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Lupău, Cătălin (author)Passage re-ranking is a fundamental problem in information retrieval, which deals with reordering a small set of passages based on their relevancy to a query. It is a crucial component in various web information systems, such as search engines or question-answering systems. Modern approaches for building re-ranking systems rely on neural...master thesis 2024
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Santing, Matthias (author)The transport sector is the Netherlands’ second highest emitting sector, with 19% of the total energy demand. Where other sectors are becoming more sustainable, the transport sector is one of the most difficult to decarbonise despite the many studies in this field. This research aims to gather a list of potential measures and combine them to...master thesis 2024
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Cussen, Kai (author)Thermo-responsive hydrogels are a class of smart material that show increasing promise and applications in the biomedical engineering industry. This thesis investigated a thermo-responsive hydrogel for 4D printing applications. A poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) (>97%) (pNIPAM) based hydrogel was developed and the concentration of NIPAM, as well...master thesis 2024
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Siemers, Wander (author)Poor battery life is one of smartphone users’ top frustrations about their devices. This fact, in combination with the limited supply of battery minerals, the working<br/>conditions of mining, and its environmental impact, has led to high interest in reducing smartphone energy consumption. Smartphone manufacturers have introduced power-saving...master thesis 2024
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Song, Yuqian (author)In the digital age, the proliferation of personal data within databases has made them prime targets for cyberattacks. As the volume of data increases, so does the frequency and sophistication of these attacks. This thesis investigates database security threats by deploying open source database honeypots to gather threat intelligence. We utilized...master thesis 2024
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Bokdam, Anna (author)The automotive industry is looking at improving their new cars in different ways. Comfortability is a hot topic since it is dependent on so many aspects. The entire interior of the car influences how comfortable the end user is. Furthermore, autonomous vehicles are rising. That means that people have a lot of time to do other things while...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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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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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
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van Bohemen, Robin (author)Plastic has many valuable properties and has become an intrinsic part of our everyday life. An approximated 400 million tonnes is produced every year, consequently, vast quantities of plastic waste find their way into the oceans. The question "Why don't we just clean it up?" led to the founding of The Ocean Cleanup by Dutch entrepreneur Boyan...master thesis 2024
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Witte, Daan (author)Cislunar space is getting increasingly important. Countries like the US and China are directing their attention towards the Moon with the Artemis and Chang’e missions. Simultaneously, space debris pollution of our orbits is escalating, increasing the risk of the Kessler syndrome occurring. Space Situational Awareness (SSA) aims to prevent this....master thesis 2024
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Maguire, Anna (author)Analysing the possible relationships between nature, ecology, and industrial landscapes through the lens of our relationships and perceptions of nature in the Anthropocene. The project discusses the historical development of industry, and the opportunities these developments pose, as well as discussing the current intrinsic and circumstantial...master thesis 2024
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Cheng, Xiaoqian (author)The Chinese Eastern Railway Heritage stands as the largest modern heritage group in Northeast China, a special geostrategic heritage between Russia and China. Since the inception of modern heritage protection in China, this railway heritage has garnered significant attention due to its extensive span, large quantity, scale, and series of...master thesis 2024
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Pronk, Dennis (author)As industries are trying to decrease their carbon footprint, new technologies are being implemented. This is also the case for the helicopter industry. Similarly to the automotive industry, the helicopter industry is looking to implement hybrid-electric propulsion. To support this, a lot of research has been conducted into the performance of the...master thesis 2024
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Beumer, Mees (author)The mini optical ground station (MISO), on top of the Aerospace Engineering faculty, serves the purpose of demonstrating Free Space Optical Communication technology. A downlink from low earth orbit imposes pointing requirements beyond what can be achieved by the telescope mount. A Fine Pointing Assembly (FPA), the topic of this thesis, aims to...master thesis 2024
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Esposito, Lorenzo (author)Hyper-Velocity Impacts (HVI) from micrometeoroids and orbital debris pose a significant threat to satellites in low Earth orbit due to the higher density of sources and the resulting increased impact frequency. Understanding the stress field and dynamic behavior around impact points is critical for satellite design, structural integrity, and...master thesis 2024
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Krebs, Raphael (author)This thesis explores how electronic human resource management (e-HRM) enhances employee performance in technology startups. During their transition phase, technology startups face challenges, such as maintaining effective communication, sustaining organizational culture, and managing growth. These challenges reduce employee performance,...master thesis 2024
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Linssen, Mara (author)Large complex infrastructural projects and programs show cost overruns and delays. As these are often funded by governmental bodies, the cost overruns also have an economic impact for society. Where projects are focused on delivering their scope within time and budget, a program is focused on achieving a broader goal. To do so, a program...master thesis 2024
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Bakker, Tristan (author)To reduce greenhouse gas emissions in aviation, innovative propulsion systems such as battery-powered electric aviation are essential. These systems are carbon neutral when powered by 100% green electricity. However, widespread adoption requires overcoming challenges including improving energy density, lowering costs, and maintaining safe...master thesis 2024
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Rodriguez, Mateo (author)This thesis explores the potential of Type IV conformable compressed hydrogen pressure vessels to enhance the efficiency and performance of Urban Air Mobility (UAM) vehicles, specifically focusing on the Varuna EVTOL. The motivation for this research stems from the pressing need for sustainable and environmentally friendly propulsion systems in...master thesis 2024