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Swart, Mik (author)Climate change is a pressing issue. Hydrogen aircraft are an excellent alternative to current kerosene aircraft, and appear to be the most viable long-term solution for net-zero flight. One of the main challenges for hydrogen aircraft is to sustain a low boil-off rate. This research explores the solution of active cooling of the LH2 mixture in...master thesis 2024
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Bout, Kiki (author)This study examines the challenges faced by the Customs Administration of the Netherlands in supervising cross-border e-commerce imports under the current European customs legislation, the Union Customs Code (UCC). Through a mixed-method approach, including qualitative interviews, document analysis, and simulation modelling, the study identifies...master thesis 2024
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Matušovič, Marko (author)Optimizing SQL query execution through effective cost models is a critical challenge in database management systems (DBMS). This thesis introduces a modular benchmarking system for cost models, with a pluggable architecture for both cost models and execution engines, enabling comprehensive benchmarking across various scenarios. Accompanied by a...master thesis 2024
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Gogulapati, Moudgalya (author)<br/>Sustainability has become a paramount concern in modern research, aligning with global efforts to reduce carbon emissions and embrace circular economy principles. The mentioned imperative extends to the field of pavement engineering, where the widening of existing pavements, a common practice to accommodate increasing traffic demands,...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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Asia, Jowel (author)The Citadel of Aleppo is one of the oldest and largest castles in the world, and the greatest landmark of Aleppo. Located on top of a hill in the middle of the city, it stands as a symbol of resilience, having faced many challenges during various historical events through the centuries. This thesis analyses the architectural trajectory of Aleppo...student report 2024
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de Boer, Mitchell (author)Flow visualization is an important topic in many scientific domains and has been an active field of research for many years. Many different methods of analysis can be used in order to analyze flow, however recently big progress have been reported on the manifold learning algorithms for high-dimensional data. This thesis investigates the use of...master thesis 2024
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Bras, Chris (author)Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs) open avenues for communication among individuals unable to use voice or gestures. Silent speech interfaces are one such approach for BCIs that could offer a trans- formative means of connecting with the external world. Performance on imagined speech decoding however is rather low due to, amongst others, data...master thesis 2024
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Beinema, Rimke (author)Achilles tendinopathy (AT) is a common Achilles tendon injury, yet its exact cause and the factors influencing progression of individuals remain unclear. Strain distribution is indicated to play a significant role in the progression, possibly linked to the twist of the subtendons. Pizzolato et al. (2020) proposed an integrated framework for...master thesis 2024
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Spoelstra, Siemen (author)This master's thesis explores the role of policy innovation of policies, programs, and policy instruments within the domain of heat transition in the built environment in the Netherlands, focusing specifically on the role of municipalities in navigating this complex transition towards a natural gas-free future by 2050, as mandated by the...master thesis 2024
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van der Lee, Sean (author)Many cities are implementing car-reducing measures to achieve goals related to livability, such as climate change reduction, air quality improvements, improved living space, improved health and safety and reduced costs. Policies at the local, national, and supranational levels affect the measures that cities can take. This thesis addresses the...master thesis 2024
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Raaijmakers, Gini (author)Background: Postoperative junctional ectopic tachycardia (JET) is an arrhythmia associated with increased morbidity and mortality rates in children with congenital heart disease. Developing an automated detection algorithm could aid in early identification and timely treatment of JET.<br/><br/>Methods: A retrospective study was conducted using...master thesis 2024
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Postma, Thies (author)This study presents a novel approach for evaluating the effects of dynamic disturbances on optical performance using sensitivity analysis. The computation of optical performance for perturbed optical systems is too costly with state-of-the-art analysis software when applied in the use case for the optimization of the optomechanical interface,...master thesis 2024
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Mariën, Simon (author)n the rapidly evolving semiconductor industry, precise material characterization is crucial. This thesis focuses on enhancing Ion Beam Analysis (IBA), a pivotal tool in semiconductor characterization, through the integration of differential evolution optimization. This research proposes a single and multi spectra optimization algorithm approach...master thesis 2024
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Thomson, Owen (author)Within the energy transition, green hydrogen stands as a key solution for decarbonizing sectors where direct electrification is not viable. This thesis focuses on the competitive landscape of hydrogen production in North-Western Europe, addressing the technological and geographical competition of locally produced green hydrogen. This research...master thesis 2024
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Dhirde, Mayur (author)The offshore wind industry is rapidly advancing, expected to play a crucial role in renewable energy production, with a growing emphasis on addressing associated environmental concerns, particularly the impact of underwater noise generated during the installation of wind turbines. In response, bubble curtain technology (BCT) has emerged as a...master thesis 2024
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Goudswaard, Reef (author)This bachelor's thesis explores the realm of map projections, aiming to establish a systematic approach for evaluating and ranking them based on angular and area distortions. Beginning with a definition of map projections, the study progresses to quantify the distortions that occur when projecting a spherical surface onto a flat one. Using these...bachelor thesis 2024
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Koop, Kelvin (author)There is a lack of academic attention towards the relationship between local governments and circular economy social innovations. While academic evidence suggests that local governments and policymakers can positively affect the success of social innovations, there is a lack of in-depth studies on how exactly they support social innovation. The...master thesis 2024
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van Eijk, Mark (author)The automotive industry is transitioning to electric vehicles (EVs), creating a higher electricity demand. Concurrently, the utility sector is shifting to a renewable energy system. Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology allows EVs to both consume and deliver electricity to the grid, introducing a dynamic interaction. However, integrating EVs into the...master thesis 2024