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Liu, Tongshu (author)The application of multidisciplinary collaboration has become a trend to prevent knowledge isolation obstructing business development (Schaubroeck, Tarczewski, & Theunissen, 2016), particularly in the IT industry as it pursue problem-solving innovation.<br/><br/>An IT service company is currently striving to transform into an IT innovation...master thesis 2023
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Nivedhitha Sathish Kumar, Nivedhitha (author)Traditionally, conventional consultancies provide operational guidance to customers. However, market demands have shifted towards a human centred approach, leading to an increase in design consultancies. Design consultancies deliver not only great results but also introduce innovative ways of thinking through a process-driven approach differing...master thesis 2023
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Bueters, Dorrit (author)Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education plays a critical role in personal and societal development by preparing students for a rapidly changing, technological world. However, implementation of integrated STEM education poses significant challenges for educators, particularly in emerging markets such as Kenya, where...master thesis 2023
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Hao, Siqi (author)Vehicles are becoming more and more connected, and in combination with various services, they generate large amounts of data, which is mainly used in development processes for testing purposes in Ford. However, sensor data has more potentials for product development, and one valuable potential is to contribute to product innovation in the early...master thesis 2021
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Ouwehand, Kim (author), Kroef, Avalon van der (author), Wong, L.Y.J. (author), Paas, Fred (author)Cognitive load researchers have used varying subjective techniques based on rating scales to quantify experienced cognitive load. Although it is generally assumed that subjects can introspect on their cognitive processes and have no difficulty in assigning numerical values to the imposed cognitive load, little is known about how visual...journal article 2021
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Turşucu, S. (author), Spandaw, J.G. (author), de Vries, M.J. (author)Mathematics is of major importance in science subjects. Unfortunately, students struggle with applying mathematics in science subjects, especially physics. In this qualitative study we demonstrate that transfer of algebraic skills from mathematics in physics class can be improved by using pre-knowledge effectively. We designed shift-problems...journal article 2020
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Binnekamp, R. (author), Wolfert, A.R.M. (author), Kammouh, O. (author), Nogal Macho, M. (author)Construction Management and Engineering students need to acquire managing skills for solving real-world problems that are complex, rarely straightforward and lack 'one right answer'. For this, they need to become 'open designers', capable to be reflective, integrative and creative in- and on action with dynamic and new situations. In this...conference paper 2020
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Duran, J.M. (author)A chronicled approach to the notion of computer simulations shows that there are two predominant interpretations in the specialized literature. According to the first interpretation, computer simulations are techniques for finding the set of solutions to a mathematical model. I call this first interpretation the problem-solving technique...journal article 2019
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Berti Suman, Anna (author), van Geenhuizen, M.S. (author)Can grassroots-driven citizen sensing initiatives triggered by distrust contribute to risk problem-solving? The article inspects such a potential in the field of risks to public health represented by noise pollution. After a conceptual reflection, the Amsterdam Schiphol and the London Heathrow airports’ noise monitoring cases are compared. We...journal article 2019
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Ozkaramanli, D. (author), Desmet, P.M.A. (author), Ozcan Vieira, E. (author)Users often have conflicting concerns (i.e., dilemmas), such as ‘embracing change vs. following tradition.’ Design can resolve these dilemmas through simultaneously fulfilling conflicting user concerns. This paper proposes three abstraction levels for framing user concerns when formulating dilemmas. In a large-scale industry project, we...journal article 2018
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Curry, T.M. (author)While the consideration of functional and technical criteria, as well as a sense of coherence are basic requirements for solving a design problem; it is the ability to induce an intended quality of aesthetic experience that is the hallmark of design expertise. Expert designers possess a highly developed sense of design, or what in this research...doctoral thesis 2017
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Roël-Looijenga, A. (author), Klapwijk, R.M. (author), de Vries, M.J. (author)In Dutch Design and Technology Education the beginning of a process of learning is usually determined by the teacher. In this paper it is argued that a beginning, determined in interaction with the students, is more profitable as the interaction will lead to joined-up exploring, creating and thinking and an increased motivation to learn....journal article 2016
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Govender, I. (author), Govender, D. (author), Havenga, M. (author), Mentz, E. (author), Breed, B. (author), Dignum, F. (author), Dignum, V. (author)The difficulty of learning to program has long been identified amongst novices. This study explored the benefits of teaching a problem solving strategy by comparing students’ perceptions and attitudes towards problem solving before and after the strategy was implemented in secondary schools. Based on self-efficacy theory, students’ problem...journal article 2014
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Tramper, M.J.R. (author)Both divergence and convergence are important drivers for the development of new ideas, and consequently products becoming drivers for innovation. Starting from this notion, this thesis investigates the areas of creative problem solving and decision-making, taking into account practices from new product development. Drawing inferences from...master thesis 2014
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Van Velzen, N. (author)The accuracy of dynamic simulation models can be increased by using observations in conjunction with a data assimilation or model calibration algorithm. However, implementing such algorithms usually increases the complexity of the model software significantly. By using concepts from object oriented programming, this thesis proposes a software...doctoral thesis 2010
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Guney, A. (author)I think it is better to summarize some cognitive issues in relation to this subject; how we learn, how we should organize learning (instructions), knowledge, etc. before treating creativity and rationality. Is it, really, possible to consider creativity without any kind of involvement of the ability of problem solving? Do designers not solve a...conference paper 2008
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Beers, P.J. (author), Boshuizen, H.P.A. (author), Kirschner, P.A. (author), Gijselaers, W. (author), Westendorp, J. (author)Many researchers use information and communications technology (ICT)-tools to augment learning in a great variety of tasks. Their effects are generally measured in terms of intended outcomes. This article argues for the use of additional, more general measures to obtain a more complete impression of the effects of ICT-tools. The first study...journal article 2008
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Roos, N. (author)In this paper a model for heuristic reasoning with uncertain knowledge is presented. This model is a generalisation of the approach proposed by Clancey (Cla-84, Cla-85). We offer a clear semantics for the model, showing that the heuristic reasoning process can be given a clear probabilistic interpretation.report 1988
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Donker, J.C. (author), Kat, P.J. (author)In the engineering process, many design decisions are made in the initial stage. These decisions can have far-reaching consequences. Especially in a multi-disciplinary design process, it is desirable to be able to gather the diverse alternatives for aspects of a design and to store them in some formal representation in order to reason about them...report 1986