In October 2022, our center implemented a standardized program to promote ventricular recovery in pediatric patients supported with durable ventricular assist devices. We report our experience and outcomes. The initiative consists of 4 core components for all patients with ventricular assist devices: (1) cultural shift: routine assessment for ventricular recovery for possible device explant or, in complex congenital heart disease (CHD), for further surgical palliation; (2) reverse remodeling-use of goal-directed medical therapy as tolerated; (3) assessment of recovery: stepwise evaluation by echocardiography, exercise testing, and cardiac catheterization; and (4) multidisciplinary review of patients. This retrospective cohort study includes all patients who underwent durable ventricular assist device implantation between October 2022 and October 2024. Patient characteristics and outcomes are described for those explanted for recovery. The cohort included 35 patients, 22 (63%) with Berlin Heart EXCOR and 13 (37%) with HeartMate 3. Indications included cardiomyopathy (60%, n=21), CHD (31%, n=11), coronary pathology (6%, n=2), and myocarditis (3%, n=1). Nine patients underwent explant (26% of all patients, 38% of patients without CHD). No patients with CHD met criteria for recovery. Median age of explanted patients was 1 year (interquartile range, 3 months-10 years), and all were discharged postexplant. Median follow-up was 10 months (interquartile range, 5.5-20 months). One patient was relisted for transplant; the others remained outpatient with, at worst, mild ventricular dysfunction. A standardized approach to ventricular recovery was associated with explant in 26% of patients, exclusively among those without CHD. Short-term postexplant outcomes are encouraging, supporting further study in larger cohorts.

Where the Paths of Sport and Society Cross: A Graduate’s ViewWhat draws so many of us into the world of sports humanities and sociology? For me, it began with the raw emotion of competition, but soon unfolded into something far richer—a complex tapestry of culture, power, and social structure. This field occupies a unique space. It demands the rigor of science yet breathes with the insight of the humanities; it is grounded in theory but constantly tested in the arena of real life. Let’s begin by examining a few classic lenses through which we view sport. Functionalism sees it as a cog in the social machine, conflict theory lays bare the struggles over resources both on and off the field, and symbolic interactionism tunes into the meanings flowing through every cheer and gesture. Each perspective casts its own light—no single beam reveals the whole picture, but together, they bring the scene into clearer focus. Then comes the toolkit. Numbers tell one story, but the voices captured through interviews and fieldwork often carry the weight of lived experience. The most compelling research, I’ve found, strikes a balance: it respects the broad trends while honoring the grain of individual narratives. Look around today, and the conversations have moved well beyond final scores. We’re tracing the economic threads of the sports industry, wrestling with ethics in competition, revisiting cultural shifts through sports history, and weighing the role of athletics in education. In a way, sport mirrors society itself—every pass, every rivalry, every team huddle seems to rehearse the larger dramas of human relationship. So where do we go from here? The discipline is still young, still shaping its identity. How do we build theoretical frameworks that are both open and distinct? How do we craft methods that capture not just the data, but the dynamism and feeling of sport itself? The answers won’t be found in textbooks alone—they’re waiting in the next stadium visit, the next athlete’s story, the next hands-on encounter. The road ahead is long, but even now, the view is worth it.

ABSTRACT A long-standing legal principle in England and Wales is that members of the public should be able to participate effectively in court proceedings that directly concern them. This paper examines the application of this principle to the role of family in coroners’ inquests, which investigate violent, unnatural and unexplained deaths, and deaths which have occurred in state detention. Close family members of the deceased person have the right to participate in the inquest, and there is a widely stated policy goal that the bereaved should be ‘at the heart’ of the coronial process. Empirical research examining lay and professional experiences of inquests found that participation was deemed important as a means of acknowledging the grief of the bereaved and personhood of the deceased, and on the basis that it contributes to accurate fact-finding and effective outcomes. The research also found, however, that practical and procedural barriers to participation often leave bereaved family feeling excluded and denied a voice, compounding their pain and distress. If these barriers are to be overcome there must be courtroom reform, clarification and better communication of the inquest’s purpose, and a cultural shift towards putting humanity at the heart of the process.

