UU Student Theses Repository: Recent submissions
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Contingent value rights on the rise in life sciences and healthcare M&A
(2023)Background | Financial advisers in the field of life sciences and healthcare M&A observed an apparent upward trend in the use of a unique form of payment called Contingent Value Right (CVR). In the context of public Mergers ... -
Beautiful Resistance in Palestine: The Use of (Performative) Arts as a Strategy to Decolonise
(2023)With the multi-faceted, complex dynamics of the Israeli Occupation of Palestine, a feasible solution seems further away than ever. Yet, all sorts of forms of resistance occur aiming to oppose the settler-colonial power ... -
Designing a combined Activation-Induced Marker and Intracellular Cytokine assay for comprehensive characterization of antigen-specific CD4+ and CD8+ T cells in SARS-CoV-2-infected children and adults
(2023)The emergence of the novel coronavirus has prompted tremendous research effort towards the understanding of protective immune mechanisms following SARS-CoV-2 infection. Broadly speaking, while multiple branches of the human ... -
Three-material decomposition with spectral CT to assess bone mineral density for the early diagnosis of osteoporosis
(2023)Osteoporosis, a prevalent skeletal disorder affecting postmenopausal women and older adults, leads to reduced bone mass and deteriorating bone microarchitecture, resulting in heightened fracture risk. Early diagnosis is ... -
Effect of HIF-1α expression on macrophage phenotype during infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis
(2023)Tuberculosis (TB), caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb), presents a major global health challenge as antibiotic therapy is highly intensive and the occurrence of drug-resistant strains continues to increase. Therefore, ... -
Lobbying in a Network: A Study on the influence of Networks on Regional Lobbying at the European Level
(2023)European regions are responsible for the implementation of large parts of the EU legislation and, therefore, feel the need to express their experiences and needs to the European institutions, those in charge of making the ... -
ADDRESSING INSTITUTIONAL AGENCY IN THE ACCUMULATION OF SMALL WINS: A CASE STUDY ON THE CIRCULAR TRANSITION OF THE DUTCH TEXTILE INDUSTRY
(2023)This thesis explores the concept of "small wins" as a strategy for driving transformative change in the face of societal challenges. Small wins, while individually modest, can collectively lead to significant transformation ... -
A framework to define the applicability and value of Dynamic Case Management in financial and governmental service providers
(2023)The contemporary work landscape’s dynamic nature necessitates professionals proficient in self-directed and adaptable task execution. The current advancement in process management methodologies has facilitated the adoption ... -
the cut is an echo : departures from visibility
(2023)This thesis critically studies trauma in the context of natal family violence in India and builds a theory of flesh using liminagraphy as a ‘life-affirming research practice’ (Sheik 14) inviting a departure from visibility ... -
r-PLBP: Temporal Logic for Reasoning about Safety and Rewards of Bounded Policies under Uncertainty
(2023)Temporal logics can be used to reason about how environments change over time. When environments have an element of uncertainty, agents with the power to make decisions, or an opportunity for gaining rewards, reasoning ... -
The importance of particle weathering in micro and nanoplastic risk assessment, A review of the in vitro effects on the human digestive tract and immune system.
(2023)Plastic waste has increased due to our extensive use of plastic products over the past 60 years. As this waste breaks down, it becomes tiny particles called microplastics (MPs). These MPs can be found in our environment, ... -
More than ‘Doing the Dirty Work’: Analysing Wagner’s actions in Mali as undermining the International Rule of Law
(2023)Wagner has occupied headlines for targeting civilians and committing war crimes. While this is worrying as is, they are part of a growing industry of Private Military and Security Companies (PMSCs), which become increasingly ... -
Exploring the Potential Effectiveness of Music Listening on Reducing Overstimulation in Adults with an Autism Spectrum Disorder
(2023)This thesis aims to explore the potential of music listening to reduce or prevent overstimulation in adults with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). While autism spectrum disorders may be associated with special skills ... -
Exploring the Physics and Emerging Clinical Applications of Quantitative Ultrasound in Oncology: A Comprehensive Review
(2023)Quantitative ultrasound (QUS) imaging aims at quantifying physical phenomena associated with the propagation of ultrasound in tissue, with the ultimate goal of determining the tissue microstructure. QUS techniques include ... -
The Tolerance Principle and the Orthographic-Phonological Mapping of Chinese Characters
(2023)The Tolerance Principle is a computational principle that posits a theoretical threshold for linguistic generalization. Chinese phono-semantic compounds are characters with phonetic radicals that are associated with ... -
Hogere orde denkvaardigheden in het International Baccalaureate
(2023)Binnen het debat rondom krachtige kennis spelen meerdere factoren een rol. Een van deze factoren is de mate van hogere orde denkvaardigheden binnen verschillende curricula en schoolcontexten. Voor enkele schoolcontexten ... -
IT IS (NOT) A MAN'S WORLD: A Cultural Criminological study on illegal gynocentric graffiti and street art practice in Athens
(2023)Since its emergence, the practice of graffiti and later street art has been a topic of great interest within the field of Criminology. Much attention has been oriented toward male participation within the subculture, ...