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The biocultural heritage and changing role of indigenous yams in the Republic of Guinea, West Africa

PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView.
Global yam production is centred on West Africa, but there are significant knowledge gaps about farm‐level diversity across much of the region, and especially in Guinea. Although yam production is increasing in Guinea, in the longer term, varietal diversity and the sustainability of agri‐systems are at risk.
Nagnouma Condé, George Burton, Maimouna Touré, Benedetta Gori, Martin Cheek, Sékou Magassouba, Paul Wilkin, Charlotte Couch, Philippa Ryan   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effects of music training on executive functions in preschool children aged 3-6 years: systematic review and meta-analysis. [PDF]

Front Psychol
Lu Y, Shi L, Musib AF.
europepmc   +1 more source

Plant memories: Art co‐created with the public as a tool for investigating how people build lasting connections with plants

PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView.
People often undervalue plants, hindering botanical education and conservation efforts. This study demonstrates how art‐based approaches including audience co‐creation elements can yield new insights into human‐plant interactions. Analyzing plant‐related memories showed that reflecting on personal experiences with plants evokes emotions and can ...
Aideen McGinn, Lorna Donlon, Joanna Kacprzyk   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Randomised controlled trial of music listening combined with progressive muscle relaxation for mood management in women receiving chemotherapy for cancer. [PDF]

Support Care Cancer
Nguyen KT, Chan DNS, Cheung AT, Hoang HTX, Truong AT, Chow KM, Choi KC, Chan CWH.   +7 more
europepmc   +1 more source

The Botanical University Challenge: Bridging isolation and empowering plant‐aware students

PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView.
In some indigenous languages, plants are referred to as “those who care for us,” reflecting their essential role in tackling global challenges. Yet, urbanisation has reduced engagement with plants and botany, decreasing awareness, especially among students.
Hannah Hall, Sebastian Stroud, Alastair Culham, Colin Clubbe, Sven Batke, Susan Medcalf, Meriel G. Jones, Lauren Baker, Susannah Lydon, Erica McGale, Carmen Acedo, Jonathan Charmley, John M. Warren, Jonathan Mitchley   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

Sacrificial animals as evidence for the disintegration of the ritual and music system: A case study of the Zhuolu site (790-410 BC). [PDF]

PLoS One
Yu X, Liu H, Zhang Z, Shao H, Wang C, Wei D.   +5 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Revitalizing endangered mycocultural heritage in Mesoamerica: The case of the Tlahuica‐Pjiekakjoo culture

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The preservation and revitalization of mycocultural heritage, developed over centuries of human‐mushroom interaction, contributes to safeguarding both natural ecosystems and the promotion of sustainable rural development, one of the biggest global challenges currently faced by humankind.
Elisette Ramírez‐Carbajal, Magdalena Martínez‐Reyes, Olivia Ayala‐Vásquez, Rodríguez‐Evangelista Fabiola, Mayra Lagunes Reyes, Faustino Hernández‐Santiago, Mónica Rangel Villafranco, Fuqiang Yu, Jesús Pérez‐Moreno   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Psychophysiological effects of music on sadness in participants with and without depressive symptoms. [PDF]

BMC Complement Med Ther
Wang X, Lu T, Zhou B, Chen W, Zheng J, Chen H, Chen S.   +6 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Wakesurfing, Wakeboarding, and Waterskiing: A Comparison of Wake Characteristics

River Research and Applications, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Waterskiing has been a commonplace and generally well‐accepted activity on inland waterways for many decades. More recently, there has been a significant increase in wakeboarding and wakesurfing, with the latter relying heavily upon “enhanced” boat wake.
Gregor J. Macfarlane
wiley   +1 more source

Exploring the feasibility of collecting music and wellbeing data to examine intentional listening using a mobile-ESM application. [PDF]

Front Psychol
McFerran KS, Krause AE, Osborne MS.
europepmc   +1 more source