Projects
New SEM methods for validly comparing structural relations over individuals and time KU Leuven
Many pressing research questions seek to uncover ‘hidden mechanisms’ – i.e., relations between variables that are not directly observable – and compare them over individuals and time. For instance, in these unprecedented times, psychologists and behavioural researchers around the world are intrigued by research questions such as the following: What is the effect of social distancing on the dynamics of loneliness and psychological well-being ...
Mixture multigroup SEM for comparing structural relations among many groups KU Leuven
Social scientists often examine the relationships between two or more latent variables or constructs, and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) is the state-of-the-art for doing so. When comparing these structural relations among many groups, they likely differ across the groups. However, it is equally likely that some groups share the same relations and that clusters of groups emerge in terms of the relations between the latent variables. For ...
What you see is what you get? Use and effectiveness of multimodal input for second language learning KU Leuven
Nowadays, the Internet offers numerous kinds of online videos, among which educational ones (e.g. MOOCs, flipped classroom, TED talks, but also numerous channels on YouTube). Those videos enable people to get instruction in a multitude of different subjects by themselves. This phenomenon usually involves more frequent contact with foreign languages via audiovisual input. Therefore, the easy availability of foreign online educational videos ...
Sustainable employability in SMEs VIVES
SMEs in EU law and policy. A Bildungsroman about coming of age and/in growing pains. University of Antwerp
Innovative Business Models in the Metaverse for SMEs HOWEST
Werk-ID: Development of a mobile application and platform for Direct Employee participation in Flemish SME’s Ghent University
The project introduces a model for the organization of structural and result-oriented direct employee participation by the application of innovative tools in Flemish SME’s. Through the development and use of a digital platform (web app) through which bottom-up direct employee participation is made possible, Werk-ID aims at filling the current gap between forms of top-down direct participation and indirect participation. In doing so, ...
Human Rights Due Diligence in SMEs KU Leuven
While there is increased attention for how companies can deal with human rights risks, the focus is often on large (multinational) enterprises, while SMEs are seen as too small to make a difference. Working together with SMEs and with a variety of other societal stakeholders, this project aims to identify ways in which SMEs can implement an effective process of ‘Human Rights Due Diligence’ (HRDD). The two PhD projects aim at understanding (1) ...
Human Rights Due Diligence for SMEs KU Leuven
Although in recent years both policy and civil society have placed increasing emphasis on the need for companies to exercise 'Human Rights Due Diligence' (HRDD), the focus is mainly on large (multi)national companies. Because of their small scale and limited influence, SMEs are often not considered capable of setting up a successful HRDD policy. Working together with SMEs and with a variety of other societal stakeholders, this ...