Centre for Sustainability Management (CSM)
Organisational unit: Institute
- CSM-Research Field: Advanced Education & Capacity Building
- CSM-Research Field: Concepts & Instruments of Sustainability Management
- CSM-Research Field: Foundations of Sustainability Management
- CSM-Research Field: Management of Natural Resources
- CSM-Research Field: Social Entrepreneurship
- Stakeholder Relationships, Communication & Reporting
- Sustainability Accounting, Performance Management & Finance
- CSM-Research Field: Sustainable Entrepreneurship, Transformation & Innovation
- Junior professorship of International Social and Sustainable Entrepreneurship
- Professorship for Sustainability Economics and Management
- Professorship for Sustainability Management
Organisation profile
The Centre for Sustainability Management (CSM) at Leuphana University Lüneburg is an internationally oriented centre of excellence in research, teaching and academic training as well as in knowledge transfer in the fields of entrepreneurial sustainability management, corporate social responsibility (CSR) and social entrepreneurship.
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The Centre for Sustainability Management (CSM) at Leuphana University Lüneburg is an internationally oriented centre of excellence in research, teaching and academic training as well as in knowledge transfer in the fields of entrepreneurial sustainability management, corporate social responsibility (CSR) and social entrepreneurship.
Research areas: Foundations of sustainability management and corporate social responsibility; Measurement, information and communication of sustainability; Management of stakeholder relationships; Conservation management and integrative sustainability management; Continuous education; Perspectives of social entrepreneurship research; SCHub:Social Change Hub; Evolutionary agents; Ashoka Youth Venture
Continuing education products
The MBA in Sustainability Management is the first university MBA in sustainability management and corporate social responsibility (CSR) worldwide. The e-learning supported distance learning degree programme can be completed in either part-time (two years) or full-time (one year). The MBA in Sustainability Management is accredited according to European guidelines and leads to the internationally recognised degree "Master of Business Administration" (MBA).
The CSM is also active in a number of other international continuing education programmes in CSR and sustainability management. For years the Centre has collaborated in continuing education and distance programmes with the FernUniversität Hagen (Germany’s leading open university) and the Fraunhofer Institute for Environmental, Safety and Energy Technology (UMSICHT). The CSM organises the whole area of environmental management for their interdisciplinary programme of studies in environmental sciences (the Infernum Master of Science in Environmental Sciences at the UMSICHT Fraunhofer Institute).
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Corporate Sustainability Barometer 2012: Praxisstand und Fortschritt des Nachhaltigkeitsmanagements in den größten Unternehmen Deutschlands
Schaltegger, S., Hörisch, J., Windolph, S. E. & Harms, D., 2012, Lüneburg: Centre for Sustainability Management, 62 p.Research output: Working paper › Working papers
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Corporate Sustainability in International Comparison: State of Practice, Opportunities and Challenges
Schaltegger, S. (ed.), Windolph, S. E. (ed.), Harms, D. (ed.) & Hörisch, J. (ed.), 2014, Cham: Springer International Publishing AG. 255 p. (Eco-Efficiency in Industry and Science; vol. 31)Research output: Books and anthologies › Collected editions and anthologies › Research
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Corporate Sustainability Management
Schaltegger, S., Hansen, E. G. & Spitzeck, H., 2016, Sustainability Science: An Introduction. Heinrichs, H., Martens, P., Michelsen, G. & Wiek, A. (eds.). Dordrecht: Springer, p. 85-97 13 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Education
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Corporate sustainability management accounting and multi-level links for sustainability – A systematic review
Schaltegger, S., Christ, K. L., Wenzig, J. & Burritt, R., 01.10.2022, In: International Journal of Management Reviews. 24, 4, p. 480-500 21 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Corporate Sustainability Management in Large German Companies
Hörisch, J., Windolph, S. E. & Schaltegger, S., 2014, Corporate Sustainability in International Comparison: State of Practice, Opportunities and Challenges. Schaltegger, S., Windolph, S. E., Harms, D. & Hörisch, J. (eds.). Cham: Springer International Publishing AG, p. 93-104 12 p. (Eco-Efficiency in Industry and Science; vol. 31).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research › peer-review
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Corporate Sustainability Meets Transdisciplinarity
Schaltegger, S., Beckmann, M. & Hansen, E. G., 05.2013, In: Business Strategy and the Environment. 22, 4, p. 217-218 2 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Other (editorial matter etc.) › Research
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Corporate Sustainability Reporting: An Overview
Herzig, C. & Schaltegger, S., 2006, Sustainability Accounting and Reporting. Schaltegger, S., Bennett, M. & Burritt, R. (eds.). Dordrecht: Springer, p. 301-324 24 p. (Eco-Efficiency in industry and science; vol. 21).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Chapter › peer-review
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Corporate Sustainability Reporting
Herzig, C. & Schaltegger, S., 2011, Sustainability Communication: Interdisciplinary Perspectives and Theoretical Foundations. Godemann, J. & Michelsen, G. (eds.). Dordrecht: Springer Science+Business Media, p. 151-169 19 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research
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Corporate Volunteering als Instrument zur strategischen Implementierung von Corporate Social Responsibility
Pinter, A., 2008, Corporate Social Responsibility. Müller, M. & Schaltegger, S. (eds.). München: oekom verlag GmbH, p. 193-209 17 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research
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Corporate Volunteering in der Personalarbeit: ein strategischer Ansatz zur Kombination von Unternehmensinteresse und Gemeinwohl?
