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Synergies in Agricultural Biodiversity Conservation: Decomposing the Interaction Between Nature Parks and Agri‐Environment Schemes

Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Understanding how policy instruments with overlapping goals interact is crucial for leveraging their synergies. This study explores the mechanisms for regional nature parks (a form of protected areas that impose no restrictions on agriculture) to enhance the adoption of biodiversity‐conserving agri‐environment schemes (AES) in Switzerland ...
Yanbing Wang, Christian Ritzel, Antonia Kaiser, Gabriele Mack   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Design of hybrid MAC protocol using modified marine predators optimization algorithm for machine-to-machine communication

Ain Shams Engineering Journal
Future M2M communications will likely have many intriguing uses. But their massive deployment has serious drawbacks. The biggest challenge is making sure the wireless medium and network can support thousands of devices in this communication pattern while
I. Gethzi Ahila Poornima, M. Sujitha, K. Vijayalakshmi, M. Ramkumar Raja   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Simple and Optimal Greedy Online Contention Resolution Schemes [PDF]

, 2021
Vasilis Livanos
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Disentangling the relationships between denomination of origin regulatory councils activities and Spanish wineries' export performance

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
Abstract World markets for quality differentiated agri‐food products are highly competitive, presenting significant challenges for firms aiming to compete effectively. Government agencies and business organizations often implement various export promotion policies to address these challenges.
Nicolás Depetris‐Chauvin, Marta Fernández‐Olmos   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source

Improved Adaptive Backoff Algorithm for Optimal Channel Utilization in Large-Scale IEEE 802.15.4-Based Wireless Body Area Networks

Future Internet
The backoff algorithm employed by the medium access control (MAC) protocol of the IEEE 802.15.4 standard has a significant impact on the overall performance of the wireless sensor network (WSN).
Mounib Khanafer, Mouhcine Guennoun, Mohammed El-Abd, Hussein T. Mouftah   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Dynamics of Contention [PDF]

, 2004
The Editors
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ISTIHALAH CONTENTION IN HALAL FOOD INGREDIENTS

, 2023
H. Ab. Rahim, Hasan Ahmad, M.H. Ab. Rahim   +2 more
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Do outgrower schemes enhance technology adoption and productivity? Evidence from maize farmers in Northern Ghana

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
Abstract Nucleus outgrower schemes are contractual arrangements where well‐resourced large‐scale farmers (nucleus farmers) are empowered by development support agencies to take charge of smallholder farmers, by providing them with market access and the necessary training on agronomic practices and farm inputs for production.
Dominic Tasila Konja, Awudu Abdulai
wiley   +1 more source

Adaptive load-based contention window-MAC protocol for underwater wireless sensor networks

Intelligent and Converged Networks
In Underwater Wireless Sensor Networks (UWSNs), protocols with definite contention windows fail to adapt to changing network conditions, resulting in channel congestion and collisions.
Meng Shan, Min Ouyang, Jiyi Wu, Tong Wang   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Role of Certifications in Improving Household Food Security Among Peruvian Farmers

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Achieving global food security requires sustainable transformations in agri‐food systems. Voluntary Sustainability Standards (VSS) such as Organic and Fairtrade aim to internalize certain social and environmental costs while promoting more equitable value distribution, improved market access, and sustainable production practices.
Lisa‐Marie Schulte, Awudu Abdulai
wiley   +1 more source