Obesity is a growing global burden with numerous significant health implications, including a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease (AD). This study investigates the role of obese adipose tissue on AD pathology in male APPswe/PSEN1-dE9 (APP/PSEN-1) transgenic mice, with a focus on cognitive decline, …

This qualitative study explores how digital nomads and local residents of Curacao interact and integrate with each other socially and culturally. Semi structured and in depth interviews were conducted with 18 stakeholders (6 digital nomads, 6 co working space managers and 6 local residents) to collect …

Introduction By 2050, the global population aged 60 and older is projected to more than double, underscoring the need for programs that promote healthy aging (World Health Organization (WHO), 2024). In Cabo Verde, the Integrated Care for Older People (ICOPE) program, implemented in 2021, emphasizes …

This project focuses on addressing the needs of children with disabilities in Nepal through an occupational therapy perspective within the Inclusive Education Resource Classroom (IERC) established by SAMA Nepal. These classrooms provide resources, primarily in the form of playing material, but teachers …

Wineries are not new in the Netherlands, but they still are mostly small scale and for this reason have separate locations for growing the vines and processing the grapes. This design project outlines a different scenario, where vacant agricultural plots are combined into a large whole and can support …

For the elderly a major decline in health often entails a dramatic shift in living conditions. One of the harshest aspects is the loss of social context. Based on experiences in her own family, the designer sets out to redefine the puzzle of health, care and social context. By conceiving the needs in …

ME, WE & US is the motto for research into residential high-rises in correlation with social isolation, targeting theories and spatial design strategies to improve human interaction. A close examination of the work by Gehl into life between buildings, by Hall about space zones, and Van de Wal ‘s ‘privacy …

The global food system is a major contributor to climate change, accounting for one third of the worldwide emissions. 55% of these greenhouse gasses are created through the production and consumption of animal-based protein. While the demand for food is expected to rise due to the significant population …

The hospitality industry is known as one of the fields with highest levels of burnout due to heavy emotional labour, understaffing, frequent overtime and insufficent support. Concerningly, the youngest cohort in the workforce so far - Gen Z - showcases higher levels of burnout compared to previous generations. …

'This research explored how emotionally intelligent leadership can foster inclusive workplaces for LGBTQIA+ Generation Z employees within the Dutch hospitality industry. Despite existing legal frameworks on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, LGBTQIA+ Gen Z employees continue to face exclusion, microaggressions, …