Search Results - "phenomenon"

Modeling the response of tropical highland herbaceous grassland species to climate change: The case of the Arsi mountains of Ethiopia by Mekasha, A., Nigatu, L., Tesfaye, K., Duncan, Alan J.

“…Global warming is forcing plant and animal species to respond either through pole-ward or upslope migration to adjust to temperature increases, and grassland communities are not an exception to this phenomenon. In this study, we modeled the response of herbaceous species of grasslands within the Arsi Mountains in Ethiopia under no-migration and with migration scenarios to the projected 4.2 °C increase of temperature by 2090 (under the A2 emission scenario). …”
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Vulnerability of smallholder farmers to ENSO-related drought in Indonesia by Keil, A., Teufel, Nils, Gunawan, D., Leemhuis, C.

“…Crop production in Southeast Asia is subject to considerable climate variability caused by the El Niño-Southern Oscillation phenomenon. El Niño causes comparatively dry conditions leading to substantial declines in crop yields, with severe consequences for the welfare of local farm households. …”
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An Overview of Dairy Cattle Models for Predicting Milk Production: Their Evolution, Evaluation, and Application for the Agricultural Model Intercomparison and Improvement Project (... by Tedeschi, L.O., Herrero, Mario, Thornton, Philip K.

“…The contemporary concern about anthropogenic release of greenhouse gas (GHG) into the environment and the contribution of livestock to this phenomenon have sparked animal scientists’ interest in predicting methane (CH4) emissions by ruminants. …”
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Silvopastoral systems in Latin America: mitigation opportunities for men and women livestock producers by Gumucio, Tatiana, Mora Benard, María Alejandra, Clavijo, Mónica, Hernández, María Camila, Tafur, Mariana, Twyman, Jennifer

“…In Latin America, the inclusion of gender perspectives in public policies is a relatively new phenomenon (FAO, 2013). Development and environmental policies have commonly failed to recognize women’s role as producers in the national economy. …”
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The biology of Theileria parva and control of East Coast fever—Current status and future trends by Nene, Vishvanath M., Kiara, Henry K., Lacasta, Anna, Pelle, Roger, Svitek, Nicholas, Steinaa, Lucilla

“…This has led to improved knowledge of epitope-specific T-cell responses to ITM that most likely contribute to the phenomenon of strain-specific immunity. The Muguga cocktail ITM vaccine, which provides broad-spectrum immunity to ECF is now a registered product in three countries in eastern Africa. …”
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Klima 101: A Climate Change Guidebook for Philippine Journalists by Visaya-Abaño, Imelda, Navarro, Rex L., Pérez, Rosa T.

“…Climate change is a complex issue for journalists to report on and for decision makers and the general public to grasp, despite the increasing scientific evidence of this phenomenon and the growing concern over environmental issues. …”
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The predatory mite Typhlodromalus aripo prefers greenmite induced plant odours from pubescent cassava varieties by Onzo, A., Hanna, R., Sabelis, M.W.

“…Much less known, however, is the phenomenon that genotypes of the same host plant species vary in the attractiveness of these induced chemical signals, whereas they also differ in characteristics that affect the predator’s foraging success, such as leaf pubescence. …”
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Below the radar: the boom of groundwater use in the central part of the Nile Delta in Egypt by El-Agha, Doaa E., Closas, Alvar, Molle, Francois

“…This study, however, shows that a phenomenon of groundwater development for irrigation has been unfolding over the last few years, largely below the radar of managers and researchers. …”
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Methodological Guide to Co-design Climate-smart Options with Family Farmers by Andrieu, Nadine, Howland, Fanny C., Acosta-Alba, Ivonne, Le Coq, Jean-François, Osorio, Ana Milena, Chia, Eduardo

“…Innovation (its creation and its operation) is a social phenomenon. Many studies worldwide have shown that promoting a sustainable change and innovation within organizations has to be analyzed and implemented with stakeholders. …”
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Analysis of the detachment of citrus fruits by vibration using artificial vision by Torregrosa, Antonio, Albert, Francisco, Aleixos, Nuria, Ortiz, Coral, Blasco, José

“…On the other hand, short strokes combined with high frequencies needed more cycles, and thus a fatigue phenomenon was present. Short strokes and low frequencies were unable to detach some fruit.…”
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Vegetative growth by Primo-Millo, Eduardo, Agustí, Manuel

“…Factors that explain this phenomenon, especially the genetic factors, are described. …”
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Assessing Fire Regimes in the Paraguayan Chaco: Implications for Ecological and Fire Management by Vidal-Riveros, Cristina, Watler Reyes, William J, Ngo Bieng, Marie Ange, Souza-Alonso, Pablo

“…We focused on fire as it is a natural phenomenon that drives ecosystem change and has significant economic, ecological and social impacts of particular concern in vulnerable ecosystems. …”
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”Han är inte fet, han är bara lite rund” : djurägares uppfattning av övervikt hos sitt djur by Lund, Emma

“…To understand the underlying issues as to why this phenomenon exists would be beneficial for everyone working with pets or pet owners as it might help prevent misperception. …”

Farewell welfare : local manifestations of the welfare society in two rural Swedish towns by Carlfjord, Sofia

“…Concluding, the welfare society is a national, structuring phenomenon. However, it is in the local setting that people meet it and understand its influence as either limiting or enabling. …”

Corporate Responsibility by Superti, Christian

“…This thesis sets out to explore CR and business managers' perceptions of the CR phenomenon and the drivers towards the standardisation of the social and environmental aspects of CR. …”
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Förtätning ur ett socialt perspektiv by Markström, Lisa

“…It is in these areas that the phenomenon urban densification are mentioned and related to a social perspective. …”

Mirror, mirror on the wall, wish that I could rent it all : a case study on consumer adoption to fashion-rental services on the Swedish market by Norr, Ylva, Ondiege, Gabriella

“…It is therefore questionable whether reduced consumption is likely to happen, it might be better to envision equally compelling ways to address consumers’ desire for fashion. The phenomenon of fashion-rental services seems promising to encourage resource efficiency in production and consumption of fashion. …”

Lighting of public spaces in Malmö by Romih, Eva

“…A literature study has been taken into consideration when describing different aspects and phenomenon of outdoor lighting. The second part, starting with Context, introduces the project areas in Malmö which differ from usage, position and size. …”
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Communication between Swedish public administrations and other organizations within the context of nature and culture conservation by Kristensen, Lilly, Majzlik, Ivan

“…This thesis sets its goal in an analysis of this phenomenon between a number of organizations within the scope of cemeteries in Sweden. …”
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Communication of national parks in guided tours by Pöggel, Karoline

“…The usage of Nature Interpretation as main concept for guided tours makes them adhere to the phenomenon on site.…”
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