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September 16, 2026

Guide Mendeley

Mendeley is a program that can easily store your information sources. You can also add notes or the full text if you like. You can put your information sources into folders and share these folders with other people. You can tag each source with keywords so you can easily find your sources in Mendeley. In short, you can create your own digital 'library' with your own structure.

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Annelies Kuijten, Els Holman-van Gorkum, Jeanine Geleijns

July 6, 2026

Thirst for Justice: The International Court of Justice

This textbook goes beyond a straightforward account of the International Court of Justice. At its heart lies a deeper question: does the work of the ICJ retain meaningful relevance for the world community, and if so, does it do so despite the emerging dynamics of a multipolar world order, or perhaps precisely because of them? To answer that question, the book takes a deliberately judicial approach. The bulk of its pages are devoted to the close examination of some of the most significant cases in the Court’s entire history, including those of its predecessor, the Permanent Court of International Justice (PCIJ). In doing so, it uncovers what are often the best-kept secrets of this venerable institution: its actual judgments, and what they reveal about the evolution of international law across the decades. Three chapters structure the work around the Court’s past, present, and future. The opening chapter traces the history of the ICJ from its institutional roots, including the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) and the PCIJ, through the exceptional and often turbulent arc of the twentieth century. Written in accessible language, it introduces readers to the Court’s main functions, its composition, and its structure, offering a nuanced portrait of an institution that came of age during one of history’s most consequential periods. The cases examined in the two subsequent chapters were selected through a rigorous process involving a broad pool of experienced international lawyers. In total, fourteen cases and one Advisory Opinion are analysed, proceedings that have already shaped the international legal order and are likely to continue doing so in matters of considerable consequence. Dit leerboek gaat verder dan een rechtlijnige beschrijving van het Internationaal Gerechtshof (ICJ). Centraal staat een diepere vraag: behoudt het werk van het ICJ een wezenlijke betekenis voor de internationale gemeenschap, en zo ja, doet het dat ondanks de opkomende dynamiek van een multipolaire wereldorde, of misschien juist dankzij die dynamiek? Om die vraag te beantwoorden, kiest het boek bewust voor een rechterlijke benadering. Het grootste deel van het boek is gewijd aan een nauwgezette analyse van enkele van de belangrijkste zaken uit de volledige geschiedenis van het Hof, waaronder die van zijn voorganger, het Permanente Hof van Internationale Justitie (PCIJ). Daarbij worden de vaak best bewaarde geheimen van deze eerbiedwaardige instelling blootgelegd: haar daadwerkelijke uitspraken en wat deze onthullen over de ontwikkeling van het internationaal recht door de decennia heen. Drie hoofdstukken structureren het werk rond het verleden, het heden en de toekomst van het Hof. Het openingshoofdstuk schetst de geschiedenis van het ICJ, vanaf zijn institutionele wortels – waaronder het Permanente Hof van Arbitrage (PCA) en het PCIJ – tot aan de uitzonderlijke en vaak turbulente ontwikkeling van de twintigste eeuw. In toegankelijke taal maakt het de lezer vertrouwd met de belangrijkste taken, de samenstelling en de structuur van het Hof, en biedt het een genuanceerd beeld van een instelling die tot volle wasdom kwam tijdens een van de meest ingrijpende perioden uit de wereldgeschiedenis. De zaken die in de twee daaropvolgende hoofdstukken worden behandeld, zijn geselecteerd via een zorgvuldig proces waarbij een brede groep ervaren internationaal juristen betrokken was. In totaal worden veertien zaken en één advies (Advisory Opinion) geanalyseerd: procedures die de internationale rechtsorde reeds diepgaand hebben beïnvloed en naar verwachting ook in de toekomst richtinggevend zullen blijven voor vraagstukken van groot internationaal belang.

