École Nationale Supérieure de Chimie de Paris, ParisTech, France 9–12 December 2025 The Conference on Research and Innovations in Science and Technology of Material 2025 (CRISTMas 2025) was held from 9 to 12 December 2025 at École Nationale Supérieure de Chimie de Paris, Paris, France. Organised by the STEMM Global Scientific Society, CRISTMas 2025 brought together researchers, engineers, and industry representatives to discuss emerging directions in materials science, advanced physical systems, functional materials engineering, and heritage technologies. The conference provided an interdisciplinary platform covering fundamental and applied research across electromagnetic and nonlinear systems, photonic and quantum platforms, heritage science and protective technologies, and advanced functional materials. Contributions addressed topics ranging from magnetic field engineering and nonlinear circuit dynamics to topological photonics, optomechanical systems, digital heritage frameworks, sustainable polymers, graphene-enabled surface technologies, and advanced materials interfaces. CRISTMas 2025 continued its mission of fostering dialogue between fundamental science and practical implementation, supporting the translation of advanced materials research into engineering solutions and societal applications. The proceedings reflect this interdisciplinary character and present peer-reviewed contributions that demonstrate both scientific rigor and applied relevance. List of Editorial Board, Scientific and Organising Committee are available in this PDF.

The Organizing Committee is pleased to present the Proceedings of the 2025 International Conference on Frontiers of Ocean Science and Technology (ICFOST 2025), which was successfully held from November 21 to 23, 2025, at the Beiyangyuan Campus of Tianjin University. The conference was jointly organized by the College of Meteorology and Oceanography, National University of Defense Technology, and the School of Marine Science and Technology, Tianjin University. ICFOST 2025 aimed to foster innovation in ocean science and technology, and strengthen the development of first-class disciplines in marine science. Under the theme “Embracing the Ocean, Advancing the Frontiers,” the conference provided a platform for more than 500 participants including scholars, students, engineers, and industry professionals to exchange ideas, discuss scientific advances, and explore emerging challenges across a broad spectrum of ocean science and technology. The Organizing Committee has invited experts from around the world for academic exchange. The Conference features a broad range of oral sessions, including Multiscale Ocean Dynamical Processes (OS1), Ocean Environmental Data Analysis and Security Assurance (OS2), Research on Marine Instruments and Equipment (OS3), Ocean Detection Technologies (OS4), Artificial Intelligence Oceanography (OS5), Underwater Acoustics (OS6), Underwater Acoustic Signal Processing (OS7), Practical Oceanography (OS8), Ocean Remote Sensing (OS9), Regional Oceanography: Polar Regions and Coastal Seas (OS10), Marine Renewable Energy Technologies (OS11), Marine Intelligent Navigation, Guidance and Cooperative Positioning Technology (OS12), Intelligent Perception and Cognitive Fusion Technology for Integrated Air-Space-Sea Systems (OS13), and New Engineering-Oriented Practice in Marine Education (OS14). These sessions promoted interdisciplinary collaboration and strengthened cooperation among academia, industry, and research institutions. List of Organizing Committee, Technical Program Committee are available in this PDF.

The Mechanical Engineering Cooperation Agency (BKS-TM Indonesia) has established the International Symposium on Advances and Innovation in Mechanical Engineering (ISAIME) as an annual scientific forum for academics, researchers, and practitioners in mechanical engineering. The 6 th ISAIME was convened on 9 October 2025, organized by the Mechanical Engineering Study Program, Faculty of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Department, Universitas Andalas, Padang, Indonesia, with the theme “Artificial Intelligence and Sustainability in Mechanical Engineering: Smart Solution for a Greener Future.” This symposium served as a platform to present and discuss recent advances, research findings, and innovations across a wide range of topics, including mechanical application design, energy conversion, manufacturing processes, materials engineering, and mechanical engineering education. Distinguished experts delivered a total of two keynote lectures from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia and the Université Laval, Canada, while 112 papers were presented and grouped into four thematic areas: mechanical application design, energy conversion, manufacturing processes, and materials engineering. These contributions reflect the growing role of mechanical engineering in advancing technological innovation, environmental sustainability, and human resource development within Industry 4.0. The Organizing Committee gratefully acknowledges the sponsorship and support of various companies and partner institutions, as well as the commitment of all speakers, authors, and participants who contributed to the success of this event. The knowledge and insights shared during the 6 th ISAIME are expected to foster academic collaboration, strengthen networks between academia and industry, and advance science and technology in mechanical engineering.

