This article describes how Circular Economy (CE) and Cradle to Cradle (C2C) can be used in university teaching to address these frameworks’ strengths and weaknesses in practice. The advantages of these frameworks for radical change are outlined, including their emphasis on upcycling rather than recycling …

This study examines the role the European Union Battlegroups can play in accomplishing EU security goals. In doing so, an assessment is made of the capabilities and shortcomings of the Battlegroups in light of EU defence ambitions. The security environment of the European Union is changing. Since the …

Recent studies show that charging stations are operated in an inefficient way. Due to the fact that electric vehicle (EV) drivers charge while they park, they tend to keep the charging station occupied while not charging. This prevents others from having access. This study is the first to investigate …

This paper deals with the improvement of the robustness of heuristic solutions for aviation systems affected by uncertainty when the resolution of conflicts is implemented. A framework that includes the use of optimization and simulation is described which in turn generates pseudo-optimal schedules. …

Sportclub Exercise is a Sportclub in Voorburg, The Netherlands. Exercise has one location and about 1,500 active members. Exercise is a high-end gym competing with several other high-end gyms in Voorburg and its surrounding area. Aside from subscriptions for fitness and group lessons, Exercise also …

From the article: "Individuals with dementia often experience a decline in their ability to use language. Language problems have been reported in individuals with dementia caused by Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease or degeneration of the fronto-temporal area. Acoustic properties are relatively …

Purpose – Since the end of the financial crisis in 2013, the residential real estate market is booming in Amsterdam. Especially for singles and starters it is almost impossible to live in Amsterdam. This high demand and low supply in the market can be defined as an opportunity for investors to invest. …

For the transition to a more circular economy,it is important to know how the cycling of resources will affect value creation of businesses (Ellen MacArthur Foundation, 2013). Key business model strategies that are identified by Bocken et al. (2016) that fit the approach of slowing and closing resource …

We investigated the effects of reflex-based self-defence training on police performance in simulated high-pressure arrest situations. Police officers received this training as well as a regular police arrest and self-defence skills training (control training) in a crossover design. Officers' performance …

The disruption of nutrient cycles caused by human activities such as agriculture and burning fossil fuels is impacting ecosystem services on global and local scales. The increasing concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere contributes to rising global temperatures and ocean acidification, whereas …