This thesis investigates how the view and position of Russia and the US on nuclear disarmament has changed since the Cold War. Many theories have been found during this research. However, two particular theories regarding why Russia and the US are committed to nuclear weapons are distinctive; (i) it …

Student mobility is considered a core element of the process of growing internationalization, however enhancing student mobility remains a great challenge for most higher education institutions. The national vision(1) on internationalization suggests that each faculty and study program should have a …

There is a need for scientific research to support sustainable management of remaining forests located within palm oil plantations. As lianas have a significant impact on species diversity, structure and dynamics, they are an important element in tropical forests. This study examined liana carbon stock, …

The years ahead will see the creation of a global ecosystem of industrial production processes and products linked in networks. Within this ecosystem, industrial products will be developed, produced/manufactured, monitored and maintained using available data and information. The characteristic of this …

Dit onderzoek behandelt de organisatie Record Store Day en de manier waarop zij betrokkenheid met het evenement Record Store Day onder hun specifieke doelgroep van muziekliefhebbers van 16 t/m 35 jaar kunnen vergroten en behouden. Social media zijn een belangrijk element hiervan, maar ook verdere offline …

In het onderwijs - niet alleen in het hoger, maar ook in het voortgezet en basisonderwijs - gaat het altijd om de leraar, de leerling en de leerstof. De taak van de leraar is leerlingen in een bepaald leerdomein in te wijden. Dat kan afhankelijk van de doelen die men heeft op verschillende manieren. …

Coupling beams between shear walls are one of the key elements for energy dissipation in tall buildings. A representative mathematical model of coupling beam should represent flexure, shear and interface slip/extension mechanisms simultaneously. This goal can be achieved by using either detailed finite …

Before the start and during the first weeks of their first year, it has been observed by teachers that engineering students start with a high level of motivation, which often seems to decrease during the course of the first semesters. Such a decrease in motivation can be a main driver for students …

In dit afstudeeronderzoek is gekeken naar hoe Heijmans Utiliteit zijn ontwikkelingsprocessen moet aanpassen, om op die manier een circulair gevelelement voor het Heijmans Morph concept te ontwikkelen. Hierbij is gekeken naar het huidige ontwikkelingsproces, hoe deze circulair kan worden gemaakt en uiteindelijk …

This article focuses on the role of the artistic process in connecting to the natural environment. In my research I have explored what participants experience and learn when they engage in different types of arts-based environmental education (AEE) practices that I have facilitated. The premise of AEE …