No-passing Rule in the Ground State Evolution of the Random-Field Ising Model

We exactly prove the no-passing rule in the ground state evolution of the random-field Ising model (RFIM) with monotonically varying external field. In particular, we show that the application of the no-passing rule can speed up the calculation of the zero-temperature equilibrium $M(H)$ curve dramatically.Comment: 7 pages, 4 figure

Magnetic and electric phase control in epitaxial EuTiO3_3 from first principles

We propose a design strategy - based on the coupling of spins, optical phonons, and strain - for systems in which magnetic (electric) phase control can be achieved by an applied electric (magnetic) field. Using first-principles density-functional theory calculations, we present a realization of this strategy for the magnetic perovskite EuTiO$_3$.Comment: Significantly revised for clarit

Two Sides of the Same Coin : Unravelling the role of transcription factors and miRNAs in activated monocytes, macrophages and microglia

This thesis focusses on understanding the role of three transcriptions factors, namely ATF3, EGR3 and PU.1, and also microRNA-146a, involved in the activation of monocytes, macrophages and microglia in pathological conditions, which are thought to be driven – at least in part – by special inflammatory reactions. The diseases in question are severe psychiatric diseases, such as bipolar disorder, major depression, schizophrenia and postpartum psychosis and X-linked juvenile retinoschisis. In the introduction the immune cells, the diseases and the transcription factors + pathways will be introduced subsequently

Ferroelectricity in the Dion-Jacobson CsBiNb2_2O7_7 from first principles

We have studied ferroelectricity in Dion-Jacobson CsBiNb$_2$O$_7$ from first principles. Using group-theoretical analysis and first-principles density functional calculations of the total energy and phonons, we perform a systematic study of the energy surface around a paraelectric prototypic phase. Our results suggest that CsBiNb$_2$O$_7$ is a ferroelectric with a polarization of P$_s$=40$\mu$C cm$^{-2}$. We propose further experiments to clarify this point

Kinderrechten in Nederland onder de Loep: NGO’s en Jongeren Rapporteren aan de VN

In april 2012 maakte het Kinderrechtencollectief de meest recente NGO-rapportage over de naleving van het Internationaal Verdrag inzake de Rechten van het Kind (IVRK) door Nederland openbaar.1 In juni 2012 werd daar een Jongerenrapportage aan toegevoegd. Deze bijdrage zal beide rapporten kort bespreken

Implications for Adoption and Implementation of Effective Sexual Health Education Programs

Research on school-based sexual health education programs is at a critical juncture. With the growing number of evidenced-based programs, more focus is needed on how to help schools adopt and implement these programs. The article in this issue titled “Sexual Health Education from the Perspectives of School Staff: Implications for Adoption and Implementation of Effective Programs in Middle School” provides data on individual cognitive factors that may influence adoption and implementation. This commentary explores another framework, Concerns Based Adoption Model, as a tool for examining and supporting change associated with adoption and implementation of sexual health education programs

Coming of Age in A world of Diversity? An Assessment of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child

Inaugural Lecture delivered on 18 November 2010, upon the acceptance of the Endowed Chair of International Law and Development, established by the EUR Trust Fonds, at the International Institute of Social Studies, Erasmus University Rotterdam

Rechtsbescherming van Mensenrechten in Nederland: Mag het een Onsje Meer zijn?

Sinds de aanvaarding van de Universele Verklaring voor de Rechten van de Mens in 1948 heeft het internationale recht ten aanzien van mensenrechten een enorme vlucht genomen. Een gestaag groeiend aantal mondiale en regionale verdragen heeft sindsdien een lappendeken van mensenrechtenverplichtingen van staten bindend vastgelegd. Nederland is partij bij veel van die verdragen, inclusief bijvoorbeeld de Internationale Verdragen inzake Burger en Politieke Rechten en Economische, Sociale en Culturele Rechten, het Vrouwenrechtenverdrag, het Kinderrechtenverdrag, het Europees Verdrag voor de Rechten van de Mens en het Europees Sociaal Handvest. In sommige gevallen heeft Nederland de werking van bepaalde verdragsbepalingen uitgesloten door middel van een voorbehoud. Waar dat niet het geval is, dient Nederland de desbetreffende verdragsverplichtingen vanzelfsprekend volledig na te leven

Determinants & Sequelae of Altered Body Composition in Childhood Cancer Survivors

In the Netherlands, approximately 600 children are diagnosed with cancer every year. Due to improvement of treatment, combining surgery, multi-agent chemotherapy, and radiotherapy, in addition to remarkable advances in supportive care, survival has increased substantially over the last decades, leading to a rapidly growing cohort of childhood cancer survivors. Approximately 7000 long-term survivors of childhood cancer are living in the Netherlands nowadays