bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Spatial radionuclide deposition data from the 60 km radial area around the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant: results from a sampling survey in 1987
Authors: Kashparov Valery , Levchuk Sviatoslav , Zhurba Marina , Protsak Valentyn , Beresford Nicholas A. , Chaplow Jacqueline S.
Published: August 2020

Abstract. The data set “Spatial radionuclide deposition data from the 60 radial km area around the Chernobyl nuclear power plant: results from a
sampling survey in 1987” is the latest in a series of data to be published
by the Environmental Information Data Centre (EIDC) describing samples
collected and analysed following the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant accident
in 1986. The data result from a survey carried out by the Ukrainian
Institute of Agricultural Radiology (UIAR) in April and May 1987 and includes
sample site information, dose rate, radionuclide (zirconium-95, niobium-95,
ruthenium-106, caesium-134, caesium-137 and cerium-144) deposition, and
exchangeable (determined following 1M NH4Ac extraction of soils)
caesium-134 and 137. The purpose of this paper is to describe the available data and methodology
used for sample collection, sample preparation and analysis. The data will
be useful in reconstructing doses to human and wildlife populations,
answering the current lack of scientific consensus on the effects of
radiation on wildlife in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone and evaluating
future management options for the Chernobyl-impacted areas of Ukraine and
Belarus. The data and supporting documentation are freely available from the
EIDC under the terms and conditions
of the Open Government Licence (Kashparov et al., 2019; https://doi.org/10.5285/a408ac9d-763e-4f4c-ba72-73bc2d1f596d).
Evaluation of CH4MODwetland and Terrestrial Ecosystem Model (TEM) used to estimate global CH4 emissions from natural wetlands
Authors: Li Tingting , Lu Yanyu , Yu Lingfei , Sun Wenjuan , Zhang Qing , Zhang Wen , Wang Guocheng , Qin Zhangcai , Yu Lijun , Li Hailing , Zhang Ran
Published: August 2020

Abstract. Wetlands are the largest and most uncertain natural sources of atmospheric
methane (CH4). Several process-based models have been developed to
quantify the magnitude and estimate spatial and temporal variations in
CH4 emissions from global wetlands. Reliable models are required to
estimate global wetland CH4 emissions. This study aimed to test two
process-based models, CH4MODwetland and Terrestrial Ecosystem Model (TEM), against the CH4 flux
measurements of marsh, swamp, peatland and coastal wetland sites across the
world; specifically, model accuracy and generality were evaluated for
different wetland types and in different continents, and then the global
CH4 emissions from 2000 to 2010 were estimated. Both models showed
similar high correlations with the observed seasonal/annual total CH4
emissions, and the regression of the observed versus computed total
seasonal/annual CH4 emissions resulted in R2 values of 0.81 and
0.68 for CH4MODwetland and TEM, respectively. The
CH4MODwetland produced accurate predictions for marshes, peatlands,
swamps and coastal wetlands, with model efficiency (EF) values of 0.22,
0.52, 0.13 and 0.72, respectively. TEM produced good predictions for
peatlands and swamps, with EF values of 0.69 and 0.74, respectively, but it
could not accurately simulate marshes and coastal wetlands (EF <0).
There was a good correlation between the simulated CH4 fluxes and the
observed values on most continents. However, CH4MODwetland showed no
correlation with the observed values in South America and Africa. TEM
showed no correlation with the observations in Europe. The global CH4
emissions for the period 2000–2010 were estimated to be 105.31 ± 2.72 Tg yr−1 by CH4MODwetland and 134.31 ± 0.84 Tg yr−1 by
TEM. Both models simulated a similar spatial distribution of CH4
emissions globally and on different continents. Marshes contribute
36 %–39 % of global CH4 emissions. Lakes/rivers and swamps are the
second and third greatest contributors, respectively. Other wetland types
account for only approximately 20 % of global emissions. Based on the
model applicability, if we use the more accurate model, i.e., the one that
performs best as evidenced by a higher model efficiency and a lower model
bias, to estimate each continent and wetland type, we obtain a new assessment of
116.99–124.74 Tg yr−1 for the global CH4 emissions for the
period 2000–2010. Our results imply that performance at a global scale may
conceal model uncertainty. Efforts should be made to improve model accuracy
for different wetland types and regions, particularly hotspot regions, to
reduce the uncertainty in global assessments.
PERFORMANCE MATTERS ON IDENTIFICATION OF ORIGIN-DESTINATION MATRIX ON BIG GEOSPATIAL DATA
Authors: Coşkun İ. B. , Çakır A. , Anbaroğlu B.
Published: August 2020

