Foraging Behaviour of the Black-Headed Heron at Kibimba Rice Scheme, Eastern Uganda by Sarah, Nachuha, M. Polycarp, Mwima

“…Generally, the data seem to suggest that there is a functional relationship between the Black-headed Heron, and prey abundance, and the absence of interference competition on rice fields.…”
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MANAGING SUPPLY CHAIN RISKS: A FUZZY-FAILURE MODE AND EVALUATION APPROACH FOR RANKING THREATS by AYODELE OLUWASEGUN OLUWOLE, BABATUNDE OMONIYI ODEDAIRO, VICTOR OLUWASINA OLADOKUN

“…For many organizations, achieving the goals of their Supply Chain (SC) is constantly threatened by increased competition and disruption. In this study, the aim is to identify, and rank, SC threats in a developing country using Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) with Fuzzy Logic (FL). …”
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URGENT MEASURES IN OVERCOMING A CRISIS IN A COMPANY by Branko Mihailović, Drago Cvijanović

“…It turned out that the partial changes, without an encroachment on the proprietary structure and prevailing ownership relation, do not lead to increase in business efficiency. But, increasing competition and claims for business success have motivated the companies in Serbia to apply market business principles. …”
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Manifesto for transparent mathematical modeling: from ecology to general science by Vyacheslav L. Kalmykov, Lev V. Kalmykov

“…So far, white-box modeling has allowed us to directly identify the mechanisms of interspecific competition, test the principle of competitive exclusion and the hypothesis of limiting similarity, resolve the paradox of biodiversity, and formulate for the first time the general principle of competitive coexistence. …”
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Classical Biological Control of Tropical Soda Apple with Gratiana boliviana by Rodrigo Diaz, Julio Medal, Kenneth Hibbard, Amy Roda, A. Fox, S. Hight, Philip Stansly, Brent Sellers, James Cuda, William A. Overholt

“…Negative impacts of tropical soda apple include reduction of cattle stocking rates, competition with native plants, and the costs associated with its control. …”
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FROM PROTECTIONISM TO GLOBALIZATION: THE ONE BELT, ONE ROAD DYNAMICS IN AFRICA by BANWO ADETORO OLANIYI

“…Most African economies are indebted to it, however, the restrictions offered by protectionism promotes the development of industries in Africa as against the huge competition promoted by globalization. While it’s understandable that protectionism offers no innovative potentials, globalization on the other provides global economic growth, job creation, competitive markets and prices. …”
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Une bactérie multirésistante avant l’ère des antibiotiques : l’agent de la mélioïdose by Buisson, Yves

“…It is fatal in 20 to 50% of cases, the prognosis depending on the delay before the establishment of effective first-line antibiotic therapy, using ceftazidime or carbapenems, and therefore on the speed of bacteriological diagnosis.B. pseudomallei is a saprophytic bacterium, resident of the rhizosphere where it has developed and accumulated capacities to overcome environmental stresses and competition with organisms living in such ecosystem. …”
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Strengths and weaknesses of European integration for the Republic of Serbia by Đurović Mihajlo, Božović Ivan, Dramićanin Sandra

“…European integration as a process strengthens the economy and encourage progress, guarantee market competition, and control large companies, while at the same time protecting consumers and reducing the cost of living. …”
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ISSUES AND CAHALLENGES CONFRONTING STUDENT-MOTHERS ENROLLED FOR NCE PROGRAMME; CASE STUDY OF GOMBE STATE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, BILLIRI by IDRIS ABUBAKAR, ABUBAKAR BALA, ABDULLAHI AHMED

“…The academic community mainly focuses on success, development, and never-ending competition without providing necessary support. This study will investigate the issues and challenges confronting student-mothers in College of Education Billiri. …”
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The importance of modern information technology for making business decisions by Nikolić Miloš, Vesić Tamara, Gavrilović Milan

“…The first part of this paper discusses the rapid development of information technologies that have helped market globalization, competition, connectivity, faster flow of information, the creation of brand new products, which has led to a change in everyday life in which managers have to make different strategic, tactical and operational decisions. …”
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Social networks as a segment of digital marketing in banking by Milić Nevena

“…The globalization of the financial market, the development of new technologies, as well as the growth of customer requirements are the causes of increasing competition in the banking market. In order to survive in the market and cope with the challenges of the modern age, banks are increasingly focusing on marketing, which is becoming the main weapon. …”
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URGENT MEASURES IN OVERCOMING A CRISIS IN A COMPANY by Branko Mihailović, Drago Cvijanović

“…It turned out that the partial changes, without an encroachment on the proprietary structure and prevailing ownership relation, do not lead to increase in business efficiency. But, increasing competition and claims for business success have motivated the companies in Serbia to apply market business principles. …”
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Empirical model for estimating the surface roughness of machined components under various cutting speed by JO Osarenmwinda

“… The increasing importance of turning operations is gaining new dimensions in the present industrial age, in which the growing competition calls for all the efforts to be directed towards the economical manufacture of machined parts as well as surface finish is one of the most critical quality measure in mechanical products. …”
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FARMERS-HERDERS CONFLICTS AND FOOD INSECURITY IN NIGERIA by DAUPAMOWEI HENRY ASANEBI

“…The Thomas Malthus Resource Scarcity theory was adopted, which underpinned the conflagration between farmers and herders over competition for available limited resources such as grazing lands and water, etc. …”
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By Canoe and Speedboat: The Recent Expansion of the Ìlàjẹ Fishing Trade by Kayọde Joseph Onipede

“… Competition has remained a significant feature of trade, particularly in regions with diverse social groups like the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. …”
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Recent trends in conversion of rice straw into bioethanol: A bibliometric analysis by Cahaya Titisan Sukma Andhika, Budiyono Budiyono, Ni’matullah Al-Baarri Ahmad

“…Second-generation bioethanol produced from lignocellulosic biomass, such as rice straw, is the optimal choice for development due to its abundant availability, sustainability, and lack of competition with food sources. A comprehensive bibliometric analysis of the literature on bioethanol production from rice straw was conducted to identify research trends, knowledge gaps, and provide suggestions for further investigation. …”
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Informal Savings Groups and Economic Empowerment of Women in Northern Division Kabale Municipality. by Atuheire, Tracy

“…Concerning the challenges faced by women’s informal savings groups, the predominant issue highlighted was the competition threatening the survival of individual groups, while the least reported challenge was the lack of capital or financial resources. …”
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The effects of financial distress on financial performance: An empirical analysis of SMEs in Sheema, Buhweju, Rubirizi, and Bushenyi districts by Mpora, Eliab Byamukama, Bwengye, Anny Katabaazi, Atukunda, Emilly, Ngirababo, Rwusira Dan

“…Specifically, it examined the effects of excessive debt, inadequate capital, poor management practices, unwise expansion, intense competition, litigation, and unfavorable contracts on SMEs. …”
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BANKING SERVICE INNOVATIONS AND CUSTOMER SATISFACTION IN ILORIN METROPOLIS OF NIGERIA by Lukman Adebayo Oke ABDULRAUF, Emmanuel Semilore Tinuoye, Yusuf Olamilekan Quadri, Fatai Akosile

“… The increasing stiff competition in the banking industry has placed customer satisfaction at the centre of banks’ product and service decisions. …”
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Pond fishing in the Congolese cuvette: a story of fishermen, animals, and water spirits by Marion Comptour, Sophie Caillon, Doyle McKey

“…Because pond ownership is a source of income and prestige, pond fishing crystallizes social competition. Yet, the collective nature of this fishery enhances alliances and social networks. …”
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