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Biodiversity Conservation
Martin F. Price, Thomas Schaaf, Maria R. Cardenas Tomazic
Summary: Initiated in 1971, UNESCO's MAB Project 6 focused on the impact of human activities on mountain and tundra ecosystems, with national activities and collaborative international projects contributing to research outcomes. Key areas of focus included global change and sacred mountains, with significant developments in the 1990s.
ECO MONT-JOURNAL ON PROTECTED MOUNTAIN AREAS RESEARCH
(2021)
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Development Studies
Zoe Russell
Summary: Biosphere Reserves are learning sites for sustainable development, with implementation varying based on regional and national circumstances. This paper examines the characteristics and perceptions of stakeholders in the Isle of Man as an 'entire nation' biosphere, finding that while the island has unique circumstances, many challenges are common to biosphere models in general.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY & PLANNING
(2023)
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Environmental Studies
Miguel Clusener Godt, Gunter Koeck, Lutz Moeller
Summary: The MAB Programme has continuously adapted and modernised over the past fifty years, making significant contributions to the rational and sustainable use of biosphere resources.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
(2022)
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Development Studies
Desiree Fiske
Summary: This article examines the institutionalization of the Anthropocene in UNESCO's Man and the Biosphere Programme, finding that the Anthropocene is integrated into the program's discourse as a new philosophy alongside traditional narratives of conservation and sustainable development. The study reveals the evolution of Global Environmental Change discourse over 50 years and identifies significant cross-cutting themes between the three narratives, providing insight into the empirical understanding of the Anthropocene and calling for further research on the institutionalization of narratives.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY & PLANNING
(2022)
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Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Emma Ostermeier, Kristen Reilly, Kendra Nelson Ferguson, Stephanie E. Coen, Jason Gilliland
Summary: Since most Canadian children do not achieve the recommended 60 minutes of daily physical activity, it is important to implement affordable and accessible programs to promote physical activity among children. The Grade 5 ACT-i-Pass (G5AP) is a community-based program in Ontario that offers free physical activity opportunities to grade 5 children. The analysis of focus group data revealed the positive influence of the program on children's physical activity levels and identified factors that facilitated or hindered participation in the program. The findings provide recommendations for current and future community-based physical activity programs to enhance children's health and well-being.
QUALITATIVE RESEARCH IN SPORT EXERCISE AND HEALTH
(2023)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
J. M. Lachman, R. Juhari, F. Stuer, P. Zinser, Q. Han, F. Gardner, A. McCoy, S. N. Yaacob, R. Kahar, M. Mansor, Z. Madon, Z. Arshat, F. Z. M. Nadzri, N. F. A. Aftar, C. Landers
Summary: This study assessed the feasibility of a social learning-based parenting program delivered by government staff in Malaysia to reduce violence against children. The program showed promising results in reducing child maltreatment, improving parenting skills, and addressing child behavior problems. Qualitative findings further highlighted the tangible benefits of the program for female caregivers and their families.
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Diana Fanelli, Matteo Tesi, Martina Ingallinesi, Francesco Camillo, Duccio Panzani
Summary: This study retrospectively analysed the effects of different environmental factors on the success rate of commercial embryo transfer programme in central Italy. The results showed that transfers performed during the spring transition and breeding seasons had higher success rates compared to those during the autumn transitional season. The temperature/humidity index did not have a significant impact on pregnancy rates or pregnancy losses after the transfer.
REPRODUCTION IN DOMESTIC ANIMALS
(2022)
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Psychology, Clinical
Chye Toole-Anstey, Michelle Townsend, Lynne Keevers
Summary: This study examines the help-seeking pathways of mothers experiencing child to parent violence (CPV), finding five different pathways and exploring themes such as seeking help within pre-existing relationships, feelings of fear and judgement associated with help-seeking, and enabling and hindering conditions within the family. It also finds that sociomaterial conditions such as single motherhood and judgement limit help-seeking possibilities, and help-seeking is intertwined with issues like intimate partner violence and homelessness. This study demonstrates the benefits of utilizing a response-based approach and "intra-action" within a research and practice context.
JOURNAL OF FAMILY VIOLENCE
(2023)
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Family Studies
Bella Klebanov, Carmit Katz
Summary: This study examined the experiences and perceptions of survivors regarding the presence of others during intrafamilial child sexual abuse (IFCSA). It challenges the perception that IFCSA is a crime perpetrated without witnesses and highlights the need to promote the publicness of IFCSA.
CHILD & FAMILY SOCIAL WORK
(2023)
