The AI Act, effective from August 1, 2024, introduces EU-wide standards to ensure the ethical and safe use of artificial intelligence (AI). Dutch municipalities must be fully compliant by 2026, navigating complex legal and operational challenges. This study assesses their readiness through survey data …

Globally, 70% of Average Annual Losses (AAL) are attributed to climatic hazards - rising temperature extremes, increased flooding, and water scarcity and security - marking a significant impact on urban areas. Notably, flooding has been the most prominent disaster, accounting for 44% of total reported …

This study explores the developmental experiences of youth sport participants across various contexts, focusing on the outcomes and the role of facilitative coaching practices. Using qualitative analysis of interviews with 38 participants aged 15 to 18 from various sports and competitive levels, the …

Attitudes ten aanzien van fysieke activiteit na totale knie- of heupartroplastiek: een exploratieve cross-sectionele studie onder fysiotherapeuten in Duitsland, Noorwegen en Nederland Achtergrond: Totale knie- en heupartroplastiek (TKA/THA) blijven standaardbehandelingen voor eindstadium artrose. Fysieke …

Effective collaboration between professional and informal caregivers is essential in residential dementia care, but often disrupted by relational tensions. This 2-year case study explores how these tensions emerge and develop. Using visual and inductive analysis of qualitative data, we study a strained …

Flood events have become increasingly frequent and severe, presenting significant challenges to urban environments, ecosystems, and public health. This study explores the potential of Environmental DNA (eDNA) analysis in enhancing flood management strategies, ecosystem health monitoring, and community …

AIM: To extract and interpret quantitative data exploring the effectiveness of family health conversations (FHCs) on family functioning, perceived support, health-related quality of life, caregiver burden and family health in families living with critical or chronic health conditions. BACKGROUND: Addressing …

The skillsets of production workers are crucial for the effective adoption of smart technologies which are largely shaped by work design. However, current literature lacks comprehensive insights into the skills and work designs of production workers, hindering the adoption of Industry 5.0. Grounded in …

The identification and development of talent have long been a central target of policy making in various domains, including education, sports, the arts and business. Given the importance of talent for success in a competitive global market, governments and businesses across the globe continually devise …

This dissertation describes the dynamics of motor competence (MC) development from early childhood (EC) to middle childhood (MCD). Being motor competent in early childhood creates a window of opportunity for taking part in physical activities later in childhood and adulthood. However, there is a worrying …