Abstract. One of the common problems at the intersection of geographical information science and transportation science is the estimation of origin-destination (OD) matrices. The emergence of sensor technologies offers unprecedented opportunities in this regard since massive amounts of traffic data can be collected in an easy way. Researchers and practitioners need to choose a suitable DataBase Management System (DBMS) among alternatives, such that storing and analysing traffic data to estimate the OD matrix is feasible. The aim of this paper is to compare the performance of two such notable DBMSs, PostgreSQL and MongoDB, in the context of OD matrix estimation. The experiments are carried out on New York City’s openly available taxi data on two different polygon sets: taxi zones and census blocks. These polygon layers consist of 263 and 38794 features respectively. The results suggest that Postgres outperforms MongoDB by generating the OD matrix instantly. The run time of MongoDB varies depending on the analysed time interval and follows a trip demand curve. As there are more trips involved in the generation of the OD matrix, so does the execution time increases in MongoDB. On the other hand, the query results are the same. Finally, the origin points of the taxi trips are visualised in QGIS using the ‘TimeManager’ plugin, and results are presented through a web-interface.
DBSCAN OPTIMIZATION FOR IMPROVING MARINE TRAJECTORY CLUSTERING AND ANOMALY DETECTION
Authors: Han X. , Armenakis C. , Jadidi M.
Published: August 2020

Abstract. Today maritime transportation represents 90% of international trade volume and there are more than 50,000 vessels sailing the ocean every day. Therefore, reducing maritime transportation security risks by systematically modelling and surveillance should be of high priority in the maritime domain. By statistics, majority of maritime accidents are caused by human error due to fatigue or misjudgment. Auto-vessels equipped with autonomous and semi-autonomous systems can reduce the reliance on human’s intervention, thus make maritime navigation safer. This paper presents a clustering method for route planning and trajectory anomalies detection, which are the essential part of auto-vessel system design and development. In this paper, we present the development of an enhanced density-based spatial clustering (DBSCAN) method that can be applied on historical or real-time Automatic Identification System (AIS) data, so that vessel routes can be modelled, and the trajectories’ anomalies can be detected. The proposed methodology is based on developing an optimized trajectory clustering approach in two stages. Firstly, to increase the attribute dimension of the vessel’s positioning data, therefore other characteristics such as velocity and direction are considered in the clustering process along with geospatial information. Secondly, the DBSCAN clustering model has been enhanced by introducing the Mahalanobis Distance metric considering the correlations of the position cluster points aiming to make the identification process more accurate as well as reducing the computational cost.
DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF TRAJECTORY DATA MANAGEMENT AND ANALYSIS TECHNOLOGY FRAMEWORK BASED ON SPATIOTEMPORAL GRID MODEL
Authors: Li J. , Liu J. Q. , Mei X. L. , Sun W. T. , Huang Q. , Zhang Y. Y. , Qiao L. W. , Zhang C. Y.
Published: August 2020

Abstract. The trajectory data generated by various position-aware devices is widely used in various fields of society, but its conventional vector representation and various analysis algorithms based on it have high computational complexity. This makes it difficult to meet the application requirements of real-time or near real-time management and analysis of large-scale trajectory data. In view of the above challenges, this paper proposes a trajectory data management and analysis technology framework based on the Spatiotemporal Grid Model (STGM). First, the trajectory data is represented by spatiotemporal grid encoding instead of vector coordinates, and it can achieve dimensionality reduction and integrated management of high-dimensional heterogeneous trajectory data. Second, the trajectory computing and analysis methods based on STGM are introduced, which reduce the computing complexity of algorithms. Furthermore, various types of trajectory mining and applications are realized on the basis of high-performance computing technologies. Finally, a trajectory data management and analysis prototype system based on the STGM is developed, and experimental results verify the reliability and effectiveness of the proposed technology framework.
A HIGHLY SCALABLE DATA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR POINT CLOUD AND FULL WAVEFORM LIDAR DATA
Authors: Vo A. V. , Laefer D. F. , Trifkovic M. , Hewage C. N. L. , Bertolotto M. , Le-Khac N. A. , Ofterdinger U.
Published: August 2020

Abstract. The massive amounts of spatio-temporal information often present in LiDAR data sets make their storage, processing, and visualisation computationally demanding. There is an increasing need for systems and tools that support all the spatial and temporal components and the three-dimensional nature of these datasets for effortless retrieval and visualisation. In response to these needs, this paper presents a scalable, distributed database system that is designed explicitly for retrieving and viewing large LiDAR datasets on the web. The ultimate goal of the system is to provide rapid and convenient access to a large repository of LiDAR data hosted in a distributed computing platform. The system is composed of multiple, share-nothing nodes operating in parallel. Namely, each node is autonomous and has a dedicated set of processors and memory. The nodes communicate with each other via an interconnected network. The data management system presented in this paper is implemented based on Apache HBase, a distributed key-value datastore within the Hadoop eco-system. HBase is extended with new data encoding and indexing mechanisms to accommodate both the point cloud and the full waveform components of LiDAR data. The data can be consumed by any desktop or web application that communicates with the data repository using the HTTP protocol. The communication is enabled by a web servlet. In addition to the command line tool used for administration tasks, two web applications are presented to illustrate the types of user-facing applications that can be coupled with the data system.
A NEW GEOGRAPHIC CONTEXT MEASURE TO SIMILARITY ASSESSMENT BASED ON THE SHAPE CONTEXT DESCRIPTOR
Authors: Xavier E. M. A. , Ureña-Cámara M. A. , Ariza-López F. J.
Published: August 2020

