Comparing Deep Learning models for mapping rice cultivation area in Bhutan using high-resolution satellite imagery by Biplov Bhandari, Timothy Mayer

“…This study focuses on Paro, one of the top rice-yielding districts in Bhutan, and employs publicly available Norway’s International Climate and Forest Initiative (NICFI) high-resolution satellite imagery from Planet Labs. …”
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Predicting ixodid tick distribution in Tamil Nadu domestic mammals using ensemble species distribution models by Ayyanar Elango, Hari Kishan Raju, Ananganallur Nagarajan Shriram, Ashwani Kumar, Manju Rahi

“…The present study adopts the package ‘SSDM’ (stacked species distribution models) with R software containing ensemble species distribution models to predict the distribution of tick species using different available environmental and climatic data. Results The categorical variables such as land use and land cover (LULC), soil type, elevation, Bio1, Bio10, Bio15, Bio19 and Bio8 contributed more to modelling the distribution of tick species. …”
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Determining the status of ecosystem degradation trends and their implications for ecological integrity in the southern African grassland biome by L.R. Vukeya, T.M. Mokotjomela, N. Pillay

“…The value of the southern African grassland biome as a biodiversity hotspot will be amplified by its potential to sequester carbon and contribute towards climate change mitigation. Despite this, several studies have reported alarming degradation and transformation of this biome, threatening its ecosystem functioning and services. …”
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On the risks of good intentions and poor evidence – comment on “Back to the future? Conservative grassland management can preserve soil health in the changing landscapes of Uruguay... by J. Paruelo, J. Paruelo, J. Paruelo, L. López-Mársico, P. Baldassini, P. Baldassini, F. Lezama, B. Bazzoni, L. Staiano, A. Nuñez, A. Guido, C. Ríos, A. Tommasino, F. Gallego, F. Pezzani, G. Camba Sans, A. Quincke, S. Baeza, G. Piñeiro, G. Piñeiro, W. Baethgen

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Quantifying uncertainties in satellite NO₂ superobservations for data assimilation and model evaluation by P. Rijsdijk, P. Rijsdijk, P. Rijsdijk, H. Eskes, A. Dingemans, A. Dingemans, K. F. Boersma, K. F. Boersma, T. Sekiya, K. Miyazaki, S. Houweling, S. Houweling

“…The use of realistic superobservations within model comparisons and data assimilation in this way aids the quantification of air pollution distributions, emissions, and their impact on climate.</p>…”
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Notation publications in the context of musical life in Lithuania in the XVI-XVII centuries by Jūratė Trilupaitienė

“…The publication of notated music in the 16th-17th centuries was limited to Protestant and Catholic hymnals, which provide valuable information about Lithuanian church music and about the cultural climate of that period in general. …”
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Modeling Lake Titicaca's water balance: the dominant roles of precipitation and evaporation by N. Lima-Quispe, D. Ruelland, A. Rabatel, W. Lavado-Casimiro, T. Condom

“…<p>In the face of climate change and increasing anthropogenic pressures, a reliable water balance is crucial for understanding the drivers of water level fluctuations in large lakes. …”
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Sanitary Risks Connected to the Consumption of Infusion from Senna rotundifolia L. Contaminated with Lead and Cadmium in Cotonou (Benin) by S. A. Montcho, K. Koudouvo, A. P. E. Yehouenou, P. Guedenon, L. Koumolou, M. Oke Sopoh, V. Dougnon, Mensavi F. Gbéassor, E. E. Creppy, M. Boko, A. P. Edorh

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Assessment of salicylic acid and potassium nitrate to mitigate frost stress in autumn-sown potato crop cv. Sutlej by Muhammad Wasim Haider, Syed Mohsin Abbas, Tanveer Hussain, Muhammad Tahir Akram, Umar Farooq, Mona S. Alwahibi, Mohamed S. Elshikh, Zaid Shakeel, Muhammad Nafees, Muhammad Rizwan, Rashid Iqbal

“…However, the major crop is the autumn crop which is planted in mid-October and contributes 80–85% of the total production. The abrupt climate change has affected the weather patterns all over the world, resulting in the reduction of the mean air temperature in autumn by almost 1.6 °C in Pakistan, which in turn, has adversely affected the crop performance and tuber yield. …”
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Genome skimming provides evidence to accept two new genera (Apiaceae) separated from the Peucedanum s.l. by Bo-Ni Song, Chang-Kun Liu, Chang-Kun Liu, Jiao-Jiao Deng, Wei-Yan Tan, Song-Dong Zhou, Xing-Jin He

