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Wolf reintroduction to Scotland could support substantial native woodland expansion and associated carbon sequestration
Full text linkLarge carnivores, including the grey wolf (Canis lupus), play an important role in the carbon cycle through modifying the behaviour and population of wild herbivores. Large carnivores have been eradicated from much of their former range and are now absent from the UK, contributing to increased herbivore populations, which can prevent natural regeneration of trees and woodland. A reintroduction of wolves to the UK could reduce deer populations and associated browsing of tree saplings, but the potential impacts on woodland expansion and carbon sequestration have not been assessed. Here we estimate the impact of a wolf reintroduction in the Scottish Highlands on red deer populations, native woodland colonisation and carbon sequestration. We use a Markov predator–prey model to estimate that a reintroduction would lead to a population of 167 ± 23 wolves, sufficient to reduce red deer populations below 4 deer km−2, the threshold at which we assume browsing to be sufficiently suppressed to enable natural colonisation of trees. Using a model of potential new native woodlands we estimate the subsequent expansion of native woodland would result in an average annual carbon sequestration of 1.0 ± 0.1 Mt CO2, with each wolf contributing an annual carbon sequestration of 6080 t CO2. Practical Implication. Our analysis demonstrates the ecosystem benefit that wolves can provide through control of red deer numbers, leading to native woodland expansion. Large-scale expansion of woodlands, facilitated through the return of wolves, can contribute to national climate targets and could provide potential economic benefits to landowners and communities through carbon finance.publishedVersio
The acculturation of immigrants through grocery shopping experiences
Full text linkAuthor’s accepted manuscript (postprint.)This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis in International Review of Retail Distribution & Consumer Research on 7/4/2025.Available online: https://doi.org/10.1080/09593969.2025.2485874.acceptedVersio
Hormonal Contraceptive Use and Self-Reported Menstrual Cycle-Related Symptom Frequency and Severity in Norwegian Team Handball Players of Different Competition Levels
Full text linkAuthor’s accepted manuscript (postprint.)This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Human Kinetics in International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance on 14/2/2025.Available online: https://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2023-0382.acceptedVersio
Understanding the Narrative of “Bodø 2024”: An AI-assisted analysis of the discourse in Norwegian Media (2023-2025)
Full text linkAs the first city north of the Arctic Circle to be given the European Capital of Culture (ECoC) title, Bodø2024 generated widespread and sustained media interest across Norway. This media attention has played an important role in shaping how both the public and key stakeholders perceive the cultural year—not only in terms of its events and outcomes but also in how the region presents itself culturally and socially.
Understanding this coverage helps identify the broader and less tangible effects of the program. These soft impacts, such as changes in regional awareness, civic pride, and public image, are often overlooked in evaluations that focus mainly on visitor numbers or economic outcomes (Garcia, 2005). The aim of this report is to bring those dimensions into focus by addressing the following objectives:
Measuring the total volume of media coverage referencing Bodø2024 across Norwegian media outlets over the entire ECoC period (January 2023 to February 2025). The analysis identified 5,280 articles, with clear peaks around the opening ceremony and key summer festivals.
Evaluating the overall sentiment conveyed by the media and distinguishing among positive, neutral, mixed, and negative coverage. While media sentiment across Nordland County, especially in Helgeland, was predominantly positive—emphasizing community pride and active local engagement—Bodø outlets exhibited a more critical tone. Coverage within Bodø balanced local enthusiasm with scrutiny, particularly regarding funding priorities, event logistics, and concerns about cultural representation.
Examining dominant topics within the coverage to identify aspects of Bodø2024 that resonated most strongly. Key themes included extensive community engagement, youth involvement, and regional cultural pride.
Simultaneously, controversies emerged around funding decisions, Sámi cultural representation, and the balancing of high-profile events with essential public services.
Analyzing the geographical distribution of coverage to assess how far narratives that emerged in Bodø extended beyond local contexts. Although larger cities like Oslo had greater media capacity, their engagement remained relatively modest and neutral. Conversely, regions geographically closer and more culturally similar to Bodø, notably Helgeland, experienced strong and sustained media interest despite fewer media outlets, highlighting the central role of locally relevant topics in shaping the narrative.
Providing practical insights for stakeholders on enhancing future cultural programming. The findings highlight the importance of balancing large-scale events that generate visibility with sustained, community-focused initiatives that foster long-term cultural engagement. In order to ensure relevance and impact beyond the title year, promoters and city officials must engage in transparent and inclusive decision-making, support grassroots cultural activity, and authentically represent diverse cultural identities. These conclusions align closely with the White Paper 40 Recommendations from 40 Years of ECoC: Insights for the Capitals from 2034 Onwards (developed by Chemnitz and Nova Gorica as 2025 European Capitals of Culture), in which the authors recommend the prioritization of long-term cultural strategies over a short-term spectacle, supporting existing grassroots initiatives through a bottom-up approach, and explicitly protecting artistic freedom, cultural rights, and civic engagement. Examples of helpful activities include using the bidbook process to address core societal questions and calls for sustained support for cultural professionals beyond the title year to ensure enduring impact (Chemnitz & Nova_Gorica, 2025)
The debate about the Tysfjord case. The abuses and the necessity of Sami gender perspectives.
No full textI dette kapittelet vil jeg drøfte relevansen av kjønnsperspektiver med utgangspunkt i mediedebatten omkring den såkalte Tysfjord-saken. Jeg viser gjennom en kvalitativ tekstanalyse av avistekster at søkelyset har vært særlig rettet mot 1) læstadianismen, 2) rasisme og fornorskningen og 3) mistillit og taushetskultur. Jeg argumenterer for at vold i samiske samfunn nødvendiggjør urfolksfeministiske perspektiver som setter kjønn og vold i sammenheng med koloniale strukturer.publishedVersio
Contrasting patterns of land use by resident and migratory bird assemblages in a tropical working landscape
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Agroforestry tree cover change in agricultural landscapes following farmland exclosure in Tigray, Ethiopia
Full text linkAuthor’s accepted manuscript (postprint).This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Commonwealth Forestry Association in International forestry review on 1/6/2025.Available online: https://doi.org/10.1505/146554825840044785acceptedVersio
Playing With Needles: Technology, Gender and Playful Participation in Online Knitting Communities
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