Proefschrift van Janneke Scheerman: Fixed orthodontic treatment Orthodontics is the branch of dentistry concerned with facial growth and the development of the dentition, and with occlusion and the prevention and correction of occlusal anomalies [1]. Approximately 53-57% of Dutch 12-year olds undergo …

Workplace wellness has become a popular way of working among companies. Being able to work on mental and physical health at work increases employee loyalty, productivity and decreases absenteeism rates. It is therefore important to stand out in the market by offering a vitality program, to attract new …

Climate change has caused dilapidation of the environment, droughts and floods leading to reduced yields, productivity and ultimately food insecurity for human consumption. Unfortunately, it is our contact with the environment that has led to all this, but most people are not aware. The three gases contributing …

One of the first questions that a company most of the time puts in before investing in a workplace vitality trajectory is what the return or effect is of a workplace vitality trajectory. They want to know what it really gives the organization in return if they invest in vitality, in order to decide whether …

The subject of this thesis is Internet of Things in the agricultural environment. This subject has been chosen due to the possibilities and advantages it can offer. Internet of Things in agriculture is relevant because farmers are looking for methods in order to improve their business. A lot is already …

By studying the population pyramid of the Netherlands, two notable trends can be observed: the increase in 'grey pressure ' (population 65 and older, the upcoming 'baby boom generation ') and the decrease in the number of babies born. These trends are noticeable in the spectrum of care, where the population …

The project consists of a regional strategy for the Bajo Guadiana River Valley, in the southern border in between Portugal and Spain. Developed in three steps: Landscape Regeneration, Sustainable Local Production, Green-Blue Accessibility. Analyzing the area, it is clear that the current use of the …

According to myth, Rome was created more than 2,500 years ago on two hills. Romulus climbed the Palantine Hill and Remus took up position on a nearby hill, the Aventine Hill. From here, the city grew over seven hills into an unprecedented metropolis. Two millennia later, its inhabitants have barely …

Materials with semiconducting properties are present in every microelectronic device and form the backbone of our information society. Commonly used inorganic semiconductors are poorly modular and their production is expensive and energetically demanding. Moreover, the use of metals and critical raw …

In the Netherlands, the position of the city center is transitioning from a place-to-buy to a place-to-be. This means that the city center is changing from a place where people come to shop, to a place where people come to meet and experience. This shift causes Municipalities to reevaluate the position …