Stefan Zerbe
Datos Biográficos
| ID | 190801 |
|---|---|
| NOMBRE | Stefan Zerbe |
| NOMBRES | Stefan |
| APELLIDO | Zerbe |
| FIRMA | ZERBE S |
| AFILIACIONES | Free University of Bozen-Bolzano |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-9426-1441 |
| VERIFICADO | Sí |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 15 |
| TOTAL DE CITAS | 5 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 15 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2003 |
| AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 2 |
Junior research groups: A promising format for PhD qualification
The doctoral research with its final thesis and its successful defense is one of the most important steps in the early career of a scientist. Whereas the achievement of a PhD individually under the supervision of an experienced scientist is common practice performed for decades, for example, in Germany, the development of structured PhD programs which should enhance the scientific quality of Higher Education was put forward in Europe within the s…
Nature’s impact on human health and wellbeing: The scale matters
Contact with nature can have a significant influence on human physical and mental health and wellbeing. As such, various concepts and theories as well as therapeutic approaches have been developed. The term “nature,” however, covers a broad range of size and scales, ranging from individuals or small groups of animals or plants, certain ecosystems toward landscapes. The purpose of this paper is to differentiate concepts, theories, and therapy form…
Can Education for Sustainable Development Support Climate Change Adaptation Effectively? A Delphi Study of Germany's Non‐Formal Education Sector
Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) aims to transform lifestyles and societal structures for a better future. Today, ESD often focuses on climate change (CC) and is widely considered as an important tool for empowering individuals for climate change adaptation (CCA). However, the effectiveness of ESD has scarcely been assessed empirically, especially in non‐formal education. To address this gap, we conducted a Delphi study involving ESD p…
The shifting role of nature and the landscape in psychiatric Institutions: A case study from Germany in a historical perspective
Nature has been pivotal in psychiatric care since the establishment of asylums, but its role within psychiatric institutions over time, including landscape design, utilisation, and therapeutic impact, has received limited attention. This study addresses this gap through a case study of a psychiatric clinic in Gütersloh, Germany. Drawing on scientific literature, historical analyses, and archival material, we trace the transformation of the clinic…
Voices Around the South Tyrolean Herbal Pharmacy—Exploring the Stakeholder Landscape and Perspectives on Medicinal Plants as Culturally Salient Species
Traditional medicine, including the use of medicinal plants, is integral to healthcare and empowerment of individuals and communities worldwide. Preserving traditional knowledge of medicinal plants requires an understanding of social dynamics and knowledge transfer mechanisms that sustain these practices. This study aimed to explore stakeholder perspectives on the use of medicinal plants in South Tyrol (Italy) through a mixed-methods approach, co…
Current methodologies of greenspace exposure and mental health research—a scoping review
Introduction: Greenspaces can provide an important resource for human mental health. A growing body of literature investigates the interaction and the influence of diverse greenspace exposures. In order to gain a comprehensive understanding of the complex connection between greenspace and mental health, a variety of perspectives and methodological combinations are needed. The aim of this review is to assess the current methodologies researching g…
Greenspaces of psychiatric clinics and patient perceptions: A mixed‐methods exploration
Nature and natural elements have been proven to promote mental health and well‐being but there is a research gap regarding psychiatric environments, despite the importance of psychiatric hospitals for mental health. It is essential to understand the particular characteristics relevant for patients in these settings. We conducted semi‐structured in‐situ interviews with patients on greenspaces around two psychiatric hospitals in Germany to identify…
Rural tourism in Europe from a landscape perspective: A systematic review
This systematic review offers a comprehensive analysis of the current state of knowledge regarding tourism in European traditional multifunctional cultural landscapes (TMCLs) from a landscape perspective. Adhering to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) 2020 guidelines, this study aims to identify the principal contextual themes, geographical patterns, and drivers of change in TMCL tourism research from …
Plant distribution and modern pollen deposition across an elevation eco-gradient: The lesson learnt from a case study in the Italian Alps
This study investigates the distribution of vegetation and its modern pollen representation along an elevation gradient in the Italian Alps and explores the relationships with terrain and climate variables. Moss polsters were collected at 25 sites between ca. 300 and 1400 m asl from open areas, deciduous, and conifer forests. At each site vegetation was surveyed at 1.8 and 10 m radius according to the Braun-Blanquet method. Climatic data, bioclim…
