There is a need for effective methods to teach critical thinking (CT). One instructional method that seems promising is comparing correct and erroneous worked examples (i.e., contrasting examples). The aim of the present study, therefore, was to investigate the effect of contrasting examples on learning …

The aging process is often accompanied by increase in body weight. Older adults with overweight or obesity might have an overconsumption in energy that is accompanied by inadequate intake of protein, vitamin D, and calcium. It is unclear if intake of protein and vitamin D and calcium is sufficient in …

BACKGROUND & AIMS: Sufficient protein intake is of great importance in hemodialysis (HD) patients, especially for maintaining muscle mass. Daily protein needs are generally estimated using bodyweight (BW), in which individual differences in body composition are not accounted for. As body protein mass …

The phenomenon of climate change became an evident threat to the nature-based tourism sector with its various Safari Operators in Zimbabwe. Tourism enterprises, such as Safari Operators, are not able to avert this phenomenon from happening and are challenged with the complex and multidimensional nature …

From the start of the energy transition is has been believed that the development of wind power as a renewable source of electricity was vital for reaching the climate goals related to the decarbonization of the energy sector. The LCOE variable is globally applied when comparing the cost for the use …

This research was carried out as part of the intern’s final graduation internship for the study program International Business at HZ University of Applied Sciences. The internship began on the 8th of February 2021 and ended on the 18th of June 2021. The internship was carried out at Medisol B.V. where …

The report “Bracenet: How a company can be a policy entrepreneur for sustainability” shows to what extent Bracenet already is a policy entrepreneur and how Bracenet can become a policy entrepreneur in future. The goal to be a policy entrepreneur results from Bracenet´s need to be politically active to …

Circularity and recycling are gaining increased attention, yet the amount of recycled plastic applied in new products remains low. To accelerate uptake by businesses, it will be useful to empirically investigate the main barriers and enablers that organisations experience when using recycled plastic …

Purpose: Artificial intelligence (AI) and automation are currently changing human life with a great implication in the communication field. This research focusses on understanding the current and growing impact of AI and automation in the role of communication professionals to identify what skills and …

In this article, the impact of strategic orientations on the use of digital marketing tactics and, subsequently, on the international business performance of small electronic retailers (e-retailers) in cross-border electronic commerce (e-commerce) is analysed. Furthermore, these relationships are compared …