An illustrative non-technical review was published on Towards Data Science regarding our recent Journal paper “Automatic crack classification and segmentation on masonry surfaces using convolutional neural networks and transfer learning”. While new technologies have changed almost every aspect of our …

This research is focusing on the sedentary behaviour in the work environment, which is linked to a higher risk on chronic diseases, especially for long periods of sitting of 30 minutes or more. Of all European countries, the sedentary behaviour of Dutch people is on average the highest, which highlights …

In March 2020 life as we know it changed abruptly and indefinitely as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. From one day to the next people were expected to work from home, while not everyone was equally equipped to do so in a safe and healthy manner. During a period of four months research was conducted …

Deze scriptie beschrijft het onderzoek naar hoe interne communicatie kan bijdragen aan het verbeteren van de medewerkersbetrokkenheid in thuiswerksituaties bij de klanten van communicatiebureau Organisatie-x. De reden voor dit onderzoek is dat uit vooronderzoek blijkt dat (potentiële) klanten van Organisatie-x …

The research investigates the hybrid working trend during COVID-19. Moreover, investigates the affect of a type of hybrid working (working from home) on employee productivity, employee happiness and work-life balance. Furthermore, it is investigated what the affect is of the current office environment …

The hotel industry is particularly vulnerable to sex trafficking due to the limited oversight in multinational hotel chains, as well as the anonymity and limited traceability that hotels offer. In fact, hotels are the third most likely venue for sex trafficking to occur, with 90,000 recorded cases in …

Light enables us to see and perceive our environment but it also initiates effects beyond vision, such as alertness. Literature describes that at least six factors are relevant for initiating effects beyond vision. The exact relationship between these factors and alertness is not yet fully understood. …

This research has been conducted for the company Santa Fe Amsterdam in order to gain more brand awareness through the use of social media. Santa Fe Relocation is a multi-location company that helps with the relocation of expats worldwide. Santa Fe Relocation provides destination services, moving services, …

This dissertation explores the role of higher education institutions (HEIs) regarding sustainability. Firstly, it defines key terms, namely sustainability and green strategy. To further investigate what green strategies are, a few examples of sustainable strategies will be given. Subsequently, a timeline …

Dutch: Repurpose: Afgedankte producten en reststromen hergebruiken in een andere functie en/of context om daarmee de waarde van deze materialen te behouden. Binnen dat kader is voor Ahrend de CiJal Bench ontworpen, waarbij gebruik is gemaakt van kunststof (PP) lameldeuren en Ciranol werkbladen. De lameldeuren …