Radboud University Nijmegen

Plant functional type composition drives summer carbon cycling in an ombrotrophic peatland

Abstract Peatlands are globally important carbon sinks because plant CO 2 uptake outweighs microbial decomposition. These ecosystems are characterised by a distinct microtopography of hummocks and lawns, supporting vegetation communities composed of various plant functional types...

Effects of list composition and task demands on interlingual homograph processing in unbalanced trilinguals

Abstract We investigated how list composition (pure vs. mixed) and task demands (lexical decision vs. go/no-go) affect interlingual homograph (IH) processing in Dutch–English–French unbalanced trilinguals. Across six experiments with English (L2) as the target language, participa...

Controlling Linear and Non‐Linear Mechanics in Multicomponent Hydrogels Through Programmable Supramolecular and Covalent Interactions

ABSTRACT In our native extracellular matrix (ECM), hierarchical interactions—supramolecular and covalent—between multiple components give rise to complex mechanical properties. Reproducing such emergent properties in synthetic hydrogels remains challenging, particularly the non‐l...

Performance-based assessments in higher education: How ethnic background impacts stakeholders’ fairness perceptions of structured versus unstructured assessment methods

Performance-based assessments (PBAs), like literature reviews, evaluate students’ professional skills (e.g., analytical thinking). However, unclear evaluation criteria in PBAs lead to grading inconsistencies and biased outcomes. This diminishes perceptions of fairness among stake...

Simultaneous T 1 and T 2 Mapping in the Brain With QuantoRAGE : An MP2RAGE Variant Using T 2 ‐Prepared Inversion

ABSTRACT Purpose To develop and validate a repeatable and reproducible approach, QuantoRAGE, for simultaneous whole‐brain T 1 and T 2 mapping using adiabatic magnetization preparation. Methods QuantoRAGE is a 3D FLASH‐based sequence using an adiabatic T 2 ‐prepared inversion foll...

A DNA methylation–based risk score improves prognostic stratification in myelodysplastic neoplasms

Myelodysplastic neoplasms (MDS) are clonal hematopoietic disorders characterized by ineffective hematopoiesis, cytopenias, and variable risk of progression to acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Although mutational data are already implemented into the most recent MDS risk models, (i.e...

An Energetic-Control Framework for Electrospray Ionization Using Thermometer Ions

Abstract Electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (ESI-MS) is increasingly used to investigate chemical reactivity. During these experiments, source conditions are frequently adjusted, either deliberately or as part of routine method optimization. However, the energetic conseque...

International Modified Delphi Consensus on Assessment and Management of Covert Brain Infarction

BackgroundCovert brain infarction (CBI) is a frequent incidental neuroradiological finding increasingly recognized as clinically relevant due to its association with stroke, cognitive decline, and other adverse outcomes. However, substantial uncertainty remains regarding its opti...

EXPRESS: Bayesian networks to estimate prognosis in vascular cognitive impairment and small vessel disease: integrated analyses of interdependent contributors to multiple outcomes

BACKGROUND: Vascular cognitive impairment (VCI) and small vessel disease (SVD) involve interconnected factors influencing multiple outcomes, also beyond cognitive decline. Bayesian networks (BNs) can help unravel these complex interrelations, which we demonstrate in this proof-of...

Robust fully discrete error bounds for the Kuznetsov equation in the inviscid limit

Abstract The Kuznetsov equation is a classical wave model of nonlinear acoustics that incorporates quadratic gradient nonlinearities. When its strong damping vanishes, it undergoes a singular behavior change, switching from a parabolic-like to a hyperbolic quasilinear evolution....

A Data‐Driven Approach to the Issue of ‘Catching Up With Monolinguals’

BACKGROUND: Multilingual children in monolingual education systems are generally assessed against monolingual norms, raising questions about identifying genuine language support needs versus expected developmental trajectories. AIMS: This study aimed to identify: (1) the amount o...

Medication use during pregnancy in Europe and North America: a systematic review

To describe the mean number of medications used as well as the prevalence of medication use throughout pregnancy in Europe and North America, with a focus on use by trimester, type of medication, and use of harmful medications. A systematic review was performed searching MEDLINE,...

AXIAL: Attention-based eXplainability for Interpretable Alzheimer’s Localized diagnosis using 2D CNNs on 3D MRI brain scans

Deep learning models for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) diagnosis from magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) have achieved high performance, but clinical adoption remains limited because reliability and generalizability remain uncertain. Reported results are often difficult to compare becau...

From Norms to Behavior: Examining the Mechanisms of Change in a Social Norms Anti-Bullying Intervention Among Early Adolescents

Social norm interventions offer a promising approach to bullying prevention, yet the mechanisms through which they operate remain unclear. Using a parallel mediation structural equation model, this study examined potential mediators of a classroom-based social norms intervention...

The Early Childhood Curiosity Questionnaire: Development and Psychometric Properties in the United Kingdom, The Netherlands, and Germany

Curiosity in early childhood is associated with exploration, learning, and cognitive growth, yet little is known about how trait curiosity can be reliably assessed in preschoolers. This paper reports the development and validation of a caregiver-report measure designed to assess...

Combining molecular, social, environmental data in true multimodal biomarker profiles (@Parkinson's Disease Biomarkers conference, Zagreb 2026)

Closing keynote at a small focussed conference on Molecular, Imaging and Digital Biomarkers for Parkinson's Disease and Related Disorders. European specialists in clinical care, mechanistic research, diagnosis and prognosis of disease, prediction and monitoring of therapies, AI,...

Effects of microhabitat on population performance and genetic diversity in Primula elatior

Understanding what influences population performance is essential for effective conservation of species and populations. Plant populations are increasingly threatened by declining habitat quality, typically defined as a shift away from the species' environmental optimum. Common e...

Combining molecular, social, environmental data in true multimodal biomarker profiles (@Parkinson's Disease Biomarkers conference, Zagreb 2026)

Closing keynote at a small focussed conference on Molecular, Imaging and Digital Biomarkers for Parkinson's Disease and Related Disorders. European specialists in clinical care, mechanistic research, diagnosis and prognosis of disease, prediction and monitoring of therapies, AI,...

The Gravitational-wave Optical Transient Observer (GOTO) Fast Analysis and Spectroscopy of Transients (FAST) Surveys

Abstract The study of young and fast astronomical transients is often limited by the difficulty of acquiring data, particularly spectra, within hours to days of explosion. Historically, follow-up programmes have rarely obtained spectra until many days after discovery; coupled wit...

Seeing hand gestures’ early beginnings improves predictions of upcoming utterance meaning

In face-to-face conversation, people convey meaning multimodally, including speech and hand gestures. Previous work showed that comprehenders can use gestures to predict utterance content, but it is unknown how much of a gesture comprehenders need to see for this. Here, we test w...