Research Square (Research Square),
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Окт. 16, 2023
Abstract
Climate
change's
threat
to
global
agriculture,
especially
cotton
production,
has
led
the
adoption
of
mulching
as
a
mitigation
strategy.
Organic
mulches
offer
environmentally
friendly
benefits
for
in
challenging
environments.
A
study
evaluated
various
organic
mulches'
effects
on
soil
properties,
yield,
and
quality
semi-arid
region
with
limited
water
high
temperature
fluctuations.
Results
showed
that
wheat
straw,
rice,
sugarcane
leaves
straw
maintained
moderate
temperatures
(27.3°C
27.4°C),
unlike
control
(41.6°C).
Soil
pH
remained
stable
(7.9
8.1),
raised
carbon
(0.68%
0.72%
vs.
0.51%
control).
Nutrient
availability
increased,
higher
nitrogen
(0.045%
0.049%),
phosphorus
(6.2
mg
kg
−1
6.5
),
potassium
(89
92
)
compared
(0.028%,
5.6
,
71
).
matter
content
rose
(0.77%
0.81%)
versus
(0.51%).
Weed
density
decreased
(4
5
weeds
m²
23
control)
mulches.
Cotton
height,
bolls
per
plant,
open-boll
weight
increased
mulches,
elevating
yield
(2704
ha
2743
over
(2117
consistent
ginning
outturn
(36.62%
37.2%).
similar,
while
reduced
irrigation
frequency
(7
irrigations)
total
amount
(533
mm);
needed
more
(9
irrigations,
685
mm).
Crop
use
efficiency
improved
(0.50
0.51
m
−3
0.30
This
highlights
mulch's
potential
enhance
nutrient
availability,
weed
suppression,
efficiency.
The Lancet Regional Health - Western Pacific,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
40, С. 100936 - 100936
Опубликована: Ноя. 1, 2023
Climate
change
presents
a
major
public
health
concern
in
Australia,
marked
by
unprecedented
wildfires,
heatwaves,
floods,
droughts,
and
the
spread
of
climate-sensitive
infectious
diseases.
Despite
these
challenges,
Australia's
response
to
climate
crisis
has
been
inadequate
subject
politics,
sentiment,
global
developments.
This
study
illustrates
spatiotemporal
patterns
selected
climate-related
environmental
extremes
(heatwaves,
droughts)
across
Australia
during
past
two
decades,
summarizes
adaptation
measures
actions
that
have
taken
national,
state/territory,
local
governments.
Our
findings
reveal
significant
impacts
on
well-being
Australians.
While
governments
implemented
various
strategies,
plans
must
be
further
developed
yield
concrete
actions.
Moreover,
Indigenous
Australians
should
not
left
out
efforts.
A
collaborative,
comprehensive
approach
involving
all
levels
government
is
urgently
needed
prevent,
mitigate,
adapt
change.
Journal of Advanced Nursing,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Окт. 25, 2024
ABSTRACT
Aims
This
study
aims
to
identify
the
impact
of
climate
change
anxiety
and
asthma
control
on
asthmatics'
quality
life
examine
moderating
role
in
this
linkage.
Method
A
multi‐national
cross‐sectional
was
conducted
four
Arabian
countries
1266
asthmatics
selected
by
convenience
sampling.
Data
were
collected
from
November
2023
February
2024
using
a
scale,
mini‐asthma
questionnaire,
an
questionnaire.
Results
Climate
higher
among
middle‐aged
participants,
as
well
those
with
longer
disease
durations
previous
hospitalisations.
showed
strong
negative
correlations
(
r
=
−0.704,
p
≤
0.05)
−
0.638,
0.05).
are
powerful
predictors
asthmatics.
moderates
relationship
between
life,
making
it
less
positive
B
−0.094,
>
0.001).
Covariates
such
gender,
age,
comorbidities,
employment
status,
duration,
hospitalisation
significant
associations
life.
Implications
for
Nursing
Practice
Assessment
mitigation
is
key
strategy
controlling
improving
So,
nurses
must
incorporate
assessment
into
care
plan
Impact
global
concern,
insights
how
climate‐related
psychological
stressors
exacerbate
symptoms
overall
health
outcomes
necessary.
The
findings
provide
actionable
data
healthcare
professionals
underscore
need
integrated
approaches
considering
environmental
factors.
Reporting
adheres
strengthening
reporting
observational
studies
epidemiology
(STROBE)
statement.
Patient
or
Public
Contribution
Clients
across
multiple
nationalities
actively
contributed
our
paper.
