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Brouwer, A.M. (author), van Beers, J.J. (author), Sabu, P. (author), Stuldreher, I.V. (author), Zech, H.G. (author), Kaneko, D. (author)Implicit (‘unconscious’) approach–avoidance tendencies towards stimuli can be measured using the Approach Avoidance Task (AAT). We recently expanded a toolbox for analyzing the raw data of a novel, mobile version of the AAT (mAAT), that asks participants to move their phone towards their face (pull) or away (push) in response to images presented...article 2021
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Holleman, B.C. (author), van Os-Medendorp, H. (author), van den Bergh, H. (author), van Dijk, L.M. (author), Linders, Y.F.M. (author), Blom, W.M. (author), Verhoeckx, K.C.M. (author), Michelsen-Huisman, A. (author), Houben, G.F. (author), Knulst, A.C. (author), Lentz, L.R. (author)Background: Understanding consumers’ interpretation of allergy information is crucial for effective food safety policies. We evaluated consumer understanding of allergy information on foods in controlled, experimental studies. Method: Using 18 packaged foods, we evaluated consumer understanding of information about allergens in two experiments:...article 2021
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Hooijer, C.L.A. (author)Climate change and the predicted scarcity of materials are challenging society to build a circular economy that takes into account CO2 emission neutrality, efficient energy use and the recycling of materials. This paper describes the goals, means and a roadmap required to achieve this for the Dutch technology manufacturing industry, its supply...book 2021
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Hooijer, C.L.A. (author)In this paper, we look back on our era from the vantage point of 2050. And we learn how to use digitalisation to achieve a sustainable society and circular economy. This document describes the goals, resources and a roadmap required to achieve this for the Dutch manufacturing industry. Smaller and flexible factories will operate in close...book 2021
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Usmani, O. (author), de Wilde, H. (author), Uslu, A. (author)An increasing number of people experiences flight shame (or ‘flygskam’ in Swedish, where the term originated). However, as of yet this has not resulted in a reduction in the number of flights. Flying currently remains the default option for (international) travel.report 2021
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Patel, N. (author), Adelman, D.C. (author), Anagnostou, K. (author), Baumert, J.L. (author), Blom, W.M. (author), Campbell, D.E. (author), Chinthrajah, R.S. (author), Mills, E.N.C. (author), Javed, B. (author), Purington, N. (author), Remington, B.C. (author), Sampson, H.A. (author), Smith, A.D. (author), Yarham, R.A.R. (author), Turner, P.J. (author)Background Eliciting doses (EDs) (eg, ED01 or ED05 values, which are the amounts of allergen expected to cause objective symptoms in 1% and 5% of the population with an allergy, respectively) are increasingly being used to inform allergen labeling and clinical management. These values are generated from food challenge, but the frequency of...article 2021
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Londo, M. (author), Matton, R. (author), Usmani, O.A. (author), van Klaveren, M. (author), Tigchelaar, C. (author), Brunsting, S. (author)To stimulate grid-connected solar PV systems on private dwellings, the Netherlands currently have a netmetering policy, but questions have been raised on its continuation. In this study, several alternativepolicy options were assessed on thefinancial case for private homeowners investing in a PV system(simple payback time), on purchasing...article 2020
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Hommes, D. (author), Klatte, D. (author), Otten, W. (author), Beltman, M. (author), Klass, G. (author), Zand, A. (author), Sprangers, R. (author)Background. Alongside a clinical and research setting, whole body magnetic resonance imaging (WB-MRI) is increasingly offered as a direct-to-consumer screening service. Data is needed on the clinical relevance of findings and associated psychological impact of such screening. Therefore, we conducted a prospective follow-up study to provide...article 2020
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Podborski, D. (author), Thomas, E. (author), Hannuksela, M.M. (author), Oh, S. (author), Stockhammer, T. (author), Pham, S. (author)Virtual reality (VR) has gained a lot of attention due to market availability of consumer devices. A challenge for wider use is the ability to stream VR content to the user. This paper looks at aspects of 360° video streaming and the considerations for possible solutions. The primary focus lies on current efforts to develop standards for...article 2018
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Prins, M.J. (author), Gunkel, S.N.B. (author), Stokking, H.M. (author), Niamut, O.A. (author)Virtual reality (VR) and 360° video are reshaping the media landscape, creating a fertile business environment. In the past years, many new 360° cameras and VR headsets entered the consumer market. Distribution platforms are being established and new production studios are emerging. VR is a hot topic in research and industry, and many new and...article 2018
