Semi-structured in-depth interviews (n = 12) were held to explore older patients’ motives of whether or not to perform self-management while hospitalized and to identify factors influencing self-management during hospitalization. These interviews were analyzed using the Quacol method. Self-management …

In order to ensure their market position, dairy processors have developed guidelines to add up to the need of improved milk quality. Quality includes safety, composition, taste and sustainability. However, dairy processors cannot control the quality of dairy products completely themselves. It all starts …

Noise is a common problem in hospitals, and it is known that social behavior can influence sound levels. The aim of this naturally-occurring field experiment was to assess the influence of a non-talking rule on the actual sound level and perception of patients in an outpatient infusion center. In a quasi-randomized …

Since the emergence of modern man some 200,000 years ago, people and technologyhave been inextricably linked to each other. However, unlike traditional technology -such as leverage (and derivative applications such as hammers, wheels and crankshafts),and control of fire - smart technology is equipped …

Naast dat Kenniscentrum NoorderRuimte onderzoek doet naar externe vraagstukken, wil zij als organisatie zelf ook blijven groeien en ontwikkelen. Dit wordt vertaald naar interne vraagstukken. Zo maakt Kenniscentrum NoorderRuimte gebruik van innovatiewerkplaatsen (IWP’s). Een IWP is een netwerk van kennis- …

This report explores what the best way is to visualize the modelling workflow of a digital twin. The digital twin is a digital replica of a physical plant and can be beneficial for building, maintaining, operating and training. The visualization helps to convince parties such as the management department …

Contents: Introduction by the supervisors | Analysing the Military Supply Chain using Big Data Analytics by Addy Negulescu and Niels C. Nanning | Big Data and Supply Chain Management by Martin Novak and Youri Verduijn | The impact of Cross Chain Control Centre on supply chains by Sebastiaan van Dijk …

"As a public organization, the Dutch Defence organization needs to do its job properly, while using budgets and material resources in an appropriate manner. This implies the careful use of scare resources, preventing phenomena such as overspending, inefficiencies and the unconcerned use of equipment. …

"As a public organization, the Dutch Defence organization needs to do its job properly, while using budgets and material resources in an appropriate manner. This implies the careful use of scare resources, preventing phenomena such as overspending, inefficiencies and the unconcerned use of equipment. …