Background The Optimal Physical Recovery After Hospitalization (OPRAH) Intervention is a blended intervention to enhance the functional recovery of patients who had gastro-intestinal or lung cancer surgery. Patients wore an activity tracker to monitor their physical activity and registered their protein …

The Food Boost Challenge (FBC) uses a community-up participatory action research approach to promote healthier eating habits among young people, aged 10–24 years old, by giving them a voice in food system change. This approach encourages turning ideas into action through collaboration with young people, …

We developed a lesson where students construct a qualitative representation to learn how clock genes are regulated. Qualitative representations provide a non-numerical description of system behavior, focusing on causal relation-ships and system states. They align with human reasoning about system dy-namics …

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 …

Our planet’s weather patterns are changing, plastic pollution is increasing, economic volatility and social inequality are rising globally, and supply chains are becoming more unstable due to the overuse of vital resources. With its global reach and influence, the hospitality industry has the potential …

My thesis examines the factors influencing employee performance at Limpopo-Lipadi, focusing on leadership, motivation, training, work environment, and cultural influences. Through qualitative research, I identify operational and cultural challenges and propose a performance appraisal system tailored …

Background: Parents of preterm infants often face challenges in transitioning from hospital to home, requiring reliable and accessible information to support their caregiving. Mobile health interventions have the potential to supplement postdischarge education and empower parents by providing tailored, …

This thesis explores the design and development of a customizable avatar system within Unity, aimed at facilitating conversations between healthcare professionals and their clients regarding family relations, mental health, and self-image in mental health facilities. Employing a multi-phase research …

Paralympic wheelchair athletes solely depend on the power of their upper-body for their on-court wheeled mobility as well as for performing sport-specific actions in ball sports, like a basketball shot or a tennis serve. The objective of WheelPower is to improve the power output of athletes in their …

Geospatial technologies have the potential to transform the lives of older adults by providing them with necessary tools to navigate their local communities, access ser vices, connect with others, and access valuable information. However, the usability and accessibility of such technologies often fall …