Abstract. Nowadays there are many geospatial datasets available for the same area. This large availability is derivative from the advances in remote sensing processes, which includes the popularization of drones and the increasing number of satellite platforms. These data are built by distinct producers, with different requirements. It is fair presume that a more complete version of these datasets can be created using data integration techniques. Among them we can find the map conflation methods, in which the first phase often begins with an alignment between the datasets assessed. The procedure of find these correspondences between geospatial datasets is called matching. In this study we present a new geographic context measure that can be used to implement a new matching method at the feature level. This new measure is based on the shape context descriptor proposed by Belongie. The experiments showed that our approach is a feasible solution, which is less sensible to data disturbance then other traditional methods.
IMPROVING SMARTPHONE POSITION AND ATTITUDE FOR GEOSPATIAL AUGMENTED REALITY APPLICATIONS
Authors: Chung J. , Kim H. , Cheon J. , Lee I.
Published: August 2020

Abstract. Augmented reality is a technology that visualizes and synthesizes virtual objects and information in the real world. Augmented reality can provide useful information to the real world realistically. As the investment and demand for augmented reality increase, many researches have been conducted to visualize objects based on ground coordinate system such as cadastral information and underground facilities using augmented reality. In order to visualize objects based on the ground coordinate system on a smartphone using augmented reality, high accuracy of the position and attitude of the smartphone is essential. Accordingly, this study proposed position and attitude correction method for the first image using reference images and single photo resection. Then, the absolute position of the entire image was estimated using the first calibrated image and the tracking algorithm. When the reference image-based correction method was used, the accuracy was 0.74m, 0.94m. And when the single photo resection correction method was used, the accuracy was 3.13m, 1.24m. The method presented in this study showed higher accuracy when only the sensor was used, but it was confirmed that errors in position and attitude occur as the tracking error accumulates.
DEVELOPING A STRATEGY FOR PRECISE 3D MODELLING OF LARGE-SCALE SCENES FOR VR
Authors: El Saer A. , Stentoumis C. , Kalisperakis I. , Nomikou P.
Published: August 2020

Abstract. In this work, we present a methodology for precise 3D modelling and multi-source geospatial data blending for the purposes of Virtual Reality immersive and interactive experiences. We evaluate it on the volcanic island of Santorini due to its formidable geological terrain and the interest it poses for scientific and touristic purposes. The methodology developed here consists of three main steps. Initially, bathymetric and SRTM data are scaled down to match the smallest resolution of our dataset (LIDAR). Afterwards, the resulted elevations are combined based on the slope of the relief, while considering a buffer area to enforce a smoother terrain. As a final step, the orthophotos are combined with the estimated Digital Terrain Model, via applying a nearest neighbour matching schema leading to the final terrain background. In addition to this, both onshore and offshore points-of-interest were modelled via image-based 3D reconstruction and added to the virtual scene. The overall geospatial data that need to be visualized in applications demanding photo-textured hyper-realistic models pose a significant challenge. The 3D models are treated via a mesh optimization workflow, suitable for efficient and fast visualization in virtual reality engines, through mesh simplification, physically based rendering texture maps baking, and level-of-details.
DETERMINATION OF OPTIMAL LOCATION FOR SETTING UP CELL PHONE TOWER IN CITY ENVIRONMENT USING LIDAR DATA
Authors: Bharadwaj S. , Dubey R. , Zafar M. I. , Srivastava A. , Bhushan Sharma V. , Biswas S.
Published: August 2020

Abstract. Cell phones have become an inherent part of human life and have grown rapidly in the last decade. In India, there are nearly 120 crore cell phone users which require setting up of cell phone tower at an appropriate location to transmit the signals. A signal strength that is measured in (dBm) keeps on varying from one location to another. Over the decades, there has been a great deal of concern about placing a cell phone tower to manage adequate signal strength for an area. During transmission, the signals get affected by the position of building, ground and the distances the signals need to travel before reaching any receiver or user location. Existing researches focus on the requirement of a suitable number of cell phone towers for a big area in a GIS environment. Depending on the building and other infrastructure present in an area an optimal location can be determined for setting up the cell phone tower. However, the detailed 3D data is required for it. In this paper, a LiDAR-based technique is attempted. Using the point cloud data of the RGIPT campus, features like building, ground, obstruction points, etc are extracted. To determine the transmission paths for the signal, building/object boundary(es), etc. coming in the path(s) between the cell phone tower and the receiver location are determined. Once the detailed paths for the signal transmission i.e, direct path, or path after diffraction (around the buildings), and/or reflection (from the wall and ground) are determined, terrain parameters (distance, path difference, attenuation, etc) are ascertained. These are then used to model and determine the relative signal strength for any receiver location. The position of cell phone tower is then tested for optimal XY, and Z position to ascertain the best location for setting up the cell phone tower. The method is verified against various path determination algorithms. A centroid and viewshed based approach is adopted here. The technique is generic, novel and essentially work with LiDAR point data without needing DEM and can be applied for any terrain condition.
USING THE SYNERGY OF QFIELD FOR COLLECTING DATA ON-SITE AND QGIS FOR INTERACTIVE MAP CREATION BY ALKIS® DATA EXTRACTION AND IMPLEMENTATION IN POSTGRESQL FOR URBAN PLANNING PROCESSES
Authors: Ostadabbas H. , Weippert H. , Behr F.-J.
Published: August 2020

