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Difference in the net value of ecological services between natural and artificial forests in China. [PDF]

Conserv Biol, 2019
Abstract Land degradation is a global problem that seriously threatens human society. However, in China and elsewhere, ecological restoration still largely relies on a traditional approach that focuses only on ecological factors and ignores socioeconomic factors.
Cao S, Zhang J, Su W.
europepmc   +2 more sources

The image of nursing in the media: A scoping review

International Nursing Review, Volume 70, Issue 3, Page 425-443, September 2023., 2023
Abstract Aim To systematically review the available evidence from research exploring the image of nurses in the media. Background Nurses have historically faced many challenges and have received media attention for such efforts. However, the image of nursing traditionally conveyed by media has failed to represent the real character and a positive image
Hildegart González, Begoña Errasti‐Ibarrondo, Andrea Iraizoz‐Iraizoz, Ana Choperena   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

How consumer networks contribute to sustainable mindful consumption and well‐being

Journal of Consumer Affairs, Volume 57, Issue 2, Page 757-784, Summer 2023., 2023
Abstract Sustainable mindful consumption has positive impacts on the environment and on people's health and well‐being. However, consumption circumstances and social contexts make it difficult for consumers to engage in sustainable mindful behavior. To explore the role of consumer networks in fostering mindful consumption, sustainable behavior, and ...
Birgit Teufer, Sonja Grabner‐Kräuter
wiley   +1 more source

Rapid assessment of insect pollination services to inform decision‐making

Conservation Biology, Volume 36, Issue 4, August 2022., 2022
Abstract Pollinator declines have prompted efforts to assess how land‐use change affects insect pollinators and pollination services in agricultural landscapes. Yet many tools to measure insect pollination services require substantial landscape‐scale data and technical expertise.
Fabrizia Ratto, Tom D. Breeze, Lorna J. Cole, Michael P. D. Garratt, David Kleijn, Bill Kunin, Denis Michez, Rory O'Connor, Jeff Ollerton, Robert J. Paxton, Guy M. Poppy, Simon G. Potts, Deepa Senapathi, Rosalind Shaw, Lynn V. Dicks, Kelvin S.‐H. Peh   +15 more
wiley   +1 more source

Voluntary disclosure of Sustainable Development Goals in mandatory non‐financial reports: The moderating role of cultural dimension

Journal of International Financial Management &Accounting, Volume 33, Issue 1, Page 83-106, February 2022., 2022
Abstract The Directive 2014/95/EU represents one of the main innovations introduced by the European Commission to encourage large companies to disclose their contribution to sustainable development. Since its introduction, the Directive 2014/95/EU has put into motion an intense debate about its effectiveness.
Simone Pizzi, Mara Del Baldo, Fabio Caputo, Andrea Venturelli   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Spatial cost–benefit analysis of blue restoration and factors driving net benefits globally

Conservation Biology, Volume 35, Issue 6, Page 1850-1860, December 2021., 2021
Abstract Marine coastal ecosystems, commonly referred to as blue ecosystems, provide valuable services to society but are under increasing threat worldwide due to a variety of drivers, including eutrophication, development, land‐use change, land reclamation, and climate change.
Phoebe J. Stewart‐Sinclair, Carissa J. Klein, Ian J. Bateman, Catherine E. Lovelock   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Progress and Perspectives in Photo‐ and Electrochemical‐Oxidation of Biomass for Sustainable Chemicals and Hydrogen Production

Advanced Energy Materials, Volume 11, Issue 43, November 18, 2021., 2021
This review summarizes recent research progress in photo‐ and electrochemical oxidation of biomass feedstocks for the production of chemicals and hydrogen. High‐level technoeconomic assessment and life cycle analysis are performed to evaluate the economic value and environmental impact of biomass electrolysis.
Hui Luo, Jesús Barrio, Nixon Sunny, Alain Li, Ludmilla Steier, Nilay Shah, Ifan E. L. Stephens, Maria‐Magdalena Titirici   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Purple non‐sulphur bacteria and plant production: benefits for fertilization, stress resistance and the environment

Microbial Biotechnology, Volume 13, Issue 5, Page 1336-1365, September 2020., 2020
Purple non‐sulfur bacteria (PNSB) are beneficial for plant growth, due to their ability to produce and accumulate high‐value compounds. These phototrophs have the potential to enhance plant growth performance, increase the yield and quality of edible plant biomass, boost the resistance to environmental stresses, bioremediate heavy metals and mitigate ...
Myrsini Sakarika, Janne Spanoghe, Yixing Sui, Eva Wambacq, Oliver Grunert, Geert Haesaert, Marc Spiller, Siegfried E. Vlaeminck   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

La agregación de costes y beneficios en la evaluación de proyectos intergeneracionales : el valor actual neto multigeneracional [PDF]

Hacienda Pública Española/Revista de Economía Pública, 2002
El presente artículo estudia la agregación de los costes y beneficios que recaen sobre las generaciones futuras mediante una ponderación que refleje las preferencias sociales al respecto. Se muestra que la ponderación intergeneracional social y la individual divergen si se considera una sociedad con más de una generación e individuos altruistas, y que ...
Padilla, Emilio, Pasqual i Rocabert, Joan   +1 more
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Flujo y carga de diseño óptimos para los proyectos hidroenergéticos a filo de agua

Ingeniería Hidráulica y Ambiental, 2020
En Cuba, el flujo y la carga de diseño preliminares para los proyectos hidroenergéticos “a filo de agua” se determinan a partir de parámetros estadísticos. Por lo tanto, la energía y el valor actual neto, son el resultado de parámetros fijados “ex ante”.
Luis Gutiérrez Urdaneta
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