Background and aims: Observational data indicate that diets rich in fruits and vegetables have a positive effect on inflammatory status, improve metabolic resilience and may protect against the development of non-communicable diseases. Nevertheless, experimental evidence demonstrating a causal relationship …

The purpose of this study was to determine the perception of sustainability among horse owners in the Netherlands and their willingness to switch to more sustainable feeding practices. A survey was distributed to a target group of horse owners in the Netherlands via social media channels. Data (n=338 …

With contributions from over 30 international legal scholars, this topical Research Handbook on International Food Law provides a reflective and crucial examination of the rules, power dynamics, legal doctrines, societal norms, and frameworks that govern the modern global food system. The Research Handbook …

Dogs are considered humans’ best friend, but this relationship is not all puppies and sunshine. Zoonoses, biting incidents, hereditary problems, and other welfare issues can threaten the relationship, especially when humans are not aware of them. Public opinion on dogs in the densely populated Netherlands …

De onderzoeksvraag die centraal stond was: Welke specifieke uitdagingen of factoren beïnvloeden de ervaren seniorvriendelijkheid van thuiswonende ouderen in de wijk Leidschenveen-Ypenburg van de gemeente Den Haag? Dit naar aanleiding van de eerste stadsmeting in 2020 waaruit bleek dat de wijk Leidschenveen-Ypenburg …

De scheiding tussen ‘denken’ en ‘doen’ die zich in het onderwijs heeft afgetekend, is een van de oorzaken dat docenten maar in beperkte mate écht aan het roer staan van onderwijskwaliteitsverbetering. In praktijkgericht onderzoek naar (aspecten van) onderwijskwaliteit worden zij vaak wel betrokken bij …

In this paper we describe one aspect of nature-based flood protection by foreshores in hybrid flood defences and discuss how foreshore ecosystem restoration can contribute to flood protection. Flood protection consists of flood prevention, by grey, green or hybrid defences, and flood impact reduction, …

This doctoral dissertation aims to address the challenges faced by physical education (PE) teachers in building an inclusive learning environment that promotes a physically active lifestyle among secondary school students. Although existing research offers useful empirical insights into addressing this …

Dutch policy strives to increase the amount of agroforestry. This pilot study aimed to research the forces and obstacles for this growth, in particular the role of various drivers of change. Therefore we conducted a case study in Lingezegen Park (near Arnhem, The Netherlands), using the transition model …

In 2021 startte Erik Fledderus als kwartiermakende lector met de opdracht om het lectoraat Industriële Automatisering & Robotica uit te breiden tot bredere onderzoeksgroep. Een lectoraat dat meerdere vraagstukken en perspectieven op het thema digitalisering bijeen zou brengen en dat zou kunnen optreden …