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Informing spatial conservation prioritization with species’ traits

Conservation Biology, EarlyView.
Abstract New Guinea, the most botanically diverse island on the planet, is the location for one of the boldest conservation initiatives. The Manokwari Declaration aims to achieve 70% conservation designation for the Bird's Head Peninsula. This is 40% higher than the 2022 Global Biodiversity Framework target.
Liam A. Trethowan, Laura Jennings, Haerul Arifin, Renata Borosova, Gemma L. C. Bramley, Marie Briggs, Osanna Chu, Ruth P. Clark, Sally Dawson, Kiran L. Dhanjal‐Adams, Yance de Freitas, James Hartup, Edward G. E. Heatubun, Cecilia Lee‐Grant, Laurensia V. Mapandin, Jonni Marwa, Alison Moore, Agustinus Murdjoko, Carmen Puglisi, André Schuiteman, Dave J. I. Seaman, Nurhaidah Sinaga, Matthew J. Struebig, Anna Trias Blasi, Timothy Utteridge, Maria Voigt, Jimmy F. Wanma, Charlie D. Heatubun   +27 more
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Aid and Public Sector Fiscal Behaviour in Failing States [PDF]

This paper looks at interactions between foreign aid and the public sector in developing countries, especially those considered to be fragile or failing states.
Feeny, Simon, McGillivray, Mark
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Beyond the Tangible: Adults' Views on Authenticity in a Digitized Natural History Collection

Curator: The Museum Journal, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Authenticity is an important aspect in natural history museums. Many museums aim to give their visitors an authentic experience. Now that increasingly more museums are digitizing their collection, the topic of digital authenticity has become relevant.
Anna W. M. Heerdink, Anne M. Land‐Zandstra   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source

Climate shocks, democratization and (a culture of) cooperation

Economica, EarlyView.
Abstract While the direct economic effects of adverse climate shocks are well known, their indirect institutional impact is still poorly understood. To clarify this, we test the idea that adverse climate shocks push time‐inconsistent elites to enact inclusive political institutions, and non‐elites to embrace strong norms of cooperation.
Giacomo Benati, Carmine Guerriero
wiley   +1 more source

Christianity, masculinity and gender violence in Papua New Guinea

, 2012
"In this paper, I consider some of the alternative ways of being a man that have emerged in Papua New Guinea. Specifically, I discuss the ways that some forms of Christianity are promoting more caring, responsible and non-violent forms of masculinity in ...
Eves, Richard
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Grassroots, Rock(s), and Reggae: Music and Mayhem at the Port Moresby Show [PDF]

, 1998
An important facet of popular music in Papua New Guinea is public performance at cultural shows, which provide opportunities for musicians to develop occupational skills, sell their recordings, and reach large and diverse audiences.
Neuenfeldt, Karl
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Between famine and freedom: Food prices during the Indonesian War of Independence, 1945–9

The Economic History Review, EarlyView.
Abstract This paper investigates how the Indonesian War of Independence (1945‒9) influenced staple food prices, and how fluctuations in those prices, in turn, shaped the trajectory and dynamics of the conflict. We compiled a dataset comprising more than 8600 prices for staple foods covering the entire Indonesian archipelago from 1939‒49, allowing us to
Ingrid de Zwarte, Helmi Moret, Pim de Zwart   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Equine trypanosomiasis, a systematic review and meta‐analyses: Prevalence, morbidity and mortality

Equine Veterinary Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Equine trypanosomiasis is a neglected protozoal disease. Objectives To perform a systematic search of literature to explore: (1) In equines what is the global geographical distribution and prevalence of trypanosomiasis? In low and middle‐income countries (LMICs) is trypanosomiasis more prevalent than in higher‐income countries (HICs)
Alexandra G. Raftery, Lauren Gummery, Karelhia Garcia, Dinesh Mohite, Paul Capewell, David G. M. Sutton   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Navigating Narratives: An Exploratory Scoping Review on the Framing of the Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing Research

Fish and Fisheries, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Sustainable fisheries are often undermined by illegal, unreported and, in some cases, unregulated fishing (collectively, IUU fishing). As such, it is critical to ensure that current research effectively informs practical fisheries management interventions.
Brittany Bartlett, Rodrigo Oyanedel, Hollie Booth, Stefanía Ásta Karlsdóttir, Amaël Dupaix, Ariel Greiner, M. Isidora Ávila‐Thieme, Juan Andrés Silva, Shathuki Perera, Mayuri Chopra, E. J. Milner‐Gulland   +10 more
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A new species of jewel‐babbler (Cinclosomatidae: Ptilorrhoa) from the Southern Fold Mountains of Papua New Guinea

Ibis, EarlyView.
Based on distinctive morphological and vocal characters we describe a new species of jewel‐babbler (genus Ptilorrhoa) from the forested karst of the Southern Fold Mountains in Papua New Guinea. The description is based on camera trap data and is presented in accordance with ICZN Declaration 45.
Iain A. Woxvold, Banak G. Gamui, Leo Legra, Samson Yama, Bonny Koane, Salape Tulai   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source