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 …

The study compares the market potential of innovative goat-milk products in Canada and the Netherlands. Using both desk and field research, it maps out the factors that motivate—or deter—consumers from purchasing goat dairy. Elements such as taste perception, health beliefs, sustainability, and price …

In opdracht van het lectoraat Healthy Ageing, Allied Health Care and Nursing van de Hanze i.h.k.v. het project InterGAIN. Het effectief behandelen van ondervoeding en sarcopenie bij thuiswonende ouderen vereist interprofessionele samenwerking tussen zorgprofessionals. De primaire onderzoeksvraag van …

Wanneer een kind tieter zegt in plaats van gieter, is dat dan alleen schattig – of ook een vroeg signaal voor spellingproblemen? In dit onderzoek staat de mogelijke voorspellende waarde van articulatieproblemen centraal bij eentalige leerlingen in het speciaal basisonderwijs (SBO). Via dossieranalyse …

Netcongestie belemmert de energietransitie, waardoor energieopslag belangrijker wordt. Lithium-ion batterijen zijn gangbaar, maar niet duurzaam en mogelijk schaars. Dit onderzoek verkent alternatieven: waterstofbatterijen en watertorens. Door klimaatverandering ontstaan risico’s zoals watertekort en …

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, …

Since 2012, the harbor seal (Phoca vitulina) population in the Dutch Wadden Sea has been in decline, raising concerns about the potential role of infectious diseases. Historical outbreaks like those caused by Phocine Distemper Virus (PDV) and Influenza A virus subtype H10N7, have shown that pathogens …

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 …