This research originated from the need to transform unstructured internship assignment descriptions from the OnStage dataset into structured insights that support a better understanding of SME challenges in the Zeeland region. The objective was to contribute to the desired future situation in which the …

This thesis investigates the structural feasibility of a vertical extension on an existing former industrial building located in Eltville am Rhein, Germany. The case study focuses on a former cocoa factory constructed in the 1960s, which was later partially converted into residential use. Due to the …

Despite the key roles of circular startups and investors in enabling the transition towards a circular economy, weak connections have been found between the two actors, limiting effective collaboration and the exchange of resources. While previous research demonstrated the beneficial role of intermediaries …

Background After a burn injury, the survivors have to manage and integrate the physical, psychological, and social consequences of their injury into their daily lives, such as functional limitations, aesthetic complaints, and fatigue. How successful survivors of burn injuries are at this depends on their …

Smartphones and smartwatches are ever-present in daily life, and provide a rich source of information on their users' behaviour. In particular, digital traces derived from the phone's embedded movement sensors present an opportunity for a forensic investigator to gain insight into a person's physical …

Background: Communicative participation is the most important outcome of speech and language therapy. Apatient-reported outcome measure (PROM) for children would help capture this outcome. Before this PROM can be developed, it is important to find out what situations children themselves find difficult …

Cijfers laten zien dat er steeds meer docenten opgebrand raken. Werkdruk is een hot topic in het onderwijs. Dit heeft niet alleen te maken met veel uren werken maar ook met de kwaliteit van de relaties in de werkomgeving. Recent is onderzoek gedaan naar de vraag of een positieve, conflict-vrije relatie …

This study investigated the role of professional youth workers in tackling financial scarcity by identifying what preventive support services they deploy on this topic. Through an online survey, data were collected from the directors and managers of 15 professional youth work organizations operating …

Background: Obesity is defined as a chronic, relapsing disease, characterised by its persistence and the frequent recurrence of weight gain following weight loss. It is linked to chronic diseases and reduced quality of life. Sustainable weight loss requires long-term dietary and behavioural changes. …

Facility management (FM) is pivotal in creating spaces and services that foster equitable and cohesive societies. A role that becomes even more critical as one in four adults in the European Union is disabled, with 52% experiencing discrimination (Eurostat, 2025). Despite the EU’s 2007 ratification of …