Results 101 to 110 of about 239,396 (325)

Marker‐inferred relatedness as a tool for detecting heritability in nature [PDF]

open access: yesMolecular Ecology, 2000
AbstractThis paper presents a perspective of how inferred relatedness, based on genetic marker data such as microsatellites or amplified fragment length polymorphisms (AFLPs), can be used to demonstrate quantitative genetic variation in natural populations.
openaire   +2 more sources

‘Where are the adults?’: Troubling child‐activism and children's political participation

open access: yesBritish Educational Research Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract Children's political participation is a well‐established theme in childhood studies. In this article we offer an original account of child activism that takes into account the entangled and emergent aspect of children as activists. We begin with a historical and a conceptual review, noting the importance of mid‐20th century developments such ...
Sharon Hunter, Claire Cassidy
wiley   +1 more source

Urban Gardens as a Space to Engender Biophilia: Evidence and Ways Forward

open access: yesFrontiers in Built Environment, 2018
Cities are losing green space driving an extinction of nature experiences for urban communities. Incremental green space loss can trigger a ratcheting-down effect where individuals' expectations of nature continually decrease through time.
Brenda B. Lin   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

AI voice journaling for future language teachers: A path to well‐being through reflective practices

open access: yesBritish Educational Research Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract This study aimed to explore the perceived impact of using an AI‐powered voice journaling app in overcoming the challenges and stressors encountered by senior students enrolled in teaching practicum at an English Language Teaching Bachelor's programme.
Bora Demir, Duygu Özdemir
wiley   +1 more source

Using somatic mutation data to test tumors for clonal relatedness

open access: yes, 2015
A major challenge for cancer pathologists is to determine whether a new tumor in a patient with cancer is a metastasis or an independent occurrence of the disease.
Begg, Colin B.   +2 more
core   +1 more source

Learner emotions and performance in hypercasual VR games with adaptive AI difficulty

open access: yesBritish Educational Research Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract Hypercasual virtual reality games (HVRGs) are widely regarded as cost‐effective tools for rapid skill acquisition, yet the mechanisms that optimise their effectiveness and user acceptance remain insufficiently explored. This mixed‐methods empirical study investigates how playful emotions, characterised by engagement, enjoyment and anxiety ...
Zeeshan Ahmed, Faizan Ahmad, Chen Hui
wiley   +1 more source

Place attachment promotes pro-environmental behaviors: The mediating role of nature relatedness [PDF]

open access: yesE3S Web of Conferences
Residents’ participation in pro-environmental behaviors (PEBs) is critical for addressing environmental problems and promoting sustainable development. Place attachment (PA) may play a key role in motivating residents’ pro-environment behaviors, yet the ...
Chen Xiaolei, Liu Pingping
doaj   +1 more source

Promoting Time in Nature for Children: Investigating the Role of Provider Nature Relatedness [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
Research has shown that time spent in and exposure to natural environments has numerous benefits for children, both physical and mental. At the same time, children face many barriers to obtaining time in the outdoors and today\u27s youth spend less time ...
Gauderer, Lindsey
core   +1 more source

Why do people choose to enter and exit the teaching profession? An interdisciplinary quantitative synthesis

open access: yesBritish Educational Research Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract Many nations experience recurring shortages of teachers in particular subjects, prompting concerns that pupils' education is suffering as a result. Researchers have responded by generating a sizable literature on the reasons for which people enter and exit the teaching profession.
Sam Sims   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Home - About - Disclaimer - Privacy