In this paper, we conceptualize circular economy ecosystem emergence as the intersection of extant innovation, entrepreneurial, and industrial ecosystems. From our rich qualitative data in the circular textiles and apparel industry, we identify drivers behind emergence and uncover the pivotal role ecosystem …

Biogas production involves the complex process of anaerobic digestion in bioreactors. This paper presents numerical modeling results and analysis of bioreactors. We discuss research methodology, model geometry, internal bioreactor processes, and possible modifications. Two mathematical models and their …

A large, recently published, inter-laboratory study by the ReAct group has shown that there is considerable variability in DNA recovery that exists between forensic laboratories. The presence of this inter-laboratory variability presents issues when one laboratory wishes to carry out an evaluation and …

The AI Act, effective from August 1, 2024, introduces EU-wide standards to ensure the ethical and safe use of artificial intelligence (AI). Dutch municipalities must be fully compliant by 2026, navigating complex legal and operational challenges. This study assesses their readiness through survey data …

Hogeschool Rotterdam biedt binnen Dordrecht Academy de AD-opleidingen Integraal Bouwmanagement en Engineering aan. Feedback speelt binnen deze opleidingen een centrale rol om zicht te krijgen op het leerproces van de studenten, waarbij peer feedback een waardevolle aanvulling is op docentfeedback. Om …

Effects of climate change in cities are evident and are expected to increase in the future, demanding adaptation. In order to share knowledge, raise awareness and build capacity on climate adaptation, “ClimateCafés” have been utilized since 2012 in over 50 global events. ClimateCafé is a field education …

In het snel evoluerende domein van machine learning is het cruciaal om het meest geschikte model voor een bepaalde dataset te selecteren. Inzicht in de kenmerken van een dataset kan een aanzienlijke invloed hebben op de resultaten van voorspellende modellen, waardoor de studie van de eigenschappen van …

Rembang Regency is one of the regencies in Central Java that often experiences drought. Based on the results of the mapping of drought-prone areas for 2020 carried out by the Rembang Regency government, there are 63 villages spread across 14 sub-districts, 18,885 families are recorded as experiencing …

Nederlandse binnensteden ondergaan ingrijpende transformaties om toekomstbestendig te blijven. De afname van de winkelfunctie dwingt gemeenten tot actie om leegstand en verloedering te voorkomen. Binnensteden transformeren naar “places to be” waar naast de winkelfunctie ruimte is voor wonen, ontspanning …