Purpose – This research aims to analyze the strategic responses of Major Technology Platforms (MTPs) to Australia's Social Media Minimum Age (SMMA) regulation, which prohibits access for children under the age of 16. The primary focus is to evaluate internal organizational culture shifts and the effectiveness of defensive global marketing strategies in mitigating reputational risks. Methodology – This research employs a qualitative phenomenological case study approach to analyze the strategic impact of ethics-based regulations. Thematic analysis is applied to understand how MTP leadership interprets regulatory pressures and integrates digital governance principles into corporate practices. Findings – This research finds that compliance with the social media Minimum Age regulation compels Major Technology Platforms to transform from a 'growth-first' to a 'safety-first' model, where children under 16 are no longer viewed as monetization assets but as vulnerable stakeholders. The analysis indicates that reputational risks are triggered by previous failures in age-limit enforcement, which now demand the integration of compliance functions from the early stages of product development (Safety by Design). Practical Implications – Major Technology Platforms must immediately diversify their business models by investing in alternative monetization strategies such as subscriptions, non-targeted e-commerce, or high-value content partnerships to reduce dependence on advertisements targeting adolescents. Companies need to position themselves as active contributors in co-regulation to formulate global safety standards. Social implications – This transformation strengthens global digital governance that prioritizes ethics and safety over short-term profits. By leveraging input from organizations such as the United Nations Children's Fund, the industry can steer policies away from simple total bans toward a fundamental improvement in platform quality through the strengthening of digital resilience.

BackgroundArtificial intelligence (AI) offers potential solutions to address the challenges faced by a strained mental health care system, such as increasing demand for care, staff shortages, and pressured accessibility. While developing AI-based tools for clinical practice is technically feasible and has the potential to produce real-world impact, only a few are actually implemented into clinical practice. Implementation starts at the algorithm development phase, as this phase bridges theoretical innovation and practical application. The design and the way the AI tool is developed may either facilitate or hinder later implementation and use.ObjectiveThis study aims to examine the development process of a suicide risk prediction algorithm using real-world electronic health record (EHR) data through a qualitative case study approach for clinical use in mental health care. It explores which challenges the development team encountered in creating the algorithm and how they addressed these challenges. This study identifies key considerations for the integration of technical and clinical perspectives in algorithms, facilitating the evolution of mental health organizations toward data-driven practice. The studied algorithm remains exploratory and has not yet been implemented in clinical practice.MethodsAn exploratory, multimethod qualitative case study was conducted, using a hybrid approach with both inductive and deductive analysis. Data were collected through desk research, reflective team meetings, and iterative feedback sessions with the development team. Thematic analysis was used to identify development challenges and the team’s responses. Based on these findings, key considerations for future algorithm development were derived.ResultsKey challenges included defining, operationalizing, and measuring suicide incidents within EHRs due to issues such as missing data, underreporting, and differences between data sources. Predicting factors were identified by consulting clinical experts; however, psychosocial variables had to be constructed as they could not directly be extracted from EHR data. Risk of bias occurred when traditional suicide prevention questionnaires, unequally distributed across patients, were used as input. Analyzing unstructured data by natural language processing was challenging due to data noise, but ultimately enabled successful sentiment analysis, which provided dynamic, clinically relevant information for the algorithm. A complex model enhanced predictive accuracy but posed challenges regarding understandability, which was highly valued by clinicians.ConclusionsTo advance mental health care as a data-driven field, several critical considerations must be addressed: ensuring robust data governance and quality, fostering cultural shifts in data documentation practices, establishing mechanisms for continuous monitoring of AI tool usage, mitigating risks of bias, balancing predictive performance with explainability, and maintaining a clinician “in-the-loop” approach. Future research should prioritize sociotechnical aspects related to the development, implementation, and daily use of AI in mental health care practice.

