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Harnessing the biodiversity value of Central and Eastern European farmland

2015

A large proportion of European biodiversity today depends on habitat provided by low‐intensity farming practices, yet this resource is declining as European agriculture intensifies. Within the European Union, particularly the central and eastern new member states have retained relatively large areas of species‐rich farmland, but despite increased investment in nature conservation here in recent years, farmland biodiversity trends appear to be worsening. Although the high biodiversity value of Central and Eastern European farmland has long been reported, the amount of research in the international literature focused on farmland biodiversity in this region remains comparatively ti…

Onko osaamisella sukupuoli?

2001

Työn sukupuolen mukainen jako vallitsee kaikkien Euroopan maiden työ- ja koulutusmarkkinoita. Ammatillista osaamista ja sukupuolta koskevat käytännölliset ja tieteelliset keskustelut kohtaavat kuitenkin harvoin. Artikkeli kuvaa kansainvälistä tutkimusta, jossa selvitetään osaamisen sukupuolittumista ja sen ylittämisen mahdollisuuksia työpaikkojen ja oppilaitosten kasvatuskäytännöissä. Suomalaisten tutkimushaastattelujen alustavassa luennassa niin miehet kuin naiset pitävät osaamisia sukupuolettomina. Syvempi tulkinta edellyttää osaamis- ja gender-diskurssien kriittistä hyödyntämistä.

Biochemical methane potential (BMP) of solid organic substrates: evaluation of anaerobic biodegradability using data from an international interlabor…

2011

Background: This paper describes results obtained for different participating research groups in an interlaboratory study related to biochemical methane potential (BMP). In this research work, all experimental conditions influencing the test such as inoculum, substrate characteristics and experimental conditions were investigated. The study was performed using four substrates: three positive control substrates (starch, cellulose and gelatine), and one raw biomass material (mung bean) at two different inoculum to substrate ratios (ISR). Results: The average methane yields for starch, cellulose, gelatine and mung bean at ISR of 2 and 1 were 350 ± 33, 350 ± 29, 380 ± 42, 370 ± 36 and 370 ± 35 …

Evoluzione e prospettive del rapporto fra Stato, regioni e Coni in materia di sport

2009

Il saggio intende anzitutto cogliere lo stato dell’assetto dei rapporti fra lo Stato e i suoi enti, da un lato, e la Regione e i minori enti locali, dall’altro, in una materia come quella dello sport alla quale non si sono rivolti molti approfondimenti dottrinali. Ma l’obiettivo primo si è necessariamente allargato in una prospettiva più ampia. Se, a seguito della riforma del Titolo V della Costituzione del 2001, l’ «ordinamento sportivo» è diventato materia di rilievo costituzionale (art. 117, comma 3°), è stato spontaneo tentare di verificare se e in che misura i vari filoni riformatori in materia, che sono venuti confluendo negli Statuti regionali di ‘nuova generazione’, si siano tradott…

Dust environment of an airless object: A phase space study with kinetic models

2016

Abstract The study of dust above the lunar surface is important for both science and technology. Dust particles are electrically charged due to impact of the solar radiation and the solar wind plasma and, therefore, they affect the plasma above the lunar surface. Dust is also a health hazard for crewed missions because micron and sub-micron sized dust particles can be toxic and harmful to the human body. Dust also causes malfunctions in mechanical devices and is therefore a risk for spacecraft and instruments on the lunar surface. Properties of dust particles above the lunar surface are not fully known. However, it can be stated that their large surface area to volume ratio due to their irr…

The introduced signal crayfish and native noble crayfish have different effects on sublittoral macroinvertebrate assemblages in boreal lakes

2015

Vertical stratification of bacteria and archaea in sediments of a small boreal humic lake

2019

The rationale for and practice of EIA follow-up: an analysis of Finnish road projects

2015

Follow-up is often considered to be a weak or even missing element in environmental impact assessment (EIA). Though it is recognized that follow-up practices could provide useful opportunities to learn from projects’ actual consequences, the practice is criticized for not achieving this goal. In this paper, we aim to clarify the relationship between the theoretical rationale for EIA follow-up and the actual practices carried out in a Finnish EIA context. An empirical analysis was performed with follow-up documents. The findings indicate that follow-ups focused on dealing with environmental impacts related to the physical environment, e.g., flora, fauna, and ground and surface waters. Social…

Emerging Standards and the Hybrid Model for Organizing Scientific Events During and After The COVID-19 Pandemic

2020

AbstractSince the beginning of 2020, the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has dramatically influenced almost every aspect of human life. Activities requiring human gatherings have either been postponed, canceled, or held completely virtually. To supplement lack of in-person contact, people have increasingly turned to virtual settings online, advantages of which include increased inclusivity and accessibility and a reduced carbon footprint. However, emerging online technologies cannot fully replace in-person scientific events. In-person meetings are not susceptible to poor Internet connectivity problems, and they provide novel opportunities for socialization, creating new collaboratio…

Assessing preferences and motivations for owning exotic pets : Care matters

2023

Understanding drivers of demand for exotic pets may help inform adequate conservation strategies to address unsustainable trade. Here, we used a best-worst scaling approach to understand the variety of preferences and motivations for owning exotic pets. Respondents (316 from 33 countries) preferred exotic pets that were captive-bred, had rare aesthetic features, and were common in the wild and abundant in the market. Species that were at risk of extinction, in short supply, sourced from the wild, and under trade restrictions were the least favoured by respondents. Feelings of care, such as attachment, affection, nurture, as well as curiosity and being passionate about the species, were domi…