Abstract. The German law concerning Urban Development Promotion (Städtebauförderungsgesetz; StBauFG) is an important component of the Building Law (Baugesetzbuch). It enables municipalities to be financially supported by the federal and provincial governments for promoting urban development in downtown areas being in need of renovation, maintaining historical centers, or enhancing the value of socially imbalanced areas. Therefore, the law plays an important role for the economical, ecological, social and cultural status of cities. If an urban renovation area is formally declared the reconstruction measures taking place there lead to an upgrading of the real estate land values. The present work contributes on one side to the initial phase for the declaration of an urban renovation area and on the other side to the final phase comprising the legal accounting procedure. At first, the city planners must document the urban status concerning the structure and quality of buildings, vacancy rate for housing and industry, road condition and numerous other urban quality and structure deficits. To acquire these data, the open-source GIS plugin QField serves as an appropriate and easy to handle tool installed on a tablet for the urban planners to collect the necessary data on-site. The planners can then easily assign defined qualities and states of the objects on a map or edit and comment new objects and attributes. Through automatic updating of these data in the PostgreSQL-database, an interactive map in QGIS will then be automatically created in Python. For the last phase, the legal closure of a declared renovation area, our work supports the analysis and modelling of the relationships in the Authoritative Real Estate Cadastre Information System ALKIS® in order to identify the property owners being charged a so-called balance payment for the upgrading of the standard land values resulting from the applied renovation measures. The work shows the high potential of the ALKIS® data being processed with open-source software like PostgreSQL, QGIS, and QField towards a more effective urban planning.
TACK PROJECT: TUNNEL AND BRIDGE AUTOMATIC CRACK MONITORING USING DEEP LEARNING AND PHOTOGRAMMETRY
Authors: Belloni V. , Sjölander A. , Ravanelli R. , Crespi M. , Nascetti A.
Published: August 2020

Abstract. Civil infrastructures, such as tunnels and bridges, are directly related to the overall economic and demographic growth of countries. The aging of these infrastructures increases the probability of catastrophic failures that results in loss of lives and high repair costs; all over the world, these factors drive the need for advanced infrastructure monitoring systems. For these reasons, in the last years, different types of devices and innovative infrastructure monitoring techniques have been investigated to automate the process and overcome the main limitation of standard visual inspections that are used nowadays. This paper presents some preliminary findings of an ongoing research project, named TACK, that combines advanced deep learning techniques and innovative photogrammetric algorithms to develop a monitoring system. Specifically, the project focuses on the development of an automatic procedure for crack detection and measurement using images of tunnels and bridges acquired with a mobile mapping system. In this paper, some preliminary results are shown to investigate the potential of a deep learning algorithm in detecting cracks occurred in concrete material. The model is a CNN (Convolutional Neural Network) based on the U-Net architecture; in this study, we tested the transferability of the model that has been trained on a small available labeled dataset and tested on a large set of images acquired using a customized mobile mapping system. The results have shown that it is possible to effectively detect cracks in unseen imagery and that the primary source of errors is the false positive detection of crack-like objects (i.e., contact wires, cables and tile borders).
HISTORICAL SENTIENT – BUILDING INFORMATION MODEL: A DIGITAL TWIN FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF MUSEUM COLLECTIONS IN HISTORICAL ARCHITECTURES
Authors: La Russa F. M. , Santagati C.
Published: August 2020

Abstract. This paper investigates the application of the Digital Twin approach to get a Sentient building able to acquire the ability to perceive external inputs and develop strategies to support its management and/or conservation. The experimentation foresees the integration of an H-BIM model with a Decision Support System based on Artificial Intelligence (in this case Machine Learning techniques) for the management of museum collections in historical architectures. The innovative aspect of this methodology resides in the change of paradigm regarding the relations between the historical building under consideration and the professional figures who deal with the management, conservation and architectural restoration. This work tries to contextualize the novel HS-BIM methodology within the theoretical discussion of the disciplines mentioned above and to participate in Digital Twin’s debate. HS-BIM can be seen as a possible path that leads to creating digital twins for cultural heritage. The reflection inspired by this experience aims to revise the concept of Digital Twin as a parallel/external digital model in favour of an artificial evolution of the real system augmented by a “cognitive” apparatus. In this vision, thanks to AI application, future buildings will be able to sense “comfort and pain” and learning from their own life-cycle experience but also from that one of elder sentient-buildings thanks to transfer learning already applied in AI’s fields.
EARTH OBSERVATION TO SUBSTANTIATE THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOAL 11: PRACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS AND EXPERIENCES FROM AUSTRIA
Authors: Blaschke T. , Kovács-Győri A.
Published: August 2020

Abstract. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is widely appreciated and increasingly known by a wider public. However, less obvious are the enormous coordination and harmonization efforts to reify these goals into 169 targets and 232 indicators. We exemplarily outline a tangible pathway to address SDG11 and one associated indicator 11.7.1 “Average share of the built-up area of cities that is open space for public use for all, by sex, age and persons with disabilities”. We highlight some specific problems for reporting on indicators related to urban green spaces (UGS) and make suggestions for this indicator by illustrating the potential of Earth Observation data and spatial accessibility analysis.
TURNING 3D DATA SURVEYS OF INTERTIDAL ZONES INTO NEW MODES OF 3D VISUALIZATION, SIMULATION AND SPATIAL INTERFACE EXPERIENCES
Authors: Hedley N. , Lochhead I.
Published: August 2020

