This applied research project aims to generate a better understanding of the effects of heatwaves on vulnerable population groups in the municipality of The Hague, and suggests ways in which the municipality can help such groups to cope with these heatwaves. The research was performed as a cooperation …

The ultimate ambition of Pieter Pot is to make circular grocery packaging the standard quo in Europe. They want to establish Pieter Pot as an authority and expert in waste-free groceries. The first milestone in achieving this mission is to break even at 50.000 monthly orders. One of Pieter Pot's obstacles …

Extensive research has explored the role of perfectionism in individuals (Hewitt & Flett, 1991; Mackinnon & Sherry, 2012). Perfectionism is considered as a stable personality trait that is characterized by “high standards of performance which are accompanied by tendencies for overly critical evaluations …

Panorama Films is an Italian-based production and service company, for feature films, commercials, photographic shoots and more; and assists foreign production companies in all aspects of the production, such as budget allocation, crew, locations, etc. Panorama Films plans to implement a radical change …

Purpose Social media have become a key part of placemaking. Placemaking revolves around collaboration between multiple stakeholders, which requires ongoing two-way communication between local government and citizens. Although social media offer promising tools for local governments and public professionals …

The sustainable energy transition asks for new and innovative solutions in the way society, government, energy market and clients (end users) approach energy distribution and consumption. The energy transition provides great opportunity to develop innovative solutions where in the dense built environment …

Even learners with good language ability do not automatically engage in interactional encounters in the foreign language. Affective factors, such as speakers’ willingness to communicate (WTC), self-confidence and enjoyment of oral interaction play an important role in this (e.g. Dewaele & MacIntyre, …

The technological change during the last years changed the way of working in many industries. The use of online marketing became more important because many people can be reached effectively, independent of the place and time of destination. Sweden is a developed and forward-looking country where 96% …

Background: The Nurses in the Lead (NitL) programme consists of a systematic approach and training to 1) empower community nurses in implementing evidence, targeted at encouraging functional activities of older adults, and 2) train community nurses in enabling team members to change their practice. …

Background: The integrated uptake of patient-reported experience measures, using outcomes for the micro, meso and macro level, calls for a successful implementation process which depends on how stakeholders are involved in this process. Currently, the impact of stakeholders on strategies to improve …