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Comparative cranial biomechanics reveal macroevolutionary trends in theropod dinosaurs, with emphasis on Tyrannosauroidea

open access: yesThe Anatomical Record, EarlyView.
Abstract Tyrannosaurus is viewed as a model organism in vertebrate paleontology, with numerous studies analyzing its feeding biomechanics. Nonetheless, the evolution of this feeding performance has been under‐addressed in Tyrannosauroidea, especially in basal tyrannosauroids. Here we used muscle‐force reconstruction and finite element analysis (FEA) to
Evan Johnson‐Ransom   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Asura Becomes Bishōnen: Decoding the “Shōjo-manga-fication” of Rig Vedic Deities in CLAMP’s RG Veda

open access: yesIAFOR Journal of Literature & Librarianship
The present study aims to explore the representation of Rig Vedic deities in Japanese manga artist group CLAMP’s RG Veda manga. There are several genres of manga, such as shōnen manga (manga for adolescent boys), seinen manga (manga for young-adult/adult
Kunal Debnath, Nagendra Kumar
doaj   +1 more source

Interplanetary frontiers: terraforming from an invasion science perspective

open access: yesOikos, EarlyView.
The pursuit of a multi‐planetary existence represents one of humanity's greatest frontiers. If applied justly, it offers an opportunity to extend its civilization's lifespan amid escalating sustainability crises on Earth. One approach increasingly gaining traction is terraforming, a hitherto theoretical ecological and evolutionary experiment revolving ...
Teun Everts   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Engaging the public in plant science: Communication facilitators and barriers of scaling up a citizen science campaign

open access: yesPeople and Nature, EarlyView.
Abstract Volunteers have been involved in nature observations for decades through citizen science initiatives, providing large data sets as well as problem identification that allow a more complete understanding of many natural phenomena. Although communication is a core component in citizen science, the key factors that determine its effectiveness in ...
Kristiina Gibson   +18 more
wiley   +1 more source

The manga market in Poland

open access: yesToruńskie Studia Bibliologiczne, 2013
Manga graphic novels have been present on Polish publishing market since 1997. The first publisher in Poland to start printing manga comic books was J. P. Fantastica. Today it is the largest and most important Polish publishing house printing manga, with
Magdalena Ostrowska
doaj   +1 more source

Narratives of ‘home landscapes’ guide stewardship practices among Swedish forest owners

open access: yesPeople and Nature, EarlyView.
Abstract Production forests play an important role in addressing many of our current sustainability challenges. Therefore, how these forests are managed and what motivates the people who are managing them are important for sustainability. 47 per cent of forests in Europe are privately owned.
Katja Malmborg   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

BD, manga, manfra, Nouvelle Manga: distinctions au moyen des matériaux de l’énonciation

open access: yesAlternative Francophone, 2016
La popularité des mangas a suscité l’émergence en France de nouveaux artistes qui en imitent le style et qui produisent ce qu’on appelle des « manfras ».
Sylvain Rheault
doaj   +1 more source

Building a genomic and herbarium biorepository for medicinal plants of the Western Ghats

open access: yesPLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView.
Medicinal plants support healthcare for millions of people and sustain livelihoods, yet many threatened species lack secure long‐term genetic protection. This study establishes a genomic and herbarium biorepository for medicinal plants of the Western Ghats, a global biodiversity hotspot facing intense human pressure.
Anurag Dhyani   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Book Review: Manga in Libraries: A Guide for Teen Librarians

open access: yesJournal of Anime and Manga Studies
Manga, comics or graphic novels originating from Japan, are popular both inside and outside of Japan. Sales of manga have quadrupled since 2020. In 2023, almost 49% of graphic novels sold were manga.
Sara Lowe
doaj   +1 more source

H i-MaNGA: H i follow-up for the MaNGA survey [PDF]

open access: yesMonthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, 2019
Abstract We present the H i-MaNGA programme of H i follow-up for the Mapping Nearby Galaxies at Apache Point Observatory (MaNGA) survey. MaNGA, which is part of the Fourth phase of the Sloan Digital Sky Surveys, is in the process of obtaining integral field unit spectroscopy for a sample of ∼10 000 nearby galaxies. We give an overview of
Catherine A Witherspoon   +18 more
openaire   +5 more sources

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