The sovereignty of states is reflected in the notion of jurisdiction, empowering them to enact and enforce laws and regulations, and to adjudicate disputes in court. The jurisdiction of states and the exercise thereof is primarily territorial, limiting the exercise of state authority to their respective …

Iran officially limits the range of its ballistic missiles to 2000 km. However, Iran claims that its Khorramshahr missile can achieve this with a 1500- 1800 kg payload. This implies that, with a reduced payload, its range could exceed the 3000 km threshold to be classified as an IRBM. Furthermore, …

It is unclear to what extent self-employed choose to become self-employed. This study aimed to compare the health care expenditures-as a proxy for health-of self-employed individuals in the year before they started their business, to that of employees. Differences by sex, age, and industry were studied. …

Climate change is undermining the importance and sustainability of cooperatives as important organizations in small holder agriculture in developing countries. To adapt, cooperatives could apply carbon farming practices to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enhance their business by increasing yields, …

In times of stability, it is relatively easy – or so it seems – to educate students for a ‘known’ future. My argument in this chapter is that we live in a time of multiple transitions (Rotmans, 2015), multiple crises (Capra & Luisi, 2014; Wahl, 2016; Sayer, 1994; Harvey, 2000; Jessop, 2012) and an unknown …

Sluimerend vindt een strijd om de schaarse stedelijke openbare ruimte plaats. In onze sociaal gefragmenteerde, geïndividualiseerde en verdichtende steden is die gedeelde openbare publieke ruimte echter cruciaal. Daar wordt dagelijks de sociale stad gemaakt, raakt men vertrouwd met de ander en krijgt …

This research examines how Yoni can raise awareness by using an Instagram strategy. Yoni is a Dutch brand, which sells feminine hygiene products that are safe for the female organ and sustainable for the environment. This brand’s mission is to raise awareness about the dangers of regular feminine hygiene …

Een manier om dierlijke mest te valoriseren is het gebruik van additieven. De producenten maken uiteenlopende claims over de additieven, echter ontbreekt het vaak aan onderbouwing – zowel in literatuur als praktijk – om een betrouwbaar oordeel te vellen over de specifieke werking van additieven in dierlijke …

The German market for equine eye care products is small, but there is a high need and a willingness to pay for specific care products among equestrians. This analysis of the general trends, distribution channels, product types, packaging, active substances, claims and prices provides a guide for future …

The demand for a more transparent way of producing food is a global trend. Consumers are concerned about the way their food is produced. The food scandals of the last decades were not helpful in creating a transparent way of producing food and trustability towards the food sector was compromised. Many …