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Beyond nostalgia in the search for identity: Black liberation theology and the politics of reconciliation
(AOSIS, 2021)
Practitioners of Black liberation theology often reflect on the emergence of this theological
expression by means of a nostalgic launch into the past, seeking ways to address some of
today’s most pressing concerns. In ...
Nietzsche and our discourses on identity
(AOSIS, 2021)
Through his views on perspectivism and the will to power, Nietzsche indirectly influences
many current discourses on identity. This article places these themes in the broader context of
Nietzsche’s thought. Firstly, it ...
Global typologies of coastal wetland status to inform conservation and management
(Ecological Indicators, 2021)
Global-scale conservation initiatives and policy instruments rely on ecosystem indicators to track progress towards targets and objectives. A deeper understanding of indicator interrelationships would benefit these efforts ...
Touching matters: Affective entanglements in Corona time
(SAGE Publications, 2021)
This article troubles touch as requiring embodied proximity, through an affective account of virtual touch during coronatime.
Interested in doing academia differently, we started an online Barad readingwriting group from ...
Application of drone technologies in surface water resources monitoring and assessment: A systematic review of progress, challenges, and opportunities in the global south
(MPDI, 2021)
Accurate and timely information on surface water quality and quantity is critical for
various applications, including irrigation agriculture. In-field water quality and quantity data
from unmanned aerial vehicle systems ...
Men, masculinities, peace, and violence: A multi-level overview on justice and conflict
(Routledge, 2021)
The relations between men, masculinities and violence, peace, justice, and conflict are of clear importance, yet often remain unaddressed explicitly in analysis, policy, and practice. This chapter overviews the large body ...
Evaluation of land suitability methods with reference to neglected and underutilised crop species: A scoping review
(MDPI, 2021)
In agriculture, land use and land classification address questions such as “where”, “why” and “when” a particular crop is grown within a particular agroecology. To date, there are several land suitability analysis (LSA) ...
A comparative estimation of maize leaf water content using machine learning techniques and unmanned aerial vehicle (uav)-based proximal and remotely sensed data
(MPDI, 2021)
: Determining maize water content variability is necessary for crop monitoring and in developing early warning systems to optimise agricultural production in smallholder farms. However,
spatially explicit information on ...
Groundwater–surface water interactions in an ephemeral savanna catchment, Kruger National Park
(OpenJournals Publishing AOSIS (Pty) Ltd, 2020)
The semi-arid conditions in savanna landscapes ensure that ephemeral drainage dominates the hydrological network in these dryland systems. Quantification of their hydrological processes is important to inform ecosystem ...
Assessment of cyclone idai floods on local food systems and disaster management responses in Mozambique and Zimbabwe
(Springer, Cham, 2021)
In recent years, countries in southern Africa have experienced frequent hydro-meteorological
disasters, such as widespread flooding caused by tropical cyclones. This chapter takes a close look
at the destructive aspects ...