The project ‘Exergaming for active healthy ageing and rehabilitation’ (EXACT) aims to develop a new generation exergames for the elderly to help them stay active in general and as an exercise tool in rehabilitation settings in particular. This is important because the elderly population is outgrowing …

Drawing on a multiple case study of acquisitions of UK biopharmaceutical firms, we develop an analytical framework that elucidates how key determinants of the knowledge base of science-based firms and their combinations through M&As interact and affect post-acquisition investment in the target's R&D …

This chapter examines current branding trends in significant Asian markets, namely Japan, South Korea, and India, with a special focus on one emerging branding nation, China. No generalizations towards the whole of Asia can be drawn from this research. However, research identified some aspects in the …

The thermally-sensitive resistors (thermistors) used in VSL’s water calorimeter to detect the radiation-induced temperature change in water are affected by self-heat. The measurement current used to determine their resistance causes their temperature to increase above that of their environment. The self-heat …

Student mobility is considered a core element of the process of growing internationalization, however enhancing student mobility remains a great challenge for most higher education institutions. The national vision(1) on internationalization suggests that each faculty and study program should have a …

Background: Courses for migrants in Europe are mostly aimed at literacy in western languages as a means for participation in society. These curricula are not suitable for migrants without previous basic education, which leaves groups of migrants vulnerable to alienation and without support for social …

The quality of mentoring in teacher education is an essential component of a powerful learning environment for teachers. There is no single approach to mentoring that will work in the same way for every teacher in each context. Nevertheless, most mentor teachers hardly vary their supervisory behaviour …

Primary anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury prevention programs effectively reduce ACL injury risk in the short term. Despite these programs, ACL injury incidence is still high, making it imperative to continue to improve cur- rent prevention strategies. A potential limitation of current ACL injury …

It is a well-known fact that a good preparation in the pre-departure stage can maximize the chances of a succesful foreign experience. But what is meant by a good preparation? And what are the expected results of such a preparation? This course focuses in internship and study abroad (pre-departure) preparation. …

Internationalisation has become an “institutional imperative” for many institutions of higher education. Two propositions are that internationalisation would help students develop competencies needed in todays globalised world, and increase the employability of students. This piece summarises findings …