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Rapid weighted random selection in agent-based models of infectious disease dynamics using augmented B-trees

R. Bakker; A.L.J. Busker; R.G. White; R. Choenni

Agent-based models (ABMs) are important tools for predicting infectious disease epidemics and for designing effective interventions. ABMs take into account individual differences, for instance in contact rate. The drawbacks of ABMs are high complexity and low performance. In this paper, we present a …

2013-10-27ICT & MediaArtikel

Intergenerational transmission of occupational status: The role of voluntary association membership as an emerging compensatory strategy of reproduction

Jasper van Houten; M. Gesthuizen; M. Wolbers

In this article, we raised the question as to what extent members from higher status groups effectuated social resources, more specifically voluntary association membership, as a possible new compensatory strategy to guarantee a successful intergenerational transmission of their occupational status. …

2013Mens & MaatschappijArtikel

OMS International

Danine L.M. Timmer (Student); Ivonne Louw (Begeleider); A Vonk (Begeleider)

This report was written to provide OMS International (OMS) with online media that would help them generate leads in market segments they were not previously active. OMS is a small business-to-business company that sells Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) systems. EDI systems allow the transmission of …

2012-06-04ICT & MediaBachelor

When sheep trust the shepherd

Beate J. van Vliet (Student); J. Snoek (Begeleider); J. Bruinsma- de Beer (Begeleider)

2.1 Background and Objective This research explores the Housemothers' vision on care at the Assessment Center of World Hope International, where they provide aftercare for victims of sexual abuse and exploitation. World Hope International, a Christian relief and development organization (founded in the …

2012Filosofie & ReligieBachelor

Statusverwerving en de rol van verenigingslidmaatschap als nieuwe compenserende strategie.

Jasper van Houten; M. Gesthuizen; M. Wolbers

In this article, we raised the question as to what extent members from higher status groups effectuated social resources, more specifically voluntary association membership, as a possible new compensating strategy to guarantee a successful intergenerational transmission of their occupational status. …

2012AlgemeenArtikel

Effect of condensation on light transmission and energy budget of seven greenhouse cover materials

V. Mohammadkhani; Gert-Jan Swinkels; C. Stanghellini; Pieter Sonneveld; M.A. Bruins

Model calculations and the few data that are available show that over 100 L water condense yearly on each square meter of a greenhouse cover. It is known that the presence of condensate reduces light transmission. This effect is suppressed to some extent by adding film-forming (anti-drop) additives to …

2011AlgemeenArtikel

The role of indigenous knowledge in sustainable food production : a case of post-harvest practices in maize preservation in Mua Hill location, Eastern Kenya

Waithaka, M. (Student); Moor, I.R. de

One of the main challenges facing Kenya today is to ensure food security for its rising population. The Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) and Kenya Agricultural Research Institute (KARI) spend a lot of resources searching for effective and sustainable methods of producing and preserving food. However, most …

2011ICT & MediaMaster

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