Medical Education,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
58(4), С. 430 - 442
Опубликована: Сен. 3, 2023
Abstract
Background
Volunteering
is
a
form
of
prosocial
behaviour
that
has
been
recognised
as
having
positive
benefits
for
medical
students.
However,
there
lack
research
on
what
influences
students
to
volunteer
during
and
after
weather‐related
disasters.
Our
study
(1)
explores
factors
related
students'
willingness
readiness
volunteer,
(2)
describes
mental
health
impacts
the
flood
events
Methods
We
conducted
mixed‐methods
rural
clinical
placements
in
regional
area
Australia,
2
6
weeks
two
major
flooding
2022.
Data
were
collected
through
survey
focus
groups.
Summary
statistics
generated
from
data,
Fisher's
exact
test
was
used
determine
associations
between
student
experience
self‐rated
well‐being.
Qualitative
data
deductively
analysed
using
Byrne
colleagues'
theory
an
emergency.
Results
The
36
who
participated
groups
(including
34
completed
survey)
(response
rates
84%
79%,
respectively)
demonstrated
high
levels
behaviours
willing
volunteer.
A
sense
moral
obligation
primary
reason
volunteering,
whereas
concerns
their
physical
psychological
safety,
missing
key
aspects
training,
strongest
reasons
not
continuing
Students
reported
personal
stress,
anxiety
trauma
this
period,
with
significant
well‐being
feelings
being
terrified,
helpless
hopeless
still
distressed
later
(
p
<
.05).
Conclusions
This
expands
by
applying
colleagues
elaborated
model
context
volunteering
2022
Australia.
Modifiable
barriers
are
identified
along
proposed
strategies
address
these
barriers.
Abstract
This
perspective
brings
together
published
peer
reviewed
primary
research
on
youth
climate
activism
in
Australia
and
provides
context
of
the
political
social
landscapes
which
young
people
are
taking
action.
As
generation
most
vulnerable
to
impacts
change,
all
over
world
have
mobilised
drive
a
justice
narrative
fore
movement.
Climate
framing
will
be
applied
contextualise
Australia.
also
addresses
context-specific
challenges
faced
by
youth,
including
media’s
role
shaping
public
perceptions
and,
anti-protest
laws
that
restrict
right
protest.
Finally,
this
highlights
opportunities
for
how
support
future.
Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
8
Опубликована: Апрель 8, 2024
The
coastal
environment
represents
a
special
site
for
human
and
economic
activities.
population
growth
in
this
area
has
led
to
strong
urbanization
and,
therefore,
the
establishment
of
small-scale
vegetable
farms
feed
growing
urban
peri-urban
populations.
This
is
an
opportunity
youth
employment
reduce
poverty
as
activity
generates
reliable
incomes.
However,
recent
years,
climatic
changes
rapid
have
influenced
agricultural
activities
area.
aim
study
was
characterize
market
gardening
systems
along
Benin
understand
farmers’
perceptions
adaptation
strategies
response
ongoing
environmental
changes.
Data
collected
from
130
using
individual
semi-structured
questionnaires.
A
principal
component
analysis
(PCA),
K-Mean
multivariate
classification
statistical
inference
were
used
data
analysis.
Three
farm
groups
identified
hierarchical
bottom-up
classification:
modern
(MCF,
59.24%),
intra-urban
(SIF,
35.38%)
traditional
co-managed
lowland
(TCF,
5.38%).
perceived
mainly
temperature
increases,
winds
migration
another
farmland.
criteria
differentiating
variation
start
date
rains
(
p
<
0.05).
According
current
farmers
1
2
preferred
crop
diversification,
those
group
3
moved
their
farms.
Future
range
early
sale
crops
use
watering
equipment
cessation
farming.
Thus,
sustainable
management
requires
involvement
decentralized
structures
local
stakeholders
maintain
livelihoods
Information Development,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Окт. 10, 2024
Climate
change
is
a
serious
threat
to
the
survival
of
our
society.
It
causes
unpredictable
and
extreme
weather
that
endangers
human
natural
lives.
Human
activities
such
as
carbon
emissions,
waste
dumping,
deforestation
worsen
problem.
News
media
can
play
key
role
in
educating
people
encouraging
positive
actions
protect
environment.
This
study
analysed
news-related
content
on
effects
climate
reported
via
various
means
information
examined
extent
coverage
for
information.
There
exist
significant
disparities
characteristics
disseminated
by
news
platforms,
with
social
most
frequent
platform
sharing
Broadcast
online
outlets
are
less
common.
Print
least
outlet
while
some
sources
unknown.
no
consistent
patterns
impact
outlets.
These
findings
provide
valuable
insights
into
current
landscape
delineating
its
portrayal
change.
