A comparative corporate level study between [three] institutional different certificate holders in Sweden, to determine the contribution of FSC on social/behavioral change (as a prerequisite for long term environmental impact), by following up CARs.

This research explores the attitudes of children from different socio-economic backgrounds towards cars. This paper explores their projected choices and motivations in the context of (1) post-materialist values; (2) economic constraints; and (3) social status theories; and draws upon survey research …

In order to be able to age in place, Dutch elderly are being housed in Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs) for over 25 years. Here they can live independently and rely on care and services. The physical scale of ALFs ranges from 30 up to 300 residents. This paper presents the findings of a multiple case …

Epicondylalgia Lateralis (LE) is een veel voorkomende aandoening. In recente reviews wordt geconcludeerd dat er onduidelijkheid is over wat een effectieve behandelmethode is. Onlangs is er een nieuwe manueel therapeutische therapie geïntroduceerd, genaamd Mobilization With Movement (MWM). Deze therapie …

BACKGROUND: Paratonia is a progressive motor problem that is observed in individuals with dementia and is not a well-known phenomenon. This study explores the development and risk factors of paratonia in moderate stage dementia patients. METHODS: A multi-center, longitudinal, one-year follow-up cohort …

In this study, promotion channels for an eco-fashion collection of the German start up label Flowers&Birds have been identified. It has been revealed, how sustainability in regard to clothing can be credibly communicated and who the target group for these garments are. In Germany, a slowly increasing …

We tested the effects on problem-solving, anxiety and depression of 12-week group-based self-management cancer rehabilitation, combining comprehensive physical training (PT) and cognitive-behavioural problem-solving training (CBT), compared with PT. We expected that PT + CBT would outperform PT in improvements …

The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of body function, activities and pain on the level of activity in adults with Kashin Beck Disease (KBD). Seventy-five KBD patients with a mean age of 54.8 years (SD 11.3) participated. Anthropometrics, range of joint motion (ROM) and muscle strength …

In the Netherlands only a small number of male students opt for primary school teaching and a relatively large percentage of them leave without graduating. A small-scale research project was set up to explore the question: Can gender-specific student factors be identified in relation to the initial teacher …

In this paper the concept of "ecological personality scales" is introduced. These are contextualized inventories with a high ecological validity. They are developed in a bottom-up or qualitative way and combine a relatively high trait specificity with a relatively high situational specificity. An ecological …