Cold spray is an emerging technology that shows great promise for the repair of civil aircraft components. However, certification of such repairs requires a comprehensive evaluation of repair performance, including a detailed assessment of repair strength and the associated failure mechanisms. The present …

The environmental design of care settings is increasingly recognized as an important factor that can support reducing neuropsychiatric symptoms and improving quality of life in people with dementia. This review provides a comprehensive overview of consensual knowledge of specifications of the environmental …

Diabetes mellitus type 2 (DMT2) is wereldwijd een groeiend gezondheidsprobleem, waarbij medicatiegebruik vaak levenslang nodig is ondanks risico’s op bijwerkingen zoals gewichtstoename en hartfalen. Het doel van deze systematische literatuurstudie was om te onderzoeken wat het effect is van aerobe …

A large, recently published, inter-laboratory study by the ReAct group has shown that there is considerable variability in DNA recovery that exists between forensic laboratories. The presence of this inter-laboratory variability presents issues when one laboratory wishes to carry out an evaluation and …

This article presents a Multiscale Modeling Framework for the prediction of the progressive damage and failure analysis of laminated composites structures reinforced with carbon nanotubes (CNTs). First, the modified Halpin-Tsai (H-T) model is employed to estimate the mechanical properties of CNT-reinforced …

Within the Centre of Expertise Creative Innovation, artistic practices are used to address societal challenges — ranging from creative methods in education to artistic oeuvres centered on social themes. The publication ‘Testing the Waters: The Value of Artistic Practices for Societal Challenges’ explores …

De SRT is een maximale inspanningstest die wordt gebruikt voor het meten van CRF. Hiervoor is de CPET de gouden standaard. Deze is duur en arbeidsintensief om uit te voeren en zijn er voor de SRT nog geen normwaardes. In dit deelonderzoek wordt gekeken of handknijpkracht een correlatie heeft met de …

The stretch-shortening cycle (SSC) plays a crucial role in explosive sports movements. Neuromuscular fatigue, measured via the Reactive Strength Index (RSI), affects this performance. In the context of football, monitoring external load is essential for understanding fatigue. Although previous studies …

Pregnancy and early parenthood mark a transformative period where women become caregivers and assume a new role with new responsibilities. While often portrayed positively, the transition to motherhood can be overwhelming. This is especially true for women living in adverse circumstances, presenting …

Introduction: This study evaluates the course of physical fitness and nutritional status during curative therapy for esophageal cancer, after implementation of a prehabilitation program. Additionally, the impact of baseline physical fitness level and severe postoperative complications on the course of …