This research was conducted to update the content of the International Business Studies curriculum. The dynamically developing business environment, including the shift towards hybrid work, deepened the widely reported misalignment between business communication instruction and industry requirements. …

Werken sociale robots echt op de winkelvloer? Maken klanten er gebruik van en wat vinden zij van de robot? En hoe kijken winkelmedewerkers tegen de robot aan? Ewout Nas, Tibert Verhagen, Jacqueline Arnoldy, Stephanie van de Sanden (HvA) en Koen Hindriks (VU Amsterdam) zochten het uit. Het is voor winkeliers …

We present our ongoing work on upgrading the Amsterdam Public Library's book database search capabilities. So far, users have had to input the exact book title and/or author name without any typos or misspellings in order to retrieve any results. This is in sharp contrast with the manner in which users …

In de afgelopen jaren spelen toepassingen van kunstmatige intelligentie (artificiële intelligentie, AI) een steeds prominentere rol bij werk, er wordt zelfs gesproken dat AI menselijke arbeidstaken geheel kan overnemen. De bestaande overzichten van gebruikte AI-tools zijn vaak ingedeeld in categorieën …

During the 2024 Open Science Retreat, the Measuring Open Science team collected, reviewed, and analyzed existing research into open science practices. As a team, we developed an interactive overview of open science surveys, which may be used e.g. to reuse questionnaire items on different open science …

Docenten moeten stoppen met het gebruik van antiplagiaatsoftware om het werk van studenten te controleren. Vooral studenten die de taal minder goed beheersen zijn daar de dupe van.

Municipalities often collaborate with other stakeholders in smart city projects to develop and implement technological innovations to address complex urban issues. We propose the shared portfolio approach as an alternative way of collaborating, because we have identified possible limitations when the …

This study introduces a detailed method for analyzing the buckling behavior of laminated composite structures strengthened with multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs). We propose a multi-scale analysis that combines analytical and computational techniques to assess the mechanical performance of MWCNT-reinforced …

Background and Objectives: Various interventions aim to reduce obesity and promote healthy lifestyles among different cultural groups. Methods: We have conducted a systematic literature review, following PRISMA guidelines (registered at https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/HB9AX), to explore profiles of cultural …

Background Working in the perioperative context is complex and challenging. The continual evaluation in this environment underscores the need for adaptability to technological advancements, and requires substantial allocation of resources for training and education. This study aimed to explore personality …