During and in the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis older people presented significantly reduced practice of physical activity and social contact and were exposed to several psychological stress factors that negatively affected physical and mental health. To change this for the better, the Erasmus+ project …

Chronische lage rugpijn (CLBP) is een veelvoorkomend en langdurig gezondheidsprobleem. CLBP gaat vaak gepaard met veranderingen in perceptie en cognitie, wat invloed kunnen hebben op hoe de omgeving wordt waargenomen. Aangezien gewichtsperceptie afhankelijk is van zowel visuele als haptische informatie, …

The rapid advancement of Generative AI (GenAI), particularly large language models (LLMs), has significantly reshaped how individuals and organizations engage in decision-making. From customer service and education to strategic planning and design, these technologies are no longer limited to providing …

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 physiotherapy practice, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly common. For instance, you may be familiar with STarT Back Tool, a decision-support model designed for individuals with low back pain.1 This model can assess risks and recommends the most appropriate treatment …

The aim of this thesis was to investigate the (re)organization of the primary motor cortex in people with low back pain (LBP), as well as to explore whether changes in the primary motor cortex correlate with changes in clinical tests – a motor control test, sensory tests, and pain sensitivity and modulation …

Ransomware is currently one of the most prominent cyberthreats for organizations. Small- and medium-sized enterprises are particularly vulnerable to ransomware victimization and more inclined toward paying the ransom. However, while a few studies have been conducted on victimization of ransomware, little …

In Chapter 2, we found that our measures to assess motor control of the trunk during seated repetitive reaching, variability (temporal and spatial) and local dynamic stability, were sufficiently reliable in single-session experiments, in a mixed group of people with and without chronic/recurrent low …

Physiotherapy is pivotal in managing musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions (1). Central to the management of MSK conditions is the biopsychosocial model, which highlights the complex relations between biological, psychological, and social factors in shaping the health and well-being of individuals with MSK …

The institutional adoption of learning analytics in the Netherlands is still low. This chapter presents a study on the challenges that Dutch higher educational institutions encounter when adopting learning analytics. The literature describes possible challenges regarding assets, data governance, data …