The potential benefits of using redundant controls on a compound helicopter for manoeuvre load alleviation whilst optimizing handling qualities are investigated. The research is focused on forward flight lateral (roll) manoeuvres and hub loads. The main control effectors of interest are the ailerons …

The aim of this study was to assess the criterion validity of a new screening instrument, the Early Language Scale (ELS), for the identification of young children at risk for developmental language disorder (DLD), and to determine optimal age-adjusted cut-off scores. We recruited a community-based sample …

In recent years, there has been a large increase in the use of uncrewed attack aircraft, or attack drones, in the Yemen conflict. At the same time, the flight endurance and payload capabilities of these uncrewed aerial vehicles seem to have increased significantly. This article presents a flight performance …

Abstract Aim Screening is one of the most important ways for early frailty detection that contributes to its prevention and timely treatment. The aim of this study was to determine the diagnostic value of the Persian version of the Tilburg Frailty Indicator (P-TFI) in the frailty screening. Method This …

Background: Effective and sustainable interventions are needed to counteract the decline in physical function and sarcopenia in the growing aging population. The aim of this study was to determine the 6 and 12 month effectiveness of blended (e-health + coaching) home-based exercise and a dietary protein …

Presentatie over de praktijkvalidatie uitgevoerd bij het project Big data technologie voor detecteren overbelasting topsporters. Praktijkvalidatie bestond uit 2 delen:1. Het opzetten van een database met diverse variabelen. Belangrijkste conclusie is dat 1 database opzetten niet mogelijk was doordat …

De balans tussen de belastbaarheid van sporters en de belasting moeten zo goed mogelijk afgestemd zijn om optimale trainingseffecten te realizeren. Er wordt onderscheid gemaakt tussen externe en interne trainingsbelasting, wat duidt op de belasting die extern of intern door de sporter wordt ervaren. …

Background: In frail older people with natural teeth factors like polypharmacy, reduced salivary flow, a decrease of oral self-care, general healthcare issues, and a decrease in dental care utilization contribute to an increased risk for oral complications. On the other hand, oral morbidity may have …

BACKGROUND: Intra-abdominal hypertension is frequently present in critically ill patients and is an independent predictor for mortality. Risk factors for intra-abdominal hypertension and abdominal compartment syndrome have been widely investigated. However, data are lacking on prevalence and outcome …

OBJECTIVES: To investigate the course of depressive symptoms, and basic and instrumental activities of daily living (collectively described as, (I)ADL functioning) from acute admission until one year post-discharge, the longitudinal association between depressive symptoms and (I)ADL functioning, and …