Overheden zetten publieke deliberatie in als reactie op onvrede onder burgers, om consensus, wederzijds begrip en verheldering te bewerkstelligen. Tegelijk wijzen sommige studies erop dat deliberatie kan ontaarden in een “dialoog van doven,” waarbij partijen langs elkaar heen praten, en deliberatie op …

The VISION method as an ethical instrument in co-design: working with conflicting values in a neighbourhood in Amsterdam Nieuw-West Deze studie onderzoekt de inzet van de VISION-methode als ethisch instrument binnen co-designprocessen in een buurt in Amsterdam Nieuw-West. De casus is onderdeel van het …

Nicotine is a well-known and highly addictive substance with complex effects on cognition, anxiety, and neurophysiology. Despite its short-term anxiolytic effects, this drug often exacerbates anxiety symptoms. It disrupts emotional regulation through its impact on the central nucleus of the amygdala …

The Kahramanmaraş Earthquake Sequence of February 6, 2023, stands as the deadliest earthquake in Turkey during the era of instrumental seismology. A significant factor in this tragedy is the large building stock of Turkey, comprised of reinforced concrete (RC) buildings, many of which are vulnerable …

In everyday encounters at Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in the Netherlands, we experience that diversity discomfort forms a significant challenge: it often results in actions that hamper the creation of inclusive environments. Diversity discomfort concerns the unease that can arise from engaging …

Background and need for innovation: In healthcare, emotions are traditionally avoided as they might cloud clinical judgement. However, ignoring emotions may lead to emotional exhaustion and burnout, jeopardising quality of care. More attention to emotions is needed to support healthcare professionals’ …

A summary of requirements for (waste-)wood to be used in CLT, completed with explanation of how to inspect these required properties and recognize wood defects.

RNA metabolism is governed by RNA-binding proteins (RBPs), which regulate gene expression in cells, including immune system cells. Cells overcome stressing factors to ensure survival by employing a wide range of mechanisms that mitigate damage and restore homeostasis. One of the mechanisms is the formation …

Citizen science has demonstrated potential to foster local changes in public health, including physical (in)activity. We used community-engaged citizen science to explore how to improve the exercise-friendliness of a Dutch neighborhood, chosen because it scored below average on important health parameters. …