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A brief history of tsunamis in the Vanuatu Arc [PDF]

open access: yesNatural Hazards and Earth System Sciences
The archipelagos of Vanuatu and the eastern Solomon Islands, scattered over 1500 km along the Vanuatu Arc, include dozens of inhabited volcanic islands exposed to many natural hazards that impact their populations more or less severely.
J. H. M. Roger, B. Pelletier
doaj   +1 more source

Going silent? Evidence for independent losses of acoustic communication in tree crickets (Insecta, Orthoptera, Grylloidea, Oecanthidae)

open access: yesJournal of Systematics and Evolution, EarlyView.
Our ancestral state reconstruction in tree crickets reveals multiple independent and irreversible losses of sound‐producing and ‐receiving structures, supporting the convergent evolution of the silent phenotype. We demonstrate strong evolutionary integration between forewings and tympana, although the discovery of ‘silent listeners′ and ‘deaf singers ...
Lucas Denadai de Campos   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Living in the Mycelial World

open access: yesTopics in Cognitive Science, EarlyView.
Abstract This manuscript documents a systematic ethnomycological analysis of ethnographic archives. Focusing on texts describing human–fungi interactions, I conduct a global, cross‐cultural review of mushroom use, covering 193 societies worldwide. The study reveals diverse mushroom‐related cultural practices, emphasizing the significance of fungi ...
Roope O. Kaaronen
wiley   +1 more source

Community-based adaptation to climate change: lessons from Tanna Island, Vanuatu

open access: yesIsland Studies Journal, 2019
Community-based adaptation has gained significant international attention as a way for communities to respond to the increasing threats and complex pressures posed by climate change.
Tahlia Clarke   +3 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Pathways to healthy ageing in Vanuatu: a qualitative evaluation of national policy prioritiesResearch in context

open access: yesThe Lancet Regional Health. Western Pacific
Summary: Background: The Pacific Island country of Vanuatu is at the early stages of demographic ageing. The government is yet to develop a strategic approach to optimize the health and wellbeing of older indigenous Vanuatu residents (ni-Vanuatu ...
Anna Palagyi   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

A new coastal species of Pseuderanthemum (Acanthaceae) from Loyalty Islands (New Caledonia) and Vanuatu with notes on P. carruthersii [PDF]

open access: yesPhytoKeys, 2019
When dealing with the taxonomy of Pacific coastal species within the region of New Caledonia and Vanuatu, one should examine all names published in Australasia and other Pacific islands.
Gildas Gâteblé   +2 more
doaj   +3 more sources

Entering the Era of Directly Supporting Society With Observation‐Based Ocean Acidification Data

open access: yesPerspectives of Earth and Space Scientists, Volume 7, Issue 1, December 2026.
Abstract Ocean acidification is a growing concern for many nations around the world. However, our capacity to monitor changes in carbonate chemistry with sufficient spatial and temporal resolution, has until now, been limited, which has impeded effective action and decision‐making at international, national, and regional levels.
Helen S. Findlay   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Medical pluralism, sorcery belief and health seeking in Vanuatu: a quantitative and descriptive study.

open access: yesHealth Promotion International, 2020
Set in Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu, this study explores the relationship between cultural knowledge and beliefs concerning illness and health-seeking behaviour within the context of medical pluralism.
Lana M. Elliott, John Taylor
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Leading Learning Health Systems in the Asia Pacific: A Mixed‐Method Evaluation of Health Professionals' Experiences in a Longitudinal Leadership Program

open access: yesLearning Health Systems, Volume 10, Issue 4, October 2026.
ABSTRACT Introduction The Learning Health System (LHS) concept is gaining traction in high‐income countries, yet its implementation in low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs) remains limited with few initiatives offering practical strategies tailored to these contexts.
Lichin Lim   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Microplastic ingestion data for 86 fish species across five Vanuatu communities: a reference for Pacific Island pollution monitoring

open access: yesDiscover Oceans
Objectives This microplastic dataset was collected to address critical gaps in understanding microplastic pollution in Vanuatu's coastal food fish.
Joycinette Vosumbe Botleng   +12 more
doaj   +1 more source

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