The stability of upstream deposited tailings dams is dependent on maintaining a drawn down phreatic surface and unsaturated profile in its outer edge. However, it has been speculated that intense rainfall events could induce unexpected translation of pore air and water pressures into the tailings profile …

When reconstructing a shooting incident with a shotgun, the muzzle-to-target distance can be determined by relating the size of a dispersion pattern found on a crime scene to that of test shots. Ideally, the test shots are performed with the weapon and ammunition that were used in the incident. But sometimes …

Dierwelzijn is in Nederland een belangrijk thema geworden, met regelgeving die specifieke normen voor huisvesting en verzorging vaststelt, met nadruk op het perspectief van het dier (Wet dieren). Er zijn echter uitdagingen, vooral met kleine diersoorten zoals konijnen en hamsters. Eerdere onderzoeken …

Uit onderzoek blijkt dat stress een veelvoorkomend probleem is voor studenten in Nederland, wat de vraag naar effectieve programma’s voor mentaal welzijn vergroot. Wereldwijd worden er steeds meer stressreductieprogramma's aangeboden waarbij dieren betrokken zijn, maar uitdagingen zoals dierenwelzijn, …

PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to determine changes in physical activity, nutrition, sleep behaviour and body composition in wheelchair users with a chronic disability after 12 weeks of using the WHEELS mHealth application (app). METHODS: A 12-week pre-post intervention study was performed, starting …

Background: Dental fear and uncooperative behavior can hinder dental treatment quality. Pediatric Procedural Sedation and Analgesia (PPSA) is used to facilitate treatment when the coping capacity is exceeded. Out-of-hospital PPSA has been associated with more adverse outcomes compared to when it is used …

Teacher shortages are a significant concern in many countries. Hiring pre-service teachers could help to alleviate this problem while providing students an opportunity to develop skills in a realwork context. However, being employed alongside full-time studying might compete with attendance or self-study …

Background Little is known about the association between fear of movement (kinesiophobia) and objectively measured physical activity (PA), the first 12 weeks after cardiac hospitalization. Purpose To assess the longitudinal association between kinesiophobia and objectively measured PA and to assess the …

Veel hedendaagse vraagstukken in het onderwijs, de kinderopvang en de jeugdzorg, zowel in het preventieve als curatieve domein, zijn complex en stellen pedagogische professionals voor ingewikkelde vragen en dilemma's in het werken met jeugdigen en gezinnen. Interprofessionele samenwerking, mits op de …