UU Student Theses Repository: Recent submissions
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Sustainability in the Master Science Education and Communication
(2024)Sustainability is an important socio-scientific issue for which university education is thought to be important in training both future teachers and other professionals on the subject. This study explored the need for a ... -
FINANCIAL ANALYSIS OF A RENOVATION IN THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY
(Utrecht University, 2020-08)Purpose – To address its immense raw material consumption, the built environment is called for achieving a Circular Economy (CE), potentially saving 350 billion Euros in the process. Renovation of existing buildings, as ... -
The impact of climate change on mango cultivation in southern Europe
(2024)The cultivation of mangoes (Mangifera indica L.) is gaining importance in Europe, especially in Southern regions, due to favourable climatic conditions. With the ongoing climate change, there is a potential for further ... -
Choosing between machine learning and logistic regression: criteria and considerations for model selection in diagnostic prediction studies
(2024)This article explores the crucial decision-making process involved in choosing between two types of models—logistic regression (LR) and machine learning (ML)—for studies that aim to diagnose diseases. The focus is on ... -
From mind to medal: How the neurocognitive effects of mindfulness training can explain athletic performance enhancement in closed-skill sports
(2024)In competitive sports, athletes are always looking for ways to get better at their sports beyond just physical training. Recently, mindfulness practice in particular has become increasingly popular. Mindfulness involves ... -
In Search of Just Transformations: Exploring the Transformative Potential of Environmental Justice Movements in Central and Eastern Europe
(2024)This thesis argues that integrating environmental justice considerations into transformation efforts is essential for long-term and sustainable societal change. Tackling wicked problems like climate change involves fundamental ... -
Op Weg Naar Regeneratief Toerisme: Cultuur en Erfgoed Als Drijvende Kracht
(2024)Op Weg Naar Regeneratief Toerisme: Cultuur en Erfgoed Als Drijvende Kracht SAMENVATTING Doel en Methode Dit onderzoek richt zich op het perspectief van culturele organisaties en hun rol in het bevorderen van regeneratief ... -
Improving sustainability in business parks, the role of public-private partnerships in the Netherlands
(2024)This thesis examines how PPPs can contribute to the sustainability of existing business parks in the Netherlands. The central aim of the research is to determine to what extent PPPs can enhance the sustainability of business ... -
City Networks in Practice: City Deal Energieke Wijken and Local Energy Transitions in the Netherlands
(2024)Cities play a crucial role in addressing climate change, both as significant contributors and as victims of its impacts. In the Netherlands, the City Deal "Energieke Wijken" aims to enhance the effectiveness of local energy ... -
Beyond the binary – Intersex experiences and activism in Germany and the Netherlands – A decolonial approach
(2024)With the birth of a child and the glance between their legs, the child's pathway is often pre- defined from that moment. In the case of intersex children, this pathway is frequently marked by discrimination, non-consensual ... -
Home in Transition: Exploring Self-settlement Pathways and Emplacement of Refugees and Asylum Seekers in Athens
(2024)This study set out to explore the housing pathways of refugees and asylum seekers in Athens, Greece, where a housing crisis has severely affected living conditions for an ever-expanding number of households. The importance ... -
From Homer to Hashtags: How Modern Adaptations Keep the Odyssey Accessible and Relevant
(2024)This thesis explores the enduring relevance of the Odyssey in contemporary society through the modern translation and adaptation of two contemporary bards, Dr. Emily Wilson and Jorge Rivera-Herrans. Wilson’s 2018 translation ... -
A contextual investigation into the practices of tabletop food vendors and how they deal with urban food waste reduction in Viwandani, Nairobi
(2024)Increased urbanization rates pose critical challenges in terms of food systems’ sustainability worldwide, including the issue of food loss and urban food waste management. The overall goal of this study is to generate ... -
So... What's Next? The Role of Aspirations and Capabilities in Post-Retirement Mobility Planning Among Older FirstGeneration Lebanese Migrants in The Netherlands
(2024)This research aims to understand the post-retirement mobility plans of middle-aged and pre-elderly first-generation Lebanese migrants in the Netherlands, specifically investigating what are the major influences that shape ... -
‘Pay-Per-Use’ vehicle tax in the Netherlands: a spatial accessibility perspective
(2024)Instead of paying taxes for car ownership, a Pay-Per-Use policy has been proposed in which Dutch car owners would have to pay taxes for the number of kilometres they drive their car. Attention for available mobility ...