MNEXT is a research group which is part of the HZ University of Applied Scienced in The Netherlands. The research is focused on gaining more insights and further developing geopolymer mixtures made from by-products of industries and natural fibers. Within the research group, there are different mixtures …

This research investigates the potential of natural jute fibre nets to enhance the flexural strength of geopolymer concrete tiles. Two types of jute fibre grids with surface densities of 120g/mm² and 220g/mm² were tested in four configurations. The objective was to determine the configuration that most …

Concrete is arguably the most widely used building material in the world today. Current estimates of world cement manufacture are of the order of 1.7*109 tons per year, enough to produce well over 6 km3 of concrete per year or at least 1 m3 per person (Gartner, 2004). It is a composite material made …

One of the most common materials to build infrastructure around the globe is Portland Cement Concrete, which is also one of the factors affecting economies nowadays. Portland Cement Concrete requires a large amount of raw materials in order to be produced, like milestone, which its extraction method …

Om de oorzaken van het voortijdig schoolverlaten binnen een ICT-opleiding te achterhalen en te voorkomen is er op ROC Da Vinci College een onderzoek uitgevoerd. Om de ervaringen van ICT-studenten ten opzichte van hun studiekeuze en het volgen van de opleiding te achterhalen zijn interviews met hun afgenomen. …

In recent years, drones have increasingly supported First Responders (FRs) in monitoring incidents and providing additional information. However, analysing drone footage is time-intensive and cognitively demanding. In this research, we investigate the use of AI models for the detection of humans in drone …

Fire fighters operate in a dangerous, dynamic, and complex environment. Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems can contribute to improve fire fighters’ situation awareness and decision-making. However, the introduction of AI systems needs to be done responsibly, taking (human) values into account, especially …

Artificial Intelligence systems are more and more being introduced into first response; however, this introduction needs to be done responsibly. While generic claims on what this entails already exist, more details are required to understand the exact nature of responsible application of AI within the …

Evidence-based research (EBR) is the systematic and transparent use of prior research to inform a new study so that it answers questions that matter in a valid, efficient, and accessible manner. This study surveyed experts about existing (e.g., citation analysis) and new methods for monitoring EBR and …

Background: Collaborative practice between therapists and parents is a key element of family-centred care and is essential if we want to address family priorities and needs in interventions. However, collaborative practice is challenging for speech and language therapists (SLTs) and parents. To facilitate …