Springer eBooks, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 167 - 192
Published: Dec. 26, 2023
Language: Английский
Environmental Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 246, P. 118115 - 118115
Published: Jan. 9, 2024
Mounting evidence supports the connections between exposure to environmental typologies––such as green spaces––and human health. However, mechanistic links that connect biodiversity (the variety of life) and health, extent supporting remain less clear. Here, we undertook a scoping review map health summarise levels associated using an established weight framework. Distinct from other reviews, provide additional context regarding environment-microbiome-health axis, evaluate buffering pathway (e.g., impacts on air pollution), examples three under- or minimally-represented linkages. The are (1) Indigenous Peoples' (2) urban social equity, (3) COVID-19. We observed moderate level support microbiota-human moderate-high broader nature pathways greenspace) various outcomes, stress reduction enhanced wellbeing improved cohesion. studies did not typically include specific metrics, indicating clear research gaps. Further is required understand causative metrics such taxonomy, diversity/richness, structure, function) outcomes. There well-established frameworks assess effects broad classifications These can assist future in linking Our underrepresented linkages highlight roles its loss lived experiences, infectious diseases, sovereignty livelihoods. More awareness these socioecological interconnections needed.
Language: Английский
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International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 20(7), P. 5395 - 5395
Published: April 4, 2023
Aboriginal Australians have a fundamental human right to opportunities that lead healthy and flourishing lives. While the impact of trauma on is well-documented, pervasive deficit narrative focuses problems pathology persists in research policy discourse. This risks further exacerbating disadvantage through focus 'fixing what wrong' with internalising these narratives by Australians. growing body adopts strength-based models, limited has sought explore flourishing. conceptual paper seeks contribute burgeoning paradigm shift research, seeking understand can be learned from people who flourish, how we best determine this, contexts this impactful. Within, argue case for new approach exploring wellbeing integrates salutogenic, positive psychology concepts complex systems theory promote deeper work may required establish parameters strength-based, culturally aligned conceptualisation psychology, suggest integration Western methodologies offers unique potent means shifting dial seemingly intractable problems.
Language: Английский
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Trends in Ecology & Evolution, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 38(12), P. 1189 - 1202
Published: Aug. 28, 2023
Language: Английский
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Environmental Science & Technology, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 57(18), P. 7273 - 7284
Published: April 25, 2023
Our understanding of the role urbanization has in augmenting invasive species that carry human bacterial pathogens and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) remains poorly understood. Here, we investigated gut communities, antibiotic genes (ARGs) potential antibiotic-resistant giant African snails (Achatina fulica) collected across an gradient Xiamen, China (n = 108). There was a lack correlation between microbial profiles soils their habitats, resistome human-associated bacteria were significantly higher than those native as well soils. We observed high diversity (601 ARG subtypes) abundance (1.5 copies per 16S rRNA gene) snail resistome. Moreover, more urban areas had greater high-risk ARGs (e.g., ESKAPE pathogens). highlight impacted microbiomes resistomes these snails, indicating they harbor biological contaminants such This study advances our effect on AMR problematic should help combat risks associated with under One Health framework.
Language: Английский
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medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown
Published: May 23, 2024
Abstract Purpose To guide the effective use of nature-based approaches, we aimed to determine current practice, challenges and proposed solutions concerning these approaches by allied health professionals (AHPs). We also investigated signs, symptoms conditions AHPs believe may prevent and/or manage, as well perceived impact COVID-19 pandemic. Materials methods Allied who used or wanted in Australia were invited complete an online questionnaire. Qualitative data analysed through inductive coding categorisation, while descriptive statistics reported for quantitative data. Results indicated that exposure nature could manage a range physical mental health, social developmental outcomes. Perceived identified, related patients/clients, themselves, external factors. Recommended included increasing education general public, advancing more research, implementing changes governance, legitimisation part practice. Conclusions Increasing awareness evidence among across sectors – particularly with policy, education, funding, management– will support their legitimacy potential benefit populations. Implications rehabilitation help physical, mental, Challenges patient/ client, professional, address challenges, is key, which be driven predominantly research education.
Language: Английский
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Health & Place, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 93, P. 103430 - 103430
Published: April 24, 2025
To guide the effective use of nature-based approaches (NBAs), we aimed to determine current practice, challenges and proposed solutions concerning these by allied health professionals (AHPs). We also investigated signs, symptoms conditions AHPs believe NBAs may prevent and/or manage, as well perceived impact COVID-19 pandemic. Allied (physiotherapists, occupational therapists, exercise physiologists, psychologists, social workers speech pathologists) who used or wanted in Australia were invited complete an online questionnaire. Qualitative data analysed through inductive coding categorisation, paired with descriptive statistics for quantitative develop our understandings. indicated that exposure nature could manage a range physical mental health, developmental outcomes. In addition using patients/clients, engaged advocacy involvement provision natural spaces indicating broader roles which work utilise NBAs. Perceived identified, related themselves, external factors. Recommended included increasing education general public about NBAs, advancing research, implementing relevant governance changes, legitimising role(s) practice. Increasing awareness evidence among across sectors - particularly those involving policy, education, funding, management will support their legitimacy potential benefit populations.
