Gradual Adaptation Research Articles

Fe (II)/Fe (III) regulated adaptive biofilm responses and microbial metabolic mechanisms for enhanced cycloalkane biodegradation

Oxidation of organic contaminants by iron-cycling microorganisms is an effective remediation strategy for contaminated environments. However, studies on the removal of cycloalkane using this method have been limited, and little is known about how microbes adapt to iron concentrations and how the latter stimulates contaminant degradation. Here, we investigated the biodegradation of cyclohexane (CyH) in three sequencing batch bioreactors (SBRs) with different iron concentrations (SBRs are named: Low 2.5 μM, Suit 7.5 μM, High 75 μM). The Suit reactor showed a more efficient CyH removal performance (average 98.61 ± 0.62 %) than the Low reactor (average 55.75 ± 3.38 %), which was associated with more extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) release and improved biofilm structure. The High reactor exhibited a gradual adaptation process due to the apparent accumulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) under iron stress, with an average removal efficiency of (86.83 ± 18.81 %). However, the High reactor had a higher microbial activity (1.08-fold increase in ATPase activity) and electron transport system activity (1.18-fold increase) to facilitate direct electron transfer in the presence of insoluble iron compared to the Suit one, largely due to the dominant genus Novosphingobium. Metagenomics and metatranscriptomics analyses revealed lactone (a key intermediate) formation as a potential degradation pathway across three SBRs in our study under iron regulation. Notably, there were differences in the key functional genes expressed under different iron concentrations: genes related to anti-oxidative stress and iron-driven pathways, biofilm regulation-related pathways, and encoding protein complexes III and IV were found in the High, Suit, and Low reactors, respectively. This study enhances understanding of microbiota adaptation mechanisms to iron-disturbed conditions and provides a new insight into iron-cycling mediated biofilm formation and inhibition.

Measurements of chromatic adaptation and luminous efficiency while wearing colored filters.

The visual system adapts dynamically to stabilize perception over widely varying illuminations. Such adaptation allows the colors of objects to appear constant despite changes in spectral illumination. Similarly, the wearing of colored filters also alters spectral content, but this alteration can be more extreme than typically encountered in nature, presenting a unique challenge to color constancy mechanisms. While it is known that chromatic adaptation is affected by surrounding spatial context, a recent study reported a gradual temporal adaptation effect to colored filters such that colors initially appear strongly shifted but over hours of wear are perceived as closer to an unfiltered appearance. Presently, it is not clear whether the luminance system adapts spatially and temporally like the chromatic system. To address this, spatial and temporal adaptation effects to a colored filter were measured using tasks that assess chromatic and luminance adaptation separately. Prior to and for 1 hour after putting on a pair of colored filters, participants made achromatic and heterochromatic flicker photometry (HFP) settings to measure chromatic and luminance adaptation, respectively. Results showed significant chromatic adaptation with achromatic settings moving closer to baseline settings over 1 hour of wearing the filters and greater adaptation with spatial context. Conversely, there was no significant luminance adaptation and HFP matches fell close to what was predicted photometrically. The results are discussed in the context of prior studies of chromatic and luminance adaptation.

Serum Biochemical Profile, Intestinal and Liver Histomorphometry of Captive Broad-Snouted Caiman (Caiman latirostris) Fed With a Diet Enriched With Soybean (Glycine max).

The impact of plant-based diets on crocodilians is unclear. Serum profiles and histomorphometry provide valuable insights into their nutritional and physiological status. This study aims to elucidate the impact of three levels of soybean meal substitution combined chicken by-product minced on the growth and health of broad-snouted caiman (Caiman latirostris). The research assesses the effects of diets supplemented with soybean meal on the blood biochemical profile, intestinal histomorphometry, and hepatic parameters of C. latirostris, providing essential information for understanding on the implications of dietary changes in this species. Forty-eight 6-month-old broad-snouted caimans were assigned to three dietary groups (0%, 25%, 40% soybean meal). Over a period of 90 days, data on growth, food consumption, serum biochemical analysis, intestinal and hepatic morphometry were recorded. The results showed that diets containing higher levels of soybean meal did not significantly affect growth, feed intake or serum profiles of total protein, albumin and cholesterol. However, changes in intestinal morphology were observed, with longer and wider villi in the animals feed with diets with soybean meal, indicating a gradual adaptation to new feeding diets. The presence of soybean meal reduced serum glucose and triglyceride profiles and hepatic lipid accumulation without affecting macronutrient digestion and absorption, considered beneficial for the caiman's health. This study provides valuable insights into the inclusion of soybean meal in the diet of Caiman latirostris and its effects on the intestines, liver, and physiology. It also highlights the importance of considering nutritional management as a key tool in improving the well-being and health of crocodilians in captivity.

