional consumer decision-making processes...

Research relating to person-centred practice continues to expand and currently there is a dearth of statistical evidence that tests the validity of an accepted model for person-centred practice. The Person-centred Practice Framework is a midrange the...

Assistive robots are emerging as technologies that enable older adults to perform activities of daily living with autonomy. Exoskeletons are a subset of assistive robots that can support mobility. Perceptions and acceptance of these technologies requ...

The growth of mobile commerce, or the purchase of services or goods using mobile technology, heavily depends on the availability, reliability, and acceptance of mobile wallet systems. Although several researchers have attempted to create models on th...

To successfully implement sustainability innovations, it is crucial to gain knowledge about their acceptability by potential users. This paper addresses the acceptability of land pools for the sustainable revalorization of wetland meadows using two c...

Drawing upon theories of risk and decision making, we present a theoretical framework for how the emotional attributes of social media content influence risk behaviors. We apply our framework to understanding how COVID-19 vaccination Twitter posts in...

Theoretical models play a vital role in understanding the barriers and facilitators for the acceptance or rejection of emerging technologies. We conducted a narrative review of theoretical models predicting acceptance and adoption of human enhancemen...

Chronic pain results from a complex series of biomechanical, inflammatory, neurological, psychological, social, and environmental mechanisms. Pain and pain-related diseases are the leading causes of disability and disease burden globally. Employing n...

This paper deals with the measurement of the compatibility in a local AHP-Group Decision Making context. Compatibility between two individuals or decision makers is understood as the property that reflects the proximity between their positions or pre...

Implementing the idea of gamification in mobile-assisted language learning has recently been gaining increasing attention from academia and industry. However, few studies have investigated students’ motivation to use and their acceptance of pop...

AI-enabled technology (AI) has a transformational role in our modern society because it is increasingly used as an interaction partner, making anthropomorphism (tendency to ascribe human features to non-human agents) a central mechanism shaping how p...

Theoretical framework: The objectives of this study were to analyse the possible influence that some variables such as substance use (alcohol and marijuana) might have on relevant aspects related to violence in adolescent dating (victimization, frequ...

In recent years, with the continuous expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) application forms and fields, users’ acceptance of AI applications has attracted increasing attention from scholars and business practitioners. Although extant studi...

Introduction: Newborn mortality is unacceptably high, especially in low- and middle-income countries. The Safer Births Bundle of Care (SBBC) was implemented in Tanzania, including training of healthcare workers on neonatal resuscitation by means of f...

Human–Machine Interfaces (HMIs) in autonomous driving technology have recently gained significant research interest in public transportation. However, most of the studies are biased towards qualitative methods, while combining quantitative and...

Enterprise systems have become an integral part of an organization’s operations. However, they also pose many challenges to organizations from the perspective of implementation, user training, as well as use and acceptance. Without effective us...

The changing economic environment in Taiwan has led to an increase in the structure of double-income families. To compensate for the lack of time to take care of their children and the regret of their learning process, parents will send their childre...

This present research examines the behavioral intentions of Filipinos to use online grocery applications during the novel COVID-19 pandemic. The study proposes an integration of the health belief model (HBM) and the Unified Theory of Acceptance and U...

The adoption of large language models (LLMs) is reshaping how organizations approach automation, decision-making, and user engagement across sectors. This study investigates the trends, theoretical frameworks, and adoption factors influencing the int...

This study developed and validated an integrated theoretical framework combining the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) and the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) to investigate how driving assistance technologies (DATs) influence risky driving behavior...

The efficacy of healthcare performance evaluation systems depends on their design and implementation, as well as on their perceived value and integration into daily practice. This study explores the acceptability of a healthcare performance evaluatio...

Generative linguistics typically treats grammaticality as a binary matter, attributing the gradient effects frequently observed in acceptability judgment experiments to performance factors rather than to the grammar. Yet no specific performance accou...

The emergence of generative AI, particularly the widespread accessibility of ChatGPT, has led to challenges for higher education. The extent and manner of use are under debate. Local empirical investigations about the use and acceptance of ChatGPT co...

Digital behavior change tools increasingly integrate constructs from multiple theoretical traditions, yet there is limited cross-domain understanding of how these frameworks are combined and which outcomes they are used to explain. This scoping revie...

Assuming that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the approach to urban planning issues, this study investigates whether changes will start to occur at a theoretical level or if technological innovations will mostly be endured rather than used w...

Cultural heritage institutions face a critical challenge in engaging Generation Z, a demographic of digital natives with high expectations for interactive and immersive experiences. While Virtual Reality (VR) offers a promising solution, many impleme...

Autistic children often have impaired self-regulation which can impact daily functioning and life outcomes. Occupational Therapy Using Zones of Regulation™ Concepts in an Equine Environment (OT-ZOR-Equine) is a standardized intervention that in...

Due to privacy concerns, multi-party gradient tree boosting algorithms have become widely popular amongst machine learning researchers and practitioners. However, limited existing works have focused on vertically partitioned datasets, and the few exi...

In the era of GenAI, user attitude—shaped by cognition, emotion, and behavior—plays a critical role in the sustainable development of human–AI interaction. Human creativity and intelligence, as core drivers of social progress, are i...

Healthy aging requires the maintenance of good physical and cognitive activity. However, as they age, older adults often experience a decline in physical and cognitive activity, leading to a more sedentary lifestyle. Some older adults may not have a...

In the context of globalization, cross-cultural research is essential for understanding behaviors and values across different cultural backgrounds. The way audiences from diverse cultures interpret and accept film content significantly impacts the in...

Background/Objectives: Mindfulness has been identified as a protective factor in promoting adaptive psychological outcomes among cancer patients, yet the mechanisms linking mindfulness to fundamental existential beliefs, such as basic hope, remain un...

This study investigates factors influencing live customer support chat services in Kuwait. Live Customer Support Chat represents a newly implemented type of customer service in E-commerce websites. Live Support Chat allows online agents through compa...

Although the rise of Virtual Reality (VR) technology has brought new opportunities to tourism experiences and marketing, limited research has explored how VR technology affects tourists’ pro-sustainable behaviors in heritage tourism research. T...

This study examines the effects of trust in AI, willingness to accept AI, and perceptions of AI performance on brand loyalty in the hospitality industry. The study further posits that purchase intentions mediate the relationship between understudied...

During the past two decades, open source learning platforms (OSLPs) have become a dominant part of modern education. OSLPs are free for usage and customization—unlike proprietary software restricted by copyright licenses. By utilizing OSLPs, us...

This study investigates the impact of web-based augmented reality (Web AR) on destination visit intention through the lens of a stimulus–organism–response (SOR) framework, a technology acceptance model (TAM) and flow theory into an integr...

Despite the growing utility and prevalence of social entrepreneurship, an accepted definition remains elusive and infeasible. Yet, it is imperative that the principles guiding social entrepreneurship are identified so that common ground is establishe...

This article attempts to assess the various ambiguities in the application of the principles of the European Landscape Convention (ELC) in Italy and is divided into two main sections. In the first, a theoretical framework is constructed, analyzing th...