This research is to investigate to what extend the NIOSH-7605 and ISO-16740 methods can be used to determine insoluble hexavalent chromium in air. The methods were tested and optimized on the extraction and sample preparation steps. After optimization the methods were validation on limit of detection …

Het zijn zware tijden in de journalistiek: redacties staan onder druk wegens krappe budgetten (onder meer (Villamedia, 2019) en (NDP Nieuwsmedia)) en de personele druk neemt immer toe wegens reorganisaties (onder meer (Villamedia, 2016), (Villamedia, 2018), (nrc.nl, 2015)). En dat terwijl het aantal …

An attempt was made to develop a method for the determination of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in air by gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis and chemical sample desorption of the 3M 3500 passive diffusion sampler. The method included a complex mixture of 205 polar and non-polar …

To limit the pressure on the marine ecosystem, the European Unions’ Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD) was developed to ensure sustainable use of the marine ecosystem. The goal of the MSFD is to achieve Good Environmental Status (GES). To achieve this goal, the MSFD prescribes using Ecosystem-Based …

PURPOSE: It has been reported that there is no correlation between anterior tibia translation (ATT) in passive and dynamic situations. Passive ATT (ATTp) may be different to dynamic ATT (ATTd) due to muscle activation patterns. This study aimed to investigate whether muscle activation during jumping …

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to create an overview of current literature and identify gaps in what is known about stimulating interaction through spaces and services provided on university campuses. Design/methodology/approach The authors used the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews …

BACKGROUND: The survival rates for patients with advanced cancer have increased over time. Many patients experience symptoms and functional limitations that impair activities of daily living and limit quality of life. A number of these health problems are amenable to physical therapist treatment. However, …

The turbidity in Lake Markermeer limits the primary production by phototrophic algae and the growth of plants. In turn, this limits the amount of fish and other organisms that live in and around Lake Markermeer in its food sources. To determine if there are organisms that limit the resuspension, a survey …

India is facing issues with the availability of vegetables and with water quality and availability especially in Maharashtra where the availability of water depends on the season. Drought years can have a severe impact on the agriculture production. The polyhouse can be a solution to increase the production …

Background: Although interdisciplinary multimodal pain treatment (IMPT) programs are widely regarded as treatment of choice for patients with chronic pain, there are signs that many patients are unable to maintain their treatment gains in the long term. To facilitate the maintenance of positive treatment …