Abstract: With the adoption of values, principles, practices, tools and processes from Agile, Lean, and DevOps, knowledge preservation has become a serious issue because documentation is largely left out. We identify two questions that are relevant for knowledge acquisition and distribution concerning …

This research report discusses the benefits of locally sourced food, and the efforts of Amsterdam and Hotelschool The Hague (HTH) to increase the amount of locally sourced food. Secondary research was conducted to analyse consumers perception of locally sourced food at HTH and found an "intention-action …

This report presents an in-depth study conducted for The KUGI Company (KUGI), with the Design-Based Research (DBR) Cycle serving as the conceptual framework for the thesis. The primary goal is to identify the most effective Customer. Relationship Management (CRM) strategy for KUGI to increase brand …

Background: Follow‑up of curatively treated primary breast cancer patients consists of surveillance and aftercare and is currently mostly the same for all patients. A more personalized approach, based on patients’ individual risk of recurrence and personal needs and preferences, may reduce patient burden …

Aim: There is often a gap between the ideal of involving older persons iteratively throughout the design process of digital technology, and actual practice. Until now, the lens of ageism has not been applied to address this gap. The goals of this study were: to voice the perspectives and experiences …

This video provides small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with a concise breakdown of the costs involved in initiating a data science project. It categorizes expenses into three primary areas: personnel, infrastructure, and data-related costs. Through a practical example of a marketing agency’s venture …

Abstract Background Dermoscopy is known to increase the diagnostic accuracy of pigmented skin lesions (PSLs) when used by trained professionals. The effect of dermoscopy training on the diagnostic ability of dermal therapists (DTs) has not been studied so far. Objectives This study aimed to investigate …

Episode 3, “Trust but Verify,” underscores the importance of vigilance in digital communication. It reveals how easily emails and messages can be manipulated, showcasing the deceptive art of spoofing—from altering email histories to faking caller IDs. The episode stresses that digital communications, …

In this chapter, we present a perspective on the professionalisation of students in higher vocational education, which relates their life orientation to professional and societal values and beliefs. In a teaching programme at HU UAS Utrecht, inspired by Biesta’s notion of a pedagogy of interruption, …

Although education programmes are constantly being renewed, innovation does not always lead to anchored changes in educational practice. One explanation is that educational innovation evolves more dynamics than often is assumed. Instead of following a well-designed plan, the core activities of innovation …