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Designing a nature based dew collector to increase ecosystem services on gabions.
(2024)Layman Summary Buildings are a good example of our separation from nature. Urban areas themselves cause habitat losses and concrete is unable to sustain life. Walls serve only one purpose: keeping nature out. On the other ... -
Kronieken in Kaart: Geografische context en identiteitsvorming tijdens de Nederlandse Opstand (1568-1609)
(2024)In deze scriptie wordt het verband gelegd tussen geografische data en identiteitsvorming in kronieken uit de periode 1568-1609. Via een ‘distant reading’ worden geannoteerde locaties in twee Zeeuwse kronieken vergeleken ... -
Removal and Inpainting of Objects from Street-View Scenes using Diffusion Models
(2024)Inpainting is the process of reconstructing missing parts of an image, with the goal of producing a convincing result. This research, done in collaboration with Cyclomedia, investigates whether latent diffusion models ... -
Awareness and Evaluation of Preventive Measures for Toxoplasma gondii Infection Among Pregnant Women: A review
(2024)An infection with the parasite Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii) can be contracted through contact with oocysts of the parasite in the environment or bradyzoites in raw or undercooked meat and can cause adverse health effects ... -
Om ‘het bevorderen der Afrikaner-zaak’: Een onderzoek naar Nederlandse objecten uit de Tweede Boerenoorlog en hun relatie met nationalisme en imperialisme
(Utrecht University, 2017-07-15)De Tweede Boerenoorlog (1899-1902) in Zuid-Afrika leidde tot massale steun voor en ondersteuning van Boeren door diverse groepen in Nederland. De scriptie gaat in op de vraag of de steun van Nederlanders aan de Boeren een ... -
From Bench to Slice: Exploring Viability and Nanoparticle Uptake in Precision-Cut Liver Slices (PCLS) as a Basic Research Model
(2024)Translational research plays a crucial role in bridging the gap between scientific discoveries and clinical applications. However, the translation of research findings into clinically implementable therapies often faces ... -
Evaluation of water quality for livestock with a focus on PFAS
(2024)Clean water is indispensable for animal health, yet the regulations governing water quality for livestock lag behind emerging contaminants. This assignment aims to report on the current regulatory landscape regarding water ... -
Challenging Canonicity Through Technology: The Arcanum platform as a fan curated transmedia paratext
(2024)This thesis explores the 17th Shard’s Arcanum archival platform in the context of fan engagement with fantasy author Brandon Sanderson’s Cosmere storyworld. The main research question driving this study is: How may the ... -
Induced pluripotent stem cell derived monocytes and macrophages mimic human derived monocyte and macrophage phenotype and functionality and can be used to model human inflammation and vascular dysfunction
(2024)Background Monocytes and macrophages of the innate immune system play major roles in the onset and progression of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). However, these cells are often not included in model systems due to ... -
Learning by Teaching: The Effects of Individual Versus Collaborative Preparation
(2024)Aiming to replicate and extend the results of Kobayashi's (2021) research, this study assessed collaborative versus individual preparation effects in a learning by teaching context, focusing on a practical classroom setting. ... -
Finding human behavioural in heat pump power usage: Using Fourier Transform Analysis
(Utrecht University, 2023-07-09)Due to the increasing environmental challenges brought about by climate change, the Netherlands is transitioning to a carbon-neutral economy. As part of this transition, the country aims to reduce CO2 emissions and improve ... -
ORGANISING THE SENESCENCE ASSOCIATED SECRETORY PHENOTYPE AND ELUCIDATING HMGB1’S ROLE IN ITS FORMATION
(2024)Senescent cells have detrimental effects on their tissue micro-environment and contribute to various diseases through the secretion of a the senescent-associated secretory phenotype (SASP). The composition of SASP varies ... -
Does Working Memory Capacity Moderate the Effects of Signaling in Multimedia Learning? An Eye Tracking study
(2024)The study of multimedia learning involves the presentation of information using both verbal and pictorial forms. One principle that has been shown to enhance learning is the signaling principle. Signaling includes the ... -
Is it Instruction or Feedback: A Replication Study of Wood et al (1978) about Adaptive Instruction for 3-Year-Olds
(2024)Since the article of Wood et al. (1978) stated that adaptive instruction seems most effective, compared to other instruction types, adaptive instruction has been accepted as a key element for effective instruction. ...