Aims: To detect differences in speech fluency in separate primaryprogressive aphasia syndromes (PPA) using automated analysistechniques. The resulting linguistic features are evaluated for theiruse in a predictive model to identify common patterns in speakerswith PPA. As fluency is observable in audio …

Background In a global effort to design better hospital buildings for people and organizations, some design principles are still surrounded by great mystery. The aim of this online study was to compare anxiety in an existing single-bed inpatient hospital room with three redesigns of this room in accordance …

This research investigates the feasibility and design of an Universal Transition Piece (TP) grillage for Heerema Marine Contractors (HMC) to enhance the efficiency of transporting transition pieces in offshore wind projects. The study addresses the problem of designing unique TP grillages for each project, …

One behavioural intervention that can help increase the opportunity to separate organic waste is offering a organic waste bin and bags. But which type of bin is best to offer to residents, do you give a choice or not, and how can you best manage the distribution? We tried to answer these questions through …

Accurate assessment of rolling resistance is important for wheelchair propulsion analyses. However, the commonly used drag and deceleration tests are reported to underestimate rolling resistance up to 6% due to the (neglected) influence of trunk motion. The first aim of this study was to investigate …

Summary Background & aims Qualitative studies suggest that malnutrition awareness is poor in older adults. The aim of this study was to develop a questionnaire to quantitatively assess malnutrition awareness in community-dwelling older adults aged 60+ years. Methods The Malnutrition Awareness Scale (MAS) …

Het samenwerkingsverband van a.s.r., Kropman, Hogeschool van Amsterdam en Venema E-mobility heeft een pilot DC Nanogrid ontworpen waarin de betrouwbaarheid en veiligheid gewaarborgd zijn. Speciale aandacht tijdens dit project is besteed aan zwerfstromen, kathodische bescherming en autonome aansturing …

BACKGROUND & AIMS: Qualitative studies suggest that malnutrition awareness is poor in older adults. The aim of this study was to develop a questionnaire to quantitatively assess malnutrition awareness in community-dwelling older adults aged 60+ years. METHODS: The Malnutrition Awareness Scale (MAS) was …

The effective operation of distributed energy sources relies significantly on the communication systems employed in microgrids. This article explores the fundamental communication requirements, structures, and protocols necessary to establish a secure connection in microgrids. This article examines the …

Het veilig en autonoom regelend PV-laadplein met DC-distributie (VAP-DC) is een project waarin het ontwerpen, bouwen, testen en operationeel maken van een DC-netwerk (gelijkspanning) wordt aangetoond. Het systeem op het parkeerdek kan zonder AC (wisselspanning) opereren zoals het verzorgen van verlichting, …