The 2026 6th International Conference on Arts, Law and Social Sciences (ALSS 2026) was held in Boston, USA during January 24-25, 2026. ALSS 2026 aims to bring researchers, engineers, and students to the areas of art, literature, law, and social sciences. The technical program committee worked very hard to have all manuscripts reviewed before the review deadline. All the accepted papers have been submitted to strict peer-review, and selected based on originality, significance, and clarity for the purpose of the conference. ALSS 2026 is extremely profound and featuring high-impact presentations of selected papers and additional late-breaking contributions. We sincerely hope that the conference would not only show the participants a broad overview of the latest research results, but also provide them with a significant platform for academic connection and exchange. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to all the members of technical program committee and organizers for their enthusiasm, time, and expertise. Our deep thanks also go to the volunteers and staffs for the long hours and hard work they have generously given to this conference. Finally, we would like to thank all the authors, speaker, and participants for their great contributions to the success of ALSS 2026. With warmest regards, ALSS Conference Organizing Committees Boston, USA

The conceptualisation of occupational health has evolved substantially over the past three centuries, involving both regulatory frameworks and practical occupational safety and health measures. It has transitioned from narrow industrial medicine approaches focused on physical injuries and acute health problems to broader frameworks addressing physical, mental, social, and organisational wellbeing. This article explores the historical evolution of occupational health definitions, highlighting key milestones from the World Health Organisation and International Labour Organisation (WHO-ILO) Joint Committee’s 1950 definition through its expansion in 1995 and the 2022 recognition of occupational safety and health as a fundamental principle and right at work, while analysing scientific, socio-political, and economic drivers for these changes. The article proposes that occupational health requires a further conceptual expansion to address the challenges posed by digitalisation, platform-based gig work, and artificial intelligence, including algorithmic management, data rights, and non-standard employment arrangements. The article concludes with proposed recommendations for an improved framework on occupational health in the 21st century, which integrates principles of digital fairness, human oversight, and universal access to preventive services, aiming to safeguard worker health, dignity, and equity in an increasingly technology-mediated world.

This volume contains the papers accepted for presentation at ICAPS 2025, the Thirty-Fifth International Conference on Automated Planning and Scheduling, to be held in Melbourne, Australia, November 9-14, 2025. The annual ICAPS conference series was formed in 2003 through the merger of two pre-existing biennial conferences, the International Conference on Artificial Intelligence Planning and Scheduling (AIPS) and the European Conference on Planning (ECP). ICAPS continues the traditional high standards of AIPS and ECP as an archival forum for new research in the field of automated planning and scheduling. ICAPS 2025 was co-located with two other events: The International Conference on the Integration of Constraint Programming, Artificial Intelligence, and Operations Research (CPAIOR), and The International Conference on the Principles of Knowledge Representation and Reasoning (KR). Existing research into methods and representations for Automated Planning and Scheduling has drawn heavily from the research conducted by these communities. We believe that the co-location of these conferences with ICAPS can only boost these beneficial relationships.The frontmatter contains a Preface and lists both the ICAPS 2025 Organising Committee and the ICAPS 2025 Program Committee.

Olympic education has traditionally focused on transmitting the values of Olympism, yet its governance and sociological dynamics remain underexplored. While recent studies interpret International Olympic Committee (IOC) governance through networked governance, less is known about how Olympic education is institutionalised across levels of governance and translated into enduring policies. This article analyses the governance of Olympic and Paralympic education for Tokyo 2020 through the multilevel governance framework, revealing a multilevel system in which the IOC sets normative and contractual imperatives, national authorities embedded them in statutory frameworks, and regional actors adapd delivery to local contexts. While vertical and horizontal coordination fostered coherence, tensions emerged between the symbolic, time-limited leadership of the Tokyo Organising Committee and the enduring responsibilities of ministries, education boards, and schools. This temporal and organisational asymmetry demonstrates that legacy depends not only on programme implementation, but also on institutional endurance and continuity. Sustainability of Olympic education, therefore, requires anchoring values-based learning in permanent policy frameworks, strengthening professional and organisational capacities, and establishing durable coordination mechanisms that persist after the Games.

