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Since the nationwide legalization of online gambling, concerns have arisen about the potential increase in gambling addiction among vulnerable groups, including youth, the elderly, and individuals with low socioeconomic status.ObjectiveWe aim to develop guidelines with information, advice, and tools to discuss and recognize problem gambling among these groups and to refer individuals showing signs…
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Now that online gambling is legalized in the Netherlands, young people are exposed to a lot of gambling advertisements. This may lead to an increasing number of young people developing gambling problems. Moti-4 is a program that has previously been successful in reducing other addictions, such as cannabis use and gaming.ObjectiveThe project aims to adapt Moti-4 for adolescents and young adults…
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Better monitoring of gambling-related harm helps reduce this harm by identifying points for prevention and treatment.ObjectiveThis project aims to improve the measurement of indicators for gambling-related harm in the Netherlands.ApproachWork Package 1: Development of a Dutch-language conceptual framework on gambling-related harm for use in research, policy, and prevention contexts.Work Package 2…
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The analysis of micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) is challenging. This is due to the fact that MNPs are present at low concentrations in complex matrices, as well as the broad range of synthetic polymers and size ranges. It is important to develop a standardized and robust approach to accurately quantify and characterize MNPs.GoalThe researchers want to develop knowledge about the chemical…
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Since the 1st of July 2023, there is a ban on untargeted advertising. Given the opportunities for online advertising and sponsorship that remain allowed and the way gambling companies have operated at the edge of what is legally possible in recent years, this project focuses on marketing communication for (online) gambling.ObjectiveWe aim to map out the amount and types of gambling advertisements…
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This project is about standardizing and harmonizing exposure data that is used to estimate the risks of microplastic particles for humans. It is very important to use good and reliable data. Only then can the estimated risks be used for regulation and policy. There are currently two problems. Firstly, data is often not of sufficient quality. Secondly, research is done with different microplastic…
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Micro- and nanoplastics (MNP) are a health and environmental concern but little is known about the extent of the problem. Current analytical techniques are unable to reliably quantify MNP in environmental matrices. This is of societal importance to understand the concentrations we are exposed to and devise mitigation strategies.GoalIn this study, the factors will be identified that disturb current…
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Micro and nanoplastics (MNPs) are widespread pollutants in the environment, including our food. MNPs that are in contact with a complex matrix, like food or intestinal digestive juices, will be covered with a biofilm of biomolecules, the biomolecular corona. Proteins in the biocorona are known to modify the intestinal uptake of MNPs. This can have adverse human health effects. Very limited data is…
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International studies indicate that young adults are a risk group for developing problem gambling. There is evidence that the normalization of gambling, such as through exposure to loot boxes and sports betting in daily life, can be a stepping stone to playing more and other types of gambling games.ObjectiveThe objective is to investigate, in the Dutch context, which young adults are at increased…
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Read more on research into uncovering sleep in adults with intellectual disabilities and the role of mental and physical health in sleep problems.
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View this project about the development of a programme for companion animal veterinarians aimed at improving antibiotic prescribing.
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View this project about removing unwarranted penicillin allergy labels and why patients sometimes hesitate to remove their allergy label.