Publications from 2021

The Story Unfolds: White Media and The Understanding of Ethnic Diversity. An exploratory research into Dutch media Master Thesis

Nicky Nathaniël Papilaja

Beyond Beats & Rhymes. An analysis of how to succeed in rap careers. Master Thesis

Jean Claude Garcia Mejia

“Give Sustainability a chance”: A digital ethnography of fashion YouTubers Master Thesis

Cheyu Hsu

Cultural & Creative entrepreneurs, Identity and the COVID-19 Pandemic. An exploratory analysis of identity work with consideration of digital media in an unprecedented context Master Thesis

Suzanne Ros

Media Technologies and Artificial Intelligence in Education: Essential for the Future or Unwelcome Innovation? A look at general attitudes towards media technologies and artificial intelligence in education, and the framework for innovation adaptation Master Thesis

Timo van Leeuwen

Playing House. An exploratory study of how long-distanced families navigate family practices through the use of online casual games Master Thesis

Valienska Magfira

Playing House. An exploratory study of how long-distanced families navigate family practices through the use of online casual games Master Thesis

Valienska Magfira

Finding what you seek: the role of serendipity in consumer enjoyment of the online book-buying process. A mixed-methods study Master Thesis

Rosie Allison

Domo Ludens. Manifestations of Playful Design in Dutch Architecture Master Thesis

Vedar Cvetanovic

Crisis or creative breakthrough? A Qualitative Study Situating the COVID-19 Pandemic Within Crisis Management Theory Through the Lens of Creative Entrepreneurs in the Digital Age Master Thesis

Anouk van Niekerk

The impact of Covid-19 in the technological dependence of employees in the creative industries, and the effects on their creative behavior Master Thesis

Ada Saraste Sauer

‘One of the boys’ or a sexual object? A qualitative study on the role of gender and race in the perception of Dutch hip-hop music Master Thesis

Anne Verhoeven

Krimis crossing borders: Localizing SOKO in Austria. A content and production analysis of the transnational SOKO format Master Thesis

Noa Fischnaller

Fashion influencers on Instagram as digital media entrepreneurs – online identity work as a business model? Master Thesis

Franziska Anna Maria Laabs

Does the picture match the frame? A media framing analysis: CNN vs FOX. #BlackLivesMatter Master Thesis

Michael Peijnenburg

Behind the Scenes of International Co-productions: Understanding the decision-making processes of European co-producers in international co-productions Master Thesis

Noemie Ries

Once upon a dystopian time… Audience perception of environmentalism in Disney Pixar’s Finding Nemo and Wall-E Master Thesis

Iris van Oosterwijk

The future of music festivals in cities. An analysis of the underlying values and experienced effects of key stakeholders in urban festivals Master Thesis

Nina Visser

Empowered princess or damsel in distress: A comparative analysis of gender representation in classic Disney princess animated films and their live-action remakes Master Thesis

Kelly de Jong

Online identity construction through fashion on Instagram. The presentation of traditional clothing by Indonesian Generation Z and Millennials in the globalized fashion culture Master Thesis

Siti Athirah Nurfilzah

De México p’al mundo y viceversa: Netflix’s branding articulations in the domestic Mexican market Master Thesis

Shalisviënca R. A. Simmons

Film Posters and Trailers. Are your expectations met? Master Thesis

Natalia-Maria Bogdanou

Travel Influencers vs. Travel Agencies: The Impact of Instagram Travel Content on Young Adults' Perceived Source Credibility, Travel Planning Behaviors and Destination Choices. A quantitative research into the differences between sponsored content made by travel influencers, non-sponsored content made by travel influencers and content made by travel agencies on Instagram. Master Thesis

Lysanne Charlotte Meijer

Netflix, the key to drama series worldwide: A study into the consumption of drama series on Netflix by Dutch audiences Master Thesis

Eileen Jaquet

A means to survive: The influence of the pandemic on the cultural entrepreneurship of small Dutch museums Master Thesis

Manisha Habiboellah

To watch or not to watch. The influence of Netflix’s recommendation algorithm on subscription members’ behavioral intentions and recommendation adoption Master Thesis

Nhu Anh Nguyen

The present and future of audience experience. The first study on the use and perception of digital technologies in music festivals in Bulgaria Master Thesis

Dana Biserova Dimitrova

What Does the Media Say About Social Media? A comparison of The Social Dilemma press coverage with regards to social media surveillance and privacy. Master Thesis

Zilah Esmée Vukkink

The changing nature of broadcasting: towards user-generated radio. An explorative study about roles and motivations within online independent stations’ produsers Master Thesis

Arianna Ballanti

Social media during social distancing. The case of TikTok. The influence of gender traits on TikTok use during the global pandemic (COVID-19) and ultimately on well-being. Master Thesis

No Laughing Matters: Struggles in Identity Work of Venezuelan Stand-Up Comedians in Mexico City Master Thesis

