The problem with investments in digital technology arise when much wanted and needed small companies and entrepreneurs have to invest in costly device the benefits of which are largely unforeseen, or unpredictable. An example of this is the use of 3D whole garment knitwear machines, there not only the …

Recente publicaties problematiseren de mate waarin onderwijsonderzoek bruikbaar en relevant onderzoek levert voor de praktijk. In het bijzonder is er onenigheid over of er teveel of te weinig interventiestudies worden uitgevoerd. Er is echter geen representatief beeld beschikbaar van welke onderzoeksmethoden …

As urban environments increasingly adopt automated technologies for municipal enforcement, this paper interrogates the erosion of human judgment, discretion, and interaction in public space governance. Drawing on participatory design workshops within the “Human Values for Smarter Cities” project, the …

Many have suggested that AI-based interventions could enhance learning by personalization, improving teacher effectiveness, or by optimizing educational processes. However, they could also have unintended or unexpected side-effects, such as undermining learning by enabling procrastination, or reducing …

Although near-peer role modeling (NPRM) has been suggested as an effective pedagogical intervention for boosting confidence, motivation, and self-efficacy, few studies have examined its connection with learner needs and well-being utilizing an established psychological framework. The present study investigates …

In this paper, we conceptualize circular economy ecosystem emergence as the intersection of extant innovation, entrepreneurial, and industrial ecosystems. From our rich qualitative data in the circular textiles and apparel industry, we identify drivers behind emergence and uncover the pivotal role ecosystem …

This handbook offers specific tools for campuses and innovation districts to better connect them with the city. It is based on real-life examples and outreach interventions in Amsterdam, collected through interviews and a workshop. These examples show the many ways in which outreach by innovation districts …

Sociaal werkers krijgen in hun dagelijkse werk steeds vaker te maken met mantelzorgers. Die laatsten voelen zich vaak ongezien door beroepskrachten, ziet Yvette Wittenberg. Wat kunnen sociaal werkers doen om de samenwerking met mantelzorgers beter en gelijkwaardiger te laten verlopen? Tijd investeren …