As Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) communication technologies gain prominence, ensuring human safety from radiofrequency (RF) electromagnetic fields (EMF) becomes paramount. This study critically examines human RF exposure in the context of ITS-5.9 GHz V2X connectivity, employing a combination of numerical …

The concept of Smart Healthy Age-Friendly Environments (SHAFE) emphasises the comprehensive person-centred experience as essential to promoting living environments. SHAFE takes an interdisciplinary approach, conceptualising complete and multidisciplinary solutions for an inclusive society. From this …

In dit rapport wordt de impact van maatjesproject friend4friend beschreven voor de regio Noord-Nederland. Centraal staat de vraag hoe friend4friend Noord-Nederland bijdraagt aan de empowerment van de deelnemende jonge Nederlanders en jonge Nieuwkomers. Aan de hand van drie thema’s – verbinden (netwerkvorming), …

The use of social networking and e-health technology through mobile (and other) devices, like smartphones and tablets, has been increasing in the last 20 years. This is equally true for people in marginalized situations, like homeless people. Earlier research shows that the majority of homeless people …

Parental support is vital for the well-being and resilience of children with a refugee background as they navigate resettlement. However, providing such parental support is challenging for parents facing significant life changes due to involuntary migration and are unfamiliar with their new society. …

Op steeds meer plekken richten sociaal werkers in de maatschappelijke opvang zich op het betrekken van het netwerk van mensen die dakloos zijn. Om een steunend netwerk te vormen vragen ze bijvoorbeeld of er een naaste is bij wie de cliënt op de bank kan slapen, of naar vrienden die kunnen helpen met …

This article focuses on the multiple feelings of belonging that refugee-background youngsters experience toward their country of origin (Syria)and their city of resettlement (Rotterdam). The conceptual framework of Antonsich is used to examine how personal and social dimensions shape their belonging. …

This article focusses on small-scale community-based care initiatives developed by citizens in small villages in rural areas in the Netherlands, with special attention to some interesting case studies in the North and South of the country. These initiatives will be contextualized. First, the demographic …

Inleiding: Preventie van stemklachten is zeer wenselijk, met name bij professioneel stemgebruikers. De stem is een essentieel onderdeel van hun werk. Uit onderzoek blijkt dat zangers en acteurs onvoldoende kennis hebben over stemzorg. Logopedisten spelen een essentiële rol bij het begeleiden van deze …

Every year, thousands of young people arrive in the Netherlands because they have had to flee their country of origin. Having left behind life as they had known it, they must become accustomed to a new, unfamiliar society. This dissertation focuses on young people (aged 8 to 17 years) who have been granted …