TY - JOUR A1 - Mahenthren, Vijhay Krisshna A1 - Weber-Blaschke, Gabriele A1 - Hughes, Mark A1 - Risse, Michael T1 - PRecTimber 2.0: Forecasting quantitative and qualitative potentials for wood circularity in Germany, Finland, and Sweden JF - Resources, Conservation and Recycling N2 - National bioeconomy strategies in Germany, Finland, and Sweden are expected to increase wood demand, putting pressure on already strained forest resources. Circularity of wood products can reduce this demand by improving resource efficiency, but barriers like uncertain availability and quality of post-consumer wood hinder implementation. This study optimizes and extends the PRecTimber model to forecast post-consumer wood quantities and qualities in Germany (revised with quality information), Finland, and Sweden. By 2050, predicted post-consumer wood volumes are 14.11 Mt in Germany, 1.64 Mt in Finland, and 2.74 Mt in Sweden, mainly from the construction sector. Our quality assessment methodology with scenario analysis (status quo S0 and improved scenarios S1–S2 with +10 and +20 percentage-point gains in key quality factors) reveals that the shares of post-consumer construction sawnwood suitable for lifespan extension and material recycling, respectively, are 25 % and 59 % under S0, 36 % and 50 % under S1, and 49 % and 38 % under S2. Leveraging these quantity and quality insights, policy reforms can support industries and technological innovation to optimize the use of post-consumer wood. Y1 - 2026 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2026.108813 SN - 0921-3449 VL - 228 PB - Elsevier BV ER - TY - GEN A1 - Krettek, Martin A1 - Hagl, Rainer A1 - Braml, Thomas T1 - Advancing Bridge Weigh-In-Motion with A Novel Optoelectronic Strain Sensor T2 - IABSE Symposium Tokyo 2025 Report N2 - Bridge Weigh-In-Motion (B-WIM) is a method of transforming a bridge structure into an instrument for traffic data collection. This is mainly achieved by a specific arrangement of sensors mounted underneath the bridge, with strain sensors being the most commonly used type. The acquisition and processing of the strain data allows the determination of the actual traffic loads, thus providing valuable information for road infrastructure management. This paper presents a novel B-WIM strain sensor based on optoelectronic position measurement technology. The sensor outperforms the conventionally used strain transducers in terms of their reported resolution capability. The resulting advantages are demonstrated by evaluating data collected from a stiff in-service bridge structure. Using the digital interface of the novel sensor, the paper also proposes a dedicated B-WIM system design. The design aims to simplify the implementation of the B-WIM method in practice. Y1 - 2026 U6 - https://doi.org/10.2749/tokyo.2025.1676 SP - 1676 EP - 1683 PB - International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering CY - Zürich ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Kastl, Andrea T1 - Empathy mapping and hybrid persona creation: Understanding older adults’ needs in technology design for ageing in place JF - Computational and structural biotechnology journal N2 - Background: Technology yields the potential to support independence in later life and facilitate ageing in place. Barriers such as limited usability, varying levels of digital literacy, and persistent age-related stereotypes are documented to hinder technology adoption among older adults. User-centered design approaches, such as the persona method, offer strategies to address these challenges. Objective: Personas were created to inform the development of technologies supporting ageing in place by enhancing stakeholders’ understanding of needs and technology experience among older adults. Methods: The personas were developed through an iterative process, with this paper detailing the last stage, which employed the a PATHY technique as conceptual framework for content analysis. Eleven focus group discussions were conducted in southern Germany, of which nine were included in the analysis. These involved older adults in need of support, with orthopedic and neurological conditions, and in informal caregiving roles. Results: Five hybrid personas were created to represent the target groups’ experiences related to ageing in place, each reflecting needs, problems, existing solutions, habits, sociodemographic characteristics, and dimensions of technology experience. Key factors influencing technology experience and uptake among the personas were identified, including the social context and availability of support, the perceived trade-off between safety and digital privacy, and the persistence of the digital divide. Conclusion: The findings underscore the necessity of adaptable, context-sensitive technology solutions, displayed by the personas’ needs, pains, routines and technology experiences. Thereby, the hybrid personas reinforce the importance of a more relational and context-aware approach in user-centered design. KW - Persona KW - Ageing in place KW - Empathy Mapping KW - Older adults KW - Digital divide KW - Smart medical devices KW - AI Y1 - 2026 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.csbj.2025.11.044 VL - 28 SP - 552 EP - 563 PB - Elsevier ER - TY - GEN A1 - Horstmannshoff, Caren A1 - Borchers, Peggy A1 - Voigt, Karen A1 - Müller, Martin A1 - Bauer, Petra T1 - The Impact of Physiotherapy in a Care Pathway on the Impairment