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Enbergs, Maurus (author)The thesis explores the complexities and risks associated with Automated Decision-Making (ADM) systems in social welfare, focusing on the phenomenon of ”digital cages.” The digital cage concept refers to a situation where rigid systems, perpetuated through algorithmic misclassification, inadvertently trap citizens in bureaucratic complications...master thesis 2024
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Oderwald Blázquez, Adrian (author)Blockchain consortia uphold value-addition through collaboration between organizations, by exploring, prototyping and innovating together. Blockchain technology presented itself as a new solution to the sharing of data proofs since 2008, with certain components such as smart contracts and privacy-enhancing components currently at different...master thesis 2024
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Rubio Agulló, Carlota (author)The Dutch government's 2050 initiative to transition all buildings from natural gas to sustainable heat systems underscores the critical role of stakeholder alignment in energy transition projects. Despite its importance, existing literature lacks a comprehensive analysis of the mechanisms required for effective stakeholder collaboration in heat...master thesis 2024
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Godeke, Tijmen (author)This thesis aims to contribute to the policy debate on the complexity of passenger rail markets and to provide recommendations for the Dutch market. An extensive literature review has been conducted to identify the policy issues that must be discussed when dealing with passenger rail markets. These issues are structured in a theoretical...master thesis 2024
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Kolk, Iris (author)This study develops a decision method for the implementation and assessment of standardisation in order to improve the Replacement & Renovation process of hydraulic structures. Possible improvements in the Replacement & Renovation process and the implementation of standardisation were identified by conducting semi-structured interviews....master thesis 2024
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van Herwijnen, Maurits (author)Making decisions when future conditions are uncertain is a challenging endeavor. This thesis develops a framework to analyse flood risk and create Dynamic Adaptive Policy Pathways, which can provide insights in the behaviour of flood risk protection measures in many future scenarios. The pathways are used to identify robust measures, dead ends...master thesis 2024
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Brouwer, Annemieke (author)Responding rapidly to epidemic outbreaks presents significant challenges, due to resource, capacity and time limitations. Anticipatory Action (AA) is a newly emerging strategy in the field of humanitarian aid, designed to preemptively address potential crises. By taking impact-reducing actions before a disaster strikes, AA seeks to minimize...master thesis 2024
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Seepers, Nikki (author)This thesis goes into the challenging process of selecting Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) strategies, highlighting the complexities involved in deciding between different approaches. The study uses a qualitative research methodology, combining literature and interviews, to gain a better understanding of ERP strategy selection. The study...master thesis 2024
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Var, Sezer (author)Semiconductor product development becomes increasingly challenging due to diminishing product life cycles, miniaturization, introduction of new physical principles, and new manufacturing processes. These problems are compounded in the absence of standardized development processes for the most complex semiconductor products like MEMS technologies...master thesis 2024
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Li, LITIAN (author)This project explores adaptation to preference shifts in Multi-objective Reinforcement Learning (MORL), with a focus on how Reinforcement Learning (RL) agents can align with the preferences of multiple experts. This alignment can occur across various scenarios featuring distinct preferences of experts or within a single scenario that experiences...master thesis 2024
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Schmitz, Ruben (author)To combat global warming, it is crucial to eliminate CO2 emissions by 2050, especially since a third of global emissions are attributed to the building and construction industry. This sector's carbon footprint comprises operational emissions from daily activities and embodied carbon throughout a building's lifecycle. However, as buildings become...master thesis 2024
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de Vries, Bo (author)In our thesis, we conducted an in-depth exploration of the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in public sector decision-making, focusing particularly on AI case routing for welfare benefits allocation. Initially, our research was guided by a techno-optimistic viewpoint, presuming that municipalities would inherently benefit from AI...master thesis 2024
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Zantinge, Daniël (author)In the coming years, the Netherlands is expected to face various climate change-related challenges. Until 2030, the Dutch government has set the goal for the development of nearly a million dwellings (De Jonge, 2022), whereby 600,000 dwellings are being carried out in areas prone to flooding (Deltares, Bosch Slabbers, & Sweco, 2021;...master thesis 2024
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Sewnath, Madevi (author)To reduce global warming the emission of greenhouse gases (GHG) must be net zero in 2050, Paris agreement. In the Netherlands the building sector is responsible for 38% of total GHG emissions, 27% being operational carbon (related to energy use) and 11% embodied carbon (related to the use of materials). A large portion of the GHG emissions in...master thesis 2024
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Vaandrager, Celine (author)This thesis addresses the increasing vulnerabilities in modern supply chains, particularly within the maritime industry. Emphasizing the crucial role of procurement in risk mitigation, the study challenges conventional lean management, advocating for agile supply chain strategies. It introduces the Integrated Supplier Matrix (ISM) to enhance...master thesis 2024
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Zgonnikov, A. (author), Beckers, N.W.M. (author), George, A. (author), Abbink, D.A. (author), Jonker, C.M. (author)Understanding behavior of human drivers in interactions with automated vehicles (AV) can aid the development of future AVs. Existing investigations of such behavior have predominantly focused on situations in which an AV a priori needs to take action because the human has the right of way. However, future AVs might need to proactively manage...journal article 2024
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Sheykhzadeh, Morteza (author), Ghasemi, Rohollah (author), Vandchali, Hadi Rezaei (author), Sepehri, A. (author), Torabi, Seyed Ali (author)Due to the outbreak of COVID-19 around the globe in the last few years, the need for pharmaceutical supply chains is felt more than before. However, increasing uncertainties along with unpredictable demand for products led to disruptions in supply chains when receiving requests from retailers. These disruptions not only affected the economic...journal article 2024
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Shahverdi, Amir Farbod (author), Mostafavi, F. (author), Roodkoly, Sogand Haghighat (author), Zomorodian, Zahra Sadat (author), Homayouni, Hoda (author)As the current environmental crisis and depletion of our energy resources are pushing the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry toward the design and construction of High-Performance (HP) buildings, new organizational and technological methods of practice, such as Integrated Design Process (IDP) and Building Information...journal article 2024
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Kaya, H.D. (author), Dikmen, Irem (author)Although digitalization has become a prospect that is counted on for many problems in the construction industry, there have been limited attempts at exploring decision-making processes in construction firms concerning the integration of digital technologies and impacts beyond the projects. In this research, the system dynamics (SD) approach...journal article 2024
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Bianchi, S. (author), Andriotis, C. (author), Klein, T. (author), Overend, M. (author)Façade engineering is facing an era of extraordinary challenge to meet the surge in demand for buildings that are environmentally sustainable and enhance occupant wellbeing. Facades, also known as building envelopes, play a major role in the resource-efficiency of buildings and the quality of its indoor environment. Consequently, the...review 2024