Introduction: Few data described practicalities of using mechanical insufflation-exsufflation (MI-E) for invasively ventilated ICU patients and evidence for benefit of their use is lacking. Aim and objective: To identify barriers and facilitators to use MI-E devices in invasively ventilated ICU patients, …

Hundreds of sensors in our smartphones, cars, houses and other "smart" devices feed the IoT, that monitors both our functioning, and that of the smart devices. In 2050 the Internet of Things - which processes and stores all sensor data - will require a multiple of all the current energy together in air …

In this note, we present ten recommendations to stimulate the uptake of eHUBs based on psychological concepts. These recommendations are translated into specific actions that cities can undertake to promote the uptake of eHUBs under car owners. In general, according to behaviour change principles1, citizens …

The implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action was the outcome of a long journey of nuclear disputes leading to the normalization of relations between Iran and the international community. This landmark agreement seems the first to have brought together historical antagonists to conclude …

Currently, 2.1 million children in Ghana and Ivory Coast are exposed to extensive working hours and use of sharp and dangerous tools. Furthermore, these children are unprotected to the use of pesticides and are overstraining their bodies with excessive weight carrying. Various large chocolate producing …

This research analysed the extent of brand awareness between DIYS Soap, Lush and Holland & Barrett and advised how can DIYS Soap improve its brand awareness in the Dutch market. DIYS Soap is a social entrepreneurship start-up based in Amsterdam which sells personal care products at a relatively high price …

Melkveehouders willen hun kalveren een zo goed mogelijke start bieden. Dit is sinds de invoering van het fosfaatrechtenstelsel nog belangrijker geworden. Goede jongveeopfok zorgt voor een vroegere afkalfleeftijd en langere levensduur van de koeien. Hierdoor hoeft er minder jongvee aangehouden te worden …

New universities on the European mainland were mostly teaching oriented until the start of this century. Current national and local management intends to better connect research and teaching through the increase of lecturers' research capacity, often defined through their master's degrees or PhDs. However, …

Samenvatting Introductie: Ondanks behandeling hebben patiënten met diabetes mellitus type 2 (DM2) nog steeds een verhoogd risico om micro- en macrovasculaire complicaties te ontwikkelen. Epidemiologische studies hebben associaties laten zien tussen de inname van monomere en oligomere flavanolen (MOF) …

Hoe denken Amsterdamse jongeren na over hun toekomst? En hoe kunnen ze daarbij het beste worden ondersteund? Dit zijn centrale vragen in het ieldlab Toekomstplannen Jongeren, een praktijkonderzoek waarin de Hogeschool van Amsterdam, gemeente Amsterdam en een tiental organisaties in de stad samenwerkten …