This book explores fundamental socio-economic trends that are radically changing perspectives on the relationship between people and the world around them. Focusing on the principles of sustainability, circularity and inclusivity, it illustrates how these trends form the breeding ground for a new economy …

Climate change calls for an energy transition utilizing all available renewable energy resources, such as bioenergy from biomass. However, the use of biomass is debated in society, and public acceptance is low or lacking. This survey-based research demonstrates for the first time that public acceptance …

Strategic foresight research often overlooks SMEs, leaving them vulnerable in a changing landscape. While scenario planning is valuable for SMEs, literature notes barriers. Three case studies examined these barriers, revealing challenges. Despite challenges, our workshop on structured scenario planning …

The integration of research activities in universities of applied sciences (UASs) has led to the transformation of these universities into organisations with two primary processes: research and education. Although many believe in the benefits of combining research and education in one organisation, which …

This report records the research project conducted within the context of the work placement for the Graduation Internship: Business Research and Advice during the fourth year of the International Business program at HZ University of Applied Sciences. The work placement panned from 05 February 2024 to …

Early STATUS staat voor ‘Early Strategic Alerts for the Turnaround of Small businesses’ - onderzoek naar vroege signalen van verval bij kleinbedrijven. Meer inzicht in deze signalen is van belang om ondernemers, accountants en adviseurs te helpen om eerder problemen van stagnatie te (h)erkennen, bespreekbaar …

This Justification Logfile documents the research-based strategies and decisions for the annual STEAM and space festival "HELLO SPACE | Bulgaria Calling!" in Bulgaria. Utilizing Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) principles, this report supports strategic initiatives aimed at improving the festival’s visibility …

This research investigates Aeolian sand transport in the dynamic dune area of Kop van Schouwen Meeuwenduinen, Netherlands. Despite previous studies, many aspects of sand transport in this region remain unexplored. This study aims to provide new insights into sand erosion and transport dynamics. Two …

This Justification Logfile documents the process of creating a social media guide for Tempo Team Terneuzen, designed to help smoothly transition social media responsibilities to the next person. It highlights the thorough research, strategic decision-making, and adherence to SAFe principles throughout …

This document provides a comprehensive justification for the internalization of SEO processes aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and client satisfaction. The current reliance on outsourced SEO services has led to inconsistencies in service delivery, communication gaps, and a lack of standardized …