1. Introduction Most western societies are currently faced with an ageing population, decreasing workforce and increasingly technology-supported care. Whilst digitalisation of healthcare and care technology developments are demonstrating their adequacy and benefits in replacing professionals for certain …

Handbook with practical information on the Erasmus+ sponsored Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) Urban Transformation and Public Safety (UTPS), held in Porto (Portugal) Sept 31 - Oct 4, 2024.

In opdracht van het Groninger Instituut Archeologie van de Rijksuniversiteit Groningen en de Doggerland projectgroep is onderzoek gedaan naar de effectiviteit van de Reflectance Transformation Imaging (RTI) en fotogrammetrie. Deze twee technieken zijn toegepast op kaakfragmenten met gebitselementen uit …

Hanzehogeschool-docenten van verschillende communicatie(gerelateerde) HBO-opleidingen deden mee aan het Edulab-professionaliseringsprogramma (sept ’23 -feb ‘24). Binnen dit professionaliseringsprogramma voerden docenten een ontwerpgericht onderzoek uit naar een digitale technologie van hun voorkeur (veelal …

The building and construction industry, which is responsible for 39% of global carbon emissions, is far off track in achieving its net-zero emission targets. Product-service system (PSS) business models are one of the instruments used by the industry in the transition toward reaching these targets. A …

The integration of research activities in universities of applied sciences (UASs) has led to the transformation of these universities into organisations with two primary processes: research and education. Although many believe in the benefits of combining research and education in one organisation, which …

Citizens living in food poverty can easily get caught up in a vicious cycle. Socioeconomicallydisadvantaged people often rely on food assistance and are more likely to suffer from diseases caused by unhealthy diets, such as diabetes. They may also experience isolation and lack social networks, as they …

The textiles and apparel industry is a major contributor to economic development while at the same time being one of the most polluting industries due to its lengthy supply chain and resource intensive production operations. To address these sustainability challenges, digitalization is seen as one of …

Food insecurity, highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic, demands robust solutions, including digital technologies. In St. Lucia, producers show willingness to adopt basic tools like WhatsApp but face barriers such as insufficient knowledge, lack of support, financial constraints, and limited availability. …