The Joint Convention (JC) on Earth Science and Resources Engineering is a biennial conference and exhibition hosted by Indonesia’s Professional Association, namely Ikatan Ahli Fasilitas Produksi Minyak dan Gas Bumi Indonesia (IAFMI), Himpunan Ahli Geofisika Indonesia (HAGI), Ikatan Ahli Geologi Indonesia (IAGI), and Ikatan Ahli Teknik Perminyakan Indonesia (IATMI). The JC was initiated back in 2003 by HAGI and IAGI every two years, and was later joined by IATMI and IAFMI in 2015. Since 2023, Perhimpunan Ahli Pertambangan Indonesia (PERHAPI) has joined as co-host, expanding the circle of influence by bringing more stakeholders from the mining industry. Together, these associations join forces to raise awareness of emerging topics in the energy, sustainability, and mineral resources landscape through dialogue with relevant stakeholders. As a prestigious conference and exhibition event in Indonesia, the event has successfully attracted more than 1,000 visitors and participants to meet and network, as well as providing an opportunity for participants to showcase their research and papers, lessons learned, and best practices. The Joint Convention 2025 was successfully held on July 1–3, 2025, at Padma Semarang, carrying the theme “Sustainable Energy Resilience: Indonesia’s Path to Self-Sufficiency.” The event was attended by 2,175 participants, featuring 81 speakers across 30s technical and panel sessions. Organized through the collaboration of five distinguished associations — IAFMI, HAGI, IAGI, IATMI, and PERHAPI — the convention also involved 28 universities, 56 sponsors, and 35 exhibitors. In addition, 220 posters and papers were presented, reflecting the high level of academic contributions and research quality. The strong participation and collaboration demonstrated Indonesia’s ongoing commitment to advancing sustainable and innovative energy solutions in alignment with the 2024–2029 Asta Cita development strategy, reinforcing the nation’s path toward energy resilience and self-sufficiency. List of The Organizing Committee and Documentation are available in this PDF.

PROCEEDINGS OF THE 16 th AIVELA INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON VIBRATION MEASUREMENTS BY LASER AND NONCONTACT TECHNIQUES ANCONA, 24-26 June 2025 Since October 1994 the AIVELA Conference on Vibration Measurements by Laser Techniques established itself as the international forum where research ideas and technological innovation on Laser Vibrometry were presented and exchanged. Ancona, an ancient and fascinating Italian town situated on the Adriatic coast, became the biennial destination of the international laser vibrometry community. The event was initially focused on Vibration Measurements by Laser Techniques and it immediately met large consensus among the International Research Community. In 2010 the Scientific Committee decided to widen the topics of the Conference by also including other noncontact techniques and the name of the event was changed to International Conference on Vibration Measurements by Laser and Noncontact Techniques . The Conference aims at creating an active and stimulating forum where current research results and technical advances can be exchanged and the development of new systems for laboratory use, field testing and industrial application can be promoted. For this reason, experts in vibration and acoustics, manufacturers and authorities in the field of optical and non- invasive instrumentation and industrial users of such measurement devices have come from all over the world to present their activities and innovative approaches to vibration measurements. List of Editor, Scientific Committee, Local Organising Committee are available in this PDF.

Purpose Answering calls for more research on Youth Olympic Games (YOGs) legacy, this study examines how Youth Olympic Games Organizing Committees (YOGOCs) plan, manage and sustain legacy delivery. Applying the leveraging perspective that seeks strategies for effective legacy management/delivery, the study investigates management structures/systems, best practices and challenges shaping YOG legacy. Design/Methodology/Approach A qualitative analysis was conducted utilizing semi-structured interviews with legacy managers from 2016 Lillehammer, 2018 Buenos Aires and 2024 Gangwon YOGs. Thematic analysis combined a priori coding derived from the leveraging perspective with open coding to surface emergent themes, followed by cross-case comparison to identify patterns in legacy management structures/systems, best practices and challenges within/across the cases. Findings The study found that YOGOCs adopted different legacy management structures/systems based on contextual factors. For instance, Lillehammer employed a decentralized approach, Buenos Aires a centralized unit and Gangwon an outsourced model. Key success factors for leverage included long-term strategic vision, stakeholder involvement, using existing Olympic legacies and strong leadership commitment. Conversely, challenges that diminished leverage included limited resources, lack of intra-organizational support, inadequate planning and political changes. Establishing a permanent legacy entity and ensuring authority and funding emerged as principal means for sustaining legacy post-event. Originality/Value This study is among the first to apply a structured leveraging perspective to the underresearched area of YOG legacy. By comparing the full event cycles of three YOGs, it offers novel insights into YOG-specific managerial demands, identifies distinct governance structures and systems, and provides a nuanced understanding of legacy leveraging processes.

