Inter-organizational arrangements that aim to address social and environmental “grand challenges” often take the form of multi-stakeholder initiatives (MSIs) (also cross-sector partnerships or collaborations). Grand challenges -- problems characterized by knowledge uncertainty, dynamic complexity and …

Jongerenwerk en scholen voor voortgezet onderwijs werken steeds meer samen om een gezamenlijke preventieve aanpak te bieden voor schooluitval en radicalisering van jongeren. Tegelijkertijd weten we nog weinig over wat de werkzame elementen zijn van samenwerking tussen jongerenwerk en scholen voor voortgezet …

Abstract – The path of the cobot: the preparation of education The technological educators at Saxion University of Applied Sciences and Regional Community College Twente and the Dutch manufacturing industry are facing a multitude of challenges. They are experiencing a shortage of (potential) employees, …

Dutch industrial manufacturers are confronted a new and promising industrial robot: the collaborative robot (cobot). These small robotic arms are revolutionary as they allow direct and safe interaction with production workers for the very first time. The direct interaction between production worker and …

During recent decades a strong interest has grown in actively involving service users in social work education, research and policy development. Drawing on a major European Social Fund project, this book presents an overview of inspiring collaborative models that have proven their efficacy and sustainability. …

During recent decades a strong interest has grown in actively involving service users in social work education, research and policy development. Drawing on a major European Social Fund project, this book presents an overview of inspiring collaborative models that have proven their efficacy and sustainability. …

Delivering health and social care services across different settings is complex, multifaceted and constantly changing and evolving. The culture in which care is experienced by all at the point of contact is fundamental to the development of person‐centred relationships. Factors that enable effective …

Background Survivors of critical illness experience long-term functional challenges, which are complex, heterogeneous, and multifactorial in nature. Although the importance of rehabilitation interventions after intensive care unit (ICU) discharge is universally recognized, evidence on feasibility and …

This study examines how social networking facilitated by coworking spaces help entrepreneurs. Drawing on previous research in the different social science disciplines, a conceptual model is proposed that links coworking space interventions to social capital, and performance benefits. The model distinguishes …

Introduction: The Netherlands has been known as one of the pioneers in the sharing economy. At the beginning of the 2010s, many local initiatives such as Peerby (borrow tools and other things from your neighbours), SnappCar (p2p car-sharing), and Thuisafgehaald (cook for your neighbours) launched that …