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Reduced cardiovascular mortality at moderate altitude: a putative role of physical activity and body mass

The Journal of Physiology, EarlyView.
Abstract figure legend Benefits of performing physical exercise at moderate altitude. At moderate altitude, increased resting metabolic rate and physical exertion promote physical fitness and exercise tolerance, whereas hypoxia suppresses appetite and elicits adaptations that increase tissue O2 delivery while augmenting O2‐independent ATP production ...
Robert T. Mallet, Johannes Burtscher, Hannes Gatterer, Katharina Hüfner, Samuel Verges, Tadej Debevec, Martin Burtscher   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

SEASONAL TOURISM DEMAND IN LEBANESE SKI RESORTS

International Journal of Tourism & Hospitality Reviews, 2019
Purpose of the study: The main objective of this study is to analyze the profile of Lebanese ski resorts’ visitors, their motivations, preferences, and perceptions. Thus, authors seek to analyze the characteristics of seasonal tourism demand in Lebanese ski resorts for the sake of reducing seasonality. Methodology: Quantitative methods were used ...
Socrat Ghadban, Maya Shames, Jad Abou Arrage, Erick Leroux   +3 more
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Extent, characteristics and policy applications of Key Biodiversity Areas

Biological Reviews, Volume 101, Issue 4, Page 1735-1759, August 2026.
ABSTRACT A global standard for the identification of Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) was published 10 years ago to provide a unified set of criteria for identifying ‘sites of significance for the global persistence of biodiversity’. We review the initiative's origins, the KBA identification process, characteristics of the current network, threats, policy
Stuart H. M. Butchart, Olivia Crowe, Tom Scott, Andrew J. Plumptre, Megan Eldred, Ellen McKee, Zoltan Waliczky, Ibrahim Al Hasani, Adrián B. Azpiroz, Daniele Baisero, Fred Barasa, Alison E. Beresford, Bezeng S. Bezeng, Charlotte Boyd, Thomas M. Brooks, Graeme Buchanan, Gill Bunting, Sofia Capellan, Neil Cox, Tim R. B. Davenport, Tammy E. Davies, Gina Della Togna, Wendy Elliott, Matt Foster, Jo Gilbert, Jonathan M. Handley, Diego Juffe‐Bignoli, Victoria R. Jones, Naomi Kingston, Jeannot Kivono, John Lamoreux, Penny F. Langhammer, James Lewis, Bruce Liggitt, Daniel Marnewick, Paul Matiku, Erin McCreless, Rachel A. Neugarten, Catherine Numa, Mark O'Brien, Madhu Rao, Ciara Raudsepp‐Hearne, Justina C. Ray, Samridhi Rijal, Jon Paul Rodríguez, Jurgis Sapijanskas, Wes Sechrest, Martin Sneary, Andrew Snyder, Konstantina Spiliopoulou, Thomas Starnes, Cecilia Tobar, Gautam Surya, Marcelo F. Tognelli, Andrew W. Tordoff, Maria G. Toscano, Yongyut Trisurat, Amy Upgren   +57 more
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Channeling Action: How Civic Recreation Organizations Shape Civic Capacity and Engagement

Politics &Policy, Volume 54, Issue 4, August 2026.
ABSTRACT In this paper, we examine the individual‐level and organizational‐level implications of participation in a particular type of civic association—a civic recreation organization. We deploy a small‐n comparison group design, comparing data within and across members of a civic recreation organization with varying degrees of involvement to ...
Emma Scheetz, David Carter
wiley   +1 more source

Why Migrants Settle in Small Towns: Polish ‘New Immigrant Destinations’

Population, Space and Place, Volume 32, Issue 5, July 2026.
ABSTRACT The article contributes to literature on place attachment, migration transition and migrants' motives for settling in new immigrant destinations (NIDs). It focuses on small towns of under 20,000 population. Such towns are often claimed to be unattractive to migrants.
Anne White
wiley   +1 more source

Assessing habitat suitability for black grouse broods at the bioregional scale

Wildlife Biology, Volume 2026, Issue 4, July 2026.
The black grouse Lyrurus tetrix, a galliform species emblematic of the European Alps, is currently threatened by habitat change, particularly given the closure of heathland linked to the rising tree line at higher altitudes. The presence of heathlands in good ecological condition is, however, imperative for the species' reproduction.
Alexandre T. M. Defossez, Samuel Alleaume, Marc Montadert, Josselin Giffard‐Carlet, Dino Ienco, Nadia Guiffant, Sandra Luque   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Geospatial Data Layer of Semi‐Natural Grasslands With Century‐Old or Longer Temporal Continuity

Ecological Research, Volume 41, Issue 4, July 2026.
Semi‐natural grasslands which have been under continuous management are known to have high biodiversity. This study created a nationwide geospatial dataset of semi‐natural grasslands with century‐old or longer temporal continuity. ABSTRACT Grasslands in Japan, once covering over 10% of the national land area, have rapidly declined due to land‐use ...
Shogo Ikari, Mahoro Tomitaka, Yasuhiro Kubota, Tanaka Kenta   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

The development of ski areas and its relation to the Alpine economy in Switzerland

Swiss Journal of Economics and Statistics
Cableways alleviate access to the Alps and were crucial in establishing the skiing tourism boom of the after-war years. Moreover, cableway operators employ a large share of residents, are complemented by tourism-related services and are therefore a key ...
Pascal Troxler, Marcus Roller, Monika Bandi Tanner   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

FINANCIALIZED GREEN STATE ENTREPRENEURIALISM AND THE URBANIZATION OF MOUNTAINS: Chongli’s Consumption‐based Territorial Business Model for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics

International Journal of Urban and Regional Research, Volume 50, Issue 4, Page 856-876, July 2026.
Abstract This article develops the concept of a territorial business model (TBM) to renew the analysis of the production of the urban built environment beyond established urban cores. Based on the case of Chongli, a site for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, this article provides a double decentering of the ways in which a mountain region was urbanized
Thierry Theurillat, Mengke Zhang
wiley   +1 more source

Lessons from the Past: A Swiss Case Study on Ski Resorts and Degrowth in the Face of Climate Change

Revue de Géographie Alpine
Ski tourism is severely threatened by climate change, primarily due to reduced snowfall, shorter ski seasons, and an anticipated shrinkage of the market.
Luise Biere
doaj   +1 more source