BackgroundT2*‐weighted imaging is of paramount importance for patient treatment eligibility and safety monitoring in anti‐amyloid pharmaceutical clinical trials and clinical care. Recently with the adoption of multi‐echo GRE (GRE) sequences, susceptibility weighted imaging (SWI), and quantitative susceptibility mapping (QSM) can be obtained in the same acquisition. In 2024, the QSM Consensus Organization Committee released a white paper recommending at least 1 mm isotropic voxel size for QSM. In clinical workflows microbleed detection is performed with higher in‐plane resolution (0.5x0.5mm2), and large out‐of‐plane resolution (∼1.8mm), which was used in the ADNI4 protocol. In the CLARiTI protocol, a 1mm isotropic resolution was adopted. The objective of this work was to compare susceptibility estimates between the ADNI4 (0.5x0.5x1.8mm3) and CLARiTI (1mm3) protocols.MethodThe ADNI4 and CLARiTI QSM protocols were acquired on forty‐seven subjects (33 cognitively unimpaired (CU), 14 cognitively impaired (CI), in the same scan session. The groups were defined by their Clinical Demential Rating (CDR) global score (CDR global = 0 for CU, and CDR global >= 0.5 for CI subjects). QSM images were generated using publically available software (STI Suite, UC Berkeley). Mean susceptibility values in atlas regions were compared.ResultSignificant group differences (CU vs. CI) were observed in the fusiform and middle occipital gyrus with the ADNI4 protocol, only in the rectus with the CLARiTI protocol (Figure 1). These three regions are small in size and closer to surface‐air interfaces, which may have impacted estimation accuracy. However, in the substantia nigra and its sub‐regions (pars compacta and pars reticulata), which shows increased susceptibility in Lewy body disease, the ADNI4 and CLARiTI protocols were in good agreement (r2 > 0.9) (Figure 2).ConclusionGroup differences were observed between the ADNI4 and CLARiTI QSM only in 3 small regions close to surface‐air interfaces in this small dataset. The two techniques showed highly correlated (r2 = 0.93) estimates in the substantia nigra, a region with high susceptibility due to iron deposition. Strong correlations between the two protocols are encouraging. Radiologists have historically preferred submillimeter in‐plane resolution for microbleed detection, which is more time manageable with anisotropic imaging.

T The skill or desire of an individual to handle or utilize their own financial information in a way that ultimately hurts other people is known as accounting fraud. This study sought to determine how organizational committees and internal control systems affected accounting in Gianyar Province businesses. Purposive and non-probabilistic selection methods were used to choose 160 respondents from among 51 operating firms in Gianyar Province for this study. Multiple linear regression analysis was used to examine the collected data. The results of the study demonstrated that local accounting fraud was significantly impacted negatively by the internal control system. Moreover, the local community suffers greatly as a result of organizational deception. This suggests that a firm is more resilient and that the likelihood of accounting fraud is reduced the better the internal control system is put in place.

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Currently, many countries are experiencing a continuing decline in national sport participation, and national health problems are becoming increasingly serious. According to the ‘trickle-down’ effect, holding sports events can promote sports participation. The Beijing Winter Olympics have achieved the goal of driving 300 million people to participate in sports. However, after the past two years, the still 300 million people still participating in sports is unknown. Therefore, we investigated the sustainable development of the Beijing Winter Olympics sport participation legacy to examine the impact of sport events on sport participation. Method: A 15-minute semi-structured interview was conducted with staff members (n=37) from the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Organizing Committee (BOCOG) to explore the impact of the Games on sport participation and the post-Games development of the sport participation legacy from the event organizer’s perspective. These staff members served in different positions, including executive staff (n=26), department managers (n=6), and sport technical officials (n=5). Interviews were conducted online via Tencent Meeting, recorded, and converted to text data throughout. The analysis was conducted with a rigorous approach to ensure data validity and reflexivity, presenting participants' perspectives in an objective and critical manner. It was found that: a) the Games brought awareness of sports to more people and increased people's willingness to participate; bafter the Games, people's enthusiasm for sports decreased, with one-time experience participation occupying the majority; c) ome policies were terminated after the Games, and there was a lack of post-Games policy support; d) post-Games utilization of Winter Olympic venues remain an issue, supporting facilities are still insufficient; e) he COVID-19 pandemic may have reduced the impact of the Games, resulting in a lack of post-Games. The Beijing Winter Olympics sport participation legacy has not been sustained in the post-Games period. Sports emerged late in China. The Games boosted people's awareness, although many of the participants interviewed were positive on the development of sport participation legacy, expressing that the role model effect of sports stars can be used to help develop this legacy in the future, as well as the need for policy support, optimization of industrial services, and the establishment of an event series.

