UU Student Theses Repository: Recent submissions
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Overcoming the barriers of electrifying Dutch light hydrocarbon cracking
(2024)The Light Hydrocarbon Cracking (LHC) industry needs to decarbonise its production process to achieve the nationally set mission for a carbon-neutral industrial heat system by 2050. The main solution to this mission is ... -
A Deep Learning Approach for Direct Mesh Reconstruction of Intracranial Arteries
(2024)The Circle of Willis (CoW) is a group of vessels connecting major circulations of the brain. Its vascular geometry is believed to influence the onset and outcome of serious neurovascular pathologies. These geometric features ... -
'Maar je ziet er niet Indisch uit'
(2024)Dit onderzoek baseert zich op de manier waarop de derde generatie hun Indische identiteit beleeft. Door middel van semigestructureerde interviews met tien derde generatie Indische Nederlanders was het doel van dit onderzoek ... -
Visuals in Climate Communication: A systematic literature review
(2024)Summary Images are powerful. They can make you feel things, help you understand, and motivate you to take action. Studies have shown that people can be influenced by visuals when it comes to climate change. For example, ... -
Machine learning for improved diffusion MRI parameter estimation with gradient nonlinearity correction
(2024)White matter (WM) degradation is one of the most common lesions causing neurological disorders, where early diagnosis is crucial. Diffusion tensor imaging is a widely used method for the study of WM injuries in the brain, ... -
From Network to Platform to Protocol: Mastodon’s Ethos and the Sociotechnical Imaginary of the Fediverse
(2024)The sociotechnical imaginary of the Fediverse, a network of alternative social media (ASM), is one wherein technology empowers the marginalized, fosters community participation, and challenges the monopolistic tendencies ... -
Cre-AI-tivity: The Intersection of Human Ingenuity and AI Collaboration in Scriptwriting with ChatGPT 4.0
(2024)This thesis explores the integration of artificial intelligence (AI), specifically ChatGPT 4.0, into the scriptwriting process, examining its implications for creativity. Previous research has explored the theoretical ... -
Overcoming barriers and reducing emissions in the dutch audiovisual industry.
(2024)Increased global awareness of climate change prompted various industries and private actors to adopt more sustainable practices. Similarly, the audio-visual industry began to embrace sustainability initiatives. However, ... -
Performance of ChatGPT in the clinical pharmacy and direct comparison to pharmacists
(2024)Objectives Natural Language Processing (NLP) models such as of Chat Generative Pre-trained Transformer (ChatGPT) are capable of generating human-like responses. Application in clinical pharmacy needs more research for safe ... -
Improving Consistency in Methane Emission Quantification from the Natural Gas Distribution System across Measurement Devices
(2024)Efficient and cost-effective mitigation of methane emissions from local gas distribution systems requires full characterization of leaks across an urban region. Mobile real-time measurements of ambient CH4 provide a fast ... -
A global database of accreted Ocean Plate Stratigraphy (OPS): towards reconstructing subducted hotspot tracks
(2024)This thesis presents a comprehensive exploration of Mesozoic Oceanic Plate Stratigraphy (OPS) within accreted orogenic belts, with a specific focus on identifying and compiling Mid-Ocean Ridge Basalts (MORB) and Ocean ... -
The Effect of the Distribution of Cu and Ag in Tandem Catalysts on the Production of Ethylene in the Electrocatalytic CO2 Reduction Reaction
(2024)The increasing demand for electrical energy storage due to the energy transition has prompted research into the electrocatalytic reduction of CO2. Concentrating on the production of ethylene is a promising approach to ... -
Carbon Dots for Super-resolution Imaging of Nanoporous Catalysts
(2024)Mass transport within the pore structure of a catalyst particle is a crucial factor in its catalytic efficiency. Therefore, studying the pore network of a catalyst is vital for rational catalyst design. One promising method ... -
Morphological considerations in templated porous Ag catalysts for electrochemical CO2 reduction
(2024)Electrochemical reduction of CO2 using renewable electricity is a promising strategy to produce fuels and chemical feedstocks while simultaneously decreasing greenhouse gas emissions. Porous Ag catalysts are reported to ... -
Consumer Preference for End-of-Life Scenarios in the Fashion Industry
(2024)Over the past two decades, global textile production and consumption have doubled, underscoring the environmental toll of the fashion industry's linear "take, make, waste" model. As the environmental burden of the fashion ... -
JelinekJurkova_9887644_Immersion in Othering: An exploration of the construction of representation of Romani culture at three European festivals - KHAMORO, Welcome in Tziganie and Yagori
(2024)Music is a strong identity marker in cultural representation, and music festivals are an expression of this, engaging many people at once and bringing different communities together on a common ground. However, this can ...