Publications by authors named "V Reyes-Garcia"

Subjective well-being (SWB) is often described as being U-shaped over adulthood, declining to a midlife slump and then improving thereafter. Improved SWB in later adulthood has been considered a paradox given age-related declines in health and social losses. While SWB has mostly been studied in high-income countries, it remains largely unexplored in rural subsistence populations lacking formal institutions that reliably promote social welfare.

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  • The study evaluates how locals and tourists perceive environmental changes in the Cap de Creus Marine Protected Area in Spain to inform management strategies.
  • Researchers conducted interviews with locals to identify perceived changes, followed by a survey of 427 participants, revealing a greater concern for economic over environmental issues.
  • Findings show both locals and tourists noted environmental decline, but locals reported stronger feelings of deterioration, emphasizing the need for ongoing monitoring of marine protection effectiveness.
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Biological invasions are a main threat to biodiversity. Seebens et al. find that Indigenous Peoples' lands host 30% fewer alien species than other lands.

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The aim of this work was to assess the chemical composition and physico-chemical, techno-functional, and in vitro antioxidant properties of flours obtained from the peel and flesh of pitahaya () to determine their potential for use as ingredients for food enrichment. The chemical composition, including total betalains, mineral content, and polyphenolic profile, was determined. The techno-functional properties (water holding, oil holding, and swelling capacities) were also evaluated.

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Unlabelled: While women globally make up nearly half of the fisheries workforce, their contribution to the sector has long been overlooked with implications for fisheries management. To assess women's participation in small-scale fisheries (SSF) management and related socio-cultural, environmental, and economic impacts, we conducted a systematic review of peer-reviewed literature (n = 124 case studies). Women had no or limited participation in more than 80% of the examined case studies reporting their participation level in SSF management.

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