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Perception of native grasslands in south-eastern Australia: some implications for landscape aesthetics and other landscape values [PDF]

open access: yes, 2001
Grasslands are considered to be Australia’s most threatened ecosystems, yet relatively little is known about human preferences and attitudes which contribute to continued degradation of these landscapes.
Cary, John, Williams, Kathryn
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Stakeholder Perspectives on Therapeutic and Safe Building Design in Residential Care

open access: yesAustralian Journal of Social Issues, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Residential care is a form of out‐of‐home care that plays a critical role in supporting vulnerable young people in Australia. However, there is an evidence gap regarding the built environment in this context. This research aimed to explore the perspectives of key stakeholders in residential care in Victoria, Australia, regarding design that ...
Carmen Schroder   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Towards Sustainable Human–Land Symbiosis: An Empirical Study of Chinese Traditional Villages

open access: yesLand
In response to the growing urban–rural dichotomy and escalating human–land conflicts in rural China, this study investigates the role of soundscapes as emotional mediators to enhance environmental satisfaction and foster sustainable human–land symbiosis.
Jianmin Wang   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Coasian payments for agricultural external benefits - an empirical cross-section analysis [PDF]

open access: yes
This paper deals with a cross section analysis of local compensation payments to farmers for their provision of landscape amenities in alpine tourist communities. These payments can be interpreted as the outcomes of Coasian negotiations.
Franz Hackl   +2 more
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Barriers and Enablers for Effective Support Coordination in the National Disability Insurance Scheme

open access: yesAustralian Journal of Social Issues, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Support coordinators act as intermediaries between the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and participants, facilitating access to funded supports. To optimise outcomes, they must navigate NDIS complexities, identify services that meet individual needs and engage with diverse stakeholders.
Sharyn McDonald   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Cancer therapy‐induced ototoxicity: Current challenges and emerging management strategies

open access: yesAnimal Models and Experimental Medicine, EarlyView.
This review comprehensively examines the key risk factors for cancer therapy‐induced ototoxicity, including cumulative drug dose, genetic susceptibility, and combined treatment regimens. It highlights current challenges in ototoxicity monitoring, such as insufficient timeliness and limited clinical adoption, and advocates for standardized auditory ...
Yuqi Huang   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Prevalence of Cam Femoroacetabular Lesions in Medieval (1200‐1600 CE) and Postmedieval (1600‐1850 CE) Dutch Skeletal Collections

open access: yesArthroscopy, Sports Medicine, and Rehabilitation, EarlyView.
Purpose To evaluate medieval and postmedieval Dutch skeletal collections for signs of cam impingent. Methods The medieval collections from Alkmaar Paardenmarkt and Klaaskinderkerke and the postmedieval period from Middenbeemster were studied. Standard osteological methods for sex and age estimation were used. From digital photographs of the femora, the
Nouschka Bosch   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

The next step in suburban rural revitalization: Integrated whole-process landscape management linking ecosystem services and landscape characteristics

open access: yesEcological Indicators
Suburban rural ecosystem, especially those adjacent to large cities, constitute a key component of rural and urban sustainability and resilience. However, urbanisation often exerts a negative impact on suburban rural landscapes, leading to ecological ...
Huiya Yang   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Urban-Rural Connections and Development Perspectives In Portugal [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
Portugal is characterized by a significant asymmetry in the population distribution/density and economic activity as well as in social and cultural dynamics.
Baltazar, Maria da Saudade   +5 more
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