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Nieuwschepen, Berend (author)Governments are increasingly dependent on GovTech, which is the technology that facilitates processes in the public sector. Benchmarking the state of GovTech is done by governments and yields indispensable insights, which are used for optimising resource utilisation, identifying areas for improvement, and facilitating evidence-based policy...master thesis 2024
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van Riggelen, F. (author)In this thesis, research is presented that explores the characteristics and possibilities of hole spin qubits defined in quantum dots in a germanium/silicon germanium heterostructure. The results of the most important experiments are concerned with distributing quantum information: either by entangling three qubits as the basis for the phase...doctoral thesis 2024
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Bakkenes, Mechteld (author)The adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in performance management, particularly among knowledge workers in traditional organizational settings, is the focal point of this thesis. The study aims to understand the current state of AI adoption, anticipated benefits, challenges, and effective strategies for adoption, considering the critical...master thesis 2024
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Li, Y. (author)Improving the efficiency in deploying deep neural networks (DNNs) and processing complex high-dimensional data has drawn increasing attention in recent years. Yet, the deployment of large DNN models is challenged by the high computational complexity and energy consumption, making it difficult to run on resource-constrained devices such as mobile...doctoral thesis 2024
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Brethouwer, J.F. (author)In this thesis, we use mathematical models to assist the Dutch Ministry of Defence with understanding and decision-making within contemporary conflicts and crises. We explore ways to reduce the spread of COVID-19, study dynamics in the Sino-Indian border dispute, and investigate the value of scouting in conflicts involving autonomous systems. ...doctoral thesis 2024
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Vives Massana, Marc (author)An unintended yaw is a persistent accident characterised by an unexpected helicopter rotation around the yaw axis without the pilot’s intention and any technical malfunctions. Unintended yaw accidents are one of the top operational causes of helicopter accidents, causing serious damages and fatalities each year. This thesis in collaboration with...master thesis 2024
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Tóth, Dani (author)This paper presents an encoder-decoder-style convolutional neural network (CNN) for the purpose of improving monocular and stereo depth estimation (SDE) estimates, by combining them with the corresponding monocular estimates through a fusion network, assisted by prior information to provide context for the fusion. Video cameras are commonly used...master thesis 2024
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van den Elshout, Coen (author)To prevent the worst dangers of climate change, the EU has committed to net zero by fully decarbonizing the European energy sector by 2050. While most energy sectors can be decarbonized by electrification, some “hard-to-abate” sectors need other solutions to lower their emission output. The EU has chosen green hydrogen to replace fossil fuels in...master thesis 2024
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Dekhovich, A. (author)Deep learning models have made enormous strides over the past decade. However, they still have some disadvantages when dealing with changing data streams. One of these flaws is the phenomenon called catastrophic forgetting. It occurs when a model learns multiple tasks sequentially, having access only to the data of the current task. However,...doctoral thesis 2024
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Westert, Dorien (author)Deliberately mutilated weapons and other objects are repeatedly discovered in ancient burials from the Iron Age. This research is focused on the Early Iron Age bent swords from the Hallstatt C period (800-600 BC) found in archaeological sites in the Netherlands. Metallographic research methods are used to investigate how these swords were bent,...master thesis 2024
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Intriago Zambrano, J.C. (author)Recently, there has been a growing need for sustainable agriculture to increase food security, alleviate poverty, and contribute to climate change mitigation. Smallholder farmers (SFs) play a key role in this endeavor as they are a considerable segment of the global farming population. Despite their relevance, SFs face several challenges that...doctoral thesis 2024
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Ghiasi, S.K. (author)The increasing number of portable electronics and Internet of Things (IoT) devices demand scalable, low-power, and versatile networks. The Radio Frequency (RF) band has long been the main carrier for communication technologies. For instance, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and LoRa are assigned specific RF bands and use matured techniques to avoid infringing...doctoral thesis 2024
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Srinivasa Raja, A. (author)Correlative light-electron microscopy (CLEM) combines the molecular specificity of fluorescence microscopy (FM) with the ultrastructural resolution of electron microscopy (EM) to provide functional information in the context of structural detail. However, the correlation between the two modalities is hindered by a 100-fold resolution gap....doctoral thesis 2024
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Martens, Yoeri (author)In light of the energy transition and resulting electrification of the energy systems in the Netherlands, Distribution System Operators (DSOs) need to rapidly expand their operations to facilitate consumers. At the same time, their own activities need to become more sustainable as well. One of the important methods for this is integrating the...master thesis 2024
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Rocour, Koen (author)The demand for hydrogen is expected to increase significantly in the coming years due to its critical role in decarbonizing industrial processes. Offshore wind presents a viable energy source for powering electrolyzers, though it leads to intermittent production. While underground salt caverns are acknowledged as a promising solution for large...master thesis 2024
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Li, Z. (author)Over many decades, intensive studies have been performed towards safe and sustainable substitutes for chromate corrosion inhibitors in active corrosion protection coatings for aerospace aluminium alloys. The proposed candidates must provide similar corrosion protection as compared to that of chromate-based compounds and be cost-effective for...doctoral thesis 2024
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Barth, R. (author)Genetic information encoded in the DNA sequences is maintained, replicated, and transcribed across the tree of life. Organisms evolved multiple hierarchical layers of chromosome organization which ensure that DNA can be contained but also processed within individual cells. This thesis focuses on SMC (Structural Maintenance of Chromosomes)...doctoral thesis 2024
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in 't Veen, Leonard (author)This thesis investigates the socio-technical factors influencing the use of Agile methods within project teams in local government organizations in the Netherlands, aiming to develop a practical framework to enhance Agile practices. The primary research question is: How can project teams in local governments stimulate the use of Agile methods?...master thesis 2024
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Carrondo do Amaral Magalhães Simões, Tomás (author)This thesis examines the approximation capabilities of path signatures within rough path spaces, focusing on both local and global universality. To this end, we provide a self-contained introduction to Rough Path theory, highlighting the interplay between additive and multiplicative functionals. This leads to the renowned Lyons' Extension...master thesis 2024
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Hamminga, Oege Hamminga (author)PEZY, a design agency specializing in product development and wheelchair designs, explores innovative opportunities in custom wheelchair solutions. This report begins with a comprehensive analysis of the wheelchair industry, distinguishing between developed and developing countries based on different market demands. While developed markets...master thesis 2024