Laura Franco
Biographic Data
| ID | 9254974 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Laura Franco |
| GIVEN NAMES | Laura |
| FAMILY NAME | Franco |
| SIGNATURE | FRANCO L |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Rome Tor Vergata |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 4 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 4 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2021 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
From grains to berries: Causes and consequences of crop portfolio changes in four mountain agroecosystems in the Iberian Peninsula
In the face of ongoing crop homogenization, preserving crop diversity is crucial for maximizing ecological interactions and reducing the risk of total crop failure. This study focuses on remote European mountain agroecosystems, where significant crop diversity reservoirs still exist. Existing literature identifies market forces, policies, and climate change as key factors influencing crop portfolios. However, limited research exists on the cultur…
Student energy-saving in higher education tackling the challenge of decarbonisation
Purpose This study aims to explore students’ sustainability attitudes and behavioural intentions and their relation to energy use, to promote energy saving and decarbonisation in higher education settings. Design/methodology/approach The authors used a validated energy literacy survey to assess undergraduate students’ attitudes and behavioural intentions towards energy saving in two countries (Brazil and Belgium). The questionnaire, administered …
Nonnus’ Paraphrase between Poetry, Rhetoric and Theology: Rewriting the Fourth Gospel in the Fifth Century
This book investigates the various paraphrastic techniques employed by Nonnus of Panopolis (5th century AD) for his poetic version of the Gospel of John. The authors look at Nonnus' Paraphrase, the only extant poetic Greek paraphrase of the New Testament, in the light of ancient rhetorical theory while also exploring its multi-faceted relationship with poetic tradition and the theological debates of its era. The study shows how interpretation, ca…
Byzantine Lives: Discussing Nonbinary Sexuality, Gender, and Race in Byzantium
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From grains to berries: Causes and consequences of crop portfolio changes in four mountain agroecosystems in the Iberian Peninsula
In the face of ongoing crop homogenization, preserving crop diversity is crucial for maximizing ecological interactions and reducing the risk of total crop failure. This study focuses on remote European mountain agroecosystems, where significant crop diversity reservoirs still exist. Existing literature identifies market forces, policies, and climate change as key factors influencing crop portfolios. However, limited research exists on the cultur…
Nonnus’ Paraphrase between Poetry, Rhetoric and Theology: Rewriting the Fourth Gospel in the Fifth Century
This book investigates the various paraphrastic techniques employed by Nonnus of Panopolis (5th century AD) for his poetic version of the Gospel of John. The authors look at Nonnus' Paraphrase, the only extant poetic Greek paraphrase of the New Testament, in the light of ancient rhetorical theory while also exploring its multi-faceted relationship with poetic tradition and the theological debates of its era. The study shows how interpretation, ca…
Byzantine Lives: Discussing Nonbinary Sexuality, Gender, and Race in Byzantium
An abstract is not available for this content so a preview has been provided. Please use the Get access link above for information on how to access this content
Student energy-saving in higher education tackling the challenge of decarbonisation
Purpose This study aims to explore students’ sustainability attitudes and behavioural intentions and their relation to energy use, to promote energy saving and decarbonisation in higher education settings. Design/methodology/approach The authors used a validated energy literacy survey to assess undergraduate students’ attitudes and behavioural intentions towards energy saving in two countries (Brazil and Belgium). The questionnaire, administered …
From grains to berries: Causes and consequences of crop portfolio changes in four mountain agroecosystems in the Iberian Peninsula
In the face of ongoing crop homogenization, preserving crop diversity is crucial for maximizing ecological interactions and reducing the risk of total crop failure. This study focuses on remote European mountain agroecosystems, where significant crop diversity reservoirs still exist. Existing literature identifies market forces, policies, and climate change as key factors influencing crop portfolios. However, limited research exists on the cultur…
Sociology (3 works) · Art (2 works) · Economics (2 works) · Agricultural Economics and Policy (1 works) · Agriculture (1 works) · Agriculture and Rural Development Research (1 works) · Agroecosystem (1 works) · Agroforestry (1 works) · Archaeology (1 works) · Biblical Studies and Interpretation (1 works)