Recent years have shown a growing effort in the evaluation of DNA given activity level propositions. Yet, its implementation remains challenging for forensic scientists due to the complexity of assessing relevant DNA TPPR mechanisms. One particular challenge is the sparsity of relevant experimental data …

Flash powder, typically a 70:30 w/w mixture of potassium perchlorate and aluminium powder, is currently the most frequently encountered explosive material in the Netherlands, accounting for hundreds of attacks per year. Perchlorate is a characteristic analytical marker that, even when present at low …

Zorgen over gebrekkige studentbetrokkenheid zijn van alle tijden – maar ze klinken vandaag luider dan ooit. Lege collegezalen, minimale voorbereiding, een consumptieve houding tegenover de studie: docenten in het hoger onderwijs herkennen het beeld. De gebruikelijke reacties – aanwezigheidsplicht, activerende …

Integration of agent-based modeling (ABM) and life cycle assessment (LCA) has been proposed and applied as an approach to leverage the complementary strengths of both methods in assessing sustainability impacts within complex socio-technical systems. However, the existing literature has focused primarily …

Cold spray is a solid-state deposition technology with great potential for coating and repair applications. This study examines the compliance of the cold spray repair process with a qualification and testing framework based on the requirements set by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). …

BACKGROUND: The growing aging population and staff shortages are placing pressure on Dutch nursing homes (NHs). These challenges have led to an increased interest in digital health technologies. Among these are wearable devices that allow for remote continuous monitoring of vital signs. An example is …

Explainability of AI systems is branded as a solution to the black box problem. The EU AI Act introduces AI explainability as a requirement for high-risk AI systems, including a right to explanation. However, understanding the wording of the requirements and the related provider and deployer obligations …

Background/aim Disease-related malnutrition is common in the Netherlands, and its treatment often involves the use of animal-based protein-enriched products. There is a growing trend and increasing ambition towards a more plant-based diet in the Dutch population and within Dutch healthcare institutions. …