OBJECTIVES:  To counteract sarcopenia in non-Western migrant older adults, lifestyle interventions with increased physical activity and adequate dietary protein intake are promising. However, regular community-based lifestyle interventions often lack a culture-sensitive approach. The aim of this study …

This research investigates the absence of automation in the accounting process for SumUp’s Cash Advance service and evaluates whether automation is a feasible, beneficial, and strategic solution. The process, which was initially observed to be fully manual, raised concerns regarding operational inefficiency, …

Na tien jaar is het weer zover: een nieuw, uitgebreid onderzoek naar de impact van de TCS Amsterdam Marathon. In 2014 voerde de voorganger van ons lectoraat al een impactstudie uit. Dit jaar presenteren we nieuw en diepgaander onderzoek, dat de marathon niet alleen als sportief hoogtepunt beschouwt, …

While modern construction vehicles often come equipped with proprietary telematic systems, a substantial portion of the global construction fleet consists of older machines that lack any form of digital monitoring. The exact share is unknown, but in many companies, legacy equipment still plays a critical …

ABSTRACT Background: Families with a child with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities have to manage the pervasive support needs of their child, which is a complex task. By properly supporting them, we can ensure these families live a positive and meaningful life. Method: A product to support …

The Circular Wood 4.0 Workflow API is a comprehensive and automated “file-to-factory” system that bridges the gap between design using waste wood resources and production processes aligned with Smart Industry principles. This software serves as the core IT infrastructure for an end-to-end automated workflow, …

New Virtual Care Centers (VCCs) within hospitals utilize information technology to remotely monitor and support patients with chronic diseases living at home. Nurses play a crucial role by providing remote coaching and guidance to help patients manage their conditions. Currently, there is a growing understanding …

Purpose: Aftercare for curatively treated breast cancer patients includes support and information provision. As patients differ in their needs, personalization of aftercare is advocated, but clear guidelines on how to achieve personalization are currently missing. This study investigates patients’ preferences …

Educational Technology (EdTech) refers to digital tools designed to advance education by enhancing teaching and learning experiences and streamlining administrative tasks. These tools play an increasingly central role in education, transforming how students learn, teachers instruct, and institutions …

Chapter 1: General introduction. A specific group of people with disabilities includes individuals with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities (PIMD). However, individuals with PIMD form a heterogeneous group regarding the origins of their underlying conditions leading to profound disabilities …