Experiential learning in the natural environment: reflections from the North Pacific Ocean
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DOI: 10.1007/s13412-019-00559-8
Abstract: Experiential learning by students is a common feature of many Environmental Studies programs. But some teachers of Environmental Studies, especially those in the Humanities and Social Sciences, may have few opportunities to learn in similar… read more here.
Keywords: experiential learning; pacific ocean; natural environment; north pacific ... See more keywords
The role of EcoTypes in engagement across difference
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DOI: 10.1007/s13412-020-00587-9
Abstract: In our current political context, engagement across difference appears to be more difficult, yet more necessary, than ever before. Engagement does not require total agreement, but rather a commitment to open communication and respect across… read more here.
Keywords: role ecotypes; across difference; engagement across; environmental studies ... See more keywords
A method for bivalve shells characterization by FT-IR photoacoustic spectroscopy as a tool for environmental studies
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DOI: 10.1016/j.mex.2022.101672
Abstract: Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy has been employed to investigate the composition of the shells of two marine bivalves Mytilus galloprovincialis and Corbula gibba from four samples collected from the Mar Piccolo of Taranto (Ionian Sea,… read more here.
Keywords: photoacoustic spectroscopy; methodology; spectroscopy; bivalve shells ... See more keywords
Simpler models in environmental studies and predictions
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DOI: 10.1080/10643389.2017.1393264
Abstract: ABSTRACT This review outlines major directions of simpler model development in environmental modeling, metamodeling, statistical-regression- and machine-learning-based empirical models, and mechanistic models with reduced structures. Simpler models may be favored due to limited observational data,… read more here.
Keywords: ontology; models environmental; model; environmental studies ... See more keywords
Long-term impacts of two secondary school environmental studies programs on environmental behaviour: the shadows of patriarchy and neoliberalism
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DOI: 10.1080/13504622.2020.1749236
Abstract: Abstract A survey of alumni of two longstanding interdisciplinary secondary school environmental studies programs revealed that the vast majority of alumni reported being engaged in pro-environmental behaviours, which they attributed to participation in the programs… read more here.
Keywords: school environmental; secondary school; studies programs; school ... See more keywords