Humanlike virtual influencers (HVIs) mimic human influencers (HIs), but how do consumers perceive them, and how does this affect persuasion knowledge? This experiment examines how consumers differentiate HVIs from HIs based on two mental states – intentions and emotions– and how differences in mind perception …

When learning must contribute to resilience, and community cocreative learning ismore effective than direct instruction. This position paper draws on Hannah Arendt’s VitaActiva: Labor, Work, and Speech and Action. Labor is about meeting basic needs and creating a ‘home’ where life is good. Work concerns …

A modified genetic algorithm (MGA) optimization procedure, alongside time series machine learning (ML) classifiers, is proposed to minimize handovers in a digital twin-based visible light communication (VLC) system. Frequent handovers have a direct impact on the overall performance of the VLC system …

Ondanks decennia van vooruitgang sinds de seksuele revolutie, blijft de seksuele opvoeding van kinderen en jongeren een onderwerp van felle discussie in de samenleving. Onderzoek onderstreept het cruciale belang van zowel ouders als professionele opvoeders in het bespreekbaar maken van thema’s rond relaties …

De plof van de ochtendkrant op de deurmat, met koffie in de hand voor het acht uurjournaal – het zijn oubollige beelden in een wereld waarin real-time journalistiek de klok slaat. 24/7 nieuws, direct verspreid en via meerdere platforms onmiddellijk beschikbaar voor wie wil. De snelheid en onmiddellijkheid …

The die-off of the long-spined sea urchin Diadema antillarum in the 1980s highlighted its crucial role as a primary grazer in tropical western Atlantic coral reefs. However, natural recovery has been slow, exacerbated by a new die-off in 2022. Interest in actively restoring D. antillarum populations …

Previous research largely supports the notion that mediated contact and engagement with minority characters can improve viewers’ real-life minority attitudes. However, it is unclear to what extent different forms of media engagement such as parasocial friendship and wishful identification are linked …

Inleiding Shared decision making (SDM) wordt steeds belangrijker gevonden. Logopedisten willen ouders betrekken bij de behandeling van hun kind, echter blijkt dit in de praktijk lastig. De toolbox ENGAGE is ontwikkeld om samenwerken met ouders te bevorderen. Logopedisten bij logopediepraktijk X vinden …

This thesis focuses on optimising the emptying process of water storage facilities in urban areas, and was conducted during my graduate internship at Waterfeit Adviseurs. The study is based on the need to improve the efficiency of the system, as current systems frequently lead to floods and ineffective …

This paper focuses on utilizing the Celciushouse as an escape room in energy education. In a broader context, it also addresses the incorporation of serious gaming in education. The project is part of COVE SEED. SEED - Sustainable Energy Education, aims to develop innovative vocational education and …