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Olsthoorn, Mitchell (author)Software testing is important to make sure that code works as intended. Traditionally, this verification process has relied on manual testing, which is not only time-consuming but also susceptible to human errors. Through the use of automated test case generation techniques, we can automate this process and reduce the time and effort needed to...doctoral thesis 2024
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Zhu, P. (author)Questions are critical for information-seeking and learning. Automatic Question Generation (AQG) involves the subjects of Information Retrieval (IR) and Natural Language Processing (NLP), and focuses on automatically creating questions for various applications, subjects which have been studied for decades. In this thesis, we study how to create...doctoral thesis 2024
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Shirali Hossein Zade, R. (author)The genome encompasses an organism’s full DNA, organized into chromosomes within the cell nucleus. Humans have 46 paired chromosomes, and within these pairs, genetic information is grouped as haplotypes—genetic packages passed from one generation to the next, ensuring genetic diversity. While DNA sequencing produces short fragments or reads,...doctoral thesis 2024
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Ganeshpure, D.A. (author)The integration of wind and solar energy through power electronic converters has introduced new challenges to High Voltage (HV) equipment in the electrical power system. Switchgear, cables, and transformers are now subject to higher dV/dt stress and complex wave shapes due to solid-state switching. This poses a threat to the reliability of the...doctoral thesis 2024
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van Bergen, Steven (author), Norte, R.A. (author), Aragon, A.M. (author)The computational analysis of nanophotonic devices is usually carried out via the standard finite element method (FEM). However, FEM requires meshes that are fitted to the devices’ boundaries, so making changes to the geometry (and thus the mesh) results in an inefficient process at best. Such an approach is therefore at odds when conducting...journal article 2024
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Visser, P.M. (author), Eijt, S.W.H. (author), de Nijs, J.V. (author)Context. Modified Newtonian dynamics (MOND) is a promising alternative to dark matter. To further test the theory, there is a need for fluid- and particle-dynamics simulations. The force in MOND is not a direct particle-particle interaction, but derives from a potential for which a nonlinear partial differential equation (PDE) needs to be...journal article 2024
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He, P. (author), Jin, Jian Gang (author), Trépanier, Martin (author), Schulte, F. (author)The burden of first-mile connection to public transit stations is a key barrier that discourages riders from taking public transportation. Public transit agencies typically operate a modest fleet of vehicles to provide first-mile services due to the high operating costs, thus failing to adequately meet the first-mile travel demands,...journal article 2024
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Santos, Janaina S. (author), Fereidooni, Mohammad (author), Márquez, Victor (author), Paz-López, Christian V. (author), Villanueva, Martin S. (author), Buijnsters, J.G. (author), Praserthdam, Supareak (author), Praserthdam, Piyasan (author)This study assessed the photoactivity of amorphous and crystalline TiO<sub>2</sub> nanotube arrays (TNA) films in gas phase CO<sub>2</sub> reduction. The TNA photocatalysts were fabricated by titanium anodization and submitted to an annealing treatment for crystallization and/or cathodic reduction to introduce Ti<sup>3+</sup> and oxygen...journal article 2024
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Mayer, Jakob (author), Süsser, Diana (author), Pickering, Bryn (author), Bachner, Gabriel (author), Sanvito, F.D. (author)Net-zero energy system configurations can be met in numerous ways, implying diverse economic effects. However, what is usually ignored in techno-economic and economy-wide analysis are the distinct social-political drivers and barriers, which might constrain certain elements of future energy systems. We thus apply a model ensemble that defines...journal article 2024
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Klenk, M.B.O.T. (author)Generative AI enables automated, effective manipulation at scale. Despite the growing general ethical discussion around generative AI, the specific manipulation risks remain inadequately investigated. This article outlines essential inquiries encompassing conceptual, empirical, and design dimensions of manipulation, pivotal for comprehending...journal article 2024
