The diversity of the movement, the informality and speed of the network, the rituals of the assembly and the formal power of the party: each political form has its distinct features and dynamics. Medium theory always taught us that expression is shaped by the contours and material properties of communication …

Although poor reading and spelling skills have been associated with weak skills of executive functioning (EF), its role in literacy is not undisputed. Because EF has different theoretical underpinnings, methods of analysis and of assessing EF, it has led to varying and often contrasting results in its …

Abstract 1 Im Laufe der Jahre haben die Orthopädieschuhmacher ihr Handwerk als eine Spezialisierung der traditionellen Schuhmacherei entwickelt. Im Gegensatz zu regulären Schuhmachern, die Schuhe für gesunde Füße machen, helfen Orthopädieschuhmacher Menschen mit Fußproblemen, welche ihre Mobilität behindern. …

This research concerning the experience and future of zoos was carried out from 2011-2012 and takes regional ideas concerning Zoo Emmen as well as global visions into account. The research focuses partly on Zoo Emmen, its present attractions and visitors while also comparing and contrasting visions on …

The purpose of the study was to evaluate the developmental changes in performance in a repeated-sprint ability (RSA) test in young soccer players of contrasting maturity status. A total of 83 regional level Portuguese youth soccer players, aged 11- 13 years at baseline was assessed annually. Stature, …

The aim of this rapport is to assure that the best care possible is provided for the children at the NRH, a home that treats children with malnourishment in Kathmandu, Nepal. In order to do so, the NRH asked me to evaluate the working methods preformed by the nursing staff and to what extent they deviate …

Introduction: The aim was to obtain the best available knowledge on stroke survivors' experiences of rehabilitation. The increase in demands for accountability in health care and acknowledgement of the importance of client participation in health decisions calls for systematic ways of integrating this …

It all began with ̈Celebration® Karneval® ̈ from Westhoff, a Calibrachoa mix consisting of three different colours. The result in red, yellow and blue was so convincing that it became the trend-setter for what nowadays is marketed under the name "combi-pots". These are colourful combinations, either …

Purpose In the Netherlands 43% of nursing home residents have visual impairments1. Visual impairments can be a result of the normal ageing process or specific diseases. Vision impairment can result in the loss of basic visual abilities: acuity, contrast sensitivity, or visual field 2. In 56% of the cases …

The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between successor characteristics, transfer planning characteristics and post-transfer profitability within Dutch SMEs. On the one hand, based on the resource dependency view, it is assumed that successors with more knowledge and experience, derived …