This is my presentation for the Forum 'Robotics Meets the Humanities', organized by Dr. Giulio Sandini, Dr. Carme Torras and Dr. Yoshi Nakamura for the International Conference on Intelligent Robots (IROS) 2018, celebrated in Madrid (1-5 October 2018). The video of the ...

Abstract Background The prediction of biogeographical patterns from a large number of driving factors with complex interactions, correlations and non-linear dependences require advanced analytical methods and modeling tools. This study compares different statistical and...

Se estudió la diversidad de familias de coleópteros en campos de cultivo de sandía situados en el palmeral de Zaatote (Ouargla) (34º 54' N,5º 20' E). El método de muestreo utilizado fueron botes de Barber, que permitieron el mayornúmero de capturas de insectos, tanto po...

Abstract Background Robinia pseudoacacia is a widely planted pioneer tree species in reforestations on barren mountains in northern China. Because of its nitrogen-fixing ability, it can play a positive role in soil and forest restoration. After clear-cutting of planted ...

a local cow breed under an extensive cow–calf system in Andorra (Europe), as an example of local farming and marketing of its meat products in an area with adverse environmental conditions. This breed is located in Andorra, a microstate that consists predominantly of ru...

Maize with enhanced β-carotene production was engineered to counteract pervasive vitamin A deficiency in developing countries. Second-generation biofortified crops are being developed with additional traits that confer pest resistance. These include crops that can produ...

Social innovation (SI) impacts are long-term changes that affect different dimensions of territorial capital (i.e., economy, society, environment, governance) for the territory in which SI occurs. Yet, systematic empirical evidence and theoretically sound assessments of...