Publications

Over the past two decades, technological advancements have significantly increased image-based methodologies, particularly the use of camera traps, which have become invaluable tools in ecology for examining a wide range of phenomena, including animal activity patterns, habitat selection, abundance, densities and distributions. In this paper, we examine how and why camera traps transform research practices and methodologies, investigate how animals perceive and adapt to these modern technologies, explore the ethical implications of using such devices in animal research and finally, shed light on the complex interplay between technology, animal behaviour and research ethics in the rapidly evolving fields of human–animal interactions and wildlife studies.

This special issue memorial volume is dedicated to the late Professor Jean Cleymans, who made a visible contribution to high-energy nuclear physics and the search for the primordial matter of quarks and gluons, called quark-gluon plasma (QGP). An extraordinary scientist, educator and motivator, Prof. Cleymans, is known for his fundamental contributions to describing the matter created in ultra-relativistic heavy-ion collisions for the creation of QGP in the laboratory, using a two-parameter statistical hadron resonance gas model, which accurately describes and predicts the abundance of different hadronic species and their transverse momentum distributions along with providing a robust confirmation of thermal and chemical equilibrium of the process of particle production. This memorial volume has scientific contributions from stalwarts in the field, who were extremely fortunate and privileged to have a Colleague and Collaborator like Prof. Cleymans.

The paper reports establishment of a much needed single platform (TREADS) integrated with data and tools required for research into the neurological disease epilepsy.

Effective public administration is crucial for creating a better future for all. Governments struggle to function effectively without capable public administration, hindering sustainable development efforts. Recognising the importance of public service institutions, the UN passed a resolution in 2002 to observe 23 June as "The UN Public Service Day". Though the public trust in governmental institutions is increasing, more needs to be done.