Theses: Recent submissions
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Support effect on Ni-based catalysts using methane decomposition analysed from in-situ TEM images.
(2024)As the world is transitioning to green energy sources, we are still dependent on the energy that fossil sources such as methane (CH4) provide us. Making use of methane decomposition over Ni-based catalysts, we can decompose ... -
Adolescent Mental Health in a Migrant Context: Evaluating the Moderating Roles of SES and Family Support in the Netherlands
(2024)Amidst increasing global migration, the mental health of adolescents with a migration background has become a pressing concern. However, there is ambiguity in findings regarding the relation between having a migration ... -
Bridging the Digital Divide: The Impact of Digital Health Literacy on eHealth Usage and Health Outcomes Among the Elderly in Europe
(2024)Background: This study investigates the impact of digital health literacy on the relationship between eHealth usage and perceived health status among individuals aged 65 and older in Europe. The aging population, as reported ... -
The ‘Caregiving Type’ or Not?Men Navigating Gender and Intergenerational Informal Care in Large Sibling Networks
(2024)An aging population and policy reforms in the Netherlands are increasing the demand for informal caregivers. Involving sibling networks, including men, can help alleviate the growing caregiving burden. This thesis explores ... -
Justice in Transition: Analyzing Circular Economy Policies in the Netherlands
(2024)This study uses a qualitative content analysis to examine the integration of environmental justice principles into circular economy policies within the Netherlands. Nineteen policy documents from national, provincial, and ... -
Home-visiting programs during the first 1000 days; A review about the impact of home-visiting interventions on socioeconomic disparities in healthcare access.
(2024)Background: The first 1000 days of a child’s life are crucial for healthy development and lifelong wellbeing. However, equal access to healthcare during this period remains a challenge, even in Western countries. Home-visiting ... -
Galois theory for inseparable extensions
(2024)In this thesis we construct a correspondence for finite purely inseparable field extensions of exponent one similar to the correspondence found in Galois theory for Galois extensions. -
On Crossing Minimization Problems: Complexity and a Heuristic Approach
(2024)In deze scriptie wordt een een heuristieke aanpak van een one-sided crossings minimization problem (OCMP) voor de PACE challenge 2024 besproken (https://pacechallenge.org/2024/). Een OCMP is, kort gezegd, een optimaliser ... -
The h-critical number and sumsets of nonbases of maximum size
(2024)Let G be a finite abelian group. Then the h-critical number is the smallest positive integer m such that each subset of G of size m is a basis of order h. In the thesis, we provide the h-critical number for every h and ... -
The Dramaturgy of the Underwhelming: an Affective Experience of Crip Time
(2024)The emergence of relaxed performances demonstrates an initiative towards inclusiv-ity in theatre. Relaxed performances, characterised by adapted stimuli levels and relaxed theatre conventions, challenge the traditional ... -
Residents’ perspective on their utilisation of community centers in the municipality of Zaltbommel, and how it contributes to their personal wellbeing
(2024)Introduction. As health issues in society become more complex and change over time, the social domain is encountering challenges. This had led to higher expectations for municipalities and their residents to take ownership ... -
From Discord to Distress: Exploring Parental Conflict and its Toll on Dutch Children's Well-being After Divorce.
(2024)This study investigates the impact of divorce on children's well-being in the Netherlands, focusing on the differences between contested and uncontested divorces, as well as the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic. Drawing ... -
Exploring the Mechanisms of Discrimination Affecting Mental Health Among Young Adults in Disadvantaged Neighborhoods
(2024)This study investigates how discrimination affects the mental health of young adults (aged 12–25) living in disadvantaged neighborhoods in the Netherlands and how neighborhood dynamics influence mental health outcomes for ... -
The Process of Commodification: A Case Study of Pinterest
(2024)This thesis investigates the commodification of Pinterest through an analysis of its interface changes and the legitimization processes employed by the platform. Utilizing the theoretical frameworks of platform capitalism, ... -
Sodium Intake and its association with Mortality in Chronic Kidney Disease patients
(2024)Background & Aims: Current guidelines advise sodium restriction in all patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). However, there is no direct evidence linking sodium intake to increased mortality. This study aims to ... -
English Unveiled: Navigating the Tides of Language, Culture and Inclusivity in Dutch Higher Education
(2024)This research investigates Englishization in Dutch higher education, exploring its perceived benefits, challenges and implications for stakeholders. Through qualitative analysis of interviews with both students and educators, ... -
A green transition for all? A structured assessment of the social considerations in the European sustainability requirements for buildings
(2024)To fight against the climate change, the European Union (EU) has set new and ambitious climate goals, with significant focus going to buildings as one of the biggest emitters of greenhouse gases. Simultaneously, Europe is ... -
From silence to support: Predictors of victimisation disclosure among LGBA+ people in the Netherlands
(2024)Abstract: Introduction: When being victim of a traumatic event, the first step to getting help is disclosure. The socio-ecological model from Bronfenbrenner is applied to comprehensively understand the several predictors ... -
Creating warmth: The effect of climate change perception and political trust on the willingness to adopt energy efficient technologies.
(2024)The adoption of energy efficient technologies (EETs) is becoming more important for limiting the use of natural gas. This study looks at the effects of climate change perception and political trust among homeowners on their ... -
The Impact of a Comprehensive Smoke-Free Policy on Psychiatric Inpatient Freedom and Nicotine Prescriptions: The Case of UMC Utrecht Hospital from a Sociological Perspective
(2024)The UMC Utrecht’s Department of Psychiatry implemented the “Towards a Smoke-free Generation” policy in November 2020, following the Dutch National Prevention 2018 Agreement. This comprehensive smoke-free policy aimed to ...