Conservation with local people: Medicinal plants as cultural keystone species in the Southern Alps
The concept of “cultural keystone species” (CKS) combines ecological and socioeconomic aspects and has a great potential for improving the overall success of conservation and restoration of ecosystems. In our study, we combined an ecological analysis of traditional medicinal plant species with an explorative analysis of the stakeholder landscape to understand the importance of plants for local communities. We investigate the feasibility of the CK…
The influence of tree traits on urban ground surface shade cooling
Environmental Distribution of AR Class 1 Integrons in Upper Adige River Catchment (Northern Italy)
The source of antibiotic residuals can be directly related to the presence of municipal or industrial wastewater and agricultural activities. Antibiotics can trigger the dissemination of antibiotic resistance genes within bacterial communities. The mobile genetic elements Class 1 integrons ( intl1 region) has been already found to be correlated with a wide range of pollutants (i.e., antibiotics, heavy metals), and hence, it has been proposed as a…
Traditional medicinal plants in South Tyrol (northern Italy, southern Alps): Biodiversity and Use
Background Worldwide mountain regions are recognized as hotspots of ethnopharmacologically relevant species diversity. In South Tyrol (Southern Alps, Italy), and due to the region's high plant diversity and isolated population, a unique traditional botanical knowledge of medicinal plants has flourished, which traces its history back to prehistoric times. However, changes in rural life and culture may threaten this unique biodiversity and cultural…
Comparing land-use alternatives: Using the ecosystem services concept to define a multi-criteria decision analysis
Woodland degradation and regeneration in Central Europe during the last 1,000 years - a case study in NE Germany
From the end of the 18th century, large areas of Central Europe were afforested with conifer monocultures following a long period of excessive forest use. Today, the conversion of these anthropogenous conifer forests into natural, mixed broad-leaved forests, serving manifold socio-economic and nature conservation purposes, is a major objective of sustainable forestry. The study presented here focuses on recent processes of natural regeneration on…
Conservation with local people: Medicinal plants as cultural keystone species in the Southern Alps
The concept of “cultural keystone species” (CKS) combines ecological and socioeconomic aspects and has a great potential for improving the overall success of conservation and restoration of ecosystems. In our study, we combined an ecological analysis of traditional medicinal plant species with an explorative analysis of the stakeholder landscape to understand the importance of plants for local communities. We investigate the feasibility of the CK…
Traditional medicinal plants in South Tyrol (northern Italy, southern Alps): Biodiversity and Use
Background Worldwide mountain regions are recognized as hotspots of ethnopharmacologically relevant species diversity. In South Tyrol (Southern Alps, Italy), and due to the region's high plant diversity and isolated population, a unique traditional botanical knowledge of medicinal plants has flourished, which traces its history back to prehistoric times. However, changes in rural life and culture may threaten this unique biodiversity and cultural…
Woodland degradation and regeneration in Central Europe during the last 1,000 years - a case study in NE Germany
From the end of the 18th century, large areas of Central Europe were afforested with conifer monocultures following a long period of excessive forest use. Today, the conversion of these anthropogenous conifer forests into natural, mixed broad-leaved forests, serving manifold socio-economic and nature conservation purposes, is a major objective of sustainable forestry. The study presented here focuses on recent processes of natural regeneration on…
Comparing land-use alternatives: Using the ecosystem services concept to define a multi-criteria decision analysis
The influence of tree traits on urban ground surface shade cooling
Environmental Distribution of AR Class 1 Integrons in Upper Adige River Catchment (Northern Italy)
The source of antibiotic residuals can be directly related to the presence of municipal or industrial wastewater and agricultural activities. Antibiotics can trigger the dissemination of antibiotic resistance genes within bacterial communities. The mobile genetic elements Class 1 integrons ( intl1 region) has been already found to be correlated with a wide range of pollutants (i.e., antibiotics, heavy metals), and hence, it has been proposed as a…
Traditional medicinal plants in South Tyrol (northern Italy, southern Alps): Biodiversity and Use
Background Worldwide mountain regions are recognized as hotspots of ethnopharmacologically relevant species diversity. In South Tyrol (Southern Alps, Italy), and due to the region's high plant diversity and isolated population, a unique traditional botanical knowledge of medicinal plants has flourished, which traces its history back to prehistoric times. However, changes in rural life and culture may threaten this unique biodiversity and cultural…
Plant distribution and modern pollen deposition across an elevation eco-gradient: The lesson learnt from a case study in the Italian Alps
