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Geography lost and found in economics [PDF]

The contribution will consist of two parts. The first part will demonstrate the contrast between the great and increasing importance of geographic factors for economic development and the small and decreasing attention mainstream economic theory paid to ...
Gunther Tichy
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Recommendations for built marine infrastructure that supports natural habitats

Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment, EarlyView.
The extent of built marine infrastructure—from energy infrastructure and ports to artificial reefs and aquaculture—is increasing globally. The rise in built structure coverage is concurrent with losses and degradation of many natural habitats. Although historically associated with net negative impacts on natural systems, built infrastructure—with ...
Avery B Paxton, Sarah E Lester, Carter S Smith, Siddharth Narayan, Christine Angelini, Brendan J Runde, Megan I Saunders, Rachel K Gittman, Jacob Allgeier, Maria L Vozzo, D'amy N Steward, Hayley R Lemoine, Stephanie R Valdez, Rebecca L Morris, Douglas P Nowacek, William Seaman, Patrick N Halpin, Brian R Silliman   +17 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Transdisciplinary Framework to Bridge Science–Policy–Development Gaps in Global Land Management Initiatives

Global Challenges, EarlyView.
This study presents a transdisciplinary framework to enhance Sustainable Land Management (SLM) by strengthening the weak integration between science, policy, and development. A global analysis of 236 countries revealed widespread soil erosion risks and inadequate SLM implementation. The proposed seven‐stage framework aims to improve coordination across
Nigussie Haregeweyn, Atsushi Tsunekawa, Ayele Almaw Fenta, Pasquale Borrelli, Panos Panagos, Ermias Aynekulu, Takeshi Abe, Peri Pablo, Simon West   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

HEDONIC VALUATION OF PROXIMITY TO NATURAL AREAS AND FARMLAND IN DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA [PDF]

Open space may provide a variety of environmental services, such as flood control, prevention of soil erosion, storage and recycling of wastes, and scenic views, which do not have traditional market values.
Easter, K. William, Lake, Mary Beth
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Assessing Groundwater Potential in the Ziway Lake Watershed Using Geographical Information System, Analytic Hierarchy Process, and Drinking Water Quality Index

Global Challenges, EarlyView.
This study identifies groundwater potential zones in Ethiopia’s Ziway Lake watershed using GIS and the SWAT model. Over half the area shows moderate to very high potential. Nearly 40% of high‐potential zones also have good to excellent water quality. The results offer a practical tool for sustainable groundwater management, with potential application ...
Tariku Takele, Abraham Mechal, Berihu Abadi Berhe   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Cluster Analysis using Microgreographic data [PDF]

In this paper we try to identify manufacturing and service clusters in Spain, using data from Mercantile Registers of 2006. The proposed methodology partially follows contributions of Duranton and Overman (2005), Brenner (2003 and 2004) and Ellison and ...
Federico Pablo-Marti, Josep Maria Arauzo-Carod   +1 more
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Dry Eye Disease: Oxidative Stress on Ocular Surface and Cutting‐Edge Antioxidants

Global Challenges, EarlyView.
This review has systematically evaluated the oxidative damage of cornea, tear film, lacrimal gland, conjunctiva and meibomian gland for dry eye, and concluded the antioxidants that are either commercially available or in the research phase. GQDs: Graphene quantum dots; LF: lactoferrin; ROS: Reactive oxygen species; SOD: Superoxide dismutase; tFNA ...
Rong Hu, Jian Shi, Can‐Ming Xie, Xiao‐Lei Yao   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Normative, systemic and procedural aspects: a review of indicator‐based sustainability assessments in agriculture [PDF]

Several methods for assessing the sustainability of agricultural systems have been developed. These methods do not fully: (i) take into account the multi‐functionality of agriculture; (ii) include multidimensionality; (iii) utilize and implement the ...
Binder, Claudia R., Feola, Giuseppe
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From Site Selection to Characterization: Assessment of Potential Reservoirs in the Lurestan Basin of Iran for Carbon Sequestration

Greenhouse Gases: Science and Technology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The increasing global focus on carbon sequestration underscores the need for comprehensive CO2 storage atlases, extending beyond Europe and America to other countries that are significant contributors to carbon dioxide emissions. This article addresses this imperative by examining the CO2 storage potential in the Lurestan area of Iran, with a ...
Pegah Dinani, Sabina Bigi, Stan E. Beaubien, Alessia Conti, Seyed Ali Moallemi, Fabio Trippetta, Behzad Tokhmechi   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Avaliação de Qualidade e Melhoria do Ensino na Instituições Federais de Ensino Superior Brasileira

Revista de Estudos Sociais, 2011
Neste Artigo pretende-se contrapor a avaliação de desempenho desenvolvida pelo Ministério da Educação e Cultura (MEC) com alguns aspectos da proposta de ensino superior e à estratégia de avaliação de desempenho defendida pelo Sindicato Nacional dos ...
Dirceu Grasel
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