“…Furthermore, molecular dating analysis showed that the diversification of clades A and B occurred in the early Pleistocene and late Pliocene, respectively, which may have been driven by the complex geological and climate shifts of these periods. In summary, our study impelled a revision of Peucedanum s.l. members and improved the taxonomic system of the Apiaceae family.…”
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Body Mass Index, Waist Circumference, Body Fat, Fasting Blood Glucose in a Sample of Moroccan Adolescents Aged 11–17 Years by Slimane Mehdad, Abdeslam Hamrani, Khalid El Kari, Asmaa El Hamdouchi, Amina Barakat, Mohamed El Mzibri, Najat Mokhtar, Hassan Aguenaou

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THE ROLE OF N. I. VAVILOV AND VIR’S SCIENTISTS IN DESERT RECLAMATION by N. I. Dzyubenko, A. A. Kochegina

“…Vavilov’s plans to solve the complex problems of desert and semi-desert reclamation in the areas of the USSR; afforestation, melioration and climatic studies; problems of southern industrial crops; formation of sustainable forage crop cultivation for livestock, and establishment of oases. …”
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Prevalence and associated factors of multidimensional poverty among rural households in East Gojjam zone, Northern Ethiopia: a community-based cross-sectional study by Amare Wubishet Ayele, Yeshiwas Ewinetu, Asefa Delesho, Yirsie Alemayehu, Hayimro Edemealem

“…To address this issue, stakeholders should prioritize to promote climate-resilient agriculture and strengthening drought coping mechanisms. …”
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Gender equality and quality of life must be central to the design and delivery of sanitation by Sera L Young, Oliver Cumming, Ian Ross, Richard Johnston, Blessing Mberu, Sheela S Sinharoy, Bethany A Caruso, Kelly T Alexander, Tom Slaymaker, Sheillah Simiyu, Claire Chase, Jenala Chipungu, Phylis Busienei, Isha Ray, Akanksha A Marphatia, Meriel Flint O'Kane, Ana Carolina Argolo Nascimento de Castro, Ginette Azcona, Patience Esi Boni-Morkla, Salome A Bukachi, Anju Dwivedi, Indira Khurana, Antoinette Kome, Wanjiku Kuria, James Labadia, Fungai Makoni, Sujoy Mojumdar, Janet Mule, Lydia Namatende Sakwa, Naomi Njeri, Fernanda Abreu Oliveira de Souza, Lauren Pandolfelli, Petunia Ramunenyiwa, Malini Reddy, Pritum Kumar Saha, Utkarsh Sinha, Emmanuel Uguru, Kara Uhl

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Workplace Health Promotion as a good solution to the negative impact of the financial crisis on healthcare systems by Francesco Chirico

“…At the beginning of the century, the widespread Mediterranean diet, the favorable climate and the relaxed traditional lifestyle increased life expectancy for southern Italians, before growing factors, such as lower birthrates and worsening of economic resources, caused a trend inversion. …”
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Modelling the air quality impacts of a zero emission zone scenario in the city of Milan by Andrea Piccoli, Valentina Agresti, Marco Bedogni, Giovanni Lonati, Guido Pirovano

“…The goal of this work is to simulate a 2030 ZEZ mobility scenario in Milan city centre (Italy), introducing changes to the vehicle fleet composition within the ZEZ, as suggested by the Air Quality and Climate Plan of the municipality. Then we evaluated the benefits in terms of both air quality and citizens’ health. …”
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Integrated Impacts of Urban Spatial Form on Thermal Environment and Zonal Regulation under the Perspective of Spatial Heterogeneity by Yan Jinlong, Yin Chaohui, An Zihao, Zhang Simin, Wen Qian, Chen Weiqiang

“…In conclusion, from the perspective of planning practice, combined with the different impact characteristics of each control area, we propose a differentiated control strategy combining "planning units + planning indicators," which provides a practical approach to optimize the climate-friendly urban form.…”
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Productivity and ecological functions of naturally regrown pine forests of the Ukrainian Polissia by Petro Lakyda, Volodymyr Blyshchyk

“…Increasing the forest cover of the territory of Ukraine and bringing it to optimal parameters in the conditions of global climate change, the aggressive war of Russia against both the Ukrainian society and the environment, requires the search for adequate mechanisms for preservation and reproduction of forest formations. …”
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Synthesizing Local Capacities, Multi-Source Remote Sensing and Meta-Learning to Optimize Forest Carbon Assessment in Data-Poor Regions by Kamaldeen Mohammed, Daniel Kpienbaareh, Jinfei Wang, David Goldblum, Isaac Luginaah, Esther Lupafya, Laifolo Dakishoni

“…As the climate emergency escalates, the role of forests in carbon sequestration is paramount. …”
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Comparación entre el Índice de Precipitación Estandarizado (SPI) y el Índice de Evapotranspiración Estandarizado (SPEI) para la sequía agrícola en el valle del Mantaro, Perú... by Víctor Antonio Ángeles Clemente, Del Piero R. Arana-Ruedas, Steve Dann Camargo Hinostroza, Oketta Onafuje

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