Conventional centralised sewerage systems are increasingly challenged by climate change, population growth and sustainability goals. Decentralised wastewater treatment systems (DWTS) offer an alternative by reducing hydraulic loads, enabling local reuse and supporting resource recovery. This study analyses …

To outline key practice insights from the Groningen case study, an applied example of community-embedded citizen science within the international project EnRICH-HABITS. The initiative engaged local residents as “Neighbourhood Detectives” who used photovoice to document and map their lived environments …

Inleiding: Zorgprofessionals binnen de tweedelijnszorg spelen een cruciale rol in het herkennen en benutten van teachable moments, momenten waarop patiënten extra ontvankelijk zijn voor leefstijladvies, vaak na een opname in het ziekenhuis of diagnose. Het effectief inzetten van deze momenten vereist …

Traditional scientific research has produced valuable knowledge, yet its linear, top-down logic often fails to address the complexity of local communities. This results in a gap between knowledge and action, where interventions lack legitimacy and impact. Participatory Action Research (PAR) has emerged …

Het NO-GIZMOS-project heeft aangetoond dat gedecentraliseerde energiebronnen in het laagspanningsnet congestieproblemen op middenspanningsniveau (MV) effectief kunnen oplossen. Onze pilot in Ansen heeft aangetoond dat een gemeenschapsgebaseerde en algoritmisch aangestuurde virtuele energiecentrale, bestaande …

Public charging points in neighbourhoods are essential for charging electric vehicles (EVs). Efficient use of these shared charging points requires cooperation from neighbours. Communication and agreements between neighbours regarding the use of charging points are important for cooperation, yet have …

Purpose: The purpose of this project was to improve exercise-friendliness of a low SES neighbourhood in the Netherlands. This neighbourhood was chosen because it scored below average on important health parameters like self-efficacy, resilience, and quality of life. Methods: We followed the Our Voice …

Background/Objectives: Urine drug testing (UDT) is a core component of nursing interventions within the treatment of substance use disorder (SUD). Beyond the detection of psychoactive substance use and medication adherence, UDT also provides opportunities for therapeutic dialogue, patient support, and …

Residential burglaries often go unsolved, as collected DNA traces and fingermarks frequently originate from residents rather than the offender. It is therefore important to know how to target sampling locations that specifically relate to the burglary event. However, data that aid in assessing the likelihood …

Objective: Simulation training in medical settings is a cornerstone in medical education to practice technical and non-technical skills. The objective of this study was to evaluate user experiences and initial reactions to a multiplayer virtual reality (VR) simulation designed for anaesthesiologists. Methods: …