Technological Interventions Research Articles

How to select green technology acquisition paths for enterprises: An analysis based on evolutionary game theory

AbstractAs an important method of reducing pollution, green technology innovation (GTI) is receiving more attention. However, facing the challenges in conducting GTI, it is crucial for enterprises to find the optimal path to acquire green technology. This paper investigates how high‐pollution manufacturing enterprises make decisions on independent innovation and green technology introduction under government intervention and public involvement. The influences of other factors, such as media attention and product market competition, have also been considered in the tripartite evolutionary game model. The simulation after applying MATLAB indicates that government intervention and public participation have a significant impact on the decision‐making of green technology acquisition paths for enterprises. Government subsidies and penalties are important policy tools for enterprises to make decisions on the selection of green technology acquisition paths. Meanwhile, reputational incentives or losses brought from public involvement are also essential in encouraging government intervention and green technology acquisition of enterprises. Finally, the extent to which the changes in various influencing factors affect the selection of enterprises' green technology acquisition paths have been tested and simulated. This paper aims to provide policy implications for governments, as well as decision‐making strategies for enterprises that urgently require green transition to achieve sustainable development.

The Impact of Opportunistic Salpingectomy on Ovarian Reserve: A Systematic Review.

Background: In the last decade, increasing evidence has suggested that high-grade serous ovarian cancers may have their origin in the fallopian tube rather than the ovary. This emerging theory presents an opportunity to prevent epithelial ovarian cancer by incorporating prophylactic bilateral salpingectomy into all surgical procedures for average-risk women. The aim of this review is to investigate the hypothesis that bilateral salpingectomy (BS) may have a negative impact on ovarian reserve, not only following hysterectomy for benign uterine pathologies but also when performed during cesarean sections as a method of sterilization or as a treatment for hydrosalpinx in Assisted Reproductive Technology interventions. Methods: PubMed, Medline, Google Scholar, and Cochrane were searched for original studies, meta-analyses, and opinion articles published between 2014 and 2024. Results: Out of 114 records from the database search, after the removal of duplicates, 102 articles were considered relevant for the current study. Conclusions: Performing opportunistic salpingectomy seems to have no adverse impact on ovarian function in the short term. However, because there is an existing risk of damaging ovarian blood supply during salpingectomy, there are concerns about potential long-term adverse effects on the ovarian reserve, which need further investigation.

The clash between physical and digital realm: hybrid movement training during the pandemic

This article is based on ethnographic research conducted in one of the physical training institutions that offer the Laban/Bartenieff Movement Studies (LBMS) certification program in 2021. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic crisis, the training was held in a hybrid format in which some participants were in the studio while others were attending remotely via Zoom. Zoom-mediated movement training for long hours revealed how the intervention of telematic technologies challenged practitioners’ sensorial experience and sense-making process. Moreover, bringing co-located and remote participants’ experiences together in the hybrid setting disclosed different modes of interaction dynamics in the studio and online. Overall, participants described their hybrid experience as a clash. In the article, starting from unfolding those clashes from the enactive perspective, I discuss how remote intercorporeality through an audio–video streaming system, Zoom, challenges participants’ sensorial experience and how remote interaction affects the shared sense-making process in the hybrid format setting.

Formal and Informal Digital Platform for Islamic Financial Education

Digital platform in education is an innovative approach to learning Islamic financial knowledge. Additionally, digital technology intervention in education enhances the accessibility, quality, and effectiveness of learning. Nowadays, most people have gadgets to access digital information for various purposes. As for that, using digital platforms in education could be argued to change how people learn. However, very few findings discuss available digital platforms for Islamic financial education. This study used secondary data to explore the available digital platforms and classified digital platforms that can be accessed for Islamic financial knowledge in Malaysia. Next, this study applied a quantitative method and randomly distributed the questionnaire to 290 Malaysians to identify the preferred digital platform for Islamic financial knowledge. This study then classified digital platforms for Islamic financial knowledge into two categories, formal and informal, and found that Malaysians preferred to use informal as a platform for Islamic financial education.

