A LIFE FOR SCIENCE: RONAN PADDISON (1945-2019)

Professor Ronan Paddison, co-editor of the Journal of Urban and Regional Analysis (JURA), died suddenly a few months ago on July 8, 2019. He departed at an age when he had sufficient energy to continue his life-long enthusiastic research and editorial duties. The latter included not just JURA, but also the highly regarded Urban Studies. This editorial work not only supported the diffusion of high quality knowledge. Shared and collaborative experiences with journals’ co-editors and contributors were also invaluable in pinpointing future research directions within both the geographical world and wider social or environmental regimes. However, we should not underestimate his on-going dedication to original research and contribution to knowledge.

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Passion in Sport: On the Quality of the Coach–Athlete Relationship

Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology ◽

10.1123/jsep.30.5.541 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 30 (5) ◽

pp. 541-560 ◽

Cited By ~ 61

Author(s):

Marc-André K. Lafrenière ◽

Sophia Jowett ◽

Robert J. Vallerand ◽

Eric G. Donahue ◽

Ross Lorimer

Keyword(s):

Positive Emotions ◽

Well Being ◽

Future Research ◽

Subjective Well Being ◽

High Quality ◽

Research Directions ◽

Dualistic Model Of Passion ◽

Future Research Directions

Vallerand et al. (2003) developed a dualistic model of passion, wherein two types of passion are proposed: harmonious (HP) and obsessive (OP) passion that predict adaptive and less adaptive interpersonal outcomes, respectively. In the present research, we were interested in understanding the role of passion in the quality of coach–athlete relationships. Results of Study 1, conducted with athletes (N = 157), revealed that HP positively predicts a high-quality coach–athlete relationship, whereas OP was largely unrelated to such relationships. Study 2 was conducted with coaches (N = 106) and showed that only HP positively predicted the quality of the coach–athlete relationship. Furthermore, these effects were fully mediated by positive emotions. Finally, the quality of the coach–athlete relationship positively predicted coaches’ subjective well-being. Future research directions are discussed in light of the dualistic model of passion.

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Cannabis Glandular Trichomes: A Cellular Metabolite Factory

Frontiers in Plant Science ◽

10.3389/fpls.2021.721986 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 12 ◽

Author(s):

Cailun A. S. Tanney ◽

Rachel Backer ◽

Anja Geitmann ◽

Donald L. Smith

Keyword(s):

Glandular Trichomes ◽

Future Research ◽

High Quality ◽

Research Directions ◽

Cannabidiolic Acid ◽

True Source ◽

Future Research Directions ◽

Cellular Metabolite ◽

Recreational Use ◽

Female Flowers

Cannabis has been legalized for recreational use in several countries and medical use is authorized in an expanding list of countries; markets are growing internationally, causing an increase in demand for high quality products with well-defined properties. The key compounds of Cannabis plants are cannabinoids, which are produced by stalked glandular trichomes located on female flowers. These trichomes produce resin that contains cannabinoids, such as tetrahydrocannabinolic acid and cannabidiolic acid, and an array of other secondary metabolites of varying degrees of commercial interest. While growers tend to focus on improving whole flower yields, our understanding of the “goldmines” of the plant – the trichomes – is limited despite their being the true source of revenue for a multi-billion-dollar industry. This review aims to provide an overview of our current understanding of cannabis glandular trichomes and their metabolite products in order to identify current gaps in knowledge and to outline future research directions.

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Merging Architectural Structures with Forest Walkways: A Comprehensive Review of Treetop Walkways and the Fu Forest Trail of China

Forests ◽

10.3390/f12101343 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 12 (10) ◽

pp. 1343

Author(s):

Yan Ke ◽

Yuebin Lin ◽

Jian Liu ◽

Qingxi Chen ◽

Baoying Shen ◽

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Keyword(s):

Modular System ◽

Future Research ◽

Research Gaps ◽

High Quality ◽

Research Directions ◽

Public Benefit ◽

Future Research Directions ◽

Architectural Structures ◽

Trail Development ◽

Comprehensive Reference

Treetop walkways are unique trail constructions. Their support structure suspends a walkway platform several meters from the ground, shuttling among the canopies of trees in the forest. Many countries have built canopy trails for forest recreation, tourism, and other uses. In certain cities, the treetop walkway is no longer a single building unit or forest trail in the narrow sense, and is planned as a multi-functional urban public landscape. This study reviews the development of treetop and elevated forest trails, introduces several representative cases, and provides a comprehensive reference point that fills previous research gaps. We also analyze the Fu Forest Trail, the most representative treetop walkway in China through, inter alia, its modular system, elevated structural, and design appearance. We explore the background and application of treetop trails that connect residents and the environment as a multifunctional urban public landscape in China, and related future research directions. We conclude that treetop walkways have many distinct advantages, and are becoming trendy in forest trail development; there is excellent potential to transform them creatively and innovatively into high-quality forest infrastructure or urban public landscape for public benefit.

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A Systematic Review of Paraprofessional Training Materials

The Journal of Special Education ◽

10.1177/0022466918771707 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 52 (4) ◽

pp. 195-207 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Sarah N. Douglas ◽

Denise J. Uitto ◽

Claudia L. Reinfelds ◽

Sophia D’Agostino

Keyword(s):

Adult Learning ◽

Future Research ◽

Federal Legislation ◽

High Quality ◽

Learning Methods ◽

Paraprofessional Training ◽

Research Directions ◽

Training Materials ◽

Future Research Directions ◽

Recommendations For Practice

Paraprofessional training is essential for high quality special education services. Yet, educators may struggle to select appropriate materials for paraprofessional training. A review was conducted of 26 paraprofessional training materials using a rubric designed to evaluate the alignment with federal legislation and professional standards, and use of research-based adult learning methods. Results indicate many training materials aligned with federal legislation, but varied in their content focus, alignment with paraprofessional standards, and use of adult learning methods. Based on results of the review, three paraprofessional training materials reflected high quality training. Features of paraprofessional training materials, recommendations for practice, suggested improvements to training materials, limitations, and future research directions are discussed.

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