After the integration of research activities, universities of applied sciences (UASs) have formulated organisational strategies to foster connections between research and education (Daas et al., 2023). Scholars stated that the behaviour of employees within UASs influences ‘the direction and tempo in …

Background: Working in the perioperative context is complex and challenging due to the impact of ageing and innovations, making new ways of working and collaborating emerging. The continual evaluation in this environment underscores the need for adaptability to technological advancements, and requires …

Since 2013, mortgage advisory has become an independent profession in the Netherlands. Initially working for mortgage providers, the newly nonpartisan advisers now work for standard advisory fees, thereby reducing conflicts of interest. In this article, I provide an ethical analysis of the different …

Secondary school physical education (PE) teachers are continuously challenged to find ways to support students learning and motivate them for an active and healthy lifestyle. To address this complexity, continuing teacher professional development (TPD) is key. Technological tools can facilitate the effective …

The aim of the present study was to investigate the nature and prevalence of nonspecific somatic symptoms, pain and catastrophizing in children with Heritable Connective Tissue Disorders (HCTD), and to determine their association with disability. This observational, multicenter study included 127 children, …

This paper discusses Spengler’s cultural philosophical interpretation of ethics. Ethics is normally considered as a discipline that argues about good and bad in a manner that applies universally to all. Spengler, however, is a relativist who shows how ethical systems relate to the culture in which they …

In this chapter we elaborate a hermeneutical perspective on professionalism and professional development in the wide range of professions and vocational trainings, which fall under the concern of a University of Applied Sciences (UAS). In a joint research programme of the HU UAS and Utrecht University …

Hotel Des Indes (HDI) is a prestigious hotel dating back to the 19th century, with a rich history and a member of the Leading Hotels of the World (LHW). It offers various amenities, including dining, meeting spaces, and a health club with spa facilities. Currently, the Hospitality Industry (HI) is …

Purpose of the Session: Migration studies has seen a growing number of critical authors who over the last decade have participated in reflexive works critiquing the Eurocentric focus of migration studies and how this has historically contributed to problematic theories, categories, and terminologies. …

Objectives: Health problems in patients with heritable connective tissue disorders (HCTD) are diverse and complex and might lead to lower physical activity (PA) and physical fitness (PF). This study aimed to investigate the PA and PF of children with heritable connective tissue disorders (HCTD). Methods: …