Effects of Vegetated and Synthetic (Impervious) Surfaces on the Microclimate of Urban Area by MO Obiakor, CD Ezeonyejiaku, TC Mogbo

“…These threats include increased stormwater runoff, reduced water quality, higher maximum summer temperatures, degraded, and destroyed aquatic and terrestrial habitats, and the diminished aesthetic appeal of streams and landscapes. This paper provides a basic introduction to microclimate, vegetated and impervious surfaces and an overview of the effects of increased imperviousness and vegetation on the microclimate of urban areas. …”
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Constructions territoriales et dynamiques patrimoniales dans le périurbain de Porto-Novo (Bénin) by Cédric Tafuri

“…In the same way as in the city of Porto-Novo - the political capital of the country, which for some years has been undergoing a major dynamic heritagisation process - a spontaneous movement of identification and promotion of tangible and intangible cultural assets has emerged in the small municipalities of the Porto-Novo suburbs which have been marked by a profound re-composition of their landscapes and a redefining of their functions while undergoing a decentralisation process. …”
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Pests and Fungal Organisms Identified on Olives (Olea europaea) in Florida by Jennifer L. Gillett-Kaufman, Sandra A. Allan, Jonael H. Bosques-Mendez, Lyle J. Buss

“…As trees become available in nurseries many homeowners are planting them in their landscapes. Fortunately, olives are a relatively pest-free species, but some occasional invaders can be a nuisance or cause lasting harm. …”
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Maps and Memory, Rights and Relationships by Sian Sullivan

“…In particular, oral histories recording individual experiences in-depth, especially those of elderly people prompted by return to remembered places of past dwelling, can historicise and deepen recognition of complex cultural landscapes that today carry high conservation value.…”
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Caladium Cultivars Developed at the University of Florida/IFAS by Zhanao Deng, Brent K. Harbaugh

“…Additional goals of this program included the following: 1) to improve the aesthetic values and performance of caladium plants in containers and landscapes; 2) to eliminate the costly labor associated with tuber de-eyeing; and 3) to improve tuber and plant productivity and profitability. …”
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Prospects for the Development of Mountain Tourism in Azerbaijan by Almasov Nahid, Orujov Elshan

“…Mountain tourism in Azerbaijan has significant potential for development, given the country’s diverse landscapes, rich cultural heritage and emerging tourism infrastructure. …”
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Mixing of natural and urban dust along the Wasatch Front of northern Utah, USA by Jeffrey S. Munroe, Gregory T. Carling, Kevin D. Perry, Diego P. Fernandez, Derek V. Mallia

“…Using physical and geochemical analyses, we identified significant differences between urban and natural dust that are not attributable to the intervening landscapes. These differences arise from the mixing of natural dust with local anthropogenic materials, including sediments from the Great Salt Lake playa conditioned by over a century of urban activity. …”
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Effect of Different Renovation Methods on the Productivity of Mid-Forest Meadows as Foraging Areas for Free-Living Red Deer Population by Jędrzej Daszkiewicz, Piotr Goliński

“…Mid-forest meadows are integral to maintaining biodiversity and ecological services in forested landscapes but face degradation due to various reasons. …”
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“Here Lies the Possibility of Bodies Turning Elemental”: by Jenny Andrine Madsen Evang

“…Ultimately, the film makes us question not only the hegemonic mediation of the enslaved, but also the orthography of the (white) Human and the seeming serenity of Norwegian oceanic landscapes.   …”
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How Much Space Does My Shade Tree Need? Planting Space Recommendations for Medium and Large Trees in Florida Cities by Deborah R. Hilbert, Andrew Koeser, Brooke L. Moffis, JuWanda G. Rowell, Drew C. McLean

“… Trees provide urban landscapes with shade, beauty, and habitat. They can also help lessen the effects of flooding and urban heat buildup while storing carbon dioxide, a major greenhouse gas. …”
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The ASK-16 motorized glider: an airborne eddy covariance platform to measure turbulence, energy, and matter fluxes by I. Wiekenkamp, A. K. Lehmann, A. Bütow, J. Hartmann, S. Metzger, S. Metzger, T. Ruhtz, C. Wille, M. Zöllner, T. Sachs, T. Sachs

“…Analysis of exemplary flux data from flight transects indicates that the platform is capable of producing spatially highly resolved turbulent fluxes over heterogeneous landscapes. Overall, results from our analysis suggest that the ASK-16 airborne platform can measure turbulent fluxes with a similar quality to earlier established high-quality platforms.…”
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Dialogues with Audiovisual Archives by Giulia Taurino

“…The study ultimately underscores the importance of balancing traditional archival practices with innovative technological advancements to enhance the accessibility and discoverability of audiovisual collections, ensuring their preservation for future generations while addressing evolving digital landscapes.…”
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A Rare Case of Richter Transformation to Both Clonally Unrelated and Clonally Related Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma in the Same Patient by Michelle D. Don, Carlos Casiano, Huan-You Wang, Mikhail Gorbounov, Wei Song, Edward D. Ball

“…Additionally, we retrospectively conducted next-generation sequencing studies of both RT’s and found different mutational landscapes, including more clinically aggressive mutations identified in the clonally related RT. …”
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Organic Amendments and Earthworm Addition Improve Properties of Nonacidic Mine Tailings by P. M. Rutherford, J. M. Arocena

“…In many mined areas, lack of topsoil limits conversion of disturbed landscapes to former or other productive uses. We examined the use of biosolids (10 or 20% by dry mass), with or without sawdust, pulp sludge, and the contribution of an earthworm species (Dendrobaena veneta) to improve the properties of nonacidic mine tailings. …”
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Popularising Gardening: William Robinson and the Transmission of Garden Knowledge in the Illustrated Press by Aurélien Wasilewski

“…As such, gardening, gardens and landscapes emerged as an invaluable heritage to be preserved. …”
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Rose Mosaic Virus Disease: A Disease Caused by a Virus Complex and Symptoms on Roses and Management Practices by Susannah da Silva, Binoy Babu, Mathews L. Paret, Gary W. Knox, Fanny Iriarte, Barron Riddle, Matthew Orwat, Shawn T. Steed, E. Vanessa Campoverde, Svetlana Y. Folimonova

“…It continues to be a problem in nursery production and landscapes. This 5-page document discusses the causes, symptoms, and management of this disease. …”
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The impact and transformation evaluation of art intervention in public space on ancient villages: a case study of Tengchong, Yunnan Province by Pengjun Wu, Xiaowen Li, YaFang Feng, Yao Liu

“…Art intervention not only significantly improves infrastructure and optimizes transportation but also effectively protects natural landscapes and environmental sanitation, fostering sustainable economic growth. …”
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Photographie et écologie aux États-Unis: l’image à contre-emploi by François Brunet

“…A traditional and powerful connection links landscape art and environmental consciousness in North American art, classically embodied in artists such as Thomas Cole in painting and Ansel Adams in photography, and reinforced since the 1970s by various photographic projects animated with militant environmentalist purposes. …”
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Epigenetic Mechanisms Underlying Sex Differences in Neurodegenerative Diseases by Andrea Stoccoro

“…Understanding the sex-related differences of these diseases is essential for developing personalized treatments and interventions that account for the unique epigenetic landscapes of each sex.…”
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Selection and Penalty Strategies for Genetic Algorithms Designed to Solve Spatial Forest Planning Problems by Matthew P. Thompson, Jeff D. Hamann, John Sessions

“…The GA identified feasible solutions within 96%, 98%, and 93% of a nonspatial relaxed upper bound calculated for landscapes of 100, 500, and 1000 units, respectively. …”
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