RoboMan: An Adult-Sized Humanoid Robot with Enhanced Performance, Inherent Stability, and Two-Stage Balance Control to Facilitate Research on Humanoids

Creating an adult-sized humanoid robot with stable walking capabilities is a major challenge in robotics. While many renowned research groups focus on robots for perilous work environments and precision tasks, our approach simplifies balance control, making it accessible to robotics research groups and educational institutes. This facilitates the development of complex functionalities such as vision and object manipulation for adult-sized humanoids. This research article introduces RoboMan II, an advanced version of RoboMan I, which won the most prestigious award in all humanoid robot leagues at RoboCup 2016 due to its exceptional performance in walking and playing soccer. RoboMan II features significant improvements in performance, inherent stability, recovery after falls, and balance control. To facilitate its development, RoboMan II is lighter and incorporates a modified foot and parallel structure for its leg to boost its inherent stability, along with a two-stage balance control system for Immediate Response and Gradual Adaptation, enhancing its adaptability in various environments. Our simulation results demonstrate that RoboMan II’s walking stability on flat surfaces improved significantly in the face of minor perturbations, with the number of steps within the stable region increasing from 24%, with only the immediate controller to 58% when both controllers were used. Similar improvements were observed on inclined surfaces. Additionally, the 3D CAD files for all of the robot parts are released as open source in conjunction with this paper to facilitate reproduction and further innovation. The forthcoming RoboMan III will incorporate custom servo motors for increased speed, torque, and enhanced fall recovery, preventing disengagement of the gear box after a fall. It promises to be an invaluable asset for research and practical applications in humanoid robotics.

Barriers in adopting green human resource management under uncertainty: the case of Indonesia banking industry

PurposeThis study investigates the barriers to adopting green human resource management (GHRM) under uncertain conditions by integrating the resource-based view (RBV) and stakeholder theory.Design/methodology/approachA board of experts, which consisted of 28 practitioners and two academics, was invited to participate in the research. The fuzzy Delphi and fuzzy decision-making trials and evaluation laboratory were utilized to achieve the study's objectives.FindingsThe findings indicate that barriers encompass 14 criteria and five attributes. Among the 14 criteria, the banking industry's lack of green culture, lack of trust in green benefits, employee's capacity to change, lack of support from top management and absence of a comprehensive plan to implement GHRM are significant barriers. The attributes are management, human resources, organizational, regulatory and customer barriers.Practical implicationsImplementing GHRM in Indonesian banking necessitates practical policies and gradual adaptation strategies. Companies should establish standard operating procedures, reward systems and periodic habit changes to embed green practices effectively.Originality/valueThis study is among the first to employ stakeholder theory and the RBV in examining the barriers to green human resources adoption in the banking industry.

Replicating Visuo-Motor Remapping in the Laparoscopic Environment

Laparoscopy, a minimally invasive surgical technique, requires precise visuo-motor coordination. Because the surgical field is viewed through a camera which may need to be placed to one side of the would-be direct line of sight, rotational distortion is a concern. This study investigates adaptation to rotational distortions by replicating previous computerized two-dimensional perceptual-motor experiments, and measurement methods, using a non-virtual low-fidelity laparoscopic training simulator. This replication was chosen for the opportunity to observe the best-established adaptation mechanisms (gradual and axis-inversion) and carryover effects. To our knowledge, this is the first time that circular statistics are used to analyze directional error data collected in the laparoscopic environment. Results strongly indicated that gradual adaptation occurs with distortions below 90°, and there is leading evidence that axis-inversion occurs in distortions above 90°. This confirms previous observations of task performance decrement in the laparoscopic environment and provides clarification for new research directions.

