Blue-green roofs have been utilized and studied for their enhanced water storage capacity compared to conventional roofs or extensive green roofs. Nonetheless, research about the thermal effect of blue-green roofs is lacking. The goal of this research is to study the thermal effect of blue-green roofs …

Good collaboration between professional foster parents (PFPs) and birth parents (BPs) is of great importance for the well-being of out-of-home placed youngsters in family-style group care. Previous studies have shown that WhatsApp has become an important medium in the professional communication between …

Dutch policy strives to increase the amount of agroforestry. This pilot study aimed to research the forces and obstacles for this growth, in particular the role of various drivers of change. Therefore we conducted a case study in Lingezegen Park (near Arnhem, The Netherlands), using the transition model …

Een Duits verzorgingstehuis nodigde recent aangekomen vluchtelingen uit die geïnteresseerd waren in werken in de ouderenzorg. Het doel van deze studie was om inzicht te krijgen in hoe gevestigde zorgverleners en eerstegeneratie immigranten nieuwkomers sleutelden aan waarden om de zorg voor mensen met …

Nature Today wil mensen stimuleren om natuur inclusiever te handelen door ze natuur jaarrond te laten beleven. In de huidige situatie doen mensen echter vooral eenmalige acties waar zelden een vervolg aan wordt gegeven. Mensen krijgen niet te zien hoe de natuur door het jaar heen veranderd en zijn niet …

BACKGROUND: Despite the availability of a wide variety of evidence-based treatments for major depressive disorder (MDD), many patients still experience impairments in their lives after remission. Programs are needed that effectively support patients in coping with these impairments. The program Storytelling …

Gastcollege, De Haagse Hogeschool 6 okt 2023 1. Inleiding Nature-based solutions. NBS is een concept dat naar voren is gekomen als een goed alternatief voor of aanvulling op traditionele grijze technische oplossingen. NBS maken gebruik van natuurlijke processen en ecosysteemdiensten voor functionele …

The context of a societal challenge provides insight into the complexity of the (eco-)system surrounding the current problematic situation: the environment, the stakeholders (including nature), the highlights and frustrations, the conflicts and dilemmas, and the opportunities for change. Why is this …

Green gas is an attractive option for a local energy transition to combat climate change, notably in rural communities. As local initiatives require local acceptance, the study used a questionnaire methodology to capture opinions and intentions toward green gas in a panel of rural respondents (N = 403) …

School belonging is important for well-being and academic achievement of youth. School belonging is a broad concept for which researchers from different disciplinary backgrounds have developed a variety of synonyms and indicators. To explore the content of the concept of school belonging, an expert rating …