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Neagu, Alex (author)
As the power system grows more complex and active, equivalent models have become a solution for modelling parts of the network that have limited observability or are confidential or too complex to simulate otherwise. In the past decade, this topic has also made its way to distribution networks because of its transition towards an active network,...
master thesis 2024
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Bos, Daan (author)
Substance use disorders, particularly alcohol use disorder (AUD), are a major global health challenge, significantly impacting morbidity and mortality rates. In the Netherlands, around 20% of the population is affected by excessive alcohol consumption, with a notable treatment gap and disproportionate effects on the elderly. Despite increased...
master thesis 2023
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Wagenaar, Britt (author)
The Netherlands is experiencing a significant increase in its aging population. Multi morbidity and a rapidly growing shortage of healthcare personnel are putting pressure on the healthcare system, leading to capacity issues. The capacity problems of care have medical, safety, social, and economic consequences. Policy measures are needed to...
master thesis 2023
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den Otter, Jeremy (author)
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a leading cause of death globally, causing 38% of all premature deaths. Providing care for the patients who survive is considered a priority for healthcare managers. In the Netherlands, 1.7 million people currently are diagnosed with cardiovascular diseases. After experiencing and surviving a CVD event,...
master thesis 2023
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van Vliet, Job (author)
The growing demand for parcel deliveries is causing significant problems for freight logistics, particularly in cities. The increasing number of delivery vehicles leads to traffic congestion, high emissions, and rising costs. To address these problems, new and sustainable delivery methods must be implemented for<br/>the parcel last-mile. However...
master thesis 2023
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van Opstal, Lucas (author)
The Netherlands is subject to labour scarcity across a variety of industries. While labour scarcity has occurred in the past, only now the consequences of higher educational attainment have become prevalent in the Netherlands. Due to a shortage of vocational workers and a population that is getting older, circumstances ask for adequate policy...
master thesis 2023
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Tabaksblat, Marise (author)
Recent years have shown an increased level of food insecurity: a surge in the level of poverty and hunger in low-income countries caused by higher global food prices. One of the potential causes of the commodity price spikes is the process of financialization, including an increased level of financial speculation in food commodity markets....
master thesis 2023
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van Smeden, Gerard (author)
Celsius or 1085 GtC. This thesis explores this significance and points toward prioritizing ecosystem conservation as a highly effective strategy for mitigating climate change. Initiatives such as carbon offsetting, performed by organizations like ‘8 billion trees’ and ‘cool earth’, could provide feasible solutions to enhance carbon sequestration...
master thesis 2023
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Van Houdenhoven, Robyn (author)
The intellectual disability population increased from 65.545 people in 2011 to 116.200 people in 2020. In other words, the population almost doubled in less than ten years' time. Interventions are required to be able to make sure everyone receives the needed care. Therefore, the causes for the growth should be further examined before any...
master thesis 2023
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Wilmes, Laura (author)
With growing tensions in today's world, new powers rising and contesting old powers, two nations risk ending up in a so called security dilemma: One nation's increase in security threatens its opposing nation. The consequence could be the escalation of military buildups into arms races. With ongoing technological advancements, militaries around...
master thesis 2023
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Lukács, Márk (author)
It is no secret to hospital and public health managers thatresource shortages worsen pandemics. The importance of preparedness has longbeen recognized within the European Union. One of the current H2020 innovationprojects in this domain is PANDEM-2, aiming to improve pandemic preparednessfrom the side of resource management...
master thesis 2022
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van Essen, Lieke (author)
The energy transition makes us less dependent on fossil fuels, but it also brings a new dependence to the table: a dependence on critical metals for green technology. This study used an Exploratory System Dynamics Modelling and Analysis approach to analyse the transition to a circular lithium system towards 2050 and the potential effectiveness...
master thesis 2022
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Isenia Bustamante, Hillary (author)
Despite the fact that everyone has the right to adequate housing, this fundamental human right has become a critical manner in several European Union (EU) nations, especially in the Netherlands (OHCHR, 2009; Rosenfeld, 2015; European Parliament, 2020). Despite being the largest social sector in Europe, accounting for approximately 30% of the...
master thesis 2022
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Guijt, Roosmarijn (author)
For several years, the importance of a neighborhood-specific approach to tackling overweight has been emphasized. However, to date, no simulation model has been encountered that provides insight into the determinants of becoming overweight in a specific neighborhood. It is therefore difficult for policymakers to decide on a set of appropriate...
master thesis 2022
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van den Bosch, Guus (author)
In this research, the creation, use and spread of knowledge acquired in Building with Nature pilot projects is researched, with the goal of providing recommendations to improve this use and spread in future Building with Nature pilot projects. To achieve this, a case study with the Sand Engine as the subject is performed. In addition to this, a...
master thesis 2022
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Zandstra, Bart (author)
Hydrogen is more and more recognized as an essential component for a sustainable future. Because of its versatility, hydrogen is a promising energy carrier for decarbonization of various sectors. However, to realize the promising sustainable characteristics of hydrogen as a carbon-free energy carrier, hydrogen production through zero-carbon...
master thesis 2022
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Salome, Stefan (author)
In the military field, detailed simulation models are often used to get insight in the consequences of choices regarding the composition of a force and the extent to which it can be kept deployable. With detailed models, the main idea is to capture all real-world complexity relevant for decision-making processes. However, detailed models tend to...
master thesis 2021
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Hassan, Yassmin (author), Peco, Igor (author)
One of the most common hurdles especially in large infrastructure projects is scope change. Scope changes negatively affect time, quality and usually lead to cost overruns due to underestimating the change order impacts on the project. There are two main categories through which the impacts could be quantified: the first and second order effects...
master thesis 2021
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Ren, YIYI (author)
Since the reform and opening up, Chinese economy has developed rapidly, and people's living standards have been greatly improved. Chinese GDP in 2019 is 270 times of that in 1978 and per capita GDP in 2019 is 180 times of that in 1978. The income has increased a lot during the past 40 years, especially in metropolis like Beijing, Shanghai,...
master thesis 2021
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van Deelen, Julie (author)
With the population growing and countries becoming more affluent, diets shift. These global dietary shifts contribute greatly to increasing greenhouse gas emissions because of their higher carbon and water intensities. This development is problematic considering both the growth in our global economy as well as our population. It is therefore...
master thesis 2021
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