This study investigates the distribution of vegetation and its modern pollen representation along an elevation gradient in the Italian Alps and explores the relationships with terrain and climate variables. Moss polsters were collected at 25 sites between ca. 300 and 1400 m asl from open areas, deciduous, and conifer forests. At each site vegetation was surveyed at 1.8 and 10 m radius according to the Braun-Blanquet method. Climatic data, bioclim…
Conservation with local people: Medicinal plants as cultural keystone species in the Southern Alps
The concept of “cultural keystone species” (CKS) combines ecological and socioeconomic aspects and has a great potential for improving the overall success of conservation and restoration of ecosystems. In our study, we combined an ecological analysis of traditional medicinal plant species with an explorative analysis of the stakeholder landscape to understand the importance of plants for local communities. We investigate the feasibility of the CK…
Rural tourism in Europe from a landscape perspective: A systematic review
This systematic review offers a comprehensive analysis of the current state of knowledge regarding tourism in European traditional multifunctional cultural landscapes (TMCLs) from a landscape perspective. Adhering to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) 2020 guidelines, this study aims to identify the principal contextual themes, geographical patterns, and drivers of change in TMCL tourism research from …
Current methodologies of greenspace exposure and mental health research—a scoping review
Introduction: Greenspaces can provide an important resource for human mental health. A growing body of literature investigates the interaction and the influence of diverse greenspace exposures. In order to gain a comprehensive understanding of the complex connection between greenspace and mental health, a variety of perspectives and methodological combinations are needed. The aim of this review is to assess the current methodologies researching g…
Greenspaces of psychiatric clinics and patient perceptions: A mixed‐methods exploration
Nature and natural elements have been proven to promote mental health and well‐being but there is a research gap regarding psychiatric environments, despite the importance of psychiatric hospitals for mental health. It is essential to understand the particular characteristics relevant for patients in these settings. We conducted semi‐structured in‐situ interviews with patients on greenspaces around two psychiatric hospitals in Germany to identify…
Nature’s impact on human health and wellbeing: The scale matters
Contact with nature can have a significant influence on human physical and mental health and wellbeing. As such, various concepts and theories as well as therapeutic approaches have been developed. The term “nature,” however, covers a broad range of size and scales, ranging from individuals or small groups of animals or plants, certain ecosystems toward landscapes. The purpose of this paper is to differentiate concepts, theories, and therapy form…
Can Education for Sustainable Development Support Climate Change Adaptation Effectively? A Delphi Study of Germany's Non‐Formal Education Sector
Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) aims to transform lifestyles and societal structures for a better future. Today, ESD often focuses on climate change (CC) and is widely considered as an important tool for empowering individuals for climate change adaptation (CCA). However, the effectiveness of ESD has scarcely been assessed empirically, especially in non‐formal education. To address this gap, we conducted a Delphi study involving ESD p…
The shifting role of nature and the landscape in psychiatric Institutions: A case study from Germany in a historical perspective
Nature has been pivotal in psychiatric care since the establishment of asylums, but its role within psychiatric institutions over time, including landscape design, utilisation, and therapeutic impact, has received limited attention. This study addresses this gap through a case study of a psychiatric clinic in Gütersloh, Germany. Drawing on scientific literature, historical analyses, and archival material, we trace the transformation of the clinic…
Voices Around the South Tyrolean Herbal Pharmacy—Exploring the Stakeholder Landscape and Perspectives on Medicinal Plants as Culturally Salient Species
Traditional medicine, including the use of medicinal plants, is integral to healthcare and empowerment of individuals and communities worldwide. Preserving traditional knowledge of medicinal plants requires an understanding of social dynamics and knowledge transfer mechanisms that sustain these practices. This study aimed to explore stakeholder perspectives on the use of medicinal plants in South Tyrol (Italy) through a mixed-methods approach, co…
Junior research groups: A promising format for PhD qualification
The doctoral research with its final thesis and its successful defense is one of the most important steps in the early career of a scientist. Whereas the achievement of a PhD individually under the supervision of an experienced scientist is common practice performed for decades, for example, in Germany, the development of structured PhD programs which should enhance the scientific quality of Higher Education was put forward in Europe within the s…
Geography (9 obras) · Biology (7 obras) · Ecology (7 obras) · Environmental Science (5 obras) · Psychology (5 obras) · Urban Green Space and Health (5 obras) · Medicine (4 obras) · Political science (4 obras) · Computer Science (3 obras) · Environmental planning (3 obras)