A comparative analysis of coding approaches in machine learning among computer science students and non-computer science students

The increasing presence of Machine Learning in all fields of study requires an improvement in how it is taught. Previous research on this topic examined how to teach ML concepts and highlighted the importance of using technology and leveraging relevant pedagogical content knowledge. It did not compare the impact of previous programming knowledge...

Local ownership: Does It Matter?: A Cross-Case Institutional Analysis of 14 Onshore Wind Farms in the Netherlands

Wind energy is deemed important in the Netherlands in sustainable energy transitions. While Commercial Wind Energy Project Developers (CWEPDs) bring professionalism, Local Energy Cooperatives (LECs) promote local renewable initiatives. The Dutch Klimaatakkoord aims for 50% community-owned renewable electricity, but real-world implementation of...

Unraveling the "X" in V2X: A comparative analysis of Vehicle-to-Everything system designs in five key dimensions

With the increasing transition to battery electric vehicles (EVs) and concerns about the capacity of the existing electrical infrastructure, the need for effective grid capacity management has become apparent. The V2X innovation, also known as bidirectional charging, has potential to enable EVs to interact with the electricity grid for various...

Comparative Analysis of Green Hydrogen Policy Mixes of the EU and the US

Sustainable energy transition is the need of the hour, more so, because of the accelerated effects of climate change. This necessitates rapid, continuous, and persuasive political and technological approaches to enable an ecosystem of green alternatives for countries to support their net-zero ambitions. One such emerging technology approach is...

Filtering Knowledge: A Comparative Analysis of Information-Theoretical-Based Feature Selection Methods

The data used in machine learning algorithms strongly influences the algorithms' capabilities. Feature selection techniques can choose a set of columns that meet a certain learning goal. There is a wide variety of feature selection methods, however, the ones we cover in this comparative analysis are part of the information-theoretical-based...

Influences on Technology Entrepreneurship: A Comparative Analysis Between The Netherlands and Japan

This thesis explored the contrast between the overarching category of entrepreneurship (from here on, “mainstream entrepreneurship” or ME) and the subset of technology entrepreneurship (TE) through a comparison of The Netherlands (low TE/high ME) and Japan (high TE/low ME), addressing the problem that currently no dedicated frameworks for TE...

Comparative analysis of the Metropolis-Hastings algorithm as applied to the domain of program synthesis

In this research the Metropolis-Hastings algorithmis implemented for the problem of program synthesis and compared with Brute, a best-first search, together with multiple other different search algorithms. The implementation and choices of the Metrolpolis-Hastings algorithm are discussed in detail. The algorithms are tested for three different...

VC valuation and multiples: an exploration of comparable analysis of software start-ups

This master thesis seeks to better understand the investment valuation procedure followed by software venture capitalists (VC) in the European context. I explain how VCs perform fair value estimations of software start-ups with the emerging comparable analysis technique. Furthermore, this study examines the relative importance of start-up...

MalPaCA: Malware behaviour analysis using unsupervised machine learning: Comparative analysis of various clustering algorithms on determining the best performance in terms of network behaviour discovery

MalPaCA makes use of unsupervised machine learning to provide malware capability assessment by clustering the temporal behaviour of malware network packet traces. A comparative analysis was performed on various clustering algorithms to determine the best clustering algorithm in terms of network behaviour discovery. The clustering algorithms...

Comparative Life Cycle Assessment of Different Organic Municipal Waste Treatments: A Case Study of the ReStore Project in the Amsterdam Neighbourhood

Within the Netherlands, approximately 8.5 million tonnes of solid waste are produced annually. Being the capital city with the most populated district in the Netherlands, higher municipal solid waste accumulation in Amsterdam is in existence. A substantial portion of the municipal waste in Amsterdam is categorized as organic waste, with a...

Spatial Planning for the Energy Transition: The role of spatial planning in facilitating the energy transition in Dubai

This research and planning project explores the influence of spatial planning in facilitating the process of energy transition within the context of Dubai. Energy use within the built environment is closely related to the organization of urban form and functions. Spatial planning can influence diverse sectors in urban areas including the energy...

Comparative Analysis of Transport Projects Appraisal: A comparison between the Netherlands and the United States

Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA) is the most widely used tool for evaluating policy programs and capital expenditure. It involves estimating, where possible, the full direct and indirect private; and social costs and benefits associated with a policy action or potential project. The Netherlands is one of the countries that use CBA in transport...