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View article: Politically Motivated Prosecutions in America: A Betrayal of the Jeffersonian Ideal
Politically Motivated Prosecutions in America: A Betrayal of the Jeffersonian Ideal Open
This paper examines the persistent issue of politically motivated prosecutions within the American criminal justice system. It analyzes three recent cases, situating them within a broader historical context of such practices. The analysis …
View article: Site-tailored configuration of integrated water-energy-food-environment systems using open software - case study of two Colombian sites
Site-tailored configuration of integrated water-energy-food-environment systems using open software - case study of two Colombian sites Open
The smart integration of water, energy, food and environment systems can tap cross-sectoral synergies enhancing supply security while reducing environmental impact. Integrated water-energy-food-environment systems (iWEFEs) are especially v…
View article: Digitizing collections to unlock the full potential of palynology: A case study with the Smithsonian palynology collection
Digitizing collections to unlock the full potential of palynology: A case study with the Smithsonian palynology collection Open
Societal Impact Statement Large palynological collections have been built over decades and contain vital information. However, they are often difficult to access and use effectively. What is the point of having such collections if they are…
View article: Land concentration and large renewable energy projects
Land concentration and large renewable energy projects Open
This paper examines the relationship between land ownership concentration and the likelihood of hosting large green energy facilities, specifically mega-photovoltaic (PV) plants, defined as those exceeding 50 hectares. Focusing on Spain, w…
View article: Learning from COVID-19 for Climate-Ready Urban Transformation
Learning from COVID-19 for Climate-Ready Urban Transformation Open
Cities have suffered from three years of the COVID-19 pandemic and are increasingly experiencing exacerbated heatwaves, floods, and droughts due to climate change. Going forward, cities need to address both climate and public health crises…
View article: Old wisdom and the New Economic Geography: Managing uncertainty in 21st century regional and urban development
Old wisdom and the New Economic Geography: Managing uncertainty in 21st century regional and urban development Open
The New Economic Geography (NEG) has over the past decades become a leading paradigm in regional science and geography. This paper seeks to provide a retrospective and prospective look into its achievements and current challenges. Clearly,…
View article: Mapping the Implementation Practices of the 15-Minute City
Mapping the Implementation Practices of the 15-Minute City Open
This paper delves into the rapidly progressing 15-Minute City concept, an innovative urban planning model that envisions a city where residents can access essential services and amenities within a 15-min walk or bike ride from their homes.…
View article: Land concentration and large renewable energy projects
Land concentration and large renewable energy projects Open
This paper documents that land ownership concentration increases the probability of hosting large green energy facilities, specifically, mega photovoltaic (PV) plants. First, we show that U.S. counties with a higher proportion of agricultu…
View article: The Theoretical, Practical, and Technological Foundations of the 15-Minute City Model: Proximity and Its Environmental, Social and Economic Benefits for Sustainability
The Theoretical, Practical, and Technological Foundations of the 15-Minute City Model: Proximity and Its Environmental, Social and Economic Benefits for Sustainability Open
Conventional and emerging paradigms of urbanism require new responses under the current circumstances, especially in relation to the integration of sustainability dimensions and technology advances. The escalating rate of urbanization, cou…
View article: The 15-minute city offers a new framework for sustainability, liveability, and health
The 15-minute city offers a new framework for sustainability, liveability, and health Open
In the countdown to The UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow (COP26), two crucial reports, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change 6th Assessment Report and the Nationally Determined Contributions synthesis report by the UN Framew…
View article: Unpacking the ‘15-Minute City’ via 6G, IoT, and Digital Twins: Towards a New Narrative for Increasing Urban Efficiency, Resilience, and Sustainability
Unpacking the ‘15-Minute City’ via 6G, IoT, and Digital Twins: Towards a New Narrative for Increasing Urban Efficiency, Resilience, and Sustainability Open
The ‘15-minute city’ concept is emerging as a potent urban regeneration model in post-pandemic cities, offering new vantage points on liveability and urban health. While the concept is primarily geared towards rethinking urban morphologies…
View article: Living in Proximity in a Living City
Living in Proximity in a Living City Open
Rethinking urban life in a world of massive disruptions (climate change, air pollution, nature, water biodiversity and now Covid-19) has become one of the greatest challenges of the 21st century. To face these crises we must urgently addre…
View article: Introducing the “15-Minute City”: Sustainability, Resilience and Place Identity in Future Post-Pandemic Cities
Introducing the “15-Minute City”: Sustainability, Resilience and Place Identity in Future Post-Pandemic Cities Open
The socio-economic impacts on cities during the COVID-19 pandemic have been brutal, leading to increasing inequalities and record numbers of unemployment around the world. While cities endure lockdowns in order to ensure decent levels of h…
View article: CANOA: CAN Origin Authentication Through Power Side-Channel Monitoring
CANOA: CAN Origin Authentication Through Power Side-Channel Monitoring Open
The lack of any sender authentication mechanism in place makes CAN (Controller Area Network) vulnerable to security threats. For instance, an attacker can impersonate an ECU (Electronic Control Unit) on the bus and send spoofed messages un…