The Use of K-pop Idols as Trend Forecasting Tools This thesis explores how K-pop idols and their fan communities co-create fashion trends, and how brands can leverage this dynamic as a forecasting tool. As traditional trend cycles become outdated in the fast-paced digital age, K-pop offers a real-time, …

Influencer marketing has become a key element of modern brand communication. More and more companies rely on influencers to reach consumers on an emotional level. But how do individuals with different personality traits respond to such content – and how does this affect their purchasing behavior? This …

In Nederland bevinden zich ongeveer 1,6 miljoen vrouwen in de overgang, waarvan een derde aangeeft ernstig belemmerd te worden in het dagelijks functioneren. Ondanks de omvang en impact van deze levensfase wordt in de mode-industrie nauwelijks rekening gehouden met overgang gerelateerde klachten tijdens …

Recente publicaties problematiseren de mate waarin onderwijsonderzoek bruikbaar en relevant onderzoek levert voor de praktijk. In het bijzonder is er onenigheid over of er teveel of te weinig interventiestudies worden uitgevoerd. Er is echter geen representatief beeld beschikbaar van welke onderzoeksmethoden …

Algorithms that significantly impact individuals and society should be transparent, yet they can often function as complex black boxes. Such high-risk AI systems necessitate explainability of their inner workings and decision-making processes, which is also crucial for fostering trust, understanding, …

This study investigates consumer attitudes and responses to food additives in the Netherlands and Canada, focusing on familiarity, perceived health impact, preferences for natural versus synthetic additives, and labelling expectations. The aim is to provide practical insights for policymakers, food producers, …

Deze scriptie onderzoekt hoe slachtoffers van ex-partnerstalking in Nederland betekenis geven aan het proces dat zij doormaakten, vanaf het begin van de relatie tot aan hun huidige situatie, en welke psychologische en sociale factoren dit proces beïnvloeden. In tegenstelling tot bestaande literatuur, …

Collaborative robot arms (cobots) are gaining a strong foothold in contemporary manufacturing workplaces. While more information about the cobot’s impact becomes available, crucial design, work perception, performance, and strategic implications are systematically overlooked. Following a modern sociotechnical systems …

Since 2012, the harbor seal (Phoca vitulina) population in the Dutch Wadden Sea has been in decline, raising concerns about the potential role of infectious diseases. Historical outbreaks like those caused by Phocine Distemper Virus (PDV) and Influenza A virus subtype H10N7, have shown that pathogens …

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 …