Abstract. This paper reports on Intertidal – a collaborative project to demonstrate integrated workflows to 3D spatial data infrastructure (SDI), simulations and geovisual interfaces - as integrated approaches to support the 3D characterization of coastal morphology, intertidal dynamics, potential sea level rise, and mitigation responses to them. Specifically, this project emphasized the potential of emerging 3D data, new analytical visualization methods, and emerging 3D interface technologies as ingredients of emerging and future environmental data science and visualization practice of coastal/intertidal environments.
The mudflow disaster at Villa Santa Lucía in Chilean Patagonia: understandings and insights derived from numerical simulation and postevent field surveys
Authors: Somos-Valenzuela Marcelo A. , Oyarzún-Ulloa Joaquín E. , Fustos-Toribio Ivo J. , Garrido-Urzua Natalia , Chen Ningsheng
Published: August 2020

Abstract. The evaluation of potential landslides in mountain areas is a very complex process. Currently, event understanding is scarce due to information limitations. Identifying the whole chain of events is not a straightforward task, and the impacts of mass-wasting processes depend on the conditions downstream of the origin. In this paper, we present an example that illustrates the complexities in the evaluation of the chain of events that may lead to a natural disaster. On 16 December 2017, a landslide occurred in the Yelcho mountain range (southern Chile). In that event, 7 million m3 of rocks and soil fell on the Yelcho glacier, depositing 2 million m3 on the glacier terminal, and the rest continued downstream, triggering a mudflow that hit Villa Santa Lucía in Chilean
Patagonia and killing 22 people. The complex event was anticipated in the
region by the National Geological and Mining Survey (Sernageomin in Spanish). However, the effects of the terrain characteristics along the
run-out area were more significant than anticipated. In this work, we
evaluate the conditions that enabled the mudflow that hit Villa Santa Lucía.
We used the information generated by Sernageomin's professionals after the
mudflow. We carried out geotechnical tests to characterize the soil. We
simulated the mudflow using two hydrodynamic programs (r.avaflow and Flo-2D)
that can handle the rheology of the water–soil mixture. Our results indicate that the soil is classified as volcanic pumices. This
type of soil can be susceptible to the collapse of the structure when
subjected to shearing (molding), flowing as a viscous liquid. From the
numerical modeling, we concluded that r.avaflow performs better than Flo-2D.
The mudflow was satisfactorily simulated using a water content in the
mixture ranging from 30 % to 40 %, which would have required a source of about 3 million m3 of water. Coupling the simulations and the soil
tests that we performed, we estimated that in the area scoured by the
mudflow, there were probably around 2 800 000 m3 of water within the soil. Therefore, the conditions of the valley were crucial to enhancing the impacts of the landslide. This result is relevant because it highlights the importance of evaluating the complete chain of events to map hazards. We suggest that in future hazard mapping, geotechnical studies in combination with hydrodynamic simulation should be included, in particular when human lives are at risk.
Visuell analys av föreställningar om barn och natur
Authors: Lindgren Anne-Li
Published: August 2020

Idag är det vanligt att relatera barn och natur till varandra. Frågan är vad en sådan relation skapar förföreställningar och vad den används till. Artikeln tar sin teoretiska utgångspunkt i visuell kultur för attanalysera empiriska exempel hämtade från reklam och utomhuspedagogik. Analysen tar fasta på demarkörer för ålder, genus och etnicitet som används när barn och natur relateras till varandra. Resultatet visar att det är ljusa barn med låg ålder och utan bestämt kön som används i den här typen av exempel och barnen skapar, tillsammans med framställningar av ren natur och naturlighet,föreställningar om renhet och oskuld. De föreställningar som skapas med hänvisningar till barn används för att ge intryck av hållbarhet medan de samtidigt motiverar konsumtion och vissa pedagogiskaidéer. Slutdiskussionen reser frågan om vad som riskeras om barn-natur relationen fortsätter att återskapas på ett okritiskt sätt.
Review of the batfish genus Malthopsis from Australia (Lophiiformes: Ogcocephalidae), with descriptions of five new species
Authors: Ho Hsuan-Ching , Last Peter
Published: August 2020

A taxonomic review of the batfish genus Malthopsis in the Australian waters is provided. Eleven valid species are recognized in this study: Malthopsis gigas Ho and Shao, 2010, Malthopsis parva Ho, Roberts and Shao, 2013, Malthopsis asperata Ho, Roberts and
Shao, 2013, Malthopsis lutea Alcock, 1891, Malthopsis mitrigera Gilbert and Cramer, 1897, Malthopsis provocator Whitley, 1961, and an additional five species new to science. Four of these new species, Malthopsis apis sp. nov., Malthopsis bulla sp. nov.,
Malthopsis oculata sp. nov., and Malthopsis tetrabulla sp. nov. belong to a species group lacking spinules on the interspaces between bucklers of the ventral surface, whereas Malthopsis mcgroutheri sp. nov. belongs to another species group characterized by having spinules
on the interspaces between bucklers of the ventral surface. Four other taxa were identified during this study that may be undescribed but require further investigation. The Australian endemic species M. provocator, formerly considered to be a synonym of Malthopsis kobayashii
Tanaka, 1916, is resurrected herein and two widespread species, M. asperata and M. lutea, are newly recorded from Australia. A key to all Australian species is provided.
Collaboration to improve descriptive writing facilitated by Padlet: an EFL action research study
Authors: Albán Defilippi Maria Teresa , Miller Kari Lynn , Ramirez-Avila Maria Rossana
Published: August 2020

