The Dutch Institute for Sound & Vision in Hilversum invited people from the munic- ipality, finance, NGOs, academic, and arts & culture to imagine future ways to deal with rising sea levels in Dutch cities. Stills from films, documentaries and news reports from the institute’s archive were used in combination …

Purpose  The aim of this study was to gain insight into the perspectives of older adults on the quality of geriatric rehabilitation (GR) during the trajectory of GR from admission until six weeks after discharge. Methods We conducted a longitudinal qualitative study. Participants were interviewed three …

Objective To obtain insights into parents' information needs during the first year at home with their very preterm (VP) born infant. Methods We conducted semi-structured interviews with parents of VP infants participating in a post-discharge responsive parenting intervention (TOP program). Online interviews …

In this study, we argue that organizers of live music have increasingly been confronted with uncertainty and risk in the pre-pandemic era and that the pandemic has clearly put them under further pressure. At the same time, live music venues and festivals have proven to be largely resilient to the extreme …

This thesis addresses two important issues in midwifery: I) the care and support provided by midwives to women and their families facing vulnerable circumstances during pregnancy and childbirth, and II) the role and tasks of clinical midwives in Dutch hospitals.

Current diets centered around animal products are causing serious threats to both publichealth and the environment. While other approaches are necessary for sustainable foodpractices and security, the protein transition—the shift from animal-based to moreplant-based diets—is essential yet challenging. …

This research paper investigates the importance of intrinsically motivated employees in the implementation of an eco-positive policy at Het Scheepvaartmuseum. This topic is significant because the outcome does not only benefit this specific museum, it would also set an example for sustainability in the …

The infrastructure we build is increasingly complicated and automated. After it is designed and constructed, it needs to be maintained and updated to sustain its functioning for far longer than the careers of its designers and builders. Continuity of engineering knowledge is necessary to make future …

Over the last five years, I have found myself circling around four key concepts: Performance. Philosophy. Animals. And Equality. And I have found myself thinking in and with circles. It began with the various references to circles we can find in the philosophy of Henri Bergson - in his idea of the field …

This book explores fundamental socio-economic trends that are radically changing perspectives on the relationship between people and the world around them. Focusing on the principles of sustainability, circularity and inclusivity, it illustrates how these trends form the breeding ground for a new economy …