Pinter, A., 2006, Lüneburg: Centre for Sustainability Management, 95 p.Research output: Working paper › Working papers
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Corporate Volunteering in Germany: Survey and Empirical Evidence
Herzig, C., 23.06.2006, In: International Journal of Business Environment. 1, 1, p. 51-69 19 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Corporate Volunteering in Germany: Survey and Empirical Evidence
Herzig, C., 01.2004, Lüneburg: Centre for Sustainability Management, 37 p.Research output: Working paper › Working papers
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Correction to: Leverage points for sustainability transformations: nine guiding questions for sustainability science and practice (Sustainability Science, (2021), 16, 3, (721-726), 10.1007/s11625-021-00961-8)
Leventon, J., Abson, D. J. & Lang, D. J., 01.09.2021, In: Sustainability Science. 16, 5, p. 1769-1769 1 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Other (editorial matter etc.) › Research
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Correction to: Processes of sustainability transformation across systems scales: leveraging systemic change in the textile sector (Sustainability Science, (2024), 19, 2, (469-488), 10.1007/s11625-023-01436-8)
Leventon, J., Buhr, M., Keβler, L., Rodriguez Aboytes, J. G. & Beyers, F., 05.2024, In: Sustainability Science. 19, 3, p. 1111 1 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Other (editorial matter etc.) › Research
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Cost-benefit ratio and empirical examination of the acceptance of heathland maintenance in the Lueneburg Heath nature reserve
Müller, J., 01.09.2004, In: Journal of Environmental Planning and Management. 47, 5, p. 757-771 15 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Cost-Effectiveness and Cost-Benefit Analysis of Maintenance Measures for Open Landscapes
Müller, J., 2003, Ecosystems and Sustainable Development IV: Vol. 2. Tiezzi, E., Brebbia, C. A. & Uso, J. L. (eds.). WIT Press, Vol. 19. p. 893-902 10 p. (Advances in Ecological Sciences).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Article in conference proceedings › Research
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Cradle-to-cradle business model tool: Innovating circular business models for startups
Hoang, K. M. & Böckel, A., 15.08.2024, In: Journal of Cleaner Production. 467, 13 p., 142949.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Creating a Business Case for Sustainability
Schaltegger, S. (ed.), 2006, Lüneburg: Centre for Sustainability Management. 12 p. (CSM-Newsletter; vol. 1/2006)Research output: Books and anthologies › Special Journal issue › Transfer
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Critical political economy of taxation
Lierse, H., 21.04.2023, Handbook on Critical Political Economy and Public Policy. Scherrer, C., Garcia, A. & Wullweber, J. (eds.). Cheltenham: Edward Elgar Publishing, p. 327-340 14 p. (Handbooks of research on public policy).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Chapter › peer-review
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Cross-National Complementarity of Technology Push, Demand Pull, and Manufacturing Push Policies: The Case of Photovoltaics
Hansen, E. G., Ludeke-Freund, F., Quan, X. I. & West, J., 08.2019, In: IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management. 66, 3, p. 381-397 17 p., 8424882.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Crowdfunding for Responsible Entrepreneurship
Tenner, I. M. & Hörisch, J., 10.10.2020, Responsible Entrepreneurship: Verantwortlich handeln in einer globalisierten Welt. Pechlaner, H. & Speer, S. (eds.). Wiesbaden: Springer Gabler, p. 117-134 (Entrepreneurial Management und Standortentwicklung)(Research).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research › peer-review
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Crowdfunding sustainable entrepreneurship: What are the characteristics of crowdfunding investors?
