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Kreuk, Davy (author)Extensive waiting times for youth Mental Healthcare have a significantly negative effect on youngsters well-being. The Ministry of Public Health, Welfare and Sport (Ministry of VWS) therefore commissioned Shoshin to research the cause of waiting times in order to address them. Shoshin is a social design agency that believes waiting times are not...master thesis 2023
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Moonen, Anne (author)This project addresses the subject of integrating Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) into low-to-middle income healthcare contexts, with a specific focus on Nepal. CMMS play a prominent role in enabling Biomedical Equipment Technicians (BMETs) to monitor and optimize the performance of medical equipment (WHO, 2012), streamline...master thesis 2023
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Dijkshoorn, José (author)The objective of this project is to design a product or product-service combination to encourage agricultural entrepreneurs to make sustainable decisions based on their decision-making process. This assignment was set up in collaboration with LTO Noord and the DAW to find what is withholding farmers from implementing sustainable agricultural...master thesis 2023
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Kormelink, Sylvia (author)Most people are familiar with play as entertainment in the form of toys and games for children, but the same cannot be said for play as a means to energise for adults. And taking breaks to refresh during work is not something that we are generally good at, as was reflected in the results of various interviews which can be found in this thesis....master thesis 2023
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Kense, Jasper (author)Our society is built around a financial system that includes debt. It is a classic saying that anyone can end up in debt, but it is how we treat those with debt that defines their well-being. With the current financial system, we are prejudicing a part of society, making an already vulnerable group even more prone to debt.<br/><br/>We have...master thesis 2022
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Rietema, Marieke (author)Bever is an outdoor chain store located in the Netherlands. Besides the Bever stores, Bever.nl was introduced in 2011, continuously growing to an extensive webshop enabling users to shop and explore online. Going to the Bever stores results in experienced staff supporting (novice) users with finding the right equipment for their activity....master thesis 2022
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Walraven, Shannon (author)For many people, experiencing intimacy and sexuality is an important aspect of the quality of life. People who are suffering from incurable cancer are no exception (Wang et al., 2018). Often patients encounter a shift from focus on diagnosis and treatment, to emphasis on psychosocial support when cancer treatment is no longer effective. When it...master thesis 2022
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Ruitenburg, Yvon (author)People with dementia often quit cooking early on in their illness because it is too complex, tiring, or frustrating. With mild dementia, people struggle with planning and figuring out the order of the cooking steps. Also, they find it challenging to stay focussed on the tasks at hand. Furthermore, their short-term memory causes them to struggle...master thesis 2022
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Vink, Aron (author)ADHD has long been thought of as a children's disorder, that you grow out of during puberty. Now we know that this is not the case: 72% of children with ADHD still have it as adults, meaning that an estimated 2.1% of adults in the Netherlands have some form of ADHD. This means that these people still have symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity,...master thesis 2021
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Frankena, Jonne (author)Our relationship with money is a complicated one. Whatever your stance is, it is clear we all need money, whether we like it or not. It allows us to buy our basic necessities to survive. Food, heating, a roof over our heads. Next, it also allows us to thrive, by enabling us to buy things and experiences to help us develop as individuals. So, if...master thesis 2021
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Guo, Cheng (author)In Bangladeshi rural areas, the groundwater may get contaminated with chemical contaminants. Aiming at removing chemical contaminants, piped water supply(PWS) systems were built. However, due to insufficient water quality tests, a lack of households' participation with the monitoring and maintenance of the PWS system, together with a lack of an...master thesis 2020
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Godó Blasco, Alejandra (author)Money is a worry for many people, and one of the main factor to create well-being in society. Nowadays, 44% of young adults, say that money is their main reason for suffering from stress (Pew Research Center, 2020). Most of the young adults (62%) don't feel financially stable and about two-thirds state that they are living short on money, from...master thesis 2020
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Langrand, Marianne (author)This research explores the music making practices of musicians in a band, uncovering their needs to carry out successful collaborations. This work focuses on three key areas: the creative activities of music making, the dynamics of collaboration, and the tools used to support these. <br/><br/>This research unravels the complexity of the...master thesis 2020
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Deurvorst, C.E. (author)The use of 3D printing technology in manufacturing environments has experienced rapid growth. Manufacturers have realised the potential of the technology. 3D printing enables the reduction of costs and lead-times of parts, components and tools used in production processes. Adoption of this technology is facing various challenges. A major...master thesis 2020
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Martial, Zoé (author)Yearly, 270 people in the Netherlands are diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and over 16.000 people are already diagnosed with MS in the Netherlands [1]. Between 40% and 70% of MS patients suffer from cognitive complaints in various stages of their disease [8, 67]. The MS Centre Amsterdam has started a new so-called Second Opinion Multiple...master thesis 2018
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Offenberg, E.W.B. (author)Financial pressures in the airline industry have forced KLM to change their strategic direction. Using the Treacy & Wiersema (1993) model KLM’s new focus is on customer intimacy. This implies researching customer needs and designing from a user-centered perspective. Which are fueled by the change in the consumer landscape, namely digital...master thesis 2016
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Gilhuis, C. (author)Approximately 26% of all mammals is endangered and scientists estimate that half of the species will be extinct in 2100. Zoos have the potential to inspire, educate and influence a lot of people regarding wildlife conservation. Dierenpark Amersfoort, the most child-friendly zoo in the Netherlands, founded the Wildlife Fund. This fund raises...master thesis 2016
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Xie, H. (author)In online stores, the lack of physical contact with products could sometimes make it difficult for customers to clearly evaluate the product. Clothing, for example, without direct touching people might not be confident about purchasing because there is not enough information for the material. On the other hand, limited interaction with the...master thesis 2016
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Breukers, K. (author)"Transforming the current complex and technical context of car tyres into a more accessible and satisfying experience.” Currently many consumers are not fully aware of the safety issues of their tyres. 60% of all cars in the Netherlands are being driven with at least one under-inflated tyre. In addition to this, 42% of the cars with summer tyres...master thesis 2016