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3This inaugural volume, Breaking Barriers: Accelerating Transitions, brings together papers and abstracts presented at the Conference on Energy, Livestock, and Mobility Transitions, part of the New Energy Forum in Groningen. The publication reflects both the rapid development of the energy transition and the growing role of practice-oriented research at Universities of Applied Sciences. It highlights the evolution of Entrance, Hanze University of Applied Sciences’ Centre of Expertise Energy, from a small initiative into a leading multidisciplinary research institute with unique facilities for testing future energy systems. The book also underscores the importance of integrating engineering, economics, law, behavioral sciences, and communication to address complex societal transitions. By launching this publication series, Entrance aims to strengthen the visibility and professionalization of applied research, encourage broader academic dissemination of practical innovations, and establish a foundation for future peer-reviewed editions.
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Objective: To obtain insight into (a) the prevalence of nursing staff–experienced barriers regarding the promotion of functional activity among nursing home residents, and (b) the association between these barriers and nursing staff–perceived promotion of functional activity. Method: Barriers experienced by 368 nurses from 41 nursing homes in the Netherlands were measured with the MAastrIcht Nurses Activity INventory (MAINtAIN)-barriers; perceived promotion of functional activities was measured with the MAINtAIN-behaviors. Descriptive statistics and hierarchical linear regression analyses were performed. Results: Most often experienced barriers were staffing levels, capabilities of residents, and availability of resources. Barriers that were most strongly associated with the promotion of functional activity were communication within the team, (a lack of) referral to responsibilities, and care routines. Discussion: Barriers that are most often experienced among nursing staff are not necessarily the barriers that are most strongly associated with nursing staff–perceived promotion of functional activity.
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Due to increasing flood risks, storm surge barriers become crucial for the socioeconomic continuity of coastal areas. They provide flood protection, especially against extreme events, by operating under specific circumstances. This imposes high-performance requirements for storm surge barriers and their asset management during their lifetime and emphasises the role and criticality of their asset management. For this purpose, the research investigates asset management for storm surge barriers by focusing on the approach in the Netherlands and analysing it relative to distinctive characteristics of storm surge barriers. Based on thematic analysis, the study unfolds that barriers’ characteristics: (1) clarify the vital motives for the asset management approach, (2) confront the approach with challenging conditions, resulting in further maturation of the approach, and (3) require ongoing support from the approach, enforcing continuous improvement and resilience of the asset management approach. These findings demonstrate the strong influence of barriers’ characteristics on their asset management approach and provide a fundamental understanding of asset management for storm surge barriers. This supports flood defence authorities in the development and improvement of asset management for storm surge barriers and underpins associated complexities for future designs and research. Furthermore, the study assists in tailoring approaches for other assets.
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Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) are increasingly recognized as strategic contributors to a sustainable society. Although sustainable procurement is widely acknowledged as a key mechanism for advancing sustainability goals, many HEIs encounter persistent barriers to its effective implementation. Within the academic research, sustainable procurement in HEIs is a largely overlooked topic. This study explores an often neglected perspective: the experiences of staff-level employees involved in procurement processes. Through focus group research conducted among staff members at five universities of applied sciences in the Netherlands, we identified barriers at the organizational and functional levels. Findings underscore the critical importance of (other) top management priorities, financial considerations and the lack of clear goals and guidelines for implementing sustainable procurement. Focus group participants identified the invisibility of sustainable procurement’s impact as a key challenge in generating buy-in and enthusiasm among colleagues. This invisibility is closely linked to difficulties in measurement and to inadequate monitoring systems. In addition, contract and supplier management appear to be blind spots within HEIs. Staff-level employees feel that they could greatly benefit from the experiences of peers in other institutions. The results of this study highlight untapped potential for advancement in both professional practice and academic research.
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This paper extends the use of a framework identifying four types of barriers to lifelong learning (LLL): institutional, situational, dispositional, and informational. Initially applied to Nordic universities, the framework is now used to interview global stakeholders about LLL provisioning. The study explores commonalities and differences across regions, and the frameworkandapos;s potential to highlight key barriers and enablers, informing strategic and policy changes. The countries involved are Denmark, Norway, Finland, Holland, and Singapore. Following the description from each country, it identifies institutional, situational, dispositional, and informational barriers, which are interrelated and influence LLL in a more global context. Challenges include funding, balancing job and family commitments, and the need for a learnercentric approach. The study reveals that LLL plays a minor role in universities, with insufficient encouragement despite being included in strategies. Major obstacles include restrictive legislation, bureaucratic boundaries, and unstable funding models. Overcoming these could enable nationwide or transnational platforms for LLL.
