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The aim of this research is to explore the potential of Mixed Reality (MR) technologies for Operator Support in order to progress towards Industry 4.0 (I4.0) particularly for SMEs. Through a series of interventions and interviews conducted with local SMEs, potential use cases and their drawbacks have …

Mensen maken fouten, ook ten aanzien van de informatieveiligheid. Om deze fouten aan te kunnen pakken is inzicht in menselijk gedrag nodig. Dit vraagt om een praktisch en wetenschappelijk gefundeerd gedragsverklarend model. Die modellen zijn gangbaar in de informatiebeveiligingswereld, maar hebben zo …

Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) indicate that power training has the ability to improve muscle power and physical performance in older adults. However, power training definitions are broad and previously-established criteria are vague, making the validity and replicability of power training interventions …

When reconstructing a shooting incident with a shotgun, the muzzle-to-target distance can be determined by relating the size of a dispersion pattern found on a crime scene to that of test shots. Ideally, the test shots are performed with the weapon and ammunition that were used in the incident. But sometimes …

Frank Jan de Graaf invites us to try on deliberative practices. Firmly rooted in pragmatism, deliberation has historically played a significant (some say central) role in democratic societies. It also comes in handy when opposite perspectives invite us to summon new ways to converse about issues that …

Anxiety among pregnant women can significantly impact their overall well-being. However, the development of data-driven HCI interventions for this demographic is often hindered by data scarcity and collection challenges. In this study, we leverage the Empatica E4 wristband to gather physiological data …

In de onregelmatig verschijnende serie over ombudsmannen met een specifiek taakgebied stellen we hier de ombudsman Zorgverzekeringen aan je voor. Sinds vorig jaar is dat Frederique van Zomeren. Zij legt uit waarom zij een en ander van de werkwijze aanpaste en hoe goed dat uitpakt.

In de serie gesprekken met diverse ombudsmannen in het land laten we je nu kennismaken met Alma van Bommel. Haar functie heet in deze stad ‘voorzitter van het Utrechts Ombudsloket’. Het ombudsloket bestaat sinds september 2023 en is een lokale ombudsvoorziening om het contact tussen de inwoner en de …

Even though citizen and patient engagement in health research has a long tradition, citizen science in health has only recently gained attention and recognition. However, at present, there is no clear overview of the specifics and challenges of citizen science initiatives in the health domain. Such an …