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The combined value of executive functions and self-regulated learning to predict differences in study success among higher education students

open access: yesFrontiers in Psychology, 2023
IntroductionSelf-regulated learning (SRL) has traditionally been associated with study success in higher education. In contrast, study success is still rarely associated with executive functions (EF), while it is known from neuropsychological practice ...
Diane Marcia Manuhuwa   +4 more
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Co-creating sustainable urban metabolism towards healthier cities

open access: yesUrban Transformations, 2020
In this article, we initially present and discuss the existing concepts covering sustainable and healthy cities, and urban metabolism infrastructure.
Isabel Fróes, Malene Køster Lasthein
doaj   +1 more source

The Transition Period Updated: A Review of the New Insights into the Adaptation of Dairy Cows to the New Lactation

open access: yesDairy, 2021
Recent research on the transition period (TP) of dairy cows has highlighted the pivotal role of immune function in affecting the severity of metabolic challenges the animals face when approaching calving.
Matteo Mezzetti   +5 more
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Socio-technical transition in the palm oil sector: analysis from a multilevel perspective in Colombia’s municipality of Tibú

open access: yesRevista de Economia e Sociologia Rural, 2023
Changes in the interactions between agents involved in the value chain of the palm oil sector in the municipality of Tibú (Colombia) over the period 1985-2020 have resulted in a reduction in the indices of poverty, social inequality, and unemployment for
José Ignacio Campos Naranjo   +1 more
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Economic growth and nutrition transition: an empirical analysis comparing demand elasticities for foods in China and Russia

open access: yesJournal of Integrative Agriculture, 2015
This study provides empirical evidence on the link between economic growth and nutrition transition in two emerging economies, China and Russia. Both countries have experienced rising average incomes, accompanied by an increasing rate of nutrition ...
Christine Burggraf   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Transformational change: creating a safe operating space for humanity

open access: yesEcology and Society, 2015
Many ecologists and environmental scientists witnessing the scale of current environmental change are becoming increasingly alarmed about how humanity is pushing the boundaries of the Earth's systems beyond sustainable levels.
Clive A. McAlpine   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

A strategic niche management approach for shaping bio-based economy in Europe [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
The goal of this paper is to investigate the transition towards a bio-based economy as part of a broader sustainable transition in Europe. To analyse the challenges and opportunities associated with the bio-based economy, we applied the Strategic Niche ...
Tani, Almona
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Realizing water transitions: the role of policy entrepreneurs in water policy change

open access: yesEcology and Society, 2010
This special feature aims to further our understanding of the way in which transitions occur in water management. We contend that if we want to understand such transitions, we need to understand policy change and its opposite, policy stability.
Dave Huitema, Sander Meijerink
doaj   +1 more source

Refinement for Transition Systems with Responses [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
Motivated by the response pattern for property specifications and applications within flexible workflow management systems, we report upon an initial study of modal and mixed transition systems in which the must transitions are interpreted as must ...
Andrzej Wąsowski   +12 more
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Predictors of Engagement in Postpartum Weight Self-management Behaviours in the First 12 Weeks After Birth [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
Aim To explore factors that influence postpartum weight self-management behaviours. Transitions Theory and the Integrated Theory of Health Behaviour Change guided selection of variables.
Ohlendorf, Jennifer   +2 more
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