Prediction of flood depth detection system from rainfall with normal, alert and hazard levels based on fuzzy logic

Floods are natural calamities that frequently transpire and are of primary concern for governmental entities due to their potential for significant losses and casualties. Heavy rainfall and overflowing water stand as the primary triggers for flooding. Many communities lack adequate knowledge to forecast floods, thus necessitating technological interventions for early water depth detection and issuing flood warnings. This study devised a water depth detection system based on fuzzy logic using Arduino as a microcontroller. The system employs ultrasonic sensors for water level detection and a Tipping Bucket for precipitation measurement. Its primary objective is to establish a system capable of issuing early flood warnings through alarms. The outcome of this research entails the implementation of an Arduino Uno-based flood detection system that aids users in monitoring water levels and anticipating floods. Safety considerations are also addressed by incorporating fuzzy logic technology to forecast flood potential based on water level and rainfall data. The utilization of fuzzy logic enables the system to navigate uncertainties and ambiguities in data, thus furnishing more precise and dependable early warnings. Consequently, the findings of this study serve as a groundwork for the advancement of more sophisticated and efficient flood detection systems in the future.

Examining The Role of Technological Advancements and Innovations in Enhancing the Sustainability Practices and Competitiveness of Certified B-Corps in India

The aim of this research is to analyze the influence of technological advancements on the competitive advantage and sustainability strategies of Certified B-Corporations operating in India. Through the use of both quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews, information was gathered from a diverse sample of Certified B-Corps spanning multiple industries using a mixed-methods strategy. The objective of this study is to assess the influence of technological advancements on sustainability practices, with a particular focus on the reduction of resource consumption and the mitigation of emissions. Furthermore, the research aims to examine the potential relationship between advancements in technology and the level of competitiveness. The results indicate a noteworthy and positive correlation between the implementation of sustainable practices and the adoption of technological advancements within Certified B-Corporations in India. This correlation is most pronounced in the domains of recycling and the utilization of renewable energy. Furthermore, it was discovered that technological progress has a beneficial effect on competitiveness, as evidenced by the analysis of market positioning and brand value. The research highlights the significant impact that technology has on promoting sustainable practices and sustaining market competitiveness. The significance of incorporating technological advancements into sustainability endeavors to bolster the competitive advantage and environmental and social responsibility of Certified B-Corps is underscored by these findings. Additional investigation may explore the efficacy of particular technological interventions in fostering sustainable business practices, thereby contributing to the collective comprehension of sustainability within the Indian business environment.

Towards a risk-based food safety management system in the fresh produce supply chain in Da Nang, Viet Nam

Food safety has emerged as a paramount concern for both Vietnamese consumers and the government. However, limited data are available on food safety management systems in Viet Nam. This study identified significant gaps in good agricultural and hygienic practices along the fresh produce chain (farmers and traditional wholesalers/market sellers) in the region of Da Nang, Viet Nam. This was achieved through a survey on good agricultural and hygienic practices for farmers (n = 100) and sellers (n = 100), which researchers further supplemented by microbiological analysis for E. coli, Salmonella spp., and Listeria monocytogenes on leafy greens, water in contact with produce and contact surfaces (hands). The results indicated that 86.0 % of farmers and 54.0 % of sellers received food safety training in the last 3 years; and women dominated both vegetable cultivation but also trading. Farm-level deficiencies included inadequate handwashing practices, lack of documentation for manure application schedules, improper washing and drying of harvest tools, failure to keep containers elevated off the ground, improper storage of vegetables, and inadequate covering of containers, with respectively 34.0 %, 30.3 %, 12.1 %, 41.7 % and 7.9 % of farmers executing the practice as prescribed by the WHO/FAO ‘5 keys of growing safer fruits and vegetables’. As for sellers, the most dominant gaps (<50.0 % compliance) were the way of handwashing and the practice of keeping containers elevated off the ground before, during, and after harvesting. The microbiological analysis confirmed that, in a total of 36 fresh produce samples including mustard greens, cucumber, lettuce, and crown daisy, the number of samples positive for E. coli, Salmonella spp., and L. monocytogenes were 12, 2, and 10 respectively. Samples of hands and the irrigation water showed high contamination with E. coli. Based on identified gaps, risk communication tools were developed and distributed amongst farmers, sellers, and Da Nang food safety management authority (governmental organisation performing inspections in the traditional food markets). As intervention, two farmers and two sellers were trained in safe agricultural practices for the cultivation of fresh vegetables (managerial intervention) and instructed to use tap water as irrigation water instead of uncontrolled surface water (technological intervention). A post-assessment was conducted, including redoing the survey on good practices and microbiological analysis. The outcome of these interventions showed positive results in terms of good agricultural and hygienic practices resulting in improved hygiene levels and safety of the fresh produce. The findings from this research have the potential to provide a model for the development of a science-based risk management strategy in alternative food chains or geographic areas in emerging countries.

