Emancipation of law, violence and information dehumanizes us and therefore makes us a little more dangerous. The more "technical" the communication is, the lower the threshold for colliding with each other. Technology (or methodology) makes it possible to sharpen the contours of the conflict and thus …

If we look back to society and want to restore it as it was just before the Corona outbreak, we need exactly everyone who participated then. So also shareholders, storytellers, healthcare workers and even criminals. There was a balance. With fewer criminals, there would be less police force, and consequently …

Over the past few decades the damage being done to global ecosystems by established development trajectories has become increasingly evident. In many sectors and regions sustainability transitions are gathering pace as new technologies, business models and social practices begin to transform existing …

To enhance the transparency, accountability and efficiency of the Dutch Ministry of Justice and Security, the ministry has set up an open data program to proactively stimulate sharing its (publicly funded) data sets with the public. Disclosure of personal data is considered as one of the main threats …

Mobile Rapid DNA technology is close to being incorporated into crime scene investigations, with the potential to identify a perpetrator within hours. However, the use of these techniques entails the risk of losing the sample and potential evidence, because the device not only consumes the inserted sample, …

Abstract: Background: There has been a rapid increase in the population of senior citizens in many countries. The shortage of caregivers is becoming a pressing concern. Robots are being deployed in an attempt to fill this gap and reduce the workload of caregivers. This study explores how healthcare …

This synopsis presents the preliminary results of a larger study that aims to uncover design principles for teaching computational thinking to primary school children. This research focuses on teaching computational thinking to 8-year-olds through Scratch Jr. By engaging in a cyclic process in which …

While in business and private settings the disruptive impact of advanced information communication technology (ICT) have already been felt, the legal sector is now starting to face great disruptions due to such ICTs. Bits and pieces of innovations in the legal sector have been emerging for some time, …

The aim of this research is to look at the access to justice for the poor communities living in less developed contexts and to examine whether technology can provide a solution for improving access to justice. For this purpose the central question behind the research is: “How can technological innovations …