Protecting Youth and Volunteers by Planning Ahead, Reducing Risk by Keith G. Diem

“…This is especially true when working with youth, but there are many ways that volunteers can minimize this risk and lead safe 4-H activities. Proper planning and common sense certainly go a long way. …”
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Sous Vide Cookery: Foodservice Application for Larger, Less Tender Cuts by Chad Carr, Derek Griffing, Kaylie Madore, Dwain Johnson, Jason Scheffler, João Neto

“…Sous vide cookery provides precise temperature control and tenderness improvement with minimal supervision throughout cooking as well as consistent, almost perfect reproducibility. …”
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SWAMI: A SWARM-INTELLIGENT OPTIMIZATION TECHNIQUE FOR VOLTAGE COLLAPSE MITIGATION by OSEGI EMMANUEL NDIDI, WOKOMA BIOBELE ALEXANDER, OJUKA OTONYE, BRUCE-ALLISON SA, CHUJOR CORNELIUS CHICHI

“…The approach draws inspiration from the idea of utilizing the intelligent behavior of swarm-based artificial machine intelligence technique coined SWAMI for voltage collapse minimization or prevention through dynamic shunt compensation of overloaded power network buses. …”
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Field Corn Production Problems: A Diagnostic Guide by David Wright, Jim Rich

“…This guide was prepared to help identify problems so the proper corrective measures can be taken to minimize or prevent yield losses. For any corrective action to be successful, early detection is essential. …”
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A comprehensive review of urinary tract fistulas: the evolution of etiologies, surgical techniques, and contemporary outcomes by Noah Nigro, Gary Shahinyan, Shujian Lin, Rohan G. Bhalla, Brian J. Flynn

“…This focuses on the shift from open surgery to minimally invasive techniques, particularly the growing utilization of robot-assisted laparoscopic (RAL) approaches. …”
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Sous Vide Cookery: Foodservice Application for Larger, Less Tender Cuts by Chad Carr, Derek Griffing, Kaylie Madore, Dwain Johnson, Jason Scheffler, João Neto

“…Sous vide cookery provides precise temperature control and tenderness improvement with minimal supervision throughout cooking as well as consistent, almost perfect reproducibility. …”
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The Costs of Managing an Urban Forest by Francisco Escobedo, Jennifer Seitz

“…Identifying how funding is used can also help communities minimize costs and increase benefits. This revised 4-page fact sheet will review some of the types of costs associated with urban forests and present typical financial costs associated with urban forest management in the city of Gainesville, Florida. …”
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Planning for a Successful Commercial Subtropical/Tropical Fruit Grove by Jonathan Henry Crane, Yuncong Li, Edward A Evans, Fredy H Ballen, Jeff Wasielewski

“…Developing a detailed infrastructure description and plan, cultural program, and financial and marketing plan for a new or existing grove with a new fruit crop will save you time and money and help minimize mistakes. Prospective growers should compile and analyze information needed to select a grove site, establish the needed infrastructure, and develop maintenance plans for the plants and how the production will be marketed. …”
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A Hurricane Preparedness for Citrus Groves by Mongi Zekri, Robert R. Rouse, Jonathan H. Crane

“…In this text, recommendations are provided for adequately preparing for the hurricane season and minimizing its effects.  …”
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Contaminants in the Urban Environment: Dioxins by Yun-Ya Yang, Gurpal S. Toor

“…This 7-page fact sheet discusses the sources, emission trends, and impacts of dioxins as well as the ways to minimize exposure to dioxins. Written by Yun-Ya Yang and Gurpal S. …”
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Positive Discipline for Youth by Keith G. Diem, Heidi L. Radunovich, Georgene Bender

“…This information sheet will help you to understand youth better and to provide some ideas on how to deal with the unruly kids with minimal disruption of the learning situation. This 5-page fact sheet was written by Keith G. …”
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Positive Discipline for Youth by Keith G. Diem, Heidi L. Radunovich, Georgene Bender

“…This information sheet will help you to understand youth better and to provide some ideas on how to deal with the unruly kids with minimal disruption of the learning situation. This 5-page fact sheet was written by Keith G. …”
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What is urea-triazone nitrogen? by Guodong Liu, Jeffrey Williamson

“…The traditional N sources have a greater salt index and leaf-burn potential than urea-triazone N. To avoid or minimize leaf burning, urea-triazone N fertilizers can be used instead of the traditional N sources. …”
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Causes and Prevention of Emitter Plugging In Microirrigation Systems by D. Z. Haman

“…When managed effectively, microirrigation offers several advantages, including comparable water application uniformity, improved water use efficiency, minimized deep percolation and runoff with proper scheduling, efficient delivery of fertilizers and chemicals through fertigation and chemigation, and the ability to irrigate land too steep for other irrigation methods. …”
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Evaporation Loss During Sprinkler Irrigation by F. S. Zazueta

“…Moreover, operation during early afternoon hours in typical summer conditions may lead to a 3 percent loss. Conversely, minimal loss is expected during nighttime and early morning operations. …”
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A Hurricane Preparedness for Citrus Groves by Mongi Zekri, Robert R. Rouse, Jonathan H. Crane

“…In this text, recommendations are provided for adequately preparing for the hurricane season and minimizing its effects.  …”
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Streptococcal Infections of Fish by Roy Yanong, Ruth Francis-Floyd

“…Preventive measures emphasize maintaining optimal water quality, minimizing stress, and employing vaccines and immunostimulants. …”
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Streptococcal Infections of Fish by Roy Yanong, Ruth Francis-Floyd

“…Preventive measures emphasize maintaining optimal water quality, minimizing stress, and employing vaccines and immunostimulants. …”
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Nitrogen Cycling and Management for Romaine and Crisphead Lettuce Grown on Organic Soils by Luis Santos, Alan L. Wright, Yigang Luo, Huangjun Lu, Dennis Calvin Odero

“…A good N fertilization scheme should reduce costs, conserve natural resources, and minimize negative environmental impacts. The keys to using fertilizer efficiently are understanding the crop nutrient requirements to predict fertilizer needs and management as well as knowing the appropriate amounts to apply. …”
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Field Corn Production Problems: A Diagnostic Guide by David Wright, Jim Rich

“…This guide was prepared to help identify problems so the proper corrective measures can be taken to minimize or prevent yield losses. For any corrective action to be successful, early detection is essential. …”
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