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… SBE Vice-chair department Accounting & Information Management E-mail: m.vluggen@maastrichtuniversity.nl Education Master: Cases in MIS (EBC4038) Postgraduate: EMFC (Maastricht), EMMA (Paramaribo, Suriname) Research Enterprise resource planning (ERP), Online reviews, Technology Acceptance Member editorial board International Journal of Accounting Information Systems Track co-chair at European Conference on Information Systems Information Technology as a Fashion • Enterprise resource planning • Data … (Bill Gates, founder of Microsoft, 1994) Moore’s Law Mainframe (80’s) versus smartphone Ease of Use C:\>DIR C:\DOS\M*.EXE IT and Business: A Problematic Relationship Some Geeks Get Involved… or accept the consequences • IT investments not aligned with business strategy • Prioritization of IT projects missing • Lack of standardisation in IT-applications • No return on IT investments • ‘Blaming & shaming’ Why should you choose Information Management & Business Intelligence? • Business today cannot function efficiently and effectively without information systems • Business today needs efficient and fully automated decision making tools • There are unlimited possibilities for information systems & data analytics in organisations Information …

… University Faculty of Law provides funding for four paid fulltime PhD positions. This call provides information on the application procedure. Who can apply? We are looking for candidates who  hold a relevant Master degree, preferably completed with excellent grades. Final-year (master) students are (likewise) welcome to apply if they have proven research skills;  are highly motivated and creative;  can demonstrate relevant writing skills, proven, for example, by the quality of their master thesis;  possess first-rate analytical skills;  have an excellent research idea;  … and/or Dutch. The candidate submits the application, including a letter of commitment by a professor or associate professor of the Maastricht University Faculty of Law who will act as the envisaged promotor. Conditions for submitting an application When submitting a proposal, the following conditions apply:  each candidate will contact, preferably in an early stage, a professor or associate professor of the Faculty of Law who will act as the promotor of the proposed PhD research. The envisaged …

… as this can lead to more human wellbeing and lower costs. However, several aspects add to the complexity of the ecosystem–health relation, making it difficult to see the value of these ecosystem services. Examples are complex cause–effect chains with long-term effects, intertwined socio-economic processes and the existence of both positive and negative effects of ecosystems on human health. Research into how ecosystem alteration impacts on human health could benefit various stakeholder groups … and societal relevance. Chapter 3 The impact of ecosystems on human health 33 3.1 Introduction Due to population growth, land use-change and climate change, humans are increasingly exerting pressure on the ecosystems that surround them and in which they live. (Ecosystems are complexes of plant, animal, and microorganism communities and the non-living environment.) The consequences that ecosystem change can have for human wellbeing became clear through the work of more than 1300 experts worldwide … for website link). Moreover, many scientists claim that we also have to be aware of the existence of ecosystem disservices (functions of ecosystems that are perceived as negative for human wellbeing), and that they also need to be taken into account when choosing between land-use management options. Historically, this weighing of trade-offs between services and disservices was relatively easy, because overall stress on ecosystems was sufficiently small to allow the focus to be on manipulating …

… 1/2  info-hsb@maastrichtuniversity.nl Work instruction 5 08/2024 Work instruction for determining the purity and identity of genetically modified organisms and the vectors and insertions used Introduction The aim of this instruction is to determine when and how the purity and identity of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), including E. coli K12 strains, are determined. It also specifies how the DNA constructs for the creation of genetically modified organisms are identified. The results are … categorization of the applicable physical containment level, is based on the specified host, vector, insert, and origin insert. Procedure 1. 1. Identity of E. coli K12 strains 1.1. Commercially obtained bacteria • Check the certificate supplied with the cells • Record the batch number in the lab journal when storing the cells. • Freeze the cells, in portions if necessary (with repeat thawing, the cells lose their competence; with long-term culturing, there is a greater risk of mutation). • … In case of doubt about the purity of the cells, order a new batch and repeat the above. 2. Identity of cells • Assess the growth characteristics of the cells under the microscope at the start of the experiments and each cultivation. • Eukaryote cells can be further distinguished by their morphology and coloring by means of antibodies, FACS analyses, and PCR testing. 3. Identity of genetically modified rodents • Determine the accuracy of the modification by means of genotyping 4. Identity of vectors …

