An importantpart of dialoguemanagementin a dialoguesystemis topicmanagementThe systemhas to keep track of topic aspects (current topic, context, obligations,. . . ) in order to be able to resolve ambiguities and to respond in a cooperative and sensible way. In the project, we are developing a system that takes part in a conversation about theater performances and is able to make ticket reservat...

Globally, processes that drive urbanization have mostly evolved within economic downturns. Economic crises been more severe and frequent, particularly in the Mediterranean region. However, studies on recession effects are limited. The present study explores possible differences spatial direction intensity of land-use change trajectories at two time intervals (2006–2012, 2012–2018) using high-re...

In-depth analysis of spatial and temporal variations in the ecological efficiency agricultural land has important theoretical practical significance achieving efficient utilization land, coordinated development natural resources environment, formulation sustainable policies. By including carbon emissions pollution as undesired output indicators use, introducing service values indicators, an SBM...

The combined output of LADAMER should be a comprehensive as well as spatially explicit image of land degradation effects and associated processes for the relevant European Mediterranean countries, in particular for the prototype region of the Iberian Peninsula. It will hence serve as a kind of integrating project between former research approaches and ongoing monitoring and assessment efforts. ...

The application of the cadastral concept in common law jurisdictions is reviewed. The relationship between a cadastre and a statewide parcel based land information system is highlighted. The origins and evolution of cadastres are described. The characteristics and development of existing land administration systems in common law jurisdictions are discussed. It is suggested that there is a consi...

2 Agropolis Fondation is a French foundation for scientific cooperation established in 2007 to promote and support high-level research and higher education (training-through-research) as well as to broaden international partnerships in agricultural sciences and sustainable development research. It supports a research network with scientists working on a continuum of multidisciplinary knowledge ...

Severe range degradation was critically extended in many region of Iran and caused many rangelands were restricted and interwoven with croplands in a complex system. Therefore, rangeland planning and inventory as an isolated activity has become almost impossible. Current landscape planning involves contributions of different social organizations often with different interests and with different...