E-commerce is transforming urban freight systems and creating challenges for last-mile delivery due to fragmented demand, high stop density, and diverse delivery models. This study examines last-mile e-commerce delivery in five cities, primarily focusing on parcel deliveries, and analyzes how the state …

De Volksgezondheid Toekomst Verkenning (VTV) geeft inzicht in de belangrijkste toekomstige ontwikkelingen en maatschappelijke opgaven op het gebied van volksgezondheid en zorg in Nederland. Dit artikel beschrijft de opzet en belangrijkste bevindingen van de VTV-2024 ‘Kiezen voor een gezonde toekomst’ …

Linear supply chains for electrical and electronic equipment lead to substantial material losses and environmental impacts, particularly for polyurethane rigid foam used as insulation in refrigerators. This study investigates the systemic conditions that shape the transition towards circular supply chains …

Recent years have shown a growing effort in the evaluation of DNA given activity level propositions. Yet, its implementation remains challenging for forensic scientists due to the complexity of assessing relevant DNA TPPR mechanisms. One particular challenge is the sparsity of relevant experimental data …

BACKGROUND: The growing aging population and staff shortages are placing pressure on Dutch nursing homes (NHs). These challenges have led to an increased interest in digital health technologies. Among these are wearable devices that allow for remote continuous monitoring of vital signs. An example is …

Volgens recensent Walther Ploos van Amstel biedt A Century of Plenty een verrassend optimistische blik op de toekomst van de wereldeconomie en logistiek. McKinsey Global Institute onderbouwt met data hoe innovatie, handel en technologie nieuwe welvaart kunnen creëren, maar laat tegelijk zien hoe kwetsbaar …

Amazon kondigt Amazon Supply Chain Services (ASCS) aan: een volledige openstelling van zijn logistieke netwerk voor elk bedrijf, niet alleen voor eigen verkopers. UPS verloor ruim 10% in één dag. FedEx bijna 9%. DHL daalde met 7%. De boodschap van de markt is duidelijk: dit voelt anders. Zijn de zorgen …

Background: Concept diagrams are widely used as tools to enhance scientific reasoning in education. Tailoring the complexity of these diagrams to the cognitive development of students poses a challenge. An effective measure for diagram complexity is particularly important when these diagrams are deployed …

In his article “Why AI Won’t Democratize Education”, Wieczorek (2025) challenges the techno-optimistic narrative surrounding intelligent tutoring systems. He argues that these systems, despite their promise of personalized feedback and educational efficiency, will not democratize education from a pragmatist …