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The place bonding potential of nature‐based citizen science with refugee children and youth

People and Nature, EarlyView.
Abstract Nature‐based citizen science often involves close interaction with places. In addition to providing benefits, such as learning opportunities and contact with nature, it can facilitate and shape bonds between people and places. Research exploring the place bonding potential of such projects is still in its infancy. This paper addresses this gap
Ekaterina Egorova
wiley   +1 more source

Possibilities for Mitigating Coastal Erosion in the Downdrift Zone of Port Jetties Using Nearshore Nourishment: A Case Study of Klaipėda Port, Lithuania

Journal of Marine Science and Engineering
Coastal erosion hotspots frequently emerge in the downdrift zones of ports situated along open littoral drift seashores, often necessitating coastal protection measures. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of nearshore nourishment in mitigating
Gintautas Žilinskas, Rasa Janušaitė, Darius Jarmalavičius, Laurynas Jukna, Donatas Pupienis   +4 more
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Impact of Fiber Treatments on the Properties and Aging Behavior of a Bio‐Composite Characterized From Nano‐ to Macro‐Scale

Polymer Composites, EarlyView.
From Posidonia oceanica seagrass fibers to sustainable bio‐composites: the role of alkaline treatment in composite performance and durability. ABSTRACT The valorization of the abundant marine residue Posidonia oceanica (PO) fibers, as a filler in a bio‐based epoxy matrix was investigated.
Mahamat Saleh Elhadj Yacoub, Lénaïk Belec, Armand Fahs, Sophie Berlioz, Jean‐François Chailan   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Beach nourishment with coarse sediments: An in-situ investigation on the issues of abrasion and chipping

Applied Ocean Research
The use of coarse sediments for beach nourishment represents an alternative solution to structural interventions for the protection of coasts that are exposed to energetic waves.
Chiara Favaretto, Duccio Bertoni, Alessandro Pozzebon, Luca Martinelli, Giovanni Sarti, Piero Ruol   +5 more
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Ethnobotanical and genetic assessments of Central American avocado landraces reveal novel sources of biodiversity and ancient migration patterns

PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView.
Avocados are a multibillion‐dollar global commodity, but their growing export market pressures local farmers to abandon local fruit tree diversity in favor of commercial cultivar production. Interviews with rural avocado farmers and households from the Southern Mexican Highlands, Pacific Coastal Honduras, and Western Nicaragua, as well as the genetic ...
Kevin Wann, Heather B. Thakar, Courtney A. Hofman, Hector Neff, Logan Kistler   +4 more
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Introgressed Brassica napus × Sinapis alba enhance resistance to the crucifer flea beetle (Phyllotreta cruciferae)

Pest Management Science, EarlyView.
This study demonstrates that Brassica napus lines with Sinapis alba introgressions enhanced resistance against Phyllotreta cruciferae, resulting in reduced feeding damage and improved seedling physiological performance. The introgressed lines showed strong potential as genetic resources for developing more resilient and sustainable canola varieties ...
Aziz Ullah, Altaf Hussain, Vicky Roslinsky, Sally L. Vail, Boyd A. Mori   +4 more
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Plant‐Derived Natural Product Nanodelivery System in Cancer Therapy

Phytotherapy Research, EarlyView.
This review comprehensively summarizes the recent progress and emerging concepts in nanotechnology‐based delivery systems for plant‐derived natural products, with a particular focus on their application in precision cancer therapy. ABSTRACT Plant‐derived natural products have emerged as important sources of anticancer agents because of their diverse ...
Changqi Shi, LuLu Zhang, Lan Yan, Qi Geng, Li Li, Xiaojuan He, Ning Zhao, Yong Tan, Xiaomeng Zhang, Cheng Lu   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Beach Nourishment Techniques: Report 4: Wave Climates for Selected U.S. Offshore Beach Nourishment Projects: Appendixes A-K

, 1981
Source: https://erdc-library.erdc.dren.mil/jspui/NOTE: This report contains appendixes A-K for the Technical Report HL-76-13 "Beach nourishment techniques : report 4 : Wave climates for selected U.S. offshore beach nourishment projects : main text".
Durham, Donald L., Richardson, Thomas W., Hales, Lyndell Z.   +2 more
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Beach nourishment: an ecologically sound coastal defence alternative? A review

, 2007
1. Even though beach nourishment is generally considered as an environment-friendly option for coastal protection and beach restoration, sizeable impacts on several beach ecosystem components (microphytobenthos, vascular plants, terrestrial arthropods ...
Vincx, M., Courtens, W., Van Lancker, V.R.M., Gheskiere, T., Stienen, E.W.M., Degraer, S., Sabbe, K., Mathys, M., Provoost, S., Speybroeck, J., Bonte, D., Grootaert, P., Maelfait, J.-P.   +12 more
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Is faunal diversity on Maltese sandy beaches related to intensity of human use? [PDF]

, 2004
Sandy beaches are rare in the Maltese Islands where only some 2.4% of the ca 271km coastline is sedimentary; yet such beaches are much sought after for their amenity value by tourists and locals alike.
Deidun, Alan, First International Conference on the Management of Coastal Recreational Resources : Beaches, Yacht Marinas & Coastal Ecotourism, Schembri, Patrick J.   +2 more
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