Camera traps are widely used in wildlife research to study species presence, distribution, and behaviour, yet their potential influence on animal behaviour is often assumed to be negligible. Many carnivores, including canids, rely heavily on olfactory communication and frequently deposit scent marks …

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 …

This report addresses the critical role of social media marketing in boosting brand awareness and driving sales for Ustrem JSC, a Bulgarian industrial manufacturer lacking previous online visibility. The study specifically investigates the research question: "What role does social media marketing play …

Vlissingen is turning into an unattractive student city with an increasing student outflow due to several factors like the ‘Wet Internationalisering in Balans’ (a national policy affecting international education), few educational institutions, limited variety of study programs, limited nightlife and …

Oyster reefs were once abundant in European waters, but they are now rare. In Zeeland, the wild population of the native flat oyster (Ostrea edulis) has declined significantly in recent decades, with serious implications for coastal water health in relation to biodiversity and water quality (Colsoul …

Due to environmental protection efforts, there is a growing number of beavers in the Netherlands. As these animals make their burrows in the levee system they cause damage within it, increasing the risk of flooding. This paper assesses the factors which increase the risk of beaver activity within the …

Urban areas, particularly those surrounding universities, can present promising opportunities for small food businesses due to the high concentration of students seeking convenient and affordable lunch options. In Augsburg, Germany, Feinkost Glück, a family-run delicatessen and catering company, has …

This thesis examines how oil palm plantation characteristics affect the presence and biomass of earthworms in Malaysia. The research was carried out across 228 plots in Selangor and Negeri Sembilan. Results show that industrial plantations host more earthworms, while smallholder plantations support heavier …

This study investigates the relationship between environmental factors and cetacean sightings along the southern coast of Tenerife. Over five years, data were collected during whale watching tours to assess how factors such as air temperature, visibility, wind force and swell influence the presence of …

Het onderzoeksproject richt zich op een cruciaal probleem in de voedingsindustrie: het al dan niet opnemen van veganistisch etikettering van producten, beïnvloed door onzekerheden over de voordelen en risico's ervan en effect op aankoopbeslissingen van consumenten. In het onderzoek wordt onderzocht in …