Are comparable studies really comparable? Suggestions from a problem-solving experiment on urban and rural great tits by Ernő Vincze, Ineta Kačergytė, Juliane Gaviraghi Mussoi, Utku Urhan, Anders Brodin

“…Our great tits perfomed better in string-pulling than their conspecifics in previous studies (solving success: 54%), and better than their close relative, the mountain chickadee Poecile gambeli, in the plug-opening test (solving success: 70%). …”
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Evaluation of multi-source precipitation products for monitoring drought across China by Yongyi Yuan, Boyi Liao

“…Discrepancies are most pronounced in complex terrains such as the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and southwestern mountains, where sparse observational networks exacerbate errors. …”
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Lutein and zeaxanthin complex: ophthalmologists’ choice by A.V. Korneeva

“…., welders, lighters or mountain tourists), myopia, accommodation cramp, inflammatory and degenerative ocular disorders. …”
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Sex ratio at birth in Kogi state, North-Central Nigeria by Adekunle Bakare, Deborah Peter, Motunrayo Mojoyin Coker, Silas Fagbenro, Okunola A. Alabi

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A cooperative search algorithm-based flood forecasting framework: application across diverse Chinese catchments by Jinhai Yang, Lei Wen, Junliang Guo, Yiru Chen, Yongchen Zhu, Yun Wang, Meihong Ma, Meihong Ma

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Challenges of environmental and climate change: response of Global South (BRICS) countries by Z.T. Rahman, R. Lal, R. Rena

“…Strict measures such as planting trees, prohibiting the chopping down of trees and clearing jungles, prohibiting the demolition of mountains, creating space for playgrounds, addressing issues with air and water pollution, and addressing noise pollution are necessary to ensure the security of the future, are required to take. …”
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Olabiyi Babalola J. Yai (1939-2020): Philosopher, Polymath, Humanist by Sanya Osha

“…If rough, uneven and perhaps sometimes imprecise on the surface, it was an imprecision that seemed deliberate, forged in the hardened crucible of character formation, with the range and sturdiness of mountain rocks or the blasted rigor of gnarled ancient trees. …”
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Natural Disaster Risk Assessments for Pine Honey Apiaries in Muğla, Turkey by Fatih Sarı

“…On the other hand, due to the mountainous topography and high precipitation rate of Muğla, the province has a high rate of flood formation (20 per year), which threatens the hive sites by destroying the entire colony. …”
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Climate-driven distribution shifts of Iranian amphibians and identification of refugia and hotspots for effective conservation by Somaye Vaissi, Alireza Mohammadi

“…GISS-E2-1-G suggests expansive refugia encompassing the Hyrcanian forests, Alborz, Zagros, and Kopet Dag mountains, along with the southern coast. MRI-ESM2-0 indicates more restricted refugia in these regions. …”
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Climatic zoning of Xinjiang for heterogeneous production of high-quality wine by Xue Feng, Tang Xiang-ling

“…The premium planting areas for natural sweet wine grapes are concentrated primarily in the northern Tarim Basin in southern Xinjiang and the southern Junggar Basin at the northern foothills of the Tianshan Mountains. The sparkling wine grape cultivation area is scarce in Xinjiang, with only a small, high-quality segment located in the Emin region of the Tacheng Basin. …”
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George Desvallières et la Grande Guerre by Catherine Ambroselli de Bayser

“…Desvallières led his “chasseurs” across the Alsatian mountains for four years with determination, courage and a kindness recognised by all on the front. …”
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Enhanced streamflow forecasting using hybrid modelling integrating glacio-hydrological outputs, deep learning and wavelet transformation by Jamal Hassan Ougahi, John S Rowan

“…Abstract Understanding snow and ice melt dynamics is vital for flood risk assessment and effective water resource management in populated river basins sourced in inaccessible high-mountains. This study provides an AI-enabled hybrid approach integrating glacio-hydrological model outputs (GSM-SOCONT), with different machine learning and deep learning techniques framed as alternative ‘computational scenarios, leveraging both physical processes and data-driven insights for enhanced predictive capabilities. …”
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Processes Governing Alkaline Groundwater Chemistry within a Fractured Rock (Ophiolitic Mélange) Aquifer Underlying a Seasonally Inhabited Headwater Area in the Aladağlar Range (Ada... by Cüneyt Güler, Geoffrey D. Thyne, Hidayet Tağa, Ümit Yıldırım

