The 'implementation' and use of smart home technology to lengthen independent living of non-instutionalized elderly have not always been flawless. The purpose of this study is to show that problems with smart home technology can be partially ascribed to differences in perception of the stakeholders involved. …

We review over 10 years of research at Elsevier and various Dutch academic institutions on establishing a new format for the scientific research article. Our work rests on two main theoretical principles: the concept of modular documents, consisting of content elements that can exist and be published …

In Europe there is a deep gender imbalance in ICT professions. Only about 15% of the ICT jobs are occupied by female employees. Although the situation varies in different sectors and European countries, a gender imbalance and a professional skills shortage are common features of the ICT labour market …

Het afgelopen decennium hebben we de ontwikkeling en diffusie gezien van pc s en internet. Op dit ogenblik heeft 75% van de Nederlandse huishoudens een pc thuis, en 62 % ook een internetverbinding. Tijd besteed aan televisie en het gedrukte woord wordt vervangen door internet-tijd. Hoewel hiervan steeds …