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Mónica García-Salmones Rovira

April 15, 2026

The Evolution of Structural Glass Design

In this video, James O'Callaghan traces structural glass from its emergence in the mid‑1990s as a substitute for wood and steel through to its use in the present day. Glass offers unique transparency, strength, and stiffness, making it suitable for beams, floors, and columns. However, its purely elastic behavior provides no warning before failure. Key challenges center mainly on connections, where failure can occur without visible signs of overstress. Because bolted connections create such problematic local stresses, novel inserted connections were developed to preserve transparency and improve structural efficiency . Realised projects include Apple's Fifth Avenue cube (2006 and 2011), Zorlu in Istanbul, and the Steve Jobs Theater. Lastly, James O'Callaghan advises future engineers to approach glass with curiosity, not limiting it to windows or structural roles, but exploring its full potential. Despite its embodied carbon, glass remains vital for connecting people to light and the outdoors. Its future depends on fresh, naive eyes that ask what glass can do, not what it has done. The video was produced by the Open GLASSroom project. Special thanks to James O'Callaghan for contributing to the Open GLASSroom OER collection. The creation of these resources has been (partially) funded by the ERASMUS+ grant program of the European Union under grant no. 2022-1-DE01-KA220-HED-000089750. Neither the European Commission nor the project's national funding agency DAAD are responsible for the content or liable for any losses or damage resulting of the use of these resources.

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James O'Callaghan

April 15, 2026

The Origins of Structural Gass design

In this video, Tim Macfarlane, a structural engineer in London, traces structural glass from its hesitant beginnings in 1989 to its role in contemporary architecture. Glass is unique not because it is new, but because of its magical simplicity: a thin sheet that keeps weather out while connecting inside to outside. Through constant innovation, glass has undergone numerous processes such as lamination, toughening, or coatings that, while improving performance, also reduce reusability and raise environmental questions about whether large, complex glass is truly sensible. Early projects with architects Eva Jiřičná and Rick Mather forced Tim to question fundamental issues the industry had not addressed: how strong glass really is, how to calculate it, and how to make it safe, information once treated as private intellectual property. His role became one of moral integrity, negotiating between market pressures and client ambitions. Tim advises young engineers to keep an open mind, love life, and have fun with curiosity. True intelligence comes from within, not from AI. The journey of asking questions and fulfilling yourself as a human being is what matters. The video was produced by the Open GLASSroom project. Special thanks to Tim Macfarlane for contributing to the Open GLASSroom OER collection. The creation of these resources has been (partially) funded by the ERASMUS+ grant program of the European Union under grant no. 2022-1-DE01-KA220-HED-000089750. Neither the European Commission nor the project's national funding agency DAAD are responsible for the content or liable for any losses or damage resulting of the use of these resources.

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Tim Macfarlane

March 24, 2026

How the Data Logging System Works

Main Concepts: Data Log Manager as the core of the data logging system Enabling logging and debug options File naming, timestamping, file types, and delimiters Automatic creation of log folders Data collectors and their roles (continuous vs. event-driven logging) Ordering columns in CSV files Using Unity events to trigger data collection Learning Goals: Understand how to configure the Data Log Manager for logging data Learn how to organize and customize data logs, including file settings and folder structure Recognize the difference between continuous and event-driven data collection Understand how to link game events to data logging through scripts and Unity events Know when to seek developer assistance for custom data logging needs Key Takeaways: The Data Log Manager controls all aspects of data logging, including file creation and data formatting Data collectors can log data continuously or only when specific events occur Column order in CSV files can be customized using order values Unity events provide a flexible way to trigger data logging during gameplay Default settings simplify setup, but customization is possible for advanced needs Further Exploration: Search for “Unity Data Logging Best Practices” Search for “Unity Event System Tutorial” Search for “CSV File Handling in Unity” Read about “Custom Data Collectors in Unity” Explore “Runtime Folder Creation in Unity”

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Lucia M Rabago Mayer, Jordi Weldink, Amanda Poulin

March 10, 2026

Testmateriaal AnatomyTOOL 10-3-2026: Manual ‘Requesting a sub model’ of the Open 3D model

This manual describes how to use the 'selection models' of the Open3DModel to create 'sub models'. Sub models are 3D models of the Open3DModel that contain only a limited number of structures and are aimed to view or demonstrate a specific anatomical topic, e.g. what is the spatial interrelation of structures a, b and c. They are meant to allow easily viewing or demonstrating of a specific (anatomical) topic. The sub models are collected at https://anatomytool.org/open3dmodel-learn.

