Objective: The objective of this scoping review is threefold: (1) to describe outcomes of and determinants for physical functioning in pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) survivors evaluated during and/or after their PICU stay, (2) to provide an overview how physical functioning and its associated determinants …

Tropical forests are under serious pressure and deforestation and forest degradation are taking their toll. The mixed dipterocarp forests of Sarawak are no exception. The importance of sustainable forest management is evident and growth models are a convenient tool to help in determining sustainable …

Toen begin jaren dertig de behoefte ontstond aan schoon drinkwater, schreef waterleidingbedrijf PWN een prijsvraag uit voor het ontwerpen van een watertoren. Deze moest verrijzen aan de rand van de heide in Laren. Voorwaarde was dat het ontwerp moest passen in het landschap en dat de toren ook als uitkijkpost …

De bossen op de hogere zandgronden zijn veelal nog niet voldoende weerbaar tegen invloeden van klimaatverandering en bodemverzuring. Veel boomsoorten hebben het zwaar, en er is uitval zichtbaar bij o.a. fijnspar, lariks, (reuzen)zilverspar, (zomer)eik, douglasspar en beuk. De opstanden zijn verder vrij …

De afgelopen jaren is de invloed van klimaat gerelateerde problemen in binnen- en buitenland meer een meer zichtbaar geworden, het recente sterven van grote oppervlakten bos in Duitsland is hiervan een pijnlijk maar te voorspellen voorbeeld gebleken. Voor bosbeheerders is het inmiddels duidelijk dat …

Forests, both natural and planted, can provide multiple benefits to human society. The loss of these ecosystem services due to deforestation and forest degradation is of global concern and of particular importance to rural populations that rely on natural resources for their livelihoods. One of the (international) …

The government of the communities Nuangan, Lowey and Matabulu in the East Bolaang Mongondow regency of North Sulawesi, Indonesia has requested Masarang foundation to develop a forest management plan in an area called Boltim forests. The forests of Boltim are located in the mountains of the Ratatombo …

BACKGROUND: To evaluate whether a training programme is a feasible approach to facilitate occupational health professionals' (OHPs) use of knowledge and skills provided by a guideline. METHODS: Feasibility was evaluated by researching three aspects: 'acceptability', 'implementation' and 'limited efficacy'. …

BACKGROUND: Blended physiotherapy, in which physiotherapy sessions and an online application are integrated, might support patients in taking an active role in the management of their chronic condition and may reduce disease related costs. The aim of this study was to evaluate the cost-effectiveness …

Background: Integrating physical therapy sessions and an online application (e-Exercise) might support people with hip osteoarthritis (OA), knee OA, or both (hip/knee OA) in taking an active role in the management of their chronic condition and may reduce the number of physical therapy sessions. Objective: …