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Parameterization of a Non-Linear Groundwater Storage-Discharge Relationship for PCR-GLOBWB
(2024)Groundwater is an essential major water resource that is utilized for human water needs and is an integral part of the intricate water system. To grasp its complexity and challenges, a global groundwater model has been ... -
The Role of Extraversion, Social Desirability and Self Compassion in Existential Loneliness
(2024)Existential loneliness is known as the feeling of alienation and abandonment, where the individual feels as though they are not participating in life. Although this phenomenon is primarily recognized in the elderly or ... -
Planning too fast to slow down traffic? The planning culture of Amsterdam as a 30 km/h city
(2024)Cities throughout Europe are implementing measures and policies to reduce speed limits to 30 km/h on their roads, as the negative effects of cars on road safety and urban liveability are considerably reduced when vehicles ... -
Vertolking van De Oost: Intergenerational Memories of Dutch Perpetration during the Indonesian War of Independence in De Tolk van Java, De Oost and Kleinkinderen van de Oost.
(2024)This thesis examines the representation of intergenerational memories of Dutch perpetration during the Indonesian War of Independence in De Tolk van Java, De Oost and Kleinkinderen van de Oost. Through comparative analysis, ... -
Media Framing and Tone of Voice in Dutch Newspapers: A Comparative Analysis of the Syrian and Ukrainian Refugee Crisis
(2024)The way issues are portrayed in the media plays a crucial role in shaping public opinion and policy decisions. This study conducted a comparative content analysis of 200 news articles from Dutch popular and quality newspapers ... -
Understanding Adolescent Future Expectations: Socioeconomic Status and the mediating role of Just World Beliefs
(2024)In 2008, adolescents’ expectations for the future were deemed "absurdly ambitious" (Baird et al., 2008). However, recently these seemed to have shifted toward worry and insecurity (NCJ, 2023; SER, 2019). This is concerning ... -
The impact of interpersonal conflict on employee burnout and task performance, and the role of conflict management styles
(2024)Research has shown that interpersonal conflict is inevitable and has far-reaching consequences for a multitude of outcomes. At the workplace, interpersonal conflict can be distinguished into task, process, and relational ... -
The effect of perceived stigma on depression among neurodivergent higher-education students
(2024)The development of depression is a relevant topic in university students these days, mainly when referring to neurodivergent ones. They face a wider range of challenges than their peers do. In many cases, these challenges ... -
Time-trend analysis on the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on patient satisfaction among Dutch physiotherapists
(2024)Aims: This study examined differences in patient satisfaction among patients of Dutch physiotherapists, comparing a period before the COVID-19 pandemic, the years of the pandemic, and after the pandemic. The impact of ... -
Enabling Circular Economy in African Economies: Identifying Skills for Circular Business Models in Start-Ups
(2024)The Circular Economy (CE) offers a sustainable approach to resource management, but its implementation in African economies faces challenges. This study explores the skills required by circular start-ups (CSUs) in Africa ... -
The impact of a Digital Detox Intervention on Smartphone Usage and Procrastination: A Longitudinal Study
(2024)Digital detox, a conscious break from digital devices, has gained attention in the popular and academic world as a means to decrease excessive screen time and positively influence various psychological outcomes. However, ... -
Socio-technical Development and Imagination: A Multi-Level Analysis of the Hyperloop as a Prospective Mobility System and Social Imaginary in the Netherlands and Europe
(2024)The Hyperloop is an emerging, novel, and experimental mobility innovation, where a lowpressure environment facilitates a pod to propel at extremely high speeds. In its prospective technical capacity, it promises a new ... -
Does ability-grouping have impact on the attribution to intelligence in children from 6-11 years old?
(2024)Current research predominantly focused on the effect of ability-grouping – categorizing individuals based on competence – on academic performance and self-concept. However, there is lacking research on its impact on the ...