Originalarbeiten / Original Articles. Die Behandlung von Kindern und Jugendlichen mit substanzbezogenen Störungen im deutschen Gesundheitssystem – eine Quantitative Studie

The Treatment of Children and Adolescents with Substance-Related Disorders in the German Health Care System - a Quantitative Study This study evaluates the minimum characteristics of OPS code 9-694 for specific treatment in special settings for substance-related disorders in children and adolescents. The research questions to be answered are the extent to which given minimum characteristics and potentials are assessed as practical, up-to-date, needs-oriented and necessary. The survey was conducted using a nationwide online survey in special wards of child and adolescent psychiatric clinics. Given minimum characteristics reflect everyday clinical practice and are assessed as practical, up-to-date and relevant. Nevertheless, setting- and method-specific potential for further development was identified, most of which has already been implemented in the clinics but has not yet been incorporated into the minimum characteristics. The topic has received little research attention to date. The findings of the original study can provide a basis for the optimization and adaptation of minimum characteristics and treatment offers for children and adolescents with substance-related disorders and lead to the further development of the OPS code. A theory-practice transfer tailored to the target group requires the networking of individual players in the help system as well as the health policy discussion and gradual adaptation of the content of given minimum characteristics and potential for change.

SARS-CoV-2 Omicron subvariants progressively adapt to human cells with altered host cell entry.

The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Omicron variant exhibits high transmissibility with a strong immune escape ability and causes frequent large-scale global infections by producing predominant subvariants. Here, using human upper/lower airway and intestinal cells, we examined the previously dominant BA.1-BA.5 and BA.2.75 subvariants, together with the recently emerged XBB/BQ lineages, in comparison to the former Delta variant. We observed a tendency for each virus to demonstrate higher growth capability than the previously dominant subvariants. Unlike human bronchial and intestinal cells, nasal epithelial cells accommodated the efficient entry of certain Omicron subvariants, similar to the Delta variant. In contrast to the Delta's reliance on cell-surface transmembrane protease serine 2, all tested Omicron variants depended on endosomal cathepsin L. Moreover, S1/S2 cleavage of early Omicron spikes was less efficient, whereas recent viruses exhibit improved cleavage efficacy. Our results show that the Omicron variant progressively adapts to human cells through continuous endosome-mediated host cell entry.IMPORTANCESARS-CoV-2, the causative agent of coronavirus disease 2019, has evolved into a number of variants/subvariants, which have generated multiple global waves of infection. In order to monitor/predict virological features of emerging variants and determine appropriate strategies for anti-viral development, understanding conserved or altered features of evolving SARS-CoV-2 is important. In this study, we addressed previously or recently predominant Omicron subvariants and demonstrated the gradual adaptation to human cells. The host cell entry route, which was altered from the former Delta variant, was conserved among all tested Omicron subvariants. Collectively, this study revealed both changing and maintained features of SARS-CoV-2 during the Omicron variant evolution.

Experience with the cochlear implant enhances the neural tracking of spectrotemporal patterns in the Alberti bass

Cochlear implant (CI) users experience diminished music enjoyment due to the technical limitations of the CI. Nonetheless, behavioral studies have reported that rhythmic features are well-transmitted through the CI. Still, the gradual improvement of rhythm perception after the CI switch-on has not yet been determined using neurophysiological measures. To fill this gap, we here reanalyzed the electroencephalographic responses of participants from two previous mismatch negativity studies. These studies included eight recently implanted CI users measured twice, within the first six weeks after CI switch-on and approximately three months later; thirteen experienced CI users with a median experience of 7 years; and fourteen normally hearing (NH) controls. All participants listened to a repetitive four-tone pattern (known in music as Alberti bass) for 35 min. Applying frequency tagging, we aimed to estimate the neural activity synchronized to the periodicities of the Alberti bass. We hypothesized that longer experience with the CI would be reflected in stronger frequency-tagged neural responses approaching the responses of NH controls. We found an increase in the frequency-tagged amplitudes after only 3 months of CI use. This increase in neural synchronization may reflect an early adaptation to the CI stimulation. Moreover, the frequency-tagged amplitudes of experienced CI users were significantly greater than those of recently implanted CI users, but still smaller than those of NH controls. The frequency-tagged neural responses did not just reflect spectrotemporal changes in the stimuli (i.e., intensity or spectral content fluctuating over time), but also showed non-linear transformations that seemed to enhance relevant periodicities of the Alberti bass. Our findings provide neurophysiological evidence indicating a gradual adaptation to the CI, which is noticeable already after three months, resulting in close to NH brain processing of spectrotemporal features of musical rhythms after extended CI use.

