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Wassenaar, Arjen (author)The use of geometric anti-springs (GASs) in MEMS accelerometers can not only boost the sensitivity through the static balancing effect, it also introduces the capability to tune the stiffness post-manufacturing by adjusting the balancing force. This paper addresses the challenge of mechanically fine-tuning the stiffness to create the potential...master thesis 2024
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Wilgenburg, Gert (author)The use of non-destructive tests for assessing the material status of concrete structures in the Netherlands remains relatively uncommon, despite the growing demand for the preservation of existing structures under the VenR policy of Rijkswaterstaat. Skepticism towards NDTs is reflected in the scarcity of documented case studies in publicly...master thesis 2024
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van Kleef, Emma (author)This research examines the resilience of the water sector after a societal collapse, defined by a significant loss of societal complexity. Through Exploratory Modeling and Analysis, this research evaluates how interconnected infrastructures respond to cascading failures caused by disruptions resulting from a societal collapse. The investigation...master thesis 2024
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Cardinali, M. (author)This doctoral thesis critically examines green space characteristics and their proximity to residents in their ability to help reduce the global disease burden of non-communicable diseases. By dissecting three pivotal pathways of theorized green space health effects through increased physical activity, increased social cohesion, and reduced air...doctoral thesis 2024
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Orij, Lonneke (author)This thesis delves into the existing relationship dynamics between SMEs and ING, an incumbent Dutch bank and global financial services provider. In collaboration with ING, the study aims to illuminate the nuances of this ING – SME relationship. Despite ING’s overarching mission to empower individuals and businesses, a noticeable gap persists...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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Qiu, Y. (author)Innovation is critical in driving economic growth. It fosters new products and services to move the economy forward. On the other hand, innovation requires new technologies to thrive. One such technology that has revolutionised various industries is big data. By harnessing big data, businesses can unlock valuable insights to enhance decision...doctoral thesis 2024
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Chen, Ivo (author)Large language models (LMs) are increasingly used in critical tasks, making it important that these models can be trusted. The confidence an LM assigns to its prediction is often used to indicate how much trust can be placed in that prediction. However, a high confidence can be incorrectly trusted if it turns out to be incorrect, also known as a...master thesis 2024
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Liscio, E. (author)Human values are the abstract motivations that drive our opinions and actions. AI agents ought to align their behavior with our value preferences (the relative importance we ascribe to different values) to co-exist with us in our society. However, value preferences differ across individuals and are dependent on context. To reflect diversity in...doctoral thesis 2024
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Boorsma, Reinder (author)The Wadden Sea is of great ecological importance. Key elements in the Wadden Sea are the extensive intertidal flats. These contain vast amounts of life, serve as feeding grounds for millions of birds, and provide ecosystem services such as coastal protection. It follows that it is important to be able to understand and predict how these vital...master thesis 2024
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te Marvelde, Pepijn (author)In the realm of machine learning (ML), the need for efficiency in training processes is paramount. The conventional first step in an ML workflow involves collecting data from various sources and merging them into a single table, a process known as materialization, which can introduce inefficiencies caused by redundant data. Factorized ML strives...master thesis 2024
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Vos, Ruben (author)Capacitive deionisation (CDI) is a desalination technology that removes ionic species from water through electrostatic attraction. Recently, a new CDI cell architecture has been developed with multiple channels and electrodes. Here, the ions are driven to migrate from channel to channel to desalinate the water. The inner electrodes of such a...master thesis 2024
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Prins, Jelle (author)Sulfide-based solid-state batteries (SSBs) are emerging as a top contender for next-generation rechargeable batteries with improved safety and outstanding energy densities. SSBs incorporate non-flammable solid-electrolytes (SEs), eliminating safety hazards for batteries in electric vehicles and electronic devices. In addition, the development of...master thesis 2024
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Raftopoulou, M. (author)Following the trend of previous years, the number of devices, and hence the traffic in cellular networks is increasing. Moreover, new applications with stringent requirements are envisioned. Examples of such applications include collaborative learning and coverage extension with drones. To accommodate the traffic with its respective Quality of...doctoral thesis 2024
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Pamososuryo, A.K. (author)Wind energy has become one of the most economically attractive energy sources thanks to technological advances, such as wind turbine upscaling. To harness higher-quality wind reachable at greater heights, wind turbine towers are made taller; to increase power capture, rotors are made with wider diameters. Mass/material reduction for the...doctoral thesis 2024
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Lagendijk, Dennis (author)Industrialised Construction gains traction as it is seen as a solution to create resource efficiencies in the Built Environment. In practice, this increase in industrialisation leads to an increase in standardisation efforts. Meanwhile, the Circular Economy is incrementally being introduced to the Built Environment. Circular Building is often...master thesis 2024
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Odenwald, Kirsten (author)Cultivated meat emerges as an innovative food product with the potential to address the challenges of the conventional meat industry. Moreover, the technology proves to be a potential option for consumers seeking to align with ethical considerations without altering their dietary preferences. Despite its promise, one significant barrier is...master thesis 2024
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Pignacca, Emma (author)This study analyzes the orbit control performance of solar sails for Sun-Earth sub-L1 halo orbits, which are particularly interesting for solar observation missions. Heliogyros are a promising alternative to the more widely employed Fixed Polygonal Flat (FPF) sails due to their potential to enhance maneuverability. The heliogyro coupled roto...master thesis 2024
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Voges, Jordy (author)Safety and reliability of aircraft structures are of main concern within the aerospace industry, preferably without influencing the availability of the aircraft and maintenance and operation costs. As damages in composites can be hard to detect, methods are being developed to detect damages which can potentially lead to a (catastrophic) failure...master thesis 2024
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Zwartveld, Stef (author)Subjective tinnitus is a sensation of sound without an external source. There is no clear understanding of the cause and pathology of tinnitus.<br/><br/>Literature suggests a combination of deafferentation of the tonotopic map , the Bayesian brain model, and the triple mode network, creating one combined hypothesis for tinnitus pathology. Based...master thesis 2024