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Author Moretti, M.; De Boni, A.; Roma, R.; Fracchiolla, M.; Van Passel, S. pdf  doi
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  Title Integrated assessment of agro-ecological systems : the case study of the “Alta Murgia” National park in Italy Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2016 Publication Agricultural Systems Abbreviated Journal Agr Syst  
  Volume 144 Issue Pages 144-155  
  Keywords (down) A1 Journal article; Engineering Management (ENM)  
  Abstract Several indicators and methods are already applied for sustainability assessment in agriculture. The links between sustainability indicators, agricultural management and policies are not well explained. The aim of this study is to combine biophysical and monetary sustainability assessment tools to support agriculture policy decision-making. Three methodological steps are considered: i) the environmental impacts of farms are assessed using terrestrial acidification, freshwater eutrophication, soil and freshwater ecotoxicity as well as natural land transformation; ii) the most relevant indicators of agriculture damages on ecosystems quality are aggregated into an index; iii) the farms' index scores are integrated with farm assets, land and labor, into the Sustainable Value approach (SVA), as indicator of natural resources used by farms. As a case study, the methodology was applied to arable farms with and without animal husbandry of the “Alta Murgia” National Park. The crop farms, in our sample, have a higher sustainable value using their economic and environmental resources. Mixed farms need to improve their resources use efficiency. Although crop farms have lower land-use efficiency compared to mixed farms, our results suggest supporting, by means of policy options, the specialized crop farms that, on average, perform better in terms of ecosystems quality preservation. Finally, we find that Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) to soundly measure the environmental impacts clearly enriches the SVA. (C) 2016 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.  
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  Language Wos 000373553100014 Publication Date 2016-02-27  
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  ISSN 0308-521x ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 2.571 Times cited 6 Open Access  
  Notes ; We would like to thank the editor and the anonymous referees for their helpful suggestions and insightful comments that have significantly improved the paper. The authors want to thank the “Alta Murgia” Park Authority for the support in this study and all farmers that collaborated with the authors providing data. Moreover, the authors want to thank Dr. Sylvestre Njakou Djomo for the useful discussion and suggestion to build the LCA model. ; Approved Most recent IF: 2.571  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:133254 Serial 6218  
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Author Jorli, M.; Van Passel, S.; Saghdel, H.S. pdf  doi
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  Title External costs from fossil electricity generation : a review of the applied impact pathway approach Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2018 Publication Energy & Environment Abbreviated Journal Energ Environ-Uk  
  Volume 29 Issue 5 Pages 635-648  
  Keywords (down) A1 Journal article; Engineering Management (ENM)  
  Abstract This paper reviews and compares 11 studies that have estimated external costs of fossil electricity generation by benefits transfer. These studies include 13 countries and most of these countries are developing countries. The impact pathway approach is applied to estimate the environmental impact arising from fossil fuel-fired power plant's air emission and the related damages on human health. The estimated damages are used to value the monetary external costs from fossil fuel electricity generation. The estimated external costs in the 13 countries vary from 0.51 to 213.5 USD (2005) per MWh due to differences in fossil fuel quality, location, technology, and efficiency of power plants and additionally differences in assumptions, monetization values, and impact estimations. Accounting for these externalities can indicate the actual costs of fossil energy. The results can be applied by policy makers to take measures to avoid additional costs and to apply newer and cleaner energy sources. The described methods in the selected studies for estimating the external costs with respect to incomplete local data can be applied as a useful example for other developing countries.  
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  Language Wos 000440685300001 Publication Date 2018-03-02  
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  ISSN 0958-305x ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 0.302 Times cited 3 Open Access  
  Notes ; ; Approved Most recent IF: 0.302  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:153136 Serial 6201  
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Author Chelan, M.M.; Alijanpour, A.; Barani, H.; Motamedi, J.; Azadi, H.; Van Passel, S. pdf  doi
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  Title Economic sustainability assessment in semi-steppe rangelands Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2018 Publication Science Of The Total Environment Abbreviated Journal Sci Total Environ  
  Volume 637-638 Issue 637-638 Pages 112-119  
  Keywords (down) A1 Journal article; Engineering Management (ENM)  
  Abstract This study was conducted to determine indices and components of economic sustainability assessment in the pastoral units of Sahand summer rangelands. The method was based on descriptive-analytical survey (experts and researchers) with questionnaires. Analysis of variance showed that the mean values of economic components are significantly different from each other and the efficiency component has the highest mean value (0.57). The analysis of rangeland pastoral unitswith the technique for order-preference by similarity to ideal solution (TOPSIS) indicated that from an economic sustainability standpoint, Garehgol (Ci = 0.519) and Badir Khan (Ci = 0.129), pastoral units ranked first and last, respectively. This study provides a clear understanding of existing resources and opportunities for policy makers that is crucial to approach economic sustainable development. Accordingly, this study can help better define sustainable development goals and monitor the progress of achieving them. (C) 2018 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.  
