Heritage Preservation

A high-resolution, multi-method palaeoenvironmental record from pan sediments at Maralaleng Pan, southern Kalahari basin

Human traces in semi-arid environments such as the Kalahari have been linked to the presence of water in the landscape. However, low organic preservation and an uneven distribution of studied sites have resulted in a gap in the knowledge of the environmental conditions under whic...

From past, persisting, and consolidating ecologies of segregation to ecologies of repair

Across the United States and Europe, urban and periurban spaces have historically been shaped by land dispossession and enclosure that systematically exclude marginalized, non-White communities from the benefits of society, including access to nature. These dynamics, which have p...

Developing a Sustainable School Library Model for Promoting Reading Culture and Academic Success in Jigawa State, Nigeria

School libraries play a vital role in promoting literacy, independent learning, and academic achievement. However, many secondary school libraries in Jigawa State, Nigeria, face persistent challenges that undermine their effectiveness and long-term sustainability. This study aime...

Black Heritage Sites and the National Register of Historic Places: A Snapshot in Time

This article explores the historical underrepresentation and recent revitalization of African American heritage sites within the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). Historically, Black heritage sites accounted for approximately 2% of total listings, a disparity highlight...

An efficient cross-chain interaction mechanism for large-scale multichain environments

Abstract To address the scheduling difficulties, high verification overhead, and insufficient transaction processing efficiency encountered in cross-chain interactions under high-concurrency scenarios, an efficient cross-chain interaction mechanism is proposed. First, a cross-cha...