Samuel Hernández Moncallo

Helpful, Not Harmful: An Exploration of the Discussion of LGBTQIA+ Young Adult Fiction on Bookstagram by Queer and Non-Queer Readers Master Thesis

Evi Boel and Rian Koreman

„Got ARMY right behind us”: BTS ARMY fan identities on Twitter and Weverse Master Thesis

Zuzanna Ilejko

Climbing up the algorithm: Female fitness creators and their visibility management on YouTube Master Thesis

Shayna Kudler

The Good Intended and the Good Achieved: Sustainability, the Humanitarian Impulse and the Effectiveness of Contemporary Supply Chain Legislation Master Thesis

Reschen, Lorenz

Got Milk? The impact of Static and Dynamic nudges on Sustainable Purchase Intention moderated by culture. Master Thesis

Kiesler, Zoe

Encouraging participation in diverse settings: examining the mediating roles of anomie and threat, and the moderating role of community multiculturalism in the relationship between ethnic diversity, and civic participation Master Thesis

Mitchell-Green, F.

Agencification of the European Union’s Migration Response: A Precursor for Divergence Within the EU System? Master Thesis

Olavi Soivio

The Second Migrant A frame analysis of gender in European Union external migration policy with Africa Master Thesis

Katarina Reljić

Social Protection for non-status Migrants How can local inclusion exist with a national framework? Master Thesis

Alex Webb

Overcoming the Triple Disadvantage: Labour Market Incorporation of Skilled Refugee Women in Germany Master Thesis

Johanna Von Kietzell

Transnational Policy Learning of Civil Society in International Human Rights Monitoring A case study of the NGO network La Strada International and its advocacy in the monitoring of the 2005 Council of Europe Trafficking Convention Master Thesis

Anna-Lena Baumeister

An assessment of the influence of public participation processes on public policy formulation: The case of the Catalan Citizenship and Migration Plan 2017 – 2020 Master Thesis

Paula Gomez Bernad

One European Union, one meaning of ‘Safe’? a master thesis on the application of the ‘Safe Country of Origin’ (SCO)- concept in the Netherlands in 2015-2021 related to the theoretical framework of Europeanisation Master Thesis

Nadja Buurmans

The Conditionality of Moral Evaluation Analysing Discursive Legitimisation in the Dutch Response to the Moria Camp Fires Master Thesis

Julia van Heesewijk

The Hague Southwest: A Challenging Change A study on the usage of participatory governance to improve distressed neighbourhoods Master Thesis

Tirza Pulleman

Making-up (un)deservingness Analysing the role of the notion of ‘irregular migrant’ in legitimating the European Commission’s Common European Asylum System Master Thesis

Adriana Parejo Pagador

The path to anti-racism A mixed-methods Social Network Analysis of complexity in the anti-racism network of Rotterdam Master Thesis

Marlyn Chantre

Policy implementation in Diversity Governance. Do We Underestimate City Enforcement Officers? Master Thesis

Kristel Kan

The Forgotten Electorate: Analysing Language Accessibility and Non-Citizen Voting Participation in Rotterdam Master Thesis

Norén Vosveld, G.

Transnationalism and Reintegration The influence of transnationalism on reintegration outcomes for Filipino returnees that stayed irregular in the Netherlands Master Thesis

Spierings, D.

EU Externalization of Border and Migration Management in Serbia: The involvement and Impact of NGOs Master Thesis

Vračar, N.

A viral pandemic versus a viral video: What the COVID-19 crisis taught us about civil activism Master Thesis

Lambert, A.

Not for All : The conditional right to family life and the access to it for unaccompanied minors in Greece Master Thesis

Melissourgos, S.

A social perspective on COVID-19: How the pandemic impacts experienced socioeconomic insecurity among people of migrant background in the Dutch Randstad Master Thesis

Nobbe, T.

The Influence of Religious Involvement of Turkish Migrants in the Netherlands on Their Political Participation: The Role of Group Identity and Perceived Discrimination Master Thesis

Russchenberg, H.

Where do I belong? Sense of belonging in LGBTQ+ second-generation youths. Master Thesis

Jesus, S. de

Bringing the Migrant Community to the Governance Table - A qualitative case-study on governance of the taalmilieucoach-project in Bospolder-Tussendijken Master Thesis

Drijfhout, Y.

