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Forensic Hydraulic Analysis of Floodplain Connectivity Driven by Historical Beaver Dams in Colorado Headwater Streams

open access: yesRiver Research and Applications, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT As ecosystem engineers, beavers (Castor canadensis) modify river corridor form through dam building. When beavers are removed from a river corridor, their unmaintained dams wash out, altering the stream's hydrologic regime. The assumption that beaver dams increase floodplain connectivity is frequently presumed but has not been directly ...
Kayla Schultz   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Illegal Gold Mining in the Brazilian Amazon: Environmental Degradation in Yanomami Indigenous Lands, and Regulatory Failures

open access: yesSustainable Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Illegal gold mining has emerged as a major sustainability threat in the Amazon, eroding Indigenous rights, forest integrity, and climate mitigation efforts. This study examines how international market incentives relate to the expansion of illegal mining and associated deforestation within the Yanomami Indigenous Territory (YIT) from 2008 to ...
Shirléia Lago Santos   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Project Management Methodologies of International Development Agencies and the Concept of Sustainable Project Management

open access: yesSustainable Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This research explores to what extent the ideas and notions of sustainable project management (SPM) are reflected in the project management methodologies of three selected international development agencies. A conceptual framework is developed, and a deductive content analysis is performed.
Jan Christoph Albrecht   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Assessment and Replication of Surface Analysis Results Require Knowing How a Sample Was Handled: Summary of ISO Standard 20579 Part 2, Documenting and Reporting the Preparation and Mounting of Specimens for Analysis

open access: yesSurface and Interface Analysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Documentation of sample handling and preparation methods at every step prior to and during surface analysis is critical to the reliability and reproducibility of surface analysis data. Yet, these data are often not adequately reported in the literature and may not be documented at all.
Donald R. Baer   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Imaging Methods for Analyzing Adhesion in Extrusion Coating

open access: yesSurface and Interface Analysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Extrusion coating is a common method to produce materials for the packaging industry. One of the most important properties in extrusion‐coated structures is adhesion between the substrate and the coating. Analyzing adhesion of samples produced by extrusion coating in a standardized way can be challenging, and especially, quantitative data are ...
Elli Alanen   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Central Bank Digital Currencies, Financial Inclusion, and Privacy: A Normative Perspective

open access: yesSouthern Economic Journal, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) are a digital form of a nation's money, issued by its central bank. As opposed to other forms of digital money, such as electronic bank balances or cryptocurrencies, they are centrally managed legal tender.
Andrew Allison, Alexander William Salter
wiley   +1 more source

Rethinking Face‐to‐Face Interaction: Lessons from Studies of “Autistic Sociality”

open access: yesSymbolic Interaction, EarlyView.
Face‐to‐face interaction is a foundational concept in microsociology. This article surveys the social experiences of autistic people, who are commonly known for having a strained relationship with interactions face to face. By interpretively reviewing and synthesizing the broader literature on “autistic sociality,” the article provides a nuanced ...
Lars E. F. Johannessen
wiley   +1 more source

Crafting the Future: Developing Graduate Programs Aligned With Demographic Trends

open access: yesNew Directions for Teaching and Learning, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT In response to changing student demographics and increasing budget constraints, many colleges and universities are reevaluating their graduate education strategies. While some institutions are striving to save costs via program cuts and layoffs, others are refocusing attention on student recruitment, specifically targeting working adults as a ...
Jennifer A. Owens   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

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