Grounded in the Stereotype Content Model, Risk Perception Theory, Technology Acceptance Model, and Relational Embeddedness Theory, this research delves into the relationship between chatbot conversation styles, customer risk, and the mediating role of chatbot acceptance and tie strength in online shopping. …

Lupin plants can grow on marginal lands and in the cold regions of Europe. They produce lupin beans, which contain around 30-40 % proteins and 20 % fats [1]. The high protein and fat content puts the lupin plant into direct competition with soy, which is mostly imported. Despite these promising nutritional …

Blue-green roofs have been utilized and studied for their enhanced water storage capacity compared to conventional roofs or extensive green roofs. Nonetheless, research about the thermal effect of blue-green roofs is lacking. The goal of this research is to study the thermal effect of blue-green roofs …

Background Refrigerated containers or 'reefers' are essential for transporting fresh fruit and vegetables in transnational supply chains. By refrigeration, they ensure that food quality is better preserved and food losses are reduced. Countries that produce fresh produce also unlock new markets for export …

In Solomon Islands, women's groups play an important role in promoting socially inclusive development and women's empowerment. In this paper, we summarise the experiences of a 5-year participatory action research partnership to enhance rural livelihood activities based on aquatic foods. The women's savings …

HZ University of Applied Sciences requires mandatory internship(s) in their curriculum for each student in order to graduate. Every student is given the option to find the internship that they desire. Despite the common main goal of the students, every type of person has different expectations and desires …

In 2022 gaf 10% van de wekelijkse sporters aan een sportblessure opgelopen te hebben. Twee derde deel van deze blessures zijn acuut ontstaan. De meest voorkomende gevolgen van een acuut opgelopen blessure zijn pijn, zwelling en instabiliteit. Om de pijn en zwelling te verminderen wordt koudetherapie …

This critical, literature-review based research project, inspired by the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine war, examines the limitations and possibilities of restorative justice in a time of war. Any armed conflict creates and amplifies the need for extreme militarisation and securitisation, accompanied …

Many nature-based solutions are seen as favourable and effective measures to increase urban resilience during more extreme weather events, by for example decrease high temperatures in summer. Since space is often scarce in urban environments, roofs have received increased attention in mitigating the …

Climate warming is considered to be among the most serious of anthropogenic stresses to the environment, because it not only has direct effects on biodiversity, but it also exacerbates the harmful effects of other human-mediated threats. The associated consequences are potentially severe, particularly …