Decades of research on intercultural competence (ICC) development in higher education have primarily focused on interventions implemented during enrollment, with limited attention to the experiences students bring with them upon entry. This study therefore explores differences in ICC at the point of …

Green hydrogen is increasingly positioned as an important element of Europe's energy transition, particularly for decarbonising sectors that are difficult to electrify directly and for integrating growing shares of renewable electricity. Yet regional hydrogen ecosystems often remain fragmented and immature. …

Cold spray is a solid-state deposition technology with great potential for coating and repair applications. This study examines the compliance of the cold spray repair process with a qualification and testing framework based on the requirements set by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). …

Abstract. The accelerating energy transition requires a well-trained workforce capable of im-plementing innovative building technologies and renewable energy systems. However, em-ployees in the construction and HVAC installation sectors often lack access to up-to-date train-ing due to high workloads, …

Background: The Health-Enhancing Physical Activity (HEPA) Europe network was established in 2005 to promote physical activity (PA) related research, policy, and practice across the World Health Organization (WHO) European Region. It was founded on early recognition of the essential role of regular PA …

During and in the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis older people presented significantly reduced practice of physical activity and social contact and were exposed to several psychological stress factors that negatively affected physical and mental health. To change this for the better, the Erasmus+ project …

The fashion industry is among the most polluting sectors worldwide. Each year, more than 92 million tons of textile waste are generated globally, while the number of wears per garment continues to decline. In the Netherlands, on average a person owns approximately 173 clothing items, purchases about …

Business model innovation is essential to drive the systemic change required for a new economy. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide focus and direction towards this transition. For companies in the agriculture and horticulture sectors, SDG 12, Responsible Consumption and Production, is …

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Context: Rapid developments and adoption of machine learning-based software solutions have enabled novel ways to tackle our societal problems. The ongoing digital transformation has led to the incorporation of these software solutions in just about every application domain. Software architecture for …