Hard coastal defences along the Dutch–Belgian North Sea coast are nearing the end of their design life and carry significant ecological costs. Salt marsh Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) provide a self-sustaining alternative. However, existing asset-management (AM) standards continue to view them as "nice-to-have" …

This thesis investigates how dynamic capabilities and their underlying microfoundations enable manufacturers to implement digital servitization as a means for circular business model innovation. Digital servitization and circular business model innovation are both gaining traction in the manufacturing …

About one third of all food produced for human consumption is lost or wasted, leadingto societal, economic and environmental challenges. This study identifies the most impor-tant food wastage (FW) leverage points and their interrelations with specific food chains.Semi-structured interviews were conducted …

This paper investigates how visual cues—also known as nudges—can be systematically evaluated for their effectiveness in influencing player navigation within virtual reality (VR) environments. The research aims to establish a structured approach for testing and comparing visual nudges by observing player …

Dit document presenteert een nieuw, op gedrag gebaseerd kader voor het verbeteren van de implementatie van regionale innovatiestrategieën voor slimme specialisatie (RIS3) door kunstmatige intelligentie (AI) te integreren met duurzaam alliantiebeheer. Op basis van vergelijkende casestudy's uit Noord-Nederland, …

This research justification examines how Medisol, a leading European AED distributor, can enhance its visibility, credibility, and sales among end-users in Czechia. This is a market where awareness of defibrillators exists but adoption remains limited. Using a mixed-methods approach, including interviews, …

The pressing need for YourSurprise, a global e-commerce business that specializes in personalized gifts, to broaden its SEO linkbuilding approach is addressed by this research. The study identifies a significant over-reliance on guest blogging, which currently accounts for 97.6% of the 2024 backlink …

This thesis explores why many people still hesitate to buy second-hand fashion, even though they care about sustainability. While the second-hand market is growing fast and expected to take up 10% of the global fashion market by 2025, many consumers still prefer to buy new clothes. This research looks …

The study compares the market potential of innovative goat-milk products in Canada and the Netherlands. Using both desk and field research, it maps out the factors that motivate—or deter—consumers from purchasing goat dairy. Elements such as taste perception, health beliefs, sustainability, and price …

The AI Act, effective from August 1, 2024, introduces EU-wide standards to ensure the ethical and safe use of artificial intelligence (AI). Dutch municipalities must be fully compliant by 2026, navigating complex legal and operational challenges. This study assesses their readiness through survey data …