Long-term effects of repeated exposure to Subject Island constructions: evidence for syntactic adaptation

Repeated exposure to Subject Island violations can lead to increased acceptability ratings and faster reading times (Chaves & Dery, 2014, 2019; Clausen, 2011; Francom, 2009; Hiramatsu, 2000; Lu et al. 2021; Lu et al., 2022). However, it remains unclear what the nature of this effect and the driving mechanism is. The present paper describes a longitudinal investigation to test whether the effect of repeated exposure to Subject Island constructions is short-lived or whether it can spread over three weeks’ time, as measured by offline measures (Likert acceptability ratings) and online measures (self-paced reading). Using more observations and more sensitive methodologies, our work builds and improves on the only previous longitudinal study on such islands, Snyder (2022). We uncover evidence suggestive of gradual and strategic (by-construction and by-region) adaptation to Subject Island violations, indicated by faster response times, as well as higher acceptability ratings following repeated exposure, most consistent with a syntactic adaptation effect over and above task adaptation.

Experiences of parenting for autistic children in Australia and Italy: a qualitative cross-cultural comparison.

Parents vary in their gradual adaptation to the demands of caring for an autistic child. Their experiences can be positive, negative, or a combination of both, depending on the severity of the cases and various personal and social factors. Cross-cultural comparisons can aid in understanding how contextual factors, such as the availability of social and health services, and cultural factors, such as family relationships and the distribution of care burden, may influence the caregiving experience. However, there is a limited amount of cross-cultural research on this topic, which is almost exclusively quantitative. From an ecocultural perspective, our interview-based study aimed to explore the experiences of Australian (15) and Italian (11) parents of autistic children living in their respective countries. The analysis identified three main themes. Life through autism, autism through life: coexisting with an unexpected life partner, Parenting autistic children: reorganization of parents' subjectivity and familiar dynamics, and The unseen side of disability: autism communities between inclusion and segregation. Our comparative approach reveals both commonalities and differences between the two groups of participants. The similarities support features previously identified in the literature: the emotional and physical burden on parents and the positive impact on parental identity. The differences relate to the diagnostic process, interactions with health professionals, the impact of autism on family dynamics and parental perspectives, and the role assigned to siblings. Despite facing similar challenges, these differences reveal how Italian and Australian parents articulate different understandings linked to social and cultural differences.

Cultivation of Limnospira maxima under extreme environmental conditions in Saudi Arabia: Salinity adaptation and scaling-up from laboratory culture to large-scale production

Limnospira maxima has been adapted to grow in high salinity and in an economically alternative medium using industrial-grade fertilizers under harsh environmental conditions in Saudi Arabia. A sequence of scaling-up processes, from the laboratory to large-scale open raceways, was conducted along with gradual adaptation to environmental stress (salinity, light, temperature, pH). High biomass concentration at harvest point and areal productivity were achieved during the harsh summer season (1.122 g L−1 and 60.35 g m−2 day−1, respectively). The average protein content was found to be above 40 % of dry weight. Changes in the color and morphological appearance of the L. maxima culture were observed after direct exposure to sunlight in the outdoor raceways. These results demonstrate a successful and robust adaptation method for algal cultivation at outdoor large-scale in harsh environment (desert conditions) and also prove the feasibility of using hypersaline seawater (42 g kg−1) as an algal growth medium.

Problems of legal regulation of the norm on occupation of the highest position in the criminal hierarchy

The publication is devoted to the critical analysis of the structure of the corpus delicti stipulated by Article 210.1 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation (CC RF). Based on the results of the review of the norm the authors conclude that there is no act in it, which violates the basic provisions of criminal legislation. In the current construction of the corpus delicti the moment of its termination in practice is shifted to the beginning of the norm. The correlation of the act provided for by part 4 of article 210, article 210.1 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation is argued. The boundaries of these crimes are indicated. It is argued that gradual adaptation leads to smoothing of legal defects of the composition, but this process is not able to solve all problematic aspects of Art. 210.1 of the Criminal Code of the RF.