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  Language Wos 000436605400012 Publication Date 2018-05-09  
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  ISSN 0048-9697 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 4.9 Times cited 7 Open Access  
  Notes ; ; Approved Most recent IF: 4.9  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:153617 Serial 6190  
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Author Gezahegn, T.W.; Van Passel, S.; Berhanu, T.; D'haese, M.; Maertens, M. pdf  url
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  Title Do bottom-up and independent agricultural cooperatives really perform better? Insights from a technical efficiency analysis in Ethiopia Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2020 Publication Agrekon Abbreviated Journal Agrekon  
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  Abstract The cooperative landscape in Ethiopia is very heterogeneous with a mixture of remains of the pre-1991 government-controlled system and new post-1991 bottom-up collective action initiatives. This heterogeneity, coupled with a large growth in the number of cooperatives in the country, offers an interesting perspective to study the determinants of the (in)efficiency of cooperatives. In this paper, we analyse the performance of Ethiopian agricultural cooperatives, focusing on the degree of technical (in)efficiency and its determinants. We use the stochastic frontier approach in which we account for heteroskedasticity and the monotonicity of production functions, presenting a methodological improvement with respect to previous technical efficiency studies. The results show that NGO- and government-initiated cooperatives are less efficient than community-initiated ones, implying that governments and NGOs should not interfere too strongly in cooperative formation. Cooperatives with a high degree of heterogeneity in members' participation are found to be about 98% less efficient, while cooperatives that have paid employees are 33% more efficient. Besides, results show that cooperatives in Ethiopia function more efficiently if they incentivize committee members through monetary compensation.  
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  Language Wos 000487651200001 Publication Date 2019-09-24  
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  ISSN 0303-1853 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 1.3 Times cited Open Access  
  Notes ; The authors acknowledge funding from the VLIR-UOS TEAM Program (VLIR-UOS-ZEIN2015PR406 (13V95615T), Belgium. ; Approved Most recent IF: 1.3; 2020 IF: 0.224  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:163772 Serial 6184  
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Author Rafiaani, P.; Kuppens, T.; Thomassen, G.; Van Dael, M.; Azadi, H.; Lebailly, P.; Van Passel, S. pdf  url
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  Title A critical view on social performance assessment at company level : social life cycle analysis of an algae case Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2020 Publication International Journal Of Life Cycle Assessment Abbreviated Journal Int J Life Cycle Ass  
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  Keywords (down) A1 Journal article; Engineering Management (ENM)  
  Abstract Purpose Social indicators are not easy to be quantitatively analyzed, although at the local scale, the social impacts might be relevant and important. Using the existing approaches for both quantitative and semi-qualitative measurements, this study aims to assess the social impacts of a company working on algae production systems in Belgium through social life cycle analysis (SLCA). By highlighting the opportunities and challenges on the way of applying the existing SLCA approaches at company level, the objective of this study is to contribute to the development of a suitable and clear SLCA approach when a company is considered as the unit of analysis. Methods Based on the list of potential social impact categories suggested by the United Nations Environment Program/Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (UNEP/SETAC) guidelines (2009) for SLCA, three stakeholder groups (workers, consumers, and local community) and three subcategories associated with each stakeholder group were identified as the most relevant for carbon capture and utilization technologies. Company and sector level data were collected using existing documents and reports, and the data were analyzed and scored using a combined quantitative and semi-quantitative approach to develop a social assessment model for the case study. Results and discussion The company appears to perform well for all the evaluated social indicators except the one related to the subcategory “equal opportunity/discrimination for workers” for which the share of women employed is lower compared with the sector-level data. The results of our assessment were further discussed regarding the challenges and limitations of performing SLCA at the company level. Based on our experience, the validity of the outcomes is significantly influenced by the data availability, the generality of the indicators introduced within the UNEP/SETAC guidelines, and the subjectivity in data collection for the semi-quantitative assessment among others. Conclusions By highlighting the difficulties and challenges of applying the SLCA at the company level, our study provides a starting point for improving the quantitative assessment and monitoring social implications at the company level within a regional foreground in Europe.  
