This thesis investigates the restoration and structural reinforcement of a historically protected 19th-century residential building on the island of Hydra, Greece. Undertaken within the strict constraints of Greek heritage law (ΦΕΚ 594Δ/1978), the project aims to enhance structural safety and environmental …

Groene schoolpleinen bieden unieke kansen voor onderwijs, maar er is nog veel behoefte aan voorbeelden voor het dagelijks gebruik. In dit onderzoek hebben we gekeken hoe onderwijs op groene schoolpleinen in Nederland wordt gegeven. We onderzochten welke vakken op groene schoolpleinen worden gegeven, …

The skillsets of production workers are crucial for the effective adoption of smart technologies which are largely shaped by work design. However, current literature lacks comprehensive insights into the skills and work designs of production workers, hindering the adoption of Industry 5.0. Grounded in …

This dissertation describes the dynamics of motor competence (MC) development from early childhood (EC) to middle childhood (MCD). Being motor competent in early childhood creates a window of opportunity for taking part in physical activities later in childhood and adulthood. However, there is a worrying …

This research examines the causes of resident outmigration from Venice and explores strategies to reattract former residents and make the city more livable for its local population. The objective is to determine how challenges derived from overtourism, such as housing shortages and infrastructure strains, …

Flow balancing is the process of changing the geometry of an extrusion die to achieve a uniform flow distribution at the die-exit. This can be an iterative and costly process. Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) is often used to aid in flow balancing of extrusion dies by predicting the flow profile without …

This is one of the first studies evaluating a workplace intervention aimed at improving work–life balance for employed caregivers, using a randomized controlled trial. While the participatory approach improved perceived supervisor support, it did not reduce work–life imbalance. These findings highlight …

Many organizations are seeing an increase in employees balancing work with informal caregiving. To support them, a workplace participatory approach (PA) intervention was implemented in four Dutch organizations. This study evaluated the implementation, influencing factors, and stakeholder experiences. A …

The landscape of medical research is complex and constantly evolving. This complexity becomes especially evident when actors need to balance the ethical and scientific values that protect research participants with considerations of scientific integrity. These two key values, established in international …

Abstract The upcoming EURO 7 regulation requires significant CO2 reductions in road freight, targeting towing vehicles and semitrailers. Semitrailers face a 10% reduction goal, with limited gains from aerodynamic tweaks and low rolling resistance tires, making electrification the most promising solution. …