of Mobility and Participation in Older Individuals with Vertigo KW - vertigo KW - physiotherapy KW - care pathway Y1 - 2026 U6 - https://doi.org/10.82161/fbn5-pg94 ER - TY - GEN A1 - Horstmannshoff, Caren A1 - Schmidle, Stephanie A1 - Bauer, Petra A1 - Müller, Martin T1 - Impact of an evidence-based care pathway on the physical activity level in older adults with vertigo, dizziness, and balance disorders KW - vertigo KW - care pathway KW - physiotherapy Y1 - 2026 U6 - https://doi.org/10.3205/25ebm053 ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Brandt, Hanna A1 - Heidl, Christian T1 - Happiness and a sense of effectiveness through self-determination, physical and mental health JF - Health Psychology: Applications in Clinical and Sports Contexts KW - happiness KW - mental health KW - physical health Y1 - 2026 U6 - https://doi.org/10.5771/9783748954804-9 SP - 9 EP - 20 PB - Nomos CY - Baden-Baden ER - TY - GEN A1 - Wasic, Catharina A1 - König, Alexandra A1 - Strube, Johanna A1 - Rascher, Stephanie T1 - Sketching an inclusive mobility future for shared autonomous vehicles N2 - New technical development, such as autonomous driving, are now creating a crucial moment for accessible mobility. However, most often systems, such as shared autonomous vehicles (SAV), are not designed according to the diverse needs of people with disabilities. It is still an open question how people with disabilities assess such systems in terms of acceptability and accessibility. Person with impairments need to take part in the design process of SAV to increase acceptance and accessibility. To close this research gap, a Europe-wide online survey was administered and data from 273 people with impairment and 312 without impairment was collected on their assessment of future SAVs. Survey respondents were asked about their intention to use SAVs and to assess the mobility system based on the five facets of the Mobility Divide Index (autonomy, travel time, convenience, comfort, and safety). The findings showed that people with disabilities took a rather critical view of SAVs and revealed a low intention to use. However, the results suggest that people with disabilities see benefits of SAVs for a more independent and easier mobility. Findings also indicate that SAVs are not expected to make their trips faster, comfortable, and safer. Results revealed a gender effect for one MDI facet. Women with impairments assessed SAVs as less comfortable compared to men. No significant differences in the assessment of SAVs between different types of disabilities were found. Qualitative findings regarding the suggestions for improvement were analyzed. Nearly 300 suggestions for improvements were analysed and clustered into 13 categories (trust, safety & security, on-board staff, entry and exit, availability of information, costs, travel time, previous experiences, availability, wheelchair compatibility, app usage, accessibility in general and others). These findings suggest that information and communication is essential for persons with disabilities when using SAVs. Information transparency must be ensured in future SAVs. The categories identified in the qualitative analysis provide valuable insights to address the information gaps relevant to this target group, particularly regarding accessibility. Based on the findings, in the current development phase of SAVs, the focus should be on building trust and promoting acceptance of these vehicles. In this way, the intention to use SAVs among people with disabilities could be enhanced and a more inclusive mobility future for SAVs is realized. KW - Barrierefreiheit KW - autonomes Fahren KW - inklusives Design Y1 - 2025 U6 - https://doi.org/10.82350/QYXW-M917 ER - TY - GEN A1 - Seckler, Eva A1 - Kronast, Verena A1 - Bauer, Petra A1 - Müller, Martin T1 - Barriers and Facilitators of multi-disciplinary care pathways in primary care: A Systematic Review KW - barriers, facilitators, care-pathway Y1 - 2026 ER - TY - GEN A1 - Seckler, Eva A1 - Verena, Kronast A1 - Petra, Bauer A1 - Müller, Martin T1 - Development of a multi-disciplinary care pathway for older patients with vertigo, dizziness and balance disorders in primary care: Individual and focus group interviews to explore different perspectives Y1 - 2019 ER - TY - CHAP A1 - Fuchshuber, Ina T1 - How to Present Digital Books: An Exploratory Analysis of German Influencer and Publisher Strategies on BookTok T2 - Vermarktungsstrategien für digitale Medien N2 - In the evolving digital media landscape, this research explores digital book product representation within TikTok’s BookTok community, focusing on German influencers and publishers. The study examines content formats and promotion dynamics for ebooks and audiobooks. Key findings reveal a significant underrepresentation of digital book content compared to print books. Ebook content differs markedly, emphasizing objectification, reading peculiarities, and pricing, while audiobook promotion mirrors traditional book marketing approaches. The research uncovers a disconnect between the digital book market and its BookTok representation. By analyzing content strategies of top influencers and publishers, the study identifies potential opportunities for innovative digital book marketing. KW - Digitale Medien KW - BookTok KW - Digital Media Y1 - 2026 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-658-48796-6_3 SP - 35 EP - 43 PB - Springer Gabler CY - Wiesbaden ER -