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More with More: Investing in the Energy Transition
No full textThis outlook offers a timely and insightful exploration of Europe’s energy transition, a process that lies at the heart of today’s environmental, economic, and political debates. It examines the diverse commitments undertaken by European countries as they navigate the challenges of decarbonization and the shift to sustainable energy systems. By analyzing both the policy frameworks and the concrete instruments adopted to reach ambitious climate and energy goals, the book sheds light on the strategies shaping the continent’s future. A particular emphasis is placed on the role of public investment, highlighting how state action can catalyze innovation, support infrastructure, and bridge gaps where market forces alone may fall short. Through this lens, the volume not only evaluates existing practices but also considers the broader implications for governance, equity, and long-term resilience. Written with clarity and rigor, the outlook will be of interest to policymakers, scholars, and practitioners seeking to understand the dynamics of Europe’s green transition. It invites readers to consider the balance between national priorities and collective European objectives, offering valuable insights into how commitments translate into action—and how public investment can be a decisive lever for change
Bone and Cartilage Conduction
No full textAir conduction is the primary pathway for hearing sounds and is widely utilized in various hearing devices. In contrast, other forms of sound conduction—such as bone and cartilage conduction—have not been as commonly applied. However, recent advancements in device development have expanded the applications of these alternative conduction methods across various fields. This Special Issue addresses the mechanisms and practical uses of these methods. Since 2017, a new hearing device utilizing cartilage conduction has been developed and released in Japan. It has gained rapid popularity and is now recognized as one of the primary types of hearing device. Reflecting this trend, most of the contributions in this Special Issue focus on cartilage conduction and hearing aids, with studies submitted from various institutions in Japan
Feature Papers in BioChem
No full textBiochemistry, as an interdisciplinary science, is very dynamic, and its boundaries are very hard to define not only because they are constantly changing but also because they are dependent on the specificities of each time period and scientific environments. Nevertheless, understanding life on earth and human health are long-lasting topics in biochemistry. This reprint is based on the Special Issue titled “Feature Papers in BioChem”, which included an editorial, six articles, and four reviews. Among the articles, a wide range of topics were addressed, including our understanding of otolith proteomics in Atlantic cod, juvenile idiopathic arthritis’ impact on long-term fertility due to prolonged exposure to immunosuppressive therapies, the role of tricyclic isoquinoline derivatives as antibacterial agents, the production of aromatic compounds in Pseudomonas putida, hydrogels made with Tilapia fish skin to increase collagen production, and the use of N-Myristoyltransferase inhibitors (NMTi) as a novel antiviral strategy against mammarena viruses. Additionally, the four review papers described the role of oxidative stress in the pathogenesis of the most common gastrointestinal diseases, the biotechnological production of vanillin, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug effects in the elderly population, and the biochemical mechanisms and applications of multiple cysteine-based protein ligases
Morphofunctional Nutritional Assessment in Clinical Practice
No full textThe diagnosis of malnutrition is difficult because it does not depend only on weight at a given time, but also on its evolution and the underlying pathological situations. Therefore, the clinical use of body composition measurements is essential for adequate assessment of this malnutrition, especially in the evaluation of muscle mass and function. In this context, nutritional assessment can no longer be based on the determination of classical anthropometric measurements. The concept of morphofunctional nutritional assessment postulates that the diagnosis and monitoring of nutritional status must be carried out using techniques and biomarkers that determine the evaluation of intake, anthropometry, body composition, muscle strength, and function that include techniques such as bioelectrical impedance analysis or nutritional ultrasound, and new biological parameters too. This Special Issue aims to show the implementation of this new concept of nutritional evaluation in the management of patients and in clinical research in nutrition
L'italiano in Svizzera