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  Language Wos 000492643600001 Publication Date 2019-10-26  
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  ISSN 0948-3349; 1614-7502 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 4.8 Times cited 1 Open Access  
  Notes ; ; Approved Most recent IF: 4.8; 2020 IF: 3.173  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:164676 Serial 6141  
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Author Vanschoenwinkel, J.; Moretti, M.; Van Passel, S. url  doi
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  Title The effect of policy leveraging climate change adaptive capacity in agriculture Type A1 Journal Article
  Year 2020 Publication European Review Of Agricultural Economics Abbreviated Journal Eur Rev Agric Econ  
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  Abstract Agricultural adaptation to climate change is indispensable. However, the degree of adaptation depends on adaptive capacity levels and it only takes place if the appropriate resources are present. Cross-sectional climate response models ignore this requirement. This paper adapts the Ricardian method to control for a generic territorial adaptive capacity index. The results for a sample of over 60.000 European farms show a significant non-linear positive relationship between adaptive capacity and climate responsiveness and that some regions in Europe can increase their climate responsiveness significantly. This confirms that improvement of adaptive capacity is an important policy tool to enhance adaptation.  
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  Language Wos 000558982300007 Publication Date 2019-03-14  
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  ISSN 0165-1587 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 3.4 Times cited Open Access  
  Notes This paper was supported by the Horizon 2020 project SUFISA (Grant Agreement No. 635577). Approved Most recent IF: 3.4; 2020 IF: 1.6  
  Call Number ENM @ enm @c:irua:167258 Serial 6350  
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Author Chekol Zewdie, M.; Moretti, M.; Tenessa, D.B.; Ayele, Z.A.; Nyssen, J.; Tsegaye, E.A.; Minale, A.S.; Van Passel, S. url  doi
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  Title Agricultural technical efficiency of smallholder farmers in Ethiopia : a stochastic frontier approach Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2021 Publication Land Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 10 Issue 3 Pages 246  
  Keywords (down) A1 Journal article; Engineering Management (ENM)  
  Abstract In the past decade, to improve crop production and productivity, Ethiopia has embarked on an ambitious irrigation farming expansion program and has introduced new large- and small-scale irrigation initiatives. However, in Ethiopia, poverty remains a challenge, and crop productivity per unit area of land is very low. Literature on the technical efficiency (TE) of large-scale and small-scale irrigation user farmers as compared to the non-user farmers in Ethiopia is also limited. Investigating smallholder farmers' TE level and its principal determinants is very important to increase crop production and productivity and to improve smallholder farmers' livelihood and food security. Using 1026 household-level cross-section data, this study adopts a technology flexible stochastic frontier approach to examine agricultural TE of large-scale irrigation users, small-scale irrigation users and non-user farmers in Ethiopia. The results indicate that, due to poor extension services and old-style agronomic practices, the mean TE of farmers is very low (44.33%), implying that there is a wider room for increasing crop production in the study areas through increasing the TE of smallholder farmers without additional investment in novel agricultural technologies. Results also show that large-scale irrigation user farmers (21.05%) are less technically efficient than small-scale irrigation user farmers (60.29%). However, improving irrigation infrastructure shifts the frontier up and has a positive impact on smallholder farmers' output.  
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  Language Wos 000633846200001 Publication Date 2021-03-01  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 2073-445x ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record  
  Impact Factor Times cited Open Access OpenAccess  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: NA  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:177647 Serial 6913  
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Author Sebhatu, K.T.; Gezahegn, T.W.; Berhanu, T.; Maertens, M.; Van Passel, S.; D'Haese, M. url  doi
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  Title Exploring variability across cooperatives : economic performance of agricultural cooperatives in northern Ethiopia Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2021 Publication The international food and agribusiness management review Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 24 Issue 3 Pages 397-419  
  Keywords (down) A1 Journal article; Engineering Management (ENM)  
  Abstract The number of agricultural cooperatives increased quickly in Ethiopia since the 1990s. While many papers studied the impact of membership of Ethiopian cooperatives, not much is known on their performance. This study takes a cooperative-level perspective which is unique in an African context. It compares the economic performance proxied by sales revenue and profit of a wide range of agricultural cooperatives in northern Ethiopia. Data were collected from 511 agricultural cooperatives in 12 districts of Tigray. The contributing factors of the performance are analyzed with Ordinary Least Squares regression (OLS) and Heckman selection models. Our results underscore the importance of membership size, total assets, presence of conflict among members, and union membership. Chairperson characteristics and the internal organization of a cooperative seem to be less correlated to performance.  