Tenner, I. M. & Hörisch, J., 25.03.2021, In: Journal of Cleaner Production. 290, 9 p., 125667.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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CSR: von der Vision zur Verankerung unternehmerischer Nachhaltigkeit - Eine Frage von Managementbildung
Schaltegger, S. & Petersen, H., 01.01.2010, CSR-Bildung. Theis, F. (ed.). Wiesbaden: VS Verlag für Sozialwissenschaften, p. 139-152 14 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research
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CSR, Nachhaltigkeit und Controlling - Zwischen Praxislücke und Forschungskonzepten
Schaltegger, S., 2016, CSR und Controlling: Unternehmerische Verantwortung als Gestaltungsaufgabe des Controlling. Günther, E. & Steinke, K-H. (eds.). Berlin: Gabler Verlag, p. 55-69 15 p. (Management-Reihe Corporate Social Responsibility).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research › peer-review
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CSR und gesellschaftliche Wertschöpfung
Beckmann, M., 2011, Was ist Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) ?. München: Roman Herzog Institut , p. 16-20 5 p. (Diskussion; no. 17).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Transfer
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CSR zwischen unternehmerischer Vergangenheitsbewältigung und Zukunftsgestaltung
Schaltegger, S. & Müller, M., 2008, Corporate Social Responsibility. Müller, M. & Schaltegger, S. (eds.). München: oekom verlag GmbH, p. 17-35 19 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research
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CULTURAL TENSIONS AND VALUES-ACTION GAPS IN SUSTAINABILITY-ORIENTED INNOVATION: AN ETHNOGRAPHIC INQUIRY
Breuer, H. & Ivanov, K., 01.02.2024, In: International Journal of Innovation Management. 28, 1-2, 31 p., 2450005.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Current Status of CSR in the Realm of Supply Management: the Case of the Korean Electronics Industry
Lee, K-H. & Kim, J-W., 13.03.2009, In: Supply Chain Management. 14, 2, p. 138-148 11 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Current Trends in Environmental Cost Accounting - and its Interaction with Eco-Efficiency Performance Measurement and Indicators
Schaltegger, S. & Wagner, M., 2005, Implementing environmental management accounting: Status and Challenges . Rikhardsson, P. M., Bennett, M., Bouma, J. J. & Schaltegger, S. (eds.). Springer, p. 45-62 18 p. (Eco-Efficiency in Industry and Science; vol. 18).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Article in conference proceedings › Research › peer-review
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Das Handwörterbuch der Ökobilanzierung: Begriffe und Definitionen
Schaltegger, S. & Kubat, R., 1995, 2., aktual. ed. Basel: Wirtschaftswissenschaftliches Zentrum (WWZ) der Universität Basel. 120 p. (WWZ-Studien; no. 45)Research output: Books and anthologies › Monographs › Research
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Das labile Gleichgewicht zwischen Chemie und Basel
Frey, R. & Schaltegger, S., 1994, In: Information der Internationalen Treuhand AG Basel, Genf, Zürich. 96, November, p. 1-11 11 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Transfer
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Debating accounting and sustainability: from incompatibility to rapprochement in the pursuit of corporate sustainability
Baker, M., Gray, R. & Schaltegger, S., 27.03.2023, In: Accounting, Auditing and Accountability Journal. 36, 2, p. 591-619 29 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Debatte zur Relevanz der Managementwissenschaften
Halberstadt, J., Hölzner, H. & Schuricht, M., 2016, Jenseits des Elfenbeinturms: Universitäre Forschung und praktische Relevanz. Halberstadt, J., Jakob, C. & Schuricht, M. (eds.). Lohmar - Köln: Eul Verlag, p. 3-23 21 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research
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Debt for Brands: Tracking Down a Bias in Financing Photovoltaic Projects in Germany
Lüdeke-Freund, F. & Loock, M., 08.2011, In: Journal of Cleaner Production. 19, 12, p. 1356-1364 9 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Deciphering Sustainable Consumption: Understanding Motives and Heuristic Cues in the Context of Personal Care Products
Moser, A. K. & Naderer, G., 2016, Proceedings of the AMA Summer Educators' Conference 2016: Regaining Relevance: Doing Research That Shapes the Practice of Marketing. Jaworski, B. & Morgan, N. (eds.). American Marketing Association, p. H-12 1 p. (AMA educators' proceedings; vol. 27).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Published abstract in conference proceedings › Research › peer-review
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Decision Support Through Carbon Management Accounting - A Framework-Based Literature Review
Zvezdov, D. & Schaltegger, S., 01.01.2016, Corporate Carbon and Climate Accounting. Schaltegger, S., Zvezdov, D., Alvarez Etxeberria, I. & Günther, E. (eds.). Cham: Springer, p. 27-44 18 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Chapter › peer-review
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Defining and Conceptualizing Impact Investing: Attractive Nuisance or Catalyst?
