For the future circular economy, renewable carbon feedstocks manifest considerable promise for synthesizing sustainable and biodegradable polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA). In this study, 16 wt% and 30 wt% PHA (cell dry weight) are respectively produced by thermophilic Caldimonas thermodepolymerans from beechwood …

REducing Delay through edUcation on eXacerbations (REDUX) shows promise in reducing exacerbation recognition and action delays for chronic lung diseases in the Netherlands. However, factors influencing its successful implementation in China remain unclear. To identify the perceived factors influencing …

This thesis explores how the problem of players wanting to test out and practice the mechanics they were taught in the tutorial can be solved. The objective of this research was to discover how AI can be used to increase user engagement in this Naval Warfare game, resulting in more interest in Thales …

Flow balancing is the process of changing the geometry of an extrusion die to achieve a uniform flow distribution at the die-exit. This can be an iterative and costly process. Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) is often used to aid in flow balancing of extrusion dies by predicting the flow profile without …

Background: Despite trends towards greater professionalisation of the nursing profession and an improved public image in certain countries, studies also show that large proportions of the public still do not fully appreciate nurses’ competencies. Mapping differences in the societal and professional recognition …

This PhD research explores how speech and language therapists (SLTs) can enhance the communicative participation of children with developmental language disorder (DLD) through shared decision-making with parents and a strong focus on the child's personal and environmental context. The work is grounded …

Poor work-life balance (WLB) has been linked to negative outcomes such as increased stress, anxiety, depression, and a perceived reduction in the overall quality of life. At an institutional level, these may include lowered employee commitment and decreased productivity at work. The advent of COVID-19 …

The hospitality industry is known as one of the fields with highest levels of burnout due to heavy emotional labour, understaffing, frequent overtime and insufficent support. Concerningly, the youngest cohort in the workforce so far - Gen Z - showcases higher levels of burnout compared to previous generations. …

The transition to sustainable energy is a complex socio-technical challenge that demands professionals capable of navigating its profound human dimensions. Moving beyond technical proficiency, this paper asks how we can train sustainable energy engineers to become more empathic, reflexive practitioners …

Executive Summary This Deliverable (D2.9) presents the final principles of ethical and inclusive engagement, developed from research conducted by AUAS during two rounds of the CommuniCity pilots, described in D2.8 and the impact study undertaken in 6.3. These principles aim to guide stakeholders in adapting …