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de Ligt, R. (author), van Duijn, E. (author), Grossouw, D. (author), Bosgra, S. (author), Burggraaf, J. (author), Windhorst, A. (author), Peeters, P.A.M. (author), van der Luijt, G.A. (author), Alexander-White, C. (author), Vaes, W.H.J. (author)A clinical pharmacokinetic study was performed in 12 healthy women to evaluate systemic exposure to aluminum following topical application of a representative antiperspirant formulation under real-life use conditions. A simple roll-on formulation containing an extremely rare isotope of aluminum (26 Al) chlorohydrate (ACH) was prepared to...article 2018
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Nooren, P.A. (author), van Gorp, N. (author), van Eijk, N. (author), Fathaigh, R.O. (author)The economic and societal impact of digital platforms raises a number of questions for policymakers, including whether existing regulatory approaches and instruments are sufficient to promote and safeguard public interests. This article develops a practical framework that provides structure and guidance to policymakers who design policies for...article 2018
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Steenis, N.D. (author), van Herpen, E. (author), van der Lans, I.A. (author), Ligthart, T.N. (author), van Trijp, H.C.M. (author)Building on theories of cue utilization, this paper investigates whether and how packaging sustainability influences consumer perceptions, inferences and attitudes towards packaged products. A framework is tested in an empirical study among 249 students using soup products varying in packaging material and graphics. The findings show that ...article 2017
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Heiniö, R.L. (author), Noort, M.W.J. (author), Katina, K. (author), Alam, S.A. (author), Sozer, N. (author), de Kock, H.L. (author), Hersleth, M. (author), Poutanen, K. (author)Background: Wholegrain foods are known to be health-beneficial but their sensory characteristics may be a limiting factor for consumption. The scientific literature of factors influencing sensory quality of wholegrain foods is rather scarce. Scope and approach: Many cereals like rye, oats, barley and sorghum are actually used mainly as...article 2016
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Williams, F.M. (author), Rothe, H. (author), Barrett, G. (author), Chiodini, A. (author), Whyte, J. (author), Cronin, M.T.D. (author), Monteiro-Riviere, N.A. (author), Plautz, J. (author), Roper, C. (author), Westerhout, J. (author), Yang, C. (author), Guy, R.H. (author)Threshold of Toxicological Concern (TTC) aids assessment of human health risks from exposure to low levels of chemicals when toxicity data are limited. The objective here was to explore the potential refinement of exposure for applying the oral TTC to chemicals found in cosmetic products, for which there are limited dermal absorption data. A...article 2016
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Verhoeckx, K. (author), Broekman, H. (author), Knulst, A. (author), Houben, G. (author)To solve the future food insecurity problem, alternative and sustainable protein sources (e.g. insects, rapeseed, fava bean and algae) are now being explored for the production of food and feed. To approve these novel protein sources for future food a comprehensive risk assessment is needed according to the European food legislation....article 2016
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Remington, B.C. (author), Baumert, J.L. (author), Blom, W.M. (author), Houben, G.F. (author), Taylor, S.L. (author), Kruizinga, A.G. (author)Background Allergens in food may pose a risk to allergic consumers. While there is EU regulation for allergens present as an ingredient, this is not the case for unintended allergen presence (UAP). Food companies use precautionary allergen labels to inform allergic individuals of a potential risk from UAPs. This study investigates the risk of an...article 2015
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Nohynek, G.J. (author), Skare, J.A. (author), Meuling, W.J.A. (author), Wehmeyer, K.R. (author), de Bie, A.T.H.J. (author), Vaes, W.H.J. (author), Dufour, E.K. (author), Fautz, R. (author), Steiling, W. (author), Bramante, M. (author), Toutain, H. (author)Systemic exposure was measured in humans after hair dyeing with oxidative hair dyes containing 2.0% (A) or 1.0% (B) [14C]-p-phenylenediamine (PPD). Hair was dyed, rinsed, dried, clipped and shaved; blood and urine samples were collected for 48 hours after application. [14C] was measured in all materials, rinsing water, hair, plasma, urine and...article 2015
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Janssen, A.M. (author), Kremer, S. (author), van Stipriaan, W.L. (author), Noort, M.W.J. (author), de Vries, J.H.M. (author), Temme, E.H.M. (author)Background: Processed foods are major contributors to excessive sodium intake in Western populations. We investigated the effect of food reformulation on daily dietary sodium intake. Objective: To determine whether uninformed consumers accept reduced-sodium lunches and to determine the effect of consuming reduced-sodium lunches on 24-hour...article 2015