Background :The application of principles for the implementation,management, and maintenance of point-of-care (POC) testing systemservice is unclear in tertiary healthcare settings in Nigeria. Hence, thestudy assessed these principles through the perceptions of healthcareprofessionals (HCPs).Methods:The cross-sectional study was conducted among 300 HCPs inthe University of Uyo Teaching Hospital (UUTH), southern Nigeria,using a pre-tested self-administered questionnaire that assessed the majorprinciples for POC system service. The questionnaires assessed theimplementation principles (determination of healthcare need, presenceof POC Organizing and implementation committee, POC testing policy/accountability protocols, direct involvement of Health care Professionals(HCPs) and the training and certification of operators), the managementprinciples (establishment of quality assurance and audit policies,establishment of maintenance and inventory control policies,establishment of documentary protocols) and the maintenance principles(accreditation and/or regulation of POC testing systems/devices and thecentral laboratory's involvement in effecting all the principles).Categorical data were summarized in frequency and percentages andpresented in tables and figures.Results:Regarding implementation principles, most respondents affirmednot having determined the healthcare need, clinical/operational/economic benefits, performance requirements, clinical risks, and costsbefore deployment (63.3%), not having any POC organizing/implementation coordinating committee (83.3%), no POC testing policy/accountability protocols (96.7%), and no training/certification ofoperators for POC systems/devices in the hospital and/or theirdepartments/units (91.7%) (p<0.001). On the management principles, mostrespondents affirmed negatively to having established quality assurance/audit policies (83.3%), maintenance/inventory control policies (91.7%),and documentary protocols for POC systems/devices in the hospital and/or their department/unit (96.7%) (p<0.001). Concerning the maintenanceprinciples, most respondents affirmed to no accreditation/regulationpolicy (73.3%) and involvement of the central laboratory regarding thePOCT systems/devices within the hospital and/or their departments/units (78.4%) (p<0.001).Conclusion:The level of application of POC principles is low withinUUTH based on current findings. This highlights a critical gap in currentoperational practices, posing potential risks to the quality of patientdiagnostic data. Immediate development/implementation of targetedprograms and enhanced compliance protocols to address these deficienciesis recommended.

Background :The application of principles for the implementation,management, and maintenance of point-of-care (POC) testing systemservice is unclear in tertiary healthcare settings in Nigeria. Hence, thestudy assessed these principles through the perceptions of healthcareprofessionals (HCPs).Methods:The cross-sectional study was conducted among 300 HCPs inthe University of Uyo Teaching Hospital (UUTH), southern Nigeria,using a pre-tested self-administered questionnaire that assessed the majorprinciples for POC system service. The questionnaires assessed theimplementation principles (determination of healthcare need, presenceof POC Organizing and implementation committee, POC testing policy/accountability protocols, direct involvement of Health care Professionals(HCPs) and the training and certification of operators), the managementprinciples (establishment of quality assurance and audit policies,establishment of maintenance and inventory control policies,establishment of documentary protocols) and the maintenance principles(accreditation and/or regulation of POC testing systems/devices and thecentral laboratory's involvement in effecting all the principles).Categorical data were summarized in frequency and percentages andpresented in tables and figures.Results:Regarding implementation principles, most respondents affirmednot having determined the healthcare need, clinical/operational/economic benefits, performance requirements, clinical risks, and costsbefore deployment (63.3%), not having any POC organizing/implementation coordinating committee (83.3%), no POC testing policy/accountability protocols (96.7%), and no training/certification ofoperators for POC systems/devices in the hospital and/or theirdepartments/units (91.7%) (p<0.001). On the management principles, mostrespondents affirmed negatively to having established quality assurance/audit policies (83.3%), maintenance/inventory control policies (91.7%),and documentary protocols for POC systems/devices in the hospital and/or their department/unit (96.7%) (p<0.001). Concerning the maintenanceprinciples, most respondents affirmed to no accreditation/regulationpolicy (73.3%) and involvement of the central laboratory regarding thePOCT systems/devices within the hospital and/or their departments/units (78.4%) (p<0.001).Conclusion:The level of application of POC principles is low withinUUTH based on current findings. This highlights a critical gap in currentoperational practices, posing potential risks to the quality of patientdiagnostic data. Immediate development/implementation of targetedprograms and enhanced compliance protocols to address these deficienciesis recommended.

