This report records the research project conducted within the context of the work placement for the Graduation Internship: Business Research and Advice during the fourth year of the International Business program at HZ University of Applied Sciences. The work placement panned from 05 February 2024 to …

This study explores the effect of precipitation, evaporation, animal burrowing and the changing climate on the permeability of the clay cover layer on a dike. It also showcases the possibility of utilizing finite difference flow models, such as MODFLOW, for the simulation of various environmental impacts …

Aviation is indispensable for global transportation and economic growth. One promising solution to its environmental concerns is developing biofuels derived from oil seeds like Brasica carinate (B. carinata). Adopting responsible nitrogen application practices during the cultivation of B. carinata mitigate …

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurobiological condition affecting about 1% of the population, characterized by repetitive behaviors, restricted interests, and communication deficiencies. While ASD has both genetic and environmental influences, the role heritable yet non genetic gastrointestinal …

This research involved revisiting an archaeological site in Siegerswoude, Friesland, the Netherlands, with a specific focus on remote sensing techniques. Remote sensing technology holds significant promise in archaeological research, providing a non-destructive method for archaeologists. Developed over …

Continuous brain function monitoring in a pediatric intensive care unit is often done using electroencephalography (EEG) for the detection of epileptic seizures in comatose patients. Monitoring an EEG is a time-intensive task for medical professionals, especially when the seizures manifest in a subtle …

Anomalies in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems of buildings can lead to performance degradation, energy inefficiencies, and occupant discomfort. Automated anomaly detection is essential to prevent these issues. Machine learning based anomaly detection techniques are effective …

For this project the company wants to show personalized search results for holiday destinations on their website. Currently, the company 's system makes recommendations of search results based on deterministic queries on SQL. These search results offer matching results based on keywords. However, these …

Er is steeds meer data (of gegevens) beschikbaar binnen organisaties. De hoeveelheid neemt exponentieel toe. Zo worden Nederlandse overheidsorganisaties ook wel overspoeld door data. Maar, data an sich heeft weinig waarde en biedt geen informatie. Om impact te hebben, moet dit worden samengevoegd en …

The European common cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis) makes use of undulatory locomotion through its lateral fins. This type of locomotion shows good potential for application for underwater vehicle thrust because it gives the user advantages like maneuverability, stable station keeping, and energy efficiency. …