Multi‐Model Simulation of Solar Geoengineering Indicates Avoidable Destabilization of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet

AbstractHeat transported in Circumpolar Deep Water is driving the break‐up of ice shelves in the Amundsen Sea sector of Antarctica, that has been simulated to be unavoidable under all plausible greenhouse gas scenarios. However, Solar geoengineering scenarios remain largely unexplored. Solar geoengineering changes global thermal radiative balance, and atmospheric and oceanic transportation pathways. We simulate stratospheric aerosol injection (SAI) designed to reduce global mean temperatures from those under the unmitigated SSP5‐8.5 scenario to those under the SSP2‐4.5 scenario with six CMIP6‐class Earth System Models. These consistently show intensified Antarctic polar vortex and sub‐polar westerlies, which mitigates changes to easterly winds along the Amundsen Sea continental shelf compared with greenhouse gas scenarios. The models show significantly cooler Amundsen Sea waters and lower heat content at 300–600 m under SAI than with either solar dimming or the SSP5‐8.5 unmitigated greenhouse gas scenarios. However, the heat content increases under all scenarios compared with present day suggesting that although vulnerable ice shelves would continue to thin, the rate would be lower for SAI even with SSP5‐8.5 specified greenhouse gases, than for the moderate (SSP2‐4.5) scenario. The simulations here use solar geoengineering designed to meet global temperature targets; interventions targeted at preserving the frozen high latitudes have also been proposed that might be expected to produce bigger local effects, but potentially deleterious impacts elsewhere. Considering the huge disruptions to society of ice sheet collapse, more research on avoiding them by intervention technology is a moral imperative.

Modern Technology in Rural Policing: Qualitative Analysis of Police Officers in Rural China☆

AbstractThis study delves into the utilization of modern technology in rural policing, offering insights from front‐line police officers operating in the Chinese context. As rural areas globally grapple with unique policing challenges, the significance of this research extends beyond the borders of China. Findings indicate that technology, particularly video surveillance and communication platforms such as WeChat, has enhanced the responsiveness and overall capabilities of rural policing. The study sheds light on the dual nature of this technological adoption, highlighting its positive impact on policing practices while unraveling challenges, such as burnout and sustainability concerns. Notably, the study reveals that despite financial constraints hindering equipment maintenance and technological development in rural police departments, collaborations with commercial entities provide a viable avenue to alleviate such constraints. The global resonance of these findings underscores the broader implications for rural policing practices worldwide, emphasizing the need for strategic technological interventions to address challenges and optimize policing effectiveness in rural areas.

“I’m Staring at the Screen All the Time”: Technology Use and Mindfulness in Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes

ABSTRACT Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is a chronic, complex medical condition associated with higher rates of anxiety in adolescents. Higher rates of anxiety are associated with poorer glycemic control. Although technological advancements have been made to improve self-management of glycemia, few technological interventions aim to mitigate anxiety symptoms. Adolescents frequently use technology every day for school and socialization in addition to management of glycemia. Technology has not yet been leveraged to provide evidence-based interventions, such as mindfulness, for anxiety symptoms and other psychosocial comorbidity in adolescents with T1D. We aimed to examine technology preferences in adolescents with type 1 diabetes, their experiences with mindfulness practices, and their perceived acceptability of a mobile health application delivering mindfulness training. Twenty participants aged 14 to 17 years old with T1D participated in this qualitative descriptive study. Interview transcripts were organized using the ATLAS.ti software version 8 and coded using an in vivo approach and thematic analysis. Descriptive statistics regarding participant demographics and hemoglobin A1c levels were analyzed using SAS statistical software version 9.2. Findings supported heavy technology use, limited experience with mindfulness, and positive receptivity regarding an app that delivered a mindfulness training program specifically for adolescents with T1D. Thus, a mobile health application may be a feasible and acceptable way to deliver an evidence-based psychosocial intervention to this vulnerable population.

