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Introduction to MATLAB
(2020)Learning Materials in Biosciences ~ Bioimage Data Analysis WorkflowsBook Chapter -
Powering and Fabrication of Small-Scale Robotics Systems
(2021)Current Robotics Reports ~ Topical Collection on Nanorobotics and MicroroboticsPurpose of Review The increasing number of contributions in the field of small-scale robotics is significantly associated with the progress in material science and process engineering during the last half century. With the objective of integrating the most optimal materials for the propulsion of these motile micro- and nanosystems, several manufacturing strategies have been adopted or specifically developed. This brief review covers some ...Book Chapter -
Faecal sludge simulants: review of synthetic human faeces and faecal sludge for sanitation and wastewater research
(2021)Methods for Faecal Sludge AnalysisBook Chapter -
Limits and Strengths of Tree-Ring Stable Isotopes
(2022)Tree Physiology ~ Stable Isotopes in Tree Rings: Inferring Physiological, Climatic and Environmental ResponsesThis chapter aims at summarizing strengths and caveats on the suitability of stable carbon and oxygen isotopes in tree rings as recorders for fingerprints of environmental influences. First, environmental constraints limiting tree growth and shaping tree species distribution worldwide are discussed. Second, examples are presented for environmental conditions under which tree-ring isotopes record environmental signals particularly well, ...Book Chapter -
Skeleton-Based Clustering by Quasi-Threshold Editing
(2022)Lecture Notes in Computer Science ~ Algorithms for Big DataWe consider the problem of transforming a given graph into a quasi-threshold graph using a minimum number of edge additions and deletions. Building on the previously proposed heuristic Quasi-Threshold Mover (QTM), we present improvements both in terms of running time and quality. We propose a novel, linear-time algorithm that solves the inclusion-minimal variant of this problem, i.e., a set of edge edits such that no subset of them also ...Book Chapter -
Rhetorical Entrapment in EU-Turkey Relations
(2021)EU-Turkey Relations: Theories, Institutions and PoliciesThis chapter describes and applies the rhetorical action approach to EU–Turkey relations. Generally, rhetorical entrapment denotes the mechanism by which actors are compelled to act in conformance with their prior argumentative commitments. In the context of EU enlargement, member states have committed themselves to enlargement norms and promises in line with the fundamental purpose and values of the EU (such as pan-European community ...Book Chapter -
Natural Language Processing for Policymaking
(2023)Handbook of Computational Social Science for PolicyLanguage is the medium for many political activities, from campaigns to news reports. Natural language processing (NLP) uses computational tools to parse text into key information that is needed for policymaking. In this chapter, we introduce common methods of NLP, including text classification, topic modelling, event extraction, and text scaling. We then overview how these methods can be used for policymaking through four major applications ...Book Chapter -
US-China Strategic Competition in Each Domestic Context
(2023)China-US CompetitionThe U.S.-China strategic competition has grown increasingly intense in recent years. A large share of the explanation lies in the changing structure of the international system, as a rising China poses a challenge to the U.S. position as the established superpower. Domestic political factors in both countries also play important roles, however. The clash between the two countries’ political systems, pitting a liberal democracy against a ...Book Chapter -
Pathways to Advance Agroecology for a Successful Transformation to Sustainable Food Systems
(2023)Science and Innovations for Food Systems TransformationAgroecology is a powerful strategy that reduces the trade-offs between productivity and sustainability. It promotes the diversity of crops and livestock, fields, farms and landscapes, which together are key to improving the sustainability of food and farming systems in terms of long-term productivity, food actors’ empowerment and inclusion and environmental health. Agroecology is a bundle of measures taken by farmers that, individually ...Book Chapter -
Challenges for the Sustainable Management of the Boreal Forest Under Climate Change
(2023)Advances in Global Change Research ~ Boreal Forests in the Face of Climate ChangeThe increasing effects of climate and global change oblige ecosystem-based management to adapt forestry practices to deal with uncertainties. Here we provide an overview to identify the challenges facing the boreal forest under projected future change, including altered natural disturbance regimes, biodiversity loss, increased forest fragmentation, the rapid loss of old-growth forests, and the need to develop novel silvicultural approaches. ...Book Chapter