The emergency department (ED) discharge process in British Columbia (BC), Canada is inconsistent across multiple health authorities, leading to variability in patient experiences and outcomes. This study aimed to identify key factors for a high-quality ED discharge process across BC. A qualitative study was conducted with 21 patient participants and ED health care practitioners through semistructured Zoom interviews. Transcripts were thematically analyzed. Key recommendations included providing standardized discharge resources in multiple languages, generating automated discharge summaries, involving caregivers for continuity of care, ensuring time to answer patient questions, integrating follow-up reminders via text, and improving connections to social resources. A cultural shift emphasizing collaboration among ED leaders, clinicians, patient participants, and electronic health record developers is needed to enhance discharge practices. Insights from diverse partners highlight actionable steps to improve ED discharge in BC. Health care authorities and hospitals should support the adoption of best practices to enhance patient care and outcomes. Several actionable items were identified for implementation and/or further investigation.

Choice has become a defining lens through which modern people imagine dying. A 'good death' is increasingly associated with the ability to articulate and realise personal preferences regarding the dying process: how, where, with whom, and even when one dies. In this paper, I examine the cultural shift that has elevated choice to a central moral ideal at the end of life. My research questions are: Why does choice matter so profoundly in contemporary societies? And how does this aspiration shape the way people live towards the end of life, and ultimately die? To answer these questions, I first offer a historical-cultural account of how choice has gradually come to function as a goal in itself. Drawing primarily on Charles Taylor's analyses, I bring his work into dialogue with that of other scholars including Giddens, Rosa, Dodds, and Mol. I then identify three existential implications of this shift that complicate contemporary engagement with death and dying: (1) an increasingly mastery-oriented stance towards life and death, (2) the arbitrariness of meaning, and (3) an understanding of respect as unquestioning compliance with individual preferences. Finally, I propose several ways to respond to these challenges by moving beyond a narrow focus on choice and control. I argue for a rethinking of the current dominant end-of-life discourse through a more dialogical and ambivalent understanding of our relation to life and death; one that is more attuned to the lived experience and unsettling realities of dying, and better suited to enriching contemporary debates and practices surrounding the end of life.

Problem statement. Language is a dynamic and constantly evolving phenomenon. It adapts in response to social, cultural, technological, and political changes. One of the most vivid examples of this evolution is the emergence and widespread use of slang, particularly among younger generations. In recent years, a new form of slang has taken hold—Gen Z slang—which stands out due to its creativity, rapid development, and strong digital footprint. Generation Z, typically defined as those born between 1997 and 2012, grew up in an era of global connectivity, social media, and digital communication platforms. For this reason, their language is shaped more by TikTok videos and Discord chats than by newspapers or formal speech. As a result, Gen Z slang is an essential linguistic and cultural marker of the current digital generation. Purpose of the article. The aim of this study is to analyze the phenomenon of Gen Z slang as it appears in English-language digital communication, and to identify effective strategies for translating it into Ukrainian. Research methodology and methods. To achieve the aims and objectives of the study, the following methods are used: descriptive method – to define slang, its features, and typologies; contextual analysis – to examine slang usage in specific digital and media situations; comparative analysis – to evaluate English expressions and their Ukrainian equivalents; translation case studies – to analyze how slang is handled in real translation scenarios; interdisciplinary synthesis – combining theories from linguistics, translation studies, and media studies. Results. Gen Z slang is its hybrid, digital-first nature. It blends meme logic, intertextuality, abbreviations, and code-mixing in ways that are contextually rich but often opaque to outsiders. The digital environment accelerates slang’s mutation and spread. The language of Generation Z is uniquely shaped by globalized internet culture. Unlike previous generations, Gen Z speaks in a way that is text-native: it blends audio-visual cues, meme references, and platform-specific tone. Several distinct linguistic and stylistic features define their slang. In sum, Gen Z slang serves as a collective mirror, humor mechanism, and emotional release valve. It is language shaped by a generation that faces global instability, online hypervisibility, and mental health challenges—and it provides young people with the tools to face these challenges using language that belongs to them. In the digital era, the spread of slang is no longer confined to local communities or subcultures—it is now driven by platform algorithms, viral content, and user-generated memes. Generation Z is especially active on platforms like TikTok, YouTube, Twitter/X, Reddit, and Discord. Conclusions and prospects. Slang is a linguistic mirror of cultural shifts, political engagement, emotional expression, and identity construction in real time. To translate slang is to translate an entire worldview. As the lines between online and offline language continue to blur, translators will face new challenges—and new opportunities to act not just as linguistic mediators, but as interpreters of social meaning, emotion, and culture. Therefore, this topic will only grow in relevance, and its proper study offers essential insights into the future of translation, language teaching, and digital communication.

