Uit het rapport: "De opgave voor sociale woningbouwrenovatie in Nederland is enorm. De woningen moeten na renovatie veel energiezuiniger zijn. Maar corporaties en bewoners willen de renovatie snel, van hoge kwaliteit, duurzaam, goedkoop en met weinig overlast. De bouwsector heeft grote moeite om aan deze verwachtingen te voldoen zeker nu een tekort aan gekwalificeerde arbeid dreigt. De bouwbedrijven hebben de afgelopen jaren niet stilgezeten. Bouwbedrijven passen lean-principes toe en de realisatie van sociale woningbouwprojecten is duidelijk beter onder controle. Maar het proces voorafgaand aan de realisatie van de sociale woningbouwrenovatie (het voortraject) is vaak verre van optimaal. Actoren in dit voortraject geven aan dat er sprake is van miscommunicatie, late wijzigingsvoorstellen, gebrekkige sturing en omissies. Het gevolg is dat de bouwpartijen in het voortraject van sociale woningbouwrenovaties relatief veel kosten maken, het voortraject lang duurt en niet optimaal is. Lectoraten van HU en HAN beantwoorden samen met opleidingen en bedrijfsleven de vraag: Hoe kan het voortraject van sociale woningbouwrenovatieprojecten efficiënter en effectiever gemaakt worden vanuit een algemene procesaanpak (toolbox) inclusief bijbehorend procesinstrumentarium (tools) die naar gelang de situatie flexibel kan worden ingezet? De onderzoeksmethodologie in het project is 'design research' met daarin onderscheid tussen de praktijk- en kennisstroom. In de praktijkstroom vinden praktijkanalyses en experimenten/interventies bij 9 sociale woningbouwprojecten plaats. De experimenten/interventies zijn gericht op het beheersen van kritieke succesfactoren. Dat vormt de input voor de kennisstroom, casevergelijkend onderzoek, waaruit generieke kennis volgt over het beheersen van het voortraject van sociale woningbouwrenovatieprojecten. Met de toolbox geven de ketenpartners van sociale woningbouwrenovatie projectspecifiek invulling aan de beheersing van het voortraject. De toolbox omvat communicatie-, taak- en verantwoordelijkheidsstructuren en middelen (checklisten, informatiebronnen, analysemethoden) die nodig zijn voor het beheersen van onderdelen die bepalend zijn voor het succes van het voortraject. Het project biedt hiertoe een aanpak en de benodigde tools, ofwel de 'lean project preparation toolbox'."
In this study we investigate, through a questionnaire, in-service student-teachers’ needs and preferences in a master program for a course about learning with technology. Results show that about half of the student-teachers would like to have such a course and about one third has doubts about it. The reasons provided by students with different needs and their preferences for the content, learning activities and teacher support are discussed in this paper, as well implications for the design of teacher preparation programs
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It is a well-known fact that a good preparation in the pre-departure stage can maximize the chances of a succesful foreign experience. But what is meant by a good preparation? And what are the expected results of such a preparation? This course focuses in internship and study abroad (pre-departure) preparation. Its aim is to prepare you for the personal, professional and academic challenges of living and working abroad. The course will address awareness and purpose in the acquisition of attitude, knowledge and skills related to international competencies.
Our unilateral diet has resulted in a deficiency of specific elements/components needed for well-functioning of the human body. Especially the element magnesium is low in our processed food and results in neuronal and muscular malfunctioning, problems in bone heath/strength, and increased chances of diabetes, depression and cardiovascular diseases. Furthermore, it has also been recognized that magnesium plays an important role in cognitive functioning (impairment and enhancement), especially for people suffering from neurodegenerative diseases (Parkinson disease, Alzheimer, etc). Recently, it has been reported that magnesium addition positively effects sleep and calmness (anti-stress). In order to increase the bioavailability of magnesium cations, organic acids such as citrate, glycerophosphate and glycinate are often used as counterions. However, the magnesium supplements that are currently on the market still suffer from low bio-availability and often do not enter the brain significantly.The preparation of dual/multiple ligands of magnesium in which the organic acid not only functions as a carrier but also has synergistically/complementary biological effects is widely unexplored and needs further development. As a result, there is a strong need for dual/multiple magnesium supplements that are non-toxic, stable, prepared via an economically and ecologically attractive route, resulting in high bioavailability of magnesium in vivo, preferably positively influencing cognition/concentration
Digital transformation has been recognized for its potential to contribute to sustainability goals. It requires companies to develop their Data Analytic Capability (DAC), defined as their ability to collect, manage and analyze data effectively. Despite the governmental efforts to promote digitalization, there seems to be a knowledge gap on how to proceed, with 37% of Dutch SMEs reporting a lack of knowledge, and 33% reporting a lack of support in developing DAC. Participants in the interviews that we organized preparing this proposal indicated a need for guidance on how to develop DAC within their organization given their unique context (e.g. age and experience of the workforce, presence of legacy systems, high daily workload, lack of knowledge of digitalization). While a lot of attention has been given to the technological aspects of DAC, the people, process, and organizational culture aspects are as important, requiring a comprehensive approach and thus a bundling of knowledge from different expertise. Therefore, the objective of this KIEM proposal is to identify organizational enablers and inhibitors of DAC through a series of interviews and case studies, and use these to formulate a preliminary roadmap to DAC. From a structure perspective, the objective of the KIEM proposal will be to explore and solidify the partnership between Breda University of Applied Sciences (BUas), Avans University of Applied Sciences (Avans), Logistics Community Brabant (LCB), van Berkel Logistics BV, Smink Group BV, and iValueImprovement BV. This partnership will be used to develop the preliminary roadmap and pre-test it using action methodology. The action research protocol and preliminary roadmap thereby developed in this KIEM project will form the basis for a subsequent RAAK proposal.
Goal: In 2030 the availability of high quality and fit-for-purpose recycled plastics has been significantly increased by implementation of InReP’s main result: Development of technologies in sorting, mechanical and chemical recycling that make high quality recycled plastics available for the two dominating polymer types; polyolefins (PE/PP) and PET. Results: Our integrated approach in the recycling of plastics will result in systemic (R1) and technological solutions for sorting & washing of plastic waste (R2), mechanical (R3) and chemical recycling (R4, R6) and upcycling (R5, R7) of polyolefins (PE & PP) and polyesters (PET). The obtained knowledge on the production of high quality recycled plastics can easily be transferred to the recycling of other plastic waste streams. Furthermore, our project aims to progress several processes (optimized sorting and washing, mechanical recycling of PP/PE, glycolysis of PET, naphtha from PP/PE and preparation of valuable monomers from PP/PET) to prototype and/or improved performance at existing pilot facilities. Our initiative will boost the attractiveness of recycling, contribute to the circular transition (technical, social, economic), increase the competitiveness of companies involved within the consortium and encourage academic research and education within this field.
