Introduction: Depression is a common mental disorder with often persistent consequences. Even after adequate treatment, recovery may be far from optimal. To enhance outcomes, we aimed to identify and synthesize factors that depressed adults themselves perceived as facilitating or hindering recovery. …

The medical expulsion of seriously ill third-country nationals creates complicated legal issues at the intersection of the question of migration control and protection of human rights. Even though a State has the power to take removal measures, the exercise of this discretion is constrained by European …

The use and adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in our society is growing rapidly (Maslej 2025). Alongside this growth, the importance of specific ‘competencies’ that users need to effectively interact with and critically evaluate AI is becoming increasingly important (Long en Magerko 2020). This …

Applied design research thrives in and even flourishes in complexity. It is more than just a methodology, a lens or a problem-solving approach—it is a transformative practice that shapes, nourishes and intertwines technology, societal structures, and professional knowledge ecosystems. Rather than avoiding …

Waar sta je als bibliotheekmedewerker in het speelveld van bibliotheek, buurt en jezelf? In het project Methodieken voor de buurtgerichte bibliotheek is een methode ontwikkeld om dit te bepalen. Met oefeningen en een kaartspel kun je (samen) reflecteren op je rol, je netwerk, dilemma’s en doelen. Bij …

Urban areas are increasingly facing climate-related risks that outpace the implementation of adaptation measures, often attributed to a persistent policy-to-implementation gap. Bridging this gap requires a deeper understanding of the underlying governance dynamics. This paper adopts a governance arrangement …

Facility management (FM) is pivotal in creating spaces and services that foster equitable and cohesive societies. A role that becomes even more critical as one in four adults in the European Union is disabled, with 52% experiencing discrimination (Eurostat, 2025). Despite the EU’s 2007 ratification of …

Traditional non-linear models offer Dutch municipalities limited insight into the social behaviour of local stakeholders, even though this behaviour largely determines the success of policies in complex sociotechnical systems. This study addresses the following research question: “How can an agent-based …

Sewer pipe defects pose a serious challenge for municipalities, as delayed detection leads to costly repairs and service disruptions. Timely inspection is therefore essential, yet current practice relies on manual video review, which is labor-intensive and subjective. Computer vision offers automation, …

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 …