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Understanding the paradox of primary teacher shortage in low‐income countries: Insights from Malawi

British Educational Research Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract Malawi faces a persistent and chronic teacher shortage, particularly at the primary school level, with much of the challenge attributed to teacher supply constraints. While the causes of teacher shortages are known to be complex and context‐dependent, there remains a lack of in‐depth, country‐specific research to guide effective policies ...
Peter Mtika, Edward M. Sosu
wiley   +1 more source

Regulating and Cultural Ecosystem Services of Urban Green Infrastructure in the Nordic Countries: A Systematic Review. [PDF]

Int J Environ Res Public Health, 2021
Amorim JH, Engardt M, Johansson C, Ribeiro I, Sannebro M.   +4 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Model structure uncertainty in green urban drainage models

Mathematical storm water models are often used as tools for planning and analysis of urban drainage systems, but the models’ inherent uncertainties need to be understood to make optimal use of them.
Viklander, Maria,, Broekhuizen, Ico,, Leonhardt, Günther,, Muthanna, Tone Merete,   +3 more
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Nature-Based Solutions in urban green infrastructure: A systematic review of success factors and implementation challenges [PDF]

Nature-Based Solutions (NBSs) have gained prominence in urban planning as integrative strategies that utilize natural processes to address complex environmental and societal challenges while advancing green infrastructure development.
Zerei, Melika, Melika Zarei, Sina Shahab, Shahab, Sina   +3 more
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‘A completely different space’: Teachers' perspectives on disadvantage, access to nature and outdoor learning

British Educational Research Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract This study examined teachers' perspectives on how children benefit from time in nature, how disadvantage shapes access and the role of schools in facilitating such access. Drawing on interviews conducted in 2022 with 25 UK primary school teachers who participated in Generation Wild, a nature connection programme for schools in economically ...
Nicola Parkin, Kersty Hobson, Wouter Poortinga, Mark Stead, Julia Newth, Jonathan Reeves, Merideth Gattis   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Assessment of the Spatial Structure and Condition of Urban Green Infrastructure in Aktau (Kazakhstan) Under Arid Climate Conditions Using NDVI and SAVI

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Urban green infrastructure plays a crucial role in enhancing environmental resilience in cities, particularly in arid regions characterized by water scarcity, soil salinity, and high climatic stress.
Murat Makhambetov, Aigul Sergeyeva, Gulshat Nurgaliyeva, Altynbek Khamit, Aleksey Sayanov, Raushan Duisekenova   +5 more
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Civilising pedagogies: An ethnography of instructional and regulative discourses in government schools in Delhi, India

British Educational Research Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract Over the years, surveys and data on learning outcomes have consistently shown inadequate levels of learning in schools in India, witnessing a further decline in recent years. Studies within the sociology of education have consistently highlighted the overarching role of class and caste on learning outcomes in schools. Neoliberal policy reforms
Akshita Rawat
wiley   +1 more source

Home gardens can be more important than other urban green infrastructure for mental well-being during COVID-19 pandemics. [PDF]

Urban For Urban Green, 2021
Marques P, Silva AS, Quaresma Y, Manna LR, de Magalhães Neto N, Mazzoni R.   +5 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Between public service and market: Portraying the bifront university in a platformized world

British Educational Research Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract This paper contributes to the international debate on the changes affecting recruitment and orientation processes toward higher education. Based on qualitative research involving 19 Italian public universities, the study analyses the transformations in communication, recruitment and orientation activities within platformization and increasing ...
Marco Pitzalis, Ciro Cangiano, Alessandro Lovari   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

CO-LAND. Inclusive coastal landscape: activating green and blue infrastructure for sustainable development of the urban-land interface

, 2017
CO-LAND stands for Inclusive Coastal Landscapes. Coastal landscapes across Europe are often characterized by overlaying and competing land uses. They are focus areas for settlements and infrastructure, especially road and train networks, and many ...
A. Fortelli, A. Acierno, G. Lanzi, CAMILLETTI, Paolo   +3 more
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