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The role of “network of cities” in construction of global urban culture [PDF]

open access: yes
The globalization process has led to an increased interaction between cities and to a new urban system/network in which they need to be competitive and complementary at the same time. “Network of cities”, such as World Cities, Eurocities or Sister Cities
Aliye Ahu Gülümser   +2 more
core  

Sedum zhenghaianum (Crassulaceae), a new species from Zhejiang and Jiangxi, East China

open access: yesNordic Journal of Botany, EarlyView.
In this paper, Sedum zhenghaianum sp. nov. is described as a new species based on morphological and molecular analyses, and its taxonomic relationships are discussed. Morphological analysis indicates that S. zhenghaianum should be classified in the genus Sedum sect. Sedum and is distinct from the related species S. tosaense in morphology, e.g.
Shi‐Qi She   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Reflections on Comparative Teaching in Public Administration

open access: yesPublic Administration and Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This article integrates our scholarly experience of teaching comparative public administration. In doing so, we offer a unique perspective as the co‐authors carry several diverse attributes, among them their countries of origin, current country in which they are teaching, and their academic experience.
Kim Moloney   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Sister-City Relationships As a Form of Inter-Organizational Cooperation: Exploratory Case Studies in the Portuguese Context

open access: yesTransylvanian Review of Administrative Sciences, 2014
The aim of this study is to identify, characterize and understand sister-city relationships in Portuguese municipalities as a particular form of inter-organizational cooperation.
Mário FRANCO, Elsa MARMELO
doaj  

Characteristics and Emerging Trends in International City Negotiations

open access: yesVestnik MGIMO-Universiteta
The article examines key features, main directions, and current trends in international negotiations between subnational territorial units using the example of cities.
M. I. Kolykhalov
doaj   +1 more source

When honeybees come to town: Critical aspects of urban beekeeping and opportunities for regulation

open access: yesPeople and Nature, EarlyView.
Abstract Urban areas are increasingly valued for their role in conserving wild pollinators. Honeybees are often regarded as ambassador species for pollinator conservation, and beekeeping is frequently perceived as a pro‐biodiversity activity, which has become highly popular in urban areas.
Joan Casanelles‐Abella   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

IMPLEMENTASI KERJASAMA SISTER CITY BERDASARKAN VCLT 1969 (KASUS SISTER CITY KOTA BANDUNG DAN FORT WORTH)

open access: yesReformasi Hukum Trisakti
The practice of Sister City agreements is an agreement made by local governments between countries with the main purpose of improving friendly relations and providing benefits to the parties. The Sister City concept originated in the United States in 1956. Since 1990, Bandung City has been one of the leading cities in forming Sister City relationships,
null Denyssa Jasmine Ardiansyah Putri   +1 more
openaire   +1 more source

Qualitative study on occupational anxiety among young thyroid cancer survivors before returning to work

open access: yesPrecision Medical Sciences, EarlyView.
The main aim of this study was to elucidate and clarify the manifestations of occupational anxiety among young postoperative thyroid cancer survivors before returning to work and to explore strategies and support needed to cope upon their return to work. Abstract The purpose of this qualitative study was to understand the manifestations of occupational
Hong Gao   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Reading Classes: On Culture and Classism in America [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
[Excerpt] So I said to him, \u27What part of Fridley are you from? I mean where in Anoka did you grow up?\u27 My eyes popped wide in shock. Those were the northwest suburbs of the Twin Cities we had just driven through, where much of my extended family
Jensen, Barbara
core   +1 more source

The European honey buzzard (Pernis apivorus) as an ally for the control of the invasive yellow‐legged hornet (Vespa velutina nigrithorax)

open access: yesPest Management Science, Volume 81, Issue 4, Page 2237-2247, April 2025.
The predatory effect of the honey‐buzzard affects the reproductive performance of Asian‐hornet colonies, decreasing the density of workers over distance and time. The foraging distances of the honey‐buzzard concentrates within the first 2000 m from nest, which supports the results observed.
Jorge Ángel Martín‐Ávila   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

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