Light profoundly impacts many aspects of human physiology and behaviour, including the synchronization of the circadian clock, the production of melatonin, and cognition. These effects of light, termed the non-visual effects of light, have been primarily investigated in laboratory settings, where light …

Background: The built environment is increasingly recognized as a determinant for health and health behaviors. Existing evidence regarding the relationship between environment and health (behaviors) is varying in significance and magnitude, and more high-quality longitudinal studies are needed. The aim …

The aim of this study was to explore effects of a major urban reconstruction on physical activity (PA) behavior by comparing PA intensity hotspots before and after the tunneling of a highway with a new infrastructure prioritized for walking and cycling. In total, 126 individuals participated before and …

Voor Leiderdorp Instruments, een ingenieurs bedrijf gespecialiseerd in productie van meetinstrumenten voor de bouw, is er een kalibratiesysteem ontwikkeld om het productie proces te versnellen en de werknemers meer mogelijkheden te geven in het testen van de producten. Het te testen apparaat is een druk …

In this research different reforestation techniques are investigated in relation to its effectiveness in restoring the natural forest ecosystem. The location where the research is conducted is the Peruvian region Madre de Dios, which is on the Amazonian foothill of the Andes. There are great deforestation …