It is an extraordinary honor to receive this honorary degree from this distinguished university. The 99th birthday of Erasmus University Rotterdam is a festive celebration, and I am extremely happy to be part of it. I thank Professor van Knippenberg, President van der Meer Mohr, and the selection committee for their generous support. And I thank all of you—professors, university staff, students...

I feel that this lack of support is basically because there are so few wives who are an integral part of their husband's practice, and that our colleagues have not known the resentment building up over the years endured by doctors whose wives are employed while they wait patiently for recognition. My wife, a state-registered nurse, has been associated with this practice over 25 years, the last ...

Although divorce typically follows an extended period of unhappiness that begins early in marriage, some couples who are very happy throughout the first several years of marriage will also go on to divorce. This study aimed to identify risk factors early in marriage that distinguish initially satisfied couples who eventually divorce from those who remain married. We identified 136 couples repor...

We compare our own embodied conversational agent (ECA) scheme, BotCom, with seven other complex Internet-based ECAs according to recentlypublished information about them, and highlight some important attributes that have received little attention in the construction of realistic ECAs. BotCom incorporates the use of emotions, humor and complex information services. We cover issues that are likel...

Although the birth of a child is typically considered a very happy time for parents, surrogacy is often unchartered territory that can become very stressful for all parties involved. Part of the stress stems from the fact that different states and countries have varying laws and regulations overseeing surrogacy. This article provides insight regarding surrogacy around the world, including profe...

BACKGROUND Childhood obesity is a critical health issue, both currently and for the foreseeable future. To prevent obesity, behavior changes are essential. Smartphones can be a good tool, as the number of child smartphone users is rapidly increasing. We have developed a mobile platform system named "HAPPY ME," which is a smartphone application coupled with a wearable device, designed to improve...

This study explores the use of Flipa Clip-based learning animation videos as digital media in Islamic Religious Education Elementary Schools, one which is an interactive medium (PAI) material Faith Rasulullah SWT for Schools. student. research was conducted using Design and Development (D&D) approach, with a series studies on processes analysis, design, development implementation. Data were...