Walking is a sustainable mode of transport and healthy way doing physical activity. Walkability concept that has gained enormous popularity in recent years due to its potential promote more urban environments lifestyles. This paper provides literature review analyze the influence built environment attributes on walkability. The Scopus Web Science databases were chosen survey peer-reviewed documents published up June 2020. A total 132 selected by search. these showed various differently...

Walking is undoubtedly a sustainable and healthy mode of transport. However, the decision to walk influenced by many built environment streetscape attributes. Specifically, term walkability used describe extent which urban pedestrian-friendly, usually quantifying multiple attributes at neighbourhood scale. The present study adopts qualitative approach evaluate perceived walkability. Based on questionnaire (n = 1438) administered in cities Bologna Porto, this paper analyses how respondents...

This study investigates the impact of postretirement organizational work on well-being and overall quality life elderly population in Cyprus. Specifically, it evaluates multifaceted effects continued employment after retirement, based data collected through a survey administered to representative sample Cypriots. The research findings, informed by prominent instruments field, demonstrate significant enhancements autonomy, self-actualization, both physical psychological for as result...

Competencies are probably one of the most popular study subjects in scholarly hospitality research. Even though numerous scholars have attempted to identify competencies required industry, there is a need further and better understand necessary for managerial-level positions. Thirty competency statements were included survey, falling into five domains. Data collected via representative sample professionals hotel establishments Cyprus. The findings that emerged from present show industry has...

The design of urban spaces that foster sustainable practices requires new analytical and structural approaches to spatial planning.An appropriate pedestrian network could significantly contribute development goals, particularly by promoting mobility friendliness.With such several attempts have been made develop suitable models for networks.However, something is missing from the current literature a framework incorporates main findings various studies as an integrated concise concept...

Accurate measurement of the embodied carbon emissions (ECE) generated by international trade is basis for formulating fair and objective global emission control strategies. This paper proposed an improved multi-regional input-output model applied it to analyze production consumption activities related China's light industry sector based on its position within supply chain. It was found that manufacturing general equipment most important contributor increased ECE, 13 16 industries which data...

Abstract Amidst the fluidity of today's post‐COVID business environment, this paper aims to fortify discourse on strategic agility, by presenting a comprehensive best practice framework for its development and sustenance. This is achieved carrying out an empirical investigation four multinational corporations. Despite abundant scholarly attention, critical gap persists in examination specific functional practices their role fostering agility. research fills void, leveraging in‐depth...

In response to the transformative impact of digital technology on education, this study introduces a novel performance management framework for virtual learning environments suitable metaverse era. Based Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) approach, paper proposes comprehensive evaluative model, anchored integration Theory Planned Behavior (TPB), Unified Acceptance and Use Technology (UTAUT), Community Inquiry Framework (CoI). The model synthesizes five Key Performance Indicators...

There is a gap in the literature regarding complex interrelationships among hamstring injury (HI) risk factors. System dynamics (SD) modeling considered an appropriate approach for understanding etiology of HI effective prevention. This study adopted SD method and developed causal loop model (CLD) to elucidate intricate relationships performed by combining evidence insights from expert stakeholders through group building (GMB) approach. The GMB methodology facilitated identification...

This paper aims to investigate the prospect of agritourism in island Cyprus. For this purpose, primary research was carried out by collecting data through face-to-face in-depth interviews with managers/owners a representative sample establishments. Particular focus placed on current developments and future scenarios how can become an alternative sustainable form tourism Cypriot industry. Note that Mass is currently frowned upon due its negative effects. On other hand, special interest or...

In today's highly disruptive business environment, the development of a new set specific key competencies is crucial for career and organizational success. Based on survey study carried out within context hospitality industry Cyprus, this paper proposes novel framework competency development, grounded in insights professionals. The addresses gap existing frameworks light recent technological advancements sectoral restructuring. proposed model encompasses six core categories: communication,...

Walking is a mode of transport that offers many environmental and health benefits. Utilitarian walking refers to trips undertaken fulfil routine purposes. The aim this paper examine the extent which used as for short urban in city centers Bologna Porto barriers preventing utilitarian walking. Based on questionnaire (n = 1117) administered two cities, results indicated 21% individuals travel by foot, while 47% combine with other modes. This means 68% daily these involve activity. From overall...

One of the most important issues in road safety management is lack reliable methods for predicting likelihood accidents. Road assessment systems have been developed; however, these only employ historical or retrospective analyses, and human factor element weak missing. Effective requires both holistic prospective viewpoints, with factors having an intrinsic role. The main goal this paper to contribute toward that need through application Bayesian belief networks traffic simulation validating...

In today's highly developed traffic networks, too much emphasis is given on the development of intelligent systems for vehicles, while pedestrians/bicyclists are mainly ignored. Clearly, there a need effectively integrating pedestrians in overall design transportation sustainable and effective utilization urban networks. Especially, with currently available technology, lot can be achieved this direction. This paper reviews current technologies their capability to employed increasing...

: Given the complex nature of Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injury, it is important to analyze its etiology with suitable approaches in order formulate intervention strategies for effective prevention. The present study employs system thinking techniques develop a Causal Loop Diagram (CLD) Model investigating risk factors ACL Injury (CLD-ACLI), through Group Building approach.

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the concepts learning and diffusion within context urban development sustainable active mobility. A model proposed, which treats as a process in dynamic way, so that key strategies their effects are investigated over time. Specifically, question being examined how information technology can change mindset people be more physically mobility around city. This carried out by developing system dynamics (SD) computer simulation model, where promote...

Human resources of several businesses worldwide are already active in metaverses. This has led Resource Management (HRM) professionals exploring and applying new methods practices to manage this technological transformation the workplace. However, despite growing volume research on metaverse work environments, there is still limited avatar performance management. The emergence applications workplace brings key indicators (KPIs) requirements that different from those conventional...