This study addresses the mental health needs of refugees and migrants in the Netherlands, highlighting the urgent public health challenges they face. Unique psychosocial hurdles, exacerbated by cultural dislocation, language barriers and systemic inequalities, hinder their access to quality mental healthcare. …

In dit essay wordt gereflecteerd op hoe oudere werknemers zelf hun werk ervaren en welke factoren bijdragen aan hun inzetbaarheid en werkplezier. De inzichten zijn gebaseerd op vier interviews met werknemers van 60 jaar en ouder in toonaangevende posities in de zorg, het onderwijs, de bouw en de voedselindustrie, …

Cities are densifying their urban fabrics to conserve the natural and rural surroundings, but this poses risks to human health and well-being. Open space between buildings is scarce and often reserved for multiple uses. Pocket parks are a popular solution for addressing these space constraints So far, …

Gamification in education has gained momentum as a means to improve students’ motivation and learning outcomes. This study evaluates the effect of gamification on the engagement and performance of first students in the International Supply Chain Management course at a University of Applied Sciences. …

Dit project richt zich op de ontwikkeling van een robuust en energiezuinig Automatic Meter Reading (AMR)-systeem voor analoge meters in industriële omgevingen. Het systeem maakt gebruik van beeldherkenning om meterstanden automatisch uit te lezen, zelfs onder uitdagende omstandigheden zoals slechte verlichting, …

De Nederlandse bebouwde omgeving is en wordt herhaaldelijk geraakt door droogte, met financiële, ecologische en maatschappelijke effecten tot gevolg. Klimaatverandering en stedelijke ontwikkelingen zullen het droogterisico naar verwachting doen toenemen. Om de weerbaarheid van de bebouwde omgeving tegen …

Ethical tools are frequently proposed as a means to promote the design and implementation of responsible Artificial Intelligence (AI). Yet many organizations designing and deploying AI make only limited use of ethical tools. This study explores the application of ethical tools for responsible AI in the …

Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection (FPI) is a widely used inspection technique in the aerospace industry. Because of the aging aerospace sector, and because of the safety-criticality of the inspection, aerospace companies aim to automate (parts of this) inspection process to support inspectors. This paper …

Executive Summary This Deliverable (D2.9) presents the final principles of ethical and inclusive engagement, developed from research conducted by AUAS during two rounds of the CommuniCity pilots, described in D2.8 and the impact study undertaken in 6.3. These principles aim to guide stakeholders in adapting …

This study provides insights into the requirements for client-led strategic renewal of Smart Maintenance Management (SMM) in the construction industry by analyzing its institutional context. A single case study is conducted within a public-sector facility management (FM) organization that operates as …