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Mapping the Ontology and Epistemology of Research Into Forest Carbon Offsetting in Developing Countries

open access: yesEnvironmental Policy and Governance, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT In this paper, we consider knowledge cumulation in one of the most polarized areas of environmental governance research: forest carbon offsetting in developing countries. Our specific contribution is a critical review of the ontological and epistemological positioning of 31 studies published in the peer‐reviewed literature on forest carbon ...
Mark Purdon, Patrick Byakagaba
wiley   +1 more source

Slavery, evangelism, imperialism and identity construction: Malawi (Nyasaland) during the era of the partition of Africa (1875-1900)

open access: yesMiscelánea Comillas, 2019
Slavery became a moral and conceptual problem during the 19th century. The idea of a workforce tied to only one owner contradicts the basic needs of capitalism. The abolitionist discourse focuses on Africa during that stage.
César J. Solá García
doaj  

Liquid Ammonia—Revisiting an Old Friend with New Purpose

open access: yesEuropean Journal of Inorganic Chemistry, EarlyView.
Liquid ammonia was investigated extensively as a solvent in the 20th century and was invaluable in the reduction of elements. Its recent fame lies in its great potential for green energy, particularly for hydrogen storage. Herein, a brief overview of this unique solvent, highlighting its promising properties toward the isolation of novel species ...
Clara A. von Randow, Günther Thiele
wiley   +1 more source

Multicomponent Synthesis of Fluorine‐Containing Bioactive Compounds and Drugs

open access: yesEuropean Journal of Organic Chemistry, EarlyView.
Multicomponent reactions are robust synthetic tools to assamble complex polyheterocycles and other interesting molecular architectures with potential application in medicinal chemistry, including their fluorine‐containing analogues. Fluorine atoms placed strategically into bioactive molecules often enhance essential pharmacokinetic parameters like ...
Ivette Morales‐Salazar   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Selling Lifts in the Late 19th and Early 20th Century

open access: yesTransportation Systems in Buildings, 2017
Among the most interesting artifacts associated with the history of lifts are manufacturers’ catalogs. The audiences for these documents included architects, building owners, engineers, and other lift manufacturers. Catalogs typically included detailed descriptions of lift types and individual components, which were accompanied by illustrations and ...
openaire   +2 more sources

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