Theses: Recent submissions
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Touch, fold, touch, touch: How objects and humans perform ‘being-with’ in performance art
(2023)This thesis is an exploration of the relation between objects and humans within the performance artwork Touch, fold, touch, touch (2022) by artist Lola Schot. The performance entails nine human performers who move with and ... -
An eye in the sky: a use-case for evaluating super resolution
(2023)The aim of this research was to execute a proof of concept on the added value of deep learning methodologies as part of remote sensing analysis. This was done in collaboration with the Dutch Ministry of Defence to improve ... -
Driving into the Digital Age: Exploring the platform vernacular of Formula One's participatory culture on TikTok
(2023)This study explores the interplay between fans and platforms by examining the platform vernaculars of the hashtags #f1 and #f1tiktok, looking at the visual and content themes as well as the sociotechnical elements. For ... -
Het Laatste Portret
(2023)Dit onderzoek richt zich op zeven doodsportretten van het Duitse adellijk huis Von Württemberg. Er wordt getracht een antwoord te geven op de vraag op welke manier de overleden familieleden van het huis Von Württemberg ... -
Platform values in times of crises and war: A study on the duality between platform and public values during the Ukraine war
(2023)Today, the circulation of misinformation on platforms is threatening the public life of citizens, especially during times of crises and war. The framework of regulation by platforms provides insight into how platforms ... -
(NEW) NMDC Thesis L'Aurora Mazzitelli Final Version
(2023)This thesis explores the spatial design features of some locations in the MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV (FFXIV) that incentivize and/or afford role-play among its players. Drawing on theories of worldbuilding, and role-play, ... -
Producing Utopia: Creatively Producing Non-binary Futurity in Queer Art Projects
(2023)The central focus of this research is exploring how to hold space for non-binary narratives within the context of creative producing. To answer this question, the study uses the self-formulated queer methodology called ... -
Howling at the Margins: An Intersectional Study of Enid Sinclair’s Monstrous Femininity in the Netflix Series Wednesday
(2023)This thesis analyses the representation of the “monstrous-feminine,” (Creed 1993, 26), in the Netflix TV series Wednesday (2022-present), focusing on Enid Sinclair, Wednesday Addams’ female werewolf roommate. Using John ... -
Artificial Culture : An explorative study on OpenAI’s ChatGPT and its cultural intelligence
(2023)[""Studies proving that ChatGPT is susceptible to bias shed light on the importance of creating scientific guidelines for culturally sensitive and inclusive AI-systems. While general cultural incongruencies in AI have ... -
Kunst, musea en mentaal welzijn
(2023)Een groeiend percentage van de Nederlandse bevolking heeft problemen met de mentale gezondheid. Dit speelt met name bij jongeren en jongvolwassenen, terwijl uit tal van wetenschappelijke studies blijkt dat kunst en musea ... -
Das Sprechen zur Sprache gebracht. Mündliche DaF-Prüfungen im letzten Jahr des niederländischen Sekundarunterrichts unter der Lupe
(2023)Alle niederländischen Schüler*innen, die in der Sekundarschule Deutsch lernen, legen mündliche Tests für dieses Schulfach ab. Ein einheitliches Bild der Vorgehensweise bei diesen Prüfungen gibt es nicht, und die Leistungen ... -
Regenerative implementation of the SDGs. Analysis through the Ecosystem Services framework and the Living Lab approach.
(2023)The world is experiencing global changes that could lead to societal collapse. To counter these unwanted changes the UN introduced the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Despite unifying goals globally, the SDGs have ... -
Solving shunting yard disturbances using conflict-based search
(2023)At railway shunting yards, trains are parked and service tasks are performed. Ongoing research has resulted in a local search algorithm to generate shunting plans which is capable of solving realistic, large problems. ... -
Simplifying the Complex: Strategies to reduce existing API Complexity using CPS techniques
(2023)Software development plays a crucial role in driving technological advancements and fostering innovation across industries. However, the ever-increasing complexity in software systems poses significant challenges. This ... -
Cell wall signalling in flooded plants
(2023)You may have noticed that giving your houseplants too much water is harmful to them. It limits their ability to take up oxygen from the air, which causes them to suffocate. The symptoms are that their leaves will hang down ... -
Moral limitations concerning the use of animals on social media and the role of the veterinary professional
(2023)This thesis reviews the practice of using animals for social media purposes from the perspectives of utilitarianism and the animal rights view, and discusses the responsibility veterinarians have in this context. The ... -
The impact of storage conditions and aquifer heterogeneity on Aquifer Storage Recharge (ASR) system’s performance
(2023)Aquifer Storage and Recovery systems (ASR) are an alternative source of fresh water to the increasing demand for water. Its performance varies in terms of flow parameters, aquifer conditions and transport processes. ...