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Secularism, Gender and Masculinity in Nineteenth‐Century Cremation in Europe and the USA
Gender &History, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This essay explores, from transnational perspectives, the early history of modern cremation, which developed in the long nineteenth century with secularist connotations. I argue that the beginnings of modern cremation were shaped by bourgeois men who claimed certain identifiers for themselves in a gendering and Othering way.
Carolin Kosuch
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Development of soundproofing and sound-absorbing bituminous membranes containing recycled materials
Techne, 2018 This paper presents a research activity focused on the development of a range of membranes based on distilled bitumen and polymers, specifically designed for high levels of noise insulation from airborne noise.
Massimo Rossetti, Alberto Bin
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Short‐Term Effects on Rill Erosion and Flow Resistance in a Wood‐Biochar Amended Soil
Hydrological Processes, Volume 40, Issue 8, August 2026.This investigation evaluates the short‐term effects of wood‐biochar addition, with two different concentrations (BC = 3 and 5%) to soil on rill erosion and flow resistance. The results demonstrated that, in the short term, the addition of BC = 3% is effective in reducing soil erosion phenomena as compared to the control condition, while adding BC = 5 ...
Alessio Nicosia +6 more
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Restauro Archeologico, 2019 This paper will discuss the scientific results of a recent sampling of the polychrome and gilded stone, stucco and clay sculptures of Gandharan art not yet published.
Simona Pannuzi +3 more
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Digitalising biodiversity: Exploring perceptions on risks and opportunities
PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, Volume 8, Issue 4, Page 1366-1377, July 2026.Digitalisation is transforming biodiversity conservation, offering new opportunities for research, governance and public engagement. Herbarium digitisation, for example, enables large‐scale access to plant data, supporting conservation, restoration and sustainable use.
Björn‐Ola Linnér +9 more
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Functional Ecology, Volume 40, Issue 6, Page 1906-1920, June 2026.Read the free Plain Language Summary for this article on the Journal blog. Abstract Human‐driven landscape change, particularly urbanization, is reshaping pollinator communities, yet the functional traits that mediate species persistence remain poorly understood. Dietary specialization is commonly used to predict species vulnerability.
Yan Yang +5 more
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Ancient people and living nature: A global perspective on archaeological areas and biodiversity
People and Nature, Volume 8, Issue 5, Page 1085-1099, May 2026.Abstract Archaeological sites are not only of cultural and historical significance but also contribute to biodiversity conservation. Often marked by limited human disturbance and distinct ecological conditions, these areas serve as important refuges for various plant and animal species, playing a vital role in global conservation efforts.
Antonio Romano +3 more
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Idoneità ambientale e conservazione dell'orso bruno nell'Appennino
Hystrix, the Italian Journal of Mammalogy, 2003 La conservazione di una popolazione vitale di orso (<em>Ursus arctos</em>) implica una coerente gestione territoriale a carattere interregionale di ampie aree.
Alberto Meriggi +4 more
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Geography Notebooks, 2020 The article illustrates two elements of conflict found in the Ndoinet Forest area (Mau complex, Kenya): the first concerns the contrasting vision of the local communities and Kenya Forest Service (KFS) of degraded forest areas.
Stefania Albertazzi
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Exploring perceptions of Italian urban wildlife on TikTok
People and Nature, Volume 8, Issue 5, Page 1470-1484, May 2026.Abstract In Western cities, some animals are valued for their beauty, rarity or usefulness, while others are dismissed as unwelcome. This distinction reflects the cultural meanings attached to each species and frequently conflicts with ecological priorities.
Gabriele Colombo +2 more
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