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Investigation of deformation characteristics of gate and earth-rock dam systems under deep overburden conditions. [PDF]

Sci Rep
Liu B, Wang F, Zou D, Zhuo Y, Pang S.
europepmc   +1 more source

PERIODIZING GEOLOGICALLY OUTWITH (AND WITHOUT?) THE ANTHROPOCENE: PASTS, AGENCIES, AND THE TERRESTRIAL

History and Theory, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT As a periodization that is generally understood to refer to an era of Terrestrial relationships that developed with modernization and nuclearization, the Anthropocene cannot be applied simply to premodern histories and texts. However, it has introduced historians to geological periodization as a mode of describing periods of changed ...
Gwenffrewi J. Morgan
wiley   +1 more source

Distribution patterns and formation mechanisms of stable landslide dams in the Qinghai-Tibet plateau: a preliminary study. [PDF]

Sci Rep
Song L, Ma L, Chang Z, Wang Y.
europepmc   +1 more source

Geographical distribution of the Pinnated Bittern (Botaurus pinnatus): Update and seasonal movement pattern

Ibis, EarlyView.
The Pinnated Bittern Botaurus pinnatus (Ardeidae) is a widely distributed Neotropical wading bird whose distribution and seasonal status remain poorly resolved. Discrepancies among published literature, citizen science records and the range currently assumed by BirdLife International indicate that both its geographical distribution and migratory ...
Helon Simões Oliveira, Tuany Siqueira‐Silva, Sérgio Roberto Posso, Sidney Feitosa Gouveia   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Stability analysis of dam grouting reinforcement based on FLAC3D. [PDF]

PLoS One
Qin P.
europepmc   +1 more source

Dragonfly taxonomic and functional responses to urbanized streams in southeastern Europe, with management recommendations

Insect Conservation and Diversity, EarlyView.
Urbanization drives turnover in dragonfly species composition, traits, and habitat conservation value. Natural stream sections have a higher conservation value (higher DBI) due to presence of specialists. Properly managed urban streams can support diverse dragonfly assemblages.
Marina Vilenica, Andreja Brigić, Lea Ružanović, Renata Matoničkin Kepčija, Greet De Knijf, Michael J. Samways   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Integrating environmental DNA, diving surveys and DNA barcoding to track endangered twaite shad (Alosa fallax) spawning sites

Journal of Fish Biology, EarlyView.
Abstract The twaite shad (A. fallax), an anadromous fish species belonging to the Clupeidae family, has experienced population declines throughout Europe. This decline is attributable to a range of anthropogenic pressures, including migration barriers, environmental pollution, habitat degradation, predation by invasive species and unsustainable fishing
Alessia Ardenghi, Laura Filonzi, Nicolò Bellin, Pietro Maria Rontani, Matthew A. Campbell, Mattia Saccò, Morten E. Allentoft, Daniele Nizzoli, Armando Piccinini, Riccardo Papa, Francesco Nonnis Marzano   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Ploughing for Justice: Land Return, Clientelism and Citizenship in Central Burma

Journal of Agrarian Change, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This article asks if clientelism is a form of citizenship in an agrarian society under military domination. It focuses on the efforts made by villagers in central Burma to recover land previously grabbed by force by the military state. A promise of land return during the political transition of the 2010s enabled dispossessed farmers to define ...
Stéphen Huard, Mya Dar Li Thant
wiley   +1 more source

Modeling progressive failure in steep rock slopes using the combined finite-discrete element method. [PDF]

Sci Rep
Xu J, Deng Z, Feng Y, Tan L, Chi F, Chen G.   +5 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Governing Transnational Commons: How International Treaties and Multi‐Stakeholder Organizations Shape Cooperation and Conflict

Journal of Management Studies, EarlyView.
Abstract When common‐pool resources such as freshwater, clean air, and fisheries span national borders, the collective action problems encountered are particularly severe. This study explores the role of polycentric governance systems in overcoming these pressing problems, which frequently underlie global grand challenges. Integrating political economy
Amol M. Joshi, David Antons, Erk P. Piening, Christina Dienhart, Torsten‐Oliver Salge   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source