The Vietnam Mekong Delta (VMD) is an essential region providing food security. According to The World Bank (2024), the Mekong Delta is the Vietnamese centre of rice production, with 50% of the country’s rice production and 90% of exports. Besides its agricultural activity, VMD is also an important aquacultural …

Camera traps are widely used in wildlife research to study species presence, distribution, and behaviour, yet their potential influence on animal behaviour is often assumed to be negligible. Many carnivores, including canids, rely heavily on olfactory communication and frequently deposit scent marks …

This study examined how short educational videos about corals, sea turtles and seahorses can be designed as effective tools for increasing ecological knowledge to grade 7 children. The study was conducted for the natural-history museum Natura Docet, which aims to enrich its underwater exhibition with …

This research explored whether machine learning models could predict shifts in participants’ preferences and attitudes towards energy solutions based on behavioural and self-reported engagement data collected during visual educational interventions. Through four sub-questions, the study evaluated how …

This applied research aims to provide insights that will assist Naturalis Biodiversity Center, a leading institution in biodiversity research attracting around half a million museum visitors annually, in enhancing public understanding of biodiversity and motivating greater stewardship of nature. Over …

This thesis investigates the restoration and structural reinforcement of a historically protected 19th-century residential building on the island of Hydra, Greece. Undertaken within the strict constraints of Greek heritage law (ΦΕΚ 594Δ/1978), the project aims to enhance structural safety and environmental …

Het Micro Compact Natural Intelligence Configurator (mCONIC) project vertegenwoordigt een gede tailleerd technisch onderzoek naar de haalbaarheid van het implementeren van natuurlijke taalverwerkingsmogelijkheden op microcontrollers met beperkte rekenkracht. Dit onderzoek maakte gebruik van een gemengde …

Like in mountaineering, where highs and lows in the face of challenges find release in the experience of the surrounding nature, the final farewell from the deceased knows different stages and emotions which can be sustained and resolved by supportive company and circumstances. Before the subject of …

Diatoms are essential in the aquatic ecosystem, especially in estuary systems like the Scheldt Estuary, in which centric diatoms are the dominant phytoplankton and serve as an important food resource for upper trophic levels. The understanding of the population dynamics is therefore an essential element …

This research aims to evaluate the potential of using natural dyes to achieve black on cotton and viscose fabrics. The objective is to find a more sustainable alternative to traditional synthetic dyes for fashion designers. This is achieved through testing dye recipes, color visual and RGB value analysis, …