Evaluating water quality is fundamental to ensuring that freshwater ecosystems support the well-being of all life on Earth. The present study uses physicochemical parameters to assess groundwater in Dili, Timor-Leste, from 2011 to 2018. Water quality was determined using the conventional Water Quality …

BACKGROUND: Children with acute abdominal pain pose a diagnostic challenge for general practitioners (GPs), as it can be difficult to distinguish appendicitis from self-limiting conditions due to overlapping symptoms. To support GPs, a diagnostic strategy for appendicitis was developed that integrates …

Over the last few decades, regulators in most jurisdictions around the world have progressively required companies to incorporate systematic risk management into their corporate governance. This has led to the emergence of legal risk management (LRM) as an essential component. Aligning with the Law & …

Background: The number of older patients undergoing cardiac surgery is increasing, and a substantial proportion of these patients are frail. Frailty is associated with increased mortality, psychological complications, functional decline, and reduced health-related quality of life, complicating treatment …

This thesis explores the feasibility of valorising okara, a by-product from tofu and soy milk production, through tempeh fermentation. The topic was initiated from the potential value of okara as a fibre-rich material, especially regarding the possible effect of fermentation on its soluble and insoluble …

This research originated from the need to transform unstructured internship assignment descriptions from the OnStage dataset into structured insights that support a better understanding of SME challenges in the Zeeland region. The objective was to contribute to the desired future situation in which the …

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 …

Polymer front-sheets are increasingly considered as lightweight alternatives to glass in photovoltaic (PV) modules, yet their long term soiling behaviour under real outdoor conditions remains poorly understood. This thesis compares five polymer front-sheet candidates against a glass reference over twelve …

Meta-analyses on the effectiveness of Montessori education report positive outcomes on both academic and social measures. However, Montessori schools vary considerably, and there is limited empirical literature examining how differences in implementation affect outcomes. To better understand the effectiveness …

Rationale Up to 60% of patients with head and neck cancer are malnourished upon first presentation. Malnutrition has been associated with a higher risk of adverse events and decreased quality of life and survival. Patients with a high risk of malnutrition often receive pretreatment dietary treatment …