Negotiating the Progressive Paradox: Middle‐Class Parents in Majority–Minority Primary Schools in Amsterdam

Across Western Europe, progressive issues take centre stage within integration debates and discourse. This article addresses the paradox middle‐class progressives get caught up in when arguing for openness towards diversity, while also expecting adaptation to the progressive “modern” norm on sexuality, especially from Muslim Others. Going beyond existing literature, this article demonstrates the understudied manifestations of this paradox in everyday life, within a diverse majority–minority primary school context in Amsterdam. Taking sex education as a case, the authors reveal three different approaches—confrontational, continued discussion, and compromise—with which middle‐class parents without a migration background negotiate difference, each emphasizing different aspects of the paradox. The results show how, despite being a local numerical minority, progressive parents still enact their power position at large arguing for (gradual) adaptation to “modernity.” However, some parents provide solutions to difference that move away from consensus and envision a future that allows for multiple norms to exist.

UKRAINE’S MONETARY POLICY UNDER MARTIAL LAW

The relevance of the research is due to the change in the monetary policy regime of the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU), which consists in the transition from inflation targeting with a floating exchange rate to a fixed exchange rate as the nominal anchor of monetary policy under martial law. Such a plan to change the monetary policy regime was carefully calculated and outlined in the NBU's Monetary Policy Guidelines for the Duration of Martial Law. The timeliness and effectiveness of the NBU's monetary policy decisions enabled it to mitigate the impact of the military shock on the macro-financial stability of the national economy. The purpose of the article is to consider the theoretical and practical aspects of the NBU's monetary policy under martial law. Methodology. The study uses a systematic method of cognition to determine the sequence of application of monetary policy instruments to smooth out monetary shocks of the wartime period; an abstract-logical method to understand the future monetary policy strategy based on the abandonment of the fixed exchange rate regime and a gradual return to inflation targeting; and a statistical method to analyse the dynamics of monetary indicators of the national economy. Results. The paper presents the main principles of the NBU's monetary policy under martial law. The first shock from the war led to changes in the conduct of monetary policy and a shift to unconventional instruments of its regulation. The gradual adaptation of the economy to the new conditions determined the NBU's further steps to ease monetary policy and move to greater exchange rate flexibility. Practical implications. The practical significance of the research results is to assess the conditions for the transition from the key policy rate-based inflation targeting regime as the main monetary policy instrument to the use of foreign exchange interventions as the main operation in the foreign exchange market under martial law. Value / Originality. The originality of the article is due to the need to identify the prerequisites for the transition to a new monetary policy strategy in a wartime economy. Conclusions. The NBU's timely response to the negative phenomena associated with deteriorating inflation expectations, multiple exchange rates and pressure on international reserves helped prevent the development of a currency and financial crisis in Ukraine. Despite the active hostilities, the NBU is trying to find options that will allow it to conduct an effective monetary policy in the face of a full-scale invasion and unprecedented internal and external shocks. Internationally, Ukraine has exceeded expectations and the NBU has shown a high degree of responsibility, professionalism and creativity in the conduct of monetary policy. Increased confidence in the central bank is a valuable resource in times of martial law.

Electrocortical theta activity may reflect sensory prediction errors during adaptation to a gradual gait perturbation

Locomotor adaptation to abrupt and gradual perturbations are likely driven by fundamentally different neural processes. The aim of this study was to quantify brain dynamics associated with gait adaptation to a gradually introduced gait perturbation, which typically results in smaller behavioral errors relative to an abrupt perturbation. Loss of balance during standing and walking elicits transient increases in midfrontal theta oscillations that have been shown to scale with perturbation intensity. We hypothesized there would be no significant change in anterior cingulate theta power (4–7 Hz) with respect to pre-adaptation when a gait perturbation is introduced gradually because the gradual perturbation acceleration and stepping kinematic errors are small relative to an abrupt perturbation. Using mobile electroencephalography (EEG), we measured gait-related spectral changes near the anterior cingulate, posterior cingulate, sensorimotor, and posterior parietal cortices as young, neurotypical adults (n = 30) adapted their gait to an incremental split-belt treadmill perturbation. Most cortical clusters we examined (>70%) did not exhibit changes in electrocortical activity between 2–50 Hz. However, we did observe gait-related theta synchronization near the left anterior cingulate cortex during strides with the largest errors, as measured by step length asymmetry. These results suggest gradual adaptation with small gait asymmetry and perturbation magnitude may not require significant cortical resources beyond normal treadmill walking. Nevertheless, the anterior cingulate may remain actively engaged in error monitoring, transmitting sensory prediction error information via theta oscillations.

