The restoration of native flat oyster (Ostrea edulis) reefs in Lake Veere is a key ecological goal of the Oyster Heaven project. However, successful reef development may be hindered by predation. The European green crab *(Carcinus maenas),* a known bivalve predator in Lake Veere. This study investigated …

The pressing need for YourSurprise, a global e-commerce business that specializes in personalized gifts, to broaden its SEO linkbuilding approach is addressed by this research. The study identifies a significant over-reliance on guest blogging, which currently accounts for 97.6% of the 2024 backlink …

Oyster reefs were once abundant in European waters, but they are now rare. In Zeeland, the wild population of the native flat oyster (Ostrea edulis) has declined significantly in recent decades, with serious implications for coastal water health in relation to biodiversity and water quality (Colsoul …

The increasing temperature of the past years has a negative impact on the agricultural sector. This is affecting crop growth negatively, as a result from the heat and drought stress the crops are experiencing. Moreover, the experienced heat and drought stress results in erosion of the soil, causing …

This thesis explores why many people still hesitate to buy second-hand fashion, even though they care about sustainability. While the second-hand market is growing fast and expected to take up 10% of the global fashion market by 2025, many consumers still prefer to buy new clothes. This research looks …

This research investigates how fashion brands can authentically engage Generation Z through co-creation practices that enable meaningful product customization. Survey results revealed that while 78% of respondents expressed strong interest in customization, only 24.4% had followed through with a purchase, …

This research report examines the influence of sensory marketing on the purchasing behavior of consumers in premium fashion retail. In the face of increasing digitalization and growing online trade, stationary fashion stores are faced with the challenge of creating emotional and differentiating shopping …

This qualitative study explores how digital nomads and local residents of Curacao interact and integrate with each other socially and culturally. Semi structured and in depth interviews were conducted with 18 stakeholders (6 digital nomads, 6 co working space managers and 6 local residents) to collect …

This thesis focuses on optimizing the structural design and cost efficiency of an industrial electrical room for a large-scale data center located in Eemshaven, Netherlands. The industrial hall is designed to accommodate a 5-ton gantry crane integral to the installation and maintenance of heavy electrical …

This project focuses on addressing the needs of children with disabilities in Nepal through an occupational therapy perspective within the Inclusive Education Resource Classroom (IERC) established by SAMA Nepal. These classrooms provide resources, primarily in the form of playing material, but teachers …