This paper assesses the sustainability performance of the banana value chain by comparing and discussing 25 attributes owing to different sustainability dimensions. The paper identifies critical aspects and provides a qualitative assessment of the sustainabilityperformances of banana chains at the local …

Introduction: Body composition and body circumferences are tools for health professionals to predict health risks and to evaluate a patient’s treatment. The BODPOD® is a validated device to determine body composition, but it is expensive and therefore not accessible for a lot of health professionals. …

This report focuses on the feasibility of the power-to-ammonia concept. Power-to-ammonia uses produced excess renewable electricity to electrolyze water, and then to react the obtained hydrogen with nitrogen, which is obtained through air separation, to produce ammonia. This process may be used as a …

Purpose: This field study analyses the quality of the actual thermal comfort and indoor air quality in Dutch office buildings. A linear regression analysis was used to determine how much these variables and demographic variables influenced the perceived thermal comfort of office workers. Approach: Data …

From the publisher: Potentiometric sensors will generally suffer from unwanted responses as a result to changing temperatures by generating an electromotive force. Typically, this voltage drift has a non-linear character and therefore it is difficult to compensate using linear algorithms implemented …

In the Netherlands, the automobile manufacturer Nissan has initiated a unique project to stimulate the uptake of electric vehicles (EV) for commercial usage. This project is called “Power to Amsterdam” and started by the end of 2014. In the project, Nissan has enabled entrepreneurs in the region of Amsterdam …

The paper presents a framework that through structured analysis of accident reports explores the differences between practice and academic literature as well amongst organizations regarding their views on human error. The framework is based on the hypothesis that the wording of accident reports reflects …

Although HC Barcol-Air is already an international player in the market for air distribution products, the export manager wants the export department to grow more and as such, contract more projects overseas. Realizing this growth means that the company wants to know how to profile itself better amongst …

Het doel van het onderzoek is om verschillen en overeenkomsten tussen reële en gepercipieerde situaties in kantoren inzichtelijk te maken. Met de resultaten kunnen organisaties bijsturen, bijvoorbeeld wijzigingen op de werkplek doorvoeren om de tevredenheid bij medewerkers te vergroten. In brede zin …

Stricter environmental policies, increased energy prices and depletion of resources are forcing industries to look for bio-based and low carbon footprint products. For industries, flax is interesting resource since it is light, strong, environmental friendly and renewable. From flax plant to fiber products …