How can educational resources be feasibly co-designed and used to support conversations between staff and patients about ending fertility treatment? Co-design workshops allow for the development of educational resources that account for all stakeholders' perspectives and are considered sensitive, informative, and helpful to support end-of-treatment conversations, but staff and patients have different views about how these can be used within the treatment pathway. Ending treatment without children is a common outcome but seldom discussed with patients. Preventive end-of-treatment care aims to promote healthy transitions at the end of treatment by preparing and helping patients cope with this possible outcome. Nine in ten patients want to receive such care, but only 3 in 10 report receiving it. Knowledge of perceived barriers to implementing preventive end-of-treatment care at clinics and whether digital educational resources can be developed to support its provision is lacking. Co-design workshops with fertility staff (March 2022), patients, and patient advocates (March-December 2022) from Europe (Belgium, Finland, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Spain, and UK) and South America (Argentina, Brazil, and Chile). Staff were invited to participate through fertility professional and scientific associations, and patients and advocates via charities and social media. Eligibility criteria were being aged 18 or older and working in fertility care (for staff) or charity (for advocates) or being waiting to initiate, undergoing, or having undergone treatment within 6 months (for patients). A preliminary specification and initial prototypes of digital educational resources to support staff and patients, respectively, in having conversations about ending treatment were developed with relevant stakeholders. Co-design workshops with study participants were conducted. A semi-structured script, following Bowen et al.'s (2009)feasibility framework, was used to guide the workshops. Questions covered: (i) experiences, views, and preferences on the provision of preventive end-of-treatment care at clinics and iterative prototypes of the resources to support this provision (acceptability); (ii) perceived need and benefits (demand); and (iii) perceived barriers and facilitators to its implementation at clinics (practicalities). Workshops were recorded and transcribed verbatim, and data were analysed using Framework Analysis. Fifteen fertility staff, 34 patients, and 7 advocates participated. Staff were mainly psychologists/counsellors (40.0%) or clinicians (26.7%) working in the field for around 23 years. Patients were mostly women (91.2%), on average aged 38 years. Most were childless (73.5%) and trying to conceive for around 3 years. Framework analysis of data collected during the co-design workshops generated four themes and one meta-theme, reflecting a need for a normative shift across countries towards the routine implementation of preventive end-of-treatment care. Themes reflected: (i) demand for routine provision of holistic psychosocial care, including preventive end-of-treatment care; (ii) different views between staff and patients about the risks and extent of benefits of routinely implementing preventive end-of-treatment care; (iii) patient high clarity about the functions of preventive end-of-treatment care (ensuring patients feel prepared and supported in moving through the grief and cope with short-term challenges; explore other pathways to parenthood and re-orient one's life goals; and ensure informed consent for fertility treatment) versus staff lower clarity, with care being equated to signposting patients for timely psychological support; and (iv) co-designed digital educational resources are helpful to support the routine provision of preventive end-of-treatment care at clinics. Non-probability sample. Although the patient sample was heterogeneous (heterosexual and same-sex couples; private and public sectors), patients were primarily White, well-educated, employed, and childless women, limiting the generalization and comparisons across gender and other personal characteristics (ethnicity, socioeconomically disadvantaged, and disabled), where access to and acceptance of psychosocial support are expected to be lower. Routine discussions about the end of treatment are needed and beneficial, but staff will require reassurance and training on with whom, when, and how to engage in these. The final version of the digital educational resources is seen as valuable to support a cultural shift in implementing end-of-treatment preventive care at clinics. The co-designed webpages are freely available online in four languages (for staff: www.myjourney.pt/clinics, for patients: www.myjourney.pt/patients). Future research is needed to raise awareness and further investigate how best to support staff in such care provision and measure its impact. This work was supported by a Research Wales Innovation Fund from the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales (HEFCW, grant No.: JA1710IF63). M.S.-L. was supported by the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT; fellowship No.: SFRH/BD/144429/2019) and the UK Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC; fellowship No.: ES/Z503125/1). The EPIUnit and ITR were funded by the FTC through the Portuguese State Budget (projects No.: UIDB/04750/2020 and LA/P/0064/2020 and DOI identifiers https://doi.org/10.54499/UIDB/04750/2020 and https://doi.org/10.54499/LA/P/0064/2020). S.G. reports grants from the European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE), the Wellcome Fund (UK), and the Health and Care Research Wales (UK). Cardiff University holds the Intellectual Property rights for the tool www.myjourney.pt, licensed under a Creative Commons AttributionNonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International Licence (CC BY-NCSA 4.0). n/a.

