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Public perceptions of biotechnology in South Africa

, 2018
A nationally representative survey of the South African public’s perceptions of biotechnology provides new insights into the position of the sector in the public sphere.
Michael Gastrow, Ben Roberts, V. Reddy, S. Ismail   +3 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Public Perceptions of the Midwest’s Pavements - Iowa - Phase III [PDF]

, 2001
There are several objectives to this report. The first objective is to describe the sample with regard to the physical pavement data and three measures of driver satisfaction.
Giese, James K., Griffin, Robert J., Kuemmel, David, Robinson, Richard, Sonntag, Ronald C.   +4 more
core   +1 more source

Editorial: Highlights in sport, leisure, tourism, and events: 2021/22

Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, 2023
Vassilios Ziakas, Andrew Adams, Alana Thomson, Katie Schlenker   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Recycling and Sustainable Design for Smart Textiles − A Review

Advanced Sustainable Systems, EarlyView.
The article reviews recycling strategies and sustainable design approaches for smart textiles, emphasizing eco‐friendly materials, mechanical and chemical recycling methods, and circular economy principles. It explores challenges in separating embedded electronics and highlights recent innovations in sustainable textile technology.
Melkie Getnet Tadesse, Molla Tadesse Abate, Jörn Felix Lübben, Michael Rauch   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Poorer European Countries are Less Concerned about Biotechnology than Richer Countries [PDF]

, 2001
The author examines the relationship between GNP, media coverage, and public perceptions of the utility, risk, and acceptability of medical and food-related applications of ...
Siegrist, Michael
core   +1 more source

Public perceptions on urban open space and city livability in Barishal, Bangladesh

Geology, Ecology, and Landscapes
Parks and green spaces in neighborhoods encourage physical exercise. Lack of POS design guidelines, budget restrictions, and public input have rendered these few POSs obsolete and unable to meet modern visitor needs.
Muhaiminul Islam, Dulal Sarker, Jahid Hasan, Zahin Momtaz   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Toward a “Definitional Model” Of Public Perceptions Of Air Pollution [PDF]

, 1968
Melissa Crowe
openalex   +1 more source

Emerging Therapeutic Strategies for Hearing Loss

Advanced Therapeutics, EarlyView.
Challenges still exist in treating hearing loss in cases of severe damage to hair cells or spiral ganglion neurons. Here, a schematic diagram of cochlear sensory hair cells and auditory nerves is presented. It is found that in normal Corti organs, hair cells have upright stereocilia at the top and auditory neurons at the base. Ototoxic drugs, noise, or
Shanying Han, Tian Shen, Weiwei He, Hao Wei, Xiaolong Zhao, Wen Yang, Chuan Bu, Xinghua Tang, Yu Zhao, Jiangang Fan   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

'Language is the source of misunderstandings'–impact of terminology on public perceptions of health promotion messages [PDF]

, 2015
Background: The high level of premature death due to non-communicable diseases has been associated with unhealthful lifestyles, including poor diet. The effectiveness of public health strategies designed to promote health via messages focusing on food ...
Buckton, Christina, Combet, Emilie, Lean, Michael E.J.   +2 more
core   +2 more sources

Predictive Algorithms and Perceptions of Fairness: Parent Attitudes Toward Algorithmic Resource Allocation in K-12 Education

Sociological Science
As institutions increasingly use predictive algorithms to allocate scarce resources, scholars have warned that these algorithms may legitimize inequality. Although research has examined how elite discourses position algorithms as fair, we know less about
Rebecca A. Johnson, Simone Zhang
doaj   +1 more source