Effects of urbanization and floral diversity on the bee community (Hymenoptera, Apoidea) in an oak forest in a Protected Natural Area of Mexico by Alejandro Muñoz-Urias, Lisset Araujo-Alanis, Francisco Martín Huerta-Martínez, Cesar Jacobo-Pereira, Alvaro Edwin Razo-León

“…We investigated bee communities in two distinct land-use conditions in Mexico: one within the Bosque el Nixticuil-San Esteban-El Diente Natural Protected Area, which represents a conserved oak forest, and the other in a highly urbanized area in adjacent parks located approximately one kilometer from the conservation area in the Metropolitan Zone of Guadalajara with a population of 5.3 million. …”
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Interspecific hybrids of some East Asian representatives of the genus Chrysanthemum L. and analysis of their sustainability by A. I. Nedoluzhko

“…The garden chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat.) is a highly demanded autumn flowering culture for parks and gardens and as cut flowers and has long, abundant and colorful flowering. …”
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Ecological infrastructure and its role in sustainable urban development: analysis and perspectives by Ie. P. Tertytskyi

“…The article examines key components of EI such as green infrastructure (parks, gardens, forests) and blue infrastructure (water bodies), emphasizing their importance in providing ecosystem services and improving residents' quality of life. …”
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Analysing the role of the perceptual dimension in the formation of the urban third place by Upendra Joshi, Snehal Nagarsheth

“… Urban third places like parks, plazas, and cafes play a significant role in fostering social interaction, community engagement, and a sense of belonging in contemporary society, and this recognition is growing. …”
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Polypore fungi as a flagship group to indicate changes in biodiversity – a test case from Estonia by Kadri Runnel, Otto Miettinen, Asko Lõhmus

“…Four broad ecological patterns are described: (1) polypore assemblage organization in natural forests follows major soil and tree-composition gradients; (2) landscape-scale polypore diversity homogenizes due to draining of peatland forests and reduction of nemoral broad-leaved trees (wooded meadows and parks buffer the latter); (3) species having parasitic or brown-rot life-strategies are more substrate-specific; and (4) assemblage differences among woody substrates reveal habitat management priorities. …”
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Idiopathic Isolated Acquired Steroid Dependent SO Palsy: A Rare Case Report by Isha Agarwal, Mayuresh Naik, HarinderSingh Sethi

“…On ophthalmic examination, the patient had uncrossed diplopia with tilt and separation maximum in dextrodepression. On Park’s three step test, left eye hypertropia increased on right gaze and left tilt suggestive of left superior oblique (SO) palsy. …”
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Latencies of conditioned vocal responses to hearing test tones in killer whales (Orcinus orca) by Jared Stephens, Alyssa W. Accomando, Alyssa W. Accomando, Kayla Nease, Kayla Nease, Brian K. Branstetter, Brian K. Branstetter, Todd R. Robeck

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Pathways Through Which Green Exposure Type Influences Cardiovascular Diseases Mortality in Shanghai, China by Jianzhong HUANG, Yanting XU, Lan WANG, Zhouqian HE

“…Through this approach, the research examines both the direct and indirect effects of vegetation coverage, park accessibility, street greenery, and per capita park area on CVDs mortality. …”
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Passive acoustic monitoring of an elusive rail, the corncrake (Crex crex): Calling patterns, detectability and monitoring recommendations by Andrea Parisi, Marie Greaney, John Carey, James Moran, Joanne O’Brien

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Comparative Intradermal Tuberculin Testing of Free-Ranging African Buffaloes (Syncerus caffer) Captured for Ex Situ Conservation in the Kafue Basin Ecosystem in Zambia by Hetron Mweemba Munang'andu, Victor Siamudaala, Wigganson Matandiko, Andrew Nambota, John Bwalya Muma, Aaron Simanyengwe Mweene, Musso Munyeme

“…Bovine tuberculosis (BTB) is endemic in African buffaloes (Syncerus caffer) in some National Parks in Southern Africa, whilst no studies have been conducted on BTB on buffalo populations in Zambia. …”
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Potential Use and Challenges of Constructed Wetlands for Wastewater Treatment and Conservation in Game Lodges and Resorts in Kenya by Richard O. B. Makopondo, Laban K. Rotich, Cynthia G. Kamau