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Open 3DModel

December 19, 2025

Self-study module Introduction to Plant Biology - Plant anatomy

This self-study module is part of the series ‘Introduction to Plant Biology’ and focusses on plant anatomy. It is designed for students studying basic plant biology and for teachers seeking clear explanations and illustrative figures for educational use. The module covers the plant life cycle and provides a basic understanding of plant structure and function, from plant cells to whole organs. Students explore the anatomy of plant organs (stem, root, leaf, flower, and seed) and specialized cell types such as stomata and root hairs. In addition, the module introduces key plant cell organelles, including the nucleus, chloroplasts, mitochondria, vacuole and the cell wall, and explains their roles in plant function.

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Elysa Overdijk, Anniek Oosterwijk, Kayla Delvers

October 31, 2025

Bomb Blast Testing

In this video, Andrej Vorkapić details the engineering and testing processes behind bomb blast-resistant facades, explaining that such protection is needed for public buildings and high-risk sites due to threats from terrorism, military action, or accidental industrial explosions. The main danger is the air shock wave from a blast, characterized by its peak pressure and impulse. A successful facade must protect occupants and the main structure, prevent pressure penetration, and—critically—not generate hazardous fragments. While frames can be made from ductile materials like steel or aluminum, the brittle nature of glass is overcome by using laminated glass with a PVB interlayer, which holds the broken pieces in place. The most reliable validation method is physical testing, with two primary types discussed: the cost-effective but incomplete shock tube test and the expensive but highly realistic range test, which was successfully demonstrated on a full-scale sample designed to withstand a 200kg TNT car bomb simulation. The video was produced by the Open GLASSroom project. Special thanks to Andrej Vorkapić and Nebojša Buljan for contributing to the Open GLASSroom OER collection. The creation of these resources has been (partially) funded by the ERASMUS+ grant program of the European Union under grant no. 2022-1-DE01-KA220-HED-000089750. Neither the European Commission nor the project's national funding agency DAAD are responsible for the content or liable for any losses or damage resulting of the use of these resources.

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Andrej Vorkapić, Nebojša Buljan

September 30, 2025

Spray Painting Glass

In this video, Emanuel Nowak and Matthias Seel detail an innovative and experimental process for Spray Printing Glass. The project began as a seemingly impossible challenge from a colleague, Erwin, to create glass structures using a modified airbrush system. The team, including a glassblower and engineers, adapted a metal repair torch to spray 100-micron thick soda-lime and borosilicate glass beads onto various substrates like stone, glass, and woven sheets. The initial results were rough and porous, with a "Swiss cheese"-like structure at the interface between the print and the base plate. Through iterative experimentation, they refined the process by adjusting parameters like the burner type, nozzle heat, and using a heating chamber. This led to more transparent, translucent prints with fewer pores and better adhesion, allowing them to create larger and more complex small-scale structures. The vision for this technique spans from artistic applications like glass graffiti to functional architectural panels with potential for improved stiffness or acoustic performance. The video was produced by the Open GLASSroom project. Special thanks to Emanuel Nowak and Matthias Seel for contributing to the Open GLASSroom OER collection. The creation of these resources has been (partially) funded by the ERASMUS+ grant program of the European Union under grant no. 2022-1-DE01-KA220-HED-000089750. Neither the European Commission nor the project's national funding agency DAAD are responsible for the content or liable for any losses or damage resulting of the use of these resources.

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Emanuel Nowak, Matthias Seel

September 20, 2025

Glass in Facade Systems

In this video, Francesco Carlucci outlines the primary glass facade systems for buildings. The video distinguishes between traditional windows, set within opaque walls, and larger curtain walls. Curtain walls are categorized into three types: stick systems (built on-site from a metal grid), unitized systems (prefabricated modules assembled on-site), and structural glass facades (which use point fixings to create a seamless, all-glass appearance by hiding the load-bearing structure). Each system offers different advantages in cost, aesthetics, installation speed, and performance, allowing designers to choose the best solution for a project's specific architectural and technical needs. The video was produced by the Open GLASSroom project. Special thanks to Francesco Carlucci for contributing to the Open GLASSroom OER collection. The creation of these resources has been (partially) funded by the ERASMUS+ grant program of the European Union under grant no. 2022-1-DE01-KA220-HED-000089750. Neither the European Commission nor the project's national funding agency DAAD are responsible for the content or liable for any losses or damage resulting of the use of these resources.

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Francesco Carlucci