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Sperm selection techniques and antioxidant fortification in low grade semen of bulls: Review [PDF]
, 2013 T.K.S. Rao +4 more
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British Educational Research Journal, EarlyView.Abstract Quality in early childhood education and care (ECEC) is a contested concept and has generally been conceptualised by inter‐related indicators such as staff qualifications, educational environment, policy or child‐to‐staff ratios. There has been a more limited emphasis on how young children might perceive and experience quality.
Nikki Fairchild, Éva Mikuska
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EFFECT OF EXOGENOUS ESTROGEN ON SEXUAL BEHAVIOR OF KUNDHI BUFFALO BULL
Pakistan Journal of Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering & Veterinary Sciences, 2014 Estrogen and testosterone are considered as male and female hormones, although, both hormones are produced in both sexes, the estrogen is produced by male reproductive organs in various species. The present study was conducted to determine the effect of
S. Mustafa +4 more
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British Educational Research Journal, EarlyView.Abstract Private supplementary education is burgeoning worldwide, and over 25% of English children have received private tutoring. The neoliberalisation of education and parents' responsibilisation for children's attainment have driven market growth, but not all can afford to participate.
Sarah L. Holloway +2 more
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Age-dependent variations in proteomic characteristics of spermatozoa in Simmental bull
Frontiers in Veterinary ScienceIncreasing the age of bulls results in a decrease in reproductive function, including a reduction in sperm quality, which plays a vital role in determining the fertility of bulls.
Faisal Amri Satrio +5 more
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Long‐term trends in parasite diversity and infection levels: approaches and patterns
Biological Reviews, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Parasites exist in every ecosystem, affecting nearly all organisms and playing a complex role in human societies. On the one hand, they contribute substantially to biodiversity and support ecosystem stability by performing essential ecological functions.
Cyril Hammoud +8 more
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Partnering Strategies for Fitness Evaluation in a Pyramidal Evolutionary Algorithm
, 2008 This paper combines the idea of a hierarchical distributed genetic algorithm with different inter-agent partnering strategies. Cascading clusters of sub-populations are built from bottom up, with higher-level sub-populations optimising larger parts of ...
Aickelin, Uwe, Bull, Larry
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The spread of non‐native species
Biological Reviews, EarlyView.ABSTRACT The global redistribution of species through human agency is one of the defining ecological signatures of the Anthropocene, with biological invasions reshaping biodiversity patterns, ecosystem processes and services, and species interactions globally.
Phillip J. Haubrock +16 more
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β-Defensin gene copy number variation in cattle
Royal Society Open Scienceβ-Defensins are peptides with antimicrobial roles, characterized by a conserved tertiary structure. Beyond antimicrobial functions, they exhibit diverse roles in both the immune response and fertility, including involvement in sperm maturation and ...
Ozge Sidekli +4 more
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Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Investors have long recognized the importance of firms in promoting sustainability, leading to the rise of socially responsible investment (SRI). Specifically, there is a growing preference for exchange‐traded funds (ETFs) that prioritize environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles.
Sandra Tenorio‐Salgueiro +3 more
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