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From Universal to Regional: Theoretical Perspectives on Regeneration and Heritage

open access: yesThe London Journal of Canadian Studies, 2015
Regeneration comprises a set of processes designed to take a specific place from obsolescence to a projected future. It embraces the past, the present and the future.
doaj   +2 more sources

Protection of human rights to the city and preservation of historic urban landscapes: ways to coherence

open access: yesJournal of Architecture and Urbanism, 2011
Presuming that principles of international law reflect common values and moral attitudes of the humankind, the author analyses a mutual dissociation of three fields of international law – human rights to the city, rights to cultural heritage, and ...
Jūratė Markevičienė
doaj   +1 more source

Boards of Directors That Transform: A Study on How Specific Architectural Components Drive ESG Performance

open access: yesCorporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study explores the potential influence of key components of the board of directors' architecture on ESG outcomes. Specifically, we focus on the effects of demographic components (gender and cultural diversity), structural and compositional factors (size, CEO‐Chair separation, and the presence of independent/non‐executive directors), and ...
Jorge Ochaita‐Gonzalez   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Hydrology of conflicts over shallow groundwater use and management in low coral islands [PDF]

open access: yes, 2002
Groundwater is the major freshwater source in coral islands. Its availability, quality, and management are central to sustainable development and poverty alleviation. Increasing populations, growing per capita demand and restricted land areas limit water
Crennan, L.   +7 more
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Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in Mining: An Integrated Institutional and Agency Theory Perspective

open access: yesCorporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Mining is one of the foundations of economic development but has historically been associated with severe socioenvironmental impacts, such as ecosystem degradation, displacement of traditional communities, and large‐scale disasters. In this context, corporate social responsibility (CSR) plays a central role as a mechanism for legitimizing ...
Felipe Moura Oliveira   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source

Citizenship education and gender equality: A critique of action plans in Greek secondary schools

open access: yesThe Curriculum Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract In the sociology of education, gender education follows current policies developed and promoted through citizenship education. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations addressing global social inequalities include gender equality (SDG 5).
Aikaterini Peleki   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source

Starving for Data: Eating Disorders Prevalence and Research Gaps in Southern Africa

open access: yesInternational Journal of Eating Disorders, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective Studies reporting prevalence estimates of eating disorders in Southern Africa are scarce. To fill this gap, the present Research Forum reviews existing literature on the prevalence of eating disorders, including as assessed by clinical interviews, screeners, and self‐reported behaviors, among individuals in Southern Africa.
Bernou Melisse   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Material and Structural Characterization of Historical Masonry: Analytical Framework for Restoration Planning: A Case Study

open access: yesApplied Sciences
Historic monument buildings represent, in a three-dimensional form, the expression of civilization, culture, and progress across various historical periods.
Ana Maria Grămescu   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Digital Rights Activism in Multilevel Governance

open access: yesEuropean Policy Analysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Multilevel governance (MLG) without a clear hierarchical structure can create power imbalances among various actors, particularly in settings with overlapping jurisdictions and policy areas. This dynamic is especially pronounced in Internet governance, which faces a complex interplay of domestic laws, state interdependence, and heightened ...
Alison Harcourt
wiley   +1 more source

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