PEARL
PEARL is the open access research repository for the University of Plymouth. It safe-guards, preserves and provides access to a growing body of full text materials generated through the research activities of the University.
University of Plymouth staff can deposit full text of research outputs on PEARL via Symplectic Elements
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A distinctive new species of Protozantaena Perkins, 1997 from lowland Namaqualand, South Africa (Coleoptera, Hydraenidae)
<jats:p>Protozantaena gigantea sp. nov. is described, based on specimens collected from residual pools in a drying seasonal river in Namaqualand, Northern Cape Province, South Africa. Morphologically, the new species ... -
The behavioural response of captive M. nigra and C. capucinus to a novel cooperative enrichment device at Newquay Zoo
(University of Plymouth, 2024)In the wild, primates cooperate to overcome challenges and maximise survival. Introducing cooperative tasks to zoo-housed primates may enhance welfare and promote prosocial behaviour in a captive setting. Comparative ... -
Time for change in children and young people’s nurse education
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A Sequential Explanatory Mixed-Methods Study of Fundraisers’ Self-Disclosure in Major Gift Fundraising Relationships
(University of Plymouth, 2024)Name: Deanna Nelson Title: A Sequential Explanatory Mixed-Methods Study of Fundraisers’ Self-Disclosure in U.S. Major Gift Fundraising Relationships This study explores the role of fundraisers’ self-disclosure in major ... -
The global impact of offshore wind farms on ecosystem services
(Elsevier BV, 2024-03)Understanding the global impact of offshore wind farms (OWF) on biodiversity and ecosystem services (ES) is crucial in developing sustainable energy transition pathways. This study takes a holistic approach, coupling a ... -
The world must rethink plans for ageing oil and gas platforms
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To what extent can decommissioning options for marine artificial structures move us toward environmental targets?
(Elsevier BVEngland, 2024-01)Switching from fossil fuels to renewable energy is key to international energy transition efforts and the move toward net zero. For many nations, this requires decommissioning of hundreds of oil and gas infrastructure in ... -
Coastal greening of grey infrastructure: an update on the state-of-the-art
(Emerald, 2024-01-01)In the marine environment, greening of grey infrastructure (GGI) is a rapidly growing field that attempts to encourage native marine life to colonize marine artificial structures to enhance biodiversity, thereby promoting ...