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 thesis aims to evaluate the potential of an aluminum extension to improve the operational service level of the Zeelandbrug, in terms of capacity and safety. This encompasses assessing the bridge's current performance, investigating evolving regional transport demands, defining improvement priorities, …

Children from lower socioeconomic status (SES) households often face reduced educational opportunities compared to their more privileged peers. This study examined whether interactive homework assignments could help mitigate educational inequality by fostering non-instructive, positive parental involvement …

We developed a lesson where students construct a qualitative representation to learn how clock genes are regulated. The lesson, designed for upper secondary and higher education, is implemented in the DynaLearn software (level 4), which allows for modelling feedback loops. Students construct the representation …

This graduation report explores the optimization of a small-scale, narrative-driven horror game, Shadows of Singraven, developed in Unreal Engine 5.4. The project was conducted as part of the Creative Media andamp; Game Technology curriculum in collaboration with XR-Lab and client Mark Boerrigter, focusing …

Supplemental instruction, also known as Peer Assisted Study Sessions (SI-PASS), is a well-established form of peer learning that has been implemented in higher education institutions across the globe and that coincides with learning gains for participants. While the effects on learning gains have been …

Background and purpose A generic, structured transitional care pathway dedicated to patients in the academic setting is currently lacking. This study aimed to identify the key factors influencing a successful transition from pediatric to adult care for adolescents and young adults and to develop a generic, …

This research investigates the absence of automation in the accounting process for SumUp’s Cash Advance service and evaluates whether automation is a feasible, beneficial, and strategic solution. The process, which was initially observed to be fully manual, raised concerns regarding operational inefficiency, …

To conclude, this research aimed to provide the knowledge management platform and HZ Studio insights on what can be worked on to make sure the platform implementation is successful. Throughout the process, I investigated the problem, the community aspect of it, the change aspect, the leadership aspect, …

This research has proved that the implementation of a Modular Connection System (MCS1) for the “WET CELL” project is not only possible but also promising, as it successfully demonstrates how modularity, circularity, and material reusability can be achieved through the optimal design and material selection. …