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 use of in-body wearable devices is increasing in the healthcare sector, given their capacity to diagnose diseases and monitor health conditions. At the same time, some of these devices have entered the market and are being researched for use in workplace settings to enhance workers’ health and safety. …

In this manuscript we present the results of a four-year monitor among a representative panel of Dutch citizens on the knowledge, awareness and opinions regarding hydrogen. Hydrogen has the potential to play an important role in the energy transition and therefore receives a growing attention. At the …

Limited data is available on the size of urban goods movement and its impact on numerous aspects with respect to livability such as emissions and spatial impact. The latter becomes more important in densifying cities. This makes it challenging to implement effective measures that aim to reduce the negative …

In dit onderzoek hebben we de economische, sociaal-maatschappelijke en fysieke impact van de mogelijke komst van twee kerncentrales in Borssele in beeld gebracht. Aan de bouw van de centrales gaat een jarenlange periode van voorbereiding en onderzoek vooraf, waarna voor het daadwerkelijke bouwproces …

De Monitor Jongeren en Nieuws is een grootschalig vijfjaarlijks onderzoek naar de nieuwsinteresse, het nieuwsmediagebruik en de nieuwsvoorkeuren van Nederlandse jongeren in de leeftijd van 15 t/m 24 jaar. In dit rapport worden de resultaten gepresenteerd van het onderdeel Nieuwsinteresse van de 4e editie …

In het voorjaar van 2025 is de monitor Leren en lesgeven met ict voor de derde keer afgenomen bij de docenten van de HAN. De resultaten geven inzicht in hoe docenten lesgeven met en over ict, de competenties van docenten voor leren en lesgeven met ict en hoe professionalisering hiermee samenhangt. Deze …

Background: Interprofessional collaboration (IPC) among health and social care providers is crucial to effectively implement community-based fall prevention. Several factors hinder successful and sustainable IPC, highlighting the need to both design and evaluate context-specific implementation strategies. …

New Virtual Care Centers (VCCs) within hospitals utilize information technology to remotely monitor and support patients with chronic diseases living at home. Nurses play a crucial role by providing remote coaching and guidance to help patients manage their conditions. Currently, there is a growing understanding …

Agriculture and horticulture are essential for ensuring safe food to the growing global population, but they also contribute significantly to climate change and biodiversity loss due to the extensive use of chemicals. Integrated pest management is currently employed to monitor and control pest populations, …