A System Dynamics Approach to Modeling Future Climate Scenarios: Quantifying and Projecting Patterns of Evapotranspiration and Precipitation in the Salton Sea Watershed by Michael E. Kjelland, Todd M. Swannack, William E. Grant

“…The need for improved quantitative precipitation forecasts and realistic assessments of the regional impacts of natural climate variability and climate change has generated increased interest in regional (i.e., systems-scale) climate simulation. …”
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Evolution of Volatile Flavour Compounds during Fermentation of African Oil Bean (Pentaclethra macrophylla Benth) Seeds for “Ugba” Production by C. O. Nwokeleme, J. Obeta Ugwuanyi

“…GC-MS analysis of fermenting seeds revealed a mixture of several volatile aroma compounds which changed with time and starter organism. During natural mixed culture process 36 volatile compounds including 12 hydrocarbons, 10 esters, 5 alcohols, 2 phenols, 2 ketones, and one each of furan, amine, acid, thiophene, and lactone were identified. …”
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THE TOURISM POTENTIAL AND EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT OF RURAL HERITAGE ASSETS THROUGH THEME ROUTES by Tibor Gonda, Monika Pentz

“…The development of tourism is one of the dimensions of better exploitation of the natural, historical, cultural, architectural, economic and agricultural heritage accumulated in the Carpathian Basin, as well as of the economic capacity to produce local products. …”
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Camels, Camel Milk, and Camel Milk Product Situation in Kenya in Relation to the World by Stephen Oselu, Rebecca Ebere, Joshua M. Arimi

“…Camels offer locals various benefits, including transportation of goods across the deserts, meat, fur, and milk. Camel milk contains natural therapeutically and immunity-boosting properties due to the higher concentration of lactoferrin, lactoglobulins, and lysozyme than bovine milk. …”
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Research on the Mechanical Properties of a Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer-Steel Combined Truss Structure by Pengfei Liu, Qilin Zhao, Fei Li, Jinchun Liu, Haosen Chen

“…The detailed description for the rod and node design is introduced in this paper, and a typical truss panel is fabricated. Under natural conditions, the short-term load test and long-term mechanical performance test for one year are performed to analyze its performance and conduct a comparative analysis for a reasonable FEM model. …”
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D’Holbach on (Dis-)Esteeming Talent by Andreas Blank

“…Rousseau argues that holding the talented in high public esteem leads the less talented to esteem their natural virtues less highly and therefore to neglect the cultivation of these virtues. …”
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Planning for Recreational Waterway Access in Rural Coastal Settings by Corina Guevara, Charles Sidman, Robert Swett, Alan Hodges

“…Overcrowding at beaches, boat ramps, and popular destinations in Florida's densely populated coastal areas leads more Floridians and tourists to consider recreating in rural coastal communities that still offer the solitude and natural settings desired by many. According to a recent report sponsored by the Outdoor Industry Association, the provision of public water access has increased outdoor recreation tourism, which could bring much-needed economic benefits to rural areas. …”
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Agroecologia e educação intercultural no Sul global: construindo a soberania alimentar by CAMILA FERREIRA, BRUNO MONTEIRO

“…A análise elucida o processo de transformação, baseada em pedagogias coletivas essenciais para a regeneração natural e a construção da soberania alimentar. …”
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Nutrient digestibility of fishmeal rations in primates by N. V. Gaponov, L. N. Gamko

“…Fishmeal nutrient composition includes natural substances and minerals, including phosphorus, calcium, iodine, selenium, several essential amino acids, as well as vitamins А, D and В complex. …”
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Mapping the Green Urban: A Comprehensive Review of Materials and Learning Methods for Green Infrastructure Mapping by Dino Dobrinić, Mario Miler, Damir Medak

“…., screening) by using natural language processing and large language models. …”
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Missing pieces in the story of a caterpillar fungus — Ophiocordyceps sinensis by Siran Liang

“…Te imagined geography delivers a message to consumers that it is a natural wonder that comes from a Xanadu, a distant, exotic, untouched and unpolluted place. …”
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Advancements in Superhydrophobic Paper-Based Materials: A Comprehensive Review of Modification Methods and Applications by Yin Tang, Shouwei Ban, Zhihan Xu, Jing Sun, Zhenxin Ning

