A Study of Probability Models in Monitoring Environmental Pollution in Nigeria by P. E. Oguntunde, O. A. Odetunmibi, A. O. Adejumo

“…Increase in the use of vehicles and increase in the establishment of industries have been found not to contribute significantly to the high level of carbon monoxide concentration in Lagos State for the period studied.…”
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Cultural Guidelines for Commercial Production of Interiorscape Hedera by Jianjun Chen, Dennis B. McConnell, Kelly C. Everitt

“… This article is intended to describe common species and cultivars grown in the foliage plant industry, provide guidelines for their culture and interior use, and list physiological problems that may be encountered during production and interiorscape use. …”
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IFC and Monitoring Database System Based on Graph Data Models by Luka Gradišar, Matevž Dolenc

“…In this paper, we address the problem of integrating monitoring data with building information models through the use of the graph data management system and the IFC standard (Industry Foundation Classes) to support the need for interoperability and collaborative work. …”
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Hand Gesture Recognition Algorithm Using SVM and HOG Model for Control of Robotic System by Phat Nguyen Huu, Tan Phung Ngoc

“…Results show that the algorithm is up to 99% accuracy with a 70-millisecond execution time per frame that is suitable for industrial applications.…”
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External Parasites of Sheep and Goats by Phillip E. Kaufman, Philip G. Koehler, Jerry F. Butler

“… Arthropod pests limit production in the sheep and goat industry in many ways. External parasites feed on body tissue such as blood, skin, and hair. …”
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Obtaining Referrals to Increase Sales by Kelli Green, Allen F. Wysocki

“… This document will explore methods for gaining referrals in the sales industry based on how you service customers. Because referrals are generally the best source of leads for sales professionals, effective customer service techniques must be implemented before beginning the referral process. …”
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Automated Tree Detection Using Image Processing and Multisource Data by Grzegorz Dziczkowski, Barbara Probierz, Przemysław Juszczuk, Piotr Stefański, Tomasz Jach, Szymon Głowania, Jan Kozak

“…This paper presents a method for the automatic detection and assessment of trees and tree-covered areas in Katowice, the capital of the Upper Silesian Industrial Region in southern Poland. The proposed approach utilizes satellite imagery and height maps, employing image-processing techniques and integrating data from various sources. …”
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Experimental Study of Stabilized Soil Utilizing Circulating Fluidized Bed Combustion Desulfurization Ash with Carbide Slag and Desulfurization Gypsum by Dezhi Shao, Jinlong Liu, Xin Huang

“…This paper discusses the feasibility of preparing soil stabilizer which is circulating fluidized bed combustion ash-based, supplemented with carbide slag and desulfurization gypsum, composed entirely of complete industrial wastes. The results show that CFBC ash has better pozzolanic activity than fly ash. …”
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Motivational factors in sales team management and their influence on individual performance by Teresa Santos Ferreira

“…This study analysed the intrinsic and extrinsic motivational factors of sales teams and these factors’ influence on team members’ performance in a pharmaceutical industry context. A quantitative survey was conducted by distributing a questionnaire to a sample of 326 salespeople working in Portugal. …”
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Mechanical Performance of Eco-Friendly Sandwich Wall with Rice Husk Recycled Concrete by Dingshi Chen, Maohua Du, Yubin Tian, Wenmiao Du

“…In the construction industry, an approach to alleviate the environmental problem is to apply ecological composite materials to the construction field. …”
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Effects of digital transformation in the oil and gas complex by O. V. Baykova, E. O. Gromyko

“…The relevance of the topic lies in the importance and necessity of introducing digital tools in the oil and gas industry. The arguments, substantiating the effects of digital transformation in the oil and gas complex are presented. …”
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China’s Greater Bay Area by Britta Kuhn

“…The Chinese government wants this combined Greater Bay Area to become a highly innovative city cluster with world-class technologies and industries. Fully integrated transport networks and many pilot schemes are on their way. …”
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Citrus Diseases Exotic to Florida: Citrus Tristeza Virus–Stem Pitting (CTV-SP) by Amit Levy, Ozgur Batuman, Peggy Sieburth, Ajia Paolillo, Kuang-Ren Chung, Ronald Brlansky

“…Disseminating information about the diseases to the citrus industry may prevent their introduction and spread in Florida. …”
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Gravitational model: analysis of mutual trade of the Eurasian Economic Union countries by O. N. Zhilkin, S. A. Balashova, A. A. Abramova

“…On the basis of the conducted research it was discovered how fast the impact of the distance factor between foreign economic partners decreases with consideration to the time factor. Also those industries and spheres of activity were identified where the factor may be the least important or where the model is not applicable at all. …”
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Soviets et salaires : les sardinières dans la grève de Douarnenez (novembre 1924-janvier 1925) by Théo Bernard

“…At the end of November 1924, a strike broke out among the women of the Douarnenez canning industry in Finistère. Mobilizing 2200 workers, the strike lasted seven weeks and challenged, for a brief period, the power and authority of the bosses, the state and even the Communist militants at the head of the Douarnenez town hall and in the position of union intermediaries in the strike. …”
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Average Harvesting Charges for Florida Citrus, 2002-2003 by Ronald P. Muraro

“…The survey was not a statistically chosen sample; therefore, the charges may not represent Florida's total citrus industry. The participants were chosen because of their willingness to provide their harvesting charges. …”
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ASSESSING THE EFFECTIVNESS OF GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS by E. A. Fedchenko, A. O. Buryakova

“…The paper ascertains that the methodology has a number of shortcomings in terms of calculating individual indicators, does not take into account the industry specifics of measures. In order to eliminate the shortcomings of the current methodological base, the authors proposed an adjusted methodology for assessing efficiency, which involves the use of mathematical modeling methods, qualitative assessment criteria, modified coefficients. …”
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Spotted Wing Drosophila: Pest Management Recommendations for Southeastern Blueberries by Oscar E. Liburd, Lindsy E. Iglesias

“…The major hosts of concern to the Florida agriculture industry are blueberries, strawberries, blackberries and grapes. …”
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MFI and FAU-Type Zeolites as Trapping Materials for Light Hydrocarbons Emission Control at Low Partial Pressure and High Temperature by Fortunato Migliardini, Fabio Iucolano, Domenico Caputo, Pasquale Corbo

“…The adsorption of light hydrocarbons (C2–C5 olefins and paraffins, toluene) on HZSM-5, silicalite, and HY was studied for application in treatment of exhaust streams of the petrochemical industry and of vehicles under cold start conditions. …”
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Sampling Palms for Lethal Yellowing and Texas Phoenix Palm Decline Phytoplasmas by Brian Bahder, Ericka Helmick

“… In Florida, palms are an economically important group of trees in the nursery and landscaping industries. Phytoplasma diseases of palms are a major concern because they infect a wide variety of these valuable ornamental palms, and they are lethal. …”
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