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The LabEx ITEM is a research network in the field of humanities and social sciences. The research laboratories that make up this network come from institutions located in the Isere and the Savoie french departments. Labex ITEM's vocation is to provide the mountain territories with the analytical capacity and expertise that are essential to cope with the various forms of change they face: economical, demographical, cultural, climatic and so on.

The objective of this platform is to to shed light on the LabEx ITEM's own activities and networks. Its goal is also to communicate about its partners' various information when related to the mountain territories. This is an open communication and collaborative tool for everyone.

This platform is currently in beta test. Don't hesitate to send us your comments.

 

Actualité du Labex

Conference : "Mountains and innovation: What we can learn from global history"

During international symposium "Mountain regions, territories of innovation", Jon Mathieu (Professeure d'histoire, Université de Lucerne, Suisse) will give a lecture :  "Mountains and innovation: What we can learn from global history" Since the ...

Actualité du Labex

Conference : "Europe’s mountains: characterisation, policies, and actors"

During international symposium "Mountain regions, territories of innovation",  Pr. Martin Price (Director of the Centre for Mountain Studies at Perth College, University of the Highlands and Islands, Scotland, UK and Chairholder of the UNESCO Chair in...

Limit analysis method for active earth pressure on laggings between stabilizing piles

Abstract Stabilizing pile is a kind of earth shoring structure frequently used in slope engineering. When the piles have cantilever segments above the ground, laggings are usually installed to avoid collapse of soil between piles. ...

Significance of glacio-morphological factors in glacier retreat: a case study of part of Chenab basin, Himalaya

Abstract A study has been carried out in part of Chenab basin, Himalaya to understand the relationship between glacio-morphological factors and change in glacial area. Initially change in areal extent of glaciers was derived for tw...

Topography and human disturbances are major controlling factors in treeline pattern at Barun and Manang area in the Nepal Himalaya

Abstract The alpine treeline ecotone is an important component of mountain ecosystems of the Nepal Himalaya; it plays a vital role in the livelihood of indigenous people, and provides ecosystem services. However, the region faces a...

Formation mechanisms of water inrush and mud burst in a migmatite tunnel: a case study in China

Abstract This paper presents a case study of water inrush and mud burst occurring in a migmatite tunnel to study its formation mechanisms. The geological investigation and mineralogical analysis showed that water inrush and mud bur...

Diurnal and seasonal variation of the elevation gradient of air temperature in the northern flank of the western Qinling Mountain range, China

Abstract The typically sparse or lacking distribution of meteorological stations in mountainous areas inadequately resolves temperature elevation variability. This study presented the diurnal and seasonal variations of the elevatio...

Acacia mearnsii management in a South African National Parks: SWOT analysis using hot topics in biological invasion as a guide

Abstract The assessment of the policy framework governing Invasive Alien Species (IAS) control is of critical importance in conservation. The undertaking of a SWOT analysis of such a framework is necessary because it enhances the e...

Stability analysis of slope in strain-softening soils using local arc-length solution scheme

Abstract Soils with strain-softening behavior — manifesting as a reduction of strength with increasing plastic strain — are commonly found in the natural environment. For slopes in these soils, a progressive failure mechanism can o...

Deformation features and failure mechanism of steep rock slope under the mining activities and rainfall

Abstract Underground mining activities and rainfall have potential important influence on the initiation and reactivation of the slope deformations, especially on the steep rock slope. In this paper, using the discrete element meth...

Tree-ring reconstruction of streamflow for Palgong Mountain forested watershed in southeastern South Korea

Abstract Tree-ring chronologies from pine, oak and black locust tree species were used to reconstruct annual streamflow and examine hydrological drought years for Palgong Mountain forested watershed in southeastern South Korea for ...

Using modified Soil Conservation Service curve number method to simulate the role of forest in flood control in the upper reach of the Tingjiang River in China

Abstract To improve flood control efficiency and increase urban resilience to flooding, the impacts of forest type change on flood control in the upper reach of the Tingjiang River (URTR) were evaluated by a modified model based on...