… nood? Euregenas Toolkit Zelfmoordpreventie, -interventie en –postventie op school (blz. 32 – 35) Met dank aan: 113 Zelfmoordpreventie, voor de feedback op de conceptversie van dit document. ©Maastricht University 7 What to do to help someone with suicidal behaviour/thoughts:  If you believe you may be dealing with someone with suicidal behaviour/thoughts, seek assistance from a colleague immediately.  That way, you and your colleague can approach the person together and support each … suicidal behaviour/thoughts: name, address, telephone number, email address  their GP  their mental healthcare provider, if applicable  their support system (partner, friend, parents). This will increase your chances of reaching the person again if they walk out on the conversation. In these kinds of situations, the GP can usually arrange the right help the quickest. GPs are authorised to involve crisis services and, if necessary, arrange admission to a mental health institution. UM Psychologists … to take the person home or to a GP, or the GP may require payment in advance. Make agreements with your team/faculty on how to deal with situations in which the student cannot immediately cover these costs. This way you avoid having to deal with this when the situation arises. ©Maastricht University 10 Tips and tools for talking to someone with suicidal behaviour/thoughts Below are a number of questions you can ask to get a sense of the gravity of the situation. If the person is having suicidal …

… of contained rooms). By following this procedure, the risk of maintenance, facility services, and external employees being contaminated is minimized. In addition, following this procedure also minimizes the risk of the environment being contaminated with GMOs and/or PMOs. Release of equipment and furniture for maintenance If an item of equipment or furniture is broken, it must be repaired. In addition, routine maintenance work must also be carried out on the equipment. This repair and/or … • The ABV will clean the equipment or furniture and disinfect it with a suitable disinfectant. • The ABV will then complete the form Release equipment. For the release of the BSC, the form Release Biosafety Cabinet (BSC) needs to be used. The ABV can sign this form for level I. For level II, the BSO must also sign the release form. • When the equipment or furniture is handed over, the signed release form must be presented/handed over to the maintenance service/facility services. • The maintenance service/facility services employee will report to the ABV before the repair work is …

… 2.1 Admission .......................................................................................... 6 Article 2.2 Admission requirements ....................................................................... 6 Article 2.3 Language requirement with non-Dutch diplomas ..................................... 7 Article 2.4 Capacity Limitations ............................................................................ 8 Article 2.5 Board of Admission … of the Act; l. Examiner: the person, appointed by the Board of Examiners (article 7.12C of the Act), who is responsible for assessing student performance; m. Course Coordinator: an examiner who is responsible for the content of a certain course, workshop, skills lab, or other part of the study programme; n. Faculty Board: the Executive Board of the Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience of Maastricht University as meant by article 9.12 of the Act; o. Board of Admission: the board responsible for … 3. A Pass/Fail is awarded as follows: • Pass: ≥6.0 on a scale of 0.0 to 10.0; performance at least meets the minimum criteria. • Fail: <6.0 on a scale of 0.0 to 10.0; performance below the minimum criteria. 4. A course exam or assessment is passed when a numeric grade of 6.0 or higher is obtained or when a Pass is awarded. 5. The result no grade (NG) will be assigned when a student: • has booked the exam, but has not attended the exam/not signed in to TestVision for the specific exam; • has …

… 2.1 Admission .......................................................................................... 7 Article 2.2 Admission requirements ....................................................................... 7 Article 2.3 Language requirement with non-Dutch diplomas ..................................... 8 Article 2.4 Capacity Limitations ............................................................................ 9 Article 2.5 Board of Admissions … board responsible for judging the admissibility of the candidate to the programme; c. Board of Examiners : the board as meant by article 7.12 of the Act; d. Course Coordinator: an examiner who is responsible for the content of a certain course, workshop, skills lab, or other part of the study programme; e. Course/Module: a study unit of the study programme as meant by the Act, including a practical training; f. Credit: unit expressed in ECTS credits, with one study credit equalling 28 hours of … 3. A Pass/Fail is awarded as follows: • Pass: ≥6.0 on a scale of 0.0 to 10.0; performance at least meets the minimum criteria. • Fail: <6.0 on a scale of 0.0 to 10.0; performance below the minimum criteria. 4. A course exam or assessment is passed when a numeric grade of 6.0 or higher is obtained or when a Pass is awarded. 5. The result ‘no grade’ (NG) will be assigned when a Student: • has booked the exam, but has not attended the exam/not signed in to TestVision for the specific exam. • has …