VIRTUAL POTHOLE DETECTION SYSTEM

The intersection of artificial intelligence and vehicular technology has birthed a realm of innovation, revolutionizing our engagement with the automotive sphere. This survey delves into the realm of virtual pothole detection systems, a pioneering endeavor aimed at mitigating road hazards through technological intervention. As society gravitates towards a digitalized landscape, the imperative for enhanced road safety looms large. Virtual pothole detection systems represent a concerted effort to address this pressing concern, leveraging cutting-edge advancements in sensor technology, data analytics, and vehicular communication protocols. This paper scrutinizes the evolution, methodologies, and efficacy of virtual pothole detection systems, offering insights into their operational paradigms and prospects. Amidst the backdrop of burgeoning urbanization and escalating vehicular traffic, the significance of such systems cannot be overstated. By elucidating the intricacies of virtual pothole detection systems, this survey endeavors to catalyze further research and innovation in the pursuit of safer, more resilient road networks Keywords: Virtual Pothole Detection System (VPDS), Sensor Technology, Data Analytics, Vehicular Communication, Road Safety, Pothole Detection, Accident Prevention, Road Maintenance, Artificial Intelligence.

Use of Patient-Centered Technology and Digital Interventions in Pediatric and Adult Patients with Hematologic Malignancies.

As society continues to advance in technology, it is important to address how this advancement can impact and enhance patient care. The purpose of this review is to identify patient-centered technology currently available for adult and pediatric patients with and those having survived hematologic malignancies. Given that patients with hematologic malignancies often have to adhere to strenuous medication regimens, coordinate care with many different providers, manage symptoms associated with treatment, and manage late effects associated with survivorship, they would benefit greatly from patient-centered technology aimed at decreasing these burdens. This review found various available digital interventions for this patient population and focuses on an overview of commercially available smartphone applications, patient portals, and technology for remote monitoring. In summary, many digital interventions exist for use in the medical care of oncology patients. The incorporation of these interventions can allow for more personalized medical care, better organization of treatment plans by caregivers at home, and easy delivery of accurate medical information.

Is the persistence of Listeria monocytogenes in food processing facilities and its resistance to pathogen intervention linked to its phylogeny?

The foodborne pathogen Listeria monocytogenes is differentiated into four distinct lineages which differ in their virulence. It remains unknown, however, whether the four lineages also differ with respect to their ability to persist in food processing facilities, their resistance to high pressure, a preservation method that is used commercially for Listeria control on ready-to-eat meats, and their ability to form biofilms. This study aimed to determine differences in the pressure resistance and biofilm formation of 59 isolates of L. monocytogenes representing lineages I and II. Furthermore, the genetic similarity of 9 isolates of L. monocytogenes that were obtained from a meat processing facility over a period of 1 year and of 20 isolates of L. monocytogenes from food processing facilities was analyzed to assess whether the ability of the lineages of L. monocytogenes to persist in these facilities differs. Analysis of 386 genomes with respect to the source of isolation revealed that genomes of lineage II are over-represented in meat isolates when compared with clinical isolates. Of the 38 strains of Lm. monocytogenes that persisted in food processing facilities (this study or published studies), 31 were assigned to lineage II. Isolates of lineage I were more resistant to treatments at 400 to 600 MPa. The thickness of biofilms did not differ between lineages. In conclusion, strains of lineage II are more likely to persist in food processing facilities while strains of lineage I are more resistant to high pressure.IMPORTANCEListeria monocytogenes substantially contributes to the mortality of foodborne disease in developed countries. The virulence of strains of four lineages of L. monocytogenes differs, indicating that risks associated with the presence of L. monocytogenes are lineage specific. Our study extends the current knowledge by documentation that the lineage-level phylogeny of L. monocytogenes plays a role in the source of isolation, in the persistence in food processing facilities, and in the resistance to pathogen intervention technologies. In short, the control of risks associated with the presence of L. monocytogenes in food is also lineage specific. Understanding the route of contamination L. monocytogenes is an important factor to consider when designing improved control measures.

Rancang Bangun Alat Pemilah Ikan Berbasis Internet Of Things (IoT)