“…It is suggested that future studies test the efficacy and efficiency of CW technology as wastewater management systems in the Kenyan wilderness areas including national parks, game reserves, and forests.…”
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Isopods in the Bioremediation of Invasive Seaweeds? First Experience with the Seaweed <i>Rugulopteryx okamurae</i> Mass Dumped on Beaches by Daniel Patón, José Carlos García-Gómez

“…Specimens of <i>Porcellio laevis</i> (native terrestrial isopod) were obtained from urban parks and kept in terrariums with adequate humidity and temperature control. …”
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Association between non-healing precancerous oral lesions and ulcers with tobacco smoking: A population-based study by Olawale Olatunbosun Adamson, Olufemi Erinoso, Remilekun Oluwakuyide, Abiodun Amao, Olajumoke Effiom, Olalekan Micah Gbotolorun

“…Method: This was a prospective cross-sectional study of a target population of motor park workers (40 years and above). Participants were selected from motor parks in Lagos. …”
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Revealing the differences in bicycle theft and motorcycle theft: spatial patterns and contributing factors by Lin Liu, Heng Liu, Dongping Long, Xinhua Huang

“…Bicycle theft hotspots predominantly cluster in the urban core of ZG city, while motorcycle theft hotspots are primarily concentrated in the suburban regions. (2) At the community level, car parks, Internet cafes, and subway stations have a significant positive impact on bicycle theft, while bus stops and shops have a significant positive impact on motorcycle theft. …”
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Overestimating Impacts of Urbanization on Regional Temperatures in Developing Megacity: Beijing as an Example by Wei Cao, Lin Huang, Lulu Liu, Jun Zhai, Dan Wu

“…In addition, planting trees or grass along roadsides and increasing green parks and green roofs can also suppress surface warming. …”
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INFLUENCE OF TRANSPORT OPERATIONS ON THE CHANGING LOCAL CLIMATE IN NIGERIA’S SOUTHWESTERN CITIES by Umar Obafemi SALISU, Simeon Oluwagbenga FASINA, Hazzan Tunde SHODUNKE, Ayobami Ademola AKANMU, Sekinat Motunrayo SANNI, Samuel Oluwaseyi OLORUNFEMI

“…This study employed a cross-sectional research design, utilizing systematic sampling to collect 580 copies of questionnaires administered to commercial motorists found in queues across two randomly selected parks in each capital city within the region. Both descriptive and inferential statistics (ANOVA and Linear Regression) were used to analyze the data. …”
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KIDS CLUB: CHILD-FRIENDLY HOTEL MARKETING STRATEGY by Dian Pramita Sugiarti, I Gede Anom Sastrawan

“…The activities offered by the hotel are painting, coloring, storytelling, drawing, watching movies, and outdoor activities, namely parks made with the concept of adventure. Hard Rock Hotel Bali is one of the hotels that provides a kids club with full activities divided by age and supporting facilities provided. …”
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The ambiguous role of partially protected marine protected areas in Australia: Results from a systematic literature review. by Genevieve A C Phillips, Emily Ogier, Ian Dutton, Neville Barrett, Nils C Krueck, Klaas Hartmann

“…Only one state (South Australia) and the Commonwealth (Australian Marine Parks) are collecting publicly available baseline data to facilitate quantitative monitoring of PPAs. …”
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Insights into Corncrake (Crex crex) movements in a fragmented agricultural landscape using bioacoustics with implications for nature conservation strategies by Andrea Parisi, James Moran, John Carey, Joanne O'Brien

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The mammal fauna of the city of Luhansk (Ukraine) in the pre-war period (2004–2014) by Igor Zagorodniuk, Marina Korobchenko

“…The paper presents and analysis of the composition and key biological features of the synanthropic mammal fauna of parks and urban areas of the city of Luhansk, Ukraine, with a focus on central city districts, as well as suburban areas. …”
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