Designing ergonomic toilets and bathrooms for older adults: A study on anthropometric dimensions and recommendations.

Aims: This study aimed to evaluate the ergonomic design of toilets and bathroom equipment for older adults using anthropometric measurements.

Design: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study.

Methods: Data were collected from 2,721 people aged ≥ 65 years in Turkey.

Potential of a gypsum-free composting process of wheat straw for mushroom production.

Wheat straw based composting generates a selective substrate for mushroom production. The first phase of this process requires 5 days, and a reduction in time is wished. Here, we aim at understanding the effect of gypsum on the duration of the first phase and the mechanism behind it.