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  Language Wos 000645416400002 Publication Date 2021-03-01  
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  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 1096-7508; 1559-2448 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor Times cited Open Access OpenAccess  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: NA  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:179025 Serial 6923  
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Author Sharafi, L.; Zarafshani, K.; Keshavarz, M.; Azadi, H.; Van Passel, S. pdf  url
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  Title Farmers' decision to use drought early warning system in developing countries Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2021 Publication Science Of The Total Environment Abbreviated Journal Sci Total Environ  
  Volume 758 Issue Pages 142761  
  Keywords (down) A1 Journal article; Engineering Management (ENM)  
  Abstract Drought is a persistent, sluggish natural disaster in developing countries that has generated a financial burden and an unstable climate. Farmers should adopt early warning systems (EWS) in their strategies for monitoring drought to reduce its serious consequences. However, farmers in developing countries are reluctant to use EWS as their management strategies. Hence, the aim of this study was to investigate the decision of farmers to use climate knowledge through the model of farming activity in Kermanshah Township, Iran. A surveyor questionnaire was used to gather data from 370 wheat farmers using random sampling methods inmulti-stage clusters. Results revealed that the decision to use climate information is affected by personal factors, attitude towards climate information, objectives of using climate information, and external/physical farming factors. The result of this study has implications for drought management practitioners. To be specific, the results can aid policymakers to design early alert programs to minimize the risk of drought and thus move from conventional to climate smart agriculture. (C) 2020 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.  
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  Language Wos 000605623800001 Publication Date 2020-10-05  
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  ISSN 0048-9697 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 4.9 Times cited Open Access OpenAccess  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 4.9  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:176030 Serial 6924  
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Author Van Schoubroeck, S.; Chacon, L.; Reynolds, A.M.; Lavoine, N.; Hakovirta, M.; Gonzalez, R.; Van Passel, S.; Venditti, R.A. pdf  url
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  Title Environmental sustainability perception toward obvious recovered waste content in paper-based packaging : an online and in-person survey best-worst scaling experiment Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2023 Publication Resources, conservation and recycling Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 188 Issue Pages 106682-13  
  Keywords (down) A1 Journal article; Engineering Management (ENM)  
  Abstract This study explores consumers' visual sustainability impressions of paper-based packaging that has incorporated obvious waste content. Two research questions were addressed concerning (i) the environmental sustainability perception of noticeable waste content in packaging and (ii) the impact of the presentation format (i.e., online versus in-person surveys) when studying these perceptions. Best-worst scaling experiments were conducted, which made respondents choose the 'most' and 'least' environmentally friendly package. Packages were designed using paperboard substrates blending either brown linerboard or white hardwood pulp with different recovered waste materials. The results showed that consumers perceive obvious waste-containing packaging as more environmentally friendly than classical packaging (with no visual waste). Samples with a brown base and agricultural waste were perceived as more sustainable compared to white packaging and the use of paper waste. In addition, the presentation format changed respondents' perception, and should therefore be carefully considered when designing surveys.  
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  Language Wos 000867675200002 Publication Date 2022-09-30  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
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  ISSN 0921-3449 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 13.2 Times cited Open Access OpenAccess  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 13.2; 2023 IF: 3.313  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:191509 Serial 7357  
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Author Fabri, C.; Moretti, M.; Van Passel, S. pdf  doi
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  Title On the (ir)relevance of heatwaves in climate change impacts on European agriculture Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2022 Publication Climatic Change Abbreviated Journal Climatic Change  
  Volume 174 Issue 1-2 Pages 16-20  
  Keywords (down) A1 Journal article; Engineering Management (ENM)  
  Abstract The Ricardian model is a widely used approach based on cross-sectional regression analysis to estimate climate change impacts on agricultural productivity. Up until now, researchers have focused on the impacts of gradual changes in temperature and precipitation, even though climate change is known to encompass also changes in the severity and frequency of extreme weather events. This research investigates the impact of heatwaves on European agriculture, additional to the impact of average climate change. Using a dataset of more than 60,000 European farms, the study examines whether adding a measure for heatwaves to the Ricardian model influences its results. We find that heatwaves have a minor impact on agricultural productivity and that this impact is moderated by average temperature. In colder regions, farm productivity increases with the number of heatwave days. For warmer regions, land values decrease with heatwave frequency. Despite the moderating effect, the marginal effect of heatwave frequency, i.e. the percentage change in agricultural land values caused by one more heatwave day per year, is small in comparison to the effect of average temperature increases. Non-marginal effects are found to be relevant, but only in the case of increased heatwave frequency. According to our results, farms are not expected to suffer more from extreme weather than from mean climate change, as was claimed by several previous studies.  