No full textQuesta raccolta di saggi, redatta da esperte ed esperti del settore, è dedicata al ruolo complesso dell’italiano in Svizzera, analizzandone la funzione di lingua nazionale nonché la sua posizione di lingua minoritaria. Il volume propone un’analisi articolata dei contesti sociali, storici e politici in cui l’italiano è radicato in Svizzera, sia nelle regioni tradizionali dell’italofonia (Ticino e Grigioniitaliano), sia nei territori germanofoni e francofoni, dove la presenza dell’italiano si è affermata anche attraverso movimenti migratori. Il volume raccoglie per la prima volta contributi provenienti da diverse prospettive disciplinari e affronta in modo sistematico questioni fondamentali legate allo status, alla visibilità e al radicamento dell’italiano in Svizzera. La pubblicazione intende contribuire alla ricerca sul plurilinguismo e sul contatto linguistico in Svizzera, offrendo una base solida per riflettere sulla valorizzazione della diversità linguistica nel contesto elvetico
Zarządzanie współpracą instytucji państwa z diasporą. Przegląd teorii, analiza porównawcza wybranych państw
No full textThe present monograph examines the governance of state–diaspora relations, conceptualising it as a domain of public policy that requires new tools of analysis and design. The research focuses on institutional, legal, and organisational mechanisms through which diasporas are engaged in the political, economic, and cultural life of their countries of origin. The central aim is to demonstrate how different theories of public management, Weberian bureaucracy, governance, stakeholder theory, and the resource-based view can be applied to the evaluation and development of diaspora policies. The research problem is framed by the question of which models of cooperation are most effective under conditions of global mobility and the diversity of diasporas. Methodologically, the study employs institutional and legal analysis, comparative inquiry, and case studies. Selected states, including India, China, Israel, Canada, Ireland, the Philippines, Nigeria, the United States, and Armenia, are examined alongside Poland, which is assessed as a hybrid model that combines classical bureaucratic frameworks with mechanisms inspired by New Public Management. The findings indicate that no single theoretical model operates in isolation. Effective diaspora policies integrate bureaucratic procedures with network-based governance, stakeholder dialogue, and the mobilization of financial, human, and social capital. While countries with large and well-organised diasporas increasingly treat these communities as strategic resources, Poland still underutilises the developmental potential of Polonia despite reforms that introduced project-based funding and participatory elements. The key conclusion is that hybrid approaches to diaspora engagement – combining institutional stability with flexibility and innovation – represent the most promising model. Only through such integration can states maximise the strategic value of their diasporas as partners in development, culture, and diplomacy.PublishedPrezentowana praca podejmuje problematykę zarządzania współpracą instytucji państwa z diasporą, traktując ją jako obszar polityki publicznej, który wymaga nowych narzędzi analizy i projektowania. Przedmiotem badan są mechanizmy instytucjonalne, prawne i organizacyjne służące angażowaniu diaspor w życie polityczne, gospodarcze i kulturalne krajów pochodzenia. Głównym celem pracy jest ukazanie, w jaki sposób różne teorie zarządzania publicznego – biurokracja Maxa Webera, koncepcja governance, teoria interesariuszy i teoria zasobowa – mogą być stosowane do oceny i kształtowania polityk wobec diaspor. Problem badawczy sprowadza się do pytania o to, jakie modele współpracy są najbardziej efektywne w warunkach globalnej mobilności i zróżnicowania diaspor. Zastosowana metodologia obejmuje analizę instytucjonalno-prawną, badania porównawcze oraz studium przypadku. Analizie poddano wybrane państwa (Indie, Chiny, Niemcy, Izrael, Kanadę, Irlandię, Filipiny, Nigerię, USA, Armenię), a także Polskę, której polityka polonijna została oceniona jako przykład modelu hybrydowego łączącego element klasycznej biurokracji i mechanizmów new public management. Najważniejsze wyniki wskazują, że żaden z modeli nie funkcjonuje w izolacji, a skuteczne polityki wymagają integracji procedur biurokratycznych, sieciowych mechanizmów governance, dialogu interesariuszy i mobilizacji kapitałów diaspory. Polska, mimo wprowadzenia elementów konkurencyjnego finansowania i partycypacji, nadal nie wykorzystuje w pełni potencjału zasobowego swojej diaspory. Kluczowym wnioskiem pracy jest potrzeba przyjęcia hybrydowego podejścia do polityk diaspora engagement, łączącego stabilność instytucjonalną z elastycznością i innowacyjnością. Tylko takie rozwiązanie pozwala państwom maksymalizować wartość diaspory jako strategicznego partnera rozwojowego, kulturowego i dyplomatycznego
Partizipation in der Kulturellen Bildung
No full textWie kann kulturelle Bildung die Mitbestimmung in der Schule fördern? Die Autor:innen gehen dieser Frage im Rahmen ihrer wissenschaftlichen Begleitung des saarländischen Landesprogramms „KULTURleben!“ nach, in dem sich sechs Schulen auf den Pfad einer nachhaltigen Kulturellen Schulentwicklung begeben. Der Band verbindet theoretische Grundlagen zu Partizipation, kultureller Bildung und Schulentwicklung mit empirischen Befunden aus Interviews, Fragebogenerhebungen und Schulporträts. Er zeigt, wie kulturelle Bildungsprozesse die demokratische Teilhabe stärken, Schulkultur verändern und neue Räume für Mitbestimmung eröffnen können – und welche Heraus-forderungen dabei bestehen. Eine Studie über Chancen, Grenzen und Perspektiven einer partizipationsfördernden Schulkultur