Mochamad Andri Prassetyo, Design of Fish Sorter Equipment Based on INTERNET of THINGS (IoT). Supervised by Henna Nurdiansari, S.T., MT., M.Sc. and Kuntoro Bayu Ajie, S.Kom., MT. According to data compiled by the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, the amount of fish produced by Indonesian seas has reached 12.01 million tonnes in 2022. The enormous potential of Indonesian marine products forces the need for technological intervention to help reduce production costs. Improving the quality of the products produced. One of the processes that requires technological intervention is the process of sorter fish that have been caught by fishing vessels and then having to be regrouped according to the weight of the fish. By adopting sophisticated technology and systems in the modern fisheries market, efforts to achieve efficiency and reduce the risk of human error can be increased. Internet of Things (IoT) is a technological concept that has the ability to connect and facilitate the communication process between machines, devices, sensors and humans via the internet network. After conducting Research and Development (R&amp;D), designing an Internet of Things-based fish sorting tool could become a new technology that can increase product efficiency by designing a system, designing tools and testing plans for sorting fish based on measuring the weight of the fish. Based on the test results, it can be concluded that the design of an Internet of Things-based fish sorting tool can detect fish entering the container that has been prepared through component testing and after testing the entire tool, data on the results of weight measurements on fish using the fish sorting system can be sent to Google Spreadsheet. So that the data can be accessed publicly by sending a predetermined link.

Exploring the acceptance of robotic assisted surgery among the Indian population: An empirical investigation

Background Technology has completely transformed healthcare, starting with X-ray machines and MRIs to telehealth and robotic surgeries to e-health records. The launch of minimally invasive surgery (MIS) serves as a milestone in medical history, offering benefits such as smaller incisions, shorter hospital stays, and faster recovery, making it a preferred surgical option. This study mainly explores patients’ willingness to adopt robot-assisted surgery (RAS) technology in a surgical intervention and is assessed in the backdrop of the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM). Methods This research project employs a post-positivist research philosophy and a cross-sectional research design. A structured, pre-tested questionnaire was used to collect data from 280 respondents. Results The results revealed that trust had a significant impact on Perceived Usefulness (β = 0.099) and Perceived Ease of Use (β = .157), and eHealth literacy had a significant impact on Perceived Ease of Use (β = 0.438) and Perceived Usefulness (β = 0.454). Additionally, Perceived Usefulness partially influenced behavioral intention (β = 0.123), and attitude had a significant influence on behavioral intention (β = 0.612). The analysis revealed an insignificant impact of eHealth literacy on Perceived Usefulness (β = 0.067). The Standard Root Mean Square Residual (SRMR) value was &lt;0.8. Mediation analysis also revealed partial mediation between the constructs. The SRMR rating of this model is 0.067, indicating that it fits the data well. Conclusion This study revealed that a patient's intention will be high if he or she believes that RAS is beneficial in treating his or her ailment. In comparison, information related to RAS is clearly known, and it does not directly affect selection intention. eHealth literacy is a significant antecedent to patients’ behavioral intention. Hence, the healthcare industry must devise strategies to promote the acceptance of RAS at all levels.

Hybrid framework of fatigue: connecting motivational control and computational moderators to gamma oscillations.

There is a need to develop a comprehensive account of time-on-task fatigue effects on performance (i.e., the vigilance decrement) to increase predictive accuracy. We address this need by integrating three independent accounts into a novel hybrid framework. This framework unites (1) a motivational system balancing goal and comfort drives as described by an influential cognitive-energetic theory with (2) accumulating microlapses from a recent computational model of fatigue, and (3) frontal gamma oscillations indexing fluctuations in motivational control. Moreover, the hybrid framework formally links brief lapses (occurring over milliseconds) to the dynamics of the motivational system at a temporal scale not otherwise described in the fatigue literature. EEG and behavioral data was collected from a brief vigilance task. High frequency gamma oscillations were assayed, indexing effortful controlled processes with motivation as a latent factor. Binned and single-trial gamma power was evaluated for changes in real- and lagged-time and correlated with behavior. Functional connectivity analyses assessed the directionality of gamma power in frontal-parietal communication across time-on-task. As a high-resolution representation of latent motivation, gamma power was scaled by fatigue moderators in two computational models. Microlapses modulated transitions from an effortful controlled state to a minimal-effort default state. The hybrid models were compared to a computational microlapse-only model for goodness-of-fit with simulated data. Findings suggested real-time high gamma power exhibited properties consistent with effortful motivational control. However, gamma power failed to correlate with increases in response times over time, indicating electrophysiology and behavior relations are insufficient in capturing the full range of fatigue effects. Directional connectivity affirmed the dominance of frontal gamma activity in controlled processes in the frontal-parietal network. Parameterizing high frontal gamma power, as an index of fluctuating relative motivational control, produced results that are as accurate or superior to a previous microlapse-only computational model. The hybrid framework views fatigue as a function of a energetical motivational system, managing the trade-space between controlled processes and competing wellbeing needs. Two gamma computational models provided compelling and parsimonious support for this framework, which can potentially be applied to fatigue intervention technologies and related effectiveness measures.

