This project builds upon a collaboration which has been established since 15 years in the field of social work between teachers and lecturers of Zuyd University, HU University and Elte University. Another network joining this project was CARe Europe, an NGO aimed at improving community care throughout …

Social media is becoming vitally important in today’s world. Big corporates and small companies both make use of it as part of their online marketing strategy (Ramachandran, 2014). It is a cheap, easy and it is a fast way to connect with customers, create dialogue and reach the mass. Consulting companies …

Frail older adults are increasingly encouraged to be in control of their health care, in Western societies. However, little is known about how they themselves perceive control in health care. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the concept of health care-related perceived control from the viewpoint …

While the notion of autarky is often contested in terms of feasibility and desirability, art and design projects that deal with autarky seem to moreover suggest positive socio-cultural and ecological effects of autarkic living. A social network model of autarky is introduced to unify these seemingly …

In een internationale vergelijkende multiple-case studie is de interprofessionele samenwerking tussen het basisonderwijs en de buitenschoolse opvang onderzocht op vier locaties in vier Europese steden (Aarhus, Denemarken; Berlijn, Duitsland; Den Haag, Nederland en Stockholm, Zweden). Met behulp van sociale …

ENSSEE Forum economic and social value of local sport events. Conference presentation on research on social and economic impacts and legacy of sportevents. ENSSEE Forum in Groningen 24 October 2013.

Success in social sourcing with Lean leadership.• Practical cases in social sourcing as input for inspiration• Social network theory as base for exploration and connection• Lean Leadership principles for success in social sourcingMasterclass for OpeningUp Interreg Summer Academy for Social Media Trainers …

Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate how mechanical ventilation-dependent adults with neuromuscular disorders experience their occupational and social participation. Methods: Data were collected through two successive focusgroup discussions with six men (aged 23–40 years) living in …

The League of Green Embassies, also referred to as 'the League' or LoGE, is a global network of now approximately 100 U.S. and Foreign Diplomatic Missions that commit to a "more successful, vibrant, and profitable energy and resource portfolio" (The League of Green Embassies: one-pager). Headquartered …

Crowdfunding is gaining popularity as a viable means to raise financial capital for good causes, cultural goods, new products, and ventures. Little empirical research has been done to understand crowdfunding and basic academic knowledge of its dynamics is still lacking. By data mining the crowdfunding …