Ladin – Ladins – Ladinia
No full textLois Craffonara is one of the most prominent contemporary Ladin linguists. In this Festschrift marking his 85th birthday, 20 authors dedicate their contributions to him with direct or indirect references to his research and interests in Ladin, the Ladin people and Ladinia. In addition to studies in the fields of linguistics and sociolinguistics, the publication also includes essays on history and geography, cultural and art history, and archaeology
Agronegocios Inteligentes
No full textAgricultural activities date back to production methods that for years have made it possible to provide food products to meet the basic needs of the population. Over time, these practices have evolved and improved in response to the growing demands of markets and society. Currently, agricultural activities are conceived from a business perspective that leads to agribusiness, now enhanced by intelligent technologies that enable greater precision in the field and are essential for achieving higher levels of efficiency and productivity. The purpose of this book, titled Smart Agribusiness, is to analyze, from both theoretical and practical perspectives, resilient, ethical, and competitive agribusiness models aligned with public policies, ecological justice, and global markets. It presents comparative analyses, case studies, and technological applications in various productive sectors across Latin American countries such as Peru, Ecuador, Mexico, Colombia, and Venezuela. The findings clarify and redefine the future of agricultural production through technological innovations that drive efficiency, transparency, and ecological justice in key sectors such as agro-export, agrotourism, traceability, and financial management—all from comprehensive perspectives on how artificial intelligence and sustainability are transforming agricultural systems worldwide. Smart agribusiness not only represents a trend but also an essential strategy to address the challenges of a strategic sector that must ensure food security and strengthen local economies while respecting transparent and inclusive agricultural chains oriented toward social and environmental well-being.PublishedLas actividades agropecuarias remontan a modos de producción que por años ha permitido proveer productos alimenticios para la satisfacción de necesidades básicas de la población. Con el transcurrir del tiempo, estas prácticas han evolucionado y se han perfeccionado respondiendo a las crecientes exigencias de los mercados y de la sociedad. Actualmente las actividades del agro se conciben desde una perspectiva empresarial que direcciona a los agronegocios, a los cuales se suman tecnologías inteligentes que potencian precisiones en el campo y son exigidas para lograr mayores niveles de eficiencia y productividad. El propósito de este libro titulado Agronegocios Inteligentes es analizar desde perspectivas teóricas y prácticas los agronegocios resilientes, éticos y competitivos, alineados con políticas públicas, justicia ecológica y mercados globales. Se muestran análisis comparativos, de casos y aplicaciones tecnológicas en distintos sectores productivos de países de América Latina como Perú, Ecuador, México, Colombia y Venezuela. Los hallazgos precisan y redefinen el futuro agroproductivo a partir de innovaciones tecnológicas que impulsan la eficiencia, transparencia y justicia ecológica en sectores clave como la agroexportación, agroturismo, trazabilidad y gestión financiera, todo ello desde
visiones integrales sobre cómo la inteligencia artificial y la sostenibilidad están transformando los sistemas agroproductivos en el mundo. Los agronegocios inteligentes no solo representan una tendencia, marcan una estrategia imprescindible para enfrentar retos y desafíos de un sector estratégico que debe garantizar la seguridad alimentaria y fortalecer economías locales respetando cadenas agroproductivas transparentes, inclusivas orientadas al bienestar social y ambiental
Digital Healthcare Technologies - Innovative Technologies and Changing Processes
No full textDigital transformation is a defining force reshaping contemporary healthcare systems. The convergence of technologies like AI and IoT is not merely improving efficiency but redefining how medicine, data, and decisionmaking interact. Through a multidisciplinary lens, this book brings together experts to analyze the scientific, methodological, and ethical dimensions of digital health. It addresses key challenges—including competency gaps, cost pressures, and data complexity—while emphasizing the ethical considerations of algorithmic decision-making. The studies presented offer frameworks to build a more resilient, equitable, and intelligent global health system, ensuring technological progress aligns with human values.Publishe