Accumulation of non-degradable plastic waste in the environment might be prevented by the use of biodegradable polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA). In this study, the thermophile Schlegelella thermodepolymerans produced up to 80 wt% PHA based on dry cell mass. The largest PHA granules were found in the cells …

The impacts of the current food system and the consequences for future generations lead to the need of taking action in form of a dietary shift towards more plant-based diets. It is believed that this transition will not only benefit people’s wellbeing, but also prevents an exhausting exploitation of …

Aanleiding: Rugklachten in de gezondheidszorg is ondanks gebruik van til- en transferhulpmiddelen en het geven van trainingen een veel voorkomend probleem bij verpleegkundigen en verzorgenden. Preventie dient rugklachten te voorkomen en technologische oplossingen kunnen hier mogelijkheden in bieden. …

In this paper, the importance of modern technology in forensic investigations is discussed. Recent technological developments are creating new possibilities to perform robust scientific measurements and studies outside the controlled laboratory environment. The benefits of real-time, on-site forensic …

Dit proefschrift heeft als centraal thema de vermindering van agressie en dwangtoepassing op acute psychiatrische afdelingen. Om dit doel te realiseren ontwikkelde Van de Sande de Crisis Monitor, bestaande uit een set instrumenten die gestructureerde observaties en risico-inschatting mogelijk maken in …

BACKGROUND: Long-term survival of renal transplant recipients (RTR) has not improved over the past 20 yr. The question rises to what extent lifestyle factors play a role in post-transplant weight gain and its associated risks after transplantation. METHODS: Twenty-six RTR were measured for body weight, …

Abstract At this international symposium on the professionalism of teacher educators an extensive review study on the roles, accompanying behavior and the factors that support the development of these roles and behavior will be presented. Six roles of teacher educators were distinguished, from which …