Hockerts, K., Hehenberger, L., Schaltegger, S. & Farber, V., 01.09.2022, In: Journal of Business Ethics. 179, 4, p. 937-950 14 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Dehydration and Pelletisation of Agricultural Biomass by Extrusion
Müller, J., Lüdeke-Freund, F. & Lutzenberger, A., 2009, From research to industry and markets. G. F., D. S. (ed.). Hamburg, p. 427-429Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Article in conference proceedings › Research › peer-review
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Der Beitrag von Studierenden zum Umweltmanagement an der Universität Lüneburg
Bastenhorst, K-O. & Viere, T., 2001, Umweltmanagement an Hochschulen. K-O. B., Müller, J. & Gilch, H. (eds.). VAS Verlag für Akademische Schriften, p. 80-91 12 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research
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Der Einfluss von Umweltmanagementsystemen auf Umweltinnovationsaktivitäten in Unternehmen: empirische Evidenz und Schlussfolgerungen für Managementinstrumente
Wagner, M., 2006, Innovationen für eine nachhaltige Entwicklung. Pfriem, R., Antes, R., Fichter, K., Müller, M., Paech, N., Seuring, S. & Siebenhüner, B. (eds.). Gabler Verlag, p. 433-450 18 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Article in conference proceedings › Research
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Der europäische Weg
Cieslewicz, K., Lang, D. & Barth, M., 28.02.2022, In: Ökologisches Wirtschaften. 37, 1, p. 8–9 2 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Other (editorial matter etc.) › Research
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Der Handabdruck: Ein Ansatz zur Messung positiver Nachhaltigkeitswirkung von Produkten. Stand und Ausblick: Arbeitspapier Nr. 2 im Rahmen des Projekts "Der Handabdruck: ein komplementäres Maß positiver Nachhaltigkeitswirkung von Produkten"
Beckmann, J., Eberle, U., Eisenhauer, P., Hahn, R., Hermann, C., Kühnen, M., Schaltegger, S., Schmid, M. & Silva, S. L., 2017, Lüneburg: Centre for Sustainability Management, 28 p. (Arbeitspapier Handabdruck; no. 2).Research output: Working paper › Working papers
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Der MBA "Sustainament": das Rüstzeug für den Business Case des Nachhaltigkeitsmanagements
Schaltegger, S., Petersen, H. & Kalisch, C., 2007, Berufsbild CSR-Manager. Lenzen, E. (ed.). Münster, Westf: Macondo Verlag, p. 30-34 5 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research
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Der MBA "Sustainament": Das Rüstzeug für den Business Case des Nachhaltigkeitsmanagements
Schaltegger, S., Petersen, H. & Kalisch, C., 2010, Berufsbild CSR-Manager. Lenzen, E. (ed.). vollst. überarb. u. erw. Neuaufl. ed. Münster: Mediengruppe macondo, p. 186-190 5 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research
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Der Sustainable Economic Value von sozialer Nachhaltigkeit und Umweltmanagement: Konzept und empirische Anwendung
Wagner, M., 2007, Corporate Social Responsibility. Müller, M. & Schaltegger, S. (eds.). München: oekom verlag GmbH, p. 229-245 17 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research
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Der Weg des Goldes: Ein Ratgeber zu ökofairem Schmuck
Schäffler, A. & Petersen, H., 2015, Lüneburg: Leuphana Universität Lüneburg, 17 p.Research output: Working paper › Project reports › Transfer
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Determinants of Credit Allocation for Photovoltaic Projects: Research Outline and Preliminary Findings from Conjoint Experiments with German Financing Experts
Lüdeke-Freund, F. & Loock, M., 2010, Lüneburg: Centre for Sustainability Management, 29 p.Research output: Working paper › Working papers
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Developing a Green Business Portfolio
Ilinitch, A. Y. & Schaltegger, S., 01.04.1995, In: Long Range Planning. 28, 2, p. 29-38 10 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Developing Carbon Accounting: Between Driving Carbon Reductions and Complying with a Carbon Reporting Standard
Gibassier, D. & Schaltegger, S., 2013, Lüneburg: Centre for Sustainability Management, 25 p.Research output: Working paper › Working papers
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Developing Carbon Accounting: Between driving Carbon Reductions and Complying with a Carbon Reporting Standard
Gibassier, D. & Schaltegger, S., 2012, Sustainable Economy. Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences , 1 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Published abstract in conference proceedings › Research › peer-review