“…Superhydrophobic paper-based functional materials have emerged as a sustainable solution with a wide range of applications due to their unique water-repelling properties. Inspired by natural examples like the lotus leaf, these materials combine low surface energy with micro/nanostructures to create air pockets that maintain a high contact angle. …”
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Effects of Vegetated and Synthetic (Impervious) Surfaces on the Microclimate of Urban Area by MO Obiakor, CD Ezeonyejiaku, TC Mogbo

“…The growth and spread of synthetic (impervious) surfaces within urbanizing areas pose significant threats to the quality of natural and built environments. These threats include increased stormwater runoff, reduced water quality, higher maximum summer temperatures, degraded, and destroyed aquatic and terrestrial habitats, and the diminished aesthetic appeal of streams and landscapes. …”
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A Multicriteria Analysis to Integrate Stakeholder Perceptions of Ecosystem-Based Flood Adaptations in Coastal Urban Areas by Mar Riera-Spiegelhalder, Luís Campos Rodrigues, Adrián Ferrandis Martínez

“… Inland and coastal floods are becoming more frequent and severe, affecting natural and socioeconomic systems. Local adaptation to climate change involves complex decisions which benefit from the integration of opinions from different stakeholders in the design and decision process. …”
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Effects of Vegetated and Synthetic (Impervious) Surfaces on the Microclimate of Urban Area by MO Obiakor, CD Ezeonyejiaku, TC Mogbo

“…The growth and spread of synthetic (impervious) surfaces within urbanizing areas pose significant threats to the quality of natural and built environments. These threats include increased stormwater runoff, reduced water quality, higher maximum summer temperatures, degraded, and destroyed aquatic and terrestrial habitats, and the diminished aesthetic appeal of streams and landscapes. …”
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Nutraceuticals and Pharmaceuticals by E. A. Poluektova, A. G. Beniashvili, R. V. Maslennikov

“…These include organic, whole, and natural foods. Alongside a high nutritional value, functional food products have a positive effect on the human body due to functional food ingredients. …”
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A Pilot Study on Determination of Dynamic Behavioral Characteristics by Soil Response Analyses: A Case concerning Üngüt District of Kahramanmaraş Province by Kübra Ceren, Eyyüb Karakan

“…It is not possible to prevent the earthquakes and other natural disasters which cause loss of lives and property, but it is possible to minimize the damages that they cause. …”
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A Rare Case of Glioblastoma Multiforme with Osseous Metastases by Rubens Barros Costa, Ricardo Costa, Jason Kaplan, Marcelo Rocha Cruz, Hiral Shah, Maria Matsangou, Benedito Carneiro

“…It has a very aggressive natural history with a median overall survival estimated at 14.6 months despite multimodality treatment. …”
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Combined Thermal Index Development for Urban Heat Island Detection in Area of Split, Croatia by Majda Ćesić, Katarina Rogulj, Andrija Krtalić

“…UHIs are becoming an increasingly common problem in large cities, which appear due to excessive urbanization and reductions in natural cover and vegetation. This phenomenon negatively affects the quality of life of the residents of the affected city, causing discomfort, reducing air quality, and increasing energy demand. …”
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Screening semen samples for Zika virus infection: role for serologic and RT-PCR testing by Humberto Ferraz, Humberto Ferraz, Humberto Ferraz, Kevan Akrami, Kevan Akrami, Kevan Akrami, Laise de Moraes, Laise de Moraes, Lais Cambuí Gusmão, Genevieve Coelho, Daniele Freitas, Daniele Freitas, Manoel Barral-Netto, Aldina Barral, Viviane Boaventura, Viviane Boaventura, Luciane Amorim Santos, Luciane Amorim Santos, Luciane Amorim Santos, Ricardo Khouri, Ricardo Khouri

“…This poses a concern for couples planning pregnancy, whether through natural or assisted methods due to the risk of congenital Zika disease. …”
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