Cyprus University of Technology

Cardiac signal monitoring using femtosecond laser inscribed FBGs in CYTOP optical fiber

In this study, fiber Bragg gratings (FBGs) were inscribed into cyclic transparent optical polymer (CYTOP) optical fibers using a femtosecond laser plane-by-plane (Pl-b-Pl) technique. A custom-designed integrated cardiac sensor was then developed, incorporating a 3D-printed struct...

Beyond site-specific archaeological prospection: Spectral-geometry reveals cross-site cropmark signals in satellite data

Abstract Remote sensing has long supported archaeological prospection, mainly through the detection of cropmarks, a key archaeological proxy expressed as spectral vegetation anomalies over subsurface features. Yet, cropmark detection is still assumed in the literature to be highl...

Digital solutions for tackling mental health in cancer patients and their families: The ALTHEA project

Despite advances in cancer treatment, the growing global cancer burden underscores the need for comprehensive and supportive care to address the needs of patients and their families. However, access to psycho-oncological support remains often limited across healthcare systems. Th...

Cross-Cultural Mediation: A Structured Approach to Resolve International Conflicts

Abstract The ongoing globalization of construction project investments, commerce, migration, and digital connectivity has significantly increased intercultural interactions during all stages of international construction projects, often resulting in complex international disputes...

Socially (dis)connected consumer trust in AI technologies: a systematic review and research agenda

Purpose Loneliness, as a mental health epidemic alongside the artificial intelligence (AI) improvements, has received attention in the literature. Motivated by the need to belong, lonely consumers experience psychological states that influence their trust in AI, resulting in inco...

Data-driven forecasting of aeolian dust impacts on solar irradiance and PV output over the Eastern Mediterranean

Abstract Dust outbreaks cause abrupt, hard-to-anticipate drops in surface irradiance and photovoltaic (PV) generation, yet most operational irradiance products lack the counterfactual dust-free signal needed to quantify dust-driven energy losses. We develop a two-model Extreme Gr...

Business families and rural social entrepreneurship: an institutional logics perspective

The purpose of this study was to gain a deeper understanding of social entrepreneurship in rural areas, with a focus on rural business families as integrated local actors. To this end, we employed an abductive multiple-case study design, conducting 68 in-depth interviews with sta...

A bibliometric–systematic literature review of generational perspectives in sustainable marketing: consumer behaviour and brand authenticity

Purpose This study aims to examine the evolving literature on sustainable marketing, consumer behaviour and brand authenticity from a generational perspective. Design/methodology/approach A bibliometric–systematic literature review (B-SLR) integrating bibliometric and co-citation...

Artificial intelligence reviewing academic work : an unorthodox proposition?

Following the dramatic increase in manuscript submissions to peer-reviewed journals and the scarcity of qualified reviewers, among other challenges, editors are struggling to maintain the academic integrity and viability of their publications. The recent pandemic has exacerbated...

Dust radiative effects and impact on energy production over the Mediterranean Basin

Abstract. Atmospheric aerosols are among the key factors affecting the Earth’s radiation budget, playing a fundamental role in understanding climate forcing, feedback mechanisms, and their impact on future climate projections and on solar energy systems. More specifically, dust a...

The global architecture of disappearances: Unifying a fragmented field

Abstract Disappearances are used by states, insurgents, militias, criminal groups, and transnational security services, yet international studies lack a shared framework for systematically comparing them across contexts. Despite their relevance to repression, civil conflict, crim...

Designing a School-Based, Complex Public Health Intervention to Improve Iodine Awareness in Adolescents in Six Countries

Background: Iodine is an essential micronutrient required for foetal development, cognitive function, and metabolic regulation; however, suboptimal iodine status remains a public health concern in Europe and other regions. Improving food literacy related to iodine may support hea...

Prevalence of Dysphagia Symptoms in the General Population of Cyprus

Dysphagia is commonly linked to advanced age and coexisting health conditions, but population-level data, especially for younger adults, are limited. This study sought to determine the prevalence of dysphagia symptoms in the general population of Cyprus and examine how it varies...

Nanoscale Strategiesfor Improving Plant SalinityTolerance

Abstract Soil salinity poses a major threat to global food security, impairing plant physiology through ionic toxicity, osmotic stress, and oxidative damage. However, conventional breeding and genetic engineering approaches face limitations due to the complexity of stress respons...

Unsupervised Annotation Transfer in Phase-Contrast Microscopy Using a CycleGAN

Domain shift between microscopy imaging domains poses a significant challenge for deploying deep learning-based cell detection models across different experimental setups. Manual annotation of new microscopy datasets remains resource-intensive and time-consuming. This study prese...