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  Language Wos 000861873100002 Publication Date 2022-09-29  
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  ISSN 0165-0009; 1573-1480 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record  
  Impact Factor 4.8 Times cited Open Access OpenAccess  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 4.8  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:191483 Serial 7364  
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Author Fitawok, M.B.; Derudder, B.; Minale, A.S.; Van Passel, S.; Adgo, E.; Nyssen, J. url  doi
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  Title Stakeholder perspectives on farmers' resistance towards urban land-use changes in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2023 Publication Journal of land use science Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 18 Issue 1 Pages 25-38  
  Keywords (down) A1 Journal article; Engineering Management (ENM)  
  Abstract Owing to growing uncontrolled land-use change and urban expansion, farmers in urban fringes are struggling to sustain their livelihood. Farmers have been expressing their dissatisfaction at different times. This study analyzes the stakeholders' perspectives on the causes and outcomes of farmers' resistance to land-use change and urban expansion processes by zooming in on Bahir Dar, Ethiopia. The paper is based on focus group discussions with farmers in the neighboring villages, local agricultural extension experts, and, subsequently, key informant interviews of local government officials. Juxtaposing farmers' and local experts' positions reveals that inadequate compensations during land expropriation, lack of good governance in the urban expansion process, and inaccessibility of infrastructures are primary reasons for the farmers' struggle against urban expansion in the urban fringes. This study provides insights into the consequences of unplanned urban development challenges and may inform research and policymaking on sustainable urban development in the area and beyond.  
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  Language Wos 000936397600001 Publication Date 2023-02-22  
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  ISSN 1747-423x; 1747-4248 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 3.2 Times cited Open Access OpenAccess  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.2; 2023 IF: NA  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:195109 Serial 7368  
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Author Mazhar, R.; Azadi, H.; Van Passel, S.; Varnik, R.; Pietrzykowski, M.; Skominas, R.; Wei, Z.; Xuehao, B. url  doi
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  Title Does contract length matter? The impact of various contract-farming regimes on land-improvement investment and the efficiency of contract farmers in Pakistan Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2023 Publication Agriculture (Basel) Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 13 Issue 9 Pages 1651-16  
  Keywords (down) A1 Journal article; Engineering Management (ENM)  
  Abstract Land-tenure security is integral to local communities' socioeconomic development. It has been a center of debate in academia and for legislators and advocates to implement reforms to enhance efficient and sustainable development in land management. Yet, knowledge gaps remain in how various contract-farming regimes contribute to land-improvement investment and technical efficiency. This study used a data set of 650 farm households collected through a two-stage stratified sampling to investigate the influence of three contract-farming regimes: long-term, medium-term, and short-term contracts, on the land-improvement investment, productivity, and technical efficiency of contract farmers in Punjab, Pakistan. The study used multivariate probit and ordinary least square regression models to examine the posit relationships. The findings highlight that farmers with long-term land contracts have higher per hectare yield, income and profit than those with medium-term and short-term contracts. The results confirm that farmers with medium- and long-term contracts tend to invest more in land-improvement measures, i.e., organic and green manure. Further, the study findings demonstrate that long-term land tenures are more effective when farmers make decisions regarding the on-farm infrastructure, like tube-well installation, tractor ownership, and holding farm logistics. Last, the study results confirm that long-term contracts are more robust regarding technical efficiency. Moreover, the findings support the Marshallian inefficiency hypothesis and extend the literature on contract farming, land-improvement investment, and land use policy, and offer coherent policy actions for stakeholders to improve farmers' productivity, technical efficiency, and income.  
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  Language Wos 001071045300001 Publication Date 2023-08-22  
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  ISSN 2077-0472 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
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  Notes Approved Most recent IF: NA  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:200373 Serial 9201  
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Author Tschulkow, M.; Pizzol, M.; Compernolle, T.; Van den Bosch, S.; Sels, B.; Van Passel, S. pdf  doi
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  Title The environmental impacts of the lignin-first biorefineries : a consequential life cycle assessment approach Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2024 Publication Resources, conservation and recycling Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 204 Issue Pages 107466-107469  
  Keywords (down) A1 Journal article; Engineering Management (ENM)  
  Abstract The emerging reductive catalytic fractionation biorefinery which is currently under development aims to convert woody biomass efficiently into high-value products. Despite its potential, the environmental consequences of its implementation are not well known. Therefore, a forward-looking consequential life cycle assessment examines greenhouse gas emissions associated with its products (pulp, phenolic monomers, and oligomers) compared to alternative market options. Findings indicate that current greenhouse gas emissions exceed those of the existing alternatives, with by-products and the gaseous waste stream as major contributors. Process adaption to (i) produce higher-valued products (bleached pulps, phenols, and propylene) and (ii) incinerate gaseous waste stream for energy are proposed, potentially reducing emissions by up to 50 %, outperforming alternative options. Compared to land-based transportation, waterways can increase feedstock availability by up to 1000 km without an increase in emissions. In conclusion, the consequential approach provides valuable insights for enhancing and optimizing the environmental performance of the process.  
