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Patil, Mrinal (author)This research extensively examines the pivotal shift toward circularity within the European construction and building sector, with a specific emphasis on HVAC systems in utility buildings. It commences by underscoring the pressing urgency precipitated by the Paris Agreement of 2015 and subsequent climate objectives, necessitating reductions in...master thesis 2023
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Rahmani, kamran (author)Navigating consequential decisions is a difficult task in and of itself, especially when they have a significant impact on one's life. This is especially true in the complex world of healthcare, where the importance of choices is magnified. The complexities of these issues can make it difficult for patients and their loved ones to effectively...master thesis 2023
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Caldas Curley, Alexandre (author)Multiple challenges affect the effectiveness of climate change mitigation and adaptation measures, such as accountability, intergenerational justice and developing countries’ increased participation in greenhouse gas emissions. The high complexity of information surrounding models’ assumptions, results, and scenarios related...master thesis 2023
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van der Storm, Geraldine (author)In the upcoming years the Municipality of Amsterdam has to cope with renovation works to approximately 200 kilometers of quay walls and 800 bridges. These projects need to be executed in the least burdensome manner, which is why executing parties are obliged to perform their construction logistics via waterways instead of the road. Stakeholders...master thesis 2023
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Zhang, liang (author)Trust is a fundamental component in human-AI relationships, serving as a critical element of user acceptance and satisfaction, particularly within the realm of Decision Support Systems (DSS). The technological advances in conversational user interfaces (CUIs) such as ChatGPT and digital assistants (e.g., Alexa) allow laypeople to interact with...master thesis 2023
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van Selling, Stijn (author)The Dutch Air Traffic Control has implemented fixed approach trajectories within approach control during night operations when traffic density is low. During the day, when traffic density is higher, vector-based operations are used. The Dutch Air Traffic Control aims to implement fixed approach trajectories when traffic density is high. This...master thesis 2023
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Chen, Wen-Yu (author)Transport decision-making determines people’s level of accessibility and deeply influences an individual’s access to social and economic opportunities and the quality of life. Socially vulnerable populations are highly dependent on yet often more likely to have less access to transport services and experience lower accessibility. This creates...master thesis 2023
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de Ronde, Guus (author)The banking sector is currently dealing with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) issues, with stricter legislation in Know Your Customer (AML) being the instigator. De Nederlandsche Bank is pursuing fully explainable and transparent models with a risk-based approach. Councyl provides such a model: Behavioural Artificial Intelligence Technology (BAIT)....master thesis 2023
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Piekema, Annelotte (author)Delayed maintenance is a major issue in Europe, including the Netherlands. The city of Amsterdam recently started a large-scale maintenance project to renew (renovate or replace) many bridges: an issue that other cities will have to face soon. Decision-making for bridge programming (deciding which bridges should be renewed simultaneously using...master thesis 2023
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Robbemond, Vincent (author)Advances in artificial intelligence and machine learning have led to a steep rise in the adoption of AI to augment or support human decision-making across domains.<br/>There has been an increasing body of work addressing the benefits of model interpretability and explanations to help end-users or other stakeholders decipher the inner workings of...master thesis 2023
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van Dulken, Floris (author)With the current focus on climate change, the shipping industry is forced to decarbonise its fleet. The need for decarbonisation is not only fuelled by the aspirations of the sector but also by laws and regulations from countries and organisations. As these laws are gradually tightening and there is not one clear technical or operational...master thesis 2023
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Abler, Daniel (author), Schaer, Roger (author), Oreiller, Valentin (author), Verma, H. (author), Reichenbach, Julien (author), Aidonopoulos, Orfeas (author), Evéquoz, Florian (author), Jreige, Mario (author), Prior, John (author)Background: Radiomics, the field of image-based computational medical biomarker research, has experienced rapid growth over the past decade due to its potential to revolutionize the development of personalized decision support models. However, despite its research momentum and important advances toward methodological standardization, the...journal article 2023
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Jia, Z. (author), Nourian, Pirouz (author), Luscuere, P (author), Wagenaar, C. (author)This study presents a systematic review of the literature on decision support for designing hospital layouts using spatial network analysis and/or simulation modelling. The review includes 102 articles, which are classified into five different categories concerning their layout-related challenges. Specifically, the categories include...review 2023
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Aydoğan, Reyhan (author), Jonker, C.M. (author)This paper introduces a dependency analysis and a categorization of conceptualized and existing economic decision support mechanisms for negotiation. The focus of our survey is on economic decision support mechanisms, although some behavioural support mechanisms were included, to recognize the important work in that area. We categorize...conference paper 2023
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Nikaein, T. (author), Lopez Dekker, F.J. (author), Steele-Dunne, S.C. (author), Kumar, V. (author), Huber, M. (author)In this article, our aim is to estimate synthetic aperture radar (SAR) observables, such as backscatter in VV and VH polarizations, as well as the VH/VV ratio, cross ratio, and interferometric coherence in VV, from agricultural fields. In this study, we use the decision support system for agrotechnology transfer (DSSAT) crop-growth simulation...journal article 2023
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van der Zwaag, Marco (author), Wang, T. (author), Bakker, H.L.M. (author), van Nederveen, G.A. (author), Schuurman, A.C.B. (author), Bosma, Douwe (author)Facing circular transition challenges, building circularity should be evaluated in the early design phase to reduce the risks of circular and environmental performance problems found in later project phases. However, due to the current design workflow, such practice is hindered because there is not enough information to evaluate building...journal article 2023
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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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van der Zwaag, Marco (author)The transition to a circular economy requires reducing waste and rework in construction projects. Thereby, the evaluation of building circularity in the early design phase is of great importance. However, due to the current design workflow, such practice is hindered because there is not enough information to evaluate building circularity in...master thesis 2022
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Pleijt, Lisa (author)The goal of this research is to understand the types of data sources and their applications within vertical farms. It does so from both a systems and a people’s perspective. From the systems perspective, literature research was conducted to find definitions of prevailing industry system definitions, metrics and KPIs. For the people’s perspective...master thesis 2022
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van Eijck, Sabine (author), Nannes, Roel (author)Negotiations in urban development projects can take a long time, going back and forward to the designer many times, even leading to stalemate situations. Requirements can be set intuitively, without knowing what the side effects of the constraints will be for the urban development. On top of that, approval of all stakeholders is needed to be...master thesis 2022