In this thesis, we focus on developing behaviours for socially interactive agents (SIAs). The context in which the agent is used is a self-regulated learning system for children. We focus on personalising learning objectives and interaction content within an intelligent tutoring system (ITS). We envision …

The luxury real estate sector is a complex industry characterized by multiple factors. Hence, exclusivity, complex sales cycles, and, most importantly, the discerning expectations of high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs). Within Spain’s Costa del Sol, Drumelia Real Estate has established itself as a leading …

The global energy sector is undergoing rapid transformation while facing critical challenges such as a shortage of skilled professionals, outdated knowledge, and the urgent need for a just energy transition. In Argentina, where 86% of energy still derives from fossil fuels despite vast renewable potential, …

A collaboration of 26 Dutch universities of applied sciences is working on the development and implementation of the first generation of professional doctoral programs. The distinctiveness of a professional doctoral program has been defined for seven professional domains, including health and well-being …

The transition to an inclusive society through design Inclusive design can play a critical role in shaping a more equitable society. When products and services are intentionally created to be inclusive, they become more accessible to a wide audience, including people who might otherwise struggle to engage …

Aim(s): To understand how nurses experience their positioning amidst hospital crises. Background: Nursing leadership literature is predominantly focused on the skills and competencies of nurses and less on the relations in practice with nurses. Nurses are often valued for bedside care but are overlooked …

Blended learning environments (BLEs) have become an indispensable part of higher education and an essential part of course delivery. Although teachers need to be active agents in facilitating students’ self-regulation and interaction, little is known to what extent such support is provided. This study …

The potential impact of urban (re)development on the well-being of residents has been recognized in literature (Butcher & Dickens, 2016; Brummet and Reed, 2019), underscoring the need to critically examine one’s approach to studying the so called ‘urban peripheries’. This paper proposes the practice …

This study sought to comprehensively examine the complex relationship between de-icing substances and asphalt pavement, with an emphasis on understanding how freeze-thaw cycles and various deicers affect infrastructure performance and longevity. The primary focus was centered around strengthening understanding …

Binnen de taalkunde is in de afgelopen decennia een schat aan inzichten opgedaan over de wijze waarop kinderen in de leeftijd van 4 tot 6 jaar betekenis toekennen aan zinnen met een kwantor. Helaas lijken deze resultaten niet of nauwelijks doorgedrongen te zijn in de psychologie, orthopedagogiek of praktijk …