Language: Английский
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Annals of Diagnostic Pathology, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 67, P. 152210 - 152210
Published: Sept. 16, 2023
Because of global warming, integrating an ecological dimension to the practice pathology is crucial, as already performed in other medical specialties. The aim study was estimate greenhouse gas emissions (GHE) one biopsy/surgical specimen hematoxylin-phloxine-saffron (HPS) slide, frozen section examination, and immunohistochemistry (IHC) propose environmentally friendly recommendations. different steps pathological procedures, from sample transport slide/block destruction, were considered for GHE evaluation. Consumables reagents used at each step noted, well electricity consumption premises/equipment, specific wastes, staff travel. analyses according eco-audit method. attributable HPS slide a biopsy, surgical specimen, IHC 0.589 kgCO2e (CO2 equivalent), 0.618 kgCO2e, 1.481 0.363 respectively. For one-year activity department, estimated 91,897 equivalent 422,321 km thermal car ride. main sources travel biopsy (34.2 %) (32.6 %), materials (39.1 (27.2 (28.2 their packaging (44.9 slide. present highlighted most significant routine practices underlining that, pathologists policy makers, actor has responsibility implement sustainable changes.
Language: Английский
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Journal of Applied Ecology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 61(9), P. 2047 - 2060
Published: Aug. 15, 2024
Abstract Restoring and monitoring soil biodiversity has never been more important. Ecoacoustics is emerging as a promising tool to detect monitor was recently effective in temperate forest context. However, there need investigate the efficacy of ecoacoustics other ecosystems bioregions. Here, we applied tools indices (Acoustic Complexity Index, Bioacoustic Normalised Difference Soundscape Index) measure an Australian grassy woodland restoration chronosequence, spanning three age classes. We collected n = 240 acoustic samples from two cleared plots (continuously through active management), undergoing (revegetated 14–15 years ago) remnant vegetation over 5 days Mount Bold, South Australia. used below‐ground sampling device sound attenuation chamber record invertebrate communities, which were also manually counted. found that complexity diversity significantly higher revegetated than plots, both in‐situ chambers. The associated with abundance richness. Synthesis applications . Our results provide new support can help different contexts, including UK woodlands. This technology holds promise addressing global for methods protecting our planet's most diverse ecosystems.
Language: Английский
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bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown
Published: Jan. 29, 2024
Abstract Fifty-nine percent of the world’s species inhabit soil. However, soils are degrading at unprecedented rates, necessitating efficient, cost-effective, and minimally intrusive biodiversity monitoring methods to aid in their restoration. Ecoacoustics is emerging as a promising tool for detecting soil biodiversity, recently proving effective temperate forest restoration context. understanding efficacy ecoacoustics other ecosystems bioregions essential. Here, we applied tools indices (Acoustic Complexity Index, Bioacoustic Normalised Difference Soundscape Index) measure an Australian grassy woodland chronosequence. We collected 240 acoustic samples from two cleared plots (continuously through active management), (revegetated 14-15 years ago), remnant vegetation over 5 days Mount Bold, South Australia. used below-ground sampling device sound attenuation chamber record invertebrate communities, which were also manually counted. show that complexity diversity significantly higher revegetated than plots, both in-situ chambers. Acoustic strongly positively associated with abundance richness, each chronosequence age class supported distinct communities. Our results provide support can effectively contexts. This technology holds promise addressing global need protecting our planet’s most diverse ecosystems.
Language: Английский
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Eco-Environment & Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 3(3), P. 369 - 380
Published: April 17, 2024
Terrestrial invertebrates in urban ecosystems are extremely species-rich, have many important roles material flow and energy circulation, host to human pathogens that pose threats health. These widely distributed areas, including both out- in-door environments. Consequently, humans frequently contact with them, which provides opportunities for them health risks. However, comprehensive knowledge on pathogen transfer via is lacking, research date primarily focused dipterans (e.g., mosquitoes, flies). Here, we take a broad taxonomic approach review terrestrial invertebrate hosts (incl. flies, termites, cockroaches, mites, ticks, earthworms, collembola, fleas, snails, beetles) of pathogens, focus transmission pathways. We also discuss how urbanization global warming likely influence the communities flow-on risks Finally, identify current gaps provide perspectives future directions.
Language: Английский
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