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Do outdoor recreation participants place their lands in conservation easements?

open access: yesNature Conservation, 2014
It has been posited that participation in outdoor recreation activities increases awareness of environmental issues and support for environmental conservation.
Ramesh Ghimire   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Early History of Hydrogen and Other Gases in Respiration and Biological Systems: Revisiting Beddoes, Cavallo, and Davy

open access: yesOxygen, 2023
In 2007 a paper in Nature Medicine sparked a new wave of interest in the use of molecular hydrogen (H2) for medical treatments. Since then there has been a flurry of papers looking at a range of medical aspects, from neurodegenerative disease to sports ...
John T. Hancock, Tyler W. LeBaron
doaj   +1 more source

Intelligent Sky Guardians (InSkyGuard): An Aerial Robotic Swarm for Autonomous Detection and Entrapment of Rogue Multirotors

open access: yesAdvanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
Intelligent Sky Guardians (InSkyGuard) is introduced as a four‐drone swarm that autonomously detects, tracks, and safely captures rogue drones using a coordinated net system. Computer vision and leader–follower control architecture enable synchronized enclosure, while integrated failsafes enhance system reliability. Validated through closed‐environment
Joshua Hastings   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Multi‐Scale Bionic Structure Constructs Biomass Flame‐Retardant Thermal Insulation Foam Material

open access: yesAdvanced Science, EarlyView.
Inspired by mussel adhesion and hierarchical brick‐and‐mortar architectures, a cellulose‐based biomimetic foam is constructed by anchoring bentonite nanosheets onto a polydopamine‐decorated cellulose nanofiber network. The resulting foam combines low thermal conductivity with intrinsic flame retardancy and full biodegradability, presenting a ...
Jianming Liao   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Where wilderness is found: Evidence from 70,000 trip reports

open access: yesPeople and Nature
Outdoor recreation is an essential way many people engage with nature. The provision of public spaces for recreation intersects with conservation practices motivated by intertwined social and ecological values, such as strict practices associated with ...
Monika M. Derrien   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

Outdoor recreational activities and its relation to learning motivation among Mansoura University students [PDF]

open access: yesInternational Journal of Sports Science and Arts, 2020
The researcher carried out this study to study the identification of activities of outdoor recreation and its relationship to the motivation of learning among students.
hazem mansour
doaj   +1 more source

High‐elevation endemic plants predicted to lose habitat from changing climate in Washington State

open access: yesAmerican Journal of Botany, EarlyView.
Abstract Premise High‐elevation plants face unique challenges from potential climate change impacts that will likely require upslope migration into increasingly smaller suitable habitat. This situation is particularly acute for endemic species that by definition occupy small geographic ranges.
Nicholas L. Gjording   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Legislation for Providing Animal Access in Australian Residential Aged Care: It's Not a Zoo

open access: yesAustralian Journal of Social Issues, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Providing meaningful animal contact to residential aged care facility (RACF) residents is problematic due to a lack of animal policies and National Guidelines. This paper examines how Australian Legislation could influence access to animal contact in RACFs and aims to answer the question, ‘Could current Legislation facilitate the development ...
Wendy Newton   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Outdoor Recreation as a Community Development Strategy in Rural British Columbia: Bridges and Barriers to Success

open access: yesJournal of Rural and Community Development
Within a fast-changing global landscape, rural places are seeking sustainable pathways to community development. Intentional growth of the outdoor recreation sector offers a host of potential benefits, including economic diversification, resident ...
Lauren Rethoret   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Stakeholder Perspectives on Therapeutic and Safe Building Design in Residential Care

open access: yesAustralian Journal of Social Issues, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Residential care is a form of out‐of‐home care that plays a critical role in supporting vulnerable young people in Australia. However, there is an evidence gap regarding the built environment in this context. This research aimed to explore the perspectives of key stakeholders in residential care in Victoria, Australia, regarding design that ...
Carmen Schroder   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

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