We present a novel hierarchical model for human activity recognition. In contrast with approaches that successively recognize actions and activities, our approach jointly models actions and activities in a unified framework, and their labels are simultaneously predicted. The model is embedded with a …

At the end of January 2015 I was given a research assignment formulated and sponsored by two professors of professorships (hereafter lectoraten) associated with the Academy for Social Studies (SASS), and the manager of Professionals and Bedrijven (hereafter P&B). At a later stage, the research was expanded …

Local energy developments from a spatial and systemic approach are highlighted using examples from a Dutch case study. Developments in energy systems included interconnectedness of contextual factors and systems responses. The need to explore both the contextual factors and systemic aspects are illustrated. …

This publication gives a different take on energy and energy transition. Energy goes beyond technology. Energy systems are about people: embedded in political orders and cultural institutions, shaped by social consumers and advocacy coalitions, and interconnected with changing parameters and new local …

The communicative competent professional from a managerial perspective. A qualitative exploration is input for curriculum development. Research indicates that the communicative performance of starting professionals does not always match managers' expectations, although managers rate communication as …

While a relatively large literature outlines adjustment processes for retirees in general, very little empirical and theoretical attention has focused on the psychological adjustment process for bridge employees. That is to say, few studies have attempted to understand the psychological mechanisms that …

This paper introduces the Analysis Framework of Face Interaction (AFFI) which is developed based on a new face dimension termed Face Confirmation − Face Confrontation at two levels: Individual level within the group and Collective level between groups. This proposed framework of face analysis reveals …

Learning by elderly people. A contextual and biographical view on how elderly people learn in music and its consequences for arts participation. Presentation April 8, 2014 – International conference Grundtvig ‘Art-Age!’, Utrecht

While a relatively large literature outlines adjustment processes for retirees in general, very little empirical and theoretical attention has focused on the psychological adjustment process for bridge employees. That is to say, few studies have attempted to understand the psychological mechanisms that …

In dit afstudeeronderzoek is gekeken naar hoe reizigers aan een zitplaats in de trein geholpen kunnen worden met behulp van een verandering in gedrag. Deze onderzoeksvraag is geformuleerd naar aanleiding van eerder onderzoek dat STBY deed voor NS en ProRail, waaruit bleek dat een belangrijke behoefte …