Отдельные аспекты трансформации правового регулирования договорных отношений, происходящей на фоне цифровизации (на примере Китайской Народной Республики и Российской Федерации)

Using the example of the development of contractual legal relations in the People’s Republic of China and the Russian Federation, the article shows certain aspects of the transformation of legal regulation and adaptation of civil legislation to the changing realities of economic reality in the context of digitalization. The author comes to the conclusion that there is a gradual adaptation of civil legislation to those processes associated with digitalization, active implementation and use of information technologies. In terms of regulating contractual relations, the People’s Republic of China has gone through a difficult path, which began with the reception of foreign experience. She achieved rationalization of legislation, not only by integrating the 1999 Contract Law, administrative rules, and judicial interpretations into the Civil Code, but also taking into account modern processes of electronic interaction between counterparties. The experience of the PRC may be useful for improving our civil legislation.

The Emergence and Evolution of SARS-CoV-2.

The origin of SARS-CoV-2 has evoked heated debate and strong accusations, yet seemingly little resolution. I review the scientific evidence on the origin of SARS-CoV-2 and its subsequent spread through the human population. The available data clearly point to a natural zoonotic emergence within, or closely linked to, the Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market in Wuhan. There is no direct evidence linking the emergence of SARS-CoV-2 to laboratory work conducted at the Wuhan Institute of Virology. The subsequent global spread of SARS-CoV-2 was characterized by a gradual adaptation to humans, with dual increases in transmissibility and virulence until the emergence of the Omicron variant. Of note has been the frequent transmission of SARS-CoV-2 from humans to other animals, marking it as a strongly host generalist virus. Unless lessons from the origin of SARS-CoV-2 are learned, it is inevitable that more zoonotic events leading to more epidemics and pandemics will plague human populations.

Bearing fault diagnosis using Gradual Conditional Domain Adversarial Network

Given the limited availability of accurately labeled data in fault diagnosis across various industrial scenarios, we proposed a Gradual Conditional Domain Adversarial Network (GCDAN) incorporating various fault categories and rotating speeds. We constructed a prototype system for collecting three-dimensional vibration data samples and modified the network structure to accommodate the input. Inspired by the generalization capability of cross-device scenarios, we adopted CDAN as the main component. To overcome the performance degradation caused by the source and target domains with substantial distribution differences, we introduced Gradual Domain Adaptation into our algorithm. Unlabeled data samples obtained from the intermediate domains were used to train a sequence of CDANs. Experimental comparison results confirmed the effectiveness of the 3-D input data and its network alteration. Additionally, GCDAN performed better over challenging transfer tasks compared to the existing state-of-art algorithms in terms of prediction accuracy and multi-class classification metrics.

Urban planning for flood resilience under technical and financial constraints: The role of planners and competence development in building a flood-resilient city in Matola, Mozambique

Today, urban flood resilience constitutes an academic and political discourse as well as a ‘proposed state’ to be achieved within urban management, planning, and development. Matola, a major Mozambican coastal city, has witnessed many floods, mainly caused by rainfall, the most devastating of which happened in 2000. This study analyses the actions the urban planners took during that major flood event, what flood mitigation and adaptation strategies and measures for increased flood resilience they have developed since that flood event, and the contribution of urban planning to building flood resilience under financial and technical constraints. The study is based on interviews with 32 urban planners from Matola and observations in the field. In addition to financial limitations, the main challenge in promoting flood resilience in Matola is the deficient and insufficient coordination in mitigation and adaptation actions among urban planners, political elites, and members of low-income urban communities, who use floodplain areas for purposes that contradict resilience-building actions. During the 2000 floods, mitigation actions were carried out by rescuing people and goods and placing them in accommodation centres. After the 2000 floods, gradual adaptation strategies and measures were carried out, such as hiring and training staff, designing a new urban plan, gradual resettlement, opening drainage channels, and allocating water pumping systems in some areas to promote flood resilience. The study concludes that urban planning contributed significantly to the building and promotion of flood resilience in Matola: the strategies and measures taken so far have contributed significantly to reducing the exposure and vulnerability to flooding of the population, their assets, and urban infrastructure, as well as improving the ecosystem in lowlands and coastal protection wetlands. The study brings a contribution from retrospective and prospective resilience thinking to the debate on building and promoting resilience in urban socio-ecological systems, showing the role of urban planners, and planning and management activity since the 2000 floods, and perspectives on the future. The study demonstrates that the development of competences or technical skills to plan and manage strategies and measures to promote resilience is a key factor in promoting socio-ecological resilience.