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The Boundary Between Philosophy and Poetry From Plato to Heidegger: How to approach the question of poetry - YAGMUR TOURKMEN (273839)
(2025)This thesis explores how the question of poetry - often neglected in the Western history of philosophy - emerges as a problem in Plato’s Republic and later reemerges in Heidegger’s readings of Sophocles’ Antigone and ... -
Building sandcastles in AR: How playing with sand can help students learn mathematics
(2025)In this thesis, the possibilities of using the AR sandbox as embodied learning environment to learn about vector geometry are discussed. Two new features are added to the open source code of AR sandbox to support mathematical ... -
The role of motor problems in embodied design for mathematics education: a comparative study
(2025)This study investigates how two educational design approaches, action-based embodied design and interactive dynamic visualizations, support students' learning processes and outcomes when exploring geometric similarity ... -
Promoting secondary school student's understanding of the nature of science through quantum physics education
(2025)Prior research has suggested quantum physics may be a natural physical context to foster student understanding of the nature of science. However, it remains unclear whether students are able to translate their new profound ... -
From Nationalist Alignment to Anti-Imperialist Solidarity - Irish Nationalist Perspectives on Zionism in Palestine, 1882 – 1939
(2025)The following thesis is a historical investigation into the perspectives and reactions of Irish nationalists to the emergence and development of Zionism during the period from 1882 to 1939. In the late 19th century, Irish ... -
Goede communicatie maakt goede zorg
(2025)Achtergrond: Voor het leveren van passende zorg is het belangrijk vroegtijdige gesprekken over advance care planning (ACP) te voeren. Voor het voeren van ACP-gesprekken moeten artsen beschikken over goed communicatieve ... -
A retrospective study on the effect of treatment with cola in horses with gastric impactions
(2025)Background: Gastric impaction is one of the causes of colic in horses, however it does not often occur. A topic of discussion is the possibly higher percentage of Friesians diagnosed with gastric impactions. Cola administration ... -
Lost Credits, Lost Revenue - Music Metadata Challenges and Potential Solutions for Fair Music Remuneration and Gender Representation
(2025)The digitalization of music has undeniably reshaped the music industry’s landscape. The ways we create, consume, and share music have evolved, particularly with the rise of music streaming services. Although these platforms ... -
Framework for Assessing Secure Information Behavior in Organizational Context
(2025)In the context of increasing cyberthreats and the widespread use of shadow IT, organisations increasingly recognise the need to address the human dimension of cybersecurity. Despite the growing investment in Security ... -
Future Changes in Northern Hemisphere Extreme Snowfall
(2025)Snowfall extremes in the Northern Hemisphere are projected to shift significantly under global warming, impacting infrastructure, ecosystems, hydrology and the cryosphere. Arctic and high-elevation regions in particular ... -
A terminating type checker for the smart contract language Plutus in Rocq
(2025)Using the Rocq proof assistant, Krijnen et al. prove semantic equivalence for compiler passes of the smart contract language Plutus, assuming that input programs are well-typed. Bugs in the compiler's type checker, dumping ... -
Early warning signals in different AMOC models
(2025)In this thesis, the main goal is to find mathematical measures which can function as early warning signals for the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Ciculation (AMOC). Because of climate change, the earth is warming and if ... -
Firm Franc or Constraining Chains?
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Begrijpelijkheid onder de loep: mens versus machine bij het NOS Journaal in Makkelijke Taal
(2025)Deze masterscriptie onderzoekt de begrijpelijkheid van het NOS Journaal in Makkelijke Taal, een nieuwsuitzending die sinds begin 2024 dagelijks wordt uitgezonden met als doel informatie toegankelijk te maken voor mensen ... -
The Polluter is Prosecuted and Penalized Principle
(2025)In this thesis I will examine how we should treat blameworthy polluters in our efforts to tackle climate change. I will argue for a clearer distinction between blameless and blameworthy pollution and a harsher treatment ... -
Old Habits Die Hard: An Exploration of the Pressures of Social Norms on Menstrual Health Management (MHM) during Floods in Bangladesh
(2025)Menstrual health is a crucial part of the broader health of people who menstruate. Therefore, it is imperative that menstrual health management (MHM) is well-defined, and its different facets are properly outlined to better ... -
Girlhood in the Digital Age: The Role of Social Media in the Mental Wellbeing of Girls in Curaçao
(2025)This thesis explores how adolescent girls in Curaçao navigate mental health challenges through life skills, particularly in the context of social media. By identifying the specific needs, strategies, and interpretations ... -
Everyday Adaptation: Community Strategies and the Role of NGO and GO entities in Building Climate Resilience in Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte, Philippines
(2025)This thesis explores how coastal communities in Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte, Philippines, adapt to the growing impacts of climate change and how governmental and non-governmental entities contribute to building local ...