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 …

De verpleegkundeopleiding gebruikt nog plastic poppen om delen van het menselijk lichaam duidelijk te maken. Daarnaast worden er ook presentaties gebruikt die met PowerPoint worden gemaakt. Volgens de verpleegkunde docenten is het moeilijk om de juiste afbeeldingen of video’s te selecteren zonder verdere …

De gemeente Maashorst wil bestaande woonwijken klimaat adaptief herinrichten. Voor een pilotproject is zelfs extra budget gereserveerd. Hoe ze dit budget op de meest optimale wijze kunnen investeren is echter een uitdaging. Adapteren op extremere regenval, meer droge perioden en toegenomen hitte is …

In het kader van de module ‘afstuderen’ van de Hogeschool Saxion te Deventer, is in semester 1 van academiejaar 2023-2024 een onderzoek uitgevoerd in opdracht van het bedrijf Tijdlab. Het doel van dit onderzoek was om een workflow te ontwikkelen voor het vervaardigen van transparante en accurate 3D-visualizaties …

Abstract: Research in higher education has revealed a significant connection between executive functions (EFs) and study success. Previous investigations have typically assessed EFs using either neuropsychological tasks, which provide direct and objective measures of core EFs components such as inhibition, …

Designing lead-free piezoelectric ceramics with tailored electrical properties remains a critical challenge for various applications. In this paper we present a novel methodology integrating Machine Learning (ML) and optimization procedures to fine-tune electrical properties in lead-free (1-x) Na0.5 …

Alzheimer's disease is a complex neurodegenerative disease and the most prevalent form of dementia. It affects every 14th person after the age of 65, thus making it a serious concern in modern society. Furthermore, currently available treatment is restricted only to symptomatic and is not highly effective. …

Over the last four months I have been working at Mitsubishi Turbocharger and Engine Europe B.V. (MTEE) in Almere, Netherlands. As part of my Bachelor’s thesis assignment, I was given the task to investigate the working principle of Helmholtz resonators and evaluate the factors influencing the sound …

This research investigates the impact of early facility management involvement on the effective utilization of building information modelling during the operation and maintenance phase. It looks at understanding the factors that encourage building owners to prioritize early facility manager engagement. …

This report records the research project conducted within the context of the work placement for the Graduation Internship: Business Research and Advice during the fourth year of the International Business program at HZ University of Applied Sciences. The work placement panned from 05 February 2024 to …