Coastal protection of the Bạc Liêu province by rehabilitation of the mangrove forest

In the southern part of Vietnam, where the lower Mekong Delta is located, coastal erosion problems occur. In the Bạc Liêu province, one of the twelve provinces in the Mekong Delta, the width of the mangrove belt between the sea dyke and the sea is reduced by 100 m in the last four years. By rehabilitation of the mangrove forest, the hinterland...

Building a model for virtual collaboration readiness: Determining the key factors that affect the attitude of Life Science researchers towards Virtual Research Environments

Collaborations are essential for modern scientific research. Research groups cannot perform valuable scientific inquiry without working together with other researchers, due to the growth of knowledge, high specialization of scientific domains, quickly changing technology, and the appearance of complex problems. Individual scientists or single...

Conceptual design of a digital knowledge environment for networked service providers

Fostered by new technologies, enabling new ways of communication and human interaction, society is moving away from geographically bound groups towards a network-like environment. In this environment, people are becoming place and time independent networked individuals. This shift is slowly finding its way into the professional environment. As...

MBO ICT policy monitor

The MBI ICT policy monitor. Based on the perception of the teacher on the use of ICT

Success of early equipment management, autonomous maintenance and training & education in the start-up of a new production line: A case study at Heineken

Manufacturing organizations have to become more competitive. There are two important things a company can do: become more efficient in all operations and introduce new products. Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) is a production philosophy that contributes to more efficiency. The introduction of new products sometimes require new production...

Using Communities of Practice for Entrepreneurial Learning

Start-ups engage in entrepreneurial learning throughout their existence. Although the process is highly complex and difficult, they benefit from support offered by incubator. Elements of incubator support are able to create a positive environment with certain requirements that contribute to interorganisational learning and acquisition of...

Force distribution and connection strength in timber lock gates

For the thesis the mortise and tenon joint between the rear post and cross beam in a wooden mitre gate is researched. The joint is an important part of timber lock gates. The force distribution inside the joint and the strength of a tenonned beam are two main focus points.

Anders Leren' bij NV Nutricia; ervaringen en geleerde lessen met corporate e-learning

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Application of high strength steel in steel pin connections and double shear timber joints: According to EC 3 and EC 5

The use of high strength steel has increased in the last few years. Although the prices of steel increase with increasing yield strength, the use of high strength steel may give economical gains in terms of less material use or new applications. The main goal of this project is to determine whether current design rules for the load-carrying...

Evaluating E-Learning in the Process Industry: A case-study at Corus Strip Products IJmuiden