In bilingual streams in the Netherlands, school subjects are taught in an additional language so that pupils learn both subject content and the target language by using language meaningfully. Teachers of English in bilingual streams (TEBs) are often expected to collaborate with subject teacher colleagues …

This paper introduces the AVAC-SMS maturity metric and its accompanying tool which were developed in the frame of a research project with the aim to suggest new safety metrics, especially for Small-Medium Enterprises (SMEs). The metric is based on the ICAO Safety Management Manual, it was designed by …

The seismic performance of a two-story 2D frame and a five-story 3D frame–shear-wall structure founded on spread (isolated) footings is investigated. In addition to footings conventionally designed in accordance with “capacity-design” principles, substantially under-designed footings are also used. Such …

Controle over de romp is een belangrijke fysieke eigenschap in het leven van mensen met beperkte bewegingsmogelijkheden in de benen. Oorzaken van deze beperkingen zijn bijvoorbeeld een dwarslaesie, langdurig op bed moeten liggen of amputatie van de benen. Revalidatiecentrum CASA Reade wil onderzoek doen …

This dissertation explores the ways in which third wave feminist organisations can influence mass media coverage in their favour. Social movements are dependent on mass media in order to thrive. Mass media legitimises social movement’s claims, broadens the scope of conflict and mobilises the public (Gamson …

Het Sailing Innovation Centre is een dynamisch en innovatief bedrijf binnen de zeilsport wat de samenwerking tussen wetenschap, sport en bedrijfsleven stimuleert. Het centrum beschikt over een hangbank waarmee zeilers kunnen trainen. De hangbank bevat een forceplate en een hangband waarmee krachten gemeten …

Resilience is held as a promising concept to produce a paradigm shift from traditional flood control to an integration of flood risk management and spatial planning. Central ideas to the resilience narrative are that nothing is certain except uncertainty itself' and adaptability' is key to governing …

In bilingual streams in the Netherlands, school subjects are taught in an additional language so that pupils learn both subject content and the target language by using language meaningfully. Teachers of English in bilingual streams (TEBs) are often expected to collaborate with subject teacher colleagues …

In Nederland zijn er te weinig woningen te koop of te huur voor starters. Voor deze groep woningzoekenden, die de maximale koopsom van €245.000 kunnen financieren, is het zeer lastig een geschikte woning te vinden. Dit heeft te maken met het beperkte aanbod woningen in de prijscategorie en de lange wachtlijsten. …

This special issue (SI) aims to assemble a high-quality set of papers, which improve our understanding of how contextual factors impact the conceptualization, implementation and effectiveness of Talent Management. The context can be used several ways, e.g. to frame the relevance of the study, to interpret …