Are We Watching More Diverse Movies in the Digital Age? A Quantitative Analysis on the Consumed Diversity on MovieLens Master Thesis

Huipeng Xu

On Cultural Entrepreneurship - Tracing the discourse(s) of a term Master Thesis

Composing a Home Away from Home: A study of the role of music in the identity process of Afghan refugees in the Netherlands Master Thesis

Bastiaan Gaoussou van Manen

Self-directed entrepreneurial learning through digital media platforms: An online autoethnography of the YouTube-channel “Impact Theory by Tom Bilyeu”. Master Thesis

Bente van Lierop

Participate, share, and create. Understanding the creative community in Dutch video game industry Master Thesis

Wang Junyun

The secret recipe of local television: A study into the audience perception of multiple adaptations of the Bake Off format Master Thesis

Geerte van Rooyen

Racial discrimination on online second-hand shopping platforms. An Experimental Study on the Influence of Skin Colour on Consumer Interaction Master Thesis

Sylvana van Beek

Film Festivals' adaptation to the online space. Conceptualizing the strategy to engage online audiences. Master Thesis

Mireia Masó i Esteba

I want to be you(r friend): An investigation of the effects of an individual’s gendered personality on their relationships with characters in TV series Master Thesis

Esther van der Vliet

Nike Matters: Brand Activism and Chinese Young People Master Thesis

Shiya Hu

Creative Briefs in Advertising: a blessing and a curse. How creative briefs are used as faciliatory tools in the Dutch advertising industry. Master Thesis

Hugo Onink

Love your body and embrace your imperfections. A thematic analysis of the portrayal of body positivity in online articles from Dutch women's magazines Master Thesis

Merel Anje Henriëtte Maria Duit

Online Social Reading Platforms: An Investigation into the Participatory Cultures on Goodreads, LibraryThing, Amazon and Wattpad Master Thesis

Hana Khaled Abdelrahman Shamaa

Inclusivity in Exclusivity: an analysis of luxury fashion campaigns and consumer perception Master Thesis

Sinara Isoyan

Malaysia's Good Vibes Music Festival in the eyes of it's multicultural festival goers Master Thesis

Natalia Sher

The influence of COVID-19 on the Electronic Dance Music festival experience Master Thesis

Iva Horvat Radman

The effect of the European Green Deal on the European stock market Master Thesis

Annikova, Svetlana

Financial Analysis and Valuation Master Thesis

Kiousis, GEORGIOS

Relative Industry Valuation: Evidence from Reverse Cross-Listings Master Thesis

Martelanz, Esther

Cultural Distance, Prior Experience, and the Acquisition Performance of Family Firms Master Thesis

Braak, Dieuwertje

To what extent do UN PRI signatories influence firms’ ESG performance, and how does materiality moderate this relationship? Master Thesis

R. van Reenen (Roel)

The Effect of Best-in-Class ESG Screening on Risk-Adjusted Returns of Sin Stocks Master Thesis

Soederhuizen, Margot

Food surplus platforms: Uncovering the effectiveness of app-based food surplus platforms and the potential second-order effects in the downstream supply chain Master Thesis

Menon, Gautam

Development of an Experiential Negotiation Design Training for Procurement Buyers in Signify Master Thesis

Waranei Tigro Lusli, Tigro

Effect of taxation on capital structure between Multinational Corporations and Domestic Companies. Master Thesis

Ji, Tonghe

Managerial myopia and new performance measures to solve it Master Thesis

Lambertini, Alessia

The interplay of tax avoidance and corporate social responsibility in the Digital Economy Master Thesis

Kißkalt, Jonas

In the eye of the beholder: A study on peer acceptance of intuition in strategic decision-making processes Master Thesis

van der Plas, Laura

Cross-Cultural Distinctions in Branded App Usage and Effects on Brand Equity Translation Master Thesis

Chang, Janice

Evaluation of Univariate and Multivariate Forecasting Methods for the Dry Bulk Freight Rates Master Thesis

Triantafyllou, Nikolaos

A Decision Tool to Choose between Alternative Fuel Types in the Face of Uncertainty Master Thesis

Yadav, Kartikay

An Impact Analysis of Circular Economy Strategy on Global Shipping of Woody Biomass Master Thesis

Xia, Min

To what extent did the COVID-19 pandemic influence the port of Rotterdam's social media usage? Master Thesis

Wu, Haolin

Study on Port Sustainable Development with System Dynamics Master Thesis

Tang, Xueting

An Analysis of Liner Shipping Network Efficiency through the Network of Contracts and Operational Processes Master Thesis

Okeke, Adaeze Montserat

The US-China trade war under a Biden administration: the impact of an allied Western approach in combatting China and a China response Master Thesis

Meng, Tiantian

Impact of the FTA EU-CA on coffee trade between EU and Honduras Master Thesis

Guizar Camacho, Citlalli

The Impact of US Reshoring on Container Shipping Market Master Thesis

Dewabrata, Aldrin

Data Envelopment Analysis of the Efficiency of Container Ports in Sagarmala Programme Master Thesis

Basavaraj, Abhilash

To what extent is noise pollution an issue and how can it be mitigated in the shipping sector? Master Thesis

Coelho, Alba

The economic, trade and transport effects of the EU-Central America FTA and the Free Trade Zone in the Port of Colon for Panama, the other Central American Master Thesis

Brinkman, Julian

A carbon-free future for shipping Master Thesis

Barmpis, Vasileios