The physicochemical processes that occur during the preparation of CoMo-Al2O3, hydrodesulfurization catalyst bodies have been investigated. To this end, the distribution of Mo and Co complexes, after impregnation of ...

Every “x”-adjustment in the so-called xVA financial risk management framework relies on the computation of exposures. Considering thousands of Monte Carlo paths and tens of simulation steps, a financial portfolio needs to ...

In the past two decades, private military and security companies (PMSCs) have become important actors in the international sphere, in armed conflict as well as in law enforcement. Along with the need for private actors in ...

Objectives: Atrioventricular accessory pathways are abnormal electrical connections between the atria and ventricles that predispose to ventricular pre-excitation (VPE) and tachycardias. Animals: Seventeen cats with VPE ...

Mosquito-borne flaviviruses are emerging pathogens with zoonotic potential. Due to the recent climate and environmental changes, they are spreading across Europe, becoming a major threat for public and veterinary health. ...

In past times, the analysis of endocrine disrupting properties of chemicals has mainly been focused on (anti-)estrogenic or (anti-)androgenic properties, as well as on aspects of steroidogenesis and the modulation of thyroid ...

To become established upon zoonotic transfer, influenza A viruses (IAV) need to switch binding from "avian-type" α2-3-linked sialic acid receptors (2-3Sia) to "human-type" Siaα2-6-linked sialic acid receptors (2-6Sia). For ...

In semipublieke sectoren van onderwijs, zorg en wonen is er een trend naar meer bestuursgericht toezicht. De aandacht verschuift van inhoudelijk toezicht op minimumkwaliteitseisen naar randvoorwaardelijk toezicht op ...

This chapter about playful urban planning argues that play and games can help foster smart citizenship. In recent years, many cities have embarked on what is termed smart-city policies, deploying ICT to optimize a variety ...