Purpose The purpose of this paper is to conduct a critical analysis to address cultural metaphors – a much overlooked aspect of cross-cultural studies. Mainstream cultural metaphors (e.g. the iceberg, the software of the mind, the onion, and the distance) are not only limited in number, but are also …

Wind and solar power generation will continue to grow in the energy mix of the future, but its inherent variability (intermittency) requires energy systems for storing electricity. Storage of electricity as methane from (bio)hydrogen gas and carbon dioxide is considered an interesting option. The surplus …

This article illustrates the ‘visual turn’ approach to sports history in an analysis of traditionally under-researched material from the late nineteenth century. Focusing on football (‘soccer’) action photography, we argue that interpreting this visual material contributes significantly to the exploration …

This study explores how academics who expanded their teaching-only positions to include research view their (re)constructed academic identity. Participants worked in a higher professional education institution of applied research and teaching, comparable with so-called new universities. The aim is to …

Collapses of school or dormitory buildings experienced in recent earthquakes raise the issue of safety as a major challenge for decision makers. A school building is ‘just another structure’ technically speaking, however, the consequences of a collapse in an earthquake could lead to social reactions …

Het traject van de inbreng van een onderneming in de eigen opgerichte BV kenmerkt zich door een groot aantal keuzes welke gemaakt dienen te worden tijdens het traject, uitgebreide wet- en regelgeving welke in acht dient te worden genomen en de diverse berekeningen die inherent zijn bij een optimale begeleiding …

Sports constitute a basis of fun for many (young) people and can contribute to important social developments. Sport can also yield opposite results:: arrogance, bullying, (sexual) intimidation, discrimination. Effects are largely influenced by the context of (youth) sport participation. In facing the …

Jonas Staal: In de kern beschouw ik het kunstenaarschap in termen van ‘visuele geletterdheid’: het is een engagement met als kern het vraagstuk van representatie. Hoe wij de wereld vertegenwoordigen, verbeelden, is een inherent politieke daad, want het is door die verbeelding dat wij ons capabel zien …

De tussenfunctie bestaat! De beheerder en boswachter werken als intermediair tussen de organisatie en de buitenwereld. De netwerksamenleving heeft duidelijk invloed op het werk van beheerders en boswachters. Zowel organisatie als buitenwereld hebben doelen en wensen die ze kenbaar maken bij de beheerder …

Recently, Lévy walks have been put forward as a new paradigm for animalsearch and many cases have been made for its presence in nature. However,it remains debated whether Lévy walks are an inherent behavioural strategyor emerge from the animal reacting to its habitat. Here, we demonstratesignatures …