Identifying critical reproductive habitats for elasmobranchs in human-modified coastal environments remains challenging due to cryptic behaviours and data limitations. This study investigated potential pupping grounds of the Starry smooth-hound (Mustelus asterias) in the Southwestern Dutch Delta using …

Sudden disruptions to the social environment of older adults living alone, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, can challenge their ability to maintain well-being. This study employed an interpretative phenomenological analysis to explore how Dutch older adults (≥65 years) living alone maintained their well-being …

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. …

Research Aim So far, Implementation Science has mainly focused on implementing and de-implementing specific evidence-based interventions. However, this is not always feasible. Implementation science has not yet formulated a response to this. We believe that implementation science can provide an opportunity …

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 thesis investigates why consumers in Germany and the Netherlands are increasingly choosing non-alcoholic beer over its alcoholic counterpart. A quantitative on-line survey (≈ 300–400 respondents) assessed perceptions, purchase intentions and opinions on recent government regulations affecting the …

This study analyzes how consumers in Germany and the Benelux perceive ready-made meals. Using a combination of surveys and in-depth interviews, five value dimensions are evaluated: taste, health, convenience, sustainability, and price/value. The results show that taste and convenience are the main drivers …

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, …

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 …

This thesis examines how German producers of whey powder can safeguard their exports to China against disruptions in the global supply chain. Based on literature, trade data and four in-depth interviews, it concludes that price fluctuations are less decisive than political, logistical and pandemic shocks …