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Analysis of Spatial Characteristics and Influencing Factors of Water and Soil Erosion in Nine Plateau Lake Basins in Yunnan Province by WANG Juan, LIU Xiaolin, JIN Pingwei, SHI Yandong, ZHOU Ruipeng, WU Zhenyu, ZHANG Churan, HUANG Hairong

“…On the basis of the CSLE model,the factors and characteristics of soil and water erosion in nine plateau lake basins in Yunnan Province are analyzed by means of remote sensing analysis,field investigation,model calculation, and technical standards such as Standards for Classification and Gradation of Soil Erosion (SL 190—2007).In 2021,the water and soil erosion area was 1 306.92 km²,accounting for 16.67% of the total land area.In terms of land use type,the water and soil erosion area was mainly distributed in forest land and cultivated land,which accounted for 35.69% and 31.60% of the water and soil erosion area in the nine basins,respectively,with light erosion as the main form.The area with intense and extremely intense erosion mainly focused on the cultivated land,accounting for 82.85% of that in the nine basins.In the nine plateau lake basins,the main controlling factor affecting water and soil erosion of cultivated land and construction land is slope,while the main controlling factors affecting soil and water erosion in gardens,forest land,and grassland are vegetation coverage and slope.According to the characteristics of soil and water erosion in the nine basins,the forest land needs to be protected and equipped with a vegetation system dominated by soil and water conservation forests and water conservation forests,and measures such as enclosure and protection of distant mountains should be strengthened.The cultivated land,especially the sloping land, shall be comprehensively controlled in terms of soil and water erosion.By obtaining the spatial distribution characteristics of water and soil erosion in the nine basins,the study can grasp the land use types with water and soil erosion occurring frequently in the basins and provide support for the comprehensive management of water and soil erosion.…”
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Cattle on the rocks: Understanding cattle mobility, diet, and seasonality in the Iberian Peninsula. The Middle Neolithic site of Cova de les Pixarelles (Tavertet, Osona). by Roger Alcàntara Fors, Richard Madgwick, Laura C Viñas-Caron, Alexandra J Nederbragt, Maria Saña Seguí

“…Results indicate that the Neolithic communities that used Cova de les Pixarelles managed these animals to obtain optimal pastures, moving them seasonally from lowland areas to higher mountain plateaus and carefully managing their reproduction cycles. …”
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Peníze v životě měšťanek předbělohorského období by Michaela Hrubá

“… This study focuses on the relationship women had with money in Bohemian towns before the Battle of White Mountain. The introduction takes account of the interest of historiography in researching women’s issues in early modern towns in general. …”
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Impact of combined grape maturity and selected Saccharomyces cerevisiae on flavor profiles of young ‘cabernet sauvignon’ wines by Xiaomin Zang, Qing Du, Jiao Jiang, Yan-ying Liang, Dongqing Ye, Yanlin Liu

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The Glacier Views of Jean-Antoine Linck – A Milestone for the Mont Blanc Glacier History from the 18th to the 19th Century by Samuel U. Nussbaumer, Heinz J. Zumbühl

“…These illustrations introduced the realistic representation of the high mountains into the iconography of Genevese painting and thus led to a new kind of landscape painting with a permanent character. …”
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Flowering characteristics and breeding system of the rare plant Rosa anemoniflora by YU Qun, RUAN Shuming, SHI Qinghua, HUANG Xiaochun, ZENG Huahao, GAO Wei

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Soil Properties Mediated by Topography Influence Carbon Stocks in a Teak Plantation in the Deciduous Forest Zone of Ghana by Jones Agyei Kumi, Michael Ansong, Winston Asante, Boateng Kyereh

“…Our study suggests that in mountainous areas teak stands in valleys are likely to produce higher biomass and carbon stocks than those in higher elevations; therefore, for better accuracy in biomass and carbon stocks estimations, site elevation should be taken into consideration during carbon stock assessments.…”
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