The 2025 3rd International Conference on Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geotechnical Engineering (ACEGE 2025) was successfully held during December 13-14, 2025 in Atlanta, USA. This event has the objective of creating an international forum for academics, researchers, and scientists from worldwide to discuss results and proposals regarding to the soundest issues related to architecture design, construction technology, civil engineering, structural engineering, and geotechnical engineering. We are confident that ACEGE 2025 will play an important role in encouraging activities in research and development of architecture, civil engineering and geotechnical engineering, and give excellent opportunities for collaboration between research institutions. The broad scope of this event provides a unique meeting ground for researchers spanning the whole spectrum of our discipline. We hope from over the day, some fruitful collaboration can be established. ACEGE Organizing Committee Atlanta, USA

The 2025 7th International Conference on Global Economy, Finance and Humanities Research (GEFHR 2025) has been successfully conducted in New York, USA during November 22-23, 2025. This conference aims at summarizing recent research activities relevant to the advanced development in the global economy, finance management, innovation management, business management, electronic commerce, humanities research, and social science, and facilitate communication among relevant experts. More than 50 persons have been participated in GEFHR 2025. About 30 presentations including 4 invited talks were presented. The presentations are grouped into 5 areas of particular interest: (1) Global Economy, (2) Finance Management, (3) Business Management, (4) Electronic Commerce, and (5) Humanities Research. We are indebted to all of authors for submitting their original papers. We would like to thank all members of International Board, members of Organizing Committee, and my gratitude to all those who help the success of this conference. GEFHR Organizing Committees New York, USA

The 10th International Symposium on Surface Science (ISSS-10)—Innovations for a Better Society—, which was organized by The Japan Society of Vacuum and Surface Science (JVSS), Public Interest Incorporation Association, took place at Kitakyushu International Conference Center, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture, from October 20 to 24, 2024. On behalf of the ISSS-10 organization committee, I am pleased to present this collection of papers originally presented in ISSS-10. Scope of ISSS-10 included seven basic sessions: Surface Structures and Characterization; Physics at Surfaces and Interfaces; Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials; Surface Chemistry and Dynamics; Environmental and Energy Applications; Soft/Bio Material Interfaces; Vacuum Technology and Surface Engineering; and three focused sessions: Carbon Neutral, 2D Materials and Beyond, AI and Informatics.

It is a distinct honour and a privilege to introduce this special issue, which compiles the abstracts of the communications presented at the 18th ENSE Forum, hosted by the Sport Sciences School of Rio Maior (ESDRM) – Santarém Polytechnic University, in Portugal. This Forum edition, organized by the European Network of Sport Education (ENSE) in partnership with the ESDRM, was held under the crucial and forward-looking theme: "SPORTS EDUCATION CON-NECT: international collaboration, innovation &amp; technology". The abstracts presented within this volume serve as a testament to the vibrant and multidisciplinary research being conducted across Europe and beyond. They offer a snapshot of current academic thought and practical advancements in key areas that define the future of sport education, including: • European Sport Projects Dissemination; • Sports Innovation &amp; Technology; • Physical Activity &amp; Health Promotion; • Sport &amp; Performance; • Physical Education: Inclusion &amp; Social Impact. The location in Rio Maior, a city widely recognized in Portugal for its sporting infrastructure and academic excellence in the field, provided an ideal backdrop for this essential dialogue. The synergy between the international network of ENSE and the robust academic environment of the ESDRM created a powerful platform for networking, discussion and the forging of new international collaborations. We extend our sincere gratitude to all delegates, presenters, keynotes and chairs for their scholarly contributions, which have enriched the Forum’s intellectual environment. A special note of thanks goes to the ENSE President, Professor António Tessitore and the entire ENSE Board for their vision and unwavering support. We are also deeply appreciative of the generous support from the Journal of Sport Pedagogy &amp; Research for sponsoring this publication. Furthermore, we recognize the crucial work of both the Organising Committee and the Scientific Committee of the 18th ENSE Forum for their, meticulous efforts in ensuring the high standard and successful execution of this event. These abstracts are more than summaries; they are blueprints for the next generation of sport professionals, researchers and stakeholders. We encourage readers to delve into this collection and utilize the knowledge contained within to connect with peers, innovate in their respective fields and collectively empower the future of sport education globally. Presidents of the 18th ENSE FORUM Prof. Susana Franco, PhD | Prof. Vera Simões, PhD