On August 31, 2025, we participated in the?4th Next-Generation Nursing Research Conference?held at Yokohama City University. This conference brings together participating institutions including Ishikawa Prefectural Nursing University, Kanazawa University, the University of Tokyo, Yokohama City University, and Fujita Health University. It is designed to foster interaction and development among early-career researchers based on a shared philosophy of?nursing sciences and engineering.

From our department, five graduate students presented the direction and progress of their individual research projects. Through discussions with faculty and graduate students from other institutions, they not only reflected on their own work but also gained valuable insights into diverse research perspectives and methodologies. It was a significant learning experience that will surely help enhance their future research endeavors.