Hard coastal defences along the Dutch–Belgian North Sea coast are nearing the end of their design life and carry significant ecological costs. Salt marsh Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) provide a self-sustaining alternative. However, existing asset-management (AM) standards continue to view them as "nice-to-have" …

This thesis investigates the restoration and structural reinforcement of a historically protected 19th-century residential building on the island of Hydra, Greece. Undertaken within the strict constraints of Greek heritage law (ΦΕΚ 594Δ/1978), the project aims to enhance structural safety and environmental …

Deze studie vergelijkt 36 roma-type tomatenhybriden, waaronder drie commerciële rassen en 33 nieuwe genotypen, geteeld in een verwarmde biologische kas in Nederland. Doel was het identificeren van rassen die een optimale combinatie leveren van opbrengst, Brix-gehalte, citroenzuur, houdbaarheid en smaak …

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 …

Die vorliegende Bachelorarbeit beschäftigt sich mit der Erweiterung einer bestehenden Datenbank aus validierten Wirbelsäulenassessments sowie deren Verbesserung für die Nutzung im Schulalltag. Die folgenden Forschungsfragen werden behandelt: Wie kann die bereits vorhandene Datenbank der Physiotherapieschule …

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 …

Hoe mensen functioneren binnen organisaties wordt beïnvloed door een samenspel van factoren, namelijk hun competenties, persoonlijkheid, behoeften, waarden en attitudes (Alblas en Wijsman, 2022). Assessments bieden een manier om deze factoren te meten (Alblas & Wijsman, 2022; Seegers, 2006; Verhoeven, …

This paper researches the effect of two different algae and probiotic treatments as well as a new photonic schedule on O. edulis broodstock with the purpose of determining the best way of conditioning the broodstock among the treatments tested. This was done by answering the research question: What is …

This thesis centres on the Railway Viaduct at Kloetinge (Zeeland), a critical infrastructure element in operation since 1938. As of 2024, with its technical lifespan nearing its end at 86 years, the viaduct's longevity demands attention for its future viability. Situated on Viaduct Road, linking Kloetinge …

Dit onderzoeksdocument heeft tot doel de levensvatbaarheid te onderzoeken van de implementatie van de Canadian Community Supported Landbouw (CSA) model als middel tot diversificatie voor boerderijen in Flevoland, Nederland. De motivatie achter deze studie komt voort uit de toenemende behoefte aan duurzame …