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Bhojunda Stromatolite Park (Rajasthan, NW India): a Window to Early Life and a Cry for Geoconservation
In India, Rajasthan, the northwestern part of India, possesses geological diversity comparable to its cultural richness. This paper focuses on...
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How to integrate youth in regional sustainability transformation processes: Tools, structures, and effects
This study examines young people’s involvement in regional sustainability transformation processes based on a real-world experiment in a community of...
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Fragmentation and separation of diatom valves in modern shallow lake sediments: a case study in Lake Kitaura, Japan
We investigated diatom-valve fragmentation and frustule separation in surface sediments in Lake Kitaura, a shallow lake in Japan, to clarify how...
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Evolving pathways towards water security in the Vietnamese Mekong Delta: An adaptive management perspective
The interplay of climate change, upstream hydropower development, and local water engineering interventions for agricultural production contributes...
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Characterization of İscehisar Andesite (Afyonkarahisar-Turkey), Used as a Building Stone Source of Historical Heritages from Ancient Times to the Present
Most historical structures that have survived to the present day are constructed from natural stones. One such natural stone is andesite. This study...
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Climate and topography regulate the spatial pattern of soil salinization and its effects on shrub community structure in Northwest China
Soil salinization may affect biodiversity and species composition, leading to changes in the plant community structure. However, few studies have...
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Geoheritage of Charaideo Moidams (Assam, India): a Tale of Human Resilience and Man-Environment Relationship
The medieval period Ahom dynasty which ruled Assam in North-East India from 13th to 19th century CE has unique Moidams (or Maidams) built all across...
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Georesources in Cultural Heritage: the Mg/Ca Ratio in Lime as a Marker of Variations in the Exploitation of Lime Stones in the Vercelli Area (Piemonte, Italy) over the Centuries
Archaeological investigations in the rural settlements of the Po Valley in the Piedmont region of Northern Italy, particularly in the Monferrato...
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Assessing alternative lake management actions for climate change adaptation
Lake management actions are required to protect lake ecosystems that are being threatened by climate change. Freshwater lakes in semiarid regions are...
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Dynamics of ecosystem services and nonlinear responses to increased anthropogenic pressure
Escalating global human activities elicit diverse ecosystem service responses, yet understanding remains limited. This study establishes a framework...
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Denizli Travertine: A Global Heritage Stone Resource Nominee from Western Türkiye
A global heritage stone designated by International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS) is a natural stone that has been widely used in significant...
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Local climate, air quality and leaf litter cover shape foliar fungal communities on an urban tree
Foliar fungi on urban trees are important for tree health, biodiversity and ecosystem functioning. Yet, we lack insights into how urbanization...
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Geomorphological Heritage and Geotourism in a Granite Terrain of the Semi-Arid Northeast of Brazil: The Case of the Uruburetama Massif
The present research aims to inventory and assess the geomorphological heritage of the Uruburetama Massif, located in the Semi-arid Northeast of...
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Coastal cultural ecosystem services and adolescents’ subjective well-being
Despite growing recognition of nature’s impact on mental health, its specific effects on adolescents remain unclear. This gap hinders effective...
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The Importance of Interpretation in Promoting Geotourism to the Daigu Landform
Geotourism, which is integral to the UNESCO Global Geoparks (UGGps), plays a pivotal role in the promotion of geoheritage. This study focuses on the...
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Spatiotemporal evolution of surface urban heat islands: Concerns regarding summer heat wave periods
Many cities face heat wave (HW) events, combined with the existent surface urban heat island (SUHI) effects. This places pressure on human...
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Ecological transitions in **njiang, China: Unraveling the impact of climate change on vegetation dynamics (1990–2020)
For the past several decades, climate change has been driving vegetation dynamics in arid regions worldwide. This study investigates vegetation...
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Differential evolution of territorial space and effects on ecological environment quality in China’s border regions
The use of territories in border areas is sensitive, unique, and ecologically fragile. A scientific understanding of the transformation of the...
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Spatial identification and evaluation of rural vitality from a function-element-flow perspective: Evidence of Lin’an district in Hangzhou, China
Rural vitality is the life force expressed by a combination of endogenous dynamics and external influences. Exploring the complex relationship...