A resource optimization methodology is proposed for application in long range wide area networks (LoRaWANs). Using variable neighborhood search (VNS) and a minimum-cost spanning tree algorithm, it reduces the implementation and the maintenance costs of such low power networks. Performance evaluations …

Purpose: Small and medium-sized entities (SMEs) operating in the alternative financing sector are typically heterogenous in nature making them differ greatly from traditional banks. Where traditional banks must comply with strict banking regulations, developing uniform regulations for the alternative …

Inleiding: In 2017 heeft de gemeente Amersfoort besloten om extra te investeren in maatregelen ten behoeve van kinderen uit gezinnen met een laag inkomen én volwassen minima (met een inkomen tot 120-150% van het sociaal minimum) in het raadsbesluit ‘doorontwikkeling minimabeleid’. Doel van deze doorontwikkeling …

Many nature-based solutions are seen as favourable and effective measures to increase urban resilience during more extreme weather events, by for example decrease high temperatures in summer. Since space is often scarce in urban environments, roofs have received increased attention in mitigating the …

Background: Roughly 200 million women become pregnant every year - most of them living in developing countries in Asia and Africa - many of these women suffer from ongoing nutritional deficiencies, contributing to the estimate of half a million maternal deaths a year. Educational programs teaching on …

The focus of this research is to optimize the bio-concrete mixture design containing natural plant-based fibres as well as to investigate and describe the properties of the developed materials. The main goal of the project is to produce a bio-concrete design that is sufficient to be used as an insulation …

Uien worden al meer dan 5000 jaar wereldwijd geteeld. In 175 verschillende landen worden uien geteeld met een totaal volume van 74 miljoen ton. Nederland beschikt in verhouding over een klein teeltgebied maar is een wereldspeler op de uienmarkt. Nederland beschikt over een ideale voedingsbodem en heeft …

Pavements are used everywhere, and are of a major importance in the infrastructure. However, conditions for which these pavements are designed for and built in are rapidly changing due to climate change. The trends observed in the Netherlands suggest a maximum temperature increase of 3 degrees Celsius …

In this design research, a new design thinking model is utilised to create a sustainable capsule collection and future roadmap to improve environmental impact for the company Hang Eleven BV (Hereinafter referred to as H11). The design model explores 3 different phases; inspiration, ideation and implementation. …

Connecting for (Re)generative Education (C4RE) is a movement started by eight people, six co founders, and two interns. Their main goal is to create a platform, in the form of a social movement, where people working in Dutch educational organisations can support each other and exchange knowledge on topics …