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  Language Wos 001186282000001 Publication Date 2024-02-14  
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  ISSN 0921-3449 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record  
  Impact Factor 13.2 Times cited Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 13.2; 2024 IF: 3.313  
  Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:205493 Serial 9234  
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Author Schowalter, M.; Rosenauer, A.; Lamoen, D.; Kruse, P.; Gerthsen, D. openurl 
  Title Ab initio computation of the mean inner Coulomb potential of technological important semiconductors Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2005 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 1007 Issue Pages 233-236  
  Keywords (down) A1 Journal article; Electron Microscopy for Materials Science (EMAT);  
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  Publisher Place of Publication Berlin Editor  
  Language Wos Publication Date 0000-00-00  
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  ISSN 0930-8989 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record;  
  Impact Factor Times cited Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: NA  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:72915 Serial 32  
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Author Schowalter, M.; Rosenauer, A.; Lamoen, D.; Kruse, P.; Gerthsen, D. doi  openurl
  Title Ab initio computation of the mean inner Coulomb potential of wurtzite-type semiconductors and gold Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2006 Publication Applied Physics Letters Abbreviated Journal Appl Phys Lett  
  Volume 88 Issue 23 Pages Artn 232108  
  Keywords (down) A1 Journal article; Electron Microscopy for Materials Science (EMAT);  
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  Publisher American Institute of Physics Place of Publication New York, N.Y. Editor  
  Language Wos 000238914500031 Publication Date 2006-06-19  
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  ISSN 0003-6951; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 3.411 Times cited 8 Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.411; 2006 IF: 3.977  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:60581 Serial 33  
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Author Fomin, V.M.; Misko, V.R.; Devreese, J.T.; Brongersma, H.H. doi  openurl
  Title Comparative analysis of the low-energy He+ ions scattering on Al and Al2O3 surfaces Type A1 Journal article
  Year 1998 Publication Nuclear Instruments & Methods In Physics Research Section B-Beam Interactions With Materials And Atoms Abbreviated Journal Nucl Instrum Meth B  
  Volume 145 Issue Pages 545-552  
  Keywords (down) A1 Journal article; Electron Microscopy for Materials Science (EMAT);  
  Abstract  
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  Corporate Author Thesis  
  Publisher Place of Publication Editor  
  Language Wos 000077508800008 Publication Date 2003-04-05  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 0168-583X; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 1.109 Times cited 9 Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 1.109; 1998 IF: 1.093  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:24440 Serial 415  
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Author Kruse, P.; Schowalter, M.; Lamoen, D.; Rosenauer, A.; Gerthsen, D. doi  openurl
  Title Determination of the mean inner potential in III-V semiconductors, Si and Ge by density functional theory and electron holography Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2006 Publication Ultramicroscopy Abbreviated Journal Ultramicroscopy  
  Volume 106 Issue 2 Pages 105-113  
  Keywords (down) A1 Journal article; Electron Microscopy for Materials Science (EMAT);  
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  Publisher Place of Publication Editor  
  Language Wos 000234535900005 Publication Date 2005-07-29  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 0304-3991; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 2.843 Times cited 50 Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.843; 2006 IF: 1.706  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:56143 Serial 678  
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Author Pokatilov, E.P.; Fomin, V.M.; Balaban, S.N.; Gladilin, V.N.; Klimin, S.N.; Devreese, J.T.; Magnus, W.; Schoenmaker, W.; Collaert, N.; van Rossum, M.; de Meyer, K. doi  openurl
  Title Distribution of fields and charge carriers in cylindrical nanosize silicon-based metal-oxide-semiconductor structures Type A1 Journal article
  Year 1999 Publication Journal Of Applied Physics Abbreviated Journal J Appl Phys  
  Volume 85 Issue Pages 6625-6631  
  Keywords (down) A1 Journal article; Electron Microscopy for Materials Science (EMAT);  
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  Corporate Author Thesis  
  Publisher American Institute of Physics Place of Publication New York, N.Y. Editor  
  Language Wos 000079871200053 Publication Date 2002-07-26  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 0021-8979; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 2.068 Times cited 16 Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.068; 1999 IF: 2.275  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:24444 Serial 743  
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Author Lamoen, D.; Ballone, P.; Parrinello, M. openurl 
  Title Electronic structure, screening and charging effects at a metal/organic tunneling junction: a first principles study Type A1 Journal article
  Year 1996 Publication Physical review B Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B  
  Volume 54 Issue Pages 5097  
