Understanding sludge rheology and optimizing equipment performance is crucial for energy efficiency in wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs). This study examined sludge rheology after thermal hydrolysis pretreatment (THP) at 60, 80, and 120 ◦C for 2 h, followed by anaerobic digestion (AD) at 37 ◦C for …

This study examines the reasons of people with dementia request euthanasia and how these reasons change over time with a special focus on reasons related to family. In addition, it examines how family relates to their loved one’s euthanasia wish. Seven people with dementia and a euthanasia wish in the …

Current understandings of similarity with media characters often focus on visible attributes including gender and race, yet overlook deep-level characteristics such as personality, attitudes, and experiences. In the present research, we address this limitation and develop and validate the Character Recognizability …

AT-LAB 1 creates an interactive sound and light installation with real-time health data. This case study probes the artist's dynamic role in interdisciplinary collaboration. It navigates the intricate project layers, exploring how diverse knowledge production aligns with outreach goals.

PURPOSE: This study aims to explore the meaningful contributions of rehabilitation for participants living with persistent pain. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A phenomenological methodology was used. Thirteen purposefully selected participants, who self-identified as substantially improved from persistent pain …

The 2024 quadrennial joint meeting of the European Association for the Study of Science and Technology (EASST) and the Society for Social Studies of Science (4S) invites panels, presentations, making & doing contributions, and other events that explore the role of STS in making and doing contributions …

Practices and dynamics of community-led heating projects, four case studies in the Netherlands

Onderzoek over de invoering van het GLB 23-27 en de verwachte impact daarvan op bedrijfsvoering en toekomstbestendigheid van akkerbouwers en vollegrond groentetelers in West-Friesland (NH)

In 2021 publiceerde de gemeente Dronten haar eerste nota Dierenwelzijnsbeleid. Het doel van deze nota was de huidige werkwijze te formaliseren, zodat de regievoering en samenwerking in de uitvoering van dierenwelzijnstaken gewaarborgd worden. Dit rapport richt zich op de onderzoeksvraag: "Hoe wordt het …

De levensverwachting van mensen met een ernstige psychiatrische aandoening (EPA) kan tot 20 jaar korter zijn dan die van de algemene bevolking (Deenik et al., 2019). De voornaamste reden hiervoor is een slechte leefstijl, met middelengebruik (sigaretten, alcohol en softdrugs) als hoogste sterfterisico …