In a liquid modernity, the impermanence, change and fluidity of contemporary society has altered the role and agency of museums, prompting a need for new ontologies that challenge their rigidity, hierarchy and obsolete institutional structures. A liquid museum, therefore, is aware of its entanglement …

Critical materials are economically important raw materials with high supply risk. They are widely used in electronic components, batteries, sensors and drone-related systems. For Europe, access to these materials is a strategic issue because many of them are not sufficiently available within the European …

Though the problem of water risks is growing and becoming more evident, there is a lack of structured information about how these risks are managed through the certification process. While there are certain credits dedicated to managing water risks and implementing measures in regard to them in the …

Hospitality and air transport are closely connected, and any disruption in the air transport network will have an impact on airport hotels. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is becoming more and more constrained due to flight limitations, regulatory pressure, and disruptions. Hyatt Place Amsterdam Airport, …

The wedding industry in Vietnam is undergoing significant changes due to globalization, social media, and international wedding trends. Meanwhile, traditional cultural values ​​and family expectations continue to play a crucial role in the decision-making process of young couples. This study aims to …

Despite the key roles of circular startups and investors in enabling the transition towards a circular economy, weak connections have been found between the two actors, limiting effective collaboration and the exchange of resources. While previous research demonstrated the beneficial role of intermediaries …

Mobile Instant Messaging apps, such as Signal and WhatsApp, are part of everyday communication in the Netherlands. Yet, technology-adoption literature mainly focuses on functional aspects like ease of use and usefulness, while the role of human values in switching intention is often overlooked. This …

Seagrass meadows hold significant value for local coastal communities and many different organisms by providing essential ecosystem services. However, due to anthropogenic stressors (e.g. coastal development, eutrophication etc.) seagrass meadows have been declining rapidly worldwide. In Lake Grevelingen …

Nicotine is a well-known and highly addictive substance with complex effects on cognition, anxiety, and neurophysiology. Despite its short-term anxiolytic effects, this drug often exacerbates anxiety symptoms. It disrupts emotional regulation through its impact on the central nucleus of the amygdala …

RNA metabolism is governed by RNA-binding proteins (RBPs), which regulate gene expression in cells, including immune system cells. Cells overcome stressing factors to ensure survival by employing a wide range of mechanisms that mitigate damage and restore homeostasis. One of the mechanisms is the formation …