"The transition to a sustainable energy system demands not only technical innovation but also social engagement and collaborative governance. This paper presents a case study from Zoetermeer, a mid-sized city in the Netherlands, where the number of citizen-led energy initiatives grew from four to fourteen …

Instellingen in het beroepsonderwijs staan voor grote uitdagingen. Zo is verbetering nodig van de samenwerking met en de aansluiting op de arbeidsmarkt, groeit de noodzaak voor flexibele opleidingstrajecten die passen bij de diverse fasen in een leer- en levensloopbaan en is het van belang maatwerk te …

Objective Hospital-to-home (H2H) transitions challenge families of children with medical complexity (CMC) and healthcare professionals (HCP). This study aimed to gain deeper insights into the H2H transition process and to work towards eHealth interventions for its improvement, by applying an iterative …

This study, commissioned by the Ministry of Environment, Range and Climate Change (MoERCC) in Puntland, Somalia, investigates the key factors influencing the decision-making process of agropastoralists in Garowe district, Puntland State of Somalia, regarding sustainable fodder cultivation. The district …

Flooding continues to be a major problem for informal urban settlements like Kibera in Nairobi, Kenya. The recent heavy rains in early 2024 in Kenya indicate the vulnerability level of individuals living in informal settlements. This thesis explores how effective the current flood prevention, preparedness, …

Climate change has intensified the occurrence of extreme weather events, with severe flooding posing one of the most pressing challenges, particularly in informal settlements where infrastructure is inadequate, and resources are scarce. Mukuru Kwa Njenga, one of Nairobi's largest informal settlements, …

In dit onderzoek is er gekeken naar pleuravocht van een patiënt en de daarin aanwezige celtypes. Pleuravocht is een ophoping van vocht in de pleurale holtes tussen de borstkas en longen. Een vermeerdering van pleuravocht kan verschillende oorzaken hebben, zoals ontstekingen en tumoren. Om erachter te …

Background Elder abuse is a worldwide problem with serious consequences for individuals and society. To effectively deal with elder abuse, a timely identification of signals as well as a systematic approach towards (suspected) elder abuse is necessary. This study aimed to develop and test the acceptability …

Within rehabilitation, there is a great need for a simple method to monitor wheelchair use, especially whether it is active or passive. For this purpose, an existing measurement technique was extended with a method for detecting self- or attendant-pushed wheelchair propulsion. The aim of this study was …

De opkomst van AI heeft geleid tot kansen, mogelijkheden en uitdagingen waar we in verschillende sectoren in onze samenleving (zoals gezondheidszorg, financiën, maar ook transport en onderwijs), maar ook als samenleving als geheel mee te maken krijgen. Hoe verhoud je je hiertoe en hoe ga je om met de …