Introdução: Este estudo foi realizado em um instituto tecnológico público em Guayaquil, Equador. Objetiva melhorar as habilidades de escrita por meio da colaboração entre estudantes através de Padlet. Participaram 18 estudantes matriculados no primeiro semestre. Metodologia: A aplicação do estudo concentrou-se em uma abordagem construtivista na qual os alunos puderam compartilhar ideias; dar e receber feedback entre colegas e professores; e construir seu próprio conhecimento e entendimento. Esta investigação durou mais de vinte e quatro horas/aula. Emprega um método quantitativo. Diferentes instrumentos, como pré-teste, pós-teste e questionários foram utilizados para a coleta de dados. Resultados: Após a prática, os alunos apresentaram uma melhora de cerca de 11 pontos no pós-teste em comparação ao pré-teste. O resultado deste estudo obteve um d = Cohen de 1,22. Conclusão: O questionário aplicado confirmou que os alunos identificaram a escrita colaborativa em Padlet como útil e enriquecedora. Esta pesquisa é dirigida a professores e diretores envolvidos no campo da educação de EFL que desejam melhorar suas práticas de ensino.
The Effectiveness of Flipped Classroom Approach on Students’ Achievement in English Language in Saudi Arabian Southern Border Schools
Authors: Najmi Ali H.
Published: August 2020

The multi-shift schooling system was adopted in Saudi Arabian southern borders schools as a result of the Arab coalition efforts to end the coup and restore the state institutions in Yemen. This has left the education community with the perception of inadequate learning time and the possible of creation of learning deficits for all students involved. Using the flipped classroom approach, this study explores this perception of learning and educational gaps resulting from the reduction of the class time and the school day. This study was executed in 2018 and used a quasi-experimental approach to explore the impact of the flipped classroom approach on students’ academic achievement in English language. A pre and post test was utilized to obtain the data. The result revealed that students taught in a flipped classroom approach achieved higher than their counterpart peers taught in the traditional approach. The study recommended the use of the flipped classrooms approach in hazardous areas or areas where there is a need to adopt multi-shift schooling system.
Values Education Using Historical-Literary Works: Turkish Language and Literature Course Curriculum (Grades 9-12) and the Work of Şifâyî Entitled “Şerh-i Şebistân-ı Hayâl”
Authors: BİLGİÇ Gökhan , DEMİRGÜNEŞ Sercan
Published: August 2020

Literary works, apart from being written with an artistic purpose, contribute to the transfer of some universal values to the reader. Thus, “values” continue to exist as they are transferred from generation to generation, similar to a context where the curriculum of a teaching process may work in the same way. The act of transferring universal values not only makes the existing work constant but also the value attempted to be taught in the same manner. The effective involvement of such works, which contain important information and the characteristics of the society of that period, has an important effect on the learning and teaching process of values. “Şebistân-ı Hayâl” is an advising work with a mixture of verse and prose written by Persian poet Fettâhî (d. 852/1448-49 or 853/1449-50) from which modern readers can also benefit. The text tries to convey universal values via using Islamic elements as a concrete base. Since Şebistân-ı Hayâl is written in the style of riddle, the advice that adorns the morality inside the text is difficult to understand. For this reason, according to the current information, Şebistân-ı Hayâl was expounded by Sürûrî in the 16th century and by Dervîş Muhammed Şifâyî in the 17th century. In this study, sample texts selected from Şerh-i Şebistân-ı Hayâl, written by Dervîş Muhammed Şifâyî, are examined in terms of basic “values” (p. 6); justice, friendship, honesty, self-control, patience, respect, love, responsibility, benevolence that takes place in the Secondary Education Turkish Language and Literature Course Curriculum (9-12 Grades). As it is stated in the curriculum (MEB, 2019, p. 6), these values will come to life in teaching and learning process, not only by themselves, but also by the sub-values they are related to and also with other basic values as well.
From Mutual Hedging to All-Round Competition — The Strategic Transformation of Sino-US relations
Authors: Meijiao Yang
Published: August 2020

Since the 21st century, the United States has gradually felt the insecurity brought by structural pressure, and then shifted its strategic focus to the Asia-Pacific region. The Obama administration put forward "Pivot to Asia", and Trump has abandoned the legacy of the previous administration and constructed his own discourse system. He put forward the "Indo-Pacific strategy", which has been expanded in both degree and contents. Meanwhile, China has taken a variety of corresponding strategies respectively. These include the Belt and Road Initiative and a community with a shared future for mankind and the strategic thought of major country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics. These two countries’ communicating model has changed from mutual hedging to all-round competition. With the change of US Asia Pacific (Indo-Pacific) strategy, this article uses the neoclassical realism theory to analyze them in detail, and analyzes the factors that influence the change of US strategies and the transformation of Sino-US relations from the system level, the national level and the individual level. Apart from that, their comprehensive competition has added challenges and difficulties to the construction of coordination, cooperation and stability.
Challenges in Forestry and Forest Engineering
Authors: Mederski Piotr S. , Borz Stelian A. , Đuka Andreja , Lazdiņš Andis
Published: August 2020

