The proclivity of free-ranging indigenous village chickens for night-time roosting in trees by Takele Taye Desta

“…However, this can be circumvented using guarding dogs. Birds might be also affected by adverse weather, although they are thought to be resilient to such environmental changes. …”
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An improved asynchronous energy-saving mechanism for IEEE 802.15.5-based networks by Li-yong Yuan, Fei-long Lin, Jun-ke Lv

“…Furthermore, the optimal guard time to guarantee receiving the wake-up notification from neighbor in the presence of clock drift is investigated for saving energy. …”
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ABA-induced active stomatal closure in bulb scales of Lanzhou lily by Lei Gong, Hai-Qing Liu, Ye Hua, Ya-Yun Zhang, Md. Mahadi Hasan

“…This study revealed that stomata are mainly distributed on the upper part and outer surface of the bulb. The guard cells of the lily bulb are inflated, and the stomata have a nearly circular shape with relatively low stomatal density. …”
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Desiccation as a suitable alternative to cold-storage of phyllosphere samples for DNA-based microbial community analyses by Emily Smenderovac, Karelle Rheault, Marie-Ange Moisan, Caroline Emilson, Élodie Brazeau, Marie-Josée Morency, Patrick Gagné, Vincent Maire, Erik Emilson, Lisa Venier, Christine Martineau

“…In this study, we assessed the efficacy of desiccation (with silica gel packs), and of three preservation solutions (95% ethanol, RNAlater, LifeGuard) for the preservation of epiphytic phyllosphere communities of Populus tremuloides and Picea glauca at ambient indoor temperature (21 °C) for up to three weeks. …”
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Differential Expression of -Associated Genes in Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease by Yeon Joo Yook, Yu Mi Woo, Moon Hee Yang, Je Yeong Ko, Bo Hye Kim, Eun Ji Lee, Eun Sun Chang, Min Joo Lee, Sunyoung Lee, Jong Hoon Park

“…The proteins encoded by the PKD1 and PKD2 genes, mutations in which account for nearly all cases of ADPKD, may help guard against cystogenesis. Previously developed mouse models of PKD1 and PKD2 demonstrated an embryonic lethal phenotype and massive cyst formation in the kidney, indicating that PKD1 and PKD2 probably play important roles during normal renal tubular development. …”
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Preparation of the New Military Units for the Front (the Experience of the Siberian Military District) by A. G. Bayer

“…Many of them have distinguished themselves in battle and have been awarded orders and honorary titles Guard names.…”
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The Horrible Sepulture of Mannes Resoun: Intoxication and Medieval English Felony Law by Elizabeth Papp Kamali

“… The modern Anglo-American common law tends toward a hardline stance on intoxication, typically not treating it as an excuse to a criminal charge but offering a few well-guarded exceptions, most notably the idea in some jurisdictions that intoxication may be invoked to negate specific intent given its deleterious effect on cognitive capacity. …”
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Etude de cas : la bipédie des chimpanzés de la communauté de Sebitoli, Ouganda by Lise Pernel, Brigitte Senut, Dominique Gommery, John Paul Okimat, Edward Asalu, Sabrina Krief

“…Ten instances were related to vigilant postures at the edge of their forest habitat where there are cornfields guarded by farmers and 18 show bipedal behaviours associated with foraging for honey using stick-like tools. …”
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«Customed» justice: issues of condemning military people (XVI–XVII centuries) by O. V. Grigoriev

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External barycentric coordinates for arbitrary polygons and an approximate method for calculating them by Ivan S. Polyansky

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Our first experience of prepectoral reconstruction of the mammary gland using a mesh polypropylene implant by D. N. Rovenskikh, S. A. Usov, S. V. Petrosyants

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Analysis of Determinants of Economic Efficiency in Honey Production in Horo Guduru Zone, Ethiopia: Stochastic Dual Cost Frontier Model Approach by Tolesa Tesema, Megersa Adugna

“…Additionally, since farmers in the study area spend their time guarding the honey from damage by ants and monkeys, labor that utilizes technology must be made available in the study area.…”
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THE CONSEQUENCES OF KIDNAPPING ON THE COMMUNITY: A CASE STUDY OF ZURMI, ZAMFARA STATE by FAISAL MUHAMMAD

“…This study adopted a mixed method, administering structured questionnaires, in-depth and key informant interviews were conducted with Traditional Rulers, Religious leader, Zamfara State Community Protection Guard (ZSCPG) personnel, Military and police officers, and Victim of Kidnapping in Zurmi, Zamfara state. …”
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Illustrated type catalogue of marine Isopoda (Crustacea: Peracarida) from the Museu Nacional/UFRJ, Brazil by Cristiana S. Serejo, Agatha C. S. Fernandes

“…By photographing the specimens and digitizing the collection specimens´ labels, we expect to improve internal management and offer free access to the data, so as to preserve and promote the museum´s collections, which guard important and unique information on world biodiversity.…”
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Assessment of Records Management Practices among the Administrative Staff of University Education: A Case Study of Bishop Stuat University. by Alex, Ahibisibwe

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Social mates dynamically coordinate aggressive behavior to produce strategic territorial defense. by Nicole M Moody, Cole M Williams, Sohini Ramachandran, Matthew J Fuxjager

“…Here, we investigate the possibility that resident female and male downy woodpeckers guard their breeding territories from conspecific intruders by deploying defensive behavior in context-specific patterns. …”
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Mechanism of Hydraulic Fracturing Cutting Hard Basic Roof to Prevent Rockburst by Jianqiao Luo, Shaohong Yan, Tuo Yang, Haoqi Mu, Wensheng Wei, Yupeng Shen, Hongtao Mu

“…Due to the rockburst occurrence mechanism and the quantitatively elastic strain energy analytical formula, a preconditioning water jet cutting induced fracture surface to create orientation-controllable hydraulic fracture strategy is proposed to guard against the high hazard caused by the massive elastic strain energy, which accumulated in the coal body in front of the working face and coal pillar.…”
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Features of restoring the mental health of law enforcement officers who participated in the operation of the United Forces by O. S. Kolesnichenko

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FIFA'S Medical Research Centre Program Exercise Prevent Football Athlete Injury Among Unimuda Sorong by Waskito Aji Suryo Putro, Wahyu Retno Widiyaningsih, Witri Suwanto, Saiful Anwar

“…FIFA created FIFA 11+ as a training program to guard against sports-related injuries to football players. …”
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Armed conflict in the Khalkhin-Gol region: issues of military justice by O. V. Grigoriev

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