Background: Collaboration between Speech and Language Therapists (SLTs) and parents is considered best practice for children with developmental disorders. However, such collaborative approach is not yet implemented in therapy for children with developmental language disorders (DLD) in the Netherlands. …

Energy policies are vital tools used by countries to regulate economic and social development as well as guar antee national security. To address the problems of fragmented policy objectives, conflicting tools, and over lapping initiatives, the internal logic and evolutionary trends of energy policies …

Pregnancy and early parenthood mark a transformative period where women become caregivers and assume a new role with new responsibilities. While often portrayed positively, the transition to motherhood can be overwhelming. This is especially true for women living in adverse circumstances, presenting …

In recent years, there has been a growing focus on incorporating the perspectives and experiences of people with dementia in research. However, collaborative research that engages with their everyday lives remains limited, and there is little reflection on this research approach. Our research project …

This paper presents a preliminary evaluation of three living labs within the Healthy and Sustainable Living Environment Utrecht Knowledge Consortium (GeLUK): KTC Zegveld, Hoefkwartier, and Utrecht Science Park (USP). These living labs play a central role in advancing energy transition and energy education …

As sustainable practices become increasingly important in consumer markets, brands are integrating upcycled ingredients into personal care products. However, consumer acceptance of these products is not guaranteed and often depends on psychological factors such as trust, perceived quality, and associations …

This paper investigates Giggle's strategic growth into Southern Europe, with a focus on Italy as a pilot market. Through a review of the literature, stakeholder interviews, and user surveys, it presents a legally compliant, scalable market entry strategy. Key findings indicate Rome's preparation for …

The visibility of sustainable energy measures is a channel of social influence, a means of conspicuous consumption, and affects the aesthetics of an environment. This study investigates how the visibility of sustainable household energy measures (i.e., installation of renewable energy and energy efficient …

Household food waste has a significant impact on the environment and to diminish this, understanding the effectiveness of different types of interventions, alone and in combination, is key. To better understand what makes waste-reduction interventions effective, we need to disentangle different intervention …

The increased cultivation of highly productive C4 crop plants may contribute to a second green revolution in agriculture. However, the regulation of mineral nutrition is rather poorly understood in C4 plants. To understand the impact of C4 photosynthesis on the regulation of sulfate uptake by the root …