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In Social Work research there is a strong debate on the distinctiveness and methodological quality, and how to address the dilemma of rigour and practice relevance. Given the nature of Social Work the field has developed a characteristic research culture that puts emphasis on giving voice to service …

Kritisch leren kijken naar media, naar betrouwbaarheid van bronnen én naar technologie. Het zijn onmisbare vaardigheden in de digitale wereld, waarin informatie met één druk op de knop te vinden is. Gelukkig kun je al die vaardigheden leren: “Digitale geletterdheid is het vermogen je actief, bewust en …

This dissertation aimed to shed light on the role of the social network in supporting urban at-risk youths. The findings presented highlight the importance of recognizing that at-risk youths’ social sources may not always adequately meet their needs, possibly because the bonding social networks are under …

On the eve of the large-scale introduction of electric vehicles, policy makers have to decide on how to organise a significant growth in charging infrastructure to meet demand. There is uncertainty about which charging deployment tactic to follow. The main issue is how many of charging stations, of which …

Aging is associated with a decline in the ability to carry out daily tasks. Physical activity can delay or diminish the decline and increase the ability of older adults to live independently at home. Performing home-based exercises can help older adults achieve the recommended levels of physical activity. …

What are the circular possibilities for materials and productsavailable in the Griffiersveld pilot and how can this informationbe presented? Interviews with stakeholders have led to a list ofrequirements for the material passports and what informationthey should include. Existing and experimental materialpassports …

Dit onderzoek is tot stand gekomen door de vraag vanuit Zorgboerderij Beumershoek om te onderzoeken in hoeverre paardentherapie een positief effect heeft op het cognitief functioneren van kinderen met een autismespectrumstoornis (ASS). ASS beïnvloedt het handelen van de persoon op diverse ontwikkelingsgebieden, …

To decrease the environmental impact that the textile industry is responsible for, new materials are constantly being innovated. However, there is a forgotten fiber that was eliminated by the American government and big companies who wanted to push the cotton and synthetic fiber industry forward almost …

The textile trading system is based on the ‘take-make-use-dispose’ linear economic model: as high amounts of resources are utilized at low costs, the final products become waste after being used for a only short period. This creates an unbalanced system that has to change. A circular economy model can …