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Portrait Photography in Senegal: Using Local Case Studies from Saint Louis and Podor, 1839–1970

Island of Saint-Louis — 2015 — WHE46C5EA3569

Senegalese photographers actively appropriated and developed portrait photography from the 1850s, creating culturally specific practices distinct from Western models. This study highlights their role in shaping photographic history, contrasting with narratives that prioritize European or North American interpretations. Through oral testimonies and archival research—including interviews conducted in Saint-Louis in 2013—the work challenges universalist approaches by emphasizing local contexts, such as the métis community's influence on studio practices. It also addresses preservation challenges, noting the fragility of early photographic records due to climate, lack of funding, and deliberate destruction. The research underscores how Senegalese photographers, like Adama Sylla, used portraits for social documentation, blending colonial and local traditions in ways that reflect broader African photographic histories.

Possible Health Effects of Living in Proximity to Mining Sites Near Potosí, Bolivia

City of Potosí — 2015 — WHEBAA21909ED

Living near mining sites in the Potosí region of Bolivia is associated with significant health risks, including higher frequencies of hypertension, hematuria (blood in urine), and ketonuria (ketones in urine). A study comparing adults from mining and non-mining villages found that those exposed to mine-contaminated water and consuming locally farmed grains had a 4.3 times greater risk of hematuria. Elevated blood lead levels were also observed in participants with hematuria, suggesting a link between metal exposure and kidney damage. These findings underscore the need for environmental regulations to mitigate toxic metal contamination near mining areas.

Post-colonial heritage conservation in Africa: perspectives from drystone wall restorations at Khami World Heritage site, Zimbabwe

Khami Ruins National Monument — 2015 — WHEA81B4D5DDD

Modern heritage conservation practices at Khami World Heritage site in Zimbabwe reveal a tension between indigenous beliefs and Western restoration principles. While post-colonial restorations, particularly drystone wall repairs between 2000 and 2015, preserved the site's structural integrity to avoid delisting, they disrupted local traditions that viewed Khami as a sacred resting place for ancestors with minimal human intervention. The study highlights how these compromises—balancing international conservation standards with local spiritual significance—sustain Khami's economic value as a tourist destination while acknowledging their limitations in fully aligning with indigenous practices.

Potensi Tumbuhan Obat Dalam Upaya Pemanfaatan Lahan Pekarangan Oleh Masyarakat Desa Cimenteng Kawasan Taman Nasional Ujung Kulon

Ujung Kulon National Park — 2015 — WHE94D44B5E4A

A survey of Cimenteng village, located within Ujung Kulon National Park, identified 48 medicinal plants with potential for cultivation and use by local communities. Of these, 20 were cultivated in home gardens while 28 grew wild around them, suggesting significant untapped potential for agrotourism development. The study used a combination of survey and interview methods—both quantitative and qualitative—to gather data through field observations and direct interviews, with results analyzed descriptively. This research highlights the economic benefits that could arise from managing these medicinal plants, positioning Cimenteng as a viable candidate for agrotourism, which could provide sustainable livelihoods for its residents while preserving the biodiversity of the UNESCO-listed Ujung Kulon National Park.

Pottery manufacture in the Studenica Monastery: Preliminary considerations

Studenica Monastery — 2015 — WHE71D3F87DC2

Archaeological evidence from Studenica Monastery reveals significant insights into pottery production within the early Nemanjic state. The study identifies a dedicated pottery kiln and manufacturing area, shedding light on the organization of this craft and its role in the monastery's economy. Clay rods found at the site suggest specialized production techniques and raise questions about the users and economic significance of these findings. This research contributes to understanding the broader economic context of medieval Serbian monasteries.

Pottery production, regional exchange, and state collapse during the Middle Horizon ( A.D. 500–1000): LA-ICP-MS analyses of Tiwanaku pottery in the Moquegua Valley, Peru

Tiwanaku: Spiritual and Political Centre of the Tiwanaku Culture — 2015 — WHEB55300A20B

A study using Laser Ablation Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (LA-ICP-MS) reveals that during the Middle Horizon (A.D. 500–1000), non-local ceramic vessels were imported into the Moquegua Valley, Peru, alongside locally produced pottery, indicating extensive regional exchange under Tiwanaku state authority. This suggests that long-distance trade persisted even after the collapse of the Tiwanaku state around A.D. 1000, though with shifts in the networks involved. The research challenges traditional stylistic analyses by providing chemical evidence for the movement and production of pottery, offering new insights into the dynamics of statecraft and post-collapse economic resilience.

Powerful remains: the continuing presence of victims of the Khmer Rouge regime in today‘s Cambodia

Cambodian Memorial Sites: From centres of repression to places of peace and reflection — 2015 — WHE5745132845

Physical remains and images of victims from the Khmer Rouge regime (1975–79) have emerged as powerful, contested symbols in Cambodia's memorial landscape. These remnants—including skulls and execution site photographs—serve as iconic representations of the regime's atrocities, shaping public memory and interpretations of its legacy. While forbidden during the regime, post-1979 memorialization has proliferated through both public and private ceremonies, particularly at former killing fields. This study examines how these remains and visual depictions are deployed in ongoing historical narratives, reflecting Cambodia’s evolving relationship with its traumatic past.