  Keywords (down) A1 Journal article; Electron Microscopy for Materials Science (EMAT);  
  Abstract  
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  Corporate Author Thesis  
  Publisher Place of Publication Lancaster, Pa Editor  
  Language Wos A1996VE48800102 Publication Date 0000-00-00  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 1098-0121; 0163-1829 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 3.736 Times cited 33 Open Access  
  Notes Approved PHYSICS, CONDENSED MATTER 16/67 Q1 #  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:15820 Serial 1018  
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Author Fomin, V.M.; Devreese, J.T.; Misko, V.R. openurl 
  Title Enhancement of critical magnetic field in superconducting nanostructures Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2002 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 1 Issue Pages 134-139  
  Keywords (down) A1 Journal article; Electron Microscopy for Materials Science (EMAT);  
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  Publisher Place of Publication Editor  
  Language Wos Publication Date 0000-00-00  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
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  ISSN ISBN Additional Links UA library record  
  Impact Factor Times cited Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: NA  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:40889 Serial 1061  
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Author Fomin, V.M.; Misko, V.R.; Devreese, J.T.; Moshchalkov, V.V. openurl 
  Title Evolution of superconducting islands in a square mesoscopic loop Type A1 Journal article
  Year 1996 Publication Phantoms newsletter Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 12 Issue Pages 7  
  Keywords (down) A1 Journal article; Electron Microscopy for Materials Science (EMAT);  
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  Corporate Author Thesis  
  Publisher Place of Publication Editor  
  Language Wos Publication Date 0000-00-00  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
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  ISSN ISBN Additional Links UA library record  
  Impact Factor Times cited Open Access  
  Notes Approved no  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:16187 Serial 1101  
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Author Rosenauer, A.; Schowalter, M.; Glas, F.; Lamoen, D. doi  openurl
  Title First-principles calculations of 002 structure factors for electron scattering in strained InxGa1-xAs Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2005 Publication Physical Review B Abbreviated Journal Phys Rev B  
  Volume 72 Issue 8 Pages 1-10  
  Keywords (down) A1 Journal article; Electron Microscopy for Materials Science (EMAT);  
  Abstract This work provides values of electron scattering 002 structure factors for InxGa1-xAs as a function of the In concentration x=0 to 1. These results allow accurate compositional analysis of pseudomorphically grown InxGa1-xAs/GaAs layers by transmission electron microscopy methods relying on the chemical sensitivity of the (002) beam. The calculations go beyond the limits of the isolated atom approximation, because they take into account charge redistribution effects between atomic sites in the crystal, strain, and static atomic displacements. The computations were performed by the full potential linearized augmented plane-wave method using a generalized gradient approximation for the exchange and correlation part of the potential. The calculations of strained InxGa1-xAs correspond to the strain state in specimens with large, small, and intermediate thickness in the electron beam direction. Additionally, the effect of static atomic displacements is taken into account. All results are listed in a parameterized form. The calculated 002 structure factor vanishes at an In concentration of 16.4%. This value is in a good agreement with previously reported experimental measurements. Hence, our results are a significant improvement with respect to the isolated atom approximation which is conventionally applied in transmission electron microscopy simulations, and which predicts a value of 22.5%.  
  Address  
  Corporate Author Thesis  
  Publisher Place of Publication Lancaster, Pa Editor  
  Language Wos 000231564600106 Publication Date 2005-08-12  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 1098-0121;1550-235X; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 3.836 Times cited 42 Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.836; 2005 IF: 3.185  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:54918 Serial 1201  
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Author Rosenauer, A.; Schowalter, M.; Glas, F.; Lamoen, D. openurl 
  Title First-principles calculations of 002 structure factors for electron scattering in strained InxGa1-xAs Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2005 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 107 Issue Pages 151-154  
  Keywords (down) A1 Journal article; Electron Microscopy for Materials Science (EMAT);  
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  Address  
  Corporate Author Thesis  
  Publisher Place of Publication Berlin Editor  
  Language Wos Publication Date 0000-00-00  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 0930-8989 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record;  
  Impact Factor Times cited Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: NA  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:72916 Serial 1202  
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Author Schowalter, M.; Lamoen, D.; Kruse, P.; Gerthsen, D.; Rosenauer, A. doi  openurl
  Title First-principles calculations of the mean inner Coulomb potential for sphalerite type II.VI semiconductors Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2004 Publication Applied Physics Letters Abbreviated Journal Appl Phys Lett  
