Sciences de la Terre et de l'environnement

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A new species of the neopterygian fish Enchodus from the Duwi Formation, Campanian, Late Cretaceous, Western Desert, central Egypt

The neopterygian fish Enchodus was a widespread, speciose genus consisting of approximately 30 recognized species that were temporally distributed from …

2017 Open Access

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Analysing the origin of rain- and subsurface water in seasonal wetlands of north-central Namibia

We investigated the origins of rain- and subsurface waters of north-central Namibia's seasonal wetlands, which are critical to the region's …

2017 Open Access

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Multifractal Downscaling of Rainfall Using Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) in the Andes Plateau

In this paper, a multifractal downscaling technique is applied to adequately transformed and lag corrected normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI) …

2017 Open Access

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Spatio-Temporal Variation and Futuristic Emission Scenario of Ambient Nitrogen Dioxide over an Urban Area of Eastern India Using GIS and Coupled AERMOD–WRF Model

The present study focuses on the spatio-temporal variation of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) during June 2013 to May 2015 and its …

2017 Open Access

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Tracking platyhelminth parasite diversity from freshwater turtles in French Guiana: First report of Neopolystoma Price, 1939 (Monogenea: Polystomatidae) with the description of three new species

BACKGROUND: Polystomatid flatworms in chelonians are divided into three genera, i.e. Polystomoides Ward, 1917, Polystomoidella Price, 1939 and Neopolystoma Price, …

2017 Open Access

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Predicting sandy soil moisture content with hyperspectral imaging

In this study, a rapid and non-invasive technology for predicting soil moisture content (SMC) was presented based on hyperspectral imaging …

2017 Open Access

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Intelligent monitoring method of cow ruminant behavior based on video analysis technology

To overcome the limitations of traditional dairy cow's rumination detection methods, a video-based analysis on the intelligent monitoring method of …

2017 Open Access

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Rivers and streams in the media: a content analysis of ecosystem services

Although ecosystem services research has become common, few efforts are directed toward in-depth understanding of the specific ecological quantities people …

2017 Open Access

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Quantifying uncertainty on sediment loads using bootstrap confidence intervals

Abstract. Load estimates are more informative than constituent concentrations alone, as they allow quantification of on- and off-site impacts of …

2017 Open Access

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Groundwater potentiality mapping using geoelectrical-based aquifer hydraulic parameters: A GIS-based multi-criteria decision analysis modeling approach

This study conducted a robust analysis on acquired 2D resistivity imaging data and borehole pumping test records to optimize groundwater …

2017 Open Access

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Calibration of Gardner coefficient for density–velocity relationships of tertiary sediments in Niger Delta Basin

The relationships between density and velocity are important in many geological analyses that involve rock property parameters. However, the accuracy …

2017 Open Access

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Genetic relatedness of faecal coliforms and enterococci bacteria isolated from water and sediments of the Apies River, Gauteng, South Africa

To date, the microbiological quality of river sediments and its impact on water resources are not included in the water …

2017 Open Access

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Spectral Knowledge (SK-UTALCA): Software for Exploratory Analysis of High-Resolution Spectral Reflectance Data on Plant Breeding

This article describes public, free software that provides efficient exploratory analysis of high-resolution spectral reflectance data. Spectral reflectance data can …

2017 Open Access

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Quantifying errors and omissions in alien species lists: The introduction status of Melaleuca species in South Africa as a case study

Introduced species lists provide essential background information for biological invasions research and management. The compilation of these lists is, however, …

2017 Open Access

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Habitat suitability analysis for hippopotamus (H. amphibious) using GIS and remote sensing in Lake Tana and its environs, Ethiopia

This research was carried out from October 2013 to May 2014. Hippopotamus amphibious is a mammalian species distributed in different …

2017 Open Access

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Identifying opportunities to improve governance of aquatic agricultural systems through participatory action research

Apgar, J. M., P. J. Cohen, B. D. Ratner, S. De Silva, M.-C. Buisson, C. Longley, R. Bastakoti, and E. …

2017 Open Access

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Indoor and outdoor PM10 levels at schools located near mine dumps in Gauteng and North West Provinces, South Africa

Few studies in South Africa have investigated the exposure of asthmatic learners to indoor and outdoor air pollution at schools. …

2017 Open Access

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Methods to Monitor and Mitigate Wildlife Mortality in Railways

Recording wildlife mortality on railways is challenging as they have narrow corridors and lower accessibility. To improve mitigation measures, surveys …

2017 Open Access

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Biocapacity optimization in regional planning

Ecological overshoot has been accelerating across the globe. Optimizing biocapacity has become a key to resolve the overshoot of ecological …

2017 Open Access

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Mind the gap – context dependency in invasive species impacts: a case study of the ascidian Ciona robusta

In the face of increasing invasions and limited resources, appropriate management of invasive species requires prioritisation of species for management …

2017 Open Access