Food loss and waste (FLW) remains a critical global challenge, particularly in the food and beverage (F&B) sector, where small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operate under tight margins and fragmented supply chains. This study investigates how F&B SMEs in the Netherlands address sustainability (including …

Mathematics anxiety is a well-documented phenomenon affecting students' learning experiences, engagement, and long-term career choices. This research is part of a wider effort to mitigate and prevent mathematics anxiety through the development of a digital learning game, supported by a follow-up teacher …

Citizen science has demonstrated potential to foster local changes in public health, including physical (in)activity. We used community-engaged citizen science to explore how to improve the exercise-friendliness of a Dutch neighborhood, chosen because it scored below average on important health parameters. …

Wat gebeurt er eigenlijk in het contact tussen professional en Amsterdammer als het gesprek via een LEGO-bouwwerk, een voetbalveldje, een Netwerkcirkel over emoties gaat? Welke waarde schuilt er in deze creatieve gespreksvormen, los van hun speelse uiterlijk? En wat leren ze ons over wat een goed gesprek …

Binnen het project Verbeelding in Transities ontwikkelden Werk, Participatie en Inkomen (WPI) van de gemeente Amsterdam en vier hogescholen samen een reeks creatieve gespreksvormen. Maar hoe verhouden zulke tastbare gespreksvormen zich tot de abstracte begrippen ‘verbeelding’ en ‘transitie’ binnen het …

Psychosocial ascriptions in psychosomatic therapy invite the patient not only to confirm and elaborate on their mental feelings, but also make relevant certain therapy goals. Establishing a shared understanding, or “common ground” regarding therapy-relevant topics are appointed by therapist and patient …

Background Stroke is a major cause of disability globally, with high recurrence rates despite the implementation of secondary prevention strategies. Promoting physical activity and reducing sedentary behaviour are critical to mitigate these risks. Collaborative research approaches, including citizen …

The growing integration of technology into society highlights the need for educational transformation to better equip students for future challenges and the evolving labor market. Digital game-based learning (DGBL) has emerged as a promising strategy for enhancing learning using interactive digital games. …

OBJECTIVES:  To counteract sarcopenia in non-Western migrant older adults, lifestyle interventions with increased physical activity and adequate dietary protein intake are promising. However, regular community-based lifestyle interventions often lack a culture-sensitive approach. The aim of this study …