**Abstract** **Inleiding** Een groene leefomgeving wordt in toenemende mate geassocieerd met positieve gezondheidseffecten. Tijdens de zwangerschap kunnen omgevingsfactoren invloed hebben op geboorte-uitkomsten, zoals prematuriteit en geboortegewicht. Het doel van deze systematische literatuurstudie …

Over the last few decades, regulators in most jurisdictions around the world have progressively required companies to incorporate systematic risk management into their corporate governance. This has led to the emergence of legal risk management (LRM) as an essential component. Aligning with the Law & …

This thesis explores the feasibility of valorising okara, a by-product from tofu and soy milk production, through tempeh fermentation. The topic was initiated from the potential value of okara as a fibre-rich material, especially regarding the possible effect of fermentation on its soluble and insoluble …

Currently, a large share of the product portfolio, especially instant drinks and powder-based products is packed in multilayer laminates containing EVOH. These materials provide a strong oxygen barrier and have already been validated for long shelf life (up to 18 months). However, these structures are …

In recent decades, after several family tragedies with fatal outcomes in the Netherlands, a critical attitude emerged towards the role of youth care that prompted refinements of procedures and guidelines. These measures partly aim to eliminate moral hesitancy among social workers, defined as hesitation …

Single-use cardiac catheters contain platinum group metals, platinum, palladium, and iridium, in their electrode components, yet are routinely incinerated after a single procedure, destroying materials that are both economically valuable and classified as critical raw materials by the European Union. …

The success of the energy transition will depend not only on the rapid deployment of zeroemission technologies, but also on the expansion of renewable energy sources such as wind, solar, and hydrogen. Equally important is meaningful engagement with the communities affected by this transition. Despite …

Background/Objectives: Digital technologies and data-driven approaches are rapidly transforming healthcare practice and enabling more personalized and preventive care. As personal health data becomes increasingly embedded in healthcare systems, understanding how future healthcare professionals interpret …

This chapter explores the oeuvre of the |xam (bushman) potter, Ssuobba-||kèn, a victim of the genocide against this first nation, that lasted from proximately 1700 and 1890 in the north west Cape region of South Africa and current day Namibia. The author critically examines two key conflicting historical …

\emph{Purpose.} Tracheostomy is a critical, life-saving procedure, but complications often arise due to suboptimal tracheostomy tube fit. Customised tubes could mitigate these risks, yet their development hinges on precise tracheal morphometric data. This study aims to establish an automated workflow …