Described here is an ultrasound technique used to study tongue movements, particularly lateral tongue movements, during mastication. A method to analyze spatial and temporal tongue movements was developed, and the feasibility of using this method was evaluated. Biplane ultrasound images of tongue movements …

Two trends can be witnessed in educational game design: Problem-Based Learning and Drill & Practice Training approach. The general assumption appears to favor Problem-Based approach above Drill & Practice, in regard to players' motivation. However, the differences between the approaches are seldom studied. …

Abstract: INTRODUCTION A promising way to stimulate physical activity is to promote the choice for active modes of transport (walking and cycling). Over the past years, several interventions and policies have been implemented to stimulate this mode shift. However, information concerning the effectiveness …

Kleding vormt de interface tussen het menselijk lichaam en de leefomgeving. Kleding geeft mensen de mogelijkheid om hun identiteit en culturele achtergrond uit te drukken. Daarnaast heeft kleding vaak een beschermende rol, vooral tegen extreme weersomstandigheden zoals hoge en lage temperatuur, neerslag, …

Background External cephalic version (ECV) reduces the rate of elective cesarean sections as a result of breech presentation. Several studies have shown that not all eligible women undergo an ECV attempt. The aim of this study was to evaluate the implementation of ECV in the Netherlands and to explain …

Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of the increased cesarean rate for term breech presentation on neonatal outcome. We also investigated whether the clinical case selection for vaginal delivery applied by Dutch obstetricians led to an optimization of neonatal outcome, or whether …

The main objective of this study was to explore the online tools and techniques that independent documentary makers can use to make their productions more interactive and engaging. The research was conducted with an international documentary audience and international documentary producers in mind, and …

Active transport to school is associated with higher levels of physical activity in children. Promotion of active transport has therefore gained attention as a potential target to increase children’s physical activity levels. Recent studies have recognized that the distance between home and school is …

Sinds 2008 is kunstenaar Jeanne van Heeswijk actief in de Afrikaanderwijk. Een reeks van activiteiten kwam uit haar koker, zoals de Wijkkeuken van Zuid, een mode-atelier in de Wijkwinkel, een Wijkwaardenhuis, de Markt van Morgen en nu de start van een breed opgezette Afrikaanderwijk Coöperatie. Onderzoeker …