E-commerce is transforming urban freight systems and creating challenges for last-mile delivery due to fragmented demand, high stop density, and diverse delivery models. This study examines last-mile e-commerce delivery in five cities, primarily focusing on parcel deliveries, and analyzes how the state …

This thesis consists of developing two jet grouting models through the programme PLAXIS, where the conventional method is compared to the innovative lamella method; with the purpose of finding which one is more suitable to reduce settlements in real life. These are then compared with real life data obtained …

Currently, a large share of the product portfolio, especially instant drinks and powder-based products is packed in multilayer laminates containing EVOH. These materials provide a strong oxygen barrier and have already been validated for long shelf life (up to 18 months). However, these structures are …

This thesis investigates the structural feasibility of a vertical extension on an existing former industrial building located in Eltville am Rhein, Germany. The case study focuses on a former cocoa factory constructed in the 1960s, which was later partially converted into residential use. Due to the …

At the macro level, the Netherlands has become an agricultural giant thanks to its efficient, intensive farming practices. At the micro level, farmers are under pressure to make ever-larger investments and focus heavily on improving operational efficiency. This has led to a series of business decisions, …

BACKGROUND: Family members play a vital role in supporting patients during hospitalization, yet their involvement is often insufficiently recognized. Existing family assessment tools are typically developed for community or long-term care settings and are too complex or time-intensive for hospital use. …

In deze blog staat het wetenschappelijke artikel “Family governance structures in family businesses: A systematic literature review and future research agenda” van Vinod Thakur en Sabyasachi Sinha centraal. In het artikel brengen de auteurs het onderzoek over “family governance” in kaart. Het artikel …

Lignocellulose represents an abundant repository of renewable carbon. Derived from various plant sources, it holds tremendous potential as a renewable and sustainable feedstock for the production of valuable chemicals and fuels. However, its solid fermentable compounds, cellulose and hemicellulose, are …

To effectively prepare students for navigating complex societal and sustainability challenges, higher education institutions are increasingly experimenting with transdisciplinary learning environments (TLEs) in which students collaborate with external stakeholders across disciplinary and sectoral boundaries. …

One of the freedoms enjoyed by European Union (EU) citizens is the freedom of movement for workers within the EU (since 2011). This includes the rights of movement and residence for workers, the right to work in another Member State and be treated on an equal footing with nationals of that Member State. …