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 …

Onderzoek in diverse gemeenten leert dat de infiltratiecapaciteit van doorgroeibare verharding sterk verschilt per voorziening, locatie en tijd, maar in vrijwel alle gevallen voldoende zijn om het water binnen enkele uren te verwerken. Bij goed ontwerp, aanleg en beheer kunnen deze verhardingen een kosteneffectieve …

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’ …

Toen stond alles stil. Waar slechts weinigen rekening mee hielden, gebeurde op 28 april. Spanje stortte zich in een totale black-out. De economische schade, los van alle ongemak en een aantal doden, bedroeg miljarden euro’s. Ook Portugal was de klos. Koppelingen tussen landen kunnen bijdragen aan stabilisatie, …

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. …