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Sarraf, Shagun (author), Kar, Arpan Kumar (author), Janssen, M.F.W.H.A. (author)Chatbots are radically redefining the customer service landscape. With the advent of AI-enabled chatbots, like ChatGPT, organizations are adopting chatbots to provide better customer services; however, the user experience has been given less attention. Building on IS success model and cognitive absorption theory, we posit that system and user...journal article 2024
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Van Rheenen, E.S. (author), Padding, J.T. (author), Visser, K. (author)Hydrogen carriers are attractive alternative fuels for the shipping sectors. They are zero-emission, have high energy densities, and are safe, available, and easy to handle. Sodium borohydride, potassium borohydride, dibenzyltoluene, n-ethylcarbazole, and ammoniaborane are interesting hydrogen carriers, with high theoretical energy densities....conference paper 2024
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Fang, G. (author), Zhang, Tianyu (author), Huang, Yuming (author), Zhang, Zhizhou (author), Masania, K. (author), Wang, C.C. (author)This work explores a spatial printing method to fabricate continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composites (CFRTPCs), which can achieve exceptional mechanical performance. For models giving complex 3D stress distribution under loads, typical planar-layer based fiber placement usually fails to provide sufficient reinforcement due to their...journal article 2024
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Sonneveld, L.T. (author), Klapwijk, R.M. (author), Stappers, P.J. (author)Spatial ability is malleable and belongs in the preschool. For preschoolers, many analytical activities with one correct answer such as tangram have been developed. Less is known about employing open-ended design assignments to creatively practice spatial thinking. Little attention has been paid to the mutual qualitative differences between...journal article 2024
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Gomes, J. O. (author), Simões da Silva, L. (author), Tankova, T. (author), Carvalho, H. (author), Filho, J. O. Ferreira (author)The lateral-torsional resistance of prismatic double-symmetric I-section beams is accurately predicted using a mechanically consistent Ayrton-Perry approach, combined with a calibrated generalized imperfection. The corresponding design formulation was recently adopted in the revised version of Eurocode 3. However, for prismatic mono-symmetric...journal article 2024
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Cuadrat-Grzybowski, M. (author), Gill, E.K.A. (author)Mitigation strategies to eliminate existing space debris, such as with Active Space Debris Removal (ASDR) missions, have become increasingly important. Among the considered ASDR approaches, one involves using a net as a capturing mechanism. A fundamental requirement for any ASDR mission is that the capture process itself should not give rise to...journal article 2024
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Zhang, Xiang (author), Touya, Guillaume (author), Meijers, B.M. (author)Automated map generalization has been a major area of research for decades but has still not reached maturity. Besides the needs for more adaptive algorithms, a fundamental question remains: How can we transfer human generalization knowledge into a computational system more effectively? Previous efforts do not seem capable to fully overcome the ...contribution to periodical 2024
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Dehghan Marvasti, F. (author), Mirzaei, Ahmad (author), Savaghebi, Mehdi (author), Lekić, A. (author), Popov, M. (author)Fast, sensitive, and selective protection principles are one of the major challenges in the feasibility of modular multi-terminal (MMC) high voltage direct current (HVDC) grids. Rate of change of voltage (ROCOV) and transient-based solutions are the traditional and widely accepted protection principles. Despite the speed and practicality of...journal article 2024
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Aubry, Augusto (author), Carotenuto, Vincenzo (author), Maio, Antonio De (author), Fioranelli, F. (author)The design of bespoke adaptive detection schemes relying on the joint use of multistatic/polarimetric measurements requires a preliminary statistical inference on the clutter interference environment. This is of paramount importance to develop an analytic model for the received signal samples, which is mandatory for the synthesis of radar...journal article 2024
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Amancio, Eduardo Cesar (author), Gadda, Tatiana Maria Cecy (author), Corrêa, Janine Nicolosi (author), Bonetti, Gabriela da Costa (author), Oviedo-Trespalacios, O. (author), Bastos, Jorge Tiago (author)Speeding is widely recognized as a key contributor to the occurrence and severity of road crashes, making studies on speed reduction devices particularly relevant given poor road safety outcomes worldwide. This study investigates the impact of fixed speed cameras on driver behavior and speed reduction in urban arterials using a naturalistic...journal article 2024