In today's world, understanding different viewpoints is key for societal cohesion and progress. Robots have the potential to provide aid in discussing tough topics like ethnicity and gender. However, comparably to humans, the appearance of a robot can trigger inherent prejudices. This study delves into …

In January 2022 the new Dutch Civic Integration programme was launched together with promises of improvements it would bring in facilitating the ‘integration’ of newcomers to the Netherlands. This study presents a critical discourse analysis of texts intended for municipalities to take on their new coordinating …

The Interoceanic corridor of Mexico stands as a pivotal infrastructure project poised to significantly enhance Mexico's national and regional economy. Anticipated to start the operations in 2025 under the auspice of the national government, this corridor represents a strategic counterpart to the Panama …

Purpose Social enterprises have proven to play a vital role in the transitions towards inclusive labour markets and sustainable economies. Yet, they often struggle to flourish within traditional economic systems due to the dual mission of pursuing social and commercial goals, leading to inherent tensions …

Dat onze energietoekomst onzeker is, zal iedereen beamen. In feite vormt de energietransitie één groot experiment. De auteurs van het concept Nationaal Plan Energie (NPE) stellen volgens hem dan ook terecht dat het “toekomstbeeld inherent onzeker is en afhankelijk van tal van aannames.” We weten domweg …

This study adopts an exploratory and inductive approach, employing grounded theory and multiple-case study methodology to examine how FinTech companies contribute to achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Two main categories of findings emerge, with theoretical and practical implications. First, …

This paper proposes an innovative method for factor analyzing data that potentially contains individual response bias. Past methods include the use of “ipsative” data, or, related to that, “ipsatized” data. Unfortunately, factor analysis as the main method used for analyzing the dimensionality of data, …

Background: School bullying has detrimental impact on the health of those involved. Previously, bullying was perceived as an issue of ‘victims’ and ‘bullies’, while later, interventions targeted whole groups and schools. Nowadays, it is considered a societal issue: bullying is enabled by norms and context. …

Despite the inherent conservatism of the hospitality industry, times are changing and challenges are arising in the workforce. Staff shortages in hospitality organisations in the Netherlands are severely caused by a great resignation from hospitality employment. Research suggests that a significant antecedent …

The research client Botanic Sanctuary Antwerp (hereafter: botanic), a five-star superior hotel, commissioned a research to determine ways of implementing sustainable practices in the Meeting & Events (M&E) department, whilst maintaining superior quality.The research, using the Design-Based Research (DBR) …