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Social‐ecological sustainability of olive farming in the Mediterranean: A review of current practices and an agroecological perspective

People and Nature, EarlyView.
Abstract Olive farming represents a prime example of a biodiversity‐rich land‐use system in the Mediterranean, deeply rooted in a long history and cultural traditions, yet it faces mounting challenges from climate change, biodiversity loss, and declining economic viability that put its sustainability at risk.
Klara Dietrich, Claudia Bieling, Corrado Ciaccia, Ingo Grass   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

From traditional practice to unsustainable exploitation: Fruit overharvesting on the endangered relict palm Jubaea chilensis

PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView.
Overharvesting of wild edible plants poses a growing threat to plant populations worldwide, particularly for slow‐growing species with limited regeneration. We quantified fruit extraction from the third‐largest known population of Jubaea chilensis—an endangered palm endemic to Chile—modeled the critical harvest threshold, and assessed consumer ...
Sebastián Cordero, Francisca Gálvez, Marisol Arriagada‐Honores, Andrés Jesús Garrido, Daniela Paredes‐Muñoz, Bastián Fuentes‐Valdés, Fernanda Torres‐Cifuentes, Francisco E. Fontúrbel   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Nanobacteria in clouds can spread oral pathologic calcifications around the world

Dental Hypotheses, 2012
Introduction: Nanobacteria (calcifying nanoparticles, nanobes) are one of the most controversial issues in contemporary biology. Studies show accumulating evidence on association of nanobacteria with oral pathologic calcifications such as calculus, pulp ...
Jafar Kolahi, Mahdi Shahmoradi, Molood Sadreshkevary   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Almond Shell‐Derived Cellulosic Microfibres: Extraction, Characterisation and Applications in Sustainable Paper‐Based Packaging

Packaging Technology and Science, EarlyView.
Cellulosic microfibres were extracted from almond shells using organosolv, soda and kraft processes, and comprehensive physicochemical, surface, thermal and morphological characterisation demonstrated their strong potential as sustainable fillers for paper‐based packaging application. ABSTRACT This study develops pathways for the valorisation of almond
Lokesh Kumar, Sachin Agate, T. Edwin Freeman, Preeti Tyagi, Lokendra Pal   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Hidden Costs of Coffee Production in the Eastern African Value Chains

Sustainable Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT There is increasing recognition that significant hidden costs associated with agrifood systems are not reflected in market prices. Coffee is among the three most traded agricultural commodities in the world and supports the livelihoods of more than 30 million smallholder households.
Annet Adong, Lukas Kornher, Bezawit Beyene Chichaibelu, Aslihan Arslan   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Unusual case of general pulp calcification (pulp stones) in a young Greek girl

Dental Traumatology, 1990
Abstract An unusual case of generalized pulp calcification is reported in a 14‐year‐old Greek girl. Radiographic examination revealed large pulp stones in all permanent teeth located in the pulp chamber and sometimes extending to the coronal portion of the root canal.
Siskos, G.J., Georgopoulou, M.
openaire   +3 more sources

Opportunities for Australia Amid China's Carbon‐Neutral Transition: Input–Output Approach With Analysis of Australian Renewable Potential

Sustainable Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT A major transformation in China's energy mix is underway as the country pursues carbon neutrality by 2060, posing significant structural challenges for Australia as a major exporter of carbon‐intensive resources. This study examines the economic impacts of China's decarbonisation on Australia by applying static and dynamic input–output (IO ...
Jinyong (Edward) Sung
wiley   +1 more source

The Prevalence of Pulp Stones in Bangladeshi Adults

Journal of Chittagong Medical College Teachers' Association, 2016
Pulp Stones (PS) are discrete calcified masses found in the dental pulp. The purposes of this study were to calculate the prevalence of pulp stones in Bangladeshi adult’s undergone endodontic treatment and to report any observed associations between occurrence of pulp stones and sex, tooth type, dental arch, side and dental status. From 131 Bangladeshi
Mohammed Kamal Uddin, Sayed Morshed Moula   +1 more
openaire   +1 more source

The First World War at Sea: Death, Commemoration and Cultural Remembrance

History, EarlyView.
Abstract Despite the ever‐increasing body of work devoted to war memorials, national days of remembrance and the commemoration of the First World War in Britain, academic focus remains firmly on the commemoration of the First World War on land. Yet, while the number of people who died at sea paled in comparison to their counterparts on the battlefield ...
ROWAN THOMPSON
wiley   +1 more source

New Applications in the Use of Cellulose Pulp for the Integration of Wooden Supports

Conservation Science in Cultural Heritage, 2017
Cellulose pulp, mainly utilized as a support for cleaning stone material, in this study, is proposed as a filler for wooden supports. In the last 10 years, pulp has been used in many restoration works carried out in the laboratory of the Diocesan Museum (
Fulvia Bartolone, Mauro Sebastianelli, Enza Di Carlo, Giovanna Barresi, Franco Palla, Bartolomeo Megna   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source