The forestry and timber industry are strong sectors in the economies of European countries. The current trend of introducing forestry management that respects the various functions of the forest has created new challenges. However, forestry itself, as well as those challenges, varies in different regions in Europe. The aim of this review paper was to describe forest resources and their potential as well to define challenges in forestry and forest engineering in regions of East Europe. Case studies were selected from four countries: Croatia, Latvia, Poland and Romania. The background data and information of the forest-based sector included: forest resources and forest productivity, forest utilisation, development of forest operations and difficulties in forest management. In the analysed countries, state-owned forestry was represented by at least 45%. Forestry is an important sector in all four countries and future challenges are observed in forest management and forest engineering mainly including: an increase in timber resources, improvement in species composition for better productivity and the introduction of effective mechanised forest operations in pre-commercial thinning. Further improvement of harvester heads is expected for the harvesting of broadleaved species and for young stands. Issues linked to the environment were also recognised as challenging factors: mild winters make it difficult to use CTL technology on wet and sensitive sites. Additionally, dry seasons have a high impact on forest fire frequency, but this can be controlled by effective monitoring systems. Improvement in IT systems used in forest operations should limit the carbon footprint by optimising transport, machine use and limiting fuel use. Finally, innovations are recognised as key issues in the improvement of forest management and forest engineering; therefore, special budgets have been allocated to support science and development.
De overtredingen betreffende de veldpolitie: overheveling naar het bestuursrecht?
Authors: van der Vorm B.
Published: August 2020

De overtredingen betreffende de veldpolitie: overheveling naar het bestuursrecht?

In Titel VII van het Derde Boek van het Wetboek van Strafrecht zijn de overtredingen betreffende de veldpolitie neergelegd. De meeste van deze strafbepalingen, met uitzondering van het bekende artikel 461 Sr, hebben een exotisch en niet-alledaags karakter. De handhaving van deze delicten geschiedt thans door bijzondere opsporingsambtenaren. Een toetsing aan de keuzefactoren, zoals deze zijn geformuleerd in het Nader rapport bestuurlijke boetestelsels en het Integraal afwegingskader, laat zien dat de artikelen 458, 459 en 460 Sr in aanmerking kunnen komen om te worden overgeheveld naar het bestuursrecht. Dit geldt niet voor het bekende artikel 461 Sr.
In Memoriam
Authors: Goldberg Gordon
Published: August 2020

Professor Robert Francis Vere Henston, D.C.L. (Oxon.), born 17November 1923, died 21 December 1994
Training Lawyers - Healers or Hired Guns?
Authors: Of Weedon QC Lord Alexander
Published: August 2020

Training Lawyers - Healers or Hired Guns?
BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP - ESTOPPEL, UNJUST ENRICHMENT OR UNCONSCIONABILITY? A Comparative Study
Authors: Pawlowski Mark
Published: August 2020

BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP - ESTOPPEL, UNJUST ENRICHMENT OR UNCONSCIONABILITY? A Comparative Study
"When the Equities Are Equal, It Is A Photofinish"
Authors: Reeder John , Kinley Geoffrey
Published: August 2020

"When the Equities Are Equal, It Is A Photofinish"
SHALL THE AMERICAN DREAM SUFFER DEATH?
Authors: Oury James
Published: August 2020

SHALL THE AMERICAN DREAM SUFFER DEATH?
REMEDIES, REDRESS AND "CALLING TO ACCOUNT": SOME MYTHS ABOUT THE PARLIAMENTARY COMMISSIONER FOR ADMINISTRATION
Authors: Buckley Michael
Published: August 2020

REMEDIES, REDRESS AND "CALLING TO ACCOUNT": SOME MYTHS ABOUT THE PARLIAMENTARY COMMISSIONER FOR ADMINISTRATION
JUDICIAL REVIEW AND CHURCH COURTS IN THE LAW OF SCOTLAND
Authors: Cranmer Frank
Published: August 2020

JUDICIAL REVIEW AND CHURCH COURTS IN THE LAW OF SCOTLAND
A FRAMEWORK FOR DISPUTE RESOLUTION - THE INDUSTRY OMBUDSMEN IN NEW ZEALAND
Authors: Brown Liz
Published: August 2020

A FRAMEWORK FOR DISPUTE RESOLUTION - THE INDUSTRY OMBUDSMEN IN NEW ZEALAND
HER MAJESTY'S JUDGE
Authors: James P S
Published: August 2020

HER MAJESTY'S JUDGE
UNCOMMON LAW:THE PRIVATIZATION OF DISPUTE RESOLUTION ACROSS THE POND
Authors: Carr Chris A , Jencks Michael R
Published: August 2020

UNCOMMON LAW:THE PRIVATIZATION OF DISPUTE RESOLUTION ACROSS THE POND
A LEGAL ADVISOR’S RESPONSIBILITY TO THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY: WHEN IS LEGAL ADVICE A WAR CRIME?
Authors: Ciammaichella Ellia
Published: August 2020

