Context: Rapid developments and adoption of machine learning-based software solutions have enabled novel ways to tackle our societal problems. The ongoing digital transformation has led to the incorporation of these software solutions in just about every application domain. Software architecture for …

Image it is 2100 and half of the Netherlands has flooded. How will such a disaster influence how we see ourselves and our society and result in new design principles for the much-needed new cities? By combining several sources (e.g. the WUR and PBL future scenario's) and based on his view on the newly …

Factors associated with physical activity among patients eligible for cardiac rehabilitation: a qualitative studyTo optimize recovery following a cardiac event, Cardiac Rehabilitation (CR) is often recommended. Currently, CR is mostly offered as a standardized program, consisting of exercise therapy, …

Manual crack inspection is labor-intensive and impractical at scale, prompting a shift toward AI-based segmentation methods. We present a novel crack segmentation model that leverages the Segment Anything Model 2 (SAM 2) through transfer learning to detect cracks on masonry surfaces. Unlike prior approaches …

Drumul Taberei, a postwar modernist district of Bucharest, has a share in Romanian urban history with a start as a socialist high-rise utopia, subsequent densification in the ample green spaces under political repression and a downfall due to seismic threats. Through research the cultural and architectural …

In the dynamic landscape of higher education, fostering self-regulated learning (SRL) is crucial for empowering students to take control of their educational journey. This contribution explores the innovative approach of Me:Learning, a omprehensive toolset designed to enhance metacognitive knowledge …

dr. Maike Kooijmans sprak op 21 februari 2025 haar afscheidsrede uit. De afscheidsrede geeft een overzicht van acht jaar onderzoek in haar lectoraat Opvoeden voor de Toekomst. Verhalen en resultaten van acht jaar lectoraatswerk, met een vooruitblik in de toekomst.

Dit artikel bespreekt een dynamische benadering van de muzikale (talent)ontwikkeling bij jonge kinderen (Steenbeek, Van Geert & Van Dijk, 2011). Volgens een theoretisch, dynamisch kader is ontwikkeling een emergente eigenschap. Talent kan bij elk kind ontstaan als er een opwaarts dynamisch proces tot …

Background: Recent research in the field of “Arts and Health” has demonstrated the beneficial impact of arts-based interventions on health and well-being across diverse populations. Recognizing their potential, especially in cases where conventional healthcare cannot address the multifaceted impact of …

Recent advances in digital technologies profoundly influence our daily lives and work. While enabling solutions to societal issues, these technologies also demand new knowledge and skills from professionals. An increasingly common way for organizations to address this issue is to set up learning communities …