We propose a new approach for constructing the underlying map from trajectory data. This algorithm is based on the idea that road segments can be identified as stable subtrajectory clusters in the data. For this, we consider how subtrajectory clusters evolve for varying distance values, and choose stable values for these, in this way avoiding a global proximity parameter. Within trajectory clus...

Roads encroaching into undeveloped areas generally degrade ecological and watershed conditions and simultaneously provide access to natural resources, land parcels for development, and recreation. A metric of roadless space is needed for monitoring the balance between these ecological costs and societal benefits. We introduce a metric, roadless volume (RV), which is derived from the calculated ...

In the political and legal debate surrounding international refugee law, moral considerations play a large important role. It often turns out, however, that ethical reflection is not rooted deep enough. At first, it necessary to demonstrate justify principle, on which argumentation based. There are different theories, among them utilitarian, egalitarian, eudemonistical, deontological approach. ...

Marcos Novak mainly considers a type of architecture cuts loose from the expectations of logic, perspective, and laws of gravity, and has invented a set of conceptual tools for thinking about and constructing territories in cyberspace. Novak introduces the concept of "liquid architecture”, a fluid, imaginary landscape that exists only in the Digital domain. He views trans-architecture as an exp...