Practically every attorney in every state of the United States of America takes an oath to uphold the US and that state’s Constitution. Upon taking the oath, most US lawyers become an officer of the court (“judicial officer”). As an officer of the court they are held to a higher standard of integrity and candor as is required by that state’s professional responsibility rules. As such, although an attorney is an advocate for his client, in some situations, an attorney must set aside his role as advocate and assert his role as judicial officer to maintain the integrity of the judicial system and uphold the US and state Constitution.The constant tension between an attorney’s role as judicial officer and advocate occurs because giving advice about the law an attorney’s main purpose and often that advice may further criminal conduct. However, as Professor Newman eloquently put it, “[n]either the status of ‘lawyer’ nor the obligation to provide access to the law should exempt lawyers from the criminal liabilities which face everyone else.”
KENT AND ANOR v KAVANAGH AND ANOR [2006] EWCA CIV 162
Authors: Bray Judith
Published: August 2020

Section 62 Fills a Black HoleFor many, the right to use a small path bordering one’s house may seem hardly worth a day in court, let alone the additional costs of an appeal. This case, recently decided in the Court of Appeal, rested on such an issue. It allowed the Court of Appeal to review the law relating to the grant of an easement and in particular has served to clarify the law concerning the rule of Wheeldon v Burrows which allows certain quasi-easements to pass on purchase of property
MORE PROTECTION FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE? (THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, CRIME AND VICTIMS ACT 2004)
Authors: Edwards Susan
Published: August 2020

In 2004, the government introduced the Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act (DVCVA). Baroness Scotland, in opening the Bill’s second reading in the House of Lords, said: “The Bill represents the most radical overhaul of domestic violence legislation in 30 years. It reflects the fact that domestic violence is unacceptable, that victims must be protected and offenders punished.”In broad terms, protection for victims is provided by introducing amendments to existing civil and criminal offences including extending police powers in making, both common assault and a breach of a non-molestation order, arrestable offences (section 10 and section 1); offering protection to a wider range of persons by including same-sex couples in the meaning of “cohabitants" (by amending Part 4 Family Law Act (FLA) 1996); including in the definition of “associated persons” same-sex couples (by amending Part 4 FLA), and  perhaps of the greatest significance  creating an entirely new homicide offence of  “causing or allowing the death of a child or vulnerable adult” (section 5). There are several provisions intended to empower victims of domestic violence by allowing them a greater participation in the justice process, including the right to make representation in court (sections 35-46) and by providing additional support in the form of a Victim’s Code, although the remit of this code of practice is still yet to be determined (section 32). Finally, there is also a provision, which establishes independent investigations of domestic homicides termed “domestic homicide reviews” (section 9). This commentary considers to what extent the new legislation will assist in the protection of victims of domestic violence.
BALLOT BOX TO JURY BOX: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF AN ENGLISH CROWN COURT JUDGE
Authors: Slater James
Published: August 2020

John Baker (Waterside Press Winchester 2006) Pp 210, Paperback, ISBN 1 904 38019 0, Price £20.00John Baker’s autobiography is a personal history and narrative of an interesting and successful legal career - embracing practise as a solicitor and at the Bar, and also the Bench. It is a story told with candid honesty and charming humility. A short review, such as this, prevents me from summarising the enormity of the wealth of biographical information and insightful comments and observations on the law drawn from personal experience, but I hope to give something of the flavour of John Baker’s life and contribution to law before focusing on the final two chapters, where Judge Baker tells the story of his judicial career.
PROTECTING DATABASES – A CALL FOR REGULATION
Authors: Colston Catherine
Published: August 2020

Legislators for intellectual property rights have traditionally balanced protection with user access to the protected property. In particular, information has been treated as deserving of wider access by users. Departure from these norms erodes the very justification for intellectual property rights. However, the combined effects of the sui generis database right and that for technological protection measures for electronic works introduced by the Database and Information Society Directives led to fears of monopoly powers over raw data and information and erosion of the traditional balances. The implementation and application of these measures in the UK and elsewhere appeared to confirm these fears. Given the opportunity to reverse these effects, both the European Court of Justice and the European Commission have failed to redress the balance. Consequently, urgent attention should be paid to control over regulation of database licensing.
THE COUNCIL OF EUROPE AS A NORMATIVE BACKDROP TO POTENTIAL EUROPEAN INTEGRATION IN THE SPHERE OF CRIMINAL LAW
Authors: Conway Gerard
Published: August 2020

At a European inter-state level, both the Council of Europe and the European Union (EU) have developed cooperation in criminal matters between European jurisdictions. Although the EU represents a deeper form of integration and cooperation in legal terms than does the Council of Europe, the EU also has to date preferred a looser ‘intergovernmental’ means of cooperation in police and criminal matters, as compared to the degree of integration of the common market. This reluctance to integrate, to a greater degree, national systems of criminal law is reflected in the relatively limited nature of the pre-existing Council of Europe framework of instruments in the field. This article seeks to illustrate this point through an assessment of three of the most relevant Council of Europe instruments – the European Convention of Human Rights, the Convention on Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters, and the Convention on Extradition – in the light of recent EU developments.