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Large, rugged and remote: The challenge of wolf–livestock coexistence on federal lands in the American West

open access: yesPeople and Nature, EarlyView.
Abstract The expansion of grey wolves (Canis lupus) across the western United States, including on public lands used for extensive livestock grazing, requires tools and techniques for reducing wolf–livestock conflict and supporting coexistence. We examined approaches used on forested lands managed by the U.S.
Robert M. Anderson   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Expanding the life framework of values

open access: yesPeople and Nature, EarlyView.
Abstract Conceptualising and organising the range of value orientations and worldviews underpinning human–nature relationships is useful for understanding different, and sometimes conflicting, perspectives on how nature should be managed and working towards just and equitable policies.
Kyle Jewell   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

“The Sum of All Human Knowledge”: A Systematic Review of Scholarly Research on the Content of Wikipedia [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
Wikipedia might possibly be the best-developed attempt thus far of the enduring quest to gather all human knowledge in one place. Its accomplishments in this regard have made it an irresistible point of inquiry for researchers from various fields of ...
Adamic   +81 more
core   +3 more sources

Detecting extirpation: A localized approach to a global problem

open access: yesPLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView.
The global biodiversity crisis stems from a cascading series of extirpations driving species toward extinction. Addressing this crisis requires methods for early detection of extinction at local scales, where communities can mobilize conservation efforts.
Andrew D. F. Simon   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Tracing change in the public perception of plants: insights from archives and social media in China

open access: yesPLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView.
As urbanization accelerates, historic gardens serve as vital cultural treasures that offer spiritual and cultural support to the public. This study proposes an innovative approach that merges historical records from the Qing Dynasty with contemporary social media data to explore changes in public perceptions of these gardens.
Dong Xu   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Wim Wenders’ Use of Space in The Million Dollar Hotel [PDF]

open access: yes, 2008
Wim Wenders has been quoted as saying, of his own development as a filmmaker, that he is “a painter of space engaged on a quest for time” (qtd. in Graf, 2002, p.63). This paper offers a systematic assessment of the way Wenders creates the filmic space of
Jones, Stan
core   +1 more source

From Ministries of Food to National Food System Committees: A Global Mapping and Typology of Multisectoral Food System Governance Institutions

open access: yesSustainable Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Transforming the ways food systems are governed is key to achieving better social, environmental, and economic outcomes, all crucial to sustainable development. Strong multisectoral governance is critical to achieving this, but there is little evidence on the structure and function of governance mechanisms in this context.
Dori Patay   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Exploring Farmers' Intentions to Mitigate Climate Change Through the Lens of the Theory of Reasoned Goal Pursuit

open access: yesSustainable Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Climate change is a major challenge requiring farmers to adopt sustainable practices. As climate policies often depend on voluntary action, understanding what motivates farmers is essential. This study applies the Theory of Reasoned Goal Pursuit (TRGP) to assess key factors influencing Hungarian farmers' intentions to mitigate climate change ...
Manal Hamam   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

The anatomy of a collaborative writing tool for public participation in democracy [PDF]

open access: yes, 2007
Two approaches to online collaborative writing for the formulation of norms (laws, bills) are discussed: a Wikipedia-like approach and a structured ...
Casati, Roberto, Roncaglia, Gino
core   +1 more source

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