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Third Molar Development: Evaluation of Nine Tooth Development Registration Techniques for Age Estimations Universiteit Hasselt KU Leuven
Multiple third molar development registration techniques exist. Therefore the aim of this study was to detect which third molar development registration technique was most promising to use as a tool for subadult age estimation. On a collection of 1199 panoramic radiographs the development of all present third molars was registered following nine different registration techniques [Gleiser, Hunt (GH); Haavikko (HV); Demirjian (DM); Raungpaka (RA); ...
Teacher educators' professional development: the development of a researcherly disposition Universiteit Gent
From the beginning of the 21st century the need for professional development of teacher educators is internationally growing and recognized in research literature (Loughran, 2014; Lunenberg et. al, 2014). In this context, a majority of studies have increasingly emphasized teacher educators’ responsibility to become teacher educator-researchers (Lunenberg et al., 2014; Tack & Vanderlinde, 2014). Taking into account the explicit focus on the ...
Disorders of sex development: Update on the genetic background, terminology and risk for the development of germ cell tumors. Universiteit Gent
Background: Considerable progress has been made on genetic mechanisms involved in disorders of sex development and on tumor formation in dysgenetic gonads. Clinical and psychological outcome of patients are, as far as evaluated, unsatisfactory at present. Guidelines are emerging in order to optimize long-term outcome in the future.Data sources: The information obtained in this review is based on recent original publications and on the experience ...
Participatory democracy in integrated rural development: the case of LEADER programme: towards Europe 2020 and community-led local development Universiteit Gent
Citizen participation in neo- endogenous rural development: the case of LEADER programme into Community-led local development Universiteit Gent
Developmental diversity: Putting the development back into research about developmental conditions KU Leuven Universiteit Antwerpen
The dominant discourse surrounding neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism and ADHD emphasizes biological explanations. Neurodevelopmental conditions are conceived as different types of brains, the result of different types of genes. This way of thinking is present both in medical research and in clinical practice. Indeed, it is widely acknowledged that the idea of having a biological diagnosis helps people see beyond blame and guilt. It ...
A systems perspective on the importance of global health strategy developments for accomplishing today's Sustainable Development Goals Instituut voor Tropische Geneeskunde
Priority setting within health systems has not led to accountable, fair and sustainable solutions to improving population health. Providers, users and other stakeholders each have their own health and service priorities based on selected evidence, own values, expertise and preferences. Based on a historical account, this article analyses if contemporary health systems are appropriate to optimize population health within the framework of cross ...
Exploring the concept of Sustainable Development within Education for Sustainable Development: implications for ESD research and practice Universiteit Antwerpen
This paper explores how three major factors in Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) practice view the concept of Sustainable Development (SD). These are (a) international policy documents which shaped ESD, (b) the academic discourse in the field of ESD as well as (c) students and teachers. SD is a complex concept and it can be interpreted in several ways. This paper adopts a holistic approach to SD, according to which, SD is considered an ...
Recent developments in Phelan–McDermid syndrome research: an update on cognitive development, communication and psychiatric disorders KU Leuven
Purpose of review The purpose of this review is to summarize the literature on cognitive development, communication, behavioral or psychiatric aspects and parenting stress in Phelan–McDermid syndrome (PMS) and to discuss the clinical implications and recommendations of these summarized findings. Recent findings PMS is often associated with severe communication impairments, behavioral or psychiatric problems and regression. These challenges may ...