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The shift from linear to circular business models is critical for sustainability in the construction and manufacturing sectors in the Netherlands. However, many companies face significant challenges in making this transition, including financial constraints, cultural resistance, and regulatory hurdles, which hinder the effective implementation of circular practices. This study employs a qualitative approach, conducting ten in-depth interviews with senior managers holding diverse positions and responsibilities from ten medium-sized enterprises. Using the purposive nonprobability sampling technique this research explores the drivers for transitioning, the barriers encountered, and the strategies used to overcome these challenges. The findings reveal that regulatory pressures, internal environmental advocacy, and market demands for sustainable solutions are key drivers of circular business practices. Barriers identified include limited budgets, high marketing costs, organisational resistance to change, and regulatory complexities. Nevertheless, companies identified various opportunities based on the interview result, such as market differentiation, enhanced sustainability, and strategic partnerships. Companies also noted improvements in brand reputation and customer loyalty as direct benefits of embracing circular practices. This research provides valuable insights into the drivers, barriers, and opportunities in adopting circular business models within the construction and manufacturing sectors in the Netherlands. The findings emphasize the importance of stakeholder engagement, continuous education, and the need for financial and policy support to overcome barriers and leverage opportunities for sustainable business growth. Lastly, this research provides recommendations for future studies including expanding the scope to different industries and regions, adopting mixed-methods approaches, and exploring the impact of specific policies and financial mechanisms on circular business model adoption.
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AbstractThe study aims to explore the barriers to accessibility encountered by persons with reduced mobility and persons with disabilities during air travel, and the solutions they propose based on their lived experience. In-depth interviews were conducted with twenty-four participants to examine the ongoing challenges regarding the accessibility of air travel from the perspective of those affected, as well as to gather suggestions for solutions. The findings reveal that numerous barriers persist at various stages of the journey for individuals with diverse needs, while also demonstrating that improvements can be standardized for all locations but tailored to meet the specific needs of each individual. Based on the data, this study introduces two concepts to the literature. One is the cumulative effect of barriers, and the other is standardized flexibility. Thus, this study broadens the perspective on accessibility and advances the current debate.
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The paper aims to identify customers' preferences toward last-mile delivery in e-commerce in Poland and Brazil and diagnoses the drivers and barriers to implement solutions for sustainable last-mile delivery. In order to achieve this aim, a survey was conducted among e-customers in Poland and Brazil, and data were analysed using conjoint analysis. Additionally, an expert panel was established to identify barriers and drivers for implementing last-mile delivery solutions. For Polish customers, price is the most important, while for Brazilian customers, home delivery. The essential barriers inhibiting the implementation of sustainable last-mile delivery solutions are lack of regulation, insufficient green energy sources, the high price of electric vehicles, and fear of their short lifetime. Support from the local government was identified as a primary driver, followed by the organization of free delivery to parcel lockers/pick-up points and education and training of all stakeholders.
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Objective: Patients with chronic limb threatening ischemia (CLTI) are at high risk for amputation and other cardiovascular adverse events. Nutrition-related symptoms and malnutrition are common in the CLTI population, and lead to worse clinical outcomes. Understanding of the factors influencing nutritional intake is required to determine whether optimization of nutritional intake in this population requires interventions. Therefore, this study aimed to describe perceptions and experiences on nutrition of patients with CLTI, and to identify perceived barriers and facilitators influencing their nutritional intake.
Methods: In this phenomenological qualitative study, individual semi-structured, face-to-face interviews were conducted with patients with CLTI who lived independently. Interviews were transcribed verbatim, and reflexive thematic analysis was performed.
Results: Twelve participants were interviewed. Five themes were generated: (1) lack of nutritional risk perception, (2) role of nutrition for health, functioning and surviving, (3) multiple factors influencing nutritional intake, (4) limited nutritional advice, and (5) no intention to change current nutritional intake.
Conclusion: Patients with CLTI perceive nutritional intake as a necessity to survive and function. Patients express limited risk perception regarding adequate nutritional intake and undernutrition. Nutritional intake is mainly based on non-health related factors, as habits and taste, and multiple barriers hinder nutritional intake. Patients received no or only limited nutritional advice. Together this leads to an expressed lack of intention to change nutritional intake. Findings of this study stress the urgency for patient-centered nutritional support, to increase nutrition-related knowledge and motivation, to prevent or treat undernutrition, and may improve clinical outcomes in patients with CLTI.
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BACKGROUND: Sufficient physical activity is important for solid organ transplant recipients (heart, lung, liver, kidney). However, recipients do not meet the recommended amount or required type of physical activity. The perceived barriers to and facilitators of physical activity in this population are largely unknown.
METHODS: Semi-structured in depth interviews were conducted with solid organ transplant recipients in order to explore experienced barriers and facilitators. Qualitative methodology with thematic line-by-line analysis was used for analysis, and derived themes were classified into personal and environmental factors.
RESULTS: The most important indicated barriers were physical limitations, insufficient energy level, fear, and comorbidities. The most frequently mentioned facilitators included motivation, coping, consequences of (in)activity, routine/habit, goals/goal priority, and responsibility for the transplanted organ. Neutral factors acting as a barrier or facilitator were self-efficacy and expertise of personnel. A comparison of barriers and facilitators between transplant recipient groups yielded no overt differences.
CONCLUSION: Several personal and environmental factors were indicated that should be considered in intervention development to increase physical activity behavior in solid organ transplant recipients.
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