Projects
Effects of motor performance fatigability on cognitivemotor dual-task walking performance in persons with multiple sclerosis. Hasselt University
Effects of Intellectual Disability and Sport Expertise on Cognitive-Motor Dual-Task Performance KU Leuven
Athletes with intellectual disability (ID) comprise a specific population that allows for the unique examination of the opposing effects of cognitive deficits and sport expertise on postural control and motor-cognitive dual-task performance. On the one hand, there is evidence that individuals with ID have impaired postural control and dual-tasking ability, indicating ID’s negative effect. On the other hand, training related to the acquisition ...
Effects of veterinary antibiotics on plant-soil interaction, plant performance and plant community composition Vrije Universiteit Brussel
environment, where they affect soil bacteria and the performance of plants and animals. So far, the
basis for environmental risk assessments (ERA) relies on crop species, partly because the phototoxic
ABX-effects on wild species is still insufficiently understood.
We aim to explore ABX-effects on soil processes and on the ...
‘My work feels like home’: Effects of dogs in the 2020 (home) workplace on employee wellbeing and performance KU Leuven
The role of companion dogs in the lives of employees and the potential benefits for organizations when facilitating employees’ care for their dog has been largely neglected in research to date. However, the new labour market generation of millennials surpasses baby boomers as the largest dog owning generation and will make up for up to 75% of the workforce by 2025. Organizations could respond to this reality in two main ways. First, companies ...
Beneficial effects of cannabidiol on muscle recovery, sleep and exercise performance in athletes; beyond the hype KU Leuven
Cannabidiol (CBD), a non-intoxicating cannabinoid, has been reported to exert a number of physiological, biochemical and psychological effects which might be beneficial for athletes. Anecdotal evidence indicates that the supplement becomes increasingly popular amongst recreational and professional athletes. However, most evidence is based on animal studies and on clinical trials in patient populations. Intervention studies in athlete ...
Effects of Task Preparedness on L2 Performance and Acquisition KU Leuven
Over the last few decades, scholars in the field of task-based language teaching have identified various factors that influence second language performance. One of the most essential factors that concerns the procedure and implementation of target tasks is task preparedness. It is believed in a majority of studies that the complexity, accuracy, fluency, and overall quality of L2 output will be affected when learners are given opportunities to ...
‘My work feels like home’: Effects of companion animals at the 2020 (home-)workplace on employee wellbeing and performance KU Leuven
Effects of prenatal and early childhood exposure to ambient air pollution and residential green spaces on the human gut microbiome and corresponding consequences on cardiovascular function and neurobehavioral performance. Hasselt University
Effects of companion animals in the (home) workplace on employee wellbeing and performance KU Leuven
The role of companion animals in the lives of employees and the potential benefits for organizations when facilitating employees’ care for their animals has been largely neglected in research to date. However, the new labour market generation of millennials surpasses baby boomers as the largest pet owning generation and will make up for up to 75% of the workforce by 2025. Organizations could respond to this reality in two main ways. First, ...