Pratiques d'exploitation et d'utilisation des ressources végétales dans un village du Néolithique précéramique chypriote : l'étude carpologique de Khirokitia

Choirokoitia — 2015 — WHE99C3AE5AEB

A new carpological analysis of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Khirokitia, Chypre, reveals that Neolithic communities (6800-5500 BCE) relied heavily on dressed wheats as a staple food, with agricultural processing playing a central role in domestic life. Spatial analysis of plant remains shows distinct patterns between intra- and extra-mural areas, indicating specialized resource use. The study also highlights opportunistic exploitation of local plant resources, influenced by climatic or anthropogenic changes, challenging the notion of controlled Neolithic agriculture. Additionally, it contributes to ongoing debates on wheat identification in Neolithic contexts and intercontinental exchanges during this pivotal period.

Pre- and postmortem tyrannosaurid bite marks on the remains of Daspletosaurus (Tyrannosaurinae: Theropoda) from Dinosaur Provincial Park, Alberta, Canada

Dinosaur Provincial Park — 2015 — WHE870C420A0C

A remarkable discovery from Dinosaur Provincial Park, Alberta, reveals evidence of tyrannosaurid cannibalism through pre- and postmortem bite marks on a Daspletosaurus specimen. The cranium and mandible exhibit numerous premortem injuries with signs of healing, suggesting intraspecific combat. Postmortem damage to the mandible indicates late-stage carcass consumption, likely by another large tyrannosaurid, possibly a congener, providing an additional record of tyrannosaurid cannibalism. The study combines detailed morphological analysis and taphonomic context to distinguish between pre- and postmortem bites, offering insights into the behavior and ecology of these apex predators during the Late Cretaceous.

Pre- dispersal seed loss of Ramorinoa girolae (Fabaceae) in Ischigualasto Provincial Park (San Juan, Argentina

Ischigualasto / Talampaya Natural Parks — 2015 — WHE44A9849E90

A significant proportion of seeds (58%) of the vulnerable tree Ramorinoa girolae, endemic to Argentina, are lost due to pre-dispersal predation by Anypsipyla univitella. This study quantified seed loss and assessed factors influencing predation, revealing that fruits with more predators, more seeds, and smaller sizes experienced higher predation rates. Seed abortion was a minor factor of loss (6%). The research sampled 17 adult trees across three stands in Ischigualasto Provincial Park, analyzing fruit size, number of seeds, and predator presence using Generalized Linear Mixed Models.

Predicting the future range and abundance of fallow deer in Tasmania, Australia

Tasmanian Wilderness — 2015 — WHEAF659414B4

Fallow deer (Dama dama) populations in Tasmania, Australia, could exceed 1 million by the mid-21st century if current management practices remain unchanged. This projection, based on a spatially explicit population model, highlights significant risks to ecologically sensitive areas, including the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. The study estimates that without active intervention beyond existing hunting and crop protection permits, the deer's range and abundance will substantially increase over the next decade. The research combines demographic parameters with climate suitability models to forecast future impacts, providing critical insights for prioritizing management strategies in high-risk regions.

Preferencias de hábitat y abundancia relativa de Tayassu pecari en un área con cacería en la región de Calakmul, Campeche, México

Ancient Maya City and Protected Tropical Forests of Calakmul, Campeche — 2015 — WHEFDAD979335

White-lipped peccaries (Tayassu pecari), an endangered species in Mexico, show a strong preference for floodable low-vegetation habitats within the Calakmul Biosphere Reserve and Nuevo Becal ejido, despite being most frequently recorded in medium forest. A relative abundance of 0.53 tracks per kilometer was documented after surveying 240 km across both sites during wet and dry seasons. The study highlights that Brosimum alicastrum and Manilkara zapota trees were the most abundant fruit-bearing species, suggesting their importance for peccary diet and habitat selection. This research provides critical insights into the ecological needs of this threatened species, which can inform conservation strategies in hunted areas.

Preferential Associations of InvasiveLantana camara(Verbenaceae) in a Seasonally Dry Hawaiian Woodland

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park — 2015 — WHEF6D977C88B

Lantana camara, one of the world's worst invasive species, shows preferential associations with specific factors in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Research reveals that its spread is significantly influenced by the presence of the native nitrogen-fixing tree Sophora chrysophylla and disturbances such as fire and proximity to roads. Lantana was absent from unburned plots but more common within 200 meters of roads in burned areas, indicating that fire and human-made corridors facilitate its invasion. The study used 105 vegetation plots across submontane woodland to measure plant cover, soil depth, pig disturbance, and fallen trees, providing critical insights into the ecological drivers of lantana's establishment at the edge of its distribution.

