The typical representation of structures (a.k.a. records) includes a header and type descriptor that are a considerable overhead when the structures have few fields and the program allocates a large number of them. We propose structure vectors that group many structures of the same type, removing the need for a header and type descriptor for each contained structure. This paper describes our im...

Abstract This essay posits that justice is the core value epitomizing our moment. Justice violated when positive outcomes are undeserved, and felt sense of injustice motivates a need for retribution. Because politics involves allocation (distribution redistribution), deservingness appraisal “who gets what” therefore fundamental politics. especially germane to race, ethnicity, scholars. I presen...

This article explores an emerging strategy by sections of the British radical right towards LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer) community, who claim are existentially threatened alleged violent homophobia Islam their ostensible betrayal ‘the left’. Consequently, parts present themselves as ‘true’ protectors individuals through what we term alter-progressivism. By analysing re...

Aerosol particles affect the Earth's energy balance by absorbing and scattering radiation according to their chemical composition, size, and shape. It is generally believed that their optical properties could be deduced from the molecular composition of the complex organic matter contained in these particles, a goal pursued by many groups via high-resolution mass spectrometry, although: (1) abs...

This article uses a case study of “Zero Pollution Village” (ZPV) initiative in Zhejiang, China, to illustrate how the Chinese state attempts achieve rural revitalisation by harnessing principles uneven and combined development (UCD) relying on leadership returned migrants known as “country sages” (乡贤, xiangxian). The ostensible goals are improve solid waste management develop ecotourism, creati...