Gamers are, like Yamauchi, described as nonconformist, creative, and self-confident persons, who seem unafraid to make mistakes (Beck and Wade 2004). Is it true that games present us with an opportunity to develop a particular identity, or are specific people attracted to games that create these opportunities? …

In a changing and uncertain environment, the psychological contract becomes more important. This research attempts to explain of the degree of fulfilment of the psychological contract has an effect on solidarity behaviour of employees. Just as the psychological contract, solidarity behaviour is becoming …

In this study we examined how physical features of a natural setting influenced perceived coherence and three positive outcome variables: preference, pleasure, and (self-reported) restoration. Furthermore, we examined the mediating role of perceived coherence. One hundred thirty-one students evaluated …

An important determinant for the well-functioning of a criminal justice system is elapsed times. The elapsed time of a case is the period that is required to handle a case that pertains to a suspect or convict. Long elapsed times may be interpreted as delays in a criminal justice system, which in turn …

This research paper has been conducted for X. It presents a new communication strategy for the fund in order to improve its information and increase its effect towards the target audience. Since the First Rutte cabinet (2010) the Dutch cultural sector has been increasingly under pressure from government …

Amphibian diseases are acknowledged as significant contributors to the decline and extinction of amphibian species. The main culprits currently considered are chytridiomycosis and Ranavirus. In Central America, highly endemic and geographical restricted terrestrial species may be at risk from these diseases. …

Forecasting systems require large quantities of data as input for reliable and adequate estimates. These estimates are used by policy makers to develop and implement effective and sound planning policies. In this case study, a forecasting system is presented to estimate the capacity needed in the near …

In 2012 heeft Kim Merk, psychomotorische therapeute een onderzoek uitgevoerd naar de meerwaarde van PMT binnen de behandeling van chronisch pijncliënten binnen Adelante zorggroep Hoensbroek (Merk, 2012 ). Binnen het behandelteam chronische pijn was aangegeven dat zowel de revalidanten als therapeuten …

Empowerment: Grmbll!Workshop Empowerment: ontwikkelen ondernemend gedrag. Serie Mastering Entrepreneurship College. Gehouden op 21-05-2014.Hierbij is gebruik gemaakt van een hoofdstuk uit het boek van Dennis Kinlaw: Empowerment in de praktijk (uitgever: Management Press).Binnen het CVO Groningen stimuleert …

Background. Patients may develop primary (congenital) or secondary (acquired) lymphedema, causing significant physical and psychosocial problems. To plan treatment for lymphedema and monitor a patient's progress, swelling, and problems in functioning associated with lymphedema development should be assessed …