Impact of Physical Education Informatization on the Physical Fitness of College Students in Guangdong, China

The development of college students' physical fitness has become an area of great concern in Chinese university physical education. This study aims to explore the effects of physical education teaching informatization on college students' physical fitness through quasi-experimental research methods. Through the introduction of informatization teaching methods in university physical education courses, a more effective learning and teaching process can be achieved. In this study, 15 freshmen from Guangzhou Software College were selected as respondents, and relying on the Internet, an eight-week informatized physical education teaching was carried out using video instruction, AI interaction, AR simulation, and Internet platform push. The pre-test and post-test of physical fitness of the respondents at various stages before and after the intervention of informatization technology were conducted by Chinese college students' physical fitness test standards, and the learning experience of the respondents in physical education class was investigated by questionnaire survey method, and then the measured results were statistically counted and analyzed by statistical methods. The results of the study showed that the physical fitness levels of the respondents after receiving the 8-week informationalized physical education intervention were improved to different degrees compared to the pre-intervention level. In addition, the results of the questionnaire about the participants' learning experience showed that the informatized teaching could stimulate the respondents' interest in learning, increase the intensity and frequency of exercise, and cultivate the habit of exercise, and that the students were more actively involved in the classroom activities in the informatized teaching environment, formed a closer cooperative relationship with their peers, and enhanced the learning experience. Therefore, this study preliminarily verified the positive impact of physical education teaching informatization on college students' physical fitness. It is suggested that more informatized teaching means should be gradually introduced into university physical education teaching to promote the overall development of students and improve the level of physical fitness. Future studies can further explore in depth the applicability of informatization teaching in different physical education courses and different disciplines to provide more scientific guidance for university physical education teaching.

The Role of Urban Disaster Risk Management in Major Catastrophic Events: A Case Study of Resilience in Chinese Cities During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The emergence of infectious diseases has historically influenced urban development, necessitating the evolution of urban planning toward greater disaster resilience. The COVID-19 pandemic, in particular, has revealed weaknesses in modern urban planning and governance, emphasizing the need for enhanced urban resilience and disaster risk management. For China, as urban populations continue to grow, urban resilience and disaster risk management have become focal points for urban planners and policymakers, ensuring that cities can rapidly adapt and effectively respond to various challenges. This study summarizes a series of emergency measures adopted by the Chinese government during the COVID-19 pandemic and analyzes their effectiveness. China's response, characterized by early intervention, social distancing, extensive testing, and advanced tracking technologies, effectively curtailed the virus's spread, especially in Hubei province and its capital, Wuhan. Despite these successes, the paper identifies areas where China's urban resilience could be improved, including coordination of emergency plans, information dissemination, and social cohesion, among other aspects, to better confront future challenges.

Editorial: Impact of cutting-edge research on legume biology- new-age technological interventions in breeding and “omics” science for sustainable and new-age climate-smart plants

Editorial: Impact of cutting-edge research on legume biology- new-age technological interventions in breeding and “omics” science for sustainable and new-age climate-smart plants

Speech-to-text intervention to support text production among students with writing difficulties: a single-case study in nordic countries

Studies report that speech-to-text applications (STT) may support students with writing difficulties in text production. However, existing research is sparse, shows mixed results, and lacks information on STT interventions and their applicability in schools. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate whether a systematic and intensive assistive technology intervention focusing on STT can improve text production. A modified multiple-baseline across-subject design was used involving eight middle school students, four Norwegian and four Swedish. Their STT-produced narrative texts were collected during and after the intervention and the productivity, accuracy, and text quality were analysed. Keyboarding was the baseline control condition. The results demonstrated that seven of the eight students increased text productivity and that the proportion of word-level accuracy was maintained or improved. The use of punctuation progressed in participants with poor baseline skills. Most students’ STT-produced texts had at least a similar ratio of meaningfulness and text quality as keyboarding. However, the magnitude of the changes and development patterns varied, with three students showing the most notable impacts. In conclusion, this study’s intervention seemed beneficial in initially instructing STT, and the progress monitoring guided individually adapted future interventions such as balancing productivity and formal language aspects. Removing the spelling barrier with STT provided an opportunity for students to improve their higher-order skills, such as vocabulary diversity and overall text quality. Furthermore, visible progress, such as the ability to produce longer texts, might motivate continued STT usage. However, such development may not always be immediate.