VBioindex: A Visual Tool to Estimate Biodiversity by Dong Su Yu, Seung Hwa Yoo

“…However, some biologists and ecologists have difficulty using these indices because they require advanced mathematical knowledge and computational techniques. Therefore, we developed VBioindex, a user-friendly program that is capable of measuring the Shannon-Wiener index, species richness, evenness, and relative dominance. …”
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The Cushing Reflex: Oliguria as a Reflection of an Elevated Intracranial Pressure by K. Leyssens, T. Mortelmans, T. Menovsky, D. Abramowicz, Marcel Th. B. Twickler, L. Van Gaal

“…The broad differential diagnosis is well known, but a rare cause of oliguria is intracranial hypertension (ICH). The actual knowledge to explain this relationship is scarce. Almost all literature is about animals where authors describe the Cushing reflex in response to ICH. …”
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Carbon stock dynamics in biosphere reserves and mountainous forest ecosystems by Ermias Debie, Tesfaye Wasihun Abro

“…Comprehensive knowledge of the spatiotemporal dynamics of carbon stocks and their drivers in biosphere reserves and mountainous ecosystems is crucial for developing successful conservation policies and programs. …”
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Periodization and Chronology of the Neolithic Upper Sukhona and Eastern Lake Onega Region by Nadezhda G. Nedomolkina

“…Currently, new archaeological settlements – have been identified and studied, data have been obtained from natural sciences, which have made it possible to expand and clarify ideas about the cultural and historical processes that took place in the territory of the Eastern Lake Onega region and Upper Sukhona, Lake Kubenskoye and to supplement our knowledge about the Stone Age of the Russian North – European North-East. …”
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Thymoma. Case report by Miguel Acebo Rodríguez, Karla Andrea González Mancera, Antonio López Batista

“…Conclusions: an early and timely diagnosis of thymoma must be made to guarantee greater survival for patients, for which knowledge of its imaging characteristics is of special importance.…”
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A indústria cultural brasileira na formulação de Renato Ortiz by Marcelo Ridenti

“…The hypothesis proposed by him became a reference for other authors and a part of a common consolidated knowledge, which does not always recognize its origin in the work of Ortiz. …”
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Usages et effets de la microsimulation dans l’élaboration d’une réforme. Un nouvel éclairage sur la création du RSA by Franck Bessis, Paul Cotton

“…An exploratory use produces knowledge effects: simulating leads to the formulation of new questions and the design of innovative answers responses to the initial project. …”
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Librarian-academic collaboration: the role of strategic communication and relationship management by Marlene Wiggil

“…However, a lack of understanding, knowledge, and communication regarding academic libraries’ teaching and research role is proving to be an obstacle in obtaining librarian-academic collaboration. …”
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Strichartz estimates for geophysical fluid equations using Fourier restriction theory by Gentil, Corentin, Tabary, Côme

“…Our restriction estimates are obtained by the slicing method (Nicola 2009), which relies on the well-known Tomas–Stein theorem for 2-dimensional spheres. To our knowledge, such a method has never been used in this setting. …”
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Konstruktywizm i pedagogika różnorodności w kontekście edukacji włączającej by Jolanta Rzeźnicka-Krupa

“… Constructivism is a very complex and ambiguous concept, whereas the constructivist approach is mostly presented in three main aspects: ontological and epistemological (conditions and capabilities of reality existence and cognition), psychological (mental processes of knowledge constructing) and pedagogical (processes of learning and creating concepts). …”
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Education of women entrepreneurs by Mateja Vadnjal, Jaka Vadnjal

“…Entrepreneurial women are well aware of and value the knowledge of their businesses. A sizable portion of female entrepreneurs is pursuing higher levels of education and training throughout their careers. …”
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Preparation of pre-service teachers for English first additional language teaching: A literature review approach by Nomfundo Philile Nkala

“…Pre-service teachers in English First Additional Language (FAL) preparation programmes are designed to skill with knowledge so they become competent teachers. This study underpinned the historical development of English language teaching in South Africa and preparing pre-service teachers for English FAL teaching in schools. …”
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Third space professionals and academic collaboration to embed mental wellbeing in the curriculum by Zoë Allman, Rachel Davies

“…De Montfort University in Leicester aimed to achieve a whole provider approach to embedding mental wellbeing, bringing expertise, skills and knowledge from third space professionals and academics to the task.   …”
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Class Precarity and Solidarity in Education by Abdul Aziz Hafiz

“…Pedagogical practices based on principles of solidarity, reciprocity and sustainability can be directed to the production of knowledge (and its associated benefits) in order to meet the basic needs of food, energy, housing, energy production, social caring and well-being in general. …”
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Gouverner un territoire de l’eau à partir de considérations sur les savoirs liés à la production du paysage by Jacques-Aristide Perrin

“…To this end, using field observations, we put forward a proposal focused on landscape-related knowledge as a method for implementing this public policy governing waterscapes.…”
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Radiologic Evaluation of Small Renal Masses (II): Posttreatment Management by J. Santos, C. Deltoro, M. I. Martín, A. Marhuenda

“…The increase in the detection of small renal masses (SRMs) and their best knowledge leads to a change in the therapeutic management of these lesions. …”
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Cone Beam Computed Tomographic Evaluation and Diagnosis of Mandibular First Molar with 6 Canals by Shiraz Pasha, Bathula Vimala Chaitanya, Kusum Valli Somisetty

“…Root canal treatment of tooth with aberrant root canal morphology is very challenging. So thorough knowledge of both the external and internal anatomy of teeth is an important aspect of root canal treatment. …”
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Les zones de pêche protégées au Sénégal : entre terroir du pêcheur et parcours du poisson. Quelle(s) échelle(s) de gestion ? by Adama Mbaye, Ndiaga Thiam, Massal Fall

“…Fishermen define the PFZ according to empirical knowledge on fish biology but also on their means to insure the application of management rules on the PFZ. …”
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The contribution of credit accumulation and transfer system: Lessons to the Ethiopian national qualifications framework by Abebaw Yirga Adamu

“…The first step toward supporting development plans through education is developing education and training policies, strategies and devices that aim to improve the knowledge, skills and competence of the society. In relation to this one of the instruments which have been used in several countries to enhance quality of education, promote recognition of qualifications and facilitate lifelong learning is National Qualifications Framework. …”
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Disentangling effects of droughts and heatwaves on alpine periphyton communities: A mesocosm experiment by Tamika Nagao, Rolf Vinebrooke

“…Abstract The accelerating rate of global climate change at higher elevations and latitudes is increasing the potential for extreme climatic events. Here, a knowledge gap exists in how the order of exposure to, and duration of droughts and heatwaves affect their cumulative impact on aquatic communities. …”
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