In today’s industrial landscape, lean manufacturing and digitalization are key strategies for enhancing efficiency. Lean manufacturing minimizes waste and optimizes processes, while digitalization leverages IoT, AI, and big data to streamline operations and improve decision-making. This review explores their integration across industries like manufacturing, healthcare, and logistics. The combination of lean principles and digital tools enhances productivity, reduces costs, and improves efficiency. Organizations benefit from real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and automation, leading to smoother workflows and less downtime. AI-driven analytics help identify inefficiencies, while digital twins enable real-time simulations for optimizing processes. IoT-enabled smart factories support continuous data collection, providing insights that align with lean objectives. This synergy fosters continuous improvement, enabling businesses to adapt swiftly to market changes and customer demands. However, challenges such as cultural shifts, cybersecurity risks, and initial investment costs must be addressed. By analyzing successful case studies, this review highlights strategies to overcome these barriers, reinforcing the importance of integrating lean manufacturing and digitalization to remain competitive in a technology-driven environment.

ABSTRACT Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine has triggered socio-cultural changes in Central Europe. War refugees, as a factor of social change, overlapped with cultural shift following the integration processes of UE. From this perspective, the integration of war refugees has also become a measure of the evolution of cities towards greater openness and resilience. The title question of integration triggered at least two analytical contexts: the first related to similarities of integration policies employed in the selected cities. The second relates to the perceptions of the war refugees themselves. The perspective of the acting subject can be useful here in answering questions: what is the specificity of war refugeeism, and how does its specificity affect the integration process on the local level? The answer to the questions formulated in the text was not definitive, but the results indicatedvalidity of a regional perspective in interpreting the dynamics of the integration process. The project collected data from second-tier cities: Brno, Kosice, Krakow, Miskolc, Poznan and Uzhhorod. The study employed conceptualizations of integration and social anchoring and the mixed-methods research strategy, using an online survey, in-depth interviews and focus group interviews.

Purpose Staff supporting people who are homeless and facing severe and multiple disadvantage are frequently exposed to deaths of those they support yet anecdotally receive limited preparation or training to cope with this. Evidence suggests those who receive training and are competent to cope with death are less likely to experience burnout. Staff well‐being is a core concern within psychologically‐ and trauma‐informed support. Little attention has been paid to the impact of dealing with death at work, or associated support needs. This study aimed to understand staff experiences of support, and unmet support needs around dealing with death, to inform provision for staff. Design This study employed a cross‐sectional, mixed methods survey design. Data were collected online from 243 staff working in an organisation that provides a range of support services to those facing severe and multiple disadvantage. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and qualitative content analysis. Findings Staff experiences of support and unmet needs were grouped into four categories: emotional support; practical support; training provision and needs and organisational culture. Key findings include a need for trauma‐informed training, together with a shift in the organisational culture around responses to death. Clinical implications are proposed to inform future training provision and support.

