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Letterkunde as kulturele ekologie in Die Bergengel (Carina Stander)

open access: yesTydskrif vir Letterkunde, 2019
Die Bergengel (The Angel of the Mountain), with its striking nature centeredness, is characterised by poetical and lyrical use of language. This aspect is drawn into the ecocritical study of the novel in this article.
Susan Meyer
doaj   +1 more source

Permacultures of transformation: steps to a cultural ecology of environmental action

open access: yes, 2018
This article examines a trend over the past two decades towards more explicit  politicization in some areas of the ecovillage movement, particularly where covillages engage with related grassroots movements for environmental and social change.
T. Henfrey, Lucy H. Ford
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Quantitative analysis of macroevolutionary patterning in technological evolution: Bicycle design from 1800 to 2000 [PDF]

open access: yes, 2009
Book description: This volume offers an integrative approach to the application of evolutionary theory in studies of cultural transmission and social evolution and reveals the enormous range of ways in which Darwinian ideas can lead to productive ...
Lake, MW, Venti, J
core  

Evaluation of the Dual Impact of Nanotechnologies on Health and Environment Through Alternative Bridging Models

open access: yesAdvanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
This review explores how alternative invertebrate and small‐vertebrate models advance the evaluation of nanomaterials across medicine and environmental science. By bridging cellular and organismal levels, these models enable integrated assessment of toxicity, biodistribution, and therapeutic performance.
Marie Celine Lefevre   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

In Search of New Concepts. The Challenges of the Modern Humanities in the Pedagogical Focus. On Lech Witkowski’s Philosophical Works [PDF]

open access: yesPhainomena
The article provides an analysis of the scientific work of the prominent Polish philosopher, cultural critic, sociologist, and educator Lech Witkowski in the field of modern humanities, application of hermeneutics, critical reflection, and anthropology ...
Olena Budnyk
doaj   +1 more source

Modular Approach to Designing Computer Cultural Systems: Culture as a Thermodynamic Machine [PDF]

open access: yesInterdisciplinary Description of Complex Systems, 2015
Culture is a complex non-linear system. In order to design computer simulations of cultural systems, it is necessary to break the system down into sub-systems. Human culture is modular. It consists of sets of people that belong to economic units.
Leland Gilsen
doaj   +1 more source

The practice of cultural ecology: network connectivity in the creative economy

open access: yes, 2016
This paper reflects on approaches to collaborative knowledge exchange projects between UK universities and the creative economy. It develops a preliminary account of cultural ecology as a systematic approach to producing impact in the creative economy ...
J. Dovey   +3 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Research communication [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
In this paper we review briefly histories and ideologies underlying multiculturalism in Nordic countries, highlighting tensions between integrationist and inclusive approaches.
Bayliss, Linda   +2 more
core  

Key aspects on the biology, ecology and impacts of johnsongrass [Sorghum halepense (L.) Pers] and the role of glyphosate and non-chemical alternative practices for the management of this weed in Europe [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
Sorghum halepense (L.) Pers is a common and noxious worldwide weed of increasing distribution in many European countries. In the present review, information on the biology, ecology, agricultural, economic and environmental impact of johnsongrass is given,
Antonopoulos, Nikolaos   +9 more
core   +3 more sources

Microenvironment Modulation‐Based Nanomaterial‐Loaded Hydrogel Dressings for Diabetic Foot Ulcers: Research Progress and Future Perspectives

open access: yesAdvanced Materials Interfaces, EarlyView.
xx xx. ABSTRACT Diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) is a chronic complication of diabetes, primarily caused by hyperglycemia, peripheral vascular disease, and neuropathy. Characterized by persistent hyperglycemia, impaired perfusion, inflammation, and infection, DFUs pose significant challenges to healing and are associated with high morbidity and amputation ...
Tang Yuqing   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

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