Rationale: Inadequate operationalisation of the multidimensial concept of malnutrition may result in inadequate evaluation of nutritional status. In this review we aimed to assess content validity of methods used to assess malnutrition in cancer patients, according to domains directly derived from European …

The production of biogas through anaerobic digestion is one of the technological solutions to convert biomass into a readily usable fuel. Biogas can replace natural gas, if the biogas is upgraded to green gas. To contribute to the EU-target to reduce Green House Gases emissions, the installed biogas …

BACKGROUND: Generalized Joint Hypermobility (GJH) has been found to be associated with musculoskeletal complaints and disability. For others GJH is seen as a prerequisite in order to excel in certain sports like dance. However, it remains unclear what the role is of GJH in human performance. Therefore, …

With the increase of offshore activities in the Arctic, the question arises if currently existing oil spill response plans involve effective methods for removing oil slicks in Arctic conditions. The dispersant Corexit9500 is commonly applied as response agent to disperse oil slicks. It has been applied …

Implementing the Cradle to Cradle principles in the design of an industrial park is a challenging and complex task and requires a great amount of dedication of all parties involved. Due to the fact that Cradle to Cradle is a relatively new concept, only few experiences have been made with the design …

Het doel van de studie is het bepalen van de constructvaliditeit van de Cervicaaltrainer in vergelijking met de CROM als meetinstrument voor het meten van de actieve range of motion van de cervicale wervelkolom. Hierbij zijn twee hypothesen opgesteld: 1. Is er geen significant verschil tussen de CROM …

The international Wadden Sea is an estuarine tidal area along the North Sea coasts of The Netherlands, Germany and Denmark. It is characteristic for regions with sandy coasts and a medium tidal range. Fifty barrier islands separate the Wadden Sea from the North Sea, and an offshore transition zone to …

Dysarthritic Parkinson speech is characterised by impairment of expressive linguistic prosody, even making it difficult to understand. While rigidity and bradykinesia can be held responsible for a general decline in speaking ability, the origin of prosodic impairment must be seen in the light of the …

In many countries the Eurasian otter (Lutra lutra) is extinct or numbers are declining; resulting in a classification as “near threatened” on the IUCN’s Red List. In one-third of the European countries, however, conservation efforts, enabled the return of the species or the improvement of weakened populations. …

Tim Hortons is a Canadian quick service restaurant best known for its coffee and doughnuts. It opened its first coffee shop in 1964 in Hamilton, Ontario. From the start, Tim Hortons has focused on top quality products that are always fresh and delivering exceptional service. It has grown into the largest …