This article is intended to serve as an introduction to this special issue on agile practices. In
doing so, we briefly survey a number of key issues that are emerging in the application of …

This paper focuses on the application of strategic management theories to Project Management
and Project Portfolio Management research, specifically the Resource-Based View, …

This research investigated the following research question: How is uncertainty affecting
project portfolios managed in dynamic environments? While different approaches have been …

Laser-induced glass processing has led to huge progress and applications over the last two
decades. Here, we review recent advances in femtosecond laser-induced photochemistry in …

Triggering rain on demand is an old dream of mankind, with a huge potential socio-economical
benefit. To date, efforts have mainly focused on cloud-seeding using silver salt particles. …

Agile methods have taken software development by storm but have been primarily applied
to projects in what is referred to as the “agile sweet spot,” which consists of small collocated …

This paper presents an in vivo validation of a method for the three-dimensional (3-D) high-resolution
modeling of the human spine, rib cage, and pelvis for the study of spinal deformities…

Background A universal goniometer is commonly used to measure the elbow's ROM and
carrying angle; however, some authors question its poor intertester reliability.

This article addresses the research question: How is uncertainty affecting project portfolios
managed in dynamic environments? The management of four portfolios was studied in two …

Aprotic alkali metal–oxygen batteries require reversible formation of metal superoxide or
peroxide on cycling. Severe parasitic reactions cause poor rechargeability, efficiency, and cycle …