Laboratory teaching assistants (TAs) crucially shape undergraduates' chemistry learning experiences. However, akin to the Gordian knot metaphor ( i.e. , an intractable problem near impossible to solve), TA pedagogy is intricate and difficult to support by conventional means. More attention is needed to discern the complexities of enacted TA pedagogies and their alignment with equitable and effective teaching. Using Teacher Noticing, Multidimensional Noticing, and teaching for Meaningful Learning, this study involved two focal TAs, Alexandra and Bred, as a comparative case study. We used video research principles and video-stimulated recall interviews to qualitatively investigate how participants' teach acid–base titrations. Our findings indicate that TA efforts related to equitable and effective instructional moves can be both complementary and conflicting. Surprisingly, TAs may actually be the ones meaningfully learning in place of their students. Implications include suggestions for long-term training programs (video club and instructional coaching) that invite TAs to analyse students’ learning via enacted pedagogies. We offer specific, accessible, and practical suggestions to foreground particulate-level interactions, sensemaking, local agriculture, nutrition, and university life when teaching acid–base chemistry. We thus invite our community to interrogate and reimagine what we want as evidence of learning and of teaching to inform shifts in instructional laboratory culture.

Recycling solar photovoltaic panels as an end-of-life scenario: Review considering environmental, economic, social, political, and educational dimensions.

Restoring US manufacturing leadership requires a culture shift in how engineers, technologists, and technicians translate ideas into production.

This study investigates the role of missionary schools in empowering women through education in Mizoram, focusing on the historical context, cultural shifts, and lasting impact on female education in the region. Missionary schools in the late 19th and early 20th centuries played a crucial role in offering educational opportunities to Mizo women, who were otherwise excluded from formal schooling due to traditional gender roles. This research draws on secondary data from historical sources, alongside live experiences and interviews with Mizo women who have been part of this educational transformation process. This study explores how missionary education facilitated women's access to literacy, leadership, and professional roles, while also reshaping societal perceptions of gender equality in the Mizo community. It emphasis the dual role of these schools as instruments of colonial influence and spaces that promoted social change, especially in terms of gender. This paper outlines how these educational interventions contribute to the broader struggle for women's empowerment, providing insights into how education can challenge gender norms and contribute to societal progress. By exploring the Mizo experience, this study offers valuable lessons for contemporary efforts to enhance female empowerment through education in regions where gender inequality remains entrenched.

This study delves into crucial design considerations for residential product supplements, aiming for alignment with modern needs and evolving lifestyles. Given the central importance of housing to product designers, it's essential to develop complementary products satisfying individual and collective demands amidst cultural, technological, and environmental shifts. This research intends to pinpoint key design principles ensuring functionality, safety, and aesthetic harmony within residential settings. Employing a mixed-methods approach, the study integrates descriptive-analytical analysis with field observations to scrutinize user needs, material performance, and spatial adaptability. The findings underscore significance of the environmental compatibility, cultural and religious sensitivity, and judicious material selection. Suspended exterior elements, especially on wind-exposed facades like northeastern ones, require stable, non-moving systems using cylindrical or square metallic or non-metallic pipes for enhanced durability. Entrance supplements should feature simplicity and clear definition, while kitchen elements must utilize non-flammable, moisture-resistant, and easily maintained materials, avoiding wood or similarly flammable substances. Optimal distribution and product placement are vital for upholding safety and ease of movement. In conclusion, the study provides practical recommendations for sustainable, culturally attuned, and functional design innovations in residential product development, offering a framework for designers to craft spaces meeting contemporary demands while honoring local traditions and environmental conditions.

