We De Try: Creative Methods of Storylistening and Storytelling tells the story of a research journey the author underwent in trying to gain a better understanding of diversity and inclusion in higher education. Through insights generated by the exploration of methods of storytelling and storylistening, the research problematises using stories as tools for diversity and inclusion in higher educational institutions. In order to be transformed by that which emerges (storylistening) in a manner that is non-extractive, avoids reinforcing existing power imbalances, and recognises that stories transcend time and space asks for exploring questions relating to practicing care, generosity, and honouring and catering to different needs.
Purpose: This research aimed to explore factors associated with patient-reported breast and abdominal scar quality after deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap breast reconstruction (BR). Material and Methods: This study was designed as a descriptive cross-sectional survey in which women after DIEP flap BR were invited to complete an online survey on breast and abdominal scarring. The online survey was distributed in the Netherlands in several ways in order to reach a diverse population of women. Outcomes were assessed with the Patient Scale of the Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale (POSAS). Additional items were assessed with a numeric rating scale (NRS). Results: A total of 248 women completed the survey. There was a statistically significant worse POSAS scar appraisal for the abdominal scar compared with the breast scar. The vast majority of women reported high scores on at least one scar characteristic of their breast scar or ab- dominal scar. Overall, color, stiffness, thickness, and irregularity scored higher than pain and itching. Women were only moderately positive about the size, noticeability, location, and the information provided regarding scarring. Conclusion: It is crucial to address the inevitability of scars in patient education before a DIEP flap BR, with a particular focus on the abdominal scar, as women experience abdominal scars significantly worse than their breast scars. Providing more information on the experience of other women and the expected appearance will contribute to having realistic expectations while allowing them to make well-informed decisions.
"The World of the [open] innovator" described the background of the revolution we are in in innovation and what the consequences are for innovation, changing towards design driven open innovation. We reframed innovation to meet new needs and values of companies and organizations in our work field. We do not take this light-hearted. We know the field of innovation and used our experience and conversation with stakeholders to come up with the insight of The [open] Innovator. What strengthened us were reactions from companies and organization we asked to cocreate or participate. There seemed to be an instant recognition and appeal to our vision and approach. But we also realize that we are in the stage of prototyping and we need you, as our lead users to be critical, yet to trust us. You, being an [open] innovator, will do great wonders, because you will be taught to deal with this uncertainty and dig in new, unknown situations or problems. You will learn the tools for research, for communication, for visualization. You will become a cooperative, open-minded problem solver. You will be able - with all the skills and tools we will provide you - to make the difference. But we need you to reflect upon your progress and needs; help us to get an insight in to your uncertainties, values and unmet needs, to enable us to improve our thinking and teaching. However, innovation can only be learned by doing! Start cracking, start experimenting, start having fun. Welcome to the future, that has just started.
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Developing and testing several AR and VR concepts for SAMSUNG (Benelux) Samsung and Breda University of Applied Sciences decided to work together on developing and testing several new digital media concepts with a focus on VR and gaming. This collaboration has led to several innovative projects and concepts, among others: the organisation of the first Samsung VR jam in which game and media students developed new concepts for SAMSUNG GEAR in 24 hours, the pre-development of a VR therapy concept (Fear of Love) created by CaptainVR, the Samsung Industry Case in which students developed new concepts for SAMSUNG GEAR (wearables), the IGAD VR game pitch where over 15 VR game concepts were created for SAMSUNG VR GEAR and numerous projects in which VR concepts are developed and created using new SAMSUNG technologies. Currently we are co-developing new digital HRM solutions.
In de land- en tuinbouwsector worden UAV’s gebruikt om op basis van sensorwaarnemingen telers adviezen te geven om de teelt te optimaliseren. De buitenteelt is verder in de ontwikkeling en het gebruik van UAV’s dan de binnenteelt. In de buitenteelt kunnen drones autonoom vliegen via een vooraf ingestelde route m.b.v. GPS-waypoint. Het is niet mogelijk om deze GPS-techniek toe te passen in de bedekte teelten i.v.m. onvoldoende GPS-signaal in de kassen. Daarnaast wordt er in de kas hinder ondervonden van verschillende obstakels, zoals gewasdraden, gewaswagens en personeel. Kortom er zijn grote verschillen tussen binnen- en buitenteelt op dit gebied. De uitdaging is om een UAV autonoom te laten navigeren in de binnenteelt. Het idee achter dit project is om een vooronderzoek uit te voeren naar de mogelijkheden om drones autonoom te laten navigeren in de glastuinbouw. Indien dit mogelijk is kunnen hyperspectrale camera’s die momenteel worden gebruikt in de open teelten ook toegepast worden in de binnenteelt. De Twirre architectuur biedt een goed uitgangspunt om het autonoom vliegen met drones in een kas te ontwikkelen. De projectpartners hebben met dit KIEM project de volgende doelstellingen: • Inventariseren welke sensoren gebruikt kunnen worden om in een kas de positie van een drone te bepalen, • Inventariseren welke sensoren gebruikt kunnen worden om in een kas obstakels te kunnen detecteren die ontweken moeten worden • keuzes maken voor positie- en antibots-sensoren, deze integreren in de Twirre architectuur, • een drone met de uitgebreide Twirre architectuur testen in een kas, de positie nauwkeurigheid te meten en de botspreventie te testen, • de beelden van de camera worden op basis van positie informatie en standhoekinformatie van de camera aan elkaar gestitcht tot een grote foto die de hele kas beslaat, • daarmee de basis leggen voor een vervolgproject gericht op het ontwikkelen van een beslissingsondersteunend platform dat op basis van sensorwaarnemingen de teler adviezen geeft om zijn teelt te optimaliseren.
The research for alternatives to substitute cement in concrete increased in the last years to reduce the environmental impact. Geopolymers or alkali-activated materials are one of the options. The proposed project aims to obtain a wet cell based on a geopolymer with alginate and natural fibres. The wet cell will be a final prototype composed of panels for wet construction areas such as bathrooms and kitchens. There is a lack of biobased solutions for wet areas currently in the market. And the present project, together with companies of suppliers and users from the market, aims to provide a solution for a wet cell using biobased materials. The natural fibres added to the geopolymer will substitute a portion of sand and gravel, producing a lighter product than concrete. Also, the fibres increase the thermal and acoustic insulation. Natural fibres should be pretreated to increase the bond with other materials in the mixture. The chemical used in the alkali-activated materials is the same to pretreat the fibres. Also, alginates extracted from seaweeds can be used as binders, and alkali is used in the extraction process. One of the objectives is to develop the method and technique to produce geopolymer with alginates and pretreat the fibre simultaneously during the mixture. After defining the optimum mixture for the geopolymer, panels will be produced, and in the end, a wet cell will be constructed with the geopolymer panels.