  Volume 85 Issue 21 Pages 4938-4940  
  Keywords (down) A1 Journal article; Electron Microscopy for Materials Science (EMAT);  
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  Corporate Author Thesis  
  Publisher American Institute of Physics Place of Publication New York, N.Y. Editor  
  Language Wos 000225300600037 Publication Date 2004-11-24  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 0003-6951; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 3.411 Times cited 16 Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.411; 2004 IF: 4.308  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:49657 Serial 1203  
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Author Lamoen, D.; Parrinello, M. openurl 
  Title Geometry and electronic structure of porphyrines and porphyrazines Type A1 Journal article
  Year 1996 Publication Chemical Physics Letters Abbreviated Journal Chem Phys Lett  
  Volume 248 Issue Pages 309  
  Keywords (down) A1 Journal article; Electron Microscopy for Materials Science (EMAT);  
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  Address  
  Corporate Author Thesis  
  Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor  
  Language Wos A1996TR41900002 Publication Date 0000-00-00  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 0009-2614 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 1.897 Times cited 46 Open Access  
  Notes Approved CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL 88/144 Q3 # PHYSICS, ATOMIC, MOLECULAR & CHEMICAL 19/35 Q3 #  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:15821 Serial 1329  
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Author Martin, C.; Hervieu, M.; Huvé, M.; Michel, C.; Maignan, A.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Raveau, B. openurl 
  Title Lead-mercury based superconductors: the 1212 cuprate Pb0.7Hg0.3Sr2+xCa0.7Nd0.3-xCu2O7-\delta and the new oxycarbonate Pb0.7Hg0.3Sr4Cu2CO3O7 Type A1 Journal article
  Year 1994 Publication Physica C-Superconductivity And Its Applications Abbreviated Journal Physica C  
  Volume 222 Issue Pages 19-26  
  Keywords (down) A1 Journal article; Electron Microscopy for Materials Science (EMAT);  
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  Address  
  Corporate Author Thesis  
  Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor  
  Language Wos A1994NB49400004 Publication Date 0000-00-00  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 0921-4534 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 0.942 Times cited 49 Open Access  
  Notes Approved no  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:10027 Serial 1812  
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Author Soldatov, A.V.; Lamoen, D.; Konstantinović, M.J.; van den Berghe, S.; Scheinost, A.C.; Verwerft, M. doi  openurl
  Title Local structure and oxidation state of uranium in some ternary oxides: X-ray absorption analysis Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2007 Publication Journal Of Solid State Chemistry Abbreviated Journal J Solid State Chem  
  Volume 180 Issue 1 Pages 54-61  
  Keywords (down) A1 Journal article; Electron Microscopy for Materials Science (EMAT);  
  Abstract  
  Address  
  Corporate Author Thesis  
  Publisher Place of Publication London Editor  
  Language Wos 000243951900008 Publication Date 2006-09-19  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 0022-4596; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 2.299 Times cited 60 Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.299; 2007 IF: 2.149  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:61579 Serial 1831  
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Author Zhang, M.-L.; March, N.H.; Peeters, A.; van Alsenoy, C.; Howard, I.; Lamoen, D.; Leys, F. doi  openurl
  Title Loss rate of a plasticizer in a nylon matrix calculated using macroscopic reaction-diffusion kinetics Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2003 Publication Journal Of Applied Physics Abbreviated Journal J Appl Phys  
  Volume 93 Issue Pages 1525-1532  
  Keywords (down) A1 Journal article; Electron Microscopy for Materials Science (EMAT);  
  Abstract  
  Address  
  Corporate Author Thesis  
  Publisher American Institute of Physics Place of Publication New York, N.Y. Editor  
  Language Wos 000180630200031 Publication Date 2003-02-10  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 0021-8979; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record;  
  Impact Factor 2.068 Times cited Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.068; 2003 IF: 2.171  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:41405 Serial 1844  
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Author Müller, E.; Kruse, P.; Gerthsen, D.; Schowalter, M.; Rosenauer, A.; Lamoen, D.; Kling, R.; Waag, A. doi  openurl
  Title Measurement of the mean inner potential of ZnO nanorods by transmission electron holography Type A1 Journal article
  Year 2005 Publication Applied Physics Letters Abbreviated Journal Appl Phys Lett  
  Volume 86 Issue 15 Pages  
  Keywords (down) A1 Journal article; Electron Microscopy for Materials Science (EMAT);  
  Abstract  
  Address  
  Corporate Author Thesis  
  Publisher American Institute of Physics Place of Publication New York, N.Y. Editor  
  Language Wos 000228901600121 Publication Date 2005-04-06  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 0003-6951; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles  
  Impact Factor 3.411 Times cited 5 Open Access  
  Notes Approved Most recent IF: 3.411; 2005 IF: 4.127  
  Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:54917 Serial 1963  
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