Environmental concerns and urbanization pressures are driving demand for more efficient reverse logistics in city environments, where space constraints and dense populations create unique challenges. Polyurethanes (PU), used widely in insulation, electronics, and automotive industries, are integral to …

Implementation of green supply chain management (GSCM) has gained increasing attention as businesses seek to balance economic, social, and environmental sustainability. However, its adoption remains uneven across countries, particularly in developing economies such as Indonesia. This study aims to identify …

Deze masterthesis onderzoekt hoe niet-gouvernementele organisaties (NGO’s) de verduurzaming van korte voedsel­ketens in Nederland faciliteren. Op basis van literatuur, interviews en een enquête onder keten­stakeholders wordt in kaart gebracht welke vormen van ondersteuning – variërend van infrastructuur …

Objective: In the context of a programme to improve people-centered care, launched by the Tanzanian Ministry of Health, an international project (HEALCARe) was initiated to enhance the health literacy (HL) and respectful compassionate care (RCC) competencies of Bachelor’s nursing and midwifery students. …

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, …

Factors associated with physical activity among patients eligible for cardiac rehabilitation: a qualitative studyTo optimize recovery following a cardiac event, Cardiac Rehabilitation (CR) is often recommended. Currently, CR is mostly offered as a standardized program, consisting of exercise therapy, …

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 …

Co-creation research has the potential to produce valuable knowledge and tools, yet it often falls short of driving substantial practical changes due to insufficient engagement of the wider system. This article introduces the Large Scale Interventions (LSI) approach, designed to foster ownership and …

MANAGEMENTSAMENVATTING Het ontwerponderzoek heeft plaatsgevonden bij Ons Berkenhof in Zuidlaren. Het onderzoek gaat over het inzetten en vergroten van het sociale netwerk van gezinnen, tijdens en na hun verblijf bij Ons Berkenhof. De aanleiding voor het onderzoek is een vraag die naar voren kwam tijdens …

The European Union Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act was adopted in 2024 to protect public interests from AI-related harms. We aimed to determine whether the AI Act captures the most relevant stakeholders’ values for a high-risk AI Clinical Decision Support System (CDSS) for cardiovascular disease. Ethics …