In this chapter it is argued that self-direction is currently well above the head of the majority of youngsters and even of many adults. Evidence for this conclusion stems from developmental and brain research. However, for various reasons it is important that people develop the competences that are necessary for self-direction. To what degree is it possible to develop these competences? Are they 'learnable'? What can education contribute?
The study of human factors in forensic science informs our understanding of the interaction between humans and the systems they use. The Expert Working Group (EWG) on Human Factors in Forensic DNA Interpretation used a systems approach to conduct a scientific assessment of the effects of human factors on forensic DNA interpretation with the goal of recommending approaches to improve practice and reduce the likelihood and consequence of errors. This effort resulted in 44 recommendations. The EWG designed many of these recommendations to improve the production, interpretation, evaluation, documentation, and communication of DNA comparison results.
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Objectives: Participation is considerably restricted in children and adolescents with acquired brain injury (ABI) as compared to their healthy peers. This systematic review aims to identify which factors are associated with participation in children and adolescents with ABI. Methods: A systematic search in Medline and various other electronic databases from January 2001–November 2014 was performed. All clinical studies describing determinants of participation at least 1 year after the diagnosis of ABI by means of one or more pre-defined instruments in patients up to 18 years of age were included. Extracted data included study characteristics, patient characteristics, participation outcome and determinants of participation (categorized into: health conditions (including characteristics of ABI), body functions and structures, activities, personal factors and environmental factors). The methodological quality of the studies was evaluated based on three quality aspects (selection, information and statistical analysis bias) and scored as low, moderate or high. Results: Eight studies using an explicit participation outcome measure were selected after review, including a total of 1863 patients, with a follow-up ranging from 1 up to 288 months. Three studies included patients with a traumatic or a non-traumatic brain injury (TBI or NTBI) and five studies with only TBI patients. Factors consistently found to be associated with more participation restrictions were: greater severity of ABI, impaired motor, cognitive, behavioural and/or sensory functioning, limited accessibility of the physical environmentand worse family functioning. Fewer participation problems were associated with a supportive/nurturing parenting style, higher household income, acceptance and support in the community and availability of special programmes. The overall methodological quality of the included studies was high in two and moderate in six studies. Conclusion: This systematic review shows that only a few, moderate quality, studies on the determinants of participation after paediatric ABI using recommended explicit measurement instruments are available. Various components of the ICF model: health condition, body functions and structures and environmental factors were consistently found to be associated with participation. More methodologically sound studies, using the recommended explicit outcome measures, a standardized set of potential determinants and longterm follow-up are suggested to increase the knowledge on participation in children and youth with ABI.
Our unilateral diet has resulted in a deficiency of specific elements/components needed for well-functioning of the human body. Especially the element magnesium is low in our processed food and results in neuronal and muscular malfunctioning, problems in bone heath/strength, and increased chances of diabetes, depression and cardiovascular diseases. Furthermore, it has also been recognized that magnesium plays an important role in cognitive functioning (impairment and enhancement), especially for people suffering from neurodegenerative diseases (Parkinson disease, Alzheimer, etc). Recently, it has been reported that magnesium addition positively effects sleep and calmness (anti-stress). In order to increase the bioavailability of magnesium cations, organic acids such as citrate, glycerophosphate and glycinate are often used as counterions. However, the magnesium supplements that are currently on the market still suffer from low bio-availability and often do not enter the brain significantly.The preparation of dual/multiple ligands of magnesium in which the organic acid not only functions as a carrier but also has synergistically/complementary biological effects is widely unexplored and needs further development. As a result, there is a strong need for dual/multiple magnesium supplements that are non-toxic, stable, prepared via an economically and ecologically attractive route, resulting in high bioavailability of magnesium in vivo, preferably positively influencing cognition/concentration
Tijdens fase 1 van HCA GroenvermogenNL is een regionaal liaisonteam samengesteld dat de opdracht heeft aangenomen de regio te mobiliseren en te komen tot een gedragen roadmap. Conform deze roadmap kent regio Oost twee centrumregio’s: Lifeport (regio Arnhem-Nijmegen, verbonden met Stedendriehoek-Twente via SPRONG) en Brainport (regio Eindhoven-Helmond). Deze centrumregio's zullen in de tweede fase van HCA GroenvermogenNL als zelfstandige regio's gaan opereren. In de overbruggingsperiode zullen hiervoor de voorbereidingen worden getroffen. De activiteiten die uitgevoerd zullen worden betreffen het onderhouden, uitbouwen en verder versterken van de relevante netwerken daar het ecosysteem dynamisch is en de urgentie tot handelen groot. De netwerken zullen gemobiliseerd en geïnformeerd worden om een zo sterk mogelijke fase 2 van HCA GroenvermogenNL voor te bereiden door de regionale inbedding van de samenwerking tussen de R&D en HCA Pijlers te realiseren en het onderwijssysteem op alle niveaus goed te onbaorden. Hiermee wordt een sterke regionale landingsplek gerealiseerd voor de landelijke GroenvermogenNL projecten.
GroenvermogenNL is “de ‘enabler’ voor de ambitieuze activiteiten t.a.v. de productie en transport, op- & overslag van waterstof en de (grootschalige) toepassing ervan in de industrie en de overige toepassingsgebieden zoals mobiliteit & transport en de gebouwde omgeving”. Hierbij is de voorwaarde voor succes “de voldoende beschikbaarheid van professionals met kennis en vaardigheden van waterstof en de toepassing ervan”. GroenvermogenNL kent om deze reden de Human Capital Agenda GroenvermogenNL. Een vijftal werkstromen in deze HCA moeten samen leiden tot de realisatie van bovengenoemde voorwaarde. Voor deze werkstromen is een periode van vier jaar voorzien met een eerste jaar waarin kernactiviteiten benoemd zijn. Eén van deze kernactiviteiten betreft het aanstellen van regionale liaisons en de ontwikkeling van regionale roadmaps. In de voorliggende aanvraag wordt een trajectvoorstel gedaan voor het motiveren en mobiliseren van de binnen GroenvermogenNL gedefinieerde regio Arhnem-Nijmegen/Brainport. Het doel is te komen tot een hecht, daadkrachtig en investeringsbereid consortium dat met trots invulling geeft aan de ambities van HCA GroenvermogenNL. Regio Nijmegen-Arnhem/Brainport is een initiatiefrijke regio op het gebied van waterstof, de energietransitie en de inzet van learning communities en is daarmee goede bodem voor de ambities van HCA GroenvermogenNL. Zoals gesteld in de HCA GroenvermogenNL heeft een learning community zowel een gedeelde missie als gedeeld eigenaarschap en vormt het dé dragende entiteit. Juist de gedeeldheid hierin maakt dat binnen het traject Regionale Liaison en Regionale Roadmap netwerk/teamontwikkeling als uitgangspunt voor de activiteiten in de regio wordt gezien. De activiteiten om te komen tot de regionale roadmap zijn ingericht naar het teamontwikkelingsmodel van Bruce Tuckman: forming, storming, norming en later performing en adjourning.
