Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the automotive aftermarket are under increasing pressure to remain competitive while transitioning to circular business models, in line with Dutch sustainability goals. These SMEs, operating in areas such as auto parts, battery systems, maintenance, and damage …

The paper explores how Centres of Vocational Excellence (CoVEs) can achieve financial and operational sustainability beyond initial EU funding. Using the SECOVE project as a case study, it introduces a Hybrid Funding Matrix that integrates public, private, and commercial income streams. The model promotes …

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 …

Trust in AI is crucial for effective and responsible use in high-stakes sectors like healthcare and finance. One of the most commonly used techniques to mitigate mistrust in AI and even increase trust is the use of Explainable AI models, which enables human understanding of certain decisions made by …

A replacement of cars with conventional internal combustion engines (ICEs) by electric vehicles (EVs) is seen by many as a means to improve local air quality, reduce dependence on fossil fuels and CO2 emissions. The market for EV is slowly developing with a growing number of (subsidized) manufacturers …

This guide was developed for designers and developers of AI systems, with the goal of ensuring that these systems are sufficiently explainable. Sufficient here means that it meets the legal re quirements from AI Act and GDPR and that users can use the system properly. Explainability of decisions is …

Artificial intelligence (AI) is an emerging technology and offers opportunities for developing innovative products and services. Traditionally, innovation process models are tools to support innovation. However, existing innovation process models are criticized for being generic, rigid, and resource-intensive, …

This thesis examines how regenerative hospitality can be applied within the safari lodge sector in Southern Africa with a specific focus on community based tourism, conservation oriented value creation and long term livelihood development. The safari industry has traditionally operated through models …

As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes hiring, organizations increasingly rely on AI-enhanced selection methods such as chatbot-led interviews and algorithmic resume screening. While AI offers efficiency and scalability, concerns persist regarding fairness, transparency, and trust. This qualitative …

There are many good reasons to use synthetic data instead of real data for research purposes. These reasons may range from the business sensitiveness of real data to increased cost of collecting real data in accordance with GDPR requirements. In this paper, we elaborate upon the potentials of the Large …