Preliminary assessment for the use of VORIS as a tool for rapid lava flow simulation at Goma Volcano Observatory, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Virunga National Park — 2015 — WHEBD62FD096B

A rapid and accurate lava flow simulation tool, VORIS 2.0.1, has been identified as suitable for volcanic risk assessment at the Goma Volcano Observatory (GVO) in Virunga National Park, Democratic Republic of the Congo. The study demonstrated that VORIS can effectively replicate known lava flows from the 2010 Nyamulagira eruption with high precision when input parameters and digital elevation models are carefully selected. This tool, which is freely available, offers a quick and user-friendly method for predicting lava flow paths during volcanic crises, thereby enhancing volcanic hazard management in densely populated areas. The findings highlight VORIS's potential to improve crisis response strategies at GVO.

Preliminary identification of key coral species from N ew C aledonia ( S outhwest P acific O cean), their significance to reef formation, and responses to environmental change

Lagoons of New Caledonia: Reef Diversity and Associated Ecosystems — 2015 — WHE4E86445109

A study identifies at least 19 genera and 33 coral species, including Goniastrea retiformis, Isopora palifera, and Porites spp., as key contributors to reef formation in New Caledonia's Pleistocene and Holocene barrier reefs. These species, termed 'key coral species' (KCS), are critical for the resilience of coral ecosystems under projected sea-level rise (0.2–0.6 m/100 years). However, their current decline underscores urgent conservation needs. The research analyzed six core samples from three reefs—Islets Kendec, Amédée, and Bayes—to assess species' roles in reef maintenance, highlighting the vulnerability of these ecosystems to environmental change.

Preliminary results of the organic residue analysis of 13th century cooking wares from a household in Frankish Paphos (Cyprus)

Paphos — 2015 — WHE922553E205

A pioneering organic residue analysis of 13th-century cooking wares from Frankish Paphos, Cyprus, reveals that glazed ceramics absorb and preserve food residues, offering a rare window into medieval Eastern Mediterranean foodways. The study, part of the POMEDOR Project, examined 11 vessels—including glazed pans/baking dishes, unglazed pots, and jugs—using gas chromatography–mass spectrometry to identify animal products and potential wine derivatives. This confirms that ceramic analysis can reconstruct original vessel contents, advancing our understanding of medieval culinary practices through interdisciplinary historical, archaeological, and archaeometric research.

Presence and absence of non‐native fish species in the Wet Tropics region, Australia

Wet Tropics of Queensland — 2015 — WHE45D5C75EA7

Researchers have identified the presence of six non-native fish species, primarily from the families Cichlidae and Poeciliidae, in the Wet Tropics of Queensland, Australia. These species are established with self-sustaining populations, posing potential threats to the region's highly diverse native fish fauna. The study compiled 1106 records, including 346 confirmed presence records, four uncertain records for at least 13 species, and 756 absence records, through a combination of published data and expert knowledge. This comprehensive analysis highlights the need for further monitoring and management to mitigate the impacts of these invasive species on the unique biodiversity of the Wet Tropics region.

Present Status of Solid Waste Management at Babylon Governorate, Iraq

Babylon — 2015 — WHE053C48197E

Babylon Governorate, Iraq, is projected to face significant solid waste challenges by 2030, with annual waste outputs expected to reach between 761,104 and 943,055 tons. This represents a substantial increase from the current 483,221 tons annually. The study used two population growth methods to estimate future waste quantities, revealing that cumulative waste could total up to 14 million tons by 2030 if current trends persist. Current waste management practices in Babylon rely on open dumping and inefficient collection, failing to meet environmental standards for landfill sites. The research highlights the urgent need for sustainable waste management strategies to address growing waste volumes while protecting the region's ecological integrity.

Present-day structure and stages of tectonic evolution of Wrangel Island, Russian eastern Arctic Region

Natural System of Wrangel Island Reserve — 2015 — WHE5079974334

Wrangel Island's present-day geological structure reveals two key stages of Mesozoic-Cenozoic tectonic evolution: an initial post-Triassic fold-thrust phase with northern vergence, complicated by strike-slip faults, and a subsequent stage marked by near-meridional extension. The first stage correlates with the New Siberian-Chukchi Fold System orogeny (pre-Aptian), while the latter, characterized by right-lateral transtension, aligns with Late Cretaceous-Paleocene compression and Paleocene-Eocene basin opening in the South Chukchi region. Structural differences between Silurian-Lower Devonian and Upper Devonian-Triassic rocks further indicate Middle-Late Devonian deformation linked to the Ellesmerian Orogeny. This study integrates mesostructural data with seismic evidence to reconstruct Wrangel Island's complex tectonic history, providing insights into Arctic geological processes.

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Historic Centre of Santa Ana de los Ríos de Cuenca — 2015 — WHE446FC06856

On December 1, 1999, the historic city of Santa Ana de los Ríos de Cuenca was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site during the XXIII session of the World Heritage Committee in Marrakech, Morocco. This recognition sparked widespread celebration and instilled a renewed sense of pride and self-esteem among its inhabitants, enriching the collective identity of the community.