This research investigates the absence of automation in the accounting process for SumUp’s Cash Advance service and evaluates whether automation is a feasible, beneficial, and strategic solution. The process, which was initially observed to be fully manual, raised concerns regarding operational inefficiency, …

The transition to a circular economy presents significant challenges for high-tech manufacturing, particularly among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which often face resource constraints. Digital Product Passports (DPPs) have emerged as pivotal tools for enhancing transparency, traceability, …

This research utilizes qualitative data to answer the question, “How can a care label encourage emotional connection for a consumer-garment relationship?”. The understanding of numerous emotionally durable design theories and the development of a care label have built the base for this research. The …

This research investigates how fashion brands can authentically engage Generation Z through co-creation practices that enable meaningful product customization. Survey results revealed that while 78% of respondents expressed strong interest in customization, only 24.4% had followed through with a purchase, …

In opdracht van Innovatiewerkplaats Senioren: Welzijn, Wonen, Zorg en Samenleven Leeratelier Mee (blijven) doen van de Hanzehogeschool. Vrijwilligersorganisaties zijn nog meer van belang sinds Nederland de verschuiving heeft plaats gevonden van een verzorgingsstaat naar een participatiesamenleving (Koning …

Deze onderzoek richt zich op het versterken van dagstructuur en motivatie van cliënten binnen woonlocatie Paddepoel van zorginstelling La Hacienda. Sinds de afschaffing van het beloningssysteem, dat jarenlang door cliënten werd ervaren als stimulans voor het uitvoeren van huishoudelijke taken, ondervinden …

Vanuit Verslavingszorg Noord Nederland (VNN) is onderzoek uitgevoerd naar de preventieve aanpak van 3-MMC-gebruik onder studenten. 3-MMC is een relatief goedkope en steeds vaker gebruikte drug onder jongeren, waaronder hbo- en wo-studenten. In deze context is het van belang dat preventieve interventies …

The European Union Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act was adopted in 2024 to protect public interests from AI-related harms. We aimed to determine whether the AI Act captures the most relevant stakeholders’ values for a high-risk AI Clinical Decision Support System (CDSS) for cardiovascular disease. Ethics …

ABSTRACT Background: Families with a child with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities have to manage the pervasive support needs of their child, which is a complex task. By properly supporting them, we can ensure these families live a positive and meaningful life. Method: A product to support …

People with dementia can benefit from listening to music in their daily lives, but may have limited access to music due to difficulties in product use and loss of initiative. Addressing these challenges is therefore critical in design for people with dementia. Previous work introduced inviting as a design …