This paper presents a design history of a “new home culture” focusing on the living and homemaking practices of the low-income group in late 1970s Thailand, particularly in the flat-type buildings constructed by the National Housing Authority (NHA). These flats were developed in response to severe housing shortages and the rapid growth of slums in Bangkok. The study examines the NHA’s role as both a producer of modern housing and an advocate for new living standards, alongside residents’ adaptation to life in high-rise buildings and the associated societal and cultural shifts. It applies the Production-Consumption-ediation (PCM) framework of design history, which seeks to understand the cultural and social significance of designed objects through producers’ perspectives, consumer responses, and the shared ideas and ideals surrounding them. The study centers on Baan Mai (New Home), a magazine published by the NHA from 1976 to 1979 and distributed free to residents of its flats. Baan Mai served as a communication tool between the government and residents, addressing the challenges of adapting to new living conditions. Its content included advice on managing small spaces, maintaining efficiency, controlling noise, fostering a DIY furniture culture, and responding to residents’ complaints about issues such as water pricing and hygiene. This paper examines Baan Mai as a space of negotiation between the NHA and residents, revealing how both parties contributed to shaping the new home culture. Through analyzing the magazine, the study highlights how government strategies and everyday responses intersected to form new ways of living in high-rise housing during a critical period of urban transformation.

This study aimed to pilot test the CARE (Commitment-Awareness-Restorative-Engagement) Program and Holistic Wellness Tools for teaching and non-teaching personnel of Bicol University College of Education (BUCE), gather participants’ feedback, and design a final form for the CARE Holistic Wellness Program and Self-Care Tools. The program incorporated a webinar and evidence-based self-care strategies to enhance faculty and staff well-being and professional performance. A pilot test involving 21 participants utilized a mixed-methods approach, including self-care journaling, program evaluations, and feedback collection. Findings indicated a positive shift in BUCE's organizational culture, characterized by improved communication, collaboration, and mutual support among personnel. The quantitative analysis of the CARE program webinar evaluation garnered a mean score of 4.85, meaning the seminar was highly effective. The program demonstrated (1) increased awareness of wellness activities and self-care practices; (2) enhanced job satisfaction; (3) usability and accessibility of self-care tools; and (4) identification of individualized self-care preferences. Five key self-care practices emerged: 1) adequate sleep, 2) regular exercise, 3) dedicated relaxation time, 4) feeling refreshed upon waking, and 5) engaging in stress-reducing activities. The standardized self-care tool data revealed that participants required significant intervention in physical well-being, while moderate intervention was needed in mental, emotional, spiritual, professional, and social well-being. The study culminated in the development of "Customized Wellness Journaling," aligned with the CARE Program. The results underscore the importance of prioritizing employee well-being to foster a supportive work environment conducive to personal and professional growth. Recommendations include promoting face-to-face wellness activities, establishing wellness hubs, and utilizing customized self-care journals to encourage sustained healthy habits. Tailoring wellness journals to the specific needs of each educational institution is advised for maximum effectiveness.

This study investigates university instructors’ awareness and readiness to implement service learning (SL) and electronic service learning (e-SL) within higher education, with a focus on Slovak departments of languages at Matej Bel University (MBU). Using qualitative data from interviews with ten instructors, the study explores perceptions, institutional support, and barriers to SL and e-SL adoption. Results reveal general awareness of SL, but limited familiarity with e-SL. Most participants indicated a willingness to undergo SL/e-SL training. However, a gap exists between the university’s strategic commitment to SL and its practical support at the faculty level. This misalignment may hinder broader adoption of the methodology. The study concludes that successful implementation requires not only awareness and training but also structural and cultural shifts within academic institutions. SL and e-SL offer significant potential for advancing civic responsibility, inclusive education, and community engagement, yet their effectiveness depends on holistic institutional support and the redefinition of faculty roles.