University of Basel

Leveraging large language models to map triggers of contamination-related obsessive-compulsive symptoms

Abstract Recent advancements in natural language processing and large language models (LLMs) facilitate the study of under-researched areas in mental health. Their capacity to automatically and meaningfully analyze large-scale text data makes them particularly valuable for studyi...

Physical activity participation in wheelchair sports groups: analysis of individual, interpersonal and club-related characteristics among individuals with physical disabilities

Abstract Background Physical activity is vital for individuals with physical disabilities, yet participation in organized sport remains low even though it significantly promotes physical and mental health, as well as social participation. This study applies a social-ecological mo...

Psychological barriers to improving carbon competence

Abstract To effectively contribute to the mitigation of climate change, individuals require accurate representations of the greenhouse gas emissions related to climate actions across life domains. Although this carbon competence is generally low, the related psychological barrier...

Building Climate-Resilient Mediterranean Olive Systems: Integrating Soil, Water, Carbon, Biodiversity, and Innovation for a Sustainable Future

Abstract Mediterranean olive systems face compound climatic, ecological, and socio-economic pressures. Drawing on the consensus of the International Conference on Sustainability in Olive Cultivation (ICSOC) 2025, we propose an integrated framework structured along three axes: fiv...

A matter of definition

Aims: The establishment of the fracture-related infection (FRI) consensus definition and the FRI classification system provide a foundation for research and the development of clinical recommendations. To date, however, the evaluation of treatment success is still impeded by a la...

DESIGN AND PRELIMINARY EVALUATION OF A LOW-COST ACTIVE WALKER PROTOTYPE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH LOWER-LIMB MOBILITY IMPAIRMENTS

This paper outlines the development and preliminary evaluation of a low-cost active walker, named Orthowalker, designed to assist individuals with mobility impairments in standing and supporting their gait. The powered walker was created as a motorized device with the MTK-RGO ort...