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How much biotic nativeness matters across human demographic groups
Abstract Many central concepts of conservation biology—such as nativeness—are structured by ecological and social factors. However, the social consequences of using these concepts to make conservation decisions remain inadequately understood. Some researchers argue that nativeness, rather than acting as an objective proxy for important ecological ...
Harold N. Eyster, Rachelle K. Gould
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Abstract In the western United States, conservation practitioners are increasingly working with private landowners to restore habitat for North American beavers (Castor canadensis) and to use nonlethal mitigation techniques when beavers damage crops and infrastructure.
Brian D. Erickson, Megan S. Jones
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Exploring Experiences and Perspectives of Prescribed Foot Orthoses in People With Diabetes. [PDF]
ABSTRACT Background Adherence to prescribed offloading among people with diabetes is often insufficient. Although factors influencing adherence with prescribed footwear have been well studied, uncertainties remain. Perceptions and views of people with diabetes on their prescribed foot orthoses, including areas for improvement, may offer important ...
Sedighi N, Hendry G, Pallari J, Barn R.
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ABSTRACT Over the past two decades, agricultural restructuring in Vietnam — driven by land consolidation, crop diversification and modernization — has shifted farming from labour‐intensive to capital‐intensive production. This article argues that agrarian change in Vietnam has not simply resulted in the marginalization of women, a finding that ...
Nga Dao, Quang Phung
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BARN, Barn eller barn? : Hur barn framställs i översiktsplaneringen i Södermanlands län
Barnfrågor har fått ett större utrymme i svensk fysisk planering, men vuxna har fortfarande makten och det är deras syn på barn som är styrande. Syftet med denna studie är att skapa en förståelse för hur barnfrågor hanteras i planeringen genom att undersöka hur kommunala översiktsplaner framställer barn.
Larsson, Selma, Skoog, Tindra
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Abstract Background Physical restraint of horses for veterinary procedures is necessary to allow completion of tasks effectively and without injury to patient or personnel. Objectives To compare physiological effects and behavioural responses to four commonly used restraint techniques for upper respiratory tract (URT) endoscopy in unsedated horses ...
Claire O'Brien +5 more
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Toward Saving Nozick from Kripke [PDF]
Tracking theories of knowledge, though quite popular have been under attack from their inception. Specifically, we have in mind the attacks of Saul Kripke. We don"t think these attacks on tracking theories work.
Adams, Fred
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Early‐Life Secondhand Smoke Exposure and Development of Atopic Dermatitis up to Adulthood
Clinical &Experimental Allergy, EarlyView.
Anna Zettergren +11 more
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Steamed hay for the prevention of severe equine asthma exacerbations
Abstract Background Steaming hay reduces respirable particles and is commonly used to feed horses with asthma. However, it showed inconsistent benefits in clinical studies. Objectives (1) To assess the effects of steamed hay on lung function and airway inflammation in horses with severe equine asthma (SEA) in remission; (2) To compare these effects ...
Clara Raïsky +8 more
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Manure handling is one of the most unappreciated chores associated with livestock enterprises. It is also the most difficult problem to solve in a totally satisfactory manner because physical characteristics of manure usually change with the daily ...
Cullum, Robert F.
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