The turbidity in Lake Markermeer limits the primary production by phototrophic algae and the growth of plants. In turn, this limits the amount of fish and other organisms that live in and around Lake Markermeer in its food sources. To determine if there are organisms that limit the resuspension, a survey …

Patients who had an ischemic stroke have a poor life expectancy. To improve prognosis in ischemic stroke it is needed to discover additional prognostic biomarkers. This study investigated whether sarcopenia or myosteatosis affected long-term survival in ischemic stroke patients. The secondary aim was …

Cooperatives are special because the members not only own the cooperative, but also patronize it. CEO’s decision has an impact on the overall members’ interests. Understanding how CEOs differ from members regarding their evaluations on cooperative performance and what causes the differences, is valuable …

This report was created during an internship in a new world wine importing company. This sector is in slight increase from year to year thanks to the popularization of its wines. However, the millennials are more in search of organic, biodynamic or natural wines. Indeed, a new method of consumption has …

Advanced technology is a primary solution for the shortage of care professionals and increasing demand for care, and thus acceptance of such technology is paramount. This study investigates factors that increase use of advanced technology during elderly care, focusing on current use of advanced technology, …

Due to the ageing population, the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders will continue to rise, as well as healthcare expenditure. To overcome these increasing expenditures, integration of orthopaedic care should be stimulated. The Primary Care Plus (PC+) intervention aimed to achieve this by facilitating …

On January 1, 2015, Alrijne Zorggroep was formed by a merger between the Diaconessenhuis and Rijnland zorggroep. Alrijne Zorggroep consists of three hospital locations, two healthcare centres and two nursing homes. The hospitals are located in Leiden, Leiderdorp and Alphen aan de Rijn. This research …

YoungCapital is an employment agency founded in 2000 that puts more than 16,000 candidates to work every day. To date, YoungCapital has the largest youth database in Europe and can be found better online than any other Dutch employment agency. For 2020, YoungCapital sets the strategic pillar “Growth”, …

Commissioned by IQ Leads this research report is written for Hipperz. Hipperz is a webshop that operates in the online market of the bag/suitcase industry. IQ Leads is responsible for Hipperz's marketing. This research examines the wishes and needs of the target group, compared to purchasing the assortment …

Nissan Motor Co. is a worldwide car manufacturer established in Japan in 1933. Nissan has the slogan ‘innovation that excites’, and many years they have been the leader in a few European car branch markets. Examples are the European market of electric cars and a few C-segment markets. This plan is written …