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This thesis investigates the development of internal shear stresses in stiffened-core deep composite pile foundations, with particular focus on the FUNDEX Combi Pile system. These piles are widely used in urban environments due to their vibration-free installation and ability to perform under challenging …

Purpose – Country-level marketing strategies are increasingly unreliable in emerging markets, and treating nationally diverse consumers as homogeneous might be misleading. This study examines how intra-national market heterogeneity shapes consumer evaluations by comparing Chinese consumers’ product purchase …

To broaden the application of biomethanation for energy storage and renewable integration, this study investigates the performance of a trickle-bed reactor (TBR) for hydrogen (H2) utilisation in biogas upgrading, using both pure Carbon dioxide (CO2) and biogas-derived CO2 as substrates for methane (CH4) …

Intercultural literature often treats ethnocentrism and ethnorelativism as opposite ends of a single continuum. This paper challenges that assumption by adapting Herzberg’s two-factor theory to propose a dual-spectrum model: (1) a “hygiene” axis (ethnocentrism ↔ absence of ethnocentrism) that prevents …

Recent debates in rural development suggest a growing interest in integrating landscape-based knowledge into participatory decision-making. This study contributes to this discussion by examining how landscape—understood as the interplay between human actions, natural processes, and soil systems—can be …

This report analyzes the different legal aspects when establishing a hydrogen hub in the region of Delfzijl. It focuses on hydrogen networks, transport, production, renewable targets, mass balancing and hydrogen distribution, from an European level as well as a Dutch level.

Background: Discussing end-of-life care with people with dementia and their family soon after diagnosis is a crucial aspect of professional care. Research in the hospital setting is scarce. Aim: To investigate how often end-of-life issues and euthanasia are discussed during hospital consultations with …

The approach to homelessness in the Netherlands is currently undergoing a paradigm shift, moving away from shelter-based systems toward direct and unconditional housing, as articulated in the National Action Plan on Homelessness Eerst een Thuis. However, the regular housing supply often fails to meet …

Purpose: To suggest how business schools can respond when generative AI automates routine, entry-level tasks and erodes early-career opportunities. The paper addresses a focused question: What can a business school do when graduates’ entry-level jobs are replaced or reconfigured by AI? Approach: This …