Objective The prevalence of pregnant women adhering to a vegan or strict plant-based diet is increasing. Despite a growing interest in veganism in pregnancy, there is a paucity of research exploring the experiences and needs of women who decided to continue the vegan diet during pregnancy. This qualitative …

True Price (TP) transparency offers a structured approach to integrate sustainability into SME investment decisions by quantifying hidden social and environmental costs. This study explores how SMEs respond to TP insights, identifying key enablers and barriers to adoption. The Theory of Planned Behavior …

In this manuscript we present the results of a four-year monitor among a representative panel of Dutch citizens on the knowledge, awareness and opinions regarding hydrogen. Hydrogen has the potential to play an important role in the energy transition and therefore receives a growing attention. At the …

Abstract Introduction: The construct of epistemic trust (ET) has gained wide acceptance and support in the field, although there is little empirical evidence to substantiate the theo retical assumed model. Studies of the assessment of ET were conducted in community samples only and the mediating role …

Afscheidsrede uitgesproken door prof. dr. Eveline Wouters, lector Health Innovations and Technology, Fontys Hogeschool en hoogleraar Succesvolle technologische innovaties in de zorg, Tilburg University op 10 januari 2025

1. Samenvatting 1.1. Inleiding Stotteren wordt vaak geassocieerd met negatieve stereotypen en stigma (Craig, Blumgart, & Tran, 2009). Dit heeft niet alleen invloed op het zelfbeeld van mensen die stotteren, maar ook op hun sociale en professionele kansen. Onderzoek laat zien dat een focus op vloeiendheid …

The domestic use of natural gas for heating is the prevalent option in the Netherlands. However, heat pumps will be mandatory in most Dutch households by 2026. Therefore, insights are needed in how citizens perceive this technology, by taking into account various societal, technological, economic, environmental, …

Construction and Demolition Waste (CDW) is the main driver of resource consumption and waste generation in Europe. Although most European countries achieved 70% recovery rate of CDW, the majority is used for backfilling. Therefore, opportunities for Circular Economy (CE) practices in CDW management are …

Podcastserie ENTRANCE ONDER DE LOEP (in het kort): Dr. ir. Gerard Schepers is afgestudeerd aan de TU Delft bij de afdeling Luchtvaart en Ruimtevaart Techniek. Daarna werkte hij als onderzoeker en coördinator aan meerdere grote (internationale) projecten bij de afdeling Windenergie van het Energieonderzoek …

Background:   Intellectual disability (ID) is a developmental disorder that causes considerably below-average intellectual performance and adaptive behaviour. In the context of the present study, families raising a child with ID are reported to experience multiple challenges that appear not to be well …