Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the automotive aftermarket are under increasing pressure to remain competitive while transitioning to circular business models, in line with Dutch sustainability goals. These SMEs, operating in areas such as auto parts, battery systems, maintenance, and damage …

"The global shift toward electric vehicles (EV) and renewable energy highlights the need for educational models that are both scientifically rigorous and accessible to diverse learners. Research in STEM education demonstrates that hands-on, project-based learning increases student engagement, understanding, …

Pedagogical approaches often assume fixed ontological positions, such as teacher-centered, curriculum-centered, child-centered, or world-centered perspectives, which tend to overlook the complexity of educational practice. These approaches limit educators’ ability to adaptively shift between diverse …

This paper explores the relationship between ethnography and music education. The possible meanings of the prefix ‘ethno’ will be reflected upon in three related concepts: ethnography, ethnomusicology and ethnomethodology. In a second step, the focus will shift to music education. The concept of ‘idiocultural …

"In the first quarter of 2025, 42.5% of net electricity generated in the EU came from renewable energy sources. In June 2025, solar was the largest source of EU electricity for the first time, with multiple countries producing record amounts of solar power. At least 13 member states set new monthly solar …

'This research explored how emotionally intelligent leadership can foster inclusive workplaces for LGBTQIA+ Generation Z employees within the Dutch hospitality industry. Despite existing legal frameworks on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, LGBTQIA+ Gen Z employees continue to face exclusion, microaggressions, …

The luxury real estate sector is a complex industry characterized by multiple factors. Hence, exclusivity, complex sales cycles, and, most importantly, the discerning expectations of high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs). Within Spain’s Costa del Sol, Drumelia Real Estate has established itself as a leading …

For the elderly a major decline in health often entails a dramatic shift in living conditions. One of the harshest aspects is the loss of social context. Based on experiences in her own family, the designer sets out to redefine the puzzle of health, care and social context. By conceiving the needs in …

In solving systemic design challenges, designers co-create with professionals from various fields. In the context of innovation in healthcare practices, this study investigates design abilities that healthcare professionals develop by participating in co-design projects. We conducted a mixed-methods …

This study explores the relationship between second-hand fashion retailers’ marketing tactics and the purchasing drivers of Generation Z (GenZ) consumers, defined as individuals born between the mid-1990s and early 2010s, in the Netherlands. This study aims to identify areas of alignment and misalignment …