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Estimating δ15N fractionation and adjusting the lipid correction equation using Southern African freshwater fishes
Stable isotope analysis is an important tool for characterising food web structure; however, interpretation of isotope data can often be …
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New thermoluminescence age estimates for the Nyos maar eruption (Cameroon Volcanic Line)
Nyos maar is located in the Cameroon Volcanic Line and generates a multitude of primary and secondary hazards to the …
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Hydraulic and transport parameter assessment using column infiltration experiments
Abstract. The quality of statistical calibration of hydraulic and transport soil properties is studied for infiltration experiments in which, over …
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Theoretical insights into expression of leadership competencies in the process of management
The relevance of the topic is defined through the idea that appropriate leadership competencies and their application in certain activities …
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Waterbird flight initiation distances at Barberspan Bird Sanctuary, South Africa
With tourism in South Africa expanding, the number of avitourists increases. The increase in infrastructure and human activities in protected …
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Geographical and temporal variation in environmental conditions affects nestling growth but not immune function in a year-round breeding equatorial lark
Variation in growth and immune function within and among populations is often associated with specific environmental conditions. We compared growth …
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Testing Projected Climate Change Conditions on the Endoconidiophora polonica / Norway spruce Pathosystem Shows Fungal Strain Specific Effects
Climate changes, exemplified by increased temperatures and CO2 concentration, pose a global threat to forest health. Of particular concern are …
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Does Seasonal Decline in Breeding Performance Differ for an African Raptor across an Urbanization Gradient?
As human populations have increased globally, so too has the transformation of natural landscapes into more urban areas. Within Africa, …
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The potential use of activated carbon prepared from Ziziphus species for removing dyes from waste waters
In this study, the adsorption potential of activated carbon prepared from Ziziphus mauritiana nuts for the removal of methylene blue …
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Transcriptome Analysis Reveals Differential Gene Expression and a Possible Role of Gibberellins in a Shade-Tolerant Mutant of Perennial Ryegrass
The molecular basis behind shade tolerance in plants is not fully understood. Previously, we have shown that a connection may …
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The vegetation and wildlife habitats of the Savuti-Mababe-Linyanti ecosystem, northern Botswana
This study classified the vegetation of the Savuti-Mababe-Linyanti ecosystem (SMLE), northern Botswana and developed a detailed map that provides a …
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Spatial refuges buffer landscapes against homogenisation and degradation by large herbivore populations and facilitate vegetation heterogeneity
Environmental heterogeneity across savanna landscapes, including different seasonal resources at different distances to water, may play a critical role in …
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Seasonal habitat selection by African buffalo Syncerus caffer in the Savuti–Mababe–Linyanti ecosystem of northern Botswana
This study aimed to establish seasonal movement and habitat selection patterns of African buffalo Syncerus caffer in relation to a …
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p,p’-DDT induces testicular oxidative stress-induced apoptosis in adult rats
The 1,1,1-trichloro-2,2-bis(4-chlorophenyl)ethane (p,p’-DDT) is a known persistent organic pollutant and male reproductive toxicant. The present study is designed to test …
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Origin and mechanisms of high salinity in Hombolo Dam and groundwater in Dodoma municipality Tanzania, revealed
The Hombolo dam (HD), in central Tanzania, is a shallow reservoir characterized by high salinity that limits its use for …
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Macroscale patterns in body size of intertidal crustaceans provide insights on climate change effects
Predicting responses of coastal ecosystems to altered sea surface temperatures (SST) associated with global climate change, requires knowledge of demographic …
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CARBON STOCKS AND STOCK CHANGES IN AGROFORESTRY PRACTICES: A REVIEW
Trees on farmlands and agricultural lands play a crucial role in small holder farmers’ livelihoods in addition to carbon regulation …
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Enhancing resilience to landslide disaster risks through rehabilitation of slide scars by local communities in Mt Elgon, Uganda
Mass movements are key drivers affecting the utilisation of many farmlands and consequently the livelihoods in mountains' ecosystems. Numerous expansive …
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An African grassland responds similarly to long-term fertilization to the Park Grass experiment
We compared the results of a long-term (65 years) experiment in a South African grassland with the world's longest-running ecological …
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Prioritizing fodder species based on traditional knowledge: a case study of mithun (Bos frontalis) in Dulongjiang area, Yunnan Province, Southwest China
BACKGROUND: Livestock rearing is one of the oldest and most important types of smallholder farming worldwide. The sustainability of livestock …